Whisper Falls

Whisper Falls by Toni Blake

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I really liked this book. It is an easy book to spend the afternoon with. There is enough character development to make you feel a connection to these people.

This is the third book in the Destiny novels.

Tessa Sheridan has moved back to Destiny after an illness causes her to loss her job. Trying to establish a interior design business in small town Destiny has been slow. But she tries not to let things get her down.

Lucky Romo left Destiny just after high school and has not been seen or heard from since, not even his family knows if he's still alive. Back in town to build a new life after leaving a troubled past it is just his Luck to move next door to Tessa.

When these two meet, they find a mutual attraction that they can't help but act upon. But Lucky has a past that may come back to cause trouble for those he cars about.





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Ravishing in Red

Ravishing in Red by Madeline Hunter

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I enjoyed reading this first book in the Rarest Blooms series. Madeline Hunter is a wonderful writer in the historical romance genre.



Hoping to clear her dead fathers name, Audrianna Kelmsleigh decides to respond to the advertisement placed by the mysterious "Domino" Armed with her cousin's gun, she takes a room at the Two Swords Inn. But the handsome man of commanding sensuality who shows up is not the Domino at all, but Lord Sebastian Summerhays one of her fathers prosecutors - who has been lured by the same advertisement. When Audrianna's gun accidentally fires the situation suddenly becomes public...

There is only one way out of the scandal that erupts. But she remains determined to exonerate her father even if it means risking her life, and her heart.



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Creed's Honor

Creed's Honor by Linda Lael Miller

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Linda Lael Miller can tell a good story. Her cowboys are legendary.



This is the second book of three featuring the twins Conner & Brody Creed and their cousin Steven Creed.

This book is about Conner Creed a hardworking small town rancher who is working to keep their ranching legacy in Lonesome Bend Colorado going.



Conner has some issues with his twin brother Brody, he feels betrayed and some anger that Brody is off on the rodeo circuit roaming around while Conner has to stay & work hard keeping the ranch going. When Brody suddenly returns things have to get worked out between.



Meet Tricia McCall a beautiful woman who is in town to sell property her father left to her. Maybe together her and Conner can build a relationship where dreams and love can take root right there in Lonesome Bend.



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An Unwanted Hunger

An Unwanted Hunger by Ciana Stone

My rating: 2 of 5 stars


For me this book was all over the place. The premise could have developed into a great story, but never quite made it. Resa and Constantine were interesting characters but the interaction between them seemed forced. There was not enough development of the characters for me to believe the feelings between them.

I finished the book but didn't enjoy it.

Since this was the first book I have read by Ciana Stone I will give her writing another chance.



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One True Love

One True Love by Barbara Freethy

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


This is a well written novel, that is easy to read. Though some may say the ending is predictable, the ending is exactly what we are wanting for these people.



Maggie's husband has been dead for a year when she receives a note from a woman addressed to her husband. Due to the circumstances of her husbands death this pushes Maggie to the breaking point. Needing a short break from her three kids so she can think about what to do, she calls her best friend Lisa to come watch the kids for a weekend.



Lisa who is also her brother Nick's ex wife. Lisa agrees and comes face to face with her ex husband Nick. Lisa and Nick lost their infant to SIDs a few years ago and the hurt and pain broke them apart.



Now they each must face what they are feeling now and what they were feeling at the time their baby died. Can they get past all the hurt they caused each other? Can they heal?



Will Maggie find the truth about her husbands death ?





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Angel's Peak

Angel's Peak by Robyn Carr

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


Robyn Carr's Virgin River novels have characters that are warm, funny & flawed, yet they work to overcome and survive what life has thrown at them. They come together as a community, as a family. This book starts with Sean Riordan's Story, mixes in some Ellie & Noah and even a little about Sean's mom Maureen. There are appearances from others in this series also.



Sean has settled down in spite of himself - he's not the cocky young fighter pilot he was when Franci left, and he wants them to try again. After all they have a history...but that's not all they share.



Franci's secret reason for walking away when Sean refused to commit is now three and a half ; a redheaded cherub named Rosie who shares her daddy's emerald green eyes. Sean is stunned - and furious with Franic for the deception.



