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PRAISE FOR LILY EVERETT

"I didn't read this book, I inhaled it. An incredible story of love, forgiveness, healing, and joy." — Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author, on Sanctuary Island

"Well written and emotionally satisfying. I loved it! A rare find." — Lori Wilde, New York Times bestselling author, on Sanctuary Island

"A heartwarming, emotional, extremely romantic story that I couldn't read fast enough! Enjoy your trip to Sanctuary Island! I guarantee you won't want to leave." —Bella Andre, New York Times bestselling author of The Sullivan series, on Sanctuary Island

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CLOSE TO HOME
Lily Everett

Have you ever fought to put the pieces of a broken relationship back together?  In her latest Sanctuary Island novel, CLOSE TO HOME (St. Martin’s Paperbacks; February 7, 2017; $7.99; 978-1-250-07405-8), Lily Everett’s characters struggle to do just that.  Everett tells a beautifully woven story of hope, second chances, and ultimately, true love.

The best journeys take us home….

When Tessa Alexander came to Sanctuary Island, she left behind a marriage to a man who didn’t love her the way she loved him. When she finally found the strength to set them both free, she discovered friendship and self-acceptance in her adopted hometown. Now she’s settled into a quiet life on her own—never expecting to see her husband again.

Johnny spent almost two years deep undercover, unable to let his wife into his cold, dangerous world. He’s shaken to the core when he comes home to find her gone. It’s painfully clear that Tessa is no longer the timid young woman he married—she’s become a force of nature, a brave and determined beauty. Johnny can’t let her go without a fight so he sets out to seduce his own wife. But will passion alone be enough to convince Tessa that her new life should include a second chance at happiness with a man who must learn to believe in love?

LILY EVERETT is the author of the Sanctuary Island series for St. Martin's Press. She grew up in a small town in the foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains and now resides in Austin, Texas, where she writes full-time.

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Title: WICKED COWBOY CHARM

Author: Carolyn Brown

Series: Lucky Penny Ranch, #4

On Sale: January 31, 2017

Publisher: Forever

Mass Market: $7.99 USD

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Josie could hardly take her eyes off Deke’s strong arms as he carried a pile of wood the short distance from the box to the fireplace. To have those arms around her, to cuddle up next to him on one of those bunk beds—she shook her head to get the picture out of it and reached for the tin box of matches on the mantel.

“How many do you need?” she asked.

“Just one,” he answered.

“Confident, aren’t you?”

“Not confidence, just practice, ma’am.” He got the fire going with the first one.

“Impressive,” she said.

“We’ll get it warmed up in here soon enough.”

Josie sat down on the sofa facing the fireplace and took stock of the little cabin. A set of bunk beds covered the wall to her right. A doorway into a bathroom was to her left along with crudely made bookshelves with about a hundred well-worn paperback books. A deck of cards was in the middle of a card table with a couple of folding metal chairs on either side. A second table was fitted into the small corner from the end of the bunk beds to the wall and another oil lamp had been placed in the middle of it.

“We’ll survive,” Deke said.

“Who are you trying to convince? Me or you?” Josie asked.

“Both of us. It’s better than freezing to death in our vehicles. Lord, I wish I would have turned around and gone right back home when the first snowflake hit,” he answered.

“Me too.” She threw one arm over her head and groaned.

“Top or bottom?” Deke asked.

“Well, now that depends on lots of things,” she said before she thought.

Deke whipped around, his eyes big as silver dollars. “What did you say?”

She blushed and quickly covered her blooper. “I don’t care. I could sleep right here. Maybe I’ll wake up to find this is all a dream.”

“Okay then, I’ll take the bottom bunk. Rascal gets restless if he’s not sleeping right beside the bed on his blanket or else on the foot of it. And darlin’, if you wake up and find this is a dream, don’t leave me behind.”

“No way, cowboy. You are stuck with me for the duration of this damned storm.”

“And you, darlin’, are stuck with me.”

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Carolyn Brown is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling romance author and RITA® Finalist who has sold more than 2.75 million books. She presently writes both women's fiction and cowboy romance. She has also written historical single title, historical series, contemporary single title, and contemporary series. She lives in southern Oklahoma with her husband, a former English teacher, who is not allowed to read her books until they are published. They have three children and enough grandchildren to keep them young.

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Review: Worthless

For this review, I chose Worthless by Lynne Silver.

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

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
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? 


