The Marshall's Second Chance by Aurora Hanson

This book is a wonderful story about friendship and a second chance at love. Mariner is transferred to his home town and meets up with his childhood sweetheart. He find Jenny fell in love with a cowboy who disappeared leaving her with a 4 year old son. These two start working together to help solve some of the problems and find themselves falling in love again. This story is well written and defines a real no holds barred woman. Mariner wants to protect Jenny, but decides that he will be best protecting her by his side.

The Resolved Warrior (Navy Seal Romances) by Jennifer Youngblood

I enjoyed this fast paced story which is a preface for the rest of the series. I look forward to reading the rest of the stories in this series, if the emotional writing is going to be as deep. I like Batman.

Heart of a Marquess: Regency Romance (Gentlemen and Brides #1) by Joyce Alec

Rating:  ⭐⭐⭐⭐
I liked this story. Charlotte is bright and intelligent. Phillip is skeptical of woman and thinks all woman after his title. He learns differently from Charlotte. I think someone should have spanked Lady Emma. She didn't deserve to go out in society, especially after she attacked Charlotte. I found Marquess very off putting and he lacked charm, but he was intelligent and a man who looked at two sides.

Venus Rising by Celia Kennedy

I had a hard time reading this one. The characters are so caught up in self pity, they are ruining something that could be healing for them both. My emotions ranged from joy to complete anger, that I had to set the book aside for awhile. These two try the patience of their friends, family and this reader. This book almost lost me when it started on social politics and be fair warned before attempting to read this, it tries to engage your heart for the plight of those in India and the Middle East. Despite the above rant, the story is well-written, engaging and deeply emotional. Note: Lakshmi is the Indian name for Venus.

Beatrice's Christmas Blessing by Charity Phillips

This story had lots of potential, but it forgot that Beatrice is a Christian and a woman from Boston. Why do people assume that the death of a spouse will assume they will never love again? Beatrice was still grieving when she found out she was pregnant, and needed to find a home for her and her baby. The writer took liberties and made the Frank seem hard and cold, but he wasn't a bad man. The ending left me cold.

Lord Muck and Lady Alice by Isabella Hargreaves

It took me a moment to get my bearings in this story, because Lady Alice is obviously from England and Lord Muck is actually a steward's son that was kicked off the Earl's lands. I love Lady Alice, because despite what James has said and done to her. It is obvious her love for him let's her go out of her way to help him, even though they are not on speaking terms. Well written and a quick read, I enjoyed this story for the delight that it is written.

Read, Write, Love at Seaside (Sweet with Heat: Seaside Summers #1) by Addison Cole

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This is a light-hearted read and very hopeful story. I loved Kurt and Leanna and the Seaside girls. Leanna is quirky, forget things and lives life moment to moment. Kurt is handsome and good looking, plans his life and lives in a bubble. Leanna and Pepper, her white labadoodle, burst Kurt's bubble and teach him to live. Leanna learns from Kurt how to plan to set up her new career. I loved the story and the light-hardheartedness of this story, and her friends will make you laugh.

Until You Say I Do (Until You #3) by D.M. Davis

Rating:  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This is an amazing love story. I've never met a man so in tuned to his woman. This story drives home how insecure a woman can be about the man who has her heart. The truth is with so much evidence against Joseph, I understand Samantha's pain. The truth is the only time they were really apart from each other is when he went to Vegas. Trust is the founding factor to any relationship, and evil finds a way to destroy what is good. Samantha and Joseph are good together.

Adrian (Stratham Shifters Book 8) by Sarah J. Stone

This story started out really well and I enjoyed the main characters. The story is a fail, because it really leaves much of the couples relationship up in the air and none of the climaxes were resolved.

How to Train Your Knight (Medieval Romance ) by Stella Marie Alden

Rating:  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I loved this story! It is drama filled, funny and the witch hunt never seems to end. One thing is for sure, this woman knows how to have the whole country up in arms over some gold coins. I love Lady Ann and the Beast. Both are lovable and challenging. The Beast doesn't stand a chance against Lady Ann's different ways.

Running Home (Second Chances #1) by Barbara Ellen Brink

Rating:  ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This story is a thriller, a romance and a Christian novel. It speaks of a woman whose husband is a liar and cheat. He steals sensitive material to sell and leaves his wife and children behind. This is how the wife deals with the pain of her bad marriage, taking care of her kids and dealing with the FBI. Although, I'm not sure of some of things done by our heroine wouldn't have gotten her thrown in jail. Other than that, the story was well-written and kept me intrigued til the end.

