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THE BOOK A READER'S OPINION Perfect match! Really meant for each other! If you enjoy lovely contemporary romances then Can't Stop Loving You , nicely written by new-to-me author Miranda Liasson, will please you. Her charming characters makes this story of second chances complex but so believable. Filled with ups and downs, I could not put it down, and I needed to know what would happen next. Can't Stop Loving You is the story of Arabella and Roman, two young adults in their early thirties who fell in love when they were very young. However, because of a dramatic event, they went each their own way and didn't met again. Just before her 30th birthday, Bella is reunited again with Roman! What will she do? What will happen next? Can they really get a second chance after all that has happened in their pasts? Having been betrayed and hurt in the past, Roman needs to trust Bella again. If they want a solid relationship, they have to forgive each other and make a fresh start. They do share a beautiful chemistry as old feelings come back. This story is also about strong family ties. Be prepared to go on a roller coaster ride of emotions! I love stories of second chance and Can't Stop Loving You was perfect for me! Star Rating : 4 1/2 Stars | Content Rating : 5 Hearts | Reviewed by : Nicole Laverdure VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM Amazon US | Amazon CA | Barnes & Noble | Add to Goodreads BOOK SYNOPSIS When it comes to her heart, Arabella D’Angelo has moved on—even though she still lives in Mirror Lake, Connecticut, a little tourist town with a long memory for mistakes. Ever the dutiful daughter of a cantankerous widower who holds grudges, Bella has spent the past twelve years raising her younger brother and making a name for herself as a successful psychologist. Now, when she isn’t counseling a lonely-hearts club for senior women, she’s humoring her matchmaking girlfriends. Bella resists the romancing of their blind dates, yet her friends hope she’ll fall for a local and scrap plans for a fresh start in Chicago. Then, just before Bella’s thirtieth birthday, her first love, Roman Spikonos, returns to Mirror Lake. When he moves next door to her family’s garden-center business to run his grandparents’ orchard, it stirs up gossip—and a tempest of passions—just in time for pumpkin harvest. As Roman and Bella once again get caught up in a swirl of desire and heartache, not to mention her overprotective father’s fury, Mirror Lake will soon find out whether the Italian hometown beauty and her unforgettable Greek god can stand a second chance. Print Length: 286 pages Publisher: Montlake Romance Publication Date: December 6, 2016 Do you like Books & Benches? Follow us on Twitter at @booksandbenches and like us on Facebook ! Receive our weekly roundup of posts, reviews, interviews, and special deals directly in your inbox. Delivered once a week—no spam . Format Read: E-Book | Source: Provided by the author or publisher. VIEW FTC DISCLAIMER REGARDING BOOK REVIEWS #AReadersOpinion #ContemporaryRomance

Christmas in My Heart is the result of combining four award-winning short stories to share with family and friends. And hopefully, by word of mouth, many readers will want to add this collection as a “keepsake” of favorite Christmas stories to read again every year. The beautiful, inviting cover by graphic artist Lori Corsentino is one that I’m especially proud to place on my coffee table! In the collection, the heroines’ ages range from 11 to 27. Each heroine faces a challenge that will change her life. The settings take place in Minnesota, New Mexico, and Colorado. Here’s a sneak peek at the back cover summary of each story in Christmas in My Heart . Also included in the publication is a teaser from my last novel, Journey to Sand Castle . The Caretaker During a blustery 1875 winter, a Scandinavian immigrant farm family prepares for the arrival of a baby. When the baby wants to arrive too soon, eleven-year-old Selma must take a challenging journey that transforms her life. ~Women Writing the West LAURA Finalist, 2009 Snow Angels of San Marcial Christmas is coming in a small Mexican town and young Angelina wants to give her hard-working widowed mother a special gift. But will her unpredictable brothers cooperate? ~ByLine Magazine Christmas Fiction Contest, First Place, 1998 Carpenter’s Crib Lauren, a recent widow, hires a carpenter to make her baby son a crib before Christmas. Turns out, the carpenter is a widowed single dad. It’s too soon for romance yet when a tragedy threatens his small Colorado business their mutual attraction cannot be denied. The Christmas Gift In 1883, Miriam takes the train to Denver to deliver her orphaned baby nephew to her married sister. But the sweetness of his touch upon her cheek makes her heart tighten. When the time comes, how will she ever let him go? ~Amazon Top Ten YA short fiction ebook , 2014 "This is a heartwarming collection of short stories geared for the holiday season. Stories are rich in imagery that matches the historic time periods and the genre. Love, loss, courage, new beginnings are themes throughout the selections. Even in a