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Hope Ignites by Jaci Burton – Review & Giveaway

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Hope Ignites by Jaci Burton – Review & Giveaway

 

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Hope Ingites
Hope Series – Book #2
by Jaci Burton
Release Date: March 25, 2014Hope Ignites

Links to order Hope Ignites: Amazon / Barnes and Noble / The Book Depository
Description:


Logan McCormack likes his isolated life on the ranch, until a movie crew starts filming there. When actress Desiree Jenkins blows into his life, she wrecks it harder than the Oklahoma winds with her brutal honesty and soft touch. Des knows this is a temporary stay, but she loves the open freedom of the land, and for the first time in her life, Des feels like she might have found a place she can call home, with a man she might be falling in love with. But Logan’s heart is tougher than the soil beneath them—can she convince him that they belong together?

 

Review:

Hope Ignites is the 2nd book in Jaci Burton’s Hope series.  I loved the first book in this series, Hope Flames and couldn’t wait to read this book. I have to say after reading Hope Ignites, that Jaci Burton is quickly rising on my must read list.  This was a wonderful book, and a fabulous couple.  Logan is our hero, as we met him in the first book, being Luke’s brother.  Logan is not interested in anything but taking care of his ranch. He is not interested in woman or relationships, other than a one night stand.  Logan has a long memory of the mother who left them, and refuses to allow himself to suffer like his father did.  He has no intention of allowing any woman into his life.

When he agrees to let a film production use part of his huge property to film a movie, he has no idea that his life is about to change.  We meet our fabulous heroine, Desiree Jenkins (Des), a famous actress, who is the star of the movie. She is an awesome heroine; strong, confident, refreshingly honest, and fun loving.  It doesn’t take long for Des to notice the hot ranch owner, and once she does, Logan doesn’t stand a chance when he is caught up in the whirlwind called Des.  Martha, who is Logan’s housekeeper is a big fan of Des and her leading man, Colt; and that opens the door, as she enlists Logan’s aid to visit the set and meet the cast. 

What follows is a fantastic hot steamy romance of a couple, who are enjoying the moment, knowing there is no future for them. Logan becomes obsessed with Des, but knows she has her career, and loves what she is doing.  He loves his ranch, and has no thought of becoming part of the wild world of the film industry.  Des, in between her filming, learns all about the small town of Hope, and Logan’s ranch.  She dreams of having a place of her own, away from the glare of the public, but at the same time loves her career.  But for the couple of months in Hope, Logan and Des become totally involved and it’s fun to get to see some of the characters we met in the first book.  I really enjoyed the buildup of this romance, and Burton has quite a few sizzling sex scenes that truly will steam up your kindle (if you have paper, then your mirror will steam up). 🙂

They made such a great fun couple, though at times I wanted to smack Logan for being so nasty to Des, letting his past (the mother who left them) effect his thinking.

I loved Des’s relationship with her leading man, Colt, who is her best friend.  Colt is gay, and is still in the closet; as he hides his relationship with Tony, his boyfriend. Many people, including Logan, at first, think of Des and Colt as having a relationship, which helps Colt hide the truth. But Des tries to convince him not to hide and to come out and live openly.  Nice friendship between them, very well done.

Hope Ignites was a wonderful fun and sexy romance that pulls you totally in.  Des was absolutely wonderful, and she is perfect for Logan.  Will they find a way to get past the major obstacles stand in their way?  Will Logan ever get past his thinking all woman are like his mother, and trust Des?  Will Colt find his happy ending? You will have to read this fabulous book to find out.  I will say that Jaci Burton gives us a wonderful and uplifting climax that rivals some great movies that we have seen.  Wonderful!

Reviewed by Barb

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Melting the Ice by Jaci Burton – a Review

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Melting the Ice by Jaci Burton – a Review

Melting The Ice
Play by Play series – Book # 7
by Jaci Burton
Release Date: February 4, 2014

Melting the IceLinks to order Melting the Ice: Amazon / Barnes & Noble / Kobo / The Book Depository

Description:
Everything’s coming together for budding fashion designer Carolina Preston. Only months away from having her own line, she could use some publicity. That’s when her brother suggests his best friend as a model—hockey player Drew Hogan.
Carolina and Drew already have a history—a hot one, back in college. Unforgettable for Carolina, but for Drew, just another slap shot. This time, though, it’s different. His perfect body would be for professional use only. This time, she could use him.
Drew is all for it. He’s looking forward to the exposure. Plus, it would give him a chance to prove to Carolina that he’s changed. If only he could thaw her emotions, convince her to let down her guard and let him in just one more time…

