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Review of “Storm Warning” by Elizabeth Goddard

I have read several books by this author and her books are on my must read list. This novel is the first in a new series called Hidden Bay. It does not take long to figure out how the prologue fits into the story nor does it take long for the suspense and mystery to begin. I think that the author did an amazing job of writing her two main characters. They complement each other really well. I also think that the suspense and mystery in this plot builds at a good pace. I found myself not wanting to put the book down. There were several really good twists and turns in this book. The suspense and action lasted to almost the end of the story. I would definitely recommend this one.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. The opinions in this review are my own.

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Review of “The Farmer’s Marriage Bargain” by Heidi Main

I have read several books by this author. She is on my list of authors that I will read even without reading what the books are about. This is a marriage of convenience plot, but the reason is unique. I do not think I have read a marriage of convenience novel where the reason was for insurance purposes. I also thought it interesting the reasons that both characters had for not wanting to get married for love in the future so it made the marriage of convenience not as big of a deal for them. I thought the three year old triplets were adorable and added a lot of great parts to this novel. Overall, this book was a well-written romance that I would one hundred percent recommend.

I received a complimentary copy from the author. The opinions in this review are my own.

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Review of “Wyoming Ranch Sabotage” by Kellie VanHorn

I have read several books by this author and I have enjoyed them all. This novel was no exception. I really enjoyed this one as well. The main characters in this book are Sadie Madsen and Jesse Taylor. At the beginning of the novel, you find out that Jesse is Sadie’s ex-fiancée. Throughout the beginning, you are told why they split up which helps to understand their current feelings towards each other. I thought the author did a great job of tying everything together to where I was able to figure out part of who was the villain before being told. This novel was a well written suspense that did not have one boring part in it. I would definitely recommend it.

I received a complimentary copy from the author. The opinions in this review are my own.

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Review of “Austen Inspired” by Alana Highbury

This is the first novel I have read by this author. It is listed as a clean and wholesome romance on Amazon. I would personally not list it has wholesome. As for clean, it is for the most part though there are a few exceptions to that. There is a little bit of cursing. I do feel it meets the closed-door definition of no detailed intimate scenes. The main character, Viviana Cantwell, in this novel is a little quirky and the main male character, Dr. Gregory Fitzgerald is a well-written arrogant snobbish man. I felt like the characters definitely drank too much which did not really add to the plot. Overall this was not the type of book I like to read.
I received a complimentary copy from the author. The opinions in this review are my own.
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Review of “The Pastor’s Hope” by Meghann Whistler

I have read several books by this author and I have liked them all so far which is why I was interested to read this one. You will recognize some of the secondary characters in the novel if you have read some of the author’s other books. The main characters in this novel are Nate Anderson and Amanda Kobayashi. Both of them have lost their spouse before the novel starts and I think it adds an interesting element to how they interact which I really enjoyed. Another thing that I really enjoyed about this story was Amanda’s daughter, Ivy, because she was just so cute. I really liked how the author wrote the way Ivy talked because you could definitely tell she was a little girl. This book was so good. I highly recommend it.

I received a complimentary copy from the author. The opinions in this review are my own.