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A READER'S OPINION An enjoyable western romance worthy of the genre! TO HAVE AND TO HOLD tells the story of Tempest Whitney, a single mother struggling in debt on the Utah frontier in 1888. She's left with her thieving husband's debts and a ruthless rancher who wants her homestead . . . and Tempest. Enters Buck Maddux, a stranger who was given half of Tempest's ranch and sworn to look after her. Tempest is a strong heroine who desperately wants to be out from under the control of dishonorable men. She's not sure what to make of Buck when he arrives, and it doesn't take either of them too long to figure out that they need each other, even if they'd rather part ways. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD is wonderfully descriptive with touches of humor and a great romance. Tempest's daughter, Ariel, is a charmer and scene-stealer. This is an entertaining read! Rating : 4 Stars | Content Rating : 4 Hearts | Reviewed by : Kaylie Morgan BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM Add to Goodreads BOOK SYNOPSIS A widow with two children, Tempest Whitney has had to mortgage everything to repay the money her husband had stolen. But even as she struggles to hold onto her Utah homestead, a scheming rancher buys up her debts, demanding she either get off his land or marry him. Then a dark-haired stranger shows up, claiming to be her dead husband . . . Buck Maddux spent two years in jail for a crime he didn't commit. Now a deathbed promise has brought him to Tempest's homestead. A man without roots, he doesn't plan to stay—or to feel so fiercely protective of this feisty beauty he saves from a hated marriage of convenience. Suddenly, Buck years for a home, a family, a lasting love. But what can he offer Tempest? The surprising answer lies in the forbidding canyons of an ancient Anasazi tribe, where fortune and danger await—along with a passion more precious than gold…. Genre: Historical Western Romance |April 6, 2016 (reprint)| 362pp Format Read: E-Book | Source: Provided by the author or publisher DISCOVER YOUR NEXT GREAT READ! Receive our weekly roundup of posts, reviews, interviews, and special deals directly in your inbox. Delivered once a week—no spam . #AReadersOpinion #HistoricalWesternRomance #2017Review

A READER'S OPINION Another beautiful Scottish story by Collette Cameron! Collette Cameron never disappoints me with her Scottish romances! I really enjoyed PASSION AND PLUNDER, her fifth story in the Highland Heather Romancing a Scot series. She nicely blended her charming characters, Lydia and Alasdair, into a well-developed plot and beautiful love story. This author is a very descriptive writer, so reading her books is always fun and a great escape. This story is about true love, second chances, secrets, and trust. Lovers of love stories set in Scotland will love this book! Tornbury Fortress, Scottish Highlands January 1819 . . . Lydia Ferguson has lost everyone she loved except her father who is dying. His last wish is for her to find a suitable husband, so he concocts a plan to invite eligible men to meet Lydia. Which warrior will win Lydia's heart and look beyond that she is only surviving heir to the Laird of Tornbury's Fortress? A charming Scotsman named Alasdair, son of Craiglocky Keep's war chief, enters her life, only Alasdair has a secret. He always admired Lydia, however because of this secret, he never showed her his true feelings. When danger lurks around Lydia, he will become her protector, and you can feel the beautiful chemistry that Lydia and Alasdair share. I loved the epilogue because it ended on a happy note! The romantic intrigue between these two beautiful souls kept my interest until the end. It’s a wonderful historical novel that was enjoyable from start to finish. If you are not familiar with the Scottish language, you’ll have fun discovering new words such as this passage: “Och, eight, ye say?” Da laughed and slapped his gaunt chest when he started coughing again. “We’d best find ye a husband soon, and get started then. Ye’ve nae time to waste. A big, strappin’ Scot, like one of those McTavish twins. That Alasdair McTavish, now he be a braw fellow. Keen too.” Well done, Ms. Cameron! Rating : 5 Stars | Content Rating : 3 Hearts | Reviewed by : Nicole Laverdure BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM Add to Goodreads BOOK SYNOPSIS Would you sacrifice everything for the person you love, knowing you can never be together? A desperate Scottish lady Lydia Farnsworth—the sole surviving heir to the Laird of Tornbury