Goodbye 2017 and Hello 2018

I can't believe it has been a year since I started this blog. I have loved doing it and have read so many fun books this year and have connected with so many fun people and authors. Thanks to those who have read my reviews and hopefully you've found some cute books to read. I look forward to continuing this journey in 2018 and I can't wait for all the fun books I have to read. I wish you all the best in the New Year!

More Trouble in Loveland by Jennifer Peel

Synopsis:

Charlee Jensen-Carter has been looking forward to her first Christmas with her new husband, Ryan, and her adorable stepson for weeks. Not only is her dad tying the knot, but she’s looking forward to two weeks of no exes, no drama, and especially no trouble. At least that’s what she thinks.
First, she gets talked into wearing red hooker heels again. Next, she finds herself trying to save her dad’s wedding. And if that isn’t bad enough, more than one ex shows up, and she's suddenly in the middle of more trouble than she ever bargained for.
Will she ever find the right moment to give Ryan the best Christmas present ever? Or will her Christmas hopes and dreams die a fiery death in this comical holiday tale?

Review:

This was a little different than the usual clean romance books I usually read. This was a funny book about newlyweds, Charlee and Ryan, and their crazy family, friends and exes at Christmastime. I haven't read the first book, Trouble in Loveland, but I feel like Jennifer did I great job with the back story so you don't feel lost but it did make me want to read their love story in the first one. Charlee lives quite the busy hectic life and her wittiness makes it funny! I love her relationship with her hubby Ryan (which is great name for a hubby ;)) and Josh her step-son. I loved the real life feel to the book and that it had me laughing and relating to it.

Stars: 5

How to Design Love by Cami Checketts

Synopsis:

Forced to fake a marriage, Brikelle must decide if she can love a beastly dog, and his handsome owner. Attacked as a child, Brikelle Manwaring is terrified of dogs. When Colt Jepson's huge Great Dane chases her up a canyon, she tells him off and prays she'll never see either of them again.
When Colt and Brikelle are forced to pretend they are married, Colt discovers there’s more to Brikelle than a feisty beauty who likes to tell him off.
Their deception grows until neither of them are sure what is reality and what is fiction. The only thing they know is if they don’t tell the truth soon, they might lose their careers and any chance to be together. Can Brikelle ever learn to love a beastly dog, or his owner?

Review:

Brikelle is not a fan of dogs ok she's not just not a fan she HATES them. As she went for a run she was chased by a huge dog... I have to say I would have reacted just like Brikelle. Little does she know that that huge dog would change her life forever. Brikelle got the job of decorating a home that could help in getting a lot more jobs and boost her career and when she got there... there was the owner of that big dog also working on the house. Ooo La La...the home owner thought that they were a couple... a married couple...due to their interaction and oh boy the sparks started flying. I love their interaction through out the book. Colt is such a gentleman but does feel bad about their physical contact without really knowing Brikelle but they just can't deny their chemistry and their interest in each other. This was a funny, cute, and swoon worthy book. I loved Brikelle and Colt.

Stars: 4.5

The Christmas Groom by Taylor Hart

Synopsis:

Nathan Pennington, aka billionaire attorney, had only one idea on his mind the week before Christmas…forget about the past year and enjoy the beautiful Park City ski slopes. His plan was working, until some annoying ski bunny sprayed snow in his face. Her rudeness wasn’t something he could let slide. Nathan chases the woman down the hill intent on chewing her out, but when face-to-face, he’s struck by the vulnerability and anger in her eyes.
Storm Goodman has heard every weather joke in the book—and she’s not in the mood for another. Lately her life has lived up to her name. After a year of personal setbacks in her skiing career and her grandfather passing, she thought the worst of it was over until Four days before Christmas her lawyer tells her she can’t inherit the ranch her grandfather left her—unless she’s married by noon on Christmas day. Good thing she has a guy to marry—too bad he’s also the same guy who cheated on her last year. She’ll have to put up with him if she wants to keep the land from being turned over to the BLM.
When a mysterious guy shows up, chewing her out for spraying snow on him, she never would have imagined she’d end up on a date with him. Or kiss him! Why does her life have such rotten timing? After night skiing, soaking in the hot tub, and dancing at an old folk’s home, Storm begins to wonder if she can really go through with the marriage to her ex.
Now she and Nathan are faced with a choice—walk away or let the timing of love sync up once and for all.

Review:

A Christmas romance set in Park City with a hot billionaire... yes please! Another fabulous read by Taylor Hart. I love her writing and I never want to put her books down. Nathan was on vacation in Park City enjoying some skiing when he was sprayed in the face on the slopes, so he was on a mission to confront her. Storm has a lot on her plate. She is trying to get her own business up and running and if she wants to keep her family's ranch she has to get married on Christmas. When Nathan confronts her sparks fly and Nathan does what he can to spend more time with her. As they get to know each other Nathan wants to help her with all that's going on and... well you'll have to read it. It was another great holiday clean romance... the best kind. If you love cheesy hallmark movies like me... you'll like this!

Stars: 4.5

How to Kiss a Billionaire by Cami Checketts

Synopsis:

Miriam Salisbury escapes to Oregon to avoid a boyfriend who won't take no for an answer, killing her beloved cat to prove it. When her father sends Clay Browning to protect her, she's certain he's lost his mind. As far as she's concerned Clay's experience is limited to posing for the camera, charming women, and making fun of her. He's been teasing her since they were children and she's never gotten over the way he threw crawdads at her at church picnics.
Clay retired from the military and entered the world of private security. When he gets the call to protect Miriam he's excited to be around his lifelong crush. As expected, he teases her nonstop and the only thing he takes seriously is her security. He knows she'd never give him a chance and he can't help but give her a hard time.
After Miriam is dumped in the freezing ocean on a crabbing expedition and Clay saves her from drowning and freezing to death, she takes a second look at her hired gun. But opening up to him is more terrifying than facing her stalker.
As events escalate to a frenzied climax, Miriam and Clay must put aside past grudges in the hope of finding a lasting love for their future.

Review:

This is a story of a long time love that finally got a chance. Clay has always been in love with Miriam but thought that they would just always be friends when her father contacted him to go find and protect her. Miriam is surprised when Clay showed up and was grateful to have him around. Clay was still the usual tease that he has always been to her but they had a good time and he was such a gentleman. With some steamy clean scenes and lots of back and forth you just wish they would clear things up so they would know what each other were thinking... And kiss!! It made for a romantic read with a humorous side and suspense to top it off. Christmas was mentioned but I wish it was a little more Christmasy... what can I say I love Christmas! :)

Stars: 4

Oh, Come On, Be Faithful by Cami Checketts

Synopsis:

Former Army security expert Matt Degan is in desperate need of a Christmas miracle. His ex-wife cleaned out his savings account and abandoned their son. Sadly, he has no presents stashed.
When he finds a job as a bodyguard for Mikayla Lambert, a billionaire heiress who has been tormented by a stalker for four years, he’s caught up in family drama that threatens this beautiful woman he’s becoming enamored with and might also endanger his son. Can Matt protect everyone and save Christmas for his son, or will the stalker succeed at kidnapping Mikayla and destroying any chance at love between them?

