Review: Highlander's Hope by Collette Cameron

Oh. My. Gosh. I loved this story! Highlander’s Hope is an engaging read that I couldn’t put down! This Regency romance is full of action and smoldering romance.

I was hooked from the beginning of the story as Miss Yvette Stapleton is sailing to London from Massachusetts. She is being chased by her step-brother, Edgar Marquardt, whom she suspects is responsible for the death of her father and step-mother. Edgar is desperate to get his hands on Yvette’s fortune. Once in London she is still not safe, and the handsome Lord McTavish comes to her rescue!

Ewan McTavish, Viscount Sethwick and Laird of Craiglocky, also an agent for the English Government, is aware that Edgar is after Yvette.  Edgar is wanted for treason, and it is Ewan’s job to protect Yvette and possibly capture Edgar in the process. Their adventure takes them all the way to Scotland - to the only place Ewan trusts to keep Yvette safe - to his estate in Scotland, Craiglocky.

Yvette trusts no man. When she marries, she wants to marry for love, and not to a man who is only interested in her fortune. She has yet to find any man that interests her at all, until she meets Ewan that is. He stirs deep feelings in her that she never knew she had. Ewan is there to protect her... But as she grows to love him, can she trust him with her heart as much as she does with her life?

Ewan has loved Yvette since he met her two years before. He will do everything he can to keep Yvette safe and to earn her love and trust. That might not be so easy when Yvette learns that while they were in Scotland they were married without her realizing it!!

What I loved about Yvette is that she is both vulnerable and courageous. She also had a knack of getting herself in awkward situations. At times, it was quite humorous!

Something else I found interesting - I knew it was very easy to get married in Scotland, which is why so many couples eloped to Gretna Green, but I didn’t realize all you needed to do is declare yourself married in front of witnesses, and just like that, you’re legally married!

I found Highlander’s Hope to be an excellent read!! It's exciting, fast paced and with Scottish accents, I loved it!  I’m looking forward to Collette Cameron’s next book, The Viscount’s Vow.

5 out of 5 stars.

I was provided an e-arc copy of the book.

Highlander's Hope will be released soon!

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W... W... W... Wednesday ~ May 15. 2013

W... W... W... Wednesdays is a weekly meme hosted by MizB of Should be Reading. To play along, just answer the following questions:

• What are you currently reading?
• What did you recently finish reading?
• What do you think you'll read next?

What am I currently reading? Always the Wedding Planner, Never the Bride: An Emma Rae Creation by Sandra D. Bricker. I'm loving this series! This is the second of a four book series. I was asked to review the fourth, and I already had the first, so I thought if I had time I would read it.  

What did I recently finish reading?  I've been on a reading spurt here!! I usually only get one book read a week. I got two finished again this week! I just finished reading Always the Baker, Never the Bride by Sandra D. Bricker. Like I said above, I'm reviewing the fourth book in this series and thought if I had time I'd read the first. I'm so glad I did!  Before that, I finished reading Highlander's Hope by Collette Cameron. I'll post my review for Highlander's Hope tomorrow - Loved it! (Soon to be released)

What do I think I'll be reading next?  Always the Baker, Finally the Bride by Sandra D. Bricker is up next! I'm excited to see if Emma finally gets to the alter! This is the last of the series; book four. I don't think I'll have time to read book three before book four, but I'm glad I have a background of at least the first two! This series is so cute and humorous!  



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Review: ...to end all wars by Gail McEwen

...to end all wars by Gail McEwen

Published by: Meryton Press 
Release date: June 14, 2010 
Paperback: 200 pages 
Received: paperback from publisher
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

 

Wow! I can’t believe I waited so long to read this book! I've had my eye on it for a couple of years now. Shame on me for waiting so long, because I loved it! ...to end all wars is so much more than a romance! It’s a stirring tale of life, love and the hardship of war.

The year is 1917, and David Bellamy is off to war. He is leaving his high school sweetheart, Angela, behind with promises to return to her. While in France David meets Sophie Montigny, a young war widow. What begins as a friendship quickly becomes much more. A deeper more intense love, with more passion than he ever felt with Angela. But letters from Angela serve as reminders that life with Sophie is impossible. 

