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Babysitting the Billionaire by Nicky Penttila

November 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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Babysitting the Billionaire by Nicky Penttila
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (76 Pages)
Other: M/F
Rating: 3 Stars
Reviewed by Fuchsia

To keep her job, a demure graphic artist must make sure her foundation’s billionaire donor, a hard-driving tech mogul, stays under wraps for four days—in gossip-hungry Washington, DC. Too bad he has other plans—and is far too gorgeous to miss.

May Reed is the artist for the Save the Penguins Foundation, its founder Markus Edmondsson has told her that for the next few days she will be responsible for seeing to the needs of one of their rich donors. Beau Kurck is the donor who will finance their next expedition which Markus has told May she will not be a part of. May is not amused that she is not going on the expedition and that she has to babysit this person who is a known recluse. At first she thought they wanted her to sleep with this man but she was assured that all she had to do is keep him to his schedule and make sure he is happy.

Beau Kurck is the recluse that May is supposed to keep happy and satisfied. Beau is an app-maker and has created the game Cranky Penguins. He is rude, demanding and expects May to be at his beck and call no matter what time of the day or night. His other reason for coming beside giving the foundation a donation is to reconnect with someone he once asked to marry him but was refused.

Babysitting the Billionaire is one of those books that had good characters but I found that I could not fully embrace them. The characters didn’t reach out and grab my attention which is one of the things I look for. It also took a while for May and Beau to connect on a more personal level, but they finally did and their relationship was sweet. The supporting characters were interesting and added to the story which helped move the story along.

Beau’s attitude towards May was annoying but the way she handled him was not only amusing but refreshing. I enjoy when the female lead does not back down from the male lead but gives as good as she gets. May was that kind of character which for me made this story likeable. It was also fun to see how Beau started to change his attitude as he started to fall for May. Babysitting The Billionairewas a pleasant way to spend an hour or two and I look forward to reading more from this author.

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Tie Me Down by Cerise DeLand

November 30, 2012 By 1 Comment

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Tie Me Down by Cerise DeLand
Publisher: Ellora’s Cave
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (95 pages)
Other: BDSM, M/F, Voyeurism
Rated: 4 stars
Reviewed by Tulip

Rancher Case Turner is a shibari master who prefers his partners submissive, silent and lush. When he meets an outspoken, curvy lawyer from Austin, he’s wild to capture the colorful creature he calls his butterfly. His cho. Yearning to tie her up nice and tight. And defying the rule of the single men in Bravado that they share desirable women, Case plans to keep Samantha Marlowe all for himself.

Sam has a big, bad aversion to Dominants, so resisting Case’s magnetism seems like a wise idea. Yet Case, who usually binds his women to him in erotic public exhibitions, lures her with sweet-talk and humor. Case becomes the lover Sam told herself she’d never have—kind and tender.

But Case wants to tie up her heart, as well as her body—and she’s ready to bolt. If Case puts his heart on the line as well, Sam might admit there’s no rope stronger than love to tie her down.

Samantha Marlowe is like a fire in Case Turner’s blood . One that the sexy Texas rancher can’t put out.

From their first confrontation, attorney Sam Marlowe had a suspicion that Case was a Dominant . The plucky redhead is facinated by the his smooth confidence and rugged good looks . But she ‘s been traumatized by an out of control Master in the past. Uncertain which world she belongs in, Sam doesn’t know if she can ever get past her fear. She’s not sure if she want’s to get back in the game.

Case Turner loves to tie his women down . But he can see that the fiery Sam has had a bad experience in her past. He doesn’t like being shot down by a woman. So when Sam emphatically rejects his offer, the smooth operater begins his campain to win her over.

The Bravado way is that single women are usually shared by more than one man. As a rule, Case and his buddy, Joel Winthrope, share their women. But Case is a bad boy who doesn’t want to share his treat this time. Not even with his best friend.

A romantic birthday celebration leads to an intense sexual interlude between Sam and Case. Until a drunken Joel shows up eager to join the party. Sam is stunned to discover that the two friends had planned on sharing her. Did she put her faith in yet another man who betrayed her trust?

