Broncos and Ballads

 

Broncos and Ballads, by Jody Hedlund, continues her Healing Springs Ranch series.  This tale involves Brock McQuaid.  He is a famous cowboy, who is suddenly in a bit of trouble with the media.  Because of Brock’s breakup with another famous country star, he is now considered a failure at love.  Brock must quickly work at turning around this negative mark on his reputation!

As Brock is trying to lie low and stay out of public view, he finds himself coming to the rescue of Venus Vargas, a beautiful supermodel.  When Venus makes a comment implying that they are a couple, Brock knows he just landed in more hot water!

When Brock’s manager decides he needs to ‘fall-in-love’ to get out of the hot-water he is in, his manager also immediately thinks that Venus is the answer.  Brock is not so sure.  This tale is about to get very interesting!

Spurs and Sparks

 

Spurs and Sparks, by Jody Hedlund, begins her Healing Springs Ranch series.  When Tyler McQuaid’s seven-year-old son questions him about the lack of a woman in his father’s life.  Tyler definitely does not know how to answer that question.  He had been managing the family ranch ever since he graduated from college, so his life is already full enough.  However, when his father is suddenly injured, Tyler’s focus must change!

When Tyler hears the words pancreatic cancer, he immediately scrambles to locate a cure.  As they set up palliative care for his father, Tyler has no idea that the nurse who will be brought may just change his life in ways he never imagined.  The nurse, Kinsey Wingrove, is in control of the sickroom and just simply too pretty!

It is interesting to watch Tyler and his father make a vow to each other.  His father promises he will work his hardest to improve his heath as long as Tyler focuses on finding the love of his life.  You soon get the sense that his family is hoping this woman will be Kinsey!

It is fun to see what direction Tyler takes to locate the person with whom he would walk with through life!

Final Approach

 

Final Approach, by Lynette Eason, opens with Air Marshal Kristine Duncan on her way to a much-needed vacation, with several close friends, including FBI Special Agent Andrew Ross.  Unfortunately, she must jump into action when a hijacker shows up on her plane and causes havoc!

After the plane safely lands, Kristine learns more details about the hijacker, Marcus Brown.  The father of three, he is a man you would never suspect.

However, when Marcus suddenly winds up dead, you know this tale just became much more serious!

As Andrew and Christine dig into the details regarding Marcus’s death and so many other things, you will be surprised to learn who is behind all.  It is also interesting to watch, as both Andrew and Christine struggle to determine if they are just working a case together or if they truly want to move their relationship to a new level!

The Lighhouse at the Cove

 

The Lighthouse at the Cove, by Amy Clipston, opens with Kaiah Ross traveling through coastal North Carolina.  She is a travel journalist documenting great spots for her readers to visit.  Her car suddenly indicates that all is not well.  As Kaiah slowly drives into Coral Cove looking for a car repair shop, she has no idea what she will encounter!

Kaiah’s first thought is that this town looks like one out of a storybook.  After she gets her car set up for repair, she meets Reid Turner, her uber driver, and she cannot turn her eyes away.  This handsome man has lived in Coral Cove his entire life and is also a full-time firefighter.  Kaiah knows she will not be able to forget this man anytime soon.  Kaiah simply describes him as Mr. Tall, Dark and Handsome, TDH for short!

Unfortunately or maybe not, Kaiah has a lengthy stay in town until her car is repaired.  When Kaiah volunteers to help prepare for the town’s annual festival, she and Reid end up spending a lot of time together.  Before you know it, it seems as if something may be going on between these two!

When Kaiah’s car is finally repaired, she must make a tough decision.  Will she move ahead with opportunities to further her writing career or stay in Coral Cove with this man she has come to love?  It is fun to see the ending of this tale!  

Best-Kept Secrets

 

Best-Kept Secrets is another fun tale from Sarah M. Eden.  In spite of her family’s potential loses to their financial standing, Eve O’Doyle and her sister Nia plan to attend a Christmastime house party.  Hopefully, this will be a fun time with their friends in The Huntresses group.  Duke Seymour is called upon to escort the O’Doyle sisters to the party.  All are surprised to find the Duke’s grandmother along for the ride!

When this group gets held up in an abandoned inn during a rainstorm, it is interesting to see how everyone pitches in to provide what is needed.  Eva does the cooking, Nia makes sure the bedchambers are presentable and Duke runs cover to keep his grandmother in the dark.  Because if the Grand Dame knew what was going on, she would definitely not be pleased.  After a rather miserable journey, no one is available to pick up his grandmother, so he must continue on with the group to the holiday party!

You will not believe the anger and fighting that the Seymour family brings to this lighthearted gathering of young people.  You also wonder if the warmth you see growing between Eve and Duke will become something long-lasting!

It is interesting to see where each character ends up by the final page of this tale!

A Wager with the Matchmaker

 

A Wager with the Matchmaker, by Jody Hedlund, is the third tale in her A Shanahan Match series.  Alannah Darragh is working as a maid in the O’Brien home.  She is surprised when she learns her brother has acquired a matchmaker to find her a husband.  Alannah has no interest in marriage; however, you soon will get a sense that the matchmaker has his eye on an interesting individual as her future mate.  Kiernan Shanahan, her employer’s brother!

After Kiernan offers Alannah an opportunity to work at his family’s estate, you get the sense that his mother is not happy with the situation.       

Not only does Alannah have to work long hours for a mother not happy about her presence, but the matchmaker shows up and makes a bet with Alannah involving Kiernan!

When the matchmaker also makes a bet with Kieran about his future bride, you realize this matchmaker is rather crafty himself.  He sees the potential between these two; however, it may take some time before Alannah and Kiernan see that their match is meant to be!

To Light the Way Forward

 

To Light the Way Forward, by Nancy Naigle, is an interesting tale set in a small town on Whelk’s Island, North Carolina.  Tug Basnight owns a simple oceanfront diner on these sandy shores.  He is lonely after the loss of his best friend, Maeve; however, when a hurricane shows up, Tug’s life is definitely affected!

When Rosemary leaves for a trip to Whelk’s Island to visit her friend, she hopes the storm will not arrive while she is there.  Unfortunately, her wish is not fulfilled!

The final storyline involves Paul and Amanda.  They each have active lives on Whelk’s Island.  Paul had been best friends with Amanda’s late husband.  You see a potential relationship forming between these two; however, first they must survive the storm barreling down on them!

It is interesting to see how these four not only survive the storm, but also to see what direction each takes as they find their way in the world left behind!