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I finished listening to Return to Virgin River by Robyn Carr, Virgin River #19, and loved being back in this town! Here’s my review.

I’m listening to The Awakening by Nora Roberts, The Dragon Heart Legacy #1.

Read Naked in Death yesterday. I had to go have something done on my car at the dealership so I got Glory in Death to read while waiting.

Warning Robert...that series is highly addictive!

The Christmas Heist by Kimberly Hammer in Kindle
Eight year old Maddie has decided to show all the people of his town the true meaning of Christmas. He feels everyone looks distracted or sad. He and his best friend Peter have put together a list of people that need special gifts in their lives. One being Maddie's single mother who is concerned of losing her teaching position. Sending a secret letter to the Mayor to seek help for all the teachers to keep their position. Peter and Maddie bring in another young boy, Owen, who is in desperate need of friends to help in the antics. The thoughts and compassion these three boys bring is a heartwarming part of this book. Thee antics are very amusing. I did found it a bit difficult having an eight year old acting and speaking more like an 18 year old. It was a bit sappy in parts, but all in all, a delightful holiday story. Makes you think about how you perceive Christmas. I believe this would be a great story to read to children through the holiday season.

A Look to Die for: A Cozy Mystery Book by Cynthia Raye on Kindle. ARC
Erin Armstrong is a former hair dresser and make up artist from Hollywood. She has come back to her hometown and opened a salon, "Hollywood Hair" after her career and marriage fell apart. She wants all her patrons to feel like glamorous stars. Until one of her very demanding customers drops dead in her salon from under a dryer. Sue Ellen was not one of the most liked in the town, but who would want her killed, and why? Her best friend has just been charged for murder and there is no way she would or could have done this. When the detectives come to her salon, Erik is not happy to see the person who stood her up at prom many years ago and has tried to avoid walk in. Obviously not able to deal with each other, Erik decides to do investigating on her own. . This book is a fun, clean, cozy mystery. Many twists and turns. I really enjoyed it.

I finished For Now, Forever by Nora Roberts, The MacGregors #5, and really enjoyed the story of the origin of the family dynasty. Here’s my review.

I’m reading The Highlander's Christmas Countess by Anna Campbell, The Lairds Most Likely #8.

The Princess and the Rogue by Kate Bateman 4-Stars
Can a Princess Love a Rogue?
My Review

Waiting on the Rain by Claudia Connor 4-Stars
A battle scared Ranger and a blind translator "see" true love.
My Review

The Governess Game by Tessa Dare 🎧 4-Stars
It's all fun and games until you fall in love.
My Review

My first book of the year was a long one. (722 pages) I finished reading Alone In the Dark by Karen Rose.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Return to Virgin River by Robyn Carr in Hard Cover
Kaylee Sloan has run away to Virgin River to stay in a home of friends that lived ther when she was a child. They have let her use the place to finish her novel and get some respite and healing time since her mothers death. She and her mother were the closest of friends and she is having a very difficult time moving on. She is dishearten when she gets to the cabin only to find it in flames. She has no idea what to do next. She is taken to the local bar that Jack Sheldon owns. Him and his wife take her in until she can decide what to do. Landry Moore is an artist and dog trainer in the area. He helps Kaylee out by letting her stay at a cabin next to his home. He helps Kaylee not only overcome her terrible fear of animals, especially dogs, but also to help her with her grief and to open her heart to a new life. I have read all of the Virgin River books in the series and Thunder Point. I have loved all the characters of Virgin River. I really found this book lacking. Although coming back to Virgin River was great, it was way to 'busy' with so many character to keep track of. I really didn't care for the character if Kaylee. The story line was alright, but the characters were blah. I have to say I was very disappointed. I would not consider this a 'stand alone' book. If you don't know the backwound of the place and characters, you would be very lost and confused. 3 star review

I’m listening to Shelter in Place by Nora Roberts

Another good one!