If you’re in the mood for a fun sexy read then this story is definitely for you. The story would have been a little stronger, though, had the author seriously explored adding Joel into the relationship. Why bring the friendship – and their agreement to share a woman – into the storyline, only to have Case do a 180 and change his mind? It just seemed like a total change of character to me. But it’s still good. I do love me some scorching hot love scenes and this story has plenty of those. It also left me wanting for Joel’s story. I’m really looking forward to that one. So would I recommend this story? You betcha!

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The Love Gypsy by Mariah Lynne

November 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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The Love Gypsy by Mariah Lynne
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press Inc
Genre: Contemporary, Historical, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Length: Short Story (73 pgs)
Heat Level: Sensual
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Fern

Florida homicide detective Brianna Breeze can’t seem to catch a man unless she handcuffs him. So her best friend decides to take matters into her own hands and tricks Brianna into seeing the Love Gypsy, a time traveler’s friend noted for her extraordinary matchmaking skills.

When a tall, muscular man wearing jeans, a black leather jacket, and slicked-back 50s hair bursts in on her first visit, Brianna is bewitched. Despite the gypsy’s warning not to get involved with him, Brianna can’t get him out of her mind—even though she, more than anyone, knows the pitfalls of romancing a stranger.

A present-day murder, a mysterious vintage car registered in the distant past, and a smoking gun complicate the puzzle. Brianna doesn’t know if her lover from the past is a murderer or a savior, but she’s willing to risk time travel to find out.

Brianna Breeze lets her best friend Tessa Stone talk her into spending a day off together cruising the mall. What Bree didn’t know was that Tessa is determined to get her to see the Love Gypsy. While she’s consulting – albeit somewhat reluctantly – with the Love Gypsy, Dom crashes onto the scene (almost literally) and completely takes Bree by surprise. Their attraction is instant, but as open and fun-loving as Dom is, he’s surrounded by mystery, a combination that Bree, as a police officer, finds irresistible. Despite the Gypsy cautioning her to try other men on her list, Bree follows her gut instinct and spends more and more time with Dom.

More than a little over the top this book is happy and fun. Not taking itself seriously much of the time I found the tone campy and lighthearted. I laughed out loud quite a bit at the antics of Bree, Tessa and Dom. The pace of the book is quick, with a glowing, feel-good warmth that leaves you with a smile on your face.

While the mystery isn’t particularly complex, the plot is quite satisfying and the general tone of the whole story is really fun. At times I felt like the characters were a little rushed – the author sets a fast-moving pace with secondary characters coming in frequently and small plot hooks dropped consistently throughout the story. But overall this is a splendid, delightful romance that hits many of the good spots. It’s the perfect book to curl up with over a weekend or one night in front of a warm fire with a sparkling glass of wine.

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Night of the Gryphon Book Three: The Prince of Light by Tasarla Romaney

November 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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Night of the Gryphon Book Three: The Prince of Light by Tasarla Romaney
Publisher: Desert Breeze Publishing
Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Action/Adventure
Length: Short Story (104 pgs)
Age Recommendation: 14+
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Poinsettia

Five dragons are hatched. Designed to be guardians of the Elders, gone for centuries from the world of humans and the Land of Shadows, there is nothing that can destroy them – or possibly – control them. Crenshaw and his sister Syvia are distant descendants of the Elders but will it be enough to stop the beast from devouring all living things?

The god, Darivic, is on the verge of losing control of the Land of the Dead and with it the paths to the afterworld will be permanently destroyed ending the life/death cycle.

The looming destruction of all living things becomes more real as the forsaken break through their barrier.

While, the final battle must take place to reset the scales of balance between light and dark, first Sancha, Taraly, Crenshaw, Jalie, and Taigo need to return things to the way the Fates had meant them to be.

In order to save the world, some members of the quest for the Scepter of Hope must sacrifice everything, but do they have the strength to do what is required?

I have eagerly been anticipating the third installment in the Night of the Gryphon series for months. The Prince of Light certainly lived up to my expectations. The action in this story picks up right where the second book, The Warrior Queen ends, so readers wanting to enjoy this book absolutely must read the previous two books in the series first.

