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Will he pass the daddy test?
With his job in jeopardy, it couldn’t be a worse time for Sheriff Nate Landry’s recent past to come back to haunt him. But it would take an army to stop SWAT team leader Julie Smith. The fellow cop–and sister of his ex-fiancé—wants one thing from the beleaguered lawman: custody of the toddler son that Nate didn’t know he had.
He may not be natural daddy material, but he quickly takes a shine to little Duke. And there are the feelings Nate’s been hiding for years. Only now Julie’s running for sheriff of Harmony Valley—against him. Time to retreat? Not if he wants a future with the woman he loves.
Book Review
I've always enjoyed the Harmony Valley stories. A town of geriatrics creating opportunities for the town to return to it's former glory. The young, often troubled, souls that come drifting into town. Looking for and finding a niche to settle down into. This book is no exception.
For those of you who remember Sheriff Nate Landry from previous books, including the pink wedding gown that he was gifted, you will be happy to know that he does indeed find his match in this book. Julie was his partner in his previous job. What is a surprise is Duke. The little one who was born to Julie's sister battling with cancer.
One doesn't think a guy as honorable as Nate would leave a pregnant, cancer survivor behind, but the circumstances did play into just that happening. This story is about the Daddy Test, and if Julie can stay long enough to administer it, and also if Nate can get over his own past demons to survive it.
Beautiful story, rich characters and as usual interesting side lines into the town's residents.
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Make Me a Match: Baby, Baby\The Matchmaker Wore Skates\Suddenly Sophie
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Three bachelors turned…matchmakers?
One special night with Cooper Hamilton gave Nora Perry a precious gift. But no way is the sweet-talking salesman the right guy for her…or is he?
Former pro athlete Ty Porter could get burned when he falls for the beautiful reporter who ruined his career—and could now expose his most zealously guarded secret!
Gideon Walker has a long history with free-spirited flower shop owner Sophie Jennings. But when the banker-matchmaker fixes her up with potential candidates, he realizes he's made a terrible mistake…
Book Review
This is a set of three novellas written by three different authors about a set of three friends in K-Bay Alaska and how each of them finds love. Coop is surprised when Nora tracks him down with a baby in tow and claims that it is his. While he is stunned, being the certified bachelor that he is, the little bundle of joy makes him want things that he has never thought about before. All the time he is trying to match up six couples in their hometown to get a job in the Lower 48 from their ex high school hockey coach.
Ty was the local hockey star who was supposed to have been the ticket out of town for the three friends, but a self inflicted accident caused the dream to crash. A crash which was recorded in excruciating details by former girlfriend Kelsey. Now she is back in town to cover their crazy match making business and he's pulling back hoping that she doesn't take away the last of his secrets to make her new headlines.
Gideon is just about ready to run out of town and being its staid banker is not making him feel any better. The matchmaking bet is about to give him a great chance to get out of K-Bay and he's bound to its success. However when Sophie asks to be matched up with someone, there is no way he feels that he can give her to someone else in town. How is he ever going to let her go to someone else when he realizes just how deeply his heart is involved.
Awesome set of stories. Really enjoyed the creative way the three authors have brought the town and characters alive. Well worth reading.
Make Me a Match: Baby, Baby\The Matchmaker Wore Skates\Suddenly Sophie
Book Description
Nicole Edwards has walked down the aisle as a bridesmaid thirteen times! Thirteen times! In an effort to change her luck, this master baker plans to give up waiting for Jake – who doesn’t know she’s alive – sell her business in New York City, buy a food truck in Los Angeles, and find her own happily ever after.
Chef Sean O’Malley could use Nicole’s dessert skills at his restaurant in New York City. In fact, he’s banking on a joint venture with Nicole, although he hasn't yet approached her about it. When he learns during a pre-wedding event they’re both working that she’s moving to L.A. because she’s giving up on Jake, he decides to give her a crash course on how to be noticed. Sean has, after all, three younger sisters. He knows how a woman’s mind works. But he doesn't factor in how his heart works or how easily it could be broken.
Book Review
Nicole has worn her heart on her sleeve for Jack, but he doesn't seem to even notice her. She decides that its useless to try and win over a man who barely knows that she exists. She has all but made up her mind to pack her bags and leave town. She's going to experiment with running a food truck, much to the horror of Sean.
Sean needs to up his game as per food critics who think that he is too predictable. He loves Nicole for her spontaneity and wants her to help re-do his menu for the restaurant that is facing dire consequences. He also loves her, but can't bring it up. So he decides that the only way to keep her in town is to ensure that she manages to snag Jack's attention, even when he is well aware that Jack is gay.
