Gail MacMillan, Holding Off for a Hero

Title:  Holding Off for a Hero

Author:  Gail MacMillan

Rating:  Four Siren Stones

Genre:  Contemporary Romance

Keywords:  Champagne Rose, Spicy    

Page Count:  256          

ISBN E-Book:  978-1-61217-440-2

Price:  $4.99

ISBN For Print:  978-1-61217-439-6

Price:  $12.99 

Publisher:  The Wild Rose Press 

Buy-Link:  http://www.wildrosepublishing.com/maincatalog_v151/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=175_133&products_id=5004

Reviewer:  Marcie Oropeza

Blurb/Summary:

Beautiful, vivacious Emma Prescott has a love-'em-and-leave-'em reputation.  Fact is, Emma's holding off for a hero.  When she moves to a cabin at wilderness Loon Lake and meets her one neighbour, biology professor Frasier MacKenzie, he's still just another guy, even with his killer blue eyes and a body that just won't quit...until he rescues her and her Pug from one danger after another, from drowning to wild animals to a pair of armed and angry drug dealers.  Then he definitely falls into hero territory.  

But the professor has no intention of filling the role of white knight in Emma's life.  All he wants is to be rid of her and her annoying little dog so he can get on with his "research."  In fact, he's ordered to get rid of them whether he wants to or not. 

Looks as if Emma may have to go on holding off for a hero...

Review:

This was a surprisingly enjoyable read!  I found it a bit frustrating at times: Emma’s behaviors were quite often as difficult to take for the reader as they were for Frasier.  

The author did a great job of building background and character as well as suspense and mystery.  The humor in Emma’s personality as she related to Frasier had me smiling to myself quite often. I thought it sometimes took a bit too long to get to some of the important plot points but, other than that, I recommend this as a good read.

Wendy Campbell, Through The Window

Title:  Through The Window

Author:  Wendy Campbell 

Rating:  Five Siren Stones

Genre:  Contemporary Romance

Keywords:  Champagne Rose, Spicy

Page Count:  360       

ISBN E-Book:   161-2170293

Price:  $5.99

ISBN for Print:  978-1-61217-029-9

Price:  $14.99

Publisher:  The Wild Rose Press

Buy-Link:  http://www.thewildrosepress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=175_133&products_id=4820

Reviewer:  Nikki

Blurb/Summary:

Getting caught burglarizing Jordan Stone's home wasn't the worst thing that happened to twelve-year-old Melanie Quinn. Realizing she'd been conned by her father was.

Sixteen years later, Melanie's ready to face her cat-burglar past and deal with a town that doesn't want her back. But can she handle the return of her father, and his attempts to pull her back into a life of crime? 

Jordan Stone, the town's sexiest firefighter, came home to heal his heart. When he pulls Melanie Quinn from a burning car, his past takes a backseat to lust. He refuses to be swayed by old rumors and an overprotective brother, but all too soon, he realizes the old rumors were true.

While the sparks fly, an arsonist targets Melanie. Jordan needs Melanie's help to stop him but she can't tell him what she knows without exposing her past. Will they learn to trust each other before it costs them their lives?

Review:

Coming back to face your past after years of running isn't the easiest thing to do.  Once you've been branded as something, no matter how much has changed, it's hard to have others see you that way.

Melanie has had her share of regrets.  Think back.  Haven't you ever done things for someone you loved, even if you knew they were wrong?  It's like you want to gain their approval, even if it will cost you so much.  That's the situation Melanie faces as a young impressionable girl.  She needs to come back, make amends with her past, and try to live in the now.  There are a few things that stand to get in her way...

Jordan has seen Melanie at her worst.  What she doesn't know is his feelings for her.  Now they are face to face in the present, and if fate allows, they could begin something. 

Through The Window is a book about second chances and redemption.  The characters are so well crafted that I could just see myself there with them.  I felt some of the humiliation and regret Melanie lives with, making her easy to relate to.

