REVIEW: TBR Challenge – Mutts and Mistletoe

MUTTS AND MISTLETOE by Natalie Cox is an eccentric romp through the holiday season. There are plenty of pups for dog-lovers to adore, as well as a cute veterinarian, and enough quirky characters to make you laugh. Why was this book in Dorine’s TBR? I have a weakness for dogs on book covers. I’ve owned…

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Review: Whippoorwill

Whippoorwill by Sharon Sala is the strangest western I’ve ever read. I love westerns and western romance, as well as those with some raunchy comedy, so I really wanted to love this. Which is why I kept reading, hoping it would smooth out and meet my preferences. Why was this book in Dorine’s TBR? I’m…

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REVIEW: Kiss a Girl in the Rain

Kiss a Girl in the Rain by Nancy Warren is a keeper for many reasons, but especially since it matches the theme of my blog. After living through too many hard knocks, I decided to track my lifestyle goals by creating TheZestQuest.com. It’s all about finding your zest in every aspect of your life. To…

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REVIEW: Wish Me Home – #TBR Challenge 2019

WISH ME HOME by Kay Bratt took me on an emotional journey, filled with interesting people, and a dog who melted my heart. “The One” appears, but this is mostly about running away and finding your bliss. I love Kay Bratt’s style. She pulls me in right away with her engaging characters who keep their…

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Review: The Forbidden Bride

THE FORBIDDEN BRIDE by Cheryl Reavis is a treasure from the past. It brought back many fond memories of why I fell in love with historical romance when I began my reviewing journey in 2003. Why was this book in Dorine’s TBR? Years ago, I had a Harlequin Historicals subscription. It cemented my love for…

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REVIEW: Cold-Hearted Rake by Lisa Kleypas

COLD-HEARTED RAKE by Lisa Kleypas is the kind of historical romance I love, full of humor and stuffy aristocrats who lose themselves in love. All it took was fan favor and listening to audible samples to get me to jump into the series full force. This book made me happy that I took the plunge….

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REVIEW: The Cowboy’s Ready-Made Family by Linda Ford

THE COWBOY’S READY-MADE FAMILY by Linda Ford represents beautifully what I love about sweet Christian romance and the friends-to-lovers trope. The author’s slow pacing allowed the characters to know each other and support one another before blossoming their love. Why was this book in Dorine’s TBR? I had a Love Inspired subscription for months and…

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REVIEW: Simple Jess by Pamela Morsi

SIMPLE JESS by Pamela Morsi is a great example of an unusual historical romance with characters who steal your heart. I’ve been anxious to read Jesse Best’s happy-ever-after since meeting him in MARRYING STONE. A challenging read, this book delves into disability in a way I’ve never experienced before in romance. Recommended Read! Why was…

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REVIEW: The Valentine’s Curse by Jodi Thomas

The Valentine’s Curse by Jodi Thomas lures two outcasts to each other in this heartfelt historical western novella. An easy short story that will whet your appetite for more by this talented author. Why was this book in Dorine’s TBR? I don’t buy many shorts anymore, so this month’s challenge was challenging – trying to…