Out of Sight, Out of Mind by Evonne Wareham

April 5, 2013 By 1 Comment

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Out of Sight, Out of Mind by Evonne Wareham
Publisher: Choc Lit
Genre: Contemporary, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Full Length (333 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Reviewed by Stephanotis

Everyone has secrets. Some are stranger than others.

Madison Albi is a scientist with a very special talent – for reading minds. When she stumbles across a homeless man with whom she feels an inexplicable connection, she can’t resist the dangerous impulse to use her skills to help him.

J is a non-person – a vagrant who can’t even remember his own name. He’s got no hope, until he meets Madison. Is she the one woman who can restore his past?

Madison agrees to help J recover his memory, but as she delves deeper into his mind, it soon becomes clear that some secrets are better off staying hidden.
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Is J really the man Madison believes him to be?

This was the second book I’d read by Ms. Wareham and, like the first one, it began with lots of suspense that had me turning the pages. I like the way that she built upon the suspense and made me continue to guess what was going on with Jay. I really did think he was just going to be a homeless person who’d suffered a memory loss due to a beating. However, as the story unfolded it seemed obvious that he was somehow part of some deeper mystery and maybe even something sinister. The pacing was spot on and I liked the way the author built up to Jay and Madison’s first love scene. It was ideally placed.

There was an array of secondary characters in this book that also kept me guessing about their motives and how exactly they tied in with Jay. He was a character I was rooting for probably more than Madison, although while reading it I definitely hoped they had a future.

As this is high on suspense I can’t give too much away but will just say that the last thirty pages had me worrying about a happy ending as it didn’t look like there’d be one. However, the last chapter tied up all the loose ends and I liked the way Ms. Wareham chose to end this story.

If you’re a fan of romantic suspense, this is a great pick for you.

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Kira, Daughter of the Moon by Beth Trissel

April 2, 2013 By 15 Comments

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Kira, Daughter of the Moon by Beth Trissel
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Genre: Historical
Length: Full Length (336 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by Poinsettia

Logan McCutcheon returns to colonial Virginia after seven years in the hands of Shawnee Indians. But was he really a captive, as everybody thinks? He looks and fights like a warrior, and seems eager to return to those he calls friends and family.

Kira McClure has waited for Logan all those years, passing herself off as odd to keep suitors at bay–and anyone else from getting too close. Now that he’s back, he seems to be the only person capable of protecting her from the advances of Josiah Campbell and accusations of witchcraft. And to defend the settlers against a well-organized band of murderous thieves.

Ms. Trissel has done it again!

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Kira is certainly a spirited young woman. She wants to live her life on her own term, but that proves to be much more difficult than she ever imagined. Logan is the only man Kira has ever loved and she is determined not to marry anyone else. Kira goes to extreme measures to ensure that no one else wants to marry her. While her odd way of behaving has successfully kept unwanted suitors away, it has also ensured that people have a hard time believing her when she is actually telling the truth.

Kira’s brash behavior frequently gets her into some interesting situations. I couldn’t help but laugh the first time that Logan and Kira meet. Kira is alone in the woods when she sees someone coming toward her. Before Kira realizes who Logan is, she makes an ill fated attempt to hide that had me smiling and shaking my head.

Logan is the perfect man for Kira, but he is also deeply conflicted. Logan claims that he belongs with the Shawnee, but it is very clear that he still harbors strong feelings for his old home and community. I have a feeling that Logan and Kira are going to face a very tough decision concerning where they are going to make their home. Logan has found a new family among the Shawnee, but Kira desperately wants him to reclaim his family’s old homestead. Will they ever find a place where they both truly belong?

I have been a fan of Ms. Trissel’s work for years. Kira, Daughter of the Moon completely lived up to every one of my expectations. I highly recommend this wonderfully written tale to anyone who loves historical romance.