This is a very well done contemporary romance, sprinkled with a bit of suspense.  I couldn't put it down.  I enjoyed Wendy Campbell's Through The Window. 

Haven Raines, Farnsworth Hall

Title:  Farnsworth Hall

Author:  Haven Raines

Rating:  Four Siren Stones

Genre:  Contemporary Romance

Keywords:  Champagne Rose, Spicy

Page Count:  276       

ISBN E-Book:   978-1-61217-239-2

Price:  $4.99

ISBN for Print:  978-1-61217-002-2

Price:  $13.90

Publisher:  The Wild Rose Press

Buy-Link:  http://www.thewildrosepress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=175_133&products_id=4756

Reviewer:  Nikki

Blurb/Summary:

[In A Castle It Can Happen]

To ease the heartbreak of a disappointing love affair, Rachel Coulter agrees to help locate a suitable English castle for her mother's spa chain. When her tour bus breaks down, she finds the formidable fortress she is stranded in front of houses more than ghosts. It holds a different horror—the man she's forbidden to love.

Trace Cardiff inherited the falling down Farnsworth Hall. Despite the childhood memories he holds close, he must sell the monstrosity before it bankrupts him. When his son’s former nanny, Rachel, shows up, claiming she's in the market to buy, he doesn’t believe her. But Rachel's persistence not only stirs all the feelings buried in his heart, it awakens family ghosts who would rather see her disappear...forever.

Caught in a passionate web of lies and deceit, Trace and Rachel must battle their way to the truth. Will the skeletons sleep at last, or will family secrets succeed in driving them apart?

Review:

From the start, this book grabbed my attention.  In a rush of events, Rachel was lead to Trace, and it all went uphill from there.  Rachel is dealing with some things, and she throws herself into this project, not expecting all the ups and downs that come with it.

Trace is a little weary of her, but things happen that throw the pair together.  This contemporary title is full of emotion, mystery, and touching moments.  The characterization in the book is strong, with the type of people that stay in your mind when not reading the story.  The plot has twists and turns, it kept me turning the pages, eager to know what's coming next.

Farnsworth Hall is well written, with witty dialogue, and strong leading characters that bring life to this story.  Why not get a copy of your very own?

Tess Morrison, Kissing Livvy

 Title:  Kissing Livvy

Author:  Tess Morrison

Rating:  Four And A Half Siren Stones

Genre:  Contemporary Romance

Keywords:  Champagne Rose, Sensual, Butternut Creek Series

Page Count:  276       

ISBN E-Book:  978-1-61217-157-9

Price:  $5.50

ISBN for Print:  978-1-61217-032-9 

Price:  $13.99

Publisher:  The Wild Rose Press

Buy-Link:  http://www.thewildrosepress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=175_133&products_id=4751

Reviewer:  Nikki

Blurb/Summary:

[Butternut Creek Series]

After years of bouncing between foster homes, Livvy Sherman’s one attempt at commitment blew apart with a resounding thud and she ran.  Landing smack in the middle of the Tully family was not what this free-spirit counted on..

 Lumberjack Jesse Tully’s life was a dumping ground for nothing but commitment and responsibility. With a disapproving father, a troubled teenager, a crabby grandma and a struggling family business weighing on him, the last thing Jesse needed was this hippy-dippy protestor on his doorstep.

Funny thing, the one person with little family experience brings his dysfunctional family together.  It's what Jesse and his family teach Livvy about life, love and commitment that nearly brings her to her knees.  Once again, the open road looks mighty attractive.  Will the one thing that she fears the most be the very thing that saves her?

Review:

What will it take to tame a free spirit?  Could it be a few mishaps, and staying with a family so dysfunctional they could make a sitcom out of their life?  Maybe....

Livvy finds herself in a predicament.  She runs from her life after a discovery. She's branded with a group of people with intentions that may be good, but aren't presented well.  But for some reason, Jesse keeps her by his side instead of turning her in.

Jesse's got a lot on his plate.  He's a bit gruff, rough around the edges, but with all he deals with, it's understandable.  Though he has a soft spot for Livvy, which opens a door for unexpected possibilities.

