Dark Water (Lantern Beach Blackout Book 1)

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A FORMER NAVY SEAL HAUNTED BY HIS PAST

Colton Locke can’t forget the black op that went terribly wrong. Desperate for a new start, he moves to Lantern Beach, North Carolina, and forms Blackout, a private security firm. Despite his hero status, he can’t erase the mistakes he’s made.

A WIDOW WITH SECRETS

For the past year, Elise Oliver hasn’t been able to shake the feeling that there’s more to her husband’s death than she was told. When she finds a hidden box of his personal possessions, more questions—and suspicions—arise. The only person she trusts to help her is her husband’s best friend, Colton Locke.

THE FIGHT FOR JUSTICE

Someone wants Elise dead. Is it because she knows too much? Or is it to keep her from finding the truth? The Blackout team must uncover dark secrets hiding beneath seemingly still waters. But those very secrets might just tear the team apart. 

MY THOUGTHS:

It’s fun to be able to still ‘visit’ the town on lantern beach. I think the Blackout series will be great. My husband was once Military so I get some of what these guys are going through. Colton is such a caring guy. I love how patient he is with Elise. Elise has been through a lot but is strong enough to know who to turn to when needed. This book was great! I can’t wait to read more in this series!

Steal My Heart (Prosperity Ranch Book 2)

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She’s ready to leave Prosper behind, forever. So why did she have to meet him, of all times, and at all places? That was never the plan.

USA Today bestselling author Heather B. Moore welcomes you to Prosperity Ranch!

Disaster seems to follow Evie Prosper’s dating life everywhere. A fresh start can only mean leaving Prosper forever, which is what she’s determined to do, until she meets Carson Hunt. He unknowingly saves her from another dating disaster, yet their paths keep crossing. Carson is relocating to Prosper of all places, and if Evie could change that one thing about him, she might rethink their connection.

Books in the series:
One Summer Day
Steal My Heart
Not Over You

MY THOUGHTS:
I was so excited when book 2 was released I love this series! Carson and Evie are so cute together. We all need/want a man that is going to stand up for us and he by our side no matter what. My favorite line from this book is “You’re already fighting your own battles, Evie, I’m just carrying your sword when it gets a little too heavy to wield alone.” It is such a great story I read it in a day! I can’t wait to hear more about them in the other books and I’m so ready for the rest of this series! I love it!

Love and Faith: A Small Town Romance (Belfast Book 3)

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Clara Blackstock is a woman on the run. She realizes she can't live her life in fear any more as she sees the effect Ryan’s abuse has on her son. Clara refuses to watch her son fade day by day, as her ex husband's rage and control begin to affect him. So when Marge, her great aunt from Belfast, Maine, reaches out, and offers her a safe haven, she jumps at the chance. Belfast seems like paradise after the misery of Texas, and Clara hopes that this will be a place of healing for her and Declan. But there's nothing peaceful about the town handyman, Greer McCurdy. Clara can feel her heart coming back to life every time she sees him around town. But she’d be crazy to gamble on a man again . . . except Greer's kindness and goodness, and well, the fact that he's extremely handsome are kind of tempting. Belfast keeps pushing her to become the woman she was always meant to be, so when she gets pushed into singing at Riley’s wedding, her life opens up in new ways she never expected. Add in the fact that Crystal Standish is determined to turn the town upside down, and Ryan, her ex-husband wanting Declan back, and Clara has her hands full. Will life ever be what she wants it to be? Or will she forever be the shy girl, too timid to truly live or love, or stand up for herself? Clara will have to take a big leap of faith if she ever wants to be happy again. But will Declan be the one to pay the price this time?

MY THOUGHTS:

I love the East Coast it’s so beautiful and I can just picture the little town of Belfast. I could never move there because it’s too humid for me and too close to the MIL Haha. I love Greer and Clara’s story it was so fun to see him grow up and mature. Not so excited about Stephens story but we will see where that goes the drama makes it more exciting. My favorite lines from the book.... “Life can come in and knock us around and destroy our dreams, but we just got to pick ourselves up, and keep fighting.” That has always been my motto for life. I love Shannon’s books and I am soooo excited for Avery to get her story next!

Loving the Bad Boy: A Sweet, Small Town Romance (Hidden Hollows Book 4)

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Can her love tame the Bad Boy?

Catalina Garcia is a cancer survivor. With the threat of her annual check up looming over her head, she decides not to wait for the results. Instead, she is going to start checking as many things off her bucket list as she can. 

Until her resolve puts her face to face with the town bad boy. 

Westley York never cared about his bad boy reputation with the residents of Hidden Hollows. After all, they made up their mind about him a long time ago—whether the facts were true or not. He has a week left before he’s off probation and moving on with his life. 

Getting involved with the wide-eyed girl with a No. 2 pencil and a crazy to-do list? Not on his agenda.

But she’s trusting—probably a little too much, and Westley discovers that she’s determined to find her wild side, with or without him. Worried she might get herself hurt—or even killed—he reluctantly agrees to help. 

It was only a week. One week until Cat finds out the results of her test and Westley is finally free of his past. Too bad all it takes is one week to fall in love. 

