A lovely start to a series!!
931686
This was a wonderful blend of words to suit not only young adults but a novel able to encompass its horizons to please the older reader.  Heven and Sam are young people that actually act their age so well that they have an air of believability that draws us into their story.  Heven questions what is happening and thus the time frame for acceptance is cleverly built.  Sam is shy despite his powers, his history and after all he is a hell hound.  However he is vulnerable but willing to do everything possible to keep Heven safe, he is willing to do everything it takes for her to trust him even in their relationship.  There is no hurry for the next step into sex but their feelings are open towards that end because of how they feel and not the act itself.  This adds a maturity to theses characters that is hard to resist.  Add a reasonable plot, some good writing  and you wonder why this book was free. Great start to the series and good reading!!!
1447573
This wonderful story lets you fall in-love with the characters and keeps you wanting to believe in all good things for life, love and dreams. A GREAT start to an adventure that will last throughout the series 5 books! I can't wait to read the next in this series! LOVE IT!!! gave me chills, too! So exciting! Love the poetic way K.Kirchner writes! Beautiful!
4921516
This is the start of a beautiful new series! I love the Wedding Belles! They make you laugh one minute and then another time you would like to slap them upside the head! Brooke is the first Belle's love story we get to read about. She is a wedding planner in California and has planned her own dream wedding, but never expected the FBI to show up at the altar. She moves across country and starts a new job with The Wedding Belles and the fun begins! Her first client has an overprotective brother, who does not believe the groom to be is worthy of his sister and since they are super rich, he decides to become way too involved in the planning, so he can keep an eye out on him. Seth, the brother, arrives early to meet the wedding planner and there are fireworks when they meet. Seth is not used to having people not follow his orders and he is definitely not used to having the type of reaction he is having to Brooke. I loved the banter between them and the romantic side that Brooke seems to be able to pull out of Seth. I thought the other characters were well written and made for some really fun moments in the story. You have to have this story and hold on to it to read again and again!
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This is a fantastic start to a new series! The characters have such heart and goodness to them that I was attached immediately.  Violet is a quiet librarian, living a solitary life with her books. I love the connection and bond that was created with Frankie. Luke is Frankie's older brother and meeting him is a whirlwind of emotions. He's a strong willed man with a giant heart and very protective. Violet and Luke have a slow burn, and they are good together. They have both experienced loss and pain. I really enjoyed the story and I am looking forward to more about Luke's brothers, Mitch and Kurt.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
1740801
This is a great start to the series (read the additional books) which are great and  look forward to the author continuing this series!!
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This was an adorable start to what looks like a fun romantic series. From the beginning, as Erin and Matthew find themselves stranded in a Chicago airport due to snow, I was intrigued by their budding relationship. It didn't matter to me how obvious it was that clearly, Erin, a professional bridesmaid, was going to wind up working the very same wedding that Matthew was so intent on stopping. Why? Because the author did a great job at making these characters likable. Not only that, she was able to establish real chemistry from the beginning. Thats saying a lot from someone like me who is not fond of the whole concept of falling in love at first sight. And what works with this story is, that Im not convinced they instantly fell in love. It was an intense attraction, which given the right circumstances, was allowed to grow into something more.

I only have two real criticisms about the story. One, there were a few moments where it was clear that the chapter wasn't written at the same time of as some of the earlier ones. This is fine, it happens a lot with writing. But it caused a few pieces of information about Erins past and Matthews failed marriage to be displayed as if they were being introduced for the first time, even though it was already explained a few chapters before. Its not a big deal, but sometimes if you keep repeating the same few details, it can become really redundant. Two, is actually that I wanted more. I felt saddened to see so little time was actually dedicated to Matthews plot to sabotage his brothers wedding and for Erin to actually work. This is strictly a personal preference. I just could see in my mind, as I was reading, how it would play out in a movie and there could be some humor/drama to Matthew stirring up trouble and Erin trying to cover it up. But the story wasn't lacking without. I just thought that would have taken it that one step further. Especially since the book is focused so much on their budding relationship and the wedding/Matthews re-connection with his family really seemed to take a backseat, when it could have been brought more into the front and only helped to enhance their story.

But what the heck do I know? Im a cynic at heart and I can tell you one thing, this is a great start to what looks like a very promising series. Its not something I would have picked up off the shelf, because I don't enjoy romance as much as I enjoy other genres. But Im really happy I was given the opportunity to read it and I look forward to reading the next one, later on this week. I recommend this to anyone who likes fast paced, lighthearted romance novels, but also to those like me who may not be the biggest romance lover, but still has a bit of a romantic side left in them.

