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Valentine’s At The Graff by Sinclair Jayne

Holiday at the Graff #4

 Valentine’s Day – what does it mean to you? Well, Miranda Evans hears people talking one evening that remind her of grinches…Valentine’s Day Grinches. They spout off about the commercialization, expectations and how overblown the day has become and it makes her put her thinking cap on. She is opening a new store in the Graff Hotel on the first of February and decides to run a Valentine’s Day promotional event that will incorporate random acts of kindness and giving. She is a person who has given and given to family and community but hasn’t necessarily been given back in return.

 As she is retrieving an item to be repurposed she falls from a ladder to the ground at the feet of handsome orthopedic surgeon Whitman “Witt” Telford. He was in her high school class but a bit aloof and never really saw her – or anyone else – though she had a crush on him. He is back in town for a month to help out at the local hospital until his fellowship begins in California but he has no desire to be in Marietta and is eager to leave as soon as he can. When his stepmother puts him in charge of a young female cousin he is a bit at loose ends until Miranda steps in to help out. With one thing leading to another he offers her the job of part-time Nanny until his father and stepmothr return.  

 Miranda is a cheerful, warm, positive and loving person that brings Petal out of her shell. She also begins to make an impact on Witt that provides them both with a warm friendship. There are conversations, activities, sharing and caring that end with the Valentine’s Ball at the Graff. Both know that Witt has to leave but Miranda really wishes he wouldn’t.

 This is a story of family, community and friendship. It is a story of childhood misconceptions that have lingered and festered and need to be lanced. It is a story of becoming aware of what is really important in life and then learning to reach out and grab for it rather than letting it slip away. And, it is a sweet heartwarming story that made me smile and care and wish I could be there.

 Thank you to NetGalley and Tule Publishing for the ARC – This is my honest review.

 5 Stars

Halloween at the Graff by Sinclair Jayne

Holiday at the Graff #1

 Ghosts – do you feel them, see them or believe in them? Walker Kent (aka Wilder) does not believe BUT she does want publicity for the hotel she has promised she will bring more business to. So, she sends an email to Calum Quest, ghost hunter extraordinaire. Calum, on his way to Marietta, Montana anyway to see a friend, texts back and a meeting is set up…and…what a meeting it is…had my toes curling and was perhaps my favorite meet-cute ever! With both Calum and Walker in a bit of a quandary about where their lives are heading next and feeling the chemistry and with a few secrets and a ghost or two (perhaps) lurking in the hotel…well…the story is un-put-down-able.

 I have to say that when I saw this book up for request on NetGalley I hoped I would receive it because I have never been let down by this author. It wasn’t the blurb or the cover that grabbed me it was the author’s name. I knew that no matter what she had written – I would enjoy it – and you know what? I truly did!

 Thank you to NetGalley and Tule Publishing for the ARC – This is my honest review.

 5 Stars

Kane by Sinclair Jayne

American Extreme Bull Riders Tour #6

Wilder Brothers #4

 Beautiful writing made me see Kane, Sky’s sculpture of him, the bulls to be ridden and the one in the sculpture. I knew just what each of the main characters was feeling and thinking although there were times I wanted to smack one or the other and say…”grow up, share, and communicate!”

 I am not one to believe in second chance at love romances because my personal experience dating a guy, breaking up and then dating him again later proved to me that I was right to have moved on because what bothered me in the past still bothered me the second time around. That said…this couple were not truly bothered by one another they just made assumptions four years previously that saw them both hurt due to lack of communication. They were young, carrying baggage, had personal plans for the future and loved one another BUT the love they felt was either not strong enough or their communication skills were not mature enough to take the risk required for them to have their HEA immediately. Instead, they had time to mature a bit before their second chance appeared and they were given the chance to try again. So, Kane goes to an art gallery, sees Sky, finds out he has a daughter and they realize they still have feelings for one another BUT have they matured enough to get it right this time?

 From the back stories of the two main characters it is clear they both had issues to deal with and in some ways I would have liked to have seen a bit more resolution for both of them with their rather obnoxious parents – not sure they ever will get it – but kind of hope they would before the end of the story. Perhaps there will be a spin-off series for Kane’s half sisters?

 We do get to see and hear about the other Wilder brothers and a few of the other men on the AEBR tour and are introduced to a few others that may show up in future books in the series. I looked up the other books about the Wilder brothers and found I had read all but one of them and looking at my reviews of those stories can honestly say I enjoyed them. AND I have read all of the AEBR Tour series to date and love these men and the stories about their lives and loves.  

  The Wilder Brothers series Book 1: Seducing the Bachelor – also part of Bachelor Auction Returns #3 Book 2: Want Me, Cowboy  - also part of The 78th Copper Mountain Rodeo #3 Book 3: The Christmas Challenge – The Wilder Brothers #3

Book 4: Kane – The Wilder Brothers #4

 Thank you to NetGalley and Tule Publishing for the ARC – This is my honest review.