Review:

It's another great Christmas novella filled with a lot of suspense. Matt needed a job to get by so he took the job as a bodyguard and when he walked in to the interview he felt an instant connection with Mikayla the billionaire heiress. I can't imagine living her life being stalked for four years... Scary! Matt's son is adorable and I loved his funny personality and the interaction between he, Matt and Mikayla is great. If you love steamy but clean romance this book has just that. The chemistry between Mikayla and Matt is heart stopping. The ending was not what I imagined which always makes for a fabulous read. 

Stars: 4.5

Full Court Devotion by Cami Checketts

Synopsis:

Fun and uplifting Christmas romance by #1 Bestselling Christian romance author, Cami Checketts
Kazlyn is too busy with her schooling and future plans to enjoy life, let alone fall in love with a man who has heartbreak written all over him. Tyrese Hamilton, a college basketball star and major heartthrob, is intrigued when Kazlyn doesn’t pursue him or even seem interested. Ty’s career is in jeopardy, and he needs a miracle and Kazlyn to save him.

Review:

This is a fast paced holiday romance novella that I read in one sitting because it was that good. It is a sweet, Christmasy, quick read. This book takes place in Logan, Utah... I lived there for a couple years and went to many basketball games which are a part of this book. I loved this book and how it took me back to those fun college times. The characters were great... I loved how Tyrese was a gentleman that just really wanted to win Kazlyn's heart and she is sassy and didn't fall for his charm right away. I enjoyed the way they interacted and the relationship that developed. Cami has a way of drawing you in to her stories with her descriptions, storyline development, a little suspense and of course swoony romance- oo la la. This is part of the Snow Valley Romance books which I love!

Stars: 5

Loving You at Christmas by Kristin Wallace

Synopsis:

Widowed stage actress, Annaliese Matheson is convinced she’ll never love again. This Christmas will become the opening act for her holiday happily ever after.

Annaliese Matheson once had the perfect life, with a successful career on Broadway and a loving husband who was her greatest champion. Then her husband died. Devastated, she left the stage behind and only returned when her best friend, Grayson Kendall, asked her to perform at The Paradise Dinner Theatre in tiny Shellwater Key, Florida.

Annaliese is convinced she’ll never love again, but when she steps in to direct to Middle School Christmas Show, nothing will ever be the same. A man unlike any she’s known awakens her buried heart, giving her a second chance at forever with the last person she would have expected. It will take a miracle for Annaliese to let someone else in and embrace happiness again...but then it is Christmas.

Review:

Annaliese has been back in Shellwater Keys and has been performing at the Paradise Dinner Theatre. She is asked to take on and direst the Middle School Christmas show. At first it seemed to be a bit much but as she continued working with the kids she began to make a connection with the kids and really help them out. The hunky uncle of one of the middle school girls catches Annaliese's eye but she can't get involved because she doesn't want to betray her husband who had passed away. This is a really cute Christmas story about loss, love and hope. Careful how you treat people because you never know what they are going through. I loved the main characters and their attraction and chemistry with eachother. This is a standalone novella but it would be helpful to read the other books in the series to know the other characters stories. It definitely puts you in the holiday spirit.

Stars: 5

The Fearless Groom by Cami Checketts

Synopsis:

Izzy Knight walked away from her father's billions and his Titans football team to become a nurse practitioner at a children's hospital. She's busy and accomplished and certainly has no room in her life for a larger-than-life football player who goes through women faster than she completes a shift at the hospital.

Xavier Newton loves football but hates the games that go along with it. When the owner of the Titans forces him and his buddies to be sold like cattle at a bachelor auction he barely endures the event, until a feisty brunette bids half a million dollars for him. He's completely drawn to Izzy, but when he finds out her father is the owner of the Titans sparks fly and everybody's loyalties are challenged. Can these two find love when they don't know who's waiting to tackle them from the blindside?

Review:

Check out the cover of this new clean sporty romance... that was enough to get me to read it! Hunky football player Xavier and cute sassy nurse Izzy meet on their way into a big event. Xavier is not thrilled to be auctioned off for a date at the event and Izzy doesn't want to bid at the event but her big wig father, who she doesn't like, told her he would donate the money to the hospital she works at if she bids on a certain football player. When they realize who each other are they were both out to make this date interesting... little did they know the connection between them would be steamy. This book had a great balance of swoon worthy clean romance, drama, suspense and values. I loved these characters and I didn't want to put the book down. I look forward to reading the other Texas Titan Football Romances. 

Stars: 5

A Refuge for the Rancher by Liz Isaacson

Synopsis:

Shannon Sharpe has lots of kids to look after, and plenty of adult interaction. Being the principal at Brush Creek Elementary affords her such privileges. But she doesn't want to go home with a group of third graders or eat dinner with her teacher friends. She's all but given up on finding someone in the small Utah town, and besides, a transfer is just around the corner.

 When she has to go talk to a handsome cowboy who's been semi-stalking one of her teachers, Shannon decides Grant Ford isn't all that bad. They work together on a summer school program which includes horses, and Grant makes the same deductions about Shannon.

 But she's a blonde powerhouse who runs an entire school, and Grant feels inferior on many levels. Can he dig deep and rely on his faith and his friends in order to make a relationship with Shannon successful?

Review: 

This is the sixth and final book in the Brush Creek Brides series and I have to say I have really enjoyed this series and this book was no different. I have enjoyed reading about each of these cowboys and the trials, faith, and hope they have each experienced to find their true love. I love how the books are stand alone books but that the characters are throughout each of the books. I love the small town of Brush Creek and how close they each are and that they are all their for each other. It would be a fun little place to live.

In this book Shannon has life all figured out and Grant is working on putting his life back together after some bad choices he made. Finding love when you least expect it can bring you so much joy and may just lead you to your new plan. The book has great descriptions and is written well but has some jumps in time due to the length of the book but you still understand the storyline. The romance and chemistry between the characters is sweet and I enjoyed this book.

