BOOK REVIEW- CLEAN SWEEP (Innkeeper Chronicles Book 1) by [Ilona Andrews]

    

This is a short novel, about 60,000 words.
On the outside, Dina Demille is the epitome of normal. She runs a quaint Victorian Bed and Breakfast in a small Texas town, owns a Shih Tzu named Beast, and is a perfect neighbor, whose biggest problem should be what to serve her guests for breakfast. But Dina is...different: Her broom is a deadly weapon; her Inn is magic and thinks for itself. Meant to be a lodging for otherworldly visitors, the only permanent guest is a retired Galactic aristocrat who can’t leave the grounds because she’s responsible for the deaths of millions and someone might shoot her on sight. Under the circumstances, "normal" is a bit of a stretch for Dina.
And now, something with wicked claws and deepwater teeth has begun to hunt at night...Feeling responsible for her neighbors, Dina decides to get involved. Before long, she has to juggle dealing with the annoyingly attractive, ex-military, new neighbor, Sean Evans—an alpha-strain werewolf—and the equally arresting cosmic vampire soldier, Arland, while trying to keep her inn and its guests safe. But the enemy she’s facing is unlike anything she’s ever encountered before. It’s smart, vicious, and lethal, and putting herself between this creature and her neighbors might just cost her everything.

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5+ STARS

Outstanding ! In every area that you can think of.  It says in the book information that it's a short novel but hey, wow!  It's one FULL story.  It's action packed with great world building, so imaginative and also well detailed "creatures".  The battles are epic with unpredictable things happening even when it's not a battle.  The Inn itself was something that I never knew how it could or would react.

Even Dina's cute, little"pet"dog, Beast is way more than I expected.  

The two "men" in the story present plenty of drama all on their own.  Made for some interesting reading. There is a surprise twist when it comes to the two of them. 

And the local human policeman is keeping a suspicious eye on Dina and her little Inn.  He causes some minor disruptions in her life in this book.  But I bet he's not done yet when it comes to future books. 

 It has quite a stunning ending..for now.

**BOOK REVIEW- To Claim the Long-Lost Lover by Jude Knight

      

Book Details

 

The beauty known as the Winderfield Diamond hides a ruinous secret. Society’s newest viscount holds the key.

Sarah Winderfield has refused every suitor since Nathaniel Beauclair convinced her to run away with him seven years ago, and then disappeared without a word or a trace. But now she needs a husband. She has a child to love and to protect, and the child needs a father.

She does not expect to meet Nate also on the marriage mart. Should she let him explain? Can she believe him?

Dragged back to England to feed his father's pride in family, Nate refuses to give into the man's demands that he take a wife. Those who beat and abducted him seven years ago said the only woman he will ever love would be married within the month to a husband chosen by her father.

But when he finds that Sarah is still single, he rushes to London. Surely, they can find again the promise they believed in when they were young?

Through a labyrinth of old rumours and new enemies, two long-lost lovers must decide whether or not to claim one another, and win the bright future they both desire. AMAZON LINK

4 STARS

This a story full of emotions, and betrayals and discoveries. Not only did many have enemies but there is also people who are loyal family, friends and also other supporters.

Nate's father was some piece of work.  Wow, his arrogance hardly knows are boundary. Will he ever change?  Will they be able to overcome Nate's resentment towards his father?  Only time and the story will tell. 

But Nate isn't that same 17 year old that he was when he was taken.  He's been to hell and back.  Nate has long since developed a backbone and finds it easier now to just say no.  At other times he uses wisdom by just listening and then going and doing what HE wants.  

 Sarah is a woman of honor who has been so manipulated and dis-honored. The men in the family who should have been her protectors ended up being the people who had dispensed the most pain.

Things are pretty good story-wise but it gets even better as it goes on. 

I am happy with the way things ended for Nate and Sarah.  Just one enemy gets away for now.  I'm pretty sure that enemy will show up in another story, ready and willing to try to continue the villainy. 

I received a free ARC of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

**^BOOK REVIEW- Plain Jane and the Hitman's Wedding (Plain Jane Series Book 5) by Tmonique Stephens

   

Book Details

Bailey Monroe and Emmet Streeter request the pleasure of your company at their wedding.
Bullets, blood, and mayhem may occur.
Attend at your own risk.

He picked the ring. She picked the location. He picked the date. She said yes to the dress.
And then he left.
Bailey knew who and what she planned on marrying. A hitman. A killer. He promised this was his last job. One more hit to protect a friend and he was done. Their life together would begin.
Well, Bailey’s not having it. Emmet trained her not only to take care of herself, but to bring the pain. She’ll be damned if she sits on the sidelines while he strolls into danger alone.
She’s no one’s flunky, and if that’s how Emmet thinks their marriage will be…
She’s going to find her man and drag him to the altar, and no one—not his billionaire or mob boss besties, or her sociopath of a father—is going to stop her.
Come hell or high water, she'll get her happily ever after…or die trying. 

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5+ STARS

Having read the first book in this series I was quick to pick up this one.  I wish there had been time to read more in the series but I will be taking care of that later.  

 This book was MORE.  I didn't think that was possible but there was MORE of everything!   More dangerous enemies coming after Emmet and Hank (Bailey's father).  MORE betrayals. MORE of Hank being the puppet master as well as the Master Assassin. MORE fight scenes, MORE times that Jane finds herself in the middle of danger. MORE scorching hot (blistering even) love scenes between Emmet and Bailey.  They were well done though there was a LOT of them and pretty detailed.  For my taste, there was a bit too much.  But I just kept going through because the story itself was riveting. 

The first book was intense and this one was even MORE intense to my way of thinking.  It also included MORE about Bailey's best friend Daisy and MORE about some of people that Emmet had as friends.

The story starts out dramatic and ends the same way!

 

   I received a free ARC of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

* Book Review- Onyx (K19 Security Solutions Book 10) by Heather Slade

   

Book Details

 He’s an alpha pilot for K19 Security Solutions.
She's a grieving sister, determined to get answers.
With ONYX by her side, their dark and blackened pasts may have a brighter future.

ONYX
A crash and a coma has grounded me. Without flight, I’m a pilot without wings. I refuse to give up, give in. I need to be back in the air with nothing but gravity threatening me. For now, I’m recovering at the beach, biding my time. The last thing I need is a distraction to deter me from my goals—even if she’s a mirror image of the woman who stole and shattered my heart.