In the background Tiffany is also trying to convince her in-laws to be that Jackson and she are a good match. That is the primary character from book 1 of the Bridesmaid series.
Always a Bridesmaid (The Bridesmaids Series Book 2)
Book Description
They used to call her the Bon-Bon Heiress. As one of Bon-Bon Chocolates heiresses, Tiffany Bonander grew up in New York with a silver spoon, a heart of gold, and a lifelong supply of sweets. But now her life is falling apart. Recent changes in cocoa supply from Ecuador are threatening the quality of the family’s chocolate and sales are down. Add to that Tiff’s penchant for falling in love quickly and breaking engagements at the last minute…Now they call her the Bon-Voyage Bride.
Jackson Hardaway is trekking through the Andes in Ecuador as a tribute to a fallen comrade. He didn't expect to meet a beautiful damsel in distress and her three fairy godmothers…er, trio of meddlesome nuns…on his journey. But everything in Ecuador is bigger – the trees, the snakes, the attraction. Is this love? Or just another case made to label Tiff a Runaway Bride? Find out in The Wedding Promise by Melinda Curtis.
Book Review
The last person Jackson expected to bump into during a storm in the jungle as he trekked through the Andes is a chocolate heiress pushing a wheelbarrow. Tiffany is trying to redeem herself in her own eyes by saving the floundering chocolate company that her father and brother seem to be bent on destroying for short term profits. She is convince that the cocoa beans from her grandfather's original plantation are that magical ingredient which will turn the Bon Bon industry around.
Staying with a group of Nuns the last thing she expects is to end up with a fake marriage in order to save Jackson's life. The troubled veteran draws her in, but she is too well versed with her own fickle heart. She knows she needs to maintain her distance or she'll only end up hurting him. She doesn't do commitment very well, but Jackson seems oblivious to her nay saying. He not only convinces her that falling for each other is a good thing, but he also proposes a long term engagement while he continues his trek. How are they eventually going to end up? Find out when you read the Bridesmaid series.
The Wedding Promise (The Bridesmaids Series Book 1)
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Duffy Dufraine just found out he's going to be an uncle. Jessica Aguirre came to Harmony Valley in search of the father of her unborn child, which is by no means him. An accident may have damaged the expectant mom's memory, but he knows his twin is the man she's looking for. But Greg's gone, which leaves Duffy the only family Jess has. And he has to make things right. Offering her a temporary place to stay seems an ideal short-term solution. Until she stirs desires that make the embattled vineyard manager rethink his own long-term game plan. Is he ready to offer Jess and her baby a home to call their own—with him?
Book Review
Michael Dufraine has shifted to Harmony Valley after finally
being relived of the responsibility of looking after his parents when his twin
Greg ran off with all their savings. He may not be happy that Greg is dead, but
he is sure relieved that he doesn't have to handle any more of Greg’s messes.
Then Jessica Aguirre walks into his life, complete with amnesia and a bun in
the oven put there by Greg.
Jess is going crazy not knowing what her baby’s
father was like. The accident left her with no recent memories and Greg is just
a fleeting glimpse in her mind till she sees Duffy’s photograph in the
newspaper. She is hopeful that six months later she may actually be meeting her
significant other. For Duffy it is a shock to to know that he has one more
loose end left over from Greg’s life to tie up.
He may be about to become an
uncle, but he wants nothing to do with that responsibility. Where do they go
from here? Stir in nosy neighbours, a friendly town who wants a new baker and some really bad weather and it gets much more interesting.
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Book Description
Sweet Christmas Kisses 2 is a collection of 19 sweet romances brought to you by some incredible authors. These holiday novellas are a steal at the price of 99cents and I absolutely loved the stories that were sent to me in advance for a review of the boxed set.
Sweet Christmas Kisses 2 has Boycotting Christmas by Melinda Curtis
A bachelor seeks Christmas magic from a woman who’s boycotting Christmas.
Book Review
Boycotting Christmas by Melinda Curtis, is a delightful tale of a girl who loves Christmas but has a pact with her brother to boycott it this year to drive some sense into their father's head. The father is intent on marrying Joy's best friend and both Joy and her brother can not let that happen. Nick is saddled with his niece Cindy when his sister gets deployed last minute. He's a bachelor who has not put up a tree in his life and Cindy is sure that Christmas is ruined till Nick spots Joy and asks for her help. Joy agrees to consult on their holiday plans and decides that it is not cheating on her boycott when it is for the noble cause of giving Cindy a great holiday. However there are more surprises to come as the holiday season progresses, and Joy and Nick have no clue what the lady who gives love advice is talking about as yet
Time For Love
- File Size: 769 KB
- Print Length: 368 pages
- Publisher: Mills & Boon; 1 edition (September 1, 2015)
- Publication Date: September 1, 2015
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- Language: English
- ASIN: B00Z71DHDO
Book Description
As a kid from a shattered family, Kathy Harris couldn't wait to get out of Harmony Valley. Yet here she is, back home, determined to rebuild her life and regain her young son's trust. But she doesn't expect to work miracles–unlike Dylan O'Brien, the enigmatic cowboy rumored to be a healer of misfit horses.
