Review : Home for the Holidays

Home for the Holidays by Sara Richardson

Genre: Chick Lit, Christmas, Romance, Fiction, Holiday

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Pages: 320

Published: September 22nd 2020 by Forever

he Buchanan sisters all share special childhood memories of their Aunt Sassy’s beloved Juniper Inn. There, they frolicked in the snow, baked sugar cookies, and celebrated the town’s annual Christmas extravaganza. They haven’t been back to Colorado in nearly fifteen years, but when their aunt invites them for one last Christmas, they can’t say no . . .

With her ex-husband whisking her children away for the holiday, Dahlia decides it’s time to do something for herself. Juniper Springs is just as beautiful as she remembers, but it’s also full of surprises — including the town’s handsome doctor, who makes her feel like herself again for the first time in years.

To the outside world, baker Magnolia has the ideal marriage. Only the pain and sorrow of infertility have strained her relationship with her husband, perhaps beyond repair. But a holiday miracle is about to change her life.

After a whirlwind romance, youngest sister Rose is about to be married, but as the wedding draws near, she’s unsettled by her fiancé’s expectations that she become a society wife. Spending Christmas with her family could be a necessary reality check — or the beginning of a brand-new happily ever after.

Thanks to the strength of their sisterhood, some mistletoe, and the love of their Aunt Sassy, the Buchanan sisters will discover what it is they truly want this Christmas.

Three sisters with with different life situations decides to visit an aunt for the holidays after it sounds like the aunt isn't in the best shape. Dahlia is going to deal with being her kids and ex being away for the holidays leaving her alone. Magnolia has been dealing with fertility issues with her husband that's put a strain on their relationship. Rose is dealing with the stress of an overbearing future mother-in-law who is taking over everything from the wedding, to most things in the couples life and not sure what the future will hold or if she wants that.

Its amazing that I didn't pick this book up sooner. With the holidays creeping closer I wanted to find some great holiday books to get me in the mood and while reading christmasy books right now in September is a bit much its great for those who want recommendations for holiday books. So I'm going to try to set up a list of what I'd recommend and this book is defiantly going to be on that list.  If you like a contemporary book that takes place during the holidays but doesn't absolutely scream christmas then you'll like to read this. 

While I had a hard time at first figuring out who was who at first it was pretty clear once I got used to the characters. I loved getting to know the sisters and seeing the difficult choices that they were going to need to make. On the plus side they did get to see eachother and really support one another during the holidays, they did a bit of changing and growing up and it was just lovely to see that. There was romances here and there and this book does have clean romances which is a positive for me. Overall great book I really enjoyed it. 

Review : Second Chance at Sunflower Ranch

Second Chance at Sunflower Ranch by Carolyn Brown

(The Ryan Family #1)

Genre: Contemporary, Romance, 

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Pages: 375

Published: July 27th 2021 by Forever

From the bestselling author of Queen of Cowboy: regrets and old heartbreaks are unearthed in this sweeping love story as hometown sweethearts get a second chance at love—and being a family.

Retired combat medic Jesse Ryan hasn’t been home much since he enlisted twenty years ago. Now he’s headed back to Texas to help take care of his aging foster parents and run Sunflower ranch. But when he gets there, he finds his parents’ live-in nurse is Addison Hall, his high school best friend and the woman he always regretted leaving behind after their one steamy night together before he shipped out. He’s not at all surprised that their chemistry is still sparking, but Jesse is shocked to learn Addy gave birth to a little girl about nine months after he left—his little girl.

​Addy has her hands full as a single mom of a nineteen-year-old daughter who suddenly wants to rebel at everything. The last thing she needs is Jesse Ryan complicating her life even further, especially since she’s always had a crush on the handsome cowboy. But the more time she spends with Jesse, the more she wonders what might happen if they finally let their friendship blossom into something more and became the family she’d always hoped for. 
 
Includes the bonus novella Small Town Charm for the first time in print!

Addy is a single mother who is caring for the father of a old best friend while he is away. On top of that she seems to be having a daughter who is past due for a rebellious phase and has her hands full right now. Jesse the old best friend and surprise surprise the father of her child is around now and now seems to be dealing with more then he thought he would when he came back.

