Review: Danielle Walker's Against All Grains Celebrations

For this review, I chose Danielle Walker's Against All Grains Celebrations by Danielle Walker.

I requested ARC copy of the ebook through Netgalley in exchanged for a honest review.

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
rom the two-time New York Times best-selling author ofthe Against All Grain series, comes 125 recipes for grain-free, dairy-free, gluten-free comfort food recipes for holidays and special occasions. 

When people adopt a new diet for health or personal reasons, it's the parties, holidays, and events with strong food traditions they worry about most. In Celebrations, best-selling author Danielle Walker provides recipes and menus for twelve special occasions, from a child's birthday party and baby shower, to a backyard barbeque, romantic Valentine's Day dinner for two, and even a Halloween party. Of course, Thanksgiving, Christmas dinner, New Year's Eve party, and Easter/Passover brunch are also covered--along with suggestions for beverages and cocktails and the all-important desserts. Nearly every recipe is photographed, and food and party images shot on location provide beautiful and creative entertaining ideas. Delicious and easy-to-prepare dishes encourage the whole family to get into the kitchen and create lasting memories--no matter what the occasion.


I was really happy when I was approved for this cookbook.  Living my life with Celiac Disease was been hard at first.  Finding cookbooks like this one helps me live healthier.  To me, living gluten free is not a fade, but a way to be healthier.  Eating gluten makes me very sick.

In the beginning, I was scared to make baking dishes from scratch like I used to.  Well, I still am.  In the next few months, I am going to bake from scratch once again.  I love that Ms Danielle Walker breaks down all of the holidays including Mother's Day and Father's Day.  I want to make the Chocolate cake and vanilla cakes for my kids' birthdays.

Well written with photos.  I have one of her other cookbooks and this one I have to go buy.

☆☆☆☆☆
I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!

Melissa 

Review coming next: If Santa was a Cowboy by Melissa Cutler

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Review: The Brands Who Came for Christmas

For this review, I chose The Brands Who Came for Christmas by Maggie Shayne.

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
Caleb didn’t know that one night of bliss last spring with small town beauty Maya Brand had resulted in a pregnancy, until the blackmail attempt arrived on his desk in an unmarked envelope, complete with photos of Maya with a belly out to there. 

When he learns the truth, Caleb rushes back to Big Falls, determined to make it right despite what the scandal will do to his high profile career–the family legacy he had never truly wanted. 

All he wants is Maya, and their child. 

But can a girl whose father abandoned and betrayed her, ever truly believe in the goodness of a man who left town the morning after their one night stand? How can he convince her that he hasn’t stopped thinking about her since then, much less, do so with the whole world watching? He has to prove himself to a woman he’s not even sure he’s worthy of. But he has no idea how. 

The Oklahoma All-Girl Brands is a six-book, small town, contemporary romance series with shades of HOPE FLOATS and YOU’VE GOT MAIL. Spin off of the bestselling Texas Brand Series. 

The Oklahoma Brands: 
The Brands Who Came for Christmas 
Brand-New Heartache 
Secrets and Lies 
A Mommy For Christmas 
One Magic Summer

I brought this book from Amazon because I loved the description and the cover.  I wanted to read another Christmas book to help me get into the spirit of Christmas.  This is my first book I read by Ms Maggie Shayne.  

Caleb and Maya has a one night stand, but he does not tell her his real name.  Maya ends up pregnant, but when she tries to find Caleb, she can't.  Now what is Maya to do?  Raise her child on her own.  That is until a blackmailer mails Caleb a photo of Maya with her stomach out to there.  Now what is Caleb to do?  Caleb is worry about what his father will think and about his senate race if he decides to run.  But, what does Caleb really what with his life?

This is book #1 in the Oklahoma Brands.  I can not wait to read the rest of this series.  This had me hooked from page 1.  Loved the story line.  Believable characters.

☆☆☆☆☆
I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!

Melissa 

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Review: When Snowflakes Fall

For this review, I chose When Snowflakes Fall by Tara Wyatt.  

I requested ARC copy of the ebook through Netgalley in exchanged for a honest review.

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
When Dr. Christie Harmon up and moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming to escape a vicious scandal, she expected a quiet, lonely Christmas on-call as a pediatrician at the local hospital. But when she’s treating a little boy with a bump on the head, she doesn’t expect his dad to be so distractingly handsome…or single.