Review:
For anyone who knows me, they know I love my sports, especially hockey.  So it shouldn’t come as a surprise I’m once again reviewing Melting the Ice, another hockey themed book by Jaci Burton. I just love her Play by Play series as every book has another hero who’s a professional athlete.  I had never heard of Jaci before her previous hockey themed book Taking a Shot which I reviewed for TRC, afterwards, I had to go back and read the others.  I wasn’t disappointed that I did, and am glad I’m trying to keep up with this series.   So when I heard she had another hockey themed book coming out, I couldn’t wait.  I had to read about her latest hockey hero Drew Hogan and his lady love, well, he wants her as his lady love, Carolina Preston. 

Drew and Carolina have a history dating back to a one night stand in college.  At the time Drew was spooked by his strong feelings for Carolina so like a coward he was back then, left and never contacted her again, and that didn’t sit well with Carolina.  Now it’s eight years later and she’s trying to make a mark in the fashion world, so when her brother Gray(One Sweet Ride) suggests his best friend and hockey star Drew Hogan as a model, Carolina isn’t so sure. However, once she sees him again, things really progress between them.  Ms. Burton really hit the mark with these two characters. They just brought the story to life with their personalities, witty banter, playfulness, sexual chemistry that was off the charts, and just a real sense of ease and comfort around each other. I found them to compliment and balance each other just right, but at the same time, each had their own edge to their personalities that drove them professionally and personally. I really liked these two characters and found the story just flew by for me because of it. It was so easy to sit back and read about these two characters and enjoy what was happening.  When a book can fly by like that for me, and before I know it I’m reading the last page, then I know I’ve really enjoyed what I’ve just read, but am sad I’m done that book so soon. 

The hero and heroine weren’t the only well written characters.  All the secondary characters in the book were equally as good and help to move the story along and add depth and personality to not only the story, but our main couple.  We get to see pieces of them through the eyes of the secondary characters.  We get to see Caronlina’s family again, and also get to see just how much her family has always seen Drew as family through his friendship with Gray.  Watching Gray first catch Caronlina in Drew’s bed at their family home over Christmas, then come to terms with their relationship was fun to watch.  He had that whole ‘big brother must protect little sister’ thing going on, very sweet.  It was also fun to watch Drew muddle his way through this relationship.  He’s your typical jock, who is more comfortable in his sport skin, then relationship skin.  He had me chuckling as I read the scene where he finally was attempting to admit his feelings to Carolina.  Even though he was doing a semi bad job at it and tripping over his words, I loved the scene for it was sweet and endearing and made me love Drew all the more for it. Watching Drew slowly whoo Carolina and get her to see he changed from college and is really ready to settle down and that she’s the only girl for him, can I just say swoon time.  Drew is so charming, fun, and sexy as hell, plus a professional hockey player, that spells perfect male for me. 

This was a fun and fast paced read for me. I loved every aspect of the book from beginning to end.  The slow to build romance, the fast paced hockey scenes and team mate camaraderie, playfulness between Drew and Carolina, and the off the charts chemistry and love scenes between them that left me needing a cold glass of water.  Let me just tell you, I will never be able to go to a hockey game again, or watch one on tv without thinking of the underwear photo shoot scene that Carolina did with Drew on the ice in front of the net, wooo baby…fanning self.  Once again Jaci has out done herself with this latest installment in her Play by Play series.  Now I have to wait a whole year before the next one comes out. 

Until next time, happy reading everyone

Reviewed by Marcie

 

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Hope Flames by Jaci Burton – Blog Tour, Review & Giveaway

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Hope Flames by Jaci Burton – Blog Tour & Review

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Hope FlamesLinks to order Hope Flames: Amazon / Barnes & Noble / Kobo / The Book Depository

Description:
Veterinarian Emma Burnett won’t let anything or anyone sidetrack her from her job as new owner of the vet clinic in Hope. She let a man distract her once, with disastrous results. But when Luke McCormack brings in his injured police dog, Emma can hardly ignore him. Despite Emma’s best efforts to keep things strictly doctor and owner of the patient, Luke’s one hot distraction

Review:
Hope Flames by Jaci Burton is the first book in her Hope series.  This is my first book by Burton, and after reading Hope Flames it will not be my last.  I loved this book. It was such a fun, relaxing, enjoyable and sexy read.