If you like misunderstood bad boys and wild and free heroines, you’ll love the fourth book of Hidden Hollows, Loving the Bad Boy. 

MY THOUGHTS:
Cat has had such a rough light fighting cancer. I understand her desire to experience new things. West is such a good guy for her. I loved this one. This book has such a good message about not judging people by what you see and hear. This series is so amazing! Can’t wait to read more.

Loving Her Fling: A Sweet, Small Town Romance (Hidden Hollows Book 3)

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Can her love tame her fling?

Everly King’s life might be on a Plan B track, but she’s perfectly content with her job, her nights out at the movies, and putting her past behind her. She certainly doesn’t need to be reminded over and over that her sister is, well, engaged to Everly’s ex.

Austin Hayes is the architect hired to redesign Everly's beloved theater. As a widower with a young daughter, the last thing he wants is to juggle another relationship. 

Thankfully, Austin is only in Hidden Hollows for a few weeks. A fake relationship seems exactly what both need. After all, when it’s just a fling, no one gets hurt. Right? 

If you love witty heroines and loyal heroes, then you’ll love the third book in the Hidden Hollows multi-author collaboration, Loving her Fling. 

MY THOUGHTS:
Oh I love Everly and Austin! This one was awesome. When I met my hubby his Daughter was only 2 this brought back all the memories of our early days together. I’m loving this series so much! I think this one is my favorite so far.

Loving the Bully: A Sweet, Small Town Romance (Hidden Hollows Book 2)

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Can her love tame the Bully?

Hailey Bridges’ first kiss was epic, that is, until Rhett, her high school crush, humiliates her. The worst part? When he struts back into town ten years later, he doesn’t even recognize her. 

Home is the last place Rhett Rhodes wants to be. Especially since he was labeled Hidden Hollow’s biggest bully ten years ago. In a small town, changing your reputation is next to impossible. 

But Rhett’s here to be the best man to his best friend and he hopes his duties are distraction enough. 

When he sits down for a simple trim only to receive the worst haircut of his life, he’s about to call it quits, until he realizes that the woman cutting his hair is no other than, Hailey Bridges—the girl he hasn’t quite gotten over. 

Suddenly, leaving Hidden Hollows seems like the last thing he wants to do. Especially when Hailey’s spunky and beautiful and drawing him in like she did when they were kids. Too bad she hates him and he doubts he will ever be able to get her to see him as someone other than her tormentor. 

If you love enemies to lovers romances, you’ll go crazy for Loving the Bully, the second installment of the Hidden Hollows multi-author series.

MY THOUGHTS:
Teenage years and High school are some of the hardest years of anyone’s life. I know that I didn’t enjoy mine and refuse to go back to my hometown. Not because I was bullied a whole lot or that I was a bully just that it’s not really a time in my life I want to remember dwell on even if it did play a part in shaping who I am. Rhett and Hailey each had their own stories. I love that they were able to overcome them and try to establish some sort of relationship together. Their story was really cute. I love learning more about the town of Hidden Hallows.

Loving the Beast: A Sweet Small Town Romance (Hidden Hollows Book 1)

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Can her love tame the beast?

Millie Thornton is moving to Hidden Hollows for a fresh start in the only thing she won in her divorce, her ex-husbands Jaguar. The idillic small town setting is just what she needs to help her heal and start over.

Luke St. Clair is stuck in Hidden Hollows with all the regrets of his past. As the small town sheriff, he spends his days handing out tickets and his nights with his dog, Tick, and his only passion in life, beer and fixing cars.

So when Millie shows up with her optimistic attitude and bad driving, he’s annoyed enough to take notice.

After discovering the truth about Luke’s past, Millie takes it upon herself to fix him. She won’t allow himself to close in on himself just like her father did. Luke is reluctant but with the promise of her Jaguar on the table, he agrees. After all, he’s been able to thwart Hidden Hollows do-gooders before, what makes Millie any different?

Except, she’s not what he expected and the feelings coursing through him were not something he thought he’d ever feel again. If only he could move on from his pain, he just might be able to love her like she deserves.

If you love broken heroes and spunky heroines, you’ll adore Loving the Beast, the first installment of the Hidden Hollows multi-author series.

MY THOUGHTS:
Millie and Luke have nothing have hardships in their life. Sometimes it is hard to come out of something traumatic and move on. I believe when you find your person it just happens like it did for them. I can’t wait to see who else will get their own stories in this series.

One Summer Day (Prosperity Ranch Book 1)

ABOUT THIS BOOK:
She’s desperate to start over. He represents the past she wants to leave behind. But falling in love is never about logic.

USA Today bestselling author Heather B. Moore welcomes you to Prosperity Ranch!

Macie’s divorce has left her at rock-bottom, and she uproots everything and takes her young daughter to visit Prosperity Ranch for the summer. Every kid deserves to know her grandparents, right? Macie hopes for some healing time, even if she is staying at her ex in-laws ranch. What she isn’t expecting is her ex-husband’s brother, Holt Prosper, to fit every ideal she’s ever hoped for in a man.

