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Worthy Opponents by Danielle Steel – a Review

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Worthy Opponents by Danielle Steel – a Review

 

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Spencer Brooke always knew she was destined to be CEO of her grandfather’s business—the most respected and luxurious department store in New York City. Brooke’s has been at the center of every happy memory she has, but it hasn’t been an easy journey. Seven years after her father’s death, her life is very different from the days when she walked through the store with her grandfather as a young girl. She may be the owner of Brooke’s, but she’s also now a divorced single mother of twin boys. And with the ever-evolving landscape of the fashion industry comes new challenges for Spencer and the legacy she’s inherited.

Mike Weston is known for making enormous profits by transforming small businesses into bigger, more successful ones. With his marriage at a breaking point and his children grown up, investing is where he thrives—where he can build something greater. And Brooke’s feels like the perfect opportunity. Yet the firm’s beautiful and savvy CEO turns down the offer before they even meet.

Spencer has no interest in outside investors meddling in her family business; her grandfather never saw the need for them, and neither does she. She refuses to be tempted by Mike’s offer, despite her big dreams of expanding the store. But when bad luck strikes, suddenly she is backed into a corner.

 

 

Review:

Worthy Opponents by Danielle Steel is another one of her wonderful novels.  Spencer Brooke, our heroine, as a child, she was always enamored with her grandfather’s business, Brooke and Son; a popular respected and well known department story in New York City.  Growing up, Spencer loved fashion design, majoring in fashion administration; especially as she knew she was destined to become the CEO of Brooke’s. After her father’s death, she inherited the business in her thirties; and was determined to salvage the damage done by her father’s poor management skills, preserving her grandfather’s legacy.

A short time after Spencer inherited the store, she got married, and had twin boys.  Her husband wanted her to give up the store, and stay home with the boys; she did not agree, determined to prove that she could manage her career that she loved, as well be there for her children. After a number of years, she gets divorced, with the husband not really caring for the children. Spencer has a few wonderful loyal management staff, and realizes that things have gotten harder financially, as she may need an investor to help, as well as possibly expand.   Spencer is stubborn, and doesn’t want investors to take the majority of her business.

We meet Mike Weston, one of the most successful investors, who is contacted by Brooke’s CFO, requesting to meet.  Mike finds his marriage slowly falling apart, as they rarely talk anymore, and with his two grown up children away, things are extremely at the breaking point. When the owner of Brooke’s refuses to meet with him to discuss possibilities, he anonymously sends her an invitation to a gala, so that he can learn more about her.  After meeting her at the dinner, they find themselves liking each other, and a friendship evolves, even though Spencer is not interested in his investment proposals.  Brooke’s ends up with a few setbacks, a flood, and later a dangerous disaster close to the store. 

Spencer knows she will have to give up a majority of her company, as the damage was costly; despite her despair, she will make a deal with Mike.  Will there be another way for Brooke’s to survive, without Spencer losing everything? 

What follows is a wonderful story that is emotional and heartwarming, with a wonderful heroine, and fantastic characters. Slowly Spencer and Mike begin to have feelings for each other, and develop a personal relationship. I loved them together; they made such a great couple.  I enjoyed watching Spencer’s twins and Mike grown up children become close.  I loved Worthy Opponents, which was so very well written by Danielle Steel.  I wholly suggest you read this wonderful story.

Reviewed by Barb

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Stars in an Italian Sky by Jill Santopolo -a Review

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Stars in an Italian Sky by Jill Santopolo -a Review

 

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A sweeping story of two star-crossed lovers in post-World War II Italy, and a blossoming relationship generations later that will reveal a long-buried family secret.

Genoa, Italy, 1946. Vincenzo and Giovanna fall in love at twenty-one the moment they set eyes on each other. The son of a count and the daughter of a tailor, they belong to opposing worlds. Despite this, the undeniable spark between them quickly burns into a deep and passionate relationship spent exploring each other’s minds, bodies and their city, as well as Vincenzo’s family’s sprawling vineyard, Villa Della Rosa–until shifts in political power force them each to choose a side and commit what the other believes is a betrayal, shattering the bright future they dreamed of together.