The story takes place in a town called Hope, and we meet our heroine, Emma at the start.  Emma, after being away for years, has returned home to Hope to start her own Animal Clinic.  After a successful first day, Emma is about to close when she meets Luke, who is a cop in town.  Luke brings his injured dog, Boomer, who also acts like a police dog, helping apprehend criminals.  There was an immediate attraction between them, but because both have had bad experiences with romance, each hesitated to act on it.

This was such a wonderful romance, as Burton took the time to slowly build up this romance, with them first becoming friends. Luke wasn’t interested in any romance, just one night stands, but he knew there was something different about Emma, Emma herself was determined to build up her practice, and not let herself become emotionally involved with any man, especially after her last relationship was a disaster. But then the friendship only didn’t last too long, as their sexual chemistry was off the chart.  When they acted on their desires (very hot), they both convinced themselves to enjoy what they had, without any committments.

What I loved about this book was the small town atmosphere, with their friends, and family that made this even better.  I absolutely loved their dogs; Luke’s Boomer, and Emma’s Daisy and Annie. It was so much fun to watch them all together.  Their romance was so heart warming, as they had to get past their bad experiences, allowing themselves to open their hearts.  They both started to fall hard for each other, and the sexual chemistry between them was off the wall, and so well done by Burton.

The last quarter of the book was very exciting,  with a side story of a burglar stealing drugs from various places, including Emma’s clinic.  But the most suspense comes from the past rising up to put one of them in danger.

This series has so such potential for many of the characters whom we got to meet in Hope to have their own book.  Hope Flames was such an enjoyable read, with a great couple;  wonderful romance with some hot sex scenes; and  cute lovable animals.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book that I read this in one day, since I did not want to let this go.   Jaci Burton has impressed me as writer, allowing  me to get to know and love her characters.  This was such a warm, and fun story. I am now vested into reading this series to see everyone in Hope again.

Reviewed by Barb

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About The Author Black and Minjaci burtonJaci Burton is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling, award-winning author of over 50 books. She lives in Oklahoma and when she isn’t on deadline (which is often), she can usually be found wrestling with her uncooperative garden, wrangling her dogs, watching an unhealthy amount of television, or completely losing track of time reading a great book. She’s a total romantic and longs for the happily ever after in every story, which you’ll find in all her books.

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Jaci Burton and her Publisher, have graciously offered to give One member of The Reading Café a copy of her new release, Hope Flames

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Holiday Games by Jaci Burton – a Review

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Holiday Games by Jaci Burton – a Review

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Holiday Games
Play by Play – Book #6.5
by Jaci Burton
Release Date: November 19, 2013
Holiday GamesLinks to order Holiday Games: Amazon / Barnes & Noble / Kobo

Description:
“A Riley wedding is in the works, a Riley Christmas means a house full of family, and baby making is on Liz Riley’s mind. Chasing Gavin around and meeting in dark closets can be fun, but Liz is more than a little determined. Even with family in every corner of the house, Gavin is more than ready to do whatever Liz wants—especially when sex is involved. It’s a Riley family Christmas.”

 

Review;

For anyone who is a fan of Jaci Burton and her Play-by-Play series then this short story is a must.  It’s a nice reunion of sorts with all the members of the Riley family and their significant others.  I really enjoyed being able to revisit with all these characters and see what they have been up to. Ms. Burton has created a wonderful set of characters within the Riley family and their significant others and all are showcased nicely in this story.  I also love that fact that the story takes place around Christmas, with a Christmas wedding taking place, and thoughts of baby making running through Liz’s head. Oh what a fun filled Riley Christmas this is turning out to be.

Since this story is more of a reunion of sorts for Burton fans and her Riley family characters, not much in terms of drama takes place.  It’s more of a relaxed, laid back type of story, and having the chance to catch up with our favourite characters from past books.  It’s wonderful celebration of family and friends.  Don’t get me wrong, Ms. Burton makes sure she has enough sizzle in the book between Gavin and Liz as they try to get pregnant, and Liz is not shy about this with Gavin.  She will steal any chance she can to get Gavin alone and into baby making mode.  We really get to see just how much they’ve grown as a couple and that their life together is still sizzling.   The love they have for each other runs deep and it’s shown time and time again in every scene they have together.  Not only are Liz and Gavin blissfully happy, but so too are all the other couples.  Even though the major plot line centers around Liz and Gavin and her quest to have his child, we are also treated to a Christmas wedding between Ty and Jenna(Taking a Shot).  There is no shortage of love and happiness  this holiday season within the Riley family.