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Hotter Than Texas by Tina Leonard

April 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment

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Hotter Than Texas by Tina Leonard
Publisher: Samhain Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (319 pages)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4 Stars
Reviewed by Sunflower

Perfection takes time, but desire waits for no man. Or woman…

Pecan Creek, Book 1

With more than one skeleton rattling in her closet, Sugar Cassavechia hopes “The Most Honest Town in Texas” will be the perfect place to start an online business. As soon as her mother remembers the family recipe that’ll get hotterthanhellnuts.com off the ground.

In the meantime, no way is Sugar letting their new landlord get away with renting them a run-down house that’s decorated like a rich widow’s orgasm. Even if he’s the biggest hunk of hot she’s ever laid eyes on.

Jake Bentley would love to do nothing but sit back and be amused as the Cassavechia women unwittingly stir up trouble in his uptight town. But something about them thaws out his frozen rescue complex. Especially Sugar’s long, chestnut hair and sassy mouth.

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It’s time for one family to start over in small town Texas. Pecan Creek is not what Sugar, Lucy or Maggie expected, but maybe there’s still a chance to turn things around. To forget about the past, and put the ghosts of their troubles at bay.

It’s not going to be that easy. Pecan Creek and its people have a certain reputation that they want to uphold. The conflict begins when they rent a house from Jake.  He doesn’t give the best impression at first, and his mother is certainly a piece of work. Yes, it’s certainly going to take some getting used to…

Sugar is a quirky, but good-hearted heroine. She loves her mom and her sister, and is willing to do what she can to make sure they get the life they deserve. Each woman is going through their own troubles, and staying together as a family could be just what they needed.

Jake is stuck in a position between a rock and a hard place. His mother has high expectations, and begins to make some trouble. Jacob is attracted to Sugar, but he knows it can’t go anywhere.

The setting is a real good small town feel. The characters are so quirky, very memorable, and I love the continuous humor and banter that goes on in the book. The pacing is a little on the slow side, but I love the characters enough to look past it. The relationship development between Sugar and Jake is also a little slow, but I love the way they fight their attraction and feelings until they just can’t any longer. I also love that secondary characters have a great part in the story, and there are some good things in store for them too.

Overall, I enjoyed this story. The authors writing is light, fun and full of character and emotion. Hotter in Texas is a well written, lighthearted story, just perfect for a warm spring day. Why not let your temperature rise with Hotter in Texas?

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Just Plain Lucky by Tesa Devlyn

April 1, 2013 By 1 Comment

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Just Plain Lucky by Tesa Devlyn
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (294 pages)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Reviewed by Sunflower

Liana Campbell moved to Kalispell to escape her obsessive ex-husband and to give her teenage daughter a healthy environment. The love of a good man would top off her wish list, but too many complications shadow her life.

Michael Saxon relocated to find a slow-paced life with his teenage son. He works a full day but enjoys recreational time and few complications. After an unhappy marriage, a serious relationship isn’t on his horizon, until a dog named Lucky forces his meeting with Liana Campbell. Liana rocks his boat, but she’s hiding something, and he won’t risk his new life until he knows what it is.

When life gets hectic, and crazy, the last thing one needs is love, right?

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Michael has an ex of his own to deal with, and wouldn’t you know it, he’s the caregiver for his teenage son, and his ex wife absolutely hates that their son isn’t with her. She makes things a bit difficult. Michael doesn’t expect to find a relationship with Liana, but he can’t help the way he feels, either.

Just Plain Lucky is a story about second chances, about finding that diamond in the rough when everything is already hectic. Both Michael and Liana have good, thriving careers and they have to learn to put the other first if they are going to make this relationship. The romance is realistic with the pair- there’s things that come up in work life when they are trying to spend time together, of course there’s the ex issues, family life, and raising their kids. Very true to life, but yet still engaging. Now, there are some times where the story lagged, or things got a bit too much, but overall, I enjoyed it. I was rooting for this couple because they had so much going against them that they needed this one thing to work.

If you’re looking for a romance with a second chance and a whole lot of drama, Just Plain Lucky is it!