Fortress—has lost nearly everyone she loves. Now her father lies on his deathbed. And as if this isn't dire enough, he's invited men from the surrounding area to a warrior’s contest—the winner to claim Lydia as his bride. A Scotsman dueling with his past Alasdair McTavish, son of Craiglocky Keep's war chief, is a seasoned warrior in his own right. So when he's sent to Tornbury to train the Farnsworth soldiers, he's more than equal to the task. A danger unseen When a dangerous adversary makes a move against Lydia, a dastardly scheme comes to light, and Alasdair realizes only he can protect Lydia. Genre: Historical Highland Romance |May 24, 2017 | 222pp | Publisher: SoulMatePublishing Format Read: E-Book | Source: Provided by the author or publisher. DISCOVER YOUR NEXT GREAT READ! Receive our weekly roundup of posts, reviews, interviews, and special deals directly in your inbox. Delivered once a week—no spam . #AReadersOpinion #5Stars #2017Review #HighlandRomance #ReviewersTopPick

A READER'S OPINION Adventure and steamy romance come together in CLAIMED BY THE BOUNTY HUNTER! Emma Prince is a new author for me and I so much enjoy a good Highland romance, so I was excited to try this book. Set during the time of Robert the Bruce, CLAIMED BY THE BOUNTY HUNTER follows Kirk MacLeod and Lillian Fitzhugh's journey across the Highlands. Kirk is requested, except it's really more of an order, by Bruce to basically become a double-agent and spy on a group of mercenaries who kill and kidnap women, children, and sympathizers with the Scottish cause. When he infiltrates the group, he's given a contradictory order to kidnap Lillian. From there, he must decide if his mission is more important than the attraction and affection he feels for Lillian. It's a touch cliche in places, but I still enjoyed Kirk and Lillian's adventures and romantic spark. CLAIMED BY THE BOUNTY HUNTER is a story of murder, secrets, and lies, and it's a nice escape and fun read. Fans of Highland romance novels are sure to enjoy the writings of Emma Prince. Rating : 3 1/2 Stars | Content Rating : 5 Hearts | Reviewed by : Kaylie Morgan BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM Add to Goodreads BOOK SYNOPSIS To protect his cover, he must claim her as his captive. To save her own life, she must claim his heart… A gruesome siege destroys Kirk MacLeod’s faith in the Scottish fight for independence. Robert the Bruce promises to release Kirk from his service if he completes one final assignment: infiltrate the deadly bounty hunter league that has thwarted the Scots’ cause for years. Kirk plays the part of a cold-blooded mercenary almost too well. But when the league orders him to kidnap a beautiful Englishwoman, he must choose between following his mission and following his heart. Lillian Fitzhugh’s late husband leaves her with a powerful secret—one that has men willing to capture and kill for it. When she’s taken by Kirk, a ruthless Highland bounty hunter set to deliver her to the men who murdered her husband, she fears all is lost. But she senses that beneath her captor’s hardened exterior lies the heart of an honorable man. To gain her freedom, she must unravel the truth of Kirk’s identity. In doing so, she ensnares them both in a dangerous web of desire and secrets that may cost them both their lives. Genre: Historical Highland Romance | Pub Date: April 3, 2017 | Page count: 381 pp Format Read: E-Book | Source: Provided by the author or publisher DISCOVER YOUR NEXT GREAT READ! Receive our weekly roundup of posts, reviews, interviews, and special deals directly in your inbox. Delivered once a week—no spam . #AReadersOpinion #2017Review #HighlandRomance #HistoricalRomance

A READER'S OPINION DUPLICITY will keep readers guessing until the very end! This is the first time that I read a book written by Jane Haseldine, and DUPLICITY is a real page turner! Ms. Haseldine nicely blended her characters into a well-written and developed suspense. I just took a peek at the first chapter and quickly got hooked, and since the story starts with a very intriguing scene, I could not put it down! I haven't read her first book but realized that DUPLICITY could be read as a stand-alone novel. In this book, we follow the same heroine, Julia Gooden, from The Last Time She Saw Him . Julia, mother of two young boys Logan and Will, is a crime reporter for a Detroit newspaper. She is protected in her life by her ex-husband David Tanner, a District Attorney, and her ex-boyfriend, Ray Navarro, a detective for the Detroit PD. Julia is an over-protective mother because Ben, her oldest