Stars: 4

Princess and The Pizza Man by Cassie Mae

Synopsis:

Twelve years of tossing pizzas in his hometown in Alabama is like a dream come true for William Monroe, but his sister is ready to leave the Podunk place, desperate to find herself a man and get hitched. He’s not too thrilled to hear about the mansion she’s dragging him to, claiming it’s haunted with the spirit of Cupid, and it’s his job to make sure she doesn’t fall for the first guy who looks her way.

 Winter’s been running the Frostville Murder Mysteries ever since she inherited a hefty sum of cash, wanting to give back in a fun and profitable way for her home city. Noticing a lot of puppy-eyed patrons, she gives herself the job of matchmaking, picking out the ones who seem best suited for one another. But when the outspoken and grumpy man from Alabama arrives with his eager-to-be-matched sister, her focus starts to falter, and she wants nothing more than to prove to Will that her mansion can feel like home, too.

Review:

I enjoyed the fun, unique story line of this book. William was talked into traveling to the Frostville Mansion by his sister. She claims that this is a place to fall in love. He was not excited to go but went as moral support for his sister. Winter is the princess that owns the mansion. When she inherited the mansion she decided she wanted to do something different and decided to create murder mystery events where she can use her match making abilities to help other's find love. Falling in love is the last thing William thinks will happen to him but as the week goes on he really enjoys being around a certain someone. The humor, quirky, and flirty connection between William and Winter is adorable and makes for a fun read. You find yourself smiling while reading this sweet, clean romance.

Stars: 4

Saving Sycamore Bay by Cami Checketts

Synopsis:

A football hero. A southern belle in need. Can they rescue her home together?

Harrison Jackson graduated from Auburn University with his master's in accounting and thought he was leaving the world of college football and adoring fans to crunch numbers and make money. Little did he know his boss has other plans for him--a beautiful southern belle and her family's mansion that are both in need of rescue and more than a little TLC.

Grace Addison lost her mother and daddy within a year of each other, she is not going to lose the only home her family has known. Her ex-boyfriend and lawyer are trying to talk her into selling and she has no money to fight anyone, but she has her determination and her pride. When the most handsome and strong-looking man she's ever seen shows up on her doorstep, claiming he's been sent to help her, she thinks he's salvation and an angel combined. When she finds out he's an accountant, she laughs in his face. Someone is determined to take or burn Grace's home no matter how hard she and Harrison fight. Can she trust Harrison to protect her or should she give up her dreams?

Review:

If you love books about hunky athletes that meet a special someone and have amazing chemistry than you will love this book. College football star Harrison started his career but was given a different job by his boss to help his friends daughter Grace get her life put back together and figured out. He didn't know what he was getting himself into but the connection between the two of them from day one was undeniable. Harrison was such a gentleman and I loved that! This book was also suspenseful and the end was not what I was expecting. This was a sweet but suspense filled quick read and it kept me turning the pages.  I was super excited to see that Cami Checketts was going to be a part of this series. I have loved every book I have read of hers so I knew it wouldn't disappoint and I was right. This is the last book in the Destined For Love: Mansions series and it was a perfect addition to all of these fabulous books. 

Stars: 5

Love Me At Sunset by Lucinda Whitney

Synopsis:

Catarina Romano has lost everything: her husband, her house, her lifestyle. She flees to her cousin’s empty manor in the heart of Portugal, trying to find peace and to hide from the scandal spun by the media, only to discover she is pregnant.

 Afonso Cortez is done with all the lies. Fresh out of prison for trusting the wrong person, he’s ready to leave the past behind and look ahead to new opportunities. The remote Sunset Manor, in need of a groundskeeper, is the perfect solution, promising to provide Afonso with the solitude he craves while he restores the grounds to their former glory.

 Catarina avoids Afonso at first, not wanting to further complicate her life. But Afonso is intriguing, and she feels drawn to him. If only she didn’t feel guilty for all the secrets she’s keeping from him.

 When suspicious accidents start occurring at the property, Afonso believes his past is catching up with him. Will he be able to protect Catarina or will he lose the woman who might restore his belief in love?

Review:

A little suspense mixed with great chemistry between Catarina and Afonso made for an exciting read. Afonso was able to get a job being the groundskeeper at Sunset Manor and was hoping to put his life back together and move on but sometimes there is a different plan for you. Catarina's cousin and owner of the mansion found her and offered for her stay at the mansion. She was hoping to hideout until she could figure out what was next for her and her soon to be child. Afonso and Catarina meet and build a friendship. I was sad that Catarina hid so much from Afonso yet I understand why but I loved how caring he was towards her and let her have her space but was there for her when she needed him. I loved this clean romantic read. This book can be a stand alone but I love how it is part of two other series... Destined For Love: Mansions and the Romano Family series. This was a great book about taking a chance because you never know where you might find love.

Stars: 4.5

A Home for the Horseman by Liz Isaacson

Synopsis:

Former rodeo star, Emmett Graves, has retired to Brush Creek Horse Ranch to train barrel racing horses. He loves to make jokes and is completely content with his life—sans women, thank you very much. His momma left when he was twelve, and he's learned that the female portion of the human species can't be trusted.

 Barrel racing champion, Molly Brady shows up at Brush Creek ready to forget about her ex and the restraining order she had to get against him. She's over all things cowboy, and she wants nothing to do with Emmett, who ruined her favorite shirt the first time they met.

 As Emmett teaches Molly how to train a horse before it starts winning rodeo events, the spark between them is hot and instant. Can Emmett figure out how to trust women? And even if he does, will Molly allow a cowboy to rope her heart again? They'll have to rely on their faith and their friendships to make sense of the future.

Review: 

Emmett has been a horse trainer at Brush Creek Horse Ranch for awhile and is content with his life. Molly was recently hired at Brush Creek and she knows a thing or two about horses. They met dancing but it wasn't a pleasant meeting and it made them even more set in their ways of Molly not wanting to ever date a cowboy and Emmett not getting involved with any girl. They both have situations in their life that have caused these feelings and they are both pretty firm with it. If it's what God has planned for you he will find a way. Through some hard situations they learn to lean on each other. They have a great connection and the sparks start flyin'. It's another sweet contemporary romance in this series and I very much enjoyed it. I always want to read more details in these books but they're short books and for that reason they are well written.

Stars: 4.5

Roping His Heart by Jaclyn Hardy

Synopsis:

The old mansion down the road from Rachel's ranch has always been her escape. No one has lived there for years, and she dreams of owning it herself someday. So when she finds a handsome city guy walking around inside who claims to own the home, her world turns upside down.

 Patrick's career is just taking off in the city, and he couldn't be happier. The news of his father's passing brings a silver lining when he finds that he's left with a large mansion in a small ranching town—the perfect place to expand his business.

