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Grace Under Fire (The Anderson Sisters Book 2) by Jennifer Raines – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Grace Under FireGrace Under Fire by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

My heart……..this was a really good story with romance and heartache….I thought the first book in this series got me a bit….this one got me as well and took me on another roller-coaster of emotion. I love becoming enveloped in a story that just full of emotion and some raw moments.

Both Grace and Ryan have had such loss in their lives. Grace loses her best friend and Ryan loses his brother to suicide. Grace is trying to keep it together, with not only losing her best friend, but the threat of her family farm as well. When Ryan loses his brother and feeling at fault, he leaves and decides to go in business…no strings nor attachments. When opportunity knocks and Ryan comes back to sell his mom’s farm, Ryan also tries to buy part of Grace’s land. Will both Ryan and Grace come to terms not only in regards to the farmland but their hearts?

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Master Calabrea (Masters of the Consulate Book 6) by Sylvia Black – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris

I thoroughly enjoyed book six in this explosive series about vampires, humans, wolves, and witches. The author did a great job of doing a subtle recap for readers who have not read the previous books in the series. It absolutely helps to have read them, but it can be read as a standalone as well. The attraction between Calabrea and Tansia was immediate and according to the Vade Mecum, the vampire’s guide and rules for the past, present, and future, it was fate. Tansia was a stellar heroine, who was strong and able to hold her own, while still being vulnerable. Calabrea was a dark and sexy vampire, who also had his moments of vulnerability that made him all the more appealing. Not only was the story steamy as all, the story line of trying to track down the rogues who are trying to take down the vampires, continues to heat up. It sounds like there will be 12 stories planned for the series, and if that is the case, I am so excited to see where the story line will go and which characters will take center stage as they fight to preserve their way of life.

The Exchange by Nadija Mujagic – Review by Kristan Anderson

The Exchange: A NovelThe Exchange: A Novel by Nadija Mujagic
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wow I was definitely not expecting to finish this story so quickly. However once I started I couldn’t put it down and needed to finish to find out what happened! The Exchange by Nadija Mujagic was a short and fast read. Sam is a recent high school grad who aspires to be an actress. And as any young aspiring actress does, she moves to LA to live out these huge dreams. Once there, she finds out just how hard the industry is and how you can’t trust just anyone. After finding out some hard truths, shes faces with a decision that will change the course of her life forever. It’s a good read if you’re looking for something that you can’t completely guess what will happen.

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Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Jess Engel

Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery, #3)Straight for the Kill by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A fast-paced, attention grabbing story! Although it’s the third in a series, it can be read as a standalone fairly easily. There are a lot of characters and moving pieces to this story, but once the reader has a handle on the picture you will keep turning the page to figure out what is going to happen.

I really enjoyed the setting and characters that made up the story. The plot was unique and I loved the concept of the cold case relating to present danger, it brought another element and depth to the story. Lila and Elizabeth are a dynamic duo, with Elizabeth both haunted and driven by the past and Lila with a new perspective but her own past. Can they work together to solve the case and finally bring peace to the town?

I can’t wait for the next installment, as well as to go back and read the first two!

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Master Calabrea (Masters of the Consulate Book 6) by Sylvia Black – Review by Shannen Kern

Master Calabrea: Dark Vampire Romance (Masters of the Consulate Book 6)Master Calabrea: Dark Vampire Romance by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have never been disappointed by Sylvia Black, and Master Calabrea doesn’t disappoint! I love paranormal everything, so this series has been perfect! The chemistry throughout this book is sizzling and steamy. I couldn’t read fast enough but somehow got to the end far too soon. Master Calabrea is leading a hunt for a terrible enemy of his vampire community. When he’s partnered with Tansia, who is known to have visions and powers, will they work successfully together or be the end of each other? I’m ready for the next book to see what the author has in store for us! I highly recommend not only this book, but the entire series. You should absolutely give it a whirl because if you remotely like anything to do with vampires and paranormal romance, you will fall in love with these!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery, #3)Straight for the Kill by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I know I, like most people, love a good mystery that gets its hooks in you and doesn’t let you go until the last question has been answered, the last puzzle pieces have been put in the right places, and the mystery has been solved! The problem is that most of them that claim that don’t deliver. When I first picked up this book it was in the middle of a series, I had never heard of this author, and while it sounded good I didn’t hold out much hope. I am so glad in this instance to have been wrong as I didn’t have any trouble getting into this book and blowing through to the end, this book definitely delivered and I really enjoyed it. Like most books of its kind you have some familiar characters and things will make the most sense if the books are read in order but they can also be read as a standalone. You should give it a read.