David volunteers to go on a mission that will take him to the front lines of the war. The assignment is not an easy one, but it keeps his mind from thinking of Sophie.

...to end all wars is a raw look at life of a young man going to war. With horrific details of life for a WWI soldier; cold and wet, bugs and rodents, trenches dug in what looks like massive graves. What it’s like to face death, and then feeling guilty if you survived. And in the midst of it all is a lovely romance.

I really enjoyed this story!  ...to end all wars is a well written, fast paced, historical romance that I highly recommend!

5 out of 5 stars.

I was provided a copy of the book for my honest review.

Buy a copy at Amazon.

Any thoughts? I'd love to hear from you!

W... W... W... Wednesday ~ May 8, 2013

W... W... W... Wednesdays is a weekly meme hosted by MizB of Should be Reading. To play along, just answer the following questions:

• What are you currently reading?
• What did you recently finish reading?
• What do you think you'll read next?

What am I currently reading? I am currently reading Highlander's Hope by Collette Cameron. I'm just starting this one, actually.

What did I recently finish reading? I read two books this week! I haven't done that in a while. I just finished reading Bluebells in the Mourning by KaraLynn Mackrory, and before that I read ...to end all wars by Gail McEwen. I loved both of them!!

What do I think I'll be reading next? My plan is to read Always the Baker Finally the Bride by Sandra D. Bricker. This is the fourth and final book in the series. I was hoping to read a least one of the previous books before this one, but I haven't had a chance. Too many other book obligations.

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Review: If I Fall by Kate Noble

If I Fall is a regency romance with a bit of mystery and espionage thrown in! Written by Kate Noble, who also writes under the name Kate Rorick for The Lizzie Bennet Diaries. (If you haven't watch these, you need to!)

Humiliated, Sarah Forrester tries to face the Ton with as much dignity as she can, but it’s just too much. She knows what the gossips are saying. Since Jason, The Duke of Rayne, broke off their engagement she's been known as “The Girl Who Lost the Duke”.  But as quickly as they can turn against you, they can be turned around. With Lady Worth's guidance that's just what happens, and soon she becomes known as “The Golden Girl”.

When Lieutenant Jackson Fletcher returns to town, he’s not happy with this new Sarah. So he derives a plan to bring "The Golden Girl" down from the pedestal she’s on and back to being the Sarah he used to know by masquerading as “The Black Raven”. This plan leads them both into a world of murder and espionage. As Jack and Sarah try to find the murderer, will they find love in the process? Will Sarah forgive Jack for his deception when she finds out who he really is?

I did have a hard time getting into the story at first. (Which might have been my own fault, due to being too tired to read.) I was almost half way through before I got hooked, but then it really took off! I couldn't put it down. It had me on the edge of my seat and had a nice twist at the end.

I really enjoyed this story. This is the fifth in a series, and is the first I've read. It can be read as a stand alone, but are tied together by characters. For example, Noble’s newest book Let it Be Me is about Bridget Forrester, Sarah’s sister. Here is a guide on how all Noble’s books are connected.

4 out of 5 stars.

I purchased my own copy of this book.

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Winner of Meryton Press Book!

I would like to say thank you to  Michele Reed at

Meryton Press for generously giving away a

Meryton Press book of winner's choice! 

Rafflecopter has picked:

Sophia Rose!

Congratulations, Sophia Rose!

Thank you to everyone who entered!

W... W... W... Wednesday ~ May 1, 2013

W... W... W... Wednesdays is a weekly meme hosted by MizB of Should be Reading. To play along, just answer the following questions:

• What are you currently reading?
• What did you recently finish reading?
• What do you think you'll read next?

What am I currently reading?  I am currently reading If I Fall by Kate Noble. I'm about half way through. I was having a hard time getting into it. I always wonder if it's the book or am I just too busy and too tired to get into it? (sometimes I don't start reading until 11 pm). I also didn't realize it's the 4th or 5th (?) book in a series.