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August Unknown by Pamela Fryer

March 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment

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August Unknown by Pamela Fryer
Publisher: Rusty Spur Publishing
Genre: Contemporary, Mystery
Length: Full (320 pgs)
Heat: Spicy
Rated: 4 Stars
Review by Poppy

Danger lurks in a past she can’t remember…

She doesn’t know what happened the night of the storm, why she was walking along the highway without ID, or why she has a fading tan line on her wedding ring finger, but a dark and terrifying presence haunts the edge of her memory. Before she can start a new life with the wonderful man who came to her rescue, she must remember what in her past might take her away from him.

Heartache lies in a past he can’t forget…
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Blaming himself for his late wife’s death, Geoffrey Barthlow has only begun to scrape together the pieces of his shattered life. When Jane Doe “August” falls into his world, he sees the opportunity to help her as a chance to heal his own soul. But as he finds himself falling for the beautiful mystery woman, he knows his heart is once again at risk; she has another life somewhere that she will eventually remember.

I became a fan of this author when I read Last Rights, so when this book was available, I snapped it right up.

It starts out full speed ahead with a mysterious, nearly dead woman who stumbles into the road and is hit by a car. Lucky for her the driver ends up being one heck of a good Samaritan. He brings her to the hospital, offers to pay the bills and then welcomes her into his home when it becomes clear she doesn’t know who she is, and that she has nowhere to go.

I enjoyed the characters in this story, from the nearly perfect Geoffrey, to his less than perfect brother, from our heroine, “August” to Geoffrey’s niece and grandmother. The town is equally well drawn, quaint and picturesque. It’s an interesting mix with the quiet, small town of close knit folks mixed with the mystery of August, who is certain someone tried to kill her.

I wish we hadn’t been allowed to see inside the heads of those folks from her past, at least not as much as we did. I understand that without it, it would have been much more difficult for us to understand why what happened to August, happened. But it was during those bits that my attention wandered, and I was able to put the book down. There was also one thing that happened to direct someone in her direction that was an incredibly difficult to believe coincidence that, had I not been reading this for review, may have caused me to stop reading altogether, it annoyed me that much. I’m glad I didn’t stop, though, as the ending was completely satisfying.

Additionally, the suspense is well written and the romance is sweet, touching and utterly believable. My heart broke for Geoffrey more than once and I think he was my favorite character in the book. August’s amnesia was also well written and I never had a problem believing it was authentic. The author cleverly weaves in more than one red herring, and keeps us wondering just who is the person who’s after August.

So, while this may not have been my favorite of the author’s books, it’s still very well done. I’m still so awed by her writing abilities, and I can’t wait for the next book. I’ll be first in line to pick it up.

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Secrets of a Wedding Night by Valerie Bowman

March 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment

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Secrets of a Wedding Night by Valerie Bowman
Publisher: St Martin’s Press
Genre: Historical
Length: Full Length (334 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Nymphaea

Lily Andrews, the beautiful, headstrong Countess of Merrill, is rumored to have authored a scandalous pamphlet. Secrets of a Wedding Night has scared the ton’s young ladies away from the marriage mart. The young widow soon meets her match when recently jilted Devon Morgan, Marquis of Colton, issues her a challenge: write a retraction or prepare to be seduced!

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I’ve not read many historicals. For me, they can be hard to get into because I don’t know much about the time period and I just accept what’s happening even if it’s wrong. Then came this book. Ms. Bowman sucked me in to the storyline from the first page and didn’t let go until well after the last. I thought about the book when I couldn’t be reading it and wondered what the characters would be doing next. The writing is crisp and tight, but pulled me right along.

The thing I liked the most about this book is that the characters are realistic. Yes, it’s historical, but they don’t read like stodgy old time characters. The situations are olden times, but the way they deal with the predicaments is very human and relatable. I not only rooted for them, but I sped on to make sure they got their HEA. I’m glad I did. There is a great deal of miscommunication and heartbreak for these two, Lily and Devon, to work through and I liked how they did. The pamphlet is deliciously sexy and fun, even if it does break up Devon’s current relationship. I could relate to them and hoped they’d work things out.

