Healing Karma by Hope Welsh

Posted October 6, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 0 Comments

Title: Healing Karma
Series: Karma’s Witches #5
Author: Hope Welsh
Genre: Halloween Romance, Paranormal Romance
Published: July 28, 2015
Publisher:
My Rating: 4 spooky stars
Source: Borrowed, Kindle Unlimited
Cover Description:

Amethyst has been single, content and working as a nurse. All that changes on the night of the eclipse when she comes home only to find a book–a Book of Shadows–and a letter explaining that she’s not only got two sisters that she doesn’t know–but that she’s also a hereditary witch!

Things really start to change once she meets her sisters, Amber and Topaz. Someone is after Karma’s Newest Witches

When she meets the handsome Shawn the last thing she expected was to need him far more for his witch abilities than for his capability as a police officer and the new love of her life.

Sometimes, Love’s just a Witch. But, Healing Karma is also very important!

Read on for my thoughts on Healing Karma. No true spoilers, promise.

Keep Me, Cowboy by Nicole Helm

Posted October 5, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Keep Me, Cowboy
Series: Montana Born Rodeo 2015 #3
Author: Nicole helm
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: October 2, 2015
Publisher: Tule Publishing
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Rodeo cowboy Cole McArthur has spent the last ten years running from Marietta, Montana, from his father’s expectations, and from the only woman he’s ever loved. But now his past is at his front door, begging for his help.

Jess Clark doesn’t want to face the only man who’s ever claimed enough of her heart to break it, but her foster family needs their prodigal son home, and she owes them too much to not make that happen. Seeing Cole for the first time in a decade unlocks the kind of desire she’s only ever felt for him, and never acted on with anyone.

Back in Marietta facing family betrayal and family secrets, heat explodes between them, and feelings buried long ago rise to the surface. But can Jess convince this wandering cowboy that his home is with her?

Read on for my thoughts on Keep Me, Cowboy. No true spoilers, promise.

The Guardian of Blackbird Inn by Kerry Adrienne

Posted October 5, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 0 Comments

Title: The Guardian of Blackbird Inn
Series: Wicked Tales
Author: Kerry Adrienne
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Published: October 1, 2015
Publisher: OmniLit / All Romance eBooks
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Saving the inn might mean losing her life.

Sophia Yates travels to the famed and haunted Blackbird Inn to help its mysterious owner, Garren Amsel, research its history. The state wants to claim eminent domain and take the property, but the historical inn has been in Garren’s family for generations and he can’t bear to lose it.

After learning the truth behind the inn’s biggest mystery, and why Garren stays, saving Blackbird Inn may cost Sophia her life. How far will she go to protect him?

Read on for my thoughts on The Guardian of Blackbird Inn. No true spoilers, promise.

Musing Mondays #7

Posted October 5, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 6 Comments

Musing Monday is hosted by MizB at A Daily Rhythm.

Musing Mondays is a weekly meme that asks you to choose one of the following prompts to answer:

I’m currently reading…
Up next I think I’ll read…
I bought the following book(s) in the past week…
I’m super excited to tell you about (book/author/bookish-news)…
I’m really upset by (book/author/bookish-news)…
I can’t wait to get a copy of…
I wish I could read ___, but…
I blogged about ____ this past week…

My prompt for this week is: I bought the following book(s) in the past week – and…

THIS WEEK’S RANDOM QUESTION: Do you make a seasonal reading list? How do you choose what goes on it?

I have a real bookshelf (two actually) full of Christmas novels that I’ve loved from past years. I’ll add to that again, as well as my Kindle’s bulk again this year. I do not have a written in stone seasonal reading list. I have favorites that I know I’ll re-read like Debbie Macomber’s angels who get into so much delightful, well intended trouble each Christmas. Aside from that one must read every Christmas series, I simply go to my shelves and pick up something that speaks to me at that moment. And I know that I’ll be adding to that list again this year – I always do.

Because of NetGalley review due dates, I’ve actually begun my Christmas reading very early this year. Plus taking part in Anna’s and Kimberly’s Blog Ahead October 2015 challenge using my Christmas shelf as plan ahead for December reviews is adding to the constant snowflakes and egg nog feeling around my reading area right now. I submerge myself in all the reading of Christmas wonder and magic as much as I possibly can… and if I’m still reading right up to the end of the twelve days of Christmas – so be it. 🙂

This week I picked up Debbie Macomber’s Trading Christmas, Lori Foster’s Yule Be Mine, and the newest Krewe of Hunters from Heather Graham, The Hidden. Plus more 1-clicks from Amazon than I want to admit to 🙂

Hope your Monday is getting off to a good start.

Wish Upon A Christmas Cake by Darcie Boleyn

Posted October 5, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Title: Wish Upon a Christmas Cake
Series:
Author: Darcie Boleyn
Genre: Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance
Published: October 2, 2015
Publisher: Carina UK
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

The most wonderful time of the year?