I enjoyed this book. If you like slow burn kinda books you'll like this book I mean there was plenty going on with so much to say. I think I got myself used to fast paced action packed book that this was kinda like a slow run for me but it was nice getting to know that characters that much more. It was interesting seeing how they worked together, how they were going to navigate with the reveal of a child and how that girl is acting now. She was going head first into trouble it was was tough watching how the parents were dealing with that. I liked seeing how everything finally came together and settled. Overall this was a pretty good book I really enjoyed it. 

Review : Dream a Little Dream

Dream a Little Dream by Melina Curtis

(Sunshine Valley #3)

Genre: Contemporary, Romance, 

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Pages: 337

Published: February 23rd 2021 by Forever

A small-town judge meets her match in a rodeo star troublemaker, but soon they may both end up targets of the town's matchmakers in this delightful and heartwarming tale of romance.

Darcy Jones Harper is thrilled to have finally shed her reputation as the girl from the wrong side of the tracks. The people of Sunshine Valley have to respect her now that she’s the new town judge. But when the bad boy who broke her heart back in high school shows up in her courtroom, she realizes maybe things haven’t changed so much after all . . . because her pulse still races at the sight of him.

Jason Petrie wants to make amends for the mistakes of his youth—starting with the woman he never stopped loving. Darcy may not believe that he really intends to quit the bull riding circuit and stick around this time but Jason vows—with the help of the matchmaking Widows Club—to pull out all the stops to convince her that they both deserve a second chance.

Darcy's family has a reputation and she worked hard to get out that view going to school to make something of herself. After her husband passes she's the newly appointed judge and everyone is not happy especially knowing her history. Speaking of history Jason is apart of Darcy's history and finds that both of them still have a connection and see if this can become something.

If you love a good contemporary romance novel you'll like this. Darcy tried so hard to get out of the same category as the family who has raised her but small town and all that makes it hard for anyone to see that person as anything different. She tried her best to be a court judge and it was gonna be tough being a women taking over a her late husbands place after being known as a great and unconventional judge. She's got quite a lot of things to get though and now with Jason and some surprising news coming to light she got a lot on her plate right now. I love a good second chance at romance novel. I love books with characters who are out to prove their worth. And I'm a dog lover and Darcy's dog is a trip you'll see if you read this book. Overall this book was pretty enjoyable. 

Review : Dream Maker

Dream Maker by Kristen Ashely

(Dream Team #1)

Genre: Contemporary, Romance, Suspense, Humor, Fiction, Erotica, 

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Pages: 544

Published: May 26th 2020 by Forever

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Dream Man and Rock Chick series comes a brand new story about love, friendship, and the bonds of sisterhood.

Evie is a bonafide nerd and a hyper-intelligent chick who has worked her whole life to get what she wants. Growing up, she had no support from her family and has only ever been able to rely on herself. So when Evie decides she wants to earn her engineering degree, she realizes she needs to take an alternative path to get there. She takes a job dancing at Smithie's club thinking this would be a quick side gig, where she can make the money she needs. But with her lack of dancing skills and an alpha bad boy who becomes overly protective, Evie realizes this might not be as easy as she thought.

Daniel "Mag" Magnusson knows a thing or two about pain, but the mask he wears is excellent. No one can tell that this good-looking, quick-witted, and roguish guy has deep-seated issues. Mag puts on a funny-guy routine so he can hide his broken heart and PTSD. But when Evie dances her way into Mag's life, he realizes that he needs to come face-to-face with the demons of his past if he wants a future with her.

Evie is a hardworking women who has been being taken advantage of an ungrateful family. When her brother ropes her into one of this schemes all things go down hill. It was sketchy to begin with but it sounded like life or death and she'd do anything for her family. Daniel was on a date when he manages to get pulling into her trouble and wants to do everything he can to help her out. They never expected any of what was going to follow. 

Woo there is so much to uncover this book. First of all I can't stand her family, her stepfather I'm good with but her family was straight up wrong. I loved her adoptive family aka her stripper family the people she works with they were the family she needed, they were there for her and put up with a lot to be in her life and I just loved them. Then there was that attraction between Evie and Danny and it was pretty hott with plenty of steamy scenes to go with that. Then there was the whole thing about this book which was the trouble her bother pretty much put her in. This book was a roller coaster, with ups downs twist and turns and really knows now to keep the readers hooked. Overall I really enjoyed it. 