Kissing Livvy is a wonderful, witty and fun contemporary romance.  You can really tell that the characters grow from the start to the ending and the journey in between charges the emotions of readers.  It sure did for me.  I'm glad I got a chance to read this book.  Tess Morrison creates a world I didn't want to leave, but enjoyed the ride the entire time. 

Doreen Alsen, Charming Dave

Title:  Charming Dave
Author:  Doreen Alsen
Rating:  Five Siren Stones

Genre:  Contemporary Romance

Keywords:  Champagne Rose, Spicy

Page Count:  292     

ISBN E-Book:  1-60154-994-6

Price:  $6.50

ISBN for Print:  978-1601549945

Price:  $13.99

Publisher:  The Wild Rose Press

Buy-Link:  http://www.thewildrosepress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=175_133&products_id=4724

Reviewer:  Nikki

Blurb/Summary:

[At The End Zone]

Ainslie Logan has left her life as a trophy-wife behind and moved her family north to escape the scandal created by her ex-husband. Lacking work experience but rich in determination she lands a job at the local sports bar, The End Zone.

Dave Mason, principal of the town’s high school, frequents the End Zone and is not a fan of the clumsy new waitress. Things suddenly change when he finds himself enamored by a woman who will stop at nothing to protect her children.

Now Dave has to use all his charms to convince Ainslie and her children happy endings do exist and that it’s safe to love again.

Review:

I am absolutely loving these At The End Zone books!  Doreen Alsen creates beautiful stories that I can't get enough of.  This book features Dave and Ainslie. At first, the two don't get off to a good start.  Ainslie is new at being a waitress, and Dave doesn't know her history.  But when she goes to talk to the principal about one of her children, what a surprise to find it is Dave.

The chemistry between the two is hot!  The story is so well done I was caught up in the moment and forgot about everything else.  I loved Ainslie's kids, and the reader gets to know them through their point of view a few times.  So far, this is my favorite of the series.

If you enjoy contemporary romance, I'd advise you to hurry and get a copy of Charming Dave.  I bet it will charm you and sweep you right off your feet!

Tina Gallagher, Misguided

Title:  Misguided

Author:  Tina Gallagher

Rating:  Four Siren Stones

Genre:  Contemporary Romance

Keywords:  Champagne Rose, Spicy

Page Count:  270     

ISBN E-Book:  1-60154-920-2

Price:  $6.00

ISBN for Print:  978-1601549204

Price: 12.99

Publisher:  The Wild Rose Press

Buy-Link:  http://www.thewildrosepress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=175_133&products_id=4533

Reviewer:  Ashleigh


Tagline: Coming together over secrets and lies couldn’t have turned out better for these two. If only they could have twenty-twenty vision sooner before it’s too late.


 Blurb/Summary:

After a vacation fling, a high school sex ed guidance counselor and a single father are forced to face each other in real life.

Having been the honor roll student, good girl in high school who got pregnant at sixteen, Cassie Finnerty knows what can happen if teens aren’t educated about safe sex.  Her job is to counsel the students, answer their questions, and hand out condoms when requested.

Jake Lucas is a divorced, single father raising his almost sixteen-year-old daughter.  When the contents of his daughter’s purse spill and condoms tumble out, he freaks out.  After interrogating his daughter, he finds out she got the condoms at school, so he goes to confront the person who gave them to her and gets the surprise of his life.

Review:

Growing up was never easy for Cassie, especially with a baby on her hip far too young.  Having to be an adult before her time didn’t make having a social life too easy for her, but when the opportunity to change all that on a vacation was a gorgeous man named Luke, the ideas were just too delicious to pass up.  When the cold light of day and reality set in, will the adventure be worth it or will Cassie decide that one casual fling was enough to last a lifetime?

For Jack “Luke” Lucas, meeting Cassie was the best thing that could have happened to him.  But when she becomes more than a dream, but a living breathing thorn in his side, can Luke see past everything to the woman that won his heart without even trying?

