Virtue Falls by Christina Dodd - Audible edition

Virtue Falls

by Christina Dodd

Audible edition

☆☆☆☆☆

Elizabeth has spent her life as the one that watched

her mothers brutal murder. When she was 4 years old. 

Talk about your reputation preceding you.

But she has embraced it in some ways. Then made 

another reputation for herself. As a geologist.

 

So Christina Dodd builds a woman from that little girl.

And a place for her to live. 

Plus a job for her thrive at.

Who else do you know that would add an earthquake

and a tsunami to the beautiful perfect place that

Elizabeth lives?? There are so many surprises.

 The entire story is completely unpredictable. There is

not a dull moment. Mystery and questions and

uncertainty abound throughout. 

 

Rebecca Soler does a good job on the audio performance.

This was my first time hearing her.

 

 

Review by Lisa Hutson 

To Ruin a Gentleman by Shana Galen

☆☆☆☆☆

To Ruin a Gentleman

by Shana Galen

It's a short book. But a lot of story!

These are terrifying times. It's impossible to know

who to trust. But Angelette is determined.

Her personal loyalty will not let her run for her

own safety. She feels like she must stay to

protect friends and family.

Hugh Daventry falls head over heels for

Angelette at first sight. Though he cannot find a

way to protect her. She will not leave the

incredibly dangerous area. And he cannot leave her.

Will he flee and hope she can find

a way to protect herself? Will she come to

her senses and leave? So many questions.

But the first question of all,

have you ever heard of the Scarlet Pimpernel?

Review by Lisa Hutson

Excerpt from To Ruin a Gentleman

Little angel, indeed, Hugh thought that afternoon as he waited for his turn with bow and arrow. He'd never met a person so misnamed. She should have been named little devil. Unfortunately, he couldn't quite work out the French for that. He watched the comtesse raise her bow and narrow her eyes along the shaft of the arrow at the painted hay target. He had to admit, she looked angelic enough. Her dark curly hair had been arranged in an artful style and swept back and up. Her straw Bergère hat, worn on the crown of her head and tilted down over her forehead, was adorned with pink silk ribbon and an assortment of pink and white silk flowers. Tendrils of her dark hair spiraled down about her neck and blew across her pale cheek when the breeze rustled the trees. He couldn't help but notice that in the dappled sunlight her dark hair seemed to be infused with strands of red and gold.

Click here to read the whole excerpt at Shana Galen's website.





Review of Trails of Love by Melissa Foster

Trails of Love*** The Bradens and Montgomerys

Melissa Foster
Releasing January 9th, 2019*** World Literary Press

When Graham Braden travels to Oak Falls, Virginia to attend the wedding of his buddy Reed Cross to Grace Montgomery, he sticks around to help with renovations to Reed’s new theater. The last thing he expects is to be asked to assess and possibly invest in Grace’s sister Morgyn’s business endeavor. Graham is a careful, keen businessman, and Morgyn is impulsive, disorganized, and more interested in the energy flow in her eclectic retail shop than in the accuracy of her records. While Graham isn’t ready to open his pockets to the sassy, sexy business owner, he may be ready to open his heart.


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REVIEW

At first, I thought that Morgn Montgomery and Graham Braden’s story was going to be a typical opposites attract read. The couple had instant chemistry but, was that enough for a relationship? Did the free- spirited Morgn and Graham, the successful, numbers crunching business man have anything in common?

Morgn’s small town values, her genuine kindness towards others and her creativity complimented Graham’s business sense, can-do attitude and problem solving nature. Morgn is at a professional cross roads; she needs to figure out how to keep her business afloat. Her creative energy is a huge part of her persona—she’d rather sew and embellish her vintage creations then deal with paperwork or plan ahead. I loved that Graham presented several positive options to Morgn about her store. Graham understood her creative spirit and asked her what was important to her.

“She soaked in the emotions in his voice. He was the yin to her yang, the cushion to her fall, the only person who made her want to think about tomorrow. But she couldn’t help teasing him. ‘Even though I ‘m not a good investment?’ He brushed his lips over hers and said, ‘You might not be a solid business investment, but, sunshine, you’re the only woman I’d invest my heart in.”

Although Trails of Love is set in Oak Falls, Virginia, the couple travels to Washington State for Graham’s work and to Maryland to visit the Bradens. Melissa Foster incorporates Morgan’s vision of a sustainable community and her genuine concern for the homeless seamlessly when the couple visits Graham’s next building site. Graham realizes that Morgn brings sunshine and positivity into his life. Loved how the author brought the Braden and Whiskey families into the storyline.

Melissa Foster surprised me with this heartfelt, beautifully written story of love and acceptance. They might not be perfectly suited on paper but, the author brings their story to life in Trails of love. Sassy, creative Morgn and the thoughtful, practical, Graham are perfect for each other.

If you are looking for a feel good read – then this is the perfect book for you. It’s filled with lots of humor, romance and wonderful, caring characters. I am enjoying the Oak Falls series because the importance of family and small town values is a huge piece of each story—can’t wait for Brindle’s story!

Reviewed by Susan Gorman

ARC provided by the Author



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Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance and new adult romance with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Melissa’s emotional journeys are lovingly erotic and always family oriented–perfect beach reads for contemporary romance lovers who enjoy reading about wealthy heroes and smart, sassy heroines.