Secrets in Featherwood Falls

 Secrets in Featherwood Falls

Featherwood Falls #2

Heather Reyburn

Reviewed by Helen

I came into this series at book 5 and have loved catching up with all of the residents of Featherwood Falls, I have one more to read and then I have read them all, this time we get to meet the new cop in town Rhys Morton and get to know Claire Shepherd even better, there is lots going on in this one and I loved it.

Constable Rhys Morton has just been given the temporary position in the small country town of Featherwood Falls after the long standing cop is on sick leave and this is just what Rhys wants, things heat up as soon as he arrives and he finds himself looking through old files about an eighty year old case and then when a mysterious package arrives this has Rhys thinking, then there are the bikies in town and things are getting worrying.

Claire Shepherd has moved back home after a break-up with her boyfriend and is not looking for a relationship but when the new police officer arrives there is an instant spark and soon they are spending time together, hiking up to the old mine on the Featherwood Station property but what they find will have some of Rhys’s thoughts going back to those files he was reading.

Rhys is soon thinking that Featherwood Falls is not the quiet town he thought it would be when there is complaints about noisy bikes and a complaint is put in about Rhys, with him getting closer to Claire they are uncovering secrets that have been kept for many years and there is danger afoot, will Rhys get the permanent position that is what he really wants and is there a chance that he and Claire will find the love and happiness that they both deserve?

I did love this one it is a beautiful romance with a twist of suspense and secrets to go with it and one that I would highly recommend, and I am looking forward to one more in the series to read.

5 stars

December 12, 2022 by Amazon Digital Services

Over the River

 Over the River

Daughters of the Darling#2

Annie Seaton

Reviewed by Helen

Another fabulous story in this fabulous series that I am loving, the settings are fabulous and the characters who make up the O’Byrne family are fast becoming friends, we met them in book one in which Cat had her story this time it is Roisin’s, a lawyer who has left her job in the city and taken another one that will help protect The Darling River. Being home at Ceann Mara station is just what she needs.

Roisin has a lot on her mind when she arrives home firstly discovering what her ex-boss and partner is really like and how her life had turned around since she took on the job at Henderson Lawyers, divorce lawyers to celebrities she is determined to make changes and help the person who opened her eyes to her partner, arriving home to an empty house is strange but she soon finds out that her father has had an accident and this adds to her worries.

A few days later she is in Wilcannia to meet up with her new boss Seth Brodie and one thing is for sure Roisin is determined that there will be no more work place romances but they hit it off from the start and both start investigating water usage from the river but what they find does not make them happy is there a link somehow to one of the stations along the river her ex-boss?

As the days go by Seth and Roisin are growing closer but danger is also growing and protecting the river is perhaps getting a little dangerous the more they uncover could Roisin be in real danger as Seth and she uncover a corrupt business and Roisin is determined to get the answers and the evidence not matter what. This is a fast paced story that had me turning the pages, I also thoroughly enjoyed going back in time as the O’Byrne family dig deeper into the past and take us back to the 1850’s searching out more answers about their ancestors particularly Samuel O’Byrne and Ceann Mara.

This is a great story and one that I highly recommend, I can’t wait to read more in this series.

5 stars

October 30, 2024 by ASA

Italian Wife Wanted

 Italian Wife Wanted

Lela May Wight

Reviewed by Helen

Waitress and billionaire meet over spilt drinks could they be soulmates the spark, the chemistry is instant, only problem neither of these two want love or marriage, but a marriage contract based on passion could be just the thing.

Emma grew up with a mother besotted by a man, Emma’s father who came and went and Emma is determined that, that will never happen to her, but Dante Cappetta convinces her that they could have a great marriage based on passion because they are hot in bed together, but soon Emma is starting to feel more emotions than she should and decides it is time to leave.

Dante was hurt badly by his parents and looking for love and marriage no way, but when he meets Emma the spark is way too hard to ignore and he knows that she is who he wants in his bed, the contract is firm on no love, no emotion and either can pull out when they want to. Then why does he feel the way he does when he arrives home at their Mayfair home to find her rings and a note and she is gone.

