Book Giveaway

I love checking out the website http://www.newldsfiction.com for all the new releases. Each month they do a book giveaway for six books and there are a few books I would love to read this month too. Check it out and enter to win! http://bit.ly/2j9TTev

The Disenchanted One by Cami Checketts

Synopsis:

Marissa Yates fell in love with Byron Judd three years ago, but she caught him holding another woman and she ran. She's built a great life for herself and has kept Byron at arm's length, only talking to him through phone, email, or text. She knows if she sees him again, he'll charm his way right back into her heart.
Byron has no clue why Marissa ran from his life, but he does know his only chance to win her back is his brother's wedding. His brother's fiance, Summer, schemes up a Lonely Billionaire Pact to help him be reunited with the only woman who has ever broken his heart.

Review:

This is a VERY short story about two people who were in love and because of a misunderstanding were not together anymore. Byron and Marissa stayed in contact but never saw each other until a wedding three years later. I loved it! Marissa's reaction a couple times was maybe a bit childish but she was very upset. It is a companion story to Cami's book The Daring One... I have not read that one yet but this one had a lot of info and back story for you to not feel lost in such a short amount of pages. I wished it was longer but it was sweet, clean, and swoon worthy.

Stars: 5

The Neighbor's Secret by Kimberley Montpetit

Synopsis:

After being left at the altar on her wedding day, businesswoman Allie Stirckland returns to her hometown of Heartland Cove to recover and regroup her broken heart. Heartland Cove County is a small town of Victorian homes, quirky citizens, and a booming tourist industry where people flock to see the longest covered bridge in the world.
Grieving the trauma of her ex-fiance's betrayal and overwhelmed by her clingy mother and the fry truck family business, Allie rents the first available house she can find. But on the very first night, Allie's peace and quiet is violated by an unexpected intruder who breaks into the house while she's taking a bubble bath. An intruder with an alias and old ties to Heartland Cove.
Forced by unusual circumstances to share the same rental house, Allie's suspicions of the man grow- even as she finds herself attracted to him. But is Ethan Smith merely a freelancer on a magazine assignment taking photos of the famous Heartland Cove Bridge- or is he an undercover spy for the mayor who wants to ruin the charming town by running a new highway through for his own profit?
Is Ethan Smith friend or foe? Enemy or lover?

Review:

This is about a girl named Allie who was left at the altar, so she left where she was living to go back to her hometown to take a break and recover. She meets a very handsome guy named Ethan and under unusual circumstances they are "neighbor's." He is very kind, giving, and definitely a gentleman. I understand that she would be very upset and heart broken but she was a little too grouchy. She was a bit of a brat at first. They both kept secrets and as the story unfolds those secrets are shared. Ethan and Allie had strong chemistry throughout the book. There are some twists and things that happen with the ex fiance that keep you reading. Just a little warning that there are some swear words, and some steamy kisses and scenes. There were a couple editing things that were a little weird. Overall I liked this book and I look forward to reading more by Kimberley.

Stars: 4

Christopher & Jaime by Jennifer Peel

Synopsis:

Doesn't everyone say you should marry your best friend? Jaime Seger has two goals in life: marry  her best friend, the man that owns her heart and soul, and buy her very own grand piano. But Christopher McKay, who has no idea Jaime's been in love with him since she was eleven years old, never gets the memo and marries someone else. When Christopher's wife dies, Jaime finds herself helping him raise his young daughter. A year later, she is on the other end of a very unlikely proposal, promising everything she thought she ever wanted. But can their friendship survive a marriage of convenience?

Review:

I really enjoyed this book. It is about best friends that have always been there for each other and she has always loved him. She is a great mother to his daughter and just wants life to be different with him. It definitely pulls at your heart strings with all the different emotions that you feel while you read it. The characters were developed very well and you felt what they were going through with them. I liked how it was written by getting his life story and thoughts through his journal entries. There are a couple swear words, a little talk about drinking, and marital issues but it is still clean just probably not squeaky clean. I loved the whole book but I really loved the ending. Happy endings make me oh so happy!

