The Christmas Girlfriend by Taylor Hart

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Synopsis:

The handsome and kind, Mike Hamilton, doesn't want to go back to his hometown, Snow Valley, to attend his sister's wedding and spend Christmas, especially since he didn't tell anyone he got dumped two weeks ago. So when he discovers a girl standing on a roof praying, running to the top to join her doesn't feel that desperate. Too bad they both fall and she accuses him of trying to kill her.
Aspiring singer and songwriter, Zoey Harper, doesn't know who this guy is-- but she doesn't need his help. When he offers to pay her to be his FAKE girlfriend to get him out of a little situation, she immediately says no. But when she finds herself without a job, without a car, and with no money to go try out for The Voice and fulfill a life-long dream, she agrees! But ONLY kissing. And only pecks on the cheek!
She doesn't know how she finds herself making out with him to keep his ex girlfriend at bay, then cannon balling into the hot springs on his property and spilling all of her secrets. And who would have guessed that her favorite person would be his grumpy grandpa? Her lonely heart doesn't know when things started to change between she and Mike-- when he ran up on the roof to save her or when she finds herself singing a song for him in front of his whole family.
When their lies fall apart, they are left with a choice--forget the past five days or get the Christmas miracle that could change their lives forever.

Review:

Going back to Snow Valley is always a treat especially at Christmas time! I love all the fun things the town does during Christmas time and gets you right into the spirit of the holidays. Mike & Zoey meet in very odd circumstances and I'm so glad Mike found her even though she wanted nothing to do with him. Zoey is very feisty and as the story goes on oh man you just feel for this poor girl and her rough challenges in her life. This may have started as a paid gig for Zoey so she can audition for The Voice but little did she know it was going to open her eyes to something special. I loved that Zoey got to experience a Snow Valley Christmas and feel the love of a family. Mike needed Zoey more than he ever knew and she helped guide his life back to where it belonged. I loved their connection and of course their steamy kisses...oo la la. I loved all the characters and the way they were written and described. I loved this sweet Christmas romance!

Stars: 5


 

Caught Kissing the Cowboy by Cindy Roland Anderson

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Synopsis:

Tomi Jensen thought she'd landed the ultimate role when she was cast opposite of her Hollywood crush, Jake Kelley. It only took a few weeks of working with the self-absorbed actor to make her regret ever taking the part. When the film location for Whisper Falls changes to Snow Valley, Montana, Tomi is determined to finish filming so she can move onto bigger and better things. Throwing herself into her role as a small-town veterinarian, she shadows Dr. Ian Davies, the local vet her sister has been trying to set her up with for the past year. While Ian is single, extremely good-looking, and nice to old ladies and children, Tomi isn't looking to fall in love, especially with a man who never plans to leave his hometown. But spending two weeks with the hot cowboy complicates everything, and soon Tomi's dream of becoming an A-list actress starts to fade into the background as she and Ian grow closer. Still, when an opportunity for a bigger role comes her way, Tomi needs to decide what she wants more... living in the limelight or living with true love.

Review:

I'm a sucker for a book when a celebrity is involved... it just makes it more like your dreaming when reading the book. Normally the Male is the celebrity but roles are reversed in this cute book and I loved it. Tomi is an actress who's film relocated to my favorite small town Snow Valley. Her sister lives there so she was able to spend time with her and of course her sister has been wanting to set her up with the one and only Ian Davies but she's not interested in dating anyone. Ian is the town veterinarian and Tomi has to shadow him for her role and oh boy the steamy chemistry was just oozing off the pages...Like fireworks were going off from day one. I loved the characters, the witty writing and the strong connections. They had to figure life out and I loved how it ended. Once again i'm a big fan of Cindy!

Stars: 5

The Bet by Taylor Hart

Synopsis:

When Destiny Morningstar gets blackmailed into spending her spring break in Snow Valley, the last thing she's looking for is a date, especially not with Adam and Chase Moon- two attractive and athletic brothers. But soon she finds herself tangled up in a dating spree that includes a flag football game, swinging around the barn dance, and hiking to Snow Valley's romantic hot springs with the town's most eligible bachelors. At every turn she's within kissing distance of one of the delectable Moon men. When she discovers she's been part of some bet fueled by sibling rivalry and overactive egos she has to make a decision- forgive them both or miss out on the best thing that's ever happened to her.

Review:

I decided it was time to take a trip back to Snow Valley and I was heading on a spring break trip so I decided this would be a perfect one to read since it took place in the same time of year. I wish I could visit Snow Valley in real life it sounds like such a cute place. Once again a Snow Valley novella did not disappoint. This was very well written about healing, forgiveness and finding trust. Destiny hadn't returned to Snow Valley since the death of her cousin/best friend so it was very hard for her to come back. After meeting Destiny the Moon brother's fight over her and take her on some fun romantic dates which make it quite confusing for her. It turned out to be exactly what she needed little did she know that her spring break would turn her world upside down and for the better. This is a sweet, cute and squeaky clean romance. I loved it!

