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Quarterback Keeper: A College Sports Romance (Fall Lake Ballers, Book 1) by Isla Vaughn – Review by Christie Mitchum

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Quarterback Keeper: A College Sports Romance (Fall Lake Ballers Book 1)Quarterback Keeper: A College Sports Romance by Isla Vaughn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was a fan of Isla Vaughn when I discovered her Hidden Valley Elite series and was looking forward to this new series. As always, this book exceeded all my expectations.

Quarterback Keeper is the first book in the Fall Lake Ballers series, and this is Kylian and Gia’s story to share. Kylian seems to have all the good things life can offer, such as wealth and success on the football field, with dreams of making it to the NFL. Appearances can be deceiving. He is struggling with his mother’s illness and how he is going to continue paying for her treatments. In addition, his devious father, with political aspirations, is willing to do anything to get Kylian to give in to his demands.

Gia is on the run, fleeing her dangerous past, and has finally found a safe place to stay, an uninhabited boat. That safety is threatened when a stranger appears onboard one night. The stranger turns out to be the owner, none other than college football star Kylian Wilder. As the two spar through the night, Kylian comes up with an agreement that could help them both get what they want. For him, that is freedom from his demanding father; for her, it’s freedom and safety from her past. All she has to do is be his pretend girlfriend and then his fiancee. It shouldn’t be too hard, right?

As the two spend more time together, the sparks that flew that first night become hard to ignore. They move from constantly arguing to a friendship and then more. The secrets they are keeping threaten to ruin what could be the beginning of a beautiful relationship.

Vaughn did a fantastic job of creating two complex characters. Kylian is such a caring man. He is definitely a heartthrob, but as the story continues, it’s his heart that shines. His devotion to his mother melted my heart. I loved the relationship he shared with his mother. I also loved the relationship Gia develops with his mother. The moments the two women shared were some of my favorite scenes.

I started this book, and I only stopped to do the necessary things like eat! It kept my attention that much. It was the perfect balance of romance, emotion, and suspense. If you like those things in addition to strong men and women, give this series a try. I don’t think you will be disappointed.

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The Keeper (Fall River Series) by G. K. Brady – Review by Christie Mitchum

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The Keeper (Fall River, #1)The Keeper by G.K. Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Keeper is the first book in the Fall River Series and revolves around the three Hunnicutt brothers, and it’s an excellent start to what appears to be a promising series.

Noah has just opened his very own business, a tavern. He has made some bad decisions in the past. He wants to prove himself by being responsible and putting those mistakes behind him. Hailey is a restaurant inspector who dreams of opening her own bookstore one day. One snowy night will put these two on a course that will change their lives.

After the two spend a night together in a snowstorm, sparks fly. Each of them has personal demons to deal with, and outside forces threaten to derail their budding relationship before it gets off the ground.

Both characters are relatable and likable. I enjoyed their mutual respect for one another, and I also liked that there was a friendship between them as well. They were both incredibly supportive of each others’ dreams and did whatever was possible to help the other fulfill those dreams.

I loved the quirky characters; the author did a great job of creating this special little town. I could clearly envision each shop and business. There was a dash of suspense thrown in as well. When you add in a loveable dog or two, it’s almost perfection for me. Give the little town of Fall River a visit. I hope you like it as much as I did.

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The Fixer (Fall River Series) by G. K. Brady – Review by Christie Mitchum

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The Fixer (Fall River, #2)The Fixer by G.K. Brady
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was a massive fan of The Keeper, the first book of the Fall River Series, and this second book did not disappoint!

It’s now Charlie Hunnicutt’s turn to tell readers his story. He is a passionate preservationist who sees every structure as a living thing with a story to tell. He takes great pride in his projects. Joy Holiday has come to Fall River to settle her late mother’s estate, and she intends to return to her life in the city as quickly as possible. She wants to sell quickly. However, she has to bring the building up to code, and this is when Charlie enters the picture. The two repeatedly butt heads over the fate of the building. As the two are thrown together to see this project finished, they begin connecting on a much deeper level. But, how can two polar opposites find their way to lasting happiness?

I loved Charlie when I met him in the first book. He’s definitely easy on the eyes, but as I read more of the book, that falls away. The only thing I saw was his sweet soul. I admit it took a little longer for me to like Joy, but as I got to know her better, I saw that under her tough exterior was a little girl with a broken heart. She has to face her childhood issues if she is ever going to find happiness as an adult. She longs to have a family who loves her, and if she would let Charlie past the iron-clad walls surrounding her heart, he could give her that.

I was so happy to return to Fall River to see the characters I have come to love. I can’t wait to return with the third upcoming book!

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Night Sweats and Hockey Nets (Hot Flash Hookups Series) by Sylvie Stewart and Marika Ray – Review by Christie Mitchum

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Night Sweats and Hockey Nets (Hot Flash Hookups #3)Night Sweats and Hockey Nets by Marika Ray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Night Sweats and Hockey Nets is my favorite book in the Hot Flash Hookup series so far!

Nikolai is certainly not looking for love when he shares a kiss with a sexy woman in a bar. Chloe isn’t looking for love either, but neither can get that kiss out of their minds. Who knows what might have happened if Nikolai wasn’t interrupted by a phone call from his lawyer? They go their separate ways until they meet again, and Nikolai realizes exactly who Chloe is…his coach’s daughter. That means she is entirely off-limits. However, fate and a sweet, sassy little girl who plays matchmaker might have other plans.

I enjoyed the plot of the book. It was much different than other books about hockey players. Nikolai is well past his partying days, and he is facing retirement. In addition, he is fighting his ex-wife for more time to spend with his young daughter. Chloe has suffered a significant loss and is completely upending her life, moving back to be closer to her father and a career change. Their challenges make them relatable, and the obstacles to a relationship are realistic. Ultimately, I was so happy to see they got their happily ever after.

I love that the books in this series have incredible middle-aged women who are the heroines. They prove that love knows no age, and anyone can find their happily ever after no matter how old they are. As with all the other books, I’m looking forward to the next in the series.

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