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Title: PRIMROSE LANE
Author: Debbie Mason
Series: Harmony Harbor, #3
On Sale: June 27, 2017
Publisher: Forever
Mass Market: $7.99 USD
eBook: $5.99 USD
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Olivia Davenport has finally gotten her life back together. She's left her painful past behind, started over in a new town, and become Harmony Harbor's most sought-after event planner. But her past catches up to her when Olivia learns that she's now guardian of her ex's young daughter. With her world spinning, Olivia must reconcile her old life with her new one. And she doesn't have time for her new next door neighbor, no matter how handsome he is.

Olivia may act like she's got everything under control, but Dr. Finn Gallagher knows a person in over her head when he sees one. He'd really like to be the shoulder she leans on, but Olivia makes it clear she doesn't want his help. Since he's returned to town, his waiting room has been full of single women feigning illness. Yet the one woman he's interested in is avoiding him. But with a little help from some matchmaking widows and a precocious little girl, Finn might just win Olivia over.

BONUS: Includes a complete novel from BookShots Flames, THE MCCULLAGH INN IN MAINE by Jen McLaughlin!



THE HARMONY HARBOR SERIES
MISTLETOE COTTAGE, #1
CHRISTMAS WITH AN ANGEL, #1.5
STARLIGHT BRIDGE, #2
PRIMROSE LANE, #3
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Debbie Mason is the USA Today bestselling author of the Christmas, Colorado series. Her books have been praised for their "likable characters, clever dialogue, and juicy plots" (RT Book Reviews). When she isn't writing or reading, Debbie enjoys spending time with her very own real-life hero, their four wonderful children, two adorable grandbabies, and a yappy Yorkie named Bella.


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EXCERPT
Dr. Finn Gallagher found himself at the clinic on Primrose Lane, wondering what the hell he’d gotten himself into.
In the seven and half hours he’d been there, he’d seen forty-five patients. Only five of whom actually had something physically wrong with them. All five were female and under the age of sixteen. As far as he could tell, not one of them was interested in marrying him.
The other forty had nothing wrong with them. And, as far as he could tell, were very interested in marrying him. If they weren’t, their grandmothers and mothers were. Interested in him marrying their daughters and granddaughters, that is.
At the beginning of the day, it was kind of amusing, even a little flattering. But by 10:45 it had gotten old and annoying. It didn’t help that he kept thinking of the patients he saw while working with Doctors Without Borders. Those people needed him, desperately. They weren’t fake coughing or complaining about phantom chest pains. They were sick and hungry, wounded and scared. They weren’t spoiled and whiny and ungrateful. He winced at his unflattering characterizations and intolerance. While there was some truth to his observations, the throbbing ache in his leg injury was making him grumpy. Knowing his father had been right and Finn wasn’t ready to go back to the Congo wasn’t doing much to improve his mood.
Sherry, Doc Bishop’s nurse and a woman Finn had dated in high school, opened the door to the closet-sized office. “Pain hasn’t let up, has it?” she asked with a compassionate smile.
“I’m good. Just had to return a couple of phone calls.” He set down the cold cup of coffee he hadn’t had a chance to drink, removed the ice pack from his knee, and surreptitiously hid it behind the welcome-to-the-clinic plant from the staff, which Finn now mentally referred to as the matchmaking clinic from hell. He pushed to his feet with a closed-mouth smile that hopefully hid his clenched his teeth from Sherry’s observant gaze.
“Really? I rescheduled Molly, Sally, and Karen’s physicals to tomorrow, but if you’re okay to see—”
“No, tomorrow’s good. On second thought, why don’t you schedule them with Doc Bishop? They’ve been going to him for twenty years. I’m sure they’d be more comfortable—”
“They would be or you would?” she said with a laugh, and then proceeded to share way too much information about all three women before adding, “Dr. Bishop won’t be in tomorrow. Mrs. Fitzgerald invited him to make up a foursome, remember?”
Finn rubbed his jaw. “I’m not sure that’s something you should share—”
She made a ha-snort sound and then cuffed him on the shoulder. “Not that kind of foursome, silly. They’re playing golf.” She ha-snorted again. “It’s no wonder that’s where your mind went after the offers you’ve had today. Kerry will get a good laugh over that one.”
If Sherry had her master’s in gossip, Kerry, the receptionist, had her PhD. Finn figured he’d provided them with enough to talk about for a month at least. He lifted his chin in the direction of the examination rooms. There were five. “Who’s next?”
“I cleared out the waiting room of all but legit complaints, so you only have four. Patient number one won’t take long. She just needs her script renewed.” She handed him a file.
He looked at the name and handed it back. “Might be better if Doc Bishop sees Ms. Templeton.”
“He left early. Mrs. DiRossi invited him for dinner, and I think he wanted to get spiffed up.” Sherry frowned and looked from Finn to examination room number one. “Is there a reason you don’t want to see Dana?”

The Secret Life of Anna Blanc by Jennifer Kincheloe - Audio Version

The Secret Life of Anna Blanc

by Jennifer Kincheloe

Audio Version

 

Anna Blanc is a spoiled, determined, oblivious,

observant socialite. She is the star of this story,

set in 1907 Los Angeles.

