Let's Begin Again by Heather B. Moore

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Synopsis:

When Maurie Ledbetter moves back to her hometown to open her dream shop, she calls a local construction crew for help. Former teenage crush Grant Shelton shows up on her front porch, answering the call for the construction job. Seeing Grant again brings back Maurie's memories of her troubled childhood, and she doesn't know if spending time around Grant is the best way to move on. But when she discovers Grant has gone through difficulties of his own, Maurie realizes that he might be the key to her own healing.

Review:

Maurie came back to Pine Valley to start over after a rough childhood growing up in this small town. She was taken away by bad choices made by her mother and was raised in foster care. She came back stronger and ready to take on the world. I love her strength and her willingness to face her past so she can make the best life for her. Grant is a single dad living life by not getting attached to anyone. When Grant shows up on Maurie's door step to look at her home for renovations all the memories come back and little did they know their life was going to be forever changed. This was such a sweet story about overcoming trials, being you and love. I love the theme that everyone has trials and has gone through hard things and that doesn't have to define you. This was very well written and you feel like these people could be your friends in your everyday life. Their chemistry was amazing and all those sweet kisses make you smile. I love these books and how they are their own stories but the characters make appearances throughout the series. Pine Valley is such a cute small town that I wish it was a tv show! I sure hope there are more Pine Valley Novels to come.

Stars: 5

Until We Kissed by Heather B. Moore

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Synopsis:

Pine Valley librarian Livvy Harmon has big dreams, which include marrying Dr. Slade McKinney. Trouble is he's only kissed her once in their four months of dating, and it wasn't all that great. But Livvy isn't ready to give up yet on hooking such an amazing man, even though Slade seems to have time for everyone but her.
When Livvy keeps running into writer Mason Rowe, who seems to be camping out in her library to finish his book under strict orders from his agent, Livvy at first keeps him at arm's length. But the more their friendship grows, the more she finds that her dream relationship with her doctor boyfriend isn't so dreamy after all.

Review:

Such a cute book! Livvy's big dream has always been to marry a doctor and she currently is dating one but as I continued reading I disliked him more and more. Ewe! She is always on the back burner and Livvy is a cute librarian who has a lot to give and she deserves someone who wants to spend time with her and thinks the world of her. Mason Rowe is a famous author who hasn't written in awhile so he escapes to Pine Valley to write and meets the cute librarian and her weird boyfriend. I love how Mason stuck up for Livvy and helped her. She realizes with his actions that she deserves so much more and maybe she could forget about her dream and create a new one. I love their friendship that forms. Their chemistry was undeniable and the steamy kisses in the library were just melting the pages with the sparks that were flying. I loved this idea of a book loving librarian falling in love with a famous author. Of course we all know I love the town of Pine Valley and this series is just so cute. I loved experiencing Pine Valley in winter it was so magical.

Stars: 5

Finding Us by Heather B. Moore

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Synopsis:

Felicity Miner is not normally an anxious person, and she's been on her own since high school. But after a shoplifter steals from her bookshop, she calls the cops/ When Officer Leo Russo shows up, Felicity has to tell herself that just because the romance novel she's neem reading has a hero police officer doesn't mean she needs to protect her imagination onto the real man. Yes, Officer Russo is unexpectedly generous, and he helps make Felicity's home more secure when her worries won't settle down. But the more Felicity is around Officer Russo, the more she imagines a future between them. Is he merely doing his duty, protecting and serving the citizens of Pine Valley, or is there potential for something more?

Review:

I love stories where two very different people meet and sparks fly. This is one of those books. Felicity and Officer Russo meet because there was a shoplifter where Felicity worked and Leo was the on duty officer that showed up on scene. I enjoyed the connection between the two and how they were there for each other especially during difficult family situations. It gives a good lesson on how you need to lean on each other in hard situations and not push away. Relationships are about the two involved and not everyone else. It is another very well written, fun, cute and of course romantic Pine Valley book. It was a wonderful addition to the series. I love how different each of the books are but that they are all full of hope, love and small town living.

Stars: 4.5

Waiting for You by Heather B. Moore

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Synopsis:

Gwen Robbins loves her job waitressing at the Pine Valley resort restaurant, and as a single woman, she has no trouble turning down any offers of dates from the restaurant patrons. Even when her boss, Seth Owens, shows interest in her, she's not tempted in the least, no matter how strong their attraction.
But when Seth helps her through a crisis,  she begins to see him in a different light. He's not the rich and privileged business owner she first makes him out to be, but a man who's making huge sacrifices to follow his own dreams. As Seth encourages Gwen to mend her own divide with her family, she realizes her heart is slowly opening toward a better future.

