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!

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!

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!

 

Christmas at Sugar Plum Manor, by Roseanna M. White, is a great Christmas novella.  Lady Mariah Lyons  is once again enjoying the coming holiday season.  However, her calm world is about to be turned upside-down!

Mr. Cyril Lighthouse, Mariah’s childhood friend, is soon to inherit Plumford Manor (Mariah’s current home).  She had dreamt of their friendship growing to be something more; however, it seems his eyes have been looking elsewhere!

Cyril is not excited about his inheritance.  He would rather be a professor of literature at some university.  But sometimes family obligations trump your own desires.  However, the moment he steps into Plumford Manor and lays eyes on a grown-up Mariah, he feels like he has finally come home!

Christmas at Plum Manor is a delightful novella, you will not soon forget!

I received a copy of this book from Bethany House in exchange for my review.

A Gentleman for Lady Juniper

 

A Gentleman for Lady Juniper, by Sally Britton, is another tale in her Clairvoir Castle series.  Jack Sterling life has recently changed.  He had been working for the Duke of Montfort as part of his family’s private security.  However, he has suddenly been told that he can no longer a servant, but rather he is part of the nobility himself.  His father is now an Earl.  Jack must now attempt to find his place in this new world!

One of Jack’s first encounters, once he makes his way to London, is a face from his past, Lady Juniper Amberton.  Jack had meet this young woman while working for the Duke.  It is interesting to see what evolves between these two now that they are equals!

Juniper kindly invites Jack’s sister Emily into London society.  Things seem to moving along until suddenly the ton begins to reject Jack’s family.  Will Juniper and Jack be able to discover who is behind this action in time to cement their place in society?

One Last Stand

 

One Last Stand, by Susan May Warren, opens with a blast.  Shepherd Watson has been under the impression that London Brooks is dead.  He actually say her dead body. However, that is not true.  When the “alive” London learns that Shep is missing and the thug who is after her is responsible, she goes into immediate action!

Before London can take her first step, she is suddenly surrounded by the Air One rescue team and they need answers.  The team jumps in to help and is able to protect both Shep and London from harm; however, Shep does not know what to make of London’s reappearance!

Before you know it, Shep is following London on her latest mission overseas.  He realizes it was a good choice when London is suddenly snatched.  As Shep attempts to save London, he learns a lot of new details about her!

Hold on for a surprise ending that involves the entire team on the final pages of this high-action tale!

I received a copy of this book from Revell in exchange for my review.

The Summer of You and Me

 

The Summer of You and Me, by Denise Hunter, tells of Maggie Reynolds returning to Seabrook, North Carolina.  She plans to spend the summer with her young daughter at her in-laws beach house.  However, when they visit a local carnival, Maggie catches sight of a man who looks just like her husband Ethan, who died five years ago!

It is interesting to watch Maggie and her former brother-in-law Josh attempt to track down this man who actually may be her former husband.  When they discover that this look-a-like is much younger than her husband, they must change the focus of their search!

When Maggie makes contact with the mother of this man, you will be surprised at what she learns.  This tale will turn on a dime with this new information!

I received a copy of this book from Thomas Nelson Publishers in exchange for my review.