Hooked on you Kathleen Fuller

 Description:

She never wanted to come back. He never wants to leave. The town of Maple Falls has plans for them both.

Riley McAllister is living the dream in New York City . . . if the dream means being a struggling mixed-media artist, part-time food delivery driver, and having a carefully curated social media to hide all of the above. She refuses to admit defeat and move back to small-town Maple Falls, but when her grandmother breaks her leg sliding into third base during a softball game (she was safe, by the way), Riley reluctantly agrees to go home and help the woman who raised her—while secretly hoping she can convince Mimi to sell her house and yarn shop and move in with a good friend. Then Riley can return to her new life in NYC, on her own and for good.

But Mimi has her own plans, which include setting Riley up with local baseball star Hayden Price, who returned to Maple Falls after an injury ended his major league career. Now he works at his father’s hardware store, coaches the church softball team, and worries about the declining town. It’s not the life he dreamed of having.

With a little meddling and a lot of kindness from the town, Hayden and Riley find themselves unexpectedly falling for each other as they discover the true meaning of home. 

Welcome to Maple Falls, where everyone knows your name and your business. 

“A sweet, refreshing tale of idyllic small-town life, family, and unexpected romance, Hooked on You is the perfect read to cozy up with on a rainy day.”—Melissa Ferguson, multi-award-winning author of The Cul-de-Sac War 

My Review:

I have never read anything by this author before and I have to say I really enjoyed this love story. I guess when they say never say never they mean it or at least in Riley's case. She was a broken sprit and really struggled to find her footing which made her feel very relatable. Hayden was a fighter and spoke whatever was on his mind but always did it with love. He also just seemed so relatable, while reading this story it almost felt like I was catching up with friends. I really like Erma and the Bosom Buddies, man I want to be them one day, to be old and feisty yet always having fun oh my what a fun group. I feel like this story wasn't all about love about about friendship and cherishing those relationships. Overall I really enjoyed this book and could not put it down it was so worth the read. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

 

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Rescued by the Perfect Cowboy Melinda Curtis

Description:

She came to Second Chance

…he took a chance on love

Art curator Sophie Monroe is overwhelmed with starting a new business and raising four-year-old twins. Needing help, the divorced mom hires cowboy Zeke Roosevelt as her interim nanny! French lessons and bookish pursuits give way to riding and roping. And scholarly Sophie falls hard for the strong, practical cowboy. Until Zeke reveals a secret that may prevent this temporary posse from becoming a permanent family.

My thoughts on the book:

I love this series, Every time the author releases a new book for this series and I get a chance to grab it and read it I am never disappointed. It truly feels like I am coming home or even catching up with friends. The author took a group of stuck up people and made them feel normal average people. I loved how Sophie had to truly find who she was and everything she new life to be was questioned. I loved how Zeke had to reach into his own life and show those around him who he was in order to find who he was. (don't worry I am not giving away anything with those statements) I really so badly want to read Shane's story he made quite an appearance in this one being Sophie's twin and each time he does make an appearance in a book I want to know more and more about him. I loved how the author kept the story line going with so many characters yet kept bring the focus back to Sophie and Zeke that I did not feel like there was to much going on. Really fun read and a total clean read which is nice so that its suitable for all readers. I received an advance copy of this book and I was under no obligation to post a review and have given my honest opinion.

Where you can buy the book:

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Where you can connect with the author:
www.melindacurtis.net

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Sweet on the Cowboy Sasha Summers The Draegers of Last Stand, Texas # 1

Description:

If you can't stand the heat...

Lam Draeger’s deep wounds from the death of his young son and his subsequent divorce were still healing when he was saddled with his running his family’s cattle and rodeo stock ranch and the responsibility of raising his siblings and keeping them out of trouble. His every moment is devoted to running the ranch and business smoothly. He’s had no time to mourn his many losses or try to rebuild his personal life. And romance? Out of the question, no matter how sweet the temptation.

...don't fall in love in the kitchen

Single mom Gwen Hobbs is right back where she swore she’d never be – cooking in the kitchen at the Draeger ranch just like her mom before her. But since her fiance and the father of her daughters walked out on her, taking all their savings with him, she’s forced to be practical. So she vows to ignore the attraction that hums between her and Lam and to stop dreaming of becoming a chef. But when Lam suggests she audition for a cooking competition, Gwen realizes that not all her dreams are out of reach, and her growing hopes extend far beyond a professionally tricked-out kitchen.

