The Whistle Stop Series (1-3) by Jennifer Faye-Review and Giveaway
Whistle Stop Romance series:
Book 1 – A Moment to Love
Book 2 – A Moment to Dance
Book 3 – A Moment on the Lips
Book 4 – A Moment to Cherish (coming soon)
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A MOMENT TO LOVE
Whistle Stop #1
by Jennifer Faye
Genre: adult, contemporary, romance
Release Date: February 13, 2015
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ABOUT THE BOOK: Welcome to Whistle Stop…where anything can and most likely will happen.
The notorious cowboy meets his match…
Cord Lawson instantly distrusted the young woman in a smart suit who’d just arrived in Whistle Stop. She was very pretty and clearly a city girl—but with memories of his failed marriage still darkening his mind, he’s determined to steer clear! But she’s sniffing around his land—land that has been in his family for generations. There was no way he’d let it go—even if the bank was threatening to foreclose, and even if selling could give Whistle Stop a new lease on life.
Alexis Greer had one mission—close the deal on the Lawson ranch; without it, her father’s land development company would go bankrupt. But the word around town is to keep clear of Cord and to stay away from his precious land. What had happened to cause such a handsome cowboy to live such a solitary existence? However, determination was Lexi’s middle name. She just had to keep on trying to breach Cord’s barriers, to appeal somehow to his head and heart—even if it put her in danger of losing both of hers…to him.
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REVIEW: A Moment to Love is a lovely romance story set on a western ranch. Alexis Greer is a smart and competent business woman temporarily in charge of her father’s investment corporation HSG. They’ve started a project for a ranch resort retreat for the umber wealthy, with natural beauty and privacy as part of the draw. They’ve decided on a property listed for sale on the internet that included 200 acres of land and includes a true “ghost-town” in the deal. However, there was a mistake by the realty company in the ad. The rancher Cord Lawson, never intended the ghost-town as part of the sale. It was part of his family’s heritage and he’s sworn to protect it. The nearby town of Whistle Stop is quaint, but its economy is also dwindling and in need of revitalization.
The attraction between the two main characters is instant and strong, although it’s only in their thoughts at first. Both have been terribly hurt by bad marriages or romances. Each has personal problems that have made them loners as well. The author does a marvelous job of building their meetings and attraction slowly through conversations and charming meetings. Even when you think the romance will finally consummate…the darn phone rings.
It’s a really good story of two people who desperately need each other, they seem to just fit together. Life hasn’t been great for either of them and the road to love is full of pot holes. This story is well written with good characters, both first and secondary. Most of the plot and action are in the main character’s point of view and thoughts. There are complications and twists that make the desired outcome seem out of reach. However, never fear…this delightful author has given us a bit of suspense to the very end!
Grab a glass of your favorite beverage, a couple of munchies and settle in for a wonderful ride through the west and a lovely romance. Enjoy everyone, I found it a really good read! Now on to the next…
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A MOMENT TO DANCE
Whistle Stop #2
by Jennifer Faye
Genre: adult, contemporary, romance
Release Date: April 28, 2015
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ABOUT THE BOOK: When trouble strikes…Whistle Stop pulls together
For Ella Morgan, moving to Whistle Stop is a chance to start over, put her horrific past behind her. But now she’s living in a mountain cabin–in dire need of renovation–that her grandmother left her, along with a sizable tax bill. Her job teaching school isn’t going to cover it. She needs cash, and soon.
Volunteer firefighter Tony Granger has returned to Whistle Stop to run the family ranch and be guardian to his orphaned nephew, Johnny. But being a single parent isn’t coming easy, and he’s worried sick he won’t succeed with his plan to adopt the boy, especially if Johnny’s grades don’t improve. He needs a break, and fast.
When Ella finds out Tony doesn’t have a partner for the Dancing With the Firefighters’ benefit–which is offering a large cash prize–and he hits upon hiring her as Johnny’s tutor, it looks like their problems might be solved. But taking dance lessons to win the competition sets alight a burning attraction between them. Can they let go and learn to trust again, or will the scars of their pasts still haunt them?
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REVIEW: A Moment to Dance is the second storyline in the Whistle Stop Romance series by Jennifer Faye.