This is book #2 in the Worthy Series and is set in Miami.  We met Amy Stern and Danny Ross in book #1.  Amy Stern owns her own women's boutique.  Danny is her roommate and is working hard to get his life back together.   Both of them have things they have to overcome.  Danny has been sober for a year.  Amy has issues with her weight in the eyes of others.  Can they have a relationship?  Amy knows it can be bumpy, but she needs to know if it can be worth it.    

To me, love is worth the risk especially if you find the one.  Life is about risks.  Without them, life would be boring.  This book reminded me of this.  Great book and I hope there is another book (or 2) in this series!!

☆☆☆☆☆
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: Band of Bachelors: Alex by Sharon Hamiliton

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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: The Dog Encyclopedia for Kids

For this review, I chose The Dog Encyclopedia for Kids by Tammy Gagne.

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

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

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:

Icelandic Sheepdogs are born with extra toes. Dalmatians are born without spots. Some Siberian Huskies have one blue eye and one brown eye. Learn all about the characteristics of various dog breeds and much more! Packed with amazing photographs and fun facts, dog owners and fans will get an in-depth look at these curious, lovable canines.


I love the coloring in the Australian Cattle Dog.  I had no idea that this dog was a crossing a type of Collie and Dalmatian.  I love the Australian Shepherds.  Their coloring is so beautiful.  I have not heard of Beauceron.  Maybe it is because their country of origin is France.  

When growing up, my brother had a beautiful Keeshond.  Jerry was a great dog.  My brother and my mom both have Westies.  I did not know that the tips of their ears are prone to sunburn.

A favorite of my is Siberian Husky.  We have/had 2 (not sure how to write that).  We lost our oldest husky, (11 years old) Zeus, at the end of December of 2016.  He was a great dog.  Our younger husky, Bolt, has a lot of energy for being 5 years old.  Belgian Malinois is a favorite of my.  They are known for their work as police and military dogs.  Another favorite is the German Shepherd dog.  

Educational.  Great photos.

☆☆☆☆☆
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: Worthless by Lynne Silver

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.

Review: A Roster Addition

For this review, I chose A Roster Addition by V.L. Locey.

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


Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
Veikko Aho, Wildcats star goalie, and his wife Liz are about to add a new player to their family roster. The open adoption of Maggie and Derrick’s granddaughter will help to heal the gaping hole infertility has left in the Aho’s life. Finally, that huge mansion on the Main Line will hear the sweet laughter of a child. 

But the birth that the Aho’s are so looking forward to seems to be stirring up some anxiety and unspoken fears for the grandparents. As the seemingly endless night of labor drags on, power struggles that threaten to break up a long-standing friendship rise to the surface. Can both families put aside their petty differences or will this precious new Wildcat tear them apart?

This is in the To Love a Wildcat series.  I love series.  I love how authors write more books based on the minor characters in previous books.  

It is great to see Veikko Aho and his wife waiting on the arrival of their new daughter.  Maggie and Derrick are nervous that they will not be this baby's grandparents since the parents are Maggie's son and girlfriend, who have decided to have the baby adopted.  

Can both families put aside their differences for this baby?

☆☆☆☆☆
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: A King's Christmas

For this review, I chose A King's Christmas 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:
Stress over making the playoffs at holiday time can’t compete with the tensions in the homes of the star players on the Connecticut Kings. From Trunk Mahoney’s shattered dream of a Currier & Ives Christmas to the secret Lauren is keeping from Griff, surprises abound in this last tale of the team. 
As the men and their women celebrate the holidays, bad news seems to rival good as accidents, breakups, and unexpected reunions strain love to the breaking point. Who will get their Christmas wish and who will not? If you’ve loved the men of the First & Ten series, then you won’t want to miss this nail-biter, the final chapter that will have you in tears and laughing with the wonderful men of the Connecticut Kings. 

This is #9 in the First and Ten series.  I love being able to read about the Connecticut Kings and their spouses (children, too!).  It is sad that this is the final chapter of the Kings, but it is wonderful that it is at Christmas time.  I have been reading several books set around Christmas and this was a great addition to that.  

I am not going to say a lot about this book, but I was grabbed on the first page and the last page had me wanting more.

☆☆☆☆☆
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: The Holiday Romance Series: One Small Town, 4 Great Stories

For this review, I chose The Holiday Romance Series: One Small Town, 4 Great Stories by Robyn Grady.

