Review: Save Your Heart for Me by Caroline Clemmons

Save Your Heart for Me by Caroline Clemmons

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Genre: Historical Romance

Heat Rating: 1

Blurb

Six years ago Beth Jeffers fled her abusive husband. Now, she wants nothing more than to protect her son Davey and help her mother operate a boarding house. The women in her family have no luck with men, and she has no intention of letting any man mar her son's life. Not even Matt Petrov, no matter how much her heart urges otherwise.

Federal Marshall Matt Petrov fell in love with Beth the first time he saw her. She was another man’s wife, so he kept his longing to himself. But when he and the lovely widow cross paths again, he intends to seize his chance at happiness.



Wendy's Review

Caroline Clemmons' story of the old west was an adventure of romance and mystery. A wholesome story of better times when times were tuff but you always had a hero on a horse.

Beth Jeffers was a woman with a past she wants to put behind her with a husband that had nothing good in him. The only thing that came out of the marriage was her precious son Davey. She works night and days at her mother's boarding house trying to keep the gossip off the tongues in town.

Matt Petrov lived next door to Beth and her husband years earlier and hated how her husband treated her. So when he came into to Winton Crossing the last person he expected to see was Beth. But as soon as he did he knew that the love he felt for her was there. Through the years things didn't go as Matt planned and he knew that Beth deserved the best and he wasn't it.

When disaster strikes the boarding house again, Matt moved in for protection, not willing to let anything happen to Beth and her family. But when love comes into the equation there is no getting around it.

Helping a friend that was in Winton Crossing helped bring Matt a family he was happy to oblige.

This wholesome story was a wonderful read and I enjoyed it thoroughly.

5 Tea Cups!

      

Review: All That Glitters by Wendi Darlin

All That Glitters by Wendi Darlin


Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
Genre: Western Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

Former Vegas showgirl Dahlia Burke can’t get out of Texas fast enough. She’s winding her way through rural Wilder, Texas when she plows into Tanner and Scooter’s work truck. Dead broke and stranded, will Dahlia find more than one reason to stay--or two more reasons to leave?

Tanner Dawson barely escaped with his life when Dahlia plowed into his truck. And once he and his best friend, Scooter, take her under wing, he’s not sure if she’s planning to love him to death or finish him off.
Scooter Austin can’t tolerate gold diggers. When he finds out Dahlia is newly divorced from a man who has a revolving door of trophy wives, Scooter’s ready to send her out of Wilder with the toe of his boot.
How will these cowboys know if Dahlia has a heart of gold or just an eye for all that glitters?


Wendy's Review

Wendi did a wonderful job of bringing a book that had you enjoying every word.

Dahlia Burke was a former Vegas showgirl. She was down on her luck, but she'd rather be there than with an ex-husband that made her feel less. Dahlia has everything—looks, and legs that are a mile long. Men do double takes when she walks by them. But when her mind wanders to a sexy cowboy walking down the road, she barely misses his friend while he pushed the truck out of the way, that is when trouble comes in a capital T.

Dahlia never thought in one moment that she could have almost murdered someone and actually fall for them too. Tanner Dawson was a cowboy, rugged and handsome with an attitude totally opposite. He wasn't accommodating in the polite department until he got to know the real Dahlia, then his passion came forth with a vengeance. While his friend Scooter Austin decided on his own that Dahlia was a gold digger wanting the easy life and not wanting to work for it.

Well if she was staying with them then she sure was going to work, but what he didn't count on was that Dahlia didn't mind hard work, any work that was honest was good enough for her. Still Scooter couldn't put his past in the past until it was to late. Dehlia couldn't or wouldn't let Scooter see how hurt he made her so she went back to Vegas, but being in Vegas didn't change the past.

Wendi's characters were so realistic it had you hunting for a town where you could get a cowboy and business man all in one. Great story that keeps you reading every word, and then turn around and read it again.

5 Tea Cups!

      

Book of the Month Nominations

BOOK OF THE MONTH

TWENTY AUTHORS, TWENTY DAYS

Welcome to Sinclair Books, Book of the Month. I am very happy to announce the nominations for May. From this moment voting is now open. You can vote for your favourite book/s by selecting one of the books listed in the poll to the right of this blog. The voting will remain open until 08:00am on the 30th of May. On the 30th of May I will announce the book & author that you selected for the book of the month. I will also be announcing the three runners up, the top five blogs of the month and the cover of the month. The cover of the month will be selected by Sinclair Books this month. The first author blog will be tomorrow when Author Adrienne Wilder takes to the stage. You will find the nominations for book of the month below. Good luck to everyone involved!

 

 

Review: Dangerous Persuasion by Claire Adele

Dangerous Persuasion by Claire Adele


Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
Genre: Western Romance

Heat Rating: 2

Blurb

Undercover Ranger Kurt MacConnor has vowed to arrest an outlaw leader and settle an old debt. Overwhelmed by guilt, he fears his own bullet may have killed a close friend in a shootout with bank robbers. He's the last man any woman should want to settle down with and marry.

Feisty Cassie Leland carries the guilt of her mother’s death and is now determined to protect her father and their ranch from outlaws. She admits MacConnor is the most handsome man in town, but he's not for her.
When MacConnor rescues her from the outlaws, feisty Miss Leland lands in his lap, and they're drawn together in erotic pleasures. MacConnor endeavors to protect Cassie from the outlaws, but his passion for her may be the biggest threat.


Monica's Review

Being a Texas Ranger does not mean that you have to sacrifice being a family man worthy of having a wife and children.

