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Thursday, May 28, 2020

Review: Dream Maker by Kristen Ashley

Dream Maker Dream Maker by Kristen Ashley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dream Maker by Kristen Ashley is book One in the Dream Team Series.  This is the story of Evan 'Evie' and Danny 'Mag'. Evie is a very smart women who has to work as a stripper to earn money to meet her dreams of being more. Evie's friend Lottie has been playing match maker which now is Evie's so she doesn't have much choice.  This is how she meets Danny...he is her blind date. Danny hasn't had it to easy either.  But, Evie has a crazy family who count on her for everything. Evie is their go to person for cleaning up their problems. This of course leads her into trouble along with other decisions.  This was a page turning read for me.  I really enjoyed this book.  I will be looking at read more books from this author!




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Saturday, May 16, 2020

Review: Me & Patsy Kickin' Up Dust: My Friendship with Patsy Cline

Me & Patsy Kickin' Up Dust: My Friendship with Patsy Cline Me & Patsy Kickin' Up Dust: My Friendship with Patsy Cline by Loretta Lynn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Me & Patsy Kickin up Dust by Loretta Lynn.  I am a big fan of Loretta and Patsy so this was a must read for me.  I fully enjoyed Loretta's stories about their lives.  Loretta always made sure to let us know how lucky she was to have Patsy as a friend but I am sure Patsy felt the same.  I am so happy to have this book and would recommend it to their fans! Loved it!

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Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Review: Lethal Redemption

Lethal Redemption Lethal Redemption by April Hunt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lethal Redemption by April Hunt is book Two in the Steele Ops Series. This is the story of Cade Wright and Grace Steele. I have read the previous books but feel you can make this a standalone book if you wish to do so. Grace is a FBI Profile agent who works hard to help others and her job. So when she is requested to help the Vice Presidents daughter who has ended up with the same Cult that Grace escaped from she goes forward to do so. This also puts her back with Cade a man who she loved but they broke up and now she has to pretend to be with him again. This was a very exciting read that touched your heart with a second chance romance.
Loved it!




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Sunday, September 22, 2019

Review: Total Bravery

Total Bravery Total Bravery by Piper J. Drake
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Total Bravery by Piper J. Drake is book 4 in the Total Bravery Series. This is the story of Raul and Mali. Mail is doing a research project studying human trafficking. When her team catches the notice of the wrong people but she able to get away. Then her sister's friends come forward to help. This leads to meeting Raul who is smitten from the start. Raul is part of the Search and Protect division with his partner Taz, who is a German Shepard Dog. Mail has a immediate attraction too but there is a lot of danger they have to get through along with some reservations that Raul has about his past.
Exciting Read.





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Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Review: Justified / It's All About That Cowboy

Justified / It's All About That Cowboy Justified / It's All About That Cowboy by Jay Crownover
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Justified by Jay Crownover is book One in the Loveless, Texas Series. This is the story of Case Lawton and Aspen Barlow.
When Aspen first moved to Loveless, Texas she was young, the unpopular kid that was picked on, the Case would standup for her and protect her. But when they left school, she left to pursue a Law Degree and Case ended up staying tied to Loveless when several bad things happened at once. One of those was being tided to a women who snagged him with a pregnancy, but Case loves his son so there was a happy part of that too. Aspen came back to town with her law degree and married a someone else too. Case and Aspen ended up meeting again but on opposite sides of a court room where she was representing his ex-wife and he trying to get custody of his son from her. Of course Aspen won the case which set the tone for hard feelings towards her for Case. Now in their present time, Aspen is in trouble which leads her back to Case to protect and help her.
Really good second chance and enemies to lovers story.

