The Next Best Day

 by Sharon Sala

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I've been reading this author for years as well as following her on social media. I can hear her voice as if she narrated this story. She wove in pieces of herself and her family...just magical.
This book is all light but to appreciate it you must survive the dark and survive this teacher did. Miss Katie had a rough start in life, then escaping a jerk, followed by a traumatic event in her school. I imagine every mother's nightmare.
Starting over in a small town she soon settles in, her first graders are a delight though there are some dark secrets among those children. She'll be forced to be their saviour again.
Her neighbours are the best thing to happen to her, a single dad and his 6 year old twins. Will she find love and healing in this delightful family?
I loved this story, the highs and lows, the towns people and wonderful location.
The story was healing for me and brought me great joy.

Beloved and bestselling author Sharon Sala brings you a brand-new contemporary romance filled with second chances, new beginnings, and a Southern small town you won't want to leave.

Fans of Debbie Macomber and Susan Wiggs will love this new story filled with:

• A fresh start for a young teacher to build the life she's dreamt of
• A second chance at romance for a single dad
• The warm and uplifting small-town community cheering them on

After two back-to-back life-changing events, first grade teacher Katie McGrath leaves Albuquerque for a fresh start in Borden's Gap, Tennessee. She is finally back in the classroom where she belongs, but it will take a little while for her to heal and truly feel like herself. She'll need to dig deep to find the courage to try again—in life and in love—but with some help from her neighbor Sam Youngblood and his adorable twin daughters, her future is looking brighter than she dared imagine.

"Sharon Sala is a consummate storyteller... If you can stop reading then you're a better woman than me."—DEBBIE MACOMBER, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Filled with unforgettable charm and delight!"—ROBYN CARR, #1 New York Times bestselling author, for the Blessings, Georgia series

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The Butterfly Collector

by Tea Cooper

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Wow, I chose this story as I knew the author was Australian and stories set in the past always fascinate me. I'm from Melbourne so I didn't know all the areas and really enjoyed reading how folk travelled and lived all that time ago.
Took me a while to get into the story and get my head around the characters running in two different time lines. Once I had everyone in place the story really picked up and kept me glued to my kindle. There is a connection between the two timelines of a couple of generations in one family.
The main theme running between these timelines is the discovery of baby farming. Newspaper stories being cancelled as a well do to charitable family may be involved. Also the side story is the discovery of a butterfly that we all know these days, the art work and stories told although not acknowledged to make the history books.
I could go on and on about the story, but please read it for yourself. Absorb yourself into the characters' lives like I did.
I also enjoyed the author's notes at the end, explaining the truth, the facts and the fiction.
What a wonderful book, I highly recommend it.

What connects a botanical illustration of a butterfly with a missing baby and an enigma fifty years in the making? A twisty historical mystery from a bestselling Australian author.

1868 Morpeth Theodora Breckenridge, still in mourning after the loss of her parents and brother at sea, is more interested in working quietly on her art at the family's country estate than she is finding a husband in Sydney society, even if her elder sister Florence has other ideas. Theodora seeks to emulate prestigious nature illustrators, the Scott sisters, who lived nearby, so she cannot believe her luck when she discovers a butterfly never before sighted in Australia. With the help of Clarrie, her maid, and her beautiful illustrations, she is poised to make a natural science discovery that will put her name on the map. Then Clarrie's new-born son goes missing and everything changes.

1922 Sydney When would-be correspondent Verity Binks is sent an anonymous parcel containing a spectacular butterfly costume and an invitation to the Sydney Artists Masquerade Ball on the same day she loses her job at The Arrow, she is both baffled and determined to go. Her late grandfather Sid, an esteemed newspaperman, would expect no less of her. At the ball, she lands a juicy commission to write the history of the Treadwell Foundation - an institution that supports disgraced young women and their babies. But as she begins to dig, her investigation quickly leads her to an increasingly dark and complex mystery, a mystery fifty years in the making. Can she solve it? And will anyone believe her if she does?

Guarding Harper, Guarding Hannah, Guarding Peyton, Guarding Eris and Guarding Leah

 by Reina Torres, Desiree Holt, Jen Talty, Delilah Devlin and Regan Black

Guarding Leah: Brotherhood Protectors World (Team Wolf Book 5) 

This is the final story in this Wolf Team series in the brotherhood world. Wade is on a mission to find a missing woman, Leah is a wolf researcher and so much more. Leah is on a mission to find the poachers and illegal breeders of wolves and hybrids. Both of them battle through freezing temps and bullets to bring these criminals to an end.

