WEDNESDAY REVIEW - Maverick's Secret Daughter

Good morning, everyone!

NOTE: This post (as well as tomorrow's review post) are replays of February 20th and 21st. I'm doing this because I am highlight all six authors and their books in order in the Maverick's of Montana - The Anniversary Gift series. This is Book 2 in the series.

MAVERICK'S SECRET DAUGHTER by Catherine Mann. 

Let's talk about it!

AMAZON

BLURB:

He was a father—but he longed to win over her mother, too…

When sales rep Gabrielle Hammond wound up pregnant after a very out-of-character fling at a convention, she was sure Ryan Taylor would want no part of fatherhood. Now, two years later, the wealthy rancher has discovered Bella is his, and he is proposing marriage to Gabby—right away! Wary of his offer, Gabby agrees only to spend some time on the Taylor ranch, to let the daddy get to know his daughter. But the closer Gabby gets to Ryan, the harder it is to fight the hunky cowboy’s appeal…

Another secret baby story, true. But this is also a second chance. A chance for two people who had an amazing connection, conceived a child then went their separate ways. 

At first, I thought Ryan was a cad (read the book then tell me in the comments below if you picked up on that). Tall drink of Texan charms, beds then leaves a woman to figure out the rest for herself.

Mind you, Gabby is no slouch. She is a fierce Momma Bear willing to protect Bella at all costs... even if her decision means heartbreak. 

Another interesting character in this book was Thaddeus Taylor. The man is portrayed as a horrible person. His children tolerate him, sometimes. His wife lives almost reclusive in her wing of the huge log mansion. You have to wonder, what made Thaddeus Taylor the way his? I'm anxious to read the other books in the series to learn more about the family Ryan grew up in and secrets lurking in Thaddeus' past. 

I put the book down one time. Dishes and food called. LOL So you can bet I'm giving MAVERICK'S SECRET DAUGHTER:

There are 6 other books in the series. (This is Book 2). Here are the links to the other books. Book 3 releases next month.

NOTE: I believe the links below are for eBooks. I picked up my hard copy at Walmart.

Other books in this series with Amazon links:

Book 1: Sweet-Talkin' Maverick by Christy Jeffries

Book 2: Maverick's Secret Daughter by Catherine Mann

Book 3: The Maverick's Marriage Deal by Kaylie Newell

Book 4: The Maverick's Thirty-Day Marriage by Rochelle Alers

Book 5: Starting Over with the Maverick by Kathy Douglass

Book 6: A Lullaby for the Maverick by Melissa Senate

You can find out more about Catherine Mann by following any of the links below. 

WEBSITE   FACEBOOK   TWTTER-X   INSTAGRAM   TIKTOK   GOODREADS

AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE

All my best!

~ Angela

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT - Christy Jeffries

 Good morning, friends!

I don't know about where you are but here, Heat Advisories are issued almost daily. I'm already over summer LOL. 

I'm shinning the spotlight on Harlequin Romance Author, Christy Jeffries.

Here's a bit about Christy:

Christy Jeffries graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a degree in Criminology and received her Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law. But drafting court documents and working in law enforcement was merely an apprenticeship for her current career in the relentless field of mommyhood and romance writing. She lives in Southern California with her patient husband, two energetic sons, and one sassy grandmother.

I've noticed a trend over the years of legal professionals becoming authors, romance in particular. Please leave a comment below your thoughts on why the career change.

I'm reading Sweet-Talkin' Maverick for tomorrow's review. The book is Book 1 in the Montana Mavericks' The Anniversary Gift series. 

Heads up, next week I'll be reposting an author and book, which is Book 2 in the series and we'll continue to meet all six authors over the coming weeks. 

If you want to get a head start on your reading by the pool, here is the complete list with links:

Book 1: Sweet-Talkin' Maverick by Christy Jeffries

Book 2: Maverick's Secret Daughter by Catherine Mann

Book 3: The Maverick's Marriage Deal by Kaylie Newell

Book 4: The Maverick's Thirty-Day Marriage by Rochelle Alers

Book 5: Starting Over with theMaverick by Kathy Douglass

Book 6: A Lullaby for the Maverickby Melissa Senate

You'll find more about Christy and her books by following any of the links below:

WEBSITE   FACEBOOK   GOODREADS

AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE

All my best!

~ Angela

WEDNESDAY REVIEW - Maverick's Secret Daughter

 Good morning, everyone!

Okay, I confess. I'm posting this on Tuesday night. Bob left for his 21 day rotation on the boat this morning. The house was so quiet... almost unsettling. With the feeling overtaking me, I dove right in to reading MAVERICK'S SECRET DAUGHTER by Catherine Mann. 

