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It’s Only Love by Marie Force – Review & Giveaway

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It’s Only Love by Marie Force – Review & Giveaway

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It’s Only Love
Green Mountain series – Book #5
by Marie Force
Release Date: November 3, 2015

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Ella Abbott has long been secretly in love with Gavin Guthrie. A few recent encounters have only added to her infatuation, especially the kiss they shared at her sister’s wedding. It doesn’t matter to Ella that Gavin is in a bad place. He says there’s no hope for a future with him, that he has nothing to offer her. But all Ella cares about is the love she feels.

It’s been seven long years since Gavin lost his brother. He’d kept himself under control and moving forward until his brother’s beloved dog died and his brother’s widow re-married. Since then, he’s been drinking, fighting, and even getting arrested. It seems the only time his demons leave him alone is when Ella is around.

Gavin knows it wouldn’t be fair to drag Ella into his darkness, but when she inserts herself into his life, what choice does he have but to allow her to soothe his aching heart?


Review:

It’s Only Love by Marie Force is the 5th book in her wonderful Green Mountain series. This is a fabulous family oriented series, and in each book we get to spend time with all the family members we have met before. It’s Only Love brings us the couple we have been waiting a long time for…Ella and Gavin.

Ella Abbot has always loved Gavin Guthrie, but after the tragic death of his brother years ago, Gavin did not allow himself to feel anything but cold heart grief.   One night, after Gavin got into a drunken brawl, Ella is called to come to the bar and take Gavin home. Why Ella? Gavin has broken her heart by not reciprocating the feelings she shows him. She has given up on Gavin Guthrie, and she was shocked to find her name was in his wallet, in case of an emergency.

Gavin at first is angry that Ella was called, but when she forces herself into his life to bring him home and take care of him; things are about to change. Gavin has always loved Ella, but thought he was totally unworthy. But Ella looks at him in adoration, and Gavin no longer can resist the woman who makes him feel normal.

What follows is a sweet, loving romance between two people who were meant to be together, but with so obstacles blocking the way. Ella and Gavin dive in with everything they have to open themselves to their love for each other. When they gave in to their lust, the sex scenes were totally beautiful, sensual and sizzling.

The Abbott family was full force in this book, as they worried that Gavin will break Ella’s heart again; since they were not sure he was mentally recovered from the tragic grief that strangled him. I loved the Abbot family, and Green Mountain, and enjoyed the parts where they tried to help Ella. It was great to see Hannah, Noah, Will, Cameron, and all the Abbots.

As much as they love each other, the obstacles will rear its ugly head, causing major doubts. Will Ella be able to handle Gavin’s down moments and trust that he won’t hurt her again? Can Gavin keep his promises that he will always stay by her?

It is a wild finish, with us worrying the entire way. Marie Force once again gives us a fabulous addition to her wonderful Green Mountain series.   The next book is either Charley or Max’s turn. Can’t wait. This series is a fun, sweet, romantic adventure with a fabulous family.

 

Reviewed by Barb

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And I Love Her by Marie Force – Review & Giveaway

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And I Love Her
Green Mountain series – Book #4
by Marie Force
Release Date: March 3, 2015

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As the oldest of the ten Abbott siblings, Hunter prides himself on his ability to solve other people’s problems, but now he has a problem of his own—how to convince the woman of his dreams that his love is for keeps.

As the chief financial officer, Hunter Abbott manages the family’s various business interests while “fixing” things for the people he loves. But the one thing he can’t fix is his undeniable attraction to Megan Kane. Instead, Hunter is prepared to do whatever it takes to show Megan that he’s the man for her.

Megan’s sister rocks her with the news that she and her husband are moving overseas, leaving Megan truly alone. With her sister—and her job at the diner—going away, Megan finds herself leaning on the sexy, button-down accountant who isn’t afraid to lay it all on the line for her. But Megan has watched too many people she loves leave her. Can she risk her heart on Hunter?