sub-zero Minnesota night, the warmth of love and family shines through." ~ Nancy Oswald, WILLA Literary Award, Ruby & Maude Adventures AMAZON | BARNES & NOBLE | ADD TO GOODREADS ENJOY AN EXCERPT From "The Caretaker" "We can take no chances, Lars. We have to get Nellie into the house!" With the gust of a stormy night whipping up her skirt, Mama stands over our sick cow. She pulls her heavy woolen shawl closer around her large belly. Papa strokes Nellie's head, a worrisome look spreading across his face above his full beard. "You want to bring her in the house, Sigrie?" "Her calf will be born before morning and it will freeze in this bitter night," says Mama. I shift from one foot to another, knowing Mama would never tell Papa what to do, but this is her job in our family. She is the budeie, the caretaker of cattle, and like the other women in our community, she takes it seriously. Papa nods in agreement and peers up at the thin layer of slough grass covering the pole shed. The roof started as a thick layer last fall, but our cows have slipped their long, rough tongues between the poles many times for a lick and sometimes come away with mouthfuls. "Selma, go put some salt in a pan and bring it here," Mama says. "And be quick about it!" My youngest brother Carl and I run to our small log house, his short legs almost catching up to mine. By the time I find the salt and put it in a pan, my oldest brother Jens has unloaded a stack of firewood near the stove. I order him to watch Carl and bolt outside into the whirling snow. Papa has a rope around Nellie's neck. Together, the three of us coax her across the yard by holding the salt pan under her nose. Once through the front door, we shove the poor cow into my room and tie her to the bed post. Nellie and my bed fill the small room. Papa can barely get the door shut. Continue Reading Excerpts from Christmas in My Heart MEET THE AUTHOR Denver author Leslee Breene creates award-winning, inspirational stories set in the West. Ms. Breene attended the University of Denver, was a Denver Fashion Group scholar, and graduated from The Fashion Institute of Technology, NY City. She is active in CRW and a three-time finalist in the annual Women Writing the West LAURA Short Fiction Awards. Visitors are always welcome at www.lesleebreene.com . You may also find her on Facebook . #ChristmasRomance #HistoricalFiction #HistorialWestern #ExcerptPost #GuestAuthor

THE BOOK Wilderness Hearts Book 1 A READER'S OPINION Love's New Beginning is a beautiful tale of unimaginable tragedy and one man's story of love and courage. Daniel Alexander Armitage has suffered so much after losing his family to Yellow Fever. That loss is compounded by a terrible lie finally confessed by his mother in her last moments—his father is not who he thought. Daniel is a wonderful character who must go on a journey both of discovery and love, but journeys can sometimes be dangerous. Ann Byrd is a beautiful spitfire who has captivated Daniel's heart and soul. I thought Daniel "Bear" MacKay was a wonderful surprise, and the bond between him and Daniel is undeniable and their moments full of smiles and tears. The characters you're supposed to love are loveable and the ones you're supposed to dislike are despicable. There's plenty to keep the reader turning the pages in Love's New Beginning . Sacrifice and love go hand-in-hand in this captivating historical romance. This is a light and clean read that keeps a steady pace, and leaves readers wanting more from the author. Star Rating : 4 1/2 Stars | Content Rating : 3 Hearts | Reviewed by : Kaylie Morgan VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Add to Goodreads BOOK SYNOPSIS LOSS TOOK EVERYTHING. LOVE GAVE HIM EVEN MORE. It's 1800 Philadelphia, and the city cowers before a mysterious killer—Yellow Fever. Daniel Armitage and his family are respected members of Philadelphia society. But their status cannot save Daniel's loved ones. His entire family succumbs to the horrifying disease. His mother's startling deathbed confession, shakes Daniel to his soul. Another man is really his father. She makes Daniel promise that he will find his father so he won't be alone. He has no interest in finding the man, but his love for his mother makes Daniel keep that promise. His search takes him all the way to Kentucky—the edge of the frontier—a land of incomparable beauty. Seeking a father with a different last name, he is now considered an illegitimate bastard and is scorned by everyone, even himself. Except for the people who matter the most—his true father Daniel "Bear" MacKay and Ann Byrd, a young woman who values her freedom and scorns society's expectations. Captivated by her beauty and fierce independence, Daniel seeks to court Ann, a colonel's daughter. But her father won't allow her near a man born out of wedlock. The humiliation of illegitimacy subjects Daniel to social and legal discrimination. And ruthless, back-stabbing Charles Snyder, is obsessed with having Ann for himself. Snyder terrorizes Daniel's new family and the entire town. Bear's act of unequivocal love grants Daniel a chance for happiness. But only Ann's courage can save it. Love's New Beginning , a gripping historical