Kurt is a Texas Ranger and excellent shooter and has made a life for himself in Arizona. He is on a mission trying to solve a case with his best friend and the Sheriff in Leland Valley and will stop at nothing to solve it. He is a typical cowboy that believes his word is law and that it should be followed but when he encounters Cassie things change. He believes that he can tell Cassie what to do and that she will listen but he has another thing coming. No matter how drawn he is to Cassie he needs to keep his head cleared for the case but one night in a cave totally unravels him and he cannot keep his hands off of Cassie. It was only a matter of time before his feelings for her would come out and his heart would be conquered.

Cassie is a strong determined young lady that will do anything in order to keep her father safe even if she needs to be the one to find out who is responsible for the crime that was committed. I admired her determination in her wanting to help and making plans where she uses herself to gather information. Cassie’s first encounter with Kurt she had that instant connection with him but no matter what she fought for what she believed. She needed to make sure she could trust him because of their first encounter. After she found out what his life history was she feels compassion for him and knows she can trust him. Cassie was determined to enjoy her time with Kurt for as long as she could because she realized that he was probably going to leave as soon as he finished solving his case.

The storyline of this book was enjoyable and held drama when needed. The passion between Cassie and Kurt was so remarkable they were burning up for each other but no matter what they stood their distance. It was just a matter of time before they would give into temptation especially after an intense kiss. Try reading this book, you will like it.

3 ½ Tea Cups!

   

Review: Spurs and Heels by Heather Rainier

Spurs and Heels by Heather Rainier

Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand Publishing
Genre: Western Romance

Heat Rating: 4

Blurb

Ash Peterson falls for her the moment he lays eyes on her. She’s a stereotypical city girl, from her manicure to her high heels. Judging by the sparks that fly between them, he knows there’s a fire burning deep inside the blue-eyed beauty. But department store manager Juliana Meyers is thrown by her attraction to Ash. Everything about this quintessential cowboy sets her on edge, from his Stetson and mutton chop sideburns down to his dusty boots and spurs. All he’s gotta do is walk into a room with those damn things jingling and she’s putty in his hands.

When Ash unintentionally injures Juliana, he feels that it’s his responsibility to look after the hoity-toity redheaded workaholic. He pushes her to reexamine her perfectionist lifestyle, but it’s hard for Juliana because she’s used to doing things her way. Can she learn to relax and let him lead?



Monica's Review

Divine Creek Ranch is in flames once again with a sexy cowboy, Ash Peterson and a hellacious young lady, Juliana Meyers.

Seems like not very long ago I was reading how Grace found her three sexy husbands and how a couple of their friends found their true love within Divine. Now we have two new prospects that have set eyes on each other during a Christmas party. Let the sparks, romance, and some interesting cursing begin.

Wow, Juliana knows how to make a first impression of herself after a sexy cowboy makes her just a little angry. You could just say that she has a way with words. After her boyfriend breaks up with her on Christmas Day, can you actually believe that breaking up with her over the phone on a holiday as Juliana said at least it was not in a text message. Juliana is a major workaholic and is very much invested in her job but there are times that she needs to relax a little and enjoy life and have a little fun. It was surprising that once she was able to somewhat trust in Ash she started having a little fun and actually sounded happy. After she truly trusted Ash there was a major hiccup and she tumbled down and went into seclusion. Running away does not help the situation, it just makes it worse, but she was trying to explain herself.

Sexy cowboy Ash is one hell of a man, but his mouth can get him into some trouble with a red headed woman. He is such a sweetheart that no matter what he does or does not do, his actions or his mouth get him into some major trouble from beginning to end. Juliana describes him the best and that is comparing him to a marshmallow, nice and soft. Ash is a loyal man that puts out his feeling out first and lets her know that his three words should not be repeated back to him until she is ready. It is surprising to see how he treats her and has so much compassion for her; he truly adores her and will do anything that she may ask or requests.

Once again Ms. Rainier did an amazing job with her fifth series of Divine Creek Ranch. This has hot steamy romance, humor and joy as Ash and Juliana enter into their lives together hoping that they truly can have a happily ever after and more. You will not regret reading this book come along for the tears of joy that you will experience with the ending in this amazing story.

5 Tea Cups!

      

Review: Rawhide: Crack the Whip by Desiree Holt

Rawhide: Crack the Whip by Desiree Holt

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Heat Rating: 3

Blurb

When rancher Reece Halliday met the new manager of his fetish club, Rawhide, he was shocked to see Katie Warren, the woman he'd loved and lost because of his sexual preferences. But a lot of time has passed and Katie has discovered the lure and satisfaction of BDSM—including the pleasurable sting of the single tail whip. Will Reece be able to lure her back into his arms—and bed—when he cracks the whip during their private sessions?

Wendy's Review

Desiree is a writer that has her readers craving more and more, and she doesn't let you down.

This story is a love story of two people who, in the end, crave the same things. Reece was a rancher in the day, working hard for the family and enjoying it mostly, but something is missing—his wife, a woman who wasn't afraid to accept him as master in the bedroom. He is a master with a whip and could bring a woman to the ultimate climax. But the women at the club Golden Spur, where he is part owner, just weren't enough anymore. He yearned for a woman to come home to. That woman is Katie Warren, a girlfriend from the past who came to the Golden Spur for the job of manager.

Seeing her after scaring her off years ago was a surprise to say the least. Katie came back to TX and applied at the Golden Spur to be close to Reece even if she is too scared to admit it herself. Years earlier when Reece wanted a kinkier sex life with her, she ran scared. But she grew to love the lifestyle, but a bad experience had her running right back to Reece.

Their story has you sweating with desire as he shows her that life with him wouldn't be giving up control but taking control and enjoying what he could whip out. Love how Desiree turns the table for Reece to show that he trusts Katie as much as he wants her to trust him. I love how she twists things to get a new story out of the one. Desiree Holt gives you a real perspective of what a man will do to give the woman he loves the security she needs.

5 Tea Cups!