Battle of the Bulbs

Battle of the Bulbs (Holidays in Willow Valley #1)

by Shannyn Leah

What a fun, shocking, funny, holds your sides laughing story that will keep you in stitches and your mouth hung open. This is one of those books that you won’t be able to read just once. What is funnier than two old people feuding over just about everything under the sun? I am glad you asked, the answer would be two old people feuding over Christmas decorations living in town houses that are connected…well and their grandchildren trying the best to keep the peace. Never has drama been so much fun!

Poor  Cheyenne hasn’t been home in years but that is about to change when things become to much for her to handle when someone leaks her past and she is sure she know who that would be. That would be her no good running ex.  She runs home to Granny who is really the only mother she knows. Well she knows her mother who has more troubles than anyone could guess. You will get to meet that dear sweet mommy dearest before you know it and all the messes she makes. What truly makes this a five star read is Granny and the grandfather who can’t get along. From tearing up and shooting each other’s decorations to their grandchild at each other’s throats you are in for one heck of an entertaining read.

Cheyenne runs home but finds out the dear sweet man next door isn’t so sweet. Granny comes flying out with her mouth cocked giving him a piece of her mind. If that isn’t bad enough her ex that ran out on her is in town, when things can’t get worse she finds out the dear not so sweet old man is his grandfather and he is right next door. For the love of God would you just shoot me already she and I think. How in the world are we going to get through this Christmas with all this going on?  

About the time Cheyenne learns about the feud Booker decided to visit his grandfather who is as bullhead as they come. He has plans for this old man and it isn’t keeping the peace between the two houses. Lord have Mercy Cheyenne is back and looking fine, he must keep his sense and stay away from her. But as things get wild and crazy putting distances between these two isn’t easy.

I loved the characters and the messes they make. I love how things turn out for each character. You won’t believe it if I told you which I am not but it gets really exciting and downright hilarious, sad, heart wrenching, touching and loving. A lot goes on with no filler at all, every word has a reason. It was really thought out with a wonderful plot that is well written. The romance is touching in more ways than one. I read it at one setting I just could not put it down. I love it so much I have picked it as one of my favorite reads this year. You are going to die laughing, shake your head and wonder what in the world can they do next. The buildup is wonderful, the twists are delightful, and the characters add fuel to the fire. I love this Christmas in never never land and can’t wait to read it again.

  

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Summary

Cheyenne Collins’s past has just come back to haunt her. Again. She runs to the sanctuary of her grandmother’s home in Willow Valley in the hopes of spending the Christmas holiday in a quiet, safe place. What she doesn’t expect is for her ex, Booker Banks, to also be in town. Right next door, in fact, visiting his grandfather.

Instead of the quiet, peaceful holiday Cheyenne envisioned, she must deal with cranky, bickering neighbors, an instigating niece, the emotions she feels for Booker and her past. As her and Booker began to repair their relationship, she fears he will run again, too.

Will she be able to make him stay this time despite the secrets she is hiding in her past? And when her abusive mother shows up on the scene, will Cheyenne finally take a stand or will she be the one to run?.
Assume nothing.

Discover the next blockbuster novel of suspense, and get ready for the read of your life.

Ticket to Bride

Ticket to Bride: Inspirational Western Romance (Bride Texas Book 3)

by Liz Isaacson

With one ex behind her and no men in her future Navy’s one dream doesn’t look like it will become true.  Now with her ex meeting her goal but with someone close to her. She is off and running to Bride Texas to find a husband she hopes with  a matchmaker there that is never wrong and the first bride status where the first bride to step foot on Bride Texas got run out on. What has she got to lose? The only man that she is attracted to lives there and she does not. He also does not believe in the matchmaker even if she is his grandmother.

Gavin has had a big run of bad luck when it comes to women. Maybe it was because they were all blondes maybe he should try a different hair color. It just so happens the only woman who has attracted him in a long time is blonde. Oh great another woman for his grandmother to find a match for.  No way no how is this going down.

When these two meet for the first time sparks fly tempter raise.  Every where they turn they are in each other’s face. She needs a handy man his is the only name the town will give. What’s a girl to do but swallow her bride and give in? They still fight the attraction as they butt heads, she has no plans to move and he wants a ranch. They see no way for their relationship to work out.

I have read one other book in this multi-authored series all are clean sweet reads filled with romance, drama, a few shocks, humor and so much more.  All the characters are well developed, very likable, and down to earth.  Granny is just so sweet wonderful character I feel in love with her from the start. Both are  a little smart mouth that leads to some fun laughs for me. The buildup of the story is smooth, fun but all is not fun and games when it comes time to go home. I found it hard to put down and stayed up when I should have been in bed. I did feel there was a few places it moved a little too fast for me but I totally enjoyed the read. Sweet clean romance that keeps you smiling and laughing what else could you want.