 But when Patrick meets the beautiful and fiery Rachel at the mansion, he begins to wonder if he made the right choice. Now he must decide if his business is worth going home to, or if he's willing to leave his city life for the woman who has roped his heart.

Review:

Rachel's dream was to buy and fix up the old mansion down the street but when Patrick shows up everything changes. Patrick inherited the mansion after his father passed away and he had big plans for the mansion. I thought these characters were great and very likable. Rachel is a talented, cute and strong willed girl who has goals and Patrick is a hard worker and is a very nice guy. I loved how Patrick was such a gentleman. The characters, setting, and plot had great detail and was very well written. I loved the storyline of small town girl meets city guy. The dreams that come true make for a great ending. I definitely enjoyed this cute read!

Stars: 4.5

Kiss Me In the Rain by Lindzee Armstrong

Synopsis:

Cypress Grove has always been a treasured constant in Layla's perfect life. Now the mansion will be sold to the highest bidder if she doesn’t date an investor's son. The problem? The man she really wants just rolled into town.

 Tyler is done being responsible and never going after what he wants. Layla's finally given him the courage to quit grad school and use his student loans to flip houses. And he's decided to move near Cypress Grove to do it.

 When Layla happens upon suspicious ledgers at the mansion, her family's financial woes take a sinister turn. As Tyler and Layla work together to find the culprit, the attraction between them threatens to burst into flames. But admitting their feelings could spell disaster for Cypress Grove.

Review:

I am excited for this new Destined For Love series centered around Mansions because I LOVED the Europe series. This book was a sweet and spicy clean romance with an intriguing story line that kept me turning the pages. I really enjoyed this book... It would be best if you read Kiss Me in the Moonlight which is Lindzee's book in the Europe series. It will introduce you to Layla and Tyler and how they know each other. I love that Tyler moved for Layla but still had a plan of his own. You feel for Layla and all that she goes through in this book that you just hope she gets her happily ever after. I love when things happen in books that I am not expecting and this book was like that for me. It was very well written I just wish there was a little more details about the family situation in the end. I look forward to reading the other books in this new series and more of Lindzee's books.

Stars: 4.5

Blue Moon Kisses by Cindy Roland Anderson

Synopsis:

At age twelve, Ashlee Nichols fell in love with her brother’s best friend, Beau Jacobsen. Everyone thought she was cute and that her crush was simply that…a crush. But her young heart had known he was the one, and she had planned on marrying him as soon as she was old enough. Unfortunately, when she confessed her feelings to Beau, he’d laughed, patted her on the head and told her he was flattered. Sure, Beau had been twenty-two at the time, but she knew she wouldn't always be a little girl. Just when she turned eighteen and was finally old enough to date him, Beau joined the Army and was deployed to Afghanistan. Now, six years later, Beau is back in Mitchel Creek, Georgia for a few weeks. He’s hotter than ever…and still ten years older, something he can’t seem to get past. He still sees Ashlee as a glorified little sister…or does he?

Review:

Oh my goodness... So many heart eyes for this adorable book! Where do I begin?! How about with the cover...oooo la la! I LOVE the cover. It is so cute and sassy and is the perfect representation of Ashlee. She is one sweet, sassy and spontaneous girl. You meet her in the first book of the series as Chase's little sister and now she has grown up and is a beautiful young woman that looks like a fairy tale princesses and just happens to be that for her job. Her twin sister Taylin gets married at the beginning of the book and after many years Ashlee sees Beau... the love of her life. She has had a crush on Chase's best friend forever and everyone knows it. Sparks begin to fly from the first moment they see each other again.

Beau can't believe what he was feeling when he saw Ashlee and how grown up and beautiful she is. Nothing can happen though because it's Chase's little sister. The connection these two have and the story line made for one swoon worthy book and it did not disappoint. I love the way Cindy writes and I was hooked from the first page all the way to the end. It is a clean romance with some steamy kisses and I enjoyed this book very much!

Stars: 5

A Family for the Farmer by Liz Isaacson

Synopsis:

Blake Gibbons knows farming like the back of his hand. He knows when to plant, what to do if an early frost comes, and how to deal with pests. He also knows how to fix old buildings into something new, and he does several odd jobs around the town of Brush Creek. When his construction work takes him to the bakery, he meets Erin Shields, the niece of the bakery owner. She's beautiful, she's hard-working, and she has three children under the age of eight.

Erin has recently moved to Brush Creek to help her aunt and uncle with the pie-making side of the bakery. It's been a good, if difficult, change for her and her kids. Divorced a year ago, Erin's been living with her parents until she moves to Brush Creek, and she's determined to find a way to support herself and her kids. The bakery is the ticket and she works hard to figure out how much flour to put in pie crust to make it oh-so-flaky.

But now Blake's caught her eye, and as they start a relationship, Erin's worries increase. How will her children handle Blake in their lives? Is she ready for another husband? Where will they all live?

In the end, both Blake and Erin will have to search their souls -- and rely on God -- to find their path through farming and pie filling to a happily-ever-after.

Review:

From the first electrifying sparks that happen when Blake runs into Erin you know it's going to be another good book. Blake is a farmer at Brush Creek and quite the handyman and Erin is new to the area and working at her aunts bakery. The bakery needs some fixing and Blake was hired to do it, giving him a chance to get to know Erin. As they begin getting to know each other he learns of Erin's three kids and it starts some ups and downs in this budding relationship. This book has real life situations that many could relate to. I like this series and the way the characters appear in different books. They are all different but have great story lines. Read this clean, sweet novella and find out if Blake decided to take a chance on love.

Stars: 4.5

The Mafia's Secret by Kimberley Montpetit

Synopsis:

Anna Hamilton drops out of grad school to go back home to small-town Hartland Cove because she’s dead broke and her widowed father has received a devastating diagnosis. Working as a tour guide for the whale ship, Jewel of the Ocean, is the perfect job for a girl with a degree in marine biology, but at this rate, she’ll never get back to finishing her PhD.

 Meanwhile, socialite Elise Kensington, Anna's best friend from college, begs Anna to find her a job where she can hide off the grid. Turns out Elise’s fiancé is an heir to the Mafia but wants no part of the family “business”. The plan is to run-away and elope, before they find themselves the victims of an “accidental” death.

Anna’s hometown is filled with sightings of gorgeous Hollywood scouts, Mafia heirs on the run, and strangers with amnesia. Unwittingly, Anna finds herself attracted to the bachelors—including Chad Garrett, the boy next door, who has suddenly gone from skinny teen to model gorgeous.