saga, set on the romantic American frontier, is Book One in Wiley's Wilderness Hearts Series . A breathtaking tale of a young man's redemption, Wiley skillfully entwines the themes of recovery from loss and unconditional love within a thrilling and poignant love story in this stunning historical romance. Series: Wilderness Hearts Romances Paperback: 306 pages Publisher: Dorothy Wiley Published: September 23, 2016 Do you like Books & Benches? Follow us on Twitter at @booksandbenches and like us on Facebook ! Receive our weekly roundup of posts, reviews, interviews, and special deals directly in your inbox. Delivered once a week—no spam . Format Read: E-Book | Source: Provided by the author or publisher. VIEW FTC DISCLAIMER REGARDING BOOK REVIEWS #AReadersOpinion #HistoricalRomance

In the third installment of Maya Rodale’s captivating, witty series, a marquess finds his fair lady—but must figure out how to keep her. Her Brains Claire Cavendish is in search of a duke, but not for the usual reasons. The man she seeks is a mathematician; the man she unwittingly finds is Lord Fox: dynamic, athletic, and as bored by the equations Claire adores as she is by the social whirl upon which he thrives. As attractive as Fox is, he’s of no use to Claire . . . or is he? Plus His Brawn Fox’s male pride has been bruised ever since his fiancée jilted him. One way to recover: win a bet that he can transform Lady Claire, Society’s roughest diamond, into its most prized jewel. But Claire has other ideas—shockingly steamy ones. . . Equals A Study In Seduction By Claire’s calculations, Fox is the perfect man to satisfy her sensual curiosity. In Fox’s estimation, Claire is the perfect woman to prove his mastery of the ton. But the one thing neither of them counted on is love . . . Amazon | iBooks | Barnes & Noble More Buying Options EXCERPT from Lady Claire Is All That This author has it on good authority that Miss Arabella Vaughn has done something utterly scandalous and completely unthinkable. —Fashionable Intelligence, The London Weekly London, 1824 Lord and Lady Chesham’s ballroom It was a truth universally acknowledged that Maximilian Frederick DeVere, Lord Fox, was God’s gift to the ladies of London. He was taller and brawnier than his peers and in possession of the sort of chiseled good looks—above and below the neck—that were more often found in works of classical art. By all accounts he was charming and universally liked by men and women alike, though for different reasons, of course. He won at two things, always: women and sport. Fox strolled through the ballroom as if he owned the place. He nodded at friends and acquaintances—Carlyle, with whom he occasionally fenced, Fitzwalter, who he had soundly thrashed at boxing last week, and Willoughby, who was always game for a curricle race. Fox flashed his famous grin as he heard the ladies’ usual comments when he strolled past. “I think he just smiled at me.” “I think I’m going to swoon.” “God, Arabella Vaughn is one lucky woman.” “Was,” someone corrected. “Didn’t you see the report in The London Weekly this morning?” Fox’s grin faltered. That was when Mr. Rupert Wright and Lord Mowbray found him. Their friendship stretched all the way back to their early days at Eton. “We heard the news, Fox,” Rupert said grimly, clapping a hand on his shoulder. “I daresay everyone has heard the news,” Fox replied dryly. It didn’t escape his notice that the guests nearby had fallen silent. It was the first time he’d appeared in public since the news broke in the paper this morning, though Arabella had so kindly left him a note the day prior. Everyone was watching him to see how he would react, what he would say, if he would cry. CONTINUE READING EXCERPT BEHIND THE SCENE EXTRAS | MORE IN THE SERIES GIVEAWAY Avon will be hosting a tour-wide giveaway for a $25 Gift Card to eBookseller of choice. Ends December 30, 2016. MEET THE AUTHOR Maya Rodale began reading romance novels in college at her mother’s insistence and it wasn’t long before she was writing her own. Maya is now the author of multiple Regency historical romances. She lives in New York City with her darling dog and a rogue of her own. Learn more about Maya at www.mayarodale.com . FACEBOOK | TWITTER | GOODREADS We've been delighted to share this post as part of a virtual tour hosted by Tasty Book Tours . @TastyBookTours @mayarodale #GuestAuthor #ExcerptPost #BlogTour

THE BOOK A READER'S OPINION Captivating! Janice Godin is a new author for me, and her novel, Then She Danced is nicely written. Since I'm Canadian, I decided to read her book because it's set in rural Newfoundland, a maritime province on the eastern side of Canada. Then She Danced tells the story of Kathleen, a half French-Mi'kmaq, an Aboriginal people who are among the original inhabitants of the Atlantic provinces of Canada. The heroine in this intriguing story is a young divorcee in her thirties who accepts a job in order to forget her past and start a fresh new life. While she is organizing and sorting books in an old attic at the church, she discovers the journal of Emilie, a journal that tells of a tragic life. Kathleen is so intrigued by this woman that she goes on a mission to know what really