BLANCA
Answers, that’s all I’m after. My sister’s gone, and I’m hellbent on uncovering the truth. This guy—so damn sexy and rugged that it’s no wonder my twin fell for him—has the knowledge I want. I’ll stop at nothing to know what happened. Even if it means getting closer than I know I should. It won’t be easy though—ONYX is one cold and hardened stone. AMAZON LINK

4 STARS   Suspense, Surprises & Romance

 

Having dual points of view from the main characters is something that I really enjoy.   I was glad to see it done well in this story.  

There is plenty of action, emotions, secrets and even some humor. Suspense and romance figure in big time.  Can you imagine being attracted to a woman who is a twin to the one who betrayed you?  You know that would be hard to overcome.  There is also a surprise about a book being written. That was a nice touch.   And that's all I'm going to say about that. 

Onyx (Montano is his real name) has some really good team members that he has worked with.  And there are hopes that he will continue to work with them again.  There are things to be worked out but most of it does.  Although the door is left wide open at the end for a new future "adventure".  

 

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from Booksprout. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

**^BOOK REVIEW- A Good Day for Chardonnay -(Sunshine Vicram #2) by Darynda Jones **^

   

Mystery & Thrillers 

Description

From the New York Times bestselling author Darynda Jones comes the second novel in her laugh-out-loud Sunshine Vicram mystery series, A Good Day for Chardonnay.

Running a small-town police force in the mountains of New Mexico should be a smooth, carefree kind of job. Sadly, full-time Sheriff—and even fuller-time coffee guzzler—Sunshine Vicram, didn’t get that memo.

All Sunshine really wants is one easy-going day. You know, the kind that starts with coffee and a donut (or three) and ends with take-out pizza and a glass of chardonnay (or seven). Turns out, that’s about as easy as switching to decaf. (What kind of people do that? And who hurt them?)

Before she can say iced mocha latte, Sunny’s got a bar fight gone bad, a teenage daughter hunting a serial killer and, oh yes, the still unresolved mystery of her own abduction years prior. All evidence points to a local distiller, a dangerous bad boy named Levi Ravinder, but Sun knows he’s not the villain of her story. Still, perhaps beneath it all, he possesses the keys to her disappearance. At the very least, beneath it all, he possesses a serious set of abs. She’s seen it. Once. Accidentally.

Between policing a town her hunky chief deputy calls four cents short of a nickel, that pesky crush she has on Levi which seems to grow exponentially every day, and an irascible raccoon that just doesn’t know when to quit, Sunny’s life is about to rocket to a whole new level of crazy.

Yep, definitely a good day for chardonnay.  AMAZON LINK

5 +STARS

What a great story this one turned out to be.  I have read the first book in this series and really liked it so I was eager to read the next book.  And I'm so glad that I did.  Let me tell you some of the reasons why.

Sunshine (Sunny) was one intense, funny, smart woman who had me laughing or smiling more than once.  Sure, it wasn't all laughter because there were some serious things going on but I still enjoyed the humor.  Even her relationship with her parents and her daughter Aurora (Auri) had some humorous conversations in them too.  Sunshine's best friend for years also works for her, Chief Deputy, Quincy Cooper. 

Another part of the story focuses on Aurora and her besties, Sybil and Cruz.  That part had some intense times too.

Levi took me a bit longer to figure out  because he played his cards so close to the vest.  But as time went on I could begin to see why the whole town liked him.  They would just about do anything to protect him too if they could.  Speaking of that town, it sure had some quirky people living there.  Eccentric, would be a good word to apply to them.  That sure added to the fun!

 This story was just full when it came to things being stirred up in this town.  Plenty of action, secrets and dangers.   Most of the mysteries and dangers are resolved although there is one danger that is yet to be finished.  I'm hoping to read about that in a next book.  

On a side note, I enjoyed the unique way that each chapter was introduced with a funny sign saying posted outside of a business.  

 

 "I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”

** Book Review- Plain Jane by Fern Michaels

   

#1 New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels shows that deep inside every woman lies something beyond extraordinary . . .
 
Back in college, Jane Lewis would have given anything to be like homecoming queen Connie Bryan. Instead, she was just Plain Jane—a painfully shy wallflower no one would remember. Today, lovely and confident Dr. Jane Lewis has a thriving therapy practice, her own radio talk show, a beautiful old Louisiana mansion, and her affectionate, goofy dog, Olive, to keep her company. The only thing missing is someone to share her life.
 
Jane has never forgotten Michael Sorenson, the boy she’d admired from afar in college. Now he’s inspiring her to hope for a future together. She’s also never forgotten the brutal, unsolved attack that ended Connie Bryan’s life. Suddenly, the present collides with the past as clues about the identities of Connie’s attackers send Jane into a world of risk and excitement, challenging her to become a truly extraordinary woman . . . if she dares.  AMAZON LINK

5 STARS

 

 What a wild story, a wild ride.  When I read the book info I thought it might be kind of a milder story.  But then I should have known better considering who the author is.  Wow.

I wasn't sure what to make of Mike Sorenson at first.  At first I thought he was kind of rude and a bit arrogant.  But hold on, is there more to him? Yes, there was and it was kind of surprising.

Jane's godparents (Trixie & Fred) I really liked, what a loving hoot that they were.  Multi-talented as well, with some really good vision about their futures.   They played such a great, enjoyable part of the story.  Oh, and let's not forget some of the humor that they added.  There is also the dogs who played a big part of the story too.  Who would think that they could add some humor to add to some challenges and affection?
There was only one thing that I had a problem with. The part about the ghosts, although very well written it's something I wouldn't have read had I known it was in there.  My personal conviction is that you don't interact with ghosts. After saying that, I still have to give it high marks for so well written the story is.

The book had stories within stories which I enjoyed.  I didn't find them confusing at all which is a testament to the author's writing.  Even though it covered some tough stuff, the people were vivid as was their personal stories. And the ending was perfect.

