To Love a Texas Ranger (Men of Legend Book 1)

To Love a Texas Ranger (Men of Legend Book 1)

by Linda Broday

My Review

I loved this story nothing like a touching cowboy adventure full of romance with something to hide. Wait until the secrets come out and see who, how and what they affect. There is nothing like a delightful story built on honor and love of one’s country.  Life is hard it was even harder back then. This is a time where men stood up for what they believe in showing respect and demanding it back. Ms. Broday tells it like it was bring wonderful characters to life that are down to earth giving a story you really can believe in.

Sam is a man that every women who reads this book will fall in love with, stand back ladies he is all mine. I just adore him and all he stands for. Is he prefect NO he is a normal man with demons he is trying to outrun  just trying to get by making the best of what he can hoping for a better life.  He serves and protects giving back as much as he can when something happens to make him rethink everything he does or sees.  One woman catches his eye she seems to be in trouble but before he could help she is gone. He really second guesses his self was she in trouble or was he seeing things and reading too much in to it. When the same woman falls in his lap as he catches her only to find she is in a mess of trouble leaving them running for their lives.  This turns into a kill or be killed they are on the run with some very angry man hot on their heels.

One has to as ask just who is this man who helped them? He doesn’t seem to be on the up and up. As the story unfolds there is mystery, justices as one man stands up for another just because he has proven his self.

Sierra is a lovely lady who is on the run from outlaws who may or may not have taken her brother. He may or may not still be alive and it looks like she is next to be taken that is until one handsome lawman saves the day giving her hope in mankind.

These two have a lot in common both have lost and are sad. Each wants a better life and work hard to find it. Each sees in the other what they see in their selves which draw them to each other.  Mysteries will have to be solved, secrets must come out, there is a lot of conflict going on that will need to be worked out. But something can’t be solved will this family have what it takes to make a wrong a right learn to love, give and take. Agree to disagree and learn to support even when it isn’t what they want?

I really enjoyed how the author brought Sam and Sierra together with a powerful pull between them. The attraction is from the start making you suck in your breath as it warms your heart. Things are not easy for them as you wonder if love can overcome anything.  I totally enjoyed the mystery and how it comes to play into their lives.  The twist leaves you surprised as the author gives you a story of what American was build on love of our country showing respect and honor. I was so hooked on this book I read it at one setting staying up late at night to finish it.  I really loved how Sam’s saves Sierra and in return she saves his soul. This was really a touching heartwarming read that leaves you wearing a smile. Oh it isn’t all coming up roses each have to go through their trying times finding their way. This is written in such away I doubt you can read it and not feel the power, honor that the author brings to the pages as the characters take you away back in time when your word meant everything. I really hope you will pick this book up. You will find a very talented author who knows how to keep you entertained as well as warm your heart.

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Summary

A Ranger. A Cowboy. An Outlaw.
Men of Legend
The Texas Ranger
Gravely injured on the trail of a notorious criminal, Texas Ranger Sam Legend boards a train bound for his family ranch to recuperate...only to find himself locked in battle to save a desperate woman on the run. Determined to rescue the beautiful Sierra, Sam recruits an unlikely ally. But can he trust the mysterious gunslinger to fight at his side?
Sam is shocked to discover his new ally is not only an outlaw, but his half-brother. Torn between loyalty to his job and love of his family, Sam goes reeling straight into Sierra's arms. Yet just as the walls around his battered heart begin to crumble, Sierra is stolen away. Sam will risk anything to save her-his life, his badge, his very soul-knowing that some bonds are stronger than the law...and some legends were born to be told.
Praise for Forever His Texas Bride:
"Broday's Westerns always captivate." -RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars
"One of the best historical western authors." -Fresh Fiction
"Poignant, dramatic and packed with action and mystery." -Addicted to Romance

Girl in the Water (Civilian Personnel Recovery Unit #3)

Girl in the Water (Civilian Personnel Recovery Unit #3)

by Dana Marton

My Review

This book carries a big impact it deals with human trafficking, doing what you must to get by, dealing and learning to overcome you past, starting over, learning to forgive not only yourself but those around you. Ms. Marton covers some very touchy issues that are still going on today. My heart went out to so many of these characters from Ian and Daniela to Finch (lord my heart broke for him) to the babies and children who are taken and their families left wondering, worrying and crying.  This is a story of hate believe me you will hate some of these characters so much you would love to jump inside the book to take care of them.  There is evil all around you just waiting to take you out or away no one is safe, you will find no help here not even from the police who turn a blind since they are in the middle of the crimes.  The book is full of a mystery that you won’t know the full impact until close to the end.  It isn’t all doom and gloom there is a lighter side to the story with smiles and humor, along with a little baiting, some getting even. You will find fights, running for your life, rescuing, love and passion. Which makes this a five star read giving you everything you want in a suspenseful  read all in one place.

