A Partner for the Paramedic by Liz Isaacson

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Synopsis:

A set of identical twins, a pair of paramedic partners, and the mistaken identity that could cost both twins their chance at happily-ever-after...
Jazzy Fuller has always been overshadowed by her prettier, more popular twin, Fabiana. While Jazzy hasn't been on a date in almost a year, Fabi has to schedule weeks out just to accommodate all the invitations she gets. She meets paramedic Max Robinson at the park and sets a date with him only to come down with the flu.
So she convinces Jazzy to cut her hair and take her place on the date. And the spark between Jazzy and Max is hot and instant... if only he knew she wasn't her sister, Fabi.
Max has been married once before, but he now spends his time playing the guitar and taking care of his little sister's exotic bird. He drives the ambulance for the town of Brush Creek with his partner Ed Moon, and neither of them have been all that lucky in love.
Until Max suggests to who he thinks is Fabi that they should double with Ed and Jazzy. They do, and Fabi is smitten with the steady, strong Ed Moon, who's come to Brush Creek to help take care of his sister and her family after a devastating accident. As each twin falls further and further in love with their respective paramedic, it becomes obvious they'll need to come clean about the switcharoo sooner rather than later... or risk losing their hearts. Will Fabi and Jazzy find the courage and faith to reveal their true identities? And when they do, will Ed and Max forgive them?

Review:

This book is extra sweet, clean and romantic because you get not one but two love stories. The Fuller twins Fabi and Jazzy get themselves into a little double trouble when they do a little switcharoo. Fabi didn't want to cancel her date again but she was sick so she talked Jazzy into going. Jazzy went and had a good time and is now very interested in Max. Max has a friend named Ed that he wants to do a double date with and ask the Fuller twins. Little do the guys know they aren't actually going out with who they think they are and the twins have some explaining to do. I thought this book was super cute and fun. I loved the chemistry between each of the couples and I'm glad they were able to overcome their situations so that they could move on. I loved that it's about twins and it always makes me wonder if my boys will pull a switcharoo when they get older in school or something.

Stars: 4.5

A Date for the Detective by Liz Isaacson

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Dahlia Reid is one of the best detective Brush Creek and the surrounding towns has ever had. She's given up on the idea of marriage-and pleasing her mother-and has dedicated herself fully to her job. Which is great, since one of the most perplexing cases of her career has come to town. She spends odd hours with her male partner, researching strange topics, and thinking of different angles to figure out who's bringing drugs though their county.
Kyler Fuller thinks he's finally ready to move past the woman who ghosted him years ago. He's cut his hair, and he's ready to start dating. Too bad every woman he's been out with is about as interesting as a lamppost- until Dahlia. He finds her beautiful, her quick wit a breath of fresh air, and her intelligence sexy.
But her top secret case pulls her away a lot, causing her to break their dates often. Kyler wants to be patient, because he's never met someone who speaks to his heart the way Dahlia does. But he's frustrated he comes second to the job. When he finds himself in the middle of her case-right between her and the man she's looking for-Kyler will have to decide if she's worth the risk or if he should look for a date who doesn't hunt criminals for a living.

Review:

This book had it all from pretty much love at first sight to suspense and heartbreak. It kept me reading and I may have stayed up too late to finish it. I loved that Dahlia is a detective... she is a strong, tough girl and I could never imagine being put in situations that her job puts her in. Kyler went to his family cabin to get away and little did he know he would meet a beautiful woman and then get put in the middle of an investigation. Dahlia has always put her job first and she finally found someone that she wants to put first but she has a hard time deciding what to do. I loved their connection and their relationship that quickly developed. It was an intriguing clean romance.