New York, 2017. Cassandra and Luca are in love. Although neither quite fits with the other’s family, Cass and Luca have always felt like a perfect match for each other. But when Luca, an artist, convinces his grandfather and Cass’s grandmother to pose for a painting, past and present collide and reveal a secret that changes everything.

 

 

Review:

Stars in an Italian Sky by Jill Santopolo is a standalone novel. The story constantly switches between two timelines; Italy after World War II and in present day (2017) New York.  We meet Giovanna, who is 21 years old, works with her father (a tailor) and sister. In 1946, with the war over, the family returns to their shop in Genoa, with Giovanna helping to make designs.  Her sister and boyfriend, become part of a group against the monarchy, and wants to move to America. 

Giovanna meets Vincenzo in the shop, having clothes made by her father.  He is immediately enthralled with her, and comes to the shop often with excuses to fix things.  In a short time, they both begin to have feelings for each other, as they are falling in love.  Vincenzo is from a different world then Giovanna, being the son of a count and she the daughter of a tailor. 

There was a true element of historical, as the monarchy was to be voted on whether to keep or abolish it. Vincenzo was worried that if the monarchy was abolished, what will his future hold. Giovanna was influenced by her sister, knowing that maybe Italy was better off without the monarchy, which actually did happen.  When Vincenzo discusses the vote, he becomes upset that Giovanna voted against the monarchy and angrily walks away.  When he comes to his senses, knowing how much he loves Giovanna, decides to go to her and apologize for his behavior.  When he arrives at the shop, he learns that she left with her sister and brother-in-law for America; and he has no idea where she went.

In 2017 New York, we meet Cassandra (Cass) and Luca, who are very much in love, and planning their wedding. Cass is a designer for a fashion clothing firm, and Luca is a painter, who has recently started to become well known.  Luca and Cass always support each other, even though her family doesn’t always support her choices.  Luca convinces Cass’s grandmother to pose for one of his paintings, and after some consideration, she accepts.  When Luca’s grandfather visits, he is asked to pose in the same painting.  Soon a revelation will be discovered that has a link to the past, with secrets being unraveled changing everything.

Stars in an Italian Sky was a wonderful beautiful heartwarming story that held our attention from start to finish.  This was also very emotional, with romance playing a large part in both the past and present.  Stars in an Italian Sky was very well written by Jill Santopolo, with a fantastic group of wonderful characters.  I suggest you read this book. 

Reviewed by Barb

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Breaking All the Rules by Amy Andrews – a Review

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Breaking All the Rules by Amy Andrews – a Review

 

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Sometimes you gotta toss your whole life into a burning dumpster to find what’s most important…

Beatrice Archer has always done everything she’s supposed to —worked her ass off, ignored her non-existent personal life, and kept her mouth shut. Now she’s over it. The rat race, respectability…the underwire bras. She’s taking her life back. Starting with moving to Nowhere, Colorado to live life on her own terms.

Now Bea gives exactly zero forks. Beer for breakfast. Sugar for everything else. Baggy sweats and soft cotton undies FTW. Then a much younger and delightfully attractive cop is called to deal with her flagrant disregard for appropriate clothing outside the local diner (some folks just don’t appreciate bunny slippers) and Bea realizes there’s something missing from her little decathlon of decadence…and he might be the guy to help her out.

When it comes to breaking rules, Officer Austin Cooper is surprisingly eager to assist. He’s charming, a little bit cowboy, and a whole lot sexy. But Bea’s about to discover that breaking the rules has consequences. And all of the cherry pies in Colorado can’t save her from what’s coming…

 

 

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Breaking All the Rules by Amy Andrews is a stand-alone romance novel. We meet Beatrice (Bea) Archer, our heroine, as she arrives in Credence, Colorado, to escape the rat race she has always lived; now at 35, she is tired of being passed over on promised promotions.  She quits her job of 15 years, decides to take her non existent life back, and with the throw of a dart, she ends up in Credence. Bea spends two weeks watching TV, and breaking all the rules, doing things she never has done…drinking beer, eating sweets, wearing sweat pants and going to the local diner, for the amazing pies. 

