Twisted Creek

Twisted Creek by Jodi Thomas 454p.

Allie Daniels has never had much. She was left with her Nana when she was 3 and she has pretty much made the best of a bad situation. Then out of the blue, she finds that she has inherited a store (bait and tackle shop) at a place called Jefferson's Crossing. She has no idea who Jefferson Platt was but she knows he wasn't her uncle as stated in the will. Since she has nothing better, she decides to go there and life takes on several new twists. She and her Nana, Edna Daniels make a go of the shop and find themselves becoming part of a very unique community. Entering into the mix is the handsome stranger from next door. Luke Morgan, who turns out to be an ATF agent in search of the real cause of Jefferson Platt's death and the possible involvement of a Meth ring. Much action and a love story to boot. I really enjoyed this nove.

Hell, Yeah

Hell, Yeah by Carolyn Brown 366p.

This was a cute little piece set mostly in a Honky Tonk bar. Chief characters were Cathy O"Dell the owner and Travis Henry an oil engineer that thought he was just passing through. As is often the case. He and Cathy fell in love and she ends up marrying him and selling the bar. I just have to say this author must listen to lots of country music, as she quoted many songs throughout the book.

Marrying Daisy Bellamy

Marrying Daisy Bellamy by Susan Wiggs 428 p

Daisy Bellamy and Julian Gastineaux met as kids at summer camp and knew from the beginning they were destined to be together. But as is often the case timing keeps getting in the way. Daisy messed up by getting pregnant her junior year of high school. Julian ends up in the military thought to be dead in a covert op that went bad. Daisy marryied her babies father even though there is no chemisty between them. Then Julian reappears and life gets really confused. But, when love prevails Julian and Daisy finally do get married and they all live happily ever after.

Keep A Little Secret

Keep A Little Secret by Dorothy Garlock 369 p.

Owen Wallace and his twin sister Hannah are living and working on an Oklahoma cattle ranch. They are there to prove the owner John Grant is there father. That he left there mother when he found out she was pregnant. Into the picture comes Charlotte Tucker the new school teacher. When feeling begin to develope between Charlotte and Owen the truth begins to come out, but not what they expected. It seems a ruthless neighbor was the one who had gotten Ms Wallace pregnant and he has been out to ruin John Grant ever since. As always love prevails and the good guys end up on top. Good read even though it was pretty predictible.

Renegade

Renegade by Diana Palmer 297 p. The police chief of Jacobsville Texas is Cash Grier. The spoiled starlet that was first introduced in Palmer's novel Lawless, is Tippy Moore. Both are certain they don't want anything to do with the opposite sex. Cash was badly hurt by his first wife and Tippy had been abused by her stepfather, so they both have lots of baggage from the past. Tippy is raising her little brother and ends up staying with Chief Grier for protection. They fall for each other and end up married.

Dreaming Of You

Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas 405 p. Having been abandoned by his mother, Derek Craven came up through the slums of London. He has become very wealthy and is the owner of a famous gambling club. Sara Fielding is an aspiring young author doing research for a new book when she meets Mr Craven. As is usually the case, love sparks between them and even though there are worlds between their two lives, they fall in love and all ends happily.

Heart Of Honor

Heart Of Honor by Kat Martin 409 p.

Krista Hart is a woman of strong convictions and sort of a women's libber, before that was fashionable. She happens on to a man in a cage and realizes he is from a Viking culture that her father has studied for years. She helps to free the man, Lief Draugr. They of course fall in love and after a bit of hardship and give and take. They are married and set to live happily ever after.

Restless Heart

Restless Heart by Emma Lang 265 p.

Angeline Hunter and her friend Lettie are running away from an abusive husband. They were the second and third wives of Josiah Brown. He thought his Mormon beliefs gave him the right to not only multiple wives, but that he could abuse them also. They ended up in Forestville Wyoming working at the Blue Plate Diner. Of course a new man comes into Angeline's life and all is changed. It was a pretty good read and had a few extra twists and turns to keep it interesting.

Big Sky Winter

Big Sky Winter by Diana Palmer 414 p.

Two books in one. Rawhide and Lace and Unlikely Lover. Both are about Texas cattle ranchers who live on neighboring ranches. They are mortal enemies until love comes into their lives. Both are sweet love stories and a good light read.

The Inheritance

The Inhertance by Tamera Alexander 374 p.

A lovely inspirational book. I hadn't read a christian fiction title for quiet some time. Found this to be a sweet love story and not too preachy. Shows how life hand us challenges almost every day. How we choose to deal with those is up to us. And if we are lucky there might be some devine intervention to help out.

Touch of Fire by Linda Howard 312 p.

When Rafe McCay and Dr. Annie Parker meet up, things begin to happen. Neither of them were looking for love, but that is what comes of their most unlikely relationship.

Someone Like You by Susan Mallery 379 p.

Big city lawyer Jill Strathern has come home to collect herself after finding her husband with another woman. Thinking she will just stay with her aunt for a short time until she finds a new job and a new place to live. Then Mac Kendrick her high school heart throb shows up and all bets are off.

Sarah's Child by Linda Howard 335 p.

Rome Matthews is struggling with the loss of his wife and two little boys in a tragic car accident. Can Sarah Harper, his wife's best friend help him through this crisis. And should she tell him, she has been in love with him for years. This all makes for a heart wrenching love story.

Mackenzie's Mountain by Linda Howard 375 p.

Old maid school teacher Mary Potter thinks she will persuade Wolf Mackenzie to let his son return to school. Little does she know that this missison will change her life forever. She and Wolf fall hard for each other. But, the town's prejudice against Wolf's indian blood and his past conviction for something he didn't do cause all kinds of trouble.

Lady Of The West by Linda Howard 378 p.

Frank McLain thinks he will have everything he has ever wanted if he can marry a true lady. He virtually buys a southern lady from her family who has suffered terrible loses after the war. He is a ruthless man and Victoria Waverly can hardly stand to be his wife. What she doesn't know, is that Jake and Ben Sarratt are coming to revenge their parents killing at McLain's hand.

She and Jake fall in love but there are many twists and turns before we find the happy ending.

Duncan's Bride by Linda Howard 327 p.

Reese Duncan needs a wife because he wants children, but he is down on women after his first wife left him nearly bankrupt. He decides to try a mail order bride. Little did he know that that would lead to true love in the form of Madelyn Patterson.

Lip Service by Susan Mallery 419 p.

Lone Star Sister's #2. Skye Titan and Mitch Cassidy have long unfinished business to work out. And as always, Love rules the day.

Sunset Bay by Susan Mallery 342 p.

From leading a charmed life to total despair in less than a week, that is what happens to Megan Greene. Most would simply have crawled into a dark corner and given up. But, when old flame Cruz Rodriquez show up life seems worth living again. Even the most absurd situations come to life with Ms Mallery's wit and charm.

Straight From The Hip by Susan Mallery 431 p.

Lone Star Sister's #3. Now it is Nick and Izzy's turn to fall in love. What starts out as a rocky relationship becomes hot and heavy in no time.

Hot On Her Heels by Susan Mallery 376 p.

Part of the Lone Star Sister's Trilogy. This is the love story between Dana Birch life long friend of the Titan sisters and Garth Duncan the half brother that thought he wanted revenge no matter who he hurt.