In the wake of his ex-wife’s abandonment five years ago, Luke Grayson has been focused on raising his son Ethan. The scars from the split run deep, and Luke hasn’t trusted another woman to come into their lives. But there’s something about the sweet—and sexy—Christie that has him wondering if something’s been missing.

Can new love help lonely hearts find a way? After all, Christmas is a time for magic… 
This was the first book I read by this author, Ms Tara Wyatt.  I was looking for a sweet Christmas book to read.  One that would help me find my Christmas spirit!  Dr Christie Harmon packed and moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming to escape a scandal.  She wanted a fresh start where no one knew what she did.  When a single father, Luke Grayson, is in the ER with his young son, Ethan, who has a bump on his head, Christie thinks he is attractive and sweet.  Christie is lonely, hurt from what has happened to her, and has a lot of self doubt.  Will she be able to get past all of her self doubt and hurt and move on with a great guy?  I love how Christie and Luke go back and forth.  They have great chemistry from the beginning.

This is book #1 in Graysons series and I can not wait to read book #2, Like Fresh Fallen Snow.  If you are looking to find your Christmas spirit, then I highly recommend this book!

☆☆☆☆☆
I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!

Melissa 

Review coming next: The Brands Who Came for Christmas by Maggie Shayne.

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Cover Reveal: Worthless

Cover Design: MadHat Books 

Release Date: January 11, 2017 

Synopsis 

In the sexy heat of Miami's party scene, they discover a new, forbidden addiction—each other. Bienvenidos a Miami! Welcome to the hottest party scene in the U.S. Where beneath all the glitter, hard bodies and sexy drinks, the lives of the hard-partying residents of the 305 are not as they seem. Daniel Ross is getting his life in Miami back on track. Common lore says once an addict, always an addict, but Danny's out to prove lore is a moron. After a tough, celibate year of getting sober, a rental room in the home of his sister’s best friend, Amy, is only a stop on his journey to better things. But the best thing in Danny's life may be right in front of him--the sweet, curvaceous Amy. When they tumble into bed, he discovers a new addiction to her smokin' lips and body. When Amy Stern agrees to let Danny move in, it’s out of compassion. Her new tenant isn’t supposed to fill her thoughts, and star in her sexy dreams. He's definitely not meant to interfere with her budding relationship with a steady, sweet lawyer. If Amy were smart, she’d design clothes for her plus-sized women’s boutique, date her lawyer, and suppress her longing for Danny. And she'd definitely never touch him. Because once she does, his kisses and his embrace set off an explosive craving neither of them can control. Now Amy's caught in a love triangle, and she has a secret that she's going to have to share with both men, the sooner the better. Which one of them is worthy of her trust, and her commitment? 

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Review: Nashville SEAL: Jameson

For this review, I chose Nashville SEAL: Jameson by Sharon Hamilton.

I received a copy of the ebook for a honest review of this book.

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
Jameson and Lizzie's story continues with their beautiful wine country wedding, and the journey to becoming a new family with Charlotte. A final farewell to Nashville and Jameson's singing career nearly topples everything as Lizzie has to weather the long good-bye when Jameson deploys for his first dangerous mission. But there is perhaps greater danger at home for the SEAL families while the men are away. 

This story takes place in San Diego and Sonoma County Wine Country, as well as overseas.


I love Ms Hamilton's SEAL Brotherhood series.  This was #15.  Nashville SEAL introduces us to the character of Jameson and Lizzie.  This book has their wedding.  

Before I read this book, I did read the previous book (#14) so I would understand everything.  Ms Hamilton had this in the back of the book. (Thank you for that).  Lizzie got pregnant with her daughter, Charlotte, when she last saw Jameson at her parent's horse farm.  She never told him about his daughter.  Now Lizzie has to tell Jameson about Lizzie.  She is worried how he would react.  

I loved this book!!  The setting sounded so beautiful in Wine Country.  Made me want to go.

☆☆☆☆☆
I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!

Melissa 

Review coming next: When Snowflakes Fall by Tara Wyatt

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Review: Where There's Smoke

For this review, I chose  by Where There's Smoke by Olivia B. Dannon.

I received a copy of the ebook for a honest review of this book.

