Monday, September 16, 2024

Counting Miracles by Nicholas Sparks

 


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.



Saturday, September 14, 2024

Black Cat Comes Back by Emmie Lyn

 


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.



Cowboy Don't Go by Barbara Ankrum

 


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. 



Written in the Stars by Helen Rolfe

 


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?



When the World Tips Over by Jandy Nelson

 


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.



Monday, September 9, 2024

Nightmare of a Trip by Maureen Kilmer

 


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 Baby at Bramble House by C J Carmichael

 


Such a lovely, purely enjoyable book. Not only is there a baby due at the Bramble House B and B but there is love in the air for some of the guests. Turmoil comes but is carefully penned by the author to blend seamlessly into the story.

Sworn to Serve by Charlee James

 


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.



Friday, September 6, 2024

Prime Time Romance by Kate Robb


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.




 

The Prodigal Brother Returns by Susan Lute

 


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 Undercover Cowboy by Jamie K. Schmidt

 


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.




Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors

 


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.



Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Spirit Crossing by William Kent Krueger

 


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.



The Cowboy's Forbidden Bride by Megan Crane

 


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.



The Choice by Melinda Di Lorenzo

 


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.



The Cowboy's Baby Surprise by Kaz Delaney

 


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.