Showing posts with label December 2020. Show all posts
Showing posts with label December 2020. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Book Review - Cupid Returns To The Lonesome Buzzard Ranch

Cupid Returns to the Lonesome Buzzard Ranch
Hebby Roman 
December 2020 

Will a long-awaited wedding at the Lonesome Buzzard Ranch spark another round of unlikely romances? 

Les Springer, the owner of the Lonesome Buzzard Ranch, is a little rusty on relationships. When his new girlfriend, Lilly Mayfield, feels neglected and wonders if he’s seeing someone else, she decides two can play at that game. 

Eva González, Les’ widowed housekeeper, and Jiggs Davis, Les’ bachelor foreman, can’t wait to be married until Eva’s unconventional daughter shows up and has Jiggs bolting for the door. Cheyenne MacPherson thinks she’s in love with Jayce Fulton, but her observations of wedded bliss leave a lot to be desired. Jayce wants a forever-after-kind of love, but can he convince Cheyenne to let him put a ring on her finger?

Laney Springer, Les’ oldest daughter, hasn’t had a serious relationship since her fiancé dumped her in college. When she runs into her childhood friend, Edward Coleridge, he makes her feel desirable again. Edward has known Laney since they were children. But he’s six years younger and worries she only thinks of him as her kid brother. 

María González, Eva’s daughter, has failed at everything she’s tried. At the ranch, she’s swept off her feet by the multi-millionaire, sophisticate Nigel Lafitte. But María worries she’s not good enough for him. What does Nigel have to do to convince her to take him seriously? 

Chris Henderson, Laney’s roommate, swears off cowboys when she learns her current boyfriend is two-timing her. At the Springer ranch, she meets New Mexico’s most eligible cowboy millionaire, Connor McCullar. Connor’s trust has been shattered in the past, and he prefers to play the field. Will Chris be the woman to break down his defenses?

Brenda Thompson, Cheyenne’s best friend, is divorced and a single-mother, and after years of disappointing dates she’s almost given up on men. Chuck Hornbill is shy and awkward with women, and while Brenda fascinates him, she also scares the pants off him. How can he convince her to give him a chance? 

Between The Pages 
Cupid’s return brings another group to the Lonesome Buzzard Ranch and another fun read. There are a lot of characters within the pages of this book, but the author makes the read easy to keep track of who is who so there is no confusion. With a great descriptive voice, the author places you in every scene. New characters are introduced, which are interesting to read about, and we get to revisit original characters to see what they have been up to, but my favourite remains with Les, who is the leader of the pack. I heard a third book is coming soon and I hope Les gets the nerve to walk down the aisle. There are a few sweet moments and many laugh out loud scenes. An entertaining read that will make you smile. 

Rating 
5 Stars

Thursday, December 10, 2020

Book Review - The Christmas Promise

The Christmas Promise 
Janice Carter
January 2021 

The Christmas season... 

Is perfect for new beginnings 

After a tragedy seventeen years ago, author Ella Jacobs never wanted to come back to Lighthouse Cove. Not to the whispered rumors, the judgment or even to Ben Winters, the boy she loved. Now she's returned in time for Christmas--and some much-needed closure. But old flames burn bright. Can Ella find her way back to Ben...or will the secrets of their past extinguish their love for good? 

Between The Pages 
An emotional second chance journey. I anxiously awaited a return to Lighthouse Cove, especially to read more about Ella and Ben. Ella took the brunt of the blame for the accident that happened seventeen years ago, which made for an emotional read. Ben is such a likable character and he deserves a happy-ever-after. A surprising bonus was the reveal of the person leaving flowers near the lighthouse. The writing is smooth and the plot is enjoyable. It was fun to revisit this quaint town and to see how the characters have grown as well as the town. Walking through Lighthouse Cove with the snow on the ground and the magical season of Christmas is a walk/read worth taking. 

Rating 
4.5 Stars

Book Review - Mistletoe Cowboy

Mistletoe Cowboy 
Leigh Riker 
November 2020 

The best Christmas gift… 

is a second chance with her! 

Cody Jones is a good cowboy with a bad past. But he’s paid for his mistakes and is finally coming home to Barren, Kansas. Only this time, ranch princess Willow Bodine won’t be waiting. She’s gotten engaged to another man: Cody’s enemy. Now Cody must prove that a bad boy cowboy can change his spurs…and become the man Willow truly deserves by Christmas. 

Between The Pages. 
Book 8 in the Kansas Cowboys is another hit in this series. Cody’s character made this story come alive. The handsome and sweet cowboy is making amends and deserves a second chance. I was rooting for him as soon as he stepped onto the pages. His attempt to rescue a horse was a perfect plot twist, which hooked me immediately. Willow is a good heroine. I just wished she would have followed her heart and instincts a bit sooner. It was fun to revisit this town and its secondary cast. An emotional story with a little drama. Will Cody get his horse? You’ll have to read to find out! 

Rating 
4.5 Stars