𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘎𝘪𝘳𝘭𝘴 𝘖𝘧 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘗𝘢𝘮 𝘑𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘧𝘧

Grace, a young women who recently experienced a close loss and is now eagerly trying to make it on her own in Manhattan, New York.

Eleanor, an outsider who quickly races to the top of her career game and becomes in-charge of a hugely important mission.

Marie, a young single Mom, trying to do what’s best for her and her daughter. When she is recruited for her much-needed skills to take part in Eleanor’s mission.

𝟙𝟡𝟜𝟞, 𝕄𝕒𝕟𝕙𝕒𝕥𝕥𝕒𝕟

𝕆𝕟𝕖 𝕞𝕠𝕣𝕟𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕨𝕙𝕚𝕝𝕖 𝕡𝕒𝕤𝕤𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕥𝕙𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙 𝔾𝕣𝕒𝕟𝕕 ℂ𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕣𝕒𝕝 𝕋𝕖𝕣𝕞𝕚𝕟𝕒𝕝 𝕠𝕟 𝕙𝕖𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕪 𝕥𝕠 𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕜, 𝔾𝕣𝕒𝕔𝕖 ℍ𝕖𝕒𝕝𝕖𝕪 𝕗𝕚𝕟𝕕𝕤 𝕒𝕟 𝕒𝕓𝕒𝕟𝕕𝕠𝕟𝕖𝕕 𝕤𝕦𝕚𝕥𝕔𝕒𝕤𝕖 𝕥𝕦𝕔𝕜𝕖𝕕 𝕓𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕒𝕥𝕙 𝕒 𝕓𝕖𝕟𝕔𝕙. 𝕌𝕟𝕒𝕓𝕝𝕖 𝕥𝕠 𝕣𝕖𝕤𝕚𝕤𝕥 𝕙𝕖𝕣 𝕠𝕨𝕟 𝕔𝕦𝕣𝕚𝕠𝕤𝕚𝕥𝕪, 𝔾𝕣𝕒𝕔𝕖 𝕠𝕡𝕖𝕟𝕤 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕤𝕦𝕚𝕥𝕔𝕒𝕤𝕖, 𝕨𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖 𝕤𝕙𝕖 𝕕𝕚𝕤𝕔𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕤 𝕒 𝕕𝕠𝕫𝕖𝕟 𝕡𝕙𝕠𝕥𝕠𝕘𝕣𝕒𝕡𝕙𝕤—𝕖𝕒𝕔𝕙 𝕠𝕗 𝕒 𝕕𝕚𝕗𝕗𝕖𝕣𝕖𝕟𝕥 𝕨𝕠𝕞𝕒𝕟. 𝕀𝕟 𝕒 𝕞𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕟𝕥 𝕠𝕗 𝕚𝕞𝕡𝕦𝕝𝕤𝕖, 𝔾𝕣𝕒𝕔𝕖 𝕥𝕒𝕜𝕖𝕤 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕡𝕙𝕠𝕥𝕠𝕘𝕣𝕒𝕡𝕙𝕤 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕢𝕦𝕚𝕔𝕜𝕝𝕪 𝕝𝕖𝕒𝕧𝕖𝕤 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟.

