Night Hawke by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The heat between Jake and Nolan was off the chart. There was no way their steamy encounter could last one night. Nolan who was trying to blow off steam before life changed and Jake who was running away from her own life. This was a fantastic quick read. I can’t wait to continue reading what this author comes up with.
Grace Under Fire by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the first book I have read from this author. I love a good small town romance but this story exceeded all my expectations. This is the second book in the Anderson sisters series. It could be read as a standalone but there are previous characters in this story as well. I could not put this book down. These characters drew me in from the first chapter. It only took me a little over a day to devour this amazing story.
Grace Anderson is the town’s cheese maker. She loves what she does. Grace is told that her parents have to leave due to mom’s health and wellbeing. She has three weeks to get the money for the farm or they will have to sell it. Grace wants to do this all on her own but Ryan Wilson wants some of her land. She can’t stand him because of the past but they need to put their differences aside to save the farm. Will Grace be able to save the farm or will it fall into the wrong hands?
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Grace Under Fire by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was a really good read! This is a contemporary romance with so many emotions, I laughed and cried multiple times while reading this one. I have not read the first book in this series but I didn’t feel like I missed anything, this was definitely a standalone to me. I also haven’t read anything from this author before, so I wasn’t sure what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised with this one. I definitely hope to read more from this author in the future!
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He’s the broody brother in the family whose temper can go from zero to death row in a heartbeat. She’s the sexy television producer who stops him in his tracks. Are these two opposites nothing more than a one night stand?
He didn’t mean to give Elyse pleasure during the important studio party. Because they could never be anything more than friends, right?
And even though she was drop-dead gorgeous and flaunted her sexy-as-sin charm, he should’ve kept his hands to himself and looked the other way. Until he walked into that party and his gaze landed on her barely-there dress. At that moment he never wanted anything so badly in his entire life.
He’s worked hard to protect his family and call his life his own, but when they become trapped together during a freak snowstorm, all bets are off. She’s made it clear she’s a city girl, and not interested in settling down in a small town like Langston Falls. But watching her on the farm, he starts to see another side of her that has him wishing she’d reconsider.
Will the bond they share be enough to overcome a long distance relationship? Or will his chance at happily ever after explode, leaving him angry and alone?
PREORDER ( ＾◡＾)っLove can be ruthless, especially when you’re a Hawke.
You have to be ruthless to be a Hawke.
Our empire in New Orleans has only grown over the years.
And protecting it falls on my shoulders.
Whether it’s in the courtroom or in the streets, I do whatever it takes to get the job done.
We’ve already suffered and lost enough.
I won’t let anything threaten my family or what we’ve built.
But a mysterious woman from my past shows up, with danger in tow.
That’s not all she brings with her.
The little girl stares up at me with the Hawke blue eyes.
Instantly, my entire world shifts.
It isn’t just about defending what’s ours.
Now, it’s about defending what’s mine.
Ruthless Hawke is the first book in The Hawke Family Second Generation Series. Grab this angsty contemporary romance about a man who will do anything to protect his family, a woman on the run, and an attraction neither of them can deny. Ruthless Hawke can be read as a stand-alone.
*Ruthless Hawke starts the second generation of the Hawke Family but it is not necessary to read the first generation*
>Grace Under Fire by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Grace Under Fire (The Anderson Sisters Book 2) by Jennifer Raines. I loved the first book in this series so it was not surprise that I loved this one as well. This is the story of Grace and Ryan who have both suffered great losses. Ryan lost his brother and Grace lost her good friend to suicide and instead of bringing them together, Ryan ran. Grace was dealing with the loss of her friend and her father getting swindled out of prime farming land. Ryan and Grace grew up around farms and Grace is especially attached to her families. Ryan is not and does his best to make money on flipping farms. Grace finds out she only has a short period of time to buy out her dad or they will lose her family farm. When Ryan offers her a solution she doesn’t want to accept but it may be the only way to save her farm. There is also the little problem of them being crazy attracted to each other. Neither one wants the problem of a relationship so will they let down their guard and try to make it work as business partners and more? Read this fun installment of the Anderson Sisters Series.
