Book Reviews by duelalias

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Rayna and Brett meet in jail, she's there because she got caught pickpocketing, he because he's a halfbreed and the sheriff wanted to hang him for it. They go to the town near his ranch, where he finds the sister he just found out he had. Rayna starts working with the town doctor and Brett goes to his ranch. One day an old Indian ends up at the ranch, he needs help with some sick Indian orphans. Trouble soon shows up because Bretts neighbor doesn't want a bunch of Commanche around, even though they are kids. A war between Brett and the neighbor goes on, and he and Rayna get close, but he battles with himself because he doesn't want her to be hurt emotionally or physically because of him. This is a very good love story that gives a lesson in US history about how people treated Indians and those of mixed heritage. Both Brett and Rayna are broken inside and each tries to help heal the other. I couldn...

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Jenni Beth is moving back home to Misty Bottoms from Savannah to help her parents take care of their home, Magnolia House. They never recovered from losing their son Wes to war, and Jenni Beth ran back to Savannah as soon as the funeral was over, and now they needed help in order to keep the family home. So Jenni Beth decides to open a destination wedding business. She would do all the planning, and have the weddings at the familys plantation home. She ends up running into her brothers best friend, Cole, a man she has been in love with since she was a teenager, and he offers to help her fix up the house, which needs a lot of work in order to be a place that people would want to come get married at. Cole and Jenni Beth had a one night stand years ago, and he had bailed on her when he was supposed to take her to prom, so she has a trust issue with him. As Magnolia House gets fixed up, Jenni Beth and Coles relationship...

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This is such a goid book.I loved every minute of it. Evan and Josie have known each other for most of their lives, and Josie has hated Evan for most of those years. When they were children Evan had been trying to impress a girl and called Josie Horsey, From then on everyone called her Horsey. About 15 years later they are at his sisters wedding when he and his brother come up with a plan to use Josie to get information about their missing sister, Josies best friend. But Evan ends up falling in love with Josie and is torn between what he feels for her, and what he feels about what he thinks she knows about his sister. Will he betray her for his brother? This is a story that sucks you in and makes you want to not put it down. I loved the characters, and I loved watching Evan fall in love.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. After she and her fiance break up on their wedding day, Ava avoids getting involved with another person. When her former fiances' best friend asks her out 8 months after her breakup, she refuses. But Brian refuses to give up. It turns out that on the night of her bachelorette party Brian had told her that he loved her. After waiting patiently they finally get together, nut Ava has a hard time admitting her feelings. Will a stay at her family's "magical" cottage give her the courage she needs?

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This is a very sweet, touching story. Ava is getting married and is counting on the family cottage to make her marriage perfect. The maid of honor, Lacey, and best man, Ean are responsible for decorating and getting everything ready for Ava and Masons wedding night. Lacey isn't looking forward to doing it because she has been in love with Ean since she was a kid, and he humiliated her the night of his HS graduation when she kissed him and he pushed her away and left without talking to her again. It's been 12 years, but she still feels the same about him. Ean is due back in town right before the Christmas Eve wedding, so Lacey decides to go up to the cottage to make plans for the wedding night before Thanksgiving. Ean decides that he needs some time to himself, no family and no work, so he goes the main house where the cottage is. He notices a light on at the cottage and goes to see who it is. He ends up falli...