We all have go to author for whatever our mood might be for me when I am in need of danger, suspense, thrills and a few chills this is the author I run to. She gives me the excitement I crave and need. I know whatever book she puts out will be thrilling, hold your breath, hang on to the edge of you seats as it leaves my mouth hung open giving me an exciting ride. I know whatever book she will put out I want it, need it for my fix. This is another author I just about beg to review any book she writes.

I loved the characters they are very down to earth each having so much pain in their lives both just trying to get by. One not caring if he makes it out alive looks for danger and action at every turn. The other doing what she has to just to make it out alive, so sad she thinks this is how everyone’s life is. Man does she have a lot to learn and learn she does.  She is about to not only take the world by storm but blows Ian out of the water with her compassion, strength, smiles, laugh and her need for justice why trying to save the world.

Let’s talk about Ian for a few minutes he is a man above men to serve and protect until he loses his whole family. He kicks his self every day for not being home to take care of them, to keep them safe.  I just about broke down when I read his story it is so touching and heartbreaking. To lose them in such away is just more than he can handle. He spends his times picking fight not caring if he lives or dies. When his best buddy leaves a message he is off to the other side of the world giving a helping hand. What he finds is one girl who has been used more ways than one by just about everyone around her.  He now makes it his life goal to protect her even when she doesn’t want it.  He shows her how to protect herself and then brings her home treats her like his little sister. The only problem is little sister won’t stay in her role giving him some very trying times. This is a true man of honor giving back and helping others but at the same time trying his best to make things up to his dead family. He is going to have to face some strong facts about his self that he doesn’t want to face.

Daniela oh my Lord I wanted so much to reach in grab her from the pages of this book and keep her safe. At the same time I really wanted to grab a few dozen men and a few women teaching them a lesson they would never forget. The author spins a story here that is heartbreaking but at the same time thrilling giving you a scared little girl who turns into a very strong women who can take care of herself. I was so proud of the fine young women she grew up to be. She was so shamed of a past she had no control over. She really shines through as you see her delightful humor taking each day as it comes hoping for the best but preparing for the worse.  I just about cried when she stood up and told it how it was. Going back now remembering her story and writing this reviews I have tears in my eyes. It’s such a touching heartbreaking tale with wonderful twist and turns that will leave you with a smile as you come to the end. I just wish for all those out there finding themselves in the same place would get the justice they deserve and be able to leave wearing a smile on their faces.

I truly loved how the passion and love these two have unfolded. It is overtime not all at once. I totally enjoyed how these two characters grew not only as a person but as a team.  I really enjoyed the humor they shared as well as the baiting. It was a pleasure watching Ian not only protect Daniela but to teach her how to protect herself.  This is a story filled with evil, honor, passion from more than one side, but is also fill with faith and justice not only for Daniela but for those around her.

Ms. Marton knows how to draw her readers in giving you a highly entertaining read. Once you pick up one of her books you have no doubt why she is a bestselling author.  This is part of the Civilian Personnel Recovery Unit series. Each are standalone reads with each getting better than the last. I can hardly wait to see what this very talented author comes up with next.  Be prepared to love the characters and really dislike a few. Get ready to feel emotion like you never have as you are pulled in with your heart rate going fast and you tempter getting hot over the injustice and finally the pleasure of finally getting the justice and doing a well done job. There is no greater pleasure than knowing you have give back going beyond the call of duty and walking away with a smile on your face. Ms. Marton you should be wearing a very big smile for a job well done in keeping me so well entertained and keeping me coming back for more. I love you writing style, the thrills, chills you give me as well as the smile I wear when I come to the words THE END.

This review does not give justice to the book I have just close there is no way I can write how deeply this story touched me.  I honestly did not realize how much this story touched me until I started writing this review for that reason I have picked it as one of my favorite reads for the year.

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Summary

He doesn't mind breaking rules, just never his own. Rule #1: You don't seduce the woman you protect.

An epic romantic adventure that will transport you to another world, a spellbinding story about love and hate, honor and evil, hope and justice set against the exotic backdrop of the teeming Amazon rain forest.

