February 18, 2025

Break My Fall


 










Break My Fall, by Lynn H. Blackburn, introduces Dr. Meredith Quinn.  As she works out of her mobile dental van in the rural mountains of western North Carolina, Meredith finds herself in some very interesting situations.  One evening when she is heading home, after visiting a patient in the mountains, she suddenly finds herself out of gas!


Grayson Ward, the local sheriff, drives up behind her and discovers that her tire was deliberately punctured.  He is definitely concerned that Meredith may be the target of someone up to no good!


Even though Meredith promises not to leave home alone in the future, Gray cannot let her out of his sight.  In order to keep her safe from the nearby drug dealing criminals, he becomes her constant companion.  Gray even ends up going to a wedding, filled with many individuals of this criminal element, to keep her safe!


When Meredith and Gray finally leave the wedding, you know it will not be long before bullets start flying.  You just hope they will survive the madness!



February 11, 2025

Claiming the Cowgirl


 










Claiming the Cowgirl, by Jody Hedlund, tells the story of Serena Taylor.  She must find a husband and she is using a list to help her focus on her selection.  After Serena’s husband died this past summer, she is heading back to her family’s home in Oklahoma.  After her father-in-law tried to take custody of her 2-year-old son, Serena’s number one priority is to find a safe man to build a life with!


When Serena’s stops in Fairplay, Colorado along the way, you will be surprised at what happens in this town.  Shortly after Serena adds Weston Oakley to her list of possible husbands, his housekeeper actually declares to one of his brothers that they are married!


Before you know it, Serena and Weston are traveling to his family’s ranch to celebrate Christmas.  It will be interesting to see what comes of this quick marriage, without really knowing each other first!


This is an interesting novella to follow, especially when her former father-in-law shows up in town!



February 3, 2025

Captivated by the Cowgirl


 













Captivated by the Cowgirl, by Jody Hedlund, tells the tale of what occurs in Felicity Courtney’s life after her older sisters marry and move on with the lives.  Several men around town want to put a ring on her finger; however, Felicity wants to handle the homestead on her own.  When her health begins to suffer, she decides to hire help.  You will be surprised when the man who ends up helping her is Philip Berg.  Felicity has been bantering in jest with this man for months!


Little does Felicity know that Philip is actually a Prince in disguise, hiding all this time from an assassin.  After he comes out to her homestead and assists her during a snowstorm, Felicity sees a whole new side of Philip!


When the storm finally subsides, Felicity learns the truth about who Philip really is and she is definitely not happy about being kept in the dark.  This storyline takes a new twist when the assassin finally shows his face.  Hold tight to see where Felicity and Philip land by the final page!


January 24, 2025

Second Chance at Sunshine Inn

 












Second Chance at Sunshine Inn, by Amy Clipston, opens with Everleigh McFadden learning, at the reading of her godmother, Alana’s will, that she is a fifty-percent owner of her bed-and-breakfast.  Cade Witherson, her partner in this inn, had made a promise to Alana to keep everything running.  However, once Everleigh arrives on the scene, he realizes this with be no easy task!


Everleigh is more focused on selling the inn to move the funds toward a neonatal non-profit than maintaining Alana’s dream.  It is interesting to watch what happens in the midst of this conflict.  Cade suddenly is contacted by his half-brother.  His mother had never told anyone about this secret from her past.  This new reality will forever change Cade’s life!


You wonder how Everleigh and Cade will finally handle, not only their joint ownership of the inn, but also their growing feelings for each other!

January 17, 2025

Convincing the Cowgirl

 


















Convincing the Cowgirl, by Jody Hedlund, opens with Patience Courtney meeting her cousin, Lizette.  This woman not only claims to be the only child of her Uncle John, but also to be the sole heir to his inheritance.  This new information means that Patience and her sister Felicity are now penniless!


Now Patience must find a new way to continue supporting herself.  Marriage is an easy answer to what she is seeking.  When Patience learns that rancher, Spencer Walcott, is seeking a wife to help care for his young daughter, Evangeline.  This marriage will definitely bring something new and interesting to Patience’s world!


It is interesting to see what comes of this new relationship.  You will wonder if Spenser can overcome hurts from his past and be shocked by what happens when Patience discovers that Lizette is not who she claims to be!


January 9, 2025

Cherishing the Cowgirl


 










Cherishing the Cowgirl, by Jody Hedlund, tells of Charity Courtney, a young woman looking to find a way to save her family’s ranch.  The year is 1878 and solutions are hard to acquire.  When Charity crosses paths with Hudson Vanderwater, she has no idea that her rescuer is within reach!

Hudson is an extremely wealthy man and could truly erase all of Charity’s debt.  When Hudson takes Charity to Denver to attend a high society ball, not only does he fall in love with her  but rumors start flying in a very ugly way!


Not only do Hudson and Charity need to attempt to save her reputation but also stop the illegal activity taking place on the far side of Charity’s family ranch!




January 1, 2025

Storm Warning

 


On the opening pages of Storm Warning, by Elizabeth Goddard, you will see Remi Grant, the manager of a lodge along the rocky shores of Washington, being rescued from a certain death.  Former military pilot Hawk Beckett had arrived on the scene just in time.  As they make their way to an adjoining cliff, Hawk cannot help noticing that the rope Remi had been attempting to use in her escape had actually been shredded.  Something shady was definitely going on!


Remi and Hawk had actually met before; however, after a traumatic incident had caused amnesia, Remi has no recall of this fact.  When clues from her past keep showing up, Remi knows she needs help.  Someone had definitely found her in spite of all her efforts to stay hidden.  All Remi can do is turn to Hawk for protection!


 This is a high-intensity tale as both Remi and Hawk attempt to stay one step ahead of a killer.  You will be surprised by the identity of the culprit when it is revealed on the final pages!