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Her Baby, His Love by Lynne Marshall

Review by Cheryl | 5 Stars

ynne Marshall knew 100% what she was doing when she wrote this love story between Taylor Clark and Joe Collins and calling it Her Baby, His Love. It deserves more stars then 5. 
Sometimes life just isn’t fair. Sometimes it takes twists and turns and you stop trusting people. But sooner or later you will find that it was all to lead you to forever love.
Taylor got taken by her newest boyfriend. She thought it might last and so when her coworker brought the newspaper and showed her what that boyfriend was really doing she knew she had to give notice and leave town. She was so hurt and so dejected again as if she had not had enough heart break by her parents and still did. 
Joe knows he should not get involved but something in Taylor’s eyes caught his attention. He is has been a member of the town called Charity, Montana. Taylor moves into a house that he is a property manager for. He did not expect her quite yet and so the house outside we not finished up yet. 
Joe’s ex worked in the diner in town and Arlene kept thinking that Joe was still going to be hers. Along comes Taylor and Arlene gets even more wanting to be possessive. 
Taylor’s ex comes to town after finding out from a private investigator finds her but he finds that she will not ever do what he wants her to do again.
Have fun reading the story and see if you agree it deserves more than 5 stars. Lynne Marshall has written a wonderful heartwarming love story. 


Review by Alexia | 5 Stars

"Her Baby, His Love" by Lynne Marshall is a wonderful book. I enjoyed this story between Taylor Clark and Joe Collins. Alone and pregnant Taylor moves away from her ex boyfriend, who is engaged to another women, to find a new life for her and her child. Joe is an ex con who becomes Taylor's landlord. What I found refreshing was that this book didn't show the characters in the usual angst of how they should behave or feel. Taylor moves to Charity, Montana and because of her nursing degree is able to find a job. She sincerely wants to be happy. Joe could've let what happened in his past leave him with a chip on his shoulder but he's a nice guy. There is so much more to their story. It is a pretty quick read as the book flows well.


Review by Michelle | 5 Stars

aylor Clark doesn’t make the best choices when it comes to men. After she finds her current boyfriend is cheating on her, she decides it’s time for a fresh start in a small town. Joe is also no stranger to making wrong life choices but has served his time. Now, he’s put his past behind him and has become a man of good character. When Joe meets Taylor, he believes he has found the one. The only problem is she’s carrying another man’s child. Can he put aside his attraction to her and earn her trust by becoming her friend? Is friendship enough or will the spark they both feel turn to love?
This was an enjoyable love story. The romance between the secondary characters was also endearing! 


Review by Helen | 4 Stars

Lynne Marshall brings to life the characters she writes about and the settings add so much to the story and this is a story about a heroine Taylor Clark who has a hard time trusting but to love she needs to learn to trust and who better than to help than the people of the small town of Charity and one very gorgeous hero Joe Collins although he has a few issues that Taylor needs to get over first. Their journey is one that has a few hurdles to jump first but those hurdles always add to a story.

Taylor has moved towns to get a new start in life she has been duped by a few men in her life and she is over trusting any man, but when she settles into her new job and house and now finds herself pregnant and alone she is determined to manage. Her landlord Joe Collins and neighbours Dixie and Ram help but getting close to Joe could be a mistake for Taylor you see he is an ex-con not trustworthy material.

Joe has lived here in Charity for a few years now and has been celibate for four of those years he runs the nursey and is always there to help but when new comer Taylor moves in he is hard pressed to remember he is celibate he is attracted to her in more ways than one and now that she is pregnant well that pull seems even stronger.

I loved how the town and Joe rallied around for Taylor when the ex-boyfriend shows up and I loved seeing how she finally realized that Joe is one trustworthy and very lovable hero and to see them start a future together with the baby had me smiling. A thoroughly enjoyable story that will pull you in.


Review by Lynn | 4 Stars

A sweet story of redemption. Finding a reason to trust again after a lifetime of disappointment leads to a new chance on life for Taylor, and Joe finds a way to forgive himself for past mistakes by becoming a good and honest man. They're an adorable couple ... and it's a pleasure watching them find their way to each other.

Taylor Clark is looking for a fresh start after finding out that yet another man has let her down in life, so she moves to Charity, Montana. From the start, she's attracted to the property manager of the house she's renting, but she's not ready to let another man into her life again ... and when she shockingly realizes she's pregnant with her ex's baby, it just complicates the situation even more!

Joe Collins is attracted to Taylor as well, but he leads a different type of life here in this small town, and he's not sure about adding a relationship to the mix. They agree to be friends and tell each other their secrets, but along the way they continue to rely on each other and grow closer. Taylor is able to overcome the fact that Joe is an ex-con, and Joe is willing to step up and care for her more than anyone ever has.

