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Falling for a Duke (Timeless Regency Collection Book 8) by Rebecca Connolly, Nichole Van, Janelle Daniels

I read all 3 of these stories very quickly since they are novellas-short stories. Although they are short, they don’t feel rushed and they all have good character developments and story lines. And of course happy endings!

I enjoyed the 2nd story, “Twenty One” the best because of the special friendship between Eliza and Liam that we got to read since the story involved flashbacks of their childhood.

Overall, I really enjoyed all 3 sweet, clean romance stories. Well written and quick reading!

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

About the Books:
Three brand new Regency Romance novellas by Rebecca Connolly, Nichole Van, and Janelle Daniels

ON THE DUKE’S ERRAND by Rebecca Connolly. Lord David Chambers has one goal—to put his father’s Scotland estate to rights. Even if it means leaving in the middle of the London Season and avoiding the matchmakers. As the second son of a duke, David looks forward to facing the wilds of Scotland, and trying to make something of himself and prove his worth to his father. But David’s not prepared for the censure he receives from the local Scottish gentry, especially Ceana Shaw, the baronet’s daughter who not only mistakes him for the duke himself, she seems determined to think the worst of David.

VINGT-ET-UN | TWENTY-ONE by Nichole Van. Eliza Mail had found the perfect place to live out her days as a young widow, away from the pain of her past and lost love. Seemingly by chance, Eliza’s childhood neighbor, Liam Trebor, Duke of Chawton, comes to her village for a visit. Eliza hasn’t seen Liam in over five years, and his presence panics her. Will he reveal what he knows to her friends and neighbors, destroying her current life? Eliza must avoid Liam at all costs, but he seems equally determined to flush her out of hiding. What happens if Eliza’s past does not stay where it belongs . . . in her past?

I KISSED A DUKE by Janelle Daniels. Madeline Maybury will do anything to be invited into the inner circles of the ton. She takes on a challenge from a high society lady to kiss the Duke of Hargrave. When she finds Ethan alone and explains that she needs to kiss him, instead of turning her away, he’s amused. He also obliges. Madeline believes she can report back and achieve all of her ambitions. Instead, she’s given an even greater task. Once she accomplishes it, she realizes that the Duke of Hargrave is a very different man than she expected, and she’s in grave danger of falling in love.

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“Wish Me Love” by Michele Ashman Bell

I absolutely loved this book! Steady pace, lots of laughs, drama, and clean romance!

Charlotte and her friend Jack are very successful in their marketing jobs but Charlotte isn’t so lucky in the dating department. Jack challenges her to go on 50 dates in hopes she will find “The One”. Charlotte doesn’t like dating after her best friend stole her fiancé years before. She’s perfectly happy going to family gatherings, working, and hanging out with Jack and his fiancé Sylvia.

It was so funny reading all of Charlotte’s dating disasters! Oh my!

I also liked Charlotte’s work friend Priscilla and how she helped her thru her dating disasters. At one of Priscilla’s parties she gets a Brazilian “wish” bracelet so she decides to make 3 wishes-about her love life, job and purchasing her own home.

As the story progresses Charlotte decides to have more faith and give dating a chance! I highly recommend this fun romance book!

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

About the book
Charlotte Wells does not date. After surviving a broken engagement, she’s taken a leave of absence from the social scene. So when her best friend and coworker, Jack, challenges her to get back in the game, she’s not so sure she’s ready to play. But ultimately, curiosity gets the best of her, and Charlotte accepts the daunting challenge: she will attempt to have fifty first dates in her effort to find “the one.” Unfortunately, she quickly realizes that the dating pool mostly holds clown fish as she goes on one lousy outing after another. Without a good man in sight as summer ends, Charlotte cuts her losses and sets her sights on a fun-filled trip to her cousin’s destination wedding in Brazil.

Brazil is a land of beautiful sights and delicious offerings—including Max, the charming brother of her cousin’s new husband. Max has all the makings of a Prince Charming in soccer cleats, and Charlotte’s happily ever after seems to be within reach. But love is a funny thing, and soon Charlotte finds herself wondering: could it be that her true soul mate has been right in front of her all along?

