A nice escape to Thunderpoint
598886
A very enjoyable read. I personally have liked some of her other books better,but it was still worth reading. Robyn Carr does not disappoint!
4954916
Great vacation read - fun and moves quickly, but doesn't require deep concentration.
3001848
The whole Virgin Creek series is wonderful. If you've read and enjoyed those, her Thunder Point series is great, too!
1652273
I enjoyed this read completely. It a site, fast paced story line. A great travel book, and easy to step away from and come beck too. It could use a little more development, but all in all, a fun time.
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This is a nice clean read with a decent plot and interesting side stories.  I liked this one better than the only other one I've read (#3), since it focused more on characterization than on city descriptions.

Even if you haven't gotten to know Skip in the earlier books, you will not feel the loss as you read this one.  The subcharacters lives have moved on with their own interesting tales, making the byplay with Skip more interesting.

The editing in this one was better, too.

It is a nice way to wile away a few hours.
846610
I liked the simplicity and slow pace.  A wonderful escape from all the fast-paced hyped up movies out there.  I felt like I myself was there observing what was transpiring in the story surrounded by the beautiful setting iof the Indiana forest.
276223
Nice escape reading--great continuation of series theme and central character development.
3736373
This book isn't about to be added to the cannon, but it was definitely a pleasurable read.  At the time I purchased it, I was living in D.C., so I especially enjoyed the references to local spots.  There weren't many surprises, but sometimes it's nice to have a book turn out the way you'd expect it to.  Kafka-Gibbons has a very down-to-earth style that I'd like to see more often.
2276408
Sometimes you just need a great escape book - take it to the beach or to the mountains - you'll feel good while you're reading and feel really good when you're done.  I'll be trying the rest of the books in this series.
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When I requested this book to read as an ARC, I did not realize that it was a continuation of a previous book.  That being said, I was able to read this one pretty easily without having read the first book.  Anytime there was something from the previous book alluded to, the author briefly explained what was going on and what happened in the previous book so that you got the gist of what was going on.  I was not confused at all, which is a good thing.  Reading this book made me want to read the first one, but I am not sure there is a point since it seems like all the high points were covered in this one.

I enjoyed the way Ms. Grayson wrote and I would most definitely read another book by her.  She writes in a very fluid manner and draws the reader into her work.  I was sucked in and wanted to know everything that was happening to the characters.  There was not a ton of character development and I still really would have liked to get to know some of the characters better, but not every book is written that way, and that is not a bad thing.  Thoroughly Kissed is just a nice book that allows the reader to get away from the world and enjoy a little romance without any of the heavy plot that can be in some other books.

Since I am moving out west in less than a month, I loved reading about the places that we will probably drive through.  I have one complaint though; Ms. Grayson was quite rude when she mentioned Sheridan, Wyoming.

"The only place I'd feel comfortable stopping in the middle of the night between here and Billings is Sheridan, and it's not the friendliest city I've ever been to." Pg. 239 of the ebook.

Now most readers probably just skimmed over it and didn't think much of the sentence, but I take offence to it.  Sheridan, Wyoming is my new home and we chose to move there specifically because of the hospitality that it offers.  It is a beautiful, friendly city centered in the Big Horn Mountains.  Before Ms. Grayson, or any other author, decides to say hurtful things about a city, maybe actually going there and meeting the people would be a good thing, and if Ms. Grayson did go there and had a bad experience, I don't think knocking a small town that really is friendly and has many neat experiences (Huge rodeo in July) and a strong history (Buffalo Bill and the Wild West show) to offer visitors, is a good thing to do.  There were other ways she could have gotten the point that it was too long a drive across to readers without mentioning Sheridan, Wyoming in a negative way.

Overall, this is a great romance novel that really didn't have any bodice ripping.  Now it does have a lot of sexual tension and kissing and sex are a big overlapping theme, but it doesn't happen in the book, you just know it happens after the book ends.  I would recommend this book to adults only because of the sexual tension and overall theme.