When her ex shows up in town making waves, will their fledgling relationship be over, or will they find a way to get their happily-ever-after?


Review by Adel | 4 Stars

This is a sweet story about two people who made mistakes in the past, trying to sort out their lives and not fall into cycle of destructive decisions. Taylor Clark was disappointed by a couple of men in her life and now she is pregnant, alone and starting over in a new town, determined not to repeat past mistakes. After being released from prison, Joe Collins moved to Charity to start a new life and become a better person. He succeeded in making a good name for himself and he is giving back to the community, but gaining Taylor’s trust is going to be the biggest challenge yet! 

I enjoyed the story and the way the characters changed their lives around to become better people. The chemistry between Taylor and Joe is explosive and the way the trust between them builds up gradually is fantastic. This is no instant gratification type of relationship between the characters. 

I recommend this to any romance lover wanting happy ever afters!

Married to the Mom to Be by Helen Lacey ( Cedar River Cowboys #4)

Married to the Mom to Be
by Helen Lacey
Review by TashNz | 5 Stars 

A story I read word for word, not skipping a single sentence or page and one which I was so caught up in I fell asleep with it in my hand well after midnight.  

It was lovely to be back in Cedar River and I settled back to enjoy a lovely story but it wasn't just lovely, it was heart catching, dramatic, exciting and so wonderfully written I devoured every word!

Liam and Kayla are expecting a baby, we find that out in the first sentence! They are in love so all good there BUT their parents are in a family feud with each other for the past 30 years. They know this will not go down well and especially Kayla worries this will break her Daddys heart... imagine how they the parents and the small town will feel when their secret relationship can't be held secret any longer, let alone find out they are already married!

Liam's love shines through all the way and he won me over! 6 stars for me!


Review by Adel | 4 Stars

Married to the Mom-to-Be is another fantastic read by Helen Lacey. This book is the third in the Cedar River Cowboys series, each book in the series can be read as a stand-alone although every book I’ve read so far is amazing so you wouldn’t want to miss out on reading the other friends’ stories.

In this book Kayla Rickard and Liam O’Sullivan is secretly married. The older Rickard’s and O’Sullivan’s are arch enemies and it will break their hearts to find out that their children got married. Then Kayla discovered she is pregnant and their time is up to come clean about their relationship. 

I really enjoyed the flow of the story, the way the characters developed and the easy writing style that Helen Lacey has. I recommend this book to any romance lover.


Review by Nas | 5 Stars

MARRIED TO THE MOM-TO-BE by author Helen Lacey is a Harlequin Special Edition series release for April 2017. 

Kayla Rickard is married and expecting Liam O’Sullivan’s baby. And Liam happens to belong to the family of her dad’s biggest enemy. How could Kayla explain to her dad that she loves Liam? 

What is the secret which made Liam’s family enemy to Kayla’s family? Would revealing that secret tear the families and Kayla and Liam apart or bring them together? Interesting and intriguing. 

Married to the-Mom-To-Be is one emotional story full of angst and tension. We know Liam loves Kayla and she knows it, yet they are forced apart by circumstances. Author Helen Lacey brought this tale to life on the pages shimmering with emotional intensity. We root for Liam and Kayla to get together and stay engrossed by this story till the end to see how and when it happens. 

Highly recommended for all readers of romance. 



Reviewed by Helen |5 stars

This is a fabulous story I savoured every word so much emotion and love coming from the beautifully written words. MS Lacey has penned a story that will stay with me for a long time it is set in a beautiful small town that we have gotten to know well in previous stories. This time we get hotelier Liam O’Sullivan and gorgeous Kayla Rickard’s story and we get to see what happens when love breaks down a family feud that has lasted for years.

When a car accident in the hotel car park shoots lightening sparks between Liam and Kayla well what can they do except enact on those sparks but keep their relationship a secret for the time being, Kayla is a loving only child and will not do anything to hurt her parents but when she falls head over heels for the guy she has been warned to stay away from all of her life well more than sparks are going to fly.

Liam has always been used to getting his own way as the eldest of the O’Sullivan boys he is now running the hotel and when cupid shoots her arrow and well Kayla is everything he wants in a woman, he cannot help falling in love, but their road to a HEA is a rocky one with stubborn wills getting in the way even after their secret wedding in Vegas and now with a baby on the way he needs to stand up and show that love.

Kayla and Liam’s secret is going to rock both families and the small town of Cedar River, so many emotions and hurts and headstrong people that think they know best will have you turning the pages to see what is going to happen next and how they fare. This one is sensual and very moving I did shed a few tears along the way and felt like yelling at a couple of people as well, but in the end I was smiling big time I loved this one and am very much looking forward to the next one in this series and going back to Cedar River. I do highly recommend this one.