This heartwarming story was a really great read that showcased the two main characters and the struggles they went through to be together in the end.  Tina Gallagher is a new to me author, but I can definitely say that I will be looking for more of her works in the future since this one was such a hit.  The story held more than just sex and a HEA, but there was an actual background to each character and I have to say that was a nice change of pace.  The only thing I would have liked to see more of would have been the actually make up that happened between the main characters at the end, and the possible budding relationship between the best friends and kids.  Other than that this is a great story if you are looking for a lazy day read that will warm your heart and leave you content.

Tricia Jones, Bull at the Gate

Title: Bull at the Gate

Author: Tricia Jones

Rating: Three And A Half Siren Stones

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Keywords: Champagne Rose, Sensual

Page Count: 250

ISBN E-Book: 1-60154-975-X

Price: $6.00

ISBN for Print: 978-1601549754

Price: $12.99

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Buy-Link: http://www.thewildrosepress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=175_133&products_id=4648

Reviewer: Nikki

Blurb/Summary:

Alexander “Bull” McKinley’s reputation as a hard-nosed businessman is tested when an old Fairy Gate and local superstition stand in the way of a lucrative development contract. Alex has his hands full trying to convince the villagers to play ball, without the unexpected—and definitely unwanted—attraction to the feisty redhead leading the revolt.

Dee Ashman detests those who put profit before people, and she’s damned if an arrogant, insensitive and, okay, wildly attractive capitalist is going to destroy the symbolic heart of the village and break her beloved grandmother’s heart.

But they cannot deny the desire that burns between them nor the unleashed passion neither can resist.

Review:

Dee is a woman who is standing up for what she believes in. Currently, that is trying to get developers to leave a legendary Fairy Gate where it is. The gate is important to the people in her village, including her grandmother.

Alexander is the one trying to convince the villagers. They're not budging. They want to leave the Fairy Gate. I'm not fond of Alex for most of the book. He's one of those money hungry people that doesn't care about what others feel about landmarks. He just acts businesslike.

Dee's best friend is pushing her towards dating Alex. I don't find that very realistic, because why would a friend push her towards a man who is going against what she believes? I don't understand that thinking at all.

Other than that, the story is enjoyable. The tension is definitely there, as the pair stands on opposing sides of thinking. How are they going to resolve the biggest issue that could keep them apart? Bull at the Gate is a good contemporary story. If you enjoy contemporaries with plenty of conflict and tension, then don't miss out on Bull at the Gate.

Nancy Jardine, Monogamy Twist

Title: Monogamy Twist

Author: Nancy Jardine

Rating: Four And A Half Siren Stones

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Keywords: Champagne Rose, Sensual

Page Count: 270

ISBN E-Book: 1-60154-965-2

Price: $6.25

ISBN for Print: 978-1601549655

Price: $12.99

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Buy-Link: http://www.thewildrosepress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=175_133&products_id=4594

Reviewer: Nikki

Blurb/Summary:

Luke Salieri thought he'd seen everything. But when he inherits a dilapidated English estate from a woman he's never heard of—and with quirky conditions besides—it’s a mystery he wants resolved immediately. There must be a woman out there who can meet his needs. But how far will he have to go to persuade her?

Lucrative employment for a whole year? The job of researching the old house and its fantastic contents is enticing – but Rhia Ashton can’t see herself living with gorgeous Luke Salieri and not wanting his body as well. Can she live and sleep with him for a whole year and then walk away? Rhia has her own ideas about what will make it worth her while.

Review:

Who in their right mind would leave such a property to Luke? And with the conditions! But he hesitated to turn it down, for if he did, the house and land would soon fall to shambles.

Then there's Rhia. Their first encounter was anything but pleasant, considering she thought he was a burglar. But this little spitfire catches his attention, and Luke asks for her help.