Being a fan of this series I enjoyed Holiday Games. I liked the overall setup of the story, being able to revisit with and catch up with past couples. It’s nice to see the family camaraderie during sporting events, and even nicer to see just how close this family is, and what they all mean to each other.  The Bachelorette and Bachelor party scenes for Jenna and Tyler are fun filled, and add the perfect balance to the emotional turmoil Liz is going through as she tries to have Gavin’s baby. The scenes between Liz and Gavin are touching and heartfelt and the emotion between the two pours off the pages.  Jaci Burton has written a wonderful short story that takes place over the holidays, well showcasing all of her amazing characters who make up the Riley family in her Play-by-Play series.  For anyone who is a fan of her Play-by-Play series this one is a lovely bonus to the series.

Happy Holidays and a very Merry Christmas

Happy Reading, until next time! 

Reviewed by Marcie

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Cover Reveals-June 19, 2013

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Cover Reveals-June 19, 2013

The King March 2014

TITLE: The King

AUTHOR: J.R.Ward

SERIES: Black Dagger Brotherhood

RELEASE DATE: March 2014

 

Melting the Ice Feb 14

 

TITLE: Melting The Ice

AUTHOR: Jaci Burton

SERIES: Play by Play

RELEASE DATE: February 2014

 

 

 

Spell of Binding July 2013

 

TITLE: Spell of Binding

AUTHOR: Anna Abner

SERIES: Dark Caster

RELEASE DATE: July 2013

 

 

 

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TITLE: Don’t Lie To Me

AUTHOR: Stacey Lynn

SERIES: N/A

RELEASE DATE: July 2013

 

 

 

Indulgent Pleasures

 

TITLE: Indulgent Pleasures (re-release)

AUTHOR: Karen Erickson

SERIES: N/A

RELEASE DATE: available now

 

 

 

Perfect Lies feb 14

 

TITLE: Perfect Lies

AUTHOR: Kiersten White

SERIES: Mind Games #2

RELEASE DATE: February 2014

 

 

 

Black Arts

 

TITLE: Black Arts

AUTHOR: Faith Hunter

SERIES: Jane Yellowrock

RELEASE DATE:January 2014

 

 

 

The Way Home Oct 2013

 

TITLE: The Way Home

AUTHOR: Cindy Gerard

SERIES: N/A

RELEASE DATE: October 2013

 

 

 

crave-the-night

 

TITLE: Crave the Night

AUTHOR: Lara Adrian

SERIES: Midnight Breed

RELEASE DATE: February 2014

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Cover Reveals-January 11, 2013

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COVER REVEALS-January 11, 2013

Eternal Beauty

 

TITLE: Eternal Beauty

AUTHOR: Laura Wright

SERIES: Mark of the Vampire

RELEASE DATE: April 2013

 

 

 

Aura

 

TITLE: AURA

AUTHOR: M.A.Abraham

SERIES: Time Travel Romance

RELEASE DATE: March 2013

 

 

 

the Seven Year King May 2013

 

 

TITLE: The Seven Year King

AUTHOR: KiKi Hamilton

SERIES: The Faerie Ring

RELEASE DATE: May 2013


 

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TITLE: PRINCE OF SEDUCTION

AUTHOR: Donna Grant

SERIES: Royal Chronicles

RELEASE DATE: February 2013

 

 

A Warrior's Heart

 

TITLE: Warrior’s Heart

AUTHOR: Donna Grant

SERIES: The Shields

RELEASE DATE: January 2013

 

 

 

Lost to You Jan 2013

 

TITLE: Lost To You

AUTHOR: A.L.Jackson

SERIES: N/A

RELEASE DATE: January 2013

 

 

 

The Summer He Came Home apr 13

 

TITLE: The Summer He Came Home

AUTHOR: Juliana Stone

SERIES: Bad Boys of Chrystal Lake

RELEASE DATE: April 2013

 

 

 

Cold Steel

 

TITLE: Cold Steel

AUTHOR: Kate Elliott

SERIES: Spirit Walker (YA)