Renelle wrote: "I’m listening to Shelter in Place by Nora Roberts"

I just read this & loved it!

I’m reading A Cold Dark Place

I Love Toni Anderson. She is fantastic!

Cowgirl Fallin' for the Ranch Hand: Western Romanceby Natalie Dean on Kindle
From the beginning of this book, I felt it had a lot of potential. The storyline seemed to be very interesting. As I got into the book, I was confused about who all the characters were. I didn't read the first book so I don't feel this could be a stand-alone book. Or, the author should have spent more time describing the characters and their backgrounds. I never did get the whole story about Cassi's accident. The relationship between Mick and Cassi could have been more interesting and romantic. I would have liked to have read more about a rich, entitled woman, and a poor black man who dealt with obstacles not only in society but also in the family atmosphere. I found the book very boring and found myself scanning through most of it. I felt Cassie being a spoiled, rich kid who didn't like being inconvenienced and I felt Mick was a bit flakey when it came to his horse. The romance part just continues to drag out. I feel I am being generous with a 2 star review.

Yesterday I finished listening to Stuck by Chris Grabenstein. This was an audible original. I thought it was cute.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Today I read Stolen by Allison Brennan. It's my favorite in the series so far.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Decided to reread Naked in Death.

No Holding Back by Lori Foster 3-Stars
Human trafficking, an former ranger and a trucker.
My Review

Veiled by Kendra Elliot 4-Stars
Lacey and Jack's plans are interrupted by murder.
My Review

Bailed Out by Rebecca Zanetti 5-Stars
Loved it!
My Review

Fragmented Loyalty by Tonya Burrows 4-Stars
Secrets and Revenge
My Review

Alone by Kendra Elliot 4-Stars
The Ice Queen Melts.
My Review

A Hero Comes Home by Sandra Hill 4-Stars
A Hero comes home needing a 2nd chance at life and love
My Review

The Governess Gambit by Erica Ridley on Kindle
This is a prequel to the series. I didn't know this. I didn't consider this a romance but it gets you introduced to the main characters. Most of them the Wynchesters. All orphans that were brought in by a wealthy foreigner and made to be a family. Each person having their unique talents and personalities. They have heard of the horrible orphanage in the area run by a greedy tyrant of a woman. The plan is to shut this place down and save all the children. They all devise a plan to get into the orphanage and get evidence. With that, a crazy broke Duke has stolen their prize picture portrait. Trying to get the son to turn it over has proven less than favorable. The story was fun, but I didn't like being left hanging. Can't really call it a Historical Romance as there was none. Hope to someday read the next book. 3 star review

Ceremony in Death

The girl in the tower by Katherine Arden

How to Walk Away by Katherine Center

I finished The Highlander's Christmas Countess by Anna Campbell, The Lairds Most Likely #8, and it was a delightful Christmas story. Here’s my review.

I finished listening to The Awakening by Nora Roberts, Dragon Heart Legacy #1, and it was fantastical! Here’s my review.

I finished listening to This Is Not the End by Sidney Bell and it isn’t your typical polyamorous story. Here’s my review.

I finished listening to Pretty as a Picture by Elizabeth Little and liked it, didn’t love it. Here’s my review.

I’m reading Hard Pursuit by Pamela Clare, Cobra Elite #6, and listening to Play Dead by Angela Marsons, DI Kim Stone #4.

I read some good books in the past week. First I finished Play Dead by Angela Marsons.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Next I finished listening to The Sinner by Amanda Stevens.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Last night I read Dearest Ivie by J.R. Ward.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I finished listening to Play Dead by Angela Marsons, DI Kim Stone #4, and it’s another outstanding story. Here’s my review.

I’m listening to What I've Done by Melinda Leigh, Morgan Dane #4.