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Summary

Navy Richards is thirty-five years of tired--tired of dating the same men, working a demanding job, and getting her heart broken over and over again. Her aunt has always spoken highly of the matchmaker in Bride, Texas, and Navy knows the legends of the statue there like the back of her hand.

So she takes a six-month sabbatical from her high-stress job as a pediatric nurse, hops on a bus with a ticket to Bride, and dances around the statue of Ellora Shepherd the very night she arrives. The next day, she meets with the matchmaker and then meets her grandson, Gavin Redd. He's handsome, he's hardworking, and he's a cowboy. But is he an Aquarius too? Navy's not making a move until she knows for sure.

Gavin hates everything about the legend of Bride. The statue. The stupid bus station. The blondes who come to town believing in such ridiculous things. As if a silly dance and a simple visit with his eighty-three-year-old grandmother are going to help a woman find a man.

So maybe he's had his heart broken a time or two. Or five. Or maybe he's too focused on caring for his grandparents to date. Or maybe, just maybe, he needs a little bit of the Bride magic to make him realize that just because Navy believes in the legends he hates doesn't mean she's not the one for him. Can Gavin and Navy navigate their differences to discover they could be a perfect match?

This is Book 3 in the Bride, Texas series, a collaboration by today's biggest contemporary romance authors! Check out all the titles here: lizisaacson.com/books/bride/

1. Bride & Prejudice by Bonnie R. Paulson
2. Unlucky Bride by Sylvia McDaniel
3. Ticket to Bride by Liz Isaacson
4. Bride 'Em Cowboy by Twist Roberts5. Over My Wed Body by Veronica Wade6. Sleigh Bride by Neve Cottrell7. Bride for Hire by Debra Clopton

Single

Single

Written by: Lyra Parish

Narrated by: Lia Langola

Length: 3 hrs and 6 mins

Unabridged Audiobook

Release Date:05-14-15

Publisher: Lyra Parish

This was a cute little read with a few surprises for Roxane which will leave her speechless and on the run. She isn’t your normal type of women being the President of her father and grandfathers company she has a lot to live up to. This doesn’t leave her much time for romance which she really isn’t interested in. What she is interested in is what happens between the sheets. After her last romance that ended bad with him complaining over how much time she spent on your job she decided to have a few one nightstands. Her friend talked her into going to a special club where no one knows who you are. She meets a man there who intrigues her but won’t give in to her wants. She puts the dream man behind her putting herself into her work. The next man she meet is the lawyer her father hirers that gets under her skin. She can’t stand him, he is everything she dislikes in a man.  Parker has other ideas and is driving her crazy in so many ways. That is all I am going to tell you, it is easy for the reader to work out the ins and outs but not for Roxane who is left in a tail spin.

Ms. Langola narration is wonderful she has a powerful voice that is very pleasant to listen to. Her character voices are great it is easy to know who is talking and just what they are feeling. Her tones are right on the money giving a compelling listen that pulls the reader in. There are no background noise, no volume changes, if any breaks were taken I could not tell. You can feel the emotions in her voice from anger to chuckling this is a wonderful narration. Her character voice and her normal voice are very pleasant to the listener’s ears giving you a story that you won’t want to put down. It is a very clean and clear audio. The plot flows easy and without interruption as the narrator puts the correct voice to the correct character which gave life to this listen. This is the first time I have listen to this narrator and really like how she performs. I am looking forward to listening to more of her work.

At first I didn’t care too much for this story line but as the author leads you into the plot I found I totally enjoyed it. The only issue I have is that this is a cliffhanger and book two has not been narrated at this time. I do not care very much for cliffhanger and most likely will forget to buy this when book 2 does come out. I enjoyed the mystery and how the plot plays out. It will be interesting to see just how and if Parker can win this lady over. I have a few chuckles and there was a few OH MY’S as well as a couple OH NO’s. It was a good plot that does hold the reader’s attention. The listener can feel the chemistry between these two as well as the shock, anger, disappointment and excitement. The characters keep you entertained as they dance around each other. For the most part they are likable and at times very funny.

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Summary

After failing miserably at love, Roxane VanBuren swears off men but not before her determined best friend shows her all the advantages of being single. After a wild weekend full of sex, old-flames, and secrets, Roxane is desperate to forget it ever happened. But she learns it isn't that easy.
Since becoming the President of VanBuren Investments, she knows how important it is for her professional and personal life to remain separate from one another. If the two were to mix, the rumors could possibly ruin her reputation, which is bad for her and bad for business. To avoid that, Roxane allows rules to define and guide her every move. Unfortunately for her, Parker Williams is determined to break them all, one at a time.