Stars: 4.5

Falling for Sydney by Heather B. Moore

Synopsis:

Sydney has been the perfect friend, the perfect daughter, and Rian checks off on her perfect fiance list. But when Sydney notices a strange truck parked in her fiance's parking spot, she's in for the surprise of her life. Not only is Rian not who she thought he was, but his brother Jake is about to turn her life upside down.

My Review:

I love novella's for my busy life when I just have time for something short and sweet. This one was very quick and went by too fast. I really enjoyed this book but I do wish it was longer. I can't imagine being Sydney and being blindsided by your fiance. I'm so glad he became an ex before he became her husband! I love how Jake, the brother, stepped in to help Sydney and to be there for her so she wasn't too lost. I liked the story line and wish that you got to see Jake and Sydney's friendship/relationship grow... it all happened so fast. They did have good chemistry though. I liked this book and look forward to the other books in the series.

Stars: 4

Christmas Makeover by Cami Checketts

Synopsis:

Chelsea Jamison has been infatuated with Drew Stirling longer than she's loved playing basketball, high-top sneakers, and the Knicks. Unfortunately, all Drew sees is the kid who kicked his trash in the high school free throw contest and not the girl whose heart breaks into a fast dribble when he's near. Drew makes an unexpected visit home to Echo Ridge and their friendship picks up where they left off as they scheme to make a teenaged boy's Christmas dreams come true. When Chelsea realizes she's fallen for her best friend, she wonders if there is any hope of a relationship with Drew or if she's stuck in buddy-status for life.

My Review:

I loved this book and couldn't put it down. It is everything I love to read... sweet, clean, contemporary romance and to top it off Christmas! I love novellas these days, especially when they flow and have lots of info about the characters and story like this one did. Not only did I love the relationship but I loved the storyline about giving and helping a young boy and his family have a wonderful Christmas. This book left you smiling.

Stars: 5

Destiny Came Knocking by Cindy Roland Anderson

Synopsis: 

When Piper Jensen's dog has a litter of puppies that aren't anything like their purebred mother, she immediately suspects the culprit responsible for the mishap is her neighbor's derelict dog. Seeking restitution, Piper confronts the owner, Gabe Wesson, a single father of two children that likes to keep to himself. She isn't prepared for Gabe to be so handsome, nor so disagreeable, and is irritated by his demands for a paternity test to prove his dog is the sire. As she and Gabe try to work things out, they both fight a growing attraction neither one of them want. But when Piper finds her heart falling in love with his children, it might be the catalyst that tips the scale towards a destiny she never dreamed possible.

My Review:

This book makes you weak in the knees and even maybe blush a time or two. Cindy did it again... it was another page turner. I love her books and the way she writes. The Snow Valley Anthologies are some of my favorites. I love how Cindy's books all go together and they could be their own series.

Piper had to move away and moved to Snow Valley planning to be there only a few months. She was breeding her dog and when the puppies weren't what she thought they would be she had to confront her neighbor about his dog. From the first time they met you could feel the sparks flying. I love the development of the characters and you feel like you know them. Piper is very sweet and caring and Gabe is handsome, kind, and a great father. They aren't looking to date anyone but they both couldn't deny their chemistry. 

This is a must read and I look forward to her next book and what the next cute shoes might be.

Stars: 5

Happy New Year!

I can't believe it is 2017! I don't know where 2016 went. It was a good year with fun adventures, ups and downs, lot's of lessons learned and so many good books to fill my much needed break time with. I have a lot to look forward to in 2017 and I always enjoy setting goals or resolutions. Last year I was able to connect with many fabulous authors and I loved reading their books and receiving their emails. I've decided to start a blog where I can review these awesome books I read and spread the love for these great authors. I will most likely share other book info along the way also.

I love romance, especially sweet and contemporary romance books but I will give most any kind of romance a try as long as it is CLEAN!!