A Real Cowboy Always Trusts His Heart by Stephanie Rowe
Oh so any sentimental tears! I love a story that can move me so much. Heartstrings galore. MostA Real Cowboy Always Trusts His Heart by Stephanie Rowe
Oh so any sentimental tears! I love a story that can move me so much. Heartstrings galore. Mostly on the sweet and happy side.
Contemporary former bad boy turned family man romance. Dripping with emotion. 7th book in the Wyoming Rebel series. Can be read as a standalone.
They wanted only to protect her so pushed her away and out of town to college. Instead of feeling protected, she felt abandoned and alone. This cowboy is smart. Ryder. He opens up to her. Explains his feelings and reasoning. And pleads with her to rethink her experience from a different viewpoint. Stupid brother needed shaking to wake up even though he already found love and acceptance. Backslide there.
Love, love, love this family of wounded protector men turned into amazing beautiful people. I’m grateful the author didn’t push this storyline just to get it completed. It was worth the wait.
Excerpt: “Ryder inhaled at the sound of her voice, and something deep inside him vibrated, almost violently. He'd missed her. Hell, he'd missed her so much that his chest actually hurt. Travis pushed Chase aside to embrace her. Then Maddox. His brothers encircled her, welcoming her, asking her about her trip, when she'd arrived, where she was staying. He didn't move. His feet were stuck to the floor, his legs frozen as he listened to her talk, letting the sound of her voice wash over him. He'd forgotten what her voice felt like, how deeply it touched him, how much he'd yearned to hear it.” Excerpt From A Real Cowboy Always Trusts His Heart by Stephanie Rowe
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A Real Cowboy Always Trusts His Heart by Stephanie Rowe
Oh so any sentimental tears! I love a story that can move me so much. Heartstrings galore. Mostly on the sweet and happy side.
Contemporary former bad boy turned family man romance. Dripping with emotion. 7th book in the Wyoming Rebel series. Can be read as a standalone.
They wanted only to protect her so pushed her away and out of town to college. Instead of feeling protected, she felt abandoned and alone. This cowboy is smart. Ryder. He opens up to her. Explains his feelings and reasoning. And pleads with her to rethink her experience from a different viewpoint. Stupid brother needed shaking to wake up even though he already found love and acceptance. Backslide there.
Love, love, love this family of wounded protector men turned into amazing beautiful people. I’m grateful the author didn’t push this storyline just to get it completed. It was worth the wait.
Excerpt: “Ryder inhaled at the sound of her voice, and something deep inside him vibrated, almost violently. He'd missed her. Hell, he'd missed her so much that his chest actually hurt. Travis pushed Chase aside to embrace her. Then Maddox. His brothers encircled her, welcoming her, asking her about her trip, when she'd arrived, where she was staying. He didn't move. His feet were stuck to the floor, his legs frozen as he listened to her talk, letting the sound of her voice wash over him. He'd forgotten what her voice felt like, how deeply it touched him, how much he'd yearned to hear it.” Excerpt From A Real Cowboy Always Trusts His Heart by Stephanie Rowe...more
The Rebel Cowboy’s Baby by Sasha Summers Harlequin Heartwarming clean romance. 1st book in the Cowboys of Garrison, Texas. Audy and Brooke have never beThe Rebel Cowboy’s Baby by Sasha Summers Harlequin Heartwarming clean romance. 1st book in the Cowboys of Garrison, Texas. Audy and Brooke have never been friends but they manage to tolerate each other for their best friends. An accident has made Audy and Brooke guardians of baby Joy. They must set aside their issues and be the best co-parents they can be.
Sweet and charming. Some sad tears in the beginning but tender joy by the end.
Audy is an adult but seems to have little responsibility. It really took awhile for me to warm up to him. It’s his caring and protectiveness of Joy that finally won me over. Of course, the baby is absolutely adorable in this story.
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The Rebel Cowboy’s Baby by Sasha Summers Harlequin Heartwarming clean romance. 1st book in the Cowboys of Garrison, Texas. Audy and Brooke have never been friends but they manage to tolerate each other for their best friends. An accident has made Audy and Brooke guardians of baby Joy. They must set aside their issues and be the best co-parents they can be.
Sweet and charming. Some sad tears in the beginning but tender joy by the end.
