NEW RELEASE: Bitter Rival by J. Sterling

Yup, I’ve been a busy reading bee lately! I really enjoyed this fun, quick read.

James Russo is enemy #1.

Hating him is in my blood.

Bitter Rival, an all-new forbidden romance from New York Times bestselling author J. Sterling, is available now!

Our families have been at war for generations; a bitter rivalry with no end in sight. All I’ve ever wanted to do was make wine, but one night with James will cost me everything.

I shouldn’t be attracted to him… but I am.

I definitely shouldn’t want to sleep with him… but I do.

Is following my heart worth the risk of losing my vineyard and my legacy?

Because in my family, there could be no greater betrayal than sleeping with the enemy.

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About J. Sterling

My goal is to write books that you can get lost in and stories that will leave you with a smile and a full heart. If you can forget about the real world while you’re reading and fall in love with my characters, then I’ve done my job. A lot of what I write has real life aspects in it, but that’s what makes the stories so relatable- the fact that they could happen to anyone… and have! I live in California with my son, Blake. If you can’t find me sitting behind a computer screen, then there’s a good chance I’m sitting in the bleachers of a baseball stadium watching him play. I love traveling to new places, meeting my readers and spending time with the love of my life, my very own second chance romance, who inspires me daily. I know you have a million books to choose from and I am humbled, grateful and thankful each time you choose to read one of mine, or tell someone else to read them. Thank you.

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February 24, 2019February 24, 2019

BOOK REVIEW: The Right Guy by Kate O’Keeffe

Guys, I love this author, and this is a departure for her. It’s the first time she has written an “alternating pov” story. I think she did a neat job of it. It’s set in San Francisco, and while I would have loved to have seen a few more landmarks and recognizable areas to really identify it, I liked the shout outs to Fisherman’s Wharf and Marin County with the redwoods. If you are looking for a light romance, grab this one. You won’t be disappointed. Below is my Goodreads review.

The Right Guy: A romantic comedy by Kate O’Keeffe
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this book. I love Kate O’Keeffe, and while different from her other books, it was a nice departure that I thought she did very well. Told from alternating points of view, it’s the story of Jake and Taylor. Taylor is best friends with Jake’s sister and has practically been a part of the family forever. Of course, there are going to be doubts as Jake and Taylor face their actual feelings for each other. Add in an ill-timed psychic prediction that causes more doubts, and a few odd encounters and it makes for a fun, light read. I didn’t think that Jake’s “playboy” past was fleshed out enough to truly believe it, which in turn made Taylor’s wavering back and forth seem a little bit much. But it wasn’t enough to stop me from enjoying the story. The electricity between the two was expressive and real. A four-star read from me because it let me escape and enjoy their story. I received a digital ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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February 14, 2019February 14, 2019

BOOK REVIEW: Over the Fence

As you saw from the previous post, I was fortunate enough to take part in the cover re-reveal for this book. I love getting to know an author through their older books, and this is no exception.

“Over the Fence” by Melanie Moreland is a contemporary romance that explores how two people can learn to trust each other when they haven’t experienced a lot of trust themselves. Nat has deep secrets that have caused him to live a solitary life. Kourtney is trying to make a life for herself away from her family. When she moves next door to Nat, it opens both of their eyes to possibilities that they couldn’t have previously imagined.

You know me, and I will repeat it every time, I don’t like giving away plot; there is just too much that is best to experience as a reader. Suffice to say that romance can sometimes be sappy or unrealistic. “Over the Fence” is neither of those. It is very real, the characters are flawed, which makes them human (no haunted billionaire here!)

My only complaint is that I wanted a more satisfying resolution to Kourtney’s family conflict. Something that had shaped her so much deserved a little more…karma. I liked how Nat’s wrapped up, however.

The author also uses a clever epilogue to put the finishing touches on Kourtney and Nat’s story. This was a very satisfying read, and I am fortunate to have found this author. I highly recommend it. The book is available on Kindle Unlimited – you can follow the links in the Cover Re-Reveal post.

Following is my Goodreads review:

I love a different approach to romance, and this book has that. Nat and Kourtney do not meet cute as much as they meet unique, over a shared fence. Because they get to know each other without getting caught up in appearances, they obtain true understanding of each other, which leads to recognition of kindred spirits. There is just enough conflict to make the plot interesting without being overly-dramatic (although I would have liked a more satisfying resolution with Kourtney’s family). But the story between the two grows slowly, allowing the reader to share the growth of feelings. Bonus points for the clever Epilogue that puts the finishing touches on the story. This was definitely a 5-star read, and I know I will be re-reading it in the future. I received a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

January 21, 2019January 21, 2019

BOOK REVIEW: Blue Moon (Blue Mountain Series #2)

Just a little addition to the below review. I liked how this one started and very much enjoyed the interplay between Bliss and Ciaran. As I mention, the mystery in this one is just not as strong as in the first one (and now the third one). The concept is good, but the characters weren’t fleshed out enough, and there could have been added details that made it more thrilling. That being said, I can’t dislike the book based solely on that. I just love the way this lady writes.

Here is my review from Goodreads: The second book in the author’s Blue Mountain series is just as good as the first one. This time out, we get to follow Bliss, the sister of Blythe (heroine of the first book). A real go-getter married to her work, Bliss suffers a series of unfortunate events and follows her sister’s footsteps to Idaho. Once again, Ms. Thompson bravely explores concepts that are beyond the usual scope of a small-town romance novel. I love the secondary characters that we have gotten to know, especially Moonstone. I did not think that the mystery in this book was as good as the one in the first, and I spotted the answer early on. But I still very much enjoyed the story and love Peregrine as much as the characters do!