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Biography
Michele Ashman Bell grew up in St. George, Utah. In fourth grade her teacher wrote on her report card that she had a tendency to daydream and would probably do well with creative writing. Her love for books
and learning about people and places has helped her make her teacher’s prediction come true. Michele is the author of many books and Christmas stories. She is married and is the mother of four children, and a grandma of one. Aside from supporting her children in all of their many activities, she loves to travel, do research for her books and eat chocolate.

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Deadly Encounter (FBI Task Force #1) by DiAnn Mills

I picked up this book months ago to read it and only read a couple of chapters. I picked it back up last week and I’m so glad that I did! I really enjoyed the steady pace drama and ending up reading the book in 2 nights.

I really liked the main character Stacy and her courage and determination to take care of Whitt and the animals in her clinic. Disaster after disaster happens but it doesn’t deter Stacy from standing up for her rights and helping her neighbors.

I also liked the FBI agent Alex and his help with Stacy’s case and to determine where the drone came from, why there was a dead man by a motorcycle, and an injured dog by the Houston airport.

I’m glad I decided to give this book another chance and I can’t wait to read the next book in this FBI task force series.

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

About the Book
Airport Ranger volunteer Stacy Broussard expected a peaceful Saturday morning ride around the perimeter of Houston’s airport. What she encounters instead is a brutal homicide and a baffling mystery. Next to the body is an injured dog, the dead man’s motorcycle, and a drone armed with a laser capable of taking down a 747.

Though FBI Special Agent Alex LeBlanc sees a clear-cut case of terrorism, his past has taught him to be suspicious of everyone, even witnesses. Even bleeding-heart veterinarians like Stacy. But when her gruesome discovery is only the first in a string of incidences that throw her life into a tailspin, Alex begins to wonder if Stacy was targeted. As a health emergency endangers Stacy’s community, and the task force pulls in leads from all directions, Alex and Stacy must work together to prevent another deadly encounter.

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Biography
DiAnn Mills is a bestselling author who believes her readers should expect an adventure. She combines unforgettable characters with unpredictable plots to create action-packed, suspense-filled novels.

Her titles have appeared on the CBA and ECPA bestseller lists; won two Christy Awards; and been finalists for the RITA, Daphne Du Maurier, Inspirational Readers’ Choice, and Carol award contests. Library Journal presented her with a Best Books 2014: Genre Fiction award in the Christian Fiction category for Firewall.

DiAnn is a founding board member of the American Christian Fiction Writers; a member of Advanced Writers and Speakers Association; International Thriller Writers, and the Faith, Hope, and Love chapter of Romance Writers of America. She is co-director of Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference with social media specialist Edie Melson where she continues her passion of helping other writers be successful. She speaks to various groups and teaches writing workshops around the country.

DiAnn has been termed a coffee snob and roasts her own coffee beans. She’s an avid reader, loves to cook, and believes her grandchildren are the smartest kids in the universe. She and her husband live in sunny Houston, Texas.

DiAnn is very active online and would love to connect with readers on any of the social media platforms listed at www.diannmills.com.

100+ Little Bible Words (Little Words Matter™) by B&H Kids Editorial Staff

This is a very cute, sturdy padded board book with bright colors and medium print words. Very eye catching to children and easy to read.

Every other page is a new scripture story which includes a scripture reference and words relating to that bible story.
Included are:
“God’s Creation”
“Noah and the Ark”
“God Helps Joseph”
“Baby Moses in a basket”
“Down comes the wall of Jericho”
“David and the Giant”
“Queen Esther the Brave”
“Jonah and the Big Fish”
“Daniel and the Lions”
“Jesus is Born”
“Jesus calls his Disciples”
“Jesus Heals two blind men”
“Jesus Calms the storm”
“Jesus feeds five thousand”
“Jesus is our good shepherd”
“The last supper”
“Jesus dies on the cross”
“Jesus is alive!”

I got this for my 6 turning 7 year old so he can practice his sight words since he is a beginner reader. He loved it!

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

About the Book
These 100+ little words tell a lot about the Bible! 
On each page, toddlers will enjoy finding lots of favorite words and learning new ones too. Even the youngest readers will be introduced to all they can discover in the Bible—picture by picture and word by word! 

Age Range: 4 and up
Grade Level: Preschool and up
Series: Little Words MatterTM
Board book: 38 pages

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