As they work to save an injured colt, Kathy starts to believe in a future with Dylan that she never thought possible. But one of Kathy's new rules is
no more secrets…and Dylan has a big one. One that could destroy the life he and Kathy are building together.
Time For Love
Book Review
Its a second chance story for Kathy and Dylan. Both have had to deal with alcoholic parents and have had their measure of set backs. Kathy is a recovering alcoholic who is working hard to regain her son Truman's love and trust. I really liked how her daily struggle and low self worth is documented.
Dylan needs redemption from a horse training accident which caused him to loose his nerve and taint his reputation. Not to mention surviving a divorce where his ex-wife is making it difficult for him to be with his son Zach. The two of them make an odd pair, but when you look deeper there's a lot in common.
Will they be able to survive the current crisis in their lives and make a future together? Read the book to find out.
Time For Love
- File Size: 315 KB
- Print Length: 97 pages
- Publisher: IndieWrites, Inc (January 19, 2015)
- Publication Date: January 19, 2015
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- Language: English
- ASIN: B00QOHPMOW
Book Description
Nicole Edwards has walked down the aisle as a bridesmaid thirteen times! Thirteen times! In an effort to change her luck, this master baker plans to give up waiting for Jake – who doesn’t know she’s alive – sell her business in New York City, buy a food truck in Los Angeles, and find her own happily ever after.
Chef Sean O’Malley could use Nicole’s dessert skills at his restaurant in New York City. In fact, he’s banking on a joint venture with Nicole, although he hasn’t yet approached her about it. When he learns during a pre-wedding event they’re both working that she’s moving to L.A. because she’s giving up on Jake, he decides to give her a crash course on how to be noticed. Sean has, after all, three younger sisters. He knows how a woman’s mind works. But he doesn’t factor in how his heart works or how easily it could be broken.
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Book Review
Having read a lot of Melinda's books I was looking forward to reading ALWAYS A BRIDESMAID and it didn't disappoint. The chef and the baker working together in the kitchen made for some interesting reading. Sean may have thought that having three younger sisters made him ready for anything female, but he was definitely not prepared for the Siberian Curse. Nicole may not know that the man she is pining after is gay, but she is even more confused about the two sides of Chef Sean. Does he want to yell at her or kiss her senseless? Amazing chemistry in the kitchen and outside it! The sweater makeover was hilarious!
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- File Size: 719 KB
- Print Length: 196 pages
- Publisher: Mills & Boon Heartwarming (April 1, 2015)
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Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
- Language: English
- ASIN: B00SX6CMRC
Book Description
He's coming up on her blind side
How
can Shelby Hawkley forgive Gage Jamero for bailing on her when she
needed him most? He and her husband, Nick, were the best part of her
life.
Now her former best friend is back, shaking up the widowed wine
harvester's world. The safest bet is to protect herself. Except Gage is
awakening feelings that are decidedly unfriend-like.
Shelby
is the woman Gage has secretly loved since high school. Starting
over—together—could be the best dream he's ever had. If only he can find
the courage to say what he should have said all those years ago.
Book Review
Shelby is a young widow who lost not only her husband, Nick,in a rafting
accident, but also her best friend Gage. Gage feels guilty for having
not been there and stopping Nick from going on the rafting trip. He also
has nursed a crush for Shelby since high school, but since his best
friend asked her first, Shelby was his girl friend and subsequently
wife. And no guy moves in on his best friend's girl as per their code of
honor. What happens when the friend dies and leaves behind a young
widow?
Shelby is obsessed with being safe, and Gage is a vet with
a dangerous specialization. Delivering horses leaves him open to all
kinds of physical danger that Shelby does not want to deal with. Gage
knows that to be with Shelby he will have to give up his dreams and come
back to Harmony Valley where he will never amount to anything more than
a small town vet. Is their love strong enough to take a chance on? Or
do these friends drift apart again? Find out when you read the
beautifully scripted story in this book.
Note: I was given a free copy for an honest review.The Book will be available for sale on 1April 2015
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