The Outback Cowboy's Christmas Baby by Kelly Hunter

 

A sweet and endearing story of love and of struggles. The pain and fears of the main characters are well written and convey to the reader the depth of emotion they feel.

Wings of Madness by R. John Dingle

 

Oh, wow!

 This psychological thriller is so scary that it made my stomach twirl. Chilling and shiver-inducing. A definite must for psychological thriller lovers.

The Rancher's Christmas Bride by Elsa Winckler

 

It is a love that is meant to be but the fears of an artist are way too hard to overcome. Willow has very acute ESP and cannot allow herself to fall in love and risk the pain if a loss occurs. Hunter fell for Willow a year before. They fall into a fake engagement and chemistry spice is way too overpowering for her. Can Willow overcome her fear in this touching and engaging story?

The Lady on Esplanade by Karen White

 

The spirits are active and present communicating clues to the deaths and disappearances of families in this engrossing novel of the supernatural. In a house under renovation, a kindly spirit protects a child spirit and those seeking answers about a murder within it. The son with psychic abilities is fighting any contact from his deceased mother even though it would answer all his fearful questions.

A whirlwind of a psychic novel which holds your attention from beginning to end.

Fireworks at Pennycress Inn by Sarah Hope

 

A sweet and touching story of enemies to lovers.

The Weekend Crashers by Jamie Brenner

Great book. The lives of a knitters retreat insect with the men of a bachelor’s party over a weekend. The main characters Maggie, her daughter, Piper, a bachelor’s party member, Aidan, and his son, Cole, are striving to have better relationships during the weekend. Trouble for Maggie and Piper brews. Aidan is at a loss as to what is bothering Cole. All along, Maggie and Aidan may have a romance in the offing. Other relationships ebb and flow at the retreat and combine to create a winning novel.

 

Hot Christmas Cowboy by Eve Gaddy

 

A love story of something meant to be, at least for one person, Riley. Letty is determined not to fall for him or any man. She lost her parents at seventeen and has committed herself to never loving someone who could be gone like her parents. Riley is set on winning her over but to no avail. Very spicy, heartbreaking, yet hopeful.

A Starry Christmas Night by Barbara Hannay

 

Jaxon and Bea were grade school friends until his grandmother moved him away after his family was killed in a car accident. Later, she returned to Wirralong and is suffering from Alzheimer's. He is back in Wirralong to care for her as is Bea for her grandmother. Love begins to stir for them but the mystery of why their grandmothers immensely dislike each other is keeping them wary. A secret, a wrong assumption and love create a lasting story.

Never Too Late by Maxine Morrey

 

A delicious second chance romance for two people over 50. The characters are delightful and true to their personalities. The setting of Paris is wonderful. A delightful book.

Alabama Christmas Wedding by Susan Sands

 

What a mess could happen for a young couple in love. They do not know that their respective father and mother were once engaged. This is such a sweet story of young love and second chances.

Any Cowboy of Mine by Kristine Lynn

 

If you like spicy romances, this one is for you. There is romance, tension, miscommunications, more romance, and spice. Throw in a terrible ex-girlfriend and an angry mother and it is something else.

The Midwife's Christmas Miracle by Fiona McArthur

 

Love blooms in the outback when Gabi meets Cormac. The chemistry is instant, however, he is due to return home to Texas in a couple of weeks. They struggle to deal with his leaving as their unstoppable love grows. Sweet and spicy story.

The Art Collector's Wife by Susan Knetch

 

An intriguing novel of hidden and long kept secrets that have strained relationships and involved secreted art works since WWII.

Poisoned Past by Emmie Lyn

 

Nona is a kind, friendly mom raising her daughter. Things go awry when her ex-husband sends her a letter after seven years of no contact. Weird things start happening, even causing near death. This is an engaging cozy mystery.

The Magical Christmas Cottage by Aimee O'Brien

 

Such a warm hearted, splendidly magical romance. The tiny town of Hazard is in for the delightful arrival of Alina, the new docent. One of the town’s matriarchs hired her and rented her a room. When illness strikes the matriarch, her grandson Carter flies out to see to her care. Lots of magical events happen to them, all in custom with Hazard.

Christmas at Copper Mountain by Jane Porte

 

A warm, touching story that is a delight for a Christmas season filled with hope, wishes, desires, and dreams. The backstories of both Brock and Haley are so sad and affect their lives. The power of providence shines from each page. Truly a wonderful Christmas or any time story.