Burning Both Ends by Sinclair Jayne

A Hot Aussie Knights Romance #2

 This sizzling sensual story of two firefighters who meet at a funeral, feel immediate lust for one another and then decide to spend one memorable night together definitely does not end after that one night. Nope, Darington “Dare” Knight has been sent to Australia as part of a firefighter exchange program and eventually ends up working under Lachlan “Lock” Ryker, fire station commander. Lock, as you might have guessed, is Dare’s man of the one night stand. With rules in place against fraternization, pasts that impact the present and scorching chemistry it is not long before the two are busy evaluating the pros and cons of spending heir few months together as colleagues or as perhaps more. With a few surprises thrown in to keep things interesting this was a book I could not put down once I started reading. And, I am still thinking about Lock…he’s a keeper…and thankfully he and Dare eventually get their HEA. Oh…Dare is no slouch, either. The two SO deserve to end up together :)

 NOTE: This is book 2 of Hot Aussie Knights but also book 1 of Smoky Mountain Knights. Prolific Leonard Knight had 7 sons all of whom became firefighters. Those sons had children that will be showcased, I believe, in the two book series. Rocky Mountain Knights will include Dare’s sisters and take place in Sweet Tea, Tennessee while the cousins down under will have their stories told in Australia. At least…that is my guess. Fun thing is that some of the books seem to be written by different authors so though connected a variety of voices will be used to share the stories of at least some of the Knight family.

 Thank you to NetGalley and Tule Publishing for the ARC – This is my honest review.

 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34886080-burning-both-ends

A Country Love Song by Sinclair Jayne

A Smoky Mountain Knights Romance #1

 WOW! I started this book last night and could not put it down till I finished THEN thought about the story for a while longer. I did not sleep till after 2am because sometimes a story is just so compelling that a mind cannot let it go till the story is finished and sometimes the story is not finished after reading the last page!

 This is a second chance at love love story that works. There were reasons that Sutter and Dawson were in love for years but also reasons that made sense, at the time, for them to separate after high school. The fact that neither one ever connected with anyone as they had with each another was one significant reason the two might be able to reconnect – and then add in the fact that their chemistry was still off the charts didn’t hurt either. Once some honest communication took place and truths were brought to light the relationship had a good chance of making it but it still was not easy for either of them…and would not have a chance at all without both being willing to be all in all the way forever…and that was a toughie for both of them. Working to restore the Sweet Tea Gallery Theater was almost easier than restoring their relationship for an ultimate HEA.

 There is so much I could say about Sutter, Dawson and their relationship before and after the big breakup BUT I won’t – I will just say this is a book worth reading and one that made me happy. I will also say that I am EAGER to read the next book in the series if it is even half as good as this one!

 Thank you to NetGalley and Tule Publishing for the ARC – This is my honest review.

 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34596436-a-country-love-song

Seducing the Bachelor by Sinclair Jayne

The Bachelor Auction Returns #3 Blew me away – loved this story! Colt Ewing is a book boyfriend everyone should meet! He is perfect in so many ways and yet also a bit damaged from his childhood and time as an army ranger. When he is auctioned off and given as a gift to Talon Reese by her friends it is an interesting situation for both of them. There is instant attraction BUT Talon is the mother of Parker and needs to put his needs first AND she just happens to be living on the ranch that has horrible memories for Colt. The month of leave that Colt has is spent on the ranch getting to know Parker and Talon better. The return to army life is not easy for any of them and the question remains whether or not he will return to Talon and Parker or re-up with the army. This story really made me feel. I felt for both Talon and Colt when they were children. I applauded Talon and Colt for finding ways to overcome their childhoods. I loved the interactions between Talon and Colt and the way Colt interacted with Parker. I guess it is becoming obvious I loved this story. I have HEARD that Colt shows up in another book about the Wilder brothers and hope to find out what he is up to when I read it. Thank you to NetGalley and Tule Publishing for the copy of this ARC. This is my honest review.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29951910-seducing-the-bachelor

The Christmas Challenge by Sinclair Jayne

Wilder Brothers #3

 Wanting Christmas magic and hoping to make it happen brought Tucker and Laird together on a Montana pond one fateful night. Both wanted and hoped and worked hard to fulfill the challenges they set for themselves at the beginning of the book and by the end they had achieved all and even more than they had imagined when first they set out on their month-long journeys.

 What joy it was to read this story! I adored Tucker’s unapologetic acceptance of herself even though for one month she hoped to rein herself in a bit while reconnecting with her twin sister. I loved Laird’s strengths that included but were not limited to his amazing cooking skills, physical abilities and his willingness to listen nonjudgmentally while helping Tucker achieve her goals. Tucker and Laird together brought out the best in one another – and their love story was one I could not put down. I have not read previous books in this series and did not need to - this book was a standalone and standout - in my opinion.

 Thank you to NetGalley and Tule Publishing for the ARC – this is my honest review.

 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32872101-the-christmas-challenge