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Review: The Highland Earl

The Highland Earl The Highland Earl by Amy Jarecki
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Highland Earl by Amy Jarecki is book 6 in The Highland Earl Series. This is the story of John Erskine, the Earl of Mar and Lady Evelyn Pierrepont. I have read the previous books but feel you can make this a standalone book if you wish to do so.
Evelyn learned of her father the Duke of Kingston-Upon-Hull, wrong doing and is trying to make things better by spying on him and reporting back to who she trusted. John is a widower with two boys and has been trying to rebuild his inheritance after his father almost ruined everything. John had taken a job as the Secretary of State for Scotland and member of Queen Anne’s cabinet to earn money and to help the Scottish caused. John decided to marry to help raised the much needed money to help him and the boys, which leads him to pick Evelyn. Evelyn is upset at first that her father has chosen to marry her off but soon it is showing to help her spying. But Evelyn starts to have feelings for John and his boys then they end up having to go on the run to clear John's name.
This was a great exciting read! Loved it.




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Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Review: Naughty Stranger

Naughty Stranger Naughty Stranger by Stacey Kennedy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Naughty Stranger by Stacey Kennedy is book One in the Dangerous Love Series. This is the story of Boone Knight and Peyton Kerr.
Peyton is dealing with her husband's death and moves to Stoney Creek, Maine to start her life again. Boone was married too but his wife cheated on him and was just terrible to him. So Boone isn't wanting or looking for any real or permanent relationships. But when someone is murdered in Peyton's shop is up to Detective Boon to find out who did it and to keep her safe. Which leads to them being thrown together more where they can't ignore their growing feelings.
Loved their story and can't wait for more in this series.

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Review: The Friend Zone

The Friend Zone The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez is the story of Kristen Petersen and Josh Copeland.
Josh is to be the best man at the wedding of Kristen's best friend. So they are put in close working corners but they found a friend zone relationship. Kristen knows that Josh would want a big family because that is one of the reason he broke up with his ex girlfriend. Kristen knows that won't be something she can do for him due to a medical reason.
This was a sweet, funny and sometimes emotional read.

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Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Review: Life Is a Party: Deliciously Doable Recipes to Make Every Day a Celebration

Life Is a Party: Deliciously Doable Recipes to Make Every Day a Celebration Life Is a Party: Deliciously Doable Recipes to Make Every Day a Celebration by David Burtka
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Life is a Party By David Burtka is a very enjoyable cookbook. It has recipes that you would like to cook along with some ideals that maybe you haven't thought of. In addition it has some great picture letting us into his life with his actor husband. I am very happy to have this book. I love looking through cookbooks almost as much as a photo album. It brings joy for me and this one definitely did...then you have the added bonus of the recipes.

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Monday, April 15, 2019

Review: Second Chance Cowboy

Second Chance Cowboy Second Chance Cowboy by A.J. Pine
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Second Chance Cowboy by A.J. Pine is book One in the Crossroads Ranch Series. This is the story of Ava Ellis and Jack Everett.
Ava and Jack were once young sweethearts but they ended up breaking up. Ava had a secret that she thought might mess up Jack's plans. Jack was headed away from his home town. Jack became a lawyer and now about 10 years later he back for his father's funeral. Jack plans on it being something that won't take long but finds that the ranch is manageable but vineyard is failing and he needs help.
Which leads him back to Ava...will this be their second chance at love? How will Jack feel when he learns Ava's secrets.



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Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Review: Second Chance Summer

Second Chance Summer Second Chance Summer by Jill Shalvis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Second Chance Summer by Jill Shalvis is book One in the Cedar Ridge Series. This is the story of Lily Danville and Aidan Kincaid.
Lily left Cedar Ridge about 10 years ago and also left Aidan. Lily has been dealing with the quilt of her sister's death along with morning her father who died shortly after her sister. Now in the present day she has lost her job and has returned back to Cedar Ridge to get a new job and start her life again. This puts her back in the folds of Aidan who has moved on career wise to become a fire fighter / rescuer but one thing he has never moved on from is Lily. Now she is back and this is their second chance at love.
Sweet Romance.



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Thursday, April 4, 2019

Review: When a Duchess Says I Do

When a Duchess Says I Do When a Duchess Says I Do by Grace Burrowes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When a Duchess says I do By Grace Burrowes is book Two in the Rogues to Riches Series. This is the story of Duncan Wentworth and Matilda Wakefield. I haven't yet read the previous book, so for me this was a standalone book. Matilda has found some documents that have made her question some things about her father. Matilda goes on the run when she thinks she has been caught with some evidence that may her them. While on the run she meets Duncan who is traveling to help an estate and offers her help. Duncan knows there is something more going on with Matilda but Matilda is trying to keep things a secret.
Enjoyed reading their story. Ms.Burrowes always delivers solid romances and is one of my favorite authors.