 

Review:

And I Love Her by Marie Force is the 4th book in her wonderful contemporary romance series, Green Mountain. This story belongs to Hunter, the oldest Abbott son, and Megan Kane. We have known for a while that Hunter secretly cares about Megan from a distance. Everyone knows that Megan only had eyes for Hunter’s brother Will. But in the last book, Will met Cameron, who was his mate.   Megan accepted that Will is happy with someone one else, and we learn early on, that she mentally used her fantasy of Will to hide her emotional issues of becoming involved with anyone. This of course, opens the door for Hunter to make Megan realize that he is the brother who does care about her.

Hunter is such a sweetheart. He is the one in the family who watches over them, the financial genius and the big brother to all. When Megan learns that her sister and brother in law will be moving to France; the world as she knows it is changing. Hunter finds her hiding and crying. From that point, Hunter grabs hold of the opportunity to let Megan know she is not alone, and he has cared about her all these years. What follows is a beautiful love story between two people who are very different, but both needing each other. Hunter shows his love to a surprised Megan, who despite her fears to open her heart to love, will find it harder each passing day to resist the wonderful handsome sexy man who professes to love her.  

Hunter is perfect for Megan, as he slowly melts her heart, while understanding how fragile she is. Having lost her parents years ago, Megan is afraid to love and be hurt again. This was a fun, and later on a very steamy sexy story. But best of all is spending time with the Abbot family that makes up Green Mountain, and they are such a great group of characters that we have come to love. I enjoyed seeing Hannah, and watching her closeness to her twin brother, Hunter. The cammaderie between them all is fun. Megan finds herself in the midst of this big family, whom openly accepts her, as to them she has made Hunter happy. But when an accident happens the fears bring everything crumbling down for Megan, which will also cause some uncomfortable situations with the family. Will she be able to get past her fears to stay with Hunter? Can Hunter convince Megan loving him is worth any risk?

And I Love Her was a wonderful sweet romance, with a great couple that will burn up the pages. It is also a story of a big close knit family that has their own private issues, which I am sure we will learn more about in the following books in this wonderful series.   Marie Force does such a fabulous job with each of her couples, winning us totally over. I love the Abbot Family and Green Mountain series. If you enjoy romance, sexy couple, family atmosphere, then this series is a must for you.

Reviewed by Barb

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I Saw Her Standing There by Marie Force – Review & Giveaway

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I Saw Her Standing There
Green Mountain #3
by Marie Force
Genre: adult, contemporary, romance
Release Date: November 4, 2014

 

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There’s a budding romance on Butler Mountain, but in the hornets’ nest known as the Abbott family, keeping a secret is no easy feat…

Colton Abbott and Lucy Mulvaney have a secret. Colton’s nosy siblings have begun to put the pieces together, but it’s not like Lucy to keep things from those closest to her—especially her best friend, Cameron, who recently moved to Vermont to live with her true love, Will. But Lucy isn’t about to tell Cam she’s having a fling…with Will’s brother.

Flitting between New York and Vermont is exhausting, so Lucy is looking forward to a long weekend with Colton at the Abbott family lake house in Burlington. Too bad Will and Cameron have the same idea, and once Colton and Lucy are caught red-handed (and red-faced), will their clandestine romance lose its appeal or will their secret beginnings be the start of something lasting?

 

 

Review:
I Saw Her Standing There by Marie Force is the 3rd book in her Green Mountain series. I love stories on family romances, as we follow the siblings. Green Mountain series continues this trend of fun romances.

The story starts with Colton Abbot anxious to spend private time with his weekend girlfriend, Lucy, whom is best friends with Cameron, our heroine in the first book. Colton and Lucy live 6 hours away from each other, and use the weekends as getaways. Colton arranges with his father on the guise of fishing by himself to use the family mountain cabin. Colton wants to ensure privacy, since he wants to culminate their relationship, and Lucy is not comfortable taking the next step.