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Three Made In Heaven ( Made In Heaven #1) by Elena Kincaid- review by Samantha Snow

Three Made in Heaven (Made in Heaven, #1)Three Made in Heaven by Elena Kincaid
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I’ve gotten to read by this author. Saying now that it will NOT be my last either!! Dream meet?? WOW!! LOVED that 🩵 Who wouldn’t want to meet their soul mates in a dream world && create a bond, becoming best friends before lovers??! Gahhh 🤩 This is why paranormal romance is one of my top fave reads!! FANTASTIC read 🙂 Very glad I gave this book a read && soo can’t wait to read the next in the series!!

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Three Made In Heaven (Made In Heaven #1) by Elena Kincaid – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

Three Made in Heaven (Made in Heaven, #1)Three Made in Heaven by Elena Kincaid
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Meeting Cole and Charlie in her dreams at the age of nine. Maddie’s best friends who she ends up falling in love with as she gets older. Imagine her surprise when she meets them in person. Though it has it’s paranormal aspects it intrigues me as those relationships are a lot more common now. I highly recommend this book especially if your open minded.

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Master Calabrea (Masters of the Consulate Book 6) by Sylvia Black – Review by Nichole Chrisman

Master Calabrea: Dark Vampire Romance (Masters of the Consulate Book 6)Master Calabrea: Dark Vampire Romance by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is Book 6 of the Masters of the Consulate. Even though it is the 6th book it can be read alone without confusion as to what the other books were about. That being said, reading in order does help to build a nuance that you’ll miss otherwise. In this book Calabrea is given a team to help track down and bring in a traitor. On this team is Tansia, a psychic who has her own issues from the past that she is working through while getting drawn deeper and deeper into the world of pure bloods vs the traitors. When she’s attacked and left for dead she and Master Calabrea are faced with decisions that are life altering decision (literally).

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Taylor’s Law by Jennifer Raines – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Taylor's LawTaylor’s Law by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

This story was enjoyable and definitely tug at my heart strings……with romance, drama, grief and secrets. When Ella’s sister passes away, Ella now becomes the guardian of her niece, Tessa. Ella navigates raising Tessa and trying to work and support her. When legal matters approach Ella with being Tessa’s guardian, Lawyer Jake Taylor just wants what is best for his family while being very leary of Ella and Tessa. All Jake wants to do is protect the hearts of his aunt and uncle, whom after meeting Tessa fall in love with their little grandchild. But as Jake gets to know Ella…will Jake do what is best for both his family and for Tessa and Ella as he also navigates feelings for Ella?

This story was a roller-coaster of emotions for sure….and definitely full of secrets. I loved the little bit of slow burn between Jake and Ella. Definitely looking forward to reading more from this author.

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Kristan Anderson

Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Echoing Hearts is book one in CR Alam’s The Echo Series. Dean and Rae were quite the interesting pair. Though they were both stubborn, they were also scared and just wanted to be loved – even if they didn’t seem as if they did. Though Dean felt dry in a romance novel aspect, he felt real, like someone I would or could know. Rae was the sunshine in your cloudy day and always the positive one. I loved that about her character. I felt as though I truly got to know the couple as individuals. It made the story that much better. I am looking forward to the next book in the series!

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Grace Under Fire (The Anderson Sisters Book 2) by Jennifer Raines – Review by Shannen Kern

Grace Under FireGrace Under Fire by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an amazing read that filled me with so many emotions! I did not read the first book in the series, but after reading this one I will definitely pick it up to start from the very beginning. Grace lost her very best friend to suicide, which is heart-wrenching all in itself. The loss of her friend hits her terribly hard (understandably) but then she is faced with a difficult task; buy her parents out much earlier than she has planned, or lose their family farm altogether. Ryan enters the picture with some solutions, some a few demons, and an insane chemistry with Grace. Will they end up being a great team, or will their decisions alter their life for the worse? I highly recommend this astonishing, emotionally charged book. I’m heading to pickup the first in the series right now!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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The White Knight Cowboy (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Kristine Solano-Witucky

The White Knight Cowboy Stacy-DeanneThe White Knight Cowboy Stacy-Deanne by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a Historical BWWM and my first by this author. It’s about Jo a servant falsely accused of killing her master and Dusty a very grumpy cowboy. It’s a sweet and slow burn read. Definitely interesting if you like Historical Romance. Going to give the other books in the series a try.

