REVIEW WEDNESDAY - Her Hidden Falls Bronc Riding Cowboy

 Good morning, friends!

If you like stubborn cowboys or a story with a bit of glitz then you're going to love HER HIDDEN FALLS BRONC RIDING COWBOY.

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A small town cowboy. A Billionaire. And the woman who has to choose between them.

Beau Hardman, bronc rider and proud owner of the Hardman Ranch, doesn’t need a woman to make his life complete. Sure, it’s nice for his brothers to settle down and find love but he’s always been the lone cowboy and been just fine with it. Too bad his brother’s best friend is putting the moves on his best friend. Pfft. Beau could care less about the rich billionaire and all of the flowers he’s buying Star. Did you hear that? He doesn’t care a bit.

Star Haven has always been content in Hidden Falls. Content, running the family Inn she was instrumental in restoring. Content, dating here and there and enjoying her small town. Until Richard Chavez shows up and invites her to a ball at his estate. A ball he plans to send a helicopter to pick her up for.

When Beau discovers Star's thinking of leaving Hidden Falls--for good, he has to come clean about his feelings….or is it too late?

Will Beau and Star be able to dig through complicated pain of the past and make a happily ever after together? Or will Beau be left in the dust by the rich billionaire and his helicopter?

I wasn't completely sold on this story at first. The conversation between Star and Charlotte left my mind a bit jumbled as to who the others they mentioned fit in. Then things began to click.

A true friends-to-lovers romance between Beau and Star. Star is more down-to-earth and settled running the Inn she inherited after her parents were killed whereas Beau is still a big kid at heart chasing his dream of winning the PRCA bronc riding trophy. He also lost his parents so seeing the juxtaposition of how he and Star each handle their grief is presented in such a way that we actual see how their lives were shaped differently by their individual loss.

Enter Richard Chavez, the billionaire who wants Star. Not in a 'I'm rich I get what I want kind of way' but truly humbled by seeing the differences between past women in his life and what he could have with Star. I may need to see if he gets his own book as this would have been a great way to kick off another series. 

Her Hidden Falls Bronc Riding Cowboy is Book 4 in a 6-book series. I think they are all worth a read. You will find them by following the link to Taylor Hart's Amazon Page, as well a long list of other books with promise from this USA Today Bestselling Author. 

I did see one small slip in a scene between Beau and one of his brothers but I'll see if you can spot it. Definitly not worth knocking points off. 

I'm giving, HER HIDDEN FALLS BRONC RIDING COWBOY ...

All my best!

~ Angela

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT - Taylor Hart

 Good morning, readers!

We'll be reading some summer romances this month.

This week, we're getting to know, Taylor Hart.

The sticker in the corner of her hedshot speaks volumes but let's check in with her.

BIO:

★ USA TODAY BESTSELLER, AMAZON BESTSELLING AUTHOR, and TOP KINDLE ALL STAR! ★

Taylor Hart writes inspirational and Christian romance and is a best-selling author of over eighty-five books with fans in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and all over the world.

I wanted to tell something meaningful about myself, but let's start with the important stuff--I love swoon-worthy heroes. The kind of heroes that are strong and would take a bullet for you, but also want to open your door and listen to you pour out your heart.

What else? I grew up moving. If you’ve read my books, you won’t be surprised by this. I have a lot of moving themes through my books centered around characters experiencing pain from someone moving.

It was hard. But, I believe there’s always a seed of good that comes out of everything hard, so I think the best thing that came from it was that I learned to love books.

 And I had to learn a lot of mad skills on friend making. It gave me a love of people…good people, compassionate people. Interesting people of all kinds.

What else about me? I am a mother and wife! I have four amazing boys that are like little ninjas running around. I love them so much and I’m so grateful for my amazing husband who doesn’t get intimidated by all the billionaire men in my life.

I have a fierce love of my Savior, Jesus Christ. I am so grateful for Him and for the healing and forgiveness I’ve gotten to experience in my life. This is a theme in many of my books.

I love being an American. I am so proud of the men and women that support and preserve our freedom. This is another theme you will find in my books.

I am so grateful for my fans and for the support and love you all show me! Don’t stop reading!

That's quite a bio but I wanted Taylor to speak for herself, from the heart. I'm looking forward to reading one of her eighty-plus books.

You'll find more about Taylor Hart by following any of the links below.