 

**BOOK REVIEW- Genuine Fake (Devlin Security Force Book 5) by Susan Vaughan

    

Book Details

 His tragic past… Her guilty secret… Their only chance for redemption.
Devlin Security operative Boyd Kirby guards only art and artifacts. Memories of leading his Army Ranger team into a deathtrap haunt him, so he swears never to protect people. But when the woman who once stole his heart asks for help, he can’t refuse. The search for Gemma’s missing friend leads to a complex case of art forgery and murder attempts on her. Sweating bullets, Boyd vows not to be distracted by her warmth and his desire. He damn well will protect her… with his life.
Gemma Bellini believes managing her famous grandfather’s art legacy can redeem her for a past scandal that makes her wary of men’s motives. Because of forgeries linked to her friend and life-threatening incidents, she needs Boyd, who worked with her before. She never forgot his sexy magnetism and wry sense of humor that masked pain. This strong man will investigate and keep her safe, but can Gemma trust him with her heart and soul?
When sparks between them ignite to flames, the danger escalates—to their lives and their hearts.   AMAZON LINK

4 STARS

This was a well written story with plenty of action.  It also had plenty of unpredictable moments. 

Gemma and Boyd worked well together even though they had to work through some times of suspicions.  Especially Boyd at first , there had been hints that she might not be an innocent.  

Even as he guards her, a friendship with attraction begins to develop that leads to some very non-bodyguard like heat.  I thought that their emotions and romance  was both sweet and spicy. Both of them have "ghosts" that they have to deal with too. It seems like Boyd is having the harder time about that than Gemma. 

I liked the supporting cast when it comes to the investigations and the story comes to a flaming unexpected ending.  With a good Epilogue which I always enjoy.

On a side note, I liked that later on the title is shown to be a good one.  A couple of times that phrase comes up and the reason why.  I like that when the title makes that kind of sense.

 

   I received a free ARC of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

*BOOK REVIEW- When a Duke Loves a Governess (Unlikely Duchesses #3) by Olivia Drake

   

Tessa James has worked and planned tirelessly to open her own millinery shop. All she needs now is a loan from the lord who sired and abandoned her. The only problem is, she doesn’t even know his name. What’s a woman to do to find him but enter the aristocratic world by becoming a governess?

Guy Whitby, the new Duke of Carlin, has returned to London after years abroad to discover that his young daughter Sophy has become a wild-child known for scaring away every governess who's crossed his doorstep. When Tessa James applies for the job, he hires her in desperation despite his misgivings that she’s too bold and beautiful–and that she might be fibbing about her qualifications.

Their blooming attraction leads them on a completely unexpected path to love that neither wants to deny. But when an old enemy threatens Guy's family, their forbidden romance goes up in flames. Can they still learn to love and trust each other as forces try to tear them apart?  AMAZON LINK

3.5 STARS

This is a story that I wished that I liked more.  It was okay but I just didn't love it. I am also having a hard time trying to put my finger on why that it. 

 Tessa, Guy and his four year old daughter,  Sophy were good main characters.   The battle between Sophy and Tessa was well written and added some interesting moments in the story. So did the reluctant attraction between Tessa and Guy.  They also had some battles of their own.

There is more than one surprise towards the end of the book.  And a certain person that I had a slight suspension about turned out not to be the trustworthy person that they represented.  

And, Yes, there is a H.E.A. included to end the story.

 

 "I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”

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*BOOK REVIEW- The Promise (Thunder Point #5) by Robyn Carr

   

#1 New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr returns to Thunder Point with an uplifting story about overcoming loss and finding unexpected love.

 Scott Grant has a bustling family practice in the small Oregon community of Thunder Point. The town and its people have embraced the widowed doctor and father of two, his children are thriving, and Scott knows it's time to move on from his loss. But as the town's only doctor, the dating pool is limited. That is, until a stunning physician's assistant applies for a job at his clinic. Peyton Lacoumette considers herself entirely out of the dating scene. She's already been burned by a man with kids, and she's come to Thunder Point determined not to repeat past mistakes. When Scott offers her a job, at a much lower salary than she's used to, Peyton is surprisingly eager to accept… at least for now. She's willing to stay for a three-month trial period while she explores other options. Scott and Peyton know the arrangement is temporary - it isn't enough time to build a real relationship, never mind anything with lasting commitment. But love can blossom faster than you think when the timing is right, and this short visit just might hold the promise of forever. Look for What We Find by Robyn Carr, a powerful story of healing, new beginnings and one woman's journey to finding the happiness she's long been missing. Order your copy today!

 AMAZON LINK  3.5 STARS  

I LIKED IT BUT I DIDN'T LOVE IT

 This story had a good home town feeling. The community and it's people were as much a part of this story as were Peyton and Scott.   Peyton's family also has a pretty good part in this story too.  They are her support system when she needs them.  
And Scott and Peyton were good main characters.  Scott's two children added a lot to the story as well.

Peyton has led quite the interesting life both in her large family and in her career.  She just came out of a very painful 3 year relationship with Ted.   That is well outlined and she feels like she "wasted" 3 years of her life in that relationship.  Too bad that he is so excellent as a doctor but so shabby as a father or in relationships.  Her ex will continue to harass her for a while, trying to have to "help him out" when he needs to  man up and take responsibility.  
Scott is quite a different kind of doctor and man.  Something he proves time and again.  And as busy as he is he always makes sure to have time with his small children.
An unexpected twist comes up towards the end of the book.  
There is a H.E.A. to finish this story off.

**^ BOOK REVIEW- Plain Jane and the Hitman (Plain Jane Series Book 1) by [Tmonique Stephens

     

A LOVE STORY WITH A BODY COUNT

Trained by the best in the business, Emmet Streeter is nobody's babysitter, until his mentor's secret daughter needs a bodyguard. She's everything he doesn't want: mouthy, obstinate, temperamental, and untouchable. So why can't he keep his hands off her?
The unwanted daughter of a hitman, Bailey Monroe has kept a low profile until Emmet barges into her life. He's a killer sent to protect her from one of their own. A carbon copy of the father she hates, Bailey shouldn't trust him, shouldn't sleep with him, and definitely shouldn't fall for his cold eyes, hard face, and deadly aim.
In order to save herself, Bailey must follow Emmet into the jaws of hell to save a father who never loved her from a madman determined on killing them all. 
***Heat level 4. Violence. 

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5 STARS

I found myself surprised by how much I liked this book.   But then the main characters (Jane, Emmett, and Hank) were complex people who were written with great depth.  It also had plenty of action, emotions, and betrayals.  Yes, there is some sexual heat and also the violence that is mentioned in the Book Information.  Still, it's the people and the "romance" that kept me reading.  How was everything going to turn out?

