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Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3) by Anna Paige – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3)Embracing Jared by Anna Paige
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Loved Loved Loved this book and definitely could not put this down until the very end. The very beginning had me pulled into the story and this book gave me roller coaster of emotions of the highs and lows. Jared, a rock star, wants nothing more to make sure his father is taken care of. Madison is a caring and compassionate caregiver to Jared’s father. At first, when Jared and Madison meet, there is some friction. When you read more into the story there is so much more!! I could just go on and on about this book but do not want to give away any spoilers. I can say this book is definitely worth the read. Fantastic Contemporary Romance with sweet and emotional moments.

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Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3) by Anna Paige – Review by Finley K. James

Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3)Embracing Jared by Anna Paige
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Jared and Madison have some serious chemistry. I could feel the disdain, the attraction, and the emotional connection between them clearly. The cast of characters left nothing to be desired—they were all so well-written. Each character had their own personality and backstory, and they were brought to life in a very real, interesting way. The whole “rockstar romance” trope has been done, but this book gives it a very different touch. It’s clever and beautiful, and I’m so glad to have read it. There is little more that the author could have done to make this book better—it is so brilliant as it is. It can be read on its own without needing prior knowledge of the series, but I’ll definitely read the previous books to learn more about the characters!

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Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3) by Anna Paige – Review by Tausha Treadway

Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3)Embracing Jared by Anna Paige
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3) by Anna Paige. This book was amazing and it made me laugh, cry and turn the pages as fast as I could. Its my favorite so far from the series although they are all good. This one is the story of Jared Shaw who is in the very popular band “Thrill of the Chase” but Jared’s dad is very ill with dementia. He pays a facility a very large sum for him to have around the clock care. Deciding to go and check on his dad he meets his nurse Madison Cole who is very good at her job. One thing Madison gets very angry about is patients with family members who don’t visit like they should. Christopher (Jared’s Dad) is one of those patients and Madison emails with Jared daily so she decides to email him about not visiting. When Jared meets Madison he doesn’t realize she is who sent him the scathing email. Jared thinks Madison is beautiful and their chemistry is instant. Will Madison lose her job due to the scathing email she sent to a very important client’s family member. Will Jared forgive her once he finds out it was from her? Read Embracing Jared you won’t be disappointed!

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Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3) by Anna Paige – Review by Helani Kihe

Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3)Embracing Jared by Anna Paige
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Embracing Jared was EPIC! The author did an amazing job telling Jared and Cookie’s story. By far my favorite book I’ve read this year. I could feel all the love, sadness, joy, anger and fear. I lost count how many times I had trouble reading the words because my tears were blurring my vision. I really liked how if you really paid attention there was more than one love story.

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Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3) by Anna Paige – Review by Katie Kearney

Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3)Embracing Jared by Anna Paige
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

From page one this author really found a unique way to draw you into the story. It set a kind of precedent for the two main characters that had me completely hooked. The storyline is one that contains everything you need in a good rocker romance. The characters each are complex and relatable, they draw you in for some many different reasons each different in their own right. This author took me on a ride with this story and I honestly couldn’t ask for a better story. It’s well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking anything. Five big stars and highly recommended!

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Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3) by Anna Paige – Review by Amy Brennan

Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3)Embracing Jared by Anna Paige
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I picked this novel up after I had already read a couple of similar novels by other authors and was very intrigued to see the difference between their writing styles and this author. I can certainly say I was very pleased to find that the one of the main characters, being Jared, isn’t your typical ‘perfect’ male lead, rather, we’re introduced to his speech impediment quickly. It’s not very often you pick up a romance novel that includes someone that is less than perfect in the simplest of ways. Despite this, he is every bit as swoon worthy, with this my father comes first mentality. It was only right that he met someone that felt the same way. Madison is his father’s nurse, and is fully committed to the well-being of Mr. Christopher, putting him first despite what the consequences. This novel was heartwarming, tear-jerking, the losses and gains throughout created this enthralling read.