Katie Warham has just one wish this year…to have the best Christmas ever!

If only she could lock herself away in a cloud of flour and sugar at her cosy little tearoom, Crumbtious Cakes, instead of spending the festive season trapped with her judgemental mother, crazy Aunt Gina and loved-up celebrity brother Carl…

But Katie never expected her ex-boyfriend, widower Sam – and his two adorable children – to turn up on her doorstep. She didn’t think that any man could tempt her under the mistletoe this year, but Sam might just prove the exception! And as the snow begins to fall and Katie puts the final touches to her famous Christmas cake, she begins to wonder, could her Christmas wish actually come true?

Read on for my thoughts on Wish Upon A Christmas Cake. No true spoilers, promise.

Rhiannon ~ Halloween Eve Can’t Come Soon Enough

Posted October 5, 2015 by Marsha in Discussion Post / 0 Comments

Rhiannon. I have adored this character (sorry, goddess) since the first time I read about her. Wings in the Night, both series, have a special shelf on my bookcase all to themselves. A place of honor if you will.

Now, I can’t wait for Halloween Eve when the newest adventure will hit my Kindle.

You should discover these amazing stories for yourself – I’m betting you’ll never look at vampires quite the same again.

The Engagement Game by Jenny Holiday

Posted October 5, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: The Engagement Game
Series: 49th Floor #3
Author: Jenny Holiday
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: October 5, 2015
Publisher: Entangled Publishing, Indulgence
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

The black sheep of the old-money Rosemanns, advertising executive Marcus has made his own way in the world—and done extremely well for himself—but his family is still pressuring him to join their investment firm and settle down with a quiet, unobjectionable girl.

Which is why the sexy Rose Verma is the perfect date for his family’s charity ball. A bleeding-heart lefty from the wrong side of the tracks, Rose has never met a stray dog she didn’t love or a polka-dotted mini-dress she couldn’t rock. Marcus has enough dirt on Rose to “convince” her to play along. And if he lets it slip that they’re engaged, all the better.

But all’s fair in love and blackmail, and Rose is ready to play a few cards of her own.

Read on for my thoughts on The Engagement Game. No true spoilers, promise.

Haunting Karma by Elizabeth A Reeves

Posted October 5, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 0 Comments

Title: Haunting Karma
Series: Karma’s Witches #4
Author: Kathleen A. Reeves
Genre: Halloween Romance, Paranormal Romance
Published: June 30, 2015
Publisher:
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: Borrowed, Kindle Unlimited
Cover Description:

Once Amber discovers she has sisters, she at least isn’t all alone in the world.

Just when things should start to get easier…life gets more complicated than ever!

The Haunting Karma is getting a bit extreme.

Read on for my thoughts on Haunting Karma. No true spoilers, promise.

Karma’s A Witch by Lanie Jordan

Posted October 4, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 0 Comments

Title: Karma’s A Witch
Series: Karma’s Witches #3
Author: Lanie Jordan
Genre: Halloween Romance, Paranormal Romance
Published: April 29, 2015
Publisher: L J Books
My Rating: 4 spooky stars
Source: Borrowed, Kindle Unlimited
Cover Description:

Despite the weird name and the whole adoption thing, Topaz’s life is pretty average. She has a boss she doesn’t like, a cat who thinks the world revolves around her, a best friend she’s crushed on for years, and a day job that keeps her from her dream job of being an author. All perfectly normal things.

But everything changes when she slips on a letter that appears out of nowhere. The letter–written by her biological mother–proves just how abnormal things really are. Not only does she have two sisters, but she’s also a hereditary witch.

Just when Topaz starts thinking that maybe there’s something to this magic thing, she learns a lesson all new witches learn: Magic isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. And sometimes, Karma can be a real witch.

Read on for my thoughts on Karma’s A Witch. No true spoilers, promise.

Bump In The Night by Elianne Adams

Posted October 3, 2015 by Marsha in Series / 0 Comments

Title: Bump In The Night
Series: Deadly Whispers #1
Author: Elianne Adams
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Published: September 29, 2015
Publisher: City Owl Press
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

When Libbie McMaster gets guilted into going out on Halloween night, the last thing on her mind is finding her mate. Her self-imposed seclusion has served her well over the past nine months, keeping the ghosts, goblins, and bad memories at bay. But when she meets Jay, her whole world is turned upside down.

From the moment Libbie walked into the bar, Jay can’t keep his eyes off her. Everything about her screams one thing—his. He’s willing to give her the time she needs to get used to the idea of being mated to a werewolf, but when the creatures that lurk in the shadows threaten her, he’ll do whatever it takes to keep her safe, even if it means fighting her demons.

Read on for my thoughts on Bump In The Night. No true spoilers, promise.