Review:

This was an intriguing, suspenseful and swoon worthy book. Like the other books in this series once again I love the setting of this book and found myself intrigued again with the small town and wanting to visit. I love the beach, ocean and cute coastal towns! I also liked the uniqueness of the characters. At the very beginning Anna runs into Micheal and you find yourself hoping that a connection will form between Anna and this handsome man. You meet Anna's best friend Elise who is quite eccentric and wonder how they are so close. I also loved the friendship Anna had with her neighbor Chad. All these people are important in this book and what happens towards the end of the book is quite surprising and not what I thought would happen.
This book and storyline are packed with a bit of everything and definitely kept you guessing throughout the book and all the way to the end. It has quite the ending and I am glad to say I am happy with how it ended. It was another good one by Kimberley.

Stars: 4

The Duke's Brother by Heather B. Moore

Synopsis:

Mr. Gregory Clark is having an awful day, and it only gets worse when he’s ran over by … a woman. Mabel Russell reluctantly visits her sister in London for the Season, even though she’d rather stay in the country cataloging insects and aphids. When she runs into Mr. Clark, quite literally, she’s afraid to show any interest, especially since he’s a member of the dreaded Ton. But getting to know Mr. Clark becomes an unexpected delight.

Review:

This witty novella is part of one of the Timeless Romance Anthology books and was recently released as a stand alone. I loved it and read it super fast. This is a short and sweet regency type novella so Mabel went to London for the Season. She was not excited to go and went to please her sister. Mabel is way into bugs which I found quite funny because I have never read a book where the girl is in to insects. It made the story line unique and I loved that she was true to herself. That's the best way to be to find true love. Gregory and Mabel are a great fit lets hope they can figure that out... 

Stars: 4.5

The Kiss Thief by Rachelle J. Christensen

Synopsis:

As the head librarian of the Echo Ridge Library, Britta Klein thrives on order and categorization. Unfortunately, the old church-turned-library is in desperate need of a renovation. The Harvest Hurrah fundraiser seems to be the answer, but plans keep going awry. With help from Milo Geissler, accomplished musician, piano tuner, and kiss thief, each catastrophe is narrowly avoided. When Milo goes to great lengths to help Britta find a key classic book, she begins to wonder if there is more to life than books and order. Can she allow this man who speaks the language of music to tune her heart to a new song?

Review:

I am a fan of the Echo Ridge Anthology books and this is one of the novella's in the Kisses Between the Lines Echo Ridge Anthology. It was released as a stand alone and an epilogue was added to finish it off. I loved that the book was centered around a library in the small town of Echo Ridge. Britta is the librarian and she is trying to save her library by having a fundraiser and events during the towns Harvest Hurrah. Around every corner handsome Milo is there to help her. She made some promises to herself because of her German heritage and getting involved with Milo breaks those promises so she turns him down often. He doesn't give up and she finally agrees to a date with him. I loved the development of the characters and the story. I liked the interaction and chemistry between Britta and Milo. This was a cute, sweet, and clean read. Life may not always turn out how you plan it to but it can turn out better.

Stars: 4

A Bride for the Bronc Rider by Liz Isaacson

Synopsis:

Ted Caldwell has been a retired bronc rider for years, and he thought he was perfectly happy training horses to buck at Brush Creek Ranch. He was wrong.

When he meets April Nox, who comes to the ranch to hide her pregnancy from all her friends back in Jackson Hole, Ted realizes he has a huge family-shaped hole in his life. April is embarrassed, heartbroken, and trying to find her extinguished faith. She's never ridden a horse and wants nothing to do with a cowboy ever again.

But as she and Ted spend more time together, she begins to question her decision to put her baby up for adoption. Can Ted and April create a family of happiness and love from a tragedy?

Review:

This was a great book about looking past tragedies and not being scared for the future. Ted is a retired bronc rider that works at Brush Creek and he is happy and content with his life until he meets April who came to Brush Creek to get away. Their circumstances are unique and I was a little surprised by how quickly the relationship blossomed. But I love that Ted was there for April and didn't let that she was pregnant get in the way. It was a story of forgiveness and love. They were drawn to each other and the chemistry was there. It's another short and quick read so there are some time jumps so I do wish it could have been longer with more details. I guess that's a good thing right?! I just wanted more of the book! But these short and sweet love stories in this Brush Creek Bride series are all so great! I love how the characters life struggles in each book are so different but that they all turn to God for some help and they get their 

Happily Ever After.

Stars: 4

The Executive's Secret by Kimberley Montpetit

Synopsis:

Caleb Davenport has spent the last decade building an international company into a billion-dollar enterprise with his business partners. Traveling constantly around the world, he’s lonely and ready to settle down with the woman of his dreams.

 Unfortunately, Caleb hasn’t stopped thinking about Kira Bancroft since high school. But after ten years, she’s probably living her dream as a concert pianist in New York City. Until one evening, fresh off the plane from Hong Kong, he gets the shock of his life when he runs into Kira waitressing at a local Denver restaurant.

 Kira’s life hasn’t gone exactly how she hoped. After a terrible accident that disabled her father, Kira’s dream of being on stage with her beloved piano and a symphony orchestra is abandoned to help her parents pay the overwhelming medical bills, even losing their home to bankruptcy.

 When sparks fly between her and Caleb at their high school reunion, she starts to hope that maybe she can dream again. But Caleb is keeping a secret that could ruin everything.

Review:

If you are in the mood for an emotional and swoon worthy contemporary romance this is a great one! Caleb is a gentleman that is hardworking and worked his way through a rough childhood to own his own company and become a billionaire. I like how he is not a snobby billionaire but very kind and caring. Kira left her dreams behind to take care of her parents and to help make ends meet. She is also a hard worker and you wish she could catch a break. I loved the storyline and the emotional aspects of the book. The chemistry between Caleb and Kira is undeniable and you find yourself cheering them on hoping for that happily ever after. I really enjoyed this book and hope there will be more in this series.

Stars: 4.5

A Player For Christmas by Taylor Hart

Synopsis:

Brooks Stone, wide receiver for the Miami Surf, isn’t the type of guy to make dreams come true; he’s too busy dealing with a high ankle sprain and the anniversary of his wife’s death.

Callie Given, a cancer patient at Primary Children’s Hospital, only has one wish for Christmas—dinner with Brooks Stone. He flatly refuses, until Sam Dumont threatens to make sure the coaches bench him if he doesn’t comply.

Ana Given thought fighting for her daughter’s life was enough of a challenge. She never expected famous football player Brooks Stone to actually show up. If he was a friend of her ex-husband, he’s definitely not someone she wants hanging around her daughter. Good thing she sends him away. Too bad her daughter sees him before he can leave.

