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It’s the season of snow and hot chocolate, hope and forgiveness, family and friends, love and miracles. It’s the season of magic. As the holiday season comes around, so do the Christmas romances written by some my favorite authors and leading this season for me is Samantha Chase’s “Christmas in Silver Bell Falls”.

A heroine averse to Christmas and all that it represents and a hero who thrives in the festivities of the season and his belief in the kindness and humanity. Two wonderful people, poles apart in beliefs, but brought together by circumstances and some careful planning.

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Author/Writer Melanie Harper has so many bad memories tied with Christmas during her childhood years, that even as an adult she just can’t seem to let go of pain and forgive her past. But then an inheritance from an unlikely source takes her to the magical town of Silver Bell Falls, and to Josiah Stone.

The upright and sexy Sheriff of Silver Bell Falls, Josiah Stone falls hard for the new visitor in his town. He makes it his mission to show the wonders of Christmas and the kindness of people. He brings her into contact with the beautiful people of Silver Bell Falls, their care and kindness, their friendship and support, and in the process trust and love.

A wonderful read perfect for the holiday season. A simple love story as two people learn to give each other the trust and the foundation of a future. A simple narrative of a story, Josiah and Melanie take a place in my heart as they overcome pain and insecurities. Samantha Chase creates some wonderful supporting secondary characters and she does what she’s good at – weaving a winter wonderland of romance.

I don’t know if Katie Reus trumps Savannah Stuart or vice versa, but gotta tell you that both heat up the pages with their intense romantic suspense and extraordinary paranormal romance. And I am totally hooked to both – fangs and all!

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Savannah Stuart’s Miami Scorcher Series keeps the hearts sizzling and nerves tingling with a ‘Dangerous Craving” for the forbidden and a love that’s not meant to be. But we are talking about the werewolf shifter Thomas Lazos, who is hell bent on getting his mate no matter what. When Nissa enters his continent seeking his protection, there’s no stopping Thomas from stealing her heart and laying his life for her.

The beautiful and full-blooded faerie, Nissa is being hunted and someone wants her dead before she can be crowned the queen. Staying under the protective wings of Thomas, Nissa gives herself to the desire and passion that she has buried deep in her heart and Thomas matches heartbeat to heartbeat.

No matter how many paranormal love stories I read, Savannah Stuart will always remain as one of my top favorites. With a fascinating talent to create stories that take us to the heights of her creativity, they always give me the pleasure of reading a scintillating love story, paranormal and normal.

Received a copy from KR Press LLC via NetGalley for an honest review.

 

“Midnight Secrets” took the readers on a ride of destruction, betrayal and loss that Isabel Devlaux endured and lived through. As secrets were revealed and her brother comes back from the dead, Lisa Marie Rice takes us into the secret life of Jack Devlaux through her latest release “Midnight Fire”

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Surviving the Washington Massacre took Jack Devlaux from the living to the darkness of shadows to stay alive and trying to unravel the mystery of the Washington Massacre. His tryst with dark shadows reveal layers of betrayal and plans of terrorist acts that threaten the innocent…and one such person of interest is Summer Redding.

As a political journalist, Summer has been thrown into some dangerous situations, but nothing like her quest to search for answers to the Washington Massacre. Her job takes her to the doorstep of death, as her entire life is destroyed and burned to the ground. Saved by her presumed first crush, Summer and Jack are on the run trying to outwit death and stop a terrorist that would change the course of the world.

Lisa Marie Rice does what she is brilliant at – writing stories of danger and evil, family and friends, support and love; adrenaline pumping and spine chilling rides of some with amazing narration. Each book can be read as a stand alone, with the characters from the previous stories making an appearance, which is such a pleasure. And she makes sure that Jack and Lore burn the midnight fire to its fiery heights.

Received an ARC from Carina Press via NetGalley for an honest review.

Book 4 of the ‘Whiskey River Series’ went by too fast for me. Yet it was entertaining, sexy as the blues and charming to the Boots. Whiskey River romance hooks Nick Blue to Reba Duvall stock, barrel and a kid!

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Tragedy takes friends Reba Duvall and Nick Blue to the sheets, igniting passion and firing their hearts. And the consequences of that one night bring Reba to Whiskey River in search of Nick and a chance for him to meet his daughter. Months may have separated these two, but the attraction still sizzles between them and Nick wants to lay down roots in Whiskey River with his brothers.

As much as Reba loves Nick, she doesn’t want to step into a relationship or a family as an obligation. The passion still burns between them, and love is just a breath away from their hearts.

Penned by Katherine Garbera, “One Night With The Playboy”, she adds spice to Nick and Reba. Short as it is, the history between them is reasonably presented and the foundation of their love story is plausible. With the brothers adding their wit and humor, support and bonding, this story makes a charming read, perfect to set the mood happy and warm. And add one sinfully deadly cover!!!!!

Received an ARC from Tule Publishing via NetGalley for an honest review.

The little town of Sweetwater Springs has seen its share of evil and death. Amidst the shadows, the series also saw the sage of the McKinnon family and Calder family coming together but on opposite ends of a murder that their mother is being put on trial. Relationships have gained, trust has been birthed and the murderer revealed along with secrets that have been buried for long.

This series ends with FBI Agent Seth Calder caught in the middle of the drama along with his family adversary, the annoying Shelby Braddock, the very daughter of the man murdered that put his mother on trial.

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Shelby wants to get to the bottom of the murder that rocked her childhood and her nosing around puts her life in danger. Seth is hell bent on keeping Shelby alive for his own peace of mind and not to mention that he’s fallen for her hard. With bullets flying and secrets coming into light, both Seth and Calder have a battle on their hands to save themselves and that of their family members.

Sizzling with romance and pumping with danger, “A Lawman’s Justice” takes us to the conclusion of the series. Delores Fossen keeps the suspense going until the very end, keeping us enthralled and captivated. It is wonderful to re-visit the siblings as they all rally together to keep their family safe. With trust questioned, danger at every turn, and evil manipulating until the very end, the story keeps adrenaline going and heart beating fast.

Will miss this series for sure.

Received an ARC from Harlequin via NetGalley for an honest review.

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