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* Review * ONE MORE FOR CHRISTMAS by Sarah Morgan

October 8, 2020 Leave a Comment

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* Review * ONE MORE FOR CHRISTMAS by Sarah Morgan

One More for Christmas by Sarah Morgan
Published by HQN Books on October 6, 2020
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For sisters Samantha and Ella Mitchell, Christmas is their most precious time of the year. But this year, they’ll be buying presents for the most unexpected guest of all—their mother. It’s been five years since they last saw each other. But when their mom calls out of the blue, Samantha and Ella cautiously agree to spend Christmas all together in the beautiful Scottish Highlands…

Gayle Mitchell is at the top of her career, but her success has come at a price—her relationship with her daughters. Her tough-love approach to parenting was designed to make them stronger, but instead managed to push them away…until a brush with her own mortality forces Gayle to make amends.

As the snowflakes fall on their first family celebration in years, the Mitchell women must learn that sometimes facing up to the past is all you need to heal your heart…

An emotional journey of healing! ONE MORE FOR CHRISTMAS by Sarah Morgan is a powerful story of family healing. The plot was fast paced and had me hooked quickly and as the story played out, I liked them more and more.

Gayle has been estranged from her grown daughters for several years and when a flash of uncertainty has her examining her choices, she reaches out to heal the rift.

Samantha chose to be a high powered career woman just like her mother pushed down their throats their entire lives, but she never hesitates to be a bull dog when it comes to protecting her adored little sister.

Ella sees the good in life and totally throws herself into the joys of motherhood and marriage, but the thought of admitting she chose the homey side of life to her go-getter mother is terrifying.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a heartwarming holiday story with a hint of romance.

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* Release Blast/Review/Excerpt/Giveaway * THE GRITTY TRUTH by Melissa Foster

October 7, 2020 1 Comment

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The Gritty Truth by Melissa Foster
Series: The Whiskeys: Dark Knights at Peaceful Harbor #7
Published by World Literary Press on October 7, 2020
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Recovering drug addict Quincy Gritt has fought his demons. He’s confessed to his crimes and conquered his addictions. He’s finally ready to go after sweet, sexy Roni, the gorgeous brunette who won a date with him in a charity auction five months ago and has been putting him off, and driving him wild, ever since.

Dancer Veronica “Roni” Wescott worked hard to escape the seedy area where she was raised and followed her dreams to Julliard, only to have them shattered in the blink of an eye. She fought hard and regained her footing, but then the rug was pulled out from under her again when the grandmother who raised her passed away, leaving Roni feeling adrift in a world she knows very little about outside of dance. And then there's Charlie Hunnam–lookalike Quincy Gritt—the man whose late-night texts pulled her through her grief and have been setting her heart aflutter for months

Quincy pulls out all the stops, determined to prove that their friendship is only the beginning of what’s destined to be so much more. Romantic nights lead to smoldering passion and a deep connection too strong to be denied. But when Quincy’s past comes back to haunt him, can he and Roni accept their new gritty truth, or will Quincy spiral back into the darkness and lose the future he fought so hard to have?

A gut-wrenching story of survival! Melissa Foster’s writing voice shines in book seven of her The Whiskeys: Dark Knights at Peaceful Harbor series as she rips a piece of her reader’s heart apart and then slowly sews it back together again. In THE GRITTY TRUTH we are quickly hooked on Quincy and Roni and waiting with baited breath for them to connect and live happily ever after, but life has another idea in store for them and they are going to be tested like no other before walking into the sunset together. The characters are well developed and awe inspiring, the supporting cast is full of love, laughs and emotion and the happily ever after is breathtaking. I can’t wait for more in the series!

Quincy is such a sweetheart! He’s been through so much with his mom, his addiction and his guilt yet he’s come out of the other side as such a loving young man. He’s easy to sympathize with and easy to love.

Roni tugs at our heartstrings. She was on top of the world when a freak accident stole her future and she fought hard to come back from it. Now she’s again floundering with the loss of her person, Gram. Quincy and his friendship and spirit helped put her back together again and now it’s time for their relationship to shine.

I highly recommend this book and the entire series to anyone who loves a tight knit family of sentimental tough guys who love hard. The stories are always highly emotional, humorous and full of so much heart.

THE GRITTY TRUTH
The Whiskeys: Dark Knights at Peaceful Harbor
Melissa Foster
Releasing Oct 7, 2020
World Literary Press

Blurb:

Recovering drug addict Quincy Gritt has fought his demons. He’s confessed to his crimes and conquered his addictions. He’s finally ready to go after sweet, sexy Roni, the gorgeous brunette who won a date with him in a charity auction five months ago and has been putting him off, and driving him wild, ever since.