Audy is an adult but seems to have little responsibility. It really took awhile for me to warm up to him. It’s his caring and protectiveness of Joy that finally won me over. Of course, the baby is absolutely adorable in this story....more
A beautifully written contemporary romance that made me cry several times. Happy, emotional tears. 5th Book Ruff Around the Edges by Roxanne St Claire
A beautifully written contemporary romance that made me cry several times. Happy, emotional tears. 5th Book in the Dogfather series. Can be read as a standalone. The town of Better Bark is dog friendly. What a great concept. And it’s no surprise that the one business that doesn’t allow pets is struggling. And knowing the history of the dog rescues, I knew there would be more to Ruff than just a big goofball. G rated. At least in terms of the physical. The emotional elements? Have the Kleenex ready. I loved the hero. An honorable gentleman relearning his family and life purpose. His emotional reactions whenever he sees Beck are endearing.
Excerpt: “She lifted her chin and looked at him, probably unaware that at that very moment, he could see the resemblance to her brother as strongly as ever. It was something in the color of her eyes. More than the color. The spark. In Charlie, it had been fun and warm and a precursor to something that would make Aidan crack up. In her, it was pretty and feminine and a precursor to something that made him want to find out what it would feel like to kiss her. A lot. Often. And for a really long time.” Excerpt From Ruff Around the Edges by Roxanne St. Claire This material may be protected by copyright.
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Ruff Around the Edges by Roxanne St Claire
A beautifully written contemporary romance that made me cry several times. Happy, emotional tears. 5th Book in the Dogfather series. Can be read as a standalone. The town of Better Bark is dog friendly. What a great concept. And it’s no surprise that the one business that doesn’t allow pets is struggling. And knowing the history of the dog rescues, I knew there would be more to Ruff than just a big goofball. G rated. At least in terms of the physical. The emotional elements? Have the Kleenex ready. I loved the hero. An honorable gentleman relearning his family and life purpose. His emotional reactions whenever he sees Beck are endearing.
Excerpt: “She lifted her chin and looked at him, probably unaware that at that very moment, he could see the resemblance to her brother as strongly as ever. It was something in the color of her eyes. More than the color. The spark. In Charlie, it had been fun and warm and a precursor to something that would make Aidan crack up. In her, it was pretty and feminine and a precursor to something that made him want to find out what it would feel like to kiss her. A lot. Often. And for a really long time.” Excerpt From Ruff Around the Edges by Roxanne St. Claire This material may be protected by copyright....more
The Rancher’s Forever Family by Sasha Summers Harlequin Special Edition contemporary romance. Lizzie Vega is hoping a trained K-9 will help with her PTThe Rancher’s Forever Family by Sasha Summers Harlequin Special Edition contemporary romance. Lizzie Vega is hoping a trained K-9 will help with her PTSD but a storm on the way to pickup Sierra has her nerves raw and jumpy. Hayden Mitchell realizes that the woman in the parking lot needs a bit of help but he really wants Sierra to find a forever home. Getting stuck at his ranch because of washed out roads will give them all time to connect and assess.
The adorable toddle steals every scene. And if not the child, then certainly the emotional support dogs Sierra and Charley. I couldn’t imagine going through the trauma that was in Lizzie’s past but I’m glad to know that the K-9 programs are real and available to help. The story was romantic and sweet and everything you want in a happily ever after. I look forward to reading more by this author.
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The Rancher’s Forever Family by Sasha Summers Harlequin Special Edition contemporary romance. Lizzie Vega is hoping a trained K-9 will help with her PTSD but a storm on the way to pickup Sierra has her nerves raw and jumpy. Hayden Mitchell realizes that the woman in the parking lot needs a bit of help but he really wants Sierra to find a forever home. Getting stuck at his ranch because of washed out roads will give them all time to connect and assess.
The adorable toddle steals every scene. And if not the child, then certainly the emotional support dogs Sierra and Charley. I couldn’t imagine going through the trauma that was in Lizzie’s past but I’m glad to know that the K-9 programs are real and available to help. The story was romantic and sweet and everything you want in a happily ever after. I look forward to reading more by this author....more
Book 4 in the Alaska Heat series. Contemporary Romantic suspense. Can be read as a stand-alone. Previous events and characters aBurn by Stephanie Rowe
Book 4 in the Alaska Heat series. Contemporary Romantic suspense. Can be read as a stand-alone. Previous events and characters are mentioned in this book so it might feel like you want to know their stories or more about an event. I have not read the previous books and had no problem following the story. I do want to go backwards and read the previous books in the series after reading this.