This relationship, though a lot of fun and humorous at times, seems doomed from the start. The distance between them, with neither wanting to move is a major issue. The other is Lucy’s determination not to become serious, as she knows Colton will never leave Green Mountain, and his family, not to mention she has no plans to leave her own family. They have kept their fling a secret from his family and her friend Cameron.

A lot of the fun of this story is the family interaction to Colton’s secret woman, and the family patriarch’s scheming. Will and Cameron decide to get away for the weekend, and they are offered the keys to the cabin. The fun is when they come across Colton and Lucy.

This is a nice heartwarming romance. I enjoy the bantering with the family among each other, and how they open up to Lucy. Getting to spend time with Will & Cameron, and Hannah & Nolan was great. As I said, this was lots of fun. Early on though, I wasn’t really crazy about Lucy, since she seemed more distant and afraid to act on her feelings.

Though I did enjoy their relationship, I wasn’t totally convinced about them together. There were many sex scenes that dominated the entire story and their relationship. Though they professed to love each other, it left me with the question….was this truly love or just lust?

Overall, this was a fun story, and some great characters to enjoy. I do recommend this book.

Reviewed by Barb

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Marie Force – I Want To Hold Your Hand – Review & Giveaway

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I Want To Hold Your Hand
Green Mountain Romance #2
by Marie Force
Release Date: June 3, 2014
Genre: adult, contemporary, romance

 

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For the Abbott siblings, the Green Mountain state has always been an idyllic place to call home. But it isn’t until they open themselves up to love that they’ll truly discover how fulfilling life can be…

Almost seven years after losing her husband in Iraq, Hannah Abbott Guthrie isn’t sure she’s ready—or able—to move on, but the attentions of a lifelong friend are making her think about it for the first time. The memory of the sweet kiss she shared with Nolan Roberts hasn’t strayed far from her thoughts, but she also fears that pursuing something with him would mean betraying her husband’s memory.

Nolan has loved Hannah for years, but he’d been giving her the space she needed to heal from her devastating loss. Now, when an opportunity arises to show her how he feels, Nolan can’t resist, but he knows earning her love will take more than a kiss. Somehow he has to prove to Hannah that finding love twice in a lifetime is possible—and well worth risking her heart.


Review:

I Want to Hold Your Hand by Marie Force, is the 2nd book in her Green Mountain series. I have not read the first book in this series, but it did not matter, as it read perfectly as a standalone. However, I loved this book, and I will be going back to the first book, not to mention continue to read this series.   I Want to Hold Your Hand is a beautiful heartwarming contemporary romance of two people bonded by their long friendship, and the love of someone lost forever.

Hannah Abbot Guthrie lost her husband Caleb 7 years ago in Iraq. Her family, friends, her dog Homer, and the entire town have watched over Hannah all these years. Nolan Roberts is our hero, and a longtime friend of Hannah and Caleb. Nolan has always cared about Hannah, and a few years after Caleb’s death, he began to realize how much he cared. Hannah always depended on Nolan, if she needed something fixed, but that is what friends are for, and Hannah has a lot of friends. Hannah finally agrees to have dinner with Nolan, but when he comes to pick her up, she is holding Homer, as he is slowly dying, with his heart giving out. All of Hannah’s big family arrives in time, before Homer dies, to share the grief, since Homer was a huge part of all of their lives, not to mention Caleb’s.

What follows is a story of being able to get past a tragedy that effected them all; for everyone to move on with their lives; for a young woman to be able to rise up to fall in love again, and for a young man to finally be able to express his love after years of being patient and understanding.

Hannah was a wonderful heroine, as she was strong, caring, and very loving. It was wonderful to watch her slowly realize that she needed to move on from Caleb’s death, opening her eyes to how patient Nolan has been, and how much he loved her. Marie Force wrote this so well, allowing us to watch through tears of happiness and sorrow, as this story played out. I do not want to give spoilers, only to say that this was a wonderful romance; at times very sad, at times humorous and so much fun, and at times very sexual and steamy. I Want to Hold Your Hand is not to be missed, as Marie Force has written a fabulous story that pulls all your emotions throughout.

Reviewed by Barb

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