Stars: 4.5

A Treasure for the Trooper by Liz Isaacson

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Synopsis:

Dawn Fuller has made some mistakes in her life, and she's not proud of the way McDermott Boyd found her off the road one day last year. She'd driven an hour to have a medical test done so her family wouldn't know, and while McDermott has asked Dawn out several times since then, her shame and embarrassment haven't allowed her to say yes.
She's spent a hard year wrestling with her choices and trying to fix them, glad for McDermott's acceptance and friendship. He lost his wife years ago, done his best with his daughter, and now he's ready to move on. He's dated other women, but he keeps gravitating back to Dawn as if she's the sun and his whole world revolves around her. He asks her out one more time, surprised when she finally accepts. Can McDermott help Dawn find a way past her former mistakes and down a path that leads to love, family, and happiness?

Review:

This was a clean inspirational book about overcoming the past and becoming stronger and learning who you are. There is always room for growth and changing your ways but you've got to forgive yourself also. I loved the consistency and commitment McDermott had towards Dawn and not giving up when she wasn't sure about things. She was worried about her past and I love that he wanted today's Dawn and didn't care about Dawn and her past choices. Once Dawn would let it the sparks flew between Dawn and McDermott. I love that this series of Brush Creek Brides is about a family. I enjoy that all the other Fuller family members are in the books so I look forward to each of their stories.

Stars: 4

Marriage for the Marine by Liz Isaacson

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Tate Benson can't believe he's come to Nowhere, Utah, to fix up a house that hasn't been inhabited in years. But he has. Because he's retired from the Marines and looking to start a life as a police officer in small-town Brush Creek.
Wren Fuller has her hands full most days running her family's company. When Tate calls and demands a maid for that morning, she decided to have the calls forwarded to her cell and go help him out. She didn't know he was moving in next door, and she's completely unprepared for his handsomeness, his kind heart, and his wounded soul.

Review:

I am so excited that there are new novella's added to the Brush Creek series. I love these sweet, clean quick romances about faith, family, hope and their journey to find love. This one sucked me in right from the start. Tate moves to small town Brush Creek to start a new life and new job as a police officer. Wren comes from a big family and pretty much runs the family business. Tate calls the business and Wren drops everything to help some guy... little did she know she'd be helping her next door neighbor who had just moved in and is very handsome. Can two people from very different lives come together? This is a fast paced book with a great love story. I loved these characters and how they helped each other out. I'm excited to read more in the series.

Stars: 4.5

The Curse of February Fourteenth by Liz Isaacson

Synopsis:

Cal Hodgkins, cowboy veterinarian at Bowman's Breeds, isn't planning to meet anyone at the masked dance in small-town Three Rivers. He just wants to get his bachelor friends off his back and sit on the sidelines to drink his punch. But when he sees a woman dressed in gorgeous butterfly wings and cowgirl boots with blue stitching, he's smitten. Too bad she runs away from the dance before he can get her name, leaving only her boot behind...
Katrina Salisbury has made Three Rivers her fourth small town stop after she escaped her high profile life as the #1 women's tennis player in the world. She loved the fame and money and attention, until she found out her fiancé was cheating on her. That was all her wrong kind of attention, and she's left tennis behind in favor of being a cowgirl for Bowman's Breeds. If she'd actually worn a pair of cowgirl boots or seen a horse in real life before, she might be able to pull things off.
She doesn't want any eyes on her, but when she sees her cowgirl boot on Cal's mantle, her heart flutters. As their friendship blooms into something more, she doesn't have the heart to tell him who she really is. Will Trina take a leap of faith and become Cal's Cinderella? Or will she do what she's gotten really good at: Running from the unpleasant?

Review:

This is a fun romantic novella that is part of the Three Rivers Ranch series. This was a cute retelling of Cinderella. Cal meets a beautiful woman dressed as a butterfly at a dance but she runs off leaving her cowboy boot behind. Cal wasn't looking to find someone and now he has met someone he is drawn to and enjoys spending time with but that cowboy boot keeps reminding him of the woman that ran out of the dance. This is a book of change, trust and finding a love that is real. I loved the chemistry between Trina and Cal I just wished she would have saved some heartache by being honest sooner. It was well written and for being a novella you didn't feel like it was rushed.