Fast paced, engrossing and a thrilling story. Romantic and inspiring. The heroine has had a lot of trauma in her past. She’s scared but strong enough to overcome those events and grow and be comfortable in trusting friends.
Excerpt: “Protectiveness surged through him, a fierce need to keep her safe, to free her spirit to soar again. A smile flickered across her face. "You look so intense right now." "I've decided to keep you safe." He hadn't meant to say it, and he sure as hell hadn't intended to say it like he was staking a caveman claim on her well-being, but that's what came out. She stared at him, then suddenly, a smile flooded her face, lighting up her eyes with a sparkle that seemed to reach right into his core and rip all his shields away. "Thank you for saying that. I have the same goal for myself.” Excerpt From BURN By Stephanie Rowe
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Burn by Stephanie Rowe
Book 4 in the Alaska Heat series. Contemporary Romantic suspense. Can be read as a stand-alone. Previous events and characters are mentioned in this book so it might feel like you want to know their stories or more about an event. I have not read the previous books and had no problem following the story. I do want to go backwards and read the previous books in the series after reading this.
Fast paced, engrossing and a thrilling story. Romantic and inspiring. The heroine has had a lot of trauma in her past. She’s scared but strong enough to overcome those events and grow and be comfortable in trusting friends.
Excerpt: “Protectiveness surged through him, a fierce need to keep her safe, to free her spirit to soar again. A smile flickered across her face. "You look so intense right now." "I've decided to keep you safe." He hadn't meant to say it, and he sure as hell hadn't intended to say it like he was staking a caveman claim on her well-being, but that's what came out. She stared at him, then suddenly, a smile flooded her face, lighting up her eyes with a sparkle that seemed to reach right into his core and rip all his shields away. "Thank you for saying that. I have the same goal for myself.” Excerpt From BURN By Stephanie Rowe...more
A Snowbound Christmas Cowboy by Sasha Summers Harlequin Special Edition contemporary romance. Texas Cowboys & K9’s series. Can be read as a stand-aloneA Snowbound Christmas Cowboy by Sasha Summers Harlequin Special Edition contemporary romance. Texas Cowboys & K9’s series. Can be read as a stand-alone. Forced Proximity, one bed, second chance troupes. Sterling Ford is back in town hoping to reconnect with Cassie. A snow storm and ice ends up with Sterling and Cassie stuck in a small cabin together. Now he just needs to convince Cassie to forgive him for leaving her in the first place.
Set at Christmas time, the cabin is over decorated but that leads to a cozy fireplace, fluffy robes and time together with her friendly dogs and a couple of tiny puppies that need plenty of care. The animals are especially adorable while her brother is over protective. Emotional angst to the max as two decide the future. Christmas song bring joy and reduce tension.
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A Snowbound Christmas Cowboy by Sasha Summers Harlequin Special Edition contemporary romance. Texas Cowboys & K9’s series. Can be read as a stand-alone. Forced Proximity, one bed, second chance troupes. Sterling Ford is back in town hoping to reconnect with Cassie. A snow storm and ice ends up with Sterling and Cassie stuck in a small cabin together. Now he just needs to convince Cassie to forgive him for leaving her in the first place.
Set at Christmas time, the cabin is over decorated but that leads to a cozy fireplace, fluffy robes and time together with her friendly dogs and a couple of tiny puppies that need plenty of care. The animals are especially adorable while her brother is over protective. Emotional angst to the max as two decide the future. Christmas song bring joy and reduce tension....more
Unintended Target by Katie Reus 2nd of 3 novellas from the MacArthur Family series. Romance with a touch of suspense. Can be read as a stand-alone. PatUnintended Target by Katie Reus 2nd of 3 novellas from the MacArthur Family series. Romance with a touch of suspense. Can be read as a stand-alone. Patience agrees to be a nanny for the summer during her teaching break. Brodie takes his job as head of security seriously but blunders with a background check on Patience. As the attraction between the two grows, so does the mystery of why so many nannies prior to Patience left without notice.
