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A Bramble House Christmas by C J Carmichael

Posted November 2, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: A Bramble House Christmas
Series: Carrigans of the Circle C #6
Author: C J Carmichael
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Christmas Christmas
Published: October 26, 2015
Publisher: Tule Publishing
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Finn Knightly a.k.a. Finn Conrad wants to know why his recently deceased father left his nurse fifty thousand dollars after knowing her a mere six weeks. So he travels to Bramble House B&B in Marietta, Montana to find answers.

But Willa Fairchild is not the conniving woman he expects to find. Before he knows it, Willa-and her six-year-old son Scout-are stealing his heart. And that’s before he finds out Scout’s secret and the real reason this Christmas is so important.

Read on for my thoughts on A Bramble House Christmas. No true spoilers, promise.

The Runaway Christmas Bride by Scarlet Wilson

Posted November 2, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Title: The Runaway Christmas Bride
Series: Montana Born Christmas 2015
Author: Scarlet Wilson
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published: November 2, 2015
Publisher: Tule Publishing
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Varsity coach Mitch Holden thinks he’s seen everything until Scotswoman Emma McGregor steps out of her car, in a bridal dress and veil, and asks him where she can find a job. Mitch is stunned but directs her somewhere to stay… and finds himself unable to keep from checking up on her.

Emma McGregor has had the worst day of her life. Finding out her groom didn’t really want to marry her was a devastating blow, but Mitch and the town of Marietta reach out to her in a way she couldn’t have imagined. Nowhere seems to do Christmas like Marietta does.

But Mitch has secrets of his own. Everyone knows about the injury that tragically ended his promising football career, but there’s more to the story… Will the magic of Marietta sprinkle some Christmas dust on their broken hearts and help them find their happy ever after?

Read on for my thoughts on The Runaway Christmas Bride. No true spoilers, promise.

October Blog Ahead Wrap Up

Posted November 2, 2015 by Marsha in Discussion Post / 0 Comments

Blog Ahead Oct 15 Well, the October Blog Ahead event is over for 2015. And it wasn’t a bad result for Keeper Bookshelf – although it could have been better if a family emergency hadn’t happened right in the middle. But, life happens, ya know?

In total I managed to get 47 posts scheduled during this event. Less than I was shooting for, but still not a bad number at all. Most of my scheduled posts are for the Christmas Daily Romance reviews that I’m planning for the Holiday Season. The rest were to get a bit ahead on my NetGalley reviews.

Actually the numbers aren’t the important part of the Blog Ahead Event – getting into the habit of scheduling posts for those times when life just gets in the way of blogging. And we all know that happens to us all, far too often. So just making a habit of taking a day or two a week and writing up posts, reviews, meme basics and such is simply a good tool for any type of blogging that we do. Knowing that even if we can’t be at the computer, but the posts will still drop on the right day is such a stress reliever, ya know. 🙂

Anyway, I had fun, was productive and I’m looking forward to the Spring of 2016 when the next Blog Ahead comes around. Thanks to Anna of Herding Cats & Burning Soup and Kimberly of Caffeinated Book Reviewer for hosting and encouraging us all.

Wrong Number, Right Guy by Elle Casey

Posted October 31, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Wrong Number, Right Guy
Series: The Bourbon Street Boys #1
Author: Elle Casey
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: September 22, 2015
Publisher: Montlake Romance
My Rating: 2 stars
Source: Borrowed, Kindle Unlimited
Cover Description:

When a mysterious text message summons May Wexler to a biker bar in downtown New Orleans, she knows something is very wrong. Her sister has sent out an SOS, but when May gets there, she’s nowhere to be found and May is the one in trouble—she’s wearing pink espadrilles, she’s got a Chihuahua in her purse, and she’s in the middle of a shootout.

