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Last Words
by Colleen Green


Series: The Amber Milstone; Book 1

Genre: Romance / Suspense


Amber Milestone loves her job as a chef at Hale’s View, an upscale restaurant next to Hale Vineyards in Napa Valley, California. She works with her stepfather, who is a partner in the business with Mr. Hale. Amber has more than just a business relationship with Mr. Hale’s son, Jack. She is swept away by Jack’s handsome smile and charmed by his romantic side, which has no limitations when it comes to money or connections. Amidst the lush landscape of the vineyards, she finds herself in a world of seduction that blurs the line between true love and raw passion. Amber and Jack’s devotion to each other is tested by the corrupt world of money and power that threatens to destroy everything they have begun to build. Amber’s dreams of owning her own restaurant are within her reach, but everything comes with a price.



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Colleen Green graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor Science in Technology. She has written two romance/suspense books in The Amber Milestone Series. She lives in Ohio. She is a member of Wright Writers of Dayton and is the administrator of their Facebook Page and editor of their newsletter. As a speaker, she enjoys inspiring other writers to continue to learn about the craft of creating stories. She loves to write, read, cook, and spend time with Jay, her boyfriend, and Lucas, their rescue dog that is a Great Pyrenees/Alaskan Malamute.


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BOOK REVIEW: Last Words by Colleen Green

Not gonna lie, this book confused the heck out of me. It started interesting, but then took me a few chapters to realize that the author had shifted into the past as the main character reminisced. There wasn’t the usual indication of a time change, just a simple sentence. Eventually the author circled back to where the book started, but it was a really long way to get there.

I honestly did like parts of it. There were events that were interesting, and the restaurant scenes were reminiscent of the cooking shows my family likes to watch. But there was an awful lot that seemed haphazard. The growth of the romance between Amber and Jack seemed forced – it didn’t seem to grow organically at all. I kept feeling like I was supposed to expect something else from Jack because of his actions, so I was really off balance on him. I also thought that the subplot involving the restaurant and Jack’s father was a stab at suspense that wasn’t entirely successful.

This is the first in a series, so I am hopeful that the series improves, and Amber was a heroine that I could root for. I just hope that things get a little more realistic and fleshed out in the long run. My Goodreads review is below.

Last Words: Book One in The Amber Milestone Series

Last Words: Book One in The Amber Milestone Series by Colleen Green
My rating: 2 of 5 stars (It was okay)

I had a difficult time with this book. My family watches a lot of cooking shows, so I liked that the heroine was a chef. I thought that some of the plot points were good and made sense. However, there were a lot of inconsistencies with characters, and other plot points didn’t seem to be fully realized. I thought the subplot with Amber’s niece was unnecessary, and the sister and brother-in-law were distractions. Their attitudes did not make a lot of sense in the bigger picture. Sadly, I also didn’t fully understand the romance angle with Jack. There were too many red herrings to make me believe that they had an undying love. An event near the end was downright outlandish, as were the machinations of another character. This is the first in a series, so I will be interested in seeing where the story goes from here. It was an okay book, but I hope for better from the rest in the series. This review was written based on a complimentary pre-release copy.

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BOOK REVIEW: Bentley by Melanie Moreland

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE IN KINDLE UNLIMITED.

I get really excited when I find an author I like and even more excited when I find a series written by that author. The Vested Interest series by Melanie Moreland fits that bill!

Bentley, Aiden, and Maddox met in college. Each had their own hangups, but they became friends for life, leading to the establishment of their company, BAM (their initials). The way I see it, Bentley is the face, Aiden is the muscle, and Maddox is the brains. That’s not to say that each of them don’t share these traits, but these are their strengths.

This first book in the series focuses on Bentley, the man who established the corporation. He meets Emmy in a coffee shop; she is very different from the few women he has dated in the past. Their romance evolves slowly, but sweetly, as each of them have distractions and some baggage to work through. The pace of the romance allows the reader to really get to know the characters which adds a nice dose of realism to the story.

The “every day life” side of the story also works well, with an unknown business rival throwing roadblocks into real estate deals. I won’t give anything away, but it is a good subplot that lends a bit of action to the romance.

It’s a great book, and I’m especially excited that it is the first in a series, which is currently available in KU. I highly recommend picking it up and getting to know the boys of BAM. My Goodreads review follows.

Bentley (Vested Interest, #1)

Bentley by Melanie Moreland

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Holy hotness, Bentley is a seriously book boyfriend to crush on! I love the way this author creates her characters. Bentley is more than the “aloof, rich guy” and Emmy is more than the “quirky girl who isn’t really his type.” They are fully formed people. Their romance is well-plotted, and the reader gets to take every step with them. This is a nice change from some of the usual “they meet, they fall hard and end up in the sack” romances. Not that there is anything wrong with those, it is just nice to have a romance with some depth sometimes. The subplot of a business rival is woven into the story seamlessly. Even though I had my suspicions as to who was responsible, there was enough tension and a few surprises to keep it interesting. I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading the stories of the rest of the guys from BAM. I received a copy of this book as a prize from the author, and I am reviewing it voluntarily.



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