Review: Resolute Aim (The Protectors of Boone County, Texas #2) by Leslie Marshman

She thought she’d be safe…
But her secret puts them both at risk

Traumatized after killing in self-defense, Bree Delgado left San Antonio PD to join a rural sheriff’s office. Her distractingly gorgeous new partner, Noah Reed, assures her that small towns have serious crime, too—and Bree has a dangerous vulnerability. She may have to trust Noah with the truth, but that doesn’t mean she has to give in to the attraction simmering between them… 

My Review:

A great romantic suspense story.

Resolute isn’t the quiet sleepy little town Bree Delgado thought it was when she joined the Boone County Sheriff’s Department.  Right from the start, a meth house explodes and what follows are a series of crimes and murders that may or may not be related to the meth house. 

Bree has been paired with Noah Reed and she isn’t too happy about it.  Noah likes to talk and joke and Bree finds it annoying.  Bree doesn’t want to talk too much because she has a secret; one that could change what people think about her and could put her partner’s life in jeopardy.  But Noah doesn’t stand down.  He is attracted to Bree and wants to know her better.  What will Noah think of Bree once she tells him what happened when she was a police officer in San Antonio?  Will Bree even have a job once the truth is revealed?

I enjoyed this book quite a bit.  It was an exciting, on the edge of your seat type of book.  I never knew what would happen next.   I am really loving this book series.  But just because it’s a series, these books can also be read as stand-alones.

Review: A Sprinkle of Spring (Silver Falls Book 4) by Melissa McClone

She’s finally put down solid roots, but his are far away…

L.A.-based surgeon Flynn Andrews may be arrogant and overprotective, but he’ll do anything for his family. When his pregnant sister asks him to be her baby’s godfather, Flynn's touched. Though he’s unhappy that the godmother will be his sister’s best friend and employee, Anna Kent. Flynn doesn’t trust her. Anna’s sunshine attitude and easy smiles must be an act.

Dog groomer Anna Kent dreams of falling in love and living happily ever after. She cherishes the life she’s built in the small town of Silver Falls, a world away from her painful childhood, but she’s missing a life partner. Her overly hyper dog, three spoiled cats, and two rescue fosters don't count. Anna can’t wait to be a godparent, but she’s not thrilled to share the honor with grumpy Flynn.

He doesn’t like her. She’s not impressed with him. Somehow, they'll have to find a way to plan a baby shower together. But as unexpected feelings spark and tensions escalate, the party might be the least of their problems.

 

My Review:

Falling for her best friend’s brother.

Anna Kent did not like her best friend’s brother, Dr Flynn Andrews.  She considered him to be arrogant.  When they are both thrown in together to plan a baby shower and Anna ends up doing all the work, she really starts to despise him.  But what happens next could change it all.  Anna gets injured and Flynn is the one to stay at her house and help her recover.  Anna soon changes her mind about Flynn.  She started to see the good side of him.   Will it be enough to build a relationship on?

This was a fun quick read.  I liked revisiting the small town of Silver Falls and catching up with the characters from previous books were up to now and seeing how Anna and Flynn’s story would turn out.  I liked seeing how they went from enemies to lovers.  This is a great addition to the Silver Falls series.     

 

Review: A Homecoming Mantra (The Sood Family, #4) by Sapna Srinivasan

 

He’s a great single dad, but his family decides he needs a new wife…immediately.

No one in the Sood family has divorced—ever. But when successful mystery writer Shaan Sood’s wife cheats, he files. After his ex cuts ties with both him and their daughter, he leaves India to return to his Washington hometown and raise Misha closer to family. Shaan focuses on building a stable and loving home for Misha, but his peace is shattered by his loving family’s insistence that Misha needs a mother. Shaan is done with love, but he’d be lying if he didn’t admit he can’t stop thinking about his beautiful new neighbor.

Riding instructor Claire Wellington is everything Shaan should avoid. She’s kind, intelligent, and interested in helping Misha rebuild her confidence through riding lessons. Misha falls in love with the captivating and adventurous Claire, and Shaan’s heart isn’t far behind.

But Claire has secrets, and Shaan is a man who’s built a career solving mysteries. Can he risk his and his daughter’s hearts once again?

 

My Review:

A sweet heartfelt story.

I have loved the previous books in the Sood Family series and couldn’t wait to get my hands on this one.  As with the other books, there is lots of fun and laughs with the family, but also some more serious issues.  This time we meet best-selling author, Shaan and his daughter, Misha, who have left India and returned to Washington after Shaan and his wife divorce.  Washington is where Shaan was raised and his family live there.  Shaan wanted Misha to know the love of family and learn about their culture from them.  

When Misha’s teacher suggests Shaan find some sort of outlet, for Misha, to help her underlaying issues about her mother, Shaan finds Claire, one of his neighbors who has horses.  Claire agrees to teach Misha how to ride, even though she no longer teaches riding because of something that she recently went through.   Along with teaching Misha to ride, Shaan and Claire form a bond that leads to love.  But when Shaan keeps a secret from Claire, it could ruin their relationship, which would not only break each of their hearts, but it could effect Misha as well.  Shaan will do anything to convince Claire to take him back. Will Shaan, Claire and Misha become the happy family they all want?