The local residents start noticing her, especially in her strange attire, such as bunny slippers, and then she meets police officer Austin Cooper, who finds himself attracted to her strange behavior.  Even though there is a 10-year age gap (Austin is 25 and Bea is 35), Austin willingly offers to help out on her rule breaking journey. 

What follows is a fun, sexy, sweet and delightful romance with a couple that were humorous, passionate and spicy.  I loved Bea and Austin, and all the fun they had together.   I got a kick out of the cat, Princess; and the secondary characters were very good. When Bea starts receiving job offers, especially using her artist ability, she needed to decide what life she wants to continue. 

Breaking All the Rules was a vibrant, amusing and entertaining story so very well written by Amy Andrews.  I wholly suggest you read this book, as it was lots of fun to read.

Reviewed by Barb

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A Love by Design by Elizabeth Everett – Review & Giveaway

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A Love by Design by Elizabeth Everett – Review & Giveaway

 

 

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You couldn’t design a better hero than the very eligible and extremely charming Earl Grantham. Unless, of course, you are Margaret Gault, who wants nothing to do with the man who broke her youthful heart.

Widowed and determined, Margaret Gault has returned to Athena’s Retreat and the welcoming arms of her fellow secret scientists with an ambitious plan in mind: to establish England’s first woman-owned engineering firm. But from the moment she sets foot in London her plans are threatened by greedy investors and–at literally every turn–the irritatingly attractive Earl Grantham, a man she can never forgive.

George Willis, the Earl Grantham, is thrilled that the woman he has loved since childhood has returned to London. Not as thrilling, however, is her decision to undertake an engineering commission from his political archnemesis. When Margaret’s future and Grantham’s parliamentary reforms come into conflict, Grantham must use every ounce of charm he possesses–along with his stunning good looks and flawless physique, of course–to win Margaret over to his cause.

Facing obstacles seemingly too large to dismantle, will Grantham and Margaret remain forever disconnected or can they find a way to bridge their differences, rekindle the passion of their youth, and construct a love built to last?

 

 

Review:

A Love by Design by Elizabeth Everett is the 3rd book in her The Secret Scientists of London series. Refresher: Athena’s Retreat is a women’s club for female scientists, who are smart, savvy, independent, intelligent, women who work on their own time to practice and learn how to create scientific things. They all support one another, and fight against the injustices that women should stay home and let men do the work. The feminism vibes in this series reflects on these wonderful women that are truly inspiring.

We meet our heroine, Margaret (Maggie) Gault, who has always been independent and determined to succeed in a man’s world.  Margaret is now widowed, and returns to Athena’s Retreat, welcomed by her follow scientists and friends; she also plans on establishing the first woman owned engineering firm. She is extremely talented and savvy, as well as a force to be reckoned with; willing to stand up to anyone.  With little support from other firms, Margaret is hired by a company to create a challenging project, with a secret donator, Victor Armitage, who is part of Guardians of Domesticity; who want to close Athena’s Retreat.  However, Maggie is surprised to see her old childhood flame, who is now a very powerful and wealthy man; and who broke her heart all those years ago.

George Willis, the Earl of Grantham, is thrilled to see Maggie again, and is determined to win her over. But can Maggie forgive his betrayal? George is very supportive of the women’s movement, and as the Earl of Grantham, he wants to stop Victor Armitage, and get his own parliamentary reforms supported.  Grantham uses his charm, not to mention his good looks and physique to work on winning Maggie over to his cause. 

The slow burn second chance romance pulled on our heartstrings, rooting hard for them to open their hearts.  I did love George and Maggie together; as they really made a great couple. The banter between them was fun, as the sexual tension between them grew; with their chemistry off the wall.  I really enjoyed the other secondary characters, especially Violet and Arthur, and the banter between Grantham and Arthur.

What follows is Margaret realizing that those who offered her this job, were not true to her plan.  She needed to face her friends and work with George to save everything. George was instrumental in finding a way to stop the Guardians of Domesticity and Victor Armitage.  A Love by Design by Elizabeth Everett was well written, and a fun read.