Fast moving novella with quick attraction and lite suspense. Easy to read and lovely romance. Brodie is a protective male while Patience knows how best to protect herself and the child. Enjoyable with a gratifying epilogue the really cinches the whole story. I’m looking forward to reading the third sibling in this trilogy.
I received a copy of this from NetGalley. As a favorite author, I’ve also purchased a copy to share.
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Unintended Target by Katie Reus 2nd of 3 novellas from the MacArthur Family series. Romance with a touch of suspense. Can be read as a stand-alone. Patience agrees to be a nanny for the summer during her teaching break. Brodie takes his job as head of security seriously but blunders with a background check on Patience. As the attraction between the two grows, so does the mystery of why so many nannies prior to Patience left without notice.
Fast moving novella with quick attraction and lite suspense. Easy to read and lovely romance. Brodie is a protective male while Patience knows how best to protect herself and the child. Enjoyable with a gratifying epilogue the really cinches the whole story. I’m looking forward to reading the third sibling in this trilogy.
I received a copy of this from NetGalley. As a favorite author, I’ve also purchased a copy to share....more
Legend of Love Muse Chronicles series #2. Contemporary romance, slight paranormal edge. Can be read as a stand-alone however better as part of the seriLegend of Love Muse Chronicles series #2. Contemporary romance, slight paranormal edge. Can be read as a stand-alone however better as part of the series. Hunter Armstrong is a Navy SEAL, driven and dangerous. He doesn’t really believe that his birthmark is a sign that he is to protect Callie O’Connor but she soon proves her claim. Hunter is caught in the middle of a mythology mystery that he never expected to be real.
Compelling and steamy. The team is building for the current Muses.
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Legend of Love Muse Chronicles series #2. Contemporary romance, slight paranormal edge. Can be read as a stand-alone however better as part of the series. Hunter Armstrong is a Navy SEAL, driven and dangerous. He doesn’t really believe that his birthmark is a sign that he is to protect Callie O’Connor but she soon proves her claim. Hunter is caught in the middle of a mythology mystery that he never expected to be real.
Compelling and steamy. The team is building for the current Muses....more
Falling for Irish by Katie Reus Book 1 of the MacArthur Family series. Contemporary romantic suspense novella. Kathryn Irish was afraid that she and DanFalling for Irish by Katie Reus Book 1 of the MacArthur Family series. Contemporary romantic suspense novella. Kathryn Irish was afraid that she and Daniel MacArthur had different end goals in life so she walked away from their prior romantic relationship. When she runs into him as part of her security job, he makes it clear he’s missed her and wants a second chance.
I appreciated the hero so much in this book because he was clear on his intentions and his feelings. He missed her and wanted to try again. No hidden agenda that didn’t match. Plus the two openly discussed problems. I enjoyed the siblings appearances on both sides and look forward to their upcoming stories. I love the closeness of the familiar relationships.
Enjoyable romance, a couple of sexy scenes and intriguing family hints for the next book.
I received a copy of this from NetGalley. I also purchased a copy to share.
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Falling for Irish by Katie Reus Book 1 of the MacArthur Family series. Contemporary romantic suspense novella. Kathryn Irish was afraid that she and Daniel MacArthur had different end goals in life so she walked away from their prior romantic relationship. When she runs into him as part of her security job, he makes it clear he’s missed her and wants a second chance.
I appreciated the hero so much in this book because he was clear on his intentions and his feelings. He missed her and wanted to try again. No hidden agenda that didn’t match. Plus the two openly discussed problems. I enjoyed the siblings appearances on both sides and look forward to their upcoming stories. I love the closeness of the familiar relationships.
Enjoyable romance, a couple of sexy scenes and intriguing family hints for the next book.
I received a copy of this from NetGalley. I also purchased a copy to share....more
Powerful. A tear jerker in a good way. Not sad tears, but emotional oWyoming Rebels Boxed set Books 1 - 3
A Real Cowboy Never Says No by Stephanie Rowe
Powerful. A tear jerker in a good way. Not sad tears, but emotional ones. I loved this story and am so looking forward to the next in the series. Strong men with deep emotional scars that only a strong woman can help them heal.
