Jan 20, 2020

End Game Giveaway Rachel Dylan


Welcome Y'all I am so excited to have a chance to Interview Rachel Dylan and talk about her newest book and also get a chance to talk to get to know more about her. At the end of the interview I will be giving a copy of Rachel Dylan's newest book so stick around read the interview and find out how to enter. In no way is this giveaway sponsored.
Really quick before we jump in I wanted to explain that I have been reading Rachel for a few years now and I love her books. If you have never read anything by her I would say I can compare her stories to the others like Dee Henderson, Dani Pettrey, Susan Sleeman and Terri Blackstock. Y'all her book are worth the read grab one you won't be disappointed. Now on to the interview

Ok, I know you are a big pet person so my first question is:
If you could ask your pet 3 questions, what would they be?
  1. What do you really think about me?
  2. What’s your favorite food?
  3. Do you miss me while I’m at work? ☺
DO you think your cat or any cat for that purpose has any regrets?
LOL, no I don’t. Cat’s don’t roll like that.
I know some authors like to have certain snacks or drinks why they write, Do you have a favorite snack food or drink around why you write? 
I usually always have water and sometimes coffee. I love cheez-its but they are super unhealthy so I’ve tried to cut back. 
I know you are a Lawyer have you always wanted to be both a Lawyer and a writer or did one come because of the other? 
I’ve always loved to write, but I didn’t realize I was going to be a novelist until I was in my 30s. I didn’t always want to be a lawyer, but it seemed like a good fit and a very practical decision. 
Do you or did you have a person that inspired you to write?
I think it was a combination of people. I was fortunate enough to have a very supportive family and teachers that encouraged my love for reading and writing. 
Do you have a Favorite place to write?
I usually write at my kitchen table. I have an office but I usually end up in the kitchen surrounded by my furry friends. 
Do you have a favorite author?
It’s hard to pick one favorite, but I really love Joel Rosenberg’s novels. 
I have always loved every one of your books that I read I am never able to put them down. I felt that same way with END GAME , Tell us a little about how this story first came to be. Did it start with an image, a voice, a concept, a dilemma or something else?
I think it started with a general concept about three women who went to law school together but ended up going into different career paths that weren’t all lawyers. Then it expanded from there. 
Who are your main characters? Tell as a little about what makes them tick?
END GAME focuses on Bailey Ryan and Marco Agostini. Bailey and Marco are very different. Bailey is a law and order type—largely driven by her legal experience. Marco, on the other hand, is more focused about getting the job done and cutting through the red tape. Their work styles end up complimenting each other but it also provides a good amount of conflict as well. 
Do you have a favorite character in this book? 
I do, but I can’t tell you that. LOL—actually I have a favorite character in the series. I think it will become apparent at some point☺ 
Which scene was most difficult to write?
There was no one specific scene that comes to mind. Writing in general is hard, but some stories flow more easily than others. 
Were there scenes you ended up cutting you wish you could've kept? 
I tend to write pretty lean so usually we’re adding elements as opposed to taking them away. 
If you can, can you tell us what is next to expect with this series or any other books you have in the make?
Yes! The next book is Layla’s story and I’ll be releasing the title soon. It will come out in October, and I’m super excited about it. 

Now to the Giveaway follow the link below and the steps to enter to win a copy of End Game. Thank you Rachel so much for taking the time to do this interview I had a blast reading all your answers and I can't wait for more from these friends. The giveaway will be up until 2/3 at midnight. stop by and enter.









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Their Wander Canyon Wish Allie Pleiter



Description:

Can two little girls find their mom a match?

Their mother needs a fresh start…Could he be what they’ve been waiting for?

Back in her hometown with her twin daughters, widow Marilyn Sofitel is set on never falling in love again. She’s sure her heart is safe spending time with Wyatt Walker as he works to fix the carousel her girls love. Everyone knows he’s handsome, charming…and trouble. But as they grow closer, might their unlikely friendship to develop into something deeper?

My thoughts on the book:

What a fun read I love when a story involves kids I feel like they always add a huge element to a story. I think the one thing I felt was left hanging was something that played out through the story with out giving anything away it felt like you were left with some questions in the end. I am not sure if this is going to be a series and eventually it will all play out or if you are just left to figure it out on our own. I did like Mari and Wyatt, they both had troubles and struggle they need to face but it wasn't something they need others to face it with but they needed to conquer on their own. I was not a fan of Marilyn's mom, I hope there is more to come I would love to find out what happens next. Over all this book was a good clean read and suitable for all ages. 

Where you can connect with the author:
www.alliepleiter.com
While at your favorite bookstore/website check out Allie Pleiter's other books, You will not be disappointed. Thanks for stopping by and feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments. 

Jan 15, 2020

Cowboy Courage Carolyn Brown - Longhorn Canyon #6



Description:

Love gets a second chance in this charming cowboy romance from the New York Timesbestselling author of The Family Journal. 
After spending years traveling the world with the military, Rose O'Malley is ready for a change. Heading back to Texas to hold down the fort at her aunt's bed-and-breakfast will give Rose just the break she needs. But while she may speak seven languages, she can't repair a leaky sink to save her life. When Hudson Baker strides in like a hero and effortlessly figures out the fix, Rose can't help wondering if the boy she once crushed on as a kid could now be her saving grace. 
Hud has always been rock-solid and dependable-a quintessential cowboy to his core. But the moment Rose steps back into his life, his world is turned upside down by meddling family, a rescued baby, and one highly mischievous cat. Now he'll have to decide if it's time to throw caution to the wind and do whatever it takes to convince Rose that by her side is exactly where he wants to stay.
Includes the bonus novella Wildflower Ranch, a continuation of Daisies in the Canyon.

My thoughts on the book:

I have to say that this book was ok. I felt like the book kind of dragged a lot more then I expected, However I loved Luna she was a freaking hoot. I felt like between her and Molly they really made the story and made you want to love all the characters and find out what was going to happen next with those two. I liked Rose and Hud but sometimes it just felt very awkward and the relationship almost seemed forced not natural. there is some adult situations and languages but over all the book was a ok read. Luna will defiantly keep you laughing for sure. 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.amazon.com
www.barnesandnoble.com

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

While at your favorite bookstore/website check out Carolyn Brown's other books, You will not be disappointed. Thanks for stopping by and feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments. 

Jan 11, 2020

The Melody in my Head Nikki Lynn Barrett



Description:
This is Book 2 in the Love and Music in Texas series. Baby Stetson kicks off the series.

Welcome back to Harmony's Echo, Texas.....

Melody Roland is on the run from the one person she trusted completely. One who hid a dark past she could never have imagined. When a pregnant woman on the bus she's fleeing on goes into labor, Melody rushes to her aide. Now she finds herself stranded in a tiny remote town just off the highway, with no way to her original destination.

She's alone, on edge, and unsure who to trust. Her instincts scream to get far away and fast. But how and where?

Jameson Grant struggles through the roughest year of his life. Suffering from the loss of his father, one grief stricken night, he made a mistake. One which cost him the only woman he's ever loved. Each lonely day he's faced with the constant reminders of how quick things can change. Throwing himself into the one thing he has left, his music, helps dull the pain he fights to keep hidden. His last salvation begins to crumble as things spiral out of control and he has no choice but to face the 'music' of his past.

The last thing he needs or wants in his life is a woman with more trouble on her heels than the best of country music lyrics. But Melody sings a sirens call within him that can't be ignored.

Jameson and Melody bond in ways stronger than either could have imagined, but one dangerous person from her past may threaten it all...

If she doesn't flee before he can convince her to stay, and that some love songs last an eternity.

My thoughts on the book:

What a fun story as a follow up to book one. I loved that you get to catch up with Avery and Lucas and what they have been up too. I like Melody she was a fighter and super independent but the relationship she has with her dad and brother speaks volume, I love how the author makes her feel come off as a "queen" but not someone who is stuck up. I liked Jameson he had a lot of demons he needed to fight in order to face his life and one of those was figuring out how to help his mom. The emotions in tis story just seem to jump off the page and I truly felt like I was catching up with friends and not reading a book. There is cursing and adult situations in this book. The book was so fun and hard to put down you can't go wrong with it. 

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

Where you can connect with the author:
www.nikkilynnbarrett.com
While at your favorite bookstore/website check out Nikki Lynn Barrett's  other books, You will not be disappointed. Thanks for stopping by and feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments. 

Jan 8, 2020

Collateral Damage Lynette Eason- Danger Never Sleeps #1



Description:

Honorably discharged from the Army after an explosion nearly killed her, former military psychiatrist Brooke Adams has set up shop to help others--but her days of helping military personnel are over. She's got her own battles to fight from her time overseas, and she's not equipped to take on more. Former Army Special Ops Sergeant First Class Asher James could handle anything that war sent his way--terrorists, bombs, bullets. The only thing that scares him now is sleep. As the shadows close in, the nightmares begin.