After tall, muscular Ozzie comes to her rescue, May has no choice but to follow him to safety. At the headquarters of his private security firm, the Bourbon Street Boys, she finds a refuge for the night—and the offer of a job. But it’s not long before a gun-toting stalker isn’t the only complication in May’s life: the more time she spends with Ozzie, the less she can deny that they’ve got some serious chemistry. A wrong number got her into this mess…Will it also get her the right guy?

Read on for my thoughts on Wrong Number, Right Guy. No true spoilers, promise.

You For Christmas by Madeline Ash

Posted October 30, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Title: You For Christmas
Series:
Author: Madeline Ash
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published: October 29, 2015
Publisher: Tule Publishing
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Regan Case wouldn’t know the right side of the tracks if they ran her out of town. She’s lived hard since she ran away at sixteen, but eight years later, an accident has terrified her into pulling her life together. And that means finally going home for Christmas.

Taking her return one step at a time, she ends up on the doorstep of her sister’s best friend, Felix Nickson. The man indebted to her after she jammed ten grand down in trousers in high school and enabled him to escape his own demons. Felix agrees to let her stay, but doesn’t count on the chemistry that burns hot between them.

As they get into the Christmas spirit, he watches Regan’s shadows fade away and discovers that beneath her careless attitude, she is by far the bravest woman he’s ever met. He falls for her, fast and hard, but she fears she doesn’t deserve such a good man. A black sheep cannot change her colors.

Can Felix forgive her past or would asking for his love be one too many miracles this Christmas?

Read on for my thoughts on You For Christmas. No true spoilers, promise.

Snowflakes on Silver Cove by Holly Martin

Posted October 30, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Snowflakes on Silver Cove
Series: White Cliff Bay #2
Author: Holly Martin
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published: October 30, 2015
Publisher: Bookouture
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Libby Joseph is famous for her romantic Christmas stories. Every December, readers devour her books of falling in love against the magical backdrop of the Christmas season. If only Libby believed in the magic herself…

Struggling to finish her current novel, Libby turns to her best friend and neighbour George Donaldson to cheer her up. But George also needs a bit of support himself. Nervous about getting back into the dating saddle after splitting from his wife, he and Libby strike a deal. She will teach George how to win over the ladies, and Libby will in turn be inspired to inject her novel with a good dose of romance.

As Libby and George explore the beautiful White Cliff Bay on a series of romantic Christmas-themed dates, Libby finds herself having more fun than she’s had in ages and…discovers feelings that she never knew she had for George.

But is it too late? Will George win someone else’s heart or can Libby act like the heroine in one of her stories and reach for her own love under the mistletoe this Christmas?

Read on for my thoughts on Snowflakes on Silver Cove. No true spoilers, promise.

Christmas at Coorah Creek by Janet Gover

Posted October 30, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Series / 2 Comments

Title: Christmas at Coorah Creek
Series:
Author: Janet Gover
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published: October 30, 2015
Publisher: Choc Lit
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

What if you don’t want to be home for Christmas?

Spending Christmas away from home is one thing but English nurse Katie Brooks is spending hers in Coorah Creek; a small town in the Australian outback. Katie was certain leaving London was the right decision, but her new job in the outback is more challenging than she could have ever imagined.

Scott Collins rescued Katie on her first day in Coorah Creek and has been a source of comfort ever since. But Scott no longer calls the town home – it’s too full of bad memories and he doesn’t plan on sticking around for long.

Scott needs to leave. Katie needs to stay. They have until Christmas to decide their future.

Read on for my thoughts on Christmas at Coorah Creek. No true spoilers, promise.

Distiller’s Choice by Jennifer Bramseth

Posted October 30, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Distiller’s Choice
Series: Bourbon Springs #4
Author: Jennifer Bramseth
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: October 28, 2015
Publisher:
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

CiCi Summers, the local court clerk, knows all and sees all all when it comes to Bourbon Springs gossip. She doesn’t fancy herself becoming a news item on the local grapevine but finds herself falling for the new master distiller at Old Garnet Distillery.