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Cry Baby (Pierce Brothers Book 4) by Belinda Williams – Review by: Kristine Solano-Witucky

Cry Baby: A Grump Sunshine Slow Burn Romantic Comedy (Pierce Brothers Book 4)Cry Baby: A Grump Sunshine Slow Burn Romantic Comedy by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is my first time reading a book by this author and I really enjoyed it. Noah’s best friend dies and leaves her baby to him. Thanks to his brother and his wife they introduce him to Amy the soon to be nanny. As he tries to find the baby’s dad, he and Amy get closer. I really enjoyed the fact that he is a single dad struggling, it’s not always a single mom so it is awesome that she shows another view. Definitely want to read the first 3 books now.

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The White Knight Cowboy (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Breanne Christian

The White Knight Cowboy Stacy-DeanneThe White Knight Cowboy Stacy-Deanne by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Nineteen-Year-Old black maid, Lovely Jo, is running for her life when her mistress accuses her of killing her master. Innocent and afraid, Lovely Jo runs to the only person she feels as though she can trust, a 40-Year-Old white cowboy by the name of Dusty. Dusty has always been attracted towards Lovely Jo and Lovely Jo has always felt the same. Do Dusty and Lovely Jo end up falling in love? Is Lovely Jo’s name ever cleared? Find out in The White Knight Cowboy.
This short story is full of loveable characters and relatable emotions. It is a quick read and a sultry romance. I do feel as though it was missing something, which is why I did not give it 5-stars, I just cannot put my finger on to what it is missing.
Overall, I enjoyed The White Knight Cowboy. If you are looking for a quick romance, give this short story a try.

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A Mountain in the Air: A Trilogy by Laura Koerber – Review by Heather Goodman

A Mountain in the Air: A TrilogyA Mountain in the Air: A Trilogy by Laura Koerber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a great look at a different outlook. It captivated you with different perspectives and makes you feel closer to the earth. These books intertwine so well. It will truly keep you going until the very end.

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Cry Baby (Pierce Brothers Book 4) by Belinda Williams – Review by Tori Werkheiser

Cry Baby (Pierce Brothers, #4)Cry Baby by Belinda Williams
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This story was absolutely adorable. It moved fast but i enjoyed it the entire time. This story is about Noah who has a female best friend pass away suddenly, leaving him as the guardian of her baby. Noah has no experience with children and never thought there would be a day where the reality would be him as a guardian but here it is. Overwhelmed by grief and new parenthood, he gets help from his brother and Sister-in-law who bring along Amy to help care for the baby as she has been in search of a nanny job. Noah almost immediately hires Amy as the nanny and things quickly move from there. The attraction between these two was sweet and i really enjoyed the build up and their first kiss. Noah was precious once his softer side was revealed and Amy was easy to love from the very beginning. I think this is more a slow burn romance and in this scenario i really enjoyed the nanny side of it. I did not agree with Noah’s choices regarding the child at certain points but overall i like the way things all came together. I now want to read about the other Pierce Brothers though.

I do have to note that the cause of death for Noah’s best friend was a little triggering for me as my Dad died the same way and it actually caused me to have to stop reading this for a little bit. I wont reveal the cause as its not spoken about until a little bit more in the book but i do hope that authors don’t continue to use this as a cause of death often in future books. That is entirely a personal issue and if i did not have such a personal history with that it probably would not have bothered me as much but that did bring the book down for me a little. It seemed like an unnecessary COD.

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Three Made In Heaven (Made In Heaven #1) by Elena Kincaid – Review by Michelle Collier

Three Made in Heaven (Made in Heaven, #1)Three Made in Heaven by Elena Kincaid
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the first book in the Made in Heaven series. What a way to start. The characters were very relatable and real. I loved the way the paranormal was brought into this story. The way the characters meet is so unique. Maddie, Cole and Charlie compliment each other so well. The suspense in the book also kept those pages moving. Can’t wait to read the next book in the series.

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Loretta’s Caterpillar (Loretta’s Insects) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Cindy Rushin

Loretta's Caterpillar (Loretta's Insects #4)Loretta’s Caterpillar by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this children’s book. This author has a way of weaving a story that teaches young children something new and interesting about their world. I found the story about monarch butterflies really cute. I recommend this author to anyone who has kids as the stories are not only good but educational.