Jane has to be one of my favorite kind of main characters.  She was sassy, smart, tough, but  also loyal, caring, and somewhat unpredictable in her approach.  Oh, and some funny times as well with that sassy mouth. 

Emmett had quite the past, which I won't reveal here. Let the reader discover it like I did. It was quite interesting as was the man himself. 

Hank, now there was a hard to figure out man when you put aside his murderous career.   But he added so much to the story, being unpredictable in his actions and reasoning too.  

 A dramatic series of actions towards the end following through on the intensity of the whole story.  I liked how it ended.

There was also a quick look into two other books by this author.   "Plain Jane & the Billionaire" and "Plain Jane & the Bad Boy".  Both of those looked interesting to me too.

* BOOK REVIEW- Undercover in Venice Beach (Love is a Beach#2) by Melody DeBlois

 

 General Fiction (Adult) , Romance , Women's Fiction

Description

By trading places with her twin, Audrey Powell has the opportunity she's always wanted, running her late mother's teahouse. When she fails to create food that delights the palate, she hires Liam James—a sexy-as-sin Brit with a flair for cooking. He tries to seduce her with titillating dishes and his charm, but she's vowed to steer clear of romance.
 
Working undercover, Liam's mission is to keep an eye on the teahouse. He poses as a chef to catch the traitor who is leaking UK security secrets. The last thing he wants to do is fall for a suspect, but when sparks fly, the romance starts to feel all too real.  AMAZON LINK

3 STARS

I really wanted to like this story more but it just wasn't my cup of tea.   Even though it had some pretty good main characters, it just didn't draw me in like I had hoped.  Audrey and her twin Lucinda's deception went a little deeper than I was expecting.  Although Liam had his own deception going on with his undercover gig.

Percy who was their mother, Monroe's dog was a nice addition to the story.

The romance is there as much as they try to resist.  But I also felt that there was too much poetry in the story but that has to do with my own particular taste.   It also at times felt a bit preachy when it came to everyone putting down their cell phones to enjoy life more.  Several people in the story were totally anti-technology too.

There is a good end to the story with a H.E.A. for the main characters. 

 

  I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

*BOOK REVIEW- The Ice Duchess (Prequel to the Duchess Society Series) by Tracy Sumner

    

Romance

Description

A scandalous countess plays matchmaker…for a man she once longed to take for herself.

Georgiana Whitcomb, Countess Winterbourne, is known as the Ice Countess for her rebellious ways and refusal to marry again. But a scandalous Christmas wager fashioned by Georgiana’s childhood obsession changes everything.

The demanding duke needs a bride…

Dexter Munro, mere days from becoming the Duke of Markham, made a promise to his dying father to find a wife by the Twelfth Night. Except the only woman he’s ever desired has vowed never to marry again. Not even to become his duchess.

Georgiana and Dex share a sizzling attraction and a wicked past…but is their scorching passion enough to melt the Ice Countess’ heart?

If you adore sexy Dukes, feisty Duchesses, and a steamy second-chance romance set in the magnificent Regency era, The Ice Duchess is the romance novel for you!    AMAZON LINK

4 STARS

 

If I could only use 3 words to describe this book I would say:  charming, emotional, romantic.  Of course I don't have to stick to just 3 words.  So here are the rest of my thoughts.

The charming definitely applies to Dexter even if he doesn't think so.  He's so focused on his "rocks" just like Georgiana says.  But when his focus turns to Georgiana it's amazing how charming he can be.  In his own way of course.  He also brought a bit of his own brand of humor to the situation at times.

Georgiana has her very valid reasons for being dubbed the woman of ice.   She's free now with money and she has a new purpose.  She's loved Dexter since they were kids together.  But he let her down in a major way before.   So you can see there is going to be a major lack of trust that is even worse now.

This was a pretty full book especially considering it is a shorter one.  

 

 

  I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

* BOOK REVIEW- Dragon(e) Baby Gone (Reports from the Department of Intangible Assets Book 1) by Robert Gainey

   

General Fiction (Adult) , Sci Fi & Fantasy 

 

Description

"Dragon is hard to overcome, yet one shall try."

 – Nowe Ateny, Polish Encyclopedia, 1745

Diane Morris is part of the thin line separating a happy, mundane world from all of the horrors of the anomalous. Her federal agency is underfunded, understaffed, and misunderstood, and she'd rather transfer to the boring safety of Logistics than remain a field agent. When a troupe of international thieves make off with a pair of dragon eggs, Diane has no choice but to ally with a demon against the forces looking to leave her city a smoldering crater. Facing down rogue wizards, fiery elementals, and crazed gunmen, it's a race against time to get the precious cargo back before the dragon wakes up and unleashes hell.   AMAZON LINK

5 STARS 

This book had a messy start. Well, Diane was caught right in the middle of a messy situation to be more accurate. To say that she has barely any backup would be understating things.  She does bring humor in at times when it comes to her thoughts.  Sarcastic humor most of the time.  That brought a smile to my face more than once. I liked her a whole lot.  It was kind of funny too that she sort of broke some of the rules that the agency ran on but it so worked for her.  In the past she always got the job done and her unorthodox ways are going to be a big help now.

 I'd say this story was something a bit different. The writing was well done with imaginative descriptions of "creatures" and their "quirks". What a wild ride this turned out to be.  Even with allies who you never really knew if they were allies or not.  There were also some grisly moments too so I hope you have a strong stomach for that part. 

Jericho was a surprise.  But he was also one surprise among many.  With the biggest surprise of all waiting towards the end. 

After reading all that excitement in the book, I'm wrung out and need to go take a rest. 

  I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

** BOOK REVIEW- Fallen Angel ( (DIAMOND DOGS Book #1) by Ann Malley

 

 

Book Details

 ★She'll do ANYTHING to save the child she sacrificed everything to keep★

Single mom Angel Le Blanc will survive the hell of post-rape PTSD. She must for her baby's sake, a child whose life depends on Angel's silence about her ordeal. But when Angel is framed for terror trafficking and bullets fly, she knows she needs help...from the one man who has every reason to believe she's guilty.

