Gone Country(South Of Haven, #1)

 

 

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She’s taking back her life—and flipping his upside down in the process …

 
Andi Ford just wanted a fresh start—far from the man who broke her spirit—until one wrong turn and a near collision with a cowboy left her stranded and out of options. The temporary solution? Stay on a nearby ranch. The catch? It comes with an unwanted roommate: the grumpy cowboy she nearly ran over... 

Zane McKade keeps his life simple: ranch, routine, and zero complications—especially when it comes to women. Andi is no exception. From the moment she crashes into his world—testing his patience and heating his blood in all the wrong ways—sending her packing becomes his personal mission. 

They clash from the start, but one unguarded moment changes everything, and before either of them realizes it, the line between fury and desire is gone. As the simmering heat between them grows impossible to ignore, there’s no denying the way their broken pieces fit together. But trusting again means exposing the parts of themselves that have been burned before… 

In a town too small to stay strangers, they’ll have to choose: cling to the past that hurt them, or risk everything for a love they never believed possible.

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I loved everything about this book. I had a feeling that I was going to like this book. When I read the blurb, it sounds like the type of book I loved reading. However, the book surprised me in so many ways, and I fell in love with almost every character. Andi and Zane; I adored the two of them. Although Zane was being stubborn about his feelings, I knew that he cared about Andi more than he was willing to admit. It was the way that he looked out for her and the little things that he did for her. Those two belonged together; I just hoped that two of them would see it soon. 

The small-town charm in Gone Country stole my heart. I loved the way everyone made Andi feel welcome; I love a community that's so welcoming. Even though this was not her plan, it's where Andi belonged, surrounded by people who love her. It made me smile. This is my favorite small-town story to read, and I'm so glad I got the chance to read this one. I’m already looking forward to reading the next book in the series. 

I liked the way the relationship between Zane and Andi developed; it took time for them to get to know each other. I also loved the bond that Andi formed with Norah. I am so excited that the next book is about Norah; besides Andi and Zane, she was my favorite. Gone Country will have you feeling all the feelings, and you'll be ready to spend all your free time reading because you won't be able to put it down. Gone Country was my first book by Kimberly Lewis, and I’m excited to check out other. Highly recommended for romance fans.

Two Can Play.

 

 

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Viola Bowen has the chance of a lifetime: to design a video game based on her all-time favorite book series. The only problem? Her co-lead is Jesse F-ing Andrews, aka her archnemesis. Jesse has made it abundantly clear over the years that he wants nothing to do with her—and Viola has no idea why. 

When their bosses insist a wintery retreat is the perfect team-building exercise, Viola can’t think of anything worse. Being freezing cold in a remote mountain lodge knowing Jesse is right next door? No, thank you. 

But as the snow piles on, Viola discovers there’s more to Jesse than she knew, and heat builds in more ways than one.

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Two Can Play was a cute novella, and there was part of me that wished that it was a full-length novel. I adored both Viola and Jesse, although I was hesitant about Jesse at first. I didn’t like the way he treated Viola at first, but I did wonder what his reasoning behind it was. I wondered if it was something that Viola said when the two of them met for the first time. I could feel the tension between the two of them and their attraction, even if they tried to deny it. I was eager to see what would happen between the two of them. 

I liked the fact that this book was about video game designers. I might not be into video games, but I have friends who are, and I love reading about the process behind them. I don’t know what it is but I love reading books that feature retreats; especially when everyone tries to work as a team. Two Can Play is my third book by Ali Hazelwood and so far, it’s my favorite.

Action Girlie Pop.

 

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Thank you to author,Nicole Mikell for letting me be part of her ARC Team! 

 

They’ve got grit, gadgets, and girl power.

 
Meet the KAM Kiley, Alice, and Molly. 

All three women live double lives—seemingly normal to their friends and family but actually are lethal agents when called upon. 

The trio works for a secret organization run by Mr. Mystery, an ambiguous boss whose shadowy silhouette sends them on risky missions to take down ridiculously evil men. When a popular beverage called Fruity Freeze starts making its consumers act bizarre, the ringleader of the group, Molly, is sent undercover to work at the factory and figure out what’s happening. 

Quickly the girls realize that this mission is a lot stickier than the others they’ve been on in the past, and they’re ready to take down this rotten fruity factory once and for all.

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I don’t remember the last time I laughed so much while reading a book. Action Girlie Pop was such fun story to read! The general storyline had me laughing and shaking my head sometimes. Action Girlie Pop reminded me of adult version of Powerpuff Girls mixed with Kim Possible; both of shows I loved when I was younger. I felt like Alice, Molly, and Kiley became my friends, and I was rooting for them throughout the book. 