Review by Lynn Brooks | 5 Stars

A fun and easy read as Helen Lacey takes us on a journey of forbidden love, deception and finding peace. Guilt and duty are at the top of the list of what the heroine is feeling. She's difficult to like because she's not being fair to him at all, but you're still drawn to the story because he's such a nice guy that you're wanting a happy ending for. Lots of drama with well developed characters and story lines.

Kayla Rickard is in quite the predicament. Not only has she been having a fling with the son of her father's sworn enemy, but she secretly married him and they're now expecting a surprise baby! The last thing she wants to do is disappoint her parents, but it's not like this is the type of thing she can sweep under the rug.

Liam O'Sullivan wants his wife by his side. It feels empty in his house without her, but she still persists on staying at her apartment too much and refuses to tell their families about them. Now that she's pregnant, she has to see that it's way past time. He'll do anything to be able to share his life in the open with her ... even try to figure out what caused the feud that made their formerly friendly fathers begin to hate each other. When they get way more than they bargained for and huge secrets are exposed, they are left to deal with the fallout in addition to exposing their relationship



Review by Cheryl | 5 Stars

Helen Lacey always writes an awesome story with love, suspense, and makes you want to keep reading till that book is finished. So far none of her books have disappointed me. 
There has been a feud going between Rickard family and O’Sullivan family for lots of years. However, love does not listen to feuds and family being against each other.
Kayla Rickard wanted a family and be married well with the right man. She meets Liam O’Sullivan and finds him irresistible. She knows right from wrong however, the heart wants what it wants and Liam feels too she is the right one. 
Kayla & Liam eloped to Vegas and as typical “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” style they return to their homes and just meet up in secret. But when Kayla is pregnant all that must change.
Please consider reading this book and series as you will not be disappointed.



review by Alexia | 5 stars

"Married to the Mom-To-Be (The Cedar River Cowboys)" by Helen Lacey is a wonderful, quick read. Liam O'Sullivan and Kayla Rickard have one big thing stacked against them. Their families hate each other. Even though this is a really big problem the two are secretly married to each other and they're expecting a baby. Kayla is very wishy washy with her marriage and wanting to keep it a secret from her parents. Liam has been patient with her and respecting her wishes to keep their private lives separate from their families. There are things in the past that come forward, and makes sense as to way the families don't like each other.


Review by Alexandra | 4 Stars


This story is part of the Cedar River Cowboys series. Its always nice to go back to Cedar River.
Kayla and Liam fall in love despite a ongoing war between there parents. Managing to keep the romance and quickie wedding in Las Vegas a secret. Until Kayla finds out she is pregnant.
Kayla and Liam are a case of opposites attract. Liam is a black and white guy with a high moral code. While Kayla sees shades of grey. They butt heads several times trying to sort this situation out.
Can they see each others point of view and work things out? If you are a fan of small town contemporary romance then pick up a copy.



Review by Amanda | 4.5 Stars

Make sure you grab a copy of this book! Married to the Mom-to-be by Helen Lacey is pure reading delight. The characters instantly charm and captivate you. I was blown away with the drama, the romance, the secrets and the intense passion. Actually, the chemistry between Kayla and Liam is so tender and yet so hot. There were times when I laughed at the hilarity in certain scenes and at times I wanted to smack both Kayla and Liam for wanting to please other people. But their generous hearts still had love for their family and that I respect. In the end, I was impressed with the writing, the plot and the storytelling. I thought Helen Lacey did a wonderful job and can't wait to see what book she'll come up with next! 

Highly Recommended 
4.5 Stars



Review by Dottie | 5 Stars

Married to the mom to be ,is another great story by Helen Lacey.  A real problem exists when Kayla Rickards finds out she is pregnant by Liam O'Sullivan.  Why a problem lets list a few. First his family is on the no no list with her family as a family feud year old exists.  Second problem is Kayla wants to keep it a secret from her family that she is having Liam's baby because the final problem is she is secretly married to Liam.  The saying about a tangled web and deceit truly come to past in this story.  However their problems make it a riveting story and you will be so looking forward to see how they solve the problem.  A lovely book and a great addition to the Cedar River Cowboys series.  Ms. Lacey always leaves you with a warm feeling at the end of her books.  Enjoy its a great story.



Review by Michelle | 5 Stars

Helen Lacey creates a modern day Romeo and Juliet scenario without the characters dying. LOL. There is no doubt that Kayla and Liam are completely in love and lust with each other. Their connection is intense and their passion flares instantly. However, they both have been raised with a hatred for the other’s family. Sadly, this happened between their fathers over 30 years ago. Will they be able to sustain a relationship after they learn the truth or will it destroy their chance at a happy marriage?