Grace Under Fire by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This is an okay read. I liked the idea of the story but the execution was a struggle for me at times. Sometimes it ran smoothly and others it was very choppy and cryptic. When a character asked “What do you mean?” To another..I was wondering the same thing but what they said did not make sense. Ear the end this seemed to get worse.
I liked the characters but my favorite is Bluey when it shouldn’t be. He is a secondary. The main female had a lot of issues to work through (personal and job). I see the author was touching on a couple touchy subjects. The family farm is a rough one and I can see the responsibility and pressure one could feel.
Overall its an okay story. The cover is cute and thats what pulled me to it. The blurb sounded intruiging. It fell a little flat for me.
Grace Under Fire by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This is an okay read. I liked the idea of the story but the execution was a struggle for me at times. Sometimes it ran smoothly and others it was very choppy and cryptic. When a character asked “What do you mean?” To another..I was wondering the same thing but what they said did not make sense. Ear the end this seemed to get worse.
I liked the characters but my favorite is Bluey when it shouldn’t be. He is a secondary. The main female had a lot of issues to work through (personal and job). I see the author was touching on a couple touchy subjects. The family farm is a rough one and I can see the responsibility and pressure one could feel.
Overall its an okay story. The cover is cute and thats what pulled me to it. The blurb sounded intruiging. It fell a little flat for me.
Evan by Toni Denise
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed reading this steamy romance story. This is an author that I never hesitate to pick up. This is my favorite book by her. One of the things I enjoy about this author is her writing skills and her ability to bring her stories to life. They are fast paced and hard to put down. This book is no different. I found this book to be fast paced and engaging. The characters are relatable and added so much to the story. This is a story where a couple of bad dates turn into something that was never expected. Will these partners find more than just a partnership? I enjoyed watching their growth and chemistry. This is an easy and entertaining story to read. I really enjoyed it and I highly recommend it.
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Evan by Toni Denise
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love this series. You can read it as a stand alone or the series. I recommend read book 1 first. Evan’s story is sweet and romantic. His dates are an adventure. He and Kayla are meant to be and the trick is to realize it. I enjoyed reading their story. A truly wonderful friends to lovers story. Sweet and romantic, the characters are well done and feel like friends. I do wish Luke would get what’s coming to him. Such a young turkey, lol. The story is perfect for the both them to go through the restaurant. You should read this series. I strongly recommend it.
Grace Under Fire by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Very good! This is the second in a series, but can be read as a standalone. I haven’t read the first book in the series, but am eager to do so after reading this one!
Grace and Ryan are very different, but both struggling through a shared loss, and now through a shared goal! Grace is a determined and independent woman and Ryan isn’t looking to get involved with anyone, but after years of not seeing one another, can they make the best team?
This was an emotional read with amazing characters. The author developed a strong setting and does a great job developing relatable, likable characters. This one will keep you turning the page!
Grace Under Fire by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
Grace Under Fire (The Anderson Sisters Book 2) by Jennifer Raines
Grace Under Fire is the second book in The Anderson Sisters series and is a Contemporary Romance that once you start reading there’s no stopping until you finish. I devoured this book in one sitting. This story will definitely take you on a emotional rollercoaster ride. My emotions were all over the place . There is some sensitive content but its mentioned in a very delicate way. I absolutely loved this story and the characters are relatable, well developed and raw at times. Grace is artisan cheese maker and fifth generation to work on the family farm. Her mother’s health declines and Grace finds herself buying out her parents dor the farm. Ryan suffered something tragic in the past and finds himself flipping farm properties for the last eight years. These two both have pasts but can they each work through to have a relationship? Can Grace get over her mistrust and teach Ryan to care again? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I look forward to reading more from this Author.
Grace Under Fire by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4.3/5 Stars
This was my 2nd book by this author and I enjoyed it! It’s always cool to read books that are set in other countries. This book is well written and easy to follow along. The dynamic between Grace & Ryan is such a beautiful thing to see play out. The story definitely pulls on your heartstrings when addressing the grief between the two.