Trusting is impossible for Roham Arshad, a CIA Diamond Dog operative on assignment. When the Angel that once gave him wings dumped him to have another man’s child, he thought he'd die. He'd surely crossed a professional line that he never will again. But the mystery surrounding Angel is too compelling, much like the deep-seated feelings for her that Roham has found impossible to shake.

Will this reunited couple live long enough to realize their love and form the family they should have been?   AMAZON LINK

4 STARS

This book had tension right from the very start.  And it never really let up, making it quite the intense story.  It was one that just kept surprises coming and I liked that.

The main characters were also good ones.  Angel was a mixture of both fragile and a strong woman too.  What she had gone through and was still going through was quite traumatic.  One thing that also stood out was how much she loved her baby.  

Roham was strong all the way.  But you could also see the struggle he was going through because of Angel.  He didn't want anyone to know how much he cared for Angel even if at times he wasn't sure he could trust her.    

The action and the chase remains steady throughout the book.  There is also a struggle of faith that is shown in the book but without taking over the story.  That should make it easier for people who might not want to read a Christian book.  I hope those in that category still give it a read because it was pretty good.

 

 

I received a free ARC of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

BOOK REVIEW- Sweep with Me (Innkeeper Chronicles Book 5) by Ilona Andrews

   

A charming, short novella in the Innkeeper Chronicles, from #1 New York Times bestselling author, Ilona Andrews. Thank you for joining us at Gertrude Hunt, the nicest Bed and Breakfast in Red Deer, Texas, during the Treaty Stay. As you know, we are honor-bound to accept all guests during this oldest of innkeeper holidays and we are expecting a dangerous guest. Or several. But have no fear. Your safety and comfort is our first priority. The inn and your hosts, Dina Demille and Sean Evans, will defend you at all costs. [But we hope we don’t have to.]

Every winter, Innkeepers look forward to celebrating their own special holiday, which commemorates the ancient treaty that united the very first Inns and established the rules that protect them, their intergalactic guests, and the very unaware/oblivious people of [planet] Earth. By tradition, the Innkeepers welcomed three guests: a warrior, a sage, and a pilgrim, but during the holiday, Innkeepers must open their doors to anyone who seeks lodging. Anyone.

All Dina hopes is that the guests and conduct themselves in a polite manner. But what’s a holiday without at least one disaster?  AMAZON LINK 

5+ STARS

Oh dear, when I picked this book to read I didn't realize that it was Book 5 in the series.  No wonder I was feeling a bit like I was thrown in the deep end.  Well, at least at first it was a bit hard to figure out but I'm so glad that I kept with it.  It didn't really take that long to understand more and be pulled in.  Now I want to go back and read more of the earlier part of the books.  

But for now about this book... both Dina and her boyfriend Sean make quite the team. There is also a few other unofficial, team members as well.  People who stayed, some were rescues that became friends.  And the world building was out of this world, literally.  So enjoyable, creative and colorfully full.   

The upsets at the inn were epic but nothing like the battle that was coming.

Great ending that left me wanting more.  

 

"I GOT THIS STORY THROUGH THE LIBRARY AND READ IT FOR FREE ON LIBBY"

* BOOK REVIEW- The Naked Marquis (#3) by Sally MacKenzie

   

Part 3 of the Naked Nobility series

The Man Is Practical

As marriage proposals go, Charles Draysmith's suit is as romantic as the moors in December. Emma Peterson might be only a vicar's daughter, and he the new Marquis of Knightsdale, and perhaps he would rather marry her than endure the marriage mart. But when he suggests how much he'll enjoy securing an heir, well, a lady can only endure so much.

But The Lady Is Passionate

There's something about a woman throwing pottery at a man that piques his interest. Perhaps his proposal lacks grace, Charles thinks. But it does seem a perfect solution. He acquires a wife; his young charges have the mother they so desperately need, and Emma gains security and position. You see? Simple. Practical. Sensib--oh no, not the ceramic dog... He will have to confess the truth to calm her down. And the truth is, he's madly in love... AMAZON LINK 

4 STARS

 I liked this story although I can't say that it would be on the top of my list. 

Both of the main characters were good people and there was a fair amount of humor between them.  Well, there was humor and a whole lot of seduction when it came to Charles. Charles even put some humor into those seduction attempts.   Emma was compassionate and a good woman at heart, even if she finds it difficult to like her father's new companion.  Although I liked Emma and know she had lived a sheltered life, sometimes she seemed WAY too innocent to be believed.  At times I did find that annoying.  

Charles' Aunt Bea was one colorful, fun addition to the story.  And I enjoyed the young nieces that Charles now is in charge of.  Isabelle and Claire were a treat. 

Things do pick up and a mystery solved as the story draws towards the end.   That caused a dangerous situation but ends up with a good H.E.A.

BOOK REVIEW- Married to the Marquess (The Everly Club Book 3) by Anya Cade *

   

Book Details

 

Finding a rake was the plan, avoiding the attentions of a very suitable marquess is the problem...

Elizabeth and her friend, Caro, had it all planned out. Find a rake, get married, and live their own lives when said rake got bored. But when the plan falls apart, Elizabeth finds herself pursued by the dour, and very staid Marquess of Gillingham. He's older and eminently suitable, not to mention utterly boring...

Until she realizes that he's a member of the infamous Everly Club, and more... The stoic and respectable Marquess often frequents the Green Rooms, where all manner of tastes are catered for.

She's about to find out this marquess doesn't take no for an answer, and he's definitely not as boring as she thought...

Finding a wife isn't the problem. Finding an equal is...

Adam Blackmore, Marquess of Gillingham, knows his time is running out. He needs to find a wife and sire an heir. Soon. So far the simpering debutantes on offer have left him bored to tears. Until he meets Elizabeth again. The daughter of his long-time friend, she's beautiful and perfectly suitable. But dare he hope she might be receptive to not just being his wife, but a partner in every aspect of his life?

When a teasing game takes things too far, has the trust between them been totally broken? Or can an olive branch, and a trip to the Green Rooms, set them back on track for their happily ever after?

 

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4 STARS

 

Good main characters who kept my interest.  I'd been introduced to Elizabeth (Lizzie) in a previous book.  And she spent most of her time even then trying to evade Adam.  She wasn't impressed with him thinking he was a rigid, stuffy, boring man.  And she wanted no part of that, so she kept trying to avoid him but he still kept on coming for her. Her goal has been to marry a rake who would lose interest in her quickly and let her live her life as she pleased afterwards.   Adam had a title, was super rich and so many women were after him but that didn't move her at all.   It amused me though that after a while her opinion of him began to change. 