Monogamy Twist is a light-hearted contemporary with a mystery element that will soothe the reader's soul. This isn't a graphic or violent novel. Instead, this is in the classic type of romance, and it aims to please. Nancy Jardine delivers a wonderful book that will have you turning the pages in awe to find out more. It's beautifully written with great plot, characters, and just the right amount of descriptions that leaves the readers with plenty to imagine.

If you enjoy a contemporary mystery romance, don't miss this book!

Claire Ashgrove, Waiting For Yes

Title: Waiting For Yes

Author: Claire Ashgrove

Rating: Four And A Half Siren Stones

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Keywords: Champagne Rose, Spicy

Page Count: 380

ISBN E-Book: 1-60154-910-5

Price: $7.00

ISBN for Print: 978-1601549105

Price: $15.99

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Buy-Link: http://www.thewildrosepress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=175_133&products_id=4468

Reviewer: Nikki

Blurb/Summary:

Gabrielle Warrenton gave up everything to pursue her dream of a first-class Egyptian Arabian breeding farm. Her future lies in her new stallion’s success. Though she possesses an exceptional eye for horseflesh, she lacks the training knowledge, and Bahadur Mamoon has a date with the nation’s most affluent show in three weeks. Nothing that would present a problem given his previous credentials. Only, the sellers disguised one critical fact—he’s crazy.

Jake Lindsey-Sullivan was once part of an exceptional Arabian training team. Under his mother’s guidance, he developed an instinctual talent, but she was the star, the cornerstone of his life. Until she met a premature death. Grief-stricken and plagued by guilt, Jake abandoned the world of horses. Now an over-the-road truck driver, he evades the memories.

When a snowstorm throws two Arabian professionals into close-quarters, they discover an engulfing passion. But will Mamoon rip open emotional scars, or forever seal them shut?

Review:

A snowstorm, two people trying to move on with their lives, and horses. I'd say that's an awesome combination for a tender and charming romance. Waiting For Yes tugs on the heart strings of readers, I know it did mine. Gabrielle and Jake's story will warm its way into your mind and body, the gripping pace and emotion will grab hold from the start and take the reader on a journey, and the greatness doesn't stop until the very last page. Claire Ashgrove writes with passion and excellence. The way this author captures the very essence of love is astounding and I enjoyed this story.

Do you love contemporaries? Like stories that have a theme to do with horses? Don't miss Waiting For Yes.

Vonnie Davis, Storm's Interlude

Title: Storm's Interlude

Author: Vonnie Davis

Rating: Five Siren Stones

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Keywords: Champagne Rose, Spicy

Page Count: 314

ISBN E-Book: 1-60154-935-0

Price: $7.00

ISBN for Print: 978-1601549358

Price: $14.99

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Buy-Link: http://www.thewildrosepress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=175_133&products_id=4558

Reviewer: Nikki

Blurb/Summary:

Nurse Rachel Dennison comes to Texas determined to prepare her new patient for a second round of chemo. What she isn’t counting on is her patient’s twin brother, Storm Masterson. Despite her initial attraction, Storm has two things Rachel can’t abide: a domineering personality and a fiancée.

Half Native American, with the ability to have "vision dreams," Storm dreams about Rachel for three nights before her arrival. Both are unprepared for the firestorm of emotions their first encounter ignites.

Ultimately, it is Rachel’s past—and abusive, maniacal ex-boyfriend—that threatens to keep them apart…and Storm’s dreams that bring them together again.

Review:

Readers, prepare yourselves for a breathtaking emotional journey. Storm's Interlude is simply a book you should not miss. The characters are well crafted and I fell in love with Storm, Rachel, Sunny, Sawyer, and so many more. Vonnie Davis' writing is tender, witty and beautiful. I devoured each page, but didn't want the story to end because it's so powerful.

Storm is a great hero. Though he's had a rough past, he is now surrounded by family who loves him. He worries greatly about his ill sister and her son. His fiancée is a spoiled pain in the butt, and her stunts that keep Rachel running drove me nuts. But of course, that's what makes a story do so well; when you can love the great characters and feel anger and frustration towards the not so nice ones.