Taylor’s Law by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Telling the story of Ella Anderson and her fight for her niece in a riveting manner. Will Ella find love and keep her niece or will her whole life fall apart? Jennifer Raines writes her book about life events that can happen to any of us. She shows us what the good and bad of the situation can be. The outcomes always end in happiness.
Grace Under Fire by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The story is easy to follow. Very much written like a real life story. There is heartache, love, family, friends, betrayal and more. Grace is fighting to keep everything and maybe she’ll save it all and gain so much extra in her life.
Grace Under Fire by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this contemporary romance. The author does an amazing job with their characters. They are both well developed and are written in a way that makes the reader feel every emotion they go through. I love Grace’s determined spirit and how she let’s nothing stop her from her dreams.
Grace and Ryan have both has losses in their pasts which has left them feeling Wounded and at a loss. When Ryan’s brother passes away it should have been a tragedy that brought them together. Instead Ryan ran and that forced a wedge between Ryan and Grace.
So now we fast forward. Grace is planning on taking her family’s farm over but when her mother’s health deteriorates she needs to make the move sooner than she planned. Which causes a problem. She needs to buy her family out sooner or risk losing the farm forever.
Ryan has now arrived back into her life. After being successful in selling property he’s back to sell his parents place. Should be straight forward. But he didn’t plan on the feelings Grace awakens in him.
When Grace is desperate cause she seek help from the one person that broke her trust all those years ago?
This story is about finding a romance when you least expect it. Their is sadness and happiness, lies and deceit, love and loss. Its a very emotional story and fate definately play a part but will it be enough this time?
Grace Under Fire by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Grace Anderson is having a hard time. She has just lost her best friend to suicide and now she must buy out her parent’s farm ten years earlier than originally planned. Her neighbor and best friend’s brother Ryan Wilson comes back to town to flip his mother’s farm property and leave, he blames himself for his brother’s suicide and doesn’t want any attachments. Of course, fate has a hand and Grace has to turn to Ryan for help.
I really enjoyed this book. This is the second book in the Anderson series but I think you can read it as a stand-alone. Ryan and Grace are great together. They have amazing chemistry and I was rooting for them from the start. I really love how the author can weave romance and complex dynamics. This book is well written and a definite page-turner.
Taylor’s Law by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
After Ella Aderson’s sister, Chrissy dies she finds herself appointed to care for Chrissy’s young daughter, Tessa. Soon she also finds herself going up against Jacon Taylor, a lawyer representing Drew Browning’s, Tessa’s named father, parents who are seeking custody of the young child. Ella finds herself attracted to Jacob but doesn’t know how to handle the attraction being on opposite sides of this case. This book is well written and structured. I really enjoyed the characters. The complex themes in the story are handled beautifully. This was a wonderful read and I really enjoyed the chemistry between Ella and Jacob. Highly recommended.
Grace Under Fire by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Just as good as the first! I jumped right into this one, after reading Taylor’s Law. Once again I was captivated and couldn’t put it down from the moment I picked it up. Another tear jerker, but at least this time I knew Ms. Raines would have me feeling all the emotions. This is so well written you certainly feel like part of the family. Although this is book 2 in the series, it can be read as a stand alone but you would be missing out on a great read if you skip Taylor’s Law.
Taylor’s Law by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
An easy and engaging read. I couldn’t put it down once I started.
This is a very sweet love story with relatable lovable characters.
This is a bit more of an emotional read than I have been reading lately but I am so very glad I did. I lost my dad to cancer 16 years ago and I truly try to avoid books that have cancer as part of the story line. This was so very well written and I as emotional as it was to read I truly enjoyed it from beginning to end. I can’t wait to read what happens next.
Grace Under Fire by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
We meet up with Grace’s family again in this second installment of the Anderson Sisters. Grace is an artesian cheese maker who’s looking to buy her family’s farm to keep it in the family. There is a lot of drama surrounding the farm and who could potentially be the next owner.