I loved this book because it felt different even though it’s an age old theme. There was a lot of communication between the characters but still times when you wanted to shake them into seeing that their relationship was important too! Great read!

The Unforgettable Spanish Tycoon by Christy McKellen (Romantic Getaways #2)


Reviewed by Helen | 5 Stars

This truly is a romantic getaway a lovely story of second chance romance for beautiful English woman Elena Jones and handsome Spanish guy Caleb Araya why not join them in a trip to Barcelona and see where this journey takes them lots of emotions in this story that will have you smiling.

Elena first meets Caleb at University in Cambridge both are studying engineering and hit it of instantly they become fast friends with a comradery that brings them very close but Elena already has a boyfriend back home he is stable not like the whirlwind that Caleb is, so they go their separate ways Elena choosing the quiet stable way but did she choose correctly?

Caleb has been a loner most of his life so when he meets Elena and the become so close this opens up a new world for Caleb he is happy having fun and really enjoying Elena’s company and he is over the moon when she decides he will be the one but in the end he is left heart broken and angry and goes back to Spain and becomes a successful business man with his own company but she has taken his heart and he becomes a hard man.

So fifteen years later and Elena is running her own company and lands Caleb’s doorstep with a business proposition and what she finds is not the happy caring man she knew and their meeting ends up in a row. Caleb then has an accident that causes him to lose him memory what else can Elena do but step up to help because she has never forgotten Caleb and still feels very guilty. I loved Caleb and Elena’s journey to such a wonderful HEA it was so good to see Caleb return to his old caring self and come out from behind that wall that he had put up and to see the strength that Elena shows when standing up to Caleb. This is a story that I highly recommend fabulous thank you MS McKellen for another keeper.

5/5 stars for a great story

Published February 1st 2017 by Harlequin Mills & Boon


Review by Lynn Brooks | 5 Stars

With the latest in the Romantic Getaways series, Christy McKellen brings us a story from Barcelona! It's a fast read and keeps your attention from the beginning. The characters are likable and draw us into their story and keep us hoping for that happily-ever-after!

Business woman Elena Jones travels from her home in England to see her old friend Caleb Araya in Barcelona with a business proposition. They were the best of friends for a time in college, with the hope of more until she broke his heart.

Caleb Araya is shocked to see Elena, and isn't open to doing business with her. He's never forgiven her for the cold-hearted way she ended things with him all those years ago and could never bring himself to trust her again. He's lived his life around never letting his guard down like that again!

When an accident takes away Caleb's memory from their time together, and happenstance has her nearby, he mistakenly thing they are a couple. She can't walk away when he needs her, so she keeps up the pretense. Will he forgive her when his memory comes flooding back or will he be done with her once and for all?
 


Review by Alexia | 5 Stars

"The Unforgettable Spanish Tycoon (Romantic Getaways)" by Christy McKellen was an enjoyable, quick read. I picked up the book and didn't want to put it down. Welcome to Barcelona where we meet Elena Jones and Caleb Araya, but are meeting each other again. First friends in college Elena broke Caleb's heart. She's come to do business with him, but he's closed off his heart. When a freak accident causes him to lose his memory will Elena be able to rekindle their friendship and be a good opportunity for her business? What happens when he gets his memory back? You'll have to read and see for yourself. 


Review by Cheryl | Loved it more than 5 Stars

This is another book in the Romantic Getaway series. Christy McKellen brings us this story from Barcelona regarding Elena Jones and Spaniard Caleb Araya. Will their hearts withstand the intense entanglement? Elena and Caleb started in college. Then Elena broke Caleb’s heart.
Elena is a successful entrepreneur but Caleb rejects her newest business proposition. He remembers how their hearts were broken and he never can trust her again. 
However, when an accident takes away Caleb’s memory and he mistakenly thinks they are a couple she cannot walk away from him, he needs her. Right? But when they are together is Elena running the risk of her heart being in jeopardy again.
Love all of Christy McKellen’s books and this one is for sure worth the reading. Love it more than 5 stars!


Review by Dottie | 5 Stars

A truly lovely second chance at love romance.  Elena Jones and Caleb Araya's friendship started in college and he truly believed that the love he shared was reciprocated until he was devastated by the cruelty of her breakup.   Fifteen years later Elena confronts Caleb as she needs his partnership in a business deal, never realizing the hostility he feels for her.  Caleb won't be hurt again he has encased his heart and has vowed to never trust again.  When an accident robs him of his memory should she use the opportunity to help her business or will old feeling for each other come back to the surface.  Ms. McKellen touches all emotions with this story and you find yourself hoping that when Caleb regains his memory he will forgive and forget and find that he has always held her heart. Loved it.