WEBSITE   FACEBOOK   IG 

GOODREADS   BOOK BUB   YOUTUBE

AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE

I'll be back tomorrow for my review of Her Hidden Falls Bronc Riding Cowboy

All my best!

~Angela

THOUGHTFUL MONDAY

 Good morning! 

Welcome to a new month full of inspiration.

All my best!

~ Angela

FRIDAY PHOTO

 Good morning, friends!

Closing out a very hot month. Who is ready for fall?

courtesy of josealbafotos-suitcase-1412996_640 on pixabay

All my best!

~ Angela

REVIEW WEDNESDAY - Christmas Cafe Complications

 Good morning, friends!

One last Christmas story for July. Where has this month gone? I've already chosen our end-of-summer reads for August. 

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This small-town Christmas romance is full of festive surprises and unexpected moments of joy! When Amanda, the determined owner of a cafe in the struggling town of Snow Falls, discovers her long-time rival Eric is closing down his bookstore, she is determined to revive the town’s charm with a big Christmas festival fundraiser.

Despite their initial reluctance, Amanda and Eric are forced to co-organize the event. As Amanda and Eric clash over festival plans, their walls come down, and they realize they share a common goal. 

In a world that can be tough and unpredictable, this sweet romance will remind you of the power of love and leave you with a heart full of hope.

There was a lead-in to the blurb throwing in extra keywords and if you read similar authors then you will love this book.

The cover really set the scene and I loved the small town feel.

First off, when I read a blurb I don't want to know anything except what about this particular story makes me want to keep reading.  What I've shared above is what I want to know. Who the characters are, their conflicts and a hint at how they might make their story work.

While the author does create a beautiful, wintery Christmas setting, there are a couple of problems. The point of view mixes and mingles in very little fashion, often times even throwing in an omniscent point of view. For a story to flow smoothly, a reader doesn't want to be jarred around. You can have multiple points of view (though I don't recommend omniscent being one of them) but the transition from one character to the next should not leave me wondering what character I'm supposed to be in. The author started out fine but the further I got into the story, the more I had the feeling of being told a story, not pulled in to be a part of it. 

The mayor's character really irritated me. While I'm sure she is under great pressure to save the flailing town of Snowfall, that did not give her the right to be nasty to Amanda. I got the impression she was modeled after the mayor in The Good Witch, though that character was hauty, not mean.  Couple that with Eric throwing Amanda to the wolf to take the heat for weather none of them had any control over just rubbed me the wrong way.

Christmas Cafe Complications is Book 2 of a 17-book collaboration. 

I'm giving Christmas Cafe Complilcations...

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All my best!

~ Angela

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT - Cassidy Berg

 Good morning, friends!

Popping in a bit late this morning as I'm traveling. I finally had a room I could get cold enough to sleep well so I slept in. Do you like a cold room when you sleep, or do you prefer a more 'normal' temperature? I'd love to know. 

This week we are getting to know Cassidy Berg.

No, you aren't seeing things nor did I input the wrong picture. While I did find one thumbnail of Cassidy, the photo was too small to post. Instead, she uses one of her book covers as her 'headshot'. Great marketing, if you ask me. We'll get to Book 2 in a 17-book series tomorrow. In the mean time, here's a bit about Cassidy Berg.

BIO:

Cassidy Berg is a captivating, sweet romance author who weaves heartwarming tales of love, Christmas magic, and the sweetness of life. Her passion for all things Christmas and candy is evident in every page of her enchanting novels, making her a beloved figure in the world of wholesome romance fiction.

Cassidy's writing is infused with the enchantment of Christmas. She believes in the power of the holiday season to mend hearts, rekindle lost love, and create new beginnings. Whether it's a cozy small-town Christmas setting or a bustling cityscape adorned with twinkling lights, Cassidy's stories transport readers to worlds where the magic of the season reigns supreme.

I'm already loving her style. You'll find more about this week's author by clicking any of the links below.

GOODREADS   AUDIO

AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE   

I'll be back tomorrow with a review of Christmas Cafe Complications.

All my  best!

~ Angela

THOUGHTFUL MONDAY

 Good morning!

I was really out of touch last week. I spent over four hours trying to get into my email that I've not had full access to for over a month. That whole fiasco kind of took over my scheduling time on Sunday. I'm back on track. I hope things are going well for you.

All my best!

~ Angela