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I have to say, the reason I love time travel stories is because they always have at least a few funny lines because the way we speak now is not the way people spoke 200 years ago, and there are many things now that people had not ever thought of back then. It can be highly entertaining, which this book is. The sleeping beauty discussion was great, I could picture it in my mind. The story is about Gerard, who was born in the 20th century and Serafina, who was born in the 17th century. Serafina needs a man to impersonate her former fiancé, who stole her money, so she has a friend make her a potion to get one, Gerard happens to be the one. The two of them, along with a few friends, work to get her money back, but nothing goes right. The funny and folly make the book a must read. I look forward to reading a lot more from Gwyn.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This is a well written story with a good plot and lots of action. It started a little weirdly with jumping way into the future a couple of times, but once the story really started it got hard to put down. Nicola and Evangeline originally meet when she is a child and he shows her more kindness than her father ever has, but in helping her he gets caught by her father and spends the next 18 years being tortured, while Evangeline gets experimented on. When Evangeline finds out that he is not dead, as she assumed, she breaks the two of them out of their captivity. The two then go after Evangelines father for making a serum that will kill all vampires. I really enjoyed reading this book, it's a very engaging story with characters you can get into.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This is an epic love story that spans years and life events. It is an interesting period in history and Roseanne does a wondetful job of weaving all the different aspects of the time period into Sunny and Colts story. I loved reading this book and would recommend it to anyone who likes romance and anyone who likes American history.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. On Jelly and Dillon’s wedding day Dillon is murdered. Is it related to an incident that happened 10 years before? When he police can identify no suspects the family turns to a friend, security expert Salem Reid. While Reid investigates we see the seedier side of life. It's not for the faint if heart, but it's a well told story with interesting characters and plot.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Newlyweds Rhea and Dante come back to England so that Dante can go back to his family's home. But Dante is targeted by murderous smugglers who despoiled his family home, while Rhea's father, the powerful Duke of Camareigh, vehemently rejects their marriage. This is the conclusion to the epic journey of Dante and Rhea, and the end is well worth the journey. To make it easier to understand it's better to read these books in order, but they can be read alone. I would recommend this book and this series to those who like some depth to their books. I enjoyed reading Dante and Rheas story to it's conclusion.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This was a well written, interesting book. It's scary along the lines of Stephen King, because maybe it could happen. Sean and Tracy are trying to get their daughter Ashley to a hospital that has a new therapy for CF. But they encounter a heavy snowstorm and end up in the town of Berzerker. Strange things are going on there, and the people in charge think that Sean is a spy from a rival company. They try to get out if town, while the townspeople try to keep them in. I won't spoil the end, because it's a nail-biter, but I will say that I was kept guessing as to what would happen next. I would recommend this book to anybody who likes Stephen King.

This is an epic story about life in the old west. Quanah, is a Commanche War Chief, who is trying to help his tribe survive. Cash McLendon is a heartbroken man trying to find his way in the harsh conditions of the west, and a way to win the woman he loves. Along the way we meet Bat Masterson and Billy Dixon and other historical figures. The story revolves around a buffalo hunting gang and an alliance of Indian warriors that includes Comanche, Cheyenne, and Kiowa, and is led by Quanah. What follows is a bloody tale about survival. Guinn has a way of telling a story in a way that keeps you turning the page to see what will happen next. I was given a free copy of this in return for an honest review. I'm not a fan of history, but I enjoyed reading this book.

Sara goes to Lord Rossmoyne, who was her cousin Merediths fiance, after receiving threatening letters from the person who killed her cousin. Ross vows to protect Sara no matter what, because he failed to protect his fiance Meredith. While Sara is residing Ross' house, they become friends. The longer Sara lives there the more they fall for each other. The problem is that Ross thinks Sara can never forgive him for not protecting Meredith and Sara thinks that she woud be a terrible Duchess because she does not enjoy society, and she thinks a Duke needs a wife who likes to entertain and go to balls. It is a wonderfully written story with characters you can't help but like. I really enjoyed reading this book and look forward to reading more books by Sharon. I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review

This was a great read. A little romance, a little angst and a little comedy. Lucy needs a husband temporarily, because her mother told her great aunt, who they thought was dying, that she was finally married and settled. No big deal, until Aunt Bev comes to town. Lucy asks Dex, her CPA, if he'd be her husband for a family wedding, which turns into a weekend family reunion, which turns into Aunt Bev moving closer to the family. They need to come clean, but they are afraid for her health. So while they are "playing" husband and wife, they each start to have feelings for the other. But Dex doesn't like risk takers, which Lucy is, and Lucy doesn't like take control kind of guys, which she thinks Dex is. Can they keep pretending for Aunt Bev? Should they? Laugh, cry and find out.

I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. I really liked this book, it was exciting and full of drama. Josette ran from her roots and Cameron is running from his future when they meet. There is a very strong connection between the two from the very first moment that they meet. The characters are likeable and the story is so engaging that it was hard to put down once I picked it up. There is never a dull moment and I'm looking forward to reading more books by this author.

After an accidental anonymous liason with a stranger, who later tries to find her, Lady Constance Westbury flees from London to take a job for the Earl of Lyndham. Constance was trying to forget him, and the bloody premonition she had while with him. But where she ends up is the one place she didn't want to be. Lucien Blakemore, Lord Lyndham, thinks the men in his family are destined to kill themselves and the one they love, so he refuses to place himself or any woman in that place. But can he resist the pull that Constance exudes. This book has love and mystery and ghosts. It is a great read.