I adore the way this author brings the reader into their world, I personally felt as though I was walking the halls with Jared as he went to visit his father the first time since Madison or “Cookie” had started working, and felt the emotional turmoil that goes along with such. You feel connected to not only the two main characters, but Jared’s band mates, and as we come to feel the intensity of their friendships, they’re not only friends, but family as well. Overall, the character building, the story that unfolds, and the emotions that swirl off the pages are simply addicting. I very much look forward to reading the rest of the novels in this series. I’ll be back!

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Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3) by Anna Paige Review- by Skylar Daniels

Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase Book 3)Embracing Jared by Anna Paige
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

From the first page, this book brings you into the emotions and attachments felt by our characters and it keeps its hold all the way through. It had me feeling so many different emotions. It was a very emotional read. The Author is very attentive to detail and offers a smooth, easy read. Jared and Madison are magnets drawn to each other, they’re unable to resist the pull. They were magnetic! Their relationship was heartfelt and truly amazing. They had off the chart chemistry. My heart went out to Jared. I wouldn’t change anything about this book. I loved Jared and Madison together.

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Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3) by Anna Paige – Review by Jules Herbert

Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3)Embracing Jared by Anna Paige
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

OMG! As I sit here and try to write this review I still have tears running down my face from this amazing, emotional, exceptionally well written story! I am truly struggling to find the right words to fully do this book the justice it deserves. The entire time I was reading this book my heart was involved in every word and every turn of the page. A true sign of a great writer I say.

My heart beat along with Jared, Madison (Cookie) and Mr Christopher as they tried to navigate their way through Mr Cs illness along with the highs a great day can bring and the pain a bad day can bring. In fact I fell in love with all the main cast of characters and now I know some of them are in other books by this amazing author I will be finding them and reading them also. I just might need some recovery time first! A Rock star, his Dad and a nurse might seem like and unusual combination at first but please do yourself a favour and READ THIS BOOK!! If I could give it more than 5 stars I absolutely would!!!!

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Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3) by Anna Paige – Review by Robin Rankin

Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3)Embracing Jared by Anna Paige
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase Book 3)

I loved getting to know Jared so deeply.   It had been a while since I had read Ethan’s book but it felt like a homecoming once I got into the book.

Jared and his Dad broke my heart.  Their back stories and what they were dealing with present day are just more than any family should have to endure.

There were so many sweet and funny moments and some heartbreaking ones too.  I really loved this book and all of the guys in Thrill of the Chase.  This book could have been twice as long and not long enough for me.

I absolutely adore Jared but I’m curious to get the Lennox’s story.  I just know there is something deep there.

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Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3) by Anna Paige – Review by Heather Bass

Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3)Embracing Jared by Anna Paige
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have read a few books from this author and she continues to blow my mind. I love a good rockstar romance but she exceeded all my expectations in this story. I felt all the emotions in this book so much I found myself crying in the end. This is the third book from the very addictive Thrill of the Chase series. This book could be read as a stand alone but there are some previous characters in this story as well. I was so excited when I got this book I stopped everything and started to read it immediately. I could not put this book down until the end and I can’t wait to see who she is going to write about next.

Jared Shaw is not your average guy. He is in a very known band called Thrill of the Chase. Jared can get any woman he wants but he is too busy for one. He loves his father so much he has the best of the best watching over him. He gets a very rude email from his fathers nurse and he needs to confront her. When Jared gets to the home his father is at he meets the beautiful Madison. He sees how amazing she is with his father but he doesn’t realize that Madison is the same nurse from the email. A huge problem goes down and he asks Madison to come with him to care for his dad. He starts to feel something he has never felt before but he doesn’t want to ruin his dad’s life. Will Jared find his true love or will it all be ruined by his fame?

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Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3) by Anna Paige – Review by Michelle Mulvey

Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3)Embracing Jared by Anna Paige
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book, Embracing Jared was such a great read. This book had me feeling so many different emotions. It was a very emotional read. Jared has his father Mr. Christopher in a home where he gets around the clock care and he donates a very large sum to the facility. When Jared decided he must go visit to find out why this nurse Madison is. It following his directions he is knocked on his behind. He overhears Cookie in his dads room singing to him and treating him amazingly. He soon finds out that Cookie and Madison is one in the same. No one cares for his dad like Madison has and he will stop at nothing to keep his dad happy and as healthy as can be.
Jared is a big time rockstar and basically has everything as his disposal. A lot happens in this book and makes you feel happy, sad and everything in between.
I definitely recommend this book if your in the mood for a sweet, emotional read.

