The sweetness of this story plus the relaxed pace delivers a heartwarming tale of friends, family, and love. The blending of a directionless man searching for his biological father with an older man seeking to protect an albino deer and a mother and her kids dealing with the now smoothly creates a gem of a story.
A fun to read cozy mystery. Tily, long time friend of the recently deceased Audrey, is asked to come to Audrey’s home before Audrey is murdered. Audrey wanted Tily to investigate some strange goings on. Ghost Audrey appears to Tily and her companion Susan to request that they find her murderer with the help of cat Mocha. So many suspects with motives to figure out.
Connor came back to Marietta to reclaim his life and to pick his father up from prison. Liam Hardesty hired him for the family ranch but his sister, Shay, is dead against it due to Connor’s father’s crime of cattle rustling. As Connor spends time with Shay’s son Ryan, she begins to soften and love sneaks in. An enemies to lovers story.
An engaging and enjoyable story about friends to lovers. Gio and Bess have been friends for a long time but only friends. He is a not going to settle down type of guy. She lives her life for the now since her father died. They have always considered themselves only as friends but something is changing between them. Will it cause them to lose everything or bring happiness?
I thought the synopsis of this book sounded good. I tried several times to grasp ahold of the story but to no avail. I might return to it and try again. Probably not.
A nightmare of a trip proves true of the Somerset family.On a roadtrip to a Florida amusement park, ghostly things begin to happen after they see an abandoned, burnt out house in Indiana. Mother Leigh is shaken repeatedly by ghostly apparitions and incidents. It becomes an honest trip of a lifetime for the family. A little scary, a lot of family.
A sweet ending to the Sworn Navy Seals series. Archer (Silver) is the silvered bearded man of the team. He has a closed off heart to protect him until he meets Addy and she pokes holes in his defenses. All of the books have dangerous drama and this one fills the bill.
Imagine waking up in the fictional town of your favorite rom-com. But, you are the character of the sweet, hometown girl fifteen years after the show was over. It is your chance to give her the ending she deserves. And, for some reason, your male roommate is along for the ride. Crazy, imaginative, and fun novel.
Blake was banished by his brothers from the family farm when makes a horrible mistake. Sixteen years later, his older brother commands him to return when his brother ranch manager breaks his pelvis. The ranch is still home for Blake. What he did not anticipate was Mallorie and her twins. She is the home health nurse for his brother and displays compassion and love. It hits widow Blake between the eyes and when he brings his divergent brother-in-law, age twelve, to the ranch, she continues to make her way into his heart.
A heartwarming story with family love and grudges.
The third book in the Sweethearts of the Rodeo series continues with the investigation into the rodeo CEO. It is Dolly and Nash working to uncover the CEO’s crimes and finally acknowledging the chemistry between them. Sparks and information tidbits fill the story. Spicy.
A deep and emotional story of four sisters raised in a family riddled with dysfunction and of their falling apart when one sister overdoses and dies. Addiction, denial, withdrawal and implosion mark their inability to grieve and shakes their unraveling relationships.
Not an easy read but a meaningful look at the ever changing landscape of grief and familial relationships.
A very intense thriller which will hook you right away. In this Cork O’Connor series book, Cork’s family is intricately involved in a murder mystery when the knowing sight of his grandson leads to a shallow grave of a Native girl. From there the story twists around an old cabin, a blueberry patch and the possibility that the dead girl is part of something more. Within the story, the harmony and beauty of Ojibwe beliefs and customs creates a balance to the horror of the deaths.
Another incredible story of the Careys of Cowboy Point series. Zeke Carey, patriarch of the Carey family, wants his sons married and producing grandbabies. Wilder is the son whose behavior reflects his reputation until he runs into CAt Lisle and the world turns upside down. It is especially crazy love as her family and the Carey family have had a longtime feud. Fun times lay ahead for Wilder and Cat.
This is a definite, you will not figure it out thriller. I had to stop reading it before bed because it was so scary. Murder. Puzzles. Clues. All are present in the story but where exactly do they lead? If you love compelling murder stories, I recommend The Choice.
Sweet baby Mia may be an unsuspecting conduit to romance if the adults in the room could quit being adults. Asked to find Mia’s father by her ailing friend, Evie and Mia travel to Montana to find JD Halligan. They find out that there are three JD Halligan brothers. Anyone of them could be the father. It is the oldest Halligan brother that meets Evie first and he is the one that makes Evie come alive in this sweet story.
