Back to You - Review

Back To You

by Jessica Scott

Paperback version
Reviewed by Lisa Hutson
 

The order this series was published in has

been more than a little hard to follow. It does

matter in some of the storylines. Though I have

 read the ones I have out of order.
And still enjoyed every story.

This one is the story of Trent & Laura. They have

been important parts since the beginning. But I believe you
could read this story and understand just fine.

Trent and Laura are trying to make it through
as a family. Sometimes, love isn't all it takes.
When you have to be stubborn and determined.
 There are times you need help from your friends.

 And maybe even a hamster or two.

Jessica writes stories that I don't believe anyone else can.

I think she has experience that no other romance writer has.
 Her stories are not political. They are romantic love

stories about people living a life in and around the military.

So her characters have challenges, kind of the same and

kind of different, from any other romantic story.

Substance abuse, loss of limb, cancer,

 mental health issues, adultery....
All the sorts of challenges in every romance novel.

But different.

The characters are so human. Each different.
After a while, you will know who is
speaking just by the dialogue.
There is laughter, sadness, fear and love. There are

friends, family and chains of command.
I cannot recommend this series and this author

enough. I have only a small number of

auto buys. Jessica Scott is one of them.

This story has been available for some time in the

kindle version. Only recently available in the

paperback version.

This may be a starting point for information and
where to go for help with PTSD.
http://www.ptsdinfo.org/

This is a place to begin if you are looking
for information about breast cancer.
http://www.breastcancer.org/

Then Came You - Audio version review

Then Came You

by Jill Shalvis

Audio version

"We are strangers," she said.

"Yeah. Strangers who know what

each others O-face looks like-"

She covered his mouth but it was too late.

And great, now she was sweating again.

Typical, perfect Jill Shalvis.

Wyatt & Emily. Great character driven

romance reading. If you have read Jill before,

you know what I mean. If you have not and ever

wanted to, this is a perfect starting point.

Jill has a way of getting you to feel every emotion

in her writing. You will laugh. Not just a little but often.

You will cry, in sadness and happiness. She brings it all

about. There is always sizzling physical heat.

Emily and Wyatt work at the animal hospital,
in Sunshine, Idaho. The two of them have an
interesting fleeting past. Now, they are going
to be together in their work.
The attraction that drew them together
in the past is as strong as ever.  

Emily simply cannot help herself.

 And Wyatt does not let her forget it.
Of course, he can't help himself either.

He just hides it better than she can.

I believe you can easily enjoy this series out

of order. This story does well as a stand alone.
Karen White does the narration. She has a sort
of jerky kind of speech pattern. Some times more
noticeable than others throughout the story.
But it did not ruin the story for me.

Lessons learned from this story.
One night stands are not always only one night.

 Do not use bar napkins as stationery.  

Review by Lisa Hutson

I Adored A Lord - Review

Katharine Ashe's 

I Adored A Lord is FANTASTIC!

The novel is set in a remote castle in the mountains of France. Ms. Ashe crafts a classic whodunit complete with a unique cast of characters. A wealthy English earl, his wife and daughters, the Feathers family , a Scottish Duchess and her daughter, a French war hero and his daughter, an Italian bishop and his niece and Lord Prunesly, his daughter and son gather for a bride-hunting party. The intended groom is Prince Sebastio. Each eligible young lady seeks to win the Prince's affections at any cost.

                                                                                                             

Our heroine Ravenna Caulfield reluctantly travels to the party with her employer Sir Beverley Clark and their friend Francis Pettigrew. I was drawn to the story's heroine. Ravenna's spirits are low. Her beloved dog, Beast, has died, her sister has married a Duke and her life of solitude and peace is changing. And she is wondering why she is at a house party filled with wealthy titled members of the aristocracy and their spoiled adult children.                                   
Our heroine and our hero, Vitor , first meeting does not go well. He surprises her and she responds with a pitchfork! It's classic meeting crafted by Katharine Ashe that readers will remember for a long time! Vitor is my favorite type of hero. He is an honorable man with secrets. Ravenna and Vitor's love story is played out during the course of the house party. I enjoyed how their romance progressed with the story. Their poignant romance was believable, it was not forced or rushed.

The adventure begins as one of the houseguests is murdered and Ravenna and Vitor join forces to figure out which guest is the murderer. The are a few surprises, a dog napping, a kidnapping, a scandalous secret or two and several confessions before the murderer's identity is revealed. I read the last 150+ pages in one sitting as I was invested in the characters and the outcome of the story. I admit, I cried at the ending. It was fabulous!                            

 I read between 2-3 books each week. I can count on one hand how many books have impressed me in 2014. Katharine Ashe's I Adored A Lord is one of them!

Lady Celeste Gives I Adored A Lord a Six Pack

I Adored A Lord is the second book in The Prince Catchers series and can be read as a stand alone novel.

Reviewed by Susan Gorman