An Elegant Façade (Hawthorne House Book #2) by Kristi Ann Hunter

Book Description:

Lady Georgina Hawthorne has always known she must marry well. After years of tirelessly planning every detail of her debut season, she is poised to be a smashing success and have her choice of eligible gentlemen. 

With money and powerful business connections but no title, Colin McCrae is invited everywhere but accepted nowhere. He intends to marry someday, but when he does it will not be to a shallow woman like Lady Georgina, whose only concerns appear to be status and appearance.

But beneath her flawless exterior, Georgina's social aspirations stem from a shameful secret she is desperately trying to keep hidden--and that Colin is too close to discovering. Drawn to each other despite their mutual intent to avoid association, is the realization of their dreams worth the sacrifices they'll be forced to make?

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An Elegant Facade, far exceeded my expectations! I have to be honest though, I was not really looking forward to Georgina's story. In Hunter's previous novella and novel, Georgina has been a character I did not care for; for obvious reasons. I really was not sure how Hunter was going to pull this off and cause me to care for her. Colin on the other hand is a very likable hero.

The beginning of the novel did not change my mind on these points. I am not sure it is suppose to. The first portion of the novel is from part of the same time period as Book 1 (Miranda's story), only now we view things from Georgina and Colin's perspective. While I did not love this part of the novel, it does lay down the ground work for their relationship and explain several things. Not to say that the writing is not good, because it is; Georgina just still rubbed me wrong. I am so glad I read it though and even more the last half of the book, because it was fantastic!

I absolutely loved the unfolding story of Georgina and Colin! Seeing the struggles, the heart change and so much more bear fruit, left me giddy!  Do not miss out on this one! Hunter definitely knows how to tell a tale that grabs you, and characters that do not let go. I will be highly anticipating her next novel!

Audette of Brookraven (The Eldentimber Series Book 4) by Shari L. Tapscott

Book Description:

The Final Chapter in The Eldentimber Series 

When Audette pictured her wedding day, she never imagined leaving her intended at the altar. And though Irving, a prince with a reputation for trouble, never cared to picture the grand event (and had rather hoped he could somehow avoid it altogether), he certainly wouldn't have imagined being abandoned. 

But when Audette receives a cry for help from the mysterious, secret order she leads, the princess doesn't think twice about jilting Irving. With her brother and closest friend at her side, and her loyal order of knights anxiously awaiting her arrival, Audette travels to the distant island kingdom of Ptarma, not once expecting Irving to follow her. 

But that's exactly what he does. 

Now, trapped together until the ships sail again in spring, Audette must learn to get along with the infuriating prince if she's to track down the darkness that's wreaking havoc in the night. For in the shadows, the dark beast of legend looms, and only together will they have a chance of defeating it...

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I have absolutely loved this series, and I don't want it to end! This book in particular, is one that I have been waiting on since Book 1, when Irving first stepped onto the scene. He certainly left an impression and Tapscott has continued to feed my hunger to see his story played out. Thankfully, I was not disappointed!

First off, I love the cover! But even more the story inside. Irving is of course himself, which is captivating, playful and humorous; but I loved Audette too! The story was fun, romantic, sweet and had just a dash of mystery and suspense. For fans of the series this is a must read! For those of you who have not read the series yet, start at the beginning; you will not be disappointed!

Playing With Fire: inspirational romantic suspense (Montana Fire Book 2) by Susan May Warren

Book Description:

From RITA award-winning author Susan May Warren comes a new action romance. Book 2 in the Montana Fire: Summer of Fire trilogy. 

She can’t forget the man she walked away from . . . 

Liza Beaumont knew she was playing with fire when she let smoke jumper Conner Young into her life. Just friends, she promised herself, but she couldn’t help but fall for the tall, blond firefighter who needed her. But loving him got her burned, and she’s not about to risk her heart again. 

His one chance to get her back . . . 

Conner Young knows he blew his one chance with Liza. His personal losses—and his profession—made him wary of offering any promises he couldn’t be sure he’d live to keep. So he let her walk away, but he never forgot the place she’d held in his heart. 

A race to find a missing girl . . . 

Until Liza is attacked in the mountains by a rogue grizzly. Her panicked phone call alerts Conner to everything he lost—and still wants. Now, with a teenage girl missing in the woods, and a predator on the loose, Conner and Liza must fight against time and the elements to save her. But when the old friendship ignites into fresh sparks, are they setting themselves up to get burned again? And when disaster happens, will their nightmares pull them apart, or will they find the courage to survive? 

Don’t miss the other books in the series: 
Where There’s Smoke (Book 1) 
Burnin’ For You (Book 3) 

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Another smookn', hot story from Susan May Warren!  Playing With Fire, Book 2 in the Montana Fire series brings back fan fav characters from several of Warren's other novels. I loved catching up with everyone, and the flashbacks to Deep Haven; which is where Liza and Connor first meet.

Their story has a sweet romance, founded upon friendship and faith. Don't worry, there is definitely chemistry there too, and some steamy kisses! Warren, has these two not only battling their personal issues, but also a grizzly, some mysterious happenings with Connor's drones, and the Feds. While the beginning of the story starts out sweet and reflective, soon you will find yourself on the edge of your seat as these two find themselves in some harrowing circumstances, as they search for a missing youth.

Romance, excitement, fun, suspense, faith and a touch of mystery, make this one novel worth reading! So put your feet up and enjoy!