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Review: Flawless by Elsie Silver

March 24, 2023 by Jen Leave a Comment

Flawless by Elsie SilverChestnut Springs #1Western RomanceJune 24, 2022- Self Published Review by Jen My bookclub recommended this one and I do love a good cowboy romance. It’s been a beat since I’ve read one and I was ready for it! I’ve also been binging Yellowstone, so I’m totally in the right mind set. Giddy up!  Flawless by Elsie Silver was such an easy, fun read! We’ve got Rhett, a superstar bull rider who is on the older side of the rodeo circuit. Which isn’t saying Continue Reading

Review: His Fresh Start Cowboy by A.M. Arthur

January 28, 2022 by Angela Leave a Comment

His Fresh Start Cowboy by A.M. ArthurWoods Ranch #1LGBTQ Contemporary RomanceJanuary 25, 2022, by Carina PressARC Review by Angela It's been a while since I've read a good cowboy romance and this cover called to me as soon as I saw it while putting together the new release list. I noticed that it was labeled as being first in a series so I decided to jump right in. Come to find out this is actually the first book in a spin-off series, with quite a few of the secondary characters making an Continue Reading

Mandi’s Monday Musings: Jo Goodman and Helena Hunting

June 4, 2018 by Mandi 1 Comment

A Touch of Flame by Jo Goodman Releases: June 5, 2018 Western Historical I loved this book. It's not the fastest paced, or the sexiest but it completely worked for me. Our hero is Ben Madison, who is the newly elected sheriff of Frost Falls, Colorado. Taking place in 1898, Ben is the most easy-going, never-to-get-riled hero I've read. That doesn't mean he is stupid or doesn't care, he just likes to observe and play along real nice with the folks, to keep everyone peaceful and happy. He puts Continue Reading

Review: Touch of Frost by Jo Goodman

June 19, 2017 by Mandi 1 Comment

Touch of Frost Released: June 6, 2017 Historical Romance Berkley Reviewed by Mandi The hero's name is Remington Frost - what a great name. And he lives up to it - he starts off a little grumbly and mysterious and he turns into a lovely fellow who cares so much for the heroine. We start on a train, as our heroine, Phoebe is leaving New York and her theater career, to head west to be with her sister. Phoebe is very familiar with the theater, having worked behind and in front of the Continue Reading

Review: Texas Tall by Kaki Warner

October 13, 2016 by Mandi Leave a Comment

Texas Tall by Kaki Warner Released: October 4, 2016 Western Historical Berkley Reviewed by Mandi I have really enjoyed so many of Kaki Warner's books, and Texas Tall goes right onto my favorite's shelf. Lottie is one of my favorite heroines so far this year. Lottie was raised by her rancher grandfather and at the age of 14, as he lay dead in his house, she sets it on fire, and heads to the nearest town of Greenbroke, Texas to start a new life. She is taken in by a couple who owns the Continue Reading

Review: The Devil You Know by Jo Goodman

May 12, 2016 by Mandi Leave a Comment

The Devil You Know by Jo Goodman (McKenna Brothers #2) Released: May 3, 2016 Western Historical Berkley Reviewed by Mandi I really enjoyed the previous book in this series (both are stand alones) so I was excited to pick this one up. Jo Goodman writes very well-developed characters, and Willa and Israel carried this story. I'll start by saying, this is not an action-packed book. There are some secrets, a little intrigue, and some scuffles with neighbors, but otherwise, not a lot Continue Reading

Review: Lone Heart Pass by Jodi Thomas

April 29, 2016 by Tori 2 Comments

Lone Heart Pass by Jodi Thomas Series: Ransom Canyon, #3 Contemporary/Mystery/Romance April 26, 2016 HQN Reviewed by Tori Jubilee Hamilton is a former campaign manager whose last three clients lost their elections. Her boyfriend has left her and now she is being evicted from her home. She dreads having to go home and face her critical parents-or worse-her older sister. When she receives notice she is the sole inheritor of her great-grandfather’s ranch, she hightails it to Texas, Continue Reading

Review: Harlot by Victoria Dahl

October 29, 2015 by Mandi Leave a Comment

Harlot by Victoria Dahl Erotic Historical Western Released: October 28, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Caleb and Jessica were deeply in love as young adults and had a blossoming future ahead of them. But Caleb wanted her to have a better life, and leaves for California gold. He promises her he will return, but a lot happens in the two years he is gone. Caleb can't write very well, so after he receives letter after letter from Jess back home, he never writes back, knowing she Continue Reading

Review: Home by Morning by Kaki Warner

July 10, 2015 by Mandi Leave a Comment

Home by Morning by Kaki Warner (Heroes of Heartbreak Creek #3) Released: July 7, 2015 Historical Western Berkley Reviewed by Mandi I've been anticipating Thomas and Prudence's (Pru) book for quite some time. First meeting in Heartbreak Creek, these two have danced around a romance for quite some time. Thomas is half white, half Cheyenne Indian. Pru is half white, half black, born to an enslaved mother. Living in the late 1800's, these two don't always have the easiest time in life. They Continue Reading

Review: This Gun for Hire by Jo Goodman

April 14, 2015 by Mandi 4 Comments

This Gun for Hire by Jo Goodman Released: April 7, 2015 Western Historical Berkley Reviewed by Mandi I received this arc in the mail and thought I'd try it, but after I saw The BookPusher's review, I knew it was a must read. What a fun and smart book. Calico Nash is our heroine, and not only does she have an awesome name but she is an awesome person all around. Calico is a bounty hunter, learning how to shoot a gun by the age of ten from her father. Set in Colorado in the late Continue Reading

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