brother, was kidnapped when she was a child. She is still tormented by the memories. She is also a stubborn, independent, and very smart woman willing to risk everything for her career. She is still separated from David, but working hard on a reconciliation. David is working on a case involving Nick Rossi, a powerful man and violent criminal who uses people. There are many twists and turns that make DUPLICITY a great suspense. Be prepared for a roller coaster ride of emotions, lies, and betrayals! Julia and Navarro will team up to solve the Rossi case, and the suspense ends on an unexpected note! Even if some passages have violence, which is to be expected in this genre, and are a bit rock & roll, I need to give DUPLICITY 5 stars. I don’t often read mystery-suspense, but still enjoyed following this strong heroine! I’m wondering what will happen next. Rating : 5 Stars | Content Rating : R-2 | Reviewed by : Nicole Laverdure BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM Add to Goodreads BOOK SYNOPSIS In Jane Haseldine’s new novel of riveting suspense, Detroit newspaper reporter Julia Gooden is up against the city’s most devious criminal—and her own painful past. Julia Gooden knows how to juggle different lives. A successful crime reporter, she covers the grittiest stories in the city while raising her two young boys in the suburbs. But beneath that accomplished façade is another Julia, still consumed by a tragedy that unfolded thirty years ago when her nine-year-old brother disappeared without a trace. Julia’s marriage, too, is a balancing act, as she tries to rekindle her relationship with her husband, Assistant District Attorney David Tanner, while maintaining professional boundaries. David is about to bring Nick Rossi to trial for crimes that include drug trafficking, illegal gambling, and bribery. But the story becomes much more urgent when a courthouse bomb claims several victims—including the prosecution’s key witness—and leaves David critically injured. Though Julia is certain that Rossi orchestrated the attack, the case against him is collapsing, and his power and connections run high and wide. With the help of Detective Raymond Navarro of the Detroit PD, she starts following a trail of blackmail, payback, and political ambition, little imagining where it will lead. Julia has risked her career before, but this time innocent lives—including her children’s—hang in the balance, and justice may come too late to save what truly matters… Genre: Mystery/Thriller |March 28, 2017 | 352pp | Series: A Julia Gooden Mystery Publisher: Kensington | Format Read: Paperback | Source: Provided by the author or publisher DISCOVER YOUR NEXT GREAT READ! Receive our weekly roundup of posts, reviews, interviews, and special deals directly in your inbox. Delivered once a week—no spam . #AReadersOpinion #MysteryThriller #5Stars #2017Review #ReviewersTopPick

“A powerful, authentic voice for a generation of women whose struggles were erased from history—a heart-smashing debut that completely satisfies.” —Jamie Ford, New York Times bestselling author of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet FEATURED BOOK A young woman finds the most powerful love of her life when she gives birth at an institution for unwed mothers in 1883 Philadelphia. She is told she must give up her daughter to avoid lifelong poverty and shame. But she chooses to keep her. Pregnant, left behind by her lover, and banished from her Quaker home and teaching position, Lilli de Jong enters a home for wronged women to deliver her child. She is stunned at how much her infant needs her and at how quickly their bond overtakes her heart. Mothers in her position face disabling prejudice, which is why most give up their newborns. But Lilli can’t accept such an outcome. Instead, she braves moral condemnation and financial ruin in a quest to keep herself and her baby alive. Confiding their story to her diary as it unfolds, Lilli takes readers from an impoverished charity to a wealthy family’s home to the streets of a burgeoning American city. Drawing on rich history, Lilli de Jong is both an intimate portrait of loves lost and found and a testament to the work of mothers. “So little is permissible for a woman,” writes Lilli, “yet on her back every human climbs to adulthood.” AMAZON | BARNES & NOBLE | BOOKS-A-MILLION | ITUNES | KOBO | INDIEBOUND Add to Goodreads Pub Date: May 16, 2017 | Genre: Historical Fiction/Literary | Publisher: Nan L. Talese Hardcover & E-Book; 352 Pages ENJOY AN EXCERPT from Lilli de Jong CONTINUE READING THE AUTHOR Janet Benton’s work has appeared in The New York Times , The Philadelphia Inquirer , Glimmer Train , and many other publications. She has co-written and edited historical documentaries for television. She holds a B.A. in religious studies from Oberlin College and an M.F.A. in creative writing from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and for decades she has taught writing and helped individuals and organizations craft their stories. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband and daughter. Lilli de Jong is her first novel. Visit Janet Benton’s website for more information and updates. WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | PINTEREST | GOODREADS It has been our pleasure to host Janet Benton and her debut novel, Lilli de Jong . @HFVBT DISCOVER YOUR NEXT GREAT READ! Receive our weekly roundup of posts, reviews, interviews, and special deals directly in your inbox. Delivered once a week—no spam . #GuestAuthor #ExcerptPost #HistoricalFiction #LiteraryFiction

A READER'S OPINION A fantastic start to a promising new trilogy! BEYOND REASON by Kat Martin is the first novel in her new Texas trilogy, and boy does she bring the heat. Carly Drake inherited her grandfather's trucking business, not exactly a job people think she's cut out to handle. However, Carly is determined to prove that you can succeed and make her grandfather proud. She doesn't expect the handsome, multi-millionaire Lincoln Cain to swoop in and try to take over her life . . . not that doing so would be a bad thing. Seriously, Lincoln Cain—Linc—is definitely magnetic, charming, and everything in between. The secondary characters are numerous, but all play an integral part and don't overtake the story. From the characters to the detailed settings to the fast-paced suspense, the author packs quite a punch with plenty of action, multiple twists, a few surprises, and a sexy-as-all-get-out romance. Martin set the scene for the next book and I can't wait to read it! Rating : 5 Stars | Content Rating : 5 Hearts | Reviewed by : MK McClintock BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM Add to Goodreads BOOK SYNOPSIS New York Times bestselling author Kat Martin raises chills as danger stalks a woman determined to make it in a man’s world . . . Five weeks ago Carly Drake stood at her grandfather’s grave. Now she’s burying Drake Trucking’s top driver, and the cops have no leads on the hijacking or murder. Faced with bankruptcy, phone threats and the fear of failure, Carly has to team up with the last man she wants to owe—Lincoln Cain. Cain is magnetic, powerful, controlling—and hiding more than one secret. He promised Carly’s granddad he’d protect her. The old man took a chance on him when he was nothing but a kid with a record, and now he’s the multi-millionaire owner of a rival firm. But Linc’s money can’t protect Carly from the men who’ll do anything to shut her down, or the secrets behind Drake Trucking. If she won’t sell out, the only way to keep her safe is to keep her close . . . and fight like hell. Romantic Suspense | May 30, 201 7 | 400pp | Publisher: Zebra Format Read: Mass Market Paperback | Source: Provided by the author or publisher DISCOVER YOUR NEXT GREAT READ! Receive our weekly roundup of posts, reviews, interviews, and special deals directly in your inbox. Delivered once a week—no spam . #AReadersOpinion #2017Review #5Stars #ContemporaryRomanticSuspense #ReviewersTopPick

A READER'S OPINION Romantic and adventurous! FORBIDDEN KNIGHT by Diana Cosby is the first book I've read by this author, and I think I've been missing out! Thomas MacKelloch is a Knight Templar who has met his match in Alesone MacNiven. Entrusted to protect Alesone from her own father, Thomas fights men and his own desires in order to keep her safe. As a healer, Alesone has vowed to nurture. As a knight sworn to duty, Thomas has vowed to remain loyal to the Templars, his king, and his oath. Except, while escorting Alesone from Robert Bruce's camp to safety, he realizes the oath he took might not withstand his powerful attraction to such an admirable woman. Diana Cosby has a wonderful style that is sure to keep readers turning the pages of FORBIDDEN KNIGHT. I also liked how she added in pieces of history without overpowering the story; there was a nice balance of all elements. Alesone's courage and kind heart are exactly what Thomas needs to heal his past wounds and reunite with his family. But will it be enough? Follow Alesone and Thomas as they journey through Scotland in this adventurous and passionate story of bravery and having hope in the power of justice and