This a delightfully sexy read that you won’t want to miss. So don’t! Grab a copy today!

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Bite Me, Your Grace by Brooklyn Ann

March 21, 2013 By 1 Comment

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Bite Me, Your Grace by Brooklyn Ann
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Genre: Historical, Paranormal
Length: Full Length (344 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

London’s Lord Vampire Has Problems

Dr. John Polidori’s tale “The Vampyre” burst upon the Regency scene along with Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein after that notorious weekend spent writing ghost stories with Lord Byron.

A vampire crazy broke out instantly in the haut ton.

Now Ian Ashton, the Lord Vampire of London, has to attend tedious balls, linger in front of mirrors, and eat lots of garlic in an attempt to quell the gossip.

If that weren’t annoying enough, his neighbor, Angelica Winthrop has literary aspirations of her own and is sneaking into his house at night just to see what she can find.

Hungry, tired, and fed up, Ian is in no mood to humor his beautiful intruder…

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It’s a great concept. Angela isn’t a simpering miss. She is well read, adventurous in spirit and fights the restraints that society puts upon her position. She doesn’t want to be married because to her, it’s a death sentence. It’s a guaranteed demise of all her hopes and dreams because what she wants isn’t what proper young ladies should even contemplate. In her own simple and naive way, Angela bucks the system and achieves some small success. It’s when things get out of control that the book gets interesting. The heroine discovers quite a few things that shake up her well-ordered view of the world – and she wouldn’t have it any other way. I liked how fearless she was at times, and how innocent she really is. That innocence will eventually be her undoing. Her growing love for Ian will propel her to change from a young girl in love to a woman willing to stand for and by her man. Her personal journey is ripe with amazing discoveries and adventures brought upon by external conflicts but the most growth is from her facing her internal conflicts. Angela comes out of the whole experience a much stronger person.

Ian is not a normal duke and his life is lived on two levels – ton by day, Lord of London at night. His skills are interesting and his bemusement over this lively and daring young lady that has turned his life upside down is fun to watch. A reader can see him slowly but surely fall in love with the heroine but he has that pesky nature that is inherent in all men – the ability to deny and deceive themselves about their real feelings. It will take a significant outside conflict to shake him up and drop the scales from his eyes.

I liked Angela and Ian and I thought they were well matched. What I wasn’t too fond of was the typical worn-out ploy of creating a conflict based on one party eavesdropping on the other and hearing something out of context that sets them up for, what I term, “unnecessary madness”. He’s clueless, she’s put out and they dance around each other’s emotions while trying to ‘fix’ something that neither knows how to because they don’t really know what is wrong. It sort of drove me barmy. Because men and women were not supposed to talk openly back in the day, I guess the conflict could be considered realistic to a degree but it still raised my ire.

There are two conflicts that basically intertwine and pester the relationship between Ian and Angela. One is fairly serious and does provide a nice amount of suspense and drama. The other would have benefitted from the same thing that would help Ian and Angela – talk, communicate. You know, take responsibility, step up and fight for what’s right instead of wallowing in worst case scenarios and let fear guide their actions. It’s the furtive nature of both – one of the secondary characters and indeed Angela -that made me sigh with exasperation. It all eventually turns out alright and I’m glad the author chose to end one of the conflicts the way she did. It was a twisted happy ending but it worked.

Rafe was interesting and I liked him. Despite the few things that didn’t ring my happy chimes in this tale, there is one amazing secondary character that the author introduced that I am actually looking forward to meeting again in any future books Ms. Ann writes – Lord Deveril. The author didn’t elaborate much beyond admitting he was another vampire and a recluse. It was his dialogue exchanges with Angela and Ian that fascinated me, hooked me and made me more than willing to read more stories written by Ms. Ann.

Overall, this author has a nice style of writing when the action focuses on the doing. The dramatic parts are tightly written and kept me engaged all the way through. Angela is amusing in her cheekiness and Ian is sexy and entertaining as he navigates his dual roles. There is much to recommend this book.