𝔾𝕣𝕒𝕔𝕖 𝕤𝕠𝕠𝕟 𝕝𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕟𝕤 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕤𝕦𝕚𝕥𝕔𝕒𝕤𝕖 𝕓𝕖𝕝𝕠𝕟𝕘𝕖𝕕 𝕥𝕠 𝕒 𝕨𝕠𝕞𝕒𝕟 𝕟𝕒𝕞𝕖𝕕 𝔼𝕝𝕖𝕒𝕟𝕠𝕣 𝕋𝕣𝕚𝕘𝕘, 𝕝𝕖𝕒𝕕𝕖𝕣 𝕠𝕗 𝕒 𝕟𝕖𝕥𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕜 𝕠𝕗 𝕗𝕖𝕞𝕒𝕝𝕖 𝕤𝕖𝕔𝕣𝕖𝕥 𝕒𝕘𝕖𝕟𝕥𝕤 𝕨𝕙𝕠 𝕨𝕖𝕣𝕖 𝕕𝕖𝕡𝕝𝕠𝕪𝕖𝕕 𝕠𝕦𝕥 𝕠𝕗 𝕃𝕠𝕟𝕕𝕠𝕟 𝕕𝕦𝕣𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕨𝕒𝕣. 𝕋𝕨𝕖𝕝𝕧𝕖 𝕠𝕗 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕤𝕖 𝕨𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕟 𝕨𝕖𝕣𝕖 𝕤𝕖𝕟𝕥 𝕥𝕠 𝕆𝕔𝕔𝕦𝕡𝕚𝕖𝕕 𝔼𝕦𝕣𝕠𝕡𝕖 𝕒𝕤 𝕔𝕠𝕦𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕣𝕤 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕣𝕒𝕕𝕚𝕠 𝕠𝕡𝕖𝕣𝕒𝕥𝕠𝕣𝕤 𝕥𝕠 𝕒𝕚𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕣𝕖𝕤𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕖, 𝕓𝕦𝕥 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕪 𝕟𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕣 𝕣𝕖𝕥𝕦𝕣𝕟𝕖𝕕 𝕙𝕠𝕞𝕖, 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕚𝕣 𝕗𝕒𝕥𝕖𝕤 𝕒 𝕞𝕪𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕪. 𝕊𝕖𝕥𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕠𝕦𝕥 𝕥𝕠 𝕝𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕟 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕥𝕣𝕦𝕥𝕙 𝕓𝕖𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕨𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕟 𝕚𝕟 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕡𝕙𝕠𝕥𝕠𝕘𝕣𝕒𝕡𝕙𝕤, 𝔾𝕣𝕒𝕔𝕖 𝕗𝕚𝕟𝕕𝕤 𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕤𝕖𝕝𝕗 𝕕𝕣𝕒𝕨𝕟 𝕥𝕠 𝕒 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕟𝕘 𝕞𝕠𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕣 𝕥𝕦𝕣𝕟𝕖𝕕 𝕒𝕘𝕖𝕟𝕥 𝕟𝕒𝕞𝕖𝕕 𝕄𝕒𝕣𝕚𝕖, 𝕨𝕙𝕠𝕤𝕖 𝕕𝕒𝕣𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕞𝕚𝕤𝕤𝕚𝕠𝕟 𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕤𝕖𝕒𝕤 𝕣𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕒𝕝𝕤 𝕒 𝕣𝕖𝕞𝕒𝕣𝕜𝕒𝕓𝕝𝕖 𝕤𝕥𝕠𝕣𝕪 𝕠𝕗 𝕗𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕕𝕤𝕙𝕚𝕡, 𝕧𝕒𝕝𝕠𝕣 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕓𝕖𝕥𝕣𝕒𝕪𝕒𝕝.

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“Vividly rendered and inspired by true events”.

5 out of 5 stars!

Absolutely sensational!

This historical fiction is dazzling and devastating all in one. Pam’s writing is absolutely incredible and her dedicated research while creating this masterpiece is remarkable. Not to mention her transition back and forth from past to present throughout this novel is flawless!

I adored reading from the three different perspectives, and fell hard for the characters! Each has their own warming yet heart breaking story.

Grace’s determination, Eleanor’s passion and Marie’s strength!

The Lost Girls of Paris pulled me in and completely absorbed me. I just had to know what was going to happen next!

Another heart-wrenching, breathtaking read.

And of course thank you all for reading

Your Fellow Book Worm

-Nichole

Thank You HQN Books!

A Huge Thank You to Harlequin Books (HQN Books)

HarperCollins Harlequin team (HQN Books) has sent a new, steamy read my way.

*** Please note this is not my official review, I have copied the synopsis’ from amazon.ca for the purpose of this post.

Down & Dirty (Men of Haven) by Rhenna Morgan

The Men of Haven: fierce passion, unyielding loyalty.

Especially when it comes to their women.

A powerful man

Axel McKee abandoned his musical career years ago in favor of becoming a power player on the music scene. His dreams of the spotlight are over—and he’s better off for it. Working with his Haven brothers and building their empire is enough for him.

One who commanded attention with nothing more than a look

And then came Lizzy. A dynamic, beautiful powerhouse of a performer unlike any he’s seen or heard before. Her presence leaps off stage and into the heart of anyone who watches her sing. Axel wants her. Wants to help her and collaborate with her… But more than anything, he wants to be with her.

And every ounce of his attention was locked on her

Two things are immediately obvious: Lizzy’s been burned before, and earning her trust will be Axel’s biggest challenge yet. If he can get this fierce, stubborn, talented woman to see the passion and care that he’s offering, he might get a chance at a new dream—sharing the spotlight with the woman he loves.

Published by: Carina Press

Keep your eyes out for Down & Dirty on shelves March 26, 2019!

Thank you again to HQN Books!