Mira Cabot and Chase Stockton have know each other for ten years but never actually met. It was their best friend that they had in common. Now that AJ is gone and his powerful father is a threat to Mira, Chase puts Mira under his protection. His instinct says it's the right thing to do. Chase's brothers won't understand, but Chase can't seem to resist her and it feels so right to have her in his arms.
An emotional, heart touching romance. ——————————————————————— A Real Cowboy Knows How to Kiss by Stephanie Rowe
You know that book where everything just clicks? Where the romance is like the first time you fell in love? Where the emotions are fragile, yet strong? Where you just sigh in pure pleasure? This is exactly what I felt in reading Steen and Erin's story. Yes, I'm a bit smalsty but the feel good part of a romance is part of why I love the. So much. This was a really great romance that I truly enjoyed. It goes on my Keeper shelf.
Steen Stockton is just out of prison. He knows he's not good enough for Erin Chambers, but he can't help being drawn to her. He's known her since grade school and has always been fascinated and strengthened by her goodness. Erin has had fantasies about Steen since she was a teenager and she is taking her chances in living them out. Let the future take care of itself. She's going to live in the moment. —————————————————————————
A Real Cowboy Rides a Motorcycle by Stephanie Rowe
Self sacrifice. Letting love go because they deserve the best. A tear jerker in the best way until the happily ever after. A highly emotional contemporary romance that I loved from beginning to end.
Taylor Shaw is alone now that her best friend is getting married. She'll visit for a couple of weeks until the wedding then go back to her corporate job. She's fine alone. Really. Zane Stockton hasn't spent more than one night in the same bed since the age of fifteen. No ties to anyone. No committing to people. That's his way of life. Taylor and Zane end up in the same bunkhouse on the family ranch and connect emotionally. Maybe they aren't alone. At least for this week.
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Wyoming Rebels Boxed set Books 1 - 3
A Real Cowboy Never Says No by Stephanie Rowe
Powerful. A tear jerker in a good way. Not sad tears, but emotional ones. I loved this story and am so looking forward to the next in the series. Strong men with deep emotional scars that only a strong woman can help them heal.
Mira Cabot and Chase Stockton have know each other for ten years but never actually met. It was their best friend that they had in common. Now that AJ is gone and his powerful father is a threat to Mira, Chase puts Mira under his protection. His instinct says it's the right thing to do. Chase's brothers won't understand, but Chase can't seem to resist her and it feels so right to have her in his arms.
An emotional, heart touching romance. ——————————————————————— A Real Cowboy Knows How to Kiss by Stephanie Rowe
You know that book where everything just clicks? Where the romance is like the first time you fell in love? Where the emotions are fragile, yet strong? Where you just sigh in pure pleasure? This is exactly what I felt in reading Steen and Erin's story. Yes, I'm a bit smalsty but the feel good part of a romance is part of why I love the. So much. This was a really great romance that I truly enjoyed. It goes on my Keeper shelf.
Steen Stockton is just out of prison. He knows he's not good enough for Erin Chambers, but he can't help being drawn to her. He's known her since grade school and has always been fascinated and strengthened by her goodness. Erin has had fantasies about Steen since she was a teenager and she is taking her chances in living them out. Let the future take care of itself. She's going to live in the moment. —————————————————————————
A Real Cowboy Rides a Motorcycle by Stephanie Rowe
Self sacrifice. Letting love go because they deserve the best. A tear jerker in the best way until the happily ever after. A highly emotional contemporary romance that I loved from beginning to end.
Taylor Shaw is alone now that her best friend is getting married. She'll visit for a couple of weeks until the wedding then go back to her corporate job. She's fine alone. Really. Zane Stockton hasn't spent more than one night in the same bed since the age of fifteen. No ties to anyone. No committing to people. That's his way of life. Taylor and Zane end up in the same bunkhouse on the family ranch and connect emotionally. Maybe they aren't alone. At least for this week....more
Super hot and steamy, this paranormal menage a trois is entertaining and a fresh take on Cleopatra in modern day vampire world. I listened to the audiSuper hot and steamy, this paranormal menage a trois is entertaining and a fresh take on Cleopatra in modern day vampire world. I listened to the audio version. Be warned: lots of sex verging on erotica level so headphones are probably your best choice.