Ryan Wilson has known the Anderson family for many years. He grew up on the farm next door. His brother and Grace were very close friends until his brother’s untimely death. Ryan’s a runner…from people and situations. He does, however, enjoy flipping a great land deal over.
Can Grace and Ryan form an alliance to save the Anderson family farm?
This is an enjoyable read set in Australia. Jennifer Raines doesn’t shy away from tackling difficult issues in her stories. The reader may find themselves in the family as they read these stories! I would suggest reading Taylor’s Law if you haven’t yet either! Both of these can be read as stand alones but I would recommend them both!
The True Garza by S. Ann Cole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Grace Under Fire by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the second book in the Anderson Sisters series but it can be read as a stand-alone book. This book focuses on Grace Anderson; artisan cheese-maker and fifth generation farmer. Grace hopes to own the farm when her father retires, and that day is coming sooner than later for Grace.
Grace’s father arranges for Grace to have some help from her childhood friend, Ryan. Ryan and Grace haven’t been on the best of terms since the death of his brother, Danny. Their relationship is strained from Ryan’s exit, Grace’s stubbornness and Ryan’s willingness to open up about the past.
This book is full of romantic tension, twists and turns, trust and love, and is beautifully written. It was a page-turner from beginning to end.
Taylor’s Law by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This contemporary romance has everything: loss, love, greed, secrets, lies and humor. Set in Australia, Ella Anderson is dealing with the loss of her sister, raising her niece and now having to deal with a custody battle.
Jake Taylor has been trying to clean up the reputation of his law firm, thanks to his last partner. When he receives a letter demanding money from his family; he sends a letter to Ms. Anderson. However, he was expecting Chrissy Anderson, not Ella to show up. Ella tells Jake of Chrissy’s death; leaving Jake to believe Ella is part of Chrissy’s plot.
Jake and Ella have immediate chemistry. They begin to work together to understand why Chrissy wrote the letters. As the secrets and lies unfold Ella finds herself scared to lose her niece and possibly Jake too.
Grace Under Fire by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This story follows Grace as she takes over her family farm much sooner than expected due to her mom becoming too sick to stay on the farm. Grace has had some hardships in life to overcome already, including the death of her best friend as a teenager. The brother of her best friend is now her neighbor on the farm and could be what she needs to save her farm but they havent spoken in years. The death of the one person they both loved has kept them at odds but may also be something that links them together.
This was a unique and interesting story for me to read. I was super intrigued about the farm life for Grace and i really felt like i was experiencing that with her. I also liked the interactions between her and Ryan. They felt genuine. I was not entirely sure how i felt about Ryan at first but then he kind of started to grow on me. I enjoyed Grace and loved seeing her with her family which clearly means a lot to her. This story was fun to read and watch Grace and Ryan put their issues aside to do what is best for the farm and turns out they could be whats right for each other as well.
Evan by Toni Denise
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love this series! Not only is the idea of blind dating in the dark a novel idea, but it makes for hilarious stories. I love the friends to lovers trope, and this couple make it super sweet in this story. Evan and Kayla are business partners with Kayla heading up the blind date app. Evan, spurred on by his friend actually finding love, decides to give it a try. Great main characters as well as secondary characters, a hilarious plot, and a hot chemistry. Ready for the next one!
The True Garza by S. Ann Cole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
London Bridge is furious. She is living with her sister, Brook, out of necessity rather than choice. She tries to bury her anger with alcohol. She has been in a downward spiral since her fiance chose to leave her for his ex, followed by her father’s death. Out of impulse, she allowed herself to pick up a one-night stand; only “Mateo” was everything she needed. After a week, Mateo returns to work. London ends up leaving her cabin in Colorado and moving in with her sister.