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Paper Roses

Paper Roses by Amanda Cabot

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Her future stretched out like the clear blue Texas sky.

But a storm is coming.

Leaving the past behind in Philadelphia, mail-order bride Sarah Dobbs arrives in San Antonio ready to greet her groom—a man she has never met but whose letters, her paper roses, have won her heart from afar. But there is a problem—Austin Canfield is dead, and Sarah cannot go back East.

As Sarah tries to reconcile herself to a future that is drastically changed, Austin's brother Clay wants nothing more than to shake the Texas dust from his boots, but first he must find his brother's killer. And then there's Sarah.

Something is blooming out in the vast Texas landscape that neither Clay nor Sarah is ready to admit, and the promise of redemption blows like a gentle breeze through the prairie grasses.

I totally enjoyed reading this first book in the series and look forward to reading the next.



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Come Meet the Author, but Be Prepared to Open Your Wallet - NYTimes.com

Come Meet the Author, but Be Prepared to Open Your Wallet - NYTimes.com

Dating Mr December

Dating Mr. December by Phillipa Ashley

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Phillipa Ashely has written a charming, warm, fun to read romantic novel. The characters are interesting and likable, causing you to be drawn into their story.



Emma Tremayne Is working for the tourist board in Bannerdale as a PR person. Trying to help out the local Bannerdale Mountain Rescue Team raise fund for a new outpost She proposes a Calendar one month for each of the male rescuers. ( nude, well almost ) The one member of the team against the idea is Will Tennant. Though he finally agrees to pose for the calendar that's not the end of his dealings with Emma.



Emma Tremayne & Will Tennant are attracted to each other almost instantly upon meeting, but each has a past that could keep them from moving forward together.



I'm looking forward to reading Phillipa's next book Wish You Were Here now out in paperback and ebook formats.







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Wicked Lies

Wicked Lies by Lisa Jackson

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


This book was written by two sisters, Lisa Jackson & Nancy Bush. Wicked Games was the first book now Wicked Lies. Both Lisa & Nancy are great writers, I have read books by both of them and will continue to do so.



If at first you don't succeed KILL... then kill again...



For two years, Justice Turnbull has paced his room at Halo Valley Security Hospital, planning his escape. Justice has one mission - one that began with a vicious murder two decades ago. And there are many others who must be sent back to the hell that spawned them.



All her life Laura has been able to sense approaching evil. But that won't stop a psychopath bent on destroying her. Justice has been unleashed and this time, there will be no place safe to hide.



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In Too Deep

In Too Deep by Jayne Ann Krentz

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


In Too Deep is the 10th in the Arcane Society novels. These have been written under Jayne Ann Krentz, Amanda Quick and Jayne Castle. These are easy to read novels that have interesting paranormal characters.If you have read any of the other Arcane Society novels you know what your going to get with this one. So set back and enjoy the visit into Fallon's life.



This is Fallon Jones story.



When Fallon Jones took over the family business he moved Jones & Jones headquarters to Scargill Cove, a secluded coastal town in northern California. As a confirmed recluse and investigator of the paranormal this cove suited him just fine. It seems the cove is a hot spot, a convergence point for unusually strong currents of energy which might explain why the town draws misfits and drifters like moths to a flame.

Isabell Valdez is used to changing apartments, jobs, names and even social security numbers at a drop of a hat - but this is too much. She's been framed by some very dangerous men. And now they have sent their thugs after her. She would be dead if her gift of intuition hadn't told her to run.

Now she has found employment with Fallon Jones.







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The President's Vampire

The President's Vampire by Christopher Farnsworth

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This is not your average vampire book. Nathaniel Cade has taken a oath to the presidents of the united states. He is their nightmare pet. Cade handles special threats, some that none of us could imagine.
Zack Barrows is Cade's handler. Zack is human. The interaction between Zack & Cade is interesting and sometimes makes you just have to laugh.

This is the second book in the series and I look forward to the next.

When a new outbreak of an ancient evil, one that Cade has seen before - comes to light, he and Zack must track down it's source.
Protect and serve often means settling old scores and confronting new betrayals... as only a century old predator can.