Reviewed by Nas Dean

THE UNFORGETTABLE SPANISH TYCOON by author Christy McKellen is a February 2017 release by Harlequin Romance series.

Elena Jones needs Spanish Tycoon Caleb Araya’s company to partner with her for her business’s future growth. But will Caleb agree? After all once before Elena had trampled on his heart.
And an accident leaves Caleb with selective memory, dare Elena hope that he will forget the past and forgive her?

THE UNFORGETTABLE SPANISH TYCOON is a sweet romance about second chances and past regrets. Author Christy McKellen brought this strong heroine in Elena and a dashing hero in Caleb.
   

Highly recommended for all readers of romance. 

The Sheikh's Convenient Princess by Liz Fielding (Romantic Getaways #4)

The Sheikh's Convenient Princess (Romantic Getaways #4)
Reviewed by Helen


MS Fielding has done it again written a story that will take you on a magical journey where we get to know a handsome Sheikh and the life he leads and get to know how caring he is I have to admit I do have a very soft spot for a Sheikh and Bram ticks all of the boxes and sends tingles up my spine.
Sheikh Ibrahim (Bram) al-Ansari has lived in exile from his family after disgracing himself five years ago he was a great sportsman and all round good guy but suddenly he made this mistake and he pulls himself out of the limelight and leads a life of hard work. But when there is a chance of reconciliation with his father that he really wants but that means a chosen bride, Bram decides to take a risk and choose a convenient Princess his new temporary PA MS Ruby Dance and makes her an offer that she decides to take.
Ruby Dance is the best PA around and works for an agency she is one of The Garland Girls and she only works temporary for clients for a reason she has secrets that she keeps close and does not talk about so when she is suddenly sent to the small country Qa’lat al Minaá to help out Sheikh Ibrahim her life is about to be turned upside down and their first meeting is so good Ruby is such a strong heroine caring and vey attuned to what is going on.
This is such a lovely story beautifully written the scenery is fabulous the hero and heroine Bram and Ruby come to life on the pages they are smart and caring their journey is sensual and moving as both open up about their pasts and fall deeply for each other and what a courtship they are going to have. Thank you MS Fielding for another keeper I loved this one

5/5 stars for a fabulous story

Expected publication: February 7th 2017 by Harlequin Presents


Review by TashNz | 

Liz Fielding writes with depth and maturity of an author who knows her stuff which in turn makes for an story which has depth of characters mixed with an exciting plot full of exquisite places, words and feeling.

Bram and Ruby are the stunning characters for a convenience marriage story which swirls of love and romance that left me with a smile! The plot may be standard but the way everything is described and laid out make it amazing and a read that you're sorry to finish. Their background stories were enjoyable and their path to be together was well deserved.

Liz writes a wonderful Sheikh and I highly recommend this book to all romance lovers.


Review by Lynn Brooks | 4.5 Stars
A really fun connection between the main characters makes Liz Fielding's upcoming release a joy to read. Not only are we watching a romance spark, but we catch ourselves smiling quite often at the sass this couple shows towards each other. Really enjoyed them! The only thing I was left wanting was a little more time with them!

Once banished from his home country, Sheikh Ibrahim al-Ansari knows he can't return home without a bride on his arm unless he wants to be forced into marriage with the woman his estranged father has chosen for him. He lucks into the fact that his new temporary assistant fits his needs to a tee and has agreed to a temporary marriage of convenience!

Ruby Dance has her own painful past that she lives every day running from, so if she can help Bram to rectify past mistakes and reunite with his family, she is all for it. Neither of them expect to actually fall for each other when they are spending time preparing for their trip, but when it happens, will they decide to make their marriage a real one?



Review by Cheri | 5 Stars

Can it possibly happen…From the Sheikh Secretary....To the Sheikh’s wife?
Ruby Dance prefers to work temporary secretary jobs. She has been cheated on by her last boyfriends and now avoiding all commitments. When she has been sent to fill in for the secretary who was working for Sheikh Ibrahim al-Ansari as his regular one had suffered serious injuries and yet when the Sheikh needs her for more than his secretary she thinks of her family and what this promotion could do for them so she says yes.
Sheikh has not been in good graces with his father and to get back he must marry his father’s choice of bride for him but if he gets married before meeting with his father that would save him from that choice.
Sheikh has a history of being a play boy and Ruby knows this. He needs that instant wife and she consents to being that. 
When the need for the wife no longer is needed, will Ruby be able to walk away as she is very interested in the Sheikh? Will the Sheikh be able to walk away from Ruby too?
Liz Fielding once again writes a love story worthy of more than the 5 stars I was able to give it. 