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Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Review: Fierce Justice

Fierce Justice Fierce Justice by Piper J. Drake
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fierce Justice by Piper J. Drake is book 5 in True Heroes Series. This is the story of Jason Landon and Arin Siri. I haven't yet read the previous books, so for me this was a standalone book.
Arin works K-9 for the Search and Protect team and has run ins with Jason before. Jason is a hired man for a mercenary group and he started to question that. Normally they are both on different sides of a case, changes when they both start working together to meet a mutual goal. What they are find that there is more to the other person then they thought...along with the attraction they have been dancing around. Exciting Read.




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Review: The Cowboy Next Door

The Cowboy Next Door The Cowboy Next Door by R.C. Ryan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Cowboy Next Door by R.C. Ryan is book Two in the Montana Strong Series. This is the story of Penny Cash and Sam Monroe. I have read the previous book but feel you can make this a standalone book if you wish to do so. Penny thought she was getting her dream job ad sold everything to get that job, but she found that she didn't have the position. Now she is having to find a temporary job until another position opens up, which leads her to Monroe Ranch. There she will work as cook and house keeper, which isn't to far off her taking care of her younger brothers. But there is a torn in her side at the ranch...Sam. Sam hasn't been one for slow and steady relationship...more in the fast and leaving. But Sam is finding that Penny is making him rethink a lot of things and feelings. So enjoyed this sweet romance!



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Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Gentleman Sinner by Jodi Ellen Malpas

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In the tradition of The Protector, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the This Man series delivers a steamy, suspenseful new standalone romance about a British alpha hero and the one woman who may be able to save him-as long as he can protect her from his dark past.
Gentleman Sinner, an all-new standalone contemporary romance by #1 New York Times bestselling author Jodi Ellen Malpas, is live!
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Izzy White knows of the darkness in this world. After all, she escaped it long ago. Determined not to let her past beat her, Izzy has a secure, stable life with a job she loves in nursing. But one act of kindness will completely upend everything she's so carefully built-putting her right back in the crosshairs of danger she's been so desperate to avoid.
When Theo Kane shows up like a knight in shining armor, Izzy can't help thinking she's been saved from one threat and exposed to another. His imposing physique, the harsh lines of his face, and the wariness of everyone who comes close are just a few clues to Theo Kane's notorious reputation. The man is positively terrifying. But with Izzy, he's tender and a complete gentleman, and her fascination with the mysterious beast of a man becomes too powerful for her to walk away.
As Theo's demons come to light, running becomes even more impossible. And yet staying together could doom them both.
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About Jodi:
Jodi Ellen Malpas wrote her debut series, The This Man Trilogy, in secret, worried about what people might think if they knew what her imagination was capable of. She was shocked herself. But she finally found the courage to unleash her creative streak and self-published THIS MAN – the first book of the This Man Trilogy – in October 2012. She took a chance on the story with a hero who soon became one of modern day fictions most prolific alpha male characters. Jesse Ward – also affectionately known as The Lord of The Manor, sparked incredible reactions from women across the globe and catapulted Jodi into the world of romance.
She was soon signed by Grand Central Publishing, part of the Hachette Book Group, and the third book of the trilogy, This Man Confessed, took Jodi to the top of the bestsellers lists, earning her the proud title of #1 New York Times Bestselling Author. This Man has since been voted one of the top romance novels of all time. With so much love and enthusiasm for her words, Jodi suddenly wasn’t afraid of her imagination anymore and has since let it run riot. Writing powerful love stories and creating addictive characters has become her passion—a passion she now shares with her devoted readers.
Jodi was born and raised in the Midlands town of Northampton, England, where she lives with her real-life man, her boys, and a beagle. She is a self-professed daydreamer, a Converse and mojito addict, and has a terrible weak spot for alpha males. Her work is now published in more than twenty-five languages across the world.
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 My Review
 5 Stars
Gentleman Sinner by Jodi Ellen Malpas is the story of Theo Kane and Izzy White.
Izzy is a strong women but with trust issue due from a harsh past that she is moving forward from.  Theo saves her from an attack, but is he just bringing back things that Izzy has been working to get away from?  Theo comes in 'hot' and most people run scared but Izzy stands strong to him.  Can these two people with dark past move forward into the light of love?
This book is one that you cannot put down.  Ms. Malpas writing/books are ones that you just want to savior...loved it!