A Duchess to Fight For: A Historical Regency Romance Book by Abigail Agar

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Like Louisa and Percy, I married my best friend. The trouble with friendship is we often take each other for granted. It seems that Louisa attracts the wrong kind of men and Percy stands guard at the gate. Personally, I can't imagine any woman throwing a Duke over for more money, that was out there on the author's part. I would have believed it more, if Nora dumped Percy for true love. I like Percy, and Louisa I just wanted to spit on. She was so blinded by children's word and promise, she couldn't see what was right in front of her. The cast of characters were really well developed in this story and we see the personality of each of them shine through.

The English Proposal (Window to the Heart Saga #1) by Jenna Brandt

Rating:  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This is an enchanting telling of how true love grows. Lady Margaret is only sixteen and is betrothed to Viscount Rolantry. She meets the Duke of Witherton at her coming out ball. He stirs desires in heart that the Viscount doesn't. Who she chooses and why becomes the best decision of her life. It leads her on the path to God's love, and helps her understand her father's decisions. Lady Margaret is naive, but compelling. Henry is loveable, but we cannot understand his reasons after all that has passed between Margaret and him. This story is well written and love is the theme throughout this story. Lady Margaret and Henry both learn what true love is and it changes their relationship and their concept of the world they are living in.

A Damsel for the Daring Duke by Bridget Barton

Rating:  ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This is a nice story and good light reading. I love the couple and enjoyed the story to it's conclusion.

Spin: Rumpelstiltskin Retold (Romance a Medieval Fairytale, #13) by Demelza Carlton

Rating:  ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This is an interesting retelling, and I'm not sure if it is not a spinoff for Rapunzel. I think the prince is really stupid to leave Molina to his mad father's dealings. And why do people steal from witches, nothing good ever comes of it. Didn't you see "Into the Woods"? Did Abraham break the spell? No the witch tricked him, so she could get the baby, Abraham believe her lies. Rules to survive fairy tales. 1. Never steal from a witch. 2. Never take advice from a witch, any advice she gives you is for her benefit only. 3. Never seek a witch at all, it will only get you cursed or worse. This is what I took away from this story.

The Event (Dark Sun #1) by Scarlett Grove

This is an apocalyptic world. It throws all human ideals out the door and we begin to live in a world of horror and fear, because all of the creatures we imagined now rule over this world. This story is bad and nothing is solved by the end of the book. Lots of sex I skipped over because it was just useless erotica. I like end of the world stories, because there is usually some type of meaning left at the end of the story, not here. I'm moving on to something better.

Lady Vivian (Almack's Assembly Rooms Book 1) by Agnes Forest

This story is about a free spirited woman being stifled by her father and his approved suitor, Lord Philip. I like the way the author describes the little things that annoy Lady Vivian about Lord Philip. It made me think about the things that use to annoy be about men I dated before I met my husband. Lieutenant Sawyer is a man any woman could fall in love with, but when his eyes meet Vivian's he knows he found an adventurous woman and a free spirit. The fact that all of this takes place around Almack's makes this a fun story. Even the side characters are hysterical, and I can't believe that one of the side characters is married. Christian Sherbert by the description of him is a bouncing ball busybody. With his personality, who would marry him? Although I feel that Calvin Cain should get his comeuppance in this series. May he fall hard.

A Cowboy to Save Esmeralda: A Christian Historical Romance Novel (Colorado Reborn) by Chloe Carley

Rating:  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This is the third book in the Colorado Reborn series. It's been ten years since Nate took over the ranch in Colorado. Here we meet the cook Maria's niece. Will Parker, the boy who save the horses during the wildfire in book two, is our hero. Esmeralda comes to live with her Aunt Maria on the ranch after her mother dies. We learn in this book exactly who Maria is and her past has come calling. The characters in this book are just as deep and compelling as the other two books. Chloe Carley knows how to tell a story. This book can standalone, but if you have read the other two. The characters, the ranch and the town Indian Rock becomes more vivid and I had a deeper connection to their world.