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Echoing Hearts (The Echo Series Book 1) by C.R. Alam – Review by Dr. Anya Schultz

Echoing Hearts (Book 1 of The Echo Series)Echoing Hearts by C.R. Alam
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Echoing Hearts was a good romance book. It starts with Dean, a successful, handsome, CEO, getting stood up at the altar. Then three years later, he is a changed man who is just walking through life. Rae, is a renowned travel blogger who is asked to go do a piece for Home Magazine on a house in the south. Rae does not know who the house belongs to and seems confused when she pulls up to an empty house, however, it actually isn’t empty when she stumbles upon a sexy man doing laps in the pool. Their meeting was rocky, he didn’t want to be disturbed, and she told him how it is. They quickly however learned to tolerate each other for that short weekend Rae would be doing the piece. Months later Rae is attending an event for her BFF Brandon who fronts a band – Dean happens to own the company that signed the band. The two have sporadically thought about each other, but due to the rocky start were intimidated about running into one another. However, the two do meet and begin a friendship. This quickly turns into something else but you have two individuals not wanting or not “available” for a relationship. Rae doesn’t believe in love and Dean is still “dealing” with being left at the altar. Can the two of them find a middle ground to further their friendship and get over their pasts?
As I stated before, the book was cute. The banter between the characters was on point. The book was a little longer but the chapters went quickly. Rae is an independent, straight shooter. Dean is a stuffy, misunderstood, heartbroken man, but at the same time has an air about him. The two complimented each other well. However, as a 40-year-old woman, I am getting tired of the “miscommunication” romance. The book seems to have a lot of moments where if you just say something and listen carefully, the drama could be avoided, but I guess we live for the drama. I did like how you could feel the change in both characters and the love jumping off the page. I will be interested in reading the next book in the series.

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Cry Baby (Pierce Brothers Book 4) by Belinda Williams – Review by Kayla Kearney

Cry Baby (Pierce Brothers, #4)Cry Baby by Belinda Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The most recent book in the Pierce Brothers series was definitely my favorite one! I have been a long time fan of this author, and with every book that I read by her, she solidifies herself as one of my new favorite authors.

If you haven’t read any of the other books in the series, this book can definitely be read as a standalone novel but I personally enjoyed it more because I knew some of the other characters in the book. I was definitely sad to reach the end of the series but I am happy with how it played out.

The two main characters were easy to fall in love with. I enjoyed watching Noah come to the realization that he is happy being a family man, and watching Amy help him come to the conclusion while slowing falling in love with him. I wish we could see how their future plays out, but in the end I am happy to have read this book.

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Master Calabrea (Masters of the Consulate Book 6) by Sylvia Black – Review by Shannon Fowler

Master Calabrea: Dark Vampire Romance (Masters of the Consulate Book 6)Master Calabrea: Dark Vampire Romance by Sylvia Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Here’s a vampire story with not much graphic vampire action. Some romance and angst, lots of action and adventure. And for me, lots of questions.

This is book six! in this series. Yes 6! There were times when I knew there was more to the situation, characters that had a past, something lingering. This story ends in a cliff hanger so there’s more coming, which is a good thing. I look forward to reading the first 6 stories to see why the Masters are chasing Isala, who or what are the Descallia, who are the syndicate and why do they seem to be the “elders” but also the troublemakers? I look forward to reading the next story too, so I can find out what happens with Tansia, she has things going on and discoveries happening but there is more for her!

The writing is strong, and I can tell this series is good. I definitely advise reading this series in order.

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Reviewed by @shannonlovesbooks

Grace Under Fire (The Anderson Sisters book 2) by Jennifer Raines- Review by Heather Knalls

Grace Under FireGrace Under Fire by Jennifer Raines
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Grace and her family have run Blue Sky farm for years. She has a cheese maker using the families farm resources as part of her product. However her mother is sick and the doctors have told her she needs to get away in order to get better. Her mother and father have decided it would be best for them to sell the farm, so Grace had three months to come up with the money and a way to be able to finance the loan to buy the family farm. Ryan who is their neighbor and her best friends brother has returned back to town ten years after his brothers death. Ryan has made offers to buy the barn but has been turned down every time. Grace is still upset that he left as soon as his brothers funeral was over. Well she be able to forgive him for leaving and maybe work together to bring the farms into the future?

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Ruthless Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 1) by Gwyn McNamee – Review by Ashley Lape

Ruthless Hawke (The Hawke Family Second Generation Book 1)Ruthless Hawke by Gwyn McNamee
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I couldn’t wait to read this book! I read the prequel “Night Hawke” and it definitely left me hanging to read this book. When Jack (Giacomina) and her daughter Vivi are ripped out of their home due to a threat, they end up at Jack’s dad’s best friend’s business in the heart of New Orleans. When he walked into the room, Jack didn’t even have to turn around to know he just walked into the office. Nolan (Isaac) was now face to face with the woman who stole his heart and broke it all in one weekend five years ago back in Chicago! These two have so much chemistry. It was a page-turner that I could not put down!