Dancer Veronica “Roni” Wescott worked hard to escape the seedy area where she was raised and followed her dreams to Julliard, only to have them shattered in the blink of an eye. She fought hard and regained her footing, but then the rug was pulled out from under her again when the grandmother who raised her passed away, leaving Roni feeling adrift in a world she knows very little about outside of dance. And then there’s Charlie Hunnam–lookalike Quincy Gritt—the man whose late-night texts pulled her through her grief and have been setting her heart aflutter for months.

Quincy pulls out all the stops, determined to prove that their friendship is only the beginning of what’s destined to be so much more. Romantic nights lead to smoldering passion and a deep connection too strong to be denied. But when Quincy’s past comes back to haunt him, can he and Roni accept their new gritty truth, or will Quincy spiral back into the darkness and lose the future he fought so hard to have?

The Whiskeys are perfect beach reads with depth of story, strong family ties, and a wealth of emotions. Small town love stories with happily ever afters guaranteed.

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Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance and new adult romance with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Melissa’s emotional journeys are lovingly erotic and always family oriented–perfect beach reads for contemporary romance lovers who enjoy reading about wealthy heroes and smart, sassy heroines.

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* Review * CHRISTMAS REUNION IN PARIS by Liz Fielding

October 6, 2020 1 Comment

Christmas Reunion in Paris by Liz Fielding
Series: Christmas at the Harrington Park Hotel #1
Published by Harlequin Romance on October 1, 2020
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A Parisian reunion

With the one that got away!

Celebrity chef James Harrington never expected to find himself face-to-face with Chloe, his first love, again… Especially with her working as a chambermaid at his luxury hotel! Their chemistry’s as strong as ever, but it’s clear she’s hiding a secret. This Christmas, can James convince Chloe that their love is worth taking a chance on—again?

A breathtaking reunion! With the first book in the exciting new Christmas at the Harrington Park Hotel trilogy, Liz Fielding spins a magical tale of reconnection and healing when celebrity chef James Harrington stumbles across his first love working as a chambermaid at his family’s luxury hotel. The characters are divine and their story is swoon worthy. I’m looking forward to book two by Kandy Shepherd, coming soon!

James has his mind on business and family when he stumbles across the one that got away and instant spark reignites them instantly. He’s a good hearted character and easy to sympathize with.

Chloe has learned that struggling to survive is a way of life when you’re out on your own, and seeing James again just reminds her of why she’s doing it. An over-controlling family got in the way of her happiness once and she won’t allow it to happen again.

I highly recommend this story to anyone who enjoys a reunion with secrets to uncover and love to relearn. I’m looking forward to the rest of the trilogy.

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* Review * STORM by Janie Crouch

October 6, 2020 Leave a Comment

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Storm by Janie Crouch
Series: Linear Tactical Series #10
on October 6, 2020
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Breathe in. Breathe out. Survive.

Marilyn Ellis is finally putting her life back together. The domestic abuse she suffered may be labeled textbook by therapists, but it's the parts she's never told anyone that haunt her.

She refuses to get trapped in that hell ever again.

Former Special Forces soldier turned rancher Noah Dempsey is more than capable of training the delicate single mom in moves and tactics that will help her feel safe. But his own tortured past makes him decidedly less qualified for anything more.

No matter how much her big eyes--and even bigger heart--draw him in.

However, when unexpected danger arrives in their small town, Noah knows this is a woman worth fighting for. Worth fighting beside. And he's going to be the one to do it.

She needs a hero.
He'll have to remember how to be one.

A powerful journey of healing! With book ten in her highly addictive Linear Tactical series Janie Crouch brings the story of a couple of characters who will be familiar to anyone who also reads her Harlequin Intrigue books. Marilyn and Noah were key characters in part of her Bree and Tanner series and watching them get their happily ever after is super satisfying. A few aspects of the book were a bit repetitive if you read that trilogy, but overall it’s a solid read of a new and interesting story line with some cameos from some of the Linear Tactical team. There are aspects of the story that may trigger some readers.

Marilyn is a character who will tear your heart out and put it back together again as we suffer her after-trauma with her and watch her gain confidence and heal under the watchful eye of her kids. She is a solid character who blossoms and learns to love again.

Noah is a character who though he doesn’t believe he’s ready for mainstream life, he delights the reader with his amazing heart and his ability to know exactly what Marilyn needs even when she doesn’t know herself. He’s such a good guy!

I highly recommend this book and the entire series to anyone who loves a wounded soul being reborn when the right combination of love, nurturing and the power of healing take place. Lots of action and intrigue and very relatable characters all the way around. Looking forward to more to come in the series!

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* Review * MONTANA DREAMS by Anna J. Stewart

October 6, 2020 Leave a Comment

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* Review * MONTANA DREAMS by Anna J. Stewart

Montana Dreams by Anna J. Stewart
Series: The Blackwell Sisters #3
Published by Harlequin Heartwarming on October 6, 2020
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Can a single dad and a business whiz…

Find the right connection?