The Viscount in Hiding (Lords of London Book 1) by Emma Evans

Rating:  ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This story is a fun romp in the country with two people hiding on the same estate. The Viscount learns to mind his estates while he hides from London's vile gossip and Juliette hides from her evil step-brother. William actually gets to know Juliette the person without know who she is and Juliette falls in love with the Viscount while pretending to be his housekeeper. It's not great writing, but it is good, fun and I found a laugh, and a smile at these two.

The Scandal of the Deceived Duchess: A Historical Regency Romance Novel by Hanna Hamilton

This story is held during the War of 1812. When England was raiding American Frigates and forcing enlistment into their Navy. Amelia is captured by an American sea captain when she is sent to Canada to be forced to marry a man she hates. What follows after confuses me, because Amelia fights against her captor and eventually he allows her to return to Canada. Author makes Prinny out to be a fat squealing  pig who enjoys making merry over others injuries. He gives an American titled land while he is fighting a war against his own country. Prinny was many things in his time and selfish, over indulgent and fat were among those things, but stupid was not it. I loved the character Jonathan, but I had a very hard time even liking Amelia. I just wanted to slap her silly of her blind stupidity.

The Marquess's Hand: A Regency Romance Novel Paperback by Rosie Wynter

This story engages you as a shy woman who suddenly finds that the path to her happiness blocked by lies and cover ups. As Rosalie learns her about the man she settles for, she grieves the one she cannot have. The more time she spends with the Marquess, she discovers things that she doesn't want in a husband. This shy woman soon discovers a strength in herself to do the right thing for herself. Rosalie is engaging and the two men who engage Rosalie's emotions are completely different in character. This story is about what the heart knows.

Caught in the Middle by Karen Sommers

I enjoyed this story and it was hard not to like Linda. I found the romance extremely strained between Tom and Linda. I'm not sure it wasn't more lust than love after the schoolroom scene. Questions are left as to what will become of Linda's teaching career now that she is married. As we are introduced to each sister in this story, I had to laugh at the personalities that the author created for each one. Personally, I think it's going to take a cowboy or a lawman to rope Amanda. Someone who won't mind her mannish ways. Sarah is going to need a reality check.

The Earl's Regret: Regency Romance (Gentlemen and Brides) by Joyce Alec

Rating:  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This is a well written story and I like the fact that they became attracted to one another before they were formally introduced. What Luke's cousin tries to do is horrible, but I don't see how it could have worked with Elizabeth's heart already engaged to Luke's. I'm trying to think of what Luke's regret is, but it is probably trying to help his cousin. Elizabeth is a woman not to turn your back on. Though she is obedient to her parents, she is glad that the man she was betrothed to as a child is a man whom she can love.

Montana Untamed (Bear Grass Springs, Book One): Bear Grass Springs, Book One (Bear Grass Springs #1) by Ramona Flightner

I became emotionally involved with these characters, especially Annabelle. This story is a real heart breaker and I understood why Annabelle had a hard time forgiving him. His words to her when she told them about their expecting child were unforgivable. What followed was just his guilt for forsaking her and the child. Even though Annabelle has forgiven Cailean for the evil he purported on his own wife. This reader does not forgive him. I don't believe the author expressed Cailean regret enough for Annabelle to forgive him. Grace is Annabelle's spirit and she is a woman to admire. The hero of this story is no hero at all and ought to fall on his knees and thank God above that a woman such as Annabelle loves him.

Love's Chance: Mail Order Bride Romance (Brides and Promises) by Ruby Hill

Paul is a little naive when it comes to Charlotte, and in the end thinks the worse of her. Charlotte does not trust Paul and thinks all men just want a wife who can cook and clean. From the beginning, Paul is willing to teach her chores and she is blind to the fact that Paul knows she needs to learn things.This fact is made obvious when she admits she doesn't know how to milk a cow. Paul just takes her by the hand, and show her how to milk their cow. Stupidity of the characters reigns supreme throughout this story and certain aspects of the town and Charlotte's friend make no sense at all. This is the worse one of the series "Brides and Promises".

Tempting the Rancher (Meier Ranch Brothers #1) by Leslie North

This story was strong and emotional. The characters had already established a relationship and her coming home after ten years is a punch to Nat's gut. January has come home to get her inheritance and wait for her next assignment. Little does she know how she will be affected by seeing Nat again, the man whom she compares to all men. I was emotionally held by this story and knew that both must give to make this relationship work. Also, the hero of this story holds a side, I don't often see in a cowboy.