Review : First Kiss with a Cowboy

First Kiss with a Cowboy by Sara Richardson

(Silverado Lake #1)
Genre: Contemporary, Romance, Western, 

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Pages: 432

Published: May 19th 2020 by Forever

In this charming, sweet romance from bestselling author Sara Richardson, can a risk-taking cowboy convince a no-nonsense writer to give him a second chance?

Shy and sensible romance writer Jane Harding's carefully ordered life is crumbling around her. With her latest novel due and her teaching contract at an end, returning home to help plan her best friend's wedding is a welcome distraction. Yet when Jane discovers that the too-hot-to-handle boy who once tempted her is now the best man -- and the rodeo circuit's sexiest bull rider -- her distraction is in danger of becoming a disaster . . .

Toby Garrett is no stranger to risk. But this latest injury could end his rodeo career for good. Thankfully, his recovery at home isn't as awful as he'd imagined, especially when he comes face-to-face with Jane. The kiss they once shared still fuels his fantasies, but when she walked away, he let her go. Now Toby is determined to fix his mistakes. Can this sweet-talking cowboy prove that the passion still burning between them is worth braving the odds?

Jane is a romance writer who is dealing with writers block. Deadline is coming soon and hopefully her friends wedding can help spark something to get her writing again. Unfortunately she finds out too late Toby who she had a brief thing back in the past and she still isn't over her feeling rejected but will have to tolerate him for her friend sake. 

I enjoyed this contemporary romance. I though it was interesting getting to see Jane and Toby's character and the romance that was going on. With everything having a deadline I was curious to see what was going to come up with it, I mean Toby has an injury that keeping him down for the moment but plan to going back to his rodeo career and Jane needs to get back home work on her book before she ends up a one hit wonder. Both have things to deal with, family lives to get over because the past doesn't seem to just want to stay in the back it was interesting seeing them go though the things in the book.Overall this book was pretty good I did enjoy it.

Review : Can't Hurry Love

Can't Hurry Love by Melinda Curtis

(Sunshine Valley #1 ) 
Genre: Contemporary, Romance, 

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Pages: 512

Published: March 31st 2020 by Forever

From a USA Today bestselling author comes a heartwarming romance about a city girl who finds herself widowed in a quirky small town and the new target of the town's relentless matchmaking Widows Club.

You can't rush romance but you can give it a nudge...

Head-over-heels in love, Lola Williams gave up everything to marry Randy, including a promising career in New York City. Now, after one year of marriage and one year of widowhood, Lola finds herself stranded in Sunshine, Colorado, reeling from the revelation that Randy had secrets she never could have imagined. She swears she's done with love forever but the matchmaking ladies of the Sunshine Valley Widows Club have different plans...

Sheriff Drew Taylor also knows what it feels like to be unlucky in love. So when Lola comes to him for help uncovering Randy's hidden life, Drew finds himself saying yes against his better judgment - especially with the Widows Club eyeing them both. Soon enough, Lola is upending Drew's peaceful, predictable world...and he kind of likes it! But will this big-city girl ever give her heart to a small-town guy again?


Includes the bonus novella "Kiss Me in Sweetwater Springs" by Annie Rains!

Lola gave up everything for her husband Randy when she went from New York City to Sunshine, Colorado. Its been a year since he passed away and shes finally getting to his stuff when she comes to find some of his hidden secrets. Now shes a women on a mission to find out the truth and then leave. Sheriff Drew Taylor is a single dad who maybe fighting for custody when it comes to his child and his flake ex he doesn't need any problems in his life. It seems Lola though can't seem to not cause a stir and Drew is there to keep her out of the trouble she seems to be going straight towards.

This was such a fun read I just couldn't put the book down. Poor Lola having to deal with her husband infidelity after he's gone and shes not one to do things quietly. I loved the ruckus she kept stirring and it made the book all the more enjoyable because she was so unpredictable. Then there was the slight romance between Drew and Lola you can't help but root for the two, they are such opposites but I love seeing that opposites attract kinda thing. Lola really did keep things interesting while Drew was the straitlaced one trying to keep her from going too far. Then theres the who drama that Drew has to deal with on the side. I keep wanting to say more about little things that happen throughout the book but you'll have to see it for yourself. It really is a cute book and I really enjoyed and think you readers will too.

