Thursday, February 5, 2026

REVIEW WEDNESDAY (on Thursday) - Valentine Bride

 Good morning, readers!

Thank you for your patience yesterday.



BLURB:

Two unlikely matchmakers set the stage for love

Fynlee Dale returns to Holiday to take care of her wacky grandmother. Although it means giving up her dreams of a career and husband, she needs to be there for Grams.

Carson Ford vows to take care of his elderly aunt after buying her ranch. Comfortable with all aspects of his life, his world turns upside down when he meets a woman who's impossible to forget. 

They find themselves in the midst of a plot by two scheming old women determined to make them fall in love.

I don't know about you, but when I find an author whose books I thoroughly enjoy, I want to read them all. Normally, I wouldn't repeat an author in the same month (usually, not in the same year) but when I saw Valentine Bride, I knew I needed to kick off the 'season of love' books with this one my Shanna Hatfield.

Shanna has a unique way of giving us sexual tension through the character points of view when the couple aren't together. We feel their struggling with their independent feelings for the other, not just when they share the same air space. 

Along with great characters in Carson and Fenley, she also gives us quirky characters. I loved Aunt Ruthe and Grams Matilda in this book. I couldn't even dislike Hillary. Every character Shanna creates brings something to the table, not just items tossed out there. 

If you want a fun read for Valentine's Day then I highly recommend VALENTINE BRIDE by Shanna Hatfield. Valentine Bride is Book 1 in the Holiday Brides series and I'll be reading the rest of them.

I'm giving Valentine Bride:

You can get your copy by clicking the Amazon link below the cover image above. Also, check out all of Shanna Hatfield's links. Be sure to sign up for her newsletter!

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All my best!

~Angela





Wednesday, February 4, 2026

REVIEW WEDNESDAY - The Valentine Bride - Postponed

 Good morning, friends!

The review for The Valentine Bride by Shanna Hatfield will post tomorrow.

Still nursing the ribs and didn't get to read yesterday.

Thank you for your patience.

All my best!

~ Angela

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT - Shanna Hatfield (yes, again)

  Good morning, readers.

Due to limited time on the computer, (the ribs are slowly healing) I'm bringing Shanna back to the front of the line, but with a different book.


I showcased Shanna Hatfield in 2017 and again in 2021. When Book 1 in her Winter Wishes series showed up in my 'winter' search, I knew I needed to read it as well as share her with you.

A bit about Shanna Hatfield:

USA Today Bestselling Author Shanna Hatfield writes character-driven romances with relatable heroes and heroines. Her historical westerns have been described as “reminiscent of the era captured by Bonanza and The Virginian” while her contemporary works have been called “laugh-out-loud funny, and a little heart-pumping sexy without being explicit in any way.”

Convinced everyone deserves a happy ending, this hopeless romantic is out to make it happen, one story at a time. When she isn’t writing or indulging in chocolate (dark and decadent, please), Shanna hangs out with her husband, lovingly known as Captain Cavedweller.

Shanna is a member of Western Writers of America, Women Writing the West, and Romance Writers of America

I'll be reviewing The Snowman's Sweetheart tomorrow. In the mean time, click on any of the links below to learn more about this talented author.

WEBSITE   BLOG   FACEBOOK   X-TWITTER   GOODREADS   BOOK BUB

AUDIBLE   APPLE   B & N   PINTEREST

AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE


All my best!
~ Angela

Monday, February 2, 2026

THOUGHTFUL MONDAY

 Good morning, friends!

After three weeks of nursing bruised/ cracked ribs I'm back in the office for abbreviated blocks of time. I hope to be back in full swing by March. Thank you in advance for your patience.


All my best!
~ Angela


Friday, January 30, 2026

FRIDAY PHOTO

 Good morning, friends!

As we close out the first month of 2026, I have one more 'winter' photo to share. Valentine's Day will soon be here. Have you seen The Valentine with Betty White? Great movie.


All my best!
~ Angela


 




Monday, January 26, 2026

THOUGHTFUL MONDAY

 Good morning, friends.


All my best!
~ Angela


Friday, January 23, 2026

FRIDAY PHOTO

 Good morning, friends.

While the weather doesn't feel like winter in the Ozarks, that's my theme for this month.


All my best!
~ Angela