Simply put, this is a wonderful contemporary romance. I can't wait to read other books by Vonnie Davis. Storm's Interlude is most definitely a keeper, a book I can turn to again and again for an emotional comfort. I highly recommend this story if you enjoy contemporary romances full of heart.

Barbara Weitz, Teed Up For Love

Title: Teed Up For Love

Author: Barbara Weitz

Rating: Four Siren Stones

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Sub-Genre: Romantic Comedy

Keywords: Champagne Rose

Page Count: 264

ISBN E-Book: 1-60154-904-0

Price: $6.25

ISBN for Print: 978-1601549044

Price: $12.99

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Buy-Link: http://www.thewildrosepress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=89_120&products_id=4505

Reviewer: Nikki

Blurb/Summary:

A WORKING GIRL JUST HAS TO BLOW HER LID...

Using her quick wit and take-charge attitude, Miranda Stiltgaard lands a marketing job for Stuart Golf Enterprises in Chicago determined to prove a well-educated girl raised in a small Alaskan town can succeed in a big city.

WHEN ACCUSED OF A CRIME SHE DIDN'T DO...

Embezzlement of company funds sends aloof London bachelor, Keegan Stuart, roaring into Chicago to ferret out a thief and protect the family business.

THEN RISKS HEARTBREAK TO BOOT...

Miranda hates that this unreadable Brit sees her as a backwoods frontierswoman dragging bear home for dinner. Or that she's capable of a crime. But if it's a fight he wants, she'll show him how it's done. Never does Keegan expect a woman of fortitude to rock his resolve and steal his heart...a heart he doesn't intend to lose.

Review:

Quirky characters, witty dialogue, and plenty of plot that keeps the story racing, Teed Up For Love is a great romance. There are plenty of great scenes that will be sure to get a chuckle out of you, and plenty of sizzling sexual tension. You think it's hot outside, wait until the sparks between the leading characters heat you up even more.

Written in the first person, this book is a great contemporary comedy. I enjoyed Miranda. She's a blast, with her stubborn streak and with everything she does. And Keegan is mysterious and hot, the way a hero should be.

If you enjoy contemporaries, then don't miss Teed Up For Love.

Dana Stevenson, Out on a Limb

Title: Out on a Limb

Author: Dana Stevenson

Rating: Four Siren Stones

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Sub-Genre: Romantic Comedy

Keywords: Champagne Rose, Spicy

Page Count: 292

ISBN E-Book: 1-60154-907-5

Price: $6.50

ISBN for Print: 978-1601549075

Price: $13.99

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Buy-Link: http://www.thewildrosepress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=175_133&products_id=4515

Reviewer: Nikki

Blurb/Summary:

When Ellie Addison, an event planner with a timid heart and tenacious spirit, finds herself getting the kiss of her life from an incredibly sexy stranger, she can’t help thinking something’s finally gone right in her life. That is, until she finds out the stranger is actually her new boss, Josh Degon, and it wasn’t Ellie he’d planned on kissing.

Now, if Ellie wants to keep her job, she’ll have to keep her hot boss at a safe distance. She stands to lose it all if she doesn’t get her life together. She’s already misplaced her widowed dad. Oh yeah, and her keys too. And that timid heart she’s fought to keep safe? If sexy Josh keeps going out of his way to seduce her, chances are damned good she’s going to lose that too.

Review:

Quirky, witty, and fun. Out on a Limb delivers a light-hearted contemporary love story. Ellie and Josh create fireworks together, and makes for a delightful read. The story is written in first person, Ellie's point of view, but it's fresh and exciting.

It comes down to a battle of wits, and what's right and wrong in the work place. The characters are highly engaging and great to read about. Along with Ellie and Josh, the supporting characters stand out as well.

Looking for a feel good contemporary book? Go out on a limb with this one! If you enjoy comedy in your romance, then prepare for laughter.

