Winning the Bull Rider's Heart by Melinda Curtis (The Cowboy Academy Series)

This is Sophie Jean and Noel's story.  Noel left Sophie Jean and his goal was to become a member of the rodeo circuit as a bull rider. Noel finds his way back "home" to the Done Roamin' Ranch to join his foster mother's birthday planning.Upon his return he sees that things are a little different than he expected. This is the second chance story  for Sophie Jean and Noel.  But there are lots of past issues to work through.  The story has some twists and turns.  Will they work through the situation they find themselves in or not?  

This was a nice read and I enjoyed it very much.  I loved seeing Frank and Mary who are in the past books of the series and makes you feel like you are with old friends. I loved the series and how this couple fostered Noel and many others.  

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

A Small Town Christmas Reunion by Melinda Curtis (Love in Harmony Valley Book 15)

After a terrible experience, Jill has a baby that she desperately needs to protect.  Vince was the answer to that and they quickly married and then she leaves Vince.  He comes back into her life feeling that he wants this marriage of convenience to be a real marriage. But Jill is planning a divorce.

I really enjoyed this book and it kept me reading till the very end.  It is a sweet romance and the holiday joy of a child is always a wonder to see and in this case, read about. This is truly a heartwarming story that was a joy to read.  So glad I did!

I received an ARC copy of this book.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Cowboy Santa (Cowboy Academy #6) By Melinda Curtis

This book totally hooked me in from page one!  Being called to the principal's office brings back memories as a kid and a parent.  The two seven-year-olds definitely have something up their sleeves.  Loved it.  Chandler and Izzy, both single parents definitely have different opinions as to the decorating job she is doing at his ranch.  Their kids have plans and they will do what is needed to make sure things go as they want in their matchmaking agenda!  This is a sweet Christmas romance.  I really enjoyed it and especially the two kids, Sam and Mae who are so cute.  Chandler and Izzy are somewhat reluctant from past relationships.  But their kids are determined!

I received an ARC copy of this book.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

A Small Town Gamble by Melinda Curtis (Love in Harmony Valley Book 14

I really like this series with the small town romances!  The characters in the book were interesting characters and it was enjoyable reading. Things in their pasts weren't always good and sometimes the past comes to the present.   As Ann and her daughter make a move to  Las Vegas Annie tries to get a job there. Her ex-husband's past puts a shadow on her as Sam discovers his past during a background check.  It's an engaging story that I am sure you will enjoy.

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

Every Little Kiss (A Kissing Test Novel) By Melinda Curtis

Don't we all want a prince?  Maggie has quite a hurdle of going to her sister's wedding to her ex-fiance. Her sister Violet arranges for Maggie to bring a blind date to the wedding who is said to be a prince! And of course, Grandma Dotty is in the center of all the wedding activities.  And there is a bit of mystery and intrigue and lots of excitement in this story.  There are no dull moments.  It's a lively and very fun book to read! This is a clean and fun romantic comedy.  A very nice and enjoyable read!  Loved it!

I received an ARC copy of this book and all thoughts and opinions are my own.

A Cowgirl Never Forgets by Melinda Curtis (The Blackwell Belles Book 1)

 

I was excited to see the new series called The Blackwell Belles  I have loved the Blackwell series that  I have read in the past.  I can tell I am going to really enjoy and look forward to the rest of the series, as well.  It was a great start to the series, a clean romance, with some fun times.  It was great to read an uplifting book that keeps you reading.  Clem and Maggie have been friends forever, but can it be more?  Can a rodeo accident make a change in this?  The story continues with the Done Roamin' Ranch as a part of Clem's past.  I can see this is going to a great series!

I received an ARC of this book.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

It Happened on 5th Avenue by Melinda Curtis

 Grandma Dotty is full of spunk despite some dementia and older age issues.  She loves her grandkids and definitely wants to see them find their person.  And she definitely gets involved in their lives.  Its a cute story that is a feel-good type of story that will keep you smiling and reading.  This is a fun book to read.

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

Redemption in a Small Town by Melinda Curtis (Love in Harmony Valley Book 12)

This book was a wonderful addition to this fun series,  It is always fun to see the very interesting and diverse group of people living in this little town as well as seeing characters from a previous book making it feel like you are going back home. The book moves at a good pace and characters are enjoyable and add to the the previous towns people. This romantic comedy has some humor, which I so enjoy in any book I read.  The World is serious enough, and this book gives a bit of comedic relief.  There are some engaging twists and turns that keep you reading.  Nate and Julia make the book a truly awesome story.  Don't miss this title and addition to the series.

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

A Small Town Secret: (A Harmony Valley Book 11)

This was a very sweet book.  I loved the storyline as I read about Mandy in Harmony Valley.  She has a sister who has worked through a fight with Cancer.  She meets Ben, a firefighter who is at the Harmony Valley Fire Dept.  They both have things that in their lives that are causing difficulties in getting past.  There is a bit of mystery to keep you guessing as to who is committing arson in this otherwise no-fire in years town.  It is a book that was enjoyable and I think you will like it to!