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Super hot and steamy, this paranormal menage a trois is entertaining and a fresh take on Cleopatra in modern day vampire world. I listened to the audio version. Be warned: lots of sex verging on erotica level so headphones are probably your best choice....more
The Christmas You Found Me by Sarah Morganthaler Heart of the Wilderness series #1. Contemporary romance. Chick lit. Single parent troupe. Sienna NaplThe Christmas You Found Me by Sarah Morganthaler Heart of the Wilderness series #1. Contemporary romance. Chick lit. Single parent troupe. Sienna Naples’s divorce is final. The painful marriage is finally over. It cost her more than she wanted to think about, but she was able to keep the ranch that’s been in her family for generations. When a handsome man stands in front of Sienna and tells her he is applying for the job of her next husband, he is not joking. Funds are tight because his daughter Emma has stage-five chronic kidney disease and she won’t be able to stay on the transplant list if he can’t afford the medications and treatments she needs. She’s only four. Guy Maple is willing to do any job necessary to care for her. Sienna tells him the advertisement was an ill timed joke but seeing the sadness, the desperation and care he give his daughter, she wants to help. Sienna agrees to marry Guy so Emma can be covered on her insurance and they move to her ranch the very next day. Married. Sienna falls in love with both of them. They become a family. But Emma is a very sick little girl and no one knows if a miracle will occur in time.
Rachel Weiss’s Group Chat by Lauren Applebaum Contemporary chick lit, romance. Own voice. It’s the year of turning thirty for Rachel and her group of bRachel Weiss’s Group Chat by Lauren Applebaum Contemporary chick lit, romance. Own voice. It’s the year of turning thirty for Rachel and her group of besties. So they celebrate 29 win varying degrees of success. Rachel finds lots of attractive and intriguing men through parties, and dating apps, but none of them are worth long term efforts. She has a job that pays the bills but admits to often going in late and just calling it in some days. After mandated therapy at work and some self realization, Rachel feels like her friends are being successful but that she’s stuck. Maybe the one man she categorically said no to, and then befriends, has it right in helping to make the world a better place. Maybe Rachel needs to start giving back too.
Fooled Around and Spelled in Love by Michelle M Pillow
3rd of the Everlasting series. Different authors connected by a town of paranormals and characteFooled Around and Spelled in Love by Michelle M Pillow
3rd of the Everlasting series. Different authors connected by a town of paranormals and characters within. Part lite mystery, part romance. Fully enjoyable. Can be read as a stand alone. A witch and a journalist investigate a mysterious death with the help of a magical camera. But can that antique be trusted?
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Fooled Around and Spelled in Love by Michelle M Pillow
3rd of the Everlasting series. Different authors connected by a town of paranormals and characters within. Part lite mystery, part romance. Fully enjoyable. Can be read as a stand alone. A witch and a journalist investigate a mysterious death with the help of a magical camera. But can that antique be trusted?...more
The Protector by Abigail Owens Book 4 of the Fire’s Edge series. Can be read as a stand-alone but really better if familiar with either this series worThe Protector by Abigail Owens Book 4 of the Fire’s Edge series. Can be read as a stand-alone but really better if familiar with either this series world building or the Inferno Rising series. Dragon shifters romance.
Lyndi and Levi have known each other for hundreds of years. Now he’s been called to serve the Gold King in the wars and the two finally verbalize their attraction. But neither wants to admit the depth of their longing. Beyond just these two principles, are dragon wars between colors and political groups and some gruesome fighting battles. Protect the family. Protect the colonies. Fight for the freedom against a political agenda.
Angst and denial. My angst because they just needed to talk to each other! 200+ of wasted years. But I guess there wouldn’t be a story otherwise. My denial that compelled me to keep reading a premise I can’t stand. The not talking and politics! Dragon politics though so nothing you’ll hear about beyond this world. A little too much blood and gizzards in the fighting for me. It is a romance so you know ...love and lots of lustiness.
Captivating and thrilling and a bit sentimental.
The epilogue makes is a cliffhanger so don’t read that if that’s an issue.
I received a copy of this from NetGalley. I can’t wait to continue to the next in the series.
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The Protector by Abigail Owens Book 4 of the Fire’s Edge series. Can be read as a stand-alone but really better if familiar with either this series world building or the Inferno Rising series. Dragon shifters romance.
