The Pirate’s Lady by Suzanne Hoos

October 24, 2016 By Leave a Comment

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The Pirate’s Lady by Suzanne Hoos
Publisher: Crimson Romance
Genre: Historical, Mystery/Suspense
Length: Full Length (319 pgs)
Heat Level: Hot
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Mistflower

Cate Whitfield harbors revenge in her heart for the bloodthirsty pirate who murdered her betrothed. So she’s stunned to learn that he is to be her father’s guest of honor at one of his revelries—and even more upset to discover that Captain Alexander Chase may not be the scoundrel she believes.

Even though she has publicly branded him a criminal, feisty Cate mesmerizes Alex. But the former pirate isn’t about to let her accusations deter his own agenda for vengeance. He’s returned to Promise, New Jersey, to retaliate against the man who murdered his father … the man who just happens to be Cate’s father.

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This book has so many threads that it’s like a giant spider web that captured me and I didn’t know which way to turn. There is a grand cast of characters that were so plentiful and diverse that this novel could be made into a mini-series. It kind of reminded me of the TV series, Dallas, back in the late 1970’s, but better. There were so many twists and turns with multiple plots all woven together that it amazed me that Ms. Hoos was able to keep them all straight and on point.

Here’s a warning for readers – there are jarring scene shifts. Even though I didn’t have a big problem with them, they were a bit abrupt. There I was, in the zone, reading a scene when all of a sudden I’m somewhere else exciting, then I’m yanked out again and back into where I was before, still exciting, still fascinated but it takes a split second to reorient. This happens throughout the book.

There are some scenes that contain some graphic, rough sex which take place between a bad pirate and a secondary character. I was okay with them but some readers may not be.

I wanted to make this review longer but I can’t go into details because everything I might say would be a spoiler. Everything is so interconnected it’s just not possible to pinpoint any one thing.

Ms. Hoos was able to take care of all her characters and plot threads to provide a satisfactory conclusion. There’s action, double crossing, secrets, lies, revenge and so much more to be sucked in by that I wasn’t able to put the book down. Even the dialogue was good, and the chemistry between the hero and heroine absolutely worked.

Cate and Alexander’s journey to their happy ever after left me breathless. Make sure you have time to sit down and concentrate on this story. This is one of those stories I won’t forget anytime soon.

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True-Blue Cowboy Christmas by Nicole Helm

October 17, 2016 By Leave a Comment

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True-Blue Cowboy Christmas by Nicole Helm
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Genre: Contemporary, Holiday
Length: Full Length (352 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Mistflower

BIG SKY CHRISTMAS
Thack Lane has his hands full. For the past seven years, he’s been struggling to move on from his wife’s tragic death and raise a daughter all by his lonesome. He doesn’t have time for himself, much less a cheerful new neighbor with a smile that can light up the ranch.
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Christmas spirit? Bah, humbug.

With Christmas right around the corner, Summer Shaw is searching for somewhere to belong. When her neighbor’s young daughter takes a shine to her, she is thrilled. But Thack is something else altogether. He’s got walls around his heart that no amount of holiday wishes can scale. Yet as joy comes creeping back to the lonely homestead, Summer and Thack may just find their happily ever after before the last of the Christmas miracles are through…

I believe in Christmas miracles and I love to read books that incorporate family, love, hope and happiness. I actually thought I came from a dysfunctional family until I read this story about Summer Shaw, the heroine, who opened my eyes to the fact that I’ve got a pretty good family. Both the heroine and the hero both have tragic past stories that broke my heart and yet because of that history I felt it made them perfect for each other.

I was glad the author shared their past history, not to depress me but because it helped me to understand why the characters made their choices. That history, shocking in an uncomfortable kind of way, is what helped me to develop empathy for all the characters. Well, actually not Summer’s mother. That character was despicable and the author did a great job of making me think unspeakable things about her. Summer’s mother kept you turning the pages just waiting for vindication. This part of the plot is what made it a bit suspenseful. The ending left me feeling justified.

Despite Summer’s past history I found it easy to relate to her because of her natural love for children and the need to be accepted and belong to a family. Thack, the hero, was written as a loving and devoted father to his daughter, Kate. The type of husband I’d want for myself and my children. Kate was an entertaining 7 year old. I enjoy stories that incorporate a bit of humor and make me chuckle, and with Thack and Kate, I had quite a few giggles. My favorite new saying, thanks to Thack is, “Sweet Pickles”.

It was a unique and interesting plot that is plausible. It moved at an acceptable rate which is reminiscent of something I’d see on a soap opera or on the Hallmark channel versus real life. True-Blue Cowboy Christmas was an enjoyable read that met my expectations.