The band searching for the Scepter of Hope has been fractured. Taraly and Sancha have broken away from the group for their own reasons. However, they are still working in their own ways to ensure that the side of the light prevails in the final battle. Even though I understood why Sancha and Taraly had to go off on their own for a while, I did miss the interaction between original five members of the quest.

In the second book, The Warrior Queen, a host of minor characters were introduced, all of whom made several attempts to ensure that the positions of hollow king and warrior queen went to the people of their choosing. In this book, even more minor characters appear attempting to do the same thing. As with the second book, I again found all the meddling of these characters to be slightly overwhelming and a bit much at times. I really had to focus in order to remember who everyone was, which side they were on, and what their motives were. This is not an easy task given that many of these characters are adept at concealing their true intentions. Despite this issue, I will say that these minor characters do further the development of the principal characters. I loved watching Taraly, Taigo, Crenshaw, Sancha, and Jalie really come into their own and fulfill their roles at the final battle.

Taraly’s romantic dilemma is interesting. She began to develop feelings for Taigo in the first book, but never truly acted on them. Now, a new suitor is vying for Taraly’s affections. At first I wasn’t sure who Taraly would pick, however, in the end she finally decides to let her heart guide her. I have no doubt that she made the right choice.

Surprisingly, I found the sorceress Ovezara’s romance with Jur to be the most touching. Though she was raised to do the evil bidding of her father, I truly enjoyed watching Ovezara break free of the years of abuse she suffered and open herself to love. I can’t say much without spoiling the ending, but I will say there is a moment between Ovezara and Jur that brought tears to my eyes.

I definitely enjoyed reading The Prince of Light. It completely lives up to what I have come to expect from Ms. Romaney and her Night of the Gryphon series and was certainly worth the wait. I recommend not only The Prince of Light, but also the entire series to fans of romantic fantasy.

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Timekeeper by Alexandra Monir

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Timekeeper by Alexandra Monir
Publisher: Random House Children’s Books
Genre: Contemporary, Historical, Paranormal
Length: Full Length (272 pgs)
Age Recommendation: 12+
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Lavender

When Philip Walker appears as a new student in Michele Windsor’s high school class, she is floored. He is the love she thought she lost forever when they said goodbye during her time travels last century. Overjoyed that they can resume the relationship they had a lifetime ago, Michele eagerly approaches him and discovers the unthinkable: he doesn’t remember her. In fact, he doesn’t seem to remember anything about the Philip Walker of 1910.

Michele then finds her father’s journals, which tell stories of his time-traveling past. As she digs deeper, she learns about his entanglement with a mysterious and powerful organization called the Time Society and his dealings with a vengeful Windsor ancestor. Michele soon finds herself at the center of a rift over 120 years in the making, one whose resolution will have life-or-death consequences.

Ever hear of a cross-century war? This book has one going on. The charming time-travel story continues in this second part. The first was incredibly romantic and left off with a cliffhanger; however, this second book in the series could be read alone.

Things start off with a mystery. Michele is a sixteen-year-old girl from the present who fell in love with a boy from the past; a century past. She met him before her grandparents were born. Then she loses him, being forced back into her present.

One day, to her shock, the new kid shows up at her school. It’s him! He found a way to cross time and be with her. The problem is, he doesn’t seem to know her, and he is hanging out with another girl. Her heart crashes. What’s going on here? Her character is well written as she pursues her answers. What a strong, brave girl.

Mixed in with thismystery is the romantic tale of how Michele’s parents meet and fall in love. It’s a lovely story on its own, but with a tragic ending. Also, Michele is told that children of cross-timed parents are strictly forbidden to exist—her. A woman from the past wants to kill her and does horrible things to get at her. Time is running out for Michele. Will Philip remember her and help her?

There are tender moments, not only for Michele and Philip, but for Michele’s parents. She gets to watch them, see their young love. Another great moment is when Michele goesback in time and meets the father she never knew. She gets answers. Her dad’s background is quite interesting.

This book is filled with suspense. Though it seems to focus more on Michele’s parents than on her and Philip, it’s still a great read from a talented author.