love. Rating : 4 1/2 Stars | Content Rating : 5 Hearts | Reviewed by : Kaylie Morgan BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM Add to Goodreads BOOK SYNOPSIS Deep within Scotland, a healer and a warrior join forces to protect Scotland's future . . . There is an intruder in the woods near King Robert Bruce's camp, but when Sir Thomas MacKelloch comes face-to-face with the interloper, he is shocked to discover his assailant is a woman. The fair lady is skilled with a bow and arrow and defiant in her responses. The wary Knight Templar dare not allow her beauty to lower his guard. Irritated by his attraction, he hauls her before his sovereign to expose her nefarious intent. Outraged Sir Thomas dismissed her claim, Mistress Alesone MacNiven awaits the shock on the arrogant knight's face when he learns that she has told the truth. But it is she who is shocked, and then horrified, as it is revealed that her father, the king's mortal enemy, has betrothed her to a powerful noble, a deal that could jeopardize the king's efforts to unite Scotland. Robert Bruce orders Sir Thomas to escort Alesone to safety. As they embark on a harrowing journey through the Highlands, Alesone tries to ignore her attraction to the intimidating warrior, but as she burns beneath Thomas's kiss she realizes this fearless knight could steal her heart. Historical Highland Romance | June 6, 2017 | 232pp | Publisher: Lyrical Press Format Read: E-Book | Source: Provided by the author or publisher via NetGalley DISCOVER YOUR NEXT GREAT READ! Receive our weekly roundup of posts, reviews, interviews, and special deals directly in your inbox. Delivered once a week—no spam . #AReadersOpinion #HighlandRomance #HistoricalRomance #2017Review #ReviewersTopPick

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A READER'S OPINION Set during the time of the Acadian expulsion in 1755 ("Le grand dérangement") from what is now Nova Scotia. PROMISES TO KEEP contains a stronger, deeper story than its romantic cover art might suggest. While there is a strong attraction between the Acadian girl Amélie Belliveau and the English army Corporal Connor MacDonnell, there is little time for any romance for the English army is determined to rid their newly acquired territory of the Acadians as soon as possible. A peaceable people, the Acadians refuse to swear allegiance to the English King and want nothing to do with the French army either. Nevertheless, the Acadians are seen as French sympathizers by the English and likely to take up arms against them if they are allowed to remain in Acadia. These proud, stubborn people must be forcibly removed. This is the state of turmoil that gives PROMISES TO KEEP its basis for conflict. Connor, while he is serving with the English army, is a Scot, who recently had his own homeland conquered by the British. Amélie, who doesn't understand what is soon to befall her people, finds a degree of kindness and trustworthiness in Connor that attracts her, yet she is cautious since the English have not treated her people respectfully since they arrived in Grand Pré. Connor informs her that if she remains, she will be shipped away from her land so she must flee to the forest as her two older brothers have done and as the Mi'kmaq have already done. Despite this, Connor promises her that he will do whatever he can to keep her and her family safe throughout the coming days of distress. I was extremely impressed with PROMISES TO KEEP. Ms. Graham's previous historical novel, Tides of Honour , was a Globe & Mail bestseller, and this one should fare just as well. To date, there has been very little written about the Acadian people from a fictional aspect and she does an excellent job of recreating the racial tension between the French Acadians and the English, the turmoil of upheaval from an established way of life that was idyllic to a certain degree, and the allegiances between the Acadians and Mi'kmaq that helped them to survive and exist to this day. A highly recommended read. Rating : 4 1/2 Stars | Content Rating : 1 Heart | Reviewed by : James Fisher BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM Add to Goodreads BOOK SYNOPSIS An enchanting and poignant story about the unfailing power of love in a world turned upside down by war—from the bestselling author of Tides of Honour . Summer 1755, Acadia Young, beautiful Amélie Belliveau lives with her family among the Acadians of Grande Pré, Nova Scotia, content with her life on their idyllic farm. Along with their friends, the neighbouring Mi’kmaq, the community believes they can remain on