Adam definitely had some depths to him although I wasn't even prepared for some of the secrets that he had.   This book has a hero who tries suppress his sexual appetites, some spanking and  a heroine discovering her sexuality. So, yes, there is sexual heat in this story. After all, Adam is a dominant Marquess.

There is a H.E.A. that brings the story to a conclusion. 

 

 

 

 

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BOOK REVIEW- Blind Faith (Lawmen of the West Book 2) by Alexa Aston *

   

 Blind Faith is a standalone western historical romance from Alexa Aston’s Lawmen of the West series, which features heroes of the American west in various law enforcement positions and the strong heroines who bring love into their lives.

Description 

A wounded horse. A half-dead man. She thinks she can save the horse. She doubts the man will survive . . .

Painter Alena McClaine’s world turns upside down when an unconscious rider arrives on his injured horse at her isolated California cabin. Both the animal and the stranger sport bullet wounds.    

Much to her surprise, the man lives—and hasn’t a clue about his identity. Even worse, he’s now blind. As the stranger recovers from his head and shoulder wounds, Alena finds herself falling in love.

He remembers his name—and then his mission.

John Harper recalls pieces of his past as a beautiful woman nurses him back to health. Finally, he remembers he is a U.S. marshal hunting a vicious gang of outlaws who have kidnapped a United States senator—the very man who married John’s childhood sweetheart. He located the gang, only to be shot before he could rescue the senator and his young son. 

When his sight returns, John knows he must head to the gang’s hideout and attempt to rescue their captives despite his bum shoulder. Alena, a crack shot, insists on going with him. The secrets and lies that await them test their new and fragile love.  AMAZON LINK

3.5 STARS

This story had a good plot with strong main characters.  We also get to see what is going on in another secondary part of the story and that  does effect John Harper too.  

Alena was such a great beautiful, talented, wild child and John turns out to be quite the compelling person too in his own way.  

The writing in this story was well done . The ending is a good one with a couple of surprises but I just wish that it had pulled me in more. Maybe it's just my own personal taste and others will really like it.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

 

BOOK REVIEW- It's Better This Way (A Novel) by Debbie Macomber *

  

Romance , Women's Fiction

Description

After her marriage ends, one woman’s struggle to pick up the pieces finally leads to a new beginning but is the past truly behind her? #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber explores the powerful intersections of love and family in this poignant novel.

It’s been nearly six years since Julia Jones had her heart broken. After her husband became involved with another woman, she did everything she could to save their marriage, to no avail. Their two daughters continue to stand by Julia in the wake of their father’s behavior—and they’ve had a tough time getting along with the “other woman” who became their stepmother. Distraught after selling the family home, Julia moves into a condominium complex that offers the warmth and charm of a fresh start. Now, having settled into her new community and sold her successful interior design business, she’s embraced a fulfilling new life, one that doesn’t seem to need a man in it. Her beloved father’s trusty saying is ringing truer than ever: It’s better this way.

But when Julia meets a handsome new resident in the building’s exercise room, she can’t help but be drawn to him. Heath Johnson is a welcome change from the men she’s encountered on the occasional—mostly disastrous—dates her sister has eagerly planned for her over the years. As she and Heath, a divorcé himself, begin to grow close, their friendship blossoms into an unexpected love. However, they soon realize that combining families proves to be a challenge, even though their four children are adults.

 When a dramatic revelation threatens the happiness they’ve found, Julia and Heath must reconcile their love for their children with their love for each other. If they can’t, their bright future together may be nothing but a dream. AMAZON LINK 

 4 STARS

 

This was a really emotional story about people working through hurts that divorces can bring.  Divorce and remarriages too.

I liked that although Julia and Heath were NOT looking for a new partner, they still found each other.  Turns out that was the easy part, as hard as new beginnings could be.  I liked how Julia and Heath came together and they were such a better fit than their previous spouses.   It's the "kids" that are causing so many additional hurts.  Julia and her ex-Eddie were moving forward but they overestimated their children's ability.  It was a good point that because they were adult children, both sides assumed it would make things easier for them. 

I do have to say, that Eddie was one stubborn dude who kept messing things up even when he was trying to re-build bridges with his "girls".  I felt that Julia had the patience of a saint when it came to him.  

I liked how things are starting to look up for everyone as they continued to work things through.   

I like it when the title of a book fits with actual parts of a book and this one does. That phrase shows up more than once in explainable ways.

"I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”

BOOK REVIEW- Dead Dukes Tell No Tales (Sass and Steam, Book 3) by Catherine Stein **

   

Historical Fiction, Romance,  Steampunk Romance, Historical Romance

Description

Airship pirates, mysterious inventions, and a treasure beyond compare? All in a duke’s work.

Chicago scrap metal mogul Clifford Kinsley has never encountered an obstacle he couldn’t dismantle. Until he inherits a dukedom burdened with mountains of debt, stifling rules, and people who want to ship his seven-year-old daughter off to boarding school. He’s stuck with the title for life. Which leaves only one solution: kill the duke. And for that, he’ll need the assistance of a professional.

Sabine Diebin, the infamous pirate captain La Capitaine, has one final treasure to find before she settles down to a well-deserved retirement. Unfortunately, the key to finding her prize is buried somewhere in the mess left behind by the late Duke of Hartleigh. To speed up her search, Sabine makes a deal with the oddly charming new duke-next-door. If he sorts through her clutter, she’ll help him disappear.

Working together, Cliff and Sabine uncover a trail of clues that sends them on a world-wide search for a potentially life-changing device. With their combined skills, they can dodge murderous enemies and unravel baffling messages, but they can’t deny their growing bond or the desire sparking between them. Pirates don’t have partners. But if they dare to open their hearts, they might discover that the greatest treasures of all can’t be buried.  AMAZON LINK

5+ STARS 

Great, great story!  Very imaginative with awesome world building.  And what a journey this was.  Surprise after surprise, you never knew what was going to happen next.   I loved it all.  And hey, I haven't even got to the people in the story yet.