Dukedom of the Beast by Tiffany Baton on Kindle
Lady Nancy Bolton was everything a Duke’s daughter should be: beautiful, mild-mannered, and with an advantageous marriage already planned. Until her reputation was irreparably ruined.
For Philip Wallace, Duke of Peterhum, the vicious attack that took his parents, left its scars not only on his soul but his skin as well. Shunned by the same society that once welcomed him, he comes out of his self-imposed exile to try and save Nancy from the same fate.
However, when she goes inexplicably missing, Philip is terrified to see the horrors of his past come alive once again. Desperate to get to her before it’s too late, Philip must become what people have been accusing him of being for years. For every beauty needs her beast to protect her from everything but him.

Daring Deception by Barbara Freethy on Kindle. ARC
When the bomb went off in the building her father had erected on her campus, Caitlyn Carlson's life changed forever. Ten years later she is now a tough, focused, and determined FBI agent. She is determined to find out who set that bomb and make them pay. So when she hears another bomb has gone off at the same campus, she is brought back to past heartaches and pains and the remembrance of a love lost. Quinn Kelly has not only disappeared after that fateful time ten years ago but has changed his identity. He also finds himself on the same campus ten years later to see the love of his life who he ran away from after she was badly injured in the blast. Now Caitlyn and Quinn find themselves working together on the latest bombing, but are also discovering how the one in their past is tied together to this one. This was such an exciting and amazing book!! So many twists and turns and also a second chance romance. So much suspense and mystery. I never would have gotten the "whodunit". What a surprise! I have read others in the series and loved them. I found this is a stand-alone book and I didn't need to have read all of them. I read this on Kindle and the proofing was not very good. Many errors, otherwise I would have given it a 5+ review. Even this being said, I would still definitely recommend this book.

I finished listening to What I've Done by Melinda Leigh, Morgan Dane #4, and it’s another winning story. Here’s my review.

I’m listening to Forgiven by Garrett Leigh, Forgiven #1.

Holiday in Death.

I finished listening to Forgiven by Garrett Leigh, Forgiven #1, and enjoyed the story and the narration. Here’s my review.

I’m listening to Cold Snap by Allison Brennan, Lucy Kincaid #7.

In the last couple of days I finished What I've Done by Melinda Leigh.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

And I listened to Unnatural Causes by Dawn Eastman.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Last night I finished reading If You Ever Tell by Carlene Thompson.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

The Melody of A Lady's Heart: A Historical Regency Romance Book by Aria Norton on Kindle. ARC
Lady Helena Barclay is so moved by a violinist's performance at the opera, she decides she just has to learn to play the violin. Her musical ability is overwhelming, that she feels she can learn it easily. After badgering her parents and again getting what she wants, she is dumbstruck when she finds her new tutor to be no other than the violinist, Nathaniel Baudelaire, whom she met at the opera. Nathan has always loathed the aristocratic bunch after his own mother was left by one when she became pregnant with him. Nathan was quite taken with Helena when she approached him at the opera until his boss came and started talking with her. Then it seems he was cast off by her. So it was also his surprise to find out his new student is no other than Lady Barclay. This story and romance take's many twists and turns. We find out much about these two characters throughout the book. A sweet, historical romance. I did find though, that it got terribly dragged out and it needed to be proofed better. Other than that, I really enjoyed the storyline.

In Debt to the Cowboy by Natalie Dean in PDF form, ARC
Two different people coming from two different worlds are thrown together in quite an unusual way. Silas comes from a million dollar empire in ranching and Teddy comes from a more impovrished life style. She being adopted and brought up as a mechanic in the rougher part of town. They both have so much to learn from each other about life and love. There is always one person who is the "nasty" in the story who tries to break the spirit of both and keep them apart. The story can make you laugh and make you cry. It will open your eyes to some of the more sadder and uglier parts of the world. This is the second book of the Miller Brother series but can certainly be read as a stand alone. A clean, wonderful, romantic novel. I would definetly recommend it. 5 stars

I finished listening to Cold Snap by Allison Brennan, Lucy Kincaid #7, and loved this book that’s actually three distinct mysteries that connect nicely. Here’s my review.

