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Her Oklahoma Rancher (Mercy Ranch) by Brenda Minton
The story was good but wasn’t one of my favorites to read from Love Inspired. I’m not sure why I had a hard time getting into the story line and characters even though I read the entire book.

I liked how Eve and Ethan rallied together to figure out how to care for Tori after both being named her guardian. Tori was such a sweet girl!

I really enjoy the Love Inspired books because they are easy to read with good characters and clean romances. If you like the Mercy Ranch series or books by this author, I think you would enjoy this one as well!

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

About the Book:
Her ex-fiancé is back—with a baby.
Can they find a second chance at Mercy Ranch?

Paralyzed veteran Eve Vincent has built an independent new life at a ranch for wounded warriors. But when she and her ex-fiancé, Ethan Forester, are named guardians of an orphaned baby girl, they must face down past misunderstandings to make a future for Tori. And caring for the little girl together might just rekindle their love…this time for forever.

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About the Author
Brenda Minton lives in the Ozarks. She’s a wife, mom to three, foster mom to five and grandma to a princess. Life is chaotic but she enjoys every minute of it with her family and a few too many dogs. When not writing she’s drinking coffee on the patio, wrangling kids or escaping for an evening out with her husband. Visit her online at www.brendaminton.net

The Cowboy’s Perfect Match (The Sweetheart Ranch) by Cathy McDavid

MY REVIEW:
I really enjoyed this sweet, cowboy story with Ryan and Bridget! I loved reading about the day to day operations of the family ranch and Ryan’s house swapping. Bridgets family was alot of fun (especially her grandmother!) and I really liked the setting of “The Sweetheart Ranch”. The author painted such a great picture, I could imagine I was there with the guests!

I can’t wait to read the next book in this mini series (coming in Nov). I also liked reading the developing romance between Bridget and Ryan as they work together on the ranch and the complications of having certain expectations in a relationship.

Easy to read, great characters and setting, clean romance-highly recommend!

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

On Tour with Prism Book Tours

The Cowboy’s Perfect Match
(The Sweetheart Ranch #2)
By Cathy McDavid
Contemporary Romance
Paperback & ebook, 384 Pages
May 1st 2018 by Harlequin Heartwarming

He may not be perfect…

But he’s perfect for her!

Ryan DeMere is definitely enjoying the perks of being Sweetheart Ranch’s new wrangler—the best is working with head chef Bridget O’Malley. He’s fallen head over spurs for the talented and determined beauty. There’s just one hiccup. Bridget is holding out for Mr. Right—and Ryan doesn’t quite meet her requirements. But he’s determined to win Bridget over, because Ryan may not be perfect…but maybe their love could be.

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A Cowboy’s Christmas Proposal
(The Sweetheart Ranch #1)
By Cathy McDavid
Contemporary Romance
Paperback & ebook, 384 Pages
November 1st 2018 by Harlequin Heartwarming

At a magical time of year…

Can a cowboy help falling in love?

For single dad Owen Caufield, living and working at Sweetheart Ranch for a month is the perfect change of pace. While the cowboy turned wedding officiant can now spend more time with his children, Molly O’Malley, his new boss, is less thrilled. A wedding ranch isn’t the best place for three rambunctious youngsters. But amid the chaos—and the coming holidays—it may be the best place to fall in love…

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About the Author

As a sophomore in high school, NY Times, USA Today, and Amazon bestselling author Cathy McDavid won a local writing competition with her self-illustrated children’s book. Who knew that small triumph would eventually lead to a career writing contemporary romances with over 1.3 million books sold? With forty-seven titles to date, Cathy is also a member of the prestigious Romance Writers of America’s Honor Roll. This “almost” Arizona native and mother of grown twins recently married her own real-life sweetheart. After leaving the corporate world four years ago, she now spends her days penning stories about good looking men who ride the range or fight fires or hunt creatures all while sweeping the girl off her feet. It’s a tough job but she’s willing to make the sacrifice.

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The Heart of a King (The Loves of Solomon) by Jill Eileen Smith
I really enjoyed reading this new biblical fiction book featuring King Solomon and some of his wives. The story focused on 4 main women as the chapters followed from one story to the next.

I was struck with how that time period differs so much from our own. Meaning, that the king had responsibilities to take multiple wives for peace treaties or for gifts as to not offend another country. The burden of being the king and making decisions and accepting gifts seemed to wear King Solomon down after a while. But I like that throughout the story, he continued to keep his faith and love to one God.

I liked reading about his relationships but I totally understood how Naamah and Nicaula both felt-that they wanted the love of one man and didn’t want to share him. What a complicated time!

This story was easy and fun to read. I love biblical fiction books and I really enjoyed reading this. I felt like I got to know King Solomon and his wives better, although it is fiction-it makes the bible seem more alive to me.