Bite Me, Your Grace is unique, adorable and provides a delightful way to spend an afternoon. It’s not heavy in dark drama, has a different spin on the typical historical romance and Ms. Ann has put her own personal twist on the vampire myth. I liked her interpretation. Also, the happily ever after is preceded by all the loose ends being tied up in a believable and satisfactory manner which I applaud. This is a good read and I am glad I had a chance to enjoy it.

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Darius by Grace Burrowes

March 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment

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Darius by Grace Burrowes
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Genre: Historical
Length: Full Length (378 pages)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by Camellia

A story that breaks all the rules…

Darius is a gripping and remarkable tale of desperation, devotion, and redemption from award-winning New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Grace Burrowes. Her gorgeous writing and lush Regency world will stay with you long after you turn the final page…

With his beloved sister tainted by scandal, his widowed brother shattered by grief , and his funds cut off, Darius Lindsey sees no option but to sell himself—body and soul. Until the day he encounters lovely, beguiling Lady Vivian Longstreet, whose tenderness and understanding wrap his soul in a grace he knows he’ll never deserve…

Negotiating for the creation of a child, time allotted, price, and after-the-fact requirements, make for page-turning, breathtaking reading. Darius is filled with startling events and clandestine agendas.

A beautiful man, an earl’s son no less, selling his ‘services’ is not the usual setup for a Regency romance. It gives pause, but compelling characters, exceptional plotting, and exquisite writing by Grace Burrowes lured me in and captivated me with a riveting, tangled love story that makes one believe that even the flawed and damaged can find redemption with the right incentive.

Darius Lindsey, in his determination to protect and take care of those he loves, engages in activities abhorrent to him. When a hush-hush proposition that can make him independent comes along, he breaks almost all of his ‘rules’ to honor his part of the agreement. What he gets in the bargain far surpasses all he ever hoped for. How Ms. Burrowes creates Darius to be sympatric and understandable makes him come alive. How he copes with extracting himself from his past relationships is amazing. Fighting fire with fire is not easy.
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Lord William Longstreet is a respected, shrewd politician and maneuvers and manipulates to be sure his heir holds on to the family title and properties. He knows his way around London Society and does what needs to be done to assure Vivian’s independence from a villainous ‘past’ step-father, Thurgood Ainsworthy, a shyster deluxe.

Seeing the metamorphosis of Vivian is like watching the gradual unfolding of a rose. Vivian blooms during the month she is a guest at Darius Lindsey’s home in Kent. Under his tutelage, she learns to dress beautifully, learns how to use her ‘woman weapons’ to get what she wants, and how to protect herself. But most of all she learns the joy, pleasure, and ecstasy of love with Darius who never fails to ‘take care’ of her. She also learns a sad fact. They must be ‘unacquainted’ when her sojourn in Kent is over.

Many of the secondary characters do not have the best interests of Darius and Vivian at heart. Blanche Cowell and Lucy Templeton that Darius deals with for money have ‘turned mean into a hobby’. How he free himself from their clutches creates some nail-biting moments. Thurgood Ainsworthy and his underhanded schemes or closely rivaled by those of Portia who is the wife of Lord Longstreet’s bastard son. Her plans to get her husband legitimized and to become lady of the manor are mind-boggling.

Of course, there are some characters that reach right out and touch the heart like John, Darius’ little relative that is in Darius’ care. It is not hard to see why Darius will go to any length to protect him. Gracie, Darius’ loyal housemaid and the other servants in his home give the reader a close look at Darius’ real personality.

Once I started reading this tale of redemption I didn’t want to put it down. It nurtures the deep belief that there is hope for all humanity even the ‘soiled’ bits and pieces of it. And the old saying that there is a little bit of good in the worst of us and a little bit of bad in the best of us (according to the mores of the society we live in) seems so true.

Grace Burrowes, just like in her Moreland series, enchants with love finding its way even if it has to navigate around a multitude of obstacles that get thrown in its path.