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Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery Book 3) by Winter Austin – Review by Marie Collins

Straight for the Kill (Benoit and Dayne Mystery, #3)Straight for the Kill by Winter Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ve always wondered what it would be like to read a mystery novel about small town cold cases. This story does not disappoint. It shows the true effect that something like murder can do to a small town. It affects everyone. The hard part is knowing who to trust.. Even after a surgery and years of trauma these women don’t let that stop them from putting an end to the bad guy.

The author also does an amazing job with story and world building. I can’t wait to see what comes next.

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Master Calabrea (Masters of the Consulate Book 6) by Sylvia Black – Review by Anna Hirsch

Master Calabrea: Dark Vampire Romance (Masters of the Consulate Book 6)Master Calabrea: Dark Vampire Romance by Sylvia Black
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Master Calabrea (Masters of the Consulate Book 6) by Sylvia Black
4 Stars

This is book six in this series. I would suggest reading from the beginning to understand why things are happening. The hunt for Isala continues. This time Master Calabrea is leading the team because it is in his territory. What he didn’t expect was to be saddled with Tansia. She is a fiery redhead who has definitely caught his attention. Outspoken and vivacious, Tansia thought she would be coming to Italy to start a job and get her life back on track. Never in a million years did she expect to be chasing a wayward and very dangerous vampire. Fate has a hand in all things and this was meant to be. A fire ignites between the two. Can a relationship work between a human and a vampire? Will they even survive to try?

There were some editing issues and spelling mistakes but all in all this is a good story. It’s another exciting addition to this series.

Review by @Anna Hirsch
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Three Made In Heaven (Made In Heaven #1) by Elena Kincaid – Review by Kerry Baker

Three Made in Heaven (Made in Heaven, #1)Three Made in Heaven by Elena Kincaid
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a unique and interesting concept this story is. From the moment I read the description I just knew I had to read it. This is a quick book to read but it is a great one. The author has created an original story with three amazing characters at its centre.
The book was well written with some great development throughout. I was pulled into the story and found it hard to put the book down. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the characters and watching their journey. I cannot wait to read book 2.

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Shadow (Devil’s Handmaidens MC: Timber-Ghost, Montana Chapter Book 2) by D.M. Earl – Review by Kerry Baker

Shadow (Devil's Handmaidens MC-Book Two)Shadow by D.M. Earl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in this series and it is even better than the first one. This is such a gritty and intense story it will really pull you into from page one. There is so much going on with this book it will keep you on the edge of your seat, unable to stop reading.
I absolutely love the characters in this book, and not just the main ones. All of the supporting characters have such a strong input into the book and really add to the overall storyline. These are all the kind of characters I could read about all day and not get bored. This is shaping up to be an incredible series and I cannot wait to get my hands on book 3.

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The White Knight Cowboy (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Angela Plate, February 2023

The White Knight Cowboy Stacy-DeanneThe White Knight Cowboy Stacy-Deanne by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was a short, quick romance read. The two main characters came together in spite of an age gap and the hardship of a biracial relationship in that time period. This author stayed true to the way of life in this period of time and portrays the “law” as it mostly was.

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The White Knight Cowboy (The Studs of Clear Creek County) by Stacy-Deanne – Review by Stephanie Driskill

The White Knight Cowboy Stacy-DeanneThe White Knight Cowboy Stacy-Deanne by Stacy-Deanne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lovely Jo is hiding in the stables that belong to Dusty. She explains to Dusty that she is hiding from the law as she is accused of killing her boss but is innocent. Lovely Jo offers him her body as a way to pay for Dusty to keep her in hiding and her secret that she is still in Clear Creek County. There is a reward offered for her capture and Dusty sure could use the money to rebuild his ranch and get him out of debt and yet he cannot seem to be able to turn her over to the sheriff. Lovely Jo knows that despite Dusty being a grouchy mean man, she can trust him with her life and that the love she feels for Dusty will be returned in favor. In the end, Lovely Jo is found to be innocent and Dusty and Lovely can begin the relationship that Lovely Jo knew was always waiting for them to have. Great characters and such a quick easy read. Dusty even though he is a rough and tough cowboy refuses to take Lovely’s virtue until all the hurdles have been cleared and a relationship can begin. The scenery jumps off the page and I feel as if I am in the wagon with the two people in the Old West. The dialogue between the two is real and the tension jumps off the page and hits you in the feels!

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