happened to Emilie. Kathleen is not ready for love again, having being bruised in the past. However, a special man named Grant will enter her life to bring her peace, comfort, and love. But he also has a past of his own—with secrets. Together they will embark on a journey of discovery! Will Kathleen finally discover who she really is? This story is filled with emotions! I like the research done about the Mi'kmaq world and I will surely watch for Janice's next books! Star Rating : 4 1/2 Stars | Content Rating : 3 Hearts | Reviewed by : Nicole Laverdure VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM Amazon US | Amazon CA | Barnes & Noble | Add to Goodreads BOOK SYNOPSIS Everyone in Kathleen's life thinks she's crazy when she decides to spend her well-earned summer working in a tiny, dusty attic sorting through old church papers, but the peace and quiet of working alone is exactly what she wants. She's back home again and happy, or as happy as anyone who's left behind a troubled past can be. She has amazing coworkers, a wonderful best friend, a supportive family, and not one single person in her life who knows what she's been through. So, when Kathleen stumbles across an old French diary written by a battered wife, she connects with the story and Emilie. Kathleen's life changes when she meets Grant, a gorgeous local man with a past of his own. Their connection is undeniable, even for her, and proves that second chances are possible, if she can just leave her past behind. Print Length: 252 pages Publisher: Guardian Publishing Publication Date: November 9, 2016 Do you like Books & Benches? Follow us on Twitter at @booksandbenches and like us on Facebook ! Receive our weekly roundup of posts, reviews, interviews, and special deals directly in your inbox. Delivered once a week—no spam . Format Read: E-Book | Source: Provided by the author or publisher. VIEW FTC DISCLAIMER REGARDING BOOK REVIEWS #AReadersOpinion #ContemporaryRomance #412Stars #ReviewersTopPick

THE BOOK A READER'S OPINION Kat Martin delivers another sizzling and action-packed ride! Luke Brodie isn't your typical Brodie. He's a little broodier than the others and hides an important part of himself behind a womanizing facade. Luke is one of those characters who makes a girl want to "rescue" him even as she's appreciating his ability to keep her self and make her feel loved. Emma Cassidy is tough yet feminine, smart yet vulnerable—everything Luke needs in a woman. When Emma takes a drastic life turn in order to stop the monster who hurt someone she loves, she lands in the middle of Luke's own hunt for Rudy Vance. Neither is willing to give up the chase, so the only option is to work together. Luke and Emma aren't willing to give up, and just when you think they're getting closer, another twist awaits. There is far too much swearing and sex for my tastes in this latest BOSS Inc. novel, but it also happened to be my favorite of the three because of Luke and Emma's on-page chemistry and non-stop action. However, even the content didn't stop me from staying awake into the wee hours of the morning just to finish this book in one sitting. The sleep deprivation was worth every word. Martin never fails to unshackle the reader's imagination and take them on a whirling roller-coaster of suspense and romance. Star Rating : 5 Stars | Content Rating : 5 Hearts | Reviewed by : MK BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM BOOK SYNOPSIS At Brodie Operations Security Service, Inc., following your instincts is company policy . . . M. Cassidy—Luke Brodie had heard the name before, some novice bounty hunter working Seattle, catching tricky skips with more success than a newcomer should expect. But the dark curls, sparkly top, and impressive cleavage were not what Brodie had pictured. Emma Cassidy is tough and smart and sexy as hell. She’s also popping up a step ahead of him every time he’s close to the capture he wants most . . . and there’s no room for learning on the trail of this monster. Emma has idolized Luke Brodie, the bounty hunter who can bring anyone in. The big man in the soft shoes, with a face like a fallen angel and a reputation for breaking hearts. Watching him in action is intoxicating. But her fight with Rudy Vance is fiercely personal. If he gets too close, Brodie will find out just how ferocious she can be . . . Series: BOSS, Inc. Mass Market Paperback: 400 pages Publisher: Zebra (January 31, 2017) Do you like Books & Benches? Follow us on Twitter at @booksandbenches and like us on Facebook ! Receive our weekly roundup of posts, reviews, interviews, and special deals directly in your inbox. Delivered once a week—no spam . Format Read: Mass Market Paperback (ARC) | Source: Provided by the author or publisher. VIEW FTC DISCLAIMER REGARDING BOOK REVIEWS #AReadersOpinion #5Stars #ContemporaryRomanticSuspense #ReviewersTopPick