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
Bella Struthers, recent widow, is determined to find out what really happened to her Navy SEAL husband. His mysterious death has her heart in a vise. Answers are her only ticket to freedom. 

Vincent Belluci moved to Peaches, Colorado a year ago, meeting Bella on his first day. He's wanted there ever since. Her witty, quick tongue and fearless nature strokes his libido like no other. But... she was married and off limits. 

Now that she's not, how long is he supposed to wait? 

Joining forces with Bella, Vince hopes to help her gain closure. However, getting answers from Navy SEALs is turning out to be a deadly game. Bodies are piling up. It'll take all his old mobster life know-how to get them both out alive. 

Even if they do miraculously survive, will Bella and Vince have a chance at a happily ever after of their own?

This book can be read as a stand alone.  This is Book #4 in the Heatwave Series.  I have read Book #1 & #2.  I need to read Book #3.

I love reading about town.  Vincent moved to Peaches, Colorado a year ago.  He met Bella the first day there.  He waited by the sidelines to see if there could be anything in the future.  Then, her husband dies.  He waits some more.  When Vince is given the opportunity to help and protect her, he can not say no.  Will Bella feel the same as Vince?  Will there be room in her heart for another man other than her husband?

I need to finish this series!  

☆☆☆☆
I give this book 4 out of 5 stars.

Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!

Melissa 

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Review: Dan Alexander, Pitcher

For this review, I chose Dan Alexander by Jean C. Joachim. 

I received a copy of the ebook for a honest review of this book.


Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
Fed up with cheating women, Dan Alexander, star pitcher for the New York Nighthawks, grew restless. Searching for something more than a bar babe, he zeroed in on a girl in the stands. He never expected to see a beautiful chick pushing frankfurters. But the hot dog girl looked as smokin’ as the food she was selling.
Holly Merrill found a place to hide in plain sight, as a vendor at Nighthawks’ stadium. Keeping her secret safe and simply happy to stay alive, she never considered finding love an option. After all, a bad girl doesn’t deserve a decent guy, does she?
Coming off his best season ever, Dan went into the playoffs, hell bent on winning the pennant and playing in the World Series. But could he maintain his focus on the field, where everything was going right, when off the field everything was falling apart?


This is a new series about baseball players called Bottom of the Nineth.  I am not sure when the last time I read a book or a series on baseball players.  Well, once again, I loved the book.  Well written.  Great characters.  

Dan is the pitcher for the New York Nighthawks.  Holly Merrill needs to hide and she decides to hide in plain sight as a vendor selling hot dogs at the Nighthawks' stadium.  Holly's life is messed up.  The only thing she wants is to be safe.  The only thing Dan wants is a girl that does not cheat on him when he is on the road.  Will they get want they both want?

I can not wait to read Book #2.  

☆☆☆☆☆
I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!

Melissa 

Review coming next: Where There's Smoke by Olivia B. Dannon

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Review: Duncan The Story Dragon

For this review, I chose Duncan The Story Dragon by Amanda Driscoll.

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
A charming story about the joys of reading that is perfect for fans of Dog Loves Books and Stellaluna.

Duncan the Dragon loves to read. When he reads a story, his imagination catches fire! Unfortunately…so does his book.

Fire breath is great for roasting marshmallows, but it’s not so great for reading. Duncan just wants to get to those two wonderful words, like the last sip of a chocolate milk shake: The End. Will he ever find out how the story ends?

This bright, warm tale champions determination, friendship, and a love for books. And milk shakes! 
My son, Ethan, asked the Children's Librarian if our library had this book and they did not.  I have library card from our area for a different library, which I use to get ebooks.  I asked for it and I received an email saying my hold was in.

Ethan was so happy to be able to read it.  He read it to me!  We both loved the cover.  To me, the cover was so inviting that you had to read it.  The illustrations are so adorable.  Ethan loved the end, but I am not going to tell you who he gets to read the book to.  It is very cute.

If you are looking for a new book to read to your child or have your child read to you, then I highly recommend this book.  Ethan and I want to see if Ms Amanda Driscoll has any other books because we want to read more of her books.

☆☆☆☆☆
I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!

Melissa 

Review coming next: Dan Alexander by Jean C. Joachim

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Review: Fredo's Dream

For this review, I chose Fredo's Dream by Sharon Hamilton.