Saturday, December 22, 2018

Review: The Corner of Holly and Ivy: A feel-good Christmas romance

The Corner of Holly and Ivy: A feel-good Christmas romance The Corner of Holly and Ivy: A feel-good Christmas romance by Debbie Mason
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Corner of Holly and Ivy: A feel-good Christmas romance is the last book in the Harmony Harbor Series. This is the story of Connor Gallagher and Arianna Bell. I haven't yet read the previous books, so for me this was a standalone book.
Arianna wanted to be a wedding dress designer but her store was lost in a fire that also damaged her arm. Trying to stay somewhat isolated to heal her feelings she ends up getting involved in a race to be Mayor since her grandmother can't run after all. Connor is back in town looking to show that he is more than what they think and works to run for Mayor also when his Uncle drops out. Now it looks to be him running against the only women that has touched his heart but can either give into the feelings that are happening? Well the town matchmakers are on the loose working to get a happy ending here.
Great second chance at love story.

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Review: It Happened at Christmas: A feel-good Christmas romance

It Happened at Christmas: A feel-good Christmas romance It Happened at Christmas: A feel-good Christmas romance by Debbie Mason
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It Happened at Christmas is book Three in the Christmas, Colorado Series. This is the story of Ethan O'Connor and Skylar 'Skye' Davis. I haven't yet read the previous book so for me this was a standalone book. Skye decided to go to her best friend after some bad money choices and life decisions. Now she runs right into Ethan who is so attractive but his views are different from hers. He is more structured with different political views. Where Skye is a flight risk and is more easy going.
This was a really sweet second chance at love story I thought.

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Review: The Trouble with Christmas

The Trouble with Christmas The Trouble with Christmas by Debbie Mason
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Trouble with Christmas by Debbie Mason is book One in the Christmas, Colorado series. This is the story of Sheriff Gage McBride and Madison Lane.
The little town in Colorado wanted a resort to add to their Christmas town but when Madison was crunching the numbers for the company she works for it wasn't a good investment. Which made the town very upset with her and the Company. So she goes forward to the town to explain why they decisions was made. But it leads her into a lot of misshapes along the way...she ends up staying with Nell McBride who is kin to Gage. Gage was standing strong with his town and agreeing with them but when he caught site of Madison she made him feel things he has felt before. Now trying to keep her misshapes down and work on the feelings he has for her is keeping them both busy.
Such a sweet enjoyable romance ...loved it.

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Review: The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks

The Lucky One The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks is the story of Logan and Elizabeth.
Logan was in the military when he happen to find a photograph of a women...unable to throw it away he took it back to base with him. When no one claimed the photo he kept it and it seem to bring him luck and not to mention a mystery of who she was. Logan is out now but the photo stays with him. When he finds Elizabeth he is immediately attracted to her but doesn't mention the photograph..which leads to some issues later.
A perfect page turning story...loved it!



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Review: Every Breath by Nicholas Sparks

Every Breath Every Breath by Nicholas Sparks
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Every Breath by Nicholas Sparks is the story of Tru Walls and Hope Anderson.
Hope takes time away from home to think over some tough decisions and life changing events that are about to happen. Tru is looking for answers about his past and more information on his family. When they cross paths this leads them to new emotional decisions and a new friendship.
With Nicholas Sparks books you get stories that makes your heart hurt. They give you emotions that take you everywhere from happy to sad...but you always come away with a great story.

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