When Brooks and Ana find themselves on a quest to find Callie’s father, neither would have imagined getting on a plane together, going to a cage fight, or…kissing. Brooks wonders how these two women have become everything to him in less than seventy-two hours. Now he has to make a decision—get what he wanted for Christmas or become the player he was always meant to be.

Reviews:

I am a Christmas girl so of course I had to celebrate Christmas in July. I really enjoyed this book about a star football player that visits a cute but sick little girl in the hospital and changes his life for the better. This book happens around Christmas time but it's not too Christmasy. I don't like the Brooks at the beginning of the book but who he becomes at the end of the book is great. Serving those around you can lead to a happy life. This is a cute, heartwarming, and quick read that will put you in the holiday spirit and you just may shed a tear. I like books about famous people that meet everyday people so I'm excited to read more in this series. 

Stars: 4

A Companion for the Cowboy by Liz Isaacson

Synopsis:

Cowboy and professional roper Justin Jackman has found solitude at Brush Creek Horse Ranch, preferring his time with the animals he trains over dating. With two failed engagements in his past, he's not really interested in getting his heart stomped on again. But when flirty and fun Renee Martin picks him up at a church ice cream bar--on a bet, no less--he finds himself more than just a little interested.
Renee's living with her cousin in Brush Creek, having just graduated from college. She's not ready to be an adult, has no idea what she wants to do for a career, and generally wishes everyone would just let her figure things out.  She starts working for Dinosaur National Park, which has an hour-long commute that she spends thinking about Justin. With a decade separating their ages, she comes to realize that they're from different generations.
His Gen-X attitudes are attractive to her; her Millennial behaviors drive him nuts. Can Justin look past their differences and take a chance on another engagement? And if he does, will Renee be mature enough and ready for a serious relationship? Justin and Renee will have to figure out how to pray and how to listen to God to find a way to their happily-ever-after.

Review:

It may only be the second Brush Creek Bride book that I have read but I have already decided that I am loving this new series. Liz is doing a great job (as usual) writing these novella's and I love that they are so different but of course connected at the same time. They are also page turner's and draw you in so it makes them very quick reads.
Justin has been heart broken and doesn't really believe in love or want to get involved with anyone. He is just keeping himself busy working at the ranch. But when he meets Renee he is drawn to her but doesn't want anything to do with her because of her cousin that he knows. Renee goes for it and they hit it off even though they have a big age difference. I loved this story about swallowing your pride and not letting a good thing go. I loved the details of their relationship based on their generations. It also makes you realize how attached to our phones we are and that we need to turn them off and focus on our personal relationships. This was a fun read about a relationship in today's world.

Stars: 4.5

Lovers' Quarrel by Jessica L. Randall

Synopsis:

True Love might be on the air!
Lovers' Quarrel is one of the hottest radio programs around, and Karina Kruz is the reason why. Fueled by her own secrets, Karina has dedicated herself to ridding the city of infidelity one call at a time. But she may have met her match when she crosses Ben Adler, who loses his girlfriend and budding career thanks to the show. When Ben tries to redeem himself, he and Karina make a wager that will end up pitting the two of them against each other over the air in Ben's own hometown. But with Karina stirring things up, the good people of Willow Grove aren't the only ones in danger of falling in love.

Review:

This was a fun and flirty romantic comedy with a unique story line. Karina is a radio DJ with her own radio show that helps others in their relationships...kind of in a surprising way. Ben is a wedding planner that just got dumped on the radio and his life kind of turned upside down thanks to Karina's radio show. A bet is made and Karina heads to Ben's small hometown to find out dirt on Ben. This small town has its quirks and everyone loves Ben and his family. Karina and Ben are very different and pretty much hate each other but are also drawn to each other at the same time. Love may not always turn out how you think or hope it will but don't let something great go.

Stars: 4

Summer Book Trek 2017

When July comes around each year I love participating in this reading challenge! I have participated for a few years now and I love it! If you read books by LDS authors you have chances to win lot's of fun books. I have won many books the last few years and I can't wait for this years Summer Book Trek to start. Sign Up http://bit.ly/2rFNwiX and join the fun! #sbt17  

A Taste of Sun by Heather B. Moore

Synopsis:

Winona Grant embarks on a summer-long visit to NYC to house-sit for her great-aunt after a nasty break-up with her boyfriend Paul. But when her aunt commissions neighbor Steve Monti to tour Winona around, they strike a deal. Winona has too many deadlines to play tourist, and Steve is looking for a distraction from his looming gallery opening. So Steve goes on the tours by himself, and Winona reports back to her aunt as if she'd gone too. The longer this happens, the more Winona wants to change her mind. Seeing the city with Steve might be the perfect solution to forgetting about Paul.

Review:

I've always wanted to go to New York and this book was a fun, quick read that took you there! This book is a part of the Summer in New York Timeless Romance Anthology and then was released as a standalone book. It was just as good reading it the second time around! Winona is visiting New York with plans to stay inside and be her workaholic self but with help from her aunt and her aunt's neighbor, Steve, she sees some of the sites of New York and enjoys the summer sun. Steve & Winona are both busy with work but could use a friend. I enjoyed these characters and how they decided to live life and maybe give love a chance. I loved the connection between the two characters. This is another great book by Heather!

Stars: 4.5

Falling For June by Heather B. Moore

Synopsis:

Once a year, June Dawson goes on vacation with her best friends from high school. When she arrives in Maui, she realizes she's the odd-woman out. With Sydney engaged, and Maria nearly so, June wonders if anyone will ever fall for her. Then June meets Lance, their gorgeous next door bungalow neighbor at the Maui resort, and she's definitely charmed. But after her recent breakup, June refuses to fall for gorgeous, or charming, again.

Review:

I was super excited for the third book in this Falling series to come out. I really like these very quick reads that have a lot of swoon worthy chemistry oozing from the pages. Falling in love in Maui is the last thing June thought would happen. She was excited for her girls trip in Maui and to lay on the beach with her good romance book. With some help from her friends she meets and gets to know Lance, their neighbor at the resort. She thought it may be a vacation fling until she learned how close they live in real life. This is the best summer beach (or pool) read. Major sparks fly between June and Lance leaving you with hope for their happy ending. This is a short and sweet, clean read that you can finish super fast but leaves you satisfied.