Stars: 4

Around the Bend by Liz Isaacson (Love me Tender box set)

Synopsis:

Cowboy Elliot Hawthorne has just lost his best friend and cabin mate to the worst thing imaginable-marriage. Elliot would be happy for his best friend if he weren't quite so jealous. When his brother calls about an accident with their father, Elliot rushes down to Gold Valley from the ranch only to be met with the most beautiful woman he's ever met.
His father's new physical therapist, Holland Marsh, likes the handsome face and gentle spirit she sees in Elliot too. The spark between them is instant and Elliot's grateful he's finally found someone he can connect to.
But without his brother's stamp of approval and with the way Holland's previous relationship ended, Elliot and Holland seem to be hitting the accelerator and the brake at the same time. Because her sister is now dating her ex-fiancé, Holland struggles to believe that Elliot could actually be interested in her. And when Brenda comes to town, Holland's sure Elliot will gravitate toward the more magnetic sister. Can Elliot and Holland navigate difficult family situations to find happily-ever-after?

Review:

I love Gold Valley and all the cute cowboy's that live in this town. This is a short and sweet novella that is part of the Gold Valley series but also part of the "Love Me Tender" box set. It had good descriptions for the length of the book and was very quick paced. Do you believe in first sight? Well Holland and Elliot didn't until one day... Holland has moved to Gold Valley to make a new life for herself and when he makes eye contact with one of her patience son's her life is forever changed. Elliot feels like the only one without a significant other and when he goes to help his father after he is injured his world is flipped upside down when he meets Holland. Sparks fly and a kiss happens before their first date... oo la la! Cute book about love, trials to overcome and life to continue living.

Stars: 4

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

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

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

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

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

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

Between the Reins by Liz Isaacson

Synopsis:

Twelve years ago, Owen Carr left Gold Valley and his long-time girlfriend, in favor of a country music career in Nashville. With one platinum album and a number one hit single under his belt, he returned after things went wrong with his manager and his record label. When he suddenly becomes a father to his eight-year-old niece, he's in way over his head.

He needs a nanny to care for Marie so he can keep up with the demands of his busy job at Silver Creek-and Natalie Ringold is a godsend. She can cook, she cleans, Marie loves her- and she just so happens to be the long-time girlfriend that Owen hasn't made amends with. Yet.

Married and divorced, Natalie teaches ballet at the dance studio in Gold Valley, but she never auditioned for the professional company the way she dreamed of doing. With Owen back, she realizes all the opportunities she missed out on when he left all those years ago- including a future with him.Can they mend broken bridges in order to have a second chance at love?

Review:

Today is release day for this awesome book! I haven't read too many of Liz's books yet but this is my favorite of hers so far. This is the 4th book in the Gold Valley series and the first one I've read. I did not feel lost or confused with characters so it is definitely a stand alone book too. This is one of those kinds of books that leaves you wanting to be a better person and not take for granted those around you that love you and that you love more. This was a book about friendship, forgiveness, faith, love and possible second chances. Owen and Natalie haven't seen each other in years and both had been through a lot. Their paths cross and they pretty much pick up where they left off 12 years ago but continue to reflect on the past. These two both have very big hearts and learned to put the past behind them and move forward with faith and love for those around them. I loved the chemistry between the two and I also enjoyed the realness of the characters. Liz is a talented author and this was another great read!

Stars: 5

Choosing the Cowboy by Liz Isaacson

Synopsis:

Maggie Duffin is all set to inherit her father's farm supply store in Amarillo, Texas. With only girls in her family, and Heidi now married and living at Three Rivers Ranch, she feels a sense of duty and family loyalty. Which is honorable- if it wasn't for her boyfriend, cowboy Chase Carver.
Chase is and always will be a cowboy at heart. He breaks up with nineteen-year-old Maggie at the request of her father, but he's miserable. He can only keep himself away for five months before returning to the store and the girl he loves. He believes that if he can prove to Maggie's father that he can provide a stable, secure life, that Chase and Maggie can be together again.
So he sets out on a quest to find his own ranch. But with financial trouble and personal issues around every corner, both Maggie and Chase will have to rely on their faith to find their happily-ever-after.