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

About the Book:
King Solomon was wealthy and wise beyond measure. He could–and did–have anything he wanted, including many women from many lands. But for all his wisdom, did he or the women in his life ever find what they searched for all of their lives?

In this engrossing novel, you’ll find yourself whisked away to ancient Israel, where you’ll meet Solomon and four of the women he loved: Naamah the desert princess, Abishag the shepherdess, Siti the daughter of a pharaoh, and Nicaula the queen of Sheba. As you experience the world of Solomon through his eyes and the eyes of these women, you’ll ask yourself the ultimate question: Did Solomon’s wisdom ultimately benefit him and those he loved . . . or did it betray them?

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About the Author
Jill Eileen Smith is the bestselling and award-winning author of the biblical fiction series The Wives of King David, Wives of the Patriarchs, and Daughters of the Promised Land, as well as the nonfiction book When Life Doesn’t Match Your Dreams. Her research into the lives of biblical women has taken her from the Bible to Israel, and she particularly enjoys learning how women lived in Old Testament times. Jill lives with her family in southeast Michigan. Learn more at www.jilleileensmith.com.

“Yoga Wisdom: Warrior Tales Inspiring You On and Off Your Mat” by Stephanie Spence

This beautiful book is a compilation of stories and testimonies from others of how the practice of yoga healed and helped them in various ways. Author Stephanie traveled around on her own personal journey talking to many yoga instructors and yoga lovers to get their insight and personal stories to share for this book. Throughout the book Stephanie shares her personal, heartbreaking story of her growing up, marriage, divorce and finally her journey of discovering herself.

This book was very well written… I could tell it took alot of thought, time and research to compile and write this book. Anyone who wants to know more about the benefits of yoga or who want to be reminded, will definitely appreciate this book. Very inspirational and thought provoking.

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About the Book:
Essential and uplifting advice that will help you get from where you are to who you hope to become.

Often referred to as The Traveling Yogini, beloved yoga teacher Stephanie Spence explores what it means to become our truest selves. Weaving her experience as a writer, mother, and PTSD survivor, Spence affirms that not only is the soul’s messy and unpredictable journey inevitable, it is essential to our quest to live a life we thrive in.

Yoga heals―not just the body, but the heart and soul. Whether you’ve only dabbled with the idea of trying yoga, or have practiced for a long time, yoga is about you. Physically, it increases endurance, strength, and flexibility. Mentally, it reduces stress and helps you find stillness in a chaotic world. Spiritually, it helps you evolve to your highest potential and live in a space of gratitude and peace no matter what’s happening around you.

Here, Spence has gathered the wisdom of over a hundred acclaimed yogis to enable readers to live their life to the fullest. Real and raw wisdom from global leaders in the yoga community―from classic yoga superstars to today’s rock-your-daily-asana hipsters―will motivate you to live a life beyond your wildest dreams. Filled with universal insights, intimate, comforting stories, and spiritually practical tips, Yoga Wisdom is here to help keep you on the road to truth, authenticity, and balance in all aspects of your life.

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About the Author
Stephanie Spence is the former CEO of Spence Communications. Her publishing company produced numerous magazines including the award-winning monthly wellness lifestyle magazine in Pennsylvania, Health & Fitness. She was recently featured in Mantra Yoga + Health Magazine, and How to Be a Yoga Rockstar. She is a regular contributor to Yoga Guide Magazine, OM Yoga & Lifestyle Magazine, and Dallas Yoga Magazine. When not on road trips or attending yoga festivals, Stephanie resides in Coronado, California.

“Undercover Honeymoon” by Kari Iroz

This is the third book written by this author that includes Jack and Damon. I’ve read the other 2 and loved them as well. They can be read as stand alone novels because Jack reminisces about some of her past undercover experiences so readers won’t feel confused if this is the first book they read.

Jack and Damon finally get married and are off on their exotic honeymoon when things start turning for the worst. Jack is a hysterical character and I laughed so much when I read this book. Funny, clean romantic, dramatic novel-Highly recommend!

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

About the Book:
Wedding bells are finally ringing for Jacklyn “Jack” Wyatt and her FBI-agent fiancé, Damon Wade. After their adventurous beginning, the happy couple finds the relative calm leading up to their big day, a huge relief. Unfortunately, it seems that the peace and quiet were too good to last. As they embark on their honeymoon, a weeklong cruise, Jack can’t shake the feeling that something is off with her new husband. When she stumbles upon a secret plot—one in which her husband is a key player—she realizes this getaway will be anything but smooth sailing. When she delves into the shady happenings aboard the ship, she realizes Damon’s involvement is just the tip of the iceberg—she has become an unwitting player in a deadly conspiracy, and in such close quarters, there is no escape. Now, Jack has no choice but to work with her spouse to unravel the truth before their happily ever after—and their lives—are ended all too soon.

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