When he finds her three months later after she has had a fall and has lost her memory he is determined to convince her to continue their contract but this time Emma wants to talk and before he knows it they are opening up, could they really be soulmates, could Dante finally have learnt to love and what about Emma is she willing to open up her heart to love as well?

This is a beautiful, powerfully sensual story, two scared people, both vulnerable will love bring them the joy the need to put their pasts behind them and move forward? I do highly recommend this one to any lover of a good romance.

My thanks to the author for my digital copy to read and review.

5 stars

December 18, 2024 by Mills & Boon Modern

Shattered

 Shattered

Unfinished Business #4

Juanita Kees

Reviewed by Helen

OMG It seems like I have been waiting forever for another Juanita Kees’s book and I was not disappointed, I fell into this one and found it hard to put down, what an awesome story, fabulous characters good and nasty, great setting for this romantic suspense I loved getting to know Bridey, her sons and Cole, don’t miss this one, although part of a series it can be read as a standalone.

Bridey McCaffrey has lived a life filled with control by men since she was a very young child, her husband, Thom was picked for her and let me say that he is not what anyone would want as a husband, they have three young boys, Alex and twins Shaun and Garrett. She is totally isolated on their farm Mindelany Ridge on the outskirts of the small town of Moonie River, but when tragedy happens this opens up a whole new world for Bridey and a phone call starts Bridey on a new road to keep as many people as possible safe from one man.

Sergeant Cole Delaney moved to Moonie River hoping for a quieter life with small town policing after all he had been through but maybe that is not the case at first things were good taking on goats and breaking up small fights but then he meets the young mother who lives out on Mindelany Ridge and he sees the bruises and knows that something is wrong, and when later that day he is called out there to a tragedy Coles’ quiet life is now very busy as secrets are uncovered but one thing is for certain Cole will do anything in his power to keep Bridey and her family safe.

WOW this is one fantastic story fast paced filled with action it is heart-breaking and heart-warming as we see Bridey grow in strength, I was cheering her on throughout this story she has been through so much, it is now time for her to discover who she is and find love and happiness and Cole is just the person to make that happen.

MS Kees has taken on some issues that are very relevant in this day and age and done it with care and empathy, this story is so well written and one that I highly recommend, and I still have the first three books in this series to read, lucky me, it really is a fabulous story that any romantic suspense reader will love.

My thanks to the author for my digital copy to read and review.

5 stars

December 15, 2024 by Kees2create

Exposing Secrets

 Exposing Secrets

Danger at the Cove #2

Emmie Lyn

Reviewed by Helen

I met Shelly Scott in book one of this series and I found her to be caring and fun and a good friend to Hanna, Shelly is now manager of Dessert First Bakery and helping to create delicious desserts, her support dog Jake is never too far away from her and keeps her anxiety at bay and she has a good life now there is not much that she wants for or could here be?

Max Bailey is a very popular bestselling mystery writer and much of a loner but he loves spending his days at The First Dessert Bakery, one reason is he is drawn to the beautiful Shelly, could she be the answer to his loneliness?

When the local morning show arrives to film a segment on the new dessert that Shelly has created her and Jake are a big hit but when the video goes viral this brings someone from her past back into her life and fear comes back but not only that but secrets that have been kept for thirty years but who will they destroy?

Truths and secrets abound in this romantic suspense as Shelly and Max get closer as they uncover the truth, Shelly is showing such strength as these secrets will rock her past and Max what can I say such a hero so supportive and loving and Jake what a support dog he is very special.

I do highly recommend this one, I thoroughly enjoyed it, fabulous characters and a beautiful setting it is sure to keep you turning the pages.

My thanks to Tule Publishing for my digital copy to read and review.

