The cover I choose to use is from the paperback book. I feel it fits better than the other cover. 

I have read other books by this author and have not been disappointed, and the same can be said for this one. My only issue is not even with the book but in me and the timing of when I started reading this book. I was a little (well maybe  a lot) busy and spent many evenings reading a chapter or two before bed. 

Roarke and Hannah were madly in love for a time until they were ripped apart by forces unknown to Hannah. Now, years later, she has to return home and is soon enough thrust back into Roarke’s world. She is a photographer and when a friend gets injured and can not make a shoot she sends Hannah in her place. While shooting Roarke and the horses, it transports her back to their summer of love. When a horse gets spooked and Roarke moves Hannah out of the way, “the sting” can be felt through the pages.

While watching him with the horses, Hannah starts having all the long buried feelings rise up again and they start to confuse her on where she stands and what she needs to do. Roarke does anything he can to try and keep Hannah, but fears once she finds out what happened years ago that she’ll leave him again. 

I did like the fact that it was a slow build to their HEA. It is filled with joy, hope, understanding and is the perfect read to get you in the Christmas spirit. 

I received this as an ARC for my honest and voluntary review. ARC provided by Netgalley

Publication Date: October 29, 2019 Pages: 358  Kindle Edition Adult 18+ Contemporary Romance, Second Chance Love

Book 2 in the Bad Boys of Orange County

What happens when your best friend of 30 years asks you to father her baby? 

In this short and sweet read you find out just how strong that friendship is and if can last this crazy plan Abby has for having a baby. 

Abby and Gilly have been friends since birth and have spent lots of time together, including sharing many firsts. Abby is the eldest of many sisters and after watching her younger sisters start to fall in love, get married and become more serious, she decides that at 30 it’s time for her to have a baby. She comes up with the plan of having a baby, but she doesn’t want the hassle of a relationship and she also doesn’t want to use a sperm bank. 

After her first date and failure to acquire a man, she is talking with one of her sisters and tells her of her plan. Her sister comments that if it was her she would want someone she already knew and someone who treats her well and be there for her. So after a little thought she comes up with the bright idea that it is perfect to ask Gilly to father her baby. He turns her down and for the next few days they go without speaking to one another, which is something they have never done. 

As you can probably guess, he changes his mind, but not without a few conditions of his own. Like I said this is a short and sweet read that I had no clue I was receiving to review but am glad I got to read it early. Go pick up your copy! You also get a little more from Dylan and Taylor from Break My Fall.

I received this as an ARC for my honest and voluntary review. 

Publication Date: October 15, 2019 Pages: 155 Kindle Edition Adult, Contemporary Romance

Book 3 in the Swoon Series follows Dawson and Evie, who both work at Stolen Heart Rescue and Lodge. Evie is a waitress while Dawson is a first responder. 

There’s not a lot for me to say that won’t give the whole book away. It’s a friends to lovers through good times and bad. Both characters have suffered loss and have battled depression in their life and in this story, although brief, it gives you insight on what happened.

Taking Evie to meet his mom and brother gave a little more backstory as to what happened in Dawson past that has made him the man he is today. It does take some time for Dawson to fight his demons and finally see that he is in love with Evie It doesn’t help that his mom compared him to his dad a little bit and once you know the story you will understand Dawson’s standpoint on that. 

Although part of a series, each book can be read as a standalone. The characters are all intertwined so you will get a glimpse of them and if you haven’t read the previous story’s it might give some spoilers away. It’s definitely one of those stories that once you pick it up you will lose track of time and the next thing you know you are finished with the book and you stayed up past your bedtime. 

I received this as an ARC for my honest and voluntary review.

Publication: October 8, 2019 Pages: 212 Kindle Edition Adult 18+ Contemporary Romance

When Quinn’s hot new neighbor moves in and purchases a glider for his backyard, he drags it through the yard. It happens to catch a hold of a rose bush branch that sticks out into his yard and Quinn goes running over to him yelling at him, stating that the rose bush is hers and he better watch out. Not knowing the history behind the village or the meaning of the roses, he is not aware of an agreement that states that the rose bush is in fact on her land and not his. 

Liam discovers he likes getting Quinn all riled up so he tries to do it any chance he gets. They end up spending so much time together that people think they are a couple. They deny this, but when Quinn sees her ex, she lays a kiss on Liam in front of everyone, pretending they are a couple. They talk it out and make a plan to fake date until Conner and Gemma leave. What was supposed to be a few days turns out to be the whole summer.  

Quinn and Liam continue to fake date until it turns real. Along their journey of “dating” they get closer, learning all about each other. It takes them a bit to realize it is real but when the end of summer comes along, he heads to California and she stays but it’s not a bad thing. You will just have to read it to find out what happens. Another great read by R.S. Lively. 

I received this as an ARC for my honest and voluntary review.

Publication Date: July 2, 2019 Pages: ?? Kindle Edition Adult 18+ Contemporary, Romance 

Shay and Jackson are friends who shared a kiss years ago. They’ve put it behind them, or so they thought. Years later, a terrifying event leaves Shay with no place to stay. Her best friend informs her she will be staying on the farm with her brother, Jackson. Trying to fight his attraction to Shay, Jackson stays busy at the clinic, rescue center or any of the numerous places they have on the farm. Realizing he really needs help on the office side of the business, he talks it over with Dani, the resort’s chef and long time friend, and suggests they hire her and Dani agrees that it is a good idea because they could use the help. After all, it is the busy season and his sister’s not always there anymore to handle things.

Shay gets the office organized and running better, when Jackson up and goes on an overnight hike, causing her  to call and reschedule all of his vet appointments. Since he was gone, she decides to totally redo the office. After being through what she had in her past, Shay worried that he would be upset. But when Jackson returned, he told her it was basically her office and he would stay out so that she could do whatever she wanted to.

After giving up their farm house to a group, who when left to his own devices Jackson seemed to overbook, causing that group to not have a spot to stay, the two have to live in a cabin together. Living under the same roof and sleeping in the same bed leaves no room for denying the attraction.

A great fast paced book. I picked it up and started reading it, the next thing I knew I was already finished. Some scenes seemed like they were kinda rushed and left out details but not enough where you couldn’t follow along.

I received this as an ARC for my honest and voluntary review.

Publication Date: June 11, 2019 Pages: 234 Kindle Edition Adult 18+ Romance