Reviewed by Barb

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The Christmas Spirit by Debbie Macomber – a Review

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The Christmas Spirit by Debbie Macomber – a Review

 

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Peter Armstrong and Hank Colfax are best friends, but their lives couldn’t be more different. Peter, the local pastor who is dedicated to his community, spending time visiting the flock, attending meetings, and, with the holiday season approaching, preparing for the Christmas service and live nativity. As a bartender, Hank serves a much different customer base at his family-owned tavern, including a handful of lonely regulars and the local biker gang.

When Peter scoffs that Hank has it easy compared to him, the two decide to switch jobs until Christmas Eve. To their surprise, the responsibilities of a bartender and a pastor are similar, but taking on the other’s work is more difficult than either Peter or Hank expected. As the two begin to see each other in a new light–and each discovers a new love to cherish–their lives are forever changed.

In The Christmas Spirit, Debbie Macomber celebrates the true meaning of the holidays and the inclusive community spirit that binds us all.

 

 

Review:

The Christmas Spirit by Debbie Macomber is another of her wonderful delightful novels that take place during the Christmas holidays. The story centers on two men, who have been best friends since their elementary school days, which each choosing a different path in life.   Hank Colfax runs a popular family-owned tavern; Peter Armstrong is a local pastor, dedicated to his faith and community. They meet weekly at a restaurant (Mom’s Place), and both discuss who has the harder job. Peter claims that Hank has it easier compared to him, and the two best friends decide to switch jobs until Christmas Eve.  To both of their surprise, they discover that things are more difficult than they expected.

Peter has to deal at the tavern with regulars, who insist he knows nothing about pouring beer, causing long delays; he also meets the local bikers, who spend lots of time at the bar; not to mention the young women who work at a strip club.  This was a fun story how they learn about Peter being a pastor, and help him along the way. 

Hank takes over Peter’s job, and has to deal with Peter’s sister, who is very difficult.  Hank knows that Grace has changed over the years, but he finds that he still has a crush on her; he will slowly get her to open up and relax more.  Hank also must deal with a mean old lady, who after meeting Hank, decides she will no longer donate to the church or pay for the new roof.  When Grace learns about this, she is beside herself, but Hank convinces her that the old lady is cruel and has no faith, especially not helping her family. When Hank meets the board, he makes some suggestions to make more money (bingo, etc), with Grace beginning to realize how Hank was making things better.

While Hank begins to win Grace over, Peter meets Millie, who works at the restaurant.  Millie needs a job to pay the bills, and Peter offers her a job to help at the Bar; with Hank’s approval.  Slowly, both men find love during the course of the week.  This really was a wonderful feel-good story.  It was also wonderful how everyone joined together (at the bar and church) to plan a wonderful Christmas Party, with many from the bar and church going out of their way to brings things together.

I really loved most of the characters, and totally enjoyed this story. The Christmas Spirit was a quick and wonderful story, centered on the holidays and community spirit.  The Christmas Spirit was so very well written by Debbie Macomber. I suggest you read this sweet wonderful story.

Reviewed by Barb

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The High Notes by Danielle Steel – a Review

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The High Notes by Danielle Steel – a Review

 

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Iris Cooper has been singing ever since she can remember, hitting the high notes like no one else. When she is twelve, her father convinces the owner of a bar in Lake City, Texas, to let her perform, and she stuns the audience. In the ensuing years, never staying anywhere for long, father and daughter move from one dusty town to the next, her passion for music growing every time she takes the mike in another roadhouse.

But it is not an easy life for Iris with her father in charge and using her income to pay for gambling, women, and booze. When she starts to tour at age eighteen, she takes on a real manager. Yet he exploits her too, and the singers and musicians she tours with are really the only family she has. It is they who give Iris the courage to finally fly free, leave the tour, and follow her dreams.

After years of enduring the hardships of the road, exploitation, and abuse, to do what she loves, her big chance comes as her talent soars. But at the top at last, Iris still has to fight every step of the way. In The High Notes, Danielle Steel delivers an inspiring story about finding the strength to stand up for yourself and your dreams, no matter what it takes.

