4 1/2 STARS!

I thought my heart had been won by Dr. Carson Ralston in the last book of this series … until we dug into the life of his brother Dr. Luke Ralston in this book, and I love him even more! 🙂

Luke Ralston left the life that he loved as an Army doctor to come back home to the wife he had waiting at home.  Only she found someone she wanted more in his best friend while he was away and divorced him.  Now he spends lots of time in the mountains that he loves and hides away from the world as much as possible.

Dr. Sarah Ledet has moved to Crater Lake to be the doctor for the new ski lodge that’s about to open up.  She’s trying to do something that’s all her own for once and find out who she really wants to be.

She and Luke love to bicker with each other, but have great respect for the other as well.  He sets out to acclimate her to this wicked winter type of life she’s walking into so she will be ready when rescues are needed.  The more time they spend together, the more they can’t resist their attraction that flares when the other is near.  Will they both be able to overcome their baggage and see what’s in front of them before it passes them by?

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4 1/2 STARS!

A team of former SEAL’s getting together to run a business in the Caribbean makes for a sexy, hot read!  It’s a fast and fun story with a super cute connection between these two even though they deal with a lot of seriousness in their conversations. The only thing that would have made me enjoy it even slightly more is a little more of a background behind them leaving the Navy and settling there with their business and their side jobs.  I really enjoyed getting to know Dex and Emma and can’t wait to continue with Evan and Rachel’s story next!

Emma Richardson is trying to get over a traumatic experience, so she decides to get away from it all and go on vacation with her best friend Rachel. Not long after arriving, she runs into Dex on the beach and strikes up a flirtation.

Dex Riley escaped the real world of the States after his several tours with his SEAL team was over and now is running an island adventure company with several of the guys. He’s attracted to Emma but isn’t looking for the type of straight and narrow type of gal that he thinks she is. When he finds out she has a history of her own, will he decide to throw caution to the wind and have that fling?

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4 STARS!

I  must admit, I thought this story sounded too wacky to be any good … and yes, it was quirky … but it had a depth of emotion to it that surprised me.  Not only in the main couple of characters, but also in the friends surrounding them.  I ended up enjoying it quit a bit.  Be ready for lots of HOT sex!

Jill Wilson has just ended a 10 years relationship with a nice, boring guy when her sister Brittany gets herself into trouble and needs money desperately … A LOT of money.  Jill doesn’t know what to do when she can’t get a loan for it, but while talking with someone she’s house sitting for, comes up with a plan.  She’s going to offer her services as a husband sitter.  For a weekly fee, she will keep husbands “happy” at home while their wives are off on vacation.

Finn Walters is an easy going businessman, who’s wife wants him to have company while she’s off doing her thing.  Finn is just humoring her and doesn’t plan in partaking in Jill’s services … until they spend time together and the attraction starts to fly.

When her time with Finn is up and she’s feeling too much, she flits from client to client trying to get him off her mind.  Finn can’t stop thinking about her either, and contacts her several times.  Will she decide to see him?  What kind of future could it bring?

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3 STARS!

MUST BE OKAY WITH BDSM TO READ!

This book definitely had some exciting scenes in it, and the characters grabbed your attention but it felt somewhat empty.  I would have liked to have seen their relationship develop more and bring more substance to the plot.

Liz Coghlan has had secret fantasies for years about being dominated in the bedroom.  Her friend is into the BDSM scene and takes her along to a charity auction at the club she’s a member of.  Liz is going to Buy a Dom for a night to see if this is something she’s truly into.

Gareth Baxter is intrigued when Liz bids and wins him for the night and shows her some beginner fun.  When they hit it off, she wants to continue to play with him, but he feels like she needs someone who is in the frame of mind to mentor a newbie to the scene.  When she finally convinces him to give them a chance, will they find a common ground and enjoy a relationship, or will her doubts of whether she can truly commit to this type of lifestyle end their relationship before it even gets started?

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3 STARS!

I enjoyed the characters of this book, but the writing style was a bit unorthodox.  One minute the main character will bring up something that happened, but then it will be forgotten with no explanation when the current dialogue continues.  It just felt stilted and I think it could have been developed more.  None the less, the concept of the book was interesting, and I don’t regret reading it.

Gabriella Bertucci has been crushing on Landon Taylor for years, but she didn’t think he knew she was alive other than as a sales clerk.  When a crisis occurs in the store while Landon is there, he steps in and helps her keep a cool head.  He checks back in with her a few days later and lets it be known that he’s interested in her.

Gaby has had some difficult times in the past, and doesn’t know if she can trust that Landon really cares about her, but she decides to give in to temptation and go out with him.  Will there be a future between the two of them, or is Landon just playing her until something new comes along?

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4 STARS!

I love a good “lust at first sight” story … especially one that comes back to haunt them! 🙂 I found it hard to fall in love with Thierry because of his cold nature, but I enjoyed Imogen alot!

Imogen Holgate recently lost her mother, and believes she suffers from the same terminal illness.  Instead of dwelling on it, she decides to use her savings and take an extravagant trip around the world while she can still enjoy it.

Parisian Thierry Girard is lucky enough to meet her while she’s on the first leg of her trip, and they share an exciting two week affair before she heads to her next destination.  Imagine his surprise when she shows back up at his office a few weeks later with some shocking news!

Will he convince her to spend the rest of the time she has left as his wife or will she decide to return to Australia?

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4 1/2 STARS!

I always enjoy my trips back to Whistle Stop, New Mexico!  The comfort of seeing so many characters you recognize is great, the atmosphere is fun and it’s just exciting to see who’s story you’re going to learn about this time!  I loved the story, but I couldn’t fall in love with the characters quite as much this time just because Joe kept irritating me with his hot and cold attitude towards Piper.

Piper Noble has a successful business with Poppin’ Fresh Bakery, and she’s wanting to expand into the empty storefront next door.  She’s just finishing up tolerating her mother’s latest tirade about how she needs to lose weight, when Joe steps into her life.

Joe Montoya stops by to introduce himself because he’s just bought the store next door and is starting a remodel to open his coffee shop, Fill-It-Up Joe.  Piper is obviously very disappointed, and they get off on the wrong foot.

They continue to irritate each other, even when trying to make amends but are finally forced to interact when they are made co-leads of the planning committee for the Autumn Fest event the town is planning to raise money for town revitalization.  Sparks will fly, tempers will flare and fun will commence!

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4 STARS!

Touching story about a hometown guy having to compete with a new gal in town as town doctor.

Dr. Carson Ralston isn’t happy when a new doctor comes to town and sets up shop right across the street from the practice his family has run since the town was founded years and years ago.  He’s given up a lot to stay in Crater Lake, Montana and keep his hometown safe & protected.

Dr. Esme Peterson needs a change, and decides Crater Lake will suit her just fine.  She’s in the final stages of getting her office set up when she meets Carson and realized he’s a little put off by having competition.  It doesn’t take long for sparks to fly and them to start spending time together.

Will their secrets catch up with them before they can work out a happily ever after?

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