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The Rancher’s Redemption (Return of the Blackwell Brothers #3) by Melinda Curtis (released Oct 2018)

This was probably my least favorite brother of all the Blackwell brothers so far. Ben seemed too harsh and uncaring-it may be his attorney type personality.

The story line and main characters didn’t catch my interest like the other stories did in this series unfortunately. I still read it though and enjoyed hearing about the other town characters (like Pop, the Judge and Katie) and the Blackwell brothers continuing sagas as they try to figure out what happened to Big E and whether to keep the ranch in the family or to sell it.

I liked the small town girl Rachel and her strong character as a single mom and attorney for the town. Ben returns to town to fight against Rachel and to work out the water line disagreement between their two ranches.

Even though this story wasn’t my favorite, I am absolutely loving this series and can’t wait to read more!

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

About the Book:
His family committed a terrible wrong
Ben Blackwell wants to make it right

The last time Ben saw Rachel Thompson was when her best friend left him at the altar. Now Rachel’s suing the Blackwells over river water rights. Rachel’s a triple threat—rancher, fellow attorney and single mom—and Ben’s plan to win in court hits a snag when mutual attraction blooms. If he divulges a long-held secret, will his family forgive him? Will Rachel?

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The Rancher’s Rescue (Return of the Blackwell Brothers #2) by Cari Lynn Webb (released Sept 2018)

I enjoyed reading this story and especially enjoyed the main characters Ethan and Grace.

This is book 2 of the Return of the Blackwell Brothers which is the continuing saga of what has happened to Big E and if the ranch is going to survive his disappearance. Ethan is brother number 2 and comes back to help his older brother Jon.

Grace is an old family friend of the Blackwell family and works at her parents local shop in town. Grace is a hard worker and tries to balance her pregnancy and complicated relationship with her sister and Ethan through out the story. I really liked reading about Grace and Ethan’s friendship and how she balances her life.

I have really enjoyed reading this series so far and can’t wait to read more!

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

About the Book:
He isn’t home to stay
Until a mother-to-be changes his mind

Ethan Blackwell is back in Falcon Creek to save his family ranch after his grandfather disappears. When Grace Gardner reveals she’s pregnant with his child, she becomes Ethan’s top priority. But can he be the man he wants to be—preserving the Blackwell legacy and making a life with Grace—in a place he never planned to settle down?

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The Rancher’s Twins (Return of the Blackwell Brothers) by Carol Ross (released Aug 2018)

This was such a great story! Clean romance, great characters, nice steady plot that was fun to read! Such a great start to this series introducing the 5 Blackwell Brothers and their Montana Ranch. The imagery was really good-I felt like I was there on the ranch with them doing chores working along side them.

Lydia was an amazing, strong, caring woman! I loved her character! Sometimes Jon annoyed me with his hangups about women and his assumptions so I hope he gets better in future books. I loved reading about his twins and getting to know all of the town characters like Pop and Katie. Great start to this series-can’t wait to read more!

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

About the Book:
She’s not the country nanny he advertised for
But she could be perfect for him…

Jon Blackwell needs a woman ready to tackle the duties of a cattle ranch and two lively, take-no-prisoners twin girls. But ever since Lydia Newbury showed up at his six-generation Montana spread, the frazzled single father is rethinking, well, everything. The Philadelphia dazzler is a marvel. What he doesn’t know is the secret that has Lydia on the run…

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Code of Valor (Blue Justice #3) by Lynette Eason

This was such an Awesome book! Steady suspenseful plot, great characters including characters from the other 2 books in this series which I have read. They can be read as stand alone books or in order as a series.

I really liked Emily’s determination and character in this story. She had a very hard past but she didn’t let that define her and stop her from achieving a good life. Detective Brady is literally thrown in to meeting Emily in the first couple chapters after rescuing her and it’s fast paced, suspenseful drama from beginning to end.

Some (clean) romance, no bad language or graphic violence. The characters and story line are not predictable and it kept me on the end of my seat.

I couldn’t put this book down until I was done reading it! I liked reading more about the St John family and can’t wait to read more from this series.

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

About the Book:
What Detective Brady St. John really needs is a relaxing vacation. Unfortunately, just as the sun is setting on his second day at a friend’s cabin on Lake Henley, he hears a scream and races to rescue a woman from her would-be killer. When the killer escapes only to return to finish the job, Brady vows to utilize all of his many resources to keep her safe–and catch those who would see her dead.

Financial crimes investigator Emily Chastain doesn’t trust many people. And even though she let the detective who saved her life in on a few pertinent facts about why she was being attacked, there are some things you just don’t share with a stranger. Little does she suspect that the secret she is keeping just might get them both killed.

Bestselling and award-winning author Lynette Eason sends readers on a race for the truth in this heart-stopping story of risk, regret, and redemption.

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