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Raising the Bar by Lucy Felthouse

November 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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Raising the Bar by Lucy Felthouse
Publisher: Decadent Publishing Company
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (13 pages)
Other: M/F, Anal Play, Toys
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Clover

When Kayleigh takes a gap year before starting University, she decides she’s going to stay away from guys and just concentrate on having fun and experiencing life. That means going through a lot of batteries, but she’s happy and satisfied.

That is, until she gets to Spain on her travels and meets her new co-worker, Luciano. The scorching hot Spaniard soon has Kayleigh’s knickers in a twist— literally—and the time they spend together seriously raises the bar for her sex life. How will any other man ever compare?

Everyone has that special someone who raises the bar. For Kayleigh, that just happens to be one seriously sexy Spaniard!

This story is part of the Edge Erotica Series. Its a quick read but certainly packs a punch in the steamy department. Kayleigh is traveling the world on her gap year and working in a restaurant in Spain when hunky Luciano catches her eye. From then on in the two are inseparable, in every sense of the word. I won’t tell you too much more because the plot isn’t complex, its a dive-in-and-read-some-sex book.

Having said that I enjoyed how this story managed, in a short space of time, to get me invested in the characters. When it came to the sex scenes I was there with them. Kayleigh’s longing for Luciano was palpable, the tension swift but intense. He was one hot stud for her to pass some time with.

Luciano was lovely. All coffee-colored skin, and chocolate eyes. I enjoyed how he was described as lean and tall and not over-stuffed with muscles, a nice change in this type of book. By the time I reached the end I could see where the book got its title from – he would have raised my bar too!

I read this on my coffee break, and by the time I had to go back to work, I wasn’t just hot from the steaming mug in my hand! The pages burned up with bedroom action, and it wasn’t all vanilla, there was a nice little kink too.

So, in summary, if, like me, you enjoy escaping the monotony of the office for fifteen minutes and finding a quiet corner with your Kindle for some down and dirty reading, then Raising the Bar is a book for you. Add in luscious Luciano, and what’s not to enjoy?

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White Trash Beautiful by Nichole Severn

November 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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White Trash Beautiful by Nichole Severn
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Genre: Contemporary, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Short Story (85 pages)
Heat Level: Sensual
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Orchid

Trey Aston is hiding from the mob.

Desperate to save her life, she sells her body in order to make the monthly payments her father owes the mob, but when Trey discovers he hasn’t been making the payments, she’s forced to turn to the one man she hoped never to see again for help.

Deputy Luke Johnson refuses to acknowledge his high school sweetheart is a prostitute and is determined to make Trey see it for herself. Until she starts treating him as a client. His ability to know right from wrong is challenged and he isn’t the only one who’s noticed. The force doesn’t have his back where Trey is concerned, leaving him to fight against them for a criminal.

The Camino Family is out to make her pay, but what really has Trey on edge is the fact she has fallen for the deputy who wants her behind bars.

Trey returns to Parkvista, not to take up her relationship with the man who loves her but to sell her body for profit. Luke is confused. The woman he loved would never have become a whore, but then that woman would not have left town immediately after he proposed.

With reasons linked to her drunken father and his debts, Trey tries hard to prevent Luke finding out why she lives as she does. As a police officer, he can’t protect her completely. Whenever he can he gives her food and once he even takes her to the home they shared and allows her to use the shower. Trey keeps her address in the bowels of a junk yard secret from the man she loves. Ashamed of the profession she has taken up, but seeing no other way of surviving, she knows her time with Luke must remain in the past, but it’s so hard when she sees him almost daily.

Despite the obvious love between the main characters, I found the book confusing and a little disjointed. I realize the author did not wish to reveal everything at the beginning, but I fear she hid the reasons behind Trey’s actions too well for me to grasp the full impact of the story. From the middle onwards the path became smoother and I understood why the unexplained actions happened at the beginning of the book. My comments are no reflection on the subject of the story, I thought this a quite novel way of approaching a romance. The attraction between the two was intense, despite the fact this is only a sensual level romance, the author brought the tension into the story well.

If the book had as much smoothness and depth at the beginning as it did at the end, it would be an excellent read.