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Until Tuesday

Until Tuesday by Luis Carl Montalvan

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


This book is an interesting look at service dogs and their companions. The book is a true telling of Fmr. Capt. Luis Carlos Montalvan's tours in Iraq, his injuries and returning to life as a disabled civilian.
The story is just as much about Tuesday a golden retriever with some problems of his own.

It was enlightening how service dogs are trained, work and help disabled people live more full lives.
It was also a reminder of our wonderful military men & women need our support and help. No matter what your political views are this is a story worth reading.

You cannot help but love Tuesday and hope Luis achieves his goals out west in the near future.




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seduced by the wolf

Seduced by the Wolf by Terry Spear

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


I enjoyed the book. It was an easy read. Terry Spear has a good foundation for more stories within this werewolf pack. The characters were interesting and could be developed further.



Cassie Roux is a wolf biologist who writes articles and lectures about wolves. She loves wolfs and wants to help their plight. She has a secret that helps her a natural at understanding wolves.



Leidolf Wildhaven is a Rancher, who is attending one of Cassie's lectures. He is immediately attracted to her and wants to know more about her. But he has a secret he's keeping about himself and his ranch.



Cassie leads Leidolf on the chase of his life.





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The Cypress House

The Cypress House by Michael Koryta

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


This is the first book by Michael Koryta I have read. The story is well written and draws you into the time and place. The story builds suspense and tension that leads you through to the end.
I will definitely be reading more by Michael Koryta.

Arlen Wagner has seen it in men before - a trace of smoke in their eyes that promises imminent death. He is never wrong.

When Arlen awakens on a train one hot Florida night and sees death's telltale sign in the eyes of his fellow passengers, he tries to warn them. Only nineteen year old Paul Brickhill believes him and the two abandon the train hoping to escape the doom.

They are soon stranded at the Cypress House - an isolated Gulf Coast boardinghouse ran by Rebecca Cady - directly in the path of a hurricane.

The storm isn't the only danger, a much deadlier force controls the county and everyone living in it. Arlen wants to leave but Paul refuses to abandon Rebecca to face the threats alone, even if Arlen's eerie gift warns that if they stay to long they may never leave.



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Trouble in Paradise by Carol Grace

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


The story I read is a Smashwords edition for the Nook.



While in the desert storm war Quincy McLoud's wife filed for divorce and sold his ranch. After returning home the only thing Quincy wanted was to buy back his ranch.

Meet Abby, the new owner of the Bar Z ranch. She is divorced from a husband that left her for his career and a new wife to further that career. Abby loves the land and after visiting a guest ranch she decides to try to combine the bar Z cattle ranch with a guest ranch, hoping to share her love of the land with others.

How can Quincy a man who will do anything to get his ranch back & Abby who is willing to do everything to keep her ranch and independence get along ?

Abby & Quincy both have lessons to be learned.



The book is an easy read. Even though it should have had some proofreading done before releasing. There are a number of misspelled words.



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The Chosen Soul

The Chosen Soul by Heather Killough-Walden

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I really want to read the next in the series! to bad it will not be released until valentine's day 2012.

Heather Killough-Walden writes a very good story. She introduces us to Raven and her twin brother Loki in this book.
The Happenings at their birth eventually send the twins fleeing from their home. On their journey they meet the people that will fight for Raven's future. This is an interesting group.
Be it good or bad, Raven soul hold a key to the future of their world as they know it. She is the Chosen Soul.





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Divorced, Desperate and Delicious by Christie Craig

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


This book was fun to read. You can't help but like Lacy Maguire and Chase Kelly.



Lacy Maguire is at home photographing cats and a dog for a christmas card when she finds detective Chase Kelly shot and hiding by her garage.



Detective Kelly is accused of being a dirty cop, stealing drugs and shooting a fellow officer. He need a place to hide while he figures out what to do next.

Lacy's friends and mother love her dearly and have a fun time trying to help her improve her love life.

While Chase Kelly has friends who are trying to help prove him innocent and keep him out of more danger.













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