 So glad I had this book on my kindle as a thunderstorm rolled through and I lost power for 2 hours. Kindle fully charged I read this exciting story through to the end. I've loved the collaboration of these authors, their sharing of characters and thrilling tales of wolves and what sounds like brutal and stunning landscapes.

Guarding Eris: Brotherhood Protectors World (Team Wolf Book 5)

The 3rd book in this series within a world that I love. Ridge is the more mature of this Wolf Group, doesn't stop him finding his perfect match though. He found Eris before he shipped out and returned to find she'd moved. Now that he's part of the Brotherlood, who should step into his life but Ranger Eris, she's changed locations and careers and fate has brought them back together. She's quite guarded working in a man's world, having to prove herself she feels they cannot cross the line, but the heart wants what the heart wants. There is danger once again and Eris finds herself at the mercy of evil...actually more drunk and dumb but still dangerous. Ridge calls in the troops, can they find her in time?

 Great story, I can't put these down.

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Each of these books has been my new fave, they're all that good.

 I really enjoyed the mysteries and secrets in this one, I had no clue and it kept me guessing.

 Justice is our next hero, he's watching over Payton who has inherited her grandfathers ranch. Threats and the death of an animal have fingers pointing. Should or will she sell up or will she be able to solve this potential dangerous situation and survive.

 This story was so exciting, packed with secrets, action and romance.

 I loved every moment.

Guarding Hannah: Brotherhood Protectors World (Team Wolf Book 5)

Next up in the Wolf Team we have 'Edge'. He likes the peace and quiet with his retired military dog. They got way more than they bargained for while hiking. Hannah, a photographer was out shooting pics when Edge stumbled across poachers, she had no choice but to involve herself. Now they are both in danger from the poacher's family and 'group'. A group that makes it's own laws. Edge moves in to protect her, only who will protect him from her mother lol. Hannah and Edge were 'intense' to say the least, the words sizzled off my screen. An exciting storyline, it had to come to a head somewhere. I kept thinking if you fatally hurt this dog there's going to be trouble.

 Great story, some heart stopping moments. I loved every minute.

Guarding Harper: Brotherhood Protectors World (Team Wolf Book 5)

This is a great start to Team Wolf in the Brotherhood world which I love to read. Team wolf become part of the Brotherhood Protectors in Yellowstone where their skills are put to great use in this environment. Gabe is the first one for an assignnment, he's sent to protect Harper at 'Wolf World'. The rich local ranchers want her gone, they're more interested in hunting the wolves and making more money. They'll do anything to get their way. Gabe didn't expect to lose his heart around this woman. She is brave and admirable and everything he didn't know he needed in life. Will they both survive this danger?

 Great story, I loved it.

Tag (Knights Corruption MC Series - Laredo Book 1)

 by S. Nelson 

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This is my first time with this author's MC stories so I don't know any of the back ground of the Knight's Corruption MC series...yet.
That being said this story gave me enough to know the characters. Tag was a jealous twit, I guess he had his reasons but I found him at times a hypocritical jerk. I still loved their story though, the twists and turns and danger. This story will keep you on your toes, wondering about the connections and what's about to happen next. Will they all survive?
Great story, I look forward to the next one.

A chance encounter with two members from a local MC changed my life, but not in a good way.
At least, not at first.
After being tortured because of who my biological father was, a man I’d only met a handful of times, the president of the club gave me two choices.
Either end up in the ground or become a prospect for the Knights Corruption.
My decision was a no brainer.
Over time, I found my place, solidifying a bond with the men I never thought possible.
I fought alongside them in a war against a rival club, teetering between life and death multiple times, but I wouldn’t change a thing because belonging to the KCMC allowed me to meet the love of my life.
I’d do anything for her, including following her to Texas for her job. The move was temporary, and while we were there, I’d integrate with our Laredo charter.
But as always, life was full of surprises.
As events started to unfold, pieces of a dangerous puzzle being forced together, a new enemy came into play, the likes of which we’d never dealt with before.
To make sure my woman was safe, I needed my brothers at my back, once again ready to go to war if necessary.
Only this time, the outcome might be fatal.

