A Christmas Bride by Hope Ramsay (Chapel of Love #1)

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A season of hope . . .'Tis the season in Shenandoah Falls and the first time Willow Peterson has been home in years. But she's determined to fulfill the wishes of her recently deceased best friend and restore Eagle Hill Manor to its former glory-all in time to host the perfect holiday wedding. She just has to get the owner of the historic inn to hire her. Unfortunately, that means dealing with Scrooge himself... 

After the death of his wife, David Lyndon has a bah-humbug approach to Christmas. But as December counts down and the wedding planning is in full swing, it's harder and harder to stay immune to the charms of Willow, especially when he sees how much joy she brings his eight-year-old daughter. After a simple kiss under the mistletoe turns into something more, David is hoping he can turn the magic of the holiday season into the love of a lifetime.

• Series: Chapel of Love (Book 1)
• Mass Market Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Forever (September 27, 2016)

My review: A Christmas Bride by Hope Ramsay (Chapel of Love #1)

4 Stars

A Christmas Bride is full of characters.  A whole range of them.  I love to read about them and want more of these characters.  They get into a lot of fun.  I want to go to their painting party or the wedding.

This follows A Fairytale Bride.  Where Jeff and Melissa fell in love.  Now they are planning a wedding.  Melissa is unhappy with the big wedding Jeff's family wants. It is causing a big fight.

Willow Peterson has moved back home because she is a whistle blower.  The company she worked for is saying she is a unhappy employee and ex of chairman who was dumped.  She is sueing the company to stop there fraud.

Willow tells Melissa about her friend's wedding to David Lyndon that his mother planned too.  How Natalie cried before her wedding because it was not what she wanted.  

Willow gets the idea to help Melissa have the small local wedding she wants.  She gets the idea to be a wedding planner and try and get the funding to buy David's property.

David Lyndon has a little girl.  He misses his wife who died two years ago.  He is pulled between helping his cousin have the wedding he wants, and having the big wedding with big political wedding his family wants.  David has to make some big decisions about

The setting is a small town in the blue ridge mountains of Shenandoah Falls, Virginia 

I read the first two books right after each other and wish I could read the next one already. I like Hope Ramsay

books.

I was given a ARC of A Christmas Bride from NetGalley and Forever.  In exchanged for a honest review.

Falling for the Single Dad by Lisa Carter

Finding Her Way Home

After fifteen years away, Dr. Caroline Duer is nervous about returning to her hometown. The veterinarian might be able to save stranded sea turtles, but she can't convince her dad of her good intentions. And when Caroline meets darling Izzie Clark, she encounters similar suspicion from the young girl's father. Former coast guard commander Weston Clark had his life upended by Izzie's mother. He won't go through the same pain again. But Izzie isn't the only one tumbling head over heels for the enigmatic Caroline. And if she can release the pain of the past, she just might be the missing piece Weston and his daughter have been searching for.

• File Size: 2041 KB
• Print Length: 224 pages
• Publisher: Love Inspired (September 1, 2016)

My review: Falling for the Single Dad by Lisa Carter

4 STARS

How could this book not be a winner with Lighthouses, turtles , cute kid combination.  It also has romance, forgiveness, depression and God. Which brings love and hope.

Dr. Caroline Duer has not been home for 15 years.  She has panic attacks but she is ready to face her past.  She is a veterinarian for sea animals.  She has come to set up a rescue for turtles.

Caroline stops at the library and meets Izzie Clark who demands her attention and shows her love.

Weston Clark is making a  home out of the old lighthouse for him and his daughter to live in.  He even plans to get the old light to work again.

Caroline's sister welcome her home but her father is not so welcoming.

Izzy steals the book.  She is nine.  Her father is Weston.  She finds a sea turtle and really gets attached to it fast.

The Duer family has been in a couple of other books by Lisa Carter too.

I was given this ebook to read for free by NetGalley and Harlequin and in return I agreed to give a honest review of Falling for the Single Dad.

Witness Pursuit by Hope White (Echo Mountain #5)

Description

GUARDING THE WITNESS

When Cassie McBride discovers a dead body in a rental cabin, she quickly becomes the killer's next target. Now the upbeat, chatty property manager is under the personal protection of police chief Nate Walsh—the living embodiment of the strong, silent type. Nate's tragic past has taught him that a cop falling for a pretty witness can lead to disaster. Dogged at every turn by the murderer, Nate must stay focused and not let his growing feelings for Cassie interfere with his duty. If there's any hope for Cassie—or a future for them—it's going to take all Nate's skill to not only keep her safe…but to keep her alive.

