Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Review: Sworn to Lead (Sworn Navy SEALs Book 1) by Charlee James


She’s everything he never knew he needed – but off limits in every way.

Being a Navy SEAL gives Neo “Ransom” Godfrey purpose and escape from his cold, elitist upbringing. But when he learns his estranged mother’s dead, orphaning a medically fragile half-sibling he’s never met, Ransom rushes home. He’s committed to his brother, his team, and his career, but can he juggle everything? When he meets his brother’s protective, blue-eyed nurse with an Irish lilt, his solution is simple—she should move into his Virginia Beach home where they can care for Jacob together—strictly business.

Brynn Yarrow has been Jacob’s nurse for five years. She’s unimpressed and on-guard, when six-foot-six of solid muscle and bright green eyes swaggers in full of promises. Brynn’s slow to trust, and his proposal that she move halfway across the country sounds crazy, but impossible to refuse. She loves Jacob and could never abandon him, or hurt him, like her family did to her.

Ransom has never had anyone test his self-control like Brynn. She deserves his protection, but he longs to give her so much more.

 

My Review:

I couldn’t get enough of this story.

I read this book in record time.  I just couldn’t put it down.  Even though they were total opposites, Brynn and Neo were perfect for each other.  Where Neo was a tough guy, a Navy SEAL, Brynn was a nurturer, a caregiver for Neo’s brother, that Neo didn’t even know he had.  The story was heartfelt and emotional and just an all-around wonderful romance with great family dynamics, friendships and some intense action scenes.  I cannot wait to read the next book in this series.

 

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Review: Texas Cowboy Sweetheart (The Stars of Texas) by Rebecca Crowley


 

The land they love might tear them apart…

Josie Star knew one day she’d step into her father’s boots and take over the Lone Star Ranch, but she hadn’t expected it to happen so soon. When her father collapses, she trades her corporate desk for a dusty tractor to shoulder the legacy of generations of Jewish Texans. She’s ready to take her place in the Lone Star’s history – with a little help from Easton McKinney. The ranch foreman is her lifelong best friend – and a man for whom her feelings once ran much deeper.

The Lone Star gave Easton the stable home his upbringing lacked, but when Josie returns, the dirt beneath his boots crumbles. She broke his heart when she left – and now she’s his boss. He’ll help her find her feet, but he won’t abandon his dream of running his own ranch. Maybe her homecoming is the kickstart he needs to finally move on from the Lone Star – and from her.

When Josie uncovers troubling family secrets, she needs Easton more than ever. But can he stay knowing she’s forever out of reach?

 

My Review:

A great way to a new series. 

When Career driven Josie Star hears of her father’s health issues, she immediately quits her job and heads home to Texas to take over Lone Star Ranch.  Returning home isn’t as easy as Josie thought.  She will need a lot of help from Easton McKinney, the ranch foreman and Josie’s long time best friend.  But Easton has just decided it’s time for him to move on.  To complicate things more, both Josie and Easton are in love with each other, but are afraid to admit it. 

I really enjoyed this book.  The story was easy to follow and kept my attention to the very end.  The ranch life scenes were written so well, they felt real.  I could tell the author has personal ranch experience or she did a lot of research to get everything just right.  These was great chemistry between Josie and Easton.  I also liked the bond between Josie and her sisters.  The romance was off the charts once Josie and Easton finally gave in to their feelings.  I can’t wait to get the next book, in this series, in my hands to see what happens next.   

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Review: The Cowboy Charm (The Coyote Cowboys of Montana Book 4) by Sinclair Jayne


 

All work and no play is not how this cowboy intends to spend his day…

Former special forces soldier Ryder Lea has dedicated his life to serving others. Now honorably discharged, he’s looking to return to his cowboy roots to work as a rodeo stock contractor and travel the country he’s spent years protecting. But first, he has an obligation in Marietta, Montana to his fallen commanding officer. Surely completing a few hours of community service won’t be that challenging?

Physical therapist Edison Martin is short-staffed and underwhelmed when the tall, broad-shouldered cowboy with the ‘awe shucks’ smile swaggers into her clinic as her latest community-service volunteer. She needs trained help, not eye-candy. And Ryder reminds Edi of everything she’s lost and every man who’s done her wrong.

Bound by duty and compassionate by nature, Ryder dives into his temporary role with humor and enthusiasm. His motto: make a difference. But what will it take to get statuesque, super serious Edi to smile and remember that each day is a gift?

 

My Review:

An emotional and heartfelt romance.

This is an emotional workplace romance between a Former Special Forces soldier, Ryder, who has come to Marietta to fulfill his fallen leader’s wishes and a physical therapist, Edi, who is new at her new job where her aging grandmother lives at May Bell Center. 

I enjoyed seeing Ryder and Edi evolve from their prickly first encounter to discovering friendship and then love.  Being complete opposites made the story fun to read. This is a great addition to the Coyote Cowboys of Montana series.