Review by Alexia | 5 Stars

The Sheikh's Convenient Princess" by Liz Fielding is an enjoyable, quick read. Sheikh Ibrahim al-Ansari was banished from his country and can only return with a bride since he refused to marry the woman his family wanted him to marry. Ruby Dance comes into his life and becomes the convenient bride to be, but she is fighting her own personal issues. Love will find a way.


Review by Dottie | 5 Stars

Disgraced, disinherited and exiled "Bram" Aka Sheikh Ibrahim is summoned home for his fathers birthday.  Its an opportunity to mend the breach between them but it comes with secret deal, he is to marry a women chosen by his father.  Ruby Dancer comes to work for Bram as his PA when his gets injured skiing.  She has a past that left scars so being a temp PA works for her as she is always on the move. The scenes between the two of them will have you smiling and you will become totally immersed in the story. What transpires from this point is such a wonderful story that you have to read without spoilers.  Lets just say Bram and Ruby will find out that sometimes two wounded souls can be healed by the love they never thought they would find.  Ms. Fielding has written so many fantastic books but I think this is one of my favorites and I believe you will also , and also find yourself feeling for Ruby and  falling for Bram.  A keeper.

Not In Her Wildest Dreams by Dani Collins

Not In Her Wildest Dreams by Dani Collins
Reviewed by Helen

I love MS Collins stories they always leave me smiling and this one is an all round fabulous story with lots of characters that add to Paige and Sterling's journey lots happening that will keep you turning those pages and of course there is another book to follow which really makes me smile.

Paige Fogarty has come back to the small town she grew up in Liebe Falls her father has had another heart attack and he is under pressure to sell his share of the local furniture company Roy's Furnishings that helps keep this town going to his partner and there is a lot going on with all of the people that work in the factory and when Paige's high school crush Sterling Roy is in town as well things heat up.

Sterling has arrived home because his mother has pushed him to return things look like changing in the family business and they need Sterling to make sure it goes well and that the Fogarty's don't change their minds but there is a lot of water under the bridge between Sterling and Paige and it doesn't look like it is over yet can they work closely together and bring the company around.

This story has a lot going on a mystery, embezzlement, affairs and secrets that have been held for a long time Paige has lived under the Fogarty reputation that has been strong for years her brother Lyle has problems as well and then there is the Roy family pillars of society or are they. MS Collins has bought this town and its characters to life in such a fabulous way the story is riveting and so very very good and I am really looking forward to Lyle's story.

5/5 stars for a great story

Published January 15th 2017 by Smashwords Edition


Review by TashNZ | 5 Stars

Paige Fogarty and Sterling Roy are the two characters who bring Not in Her Wildest Dreams alive! Dani Collins has such a wonderful gift with her writing. Not being a Harlequin Presents, she can include more detail and weave a truly magical tale which has all I want to get out of a book. Unforgettable characters, fantastic plot which pulls you in immediately, exquisite scene setting and a journey of unforgettable words.

Book One of Two and I'm very much looking to the second installment.


Review by Amanda | 4.5 Stars

Dani Collins writes with warmth and sincerity which shines through in the captivating storyline and compelling storytelling. The characters in: Not in Her Wildest Dreams are genuine and likable. They burst on the page and command attention. Not in Her Wildest Dreams is a story about hope, love, forgiveness and positivity. It is a story that uplifts you with each trial the characters experience and then overcome. You have nothing to lose reading this book. Instead you have everything to gain: a forever after that is sweet and satisfying!

Recommended
4.5 Stars


Review by Lynn Brooks | 4.5 Stars

A drama-filled reunion story brings together two people who never got a real chance to be together because of teenage angst and misunderstandings. We see them try to overcome their bitterness with each other and slowly start to open their eyes to what really happened and to what degree the other was really at fault. A solid story with perhaps a few too many secondary characters to keep track of, but a pleasing conclusion and I look forward to reading the second in the series!

Fifteen years after being run out of her home town in humiliation, Paige Fogarty is back! Unfortunately, so is the town's golden boy who caused the bad reputation she was given. She's stuck tolerating him for however long it takes to do an audit of the books in the business their father's run together ... then she's out of here!

Sterling Roy still holds a grudge against Paige and her family as well, but as they are forced in close proximity time and again, he starts to see that things might have happened differently than he thought. Just as he's about to move forward, he realizes she's protecting an embezzler!

Will they be able to get all the secrets uncovered and find a happily-ever-after, or will past deeds be unable to be overcome?