THE BOOK Scandalous Kisses, Book 2 A READER'S OPINION The Rake's Irish Lady is a story filled with beautiful passion, emotion, and history. This is an unusual tale set during the Georgian era of a half-Irish widow, Bridget O'Shaughnessy, who had a child out of wedlock, and Colin Warren, a rake who is not quite what he seems. In order to avoid marriage to a man who threatens to take the child away, Bridget seeks out the girl's true father, desperate to save her future. Bridget behaves more like a modern woman, but she's strong and interesting, while Colin is everything I find charming in a historical hero . . . mostly. He doesn't make things easy for Bridget and at times behaves rather badly, but redeems himself in the end. Martin is one of those "villains" who isn't likeable but earns some sympathy by the end of the book. Sylvie is a precocious child who I sometimes wanted to send to her room and other times found amusing. The Rake's Irish Lady is the first book I've read by Barbara Monajem and I found it delightful and cleverly written. Star Rating : 4 Stars | Content Rating : 4 1/2 Hearts | Reviewed by : Kaylie BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM BOOK SYNOPSIS ONE WILD NIGHT . . . Widowed and lonely, Bridget O’Shaughnessy Black indulges herself in a night of pleasure. After all, she's in disguise. And the baby girl? An unexpected blessing...until an old flame claims the child as his own to force Bridget to marry him. ONE DETERMINED LADY. . . Many women pursued Colin Warren, but only one climbed in his bedchamber window. When Bridget does it for the second time, she needs his help. Colin is unfit to be a parent, and yet he has no choice but to acknowledge the little girl. RISKING EVERYTHING FOR LOVE Together they must solve the mystery of the old flame’s intentions—but can they reconcile their divided loyalties—Irish and English—through the power of love? Print Length: 236 pages Publisher: Soul Mate Publishing Publication Date: December 30, 2015 Do you like Books & Benches? Follow us on Twitter at @booksandbenches and like us on Facebook ! Receive our weekly roundup of posts, reviews, interviews, and special deals directly in your inbox. Delivered once a week—no spam . Format Read: E-Book | Source: Provided by the author or publisher. VIEW FTC DISCLAIMER REGARDING BOOK REVIEWS #AReadersOpinion #HistoricalRomance

We've had some fantastic books reviewed since October and because we're all about sharing and highlighting great books, we'll do so on occasion with "10 Books" lists. All books listed below have received either 4, 4 1/2, or 5-star rating from one of our reviewers. Happy Reading! Bound by Kate Sparkes Read the Review Love and the Shameless Lady by Barbara Monajem Read the Review Secrets of the Heart by Dana Wayne Read the Review A Wallflower's Christmas Kiss by Dawn Brower Read the Review Waiting for the Laird by Willa Blair Read the Review Brabanter's Rose by Màiri Norris Read the Review Heart's Thief by Emma Prince Read the Review The Lady of the Forest by Barbara Bettis Read the Review Yesterday's Promise by Cynthia Owens Read the Review Hostage Negotiation by Lena Diaz Read the Review #10BooksList

THE BOOK Highland Heather Romancing a Scot Book 4 A READER'S OPINION Another beautiful story by Collette Cameron! Scandal's Splendor is a charming story written by talented author, Collette Cameron! It's her fourth book in her series Highland Heather Romancing a Scot . It tells the story of heroine, Seonaid Ferguson, and Jacques, le baron de Devaux-Rousset. Seonaid discovered that she had a special gift that others wanted to exploit, so she decides to leave her home in England. During her journey, she meets again a man she would rather forget, but can she really ignore this devilish man? Meanwhile, Jacques wants to save his family and goes on a search for a rich heiress. Can Seonaid trust him again? Will a twist of fate change their lives forever? When she is threatened by a dangerous man, will Jacques come to her aid? Just follow their amazing journey filled with lots of twists and turns, romance, and a touch of humor! You will enjoy the chemistry between Seonaid and Jacques. I also liked the secondary characters, Yvette and Ewan. A delightful and well-written story, to add to your to-be read list! Ms. Cameron nicely blended her hero and heroine into an intriguing plot! I recommend Scandal’s Splendor , her 4th story of her Highland Heather Romancing a Scot series. You won't be disappointed, because when you start reading this book, you will not be able to stop. I am looking forward to reading her next book! Star Rating : 4 1/2 Stars | Content Rating : 3 Hearts | Reviewed by : Nicole BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM BOOK SYNOPSIS A determined Scottish lady Seonaid Ferguson, a lady of Craiglocky Keep, is through with London’s Marriage Mart. After learning she has the second sight, the haut ton attempts to exploit her abilities. Even though it means she condemns herself to spinsterhood, Seonaid sets a desperate course to rid herself of her gift turned curse. As she rushes home from England, a snowstorm strands her in a crowded inn with the last man she ever wished to see again. A handsome French baron who once thought her a courtesan. And just her misfortune, only he stands between her and certain harm. An honorable French nobleman Jacques, Monsieur le baron de Devaux-Rousset, ventures to Scotland to oversee his new investment; a silver mine near Craiglocky. Only a handsome profit will save his family's destitute