My thoughts on the book:

This was a really quick read and a super fun read. I really had fun with reading about Gwen's little girls in this book. Even though they are twins they have such huge personalities and very different. I feel kids have a way of making or breaking a book and in this case they really made the this book by adding so much fun. I really enjoyed the relationships between Lam and his siblings. my heart broke for Lam and all his loss but I like how the author made him in a place a healing for almost the whole book. This book was a fun read, it does have adult language and situations in it. I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley. I was under no obligation to post a review and have given my honest opinion

Where you can buy the book:
www.barnesandnoble.com
www.amazon.com

Where you can connect with the author:
sashasummers.com
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Mistletoe Cottage Debbie Mason (Harmony Harbor)

Description:

'Tis the season for love . . . 
Sophie DiRossi loved growing up in Harmony Harbor. But after fleeing in disgrace many years ago, it is the last place she wants to be. Left homeless by a fire, she's forced to go back to the small coastal town that harbors a million secrets, including her own. Sophie sees this secret reflected every day in her daughter's blue eyes-and she must keep it hidden from the only man she has ever loved.

Sophie's return is a shock for everyone . . . especially Liam Gallagher. The firefighter had some serious feelings for Sophie-and seeing her again sparks a desire so fierce it takes his breath away. Now Liam will do whatever it takes to show Sophie that they deserve a second chance at love, even if everything they've concealed threatens to keep them apart. In this special town at this special time of the year, Sophie and Liam can only hope for a little holiday magic . . .

My thoughts on the book:

Sophie is running from a past she would like to keep there, however it seems that she is going home to where it all started. She discovers things aren't as they seem. When she gets a job things start to go haywire and she needs to change the inn around and keep everyones secrets hidden in the inn even though it seems that someone seems to want it more.
Liam is home to heal and he is shocked that Sophie is home. He's really shocked at the secret she's hiding. Will the secret destroy them both forever or can they leave the past in the past and come together and help save the Family inn?
I have a love hate relationship with this book, I really loved the story, I hate that I have to wait for more from this group of characters. I really enjoyed that "mystery" of the book and how it keeps you guessing and leaves you wanting more. I really enjoyed how stubborn Sophie was and it seems that the author wrote some cryptic hints into the storyline and leaves you wondering whats next. I really can't wait for the next story in this series and I know for sure I will be following these fun characters for sure. If you are looking for a fun christmas story with lots are crazy fun characters then grab this book you will not regret it. 

Where you can buy the book:
Amazon.com
Barnesandnoble.com

Where you can connect with the author:
www.authordebbiemason.com

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Plain Christmas Sarah Price

Description:

It’s been nine years since Cuban singer Alejandro Diaz’s limousine collided with a young Amish woman named Amanda Beiler as she was crossing a New York City street—an accident that ignited the couple’s cross-cultural romance. Amanda loves her husband and their three children, but their fast-paced, lavish Miami lifestyle troubles her. Will her kids grow up never knowing what it’s like to simply be, without chauffeurs, social media, and paparazzi complicating their lives? When she receives a letter from her mother in Pennsylvania inviting the family to visit for Christmas, she seizes the chance to show her children a different way of life.

During their weeklong stay among the Amish community of her youth, Amanda and her family will bake cookies and milk cows, sled and crochet—and reconsider what’s truly important in life. As they prepare for their family Christmas holiday, they’ll have to make momentous decisions about their future and what “happily ever after” truly means.

My thoughts on the book:

Alejandro and Amanda are back. They have been at it for 9 years and are getting ready to close out the year and have so much going on. Amanda wishes she can get her family to disconnect from the world and reconnect as a family. When she gets a letter from her mom to please come home for christmas she wonders if that can happen and if maybe she can get her family to reconnect. But it seems like there are a few hurdles to cross before that all can happen. Can she and Alejandro work together to make it happen or will it be another christmas in Miami?

Sarah did not disappoint with this book at all. I really enjoyed this book and I have to say out of all the Plain series books this one hands down is my favorite. This one focused on family and finding the pieces of yourself that you can only find by going "home". This book is not just about christmas but its about the true mean of it and whats really important in life. In some of the Plain series I was not a fan of Alejandro in fact I felt in some case he was jerk and I wanted to smack him, however in this book that totally change and I fell in love with who he had become and how much growth he made. I absolutely loved the kids in this book, Sarah did an amazing job at making their little personality shine through especially little Nicolas, man him and Sofia are just spit fires.
If you are looking for a good clean read with a fun group of characters then this book is for you and you will not regret grabbing it.

