Plot Summary: Ruby Wetherspoon is in Paris for New Year’s Eve. She gets separated from her friends (which seem to all be imaginary, save one) and ends up losing any way to contact them. She’s plucked from a crowd and stands on a wall with the mysterious Alex. They kiss—with fireworks—they eat food, they fall in love with each other in an hour or two. Then, a man in black emerges from a crowd, whispers … Continue reading The Prince She Never Forgot by Scarlet Wilson →
I don’t read category romances these days, but they hold a special place in my heart. Back in the day, Mom and I would head out to Crown Books to stock up on the newest Loveswepts, Silhouettes, and Harlequins. She’d be curled up in the corner of the loveseat with coffee and a cigarette, and I’d be on the sofa with a Diet Pepsi, while Dad and the bros did their man things. This was … Continue reading Carter Bravo’s Christmas Bride by Christine Rimmer →
This is the sixth in a loosely linked series of novels about the Carrigans of the Circle C Ranch. The story starts off well. Willa and her son, Scout, are driving through a snowstorm to a vacation at the Bramble House B&B. They’re being followed. This sounds ominous, but actually isn’t; the car behind them is driven by Finn, who’s booked a room at the same B&B. He’s driving behind them because Willa is obviously … Continue reading A Bramble House Christmas by CJ Carmichael →
Y’all, this is going to be a review with several part: I’m putting the basic plot summary and analysis up top, and then there shall be semi-spoilery THOUGHTS. Our main characters are Willa Fairchild and Finn Conrad. Willa is a single mom and private nurse who is travelling from Phoenix to Marietta this Christmas at the behest of a former patient of hers who died and left her a minor inheritance. Willa’s son Scout is six years … Continue reading A Bramble House Christmas by CJ Carmichael →
I find it hard to enjoy a book when the writing style distracts me from paying attention to the story. If I hadn’t committed to reviewing this book for the RITA Challenge, I don’t think I would have made it past chapter two. Be warned, this is not a book for readers who value logic or crisp writing. The first few chapters contained a catalog of style and grammar pet peeves and errors: clunky, run-on … Continue reading Tempting the Knight by Heidi Rice →
The members of the Gray family are the owners and operators of Espresso Cosmetics. The late Mrs. Gray founded the company; her widower and children now run it. This is Lola’s story. She’s the youngest of the family. Her siblings are the company’s C-level executives; she’s been the spokesmodel for the company since her teens (she’s now in her 20s). She is not a very good spokesmodel. People who see her ads think she’s a … Continue reading Heated Moments by Phyllis Bourne →
I admit it. I’m one of those people who likes to watch cheesy Hallmark Christmas movies. They are often both ridiculous and ridiculously fun, a perfect hour and a half feel-good break from my crazy life. I often feel the same way about series romance. Completely unrealistic and over-the-top, but thoroughly entertaining despite (or because of) that. So when I read the description for Scarlet Wilson’s The Prince She Never Forgot, I jumped at the … Continue reading The Prince She Never Forgot by Scarlet Wilson →
This is one of the most difficult reviews I have ever written–simply because I have such mixed feelings about Sarah M. Anderson’s The Nanny Plan. When I was reading the book, there were actual moments that the love story put a cheesy grin on my face. And there were some elements that were executed really well. But then there were moments, after I finished the book, that I couldn’t help but cringe at the some … Continue reading The Nanny Plan by Sarah M. Anderson →
(TW: Alcoholism, emotional neglect) As many reviewers have said, the hardest reviews to write are the ones where all they can say about the book was that it was okay. Tempting the Knight by Heidi Rice basically embodied that reaction for me. There is nothing particular objectionable about it, but there’s not really anything that I absolutely loved about it either. Tempting the Knight is part of the Fairy Tales of New York series, but works … Continue reading Tempting the Knight by Heidi Rice →
Chance of a Lifetime is the third in the Anderson Brothers trilogy. I chose it at random, being unfamiliar with the series, but once I’d read it, I immediately sought out the earlier books. This series entry stands on its own very well. There is no sense that the reader is missing any vital background, but some details (e.g., Michael’s dogs) are definitely teasers. I really enjoyed this novel. It worked for me on a … Continue reading Chance of a Lifetime by Marissa Clarke →
I bought this book on the release date in March 2015, but then put off reading it. Unsure why as I’ve really enjoyed all of the author’s earlier books. Perhaps it’s the fact that this book is the last of a multi-author series (Bachelor Auction) and I didn’t feel like reading all of the other authors’ contributions. Or the fact the book is also the first book in Latham’s Wild Montana Nights series and each … Continue reading One Night with Her Bachelor by Kat Latham →