estate in France. But when the mine is beset with one problem after another, Jacques must instead search for an heiress to wed. He certainly should not be falling in love with the lovely, spirited sister of Laird Ewan MacTavish, a lass whose dowry is insufficient to restore his ancestral home. Nor should he consider, even for a moment, her risqué, but deliciously tempting scheme to rid her of the second sight. A danger most dire Matters are torn from their hands when a dangerous adversary vows to expose Seonaid as a witch, just as Jacques's problems at the mine escalate into deadly violence. Is it by chance, or a dark design, that both of them are beset at once? Dare Jacques and Seonaid throw caution aside and forge a future together? Print Length: 234 pages Publisher: Soul Mate Publishing, LLC Publication Date: November 30, 2016 Do you like Books & Benches? Follow us on Twitter at @booksandbenches and like us on Facebook ! Receive our weekly roundup of posts, reviews, interviews, and special deals directly in your inbox. Delivered once a week—no spam . Format Read: E-Book | Source: Provided by the author or publisher. VIEW FTC DISCLAIMER REGARDING BOOK REVIEWS #AReadersOpinion #HistoricalRomance

THE BOOK A READER'S OPINION Charming novella! THE PINK ROSE OF THE PRAIRIE is the sweet story of Rose McAlister who, tired of the big city, decides to move to South Dakota. Rose has never felt really appreciated by her family or by her ex-boyfriend who left her heartbroken. After leaving her hometown, something strange happened to her during her journey heading to her new destination. Seth Peterson is a wanderer and Rose suddenly appears in his life out of the blue! Can destiny reunite two lonely souls through time? When danger lurks around her, will Seth be able to protect her? Will he catch her heart and keep it forever? Will Rose stay in the past or go back to the future? This short novella ends in a surprise ending! Star Rating : 4 Stars | Content Rating : 4 1/2 Hearts | Reviewed by : Nicole BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM BOOK SYNOPSIS Rose McAlister was always the perfect daughter and student, but it was never enough for her high society family. Tired of the big city spotlight, Rose accepts a teaching job at the most remote location hiring – in the middle of the prairie in South Dakota. This was her chance for adventure, her opportunity to shine as an educator, and her shot at forgetting the ex-boyfriend who left her heart torn to pieces and her bank account in shambles. In South Dakota, Rose vows she’ll find someone to love and trust. Seth Peterson is a wanderer. Not surprising since he didn't know where he was going or where he came from. When a beautiful, flower-tattooed woman enters his life claiming to be from the future, he doesn't know which is crazier: her, or the fact that he is falling in love and wanting to put down roots. Before he can decide if it’s best to follow his aimless path or to obey his heart, women are being stabbed to death in town and it looks like Rose might be next on the killer's list. Can this new love survive not only the slash of steel, but also the test of time? Print Length: 97 pages Publisher: Kindle Worlds Publication Date: November 6, 2016 Format Read: E-Book | Source: Provided by the author or publisher. VIEW FTC DISCLAIMER REGARDING BOOK REVIEWS Receive our weekly roundup of posts, reviews, interviews, and special deals directly in your inbox. Delivered once a week—no spam . #AReadersOpinion #TimeTravelRomance

THE BOOK A READER'S OPINION By Clear Water is an enjoyable western romance with a touch of inspiration. Leslyn Reed is a strong woman of the West who suffers unthinkable tragedy. On her own and determined not to give up, she sets out to find her family, only to be faced with more tragedy! Matt Yeats is a worthy man and hero for Leslyn, but neither of them have an easy path ahead of them. I really liked Leslyn's ability to overcome the horrors she has to face, and admire Matt for not giving up on a remarkable young woman. The writing felt stilted in some places and could have used a bit more polish in others, but the story moved along at a nice clip from the first page. I enjoyed the light and subtle inspirational elements mixed in because I think they added an extra layer to Leslyn's character. With a steady pace and enjoyable plot, By Clear Water is sure to be enjoyed by those who love historical western romance. Star Rating : 4 Stars | Content Rating : 3 1/2 Hearts | Reviewed by : Kaylie BUY AT AMAZON | VIEW OUR RATING SYSTEM BOOK SYNOPSIS Tragedy leaves Leslyn Reed alone in the middle of unsettled New Mexico territory. Disguised as a boy, she works her way to California as a trail hand, intending to claim her family’s property in the little town of Concepción. Little does she know the journey to her destiny has only just begun and she’s already claimed something much more valuable than land. Matt Yeats is the mighty heir to Hacienda Hermosa. While leading one last trail drive, hoping to come to terms with decisions for his future, disaster strikes. If not for a young boy who’s barely strong enough to saddle a horse, he would have never survived. Les’s gift for healing not only spares his life, but changes it forever. Print Length: 199 pages Publisher: Soul Mate Publishing Publication Date: October 28, 2015 Format Read: E-Book | Source: Provided by the author or publisher. VIEW FTC DISCLAIMER REGARDING BOOK REVIEWS Receive our weekly roundup of posts, reviews, interviews, and special deals directly in your inbox. Delivered once a week—no spam . #AReadersOpinion #HistoricalWesternRomance

