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Hero's Heart by Janie Crouch

adventurous dark emotional hopeful tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This is book 4 in the Linear Tactical: Oak Creek series and it features Callum Webb and Sloan Miller.  Their journey was quite the adventure.  It was in no way smooth but they were  definitely meant to cross paths.  I’d say this  was kind of a Cinderella story with members of Linear Tactical and the sheriff of our favorite little town of Oak Creek.

It’s always great to see some of the original members of Linear Tactical and their now grown children doing the same things their parents did.  The fictional town of Oak Creek would be an amazing place to live with all those amazing people.  I can’t wait for the next book in this FANTASTIC series!

The Bastard King by Donna Grant

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This is book one in The Bastard King Duology and it features Derek and Kora. WOW! This author never ceases to amaze me with her astonishing imagination in storytelling. The action, adventure and suspense in this story kept me on the edge of my seat. It is thrilling! I’m trying not to rush this review so I can pick up the next book. So many things are happening but the gist of it is that this is a large chunk of history of the dragon kings. You actually find out how and why they are on earth with humans and so much more. The detail in the story line is fantastic and I really felt like I was standing there watching it all unravel. BRILLIANT WRITING!

The Forever Rule by Carrie Ann Ryan

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This is book one in The Cage Family series and it features Aston and Blakely.  They met as she was accidentally added to the Cage Brother’s text thread.  They started to get to know each other and then tragedy struck his family.  He stopped all contact with her which kind of broke her heart but she dealt with it.  Many months later and she gets hired by one of his brothers and the story really takes off from there.

I love that Aston is so serious but is so different with Blakely.  He takes his position as THE CAGE very seriously, to the point of throwing away his happiness for his family.  The Cage family drama is real!  I can’t wait to see what’s in store for all of them.

One Night with You by Carrie Ann Ryan

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This is book 7 in the Montgomery Ink Legacy series and it features Claire Harlow and Kingston Montgomery.  He found her at her most vulnerable, which is why she’s avoiding the one man she’s had a crush on since they met.  He feels responsible for not being able to protect Claire.
One night together and he realizes those friendly feelings were so much more! Read this fantastic book of Claire and Kingston’s beautiful love story with all their ups and downs. In this book you’ll be visiting many Montgomerys and it’s always a good time!

Montana Heat by Josie Jade

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This is book 9 in the Resting Warrior Ranch series and it features Jensen and Kenzie.  Jensen is a She’s got a stalker in Denver and things are escalating.  On the advice of Detective Watters, a friend of the police chief in Garnet Bend, Kenzie goes to hide out in Garnet Bend.  After her car becomes unreliable, she meets local mechanic, Jensen. There is an immediate attraction though neither of them want that.  When her stalker finds her, it puts Jensen and Kenzie in close proximity and the sparks really fly!  

I absolutely LOVE visiting the men and women at Resting Warrior Ranch!  They are a great bunch of people willing to help anyone.  

Shoulder the Skye by Donna Grant

adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced

5.0

This is book 2 in the Skye Druids series and it features Elias and Bronwyn.  He’s being framed for murder.  She’s protecting the only family she has left from someone that killed her father and would ultimately do them harm.  The problem is that she used a forbidden style of magic that comes with dire consequences. How does that work when you might have found the person destined to be your forever, when your forever will be cut short?

This is a fantastic story line and as usual, has brilliant characters!  It’s full of survival, revenge, family, the family chosen and born and lots of love.  I’m super curious about Elias’ sister Edie and what’s happening with her.  I guess we’ll see soon!

Just a Little Promise by Carly Phillips, Erika Wilde

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This is book 3 in A Dare Crossover novel and it features Tripp Daniels and Skye Tremont.  These two were once friends with benefits but he broke it off because he was beginning his residency in med school.  Now, years later, they  accidentally run into each other in a bar and the sparks are hotter than ever but Skye’s in danger.  Will she share her disaster of a past with Tripp in time to save them both?

This is a fantastic story line with the same quality of characters that we’ve come to expect from this extremely talented author. This is an emotional second chance romance full of regret, second chances at love and family.

Just A Little Chase by Carly Phillips, Erika Wilde

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This is book 4 in the Dare Crossover series and it features Lauren Connelly, event coordinator for the Meridian Hotel, and Chase Gossard, half brother to Billie Coale.   He gets roped, last minute, into a charity bachelor auction that Lauren is organizing.  She’s also bidding on a bachelor so she can have a date for her sister’s wedding.  She bids and wins him because nobody else want the grumpy, frowning last man standing.  

I love that Lauren gives attitude as well as she receives it.  She’s gets Chase a little too well, which makes him uncomfortable.  Nobody wants to get their heart broken, so they decide it’s a weekend romance only, for the sake of her family.  Read this amazing book to see if these two stick to the rules they’ve set for the weekend. AWESOME READ!

Just One More Mistletoe by Carly Phillips

hopeful reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

4.5 Stars

This is book 3 in The Sterling Family series and it features Brandy Bloom, Samantha Dare/Sterling’s office manager at Dare PR, and Max Corbin, Private Investigator, that works with Remy Sterling.  This fantastic short read is about two people on similar paths in life until they meet each other.  He sees his future and she runs.  Their basically insta-love story brings forth some much needed self introspection on Brandy’s part.  Read their short but intense Christmas romance!

Just One More Moment by Carly Phillips

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This is book one in The Sterling Family series and it features Remington “Remy” Sterling and Raven Walsh.  He’s wanted her for some time and jumps at the chance to make it happen.  She wants one night and he agrees but is one night enough?  When Raven finds her past is catching up with her, will she let Remy protect her?

Another fabulous series starter!  This author really knows how to write these families with handsome, sexy brothers and beautiful strong sisters!  I am hooked from the start and I can’t wait for more.