Wedding Weekend by Rebecca Talley

Synopsis:

Eden Brooks, a cynical social worker who's seen far too many broken relationships, flies to South Padre Island, Texas for her best friend's weekend wedding. Content to be the dutiful maid of honor, the last thing she expects is to meet a man- especially a good one.
Jeremy Rivera, the best man, is a cowboy-turned-software-developer from Dallas who's been too busy building his career to worry about a relationship.
When Eden and Jeremy meet, they're instantly drawn to each other. Unfortunately, one of the bridesmaids-who happens to be the bride's cousin- has set her sights on Jeremy and is determined to maneuver Eden out of the way any way she can. And Jeremy doesn't seem to mind.
Will the weekend end in a love connection between Eden and Jeremy or will it simply prove to Eden that there are no decent men out there?

Review:

A book that takes place on a beach is bound to be another favorite of mine. Man I love the beach and want to go... like yesterday! Eden came to South Padre Island for her best friends wedding and when she met the best man, Jeremy, sparks flew. There was an undeniable connection between the two but Eden didn't want to admit to that because she was not looking for a relationship. The book was well written and I enjoyed the characters. Jeremy is quite the guy and I'm glad he didn't give in to the cousin. The cousins actions were a funny addition to the book. This was a sweet, quick and clean read. I hope there is another book because I would love to hear more of Eden and Jeremy's story.

Stars: 4.5

On Deck for Love by Rebecca Talley

Synopsis:

Meg Summers was bullied about her weight when she was a kid. Now as an adult, she's passionate about fitness and health. Just before the launch of her online business, 4FHealth.com, she reluctantly agrees to accompany her BFF, Shayla, on a singles cruise. Meg plans to dodge all the shipboard losers by staying in her stateroom and putting the finishing touches on her website.
Drew McDermott has one goal on this singles cruise: find a woman for his heartbroken brother, Joey. Drew plans to bide his time during the cruise, then return to his successful-albeit unfulfilling-career as an attorney in Dallas.
Shortly after the mandatory safely meeting aboard the ship, Meg meets Drew and sparks fly. When Shayla and Joey hit it off, Meg finds herself spending time with Drew instead of working on her website. Despite her better judgment, she begins falling for him-hard-until a shocking discovery dredges up painful memories from her childhood and changes everything. Will this revelation doom Meg's blossoming relationship with Drew or will she be able to move past it?

Review:

This is a fabulous book that draws you right in...What can I say? I didn't want to put it down! This is a wonderful clean read that kept me turning the pages when I should have been sleeping.
Meg is talked into going on a cruise with her best friend Shayla. Shayla is excited to have fun and Meg is ready to work... little do they know their lives will be changed on the first day. I often dream of a vacation on a beach so I loved that this book was set on a cruise and had some fun beach settings too. The characters have great chemistry and there is quite a twist that I didn't see coming. Meg has some baggage and she holds on to grudges... you wish she could just move on but it's so hard for her. This was a great reunion romance filled with friendship, forgiveness, trust and of course some swoon worthy kisses. I was excited when I found out there was going to be another novella in Rebecca's Reunion Romance Series. I really enjoyed the other two novellas: Best Kind of Love and Grounded for Love, and this one was just as great and did not disappoint.

Stars: 5

A Season in London- Timeless Regency Collection

Synopsis:

Three brand new Regency Romance novellas by Elizabeth Johns, Heather B. Moore, and
Rebecca Connolly.

POOR RELATIONS by Elizabeth Johns
As a 'poor relation,' Emma Standrich has already pre-empted her dismal Season by applying for a governess post. Her aunt and cousin are kind enough to sponsor her, but in truth, Emma is just waiting for it to all be over. Emma's grief over the death of her brother while in military service casts a pallor on everything else in her life. When Colonel Shelton, the man who was her brother's superior, asks her to dance at her first ball. Emma is more surprised than anyone. But she has questions for him, and soon she's caught up in an intrigue she wasn't expecting--both of the heart and the mind.

EDWARD & EMILY by Heather B. Moore
As a second son, Edward Blackwood never anticipated becoming heir to his family estate, or the need to find a wife and secure that inheritance. But with the death of his older brother, Edward is thrust into a life he never wanted. When his mother encourages him to be kind to his long-time neighbor Emily Foster, a girl he'd hardly paid attention to while growing up, Edward realizes that returning home might bot be such a set-back after all.

A SPORTING SEASON by Rebecca Connolly
Daphne Hutchins is no simpering female who aims for a husband with a fortune. In fact, she'd be more than happy to live her life free of the heartache that men seem to bring. So when she sets out to play the fool in front of the ton during her first Season in order to send all eligible men running, she's quite unprepared for James Woodbridge. Bored, but with a sense of family duty, James arrives for the Season, anticipating going through the expected motions befitting any gentleman. What he isn't prepared for is Daphne Hutchins and the way she completely upends his heart.

Review:

I don't normally pick to read regency romance but I was given an advanced copy of this book to read and review and I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. I don't think I could have lived at this time. I probably wouldn't have wanted to follow all the different rules and way of life.

I enjoyed Elizabeth Johns book. It was very detailed, clean and you felt the emotions from each of the characters. It was a page turner and it was a little suspenseful in a section of the book. I loved how it ended. It leaves you smiling and very happy for Emma and her cousin Jane.

Heather Moore's story was a cute love story about Edward and Emily that knew each other when they were young and after losing family members have come together. I loved that they became friends through writing letters and grew to love each other. They were very supportive of each other's hidden hobbies and talents which added some fun scenes. The book was clean, cute, and detailed. It was a fun read.

Rebecca Connolly is a new author for me and I enjoyed her witty writing. Daphne had been hurt before and her parents wanted her to go to London for a Season so she went (not very willingly.) While there she caused many scenes and attracted a gentleman that thought her antics were humorous but when she needed someone the most he was there. It was funny and sometimes you find yourself wanting to whip Daphne into shape. :)

Stars: 4