A Small Town Do-Over by Melinda Curtis (A Feel-good, sweet romance) Love in Harmony Valley Book 10

Claudine Giordano is a chef who is back in town to help her grandma with her pizza restaurant.  Just across the street is Enzo, a cook at his family restaurant with whom Claudia had a relationship that didn't turn out well with as a teen. How will this competition of the two restaurants fare with Claudia and Enzo?

This was a cute novella that was very entertaining and a fun read.  The characters were great and the storyline was good.

I received a complimentary copy of this book.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

A Cowboy's Fourth of July by Melinda Curtis (The Cowboy Academy Book 2)

I love a sweet, clean romance and this book was that.  It's a second chance around for Dix Youngblood, who has had a crush on Allison  Burns since school years.  The book is definitely a good read and very entertaining.  The characters were well written and I enjoyed this book very much. It was fun to watch how both Allison and Dix grew as the book progressed.  I recommend this book!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author.  All opinions are my own.

Christmas at the Sleigh Café by Melinda Curtis

This story actually connected to me quite well, as my daughter was a dancer as well.  So it touched me a lot as I saw the common paths of decisions that some dancers have to make.

As Allie takes a job waitressing at the Sleigh Café an old friendship seems to have new sparks. This is just the sweetest Christmas Story as the two, Allie and Nick find a renewed interest in one another.  As they help their family with some problems that have arisen, the warmth of Christmas Mountain and the holiday spirit warms all their hearts.

The mysterious Christmas Cards with inspiring messages was a cute highlight in the story.  One that gives me some personal thoughts of a sweet Christmas plan of my own.  The characters were easy to like and this is definitely a great Christmas story to add to the Holiday Season.

I received a complimentary copy from the author.  All thoughts are my own.

 

A Wyoming Secret Proposal by Amy Vastine (The Blackwells of Eagles Springs Book 2)

So I am a huge fan of the Blackwell Series.  I think I have read each book and I have loved them all.  This addition did not disappoint and I was totally engaged with this book.  After a crazy night in Vegas, Harper finds herself married to a Blackwell.  Being a social media gal, she finds herself in a position that she had not expected and tries to make the best of her situation. An annulment is out of the question.

Wyatt is a cowboy who moves between different ranches but returns to the Blackwell Ranch.  His unexpected bride arrives in Eagle Springs and the story goes from there!  There is fun and great characters to get to know.  And of course, it was equally enjoyable to see characters from the previous book bringing the characters into an enjoyable family circle.

I enjoyed this book very much and even a special touching few paragraphs for me.  My husband loved fly fishing at Flaming Gorge and the Green River.  It brought back sweet memories for me.

I received a complimentary copy of this from the author. I was not required to write a positive review.  All thoughts are my own.

Fetching Sweetness by Dana Mentink

 I go to the library frequently for my avid reader mother.  This was one of the books I grabbed off the shelf for her to read.  As I picked up the books she had finished, she told me to definitely read this one.  So I did at her recommendation.

It was a fun story of traveling with a "stranger" in a trailer while attempting to return a 100 lb. mischief maker dog!  There was fun, laughs, forgiveness and just a nice and clean read.  I enjoyed the characters and also enjoyed this book.  It is the first book I have read from this author, although I am very familiar with her.  I like her writing style very much and will watch for more books.

It was a light and refreshing, simply enjoyable read.

Tales of Willow Valley by Linda Weaver Clarke

This full length book entails five historical short love stories. The author is well-known for her sweet romances and these are stories of some of her ancestors and written into a sweet romance, with some excellent details of the time period, the struggles that the people of those days went through as well as everyday life. All with enjoyable storylines...

I am a genealogist, so the fact that she writes tales of her ancestors is a real plus for me as I try to think back and reflect on earlier years and how things change and yet how things also stay the same.

The stories are refreshing tales of good people working through life as do we today, as well. The title of one of the stories which gives me hope for the struggles we are going through now,  "The Light at the End of the Tunnel".  God is always watching out for us and there are good things yet to come.

I found these happy stories just what I needed in these trying days.  I recommend it!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author.  All thoughts are my own.

Dogwood Plantation by Carrie Fancett Pagels

The author has quite a way with words and the descriptions of the scenes you are reading about.  Makes you feel as though you were there experiencing everything personally.  This story of this southern plantation was an excellent read.  Cornelia was a fun and lively character who deals with many trials and sadness as the story develops.

The story has suspense and lots of trials and has many twists and turns. It is an excellently written historical fiction. There are sensitive parts to this book but carefully developed.  There are Christian themes in this book.  I enjoyed it very much.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author.  All thoughts are my own.

Montana Dreams The Blackwell Sisters Series by Anna J. Stewart

This was a great addition to The Blackwell Sisters Series.  Each book is written by different and talented authors.  This book continues with the story of Peyton Harrison AKA Blackwell.  In this book a lot of the past is revealed and explained so that even if picking up book 3, you will be able to read knowing how the story lines developed in previous books to this point.  But I would recommend reading them all because they are all so interesting and fun.  

This book has some intrigue and a little mystery that keeps the reader's interest throughout. Family dynamics play an important part in this book in several different ways. Its a clean romance and you will love the characters!

I enjoyed this book very much and felt it was a very fun and entertaining book.

I received a complimentary copy of this book.  All thoughts are my own.

A Daughter for the Mountain Firefighter by Melinda Curtis

This was a good book. It's a story that melts your heart.  I love how the characters grow and mature and learn to accept their responsibilities and make personal sacrifices.  The story line is a good one and it has a tough set of circumstances to deal with. It's an enjoyable read which keeps those pages turning.  This does contain adult themes.

I received an ebook copy from the author.  All thoughts are my own.

Twins For The Mountain Firefighter by Melinda Curtis

Book Blurb:  A bachelor’s life…

Because of a not-so-happy childhood, Logan McCall never wanted kids. His sister’s dying wish was that he raise her twin girls. Paralyzed by grief, Logan turns the girls over to their deadbeat dad. He’s regretted that decision ever since, but what can he do? They’re gone.

A nanny with dreams…

Nanny Thea Gayle is just trying to make ends meet while she works on her PhD. When her employer goes missing and the only family member she can find is the twins’ Uncle Logan, she takes the girls from Seattle to Silver Bend, Idaho. But once there, she’s not sure Logan is up to caring for the girls or his elderly aunt. What’s a nanny with a school deadline looming to do?

A traditional, clean romance with no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily-ever-after.

My review:

I really, really enjoyed this book.  It is the next book in The Mountain Firefighter Series.  Love the characters so much.  Love the inner struggles each has to overcome.  And as the book blurb stated, happily ever after.  So you feel great when you get to the end.

I have really liked this series and am so glad I was able to read this.  There are definitely books that are sooo hard to put down, and this one is one of those, without a doubt.  Loved it!

I received an ebook copy from the author.  All thoughts are my own.