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Love on the Sweet Side by Mariah Ankenman

October 6, 2016 By Leave a Comment

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Love on the Sweet Side by Mariah Ankenman
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Genre: Contemporary, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Full Length (308 pgs)
Heat Level: Hot
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Mistflower

Maggie Evans is back in Peak Town, Colorado to take over her grandmother’s cupcake shop, but problems keep arising. Is it rotten luck…or something more nefarious? To top it off, her former best friend/childhood crush, Colton Denning, won’t leave her alone. He’s sexier than ever. But Maggie has no time for love.

When his best friend comes back into town all grown up, Colton finds his feelings for her go far beyond friendship. Unfortunately, the pretty baker only sees him as the town playboy. He plans to convince her otherwise, but may not get the chance when someone starts threatening Maggie’s life.
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Whether she likes it or not, Colton plans to take her safety into his own hands. How will Maggie keep her shop afloat with a madman after her? More importantly, how will she keep her heart intact when Colton admits her safety isn’t the only thing he wants in his hands?

This was the perfect book for me to escape from the summer heat. It was literally refreshing to read a story staged during the late winter season in Colorado with snow. I lowered my A/C and snuggled with a blanket and thoroughly enjoyed reading about Maggie and Colton’s growing attraction & evolving relationship with each other.

I was a little annoyed with Maggie’s insecurities regarding trust in Colton that he wouldn’t leave her but, lucky for her I can’t resist reading about a hero that is a strong cowboy with an instinct to protect those he loves.

The story was cleverly written and often made me chuckle at Maggie’s quick wit and Colton’s persistent humorous teasing. The synopsis mentioned a mad man was after Maggie which made it difficult for her to run her cupcake bakery shop. This suspense kept me turning the pages.

The plot wasn’t totally predictable; I suspected who was threatening Maggie’s life but wasn’t 100% sure. I thought the story was well written and flowed smoothly with plenty of interesting twists. I particularly enjoyed Colton’s clever and unique proposal to Maggie at the end. I have to mention that the descriptions of the cupcakes were to die for. I seriously was craving one of Maggie’s cupcakes and wished her shop existed locally near me.

I am curious if a story will be written for her best friend Lizzy and Colton’s brother, Dade. They would make an interesting couple. I would definitely buy this book and recommend it to my friends but I’d warn them to have a cupcake to go with it. 🙂

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More Than a Lawman by Anna J. Stewart

October 5, 2016 By Leave a Comment

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More Than a Lawman by Anna J. Stewart
Publisher: Harlequin
Genre: Contemporary, Suspense/Mystery
Length Full Length (228 pages)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Mistflower

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Cole has secretly carried a torch for Eden for years. She might not want to let anybody in, but the thought of losing her is unbearable. Passions flare as the threats intensify. Can Cole convince Eden to break her own rule to never fall in love…before the killer snuffs out their happily-ever-after?

I am very thankful that I got to review this book. Let’s just say, “Wow!” If you at all like the T.V. show, Criminal Minds, then this book is for you.  Hopefully the very first page will grip you like it did me and keep you on the edge of your seat as it did me until I finished the book. The plot keeps twisting with unexpected surprises.

The main characters, Eden and Cole, are meant for each other. I personally was a bit annoyed for Cole regarding Eden’s lack of listening skills but obviously he loved her unconditionally. By the end of the book I couldn’t help but love not only the hero and heroine but all the other well established characters as well.

I most definitely recommend this book but I must warn you that it ends with a hook. While one case is solved there is another that is left unresolved. For that reason I’m left feeling frustrated because I want to read the next book right now. I can’t wait to read the next book and meet my new favorite characters again and solve the remaining case.

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Always Mine by Ruth Cardello

September 30, 2016 By Leave a Comment

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Always Mine by Ruth Cardello
The Barrington Billionaires Book 1
Publisher: Self-Published
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (220 pgs)
Heat Level: Hot
Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by Mistflower

When it comes to getting what he wants, Asher Barrington is a hammer who is known for crushing his opponents. From the moment Emily walks into his office and challenges him, winning takes on a whole new meaning.

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He won’t change. She won’t back down.
But together they sizzle.

I loved everything about this book. I loved the brilliant and witty writing style that pulled at my heartstrings, made me laugh, and really just captured my heart. I couldn’t ask for better characters. Asher and Emily, the hero and heroine were both strong and equally matched yet polar opposites. The chemistry between the two was just delicious! I fell in love with Asher and his entire family. I only wish my mother-n-law was as lovable as Sophie was.