The Commander's Captive (Keepers of Xereill #2) by Alix Nichols

I don't know why I'm still reading this series. This book is better than the first book, and the government is finally seeing their own stupidity, but the villain of this piece defies Lord Boggond and what the author does to the heroes and heroines defies reason. Especially, when Nyssa gives in to her teenage crush, and defies her own morals and sense of right and wrong. The problem with this series is there is no understanding of the type of world we are on, and I grab some better bits with this story. Apparently, there was some nuclear war on Eia, and people live in what's called Habitable Areas, and the government is a waste of time, because he making alliances that will have other planets ruling this one when he is done.

Bidding on Love: When love complicates a fling. by Joanne Dannon

Rating:  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This story is well written and I was emotionally with the characters through the book. The story is powerfully written and the author isn't afraid to explore the characters emotions and reactions even when the characters are afraid of their emotions.  This story shows us how love can change our view of how we see things, and sacrifices we make with our heart open.

Everlasting Hope: Inspirational Christian Historical Western by Annie Boone

Rating:  ⭐⭐⭐
I was loving this story, until the very end. After all the drama and the budding relationship of Ellie and Jude. The ending was missing that intense climax. The ending was not disappointing, but getting to that conclusion through the climax was the disappointment.  Maybe, if the author had written in Jude's confrontation and conversation with Ellie's father that may have helped towards the conclusion.

A Perfect Match for Millie (Mail Order Bride: Western Romance) by Callie Gardner

This story is about a woman who wants freedom to choose for herself. So she runs away from home across the country to California, and telegrams two men looking for a wife in the mail order ads, and are living in the same town. Millie tries to be careful, but appearances are deceiving. I think Millie is young and stupid, but got very lucky. Who knows what she could have found in the West, if she hadn't been willing to change how she had been living in Virginia. The story is well written, but has a major flaw. Millie's personality changes when she arrives in California, and making two gentleman think their ads have been answered and then not contacting them for months was ridiculous. What kind of person does that? She would have deserved for the doctor to drop her after making him fall in love with her, and then telling him that stupid truth.

The Light We Found by Q.D. Purdu

I enjoyed this short novella, about a divorcee who's daughter just can't shut up about her dad and his relationship with the other woman. Calla's life bears bad news, so she goes back to teaching. Her student she is tutoring has a breakdown and she calls in his parents to find that it is Ben the man whom came on to her in dancing class and he told her he was married. This is where we find out the truth.

Her Queen City Ranger by Emilee Harris

This is an interesting story with some simple flaws. First, would Cleigh risk his job to keep Sofie safe? And how did he get away with not turning Sofie in? It seemed the author glossed over those parts to move the love story forward. I enjoyed the interaction between Cleigh, Sofie and her father. I can't believe he was going to do to Sofie what his own father had done to him. Even with the little flaws in the story, the story is enjoyable and you will fall in love with Sofie.

In the Arms of an Earl (The Duke's Daughters Book 4) by Rose Pearson

This the fourth book in the series, and I must say Harmonia is probably the most sensible one. Of course, she knows what her other sisters have gone through and she holds out for love. She finds she doesn't like her feelings or what she wants run over like her cousin Luke has been doing. She wants a man that cares about her. The picture on the book does not do the Earl of Swansea justice. I can't imagine that man on horseback searching the streets for a carriage before it leaves London. I can imagine a woman who finds strength in herself to stand against the tyranny of an evil bully. I think this story is the most well-written story of the four books.

Second-Chance Bride (Dakota Brides Book 3) by Linda Ford

This is a well written western story. This is about a young woman who was left behind in Norway by her husband to travel to America and work a homestead. Her husband died two years later in America and Freyda decides to come to America to build the homestead.  Her next door neighbor has two little boys who run off every housekeeper or they get fired for being cruel to the boys. Freyda works out a deal where she can get her land plowed if she watches the boys. The two work close together but are wary of the feelings they develop for each other. I enjoyed the story to the very end.

On the Edge of Daylight: A Novel of the Titanic by Giselle Beaumont

Rating:  ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The book cover is a cartoon, but then this romance starts off like a cartoon. I enjoyed the historical facts about the Titanic and the afterward on the crew of the Titanic. Bailey and Will's relationship was explosive and at times I felt like I was in a dog fight. The fictional parts of this book is the romance and a woman officer aboard the Titanic. Otherwise, the book is well written and the story is enjoyable.