Most of my characters had me laughing at some point. This was unlike any other book that I had read before, and that’s one of my favorite aspects about it. The moment that I picked up this book and started reading, I knew I wouldn’t put it down until I finished it. I do wish that it were a full-length book; I didn’t want it to end. However, I am excited that there is going to be more of Action Girlie Pop! I can’t recommend this novella enough; be ready for laughter, kickass women, and adventure of a lifetime.

Calamity Rayne Over The Moon(Calamity Rayne, #4)

 

 

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 Thank you to the author,Lydia Michaels and Lydia Michaels PR for E Copy, in exchange for honest review.

 

  

After throwing the wedding of the century, Calamity Rayne—a.k.a. the NEW Mrs. Davenport—is overdue for some rest, relaxation, and a lavish porn-cation! And, after months of intense wedding planning, she doesn’t want to organize a single thing. Luckily, husband of the century, Hale Davenport, has everything under control–per usual. He’s planned an eight-week honeymoon fit for royalty. What could possibly go wrong?

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I’m so glad that there is a novella about Hale and Rayne’s honeymoon. Ever since I’ve read Calamity Rayne Gets Hitched , I was curious how their honeymoon would go, especially after all the ups and downs in the previous book. This is what Rayne needed: some time to relax. This one is one of the spiciest books from the series, but it is their honeymoon, and they should enjoy it. After the stress of the wedding, I hoped she would be able to enjoy herself with her husband and not overthink everything, as she tends to. 

Once again, Rayne had me laughing few time through the story. Sometimes I can’t help but wonder how she gets herself into situations like these. At one point I couldn’t stop turning pages because I wondered what situation she would get herself into next. Hale and Rayne’s honeymoon is unlike any honeymoon I heard off; to be able to travel to different locations, I loved that. Every book, I fall more in love with Hale. I love the way he loves her and takes care of her; despite the situations she gets herself into. Part of me didn’t want this novella to end, because I know there is only one more book after and I’m not ready to say goodbye. 

Calamity Rayne is the series I cannot recommend enough. It’s worth every page, and I’m so glad I got chance to read it

The Stolen Life Of Colette Marceau.

 

 

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Two jewel thieves, a priceless bracelet that disappears in 1940s Paris, and a quest for answers in a decades-old murder...

 
Colette Marceau has been stealing jewels for nearly as long as she can remember, following the centuries-old code of honor instilled in her by her mother, take only from the cruel and unkind, and give to those in need. Never was their family tradition more important than seven decades earlier, during the Second World War, when Annabel and Colette worked side by side in Paris to fund the French Resistance. 

But one night in 1942, it all went wrong. Annabel was arrested by the Germans, and Colette’s four-year-old sister, Liliane, disappeared in the chaos of the raid, along with an exquisite diamond bracelet sewn into the hem of her nightgown for safekeeping. Soon after, Annabel was executed, and Liliane’s body was found floating in the Seine—but the bracelet was nowhere to be found. 

Seventy years later, Colette—who has “redistributed” $30 million in jewels over the decades to fund many worthy organizations—has done her best to put her tragic past behind her, but her life begins to unravel when the long-missing bracelet suddenly turns up in a museum exhibit in Boston. If Colette can discover where it has been all this time—and who owns it now—she may finally learn the truth about what happened to her sister. But she isn’t the only one for whom the bracelet holds answers, and when someone from her childhood lays claim to the diamonds, she’s forced to confront the ghosts of her past as never before. Against all odds, there may still be a chance to bring a murderer to justice—but first, Colette will have to summon the courage to open her own battered heart.

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The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau had me captivated from the first page until last page. Not long after I picked up the book; I knew I was in trouble. I couldn’t put this book down; I was so invested in Colette’s story. I was curious to see if she would find out who was responsible for her sister’s death, and if she find out what happened to the bracelet. I was also worried what would happen if Colette would come face to face with her sister’s killer so many years later. This is the story that had me thinking and reflecting on what I had read. When I wasn’t reading, I was thinking about it and wondering what Colette will have to endure next. 

The Stolen Life Of Collete Marceau is full of suspense; twists that you won’t see coming. Anytime that Colette was stealing, my heart was pounding; worried that this would be the time that she would be caught. I had trouble finding a stopping point, every page filled with even more suspense. From the moment that I started reading the book, I wondered how Harmel would tie up the story in the end. I loved the way that Harmel transitioned between 1940’s and 2018’s timeline. I usually have preference when it comes to dual timeline, but this time I loved them both; each was filled with so much tension. 

The character development was outstanding; you can see the way Colette grows from moment she starts stealing, to now. You couldn’t help but love her. I loved her determination, her strength and how after all this time she didn’t give up on finding out the truth. The emotions in this story; I felt them all. I felt as if I was there along with Colette. The Stolen Life Of Collete Marceau was the third book that I read by Kristin Harmel , and so far; my favorite. My only regret is that I didn’t read this amazing story sooner. This book deserves much more than five stars. Highly recommended for historical fiction and mystery fans.