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Badland Warriors: Marines by Marteeka Karland and Shara Azod

November 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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Badland Warriors: Marines by Marteeka Karland and Shara Azod
Publisher: Changeling Press LLC
Genre: Contemporary, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Length: Short Story (55 pgs)
Other: M/F, M/F/M, Ménage, Anal Play
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Mistletoe

In the Badlands, there are dangers too numerous to count and beings as fascinating as they are deadly.

Michael, Alec and Vic are on a mission to rescue little Juliette’s mother, the Warrior they are convinced is their mate. It will take the help of many Warriors and Mutants to get them across the Badlands to the Great Abandoned City in the East. Most women wouldn’t stand up to the pressure. Fortunately, Evandra isn’t most women. She can take anything the Badlands — or her Marines — can dish out.

And follow it up with plenty of her own.

This story brings us back to the Badlands. Michael, Alec and Vic are Marines who need to find their mate. She has been held against her will for years by the government yet she never gives up fighting for her freedom. Somehow she has made a connection with the daughter that she never even got to see. Juliette has longed to meet her mother in person and when she meets the three Marines, she knows that they are the men who can rescue her mother but so much unknown danger lies between them and happiness. Can the three men survive the Badlands and save their mate before it is to late?

I really am intrigued by the world of the Badlands. From all the different species to the evil government, all these things pull me into the story right from the start. Michael, Alec and Vic are each strong men and special in their own way. Watching them begin to understand their mate and begin a relationship with her was a nice read. Evandra may be their mate but that does not mean she is a push over. She is just as much a fighter as her men. I enjoyed watching the men and Evandra finding just how everything worked with each other and begin their relationship. There is so much give and take between them all. Even though the men always want to protect their mate they learn to let her take care of herself at times and she in turn learns to give as well. Seeing them all interact with Juliette was great read as well. I love the little girl.  She endeared herself to me when we first met her and continues to do so in this book.

Even though I fell in love with Juliette I found this story lacking something for me. I did not find myself as engrossed in the story as previous books in this series. Although I did not connect to these characters as intensely as I did the past ones I still enjoyed this book. Not only do we get a hot read with this book but it also gives us a wonderful storyline to entertain us. Once again we get to meet many more creatures that live in the Badlands and I’m such a fan of the series that I hope that we get to see them all get their stories told.

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Ameca J and the Revenge of Rex-Ultar by Paul Xavier Jones

November 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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Ameca J and the Revenge of Rex-Ultar by Paul Xavier Jones
Publisher: Storyteller Publishing
Genre: Action/Adventure, Contemporary, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Full Length (271 pgs)
Age Recommendation: 8+
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Peppermint

In Book I of the Ameca J Chronicles, Ameca aka The Flame, Fraya aka The Flower, and Paul aka The One are the heirs of Menindus, each with fabulous, magical powers. Previously thought to be normal people from Earth, the father and daughters had been magically transported to the land of Mythrania where they successfully battled the Scelestus, the evil entity bent on domination of the entire universe—or was it successful?

In Book II, Paul is dead, murdered while rescuing Fraya from the clutches of the malignant Scelestus. Torn with grief, both Ameca and Fraya jump at the chance to bring their father back to life. Seeking the guidance of Menindus, the ancient Magi tells the girls they must leave Mythrania and return to their own world, taking three companions with them on a quest to recover a powerful magical artefact that has the ability to return the dead to life or make the living immortal.

But all is not as they left it on their world. Their mother has been abducted—and so have they—according to the newspapers. The girls must contend with the police, who are trying to “rescue” them; Lord Bellatrix, the High Priest of the Scelestus, who is implementing a plan to enslave humanity; and the immortal Rex-Ultar, who has been waiting for them ever since Menindus killed his father, centuries ago. While they are occupied on their quest, the Scelestus’ agents continue their work to dominate the Kingdoms of Mythrania by infecting the population with a disease that turns them into almost indestructible, flesh-eating monsters.

Can Ameca, Fraya and their companions recover the artefact and stop Bellatrix, rescue their mother and return to Mythrania to restore their father to life before the Kingdoms are overrun and the Scelestus returns triumphant?

