ARC Review: A Royal Kiss and Tell (A Royal Wedding #2)

A Royal Kiss and Tell (A Royal Wedding #2)

by Julia London

Blurb:

Every prince has his secrets. And she’s determined to unravel his…

Every dashing young man in London’s ton is vying for Lady Caroline Hawke’s hand—except one. Handsome, delectable roué Prince Leopold of Alucia can’t quite remember who Caroline is, and the insult is not to be tolerated. So, Caroline does what any clever, resourceful lady of means would do to make sure a prince remembers her: sees that amusingly risqué morsels about Leo’s reputation are printed in a ladies’ gossip gazette…all the while secretly setting her cap for the rakish royal.

Someone has been painting Leo as a blackguard, but who? Socially, it could ruin him. More important, it jeopardizes his investigation into a contemptible scheme that reaches the highest levels of government in London. Now, Leo needs Lady Caroline’s help to regain access to society. But this charming prince is about to discover that enlisting the deceptively sweet and sexy Lady Caroline might just cost him his heart, his soul and both their reputations…

Themes:  Historical

Rating:  3.75 stars

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Another prince of Alucia has found his princess in the most unlikely of women and circumstances leading to a second Royal Wedding in A Royal Kiss and Tell. I am a true fan of almost all of Julia London’s historical romances, though her contemporary stories and I are still considering one another, but this newest series, set a bit later in history than previous series, has its very own flavor and uniqueness that I find a bit harder to get into than past series.  For fans of Victorian romances this one is going to be right up your alley, but I confess I prefer my historical romance a little earlier in the past, so my review could come with that small bias. That being said this series is interesting in that it brings together a fictional country, Alucia, and we get to see the darker side of political intrigue and espionage.  The first in the series revolved around the crowned-prince and his quest to uncover a plot against their country, one that led him right into the arms of the most unusual of brides. Now the younger son is at loose ends and finds himself the unwilling participant in his own conspiracy that requires the assistance of an unlikely —female—alley, one that soon leads to a romance for the ages and makes them both question what their love and happiness is really worth.  I enjoyed the ending of the story but there were definitely some slow moments and a few things that just made me insane.  My understanding is the next one revolves around a prince from a neighboring country that comes to England to investigate the craziness their two countries are dealing with, so I am looking forward to seeing when London takes the series with that.

Prince Leo and Lady Caroline have a rocky friendship, though they are constantly being thrown together in social situations as Caroline’s pseudo-sister is now married to Leo’s older brother.  Caroline remembers Leo from a previous meeting, but Leo was so drunk at the time that he has pretty much blocked out the entire encounter and resents Caroline’s overly friendly behavior whenever they are together.  When Leo travels to London to settle his affairs before his own arranged marriage, he is drawn into a situation in which he has no experience or knowledge of how to handle, trying to save innocent children trafficked from his country.  Soon he finds himself not only in need of Caroline’s help, but craving her presence like an alcoholic craves his next drink, despite knowing its bad for him. Caroline maintained her desire and admiration for Leo, despite everyone else telling her that she should ignore him and his bastardly ways.  She is drawn to him in a way that she cannot resist and when she truly gets to know the man buried beneath the crown and learns all his secrets, she knows there is no way she can let him continue his mission without her.  But danger lurks around every corner and soon the choice between their place in society and the lives of innocent young victims might have to be made, risking their happiness and love.

It is safe to say that Prince Leo is an ass through all of the first novel and about 90% of this one as well, only finding his footing and learning to stand up for himself in the very end of his story.  In my opinion his love for and from Caroline is what makes him man enough to not only find a way to protect those he has vowed to save, but to also stand up for what he believes in and find a way to be with the woman he loves. Sometimes a person truly can surprise us and change their stripes, showing us the goodness buried deep within.  I didn’t much care for Leo in the beginning, he was nasty to Caroline and tried his very best to show his superiority just due to his luck of birth, when really the measure of a person’s goodness comes from their deeds and nature. Caroline was definitely too good for him in the beginning but he earned his way into being good enough for her in the end. Caroline is a sweet girl who has dealt with a lot of trauma in life without allowing it to destroy her innate goodness or belief in humanity. She understands that there is a darker side to life, but chooses to always believe in the light and works to live in it. She has tried to resist the emotion that Leo inspires, knowing it is more than just lust but unable to explain it to the others in her life. Once she gets to know him better and comes to understand that he has hidden a great deal of pain and disappointment in life by becoming a playboy drunk no one is willing to believe in, she knows that by being the one person to offer her love and trust she can help him see the man he was always meant to be. I liked seeing her in action as she gently led her man and those around her away from giving in to darkness, leading them into happiness.