neutral political ground despite the rising tides of war. But peace can be fragile, and sometimes faith is not enough. When the Acadians refuse to pledge allegiance to the British in their war against the French, the army invades Grande Pré, claims the land, and rips the people from their homes. Amélie’s entire family, alongside the other Acadians, is exiled to ports unknown aboard dilapidated ships. Fortunately, Amélie has made a powerful ally. Having survived his own harrowing experience at the hands of the English, Corporal Connor MacDonnell is a reluctant participant in the British plan to expel the Acadians from their homeland. His sympathy for Amélie gradually evolves into a profound love, and he resolves to help her and her family in any way he can—even if it means treason. As the last warmth of summer fades, more ships arrive to ferry the Acadians away, and Connor is forced to make a decision that will alter the future forever. Heart-wrenching and captivating, Promises to Keep is a gloriously romantic tale of a young couple forced to risk everything amidst the uncertainties of war. Genre: Historical Fiction | April 24, 2017 | 336pp | Publisher: Simon & Schuster Format Read: Paperback | Source: Provided by the author or publisher DISCOVER YOUR NEXT GREAT READ! Receive our weekly roundup of posts, reviews, interviews, and special deals directly in your inbox. Delivered once a week—no spam . #AReadersOpinion #HistoricalFiction #2017Review #ReviewersTopPick

A READER'S OPINION INTERIOR DESIGN AND OTHER EMOTIONS by Kate Forest is not a typical romance. I almost didn't read the book because I wasn't sure what to expect from the title. I was surprised and pleased by how the story turned out. Gina Giancarlo is an autistic interior designer who has only ever wanted to be like everyone around her. Tired of being different, Gina joins a drug trial that might give her the chance she's always wanted to be "normal." Chris Rinaldi is kind of a womanizer who is more interested in being successful than having a meaningful relationship. That is, until he meets Gina. Chris has to "grow up" and realize that there's more to life than making money and being a player. Gina's characters is well-rounded and shows a lot of depth. Her journey is really empowering and it impacts everyone around her, especially Chris who goes through is own changes on a journey to become a better person. His transformation is a little too out there because he has a long way to go but I ended up liking his character in the end. The author created a flawed protagonist who is endearing, and I like how she is portrayed and how strong she is. Will they find a way to make their love last without the help of the so-called miracle drug? Will Chris revert back to his old ways? INTERIOR DESIGN AND OTHER EMOTIONS is a unique story about two different people who find each other in an unexpected way. Rating : 4 Stars | Content Rating : 5 Hearts | Reviewed by : Kathy Scott BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM Add to Goodreads BOOK SYNOPSIS There are side effects to falling in love. Gina Giancarlo is an interior design genius, fast as lightning with numbers…and autistic. Yearning to be just like everyone else, she joins a drug trial that promises to help her experience a full range of emotions. With the ink still wet on his MBA, Chris Rinaldi has only two goals—make bags of cash and bag lots of women. Dancing on the edge of insider trading, he pushes his company to buy stock in a pharmaceutical firm because of its promising new autism drug. As Gina’s understanding of the world blossoms, she forms a connection with the Wall Street hustler, who appreciates her—quirks and all. And for the first time since his sister’s death, Chris experiences true emotions with a woman who has recently discovered passion herself. Gina believes the pills are responsible for her awakening. Chris knows they’re responsible for his success. And when the drug is discontinued, the cost of “normal” might bankrupt their future. Women's Fiction/Contemporary Romance | October 13, 2016 | 228pp Publisher: Ruby Basset Publishing | Format Read: E-Book | Source: Provided by the author or publisher DISCOVER YOUR NEXT GREAT READ! Receive our weekly roundup of posts, reviews, interviews, and special deals directly in your inbox. Delivered once a week—no spam . #AReadersOpinion #2017Review #ContemporaryRomance #WomensFiction