A genuine yet hard story of a young woman whose life changes drastically when her adopted mother dies. Her mother leaves her with the information that could cause her to remember the first sixteen years of her life which is lost to her. She finds there is a whole other home and family that she fled. This is a journey filled with hope and sadness while perhaps rebuilding her memory.
Such a lovely and touching story of a growing love with odds stacked against it.
Lark relocated to Ireland to release her mind of the memories of her deceased husband. In Ireland, she meets her neighbor Callum, a mortician with complex problems. Her delightful bubbly personality is opposite to his reticent nature. They somehow blend well together and have definite chemistry but she is very reluctant to pursue anything with him. Together their bonding creates this wonderful story,
Emilia and Melina both have dreams to have their work of writing plays receive its due praise. Though they live 100 years apart, both have to fight a male dominated society of suppression of their art and talent.
By Any Other Name is a story of compare and contrast, of hiding one’s name behind a male’s name in order to receive recognition for the work but not of them. It is a purely wonderful offering and so engaging for the reader.
A truly wild and wonderful enemies to lovers with a second chance novel. The story of Jamie and Flo is filled with confusion, family intrusion and meddling. Greece is a beautiful locale for this terrific story.
A chilling novel of lies, secrets, and countless deceptions. Almost everyone is harboring something and the story gets scarier as it goes along.
Cici desperately desires to leave Fort Worth and the convictions of her parents for their Ponzi scheme. Liam joins a matchmaking site to meet someone out of state who will not know his past heartbreak. Cici answers him and is on the way to Marietta to meet him. But, she meets his brother first and there is definitely something there between them. Talk about a conundrum! Spicy and darn crazy love!
A terrific thriller. Mystery surrounds the sunken Keres vessel from the 1700s. There is a swarm of people interested in it and in salvaging the wreckage. Rumors say it is filled with gold. Two murders throw a dark pallor on everything. Diving into the search for answers are Kyra, Tarek, and Chase, all friends of accused Gully. Just wait until the thrilling end!
A very moving story that will resonate deep within you, especially if you live with regrets about the past. The memories portrayed blend seamlessly throughout the story creating understanding of the characters. A very easy book to love.
Stories within a story that you hope will intersect about love, life, and sadness. The main characters live out life in a quiet Maine town where life happens during walks, talks, and family.
It took a while to get into the book because there seemed to be no rhyme or reason. As I continued reading, the prose and descriptions drew me in and I loved each segment of the characters’ lives.
The love of Dara and Austin was perfectly moving along into marriage until a former girlfriend drops a bomb. Everything goes completely off the rails. Austin returns to London to cope with the problem and Dara begins a journey of discovery guided by her psychologist grandmother and by the relationship of her mother and father.
Romance, love and relationships fill the pages with questions and truths. A wonderful story created by the weaving together of thoughts and conversations.
In London during WW11, a dignified Frenchman is searching for his missing nephew. He requests help from Scotland yard. At the same time, London is experiencing a series of jewelry robberies. Dorothy Peto, Scotland Yard associate, is on the case with the inspector. An involving mystery with murder and mayhem.
I only read about 20% of this novel before I stopped. I felt no connection with the character Rachel. It sounded like a good story and I was disappointed by the very slow development of the plot.
A very delightful story that will surely draw you in until the end. A test of character rolls through the scenes as a human and a warlock have a battle of strong wills while opening cracks in the walls around their hearts. The evolution of the resistant warlock, Gabriel, is magical. Leah’s persistence is fabulous. Their connection will keep you captivated.
So cute and spicy a story about a broken up couple starring in a reality show. They are fire and flame, passion and chemistry together. But fire and flame led to their parting. The show requires them to stay together in a house without touching for one month. They are in very close quarters where chemistry threatens their chance for winning a million dollars each. Can they do it?
This book is so much more than good. It is very touching amid a surreal plot of a woman connecting with the soul of her comatose boyfriend. Trying to bring him back to his body is actually a time of realization for her. Just a wonderful plot and novel.
Loved it! Smart, savvy women embark on a business in a man’s world to raise and train rodeo stock. Of the five women, this story is about Sammie and Alec. They had a one night of passion five weeks prior and she just learned she is pregnant with Alec-a rich competitor’s grandson. So many problems to overcome interfere with their relationship.
I love a sweet romance with desire struggles and some competition. Make It Real has it plus irritating exes. The story of how Joe and Kara combine love and business is truly delightful.