Review : Cowboy Come Home

Cowboy Come Home by Carly Bloom

(Once Upon a Time in Texas #2)
Genre: Contemporary, Romance, Western, 

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Pages: 512

Published: March 31st 2020 by Forever

Welcome to Big Verde, Texas, where a love-'em-and-leave-'em cowboy faces his greatest challenge yet---the woman he left behind. Perfect for fans of New York Times bestselling authors Lori Wilde and Carolyn Brown.

Some cowboys aren't cut out to be Prince Charming---and Claire Kowalski knows that better than anyone. She gave her heart to Ford Jarvis two years ago, yet that didn't keep him from disappearing into the sunset. Now that he's back in Big Verde, Texas, she's determined not to make the same mistake twice. But the ruggedly sexy cowboy still knows how to push all her buttons, and avoiding him is nearly impossible when she needs his help.

Ford didn't plan on returning home---ever---but when he hears that the Kowalski ranch is in trouble, he hightails it back to town. He's not eager to be reminded of the life he can never have, but his time in Big Verde is only temporary. He'll stay long enough to get the ranch up and running, then hit the road again. But when Ford finds out the new foreman he's training is Claire, still as stubborn and beautiful as ever, this cowboy is going to have to decide what matters most---repeating the mistakes of the past or fighting for a future with the only woman he's ever loved..

Includes Rocky Mountain Cowboy, a novella by Sara Richardson

Claire and Ford used to have a thing in the past but he left. Now he's back helping out since Claire's family needs help since her father is going to be out of commission for a bit and shes trying to run things. He is only going to be around for a short while and both have to work hard not to get their hearts mixed in with things.

First off if you are looking for a book that has loads of things going on, you'll like this. I loved that there was so much going on with this book that it was a nice distraction from everything that going on. Overall I really enjoyed this book. I loved books that have second chances when it comes to romance. It was interesting getting to know them and seeing how really superstition people were in this book. Ford and his family believe that there is a curse when it comes to love and it was interesting seeing how knowing that impacted thier lives, real or not peoples actions towards believing such a thing really messed their heads and choices. Even with that I liked seeing that connection and romance between Claire and Ford even if things really were complicated for them. Overall really enjoyed this book it as a nice read.

Review : Starting Over Blueberry Creek

Starting Over Blueberry Creek by Annie Rains

(Sweetwater Springs #4)
Genre: Contemporary, Romance, 

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Pages: 449

Published: February 25th 2020 by Forever

USA Today bestselling author Annie Rains welcomes you back to Sweetwater Springs, North Carolina, with a charming friends-to-lovers story between a sexy fireman and the beautiful woman who mends his heart.

Should they fan the flames or douse this fire before someone gets seriously burned?

Firefighter Luke Marini moved to the small town of Sweetwater Springs with the highest of hopes - new town, new job, and new neighbors who know nothing of his past. And that's just how he wants to keep it. But it's nearly impossible when the gorgeous brunette next door decides to be the neighborhood welcome wagon. She's sugar, spice, and everything nice - but getting close to someone again is playing with fire.

Brenna McConnell put college on hold to raise her little sister. Now that Eve is grown, Brenna is ready to leave Blueberry Creek and finish what she started. Moving on isn't easy, however, when her gruff new neighbor gives Eve a dangerous firefighting job. And yet, even as Brenna is telling him off for putting her sister in harm's way, she can't deny the sizzling chemistry between them. She put her dreams on hold once. Is she willing to make that sacrifice again for a chance at forever?

Includes the bonus novella "Sealed With a Kiss"by Melinda Curtis!

Brenna is finally at a point where she is no longer needed to take care of her sister after the death of their parents. She had to drop everything no questioned asked but now her sister is old enough and taking up a job as a firefighter, she can't help but be worried. Luke is filling in for his boss at the fire station and neighbor to Brenna. Clearly sparks fly between the neighbors, and Brenna has him promising to make sure her sister is safe. Brenna is at a place wheres shes going to pick up where she started in the past and go back to college so its only a matter of time before she leaves but she and Luke just cant help this attraction and see if they can come up with a short term arrangement that'll benefit them both.