Review by Cheryl | 5 Stars

Two teenagers, small town talk, secrets and heartaches!
Paige Fogarty and Sterling Roy knew each other all their lives. There was thing stigma associated with the Fogarty name that Paige expected she could never live down. 
Sterling was known as the Golden Boy whose parents ran Roy Furnishing in Liebe Falls. 
Paige was brought back home as her father had another heart attack and since they wanted him to sell his share of Roy’s Furnishings she comes and decides that the store undergo an audit and she is pressed into doing the audit. 
Sterling has come back home after the insistence by his mother to return and protect his legacy. Sterling’s father is going to try to become the mayor of Liebe Falls.
Paige and Sterling had an encounter back in high school when Paige’s brother Lyle set them up and it did not end well. Paige’s father found them and he proceeded to set Sterling straight and away from Paige. 
With both back in town and both now working closely together sparks still fly between them. It does not help that Paige is living back at home and that Sterling is living in his family home that is right behind hers on the next block over. So when one looks out a window they can see the other home. 
This book is so full of mystery, affairs, secrets, embezzlement, and much more. You will enjoy it and Dani Collins deserves more than 5 stars. 


Review by Alexia | 5 Stars

"Not In Her Widlest Dreams (Secret Dreams Book 1)" By Dani Collins was a wonderful read. I enjoyed Paige Fogarty and Sterling Roy's story. Paige returns to Liebe Falls to help her father after he had a heart attack. She took on the responsibility of his part in a local furniture company and as an accountant takes a look at the books to make sure that everything is in order for her family to sell the company back to the Roy family. Sterling is home because his family wants him to take over the family business, and to make sure the 'rotten' Fogarty family doesn't take advantage of the company. Paige returns to a tattered reputation which is unwarranted, and to the feelings she had for her one time boyfriend Sterling. Things have a way of coming out and some things are not what they seem. Interested? You need to read this book!


Review by Adel | 5 Stars

Not In Her Wildest Dreams by Dani Collins is a beautifully written story starring Paige Fogarty and Sterling Roy. The two come from polar opposite backgrounds, Paige having the bad luck of being born a Fogarty and Sterling being the Golden Boy of Liebe Falls. Now, 15 years after a misunderstanding drives them apart, Paige and Sterling must set aside their differences and work together to save their fathers’ company Roy Furnishings. 

This is a real page turner, there is intrigue, romance, action and drama…basically everything that transforms a book from good to amazing. Can’t wait to read the next book in the series, Only In His Sweetest Dreams. I highly recommend this book to any romance lover.


Review by Dottie | 5 Stars

What happens when after 15 years you reunite one time couple Paige Fogarty from Liebe Falls with Golden boy Sterling Roy?  You get a fantastic story by Dani Collins.  So many things were misunderstood in the past and some are still hanging around destroying the present.  Trying to use her profession as an accountant she is auditing Roy Furnishing as their is someone playing with the books.  Sterling wants no repeat of the past when their relationship leaving her with a bad reputation.  Will the future shine different for these two now put together again.  Not if family has anything to do with it but Ms. Collins always delivers a wonderful story and she gives Paige and Sterling their HEA

Lucy & The Lieutenant by Helen Lacey

28188397Review by TashNz

A wonderful read filled which in a beautiful way the author wound the story right around me and I was snuggled in the midst of it all Easter Monday.  Quite a heart warming story where everyone in town knew ex military man Brandt Parker loves Dr Lucy Monero – except him.  While he fails to see it because he’s wrapped up in his military past Dr Lucy Monero lays her lil heart on the line and spends most of the story trying to figure out if her teenage crush is worthy of her love. 

Set in small town Cedar River, Brandt was quite likeable and had just enough mystery surrounding him that you really wanted to know what was bothering him.  He had lovely family who were secondary characters and helped make it a heartwarming story.  Lucy was quite the opposite in the way that she had no one and it made her all the more endearing. 

I usually am a “Presents” kind of girl and don’t often go for the small town girl kind of story in a town where everyone knows your name so when I pick one up and it consumes me till I reach the last page Im the first to say – don’t pass this one by.  I'm especially happy to see there is more stories featuring Lucy’s fab friends.  I even got teary when Lucy did her goodbye speech and felt all sad for her.  Wonderful writing Helen Lacey! 

4 Stars
Cedar Cowboys Series 

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Lucy & the Lieutenant by Helen Lacey
Lucy and the Lieutenant

Helen Lacey


Reviewed by Helen

I do love small town romances and this is one that should be snapped up and read there will be tears of sadness and joy as we journey to the best HEA with ex-military gorgeous home town guy Brant Parker and home town girl next door Dr Lucy Monero.