Lyndi and Levi have known each other for hundreds of years. Now he’s been called to serve the Gold King in the wars and the two finally verbalize their attraction. But neither wants to admit the depth of their longing. Beyond just these two principles, are dragon wars between colors and political groups and some gruesome fighting battles. Protect the family. Protect the colonies. Fight for the freedom against a political agenda.
Angst and denial. My angst because they just needed to talk to each other! 200+ of wasted years. But I guess there wouldn’t be a story otherwise. My denial that compelled me to keep reading a premise I can’t stand. The not talking and politics! Dragon politics though so nothing you’ll hear about beyond this world. A little too much blood and gizzards in the fighting for me. It is a romance so you know ...love and lots of lustiness.
Captivating and thrilling and a bit sentimental.
The epilogue makes is a cliffhanger so don’t read that if that’s an issue.
I received a copy of this from NetGalley. I can’t wait to continue to the next in the series....more
Tying the Knot by Brenda Novak Whiskey Creek series #11. Final book in the series. Contemporary romance. Can be read as a stand-alone. Grady Amos is thTying the Knot by Brenda Novak Whiskey Creek series #11. Final book in the series. Contemporary romance. Can be read as a stand-alone. Grady Amos is the last single man in his family now that all his brothers have married. He’s never been in love and they all seem so happy. Doesn’t he deserve his own special someone? When a tv show producer starts flirting with Grady, he thinks she’s interested in him, but instead she asks him to marry someone else! She is interested but apparently the job comes first and she needs him as a filler on Tying the Knot, a reality show where contestants meet their soulmate. Since Grady knows his part in the show isn’t real, he picks the woman most likely to say no to his proposal, his opposite in every way. Except she doesn’t say no, and Grady finds himself on a honeymoon with a stranger. With cameras following them everywhere. Aja Kermani was convinced to be on the tv show because of the complex and extensive questions and interviews and psych evaluations. With a 50% success rate, she goes in believing there has to be good science between their pairings. Plus, this way, her family can’t pressure her anymore to marry the man they’ve chosen for that she has only lukewarm feelings for. She wants passion and a soulmate kind of love. Paired with Grady, who has his own business hours away while she’s built a successful dental practice in Los Angeles, must mean there is something more than compatible between them. As they spend more time together, she thinks maybe they do have something special. What happens next?
A budding romance, family drama, and twists make this story compelling though I’m not of fan of deliberate deceit. The whole tv aspect made it a fun premise to start with and Grady does falls in love completely which saved this story for me. It’s a promise of a future to come.
Different versions of this book came with different bonus stories. I’ve read the main story only so far. ...more
Historical romance. 2nd book in the Union of the Rakes series. Can be read as a stand-alone. Commoner poses as higWould I Lie to the Duke by Eva Leigh
Historical romance. 2nd book in the Union of the Rakes series. Can be read as a stand-alone. Commoner poses as high society to keep her family business running. Falling is love wasn’t part of the plan. Nevertheless love happened.
Emotionally satisfying and beautifully written, this romance is heartbreaking and enriching. I fell in love with the Duke who had a soft heart and was essentially a nice and generous person. I fell in love with the heroine who was extremely intelligent in finance and business, who also had a soft spot for the handsome Duke. Their collision course was steamy, sexy and entertaining.
I’ve never read this author before and I was highly impressed by the engaging pace and likability of both the main and secondary characters. While historical romance is not generally on my list, I will definitely look for more books by this author.
Thanks to Avon and Kisscon for an advance paperback copy.
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Would I Lie to the Duke by Eva Leigh
Historical romance. 2nd book in the Union of the Rakes series. Can be read as a stand-alone. Commoner poses as high society to keep her family business running. Falling is love wasn’t part of the plan. Nevertheless love happened.
Emotionally satisfying and beautifully written, this romance is heartbreaking and enriching. I fell in love with the Duke who had a soft heart and was essentially a nice and generous person. I fell in love with the heroine who was extremely intelligent in finance and business, who also had a soft spot for the handsome Duke. Their collision course was steamy, sexy and entertaining.
I’ve never read this author before and I was highly impressed by the engaging pace and likability of both the main and secondary characters. While historical romance is not generally on my list, I will definitely look for more books by this author.
