Home to Texas (Brides of Rough Creek Texas #2) by Kaki Warner

  

 Lieutenant KD Whitcomb had mapped out her career from West Point to the Pentagon. But when an injury under questionable circumstances forces her to leave the army, her dreams fall dead at her feet. Feeling lost and needing to rediscover the tough woman beneath the uniform, she heads back to the family ranch in Rough Creek. Only two things get her through the nightmares and sleepless nights: the support of her family and the CID officer investigating the incident in Afghanistan. He infuriates her. Makes her laugh. Gives her hope.

  Richard Murdock is struggling, too. There’s something fishy about this last case…and the threats coming from Afghanistan aimed at both him and KD. He’s ready to leave the army and make a new start. But how will he protect KD? And what should he do about the growing attraction between them? He’s been burned before. But there's something about KD's vulnerability and strength that calls to him, and he'll do whatever it takes to protect her and give her a chance to build new dreams…including helping her start a PTSD equine therapy program at the Texas ranch.

    If they can overcome the threats against them and heal old wounds, this second chance might be better than they ever dreamed.

The romance is everything I could have asked for. KD and Richard are so perfect together and I really commend the author for the absence of the common "miscommunication as drama" trope as way of keeping them apart. Their relationship was completely honest even with everything each character had going on. There are plenty of heavy issues at play and I was completely enthralled by their dedication and devotion to each other. 

And as always Happy Reading!!

Lobsters, Bisques, and Berries (Modern Mail Order Brides, #12) by Olivia Gaines

      Lakota Simjak is nothing like he looks. A laid-back kind of fella that takes life as it comes, while enjoying the simple beauty of the day to days. However, the lonely nights and eternal mornings tells him it’s time for a change. He wants a wife.

Melody Willis’ trophy case displays thirty years of being in the music business and performances all over the world. Yet, she goes to bed alone. Tired of fighting in the rat race she takes a chance. Dressed down, she heads to the offices of the Perfect Match and sits in front of the screen. It didn’t take her long to find the one thing she wanted. Through the screen his heart called to her as well.

“Coraline, I’m going to marry him,” Melody said with a definitive nod of her head.

The rest they say, is for the history books. Pack your bags and climb aboard for the funniest ride into the remote wilderness of Maine for a hearty helping of Lobsters, Bisques, and Berries.

This book was everything. It was so funny, god, I laughed so hard. And the love was sweet and honest. I wasn't expecting it to be so good. Melody was my favorite, I loved how her character and her story came to be.  Lakota was a good hero and partner to Melody but the supporting characters  Elijah and Lorelai just add even more humor and love to story. It was such a sweet story and I was a little upset it ended. 

Brava to the author, this is definitely an entertaining read.

And as always Happy Reading!!!

The Mixtape by Brittainy C. Cherry

 Since the death of his twin brother, Oliver’s caught between pleasing his fans and finding himself. Emery finds him first.

   Emery has never felt more alone. Raising her daughter is both her pleasure and her pain as she struggles to hold on to her job as a bartender and keep a roof over their heads. With no one to help them—no support system—any unexpected expense or late bill could turn their whole world upside down.  

   Reeling from the death of his twin brother and bandmate, rock star Oliver Smith is trying to drink his problems away. Apparently he isn’t very good at it; they follow him wherever he goes. Also in hot pursuit are the paparazzi, who catch Oliver at his lowest low. He could have walked into any bar in California, but he walked into hers. Emery helps Oliver lose the crowd, and they find themselves alone: two people whose paths are marked with loss and pain. However, they hold an unshakable hope for healing. They find solace together, but can their love withstand the world?    

This was a good afternoon read. My first book by the author and plus with prime reading, it was free. The synopsis grabbed my attention. Even thought I didn't have any true expectation, where and how I thought the story would go, it didn't. This book is filled with true emotions and heartache. There were times, I was reading it and had to walk away to get myself  together. There are a few predictable moments but other than that, this was a really good read.

Hope you enjoy it, too!

And as always Happy Reading!!