RELEASE DATE: June 2013

 

 

 

Dire Desires

 

TITLE:  Dire Desires

AUTHOR:  Stephanie Tyler

SERIES:  Eternal Wolf Clan

RELEASE DATE: July 2013

 

 

 

Cit of Bones Graphic novella

 

TITLE:  City of Bones (Graphic Novella)

AUTHOR: Cassandra Clare/Mike Raicht/Nicole Virella

SERIES:  The Mortal Instruments (YA)

RELEASE DATE:  July 2013

 

 

 

Biting Bad

 

TITLE: Biting Bad

AUTHOR: Chloe Neil

SERIES: Chicagoland Vampires

RELEASE DATE: August 2013

 

 

 

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TITLE: Jake and the Giant

AUTHOR: E.G.Foley

SERIES: The Gryphon Chronicles (M.G.)

RELEASE DATE: Spring 2013

 

 

 

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TITLE: Thrown by a Curve

AUTHOR: Jaci Burton

SERIES: Play by Play

RELEASE DATE; March 2013

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Cover Reveals-January 3, 2013

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COVER REVEALS -January 3, 2013

Die for Me

 

TITLE: Die For Me

AUTHOR: Cynthia Eden

SERIES: The Valentine Killer

RELEASE DATE: February 2013

 

 

 

Midnight Frost

 

TITLE: Midnight Frost

AUTHOR: Jennifer Estep

SERIES: Mythos Academy

RELEASE DATE: July 2013

 

 

 

Eternity

 

TITLE: Eternity

AUTHOR: Maggie Shayne

SERIES: The Immortal Witches

RELEASE DATE: 2013 re-release

 

 

 

Her Warrior's Three Wishes

 

TITLE:  Her Warrior’s Three Wishes

AUTHOR:  Carrie Ann Ryan

SERIES:  Dante’s Circle

RELEASE DATE: April 2013

 

 

 

No Strings Attached

 

TITLE:  No Strings Attached

AUTHOR:  Jaci Burton

SERIES: N/A

RELEASE DATE:  February 2013

 

 

 

The Prince's Gamble

 

TITLE:  The Prince’s Gamble

AUTHOR:  Caridad Pineiro

SERIES:  Romantic/Suspense

RELEASE DATE:  February 2013

 

 

 

Any Duchess Will Do

 

TITLE:  Any Duchess Will Do

AUTHOR:  Tessa Dare

SERIES:  Spindle Cove #4

RELEASE DATE:  May 2013

 

 

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All She Wants for Christmas/A Rare Gift by Jaci Burton-a review

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All She Wants for Christmas/A Rare Gift by Jaci Burton-a review

Description from website:

All She Wants for Christmas by Jaci Burton -The Kent Brothers Series book 1

Main Characters: Ethan Kent and Riley Jensen

Ethan Kent – Youngest of the Kent brothers, he was in love with Riley in high school, but made a foolish mistake and lost her. With Riley back in town, he has a lot of mistakes to make up for. But his heart has always been with Riley.

Riley Jensen – She followed her heart as a teenager, but when Ethan betrayed her, she followed her dreams instead. Now she’s back and everything about Ethan has changed. Is she willing to give him a second chance?

Review:

So far I’ve only read one Jaci Burton book (Taking a Shot from her Play by Play series) and enjoyed it, so I thought what the heck, lets check out her Christmas series about the Kent brothers. So far I’ve only read this one, but I plan to read the other two, as I enjoyed this one so much.

All She Wants for Christmas was a touching, heart warming story about love lost, heartache, forgiveness and love found again. The storyline, actions and the characters are real, and Burton did an amazing job of capturing them just right and letting them unfold on the pages. You feel the emotion of the characters and the storyline rolls off the page.

I really enjoyed the characters of Ethan and Riley. You can’t help but fall in love with them instantly and root for them throughout the book. Throw in a cute adorable seven year old Zoey to the mix (Ethan’s daughter) and you have yourself a winning combination for a holiday story. Not only are Ethan, Riley and Zoey lovable characters, but so too are the secondary characters. I absolutely loved the Kent’s mom, she is a no nonsense type person and isn’t afraid to speak her mind. The scene with her and Ethan talking about his feelings for Riley and what mom thinks he needs to do had me chuckling. I could just see that scene so clearly, I was actually waiting for her to take him by the ear and drag him over to Riley and have him admit his feelings to her. The ear pulling didn’t happen, but in the end Ethan does finally admit his feelings in a most touching and made my eyes mist up kind of way. His words to Riley were so beautiful and tender that it made me wish for an Ethan of my very own.