Stars: 4.5

Never Trust the Rain by Laura D. Bastian

Synopsis:

When Ami goes to help her sister with a new baby in Scotland, she never imagined she'd fall for the Hot Scot that rescues her from the airport when the baby comes a few weeks early.
Duncan's always been willing to help his American co-worker adjust to life in Edinburgh, but when he's sent to retrieve the guy's sister-in-law from the airport, he didn't expect to want to spend more time with her than just the short drive. As Duncan shows Ami around Scotland, Their feelings grow, but can either of them agree to give up the life they know for the chance of a life together?

Review:

This was a great finish to all these fun romantic books, that took you on vacations through amazing European locations. This book takes you on adventures through Scotland, which once again would be so fun to travel to. Ami goes to visit her sister to help her with her new baby. They are unable to pick her up at the the airport so a friend did and they began a friendship that just might turn into something more. This book had some laughs and some feel good happy moments. It is about taking a chance on something you never thought would work. I enjoyed how this book was written. The characters were great... I liked the happy easy going Ami and of course the accent given to Duncan. I loved this cute story and the connection the characters had. This series was so fun and now my travel list is extra long.

Stars: 4.5

Kiss Me in the Moonlight by Lindzee Armstrong

Synopsis:

Kissing her way through Europe wasn't in the job description...
When Paige's mysterious and attractive boyfriend dumps her in an email, she decides that chaperoning hormonal teenagers on a once-in-a-lifetime trip is the perfect way to cope. Surely a summer in Europe will heal her battered heart. Best of all, she'll get to visit the historical sites she's spent a lifetime studying on someone else's dime.
Nick's life is in free fall. Being an undercover agent has never been easy, but lately the price has been too high. He's just dumped the love of his life for a secret European mission that resulted in the death of his best friend. Nick can't shake the feeling that there's a rat at the agency, and he's determined to track him down.
When Nick and Paige end up spending the summer together as colleagues, it's more than either bargained for. Sparks fly as they reconnect, and secrets become harder and harder to keep. Paige is determined to get answers about their breakup and Nick is eager for a second chance. But as the investigation into his partner's death heats up, one kiss in the moonlight
changes everything.

Review:

I have been loving all of the books in this Destined For Love series and this one was great! I love that the books are all by different authors and I was very excited to read this one by Lindzee. It had a little of everything... adventure, suspense, mystery and of course romance! Paige loves history and is finally making it to Europe to be a chaperone for teenagers. She was excited for her summer and then her ex-boyfriend shows up. She did not know how crazy her summer was going to be. There were some twists that I didn't expect and it kept me turning the pages. It gives you a fun tour of Europe and once again made me want to be there. It was a very engaging and intense story with swoon worthy romance.

Stars: 5

A Wedding for the Widower by Liz Isaacson

Synopsis:

Former rodeo champion and cowboy Walker Thompson trains horses at Brush Creek Horse Ranch, where he lives a simple life in his cabin with his ten-year-old son, Michael. A widower of six years, he's just trying to provide a life for Michael that his late wife would've approved of. He's worked with Tess Wagner, a widow who came to Brush Creek to escape the turmoil of her life to give her seven-year-old son, Graham, a slower pace of life. Together, they run a cotton candy stand at the town's Heritage Festival every fall, donating the money they raise to the National Widows & Widowers Foundation to help those who've suffered the way they have.

Walker's boss and best friend, ranch owner Landon Edmunds, has encouraged him to start dating, and Walker looks no further than Tess. She's interested in him too, but neither of them wants to inflict more sorrow and suffering on the other than they've already endured. So when Tess confesses that her breast cancer has flared up again, Walker backs off. Way off.

In the end, he'll have to decide if he'd rather spend even short time with Tess and Graham than not have them in his life at all. Tess wants to feel God's love and power, but she'll have to discover and accept God's will in order to find her happy ending.

Review:

This is another great read by Liz and I'm excited for this new series she is starting. This is about two people who have both lost their spouses and are trying to provide the best life for their sons. They have been friends for years and neither have dated since losing their spouses. With a little push from some friends they took a little leap. You feel many emotions with the characters while reading this book. They go through trials and it is about having faith and hope that things will workout. It's also about living life and being happy today and not living with a bunch of what if's. I also love this cover and it helps you to pick up the book but the wedding in the book isn't quite like this. 😉 If you are looking for a great, clean, quick read about second chances this would be a good pick!

Stars: 4.5

12 Days To Love by Lisa Swinton

Synopsis:

Lily is free. Free from home. Free from work and everything she built the last eight years. And she's scared to death. With her half of the Etsy business sold, Lily is persuaded by Maddie to take advantage of her windfall and go on a cruise around Italy, explore new possibilities, and meet new people, especially the male kind. Feeling as unstable as the waves rolling beneath the ship, Lily is reluctant to agree to a romantic flirtation, even with a man as intriguing as Zander.
The cruise is supposed to be a fresh start for Zander and an opportunity to expand his freelance photography business. It also marks the one year anniversary of his fiance's death. All he's interested in gaining from the experience is a larger portfolio, but finds himself irresistibly drawn to Lily, who looks nearly as lost as he feels.
A cruise ship romance couldn't possibly last, and yet how can Lilly and Zander resist falling in love in the most romantic country on earth?

Review:

I was happy to see that Lisa Swinton was part of the Destined For Love series and I was super excited to read her book... it did not disappoint!
Lily and Zander both take an adventure before starting the next stage in their individual lives. They met one night in France but left on awkward terms and were glad they would not see each other again. As Lily boards the ship for a cruise of Italy guess who is on the cruise...Zander! This book was very well written with so many descriptions that had you feeling the emotions of the characters and the experiences they were having.
I have been to many European countries but sadly Italy is not one of them. It is now moved up on my travel list and a cruise in Italy... sounds like a dream to me! The way Lisa described the amazing views and sites of Italy made me feel like I was there and I may have even looked up Italian cruises after reading this book. :) I LOVED this book and didn't want to put it down. It also left me wanting some Gelato! It is a short, very sweet, and clean romance. The development of the characters and their stories have you drawn in to the very end.

Stars: 5

Once Upon a Wish by Danyelle Ferguson

Synopsis:

Be careful what you wish for...
Delphine Baudry wished to be a best-selling author, but now instead of celebrating and jumping into her next novel, she's frozen with fear. What if she turns out to be a one-hit-wonder? What if all her new fans hate the next book? To top it all off, she can't even discuss the situation with her favorite brainstorming partner, her mother, who is losing her memory to Alzheimer's. Taking a cue from some teens tossing Euros into a fountain, Delphine gives into some whimsy and wishes for her next book plot.
Jean-Paul Chasseriau wished to start an online marketing company in La Rochelle. Now the real work begins. Feeling pressure to live up to his father's name in traditional marketing, Jean-Paul has a million ideas but no clients. When he finds a funky old Franc lodged between cobblestones near a fountain,  there was only one thing to do. Make a Wish!
When their coins collide, Delphine and Jean-Paul's wishes become intertwined, changing the course of their futures, and teaching them that wishes are sometimes fulfilled in unexpected ways.