 

 

Review:

The High Notes by Danielle Steel is another one of her wonderful standalone novels.  We meet Iris Cooper, who at 12 years old, lived with her drifter father, as they moved around a lot.  Iris loved to sing, and had an amazing voice for someone her age.  Her father, who also drank, took her to a bar to sing, and over the next number of years, he made money on her singing, until she reached 18 years old, when she decided to go on her own, as her father always spends her money for himself.

Iris tours for over nine years, as her manager also exploits her, but she makes friends with other musicians on her tours. Her friends give her the courage to pack up and leave the tour and follow her dreams.  She goes into hiding in a small town, and meets Boy, a singer on a band, who becomes her friend (no romance), and together they make great music.  Iris convinces Boy to go with her to New York, to meet with a recommended manager. She auditions with Clay Maddox, who is a very successful and likeable manager.  He loves Iris voice, and when she mentions to Clay about Boy, who she feels also has a very nice voice.   Clay hires both Iris and Boy, with Iris career soaring, with a tour and album.  Boy ends up being the opening act, and he too with eventually become famous.   Iris’s ex manager tries to force her to return, but Clay will stop him, proving the ex-manager was a bad man.

Over a period of time, Iris and Clay (there is an age gap), will slowly begin to fall in love, and her life becomes filled with happiness.  Iris also wants to bring some old friends who stood by her into life.  The High Notes is a wonderful sweet story, filled with hope, tragedy, friendship, love, bad people, with a fantastic heroine.  I loved The High Notes, which was so very well written by Danielle Steel.  This is a story not to be missed.

Reviewed by Barb

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The Wartime Matchmakers by Lauren Smith – a Review

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The Wartime Matchmakers by Lauren Smith – a Review

 

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When the world went to war . . . they fought for love.

England, 1939: The world is on the brink of war when Elizabeth Mowbray breaks her engagement with a tea planter in India and returns home to the English countryside. Desperate to escape a stifling life under her parents’ roof, she moves to London seeking adventure and excitement.

With German forces sweeping across Europe, she has little hope of finding steady, fulfilling employment as England readies itself for war. A chance encounter with Henrietta, Brigadier General Byron’s daughter, sets Elizabeth on a course that will forever change her life and the lives of others.

Henrietta, a recently divorced and statuesque beauty, is not a hopeless romantic like Elizabeth, but her new friend inspires her to embrace life, even as the dark fog of war creeps across the English Channel.

The two enterprising young women come up with a brilliant idea to open London’s first matchmaking agency. They face numerous challenges in establishing their business in the midst of air raid drills, food and clothing rationing, and the dangers of the Blitz. As they match Londoners, they find themselves in romances of their own. Elizabeth catches the eye of a daring, roguish RAF pilot and Henrietta discovers passion with a charming solicitor who joins Britain’s first Commandos.

While the men they love are fighting in the air and in Europe, German shells shatter the peace of England. Henrietta and Elizabeth become legendary as they rescue men from the shores of Dunkirk, dig for survivors in the ruins of bombed homes, and inspire thousands of their countrymen and women not to give up the fight for life and love.

Inspired by the stunning story of the real matchmakers Mary Oliver and Heather Jenner, The Wartime Matchmakers is a humorous, poignant, and personal reminder that even in the darkest times, love triumphs.

 

 

Review:

The Wartime Matchmakers by Lauren Smith is another wonderful standalone story I’ve read by this author. Must admit wartime romances aren’t usually my thing, but I’m always up for a new read, and I’m glad I did….. What an amazing story….. 

It’s England, 1939, and we are on the brink of war. 

Elizabeth Mowbray breaks off her engagement to a tea planter in India and returns home to England. Wanting adventure and excitement Elizabeth travels to London, despite her parents arguments and fears. 

A chance meeting with a young lady by the name of Henrietta, has the young women bound for adventures that will change their lives forever…..They come up with an idea to open the first dating agency (but it’s more of a matchmaking service, dating certainly wasn’t as free as it is today ?) they go through obstacle after obstacle, they have to prove their worth and their sincerity time and again….. 