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

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
Her Mother’s Day Miracle 
Nothing will stop Riley Mathis from giving his infant daughter a safe and stable life growing up. After his wife passed away during childbirth, Riley moved to Point St. Claire, Maine, where families are close and people simply care. So, who had he ticked off to be lumped with this neighbor from hell? 
Aster Lawrence could do without her friendly, happy, handsome new neighbor poking around in her business. This time last year, her world was shot down in flames. She’d been keeping her head above water before Riley Mathis introduced her to his baby. How could she keep her distance—keep surviving—when they were both so easy to love? 
Hers For The Summer 
Ten years ago, Melanie Beachmere had been given the responsibility of her life: assume legal guardianship of her much younger sister. Melanie is still determined to make all the right choices for high school senior Phoebe…even the unpopular ones linked with a seventeen-year-old bad boy who recently breezed into town. 
When a lawyer from Portland brings news of an inheritance left to Phoebe by a stranger, and a scandal from the past, Melanie’s world is rocked. Then her sexy lawyer crosses the boundary from business to the bedroom, and Melanie discovers…attorney Logan Taylor has some dark secrets all his own. 
One Haunted Moonlit Night 
Former dot-com success Jack Mason doesn't believe in ghosts or goblins. He hadn't bought this old lighthouse and keeper's cottage in Maine because of its eerie past, but to indulge a childhood dream. Then photographer Sammy Briar blows onto the scene. 
Sammy's story, delivered the night before Halloween at the site of a haunted grave, would raise the hair on the back of anyone's neck. Jack is intrigued, and not only by her tale. Everything about Sammy is captivating, mesmerizing, including her kiss. It's as if... 
Well, it's as if they'd met before. 
One Christmas Knight 
Five days before Christmas, Emma Bagwell’s structured existence spirals out of control. Her wayward sister has blown into town with a six-week-old who needs an emergency sitter for a week. Emma knows zip about babies, but after one look, she falls in love. And being a substitute mom is a great diversion from the one problem she can’t seem to solve. 
Doctor Damon Knight is even more infuriating than he is hot. Emma can’t decide which she’d sooner forget…their no-holds-barred public argument or his very private bone-melting kiss. But when the baby comes down with a fever, then an alarming rash, Emma doesn’t hesitate. Dropping his festive out-of-town plans, Damon comes to the rescue, and in more ways than one. 


Book #1- Her Mother's Day Miracle
Riley Mathis will do anything for his infant daughter.  He lost his wife.  Aster Lawrence has been through a lot and her neighbor has an infant daughter.  She is not over with what happened to her last year.  This was my favorite of all 4.

Book #2- Hers for the Summer
Melanie Beachmere has been the responible guardian of her younger sister.  She would do anything for her and that includes putting her life on hold.  She meets an attorney in her bakery one day because the cat that lives there ran out in front of him.  He wanted to make sure the cat was fine.  I think the cat had matchmaking plans of his own!

Book #3-One Haunted Moonlight Night
Jack Mason does not believe in ghosts.  He brought an old lighthouse and cottage.  A photographer, Sammy Briar, looking for answers about her relative who had history with Jack's property.

Book #4- One Christmas Knight
Emma Bagwell has a reputation of being a hard person to get along.  Her sister shows up with a 6 week old and needs her help watching her so she can go tell the father.  Emma has never taken care of an infant.  She looks for advice to the town's doctor, Damon Knight.  I think this was a sweet story about a woman who finds herself and not knowing that a little baby can change her life.

☆☆☆☆☆
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: A King's Christmas by Jean C Joachim

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.

Review: SEALs of Honor: Mason's Wish

For this review, I chose Mason's Wish by Dale Mayer.

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

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
This is a Christmas Novella continuing the story between Mason and Tesla! 

Mason loves his life with Tesla, but living together isn't enough. He wants more. He wants it all. He wants forever. 

All set to make this a memorable Christmas for the two of them, he calls her at home and hears her cry out as she fights off an attacker. Racing to her rescue, he finds her missing – again. 

Determined to put the horrific memories behind her, Tesla is looking forward to a bright and happy future. But someone nursing a grudge has decided it's payback time. 

Their lives change in a flash as Mason races to save Tesla before they lose their future – and each other. 

This is book #7.5 in the SEALs of Honor series.  I love this series.  We met Tesla and Mason in an earlier book.  Tesla got herself into trouble once again.  Someone messed with her program and before she found out who did it, she was kidnapped.  Mason has to save her.  What would he do without her?  What is Mason's Wish?


I loved that we as readers can read more about characters from previous books.  Tesla was a favorite of my.  She is strong and does not give up.

