California Dreamin'

California Dreamin' Collection

Six Contemporary Romance Novellas

Heather Moore, Kaylee Baldwin, Annette Lyon, Jennifer Moore, Shannon Guymon, Sarah Eden

Six authors have come together to create a book with clean, sweet, romantic stories that will make you smile and warm your heart. Each story is completely separate, but the California setting ties them all together. The stories are the perfect length for a quick read when you don't want to get sucked into an entire book. They are light and often humorous, as well as romantic.

This was one of the better anthologies that I've read. All of the authors gave me a good sense of their writing style while creating an entertaining story. The timelines didn't feel rushed or lacking. There were some definite favorites, but I enjoyed all of them. I will be checking out several of these authors to read their full length novels.

I received this book free of charge from Inspired Kathy in exchange for my honest review.

Attractive Nuisances

Attractive Nuisances

Legally in Love Book 1

Jennifer Griffith

 Camilla loves her job as a prosecutor. She isn't so crazy about her boss, especially when he hires a rash, irresponsible guy named Zane Holyoake. Zane doesn't seem to take anything seriously. He wins cases by flirting with the jury and sweet talking them. Camilla spends hours and hours working on her cases to make them air tight, only to have Zane tell a childhood story and win everyone over. But there is still that tiny bit of charm that she just can't shake when she's with him, that has her so worried.

The two characters are the definition of opposites attracting. The author did a great job of setting up the plot to fit the romantic slant of the story. The characters were ones that the reader will love or love to hate. I enjoyed the legal details that were included in the story. It added dimension to the romance side and helped to create depth and interest. Personality conflicts had me annoyed with the male character, but he is one that I know many of my fellow reader friends will love.

I received this book free of charge from Inspired Kathy in exchange for my honest review.

Seaside Surprises

Seaside Surprises

Stacy Claflin

 

Tiffany is on the run from an abusive husband. But when she stops in a small seaside tourist town for the night she meets a guy that just might make her stay. It certainly helps her decision when the car won't start the next morning. The problem is, she's still in trouble and Jake only knows her as Elena. If she can ever find a safe place, she wants to settle down and find her forever family.

The story had some deep and serious topics, but the author was able to keep it from being too dark by infusing sweet and romantic elements. The characters were flawed, but endearing. It's a clean romance with just a little bit of violence at the end. The author brought several family members into the story and left several openings for the next few books in the series. It will be interesting to see where she goes with them.

I received this book free of charge from Inspired Kathy in exchange for my honest review.

Lord John's Dilemma

Lord John's Dilemma

Grenville Chronicles Book 2

G.G. Vandagriff

 Lord John has returned from war exhausted and battling depression. He's sure that the cure for everything will be to marry Miss Lindsey and settle down in the country. But a certain Miss Haverly keeps catching his attention. She's an enigma that he can't figure out. His intrigue is catching the attention of other people and if he isn't careful he may jeopardize the marriage with Miss Lindsey.

I love regency romances and this had all of the romantic elements. It has a tiny bit of intrigue, lots of romance, and a beautiful setting. The characters were entertaining and added depth to the story. I enjoyed the plot and loved the ending. The clean, sweet romance will appeal to anyone who enjoys regency novels.

I received this book free of charge from I Am A Reader in exchange for my honest review.