I received this book as an ARC.  I do not get paid to review books; I do so in order to assist you in recognizing books that you might enjoy.

Please read more of my reviews on my blog: sarahereads(dot)wordpress(dot)com
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Good character development;  there is no psychological babble to interfere with the story line.  However, the detailed sexual scenes may not be everyone's cup of tea.
It's one of those stories where the main characters save each other from a torrid past.
There is a slow journey to the climax and then a rush to a conclusion.  All in all a satisfying trip.
645646
Funny, not much sex or violence ( a nice treat!) A great way to spend a lazy afternoon. I look forward to reading more of this authors works. The book is funny and the characters are mostly believable. The locales actually exist on the island, and visitors are indeed called "fudgies".
This one is close to home for me, Michigan and so of course, we are proud of Mackinac Island, it is a beautiful place to visit and take a break from everyday cares.
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Another enjoyable outing to the town of Fool's Gold, California, the most perfect small town in fictional America. Although this book is part of a series about that town and it's residents, this book works fine as a stand alone story,as do all of the individual books.  New readers may be a bit confused by the large supporting cast, but fans will appreciate glimpses of their old favorite characters from previous novels who show up to help the protagonists of this story.  This book features the younger sister of the Stryker brothers@ Evie, who is brought to Fool's Gold after suffering a career ending broken leg.  She has taken up teaching dance since she can no longer be a professional dancer.  She is also estranged from her family. She becomes involved with her brother Rafe' s business partner, neither of them having any plans for commitment to the town or to each other. A fun read. Heat factor mild.
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This is a fun little book, with a good mystery background and excellent characters in the foreground.

Sunny, the main character, is your typical, caught in a rut gal, who would welcome some adventure and a man in her life.  When a mysterious man takes up residence in her missing neighbors house, she is intrigued and interested.

Sunny's wacky book club friends provide additional fun as the gang tries to solve more than one mystery.

No cliffhanger, and all ends well.  What a pleasant story and peaceful diversion!  A little sexy exchange takes place  here and there, but not too graphic.

Highly recommended...
470797
I really enjoyed this was great way to relax and still think, This is well written, the story line is such that you can actually see the town and the varies places the story takes you
1150898
I found this a very pleasant trip to another time.  The author was able to weave a tale of events from the past with modern characters in a pleasing manner.
3761745
The second book in the Texas Crossroads series takes us back to Dupree, in the heart of the Hill Country. Marisas mother is a long time employee of the Rainbows End resort and Marisa has returned home to assist in its reopening. She carries a lot of baggage and doesnt have many happy memories of growing up in the small town. Her recently widowed friend, Lauren, welcomes her with open arms. Readers of At Bluebonnet Lake will remember Laurens daughter, Fiona, who is determined to find a new daddy. The secondary storyline in this book is about Laurens attempts to move on with her life a year after her husbands death.

The Texas Crossroads series so far has required a slight suspension of disbelief, with ordinary women being pursued by wealthy men. But not only is each Prince Charming determined to sweep the women off their feet, they're equally as determined to help one small town get back on its feet. But these fantasies are wonderfully written, and none of the men are unrealistically perfect. Some of Blake and Marisas problems stem from the actions and opinions of others in their pasts, and theyll need to get over these if they have any hope of a future. In Firefly Valley also carries the subtle lesson that while many things in life are permissible, they're not always edifying.

This is Amanda Cabots second foray into contemporary romance, and I enjoyed it as much as the first. The characters are delightful and are of a variety of ages and backgrounds. The rural setting is also presented in both positive and negative lights. While it isn't absolutely necessary to read At Bluebonnet Lake first, I do suggest doing so since it introduces the characters and the Rainbow Lake resort.

Thank you to Revell for my complimentary copy of In Firefly Valley, which I received in exchange for my honest review.