I think Burton did a wonderful job of capturing the spirit of the holidays in a small town, as well as the magic the holidays bring. At times it reminded me of my own small city where everyone knows everyone, and you can’t blink without someone noticing. The interaction between the characters is well written, and makes you feel like you are there watching the events unfold from the sidelines. This story will definitely put a smile on your face, and have you thinking warm and fuzzy thoughts while putting you in the holiday spirit. If you’re looking for a heartwarming, sweet story just in time for the holidays then this one’s for you. This is one holiday story I highly recommend, and now I’m off to read the second book in this holiday series, A Rare Gift.

ORDER LINKS: Barnes and Noble / KOBO / Amazon

A Rare Gift by Jaci Burton – Book 2 in The Kent Brothers Series

Main Characters: Wyatt Kent and Calliope Andrews

Wyatt Kent – Divorced and bitter about it. Oldest of the Kent brothers, he runs Kent Construction with his brothers, mostly keeps to himself and doesn’t get involved with women anymore since his bitter divorce. Until he meets the whirlwind that is Calliope, who refuses to let him drown in his bitterness and forces him to come to life again.

Calliope Andrews – Younger sister of Wyatt’s ex-wife, she had a crush on Wyatt years ago, but it’s the more mature Calliope who sees the potential in Wyatt’s sense of humor and how much he has to offer. She wants to help him let go of the past so he has a chance at a future.

Review

I knew after reading the first book I’d have to continue with this series. Let me tell you I wasn’t disappointed, and glad I followed my instincts. Wyatt’s story is just as cute and heart warming a read as the first book. Once again Jaci spins a story about love lost, trusting one’s heart again, yearning for love and finding true love with the right person.

At first I thought it might be a bit awkward with Calliope being the little sister of Wyatt’s ex(Cassie), but Jaci does an excellent job of dealing with that situation. It wasn’t awkward at all for me, in fact it was the exact opposite. Jaci had me captivated with Wyatt from the get go and had me cheering him on to shed his grumpy ways, trust in love again and give Calliope a chance. The way that Jaci wrote this book, and dealt with Calliope and Wyatt’s relationship allows the reader to settle back and enjoy a good story.

Watching Wyatt go from a grumpy, bitter man to one full of life, laughter and love with Calliope is a fun adventure. It was funny and sweet all at the same time watching Wyatt slowly fall for Calliope all the while thinking he shouldn’t be feeling this way about her because of his past with Cassie. Due to the way the situation was left between Wyatt and Cassie, it’s no wonder he’s a bitter, grumpy negative man. However, thanks to Calliope, her never say never attitude and fiesty personality, poor Wyatt doesn’t stand a chance. I really enjoyed Calliope’s character, who wouldn’t when the heroine can say this to the man she’s been in love with all her life;

“I can’t believe a big tough guy like you is afraid of a little thing like me, Wyatt.” Then she stepped back, her gaze traveling halfway down and staring at the part of him she had no business staring at. When she lifted her gaze again, she grinned.
“I know you have balls in there. Why don’t you try to find them? When you do, it’s your turn to come ask me out.”

LOL!! Calliope is a riot and just the right woman for Wyatt. She brings, love, trust and laughter back into his life. More then that she makes him realize he’s been wasting his life long enough being lonely and realizes that what he wants and needs is staring him right in the face.

As in the first book, Jaci once again captures her characters personalities perfectly and the emotion and playfulness between Wyatt and Calliope just role off the pages. You can’t help but cheer these two characters on throughout the book, hoping that Calliope’s plan to put the past between Wyatt and Cassie to rest succeeds, so that he can finally move on and have the life he was meant to have with Calliope. The ending of the book is wonderful and seeing Wyatt finally happy and in love with the right woman is just the icing on the cake. If you are looking for something fun, sweet, with a touch of Christmas tossed in for good measure, then this one’s for you. I also know I’ll be following up with the third book as soon as I have the time. 😉

ORDER LINKS: Barnes and Noble / Amazon / KOBO

Happy reading and Merry Christmas

The Kent Brother’s Series;

All She Wants for Christmas
A Rare Gift
The Best Thing (Dec, 2012)

Reviewed by Marcie

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