I received a copy of the ebook for a honest review of this book.

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
***See SPECIAL NOTE below if you preordered this book*** 
Navy SEAL Alphonso Manuel Esquidido “Fredo” Sanchez has the heart of a lion and would do anything to protect and honor his beautiful bride, Mia. He’d fought for her love tirelessly, even after his Team buddies suggested he give up. But it was more than pride that wounded him when he discovered he could not father children. He is raising another man’s son as his own, but can never give her what she wants more than possibly anything else in the world. He has kept this a secret only unto himself and his best friend, Cooper. And he knows time is not on his side. 

Mia Guzman has come a long way from wild child girlfriend of San Diego drug dealers to devoted mother and now dutiful wife of the man she now knows was always there for her, and always will be. She yearns to have a child with Fredo, to honor him with her body in every way she can, perhaps making up for the years she discounted his devotion. 

Their beautiful love and marriage will be tested to the limits through twists and turns before the dramatic final outcome readers will love. 

I have gotten more fan mail about Fredo than any other of my Navy SEALs. This book is for you readers, by popular request! 

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I love this series.  I have read all, but I think 2.  You can read this as a standalone, but Fredo's Secret gives you more details.  I do not want to say what that secret is if you have not read Fredo's Secret.  I want you to be surprised.  I want you to feel whatever emotions when you find out!  This secret is repeated in Fredo's Dream.  Fredo wants something so badly that he dreams about it.  Fredo has to tell Mia his "secret", but not sure how she will react.  


Fredo is my favorite.  I have listened to some of the audios of the earlier books in this series and Fredo's voice had me laughing.  That laugh says with me each time I listen or read about him.

☆☆☆☆☆
I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!

Melissa 

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Review: Unworthy

For this review, I chose Unworthy by Lynne Silver.

I received a copy of the ebook for a honest review of this book.

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
Bienvenidos a Miami. Welcome to the hottest party scene in the U.S. Behind all the glitter, hard bodies and sexy drinks, the lives of the hard-partying residents of the 305 aren’t all they seem.

Cat Ross struggles to make ends meet. If she doesn’t scrounge up enough cash for rent and to pay off her brother’s drug dealers, she’ll be sleeping at a shelter, and her beloved brother, Danny, will be in worse trouble.

As Miami’s hottest party promoter, it looks as if Ian Lawrence’s life is fun and games, but partying this hard takes work, and Ian takes business seriously. He wasn’t counting on his former best friend’s little sister, Cat Ross, to come crashing back into his life. She was the one girl who mattered until he messed things up by sleeping with her on her eighteenth birthday, and then running.

As Cat and Ian’s relationship reignites, he wants to protect her by keeping her brother away. But it’s not easy for Cat to choose between her last living family member and the man she’s always loved.

This is the first book in the Worthy series.  It is set in Miami.  I think it has been awhile since I read a book with the setting set in Miami.  Cat Ross is trying to keep herself a float, but it keeps getting harder and harder for her.  She is so close to be homeless.  Life for Cat has been hard for her most of her life.  Her brother is a drug addict and his life is affecting her life.  Ian Lawrence is a hot party promoter, who was good friends with Cat's brother.  They had a hot night together when they were younger.

What I loved about this book is the realness to it.  I can see Cat being poor.  Struggling to make ends meet.  Haven't we all been there at one time or another?  As a reader, I was able to see what life for families and their addicts.  The lies, the danger from the dealers if they don't pay, and the worry of if they will survive.  


If you are looking for a book that hooks you from page one, then this is it!!

☆☆☆☆☆
I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!

Melissa 

Review coming next: Fredo's Dream by Sharon Hamilton

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Release Day: Unworthy

Cover Design: MadHat Books

Release Date: November 7, 2016

 

Synopsis

Bienvenidos a Miami. Welcome to the hottest party scene in the U.S. Behind all the glitter, hard bodies and sexy drinks, the lives of the hard-partying residents of the 305 aren’t all they seem. Cat Ross struggles to make ends meet. If she doesn’t scrounge up enough cash for rent and to pay off her brother’s drug dealers, she’ll be sleeping at a shelter, and her beloved brother, Danny, will be in worse trouble. As Miami’s hottest party promoter, it looks as if Ian Lawrence’s life is fun and games, but partying this hard takes work, and Ian takes business seriously. He wasn’t counting on his former best friend’s little sister, Cat Ross, to come crashing back into his life. She was the one girl who mattered until he messed things up by sleeping with her on her eighteenth birthday, and then running. As Cat and Ian’s relationship reignites, he wants to protect her by keeping her brother away. But it’s not easy for Cat to choose between her last living family member and the man she’s always loved.