Swapping Silicon Valley for a Montana ranch isn’t Peyton Harrison’s choice. Nor is bringing along a bodyguard. But until threats subside at Peyton’s tech company, Matteo Rossi intends to watch over her while also reconnecting with his young son. Peyton’s instant bond with little Gino is making her rethink her path—and her feelings for Matteo. Is a new dream unfolding under Montana’s endless sky?

A dose of downhome sweetness! With book three in The Blackwell Sisters series Anna J. Stewart returns to delight fans with an opposites attract story with the next Harrison-Blackwell sibling. I loved Matteo and his mini me Gino!

Peyton is a tad disconnected and cold, but loosens up quickly as she begins to relax and enjoy Matteo and Gino as she gets to know this new bundle of family members. I ended up liking them together a lot.

Matteo is hunky! He’s kind, protective and such a sweetheart. Seeing him with Gino is enough to melt your heart.

I recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys a little drama with your sweet romance as a family reconnects with members they didn’t know they had. Looking forward to more in the series!

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* Review * DARE TO PLAY by Carly Phillips

October 6, 2020 Leave a Comment

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* Review * DARE TO PLAY by Carly Phillips

Dare To Play by Carly Phillips
Series: Dare Nation #3
Published by CP Publishing on October 6, 2020
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He’s the bad boy of baseball who’s about to lose everything.
She needs a husband to get custody of her teenage sister.
Suddenly a marriage of convenience doesn’t look so bad.

Pitcher, Jaxon Prescott has a lot on his plate. Major League Baseball. Reputation as a player. And now? He’s on the verge of losing it all. He didn’t mean to sleep with his general manager’s daughter or get into a brawl that was captured on camera. But his notoriety is a problem and everything he's worked for is at risk.

What’s a bad boy to do? Marry his sister's best friend to save his career, even if it’s the opposite of everything he wants and believes in.

Macy Walker is the sole guardian of her half-sister until the girl’s mother returns and wants her daughter back. In order to win custody, Macy needs to provide stability and marrying someone would do the trick. Luckily for her, her best friend’s brother needs a wife.

They're this close to getting exactly what they want - as long as they don't fall in love.

This series just keeps getting better! With book three in her always steamy Dare Nation series Carly Phillips brings the bad boy baseball playing brother to life in DARE TO PLAY. Jaxon has always felt like the underdog in the family, but playing baseball has been a dream come true, and he’s not ready to throw that dream away just because he likes to enjoy life a little bit in his downtime. Watching him fall in love when he least expects it is golden and I just can’t tell you how much I loved the side of him that Macy brought out. Looking forward to more in the series!

Jaxon is adorable. He’s sexy and man does he know it, and he enjoys the revolving door of women in his bed, but he’s up in arms of why everything has to be such a big deal to the powers that be in management. He doesn’t want to settle down and stop hitting the daily headlines, but what’s a guy to do?

Macy is super easy to like. She’s trying hard to care for her rebellious teen sister but now her former step-mom has decided she wants to play at being a mother again and she’s afraid she’s not going to be able to protect her sis from her. A night of fun with Jaxon is just what she needs to let off a little steam, but she’s not expecting them to decide a marriage of convenience will solve both of their problems.

I highly recommend this book and the entire series to anyone who loves the saga of a high powered family of siblings in the sports world finding their happily ever after one at a time amid drama, corruption and sibling love.

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* Review * WILDERNESS SABOTAGE by Heather Woodhaven

October 6, 2020 Leave a Comment

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* Review * WILDERNESS SABOTAGE by Heather Woodhaven

Wilderness Sabotage by Heather Woodhaven
Published by Love Inspired Suspense on October 1, 2020
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Hunted through the wild…

Can they outsmart criminals and nature?

Investigating sabotage on a construction site, journalist Jackie Dutton stumbles on a murder—and barely escapes when she flees and falls off a cliff. Only quick thinking from law-enforcement ranger Shawn Burkett, her ex-boyfriend, saves her. Now facing a massive blizzard and relentless pursuers together, they must rely on their fragile trust and wilderness skills to get out alive…

Exciting from start to finish! WILDERNESS SABOTAGE by Heather Woodhaven brings a couple back together in an unexpected reunion as they race against time to save their lives from the danger on their heels. The plot was easy to get into and the risk to their lives around every corner held the reader’s attention easily.

Jackie is strong and capable in her own right, but secure in herself enough to be able to trust the man that walked out of her life all of those years ago when he’s the only thing keeping her alive on more than one occasion.