Review:

I loved this book about following your dreams, forgiveness, hope and of course love. I was excited to get to read Gwen and Seth's story since we heard a little about them in another book. Gwen is a hardworking, strong willed woman who has family issues and doesn't want to date anyone especially someone who may have money. Seth owns the restaurant that Gwen works at and has noticed Gwen for awhile now and is getting more and more interested. When he follows Gwen out to the parking lot one night and she's upset because she needed to get to the store before it closed Seth stepped right in and helped her with her big project of making cupcakes for the homeless shelter she visits often. The connection between Seth and Gwen is amazing but she keeps him as far away as possible and he just keeps being the nice gentleman that he is. Heather did a fabulous job again! It was very well written and I like how it leaves you with a smile on your face. I love the cover of the book! It's a perfect Summer read since it all starts with a 4th of July crisis. I couldn't wait to read this book because I just love this Pine Valley series and I hope this isn't really the last one! I give the whole series an A+

Stars: 5

Say You Love Me by Heather B. Moore

Synopsis:

Clara Benson is not looking for a relationship, especially not after her losing her teaching position, followed by a disastrous breakup with her fiancé, and the sudden death of the grandma who raised her. In fact, Clara picks up and moves to escape her mess of memories. She hopes that Pine Valley will be the perfect place to heal from heartache.
When she meets her boss's lawyer, Dawson Harris, Clara can't deny her attraction. Yet she's determined to choose herself, and her healing, over a guy who might be charming, attractive, and oh, so appealing. Easy, right? But when Dawson becomes the one person who can straighten out her mess, she realizes that finding herself doesn't have to be mean losing Dawson.

Review:

I love this addition to the Pine Valley series. It is a wonderful book about overcoming challenges, heartache and learning to trust again. Clara 's heart was broken by her fiancé and shortly after her grandmother who raised her passed away. Feeling lost Clara moves to Pine Valley hoping to start over. You feel for Clara and all she's been through... I loved her character and how she was true to herself and what she really wanted. She meets Dawson in yoga and little does she know her world will change for the better. I LOVE Dawson! He's been through so much but is also willing to work on himself so that his next relationship isn't like his last. He was so patient, loving and willing to do what he could (like reading romance novels) to connect with and help Clara. I enjoyed their friendship but oh boy sparks were a flying with some great chemistry. This was a great sweet clean romance and I loved the story line. I love the way the series are each their own books but that there are known characters throughout them. I can't wait for the next book to come out.

Stars: 4.5

Where I Belong by Heather B. Moore

Synopsis:

Jane Morris makes a living cleaning the houses of the wealthy residents of Pine Valley, and she tries hard not to judge their extravagant lifestyles. But when one of her clients goes through a devastating breakup with his fiancé, Jane finds herself in the middle of his emotional mess. She wants to help him, but Cameron Vance is a man she could easily lose her heart to. Yet, Jane agrees to be his date to the charity event of the year, organized by Cameron's mother. But the magical night shows Jane that if she's a Cinderella, then Cameron is definitely a candidate for Prince Charming.

Review:

I love real life Cinderella type stories and this one was fabulous. All I can say is thank goodness Cameron broke things off with his fiancé because she was a bit crazy! I couldn't believe some of the things she did like it was no big deal... crazy girl! I loved the interaction Jane and Cameron had... It was so easy because Jane didn't think anything about it because their lives were so different. She was just trying to help Cameron out and little did she know it could turn into something more. I loved both Cameron and Jane's characters and you felt for them in their lives. The way Heather writes makes her books feel so real and that the characters are your friends. I loved all the details in the book. It is cute quick read that I didn't want to put down. I am LOVING these Pine Valley books and can't wait to read the next one!

Stars: 5

Worth the Risk by Heather B. Moore

Synopsis:

When Alicia moves back to Pine Valley to help her mom through a serious addiction, the last person she wants to see is her teenage crush, Jeff Finch, who destroyed their friendship in one single disastrous night. Alicia is determined to not let anything about Jeff affect her, especially since she hasn't seen him in ten years. All she knows is that he's living a successful and charmed life, and she is more than happy to keep anything between them in the past. But when he shoes up with a date at the restaurant where she works, Alicia realizes she's still not over her feelings, and Jeff is definitely looking at her in a way he never has before.

Review:

I was excited when Heather said she was coming out with some more contemporary romance! This one was great and did not disappoint and to top it off it is a series with two more books coming. Woot Woot! The characters were very well developed. Alicia returned to Pine Valley to care for and help her mother who was struggling in different ways. It was interesting to read about her Mom's issues and how they helped her through it. Alicia works at an upscale restaurant and who comes to the restaurant but the one and only Jeff Finch, who ruined their friendship many years ago in high school. This is a wonderful book about friendship, forgiveness, learning to trust and second chance love. It was a sweet contemporary romance book that kept me turning the pages.  I look forward to reading more books about Pine Valley.

Stars: 4.5