Heir To The Pack by Laura Welling

Posted October 3, 2015 by Marsha in Series / 0 Comments

Title: Heir To The Pack
Series: The Cursed Pack #1
Author: Laura Welling
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Published: September 29, 2015
Publisher:
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Three years ago, Annie had a three-day fling in Cancun with a handsome stranger, Dash. Two years ago, she gave birth to his son.

Now, Annie’s son is fading away with a mysterious illness, and she must seek help from his father, who doesn’t know he exists.

But Dash has news for her: first, he’s a werewolf; second, he’s about to be crowned their king; and third, their son has been touched by an ancient curse.

Read on for my thoughts on Heir To The Pack. No true spoilers, promise.

The Name of the Game by Jennifer Dawson

Posted October 3, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: The Name of the Game
Series: Something New #3
Author: Jennifer Dawson
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: September 29, 2015
Publisher: Kensington Books, Zebra
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Some people follow the rules. . .

A professor of forensic anthropology, James Donovan is the reasonable sibling among the passionate, impulsive Donovans. But there’s nothing reasonable about his reaction to baker Gracie Roberts. She’s all wild curls and mouth-watering curves, as deliciously tempting as the sugary treats she’s famous for–and twice as irritating. But before long, James decides that getting a taste of her is one indulgence he can’t pass up. . .

Some people play to win. . .

Independent, smart, and sexy, Gracie’s year-long dry spell has her itching for a man. Responsible, health-obsessed James? Not in a million years! She needs a guy who knows how to let loose! But when James sets out to show her just how satisfying a disciplined man can be when pleasure is at stake, she learns just how sweet–and spicy–he really is.

Have James and Gracie found the recipe for love?

Read on for my thoughts on The Name of the Game. No true spoilers, promise.

Do You Believe In Santa? by Sierra Donovan

Posted October 3, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Do You Believe In Santa?
Series: Evergreen Lane #1
Author: Sierra Donovan
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published: September 29, 2015
Publisher: Kensington Books, Zebra
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Miracles don’t just happen on 34th Street. They can happen right in your living room—if you’re willing to believe…

What grown woman claims to have seen Santa Claus? Mandy Reese, for one—on a very special Christmas Eve when she was eight years old. These days, Mandy works at a year-round Christmas store in Tall Pine, California, where customers love to hear about her childhood encounter with Saint Nick. But when Jake Wyndham arrives in town—charming, gorgeous, extremely practical—Mandy faces a dilemma. Deny what she saw, or let Jake think she’s sugar plum crazy?

Jake scouts hotel locations all over the country, but he’s never met anyone quite like Mandy before. Her warmth and sparkle are irresistible, but…meeting Santa? Really? Jake’s no Scrooge but he’s definitely skeptical. Then again, there are all kinds of things Jake never experienced until he came to Tall Pine. Like autumn snow. Mind blowing kisses. And the magic of falling head-over-heels, madly in love.

Read on for my thoughts on Do You Believe In Santa? No true spoilers, promise.

Love’s A Witch by Hope Welsh

Posted October 3, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 0 Comments

Title: Love’s A Witch
Series: Karma’s Witches #2
Author: Hope Welsh
Genre: Halloween Romance, Paranormal Romance
Published: December 20, 2013
Publisher: HSW Books
My Rating: 4 spooky stars
Source: Borrowed, Kindle Unlimited
Cover Description:

Things start happening that her logical mind just can’t process. Can she accept her new life?

When she meets the handsome Shawn at a street fair, the last thing she expected was to see him less than twenty-four hours later as a patient in her ER. Sometimes, Love’s just a Witch.

Read on for my thoughts on Love’s A Witch. No true spoilers, promise.

Better Date Than Never by Susan Hatler ~ Box Set 7-10

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

Title: Better Date Than Never Boxed Set 7-10
Series: Better Date Than Never
Author: Susan Hatler
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: July 13, 2015
Publisher: Hatco Publishing
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: Purchased
Cover Description:

This book bundle includes four contemporary romance books (one novel and three novellas) from the bestselling series, Better Date than Never. Dating is so much easier when you have good friends to lean on. . . .

(Driven to Date, Book 7)
When Jill Parnell’s promotion is nabbed by nepotism, she is offered another position on the partner-track, by pretending to date Ryan—the man who got her job.

(Up to Date, Book 8)
Ginger Nielsen donates her decorating services to a charity auction and now must work for the one man with the power to break her heart.

(Déjà Date, Book 9)
Melinda Morgan must complete her dad’s challenging Carpe Diem list in time to buy her beloved neighborhood bakery, but her plan gets complicated when the owner’s son, who broke her heart, comes back to town.

(Date and Dash, Book 10)
Mary Ann Nielsen, an impulsive blonde beauty, accidentally bids on the wrong auction item and must use her winning bid to go on a reality TV dating show and pretend to be in love with sexy but irritating risk management analyst Trevor Brooks in order to win enough money to buy back her beloved grandmother’s bracelet.

Read on for my thoughts on the Better Date Than Never Boxed Set of books 7-10. No true spoilers, promise.