Review:

This is a very sweet novelette set in Texas in the 80's. This book is an exclusive book sent to Liz's newsletter subscribers but I wanted to put a review about it because there is a chance it will be published later on. I have only read a few of Liz's books but I am really enjoying her writing and the whole inspirational cowboy type stories. I don't normally read those types of books, but I am not sure why because a cute cowboy is always a plus!
Chase and Maggie were dating and when her parents found out, her Father wasn't happy because he was quite a bit older than Maggie. So Chase listened to her Father and left her alone. It was a hard few months and then he decided he needed to see her. It is a cute story about how true love doesn't just go away and determination to get what you want. Chase does some things to try and win over Maggie's father and prove he can provide and take care of her. It is another extra short but cute and clean story. It gives you a glimpse of Liz's excellent writing.

Stars: 4

Starting Over at Steeple Ridge by Liz Isaacson

Synopsis:

Tucker Jenkins has had enough of tall buildings, traffic, and business meetings to determine the next app that will change the world. He's sold his technology firm for billions and traded it for Steeple Ridge Horse Farm in rural Vermont.
Missy Marino has worked at the boarding stable and farm since she was a teen, and she's always dreamed of owning it. But her ex-husband left her with a truckload of debt making her fantasies of owning the farm unfulfilled.
When she meets Tucker, she starts having a new kind of fantasy-one where they work with the horses together. Tucker didn't come to the country to find a new wife, but he supposes a woman could help him start over in Steeple Ridge. Will Tucker and Missy be able to navigate the shaky ground between them to find a new beginning?

Review:

I am a big fan of anything Timeless Romance so I was excited about this new Timeless Romance Single. I was even more excited when it was a Liz Isaacson book about a handsome cowboy. Oooo Lala :) Missy has worked at the farm for years and knows all the ins and outs. It is sold which really makes her sad because she wanted to buy it. She wants to hate the new owner because it should have been her farm but when she sets eyes on him...sparks start a flyin'. It was a quick, clean read and you wanted to read on to see what was going to happen with the city guy, Mr. Tucker, the new owner of the farm. It was well written and I loved the farm setting for a Timeless Romance book.

Stars: 4.5

Lucky Number Thirteen by Liz Isaacson

Synopsis:

Tanner's in Three Rivers, a changed man, to compete in the rodeo. He's glad to be forgiven of the misdeeds he's done, and he looks to his friends in Three Rivers as examples. He's ridden hundreds of bulls over the years, but when he draws Lucky Number Thirteen, the personal stakes for winning go up. He's never made it to the eight-second bell on this bull.

And he doesn't this time either. In fact, he makes it to the hospital with career-ending injuries. But not everything is lost, as his nurse, Summer Hamblin, seems to bring a balm to weary soul--and meds for his broken ribs. When Summer is assigned as Tanner's home-health nurse, he wonders if they can take their relationship beyond the walls of the hospital. Has God brought him to Three Rivers to stay?

Review:

This was an inspirational romance about a successful bull rider in the rodeo circuit who has been trying to turn his life around by focusing more on God. He visits Three Rivers for a rodeo and ends up injured and in the hospital. I love rodeos and I always get nervous for the bull riders and that I might witness someone getting injured by the bull. Sometimes I have to watch with one eye closed. ;) It makes me sad when someone's passion and life is turned upside down.
While in the hospital he has a cute nurse and things start looking up. I enjoyed this book and how their relationship develops through the challenges and difficulties of life. They are very sweet and caring towards each other. Things happen for a reason but you usually don't understand why right away. This was my first book I read in this Three Rivers Ranch Romance Series and I look forward to reading the others.

Stars: 4.5