Stars: 4.5

The Secret of A Kiss by Kimberley Montpetit

Synopsis:

Linden Adair is a talented makeup artist on the New York Broadway show, Phantom of the Opera, creating the hideous scar for the actor who plays the phantom every night. But nobody knows the deep scar Linden carries after the divorce from her husband, Mark Denly- who is the famous director of Phantom. Why didn't somebody ever tell her that marrying your director was a bad idea, especially when he has a wandering eye?
Desperate to get away after enduring several years of heartache, Linden takes a cross-country trip to visit her best friend in Seattle. While driving on a deserted stretch of highway late at night, she hits a deer and crashes the rental car into a gully outside of Snow Valley, Montana. A devastatingly handsome stranger with a tow truck rescues Linden and her smashed vehicle, but when she catches sight of him in the light, she's shocked. Anton Baldwin possess a terrible scar on his face-just like the phantom she created every night at the theater.
But Anton is hiding more than the truth behind his scar, and during a whirlwind week while being recruited for a television show being filmed in Snow Valley, the secrets of the enigmatic man turn her world upside down. When Anton helps Linden open up to the world around her, Linden wonders if the small town of Snow Valley might hold the magic she needs to heal the scars on her broken heart.

Review:

Oh the cute little town of Snow Valley returns and once again this Snow Valley book did not disappoint. I love the cover...it is perfect for this book! Everyone has been through trial and heartache and I love that this book brought two people from different worlds together to help and heal each other. If it weren't for the accident Linden had outside of the town of Snow Valley she would have never met Anton. After their first meeting and some walls were broken down I loved the connection between Linden and Anton. They had quite the chemistry and shared some steamy kisses. I loved how the Phantom of the Opera was intertwined through out the book. It was well written and kept you engaged the whole time as it moved along quickly. Love it!

Stars: 5

Romancing the Singer by Cami Checketts

Synopsis: 

Daisy Castleton hasn't been home since she won Singing with the Stars and a huge recording contract, but where else do you escape from the tabloid sharks when you discover you have throat cancer? Daisy wants nothing more than to disappear as she faces the fact that she may never sing again. Between family issues and an impossible to ignore attraction to her childhood hero, Daisy can't catch a break. After all, how do you stop yourself from falling in love with the perfect guy?

Jamison Hall came home to Snow Valley after a successful career in the European Basketball Association. When he literally runs Daisy off a hiking trail with his horse, he discovers a connection and love he'd never imagined. But Daisy is like a beautiful fairy: always out of reach and afraid even the best of men will burn her wings. 

Can they survive a snow storm and the media storm, together?

Review:

Oh man this one really pulled at my heart strings! Daisy is a famous singer who has recently found out she has throat cancer and may not be able to sing again. No one knows about her cancer and she wants to keep it that way as long as possible. So she heads home to one of my favorite small towns... Snow Valley. Of course she sees Jamison one of her brother's best friends and they are drawn to each other but she pushes him away multiple times knowing she shouldn't get close to him because of her unsure future. The way he treats her and the sparks that fly makes you just wanting her to tell him so he can be there for her but you understand her point of view too with not wanting to get close to anyone. I loved their characters and his cockiness was funny. I couldn't put it down and read it very quickly. Cami just has a way to draw you right in from the beginning!

Stars: 5

Jessica & James: A Love Story by Kimberley Montpetit

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Suffering with a broken heart, Jessica has struggled to forgive herself for that fateful night when her childhood love was killed in a car accident. After staying away from home for years, she finally returns for Christmas and meets James Douglas who is unlike any minister-in-training she's ever known. James can not only dish back Jessica's finely tuned sarcasm but understand grief all too well, turning Jessica's world and her faith upside down. Is she ready to take another risk on love?
Living 2,000 miles apart proves difficult and Jessica and James' love is tested in a myriad of ways, but James can't get the spitfire Jessica out of his mind. When she comes home to Snow Valley to accept an inheritance with her male ballet partner in tow, James and Jessica's passion for each other takes on a new edge.

Review:

I loved this clean holiday romance! Jessica is a talented ballerina who has moved away from her home town after a tragedy. She has left her home, family, and her faith. She finally comes home after many years and her life gets turned upside down. Jessica meets James, the soon to be pastor, and with a little holiday magic sparks begin to fly between the unlikely pair. I love their chemistry and how James handles her sarcasm and is able to help her. It made me sad when they started growing distant but I am glad they were able to find their way to their happily ever after. I love when I get to go back to the fun small town of Snow Valley, Montana. It is one of my favorite towns to read about. I loved this book because it combined two Snow Valley books by Kimberley into one and added a bonus chapter. I loved weddings and everything about them so the bonus chapter was a great addition!

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

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