Category: Contemporary Romance

Heartsong Cottage by Emily March

Posted November 8, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Heartsong Cottage
Series: Eternity Springs #10
Author: Emily March
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: November 3, 2015
Publisher: St. Martin’s Paperbacks
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
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Daniel Garrett is no stranger to heartache or tragedy. Once a successful detective, his world fell apart with his son’s murder and his wife’s suicide. Leaving the police force, Daniel devotes his life to finding missing children, but when a case goes sour on the anniversary of his personal tragedy, he returns to Eternity Springs hoping for some of the town’s fabled healing.

Shannon O’Toole isn’t looking for romance. After her fiancé’s death, she closed off her heart. But she can’t deny the spark between her and a sexy stranger at a friend’s wedding. Shannon has her own secrets and has no place in her life for a private detective, even one who moves her as much as Daniel. But when the pair are thrown together on a case, the magic of Eternity Springs just might give them a second chance.

Read on for my thoughts on Heartsong Cottage. No true spoilers, promise.

One Christmas Wish by Sara Richardson

Posted November 7, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: One Christmas Wish
Series: Hearts of the Rockies
Author: Sara Richardson
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published: November 3, 2015
Publisher: Forever Yours (Grand Central Publishing)
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
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There’s nothing like a Christmas wedding to warm a girl’s heart—or to distract everyone else from the fact that one particular bridesmaid intends to quickly skip town. Julia Noble’s accident was years ago, and she’s tired of being overprotected. She needs to be on her own. But before she flees Aspen, Colorado, Julia wants to make sure her brother has the perfect wedding and all her ducks are in a row. Yet duty soon turns to pleasure when three days before the big day Julia runs into the only man she ever dreamed of marrying.

Fresh out of the navy, Isaac Nash just wants to feel normal again. But starting his new life means winning back the girl who captured his heart years ago. Isaac didn’t know the truth behind the tragedy that changed Julia’s life forever, and he can’t stop blaming himself for not being there for her. After all this time, he knows that Julia is what he wants, this and every Christmas. Now Isaac just has to convince her that she’s earned a miracle, too.

Read on for my thoughts on One Christmas Wish. No true spoilers, promise.

A Christmas Homecoming by Melissa McClone

Posted November 6, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: A Christmas Homecoming
Series: Bar V5 Ranch, Montana Born Christmas
Author: Melissa McClone
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published: October 29, 2015
Publisher: Tule Publishing
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

A kiss is just a kiss…

Unless it’s under the mistletoe.

Ellie Smith is determined to make up for Christmases past by spreading holiday cheer throughout the Bar V5 dude ranch, but tech “bah, humbug” billionaire, Josiah Whittaker, refuses to bask in the spirit of the season.

Unwilling to let the geek-to-gorgeous Josiah win, Ellie plans to give him a Christmas he’ll never forget. But after a simple kiss under the mistletoe, Ellie and Josiah both start questioning everything. Can Christmas really bring the gift neither one of them were expecting: true love?

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

Walk Through Fire by Kristen Ashley

Posted November 6, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Walk Through Fire
Series: Chaos #4
Author: Kristen Ashley
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: October 27, 2015
Publisher: Forever
My Rating: 5+ stars
Source: NetGalley
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Millie Cross knows what it’s like to burn for someone. She was young and wild and he was fierce and even wilder-a Chaos biker who made her heart pound. They fell in love at first sight and life was good, until she learned she couldn’t be the woman he needed and made it so he had no choice but to walk away. Twenty years later, Millie’s chance run-in with her old flame sparks a desire she just can’t ignore. And this time, she won’t let him ride off . . .

Bad boy Logan “High” Judd has seen his share of troubles with the law. Yet it was a beautiful woman who broke him. After ending a loveless marriage, High is shocked when his true love walks back into his life. Millie is still gorgeous, but she’s just a ghost of her former self. High’s intrigued at the change, but her betrayal cut him deep-and he doesn’t want to get burned again. As High sinks into meting out vengeance for Millie’s betrayal, he’ll break all over again when he realizes just how Millie walked through fire for her man.

Read on for my thoughts on Walk Through Fire. No true spoilers, promise.

His Christmas Gift by Sarah Mayberry

Posted November 6, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Title: His Christmas Gift
Series: Montana Born Christmas
Author: Sarah Mayberry
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published: November 2, 2015
Publisher: Tule Publishing
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
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Since tragedy estranged defense attorney Jenna Macintosh from her family, she’s done her best to pretend Christmas doesn’t exist. Not so easy this year when she needs to work with client Lacey Gallagher, who is living on her brother Sawyer’s Christmas tree farm. All those fragrant pines dripping with twinkling lights are bad enough, but when disaster strikes, Jenna is stuck alone in a wooded cabin with Sawyer, the hottest man she’s ever met.

Experience has taught Sawyer Gallagher that smart city women like Jenna don’t want men like him, but when Jenna falls ill, he must abandon his plan to keep his distance and soon he’s trying to work out ways to make her his—and not just for Christmas.

Read on for my thoughts on His Christmas Gift. No true spoilers, promise.

Three Nights Before Christmas by Kat Latham

Posted November 6, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance / 1 Comment

Title: Three Nights Before Christmas
Series: Montana Born Christmas
Author: Kat Latham
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published: October 25, 2015
Publisher: Tule Publishing
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

After three years in prison, freight train engineer Lacey Gallagher doesn’t expect this Christmas to be very merry and bright. At least chopping down trees for her brother’s Christmas tree farm will help her save money to get her life back on track. All her plans derail, though, when her new job puts her in territory patrolled by the man who haunts her dreams—the forest ranger who sent her to prison.

Austin Wilder isn’t thrilled about Lacey working in his forest—but he soon realizes he needs her help. His family is depending on him to restore an old steam train for a spectacular Christmas event, and train expert Lacey is his only hope of finishing in time.

Working together challenges every assumption Lacey and Austin have about each other, and they discover a desire hot enough to melt even the deepest Montana snow. But will the season of second chances be enough to mend the most hardened broken heart?

Read on for my thoughts on Three Nights Before Christmas. No true spoilers, promise.

The Christmas Tree Ranch by Lorane Kaye

Posted November 4, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Title: The Christmas Tree Ranch
Series:
Author: Lorane Kaye
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: November 17, 2013
Publisher:
My Rating: 2 stars
Source: Borrowed, Kindle Unlimited
Cover Description:

Corrine Thomas desperately needed to make a change in her life, not only for herself, but for her beautiful eleven year son as well. Life in San Francisco had just gotten too complicated! Working in the mortgage banking business gave her the break she was looking for by way of a small foreclosed ranch in North Idaho—and what a lovely name it had—The Christmas Tree Ranch!

Cleveland Mitchell had always watched over and protected his baby sister per his mother’s dying request. And even though Bonnie was all grown up and married, he still felt responsible for her and he would be damned if he was going to let some dame from California waltz in and steal his sister’s land right out from under her!

Sparks flew the moment Corrine and Cleveland met in more ways than one! For her, seeing that tall, handsome cowboy in her front yard stirred something deep inside—until he started accusing her of stealing this ranch! For him, the moment he lay eyes on her he knew she was trouble. But was it trouble for heart or was it because she was standing in front of him with an old broom aimed directly at his head!

Read on for my thoughts on The Christmas Tree Ranch. No true spoilers, promise.

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
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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.

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.

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.