I also loved the honesty and integrity that was displayed by the characters. The plot was not only believable it was riveting. I wasn’t expecting the phone call that Emily got at Asher’s parent’s house and my heart just broke for her. I would warn anyone who reads this book to be prepared. If you are affected like me, you will not want to put it down, you will not want to go to your child’s swim meet or your child’s football game, and no way will you want to cook supper. If you don’t finish it before bedtime then you won’t be sleeping. And if you must step away from the book, you won’t be able to think about anything but getting back to see what happens next. Yes, that was me. Yes, it was that good!

Some readers might be turned off by Asher in the beginning. Give him a chance. One of the reasons I loved the hero is for his redemption quality. At first he is a jerk but by the end he is “the hero that we all dream of”.

I think I have a new favorite author and I will be getting Book 2. I love when I find a book this wonderful that I literally glow after I finish it. Pick up your own copy of Always Mine and find out for yourself.

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The Wedding Audition by Joanne Rock & Catherine Mann

September 26, 2016 By Leave a Comment

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The Wedding Audition by Joanne Rock & Catherine Mann
Runaway Brides Book 2
Publisher: Tule Publishing
Genre: Action/Adventure, Contemporary, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Full Length (153 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 3 Stars
Reviewed by Mistflower

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The last thing Wynn Rafferty needs in his new life is a spoiled television princess who can’t even know his real name. He’s in temporary witness protection as an apple farmer after his undercover work put his life in danger. He needs to lay low until the heat dies down from his last case— even if he sucks at growing apples as badly as he sucks at relationships. But Annamae turns his new town into a media circus, unwittingly threatening the lives of him, her and most of Beulah. Wynn is an expert at keeping the world at arm’s length, but when it comes to Annamae, the only way he can keep her safe is to keep her very, very close.

The Wedding Audition was a quick, fun, easy, and enjoyable read. All the characters were believable and likable. They often made me laugh out loud especially the conversation between Annamae’s mother and grandmother outside the hoedown dance. The relationship between the main characters, Annamae and Wynn, progressed nicely with little conflict and made me feel all warm and fuzzy. I wouldn’t mind getting involved with a man like that. I particularly enjoyed their easy banter with each other.

I thought the plot was a bit predictable and a tad unrealistic but the characters made me look past all that. The suspense of Annamae and Wynn hiding out for different reasons kept me turning pages. The happy ending left me feeling overall satisfied. It was nice to read a romance book that didn’t stir any anguished feelings or over the top drama.

There were two external conflicts that haunted Annamae and Wynn individually that for the most part, worked. The final confrontation from Wynn’s plot arc was a bit anticlimactic because it didn’t deliver what the story led me to believe would happen. Even though It didn’t meet my expectations, it was no less entertaining.

On the whole, The Wedding Audition was delightfully cheesy, really funny and was well written. It’s a nice, simple, perhaps cookie cutter type plot, but it’s an enjoyable story to escape into. I was delighted by the chemistry between Annamae and Wynn and was happy with the conclusion of their romance.

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Diamond in the Rough by Lori L. Robinett

September 21, 2016 By Leave a Comment

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Diamond in the Rough by Lori L. Robinett
Publisher: Three Creeks Press
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (314 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 3 stars
Reviewed by Mistflower

Gina is a single mom who is so busy running her business and raising her son that she doesn’t have time for a man . . . until a tall, dark, sexy cowboy strides into her store. Aidan is running from his past, and doesn’t want to let a woman get too close . . . until Gina and her little boy show him how satisfying family can be.

I was so excited to read Diamond in the Rough because the heroine was a scrapbooker and owned her own store. The characters were believable, lovable, and the suspense was enough to keep the pages turning.
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I really enjoyed passing my time with the story because it had a clever plot. However, as with all good books, you hate for it to come to an end, especially when the book ended with a surprise twist that I never saw coming.

For readers who are more about the story than the sex, Diamond in the Rough is mostly sensual with one scene tipping it over into the spicy zone. There’s no doubt the chemistry between Aiden and Gina works.

For all the strong aspects of the story, the rocky but interesting relationship between the heroine and hero, the suspense about the ranch thieves and the romance, there are a few things that prevented this story from being a really good book.

This novel felt like it was rushed, almost like the author had met her quota of required pages and had to quickly end it. There were loose subplot threads left unresolved that left me with more questions than answers, and my expectations of getting to know the hero and heroine a lot more were not met. I felt the storyline could have been more developed than what it was. I was a bit disappointed because I really liked most of the book and wanted to know more about what motivated Aiden and Gina than what the story delivered.

I would definitely recommend reading Diamond in the Rough to a reader who is looking to pass a couple of hours. It’s not the best book ever, but there’s enough entertainment value that made me glad I read it.

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