Finally convinced that he needs help, Asher makes an appointment with a counselor, and Brooke is pressed by her boss to take him on. When he arrives at her office she isn't there--but a dead body is. Brooke is devastated when she walks in, and Asher is a conveniently strong shoulder to cry on. But she can't take him on as a client after sharing such an intimate and unprofessional moment, can she? And he's not sure he can handle sharing his deepest fears with such a beautiful woman.

When it becomes clear that Brooke was the real target of the attack--and that her secrets go even deeper than his own--Asher vows to protect her no matter what. 

Bestselling author Lynette Eason is back with a new series that spans the globe and will have your heart working overtime.


My thoughts on the book:

This book was amazing I really had a hard time putting it down. The author deals with some tragic situations. I honestly feel like the situations in this book could be totally be pulled from the headlines. I loved Brooke and her friends they all seemed to have a heart for others no matter what they are facing. I loved how Brooke was able to face some of her fears and keep fighting for what was right. I liked Asher, while sometimes it seemed more that Brooke was saving him, he always seemed to have everyones best interest at heart. Now can we please talk about Lyric she was my favorite her and Sarah need to be friends and have there stories told, they both this take no prisoner attitude in them and will stop at nothing. I liked that this book was a good clean read and that even thought there were tough subjects the author kept you going from beginning to end. 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 connect with the author:
lynetteeason.com


While at your favorite bookstore/website check out Lynette Eason's other books, You will not be disappointed. Thanks for stopping by and feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments. 

Jan 6, 2020

The Way of the Brave Susan May Warren- Global Search and Rescue #1



Description:

Former pararescue jumper Orion Starr is haunted by the memory of a rescue gone wrong. He may be living alone in Alaska now, but the pain of his failure--and his injuries--has followed him there from Afghanistan. He has no desire to join Hamilton Jones's elite rescue team, but he also can't shirk his duty when the call comes in to rescue three lost climbers on Denali.

Former CIA profiler and psychiatrist Jenny Calhoun's yearly extreme challenge with her best friends is her only escape from the guilt that has sunk its claws into her. As a consultant during a top-secret mission to root out the Taliban, she green-lighted an operation that ended in ambush and lives lost. When her cathartic climb on Denali turns deadly, she'll be forced to trust her life and the lives of her friends to the most dangerous of heroes--the man she nearly killed.

Her skills and his experience are exactly what's needed to prevent another tragedy--but in order to truly set Orion free from his painful past, Jenny will have to reveal hers. They'll have to put their wounds behind them to survive, but at what cost?

Leap into action with this high-octane, breakneck new series from bestselling author Susan May Warren.

My thoughts on the book:

Where to begin with this book. So you know when you get on a rollercoaster and it starts off slow then starts to pick up and slows down a little then some twist and turns and then slows for a sec before the last climb and the biggest drop and the whole time you are holding on for dear life because you don't know what's coming, yeah well that is this book. If had be guessing what was going to happen next and who was going to live, die and who was going to make the next biggest jump. So so good. I will say this while there was a small part in the book I really wish the author would have followed up it did not break the whole book for me, I just wanted to know what happened lol. I loved that the author held nothing back, the author does take you all over with your emotions and yet kept the book a clean read and suitable for all. I would say give yourself some time because once you start you will not want to stop reading. 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 connect with the author:
www.susanmaywarren.com 


While at your favorite bookstore/website check out Susan May Warren's other books, You will not be disappointed. Thanks for stopping by and feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments. 

Jan 1, 2020

Lassoed by the Would-Be Rancher Melinda Curtis- The Mountain Monroes #4




Description:

USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR

If there’s a way to her heart…


…he’ll jump at the chance!

CEO Shane Monroe sticks out like a sore thumb in Second Chance, Idaho, where he’s investigating his grandfather’s connection to the town’s folklore of stolen treasure. Feisty local Franny Clark ridicules his city-slicker ways but allows Shane to hunt for gold on her land…if he can help save her rodeo ranch. Shane is captivated by Franny’s go-getting attitude, but what will it take for him to win her over?

My thoughts on the book:

I really have enjoyed reading about the Monroe Family they are a fun bunch learning to live and grow with the new circumstances they have been handed. I have to say I was not much a fan of this couple. I loved the Clark children and Gertie they were so fun to read about. I loved Davey and how not matter what he "took the bull by the horns" and ran with it, he was a fighter and it was hard not to love him and his independent spirit. If you have been following the Monroe Family this book will catch you up on the comings and goings and is well worth the read. I also have to say I really liked reading about Bo and Jonah I can't wait to read more of their stories and see what kind of trouble those to cause. This book is a clean read and so good. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."

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

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


While at your favorite bookstore/website check out Melinda Curtis'  other books, You will not be disappointed. Thanks for stopping by and feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments.