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BOOK REVIEW- Highland Warrior (Sons of Sinclair Book 2) by Heather McCollum *

   

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Joshua Sinclair was once the fiercest and most notorious warrior of the mighty Sinclair clan of Northern Scotland. But now there’s nothing and no one that can make him take up arms again. Except a beautiful woman, it seems.

When Kára Flett, daughter of a fallen Norse chief, finds herself unexpectedly sheltering the strongest, most brutal warrior in the land, she throws together a risky and outrageous plan to bring him to her side. Threats of violence bounce right off him. Offers of gold seem to entice him even less. Desperate enough to use the pleas of the village children to sway him, she’s shocked when he’s completely unmoved. There’s only one tactic left for her: seduction.

Her hasty proposition falls completely by the wayside, though, as she and the Highlander come together in a carnal inferno. But bringing him into her life also brings his enemies to her clan’s doorstep—the very clan Kára is trying to protect. And as their feelings deepen, Joshua will have to decide between duty and love once and for all.   AMAZON LINK

4 STARS

 

The beginning of the book has a glossary of a Scots Gaelic and Old English words used in the story.  To be honest, it wasn't that hard to follow when they showed up in the story.  Which I consider a good thing.  Each Chapter also starts out with words from "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu. The  author also included an interesting Historical Note at the end of the book.

The people in the story were well developed  starting with both of the  main characters. 
Kára Flett is someone that Joshua begins to see really is a warrior woman, a Warrior Queen. She is also a loving and fiercely protective person.  Both to her young son and her people.  She doesn't know what to make of Joshua Sinclair.  She just knows that she has a mission to fulfill with The Horseman of War and she's not sure she can pull it off.  One thing she is sure of is that she is wildly attracted to him.  And he isn't slow to chase her either.  They end up having "heated" scenes together but that doesn't overtake the story.

The villains in the story were also easy to "love to hate."  And there's a whole family of them along with an extra bully, The Brute. It isn't all about just the bad guys because there are plenty of good people in the story.  But it's not hard to follow and didn't give the feeling of being overwhelming.

Plenty of battles and makes you wonder if there's any way for a H.E.A.  The twist at the end is a big one, a doozie of a surprise.

I was happy to see that there was a Epilogue as well.   

 

 

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

BOOK REVIEW- Rancher to the Rescue (Texas Firebrand Book 1) by Barb Han *

   

A momentary act of bravery puts girl-next-door Prudence Owens in the line of fire. Suddenly responsible for an infant, she finds herself in the crosshairs of a kidnapper intent on taking the baby back--and leaving no witnesses. Texas Rancher Adam Firebrand has no idea how or why his name came up in association with a kidnapping, but he'll stop at nothing to keep a baby girl and her guardian angel safe.

USA TODAY Bestselling Author Barb Han guarantees danger lurking around every corner, hearts on the line, and romantic suspense that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Join her Firebrand family in Lone Star Pass, Texas as they break through deep-rooted family feuds and find their way to love.

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3.5 STARS

 

 This story was a slow building one with good main characters.  It was also a clean story with plenty of mysteries.  It's just a shame that I didn't like it more.   I did give it points for being emotional and that the M.C.'s were a bit different than usual. 

I do have to admit that it sometimes felt a bit confusing.  Especially about the 3 day lapse.  The ending while being a feel good H.E.A. also felt a bit rushed. Making me feel like it was kind of missing something.  I don't want to give anything away with the plot so I'll just leave it right there.

 

 

BOOK REVIEW- Resist Me (Men of Inked Book 3) by [Chelle Bliss]

    

Izzy Gallo has never been described as a member of the weaker sex. She's a woman who doesn't take shit from anyone. Growing up with four older overprotective brothers has hardened her, making her a force to be reckoned with.

Against the wishes of her two brothers, Joe and Mike, Izzy takes a weekend trip to Bike Week in Daytona, turning her world upside down. Over her head, in a world she doesn't understand, there's only one man who can save her.

James Caldo has dedicated his life to protect and serve as a member of the DEA. He's cocky, overbearing, and doesn't take no for an answer - the Gallo men have nothing on him.

