Mad for the Plaid by Karen Hawkins

Available now: Mad for the Plaid ****3.5/5 stars: Liked it Fun and witty, if you love Karen Hawkins, you’ll love Mad for the Plaid. Recommended readers: If you enjoy a sword-wielding heroine If you enjoy historical romances with a fairy-tale quality Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 3/5 for plot 4/5 overall 2/5 steaminess REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: When Prince Nikolai’s grandmother continues to annoy him from … Continue reading Mad for the Plaid by Karen Hawkins

A Highlander’s Christmas Kiss by Paula Quinn

Available Sept. 27: A Highlander’s Christmas Kiss ***3.5/5 stars Hidden truths and lost trust define A Highlander’s Christmas Kiss. Recommended readers: If you like Scottish Highland romances If your hero is tough and persistent If you like rekindled love Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 3/5 for plot 3.5/5 overall 3/5 steaminess REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: I  haven’t read a Paula Quinn I haven’t liked – and A Highlander’s … Continue reading A Highlander’s Christmas Kiss by Paula Quinn

Twelve Days of Christmas by Debbie Macomber

Available Oct. 4: Twelve Days of Christmas ****3.5/5 stars: Liked it Get all the holiday feels in Debbie Macomber’s Twelve Days of Christmas. Recommended readers: If you enjoy a Hallmark holiday movie If you enjoy feel good, contemporary romance Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 3/5 for plot 3.5/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: The perfect Christmas romance – with the makings of a great Hallmark movie – … Continue reading Twelve Days of Christmas by Debbie Macomber

Highland Chieftain by Hannah Howell

Available Sept. 27: Highland Chieftain ***3.5/5 stars Another Murray Series book from Howell. Another great read! Recommended readers: If you like Scottish Highland romances If your hero is tough and persistent If you like anything Hannah Howell Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 3/5 for plot 3.5/5 overall 3/5 steaminess REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER: Since her mother died, Bethac Matheson has been protecting her younger brothers and baby … Continue reading Highland Chieftain by Hannah Howell

Darkest Journey by Heather Graham

Available Sept. 27: Darkest Journey ****4/5 stars Get immersed in this eerie Civil War town – and Heather Graham’s Darkest Journey, part of the Krewe of Hunters Series. Recommended readers: Fans of Heather Graham If you like mystery-thrillers with some romance If you want a quick-reading mystery Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 5/5 for plot 4/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER:   When Charlene (Charlie) returns to her … Continue reading Darkest Journey by Heather Graham

The Confectioner’s Tale by Laura Madeleine

Available Sept 20: The Confectioner’s Tale ****4.5/5 stars The Confectioner’s Tale will immerse you in mystery, passion for creating desserts and a turn-of-the-century love affair. Recommended readers: If you like stories uncovering the past If you’re a fan of generational, historical sagas If you enjoy a turn of the century, changing of times family drama If you liked Lilac Girls, Everyone Brave is Forgiven and more historical drama Here’s … Continue reading The Confectioner’s Tale by Laura Madeleine

Open Season by CJ Box

Available today: Open Season ****4/5 stars C.J. Box kicks off the Joe Pickett Series with a perfect blend of outdoors, mystery and politics. Recommended readers: If you like a good mystery thriller If you’re a fan of the outdoors, hunting, fishing, etc If you’re from Wyoming Here’s my Rankings: 4/5 for characters 4/5 for plot 4/5 overall REVIEW FROM BOOKS FOR HER:   CJ Box has made a … Continue reading Open Season by CJ Box