Anna Blanc wants to be a detective on the LAPD.

She is willing to do anything to get this job.

Turns out, she is a great detective.
Jennifer Kincheloe did a great job writing

this leading character. As well as the

whole cast. There is romance. I had a few moments

that I gasped in surprise and a couple of shocks.

I wont say any more about the story itself.

But I will say with great conviction,

this was the best audio book I have listened

to in a very long time. I listen to a lot of them.

I like most all of them. Some I like very very much.

And then, there is rarely, the story that is so

different. The characters, the situations, the

writing, describing the places....I can see

exactly the town Anna Blanc runs roughshod

over to solve the crime. I can see the people,

houses, wardrobes. Marvelous. It's a great story,

that is just written wonderfully well. But on top

of that, it is hilarious! Anna is so out there.

And you would want to be friends with her.

 Then, we get to the narration. Her name is

Moira Quirk. She did a fantastic job of the

whole story. She was Anna Blanc. Without

question. It was her. I can easily say that without
the dazzling and colorful voice of Moira Quirk,
Anna Blanc would not be the same brilliant story.

I would highly recommend this story if you enjoy

some laughs with your listen. If you like something

a little different here and there. If you love when

the narration is perfect for the story. And if you love

getting your moneys worth. Its almost 13 hours long.

But there is not one minute of slow time.

 

I bought my audio copy from Audible.com

Review by Lisa Hutson

 

 

 

 



The Dukes of Vauxhall

Susan's Review



Anthologies are not my favorite type of book to read and review. In my experience, I have found that authors often contribute previously published novellas and repackage them as a new book. I have been burned a few times by the anthology marketing scheme and was hesitant to read The Dukes of Vauxhall. I took a chance on the anthology because Shana Galen is one of my favorite authors and I was intrigued that the novellas were set in London’s mysterious Vauxhall Gardens.

Shana Galen’s Taken by the Duke was my favorite story in the book. I loved the characters, the fast-paced storyline and the surprises throughout the novel. Ms. Galen’s descriptive writing draws the reader into the story, the dialogue between the characters of Henry and Kate is superb and the conclusion is fabulous!

Fighting for His Lady by Christi Caldwell is a second chance romance. Christi Caldwell creates strong female leads in her novels and I admired Patience Storm devotion to her family. I enjoyed the action described in the fight scenes but I could not connect with the hero’s previous actions. In my opinion, this novella did not have enough cross over with the other three stories.

I was surprised how much I enjoyed Theresa Romain’s The Prodigal Duke. Loved the quirky characters, their backstory and the humorous banter between Leo and Poppy and the heartfelt conversations between Leo and his uncle. Based on this novella, I would read another book by the author.

The Buccaneer Duke surprised me! Vanessa Kelly is a wonderful storyteller—the characters are unique, fabulously written and their journey was full of surprises. Loved the instant attraction between Roman and Antonia, the secondary characters of Richard, Griffin and Anthony Barnet, Antonia’s father. The book seamlessly connected with the other novellas in the anthology and the ending was fabulous!

The authors of The Dukes of Vauxhall anthology created individual stories for this book. I enjoyed reading the novellas because The Vauxhall Garden setting unifies each of the stories allowing me to feel that I was reading a single interwoven novel. 

Reviewed by Susan

Lisa's Review

The Dukes of Vauxhall

This book is an anthology starring the

stories of four authors. This is my review of the first novella 

in the anthology more to follow later. 

Taken by the Duke

by Shana Galen

Henry has recently become Viscount Bexley. Much against

his wishes. Now, he is in charge of a double celebration.

His highnesses birthday and the victory at waterloo. Henry is

not enjoying this heavy task. In the middle of the endless list

of security issues for the celebration, Henry winds up being

kidnapped. By the Duke of Vauxhall, who is violent with a

terrifying reputation. Henry witnesses the Duke punishing

someone. He finds out that the Duke wants something.

Henry also finds out that the Duke is female. Not just any

female. But Kate. They knew each other as children.

Kate has a long memory. And her life is harsh. She does

not want any soft moments with Henry. She only wants

her demands met.

While Henry is somewhat afraid of her. He did watch her

dole out severe, violent punishment, after all. He has fond

memories of her. He does not want her to continue with this

kind of life. Henry wants to reach deep into her heart. He wants

to pull those feelings and memories up to the surface for her to see.

Kate fights it. This is the only life she knows as an adult. She is

sure the life he is suggesting is a fantasy and cannot really happen.

But Henry is determined. He knows that he must let her think

the choice is all hers. That he must not direct her.

Is Kate brave enough? Can she allow herself to trust someone,

even Henry?? The feelings alone are scary for her, how can

she follow them? How long will Henry keep trying to reach

the Kate that he wants for the rest of his life? They both have

to try. It can only happen if both Kate and Henry are willing.

They have to want it.

Review by Lisa Hutson 

Received a copy of The Dukes of Vauxhall

in return for an honest review.