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Recommended ReadJoshua’s Hope, by Carol Ann Erhardt ☆☆☆☆☆
Inspirational, sweet
Hope Courtland escaped her marriage to save her life. Her only regret is leaving her four-year-old stepson, Joshua, behind. Though she wants custody, no attorney is willing to tackle her ex-husband in a custody battle. Hope’s faith begins to falter. She learns that Joshua is paying the consequences for her freedom, and in an act of desperation, she kidnaps him. Suddenly, she becomes a suspect in her ex-husband’s murder. More...
"Ms. Erhardt has created this phenomenal story that ensnares the reader from the very first paragraph. I couldn’t put the book down until the very last page." -- Teresa, Fallen Angel Reviews ...full review
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A Man Mom Would Love, by Susan Lyons ☆☆☆☆☆Contemporary, sweet
Every man's neighbor is his looking glass. That's what Lexie's mom always used to say. But since moving to the city, Lexie wonders if there are any good neighbors outside Kerry Corners, her small hometown. Then she meets Kevin, a man who takes the time to look after his elderly friend Pearl. What a pity this sweet guy already has a girlfriend… More...
"This is really an uplifting book for moms and for people everywhere who get bogged down in their surroundings like Lexie did at first. The author reminds us that there just might be something brighter around the corner if we keep looking with a smile on our face." -- Dee Dailey, The Romance Studio ...full review
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A Temporary Arrangement, by Tricia Jones ☆☆☆☆☆Contemporary, spicy
Finn Montgomery needs a wife … temporarily…. Thia Conway needs a miracle … permanently. Too bad that miracle comes in the shape of a ruthless and arrogant businessman who views a marriage proposal as just another clause in a contract – a contract Thia has no option but to sign. More...
"If you think this book is a typical romance book, think again. Tricia Jones breathes new and fresh plotline with believable characters that will rock your world." -- Amylove, WRDF Reviews ...full review
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First Sight to Last, by Sharon Horton ☆☆☆☆☆Suspense, sensual
Confident and self-reliant, Special Agent, Singer McLaine believes earning the elite Point Four status will be as routine as all her other assignments have been. And with good reason. With several successful missions under her belt, Singer has proven her age, looks and stature make her perfect for any task, which calls for the art of blending in. It's because of her abilities, that when two police detectives are missing in action, Singer's skills are called upon.
Proficient in her craft Singer finds the detectives, and in one of them, Evan Wolcott, thinks she's found a kindred spirit. She thought wrong. More...
"With a great plot, sensational secondary characters, and intrigue that bites, this is one story that I found excellent. By adding a little bit of miscommunication, some shady characters and an interesting couple trying to push their feelings away, I discovered a story that left me feeling good all over." -- Linda L., Fallen Angel Reviews ...full review
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Forty Something, by Mary Eason ☆☆☆☆☆Contemporary (later life), sweet
Some mistakes are easy to forget, while others can become glaring reminders of past failures that stand ready to haunt you for the rest of your life. For Laney Winters, life is full of glaring reminders. Starting with the fact that she's pregnant at forty-one, has just been divorced by her louse of an ex-husband who has a fetish for his secretaries, and, to top it off, has been forced by financial circumstances to move back home to live with her two very eccentric, matchmaking old-maid aunts. More...
"I really enjoyed this book....For those who wonder, this is a sweet romance that has no graphic love scenes, but which is full of heart-warming love. If you are a fan of contemporary romances, you shouldn’t miss this one!" -- Jean, Fallen Angel Reviews ...full review
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Found, by Jenna Bayley-Burke ☆☆☆☆☆Contemporary, sensual
Arriving home after a girls’ night out, Eden's realized she no longer needs to look for love. Love is right there, sleeping in her bed. But does he feel the same?
"This is one of those tales that seems light hearted on the surface but the author has put some oomph into it with the depth behind the simple story. This is a really good read." -- Dee Dailey, The Romance Studio ...full review
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Fresh Start, by Claire Sanders ☆☆☆☆☆Contemporary (Western), spicy
All Sara Robbins wants is a little independence and a chance to lick her wounds in peace, but with her domineering mother breathing down her neck and the humiliation of being left at the altar, she’s certainly not going to get that in Texas. What’s a girl to do but pack a bag and move to Montana for a fresh start? She takes a job teaching in a one-room on the McCurry ranch, and within a few hours of meeting rancher Daniel McCurry, sparks are flying. More...