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Paranormal Sightings – Richmond England by Judy Marriott

March 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment

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Paranormal Sightings – Richmond England by Judy Marriott
Publisher: Whispers Publishing
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Short Story (89 pages)
Heat: Spicy
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Ginger

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Immediately, Lovelle knows that Jacob is the man for her. But he is just ‘passing through’ and she does not need any further complications in her life.
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It’s lust at first sight, but Lovelle is overwhelmed with trying to save her family farm, Fresh Fields, and still grieving the loss of her fifty five year old father who recently died from a heart attack. With all these worries, her attraction to Jacob might be the harmless diversion she needs, however he obviously is not attracted to her, or is he?

Unbeknownst to Lovelle, werewolves do exist. She definitely isn’t aware that they are among her. As the days go along in Jacob’s investigation he discovers the reason for the increase of werewolves in the area along with Andrew Sempton who is not only interested in purchasing Lovelle’s farm but also interested in her. Even though Jacob knows he can’t have Lovelle because she is a hundred percent human, it still doesn’t stop his surge of jealousy. But then, nor can Sempton have Lovelle either, because he is a werewolf also.

The author did a wonderful job of creating believable characters. She is very descriptive in giving you a visual of the characters appearance and clothing attire. She also gives a great visual of the scenes in and around the Richmond castles. I liked how she gave a great visual description of the transformation from human to werewolf. I enjoyed the attraction between Lovelle and Jacob and also the element of them not being able to act on their attraction due to dishonoring and going against the werewolves rules.

I recommend Paranormal Sightings Richmond England for those that enjoy romance novels and looking for a paranormal twist.

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Jake by R. C. Ryan

March 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Jake

Jake by R. C. Ryan
Publisher: Grand Central Forever
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full (417 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 5 Stars
Review by Poppy

Jake Conway is good with his hands. A veterinarian known for his gentle touch, he’s also the most eligible bachelor in Wyoming. But like any wild animal, Jake longs to roam free . . . until a sultry redhead with a smile from here to heaven turns up in town.

When her estranged father dies, Meg Stanford inherits his rustic ranch-and all the painful memories that come with it. She’s determined to settle the estate and face down the ghosts of her past. But a series of midnight break-ins have Meg running from the ranch-and into the arms of the sexy cowboy next door. As their passion grows hotter, the attacks grow bolder. Can Jake keep her safe, or will he lose the only woman he’s ever loved?

Engaging from the start, Jake is an altogether satisfying contemporary romance, especially if you like your heroes in cowboy boots.

First, I have to say that I haven’t read the other books in the series, and though I was aware as I read that there was backstory I was missing (mostly about a long missing family member), I never felt lost. Jake very strongly stands on its own, though I have every intention of going back and reading the others now.
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Our hero, Jake, was just swoonworthy. Hunky, thoughtful, caring, insightful … oh, I definitely fell just as much in love with him as Meg ends up doing. He’s not perfect, he certainly has flaws, but they’re easily overlooked when he helps a dog have her puppies, cares for an ill horse or takes a small, lost boy under his wing.

Meg starts out a bit harsh, but it’s understandable from the position she finds herself forced into. She’s a little lost, sad and angry and finds herself bother sister and surrogate mother to a brother she didn’t know she had when her estranged father dies.

The large secondary cast of characters is just as memorable. I loved Jake’s family and wish I could have been there for a hearty meal at least once. They’re fun, real, loud and crazy — just the way I like family. So well done!

The romance is just as touching, with plenty of smoldering tension throughout. Jake is hot, hot, hot and how Meg was able to resist for so long, I have no idea.

While they mystery may not have been as strong as the rest, I honestly didn’t care. I was so completely enthralled with the superb characters, I would have continued reading no matter what.

If you’re looking for a romance with a sexy, sweet cowboy who loves his family, animals and his woman — who happens to be an intelligent, competent feisty thing, and if you’re fond of books that have large casts of well drawn characters, I highly recommend Jake. It was one of the most enjoyable books I’ve read in a long time.

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