When their paths cross, James makes Izzy question everything she believes about completely surrendering to the opposite sex. Does James have what it takes to overpower the headstrong Izzy, capturing her heart forever?  AMAZON LINK  

3 STARS

I had high hopes for this book but nope, it turns out it's really not for me. There was a story there but it was wrapped up deep with a lot of sex and sex talk.  

The only reason I gave it 3 starts on Amazon was because James and Izzy had potential even  though I felt they could have been more in the story . Also her family members were interesting but it isn't a story that I am keeping.  It also had a cliffhanger of sorts.  James and Izzy work things out but there is one thread that isn't finished and goes into the next book.  One that I don't think I'll be following. 

BOOK REVIEW- Swan Song Khalid, the Scholar (Sons of the Desert Book 1) by Allie McCormack

 

   

Sarah Pendleton was born into a life of wealth and privilege, raised in the shadow of her famous soprano mother and her father, an equally famous composer. Shy and retiring, Sarah has left behind the world she grew up in to make her own life in the coastal town of Santa Barbara, California.

A visiting University professor of Arabic literature from the small oil-rich country of Taqara, Khalid Al Mansour is the eldest son of a Taqaran diplomat and an independent American artist. He's never settled down in one place, but that's because he's never found what he wanted... until one evening he sees the lovely bellydancer at a small, smoky cafe downtown.  AMAZON LINK

 

 I liked this story because it was different than a lot of the "Sheikh" stories. It was also colorful and descriptive of not only the culture that Khalid came from but also the foods, places and even the clothes that Sarah wore.
It was also refreshing that Khalid came from two worlds; that I wasn't expecting. The challenge of Khalid getting to know Sarah added to the story.  She led him on quite the merry chase at first. A lot of it had to do with her thinking that he was interested in her as the exotic  belly dancer only She couldn't see him being interested in  her as boring old Sarah.   This is something that is a reoccurring theme throughout most of the book.    And after about 50% of the book I was ready for that attention to that morose feeling to end. She was so multi-talented but just couldn't see it.  Although what a childhood she had been put through.
However, there is a big twist or two coming up that is totally unexpected but kept me liking the book.  Well, in-between the tender but frequent sex scenes.  

I received a copy of this book through BookFunnel and was not required to leave a review.  All thoughts and words are my own.

BOOK REVIEW- Montana Baby (Calhouns of Montana Book 1) by Juanita Kees **

  

 Previously titled Overdrive

Chase Calhoun has worked hard at making Calhoun Customs a world-wide sensation and keeping his father’s dream alive. He hasn’t had time to think about settling down, so he’s not expecting to find love or new life in their garage amongst the ghosts of his family’s past.

Charlotte Jackson is on the run from a rebellious past, determined to prove she can be a good mom to three-month-old baby, Zoe. Tired of being delegated to the back office of the racing team her famous NASCAR family owns, she sets out to establish herself as a custom design artist. But her past soon threatens her future and everything she’s worked hard to build is challenged.

While Chase slowly loses his heart, Charlotte learns that sometimes family is more than just blood and DNA.   AMAZON LINK

5 STARS

 

 I thoroughly enjoyed this whole story.  And I fell in love with the whole Calhoun family, warts and all.  And they had some "stuff" that they are still working through years later.

What a lovely man Chase was.  It made me smile that so many of his siblings called him Mother because of his always taking care of them.  He was nurturing and trying to make sure that they always had what they needed.  The affection was so strong between each of them and their father.  They weren't perfect and they knew it and loved their way through anyway.  It was something that was unfamiliar to Charlotte/Charlie but she craves it when she sees it.

Charlie has grown up almost invisible in her family unless she tries to get out from under her father's controlling thumb.   Then everything hits the fan.  She's experienced coldness and threats from her father but no affection at all.  Even her brother isn't a nice guy when it comes to her. You can see her thrive under the warmth of the Calhoun family. 

I adored the interactions between Charlie,  Chase and baby Zoe.  

There were several surprise revelations towards the end of the book and a really good solution to the problems Charlie's father has caused.  I was happy with that and the H.E.A. for Charlie and Chase.