Married quickly there is misrust which leads to misunderstandings, especially when it comes to the woman his father wanted him to marry. But the attraction between them can't be denied. Will they ever trust each other. Will love overcome misrust? A very well written book that captures your attention and keeps it

Benedict has been crazy about his secretary Pilar for years, but since she's raising her brother after losing their parents, he's been biding his time, waiting until Javier leaves for college to begin his pursuit of her. But he has to speed up his plans when Pilar hands him her resignation. What follows is a story of love and dedication that heeps you rooting for them. I was given a free copy of this in exchange for an honest review.

 Duke City Desperado: A Lawbreakers Thriller I received this book in exchange for an honest review. I am a first time reader of this author and I really liked this book. You can't help but turn the page to see what happens next. It's a fascinating story with interesting characters.

I received this book in exchange for an honest review. Alexandra is a proper girl who behaves not so properly with her brothers disgraced friend when he returns after a three year absence. Tristan was accused of murder, so therefore he believes that he can never marry because his name is tainted. Too bad he wants Alexandra as much as she wants him. This is a wonderfully written sweet story of love and loyalty. It's hard to put down because you really want to find out what happens next.

I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This us a wonderful book with characters and a story you can't help but love. I liked the family history and the mix of romance and american history dynamics.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.                                                                                       Sophie (Amanda) is out of job and needs a way to make money. So she becomes an escort and Bryce is her first client. Things explode between them immediately and continue to get hotter. Can they keep it just business? It is so engaging it's hard to put down.

I received this bookfor free in return for an hinest review. This book was so good I didn't put it down until I had read it all. Prudence has always done as she was told to. She’s obeyed her parents’, lived by society’s dictate, and agreed to marry a man who was more than twice her age just because it was what her parents wanted her to do. Right before she's to be married she decides thst she has had enough of being a good girl and decides to rebel. Ashby has been betrothed since tlhe was seven, he's happy to allow his betrothed status to keep marriage-minded mamas away. He returns home to his parent’s estate to find their straight laced neighbor swimming naked in broad daylight, and he’s both amused and intrigued. When he learns of her plans of rebellion, he decides to help her. This book is funny and sweet and wonderful.

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I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I have to say, the reason I love time travel stories is because they always have at least a few funny lines because the way we speak now is not the way people spoke 200 years ago, and there are many things now that people had not ever thought of back then. It can be highly entertaining, which this book is. The sleeping beauty discussion was great, I could picture it in my mind. The story is about Gerard, who was born in the 20th century and Serafina, who was born in the 17th century. Serafina needs a man to impersonate her former fiancé, who stole her money, so she has a friend make her a potion to get one, Gerard happens to be the one. The two of them, along with a few friends, work to get her money back, but nothing goes right. The funny and folly make the book a must read. I look forward to reading a lot more from Gwyn.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Misty Reynolds went to Wildcat Bluff to investigate a rash of fires. Trey Duval is a volunteer firefighter for the county, and a rancher. They meet when she comes upon him on the side of the road putting out a wildfire and he makes her stop and help. And while they put out one kind of fire, another kind of fire starts. But because of the shenanigans that are going on and their roles in them, they are suspicious of each other. In order to figure out who is starting all the fires they have to learn to trust each other. This is a wonderfully written story with very likable characters and good plot. It's sweet and sexy and funny. And a lot of fun to read.

  I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Rhea Claire Dominick is the eldest child of Lucien and Sabrina, Duke and Duchess of Camareigh. She is a beautiful young woman who is being courted by the Earl of Rendale. Lucien Dominick is a powerful Duke and has a lot of enemies, one of which is his cousin, Kate Anders, who kidnaps Rhea after the death of her twin, Percy. Kate has always resented Lucien, believing that she and Percy should have gotten Camareigh. So she has Rhea sold into slavery. Dante Leighton, is captain of the privateer Sea Dragon and the Marquis of Jacobi. When Rhea escapes from her she finds herself on his ship. Adventure is the highlight of the story. The details make it somewhat hard to get through at times, but the story is a good one.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I enjoyed reading this book even though it started off being confusing because it's the 3rd book of the series, but it didn't take too long to figure it out. The characters were all fully realized and the mythology and society well thought out. Trent is the acting Mikko, or leader of the Order of Rockys, an elite warrior class of Lycans. Aryana is a princess from another pack who is sent to Trent for training. There are plots within plots, and just when you think something will go a certain way, you find out you are wrong. It's intense and very well written with well developed characters.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. It was a very intense book. The dynamics between Kyle, Spirit, Janet, Nixon and Rick are amazing. While everybody is trying to kill everybody else, we see Spirit and Kyle start to forge a bond, but life is conspiring against them and they are always at cross purposes. While I liked this book, it seemed to drag on a bit. There are a lot of details, a lot of plot twists and it was very well written.