4 stars

December 10, 2024 by Tule Publishing

Special Delivery

 Special Delivery

Leesa Ronald

Reviewed by Helen

If you love a good Rom-Com then this awesome debut is a must read, filled with laugh-out-loud moments throughout the book I loved it from start to finish, getting to know Poppy McKellar was a joy and one that I highly recommend.

Life changes very quickly for Poppy when she finds herself pregnant and her partner of nine years attitude sees her now single leaving the job she loves and moving back to her hometown Orange a country town in the Central West, to be close to her parents but determination if nothing else pushes her along, missing her best friend Dani, she rents a house and starts getting ready for the birth of her baby.

When the time comes for her baby to arrive, Poppy is taken by surprise when she meets her midwife, James, could this be happening one meeting in the car park with the Ken look like and now she finds he is here to deliver her baby, what?? Holding her baby girl Maeve was worth all she went through now to be the best mother she can.

Being single and trying to cope with a new born is not easy and with her ex ghosting her Poppy does her best and takes walks everyday here she runs into James with his dog soon they are walking together and Poppy is maybe realising that James is not who she first thought he was, even if he still finds a way to annoy her in some ways but life is moving on and Maeve seems to be coping with her as a mother.

This is really a fun story and so very heart-warming as Poopy navigates her way through single motherhood, one thing after another seems to pop up and have Poppy worrying, There are so many awesome characters who add so much to the story, firstly of course James, he is the best, Poppy’s mother Chrissie is so good as is Poppy’s elderly neighbour Mary and her friend Dani and an old school friend Henry who adds a spanner in the works when he arrives back in town.

Poppy is not looking for love but somehow she finds herself thinking more and more about James, could there be something there?

I do highly recommend this one, I am looking forward to many more books from MS Ronald, and you will laugh, smile and cry happy tears as you cheer Poppy on throughout her journey as I did, this is one not to be missed.

My thanks to Allen & Unwin for my copy to read and review.

5 stars

December 3, 2024 by Allen & Unwin

A Festive Featherwood Falls

A Festive Featherwood Falls

Featherwood Falls #6

Heather Reyburn

Reviewed by Helen

I love my trips to Featherwood Falls, the characters who live here are just so lovely and welcoming, it seems like a place that new people arrive and find their happiness, book six has lots happening coming up to Christmas and New Year and the residents have put everything into making it a great place to be.

Wedding bells are ringing for Briony and Alex, plans are underway and of course Ginny and Kirk’s as well and the Featherwood Station is very busy with all of its farming duties, Ginny is worried about the return of someone she would rather not be returning and life is very busy at Featherwood Station and the hotel.

There is a couple of new people arriving in town Francene who would love to start a new life and return to her pastry chef roots, it is a long time since Francene has felt this comfortable all thanks to making friends with Eleanor, finding the perfect place to start her own tearoom will be perfect.

Bryn, has arrived in town on his way home for Christmas, Bryn has an injury due to an accident and has come a long ways since then and it is a long time since he has been home, but he wants to find himself again first and he has ideas for a new life for himself, has he found it in Featherwood Falls and with the beautiful Francene?

I loved this one, all the friends from past books are here for this wonderful time of the year, there are a few ups and downs along the way for many of them, all adding to the story, it is filled with emotion in so many ways and I do hope there is more to come in this series, I love seeing the town grow with new residents. Francene and Bryn make lovely new residents.

I do highly recommend this one and the series to any lover of a good romance, it is beautifully written and had me turning the pages.

My thanks to the author for my digital copy to read and review.

5 stars

December 11, 2024 by Heather Reyburn

 

Tangled Trust

 Tangled Trust

Danger at the Cove #1

Emmie Lyn

Reviewed by Helen

This was the first book from Emmie Lyn that I have read and I am looking forward to more, in this one the first in a series we are in Clam Cove, Maine and we meet Hanna Moss and Blake Bowman will they find their HEA with all that is going on?