And of course thank you all for reading.

Your Fellow Book Worm

-Nichole

Thank You HQN Books!

A Huge Thank You to Harlequin Books (HQN Books)

HarperCollins Harlequin team (HQN Books) has sent a new and exciting historical fiction my way.

*** Please note this is not my official review, I have copied the synopsis’ from amazon.ca for the purpose of this post.

The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer

In 1942, Europe remains in the relentless grip of war. Just beyond the tents of the Russian refugee camp she calls home, a young woman speaks her wedding vows. It’s a decision that will alter her destiny…and it’s a lie that will remain buried until the next century.

Since she was nine years old, Alina Dziak knew she would marry her best friend, Tomasz. Now fifteen and engaged, Alina is unconcerned by reports of Nazi soldiers at the Polish border, believing her neighbors that they pose no real threat, and dreams instead of the day Tomasz returns from college in Warsaw so they can be married. But little by little, injustice by brutal injustice, the Nazi occupation takes hold, and Alina’s tiny rural village, its families, are divided by fear and hate. Then, as the fabric of their lives is slowly picked apart, Tomasz disappears. Where Alina used to measure time between visits from her beloved, now she measures the spaces between hope and despair, waiting for word from Tomasz and avoiding the attentions of the soldiers who patrol her parents’ farm. But for now, even deafening silence is preferable to grief.

Slipping between Nazi-occupied Poland and the frenetic pace of modern life, Kelly Rimmer creates an emotional and finely wrought narrative that weaves together two women’s stories into a tapestry of perseverance, loyalty, love and honor. The Things We Cannot Say is an unshakable reminder of the devastation when truth is silenced…and how it can take a lifetime to find our voice before we learn to trust it.

Published by: Graydon House

Keep your eyes out for The Things We Cannot Say on shelves March 19, 2019!

Thank you again to HQN Books!

And of course thank you all for reading.

Your Fellow Book Worm

-Nichole

Thank you HQN Books!

A Huge Thank You to Harlequin Books (HQN Books)

HarperCollins Harlequin team (HQN Books) has sent a new Romance my way!

Hubba, hubba!… Get ready for Jack Crews!

*** Please note this is not my official review, I have copied the synopsis’ from amazon.ca for the purpose of this post.

Slow Ride by Lori Foster

Published by HQN Books on March 12, 2019

You can’t put the brakes on love…

Ronnie Ashford needs a distraction. In the morning, she has to offer arrogant, conventional Jack Crews a job and convince him not to take it. She doesn’t need anyone’s help, thank you very much. But tonight is all about the tall, sexy stranger who just walked in the bar—and all the delicious trouble they could get into together. Too bad just as things are heating up between them, he whispers the three little words that destroy everything: “I’m Jack Crews.”

Jack is determined to connect with fiery Ronnie—in bed and out of it—but her terms are clear. If he takes the job, helping her acquire prized artifacts for her mysterious bosses, anything between them is strictly off-limits. Somehow he has to convince a woman who’s never felt like she belonged that she’s found her place—with him. And with the danger sparking hotter than the fire between them, it’s going to be one unforgettable trip…

Published by: HQN Books

Keep your eyes out for Slow Ride on shelves March 12, 2019!

Thank you again to HQN Books!

And of course thank you all for reading.

Your Fellow Book Worm

-Nichole

Snowfall on Lighthouse Lane by JoAnn Ross

Growing up on the wrong side of the tracks, Jolene Wells is forever indebted to the mother who encouraged her to fly—all the way to sunny LA and a world away from Honeymoon Harbor. Although Jolene vowed never to look back, returning home isn’t even a question when her mom faces a cancer scare. Which means running into Aiden Mannion all over town, the first boy she ever loved—and lost—and whom she can barely look in the eye.

Aiden’s black-sheep reputation may have diminished when he joined the marines, but everything he’s endured since has left him haunted. Back in Honeymoon Harbor to heal, he’s talked into the interim role of police chief, and the irony isn’t lost on the locals, least of all Aiden. But seeing Jolene after all these years is the unexpected breath of fresh air he’s been missing. He’s never forgotten her through all his tours, but he’s not sure anymore that he’s the man she deserves.

Despite the secret they left between them all those years ago, snow is starting to fall on their picturesque little town, making anything seem possible…maybe even a second chance at first love.

Synopsis copied from Amazon.ca

3.5 Stars out of 5

At first I had such a hard time keeping up on what was happening and who was who in the story. So many characters introduced all at once and a couple large character backgrounds that threw me off.