Where you can buy the book:
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Where you can connect with the author:
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After the War Jessica Scott (Homefront series #2)

What's the book about:

A terrible loss…

Captain Sarah Anders lost her husband to the Iraq war and has nearly lost the career she loves. Sent to Fort Hood, she only wants to do her job and take care of the daughter she’s raising on her own. She never counted on running straight into a memory she’d tried to forget. A love he never forgot...

Captain Sean Nichols never got over Sarah. He simply tried to forget her amidst the war and the chaos of combat. But when she’s assigned to investigate his unit, he comes face to face with the woman no war or any amount of time could make him forget.
A dark secret…
As Sarah gets closer to the truth, Sean must accept that actions he took during the war may end the tentative love building between them. And even if Sarah can forgive him, Sean may never be able to forgive himself.

My thoughts on the book:

Sarah has has a lot of loss in her life and she is ready to start over again and give her daughter the life they both deserve, the only problem is she has a mouth that gets her in trouble and she runs into a person from her past she is just not ready to face ever again. Sean has his own demons he has to deal with when two guys in his unit seem to be facing there own demons and he keeps getting thrown into the middle since he's there boss and he is so over it. The only problem he is facing is having to work with Sarah the one person he was never wanting to see again, accept he has a secret of his own he needs to make sure he faces before he can be honest with himself and Sarah. This book is really good it had me on the edge of my seat the whole time and I found myself turning each page wanting so much more the ending was amazing and the book is really worth the read. If asked to use words to describe this book it would be intense, amazing, lots of romance and a little bit of erotic but over all AMAZING. This book and the first one Homefront are both books you will not want to pass on. 

Where you can but the book:

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www.barnesandnoble.com

Where you can connect with the author:

www.jessicascott.net

Sweet Girl Rachel Hollis

What's the book about:

Max Jennings is in a bad mood. It’s not anything you did; it’s just that secrets from her past make it her natural state of being. But she’s not going to talk about it or share her feelings, so don’t bother asking.

Max’s bad mood means that very few people actually truly understand her or know that her secret dream is to be a pastry chef. When a rare opportunity to work for world-famous Avis Phillips presents itself, Max jumps at the chance. Avis and her staff aren’t stingy with the tough love, so Max spends every spare minute practicing her craft. As she bakes brownies and custards, cookies and galettes, she builds an unlikely friendship with a man she once loathed and finds herself falling into something she’s spent the last six years avoiding. Will she let her painful past stand in the way, or will she muster the strength to forgive herself and realize her full potential?

My thoughts on the book:
Max just finished college and she has no idea what she wants to do next when she runs into the most amazing bakery chefs and she is commissioned to help her run her world renown bakery. She also befriends one of the last people she ever thought she would ever become friends with. What she wants is to know if her life is ever going to be what it use to and if she will ever find love. 
Ok so after reading this book I have decided this was not the book for me. I am not saying it was bad but the storyline seem to drag for about half the book and the last half of the book was really good and storyline picked up and kept you drawn in. The chemistry was there also about half through and it was sizzling in parts and just there in others(in a good way). I would give this book a 3 1/2 stars out of five. 

Where you can but the book:

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www.barnesandnoble.com

Where you can connect with the author:
thechicsite.com/author/rachel-hollis

Homefront Jessica Scott

What's the book about:

A breathtaking new series from USA Today Bestselling author Jessica Scott

He’s always loved her...

First Sergeant Gale Sorren waited a war and half a lifetime for a chance to be stationed near the ex-wife who left him years ago. When he finally musters the courage to see her, the life he imagined she was living was nothing close to reality. 

She’s never stopped loving him...

Melanie never stopped worrying about Gale each time he headed off to war. But he’s never been there when she needed him and she’s had fifteen years to steel her heart against him. 

When Gale moves to Fort Hood, he finally has a chance to make things right with Melanie and the daughter she raised without him.

But Mel can't trust her heart to a man who has always let her down.

My thoughts on the book:

Jessica Scott has done it again and wrote an amazing book. This book will not disappoint at all. This book is for some one over the age of 18 in my option. 2nd chance and a chance at love are not what you always think of when you think of coming home from war and having to deal with some really tough things, at least thats what Gale Sorren believed. Melanie built a wall and she did not need anyone in her life but her daughter and even then she wonders if her daughter would be better off with out her and then she comes face to face with the past that she just was not ready to take on.
This book was AMAZING I had a hard time putting the book down. The book did have some really strong language and deals with some really tough issues. However the book was not so intense that you feel over whelmed by the thought of reading of these issues. I love how this author did an amazing job with the storyline and the chemistry through out. The will power in the book was amazing. 

I was given a copy for my honest review. 