☆☆☆☆☆
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 Holiday Romance Series: One Small Town, 4 Great Stories by Robyn Grady.

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.

Review: SEAL of Honor: Markus

For this review, I chose  by SEALs of Honor: Markus by Dale Mayer.

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

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
The 7th book in the ever popular SEALs of Honor series is coming in late September. This is Markus and Bree's story.

This is Book #7 in the SEALs of Honor series.  I love this series.  Reading romance books on SEALs is a top favorite of my.

Navy SEAL Markus Donner loves his job.  He has felt loss and does not want anyone to feel that.  He feels dead inside.  Markus loves his team and their mates.  Bree has faced death and won.  She is living her life to the fullest.  Bree ends up being kidnapped.  Now what is she to do?  Bree does not have her energy back yet.  Does she run for her life?  Wait until someone saves her?  Markus is in the right place at the right time!

Loved this book.  Strong characters.  Danger, adventure, and drama.  Another great read in this series.

☆☆☆☆☆
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: SEALs of Honor: Mason's Wish by Dale Mayer.

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.

Review: Beauty and the Weiner

For this review, I chose Beauty and the Weiner by Casey Griffin.

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

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
A TAIL AS OLD AS TIME…

Addison Turner has scripted a perfect future for herself, complete with a fairytale ending. She will become the name in doggie fashion design and live happily ever after with the husband of her dreams—and her dachshund, Princess, by her side. Just when her plan is on track and she’s gaining recognition at the local dog show, Addison is hit with some Oscar-worthy drama. A group of prize-winning show dogs are stolen from under her nose, and she’s stuck asking for help from Felix Vaughn, an infuriatingly hot bartender who is the exact opposite of Prince Charming.

When more dogs go missing—and Felix becomes a suspect—the two team up to clear their names. Although Felix and Addison fight like cats and dogs, there’s an undeniable spark between them. And as the trail to the missing dogs heats up, so does their red-hot chemistry. Can Addison be persuaded to throw away her script to find an ending that just might be better than she ever expected?

This is book #2 in the Dog Rescue Romance series.  I loved the first book and I knew I would love this book, too.  Addison Turner wants her life to be like a fairy tale ending, but to me life is not like a fairy tale.  Things don't always go right.  Addison wanted a prince charming to sweep her off her feet.  I can not argue with that.  Who doesn't want a prince to take you away?

Addison meets bartender, Felix, who tells her how she is with man.  I love how open and honest he is.  She meets a man with money and he is not as fun as Felix in my opinion.  But, who will she choose?

This book was funny and suspense!  A great read!!

☆☆☆☆☆
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: Mason's Wish by Dale Mayer.

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.

Review: If Santa were a Cowboy

For this review, I chose If Santa was a Cowboy by Melissa Cutler.

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

Here is a brief description from Goodreads:
This Christmas, Santa wears a Stetson. 

Paul Savage loves Christmas at Briscoe Ranch Resort, when he gets to take a break from being a back country guide to play Santa in the resort’s lobby and talk to kids about toys. The last thing he expects is his high school crush to come waltzing in as his new assistant photographer, wheeling a suitcase that's more naughty than nice.

Kelly Walker is a disaster. All she’d wanted was spice up her life by saying ‘yes’ to every opportunity, which is when the universe started pelting her with ‘no’s. So when she comes across a job listing for a holiday photographer working with the sweet, scrawny boy whose advances she’d laughed off in high school, she jumps on the chance to turn her bad Karma around by giving Paul a second chance.

Trouble is, Paul’s anything but scrawny anymore, and his cowboy swagger throws her grand plans for a loop—especially when he tempts her with a red hot proposition of his own. Kelly’s in way over her head, but as she gets swept up in the magic of Briscoe Ranch’s holiday charms—and Paul’s—could Kelly’s year of ‘no’s be leading up to the ‘yes’ of a lifetime?

Paul Savage loves playing Santa at Brisco Ranch Resort with his dog.  The last thing Paul was expecting was his crush, Kelly Walker, to walk back into his life.  Kelly is a mess.  She has no job, going to lose her apartment, and boyfriend.  Kelly comes to the one person, who was the sweetest guy toward her

I feel Kelly needed to be stronger.  Not so weak.  I understand that she had a bad year, but to go to someone who liked her in high school is bad when she was rejecting him back then.

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

Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!

Read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!

Melissa 

Review coming next: SEALs of Honor: Markus by Dale Mayer.

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.