We're thrilled to share the latest release from Miranda Liasson. Can't Stop Loving You is another lighthearted contemporary romance from the award-winning author of This Thing Called Love . Scroll down to watch the book trailer, read an excerpt, and comment for a chance to win a print or e-book edition of the book! From the Author: "CAN'T STOP LOVING YOU is an emotional second-chance love story about love, loss, friendship, family, and the journey of one woman to confront her past in order to move onto her future. I hope you enjoy it!" THE BOOK When it comes to her heart, Arabella D’Angelo has moved on—even though she still lives in Mirror Lake, Connecticut, a little tourist town with a long memory for mistakes. Ever the dutiful daughter of a cantankerous widower who holds grudges, Bella has spent the past twelve years raising her younger brother and making a name for herself as a successful psychologist. Now, when she isn’t counseling a lonely-hearts club for senior women, she’s humoring her matchmaking girlfriends. Bella resists the romancing of their blind dates, yet her friends hope she’ll fall for a local and scrap plans for a fresh start in Chicago. Then, just before Bella’s thirtieth birthday, her first love, Roman Spikonos, returns to Mirror Lake. When he moves next door to her family’s garden-center business to run his grandparents’ orchard, it stirs up gossip—and a tempest of passions—just in time for pumpkin harvest. As Roman and Bella once again get caught up in a swirl of desire and heartache, not to mention her overprotective father’s fury, Mirror Lake will soon find out whether the Italian hometown beauty and her unforgettable Greek god can stand a second chance. AMAZON | BOOKS-A-MILLION | B & N "Whether you have read the other Mirror Lake stories (which you definitely should!) or you're new to Ms. Liasson's world, if you like second chance love stories or stories about long-enduring pining love stories, you'll love the story of Arabella and Roman." — Heather @ Goodreads ENJOY AN EXCERPT Everything about him invoked the romance of a clandestine night meeting. The black-as-night hair, catching a glint from the one dim light. The big brown eyes, innocently pleading. The big chest and lean, muscular forearms, so much more defined than when he was a boy. A man accustomed to labor. Who used his muscle as well as his brains. Yep, he was the whole big, irresistible package, and he was about to climb into her childhood bedroom. Part of her wanted to haul him in over that sill and rip his clothes off and beg him to make love to her, right there on the floor. But the other half wanted to push him out the window. Not really, but anything to wipe that cocky look off his face. He was a tiger in a kitten costume. She’d be a fool to play his game. “No, you may not come in,” Bella said. “Go away.” She crossed her arms. Mainly because she caught him looking at her boobs and realized she was wearing a pink camisole that was probably giving him quite a show. “That trellis is old. If I were you, I’d scuttle right back down it before you fall.” “I’m not going to—” All of a sudden he lost his grip. She lunged forward. “Roman! Oh my God, Roman, no!” She leaned out the window to find he was huddling a little below the window, chuckling. “I’m going to slam this window shut right now,” she said darkly. “And I don’t care which appendages I catch with it.” “Arabella. Wait.” Oh, the sound of her given name on those lips. She shivered a little, and not from the cool night air. He reached out, his fingers grasping her bare arm, and they felt so—good. The warmth of him traversed up and down her arm and spread like fire into her chest and below. Far below. Oh, her traitorous body, so reactive to him, even after all these years. She looked at him reluctantly. Her cheeks felt hot. Hell, all of her felt hot. “I’m sorry about earlier,” he said. “I was wrong to interfere with your date. I just want to talk with you. Will you let me in?” She drew back, away from his touch. “Fine. Even though both of us are going to get shot if my father wakes up and finds you here.” He threw his long leg over the sill and climbed over it. The light somehow made the chiseled lines of his jaw look more severe, more menacing. In her old room, his tall, lean body loomed large. Too large. “Wow, time warp,” he said, looking around at the pale-pink walls, the patchwork quilt, the white furniture. Various clothes on the floor. Makeup tubes and containers scattered over her vanity. “And such a great watchdog, too,” he said, glancing over at the dog, who was chasing squirrels in her sleep and snoring heavily. Roman walked over and stood in front of her, his gaze doing a slow sweep, starting at her bare feet, working his way up her bare legs and PJ shorts, her cami, up to her frowning face. She expected some remark—sarcastic or borderline innuendo, but he surprised her. “I was out of line in the bar. Contrary to what you may believe, I do care about you. I want us to be friends. And since we’re going to be living together in the same town, I think we should make an effort.” Friends. Right. She should feel relieved, but a wave of another feeling came over her. Disappointment? Oh, come on. What did she expect? That she was Rapunzel and he was rappelling in to save her from her life? Romeo coming after Juliet? She didn’t need saving. What had she been expecting him to say, anyway? Except it did seem anticlimactic, a declaration of friends after all that climbing. “Okay. I accept your apology.” His eyes wandered around the room. What was he looking for? Did he expect to find a Chad Michael Murray poster or two? Maroon 5 or Nickelback or Kelly Clarkson or Britney Spears CDs lying about? Photos of them from prom? The tiny diamond ring he’d given her on that last night that she’d worn on a chain around her neck for years after he’d gone? He smiled. A full, wide smile, and that was a knockout, too. Lord, did the man have no features that were unappealing to women? That smile was positively blinding. It sent her hormones spinning into overdrive. He had to leave. Now. “Well, thanks for coming, but . . .” “I want to show you something,” he blurted. “What?” He canted his head out the window. “Come with me.” “Down the trellis? No way.” He might be into risking his life, but to her it did not appeal. “I’ll go down the trellis. You go the normal way and meet me over at my place.” Common sense had her shaking her head. “Roman, no. I’m sorry, this is—” Lunacy. Against all sense. Going with him now would be dangerous for so many reasons, and really, her father was the least of those worries. She felt even now, after all these years, the intense, magnetic pull of him. The urge to run her hands over the hard planes of his back, touch the coarsely textured silk of his hair. Imagine the weight of him over her, the deep drive of his kisses, how he’d murmur in her ear and tell her how much he loved her, how he’d never love anyone else . . . She opened her mouth to say no. But he turned away and tossed his leg back over the sill. “I just want to show you something—something that’s important to me. Trust me.” Oh, right. They both knew how that had turned out. Once he’d left and she was certain he hadn’t broken his neck, she opened her top dresser drawer. Impulse had her reaching to the back and fingering the bottom of the drawer until she came up with a small black velvet box. In it was a ring with the tiniest of stones. Microscopic, really. Surrounded by a circle of diamond chips. A poor man’s gift. Or that of a very young man stuck in a very tenuous spot. Marry me, Bella, he’d said. I love you, I’ll always love you. We can make a life together. So much had been broken. Trust, family, their love for each other. Standing him up would tell him in no uncertain terms that that breech was irreparable. He was smart; he’d get the message. She would set boundaries once and for all. Yet she found herself tugging on a sweatshirt and rummaging around under her bed for flip-flops. Because, God help her, she couldn’t stay away. Continue Reading AMAZON | BOOKS-A-MILLION | B & N THE GIVEAWAY The author is giving away one paperback or e-book edition of Can't Stop Loving You to one lucky winner! TO ENTER: Simply comment and tell us your favorite thing about reading romance novels. Be sure to enter your email and click the option that says "Notify me about replies." You'll only receive a reply if you've won, and no one will see your email. Paperback giveaway is open to US residents only. E-Book giveaway is open internationally to all those legally allowed to enter. Must be 18 years or older to enter. Void where prohibited by law. MEET THE AUTHOR Hi, I'm Miranda Liasson, author of contemporary romance. I won the Romance Writers of America's Golden Heart Award in 2013 for a story that became my first published novel, THIS THING CALLED LOVE, which debuted from Montlake Romance as a Kindle First selection in 2015. Like most of my novels, it's lighthearted but also, like life, has a little bit of heartache in it, too. One of the best reviews I received about THIS LOVE OF MINE, my second Mirror Lake book, said, "This book is full of regret, sadness, loss, longing, friendship, family, love, laughter, and resolve. It would be a good book for anyone. A book that shows you your odds can always get better with friends, family, and loved ones in your corner." This is everything I aspire my books to be! I write romance because I love stories about the experience of being human, and love is the universal experience we all share. I also love stories that have happy endings and make me laugh. I hope my stories make you laugh a little, too. I live in Northeast Ohio with my husband, three children and my office mate Posey, a rescue cat with more attitude than my kids! I love to hear from readers! Find me on Facebook and Twitter @mirandaliasson and of course on my website at mirandaliasson.com . #NewReleasePost #ExcerptPost #GuestAuthor