A Moment In Time by Tracie Peterson

June 26, 2014

A Moment in Time by Tracie Peterson was another great book. I don’t know that I have ever read a book by her that I haven’t loved. This is the second book in the Lone Star Brides series and I was so glad to be able to stay caught up with the characters I came to love from the first book called “A Sensible Arrangement”. Now on to this book In this book you get to know more about Alice and things that happened to her and how she feels about everything. The only thing I didn’t really enjoy about this book was the ending because I felt it was kind of abrupt but I am hoping they will fill in some parts in the third book in this series. If you love historical fiction and/or Tracie Peterson that I know you will love this book.

About The Book

Alice Chesterfield is a woman pursued. Having survived an attack that left her scarred and her father dead, she is never free from the fear and memories of the man who is responsible.

Texas seems to be an answer to Alice’s prayers, and when she has the opportunity to relocate to a ranch near Dallas, Robert Barnett captures her attention. Unlike any man Alice has ever known, Robert doesn’t worry about the obstacles that stand in their way–and he hardly seems to notice the scar she bears.

But there are storm clouds gathering; devastating information about her family comes to light, threatening Alice’s peaceful sanctuary. Disillusioned, Alice must learn to place her trust in God as she seeks a measure of peace for her future…and for her heart.

About The Author

Tracie Peterson is a bestselling author who writes in both historical and contemporary genres. Her novels reveal her love for research as well as her strong desire to develop emotionally meaningful characters and stories for her readers. Tracie and her family live in Montana.

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Runaway by SM Knowles writing as Aubrey Kendall

June 26, 2014

Runaway by SM Knowles writing as Aubrey Kendall was a book I don’t usually get interested in by I did enjoy it for the most part. I felt back for Courtney and I understand the choices that she made and why she made them but I don’t think I could even do what she did. The story was a good story but there were parts that didn’t flow as well as other parts of the story. Now that being said I really did enjoy this book and I was glad I got the chance to read it because like I said if I hadn’t been sent this book I don’t know that I would have read it on my own.

About The Book

At seventeen years old, Courtney Apuzzo is fed up. With a dead mom and an alcoholic father that beats her every chance he gets, Courtney decides that enough is enough. Packing up only what she needs, Courtney leaves home without telling a soul and heads off to find her new life.
Life on her own is not exactly as she thought it would be. With nowhere to stay, Courtney finds herself sleeping on an old stoop in an abandoned apartment alleyway. A chance meeting with a new group of friends seems like a great beginning to her second chance at a real life. But everything is not as it seems.
Tricked into a life she never wanted and fears, Courtney needs to run away, again. She needs to find a way out of this new and dangerous life. With the help from a man she barely knows, will Courtney find her way out? Or will she find herself on the run from a dangerous past, and a hopeless future? Faced with a choice that will change her life forever.

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Harte’s Peak by Maria Michaels

June 25, 2014

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Title: Harte’s Peak

Author: Maria Michaels

Release Date: June 20, 2014

Genre: Inspirational romance

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Synopsis

Vera Carrington loves her newly renovated home and her cafe, The Bean, but with a balloon mortgage looming over head and a man from her past ready to bounce on her misfortune, she may have to face the agonizing decision of keeping one and selling the other.

Deputy Sheriff, Ryan Colton, is a new man in Christ. His days as a flamboyant pro-circuit skier are behind him, but to help Vera keep her home and her business, he agrees to coach her for an upcoming open ski tournament. He even agrees to hand over the purse if he should win.

Can Vera beat the odds and win the tournament? Will Ryan save the day, or will they both learn to trust God, no matter the outcome?

Review

Harte’s Peak by Maria Michaels was such a fun book to read. From the first page right up until the last page I didn’t want to put this book down. I loved the characters in this book in fact I loved everything about this book & the authors writing. I also loved that they brought the story back to go throughout and made me realize that anything is possible if you trust in God.

Excerpt

Vera served dinner at the counter, and they ate on the kitchen stools. No need to get fancy with Ryan. This wasn’t a date, and she wanted to make that clear.

Men like Ryan, church-going men, were to be her friends and nothing more. Even if those brown eyes, that devastating smile, and his athletic form reminded her that once she’d thought him a very attractive man.

A little too handsome maybe. She’d quickly placed him in the compete-with mirror-time category, but tonight it seemed she might have been wrong all along.

“This is delicious,” Ryan said.

He must have meant it because he cleaned his plate. She’d forgotten how satisfying it was to cook a meal for someone who appreciated it. “Thanks.”

“Maybe you should open that restaurant.” Ryan rose and took his plate to the sink.

In the sudden, gaping silence, Ryan seemed to regret his words. “I’m sorry. I know times are hard for everyone. Every business owner in town is struggling.”

Vera winced. She could ski with the wind and cook like a chef. “I don’t need your pity. The café is doing great.”

“That’s kind of what I thought. So tell me, why this urgency to get your hands on the top prize of twenty-five thousand dollars?”

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Author Bio

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When her dreams of achieving Rock and Roll Hall of Fame status were dashed, Maria Michaels tackled her first book in 2010, and now the people and voices that occupy her head refuse to leave.

She no longer sings unless you count randomly bursting into song to annoy her children (and the dogs).