Look out evil…here come the girls…again.

Ameca has been forced to age beyond her fourteen years and become the leader of not only her family but the people who follow her. As the leader of the search party to find the ancient artifact to bring her father back to life, she will have to prove that she is the leader those around her believe her to be.

This second installment of the series picks up right where the last story ended. Anyone who tries to read this as a standalone novel may have some difficulty. Those who have read the previous story will feel right at home with the storyline and excited to see how the girls fix their new installment of problems. The book also brings in a few new interesting characters that I enjoyed getting to meet and learn about, including the girl’s mother.

Ameca and Fraya really seem to be coming into their own in this story. It was nice to see the girls growing as their surroundings demanded. You seen a new patients and understanding to Ameca that she has been missing previously especially when it comes to her sister. Fraya, on the other hand, no long seems to be the small, timid little girl that relies on those around her to make all the decisions. I think that this really helped to display the strength of the Flame and the Flower and how their new roles are creating self assured young ladies and heroines.

While some old enemies are still in the picture some new one also present themselves in the forever growing obstacles against the group of merry men and ladies. We learn who Rex-Ultar is, as well as some authorities from the world who have been searching for the girls and their family. I especially enjoyed how they seemed to foil the authorities plans on trying to capture them under the assumption that they need saving.

This story is one that anyone of any age can enjoy. Their subject matter and content is one that I would feel comfortable with any of my kids reading. I especially enjoy the lesson on family bonds and friendship ties that the author incorporates into the story. This is a story I would recommend to any parent who is looking for an entertaining story to read with their child or as one that they can trust their child to read on their own, but you’re going to want to enjoy it with them.

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Rancher’s Son by Leigh Duncan

November 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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Rancher’s Son by Leigh Duncan
Publisher: Harlequin
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (218 pgs)
Heat Level: Sensual
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Poppy

Sarah Magarity just broke the first rule of social work: don’t get personally involved. But how can she ignore the orphaned tyke who shows up in her office on Christmas Eve? The chance to make a difference is awfully tempting.So’s the rancher with the sexy smile who might be the boy’s father. Still, Sarah has to be nuts to let Ty Parker sweet-talk her into a cattle drive across rugged Florida wilderness.

Ty can’t believe he might have a son to carry on his legacy. Still, until the DNA results come back, he isn’t making any plans. But a strange thing happens on the open road. Amid rattlesnake scares and cozy campfires, he’s growing closer to the boy…and to Sarah, the fiery redhead Ty can’t keep out of his arms. They could be a happy family, unless the truth tears them apart….

I can’t blame the heroine of this story for losing her heart to little Jimmy, because I did, too and right off the bat.

Sarah is a social worker who’s left with an orphaned boy on Christmas Eve. The father is potentially a man she knows, Ty Parker, but there’s no real proof. Ty is understandably shocked that he might be the father to the boy and asks for DNA tests. While they wait for those to come through, either little Jimmy has to go to the group home or stay with his “dad”…who happens to be about to leave on a cattle drive.

Of course we know what the choice is going to be, and that Sarah is required to go along with them. It’s a wonderful time for everyone to get to know each other, away from phones, computers and other distractions.

Ms. Duncan scores again with this heartwarming story. I sped through it, gobbling each chapter up in big gulps, completely engrossed in the story. The characters are all three-dimensional and completely believable, each with their own unique set of quirks and traits.

While I do admit finding it a little surprising that a seasoned social worker would take the word of clearly troubled boys over a respected rancher, thus creating the conflict for our couple (at least at the start), it didn’t ruin the story for me. I understand, I suppose, why it had to be that way and why our heroine had to start out by feeling dubious about Ty. If she hadn’t, everything else would have been too easy.

Jimmy might have been a bit too well-behaved, and I might have disagreed with some parenting choices that were made (particularly about how he was allowed to eat), but again, this wasn’t a deal breaker. Not when the rest of the story, and the secondary characters were so delightful (particularly Doris).

Why not take a trip on a cattle drive and get to know this group of folks? It’s a sweet, touching and very romantic story with an unexpected and lovely ending.

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