Shawn is a forgiving man, and though he was the one to walk away he had extenuating circumstances that hurt him more than they did her. Watching them have to work together and grow close again as they tried to make it out was satisfying.

I recommend this book to anyone who loves a lot of action and danger swirling in the midst of a faith based romance.

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* Review * HIGH SOCITY SECRETS by Karen Booth

October 5, 2020 Leave a Comment

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* Review * HIGH SOCITY SECRETS by Karen Booth

High Society Secrets by Karen Booth
Series: The Sterling Wives #2
Published by Harlequin Desire on October 1, 2020
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Their sizzling chemistry

could burn them both!

What clashes in the boardroom

combusts in the bedroom!

Working at her late ex-husband’s company, socialite Astrid Sterling finds new purpose. If only star architect Clay Morgan would give her a chance instead of the cold shoulder. But a truce that explodes into blinding passion leaves Astrid breathless—and torn. The single dad already has trust issues—and Astrid has a secret that could shatter everything they’ve built…

With book two in The Sterling Wives series Karen Booth delights her reader with another tempting read filled with undeniable chemistry, explosive secrets and love that’s worth risking it all for. The characters were quick to pull me into their story and I enjoyed every minute of it. The ending was a little rushed, but I’m sure the last in the trilogy will wrap them all up well. Looking forward to Miranda’s story!

Astrid just might end up being my favorite Sterling wife! In the first book you got the feel that she might be a little flighty and troublesome, but watching her step into her own as she started settling in with the company and her new friends she begins to shine. Her attraction to Clay is unexpected but delish!

Clay is a hardworking single dad with a chip on his shoulder from his past heartache. It wasn’t easy for him to let Astrid in, but when he finally started to it melted my heart.

I highly recommend this book and the entire series to anyone who loves drama, secrets and steaming hot chemistry mixed into your romance. Really enjoying this series and looking forward to more.

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* Review * TEXAS HOLIDAY HIDEOUT by Virginia Vaughan

October 5, 2020 Leave a Comment

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* Review * TEXAS HOLIDAY HIDEOUT by Virginia Vaughan

Texas Holiday Hideout by Virginia Vaughan
Series: Cowboy Lawmen #2
Published by Love Inspired Suspense on October 1, 2020
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When her identity’s exposed,

hiding on a lawman’s family ranch is her last hope.

After her mother is killed, Melissa Morgan’s shocked to learn she’s spent her life in witness protection. Now it’s US marshal Miles Avery’s job to keep her and her little boy safe. And with a mole in his agency, the only way to evade the killer is to hide Melissa on Miles’s family ranch…and pretend she’s his wife for the holidays.

Danger is lurking within their midst! With the second book in her Cowboy Lawmen series Virginia Vaughan brings her reader a non-stop bout of suspense in TEXAS HOLIDAY HIDEOUT. The characters and plot quickly held my attention and the danger on their heels throughout the story made it fast paced and exciting. I really enjoyed Melissa & Miles!

Melissa is easy to sympathize with. She had no clue she had spent her whole life in witness protection until her mother was murdered by the very people she had testified against. Now in their crosshairs, Melissa will do anything to keep her son safe.

Miles is the US Marshall assigned to take Melissa and her son on the run to outwit the mole that seems to be giving out her whereabouts within the Marshall system. He never expects to fall for her while he’s keeping her alive.

I highly recommend this book and the entire series to anyone who enjoys a fast paced mystery with high intensity action in a faith based romance.

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* Review * GUARDING HIS MIDNIGHT WITNESS by Anna J. Stewart

October 5, 2020 Leave a Comment

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* Review * GUARDING HIS MIDNIGHT WITNESS by Anna J. Stewart

Guarding His Midnight Witness by Anna J. Stewart
Series: Honor Bound #4
Published by Harlequin Romantic Suspense on October 1, 2020
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She knows what she saw…

Can he believe her?

Detective Jack McTavish can’t afford another slipup. So when artist Greta Renault claims to have witnessed a murder without a shred of evidence, he’s tempted to walk. Jack’s gut propels him to pursue this case—and his attraction to Greta. Soon, not only is his job on the line, but Greta’s life is, too…and only Jack can keep her safe.

Exciting twists and turns will keep you on your toes in the latest from Anna J. Stewart! With book four in her Honor Bound series we get to catch up with Jack McTavish as he gets back into the swing of things and faces a possible murder. I really enjoyed GUARDING HIS MIDNIGHT WITNESS!

Jack is determined to do right by his first case when he gets back to work, but he’s not sure his caller truly saw what she thinks she saw. He sets out to investigate on his own to find out.

Greta seems so sure, but as she shares some of her past, we’re not sure whether to believe her thoughts or not. She’s an easy character to sympathize with.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a mystery with danger mixed in as a couple who has instant spark finds their way closer to each other.

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