Lucy has been home in Cedar River for short time now after being away studying but Lucy is a quiet person who has been through so much losing her Mum in a dreadful accident that left her with bad memories and feeling guilty it has taken a while for her to get over it but she has and now back home and working at the local hospital Lucy has come back in contact with the guy she has had a crush on since she was fifteen who unknowingly she has saved herself for him Brant Parker but Brant has no intentions of settling down but is Lucy just what he needs to turn his life around.

Brant has returned home after being on the front line for years he has left the military permanently, and has bought a tavern in the town to do up and re-open he has thrown himself into his work and is determined to get on with his life and try to forget his past and put his fears to rest. His mother and brother are there to support him but he is not taking help that is until he finally starts talking to Lucy he is drawn to her she is easy to talk to, to be with can Lucy do what others have tried?

Truly this is just the best story a moving emotional story that will pull you in from the first page they both have so much in common that they help each other. There will be smiles and tears as Lucy stands up to Brandt she never gives into him she shows such strength for someone who has been through so much herself and getting Brant to open up is so good. This is a sensual story that I highly recommend the second book in The Cedar Rivers Cowboy's Series and I am looking forward to more and it was great catching up with friends from the first book in this series.  


5/5 stars for a fabulous story

   Expected publication: May 24th 2016 by Harlequin     

REVIEW BY Cheri
5 Stars

The Virgin and The Veteran perfectly describe this love story. Dr. Lucy Monero thought she was the world’s oldest virgin in the world. She had a crush on a neighbor back in high school. She still had it through college, through medical school and now as a doctor. Brant Parker had barely noticed her through high school and then went off to the army and now was out and returned to his home town, which was Lucy’s hometown too. 

They both had something in common. Lucy lost her father at an early age, then her mom was killed in a car accident and then her friend in college had been sexually assaulted and she was determined to stay away from guys. Brant had been through several tours in Afghanistan and part of his group had died and it should have been him. He had PTSD and was someone who was more for the one night stands and never saw himself as the marrying kind. 

Brant had purchased a burnt out bar and was going to make it usable again and do the work mostly himself. He was a loner. He was carrying his own demons.

Lucy had already worked through most of hers and was throwing herself into work also. Her friend felt it time for her to find love. But she only had eyes for Brant.

Helen Lacey had a fantastic way of showing us how 2 people with their sides of issues could come together. They may have to have their feelings sometimes pointed out by others and yet they did find love. They found it with each other.

REVIEW BY AMANDA


Helen Lacey creates the most believable settings that add layers of characteristics to her well-rounded, three-dimensional characters whose stories are full of small-town charm. In her latest offering, Lucy & the Lieutenant, Ms. Lacey takes readers on a passionate journey where her hero Brandt Parker and Dr Lucy Monero are tempted by the sight of each other. But the emotional baggage that both Lucy and Brandt carry takes precedence on their attraction. The strides they take in helping each other heal creates tension and drama…keeping the reader engrossed. Great dialogue, descriptive scenes and a well-written story is sure to find favor with loyal fans of Ms. Lacey and the Harlequin Special Edition fan-base!

Recommended
4 Stars





















REVIEW BY LYNN
5 STARS

In this second book in her "The Cedar River Cowboys" series, Helen Lacey brings us a sweet story revolving around a battle weary Army vet and his girl-next-door! She weaves a great tale centering on the horror still living inside this wounded soul's mind and how the power of love goes a long way in achieving some healing.

Dr. Lucy Monero has been crushing on Brant Parker since she was the teenage girl next door. He barely knew she existed, but she went on to college, med school, and to live her life, with thoughts of him always in the back of her mind.

Brant spent years in the Army and then suddenly he was out and back in town. He knew Lucy was interested in him, but he just wanted to be alone and ignored her often ... until the day came that she would no longer let him ignore her anymore.

Will Brant be able to dig his way through his demons to open his heart to living again? And will Lucy finally get that happily-ever-after she's been dreaming about for so long?

REVIEW BY DOTTIE
5 STARS

In a lovely town of Cedar River you find Dr. Lucy Monero who is a doctor helping out in a nursing home for a few weeks. One of the patients in the home is the uncle of Brant Parker, the man Lucy has loved since she is 15. Brant is home from the army and has lots of issues from being in Afghanistan and so decides he doesn't need to have any ties. He buys a burned out bar and is fixing it up and keeps his mind and hands busy. No time for Lucy or anyone for that matter. Lucy has her own demons losing her dad at an early age and her mom killed in an accident as she was going to medical school. The only thing in her life she doesn't question is her love for Brant. This is lovely story of how a person who has been in your life always can help you overcome what you never really knew you suffered from. Ms. Lacey's story always leave you with a wonderful feeling, especially this one when Brant realizes that what he was looking fo