Sometimes a story develops into something we never would have guessed in the beginning and A Royal Kiss and Tell was just such a story. While we of course expected a story of a prince finding his princess, we had no idea of the drama, action, and even comedy that would follow them through their journey.  Prince Leo truly had to come to terms with the cynicism that had led his life and decisions to this point and let it go as he grew up, rather quickly, in order to be the man that Caroline deserves.  Caroline similarly had to grow up in her way and learn that not every situation will have a happy ending and sometimes we just have to make the best of the darkness in the world.  Together they make a perfect balance for one another and a good team, leading one another down a straight path to where they needed to be in order to have a truly Happily Ever After. The passion between them was there, even as Leo pretended he felt nothing but contempt for Caroline, and I loved to watch that cauldron as it finally bubbled over.  I am wondering just where this series might be heading next and intrigued as the next story is about a rival country’s prince, asking me wonder if we might finally find out if that country is truly plotting again Alucia or if there are dark forces at work pitting the two countries against one another—and against their powerful alley England. London as always writes with beauty and grace, her characters and dialogue having a wit and majesty that make this story truly worth every moment it takes to read it.  

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ARC Review: Evernight (The Kindred #4)

Evernight (The Kindred #4)

by Donna Grant

Blurb:

To live in the light, they hunt in the dark…

Traumatized by the most devastating event imaginable, Synne has one thing on her mind: ridding the world of the Coven. The witches and their evil allies took away everything she held dear, and not even her beloved trees can quell the rising grief and darkness seeping into her soul. However, when she crosses paths with a sexy-as-sin Scotsman, her way of thinking changes, and she discovers things about herself even she wouldn’t have guessed.

Lachlan MacCullum, next in line to rule his clan, never expected to have his world turned upside down. But the moment he lays eyes on the gorgeous Hunter, he knows he will never be the same. In addition to making him feel things he never thought possible, she opens him to a world he’d nearly forgotten about. Now, he’s consumed by the need to help her. And win her heart.

With Sybbyl on the loose and out for domination, and another bone of the First Witch close at hand, reaching the Varroki and joining forces is paramount. Unfortunately, that’s easier said than done. Evil has a way of thwarting even the best-laid plans. At least they have each other. But for how long?

Themes:  Witches, Magick, Paranormal, Historical

Rating: 3.75 stars

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The long awaited return to the Donna Grant’s world of the Kindred has finally arrived and while it was not my favorite by any means there was enough action and craziness that I couldn’t put the book down until the very end. This series has evolved over the years into an amazing world of magic and mayhem filled with villains and heroes and those caught somewhere in between and I look forward to each new installment. At the ending of the last story the world of the Hunters basically imploded leaving Synne on her own trying to enact revenge for those she loves most in the world and find a way to continue the battle to bring down the evil Sybbyl and thwart her quest for the bones of the First Witch. Synne is one of the most intriguing characters that this world has produced, in my opinion, with many layers and a backstory that is enough to fill a series all on her own.  Synne is on the hunt for the Varroki so she can warn them of the danger heading their way, but she doesn’t know exactly how to get to her destination.  On the way she is confronted with the sexy Scotsman Lachlan, son of a laird and warrior in his own right and he is intrigued with her quest and determined to assist her in defeating Sybbyl after he sees his first witch attack.  Along the way they learn secrets of each of their pasts that make them both question their present and their futures, but soon they are so in love that there is no way they will give up a chance at a future together. I enjoyed every second of this story and a fan of Donna Grant will feel the same, I have no doubt, whether they are long-time Kindred readers or new to the storyline.

Synne is on her own for the first time since she was a young girl, traveling through the wilds of Northern England and Scotland, trying to find the mystical home of the Varroki and bring them the warnings of coming danger.  Sybbyl has done the unthinkable and wiped out almost all of the hunters, killing Synne’s adoptive parents and everyone she has considered family for years.  She is determined that nothing will stop her from defeating the witch that is seeking to destroy the world and become Queen of witches and mortals alike.  Lachlan is patrolling his family lands when he stumbles onto the strangest sight and is instantly taken with Synne, learning more about her as he offers to escort her through his family's land, and when a witch attacks and he learns the truth of the dangers in the world, there is no way he can walk away.  As they battle again and again, they begin to trust and rely on one another, despite the secrets that come to light of their own pasts and natures and that trust soon becomes a love deep enough to bring down the strongest evil in the world.

