Archives for June 28, 2021

* Review * FOREVER STARTS NOW by Stefanie London

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

* Review * FOREVER STARTS NOW by Stefanie LondonForever Starts Now by Stefanie London
Published by Entangled: Amara on June 29, 2021
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five-stars

What happens when two people who’ve given up on forever find it in each other…?

Single men are as scarce in Forever Falls as a vegetarian at a barbecue. That is, until Ethan Hammersmith moves in. After his fiancée gave him an ultimatum, he left Australia and never looked back. He isn’t in America to find a new girlfriend, though. He’s searching for the father he never knew. But now it’s like he has a flashing sign above his head that says “available.” Thankfully, the manager of the local diner is willing to give him cover—if only she weren’t so distractingly adorable.

Monroe Roberts, town misanthrope and divorcée, knocked “forever” permanently off her wish list ever since the love of her life skipped town with the cliché yoga instructor. And good riddance. She’s got this struggling diner to keep her busy, trying anything to boost sales…until a hot Australian strolls in and changes everything. Monroe’s restaurant is packed full of women who aren’t there to order food, unless Ethan is on the menu. This could sink her business faster than ever. So—light bulb—what if they pretend to be together?

It sounded like the perfect plan. It hilariously was not...

 

A delightful small town romance filled with witty banter, heartfelt connections and bouts of steamy goodness! Stefanie London has a way of creating a character that is easy to connect with and is quick to warm your heart with the ins and outs of their life. In FOREVER STARTS NOW two people from opposites realms cross paths and with a mix of snarky humor and emotional turmoil they quickly learn to lean on each other as life trudges down new and exciting roads. I loved every minute of Ethan and Monroe!

Monroe is strong-willed and easy to rely on, but she’s had just about all of the knocking down she can take in life and she needs things to go her way for a change. Turning the diner around is her last chance to keep this gem around for those who count on it.

Ethan is on a journey of self-discovery as he tries to forget the life he walked away from and lean towards finding the answers he thinks will finally make the world make sense for him.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a fast paced read that will have you loving the characters quickly and will ingrain this town into your heart one character at a time throughout.

five-stars

* Review * THE NIGHT THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING by Helen Lacey

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

* Review * THE NIGHT THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING by Helen LaceyThe Night That Changed Everything by Helen Lacey
Series: The Culhanes of Cedar River #5
Published by Harlequin Special Edition on June 29, 2021
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four-stars

He vowed to always be there for her…

But not as her husband!

Winona Sheehan and Grant Culhane have been BFFs since childhood. So when Winona’s sort-of boyfriend ditches their ill-advised Vegas wedding, Grant is there…with his sexy smiles and way too much consolation! Suddenly, Winona trades one groom for another—and Grant’s baby is on the way. With buddy boundaries crossed and a yearslong secret crush fulfilled, Winona wonders if her husband is ready for a family…or firmly in the friend zone.

 

Fast paced, flirty and fun! Helen Lacey is delighting her readers with a friends to lovers/surprise baby story in her beloved Culhanes of Cedar River series newest release. Best friends take a drunken night a little too far and before they know it a little one is on the way. The drama is high and the sentimentality is spot on. Really enjoying this series!

Winona is a complex character. She has a heart of gold, but she’s got a habit of jumping before she looks and this time it has gotten her into quite a pickle.

Grant is loyal and true, so he’s sure to step up to the plate when Winona needs him, but admitting his feelings is a bit harder to stomach.

I recommend this book and the entire series to anyone who enjoys a small town romance filled with sibling camaraderie, loyalty and so much heart.

four-stars

* Review * THE HEARTBREAKER OF ECHO PASS by Maisey Yates

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* Review * THE HEARTBREAKER OF ECHO PASS by Maisey YatesThe Heartbreaker of Echo Pass by Maisey Yates
Series: Gold Valley #12
Published by HQN Books on June 29, 2021
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four-half-stars

Can Gold Valley’s wallflower heal a damaged cowboy’s broken heart?

Shy Iris Daniels is on a mission to shake up her life. She’s sick of being underestimated, and she’s got a new business plan to prove it. The one thing she didn’t factor in is her new landlord, Griffin Chance. The gruff mountain man isn’t what she expected, but Iris recognizes the pain in his eyes. Yet the attraction he ignites is much more unfamiliar…and might be the perfect chance for Iris to embrace the adventure she yearns for.

Griffin Chance knows firsthand how senseless the cards dealt in life can be. He wouldn’t have isolated himself on a remote mountain ridge if he didn’t. Innocent Iris craves excitement, and he’s a man who thought he’d forgotten how to feel. But when their connection grows deeper than either of them anticipated, Griffin has to decide if he can put down the pain of his past and step into a love he never believed possible.

 

Sweet, sentimental and oh so satisfying! Maisey Yates can wrap a cowboy around your heart faster than you can turn around, and the latest in her beloved Gold Valley series is keeping up the tradition. A gruff, broken man just met his match when shy, motherly Iris comes knocking. I love this series, and watching Iris finally work towards her happily ever after was really heartwarming.

Iris is good natured and true, and seeing her finally take a step forward to make some of her own dreams come true is very satisfying.

Griffin is a broken man, but watching him come back to life under the watchful eye of a good woman is really powerful.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys a small town with a close knit family who loves each other through thick and thin and especially celebrates when one finds their happily ever after.

four-half-stars