Review by @xchellex

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Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3) by Anna Paige – Review by Shea Gilkerson

Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3)Embracing Jared by Anna Paige
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

From the first page, this book brings you into the emotions and attachments felt by our characters and it keeps its hold all the way through. Jared and Madison are magnets drawn to each other, unable to resist the pull. Christopher is the central point that brings them together, and so many aspects of him lead to the many peaks and valleys of this roller coaster ride.

These characters feel so relatable and flawed and natural and beautiful. We have so many people throughout our lives that trigger these same emotions and desires and moments – they feel like home, like our own lives. Jared and Madison have so much chemistry, and yet are so afraid to explore it. Christopher is suffering dementia and his happiness is so bright when he is happy that it is blinding. This book brought me to tears multiple times – throughout so many interwoven aspects. Healthcare needs and the health of our loved ones, the ways it can affect how we treat others, the way it can feed into fears of needing and loving someone, the ways our parents can make us feel, even as grown adults with thoroughly chaotic lives of our own. It could have been almost any of our stories, but told so much more beautifully than I think we would have remembered our experiences.

I’m looking forward to going back through the first 2 books of this series to see what ties together and what is standalone, but I didn’t really feel like I was missing anything reading this as a standalone. I think I found a new favorite author!

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A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, Book 5) by KG Fletcher – Review by Erica Banes

A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, #5)A Cold Creek Christmas by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Loved reading this book! Its a great story and definitely a must read for the holidays. Its well written and easy to read. If you want a complaint about it, I wish the book was longer. I really have nothing negative to say. You wont regret reading this book.

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Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3) by Anna Paige – Review by S. Bittles

Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3)Embracing Jared by Anna Paige
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my first read in the “Thrill of the Chase” series, and I will definitely be reading the first two books! This Author has a beautiful writing style and will have you feeling every range of emotion.

I loved this book, very relatable characters and situations making it hard to put the book down. The Author is very attentive to detail and offers a smooth, easy read. I think I’m going to want this series on my shelf!

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Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3) by Anna Paige – Review by Sunday Barnaby

Embracing Jared (Thrill of the Chase, #3)Embracing Jared by Anna Paige
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Embracing Jared (Thrill Of the Chase Book 3) by Anna Paige
Five Stars

I freaking love this series. This author writes amazingly descriptive characters and this book is no exception. This book can be read as a stand alone, but I highly recommend you read the series in order to get the full dynamic of this series. It is well worth you time and money because it is an awesome series. As in the first two books, this book is full of all the feels. I was crying, laughing and wholeheartedly touched by this story. Jared is a rock god and Madison is caring for Jared’s father. It makes for some sizzling hot scenes, but also delves into deep issues of elder care. This book is in my top five reads of the year. I can’t wait to see what this author will bring us next.

Review by @sunbarn
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A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, Book 5) by KG Fletcher – Review by Chelsea Borders

A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, #5)A Cold Creek Christmas by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, Book 5) by KG Fletcher – Review by Chelsea Borders
This read just flew by me. It was short but honestly made and impact and left me wanting more. If you are looking for a hopeless romance, Christmas spirit, or even just the small town intimacy, this is definitely your book.
In his Christmas tale a local small town bar owner, Amber, is known as the town’s grinch because she refuses partake or even acknowledge that Christmas exists. To rescue he from her holiday pessimism enters Giovanni, the son of the towns Italian Mama.
Instantly amber is shocked to find herself falling head over heels for her newest friend. But the book poses the question of whether Amber’s rocky past inhibit her from making a happy future.

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A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, Book 5) by KG Fletcher – Review by Angela Plate

A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, #5)A Cold Creek Christmas by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a great Christmas time feel good story. It was nice to see a woman “Scrooge ” for once. It had me smiling at specific parts and tearing up in others.