Where you can but the book:
www.amazon.com

Where you can connect with the author:
www.jessicascott.net

Holiday At Magnolia Bay Tracy Solheim

What's the book about:

When Navy SEAL Drew Lanham sees Jenna Huntley rising out of Magnolia Bay, she reminds him of the goddess of the sea, but he has to ignore her siren’s call as he’s home on a brief leave trying to recover from a devastating mission where he lost a teammate.

Jenna’s more interested in protecting and studying Sea Turtles and building a local hatchery than in men; except when she first locks eyes with Drew, she realizes he just might be the one man who can pull her out of her lab and into his bed to celebrate Christmas Magnolia Bay style.

My thoughts on the book:
I love Jenna and Drew's story and oh man I just love love aunt Evie. I love the story line only thing I feel it I wish it was a little cleaner not so much sex and the story still would have been good. either way the book is worth the read it quick and sweet and keeps your attention all the way to the end. If you are looking for a fun love story this is your book.

Where you can but the book:

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Where you can connect with the author:

www.tracysolheim.com

 

Barbecue and Bad News Nancy Naigle (An Adams Grove Novel Book 6)

What's the book about:

Welcome to Adams Grove…where the barbecue isn’t the only thing that sizzles.
Savannah Dey politely agreed to attend her ex-husband’s wedding, but she’d be grateful for any reason to get out of it…which is why the speeding ticket from the handsome sheriff of Adams Grove is both a surprise and a reprieve. With one quick call to her editor, the aspiring columnist finds herself with a new assignment and the perfect excuse to get closer to the man who pulled her over. Now, all she needs is a way to deal with all the bad memories the small town dredges up…
Sheriff Scott Calvin can’t forget the woman who set off his radar, but he’s determined to send Savannah on her way. He’s done making bad choices, and this beautiful city gal is sure to leave Adams Grove once she finishes her story. By the time she’s stirred up a hornet’s nest, he’s already falling for her. Will trouble bind them together, or will her secrets tear them apart?
 

My thoughts on the book:

Life is not always what you hope for; at least that is what Savannah keeps telling herself in order to make peace with the past. She has spent years hiding and running by working her tail off and the day of your ex-husbands wedding it no different. What she did not expect is that speeding even a few over would get her pulled over.

Adam Grove’s sheriffs Scott Calvin once again has decided that bachelorhood was a lot better than continuing to end up with the wrong person. When we pull over Savannah Dey he just wanted he to be on her way and he was taken back by her choose to stick around for the parade.

This book was a fun read it did have some serious moments but over all I loved the characters in the small town. I have not read anything by Nancy Naigle before I can say that the storyline did not disappoint at all. The did have a few slow parts but they were quick and didn’t really take from the story overall. If you are looking for a fun read with a lot of fun characters with lots of personality then this book is so worth the read, either way this book is worth the buy.

Where you can but the book:
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Where you can connect with the author:
www.nancynaigle.com/

Caught in the Act (The Davenports #2) Kim Law

What's the book about:
Catherine Davenport Carlton needs a break. After dedicating her life to her political-minded family, shocking scandals from the past have shaken her to her core. Summer in the quiet town of Dyersport, Maine, is just what she needs, especially with a super-hot neighbor right next door…who’s none other than Brody Hollister, the boy she fell in love with as a teen. Cat wants nothing more than to pick up right where they left off eighteen years ago, but she’s still haunted by a terrible secret that could devastate Brody.

Brody Hollister spent years pining over Cat Davenport. They met young and loved passionately—until she disappeared from his life. Now she’s back, as spirited and beautiful as ever. But while Brody is determined to help Cat free herself from her family’s drama, his own family may be hiding something that could ruin their rekindled romance for good.

In Book Two of the Davenports romance series, sex and politics collide…with passionate results.

My thoughts on the book:

Catherine (Cat) loses her husband four years ago and she is ready to find herself again. So off to “vacation” she goes, she heads to Maine to where her family vacationed when she was younger. She loves everything about Maine it feels like coming home, all but one thing.

She is renting a beach house and every morning to spies on her really hot neighbor while he is out for his run. Only Brody wants to know why Cat is back and what happened all that time ago.  Brody has worked really hard to become the person he is and avoid certain family members who may make him or break him. This book starts off slow for me I had a hard time really getting into it at first but once the book picks up about a third way through it becomes a book that is hard to put down. I will say there are some slow points in the book again but overall the book keeps your attention and leaves you wanting more. This book has some strong language but for the most part, it’s quite mild and doesn’t overwhelm. This book is well worth the read.

Where you can but the book:
www.barnesandnoble.com
www.amazon.com

Where you can connect with the author:
http://www.kimlaw.com/