Let's talk about it!

AMAZON

BLURB:

He was a father—but he longed to win over her mother, too…

When sales rep Gabrielle Hammond wound up pregnant after a very out-of-character fling at a convention, she was sure Ryan Taylor would want no part of fatherhood. Now, two years later, the wealthy rancher has discovered Bella is his, and he is proposing marriage to Gabby—right away! Wary of his offer, Gabby agrees only to spend some time on the Taylor ranch, to let the daddy get to know his daughter. But the closer Gabby gets to Ryan, the harder it is to fight the hunky cowboy’s appeal…

Another secret baby story, true. But this is also a second chance. A chance for two people who had an amazing connection, conceived a child then went their separate ways. 

At first, I thought Ryan was a cad (read the book then tell me in the comments below if you picked up on that). Tall drink of Texan charms, beds then leaves a woman to figure out the rest for herself.

Mind you, Gabby is no slouch. She is a fierce Momma Bear willing to protect Bella at all costs... even if her decision means heartbreak. 

Another interesting character in this book was Thaddeus Taylor. The man is portrayed as a horrible person. His children tolerate him, sometimes. His wife lives almost reclusive in her wing of the huge log mansion. You have to wonder, what made Thaddeus Taylor the way his? I'm anxious to read the other books in the series to learn more about the family Ryan grew up in and secrets lurking in Thaddeus' past. 

I put the book down one time. Dishes and food called. LOL So you can bet I'm giving MAVERICK'S SECRET DAUGHTER:

There are 6 other books in the series. (This is Book 2). Here are the links to the other books. Book 3 releases next month.

NOTE: I believe the links below are for eBooks. I picked up my hard copy at Walmart.

Other books in this series with Amazon links:

Book 1: Sweet-Talkin' Maverick by Christy Jeffries

Book 2: Maverick's Secret Daughter by Catherine Mann

Book 3: The Maverick's Marriage Deal by Kaylie Newell

Book 4: The Maverick's Thirty-Day Marriage by Rochelle Alers

Book 5: Starting Over with the Maverick by Kathy Douglass

Book 6: A Lullaby for theMaverick by Melissa Senate

You can find out more about Catherine Mann by following any of the links below. 

WEBSITE   FACEBOOK   TWTTER-X   INSTAGRAM   TIKTOK   GOODREADS

AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE

All my best!

~ Angela

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT - Catherine Mann

Good morning, everyone!

As you may have noticed, I did not post an Author Spotlight or Wednesday Review last week.

Sometimes, when you pick up a book, something within the writing keeps you from reading the story.  I don't come across those reads very often. 

I learned the Thumber Rule very early in life. "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all."

Since Bob was home and I didn't have time in our schedule of appointments and Valentine's day to try a second book, I just let the week go and instead, posted a question on Facebook. Have you ever tried to read a book you just could not get through?  Please leave a comment below if you've ever had this experience.

This week, I am shining the spotlight author on USA Today Bestselling author, Catherine Mann. 

Catherine has a total of 67 Books To Date, including:

Silhouette/ Harlequin Desire

Silhouette Special Edition

Series Collaborations

Single Book anthology

Her latest book, Maverick's Secret Daughter is part of the Montana Mavericks - The Anniversary Gift series (Harlequin is celebrating 75 years of delivering great reads in multiple sub-genres of romance. I guess they know what they're doing!)

We'll get to her new release and talk about the rest of the series tomorrow. In the mean time, let's get to know Catherine Mann:

USA Today bestseller Catherine Mann writes contemporary romance for Harlequin, Tule, Berkley, and Sourcebooks. With over seventy-five books released in more than twenty countries, she has won a RITA Award, the Romantic Times Magazine Reviewer’s Choice Award, and the Bookseller’s Best Award. She’s also celebrated six RITA finals, an RT Reviewer’s Award finalist, three Maggie Award of Excellence finals and a Bookseller’s Best win. After years moving around the country bringing up four children, Catherine has settled back in her home state of South Carolina with her husband. The nest didn’t stay empty long though as they are both active in animal rescue. Catherine enjoys hearing from her readers and can be found online frequently on Facebook.

I hope you'll come back tomorrow for my review of Maverick's Secret Daughter, Book 2 in the Montana Mavericks series.  In the mean time, please check out the links below for more on Catherine Mann.

WEBSITE   FACEBOOK   TWTTER-X   INSTAGRAM   TIKTOK   GOODREADS

AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE

All my best!

~Angela