September 9, 2024

* Review * AN IRISH VET IN KENTUCKY by Susan Carlisle

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

An Irish Vet in Kentucky by Susan Carlisle
Series: Kentucky Derby Medics #2
Published by Harlequin Medical Romances on September 24, 2024
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When an Irish vet moves across the pond for the Kentucky Derby and into her home, an equine trainer finds herself with more than just a roommate in the second installment of the Kentucky Derby Medics duet by Susan Carlisle.

A PULSE-RACING ENCOUNTER…

Vet Conor lost everything when his wife and unborn child died. Now, working in Kentucky with a horse entered in the famous derby is the ideal distraction. He just didn’t expect to be in such close quarters with beautiful equine trainer Christina… After her ex destroyed her professional reputation, Christina is firmly off men. Until the Irishman moves into the room next door! Soon, their chemistry can’t be reined in. But as the finish line approaches, can they move on from their heartache and bet that this time they’ll win?

A sweet and sentimental healing! The second book in Susan Carlisle’s Kentucky Derby Medics duet is sure to please race fans as two veterinarians connect over caring for Kentucky Derby entrants and healing past hurts. The characters each had a powerful backstory that both could have used fleshing out just a smidge more, but they were characters that were believable and easy enough to like. I liked their connection and the ease they had with each other. Fairly fast paced and satisfying.

I recommend this book as well as the first in the duet to anyone that enjoys a medical romance with a bit a bit of southern countryside as a setting and is horse racing themed.

* Review * PLAY BOOK by Kat Mizera

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

Play Book by Kat Mizera
Series: L.A. Phantoms #3
on September 23, 2024
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From blind date to blindsided…

I've been living my dream life for so long, it never occurred to me it could turn into a nightmare overnight.

But that’s exactly what happens when my estranged sister dies, leaving me with temporary custody of her moody eleven-year-old daughter.

At twenty-six, I’m a professional hockey player and bachelor with zero interest in settling down, let alone raising a kid—especially one that hates me.

That’s where the other skate drops…

The stunning new woman in my life is the sunshine to my grumpy, but I can’t stay away, even though I know I shouldn’t start something I can’t finish.

Now I’m outnumbered, and to make things extra fun, the only person my niece hates more than me is my new girlfriend.

I’m learning the hard way there’s no play book for parenting… or dating.

I was hooked in no time flat! Angsty hockey player meets supermodel artist and sets the pages on fire? Yes please! I loved Saylor and Canyon both very early on and enjoyed their friends with benefits to eventual forever love story. There was lots of drama, so much sweetness and tons of steamy goodness, and let’s not forget the side of intrigue and danger snaring our attention. I’m really enjoying the guys and gals in this series!

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys a hockey romance filled with lots of drama and a steady group of teammates and spouses that have each others back in good times and bad.