This is Ella Morgan and Tony Granger’s story. Ella is new in town, and a substitute teacher, Tony Granger is a rancher and the fire chief. Tony’s also raising his nephew, his brother and sister-in-law were killed in an auto accident. He’s finding parenting can be a challenge, but is determined family comes first. It was this belief that lost him his longtime girlfriend, she didn’t want to return to the ranch or take care of the little boy, so she left him. Ella is also a bit damaged, she lost her mother and little brother in a fire when she was ten. Her father had left them long before the fire, giving her a unique insight into little Jonny’s issues.
Okay, that’s the setup and I won’t do any further spoilers. Author Jennifer Faye writes a wonderful small town romance that entwines complicated lives, everyday issues and extraordinary danger into a fabulous tale of finding love and healing each other. It’s twisty, uniquely romantic and an incredibly enjoyable read. The writing is well done, the characters are complicated and yet very human. Other characters from previous stories still live in town and glimpses of them in their everyday lives add to the charm and realism of this view of Whistle Stop, NM.
I found myself entranced and wanting to move to this wonderful western town, where people are friendly and everyone knows their neighbors and pulls together. Grab your favorite beverage, a good munchie…maybe from the Poppin Fresh Bakery…curl up to a wonderful romance and adventure. Enjoy everyone…I can’t wait to read the next one!
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A MOMENT ON THE LIPS
Whistle Stop #3
by Jennifer Faye
Release Date: October 12, 2015
Genre: adult, contemporary, romance
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Welcome to Autumn Fest…sweet treats, entertaining company, and a tender romance.
Piper Noble feels like she’s going places. Her business, the Poppin’ Fresh Bakery, is a culinary success story. Next on her to-do list is expanding the bakery into the vacant shop next door…and starting a new diet, like her mom keeps nagging her to. But when Joe Montoya steps into her life, her grand plans grind to a sudden halt.
Joe’s taken a big risk returning to Whistle Stop. But with his disastrous marriage over, it’s time for a fresh start, including opening a coffee shop…and coming to terms with his troubled past. Though his neighbor Piper looks like she’ll be a big distraction in getting Fill-It-Up Joe off the ground–with her honeyed smile, curvy goodness, and her unflagging determination to grab his storefront.
However, when Piper and Joe are elected as co-chairs of a fundraising committee to help the town’s revitalization project, the hostilities must cease. Joe’s not sure about spending time with a woman who, one moment, reminds him of all the good things he’s been missing, and the next minute drives him up a wall with her stubbornness. Meanwhile, Piper’s looking for the way to this gorgeous but grouchy guy’s heart–maybe serving him one of her fresh-from-the-oven pastries could be just the right start.
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REVIEW: A Moment on the Lips is the third book in the Whistle Stop Romance series by Jennifer Faye. This is Piper Noble and Joe Montoya’s story. Welcome back to Whistle Stop, NM. Town revitalization project is just starting. The fall fair project is being co-chaired by our main characters…an interesting mix.
In this wonderful installment of this fabulous series Joe Montoya has returned to his hometown of Whistle Stop. He’s purchased the building right next to Piper’s “Poppin Fresh Bakery”, one she was just about to buy and expand her successful business with…oops…
These two have a lot of starts and stops, a very complicated relationship, with two wonderful people who’ve had a few problems with parents being too “helpful” or “hurtful”.
This is a difficult relationship to build, fraught with a bad marriage, a failed engagement, and a whole bunch of misunderstandings. Author Jennifer Faye guides us along this stormy path, delighting and frustrating in equal turns as these two try to find their way to a HEA. It’s interesting, a bit steamy here and there, and filled with fun and disaster.
So, yeah, it’s a really great read. Grab your favorite snackies and drinks and settle into a cozy corner for a lovely read. I’m loving this series…hope it continues!
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Reviews by Georgianna
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Award-winning author, Jennifer Faye pens fun, heartwarming romances. Jennifer has won the RT Book Reviews Reviewers’ Choice Award, named a TOP PICK author, and been nominated for numerous awards. Now living her dream, she resides with her patient husband, amazing daughter (the other remarkable daughter is off chasing her own dreams) and two spoiled cats.
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