3 1/2 STARS!

An interesting take on finding a cause and acting on it!

Trevor and Gavin were cousins, living a hardworking life to support their loving families … and in an instant, it was gone.  Their reactions lead to getting caught up in a life they never planned to lead, and an end to their future … Until they met Hannah one night and their world changed in the blink of an eye.

Learning to live a new way is hard, but with Hannah by their side, it’s doable … but remembering to watch their back and cover their tracks gets old, and when they get lazy, the past will catch up with them.

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5 STARS!

In this 2nd book in the Firefighters of Montana series, it’s Dani Collins’s turn to take us deep into the life of one of the exciting smokejumper teammates in Glacier Creek.  She brings her characters to life and makes us fall in love right along with them as they take a journey through love, forgiveness, and carrying on. Great addition to the series!

Jacqui Edwards is returning home for the first time since losing her husband 6 months ago.  Her intent is to close up all her loose ends and complete a move to be closer to family, but the second she sees Glacier Creek again, a sense of home fills her heart.  She can’t leave this place.

Vincent Kingston is the only person Jac has stayed in touch with while she’s been away, so of course he’s the one there to pick her up from the airport.  He was her husbands best friend, has been taking care of their dog, and is in the process of buying her house.

There is an instant strange sort of attraction between the two of them when they embrace for the first time that has never been there before.  They’ve been friends for years … but this is something more.  As they lean on each other to get past the loss of Russ, will they allow themselves the chance to see what this fire is that’s starting to flare up between them?

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4 1/2 STARS!

In this 2nd book of her Love and Lipstick series, Kat Cantrell brings Alexandra Meer to life!  From the moment we first see her and Phillip together, we are drawn into their intense attraction, and go along for the ride as they stumble their way through issues from the past, and hopes for the future.  Great read!

Senator Phillip Edgeworth has high political dreams, but it means he can’t sit around and mourn his late wife forever.  He needs the perfect mate by his side, but he’s not willing to love anyone else, so it needs to be someone going into it with their eyes wide open about what he’s offering.

Alexandra Meer,CFO at Fyra Cosmetics, has been working side-by-side with Phillip to get some FDA approval that they need for a new product.  The attraction between them is red-hot and eventually they decide to give in to temptation!

Alex doesn’t believe in happily ever after, so when they find out she’s pregnant, Phillip doesn’t have that hard of a time convincing her to marry him in a marriage of convenience without a promise of love.  But the more time they spend together, the more she realizes she wants … will they be able to make this family work?

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5 STARS!

In this first book in her new Morning Glory series, Liz Talley introduces us to a group of lifelong friends who have come together for the funeral of one of their own.  In a box left for them as a group, they find a touching tribute that will send them each on a journey of walking outside their comfort zone and living life to it’s fullest.  I was hooked from the first page and couldn’t put it down.  I can’t wait to read the other stories!

Rosemary Reynolds is a true southern gal from Morning Glory, Mississippi where she runs a fabric shop. When opportunity knocks, she decides to be spontaneous and jaunt off to New York City to housesit for her cousin.  Her first day there, she gets turned around and winds up in Little Italy running into sexy Italian Sal Genovese.

Sal works at his family restaurant, and is feeling the pressure from his family to settle down with a good Italian girl and settle into the family grind.  He is drawn immediately to Rosemary and thinks she is just a breath of fresh air.  They know they are from different worlds, but they decide to enjoy ever minute they can with each other for the two weeks that she is there before heading back to real life.

Will they be able to walk away after their vacation fling?

5 STARS!

In this kick off to the new Firefighters of Montana series, Tracy Solheim introduces us to the team of sexy smoke jumpers, and takes us into the world of the new captain of the squad, Sam Gaskill.  She delivers great characters with lots of sweetness & sass, along with some sexy heat.  Really enjoyed this book and can’t wait to read the rest!

Former Army Ranger Sam Gaskill is relocating to Glacier Creek, Montana to start a new job as the captain to a team of smoke-jumpers.  He’s glad to get away from Texas and it’s memories of his late wife.

Laurel Keenan couldn’t wait to leave Glacier Creek and explore the excitement the rest of the world had to hold, but a surprise pregnancy along with an ailing Mother brought her back home within a short time.

Sam and Laurel are drawn to each other the minute they set eyes on each other, but they both have their issues and try to steer clear.  He thinks he failed one woman already and doesn’t want to trust his heart to another.  She thinks she has to be secure and stable and can’t risk her son’s future to a risk-taking lifestyle.

Resistance doesn’t last for long, and they are soon enjoying each other’s company … but will they ever be able to trust enough to have any type of future together?

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5 STARS!

A whimsical small town filled with fun loving, good hearted people is the setting for this fourth book in RaeAnne Thayne’s Haven Point series!  As always, we are taken on a journey of friends, family and finding love even if it’s been right in front of your face for years and years.

Wynona Bailey loves being a police officer in her hometown of Haven Point, but lately she’s been feeling like she needs more in her life.  More purpose, more fulfillment, and more of her sexy boss!

Cade Emmett is not only the Chief of Police in Haven Point and Wyn’s boss, but he’s also her brother’s best friend and practically grew up in her house.  They have a great relationship as co-workers and friends, but when Wyn gets injured and Cade is forced to face how much she means to him in every way, will they be able to figure out a way to act on the feelings they both have for each other and have a future together?

ARC received via NetGalley/Author

4 STARS!

A heartwarming story about making your way back to your true love.

Jordan Manning sets out for a quiet vacation with her sons on the coast of Virginia.  She needs to heal from a near-fatal car accident and from an abusive relationship.

Rob Tyler was Jordan’s high school sweetheart, and imagine their surprise when they run into each other in the town she’s vacationing in!

Rob inserts himself into their life and finds he really enjoys spending time with Jordan again and getting to know her boys.  He’s excited to pick up where they left off and plan a future together, but Jordan is feeling rushed and wants time to heal from her past mistakes first.  Will they be able to find a future together or will it be too little too late?

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4 STARS!

I really enjoyed this new series from Marie Harte and I can’t wait to read the other guys stories!

Johnny Devlin has always been a love ’em and leave ’em type.  He’s a tough guy with a little bit of a past, and works hard with his buddies at Webster’s Garage.

Lara Valley is a bartender at one of the bars Johnny and his friends hang out in, and ever since the day he laid eyes on her, Johnny has wanted to make her his.  Lara has a crush on Johnny too, but she doesn’t want to just be another of his girl of the moments and then have it be awkward between them at the bar.

Will Johnny be able to convince Lara to take a chance on him?

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