   
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Review: Animal Planet Chapter Books Shark

For this review, I chose Animal Planet Chapter Books Shark.

I requested ARC copy of the ebook through Netgalley in exchanged for a honest review.

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
Animal Planet presents a Chapter book on Sharks!
This is my sixth book I have read from Animal Planet.  Bugs, snakes, Dolphin rescue are a few of the other chapter books that Animal Planet has.

Beautiful colorful pictures. Very educational.  This book tells you the differences between sharks and the many different types that we have.  I have never heard of Lemon Sharks.  Have you?  Great White Sharks are a favorite of my.  Such beautiful creatures.  

Love the resources at the end of the book.  Out of the aquariums listed, I have been at 2.

☆☆☆☆☆
I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!

Melissa 

Review coming next: Unworthy by Lynne Silver.

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Review: Not Quite Perfect

For this review, I chose Not Quite Perfect by Catherine Bybee.

I requested ARC copy of the ebook through Netgalley in exchanged for a honest review.

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:

New York Times bestselling author Catherine Bybee delivers the fifth heartwarming, flirty novel in the wildly popular Not Quite series.

Mary Kildare knows how to read people. It’s both why she makes a great therapist and why she refuses to trust the average bachelor. Staying fiercely independent has been her primary relationship strategy—until wealthy playboy pilot (and commitment phobe) Glen Fairchild reappears in her life. After a yearlong teasing tug-of-war, Mary and Glen test the waters of attraction, only to find that their physical chemistry runs deeper than flirtation.

At first, a bicoastal romance suits them both—especially since Glen can swoop in and whisk Mary away on one of his company’s planes. But no matter how close they get, they’re still three thousand miles apart. And when Mary’s life is threatened, Glen realizes the one luxury he doesn’t have is time. Can he close the distance between them before it’s too late?

This is #5 in the Not Quite series.  I have only read this book in the series, but I want to read the rest of the books.  This is my first book by Ms Bybee and I want to read her The Weekday Brides series.

Mary is a therapist.  She knows how to read people and she can not trust man who are playboys like Glen Fairchild.  He is a pilot and he is back in her life.  Mary is strong willed and very independent.  She has learned to rely only on herself.  When Mary meets Glen, there is this instant attraction between them, but how can she trust a playboy like him?  They realize there is more than just attraction between the two, but they live on different sides of the US.  Can this work?  Will Glen give up his playboy ways for a life with Mary?  When Mary's life is in danger, Glen drops everything to get to her.

☆☆☆☆☆
I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!

Melissa 

Review coming next: Animal Planet Chapter Books Shark.

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Review: Christmas Comes to Main Street

For this review, I chose Christmas Comes to Main Street by Olivia Miles.

I requested ARC copy of the ebook through Netgalley in exchanged for a honest review.

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:

The mistletoe is out, and the gloves are off . . . 

'Tis the worst season to be single, but Kara Hastings won't let a little Christmas funk spoil the festive season. Sure, running her own bakery is a little harder than she expected, but she can handle it. And she'll prove it to a certain infuriatingly handsome, bossy Big City guy. She may be sugar and spice, but she can kick his butt twice. 

Nate Griffin is in Briar Creek only for the holidays, and he refuses to fall for the whole "small town, candy cane-scented Christmas Wonderland" thing. He's more interested in the fresh-faced cookie chef who always knows exactly how to get under his skin. So when Nate challenges Kara in the town's big holiday contest, it's not just the competition that starts to heat up. If he's not careful, Kara won't just melt his icy resolve against a small-town Christmas . . . she'll melt his heart too.

I have wanted to read a book that is set around Christmas time.  I wanted it to help me get in the mood for Christmas.  This book did help me get ready for Christmas.  