MY THOUGHTS:
I loved this one. I’m sure it would be super awkward to fall in love with your ex-in-law for sure but the story was done tastefully and I loved Holt and Macie together. I’m excited to learn more about the Prosper family!

Fearless Love (Shelter Sisters Book 3)

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For most of her life Bennett has been on her own, rarely able to count on anyone but herself. After surviving child abuse, homelessness, and spousal abuse, she’s now connected to a group of amazing women, who support her and she’s thriving. Why would she need a new man in her life?

Nash met Bennett months earlier and was instantly smitten. He understands her reluctance to trust another man after what happened in her marriage, though the women are all stingy with the details. He has a plan, though, and after moving into her building, he helps the women set up their retail store on the first floor. If sheer proximity and kindness can’t get Bennett to look at him in another light, nothing will.

But when Bennett gives them a chance at love, the secrets in her past come back and smack her in the face. Can they find a way to love despite the truths she has been running from for a decade?

MY THOUGHTS:
Serious they Shelter Sister books keep getting better and better if you haven’t tried them yet you should. Bennett is one tough chick. Her story is a crazy one and I love how Nash is so patient and understanding with her. I love this series and can’t wait for the rest of the stories!

The Dear Wife (More Than a Wife Series Book 3)

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She's been holding on for dear life, now she must learn to let go.

Marathon runner and quintessential wife and mother Avery Decker appears to have it all together. But don't let her smile fool you. Since the death of her daughter four years ago, she's been trying to fake her way through life.

So far, it hasn't worked out so well.

Avery is overwhelmed not only with the grief of losing her daughter, but with the fear that she'll lose someone else she loves--her husband James. This time not to death, but to the secret demons he's been using to cope with the loss of their little girl. Day after day she's been privately battling to save him and their marriage, but it's only left her exhausted and lonely. Tired of pretending, she turns to the strongest women she knows. Together they help her face the truth and realize that the only person she can save is herself. But will it cost her the person she loves the most? Or will James remember who he is and hold on to the person he holds most dear?

Content warning: This book contains sensitive subject matters including pornography addiction and the loss of a child.

MY THOUGHTS:
This book had me up until the wee hours of the morning and as soon as I was up I finished it. This book had me crying buckets. I agree with the Author that This quote says it all. “People are afraid of diseases of the mind. They remind us all how vulnerable we all are.” It doesn’t have to be pornography or a loss of a child like this addresses. I can be things like depression, anxiety and PTSD. Thank you for writing this book. Thank you for being a voice to all types of diseases. Thank you for being willing to share it. I loved this book it is one on my new favorites.

Spontaneous Love: A Crystal Creek Romance (Shelter Sisters Book 2)

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She isn’t sure if she just has terrible taste in men, or if she actually changes nice guys into total jerks, but she’s done with romance. Her resolve hasn’t been challenged for the past three years—but that was before she met Ethan Wolf. 

Ethan’s time as an Army paratrooper is nearly over and he’s going to settle down in the area to start a security company. Intrigued by the single mother who makes metal art for a living, he’s glad when she takes him up on the offer to help her with a project.

Just as Sheila's steely outter shell starts to soften toward Ethan, her abusive ex-boyfriend shows up. Ethan is determined to protect Sheila and her two kids at all costs. 

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Robyn :Marrying Miss Kringle

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Christmas will be ruined…

Robyn Kringle’s sisters make falling in love look easy; but Robyn’s struggled for the last three years.

Set ups? Tougher than peanut brittle.
Club hopping? Not her jam.

Online dating? Like her fruitcake—full of nuts!

With children all over the world counting on stockings full of goodies, Robyn has just two weeks left to find her one true love and save Christmas.

She has a plan.

She’s enlisted help.

But a handsome and scroogie security guard stands in her way.

You’ll love this Santa romance because everyone loves Christmas.

Get it now!

MY THOUGHTS:
I love this series! I wanted to read this one at Christmas but I was too busy and didn’t have the chance now I am down with shingles and it was the perfect distraction for me. I loved Robyn’s story. I was kinda bummed there wasn’t more of an epilogue I wanted to know how the castle changed for them. But I loved it all the same and will be sad when this series concludes.

Don't Abandon the Superstar (Strong Family Romance Book 8)

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A hockey superstar who’s charmed his way through life; a woman who’s never had anything go right, desperate to free her wrongly accused mother. When their mixed luck crosses paths, life will never be the same.

Is love at first sight possible? Austin Strong didn’t believe it, until Kate Joy met his gaze, and he crashed into a glass wall. Life would never be the same for the irresistible charmer of the Strong family, and he doesn’t want it to be. Forget his hundred and twenty-six other girlfriends. He only needs one.

Don’t miss the surprising, romantic, and heartbreaking Strong Family finale as Austin meets his match with no way of knowing if he can win the one heart he truly wants.

MY THOUGHTS:
I loved Austin’s story. It jumped ahead from the other books but it needed to. It didn’t bother me at all. Audition still has all his charm from the other books and he totally needed his own story. I’m sad to see an ending to this series it was so much fun but I loved this one and it all ended well!