The Duke (Cliff) was so out of his comfort zone when it came to being in England and holding a title.  He was an American for crying out loud and didn't agree with a lot of the silly stuff  they thought was important. What an incredible, funny idea that he had about getting out of that life. Add to that although he is a handsome man, he also admits to the fact that he is accident prone; a bumbler. He just became more and more likeable as time went on. The love he had for his daughter, Lola is shown so clearly and was wonderful to watch. 

Sabine was one whole different kettle of fish and what a life she has led.  As I got further into the story I got to know a whole lot more of her painful past.  I already had come to the point where I liked her. She had such depth, a complex person. 

One thing that I really liked is that both Cliff and Sabine wore glasses.  What a great addition to the story.

Lola is the third main character in the story and what an interesting girl she is.  She has a twist in her story-line as well.

Like I said there is plenty of surprises along with action after action.   Plenty of friends/co-harts and enemies for Sabine.  It keeps things hopping.

Were you hoping for a Epilogue?  Well, it has one and it's a really good one.  I hope there are more books in this series.  Because I sure enjoyed my first one even if it is the third in the series.

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BOOK REVIEW- Honor Bound (An Echo Company #1) by Katherine Grey **

   

 Mystery & Thrillers, Romance ,  Romantic Suspense

Description

When honor meets temptation…

California “Callie” St. John learned the hard way just how much one night of rebellion can cost. Determined not to repeat past mistakes, she tries to be the perfect daughter by volunteering with various charities and keeping everyone at arm's length. After narrowly escaping a car bombing, she is forced to accept help from the one man who can get past her defenses, making her long for the impossible -- letting him into her life...and her heart.

Lieutenant James “Hawk” Hawkins, a member of a Special Ops unit of soldiers with unusual abilities, is known for keeping his cool in any situation. Acting as a bodyguard to the daughter of one of DC’s mover and shakers is just one more mission like any other. When an enemy from his past targets the spoiled socialite, Hawk realizes she is more than she seems.

With his reputation on the line, he’s willing to risk everything to keep her safe. But succumbing to temptation isn’t an option…no matter how much he wants to give in.   AMAZON LINK

5+ STARS

 A winner in so many ways has me giving it 5+ stars.

Callie and James have quite the dramatic introduction to each other times 2.  And the drama doesn't end there, in fact it is just starting. Not just drama but the danger or should I say dangers? 

The Callie and James kept me interested in what was happening to them.  The emotions and sassy conversions were excellent.  I kept trying to figure out who was threatening Callie but just ended up chasing my tail.   Which was the best possible thing when it comes to this kind of story.  

Not only was it a great suspense story but it was also emotional .  Some of that emotion came from the unwanted attraction, a romance that both were fighting against. It also has a group of good supporting people from James/Hawk's team.  Callie's parents also added a lot to the story even if they weren't the warm, fuzzy kind of people.

Great ending to the story after a major twist towards the end.  I definitely would read more from this author.   She took me on quite the journey.

 On a side note "Rosie" and "Eleanor "made me smile.

 

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BOOK REVIEW- Lucas (The Lawmen of Silver Creek Ranch #12) by Delores Fossen

   

A Texas Lawman will do anything to protect his son—even if it includes reuniting with the boy’s on-the-run mother…

Lucas Ryland always had a way with the ladies—until Hailey Darrow dropped him after a shared night of passion. Then he discovered her unconscious body in a wrecked car, with a fake ID and enough cash to disappear. Unbeknownst to him, the one who got away was leaving town with his baby…

Now Hailey is out of her coma and still in danger. But hiding her at his Silver Creek ranch ignites old passions…and introduces new dangers. Lucas must use every protective instinct in his arsenal to keep Hailey and their infant son safe. And keep his body from remembering how good it felt to hold her in his arms…AMAZON LINK

5 Stars

 

Lucas is one angry guy.  He's not about to trust Hailey and is all in when it comes to protecting his son.  He thinks she is a danger to her own son. He's going to have to push through a lot of emotions and some logic to get to the full truth.   He is a by the book lawman in a family of lawmen and thinks there's only one way to approach a problem.  His life is about to be turned upside down.  And even the lives of his family too.  They added to the story in good ways.

Hailey is also one really good main character too. She has so much time to make up for and so many memories to try to reconnect with.  Heck, she hasn't even seen or held the son that she gave birth to.  That really made for some emotional times for sure.

 This book had an awesome mystery going on and the dangers just kept growing.  It made it even tougher to stay alive, with all of that.  The action is off the charts and keep the interest all the way through.  

Great ending with all the "i's" dotted and the "t's" crossed. 

 

BOOKFUNNEL/ BOOK REVIEW- A Touch of Belladonna by K.A. Fox **

   

Some things were meant to stay hidden.

If you choose to dabble on the dark side, there's one thing you need to remember: no one crosses Belladonna Delgado. People that do have a nasty habit of turning up dead or wishing they were. And if you steal from her, she'll stop at nothing to take back what she's owed.

 

This is a 5,000-word short story which also happens to be a sneak peek at a future series from K.A. Fox.

 

What a great start of  a look into a new series.  It was interesting, even with some violence, dramatic,  and even chilling. There is also a woman on the run from the evil woman which made me even more curious. This is only a short story introduction but now I want more.

If I could find it on Amazon, I would be giving it 5 Stars.

BOOK REVIEW- Ruination of a Rogue by (English Rose Series) by Clair Brett *

   

Book Details

 Her God mother’s annual Twelfth Night house party and ball is Miss Maria Lightowler’s best chance of finding a husband who will secure her future. If she can transform herself from wild country girl to elegant lady, perhaps she can pull it off. Not to mention a magic pendant professed to find your soulmate she may have a chance. With no dowry, the man she marries must have enough of a fortune, so Maria need not worried about those things she went without as a child. From the moment the guests begin to arrive, one unworthy man seems determined to stand in her way. What he obviously lacks in funds, he makes up for in charisma, but Maria repeatedly strikes him from her list.
Lord LaZander Rothchild, Viscount Milford is hiding. His hope is it will only be until the potential scandal in London dies down. Since his father went ill, Zander has been the victim of too many marriage traps to count. Now at his aunt’s annual match making extravaganza, he hopes to avoid most of the guests until he can sneak back into the city. His aunt, unfortunately, has other ideas. Luckily, because of his propensity to be embroiled in so many mishaps, the marriage-minded mamas at the house party have blacklisted him concerning their daughters. However, one beautiful and tempting young woman, unaware of him on any level, seems determined to cast him aside as well. While she treats him not as the heir to a Marquess or a man of any real consequence Zander grows determined to prove he is a worthy option and may just set and get trapped in his own marriage scheme. 