• Series: Echo Mountain
• Mass Market Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Love Inspired (September 6, 2016)

My review: Witness Pursuit by Hope White  (Echo Mountain #5)

4 STARS

This is the fifth book in Echo Mountain series and the second book that I have read in the series. It can stand alone but there are a lot of familiar characters to see again.

Witness Pursuit is a good clean Christian read.  It has lots of drama, suspense, action and prayer.

Cassie McBride has a job getting cabins ready for the next renters.  When she is running late she finds a dead

woman in the cabin and a dog in the closet.  Cassie calls 911 and while she waits she sees a man walk up to the cabin with a shovel. Cassie takes the dog and runs away without purse of keys.

Cassie is the youngest of the McBrides.  She dreams of getting away to travel.  She is also a chatterbox.

Police Chief Nate Walsh knows Cassie.  In fact her older brother is a good friend of his. He is really concerned about her.  He plans to protect her.

Cassie goes from one dangerous event to another as she is targeted.  Know one knows why they are after her.

I want to read the first three books of the series someday soon.

I was given the Witness Pursuit to read for free from NetGalley and Harlequin.  In return i agreed to give a honest review of Witness Pursuit.

Stepping into the Prince's World by Marion Lennox

Description

Falling for the secret prince

Claire Tremaine accepted the post as sole caretaker of a gorgeous island after a professional betrayal left her life in tatters. It's the perfect place to heal, until her solitude is interrupted by a gorgeous solider who's shipwrecked on her shores!

Raoul breaks down Claire's barriers with his kindness and kisses, but she's stunned when he's revealed as Prince of Marétal. She believes they can't be together…until Raoul whisks Claire to his palace! She's stepped into the prince's world—but can Claire capture this prince's heart?

• File Size: 2155 KB
• Print Length: 256 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin Romance; Large Print edition (September 1, 2016)

My review: Stepping into the Prince's World by Marion Lennox

4 STARS

Cute romance.  Has a lot of fairytale items in just the right amount. The Prince Raoul doesn't tell her right off he is a Prince. A grand ball with the dress to go with it.  Raoul has  to make some tough choices.

Somethings are expected but anough surprises to make the story fresh and its own.  I enjoyed the story.

Claire Tremaine is a character that is going through some tough times again.  She comes from nothing and makes it as a lawyer.  People her whole life has judged her because of things she had no choice on instead of how far she has made it.  What she can and has done herself.

Claire risks her life to save Raoul.  A stranger who ship wrecked off the island she is care taking by herself.

The second part of the story takes place in Raoul's country.  Which changes the story a lot.

I was given this ARC to read for free from NetGalley and Harlequin.  In return I agreed to give a honest review of Stepping into the Prince's World.   Now I am going to buy another book by Marion Lennox that looks good to read.

Secrets and Lies by Shirlee McCoy (Rookie K-9 Unit #5)

EXPECTING—AND IN DANGER

Attacked in her classroom, widowed teacher Ariel Martin's only thought is for her unborn child. When her student's brother, rookie K-9 officer Tristan McKeller, and his faithful dog save her life, she can't thank him enough. She knows Tristan won't rest until she's safe, but she doesn't want him or his police colleagues digging into her dangerous past. After all, the only person who would want to hurt her is dead…or is he? With her and her child's life on the line, she'll have to trust Tristan with her secrets if she wants to finally get the fresh start she's been desperately seeking.

• Series: Rookie K-9 Unit
• Mass Market Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Love Inspired (August 9, 2016)

My review: Secrets and Lies by Shirlee McCoy  (Rookie K-9 Unit #5)

4 Stars

This is the 5th book in the series.  Some big clues about the overall mystery is learned in this book.  So one you won't want to miss.  Somethings in this book I could guess were going to happen way before revealed.  The reason why they happened I did not guess.

There was plenty of drama, action, danger and romance.  There were a lot of good people that stepped up to help when they saw a reason to.

Ariel Martin is eight months pregnant.  She has moved back to small town after living in Las Vegas, NV.  She is teaching summer school.  Her ex-husband asked her for a divorce before she found out she was pregnant.  She is all alone in the world.