But matchmaking isn’t the only thing they do. They are heroes in my eyes…..They battled in their own way through the war, they helped when they could, they did their bit for the war effort, and I loved reading every second of it. 

This book was inspired by real matchmakers Mary Oliver and Heather Jenner.So the attention to detail is amazing. I could feel the excitement and terror that these two young women faced on a daily basis. 

Both Elizabeth and Henrietta are just wonderful characters. Strong and independent, very resourceful and witty. I laughed, I cried and I cheered as we witness them surviving the evacuation of Dunkirk. The nightly raids (blackouts) by the enemy aircraft. The Battle of Britain had me moved to tears with the vivid descriptions. And their daily lives and struggles which brought joy and sadness. 

So do Elizabeth and Henrietta find love themselves? What I can tell you is that true love never runs smoothly. It has a habit of keeping you on your toes? but to find out if they do or if they stay single you’ll have to read the book. I loved all the information at the end of the book, it just finished it off nicely. 

Reviewed by Julie

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Reckless Fortune by M.M. Crane – Review & Giveaway

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Reckless Fortune by M.M. Crane – Review & Giveaway

 

 

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Bowie Fortune has always liked a risky proposition. A bush pilot out in the Last Frontier, flying in and out of places that give most pilots nightmares is what he lives for. That and his off-the-grid home out by Lost Lake, where his family has been living up close with the elements for generations. When his sister dares him to participate in the local version of a mail-order bride contest, he’s not interested–but Bowie doesn’t back down from a challenge. Even when the challenge turns out to be a woman who makes him want every last thing he knows he shouldn’t.

Entering a summer-long publicity stunt in far-off Alaska might seem extreme, but Autumn McCall has always had an indomitable spirit. She took care of her sisters and father after her mother died, and this is more of the same–since she intends to win the contest. Immersing herself in the pioneer lifestyle is one thing, but what she isn’t expecting is brooding, sharp-eyed Bowie with his wicked smile. As the sparks fly between them, will they burn each other alive–or learn how to simmer their way to a much bigger prize…together?

 

 

Review:

Reckless Fortune by M.M. Crane is the 2nd book in her The Fortunes of Lost Lake series. We meet Bowie Fortune, our hero, at that start, when he accepts a dare from his sister, to enter a mail order bride contest.  Lost Lake is now in the midst of a three-month summer, and the contest will bring him face to face with his mail order bride, who is a beautiful woman, whom he cannot take his eyes off of her.

Autumn McCall, our heroine, is independent, smart, savvy and devoted to her sisters and father.  Autumn is determined to win the contest, as she needs the money to pay off some family debts. When she meets Bowie, she is shocked that he is a tall handsome hunk, with a wicked smile, but though they both start off on the wrong foot, they each know that they will have to work together to have a chance to win the contest.  Autumn will travel to Lost Lake, and immerse herself in the pioneer lifestyle; but what she finds is a group of people, who treat her like family, and she discovers how much she is enjoying this small town. The sparks fly, as Autumn fights off her attraction to Bowie, ann he also does the same.  But best laid plans do not always work out.

What follows is a wonderful delightful adventure, with Bowie taking Autumn to different sights, and when something goes wrong, they become stranded.  Bowie knows they are in danger, because once Summer is over, the snow and cold will come.  Will they survive?  I loved how Bowie knew he was falling hard for Violet, slowly opening his heart. Autumn also fell hard for Bowie, and soon they would succumb to their feelings. I loved Bowie and Autumn together, and hoped they would find a way to stay together. The banter between them was amazing, and their chemistry was off the wall; even if they were very different, yet so great.    The secondary characters of this series are awesome, as it was great to see many of the Lost Lake characters, we meet in the first book. 

Reckless Fortune was a wonderful, cozy, fun, book to read, that was very well written by M.M. Crane, and look forward to what she has in store for us in the next book of this series.  If you enjoy romance, great couple, wonderful characters, then you need to start this series.

Reviewed by Barb

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