Category: Contemporary Romance

The Christmas Secret by Jeannie Watt

Posted November 11, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: The Christmas Secret
Series: Secrets of Cherry Lake, Cherry Lake Christmas
Author: Jeannie Watt
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published: November 5, 2015
Publisher: Tule Publishing
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Trapped in a cabin in a raging blizzard with the one man on earth who could turn her world upside down…this Christmas holiday was not playing out at all the way Lil Reynolds had planned. Not even close.

When Lil’s former fiancé chose to marry on Christmas Eve—the day he and Lil had planned to marry one year ago—she knew she had to get out of town for the holidays. Heading to the isolated family cabin seemed like the perfect solution, until the blizzard came…and a man showed up at her door in the heart of the storm. Casey Lanigan. Her ex-fiancé’s brother. A man with whom she shared a secret summer romance many years ago. A man who’d betrayed her trust. A man who, despite everything, still made her heart beat a little harder…

So much for a Lanigan-free holiday.

Read on for my thoughts on The Christmas Secret. No true spoiler, promise.

Finding Christmas by Jeannie Moon

Posted November 11, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Title: Finding Christmas
Series:
Author: Jeannie Moon
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published: November 5, 2015
Publisher: Tule Publishing
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
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Small town Holly Point wasn’t big enough to hold the dreams of golden girl Maggie Benson. So when she left at eighteen, she flew right through college and into the adrenaline-pumping life of a navy fighter pilot. But without warning, a devastating crash destroys the career she loves and sends her back to her overly protective family to heal. Maggie can’t imagine how she can reconnect with the woman she was until the hot local high school basketball coach steps up to show her the way.

Former NBA star Will Fitzgerald knows how an injury can derail more than a career. Still, he’s happy with his life as a teacher and coach at Holly Point High School, until his quiet life is upended by the beautiful, brilliant, and hurting Maggie. Blindsided by the intense attraction, Will wonders if pursuing the woman of his dreams will answer the question of what’s been missing in his life.

Can Maggie trust enough again to let Will past her wounds, inside and out, so that they can both find the Christmas magic they’ve been searching for?

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

Winter’s Fairytale by Maxine Morrey

Posted November 10, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Title: Winter’s Fairytale
Series:
Author: Maxine Morrey
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published: November 10, 2015
Publisher: Carina
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Step into a winter wonderland and fall in love in the snow this Christmas…
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow…

A few weeks before Christmas and a sudden blanketing of snow has closed the roads and brought public transport grinding to a halt, stranding Izzy miles from home and in desperate need of rescuing.

That doesn’t mean she’s looking to bump into Rob and spend a cosy weekend holed up in his swanky flat watching London become a winter wonderland! Because Izzy and Rob have history…

Six months ago, they were standing in the vestry of a beautiful country church, while best man Rob delivered the news that every bride dreads on their big day.

But at the time of year when anything is possible, can Rob and Izzy let go of the past and let Christmas work its magic? Or will this be one holiday wish that Izzy lets walk right out of her life.

Read on for my thoughts on Winter’s Fairytale. No true spoilers, promise.

The Christmas Curse by Erika Marks

Posted November 10, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: The Christmas Curse
Series: Loveless and Dunn #6
Author: Erika marks
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published: November 1, 2015
Publisher: Tule Publishing
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

After three holiday heartbreaks in a row, caterer Emily Landon is determined to break her Christmas Curse–and what better way than to spend Christmas at the remote inn, Angel’s Landing, where her recently cold-footed boyfriend can’t reach her to break things off.

For small-town veterinarian Griffin Boone, the holidays always find him falling in love with the wrong woman–but this year he has a fail-proof plan to keep his heart safe: One last house call to Angel’s Landing and the aging Golden Retriever, Sassy and he’s heading to a cabin in the woods to hide out until the New Year.

But when an ice storm strands Griffin at the inn with Emily, everyone’s careful holiday plans are tossed like last year’s tree.

Will unexpected attraction confirm Griffin and Emily’s worst fears–or could this year’s Christmas Curse be a blessing in disguise?

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

Falling For Her Enemy by Victoria James

Posted November 9, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Series / 2 Comments

Title: Falling For Her Enemy
Series: Still Harbor #2
Author: Victoria James
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published: November 9, 2015
Publisher: Entangled Bliss
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

She’s falling for the one man who could destroy everything…

Alex McAllister always dreamed of a life filled with the laughter and love of a family, but being abandoned at a young age left her wary of letting anyone in. Now that she’s settled in Still Harbor, Alex struggles between keeping her distance and the magnetic pull of the handsome stranger who claims he’s the biological father of her adopted daughter.

Hayden Brooks never wanted to be a father. Long hours spent building his family’s real estate empire suits him just fine. But when he discovers an ex put the baby he unknowingly fathered up for adoption, his world crumbles. He tracks the child to Still Harbor with the intention of bringing her home—and comes face to face with his daughter’s stunning adoptive mother.

The paternity test is in. And Hayden’s about to make the most shocking decision of his life, just in time for Christmas.

Read on for my thoughts on Falling For Her Enemy. No true spoilers, promise.

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
Cover Description:

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
Cover Description:

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
Cover Description:

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
Cover Description:

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.