K-9 officer Tristan McKeller is raising his 14 year old niece after his parents died.  He is one of the rookie police officers that was kept on after graduating to help solve all the murders in the small town.

Ariel is alone in the school waiting for Tristan for his sister's parent teacher meeting.  When someone else comes in and starts shooting at her.  Tristan and his K-9 dog chased the guy away.  That is not the only time someone tries to kill her.  

I can't wait to read the next book in the series.

I was given this ebook to read for free by NetGalley and Harlequin.  In return I agreed to give a honest review of Secrets and Lies.

Beauty and the Bodyguard by Lisa Childs (Bachelor Bodyguards #4)

Description

Can this bachelor bodyguard save his true love from mortal danger…on her wedding day?

Bride-to-be Megan Lynch has just learned her ex, presumed dead marine Gage Huxton, is alive after surviving enemy captivity. But before she can break up with her fiancé, gunmen storm her wedding and take hostages! Megan will do anything to stay alive—for herself and a second chance with Gage. But there's more terror to endure before she can say yes to the dress—and her dream groom!

What do the gunmen want? Gage works double time to unravel the mystery and save the beauty who still holds his heart. As the wedding crashers open fire, Gage puts his life on the line to protect Megan and convince her of his love.

• File Size: 2178 KB
• Print Length: 288 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin Romantic Suspense (August 1, 2016)

My review: Beauty and the Bodyguard by Lisa Childs (Bachelor Bodyguards #4)

4 Stars

Beauty and the Bodyguard is definitely a romantic suspense novel.  Glad that I only read about the wedding and not there. Did a good job of keeping secrets.  Plenty of drama, action and romance. One major love scene.

Megan Lynch is getting married to her friend Richard.  While she is getting ready her ex-boyfriend that she thought was dead comes in the room.  She is shocked.  Megan is a librarian.  Her father is in charge of local FBI office.

Gage Huxton is now a bodyguard.  He has been assigned to guard a bride.  He does not expect to see Megan the girl who broke his heart as the bride. He refuses to guard her till he notices the guys with guns.

Why is strangers with guns coming to Megan and Richard's weddings?  Penny the wedding planner has bad feelings about this wedding.  She thinks Megan is wrong to marry Richard.

Most of this book is set in the wedding chapel in Chicago.  

I like this romance by Lisa Childs and plan to go buy more of her books to read.

I was given this ebook to read for free from NetGalley and Harlequin.  In return I agreed to give a honest review of Beauty and the Bridegroom.

Fatal Vendetta by Sharon Dunn

DEADLY SHOWDOWN

While reporting on a fire, Montana TV journalist Elizabeth Kramer is abducted—and saved only by the heroics of rival reporter Zachery Beck. But her kidnapper returns, taunting her, luring her to danger and making her relive a past she never put to rest. Elizabeth doesn't like asking for help, but this time she can't stay alone and stay alive. And Zach knows how to evade danger. When tragedy thrust him into the public eye, he changed his identity to remain hidden. Protecting Elizabeth means stepping out of the shadows…but as her stalker closes in for a deadly showdown, it's a risk Zach has to take.

• File Size: 3675 KB
• Print Length: 224 pages
• Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense (August 1, 2016)

My review: Fatal Vendetta by Sharon Dunn

4 STARS

Fatal Vendetta is full of suspense, action, mystery I did not want to put the book down.  You were never sure who to trust. Full of danger, faith and a clean read.

The tables have turned and the reporters are the story.  Elizabeth Krammer a tv journalist in Montana is abducted.  Only fellow reporter Zachery Beck. notices and rescues her.  Now they become the story.  Both are hiding there own secrets.

Elizabeth and Zachery are competitors.  They are both trying to help each other. to figure out who keeps going after them and why.  They also have to dodge there fellow reporters.

Elizabeth because of being raped while at college does not believe she can ever marry.  Now someone is after her.  

I admire both Elizabeth and Zach.  They have gone through trials and keep going and helping each other.  They also decide that they will never harass someone who does not want to talk to reporters.

Lot of nail biting watching these two getting in and out of danger over and over again..

I was given this ebook by NetGalley and Harlequin. to read for free.  In return I agreed to give a honest review of Fatal Vendetta.