Ellen Dye, His Saving Grace

Title: His Saving Grace

Author: Ellen Dye

Rating: Four And A Half Siren Stones

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Keywords: Champagne Rose

Page Count: 260

ISBN E-Book: 1-60154-919-9

Price: $6.00

ISBN for Print: 978-1601549198

Price: $12.99

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Buy-Link: http://www.thewildrosepress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=175_133&products_id=4508

Reviewer: Nikki

Blurb/Summary:

[Mountain Men of West Virginia]

Pregnant and down on her luck, professional chef Grace Dannon finds herself employed as well as living rent free—thanks to a generous friend. With this new lease on life, anticipating the new arrival, she has one rule: no men, ever, in her life again.

Recently relocated from his native West Virginia, building contractor RoyLee Hardison has sworn off women. All women. Lonely for a decent bed and starved for good home cooking, he jumps at his employer’s offer of a free home while he's in town.

No one told Grace or RoyLee the offers came with strings: sharing the same house. The most unexpected things can happen when two people live under one roof.

Review:

His Saving Grace is such a beautiful story! It's what true romance is all about- unexpected surprises, and finding love where you least expect it. Neither Grace nor RoyLee were looking for love, and they started out as great friends when they learned that they'd be roommates. But neither could complain. The set up was great, and it's a good thing they got along so well. Grace is pregnant and doesn't want a new man in her life after the fiasco she just went through. RoyLee has had issues of his own and is now focusing on other aspects of his life. But after living together for awhile, and going through things together, these friends become much more than that.

His Saving Grace is a touching, wonderful romance. Kudos to Ellen Dye for writing such a splendid tale. And when I see this authors name on a book, I'll be sure to add it to my cart.

Are you looking for a contemporary romance that will touch your heart, has soul, and reminds you the roots of a traditional romance story? Don't miss His Saving Grace.

Kelly Moran, Summer's Road

Title: Summer's Road

Author: Kelly Moran

Rating: Siren's Best Book Stone

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Keywords: Champagne Rose, Spicy

Page Count: 298

ISBN E-Book: 1-60154-878-8

Price: $7.00

ISBN for Print: 978-1601548788

Price: $13.99

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Buy-Link: http://thewildrosepress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=175_133&products_id=4441

Reviewer: Cia

Tagline: "When you're talking about family, friendship, and love...there's bound to be a few bumps along the way."

Blurb/Summary:

After her father’s death, Summer Quinn realizes just how alone she feels in the world. With no family to fill her life now, she finds comfort among friends, but yearns for true love, contentment, and family. When her boyfriend, Matt, suggests they raise their relationship to a higher level, Summer jumps at the chance to get everything she’s always wanted. Only she doesn’t expect the heat arising between her and her best friend, Ian--a man who never seems to settle down. A man the complete opposite of what she’s looking for. But when her estranged mother reappears after twenty-eight years, Summer’s world completely flips upside down. As secrets from her family’s past and Ian’s true feelings for her emerge, Summer’s now faced with choices she’s not sure she can make. The rest of her life’s happiness hinges on her finally confronting a past she’d rather deny and legitimately opening her heart to love, even if it’s not where she expected to find it.

Review:

Summer’s Road by Kelly Moran was one tear jerking read. It’s rare that I delve that deep into a story on such a multitude of emotional upheaval. The story was built and told in such a way that I felt like I was there inside the main character’s dynamic filled friendship. I struggled with what to make of Ian while I wanted to just shake Summer and make her take her blinders off.

It seemed like someone was just playing a cruel trick on her when in fact she was cruel to those around her, in her grief and ignorance of their own sacrifices.

I enjoyed seeing the flash backs of their ages, that helped cement in how close they were. At times I giggled and lots of times I sniffled.

I couldn’t comprehend why Summer gave so much of herself in her art programs when being there had to cut deep. It wasn’t till the end of the story that I fully grasped the bigger picture. Between Ian and Rick and Dee, I fell in love, even with Matt and his own attempt to be in Summer’s life.

This is one story I wouldn’t mind revisiting as long as I was in a tear jerking mood. I love stories that have a real life lesson hidden within; makes it a much more pleasurable read, an endearing one too.