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

A Small Town Wedding by Melinda Curtis (Love in Harmony Valley book 12)

In this book of the Love in Harmony Valley series we find Vince and Harley as the main characters that had been dating, but then ended that.  As Vince needs a plus one for a family wedding, he asks Harley to pretend that they are a couple.  Its a light story with interesting characters and so if you like fake relationship stories, this is for you! There were funny parts and more serious ones in the pasts of some that needed to be resolved.  The book keeps you turning pages and is a fun read.

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

A Cowboy for the Twins by Melinda Curtis

This was a very enjoyable read in "The Cowboy Academy" series.  It was a sweet story of Tate and Ellie.  Tate had feelings for Ellie in high school which never seemed to work and she ended up with Buck. Things just didn't work out with Buck and Ellie comes back to the ranch, single and with cute twins in tow.  They spend time at the rodeos together and the twins have something in mind.  They start to have feelings for one another but there are things that are holding them back.

I really liked the characters and the storyline was engaging and interesting.  I think you will love it! I received a complimentary copy of this book.  All thoughts are my own.
 

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.

 

This cute book has contributions from 16 authors, whose romance books helped to create fun recipes. The book has excerpts from these authors' books. Very clever and fun book.

A Cowboy Christmas Carol By Melinda Curtis (The Cowboy Academy Book 3)

 First off, this is a fun series to read.  It revolves around twins, Ryan and Tate Oakley and they both quite different.  Jo, has had a not so good earlier life and has worked through the challenges. Jo and Ryan both needs things that they can help each other with and working together on their plans brings them to an unexpected turn of events.

I really enjoyed reading this book and all it had to offer.  The author writes a clean romance and the characters are fun to read about.  I totally wonder what the next book will be like.  I just know that I can hardly wait to read it.  You will love it!

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

Lights, Camera, Christmas Town! By Melinda Curtis, Anna J. Stewart, Beth Carpenter, Cari Lynn Webb, Cheryl Harper, Leanne Bristow, Liz Flaherty, and Tanya Agler

This collection of Christmas short stories is a continual book written in 8 parts with each being written by a different author. Each of these authors is on my "go to" author list.  I have read books from each and knew that this would be a book that I totally enjoy.  And it was!

It follows through the fun location of Christmas Town, Maine.  There are different types of romances in this collection, ranging from second chance romance to various other romances.  It revolves around making a movie in Christmas Town and the participants from crew to townspeople.  So fun!  Especially for me, an old dramatics arts person!  Loved it!  I am sure it will keep you entertained throughout, as well!

I received a complimentary copy and was not required to give a positive review.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

A Small Town Girl with a Big City Secret by Melinda Curtis

Can I say this probably might just be my absolute fave book of this series!?  Well, that is the case and it was such a sweet story that I really didn't want it to end.  Single mom, Mina loves her son and will do anything to protect him.  Including keeping a secret that weighs heavily on her mind.  Hudson McCloud is a prominent man from an also prominent politically oriented family. He has secrets in his past, too.  The secrets seem to hold both back from moving forward and on with their lives.  

Liam is a sweet chess-playing boy and Mina's son.  The characters are all so engaging and the book was one that I couldn't put down easily.  So good!  Sweet romance and a wonderful realistic and believable story line.  In a few words:  I loved it!

I received a complimentary copy of this book and was not required to give a positive review.  All thoughts and opinions are mine.

Finding Family in the Small Town by Melinda Curtis (Love in Harmony Valley Book 8)

Book 8 of The Love in Harmony Valley series was a sweet romance that I enjoyed very much. Brittany Lambridge is opening a beauty shop in Harmony Valley.  I enjoy Harmony Valley as it reminds me so much of the little town that I lived in as a young girl, which is now almost a ghost town. Brittany is also looking for junk to create into art.  Then there's Joe and he is the mechanic with a not so good rep.

Joe is a single dad who is trying to put life back in order.  It's a sweet story with ups and downs and townspeople that add to a great story that I really liked.  It's a book you will enjoy and keep your interest throughout!  

I received a complimentary copy of this book but wasn't obligated to give a positive review.  All 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.

A Small Town Romance by Melinda Curtis (Love in Harmony Valley Series

Having experienced a car accident, Tracy returns home to Harmony Valley.  She has much healing still ahead of her as she meets Chad a travel writer  that comes to town and whose ambitions and goals do not coincide with hers. Yet there is something between them that neither of them expect.  The story is again set in little Harmony Valley and is a sweet and clean romance filled with fun characters that are fun to read about.

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

 

A Small Town Memory by Melinda Curtis (Love in Harmony Valley Series)

 

I loved this sweet romance and I have really enjoyed this series, as well.  This book is about Jessica, a master baker, who has amnesia and finds herself pregnant with now an unknown father.  As she seeks to find her past and future, bits of memory return, enough to lead her to Harmony Valley.  Here in this small, quiet place she searches for her memory and the pieces to her past.  I think this is one of my favorites in this series.  I really enjoyed the romance and the story line. The elderly people in Harmony Valley remind me of the town I grew up in and the warmth that one finds in small town life.  I think you will enjoy this one!

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