Walker Cain is handsome, polite, professional, and a little nerdy. But he’s also divorced, and even though he claims it was amicable and no kids were involved, CiCi has a rule: she doesn’t date divorced guys, due to her own painful history stretching back to her childhood.

CiCi happily discovers she can’t resist Walker’s sweetly nerdly charms as well as his more sensual skills. But their relationship is quickly tested when Walker’s ex-wife is hired by Old Garnet as the distillery’s new heritage director, a newly-created position to help the distillery achieve coveted National Historic Landmark status and promote the venerable bourbon brand.

Walker knows it is completely over with his ex-wife. What she did destroyed his trust and their marriage. But how can he convince CiCi he’s made his choice—and that it’s her?

Read on for my thoughts on Distiller’s Choice. No true spoilers, promise.

The Moonshadow’s Daughter by Kaylie Newell

Posted October 29, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 0 Comments

Title: The Moonshadow’s Daughter
Series: Wolfe Creek #3
Author: Kaylie Newell
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Published: October 26, 2015
Publisher: Entangled Covet
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

To the citizens of Wolfe Creek, Aimee Styles is dead. What they don’t know is she’s alive…and a werewolf. After she was bitten two years ago, Aimee isolated herself away from the town, determined to keep them safe. But all it takes is an icy winter evening—and an incredibly virulent flu—to interrupt her self-imposed exile.

Nothing prepared doctor and single dad Jake Blackstock for the sight of Wolfe Creek’s missing girl, or her delicate beauty. He’s instantly and fiercely attracted to her, despite her secrets and the shadows in her near-black eyes. Jake’s falling hard. He knows nothing about Aimee…or what she really is.

But something else lurks in Wolfe Creek’s shadows. Something malevolent. Something that won’t hesitate to rip apart their life and new love.

Read on for my thoughts on The Moonshadow’s Daughter. No true spoilers, promise.

Every Little Kiss by Kim Amos

Posted October 27, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Every Little Kiss
Series: White Pines #3
Author: Kim Amos
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: October 27, 2015
Publisher: Forever
My Rating: 4 star
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

TURN ON THE CHARM

Eternal good girl Casey Tanner moved to White Pine for a fresh start. Her mission: to finally have fun. And a fling with a reckless bad boy is the very first item on the to-do list she pretended not to make. After one long, lingering look at a sexy firefighter, Casey has found her man.

…AND TURN UP THE HEAT

Getting women into his bed has never been a problem for Abe Cameron. Letting one into his heart is an entirely different matter. But just one kiss, just one touch, just one smile from beautiful Casey has this lifelong bachelor flirting with the idea of forever. And Casey’s refusal to settle down only makes Abe more determined than ever to win her heart. Now the one woman who can’t be caught is the only one Abe can’t live without.

Read on for my thoughts on Every Little Kiss. No true spoilers, promise.

Some Guys Need A Lot Of Lovin’ by Amy Andrews

Posted October 27, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Some Guys Need A Lot Of Lovin’
Series: Outback Heat #3
Author: Amy Andrews
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: October 27, 2015
Publisher: Tule Publishing
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Paramedic Marcus Weston is losing it. The loveable larrikin of Jumbuck Springs is battling PTSD after a horrific incident during recent bushfires. He thought he had a handle on it but not even boozing, partying and wild women are helping this Casanova get outside his head anymore.

Psychologist Juanita Slattery is looking for a sexy distraction. The long, tall stranger in a pair of Wranglers with his big old flirty smile and rugged country looks is just the ticket. And he doesn’t disappoint as they burn up the sheets together in an unforgettable one night stand.

Fast forward a few days and they come face-to-face again. But this time Juanita is in Jumbuck Springs as part of the post-fire counselling team and Marcus is sitting on the other side of her desk. He just wants to get back to work. She knows he needs help. Professional boundaries dictate that they keep their distance, but intense physical attraction rarely follows reason.

Read on for my thoughts on Some Guys Need A Lot Of Lovin’. No true spoilers, promise.

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