Hanna is working in a diner in town and minding her Grandfather’s adorable Golden Retriever Bella and she has just broken up from her obsessive boyfriend and as far as days go this one starts out very badly first she is late to work and now has no job then she is nearly run down by a car, if not for the quick thinking Bella, returning home to her parents for a few days Hanna meets a neighbour’s son Blake who is a private detective and Hanna’s father hires him to find out who nearly run her down, but can she trust him enough to open up after her past experience, Bella certainly does.

Blake has come home to Clam Cove after breaking up with his possessive girlfriend, maybe it is time to think about his future he does love what he does but maybe a move back home would be good, when he is asked to take on a job for a young lady he feels drawn to her and her dog instantly but love is not what he is looking for but as the clues come together Blake knows that Hanna’ accident was no accident at all.

Spending time together brings them closer as does Bella who plays a big part in this story and who is there when danger comes, this is a lovely story with some wonderful characters and some not so wonderful, I did enjoy getting to know Hanna, Blake and Bella as they journeyed to a beautiful HEA with ups and downs and danger and I look forward to more in this series, it really is a lovely setting.

My thanks to Tule Publishing for my digital copy to read and review.

4 stars

December 10, 2024 by Tule Publishing

A Christmas Suprise in Pelican Crossing

 A Christmas Suprise in Pelican Crossing

Pelican Crossing #4

Maggie Christensen

Reviewed by Helen

Our fourth trip to this lovely setting and it is Rachel’s turn for a HEA I have been looking forward to this one, Rachel is a favourite and this one is very family orientated and I loved it, meeting up with the characters from the other stories is always good come along and get to know Rachel better.

Rachel Mason is widowed with three adult children and three beautiful granddaughters and yes her best friends have now all found love a second time around but Rachel has not been thinking about love for the second time, she runs her successful B&B and loves time with her family and her little dog Molly, but when Molly gets sick she rushes her to the vet and there is a locum on and she is shocked to see who it is none other than Luke Findlay her sister’s first boyfriend and the guy she always had a crush on.

Luke grew up in Pelican Crossing but moved away for university and never came back he married and started his own Veterinary Clinic in Sydney they had one son but he is now widowed and his son has taken over the clinic and Luke should be enjoying retirement but when Josh and his partner move in with him and he is asked to help out in his old home town he takes it on and discovers friends from all those years ago one in particular Rachel (Red) he always had a soft spot for his girlfriend’s little sister.

The sparks fly as the chemistry grows between them but will family stop them from moving forward to find love and happiness a second time?

This is a lovely story filled with wonderful characters and a fabulous setting and it is one that I would highly recommend, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

My thanks to the author for my digital copy to read and review.

4 stars

December 3, 2024 by Cala Publishing

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Must Love Mistletoe

 Must Love Mistletoe

Montana Bachelors and Babies #4

Kelly Hunter

Reviewed by Helen

I smiled, laughed and cheered while turning the pages on this gorgeous romance as written in true Kelly Hunter style, it pulls the readers in with emotion, caring and fabulous characters not to mention the gorgeous setting of Marietta, a must read.

Cal Casey is one of five boys, his brothers are all very successful but for Cal working on the family ranch and doing his leather and woodwork are fine by him as for love there is only one who owns his heart and she married his best friend, but when that best friend has been missing for three years presumed dead and his wife Beth and their ten year old son Sam are struggling to keep their ranch going, Cal steps up and does all that he can to help.

Beth Evans married young her marriage was not what she had hoped it would be but she does have the best son in Sam she is doing her best to hang onto the ranch but with Sam missing school so often to work on the ranch and finally finding out what happened to her husband the pressure is getting to her and when she loses it with Cal she knows she needs to apologise but he makes her heart thump as it has always done.

If Sam and Cal’s family can see the chemistry between them surely they cannot ignore it any longer, is it time that they looked to the future and find their happiness? Sam has a talk to his Mum and mistletoe plays a big part in pushing them together to such a gorgeous HEA, oh I loved this one from start to finish and I do highly recommend it, it is sure to leave any romance reader sighing.

My thanks to Tule Publishing for my digital copy to read and review.

5 stars

December 4, 2024 by Tule Publishing