I’m listening to Beach Read by Emily Henry.

I am reading "My Name is Mary Sutter by Robin Oliveira and listening to "Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens.

Shannon, I loved Crawdads on audio!

Last night I finished reading Cold Snap by Allison Brennan.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I finished listening to Beach Read by Emily Henry, and it’s most definitely a contemporary fiction story with strong romantic elements. I enjoyed its complexities and here’s my review.

I’m listening to When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole.

Cowgirl Fallin' for the Neighbor: Western Romance by Natalie Dean in PDF form. ARC
Clara is the middle child of the Miller family. Six feet tall and a larger size girl with a heart of gold, compassion, and respect for her fellow persons and animals. When she is given the task from her church group to deliver meals and help someone in need, she doesn't think twice. Nathan Westbrook, a man who is a self-sustained homesteader is now a lonely, sad, angry, disabled, bitter man after being struck by lighting. He is in constant pain, has ugly scars from the strike itself, burn and grafting scars, and suffers now from PTSD. When Clara arrives for the first time, she finds him on the floor his kitchen in pain, ashamed and embarrassed. He only wants to be left alone in his misery and takes it out on Clara. Clara has a way of breaking down his armor and the two of them find they have more in common than they realize. This is a clean, romance book. It shows the compassion and love of family, and the fight someone will take to be "the leading man." Although it got rather 'sappy' at times, it was a beautiful story.

Cold Snap by Allison Brennan 5-Stars
Suspense and dead bodies with Lucy and Sean in the middle
My Review

Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon 4-Stars
"So long as my body lives, and yours - we are one flesh."
My Review

Driven by Rebecca Zanetti 4-Stars
The year is over and the team is out.
My Review

Scandal's Bride by Stephanie Laurens 3-Stars
Another male Cynster bites the dust.
My Review

I finished Hard Pursuit by Pamela Clare, Cobra Elite #6, and it was outstanding! Here’s my review.

I’m reading Rebellion by Nora Roberts, The MacGregors #6.

Stealing the Earl's Heart: A Historical Regency Romance Book by Aria Norton on Kindle. ARC
A young lady, Charlotte, who has taken to thievery to keep her destitute family from losing their home and honor. After her father died, they discovered he had mistress and two legitimate children and also they had no more money. To keep her mothers standing, for what it was in the community, she let people think the children were hers and she took to stealing from others just to put food on the table. Her mother has a tremendous gambling debt from which she was scammed into, and if it isn't paid, the awful Duke, whom her mother owns the gambling debt to, will either take their house and land, or she becomes his mistress. Charlotte learns about Francis, The Earl of Totnes mothers pink diamond and that it would cover the debt. She leaves for London to stay with a friend and devises a way to steal it. The major plot thickens when the Duke himself catches her in the act. From then on, the story has many twists and turns. I found the story line fun and interesting at first, but then it dragged on so badly, I was scanning, turning pages just to move on. There were too many subplots to keep track and I found that horribly distracting. The proofing of the Kindle version is atrocious! Wrong names being used, grammar awful. I was deeply disappointed in this book as I have read many of her works that I really enjoyed. 2 stars

Yesterday I finished reading Rush by Joan Swan.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I also listened to The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware.

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I finished listening to When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole and it was more socially relevant than I’d expected. Here’s my review.

I’m listening to Well-Behaved Indian Women by Saumya Dave.

Seduction in Death

Visions in Death by J.D. Robb 4-Stars
A serial killer is on the loose.
My Review

All The Possibilities by Nora Roberts 3-Stars
Opposites attract love story.
My Review

The Ballad of Hattie Taylor by Susan Andersen3 1/2-Stars
Not a fun romantic Susan Andersen story
My Review

The Beach House by Rachel Hanna

I finished listening to Well-Behaved Indian Women by Saumya Dave and it far surpassed my expectations. Here's my review.

I'm listening to Blood Lines by Angela Marsons, DI Kim Stone #5.