After the death of his wife and twin sons, Army vet Ian Slaney is a shadow of his former self. On the path of self-destruction, only his best friend's disappearance in South America pulls Ian back from the ledge. He rushes to Brazil, only to discover that his friend was murdered. The single lead in the case is also the single biggest obstacle--Daniela, a mysterious beauty very much in need of protection, with a host of secrets hidden in a dark past. As the two of them track down clues and try to untangle an impossible case, they draw the attention of all the wrong people, and danger follows them back to the US.

Ian wants the murderers. Daniela wants Ian to acknowledge the hot sparks of passion between them. But convincing Ian to set aside his protective instincts proves more difficult than turning an anaconda vegetarian.

Merried (Misfit Brides, #5)

Merried (Misfit Brides, #5)

by Jamie Farrell

My Review

Ms. Farrell is one of my go to authors when one of her books comes out I am usually begging to review it. She bring such humor, love to her characters she hooks you from the first page with her wonderful writing talent.  With this addition to the Misfit series poor Merry cannot get a break from her famous jewel thief father to her mother going through husband like there is no bodies business. She so wants to have a normal life but it is hard when you father pulls you in to his line of business from a young age. It was many years before she truly knew what she had been pulled into. Her mother who has always been totally in love with her father did the only thing she could to save Merry she divorce him giving her daughter she hopes to be a better life. The only thing is her mother cannot find happiness and begins a wedding marathon changing men faster than you can say jackrabbit.  Which brings us to a wedding in Bliss and back to the man Merry ran from who she is madly in love with the kick is he owns a jewelry store. As soon as she found this out she had no choice but to run which left Max guessing what happen running around town like a chicken with his head cut off looking like a fool. The people in Bliss are not happy with Merry for breaking their precious Max’s heart.  Merry just has to get through this wedding and she will be on the run again that is if Max can’t catch her this time.

What made this a great read for me is the humor, the fun characters, a little mystery, characters which keep it entertaining, her mother who is a delight nothing gets this lady down, getting to check in with past characters, the town of Bliss anyone would want to live here it’s a small town where everyone knows everyone and their business. I even grew to like her father. There is a BIG surprise at the end that will wow you. This is just a few of the reason I LOVED this book there are tons of other reasons.

My heart really went out to both Merry and Max for so many reasons. Merry just wants to find love, have a family and get away from her father’s   influence that somehow he always seems to pull her in as an innocent by stander.  She just has to get through one more of her mother’s wedding and she is off to France. Max just wants some answers things were going to wonderful this was the women of his dreams here one day gone the next with no explaining he wants answers, really he is demanding them. I totally enjoyed the baiting back afford between these two. I loved the messes Merry finds herself in as she dig herself in deep when trying to dig herself out.  For such a small town Max still finds his self running around hunting down this woman who is driving him to drink.

Ms. Farrell puts a twist on romance with me reading so many sometimes they kind of blend into the same mold. Ms. Farrell she keeps her stories highly entertaining grabbing you attention from the first page pulling you in taking you to a fun place full of drama you love as she gives you a wonderful read that keeps you laughing, shaking your head and loving every word.  Every book in this series is unique, with heartbreak, fun, sweet, loving, shocking at times all set in my crazy humorous town.  I really recommend any book in this series I love them all it is so hard to pick my favorite but “Merry “is right up there at the top. If you are looking for a new author one you can relate to not only in her writing but her characters this is one you should pick up. Every book in this series are standalone but you don’t want to miss one single one.

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Summary

He’s the Spare Heir of Bliss’s most famous jewelry shop
Max Gregory’s family is best known for creating and displaying the infamous Mrs. Claus diamond ring, but here in the bridal capital of the world, Max is best known for having a cursed love life. Not that he believes in curses. Or he didn’t, until he met her.

She’s the daughter of a notorious jewel thief
Merry Silver's parents have wreaked havoc on her life. After her last romantic disaster—thanks, Daddy—she’s fleeing the country for a chance at normal. But first, she has to avoid her favorite ex-boyfriend while she gets her mom married off. Again.

And their Christmas miracle might be a second chance at love
Max was horrified when he discovered why Merry disappeared last year. Now she's back in Bliss for a wedding, and her father may be after his family’s most prized possession. But is it the diamond Max is worried about? Or is he afraid of losing the only woman who’s ever made him want to settle down?