Review:

A sweet love story set in France *sigh* ... I love France and have been to many different cities but I haven't been to La Rochelle where this sweet read took place. It sounds like a great place to fall in love. This was the third book in the fun, clean, sweet romance series... Destined For Love. I enjoyed the story line of this book... Having two people meet because their wishing coins collided as they made their wishes at the fountain, was a fun and very creative idea. They were both very busy with their careers but I loved how caring and kind Jean-Paul was. There was some great chemistry between the two characters. This was the first time I have read a book by this author and I look forward to reading more by her. I am also loving traveling through Europe with this series!

Stars: 4.5

Pianos & Promises by Jennifer Peel

Synopsis:

From Best Selling and Award Winning Author, Jennifer Peel, comes a three-story collection of contemporary romances. Set in Nashville, the city of Music, Pianos and Promises follows the interwoven lives of three different couples.
-Christopher & Jaime
-Beck & Call
-Cole & Jillian

Review:

I really enjoyed all three of these stories. They were all so different and swoon worthy in their own ways. I enjoy the characters and their chemistry. I felt like they seemed very real. They can be stand alone novella's but were interwoven together. I love the theme of music used throughout the novella's. If I had to pick a favorite it would be Cole & Jillian. You can find my review of each novella right here on my blog.

Stars: 4.5

Cole & Jillian by Jennifer Peel

Synopsis:

Can a few hours really change your life?
Jillian Jones knows a thing or two about the country music scene, and she wants no part of it after divorcing her country singer ex-husband. But as fate would have it, she's seated next to country legend Cole Pendleton on a red-eye flight home to Nashville from Las Vegas. Between her emotional state, her fear of flying, and maybe a little vodka, she finds herself taking comfort in Cole's arms and lips during their four-hour flight.
Cole Pendleton's life changes the night he wakes up to his beautiful seatmate, Jillian. He doesn't know what it is about her, but he's drawn to her like no one before. As the night wears on he's determined to do whatever it takes to get to know her better. He finds himself promising her he'll come looking for her once they're both ready to move forward with a relationship. But he has two problems, his profession and his past.
Jillian finds herself wanting to believe him, but can she trust his midnight promises? Or will the piano man be like her ex-husband and let his promises fade away in the light of day?

Review:

I am a country girl at heart! Give me a handsome cowboy that can sing and I go weak in the knees. I loved this book. Cole meets Jillian on a flight back to Nashville and the sparks fly! He was there for Jillian from day one when she was scared to death of flying and to top off the flight they shared a steamy kiss. Jillian didn't want to get caught up in the music world again... she's been there done that and was left with a broken heart after many years. Cole has been through some rough times and is getting his life back on track but he can't keep thoughts of Jillian out of his head. The chemistry between these two was amazing and you wanted to keep turning those pages to see what would happen next. You are cheering for the cowboy the whole way but feel bad for Jillian and her conflicting emotions. It is not squeaky clean but it is a clean romance novella. Jennifer Peel is becoming one of my favorite authors. I was listening to the radio and the song What If's by Kane Brown and Lauren Alaina came on and it made me think of Cole and Jillian! https://youtu.be/fM8V1XOI-14 :)

Stars: 5

Meet Me At Sunrise by Lucinda Whitney

Synopsis:

Finding love in eight days was not on the itinerary...
Between a bad breakup and a rocky relationship with her overbearing father, twenty-three-year-old Vanessa Clark has a history of being disappointed by the men in her life. So when her long-lost grandfather reenters the scene and persuades her to tour northern Portugal on one of his cruise ships, Vanessa boards the vessel looking for answers about her estranged family, not looking for love.
Captain Matias Romano has enough to worry about without having to babysit his boss's spoiled American granddaughter, no matter how good-looking she is. First the issue with the refrigerators, and now the ship's computers and malfunctioning-he'll be relieved when this trip is over and he can get back to business as usual.
But as Matias plays tour guide on Vanessa's excursions and they work together to investigate a series of suspicious accidents aboard, they both realize there's more to the other than first impressions. Can Vanessa work through her complicated past to make room for Matias in her future, or will they pass like ships in the night?

Review:

This is the second book in the Destined For Love Series and I am loving these books! This was set in Portugal and I would love to go back someday and visit the places in this book. Romance, Cruise Ship, and Portugal... it was pretty Dreamy! I liked this book a lot not only was it full of amazing chemistry between the 2 main characters but it was suspenseful as well. Matias is the Captain of a river cruise ship that travels in Portugal to some beautiful places. He's been the Captain for years and the owner of the company sent his granddaughter Vanessa on this trip so she could experience the amazing river cruise. The two meet and first impressions weren't so great. As the story goes on and they get to know each other they don't think they should get involved for various reasons but they couldn't deny the connection they felt. While on the 8 day cruise many things are happening on the cruise that are very unusual to Matias and he can't figure out what is going on. He feels like he is being sabotaged.  I loved their sweet romance, loved the storyline, loved that they were on a cruise ship and loved Portugal!
This book is not only in the Destined For Love series but Lucinda Whitney is also writing a Romano Family series and this is the second book. I am excited to read more in this series and hope that we will hear more of Matias and Vanessa's story and the suspects on the ship.

Stars: 4.5

Desperately Seeking Mr. Right by Sally Johnson

Synopsis:

Phoebe wasn't looking for love in London. In fact, she had just gotten off a Reality Love TV show that didn't end well. A simple baggage mix up introduces Phoebe to Bryan, and suddenly love seems like a possibility. But when the reality of the TV show catches up to her. Phoebe can't help but wonder if she will ever meet Mr. Right.

Review:

I am so excited for this new Destined For Love Series and I love that the books all take place in Europe. I love Europe and I can't wait to see where they visit. I have been receiving advanced copies of the books and they are so fun. This book was a great way to start a new series. You get to vacation with Phoebe in London, where she is going to get away from a bad situation. When she gets there her bag gets switched with someone else's bag and her fun filled vacation begins. There are little twists in the book that keep you wanting to read. The book focuses on Phoebe and Bryan but I loved all the fun things that helped you to know they were in England. From wrong side of the road driving, to red photo booths, crumpets, & the London Eye to name a few. It was a quick, clean read with some sweet kisses. I look forward to the next books in the series!

Stars: 4.5