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A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, Book 5) by KG Fletcher – Review by Cora Ryan

A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, #5)A Cold Creek Christmas by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story reminded me a lot of the Donna VanLiere books I enjoy so much over the holiday season. It gives off such a feel-good happiness that you can’t help but love it. The characters are normal and relatable you can’t help fall in love with them. The perfect read for Christmas time when we all have a little extra hope and happiness laying around. It is a good reminder to appreciate what we have and be grateful. I hadn’t read any of the others in the series and the story was good on its own, I look forward to reading the rest of the series.

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A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, Book 5) by KG Fletcher – Review by Netania Lim

A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, #5)A Cold Creek Christmas by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a short and sweet Christmas romance. Although this book is part of a series, it can be read as a standalone. I’ve read several books by this author and enjoyed this as much as I enjoyed her others. It’s a classic tale and a bit steamy, but the characters also have some emotional development and backstory, although I thought the characters could have had a bit more depth. Still, this is a warm story, perfect for the season.

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A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, Book 5) by KG Fletcher – Review by Kristine Solano-Witucky

A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, #5)A Cold Creek Christmas by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Absolutely adorable!!! This novel has a small town grinch named Amber and Giovanni comes to cold creek and changes everything. I enjoyed this Christmas story so much and plan on reading more. The author just reels you in from the very first page.

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A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, Book 5) by KG Fletcher – Review by Alexandra Leith

A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, #5)A Cold Creek Christmas by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this Christmas novella! It had everything a Christmas romance should have. A snowy small town, a kind hearted but lonely woman and a sweet gentleman who comes along to show her what Christmas is really about.

Amber is a strong independent bar owner who loves her town and everyone it in. However, she is Cold Creek’s designated Grinch. She is in her annual bahhumbug mood when handsome Gio walks into her bar and turns her world upside down. Gio is a single father of a sweet 6 year old girl and they just moved into town when he meets Amber. He is instantly attracted to her and her spunky attitude. When he discovers that she despises Christmas he makes it his mission to find out why and to convince her to give Christmas a second try.

This book filled me with Christmas spirit and joy. It was a fast read but I still had time to fall in love with the characters and Cold Creek. This is a must read book for anyone looking to snuggle up with a blanket, some coca and romance this Christmas season!

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A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, Book 5) by KG Fletcher – Review by Samantha Jayne Grubey

A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, #5)A Cold Creek Christmas by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Really cute Christmas story. Loved the fact that Amber was the grinch in the story, and the dad Giovanni was the one who loves Christmas. I do love it when we have a switch on the grump and sunshine trope. Really cute easy fast read.

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A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, Book 5) by KG Fletcher – Review by Heidi Schoolman

A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, #5)A Cold Creek Christmas by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a Contemporary Romance novel and is 156 pages in length. This story follows Amber and Giovanni. Oh my heart! Amber is a bar owner and would love a family of her own. The only problem is, she does not have the best memories of holidays and so she holds back and does not participate. Giovanni is a chef and a single dad. He loves the holidays. He talks her into spending the holidays with his family – will he be able to persuade her to look at them differently? The author really hit this out of the park!

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A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, Book 5) by KG Fletcher – Review by Robin Rankin

A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, #5)A Cold Creek Christmas by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Cold Creek Christmas: A single dad, small town holiday novella (Reigning Hearts Book 5)

This book saved me while I was home sick.  I was able read it between my naps and even helped me stay awake a little longer because I did not want to put it down.

Amber and I had something huge in common and that is neither of us being a big fan of Christmas. Our reasons are similar but different.  I loved watching Amber evolve from lonely but content to a happy and in love.

I enjoyed this story so much and loved the way it ended.  Happy tears may have been shed.

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A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, Book 5) by KG Fletcher – Review by Katie Kearney

A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, #5)A Cold Creek Christmas by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It’s not every day that it’s the female main character that is the one to say bah humbug about the holidays so I was instantly intrigued.and boy oh boy am I so excited to tell you just how much I loved this story. This author has definitely created a one of a kind story world with this series. Amber is definitely a person I’d be friends with in no time. From page one I knew I wouldn’t be putting this one down until the last page and I was correct. Everyone in this story brings this story to a new level of awesomeness in my opinion. The characters are complex and relatable, so very easy to connect with. The storyline flows smoothly and I loved every minute I got to spend with these characters. Five of the biggest stars I can give and highly recommended!

