Once and Again by Elisabeth Barrett

It feels like Christmas in July! 

I just had the pleasure of reading the latest contemporary romance novel by Elisabeth Barrett.  "Once and Again" is the first in a new series set in Eastbridge, Connecticut.  This book is Cinderella and Prince Charming's story but only in reverse!  

Carolyn Rivington grew up wealthy, Jacob "Jake" Gaffney, not so much.  Fifteen years have passed and now Carolyn is living hand to mouth forced to get a job at her former Country Club, the Briarwood. Jake has just returned to his hometown, a very wealthy real estate developer and his latest acquisition is Briarwood.  With the way things ended between them so long ago will Jake fire her on site?  Does he still feel the attraction between them? This novel has so many twists and turns that I couldn't put it down!  I love the friendships Carolyn forms with Jane and Grace and can only hope that their stories will be told sometime in the near future.  Maybe involving Jake's friends, Matt and Press?  Or better yet, Joe, Jake's brother?  Can't wait for the next instalment. 

Do yourself a favour and pick up this novel to savour on a hot summer's day, I guarantee you won't be disappointed!  

Wicked Charms by Janet Evanovich and Phoef Sutton

Just finished "Wicked Charms" the latest book in this series featuring Lizzy and Diesel. 

Lizzy discovers that she has a special talent for locating ancient relics as well as baking awesome cupcakes.  Diesel, well we aren't sure what he is exactly, an angel who looks like a surfer dude.  Lizzy's trip to a pirate museum leads to the discovery of a mummified bootlegger who went by the name "Peg Leg".  Now Peg Leg had a big secret involving a treasure map, a coin that was the key and enemies a plenty. That is where this adventure begins.  Add to the mix, a billionaire who wants to release the devil inside him with the help of the "Stone of Avarice" which the missing treasure is supposed to contain and this adventure will keep you reading all night long!   Love the witty banter between the characters that Ms. Evanovich and Ms. Sutton bring to this story.  I give it 4 stars. 

My Highland Bride by Maeve Greyson

As with My Highlander Lover the first in the series, (see my February post) this book deals with Kenna Sinclair's story who is not ready to leave all the conveniences of the 21st century but has to no less.  Enter Colum Garrison who gets one look at Kenna and knows his life is no longer his own.  Kidnapping, mysterious strangers, and deadly situations,  Ms. Greyson certainly keeps the suspense high in this novel and sets up her next novel in this continuing series and I for one cannot wait for it!  Great summertime read!  

Wolf Trouble by Paige Tyler

Loved Wolf Trouble by Paige Tyler, the second book in the SWAT (Special Wolf Alpha Team) series adventure which gives a fresh twist on the werewolves genre.  For one thing women can kick ass too!  Senior Corporal Xander Riggs doesn't think he will ever find love let alone a life mate.  I mean how could he?  What woman would want him?  Between his job at SWAT and being an ALPHA male, there just isn't a chance.   Enter Officer Khaki Blake who doesn't know what is happening to her.  Her life has suddenly gone to hell.  Her psychotic ex-boyfriend has alienated all her friends on the police force were she works, to the point where she is nearly killed while responding to a call without backup thanks to said ex-boyfriend! And then the cherry on top is that strange things are happening to her physically! I loved this book so much I just had to go back and read the first in the series called Hungry Like the Wolf.  Great read and I give it 4 STARS *****