Reviewer's note: I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
4706233
What a wonderful start to a series! I love how one book per month is being released according to the months that was really creative as far as the story I was very entertained with it!
3319471
I absolutely loved this book!  I have been reading Susan Mallery for years and loved the spin-off from the Fools Gold series and the mention of some of those characters.  This was a fantastic start to a new series that I feel certain will rival all of her other fascinating stories!!  This story is based in a quaint little town, Happily Inc., California where fairytales and dreams can come true!  I cant wait to read the rest of the series.  This is a must read!!!
797391
A good start to a new series, DEATH BY DIDGERIDOO was creative and entertaining.

I love my cozy mysteries when the protagonist owns a bakery or bookstore or any other such businesses. I always want to put myself in their places. But series lead in this story, Jamie Quinn, is a lawyer. Not something I ever wanted to be but it made a nice change of pace to read about.

Jamie is asked by her aunt to defend her cousin, Adam, when he is accused of murder. It doesnt help that Adam confessed. However, he has Aspergers, and under stress he said what the police wanted to hear. The topic of this syndrome was handled very well by author Barbara Venkataraman.

With plenty of suspects, Ms. Venkatarman kept me on my toes trying to solve this one. And when the reveal came, I found I had been on the wrong track. Needless to say, the authors ending made more sense than mine. ;-)

The story was wonderfully narrated by Carrie Lee Martz. She did a beautiful job with capturing each character and making them come to life.

Based on this well written first in a series, I do want to check out the rest of the series and I would enjoy hearing Carry Lee narrate it.
3874867
A fantastic start to a new series!!! Aidan Kincaid and his family own a ski resort and while he helps to keep it going, he is also is a firefighter and a member of the search and rescue team. Aidan is mostly content with his life until he gets a blast from the past that opens up everything he never realized he was missing. Lily left Cedar Ridge 10 years ago after the death of her sister and her dad and never looked back. She comes home after getting fired from a big name salon for a celebrity scandal her boss created and then blamed her for, looking to start fresh. She and Aidan have a lot of unfinished business but in order to take care of that business, they need to help each other let go of the past and let themselves be loved by the other. I love all of the Jill Shalvis books I have read so far (which is most of them) and this one ranks up there pretty high. I laughed out loud several times, especially when Lily is forced to deal with her nemesis, the woodpile. Aidan and Lily have explosive chemistry and while they deal with some very serious issues, there is enough humor to counter balance the heavier stuff. The Kincaid's are hilarious in how they interact with each other and they are the epitome of what a family stands for. I can't wait until the next Cedar Ridge story comes out!
3844667
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The characters are very well defined, most of them are immediately likable, and the ones who aren't so likable are that way for a reason.

There is action, humor, romance and a bit of the paranormal to this story. I look forward to reading more of this series in the future, and hope it continues for a long time to come.

**I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.**
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Received an ARC from the author for a fair and honest review.

Wonderful beginning to a new series! You can't help but fall in love and sympathize with Hallie.

There are a lot of unanswered questions and I can't wait for more of their past to unfold.

Only negative... by the number of pages in this book, I can't help but question if this series is going to be a volume of short books like The Arrangement series.  That would totally suck!!!!!!
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One Week to the Wedding by Olivia Miles is the first book in the Misty Point series, OM's newest series! I received an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. Thank you so much for the opportunity, I very much enjoyed reading this book!
Misty Point is a small beach town, complete with a many quaint amenities - an Inn, a flower shop, a bakery, a tea shop, a cafe, and more, and I could just picture the storefronts with their cute flower boxes in front! Details that really paint Misty Point as a picturesque and charming place to be!
This is a story about second chances, about moving through life's struggles, about turning points.  Our Heroine, Kate, faces all of these things as she plans her best friend's wedding in the midst of getting over her own broken engagement, and her strained relationship with her sister. As wedding planner and best friend to the bride, Kate strives to keep tabs on the unpredictable best man, Alec, as he seems to be more concerned with business rather than wedding duties.  Yet, as time goes on she may start to believe that maybe he's not as bad as she first thought, and that despite her past, maybe love and forgiveness is possible again.
I love how the author sets up this series - the friendships, the romance intertwined, what a wonderful start! I'm anxious to see how everything progresses between Kate and Alec, and how Charlotte fares, along with Bree and Colleen! I really enjoyed all the characters and how the girls have a tight knit group! I am looking forward to more in Misty Point!! Happy Reading!
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This is the first book by Sosie Frost that I've read and I did enjoy it. I loved Cassi and Rem and how the story developed. Will be looking forward to reading the whole series! I did receive an ARC but I liked it so much that I will be buying it for my Kindle.
1517622
This is a good start to Ms McMahon's new series! Laura meets a tall, dark, and handsome stranger at a ball and it's love at first sight. She doesn't know that he was sent to romance her away from his cousin. Taliq was sent by his grandfather to save his cousin from what they thought was another fortune hunter, but Laura isn't the woman his cousin is involved with. Tal romances Laura and she is so happy, not realizing he's got an agenda. I enjoyed this story and recommend it!
419276
This book is a nice start to a series with lots of potential. Looking forward to the next books in the series.
2555093
Loved this one, cannot wait for the series!!