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A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, Book 5) by KG Fletcher – Review by Shannon Fowler

A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, #5)A Cold Creek Christmas by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is not the first book I have read by this author, but it is the first in this collection. I read this story without even realizing there was a book one through four so do not be scared away from the “Book Five” part. I had no problem reading this story, in fact I want to go and read the rest of the Reigning Hearts stories.

This story is super sweet and super cute. It is a fast read as it is a novella with instant attraction. The characters are easy to love and there is no real bad guy or evil lurking in this story. Yes, the main character had a sad life, heart breaking even, but she survived. Luckily Gio is there to help Amber learn what she has been missing.

The best quote is from Mama Sentieri “Only you can make a choice to live a life of joy or regret.”

Every day is a choice.

Reviewed by @shannonlovesbooks

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A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, Book 5) by KG Fletcher – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, #5)A Cold Creek Christmas by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A Cold Creek Christmas is part of the Reigning Hearts series, but can be read as a stand alone. There are mentions to past characters, but the story is independent. This was a cute quick story to get you in the Christmas spirit. The book focuses on Amber, bar owner and not a fan of the holiday and Giovanni (Geo) who loves the holidays. He has a young daughter, so he lays the Christmas spirit on thick. The two quickly hit it off, much to the delight of Gio’s grandmother, who is trying to play matchmaker between the two. I did enjoy the story and will be reading more by the author. My one complaint was the steamy scene… the words chosen were very… high school… and made me chuckle. But it didn’t take away from the story at all. I was glad to have a happily ever after.

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A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, Book 5) by KG Fletcher – Review by Audrie Harrington

A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, #5)A Cold Creek Christmas by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I enjoyed every single page of this book! I love a good holiday story and this one did not disappoint. The author did a great job describing the small town of Cold Creek. It makes me want to visit during Christmas so I can join in the fun too. The pub, the Italian bakery, the bookshop and main street are all given so much detail. The characters are all really likable, especially the petite and sassy bar owner, Amber. Gio and his great-grandmother have such a special relationship and I love their story. I will now need to go back and read other books by this author who really hooked me into a book that I couldn’t put down.

Reviewed by @bibliophilenerd
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Come Back Tomorrow (Embrace Tomorrow Duet Book 1) by Amy Argent – Review by Beverly Finnie

Come Back Tomorrow (Embrace Tomorrow, #1)Come Back Tomorrow by Amy Argent
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved Come Back Tomorrow! It also broke my heart at points too! Reading it I felt like I was Tori watching Will manage a terminal illness as best as he can. I felt just as helpless as she did when it came to his physical pain. I also would feel the same way she does, I couldn’t bear to let him go through it alone. Despite how angry, bull-headed, stubborn he was about his point.
Tori makes it a point to go see Will everyday no matter what. It’s usually easy for her to detach and be something for these terminal patients that are alone, with Will she’s invested completely. Invested so much, in fact, that she starts to fall for him and despite the pain it will lead to, all she wants to do is make him happy.
I am Tori. In my own way I relate to her so much and what she’s set out to do. I would do exactly the same thing. It’s rewarding to make one smile or laugh and just that little bit can make or break someone’s day.
The character development of Tori and Will is amazing and I can’t wait to jump right into the next book!

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A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, Book 5) by KG Fletcher – Review by Tracy Jenks

A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts, #5)A Cold Creek Christmas by K.G. Fletcher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you want a quick, easy, feel-good holiday read with a little steam, A Cold Creek Christmas (Reigning Hearts #5) is for you. This is a great one to fit in on your flight or drive heading over the river and through the woods….it’s not so complex that you have a ton of characters and details to remember. Perfect for when you only have a short time to read over your holiday break. I loved how Italian stallion Giovanni was able to help the heart of Amber, the town Grinch, grow three sizes. They hit it off quickly and there are a few steamy moments that might inspire your Christmas to be merry and bright.

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