A READER'S OPINION A CHRISTMAS IN PERIL by J.A. Hennrikus is an entertaining cozy mystery worth reading. I wanted to slip under a blanket and sit by the fire as I got into this book. Edwina “Sully” Sullivan was forced into retirement and went from being a cop to the manger of a small theater. She spent five years away from solving crimes. When her friend is arrested, Sully relies on instincts and not-so-rusty skills to help her out. Of course she had to keep the theater going at the same time . . . probably easier to solve crimes. I don't normally read cozy mysteries, except this one has me thinking I've missed out on some great books in this genre. This is a well-written story with an interesting and well-developed protagonist. I liked Sully from start to finish and admired her ability to keep moving forward with all the chaos in her life. Filled with murder, mystery, humor, and drama, A CHRISTMAS IN PERIL is the great start to a new series that I hope will continue. Rating : 4 Stars | Content Rating : 2 Hearts | Reviewed by : Kaylie Morgan BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM Add to Goodreads BOOK SYNOPSIS When Edwina “Sully” Sullivan’s life imploded, she left behind her job on the police force and her unfaithful husband to start a new life as the general manager of her hometown theater, the Cliffside Theater Company. For five years, she focused on budgets instead of crimes and kept the Cliffside running alongside its mercurial artistic director. But when her best friend is arrested for killing his father, the rich and powerful Peter Whitehall, no one is looking for another suspect. So, in between keeping A Christmas Carol on budget and Scrooge sober, Sully dusts off her investigative skills to find a killer. Her two lives collide when her ex-husband gets on the suspect list and she’s forced to confront her past in order to save her present. Cozy Mystery | September 8, 2017 | 288pp | Publisher: Midnight ink Series: A Theater Cop Mystery, Book 1 Format Read: E-Book | Source: Provided by the publisher via NetGalley DISCOVER YOUR NEXT GREAT READ! Receive our weekly roundup of posts, reviews, interviews, and special deals directly in your inbox. Delivered once a week—no spam . #AReadersOpinion #2017Review #CozyMystery

A READER'S OPINION Charming love story! CHARMED BY CHARLIE by Amanda Uhl is well written, and her words seemed to flow on the pages. A real page turner! This is the second time that I read a story by this author, and I liked the first one, a paranormal, but much preferred this one! I must say that I'm pleasantly surprised because CHARMED BY CHARLIE is so sweet and fun to read. It's fast paced and romantic with a dash of humor. A bit predictable, but still a delight to read. CHARMED BY CHARLIE is the beautiful story of Valerie and Charlie who's lives will intertwine into a corporate intrigue and office romance. Charlie, has everything: money, prestige, and most women fall for his charm . . . except Valerie. He works at the Reynolds Paint company where Val also works, but when he wins a promotion, Val is disappointed that it wasn't her. Except, her attraction to him is so hard to resist and the chemistry between the two is getting hotter by the minute! Spending lots of time together during the investigation concerning who is stealing money from the company, love will be in the air for Valerie and Charlie! Rating : 4 1/2 Stars | Content Rating : 3 Hearts | Reviewed by : Nicole Laverdure BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM Add to Goodreads BOOK SYNOPSIS Everybody loved marketing whiz Charlie Solanger...except the woman he really wants. PAINT, PROMOTIONS & PERFECTION Creative genius Charlie Solanger has it all: good looks, money, intelligence, charm. And when he swoops in to save Reynolds Paint Company with a brilliant marketing campaign, he has all the ladies in the office vying for his attention. Everyone except math whiz Valerie Wilson. Val’s not happy Charlie stole her promotion. Worse, his brand of flirtatious charm is reminiscent of her cheating ex-fiancé. So, how come she can’t get him out of her head? The more she challenges him, the more interested—and interesting—he becomes. What secrets is Charlie hiding, and who or what is behind the sudden mysterious drain on their company’s funds? The only way to find out is to join forces. Then it will be a battle of wills…and a triumph of hearts. Contemporary Romance | April 18, 2017 | Boroughs Publishing Group | Format Read: E-Book | Source: Provided by the author or publisher DISCOVER YOUR NEXT GREAT READ! Receive our weekly roundup of posts, reviews, interviews, and special deals directly in your inbox. Delivered once a week—no spam . #AReadersOpinion #ContemporaryRomance #2017Review #ReviewersTopPick