I am so happy I stuck through the first chunk. The story started to grow on me and the characters became so sweet and heart warming.

It seems some aspects of the story are going in a negative route, until a twist on the story giving you all the happy feels.

Also, no one can say they won’t fall in love!… this was shown so well with Jolene. She never thought the relationship or family life was in her future. Until her past love Aiden crossed her path again.

Cute, fuzzy read!

Thank you to HQN for sending this cozy read my way!

Publisher: HQN Books

Release Date: October 30, 2018

And of course thank you all for reading!

Your Fellow Book Worm

– Nichole

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Season Of Wonder by Raeanne Thayne

“It’s a long way from New York to Idaho….but could they have found a home at last?”

Dani didn’t have the easiest childhood, she didn’t always make the best decisions in her adult life either.

Determined now to make a better life for not only herself but her two incredible daughter’s 13-year-old Silver and 6-year-old Mia. Dani takes the leap making what seems to be the best choice for the family and moves them to Haven Point, Idaho.

With some welcomed changes and not so welcomed. Silver is unhappy and starts to get into some trouble of her own. She may even get herself in trouble with her neighbour who happens to be Deputy Sheriff Ruben Morales.

Ruben makes a point in doing anything he can to help Silver, as he sees what type of person she truly is inside. But Dani and Ruben’s joint concern for her daughter only brings them closer and closer.

Showing a glimpse of the completed family they could be.

5 out of 5 stars.

I thoroughly enjoyed this read. Full of twists and turns and many obstacles when it comes to Dani’s oldest, Silver.

Some relationships are on the mend while others are just starting.

Dani truly adores her children and would do anything for them, even if it means she passes up what she truly wants. But her daughters don’t want that, they want their Mom to be every bit as happy as them. Which is just what Ruben is to Dani… the exact meaning of happy.

Such an adorable read, anytime of the year, even if it is set around the Holiday season

Thank you to HQN books for sending this heart warming read my way.

And of course thank you all for reading!

Your Fellow Book Worm

– Nichole

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A Tall, Dark Cowboy Christmas by Maisey Yates

“It’s Christmas in Gold Valley, and this wounded widower is about to get another shot at love…”

Grant Dodge has not yet found any women who lives up to his late wife. Always feeling as i

f any women he meets pities him and his past. He had excused the idea of love in his life anytime soon.

McKenna is lonely, growing up, not having a family of her own. But McKenna has found her birth father after all this time and has come to Gold Valley to confront him face to face.

Any chance these two were destined to meet? Will Grant see the sparks fly again? And will McKenna find a new, more perfect family to be apart of?

4 out of 5 stars

Such an adorable holiday story.

Grant seems so lost, so cold and completely shut off. But McKenna’s spicy, stubborn, direct personality really grabs hold of Grant and shows his true colors. It certainly helps that McKenna has no idea of Grant’s past. Helping them build a truly memorable connection.

One to add to the list! Grab hold of it!… read it now or hold on to it for next years holiday season!

Thank you to HQN books for sending this heart warming read my way.

And of course thank you all for reading!

Your Fellow Book Worm

– Nichole

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The Christmas Sisters by Sarah Morgan

The Perfect McBride Christmas

Can they make this the Christmas their Mother has always dreamed of?

— “In the snowy Highlands of Scotland, Suzanne McBride is dreaming of the perfect cozy Christmas. Her three adopted daughters are coming home for the Holidays and she can’t wait to see them. But tensions are running high…”–

Suzanne has been dreaming of having all three of her daughters home together for Christmas.

Hannah is a workaholic that always seems to have an excuse but knows she can’t hide this year. Besides she has a big secret she needs to get off her chest.

Beth is a busy stay at home Mom that is struggling with the thought of entering into the working world again, but can she leave her daily duties at home with her children she adores?

And Posy has a dream she wants to sink her toes into more than anything in the world, but knows she is counted on at home.

Will the magic of the Christmas season bring these sisters together and make their special bond even stronger?

5 out of 5 stars!

Sarah Morgan truly is a gifted writer.

The Christmas Sisters was such a charming Christmas Story. I didn’t want to put it down.

Each character is written so beautifully and the whole story flows flawlessly.

Absolutely heart warming and full of so much warmth and love.

The already strong relationships there and those that are strengthened throughout the story are stunning.

I definitely recommend this read! ANY-time of the year. But if you get the chance to pick it up during the Holiday season be prepared to feel all of the Christmas joy and cheer.