I really enjoyed this book. It was tough seeing how the sisters were. Clearly Brenna loved and cared for her little sister to the point where she was hovering but she really wanted whats best. I'm a older sister myself and would've acted the same way. It was interesting seeing how the sisters relationship change over the course of the book. Then there was the big debate on what to do with the family business since her sister wasn't interested and Brenna wanted to get her dream job working as a teacher but needing to go to school. Then there was that clear attraction between Brenna and Luke I just loved their characters and the relationship that was forming between the two. I loved getting to know Luke's characters and seeing him take on the though job as a replacement for his boss while he recovers. Things clearly needed to change in the work place and he was willing to take on that task. Oh and I personally find this as a bonus with the book that its a clean romance which I loved. Overall great book, if you love contemporary romances you'll definitely want to pick up this book.

Review : Mermaid Inn

Mermaid Inn by Jenny Holiday

(Matchmaker Bay #1)
Genre: Contemporary, Romance, 

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Pages: 480

Published: January 28th 2020 by Forever

Escape to Matchmaker Bay in this hilarious and heartwarming second chance romance from the USA Today bestselling "master of witty banter" (Entertainment Weekly).

Eve Abbott has a problem-actually, make that a lot of problems. And they're all going to get worse the moment her toes hit the sand in Matchmaker Bay. Once a blissful summer escape, now the tiny town just reminds Eve of loss. Inheriting her aunt's beloved Mermaid Inn is the only reason Eve is coming back. She's definitely not ready to handle nosy neighbors, extensive renovations, or the discovery that a certain heartbreaker still lives down the street...

Police Chief Sawyer Collins always does the right thing, even when it costs him everything. Like Evie. He's spent the past ten years trying to forget her--to forget how right she felt in his arms, to forget the pain in her eyes the day she left. The last thing he expects is to see her back in town or to find that the spark between them is as strong as ever. Sawyer knows this is his only chance to prove that his feelings have always been real... before Eve turns tail and leaves for good.

Includes the bonus novella Meant to Be by Alison Bliss!

After the loss of her aunt Eve is left with her aunts Mermaid Inn. At the state of the house the place could use some TLC but after Eve plans to do the bare minimum then leave. But when a part of the will requires her to keep the Inn for year, Eves plan to quietly come in and out of town goes out the window. Now shes back to seeing the people of her past which includes the now Police Chief Sawyer Collins who broke her heart. It seems old feelings haven't went away and there is a clear deadline so well see whats in store for the two.

I love books with second chances at romance theres something hopeful about them. I love seeing the people work them out and getting the full picture. I loved getting to know the characters, seeing thier backstories and really caring and hoping for the best. There are bits of drama here and there that arent so bad. I loved seeing them work together and work on fixing the house and working on what happened to them in the past that the only problem that was looming ever closer was the deadline knowing things are going to end soon and decisions need to be made. Overall I really enjoyed this book.

Review : Strangers She Knows

Strangers She Knows by Christina Dodd

(Cape Charade #3)
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense,

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Pages: 384

Published: September 17th 2019 by HQN Books

I have three deadly problems:
1. I've seriously offended a maniacal killer.
2. I just had a bullet removed from my brain.
3. My new daughter is growing up too fast--and she's in the line of fire.

Living on an obscure, technology-free island off California means safety from the murderer who hunts Kellen Adams and her new family.... Or does it? Family time becomes terror-time, and at last, alone, Kellen faces a killer playing a cruel game. Only one can survive, and Kellen knows who must win...and who must die. 

Kellen finds out that a killer from her past is out to get her which puts her and the family in danger. To keep safe the family jet  to a secluded island while the killer tries to hunt them down.
Well that's all I could say without giving too much away, keep in mind readers that there is two other books to this series so if you haven't read those I suggest you go back and check out the previous books because they really are fantastic. I really enjoyed myself devouring this book. I loved the suspense of wondering when the killer would make and appearance and how. Then there the matter of finding out how the found Kellen and family. I'd highly recommend any readers to check out this triology I loved each and everyone.

Review : Snowfall on Cedar Trail

Snowfall on Cedar Trail by Annie Rains

(Sweetwater Springs #3)

Genre: Contemporary, Romance, Holiday, Christmas,

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Pages: 721 

Published:  September 24, 2019.

From a USA Today bestselling author comes a heartwarming holiday romance between the a small-town florist and the handsome chief of police. Includes a bonus novel by Miranda Liasson!

Last Christmas was tough for Halona Locklear and her seven-year-old son Theo, who hasn't spoken a word since his father's death. This year, Halona wants nothing more than to give him a good holiday and to hear his sweet voice again. Enrolling him in the Mentor Match program might help, but when Theo gets matched with Sweetwater Springs Chief of Police, Alex Baker, Halona realizes that the handsome hero might know secrets about her past that she is determined to keep buried.