The Cowboy's Christmas Truce by Kyra Jacobs

 

A long time family feud forced young friends Jaxon and Charlotte to part friendship. Joining together again, they find purpose and love even though her gruff, unforgiving father will not like it and belittle her unceasingly. A pleasing story of a second chance at friendship and bigger chance at love.

A Christmas Baby for the Cowboy by Megan Crane

 

This is a fabulous book. Ms Crane has such a way with words and characters that grab you tightly. The way she gives each character its own chapter-all the thoughts, feelings and reactions-is so on point. Each character grows more and more defined.

This story is of Knox Carey and Dr. Ramona Taylor, a second chance at a lasting relationship at last or not. He is the last unattached son of Zeke Carey who has feigned cancer to force his boys to get serious about marriage. It is a tremendous story of love and denial.

Christmas with the Cowgirl by Justine Davis

 

A winning story that gently carries you to the heart of a man and the woman who grows in it. Both Miles and Riley were struck with each other the moment their eyes met. As they form a relationship, they begin to see more in each other to relish. But, his life is in Los Angeles and hers is in Last Stand. Maybe, just maybe, things would be different.

The Monday Night Heartbreak Club by Jane Lovering

 

A captivating story develops when four women and two men form a club for victims of heartbreak at a local wine bar. The women all have a story to tell about breakups, one man has never had a girlfriend and the other man, the bar owner, has a story he keeps to himself. A delightful story of friendship and love with one explosive former boyfriend.

And the Crowd Went Wild by Suzanne Elizabeth Phillips

 

An inviting novel. Clashes of personality erupt when a distressed actress’ drunken display of behavior causes her to run-to the home of her high school love. Unfortunately, she broke his heart and it is hardened against her. Fate comes into action as the story progresses, throwing them both into turmoil. 

A Christmas to Remember by Cassidy Carter

 

Irresistible romance to love. The Cabin in the Pines resort is gearing up for the Christmas Wonderland when Dr. Ella Brent-Collingsworth arrives to visit her sister. Her car hits Jack Allen, the Pines investor and they are off on the wrong foot of assumptions. There is more to them than good looks and as they clash, they begin to meld.

Bitter Past by CJ Carmichael

 

Wow! Twists and turns galore as Sheriff Zak works to uncover the mysterious and coincidental death by car accident of his old friend, Brent. Olivis, Brent’s wife, enlists her journalist sister to find the truth of Brent’s accident. Great crime novel.

The Sheriff's Mistletoe Bride by Debra Holt

 

My heart is still warm and full from this story. There is love and genuine acceptance on every page of the ways in which Destiny’s River welcomes Ally into their fold. Plus, Sheriff Matt and his adorable daughter Jillie become very important to Ally. But, her tentative plan is to leave after she completes a Will designated task. Can Matt and Jillie persuade her to stay?

Destination Christmas by Candice Y. Johnson

 

Cuter than ever story. Love, contention, and Christmas flow from the pages, trial and error, too. It is a story to just enjoy.

Otherwise Engaged by Susan Mallery

 

Captivating story of mothers and daughters, their relationships, and learning to stand on their own two feet. Depressing at times due to the strife that presents itself when two former friends run into each other and their daughters after a years’ long estrangement. The cause of the separation causes problems for both the mothers and the daughters when it all comes out.

The Memory Gardener by Meg Donahue

 

A purely magical story filled with love and relationships. The central character is a special gardener whose touch brings gardens to life and memories to flow. She is engaged at a long ago manor now a retirement apartment home. The home has a variety of people living in boredom until she is hired to clean up the five ancient and neglected gardens. Miracles appear as the residents regain their excitement at living through her happy personality. Trouble lurks on the horizon for the residents.

The House on Mountain Laurel Lane by Eileen Goudge

 

I have enjoyed novels by Ms Goudge for many years.Her writing is exceptional as are her characters. This novel is an excellent combination of lost love through widowhood and found love’s footing through an older man who shows compassion and the steadiness of age. A lovely story.

Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth

 

An endearing and often funny story of an 81 year old woman and the events that happen after she finds her neighbor dead of natural causes. Her nickname has been Mad Mabel since she was a child due to circumstances that occurred during her life. Two young podcasters learn of her history and convince her to tell her side of the stories.

Dog Person by Camille Pagan

 

Cute story of an aged dog determined to find love for his master who is mired in grief. Together they meet the perfect woman but the master and the woman get off on the wrong foot. It is somehow up to the dog to get them to see the light. The dog’s musings are so funny.