This book is #5 in the Briar Creek series.  I have read book #3 (Hope Springs on Main Street) & #4 (Love Blooms on Main Street).  I loved the town this is set in.  I love the determination that Kara has for her new bakery business.  She is determined to make it as successful as she can.  Nate is in town for the holidays and has no plans to stay, but once he meets Kara, could he change his mind?

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I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!

Melissa 

Review coming next: Not Quite Perfect by Catherine Bybee.

FTC Disclosure: The Publisher/Author/Book Tour Company has provided me with a copy of this book for review or I have purchased the book with my own funds.  The opinion I share about the story are mine and have not been influenced by the The Publisher/Author/Book Tour Company if received for review.

Cover Reveal for Unworthy

Cover Design: MadHat Books

Release Date: November 7, 2016

 

Synopsis

Bienvenidos a Miami. Welcome to the hottest party scene in the U.S. Behind all the glitter, hard bodies and sexy drinks, the lives of the hard-partying residents of the 305 aren’t all they seem. Cat Ross struggles to make ends meet. If she doesn’t scrounge up enough cash for rent and to pay off her brother’s drug dealers, she’ll be sleeping at a shelter, and her beloved brother, Danny, will be in worse trouble. As Miami’s hottest party promoter, it looks as if Ian Lawrence’s life is fun and games, but partying this hard takes work, and Ian takes business seriously. He wasn’t counting on his former best friend’s little sister, Cat Ross, to come crashing back into his life. She was the one girl who mattered until he messed things up by sleeping with her on her eighteenth birthday, and then running. As Cat and Ian’s relationship reignites, he wants to protect her by keeping her brother away. But it’s not easy for Cat to choose between her last living family member and the man she’s always loved.

 

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About the Author

Romance author, Lynne Silver, writes the popular Alpha Heroes and Coded for Love series. Before writing romance, she wrote fiction of a different sort, drafting press releases for technology corporations. Washington DC is her home (non) state, where she resides with her husband and two sons.  

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Review: A Cowboy Christmas Miracle

For this review, I chose A Cowboy Christmas Miracle by Carolyn Brown.

I requested ARC copy of the ebook through Netgalley in exchanged for a honest review.

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
It will take a miracle bigger than the state of Texas for these two feuding families to survive the holidays!

Opposites might attract...
The Brennans and the Gallaghers put aside their one-hundred-year feud every Tuesday for their weekly poker game. This week, the stakes are sky-high. Goaded to recklessness, Declan Brennan bets one thousand dollars that he can woo the next woman to walk into the saloon. A minute later, fiery-haired Betsy Gallagher pushes through the doors. If Declan can tame this wild Gallagher, he'll have earned every penny.

If they don't kill each other first...
Betsy can outshoot anybody in Burnt Boot and loves ranching more than anything-until she falls for Declan. He's fallen for her too. But when she discovers what sparked their courtship, Declan will need a Christmas miracle to save his hide-and his heart.

Praise for The Trouble with Texas Cowboys:
"Humorous, heartwarming, and full of sass and spunk." -RT Book Reviews, 4 stars
"A delightful romance amid hilarious feuding families...What a treat to be back in Burnt Boot!" -Fresh Fiction
"Captivating...filled with love and laughter!" -The Romance Reviews 


This is Book #4 in the Burnt Boot Texas Series.  I have not read any other books in this series, but I plan to.  I have read the series, Lucky Penny Ranch, and loved it and I knew I would love this book, too.

The other books in this series are:
Book #1- Cowboy Boots for Christmas: Cowboy Not Included.  
Book #2- The Trouble with Texas Cowboys
Book #3- One Texas Cowboy Too Many

This is the modern Romeo and Juliet.  The Brennans and the Gallaghers have been fueding for one hundred years.  Since Betsy and Declan were small, their grandmothers told them all about the feud and not to date anyone from the other family.  Betsy and Declan are so sick of the feud.  At the poker table, the 2 families play against each other and a bet was made...Tanner bet Declan that the next girl that comes into the bar Declan has to get her to fall in love with him or he will lose a thousand dollars.....Guess who that girl was?

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I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.

Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!

Melissa 

Review coming next: Christmas Comes to Main Street by Olivia Miles

FTC Disclosure: The Publisher/Author/Book Tour Company has provided me with a copy of this book for review or I have purchased the book with my own funds.  The opinion I share about the story are mine and have not been influenced by the The Publisher/Author/Book Tour Company if received for review.