Maria lives in northern California with her family, including two beagles, one who can say ‘hello’ and the other who can feel a pea through several pillows.

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Happy To Be Alive, Because by Chelsea Jacobs

June 19, 2014

Happy To Be Alive, Because by Chelsea Jacobs’ was a great book to read. This actually made me want to start to keep a journal where I say what is making me happy that day or even right at that moment. This book was a super easy read for me but it was also a book that I didn’t want to put down until it was done. I loved this book so much and I can’t even really give you reasons because I really loved everything about this book. If you love young adult fiction than I know you will love this book. I am usually not a fan of YA books but I am glad I received this one to review because I loved everything about this book.

About The Book

Avery is a seventeen-year-old girl whose reality has just been shattered by the death of her mother. Feeling a desperate need to flee from what has become her life, she follows a travel plan meant for her mom and her that leads her to the little beach town where her mom grew up. It’s there that she meets a group of three adventurous friends who adopt her into their circle, allowing her to experience a summer she never thought would be possible after suffering such a great loss. Unfortunately, her summer full of experiences threatens to end abruptly when she realizes that one of the three has a secret that causes her to question everything about the new life she has been building.
Avery must learn to balance her grief and her desire for a future in order to achieve her mother’s final wish for her: That she would be happy to be alive.

About The Author

Chelsea grew up with an immense love for words—both reading them and writing them. She obtained her degree in English and has spent the time since then getting married to her high school sweetheart and chasing adventure so she’ll have something to write about. When she’s not drinking copious amounts of coffee while writing, she spends her time reading, playing with her puppy named Gatsby, and dreaming, always dreaming.

Chelsea can be found at: website, Twitter

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Chance For Love by Rachelle Ayala

June 17, 2014

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Chance For Love by Rachelle Ayala is a three book set and I have to say that I can’t wait to finish the books. For the purpose of this review I just skimmed the first two books. I didn’t look at the third book because I saw that it could ruin parts of the first two books and I didn’t want it to ruin the other books before I finished them. I love this author and I have added her other books that I haven’t read yet. I can swear that I read the first book Broken Build before but I can’t seem to find the review so I am not sure where I started the book before but I had. Once I finish all 3 books I will for sure add my reviews of them to my blog. If you are looking for some fun summer books to read I would for sure check these out.

About The Books

“High stakes, Danger, and a Chance for Love.”

romance boxed set, mystery, romantic suspense, steamy love story, women’s fiction, crime, murder, chick-lit

Three romances fraught with danger from bestselling author Rachelle Ayala.

Broken Build – Exciting Romantic Suspense/Technothriller set in Silicon Valley. A female engineer hides a horrible secret. Can she escape discovery, a killer, and a broken heart?

Hidden Under Her Heart – A heartfelt romance sizzling with controversy. A young nurse swears off sex to land a marrying man. But an unexpected pregnancy, a rapist, and a dark secret threaten her chance for true love.

Knowing Vera – Suspenseful romance, an unsolved murder, and love on the beach. A young woman seeks to prove her father innocent of murdering her boyfriend’s mother.

“These books will drive your brains in a twist but you’ll fall in love at the end.” Jessica Cassidy

About The Author

Rachelle Ayala is the author of dramatic fiction crossing genres and boundaries featuring strong but flawed characters. She writes emotionally challenging stories and is not afraid of controversial topics. However, she is an optimist and laces her stories with romance and hope.

Visit her at: Website: http://rachelleayala.me Blog: http://www.rachelleayala.com or follow @AyalaRachelle on Twitter.

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Whole Latte Love by Rachelle Ayala

June 13, 2014

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Whole Latte Love by Rachelle Ayala was a super fun book to read. This is the first book I have read by this author and I have to say that I loved it. I love her writing and her characters basically she has moved on to my list of authors that I have to read. I have slowly started getting into more romance books and this one didn’t disappointment me in the least. I loved both of the characters and I was sad when the book ended because I wasn’t ready to say goodbye to them yet. If you love romance books then I know you will love this book!

About The Book

Investment banking intern Carina Chen doesn’t need any distractions—especially the sexy, guitar-playing barista she rooms with for the summer.

Free spirit Dylan Jewell appreciates the delightful universe of women who vie for his attention. His goal in life is to do good, make happy coffee, and help the homeless.

When Carina moves in, she insists on rules of conduct to quell her instant attraction to Dylan. But when her boss asks her to turn Dylan into a businessman, she can’t think of a reason not to take advantage of his hospitality.

Their chemistry is white hot, but Dylan refuses to play Carina’s game, unable to understand how he can fall in love with a woman who puts profits in front of people. When Carina realizes Dylan isn’t budging, she risks all to gain a single night with him. Will her gambit backfire or will Dylan discover Carina’s true heart before she runs away with his?

Set in Berkeley, California, Whole Latte Love is an opposites-attract romance mixing bluesy rock music, hot, steamy love scenes, and financial shenanigans

About The Author

Rachelle Ayala is the author of dramatic fiction crossing genres and boundaries featuring strong but flawed characters. She writes emotionally challenging stories and is not afraid of controversial topics. However, she is an optimist and laces her stories with romance and hope.Visit her at: Website: http://rachelleayala.me Blog: http://www.rachelleayala.com or follow @AyalaRachelle on Twitter.

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