Despite blaming her mother and Uncle Walter for a painful divorce, “Lonny” agrees to meet with him for a job. As a private investigator who is well known for her ability to get her job done, Walter knows she is a perfect agent for the LXVI. However, he has a request for Lonny to contract with the infamous Red Cage Security. She accepts the assignment and goes to the company. After going through multiple security points, Lonny is escorted into a meeting room. There she meets Guy and her assigned partner, Sacha. She finally meets the man she slept with in Colorado. True Garza is the vice president of Red Cage. He and his twin, Trent, need Lonny to go undercover to take down a human trafficking ring. However, the group underestimated Lonny completely. While they are still trying to infiltrate the headmen of the operation, Lonny manages to take down men at the local level with planted bugs. Then she returns to Red Cage and tells them to hire her. Trent knows that True has more than a professional interest in Lonny. His brother has never forgotten his time in the cabin. True has been adamant about always being single and never marrying anyone. However, since Lonny started working with the company, True has lost focus on anything except her. When a major meeting requiring a vice president to attend comes up, Trent assigns Lonny to accompany True to the event. Will they finally admit their feelings, or will the entire plan backfire and permanently separate the couple?
I will be honest. Lonny frustrated me when it came to how she treated people without any regard for how they felt. True’s parents didn’t do a good job of teaching him how to treat women either. That said, the quality of this book exceeded my expectations with its unpredictable twists and well-developed characters. It is exceedingly easy to see how the Garza family is close-knit. I look forward to reading more books in the Red Cage series.
Evan by Toni Denise
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the 2nd book in the Billionaire Blind Dates series, and it was just as good as the first. I love the connection of this group of friends. They are always there for each other no matter what. Evan has been a silent partner in Kayla’s brain child Blind Dates and now he was on blind dates of his own there. Would he find love? Would Kayla ever tell him how she really feels about him? If all the crazy things that were happening with the restaurant would stop, maybe they could figure it all out. I can’t wait to read the next book!!!!
Evan by Toni Denise
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4 Stars
Evan is the second book in the Billionaire Blind Dates series by Toni Denise. This could be read as a standalone, as each book in the series focuses on a different couple. Having said that though, I recommend reading the first book before starting this one, as it will definitely add more depth to your reading experience. Plus who doesn’t love a hunky billionaire?
This story engrossed me right from the start with Toni Denise weaving another captivating billionaire romance with a ‘friends-to-lovers’ element, office/workplace romance, friendship, an intriguing new dating app experience, chemistry, connection, blind dates, drama, angst, emotion, and taking a chance on love. It is a wonderful follow up to the first book and I am having a hard time choosing my favourite between the two.
Kayla has been busy helping others find love with the launch of her novel restaurant and dating app, Blind Date. But she has yet to find a lasting romantic connection of her own. Evan, her friend and silent business partner is excited to see the business doing so well. He sees the results second-hand, from behind the scenes, so after a friend finds love using “Blind Date”, Evan decides to try the experience for himself. What happens makes for a fun read.
As I mentioned in my review of ‘Jake’, the first book in this series, I really like the blind date/dating app aspect to the story, it added a fun and intriguing element to the whole storyline. I also found Evan and Kayla to be quite likeable- they were easy to connect with and I easily became invested in them and the outcome of their story.
I can’t wait for Cade’s story which is due to release this June (2023)…
Looking forward to “Cade” (Book #3).
Happy Reading!
Thank you, Toni Denise!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/75298384-evan” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Evan (Billionaire Blind Dates #2)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1672016649l/75298384._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/75298384-evan”>Evan</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19129829.Toni_Denise”>Toni Denise</a><br/>
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Kayla’s blind date app and restaurant are starting to thrive. Evan, as a silent partner, wants nothing more than to see this become a success. When he decides to try out the app and see if he can find his one and only everyone is for it. Even if Kayla is happy to let Evan try out the app she does become a little jealous. Evan on the other hand is adamant that he will not have good dates and soon realizes he has more than friendly feelings for Kayla. Will he ever be able to tell her? Along the way there is someone who is trying to ruin the business but who and why? Will these two get a happily ever after together? Evan and Kayla had great chemistry throughout the whole book. Kayla was very relatable when it came to wanting to solving her own problems. While Evan was only trying to make things a little easier on her it only had him getting the stink eye and an earful, haha. The supporting characters were also great and I look forward to reading their stories later on down the road.
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