Absolutely SPECTACULAR.

Thank you to HQN Books for sending this amazing read my way.

And of course thanks for reading.

Your Fellow Bookworm

– Nichole

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Mistletoe Miracles by Jodi Thomas

3 Perfectly Passionate Tales…

The Maverick Ranch:

Griffin Holloway and his 2 brothers are struggling. The Maverick Ranch has been in their family for generations but recently has become a money pit. With desperation to keep the ranch in their family, not ready to give up. Griffin and his brothers come up with a few ideas. The strongest idea being, one of them has to marry a wealth lady and fast. But will Marriage be the solution to all their money problems?

***

O’Grady:

Jaxon has always been the town’s hermit, enjoying the quiet life. Until one day Jaxon witnesses an awful car accident. Which may change his extremely peaceful life for the better. Jaxon may not be the town’s hermit for much longer!

***

Johnson’s:

Jamie Johnson has perfectly settled into the small town of Crossroads, Texas. No more pesky, nosy, questions about her dating life and why she’s still not in a long-term relationship. This Christmas may change everything, when Jamie comes home to find an unexpected guest in her home. Now with the whole town asking questions, the only question Jamie has is, did she just find her mister forever?

****

5 out of 5 stars

I absolutely ADORED all three of these compassionate, breath-taking, unusual stories.

Each story was rooted in the quaint town of Crossroads, Texas. The perfect setting!

A dash of Griffin’s, tender, considerate, passionate side. With Jaxon’s protective, devoted, attentive side and Mr. Johnson’s compassionate, warm, worrisome side. You get a mix of all the best worlds with these men.

You will devour each story, wishing you were able to live just one, if not all of these worlds. Each character has such a unique back story that will have you cherishing them all.

Highly recommend! This read will leave you with all the Christmas cheer.

Thanks for reading!

Your Fellow Book Worm

-Nichole

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Lone Star Christmas by Delores Fossen

Thank you to Harlequin Publicity Team for sending Lone Star Christmas my way.

Published September 25th 2018 by HQN Books

***

“A Family Crisis Brings Him Home… Just In Time For Christmas”

Callen Laramie has avoided his hometown, Coldwater, Texas, like the plague. Which hasn’t been all that hard for him up until now.

Although being so lucky to grow up in a warm, loving foster home and having a beautiful family. Long ago Cattleman Callen escaped Coldwater, on the search for bigger, better things and never looked back.

As hard as it may have been, leaving one special person.

Callen receives a Christmas wedding invitation to Buck, his foster-father and Rosie’s wedding. With all intentions not to go, Callen soon finds out there is a family secret and knowing he may be re-united with his childhood crush, Shelby, who has always been off-limits, changes his mind rapidly.

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4 out of 5 Stars

Such a warm, cozy and dare I say STEAMY Christmas read.

Callen is a stubborn, strong-headed man. Who slowly releases into a considerate, passionate, devoted, sulty, gentleman. Leaving Shelby weak in the knees.

Shelby has forever been Callen’s delicacy, but always seen as forbidden. Now Shelby is all grown up and makes her own choices and Callen is exactly what she craves.

Lone Star Christmas provides, all the romantic, warm fuzzy feels and lets not forget ALL the drama, in the best way possible. Along with the blooming fling between Callen and Shelby there are amazing family and friend relationships. You will love each and every character in such a different way.

With each twist and turn, you will want to devour more and more.

A Perfect Christmas Romance.

Thank you for reading!

Your fellow book nerd

-Nichole

***Synopsis copied from amazon.ca***

A Huge Thank You to Harlequin Books (HQN Books)

Down & Dirty (Men of Haven) by Rhenna Morgan

A Huge Thank You to Harlequin Books (HQN Books)

The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer

A Huge Thank You to Harlequin Books (HQN Books)

Slow Ride by Lori Foster

***Synopsis copied from Amazon.ca***

“It’s a long way from New York to Idaho….but could they have found a home at last?”

“It’s Christmas in Gold Valley, and this wounded widower is about to get another shot at love…”

The Perfect McBride Christmas

3 Perfectly Passionate Tales…

The Maverick Ranch:

O’Grady:

Johnson’s:

Thank you to Harlequin Publicity Team for sending Lone Star Christmas my way.

“A Family Crisis Brings Him Home… Just In Time For Christmas”

A Perfect Christmas Romance.

Synopsis copied from amazon.ca

Synopsis copied from Amazon.ca