Thanks to Avon and Kisscon for an advance paperback copy....more
Temptress by Jade Lee Forbidden Pleasures series #2. Historical romance. Emperor Xian Feng must choose a wife. All nobel virgins must come to the ForbiTemptress by Jade Lee Forbidden Pleasures series #2. Historical romance. Emperor Xian Feng must choose a wife. All nobel virgins must come to the Forbidden City to compete to become Empress. Dozens will become part of the harems. But only if they are able endure three trials of purity, the dowager empress and the greedy eunuchs that can make a bribe disappear in the blink of an eye. Families chance everything for their daughter to be Empress and only that one family be rewarded with riches. Most will never see their daughters again. Even if they don’t make the final selection, most will never go home. Sun Bo Tao is the emperor’s best friend and is trusted to oversee the tests and trials of the virgins. He doesn’t expect to fall in love with one of them himself. He faces possible death for touching one yet he can resist Ji Yue. Chen Ji Yue has trained her whole life to become Empress. Her mother has given her advice to think smart and be aware. She’s trained to be a political wife and look beyond the obvious. But her ivory beads are barely enough for average and many of the other virgins will undermine at every opportunity. When Sun Bo Tao pushes and tempts, Ji Yue feels more than she even has in the past. How is that he makes her feel so much when her future is for another?
A sensuous story. A historical story of a dynasty. Sad, tempting, hopeful and a bit erotic.
The Christmas Dog sitters by Lucy Mitchell Contemporary chick lit holiday story. Light romance. Cute dog. England location. Rachel is struggling with tThe Christmas Dog sitters by Lucy Mitchell Contemporary chick lit holiday story. Light romance. Cute dog. England location. Rachel is struggling with the death of her best friend, a recent breakup, and being let go from her job. When her rich sister calls and asks her to dog sit in her fancy house for a few weeks over the holidays, Rachel’s all in. Grandpa Eric is put into Rachel’s care and goes with her. They’ve been told to stay out of the local town and out of the west wing of the house. No one likes the brother-in-law but they will decide which of his strict rules to follow. When Humphrey runs out there door and disappears out of the yard, into town they go searching for him. Everyone in town is very nice. Until they find out they are relatives of Rachel. Then the townspeople turn cold. Ben, the remodeling contractor of the kitchen, and his six year-old daughter who the dog befriended, makes the whole situation a little easier for Rachel. Grandpa Eric seems to love chaos and Rachel chases after him. How is he her responsibility again? It’s a holiday unlikely to be forgotten. Where’d the dog run off to now?
To Trust a Cowboy by Sasha Summers 3rd book in the Cowboys of Garrison, Texas series. Harlequin Heartwarming. Can be read as a stand-alone. Fake relatiTo Trust a Cowboy by Sasha Summers 3rd book in the Cowboys of Garrison, Texas series. Harlequin Heartwarming. Can be read as a stand-alone. Fake relationship troupe. Hattie and Forrest have been friends forever. When Hattie’s brother tells her he’s engaged to Hattie’s high school nemesis, she feels sick. Forrest will do anything to stop Hattie from crying. If that means he holds her hand at dinner and tells people that they are dating, it’s the least he can do. And she’ll support him when his brother commits himself to the armed forces. Support turns to caring.
Emotional, sweet, heartwarming and sigh worthy. This couple has a beautiful friendship that blooms. Of course, there are stumbles. That’s part of life. Mooney-eyed. That’s what I am. Mooney-eyed over this author, series and romance.
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To Trust a Cowboy by Sasha Summers 3rd book in the Cowboys of Garrison, Texas series. Harlequin Heartwarming. Can be read as a stand-alone. Fake relationship troupe. Hattie and Forrest have been friends forever. When Hattie’s brother tells her he’s engaged to Hattie’s high school nemesis, she feels sick. Forrest will do anything to stop Hattie from crying. If that means he holds her hand at dinner and tells people that they are dating, it’s the least he can do. And she’ll support him when his brother commits himself to the armed forces. Support turns to caring.
Emotional, sweet, heartwarming and sigh worthy. This couple has a beautiful friendship that blooms. Of course, there are stumbles. That’s part of life. Mooney-eyed. That’s what I am. Mooney-eyed over this author, series and romance....more
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