Happy weekend! My adult son is visiting us for a couple of weeks and I have been playing tour guide. We have done a lot of fun things this week and I was still able to read three books. I read one ARC; and Jackie Walker's next release had me laughing out loud as usual. I also read two new-to-me authors in preparation for the Holidays with the Belles book signing in Dallas next month. Both were enjoyable reads and I look forward to reading more of their work in the future. I hope you have an amazing next week. Happy reading!
Love & Other Trouble (Love & Laughs)
by Jackie Walker
ARC: Release Date- 8/17/2021
#SingleDad #RomanticComedy #FamilySeries #ARC
5 STARS
Jackie Walker has another winner in this book. CJ Amos finally finds a man who deserves her
in Archer Bliss. Their story is written
in first person from an alternating dual POV.
CJ: marine biologist, kind, hard-working, helpful, loyal,
and gorgeous. Archer: hot, single dad of
three kids, business owner, mission-oriented, loving, family man.
These two characters meet during a very bad day when they
discover that CJ’s boyfriend, Danny, has been cheating with Archer’s
girlfriend, Becki. I love how they get
together and how they build love and trust with each other. I love they steamy scenes between them. I laughed out loud on multiple occasions;
this book made me smile. I adore that
they both have family support in their lives.
The Amos family text thread never fails to disappoint for laughs. Seriously, they are a lot like my family when
we are together. And Archer’s kids- let me just say that I fell head over heels
for all of them. Adorable- even the
teenager. I love that CJ and Archer are
both in their 40’s and are mature characters who can have a relationship
without childish drama.
There are subplots involving co-worker drama (with awesome
pranks included), Archer’s ex-wife, self-esteem, trust, finding your voice, and family-both
born and chosen. I loved the growth that
CJ experiences because of Archer’s love and trust. I love how well they communicate with each
other, sometimes without words. Finally, I adore the relationships that CJ and
her family build with Archer’s children: absolutely priceless. You want to read this book.
Checked Out by Hazel James
#OppositesAttract #RomanticComedy
5 STARS
In preparation for attending the Holidays with the Belles book signing in Dallas next month, I am reading several new-to-me authors who will be attending. When I looked up Ms. James, this book sounded adorable and it really, really was. It is written in first person with an alternating dual POV.
Jack is the most awesome hero. He is a little shy, a little lacking in confidence in some areas, and that only makes him more likable. He is handsome, intelligent, kind, and has an amazing sense of humor. I fell hard for him. Luckily, so did Tuesday. She sees Jack for the good man he is and falls for him hard and fast. I love that they build a solid friendship and trust along the way. I love that their black moment is really more of a gray moment. I love the way they are together and the HEA is incredibly sweet.
I giggled throughout this book. This could totally be a Hallmark movie if the couple of bedroom scenes were fade to black. I love the bit of steam with the open door scenes, though, so don't do that. This was a feel good read that left me smiling from ear to ear. It was exactly what I needed.
Protect Me (The Protector #1) by Melissa Townsend
#NewAdult #SingleDad #Paranormal #RomanticSuspense
4 STARS
In preparation for the book signing, Holiday with the Belles, in Dallas next month, I am reading several new-to-me authors. This was my first book by this author. It is written in first person from an alternating dual POV.
Shiloh is a protector. As the book progresses, readers learn what that means, how it is dangerous, and how one becomes a protector. He is special. He finds Nat sleeping on a park bench. She has had a rough life and is homeless at 17. He watches over her and they bond. Shiloh is also responsible for his 12 year old sister, in that way making this a little of a single-dad romance as well. Both characters are likable and I found myself rooting for them. I wanted them to be successful in life and in love.
I liked the writer's style. The story contains supernatural elements, danger, and a suspense plot. Bedroom scenes are closed door, but I was able to feel the care and trust between the characters. I liked the overall plot of the protectors and their dangers and I look forward to reading more of these books in the future.
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