"There's just a wealth of good things to say about this book. I highly recommend it as an uplifting tale of love and good people all wrapped into a great storyline." -- Dee Dailey, The Romance Studio ...full review
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Kill a Painted Pony, by Kelsy George ☆☆☆☆☆Suspense, sensual
Annie Oakes restores carousel horses by day and, as Annabelle Oaklee, shoots guns and throws knives at night…. When the man who steps out of the stands during her performance in Cheyenne turns out to be the former boy-next-door she was in love with as a teenager, she knows something's wrong. Kieran Hawes is now an investigator for WRAITH, a privately funded law enforcement organization. More...
"Killed A Painted Pony is an engaging story...full of suspense and action-packed entertainment. With its great pacing, well-developed plot, and robust characters, I found it an impeccable read." -- Linda L., Fallen Angel Reviews ...full review
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Love, Vampire Style, by Toni V. Sweeney ☆☆☆☆☆Paranormal, spicy
For over 290 years, Val had played fast and loose where women were concerned, so when he was ordered to think "marriage," rebellion set in...until he met Aneke, who was everything he wanted in a wife--except that she's human....
"Toni Sweeney does a fantastic job with this short story about a young vampire and his duty to his family." -- Cassie, Simply Romance Reviews ...full review
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Miles from You, by Marianne Arkins ☆☆☆☆☆Vintage, sweet
It's 1948, and thirty-four year-old diner owner Millie Townsend is well on the shelf. Millie's fallen hard for regular customer, Paul Whittier, a veteran of World War II and a civil engineer. When she discovers he's accepted a new job out of state and it's their last evening together, how can this ultra-shy spinster find the nerve to show she's interested in more than just friendship?
"Marianne Arkins writes one of those books that should come with a box of Kleenex attached, or at least one of those pocket packs....This is a sweet read." -- Dee Dailey, The Romance Studio ...full review
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Searching for Sophie, by Rachel Brimble ☆☆☆☆☆Suspense, spicy
Harbouring the secret pain of giving up her child for adoption thirteen years ago, Melanie Royal has hidden herself behind the quiet role of Head Librarian in Layley Hill. But then a crazed admirer rips her daughter from a loving home and Melanie is thrown into a race against time to save Sophie's life… More...
"This engaging read takes the reader by storm with all the intense action, great plot, wonderful dialogue, and a cast that takes hold of the reader, this story still makes my head spin." -- Linda L., Fallen Angel Reviews ...full review
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Treasured, by Jenna Bayley-Burke ☆☆☆☆☆Historical, sweet
Marianne Phillips lost so much in the war -- her brother, father, mother, the family plantation, and with it her way of life. Even with so much ripped from her, her pride and self-respect remain firmly in tact. When a man who claims to have admired her from afar proposed marriage, can Marianne trust his intentions, or will her pride get in the way?
"Jenna Bayley-Burke has written a great story of a woman with strength and courage....difference." -- Dee Dailey, The Romance Studio ...full review
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Trick to Treat, by Kimberlee R. Mendoza ☆☆☆☆☆Young Adult, sweet
Sarah Bradley has wanted to hang with the popular kids since her freshman year, and now she has the chance. All she has to do is survive a Halloween scavenger hunt with the "in" crowd. When the girls lock her in a haunted mansion, she feels the trick is on her. Then she meets Matt and begins to believe that maybe she got a treat after all. But what if "love" is part of the game?
"In Trick To Treat, Mendoza does a great job of showing not only the trials of high school but also the delights of new love in this contemporary short story." -- Cassie, Simply Romance Reviews ...full review
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Where the Heart Is, by Sheridon Smythe ☆☆☆☆☆Historical, spicy
When the orphanage’s house mother runs off, nineteen year old orphan Natalie Polk steps into her shoes . . . quite literally, hoping to fool the new owner of Ivy House into thinking she’s a trustworthy, mature woman fully capable of running the orphanage. Elliot Montgomery’s no fool and sees through her disguise… More...
"This pair of authors has once again penned an explosive, sensual story which, at times, seems cannot have a happily ever after....Anyone who likes historical romance will absolutely devour this work of art." -- Brenda Talley, The Romance Studio ...full review
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Yellow Ribbons, by Nancy Quatrano ☆☆☆☆☆Contemporary, sweet
Thirty years after Maggie's love was shot down over Viet Nam and listed as MIA, she's decided to retire the last of her yellow ribbons ? an accessory she's worn since he left for the war. What she discovers at the black granite wall in Washington is something she never, ever expected?
"Keep a box of tissues close at hand when you read this one!" -- Dee Dailey, The Romance Studio ...full review
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