Love on The Grand Tour (The Unruly Duchess, #1) by Sunny Brooks

Rating:  ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This story is a lark, and romance is the theme. Both don't want to fall in love, but there is Italy and all it wonders. Cecilia and Frederic have no idea what hit them, but Cecilia must decide to live the life her Father wanted for her with the man she loves. Or throw love and the life back in her Father's face. Actually, if you think about it, it not really a decision. Pride is one thing, but if that pride could ruin your life. I'd throw it out the door. The characters are wonderful, if not a little shallow. There are no real depth to any of the characters in this story, but that's okay. It makes the story have a more whimsical feel.

A Knight of Vengeance (The Valiant Love Regency Romance) (A Historical Romance Book) by Deborah Wilson

This is a very poignant story that delves into one of our darkest arenas. Crazy is a relative term, and in regency England it was a way to lock up those you love whom you didn't want society to know about. Unfortunately, Lady Elys was deemed crazy because she refused to marry someone whom she saw kill his previous fiance. It became a game between family and the killer who was going to get her out of Bedlam after her uncle who was the overseer of Bedlam passed away. Lord Nicolas Childs is her family's protector only he falls so hard for Elys that he plans to keep her. The problem in this story is that no one considers what Lady Elys wants because everyone believes her to be crazy. I'm of the mine that we should always consider what the one we love wants despite believing they are crazy. This story points out that fact very clearly and loved it more because of it.

A Love to Heal a Broken Heart: An Inspirational Historical Western Romance Book by Lilah Rivers

This story is supposed to be scripture inspired, but honestly, it got real preachy and I know that Christians do not talk like that. A lot of the sermonizing was long and took away from the story. The plot is excellent and the story flow well along that plot. I could have done away with the extend epilogue, because Deputy Doyle's revenge plot was too much. In the end, what was Giles motive for actually trying to get Jodi back? His reasons somehow got lost along with his supposed Christianity and a real reason is never given.

Love's New Beginning (Second Chance at Love #3) by Claire Colby

I liked this story. It's hard giving a person a second chance, so it must have been doubly hard to give Finn that third chance. This time though it's going to be harder for Finn to runaway. 😃
This story is about opening your heart again, knowing things could turn out the same and hoping for a different outcome. It's a dangerous game, but sometimes it can be won.

Hit-Man Protector Daddy (Alpha Dragon Club) by Abigail Raines

I've liked this series, so far. I was skeptical of this title, because I really don't like gangster books. Jesse takes the protection of his mate seriously, although she is carrying another dragon shifter's baby. He goes as far as to destroy his boss because his boss sent him to do a hit on Laura. The good thing is that Jesse belongs to the Alpha Dragon Club and they seem to balance out the dirty part of his life. I would have like to have seen some of the characters from the other stories in this book. It would have given it more of the series feel.

A Treasure Brought by Fate: A Historical Western Romance Book by Lorelei Brogan

Rating:  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Lyla is a hard woman and one that has had to guard her heart so she could survive. James has just learned to open his heart when he takes in an orphan. He asks to keep this woman's nephew, but doesn't understand her reluctance to raise her nephew. I liked how Lyla came to love her nephew and James, believing that there could be happiness in her future. When her ex-fiance comes to town and tries to force Lyla back, he becomes a true villain and an evil force that James will have to overcome.This story has a lot of heart stopping action and held me riveted to the end of the story.

Christmas Kiss: But Only for the Holidays by Joanne Dannon

Rating:  ⭐⭐⭐⭐
My problem with Leo is his self righteousness. It's a real turn-off. Jenna is self indulgent, but she is capable of change. The fact is that these two are what each other needs. Why do people ever try to plan things that try to deceive other people? Two things are bound to happen; one, things are going to blow up in your face; two, you are either going to fall in love or hate each other forever. This story needed more emotion to bring the plot to a satisfying finish.