Murder, a winning lottery ticket and mayhem are all happening in Blueberry Bay. The suspects are crawling out of the woodwork. All of them have solid motives but only one of them is guilty. This is a cozy mystery to enjoy and try to figure out who done it.
Triplets separated at birth finally find the third sibling and embark on the search for their mother. Lucas, the third triplet, goes to meet his siblings and stays at a new therapeutic riding stable. Meeting the owner Bayleigh, they find strong chemistry-too strong to battle. There are many problems in the way for them. A great book about earning and giving trust.
The strong protective hackles of SEAL Hunter are up and active as he carefully and sensually protects Hannah from the evils of her family. Hunter cares deeply for Hannah and her son, Colin, and he is prepared for battle. Hannah has fallen for him and is deeply touched by his presence.
A Loving and genuine story of trust and love.
A futuristic novel filled with spies, a divided country, a precious package to deliver to the free states. Mayhem and atrocities occur on an opulent train for the wealthy. There is no one to trust except your partner as you travel through the autocratic country. Thriller and chiller.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Cutest enemies to friends story. The parents of a very young couple who have “fallen in Love” much to the horror of their respective parents decide they must find a way to break them up before they rush off an elope. Bickering back and forth at each other while trying to devise a plan creates enough tension to spark something between them. It all comes between a scorned woman and a man with a closed heart. A very engaging story.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of the book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I do not know whether or not I liked this book. Feeling connections with the characters was difficult as both were exasperating. Leo is driven by his career and arrogance about it. Their touching moments after Leo has a horrible injury get lost into the tense ones so that the good folds over into the bad and is lost. Molly came from an ultrarich home and is used to comforts that Leo never had. Leo’s failure to compromise his long time away in war zones creates deep resentment and disdain in Molly. Theirs is a difficult relationship whose lasting duration rests on the time they spend together while Leo is trying to regain four years of memory.
There is so much going on in this book creating a great read. Characters clash, each with personal debates and desires. Brothers Jax and Bennett have different goals, neither wanting compromise. Maggie is experiencing a high risk pregnancy and fully depends on her partner in business to carry so much weight. Jill is trying to accommodate Maggie but yearns to return to the big city. She is also falling for Jax who is falling for her but has lacked complete communication with her. Can the clashes be resolved before by everyone before they are all hurt?
An absolutely touching story of a hope filled optimistic young woman and a grizzly paraplegic man who find something in each other beyond anything they could imagine. It is not an easy relationship. It has a considerable amount of rough terrain. Each of them want the best for the other and their ideas do not always mesh. Reading how their relationship developed was a powerful statement of how love conquers all.
I thought I would enjoy this book as it sounded good. It turned out, to me, to be less of a story and more of a history lesson on the indigenous of Maine. The characters were not inviting, rather tedious and boring without solid personalities. They felt secondary to the history information.
A murder in the midst of a rehearsal dinner leaves everyone in a state of shock. No one can fathom why an innocent woman was killed. There are so many suspects who have motives that lies are overflowing. The joint wedding business of Jenna, Maddie, and Gigi cannot help themselves but to investigate. A whodunit with lots of twists.
This book is so great that I stayed up until two am to finish it. The characters are well rounded and the story will grab you and hold on. Wait until the end-it is so unexpected and surprising. A reread for certain.
The wish for the perfect summer's past on Cape Cod propels new author Shelby to accept a request for best friend Colleen to manage her bookstore while she rests during her pregnancy. Shelby is surprised when her other friend Hunter feels that Shelby’s unflattering portrayal of a young woman is Hunter. All the women are experiencing difficulties and compassion is what they truly need. It is a hurricane summer for them as they try to navigate hurts and possibly regain what they have lost.
Time to fall in love with this second chance romance. The characters are wonderful with quirks and personality. Everyone has a voice including a loveable and very astute little boy. Plus, there are all types of drama to liven things up. Delightful.
Incredible book filled with events to shake you up. High level computer hacking of missile laden drones, smuggled drugs, deaths, and everyone searching for a girl with different motives. An edge of your seat thriller.
A story, a fairy tale, a fairy tale story within a story. Whichever you call it, The Lost Story is a fabulous book. Two teen boys lost in a forest kingdom-one cannot remember it, the other cannot forget or talk about it. The one who remembers can find lost women and girls, The one who cannot remember paints pictures and creates sculptures depicting the kingdom. When approached by a woman to find her lost sister in the same forest, the boys reunite after fifteen years and the fairy tale begins.
A wonderful, fantastical novel.