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3 STARS

This was a charming, emotional story.  One with good main characters that I liked.  That said, it was also a story that really didn't grab a hold of me all that much, sorry to say.

Zander's matchmaking  aunt, Lady Sizemere is really good at what she does.  She is clever and a bit sneaky but Zander loves her.  It was good to see that she was also fond of him even if she didn't put up with any of his guff.  There was true affection there between them.

The story has a good ending after some misunderstandings are worked out. Included with the H.E.A. is a good Epilogue. 

 

I received a free ARC of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

 

 

BOOK REVIEW- THE BOSS PRINCE by Alix Nichols *

    

Looking for a romantic comedy that’s laugh-out-loud funny, steamy, and full of thrills? Look no further than The Boss Prince, book 1 in Alix Nichols’s new IT’S RAINING ROYALS series!

The week I got fired, I landed a government job in Paris.
Go, Lucie!
The bad news? My boss, Max Delaroche, looks like a remastered Greek god, as dazzling as the alarm in my head.
Whoop, whoop, whoop! Run while you can!

But the man intrigues me.
Wildly charismatic, he has no office savvy. He skips important staff meetings because they bore him to death. He won’t even say where he’s from!
Instead, he keeps staring at me like he’s on a treasure hunt and I have the map.

Who is this guy, and what exactly does he do here?

Could he be an undercover cop investigating government agencies?
Haha. I’m très hilarious.
If a cop can afford bespoke suits, then I’m a princess.
You shall call me Your Royal Highness, Lucie la Magnifique!  

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 4 STARS
Great world building especially when it came to an "unknown" country/kingdom/royalty. 

 I liked the alternating points of view from Lucie and Max.  Both of them were interesting main characters.  Lucie was loyal and spunky which I liked.  Max was handsome and elegant and pretty normal but also had some skills when it comes to self defense.

I also learned a thing or two when it came to the foods and cultures.  

There is humor in the story, some hot scenes between Max and Lucie along with quite the dangerous journey on their mission.

It also has a good ending for now.  More to follow I am sure.  

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BOOK REVIEW- A Thin Disguise ( Richter, 2 ) by Catherine Bybee **

 

 

Description

A former gun for hire and a federal agent find themselves on the right side of love but the wrong end of a bullet in this Richter installment from New York Times bestselling author Catherine Bybee.

On a fateful night in Las Vegas, FBI agent Leo Grant is working on a critical detail in a high-profile child prostitution trial when a beautiful woman jumps into the path of a bullet meant for him. Little does Leo know that the woman is Olivia, an ex-assassin who is seeking redemption one good deed at a time.

One minute, Olivia is lunging in front of Leo on the Vegas Strip. The next, she’s waking up in the hospital in a haze of pain with no memory of her past, her enemies, or even her own name.

With Olivia suffering from memory loss and completely unaware of the danger she is in, it’s up to Leo and Neil MacBain’s team of operatives to keep her safe. With Olivia and Leo both unaware of her past crimes, the two have little reason to avoid their growing attraction. Slowly her past seeps in through the cracks as she struggles to find the answers of who she is. When the veil is lifted and her dark past is staring her down, Olivia must turn her back on Leo and the love she can never allow herself to have, and race to find her would-be killer.

 

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 5+ STARS

This story hooked me early and just kept pulling me in. 

I just have to say "wow" when it came to Olivia. What a life she has led in the past.  More of that past gets revealed over time.   It also made me keep thinking, "what's going to happen next?"   There's plenty of danger and action to keep that question going.  The activities were complex with layers, written in a good way.  Enough to keep the interest going but without being confusing. It also has twists and turns right to the end.

Let's not forget about the other main character, Leo.  You'd think that he would be the average stereotype staid F.B.I. guy, right?   If that's what you think, you'd be wrong.   Oh, he's a good guy alright but he also has layers.  Layers that make him more interesting too.

 Neil MacBain’s team of operatives just keep the interest going.  They are so well written with depths of their own.  

The ending to the story will blow you away with the surprises that it holds.  The Epilogue  was also a nice touch.  I hope to read more by this author.  I adored the daylights out of this one.  

 "I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”

BOOK REVIEW- A Man with a Past (Brothers in Arms Book #2) by Mary Connealy *

   

Christian , Historical Fiction , Romance

 Falcon Hunt awakens without a past, or at least not one he can recall. He's got brothers he can't remember, and he's interested in the prettiest woman in the area, Cheyenne. Only trouble is, a few flashes of memory make Falcon wonder if he's already married. He can't imagine abandoning a wife. But his pa did just that--twice. When Falcon claims his inheritance in the West, Cheyenne is cut out of the ranch she was raised on, leaving her bitter and angry. And then Falcon kisses her, adding confusion and attraction to the mix.

Soon it's clear someone is gunning for the Hunt brothers. When one of his brothers is shot, Falcon and Cheyenne set out to find who attacked him. They encounter rustled cattle, traitorous cowhands, a missing woman, and outlaws that take all their savvy to overcome. As love grows between these two independent people, Falcon must piece together his past if they're to have any chance at a future. 

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4 STARS

 This was a good story with in-depth interesting main characters.  I got a big kick out of the way that Cheyenne's grumpiness didn't phase Falcon one bit.   In fact he liked her spunk both before and after he lost his memory.   Falcon's arrival at the ranch was an eye-opener for him.  He wasn't a stupid man but he had lived an isolated life. Even though he couldn't remember his past, his hands had a "memory" of sorts when it came to living on the land.  That was enjoyable to read too.

There is a good cast of supporting people in the story along with a lot of action.  There definitely were people after the Hunt brothers or whoever else got in their way. That unfolds in a good way without giving anything up too soon.   

Everything gets resolved at the end with a H.E.A. for the main characters.   Well, I did feel like one thing hadn't been explained... Why were two different women afraid of Oliver Hawkins? One of them being his daughter, Winona (Win).  But just maybe because this is a series, that will be addressed in a different book.  

 

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