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Healing Hope: A Protector Romance (RAPTOR Book 8)

 by PJ Fiala

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The team of RAPTOR are on a mission to rescue women held captive for trafficking. When people in power are involved it's a dreadfully scary situation. Money and power can buy murder. Hope is in terrible danger after overhearing and recording conversations. She needs enough evidence to take down the head of the snake. Creed Rowan is her rescuer, he and his team are keeping her and her family safe. OMG the action, the drama, the chemistry to lighten the dark. All of these emotions made for one fast paced, glued to your kindle type of story. I loved it and highly recommend this series.

A former SEAL on a life changing mission.
A congressional aide caught up in the underworld of greed.
The explosive culmination of secrets, lies, and salvation.

Former SEAL, Creed Rowan, rescued a beautiful captive on a yacht during a mission, but there’s more to his rescue than meets the eye. She’s the connection RAPTOR needs to stop an international exchange and save the lives of hundreds of women.

Hope Dumond’s life as a congressional aide in Washington, as ugly as it was, never prepared her for being kidnapped and within minutes of being sold as a sex slave. When her rescuer is also handsome, smart, and incredibly capable of exposing those responsible, she jumps at the chance to tell him all the secrets she’s uncovered. As they compile a mountain of evidence against these despicable humans, Hope longs for revenge against those responsible for trying to take her life.

Will Creed’s new mission become HEALING HOPE?

The Baron's Bride: Book 6 of the Alien Mate Index Series

 by Evangeline Anderson

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Whoop, Ms Anderson has done it again and filled my weekend with laughter. Alien alert, women are being sucked through mirrors and end up somewhere even their imagination couldn't take them. Natalie had to be smart to survive on this freezing planet. She became noticed by Baron, a rich business man. Finally she was warm again. Though danger surrounded her at every turn. If you loved paranormal, especially vampires well this book is for you too. Wonderful characters and an entertaining storyline, I couldnt put it down.

I never wanted to sell my blood for money. But that’s what I end up doing after an alien merchant abducts me and dumps me on O’nagga Nine. When I run into Baron Vik’tor and he takes a liking to me, it seems like my luck has turned. But the Baron is a powerful man and there are people in his life that want me dead. Will I survive being The Baron’s Bride?

Natalie Hale hates her life. You would too if an alien merchant abducted you and then dumped you on a distant planet where it’s so cold even the buildings and infrastructure are made of ice. To survive, Natalie has to sell her blood, which is the only commodity she has. Because the inhabitants of O’nagga Nine, where she’s living, need blood to survive, she manages to make a meager living. But she’s barely scraping by until she literally runs into the Baron.

Baron Vik’tor is the richest, most influential man on the planet. He’s also a half-breed—a Naggian/Braxian mix which means he has curling horns, blue tattoos, and a wicked temper whenever he thinks the woman he cares for is threatened. And it just so happens, he cares for Natalie.

But Natalie’s personal Pretty Woman scenario can’t last long. The Baron is a powerful man and there are people in his life that don’t like her having influence on him. Some will even stop at nothing to kill her. Can Natalie survive being The Baron’s Bride? You’ll have to read to find out.

Author's Note--This is book 6 in the Alien Mate Index series but it can be read as a stand alone book, though you might enjoy it more if you read books 1-5 first.

SEAL's Tempest: An Enemies to Lovers Protector Romance (Red Falcon Team Book 2)

 by Lynne St. James

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Josh is a SEAL with the Falcon team. His new neighbour has taken an instant dislike to him and constantly makes him late for work. It's mission time and in she walks to the briefing. What the heck she's military too. Time spent thrown together has them talking and working out why. Misunderstandings and a past relationship rears it's ugly head. Can they work together to complete this mission? This was a really entertaining story line, with much suspense, action, heartstopping moments and of course romance. I highly recommend it.

She’s His Worst Nightmare. He’s Her Living Hell. Until…

Navy SEAL Josh Hartman’s neighbor has been driving him crazy for weeks, and now he’s fallen into his worst nightmare. She can’t possibly have been assigned to his Red Falcon team for a mission, can she? The Fates wouldn’t be that cruel. Because Josh hates the woman, right?

Tempest Miller has been leading a double life for years. It has been easy to hide behind her skills as a language specialist to get the job done. Until her latest mission has her going to the country she left when she was ten years old. Forced to work with Josh’s Navy SEAL team seems like the cherry on top of a hellish ice cream sundae. Because Tempest hates the man, right?

When Tempest’s mission goes sideways, will they find a way to trust one another, let alone realize that behind all the anger and angst, something deeper has been brewing all along? Or will everything be destroyed before they ever have a chance to find out?