Chief of Police, Alex Baker, re-opens his father's hit-and-run cold case every December, hoping to finally solve it. This year, his plate is full with being a Mentor Match to a young seven-year-old boy as well. His biggest obstacle, however, is fighting his attraction to the boy's mother, Halona. As Alex gets close to solving his father's cold case, he learns that those closest to him may be in danger -- including Halona. Alex has already lost one of the most important people in his life; he isn't about to lose her too, even if it means walking away to keep her safe.

Includes the bonus novel Then There Was You by Miranda Liasson!

Halona's son Theo hasn't spoken a word since the death of his father last year. Since then she's been doing everything she can to be there and support him in the hopes to hear his voice once again. When a new mentor program opens she signs him up hoping it'll break him out of that shell he put himself in. Alex is the Chief of Police and Theos new mentor. He already has enough on his plate with him opening up his fathers hit-and-run cold case once again, but will try to work with Halonas child.

This was a cute little holiday read. I mean while its set during Christmas time and there is little things here and there that make sure the readers know its during the holiday season if I had to rate it to weather it would put the readers into the holiday spirit I would rate it a 3 out of 5 for holiday cheer. Besides that it was a pretty great contemporary romance. I liked getting to know the characters and was curious to see what was up with Halona's child. I enjoyed seeing how the characters were together and seeing the cutsey holiday things they did. I liked seeing the romance between the characters. Overall its a pretty good holiday contemporary book, and even if it doesn't absolutely scream Christmas I would still recommend putting this on our holiday romance reading because it really is a good book.

Review : Christmas with a Cowboy

Christmas with a Cowboy by Carolyn Brown

(Longhorn Canyon #5)

Genre: Contemporary, Romance, Holiday, Christmas, Western,

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Pages: 528 

Published: September 24th 2019 by Forever

A rugged Texas cowboy gets into the Christmas spirit to prove himself to the woman he loves in this heartwarming fifth novel of the USA Today bestselling series.

Maverick Callahan lives up to his reputation as a freewheeling cowboy. But a year ago he fell head-over-heels for an extraordinary woman he met while on vacation, a woman he was convinced he'd never see again. So when she appears on his doorstep like a Christmas miracle, Maverick is determined not to waste his lucky break.

Bridget O'Malley's world has flipped upside down. As the new guardian of her best friend's baby, she hasn't had a moment to think about the Texas rancher who broke her heart. He's just as sexy as ever, but she knows better than anyone that he's not the settling-down type. As the trees are trimmed and mistletoe hung, will some holiday magic help Bridget trust this carefree cowboy with her heart and her future?

Includes a bonus novella, "Rocky Mountain Cowboy Christmas" by Sara Richardson!

Maverick and Bridget had one night together in Ireland and then he left back home to Texas and they both haven't been quite able to get each other off their mind. Imagine Maverick surprise when he finds that the women who is helping take care of his grand mother while shes down is non other then Bridget herself with a baby in tow. Bridget is only going to be around until the grand mother who is a friend of her late grand mother is good to go after her injury. The two have big shoes to fill while they take on the grandmothers role of helping with a Christmas show, church classes for children, and running the ranch. There is also the lingering attraction and with will happen after everything is done, will she and the baby go back to Ireland or will Maverick give her a reason to stay.

My goodness its way to early to be reading a christmasy book but I've been following along with this series and wanted to know what was in store for these two characters. I will tell you know while its plenty better to read along with the series this book does just fine as a stand alone. You don't have to worry about missing a thing! I really enjoyed getting to know Maverick and Bridget's character. I loved that being that Bridget was a parent her child didn't some how disappear after it showing that she had a child for some reason children disappear in books and not sure what happens with them so it was cute getting to hear about them interact with the child. Then there was the romance which I enjoyed reading about, there are a couple steamy scene but not where its overwhelming. I loved seeing how the story played out. When it comes to how christmasy it is, where some books practically shout how christmasy it is I wouldn't say this book was that. Its clearly set around Christmas and there are a bit of christmasy thing but I wouldn't say it got me into the holiday spirit although it did make me want this holiday season to come on already. Overall this was a really great book I really enjoyed it.