What did I recently finish reading? The last book I finished was A Fair Prospect: Disappointed Hopes by Cassandra Grafton. I loved it! You can read my review here.

What do I think I'll be reading next? I hope to be reading ...to end all wars by Gail McEwen. I've been wanting to read this for a while now.











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Review: A Fair Prospect: Disappointed Hopes By Cassandra Grafton

I loved this story! A Fair Prospect: Disappointed Hopes is the first of an epic three volume Pride and Prejudice inspired story. 

A Fair Prospect: Disappointed Hopes begins at Hunsford right as Darcy has made his disastrous proposal to Elizabeth. Events are changed by Grafton, not only did the proposal take place outside in the rain, but they also have to endure another evening together as the party of the parsonage is invited to dine at Rosings the next day. 

I loved seeing what Darcy and Elizabeth are thinking and feeling! Grafton doesn’t rush through each scene. She let’s us experience the moment from both Darcy and Elizabeth’s point of view. I could feel Darcy’s despair and anguish over losing Elizabeth, and Elizabeth’s anger and then surprise as her feelings were slowly changing for Darcy. We see the awkwardness they were feeling as they dined together, wanting to know what the other was thinking.

Colonel Fitzwilliam, I so love him! He is just the way I like him to be in a story; humorous, loyal, and determine to get to the bottom of Darcy’s gloomy mood. And the Colonel can see clearly that Darcy needs his help, whether Darcy wants it or not.

I love Georgiana as well! She is stronger and smarter and has moved on from her episode with Wickham. Although Darcy doesn’t seem to realize it as he puts on a happy face in front of her, but she can see through his facade and is putting the pieces of his heartache together.

I'm also feeling a bit anxious about Nicholas, a childhood friend of Lizzy’s. I’m wondering if Darcy’s going to have a little competition in attaining Elizabeth’s attentions. 

I loved A Fair Prospect: Disappointed Hopes! The three volumes do NOT stand alone. It is a continuing story. You'll find a “To be continued in Volume II - Darcy’s Dilemma” at the end of this Volume.  Thank goodness Volume II is already out, and Volume III should be out in May sometime! Which is wonderful! I won’t have to wait that long between Volumes!

4 out of 5 stars.

I was provided an e-copy of the book for my honest review.

Buy your copy at Amazon, Smashwords, and Barnes and Noble.

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Fun times at the LA Festival of Books + GIVEAWAY!

Last Saturday I had a great time at the LA Festival of Books!

Karen Cox,  Julie Cooper,  Lucy Parker,  Gail McEwen,  Michele Reed

I met these lovely ladies at the Meryton Press booth! I had a wonderful time hanging out with them.

At the JASNA-SW booth, I met Syrie James! 

Me and Syrie James

I got quite a few books...

My haul from various booths!

...a Pride and Prejudice shirt (it blends in with my couch, so you can barely see it) and a Mr. Darcy mouse pad drawn by Janet Taylor. 

My bag was pretty heavy carrying it back to my car. I think next year I'll bring a backpack and my messenger bag! It was pretty hot, so maybe I'll wear something a wee bit cooler. 

 This was my first year at the LA Festival of Books, and if I can, I will be back next year! 


* * * GIVEAWAY * * *

For those of you who couldn't make it to the LA Festival of Books, Michele Reed is generously offering a Meryton Press book of your choice to one lucky person!
Please, fill out the Rafflecopter below and leave a comment! 
This giveaway is open Internationally. The last day to enter is May 2, 2013.
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Winner of When They Fall in Love!

First, I would like to say thank you to 

Mary Simonsen for graciously offering to giveaway an e-copy of 

When They Fall in Love!

Rafflecopter has picked:

Kelli H!

Congratulations Kelli!

Thank you to everyone who entered!

If you didn't win, you can head over to Leatherbound Reviews for a chance to win a paperback copy! Or you can buy a copy at Amazon or Barnes and Noble.

Kelli, you should have received an email from me.