Synne was a strong and amazing woman to learn about; she has no memory of her past before her adoptive parents found her, but she has a strange affinity for trees and an intense fear of the Gira that call them home.  That dichotomy soon becomes the most important piece of her own personal puzzle and she has to come to terms with truths that could break her mentally and emotionally if she is not strong enough to handle the trauma.  I loved getting to know Synne.  Not only was she a kickass warrior with a devotion to her friends and family, but she is also unfailingly noble and willing to do whatever it takes to bring down evil when faced with it.  She is the type of hero that makes any story like this worth reading, one that is at a distinct disadvantage against her enemies, one that is truly deadly, but she doesn’t ever let that stop her from fighting back.  To me, that is what makes the greatest heroes and luckily the man she teams up with seems to have the very same traits.  Lachlan pulls Synne from the very first moment she senses his presence and it becomes obvious pretty quickly that they are matched pretty well in other ways as well.  Lachlan is all set to lead his clan into the next generation, serving his people and keeping them safe from neighboring clans, but when he learns there truly are greater dangers in the world he knows he has to offer his sword to the fight.  There are a lot of hidden secrets in his family tree though and when he shares them, his skills and ability to fight witches takes on an all new light.  I enjoyed Lachlan’s never give up attitude and his willingness to put his all into every battle, refusing to give up when their enemies came at them or when they were faced with overwhelming odds.  It also becomes quickly apparent that Lachlan’s feelings for Synne are going to make him her ultimate champion, leading them to have to decide if the fight against Sybbyl is worth their lives and their future together or they will have to fall back to fight another day. 

Evernight is the kind of story that will leave readers wondering until the very last second. The twists and turns that Synne and Lachlan faced as they battled their way to the Varroki were many and terrifying at times.  They never knew from one moment to the next who was an enemy and who a friend.  Synne utilized all her training as well as her intuition and that little bit of something extra she’d always hidden in order to battle her way through.  Lachlan’s sword skills and strategic mind held him in good standing as he battled his newly discovered enemies in the witches in the world. Together they were a force to be reckoned with, but sometimes a person can trust the wrong ally and they can turn on us at the most unexpected of times.  The passion between Lachlan and Synne ran at a slow simmer through most of the story, with a few flares as they embraced their new relationship, but the love that developed was deeper and more devoted that some couples that have been together for decades.  I am looking forward to seeing where this series goes in the future and seeing how their enemies evolve and the involvement of Lachlan and Synne in the future of the Hunters.  This series is one that is so unique and intriguing because it is a look at history and myth that has not been done and that no one else could come up with making this truly a Donna Grant masterpiece. Bring me more, Donna!

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Review: Bishop's Endgame (Endgame Trilogy #3)

Bishop's Endgame (Endgame Trilogy #3)

by Katie Reus

Blurb:

Read the final book in the Endgame trilogy where blood is thick, but passion is thicker…

He kidnapped a princess to exact revenge.

Set up for a crime he didn’t commit, Ellis Bishop takes the law into his own hands to exact justice and clear his name. Unfortunately, that means he has to kidnap a crime boss’s daughter—a perfect mafia princess, set to become queen of a dirty empire. What he didn’t count on was falling for his mortal enemy’s daughter.

He wasn’t supposed to fall for her.

Arianna hates the man who kidnapped her, but soon she realizes that things aren’t what they seem. Ellis was framed by her stepfather and is trying to clear his name. If she helps him, it means betraying her family. But how can she turn her back on him when he’s innocent… when her stepfather turns out to be a monster she never really knew at all?

Themes:  Contemporary

Rating:  4.5 stars

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The final Bishop sibling is up in this series finale as Ellis finally gets the chance to prove his innocence of all wrong doing and clear his name.  Katie Reus has been building to this ending in the last two stories, with the last two siblings finding their hearts and solving crimes in their own right, but the big ending is an amazing experience.  Ellis Bishop has been on the run for almost a year after being set up for killing his best friend and partner, but now is the time he will solve the crime clear his name.  It just calls for a little kidnapping of the woman he knows is dirty—the daughter of the killer and crime lord.  Arianna has no idea why she has been kidnapped and the man who took her must be crazy for claiming she is a criminal mastermind. When he shows her the evidence that he has on her, she slowly begins to understand that her step-father has been using her in his criminal enterprise and her anger and disgust lead her to offer her assistance in bringing him to justice.  Arianna and Ellis are soon deep into an operation, working together with a few others they can trust in order to bring down the killer. But as they spend more time together, Arianna and Ellis are not able to deny that their attraction is developing into something much deeper and in the end their relationship might be what puts them into danger when the killer catches onto their plans.  Ellis is such a sweet guy, despite being a little bit confused as to the truth about Arianna’s personality and involvement in her step-father’s crimes.  He is determined to prove he is not the killer and to bring the traitor who caused his friend's death to justice as well, even if it costs him everything, until Arianna shows him the future they could have.  He is sexy, badass, and such a good guy but one that is at his wits end working on his own. I loved seeing him in action and once he saw the error he’s made, he is instantly truly remorseful and shows Arianna the truly good guy he is.  Arianna is pissed as hell at Ellis in the beginning, and she lets that spunk and sass show, not willing to be a victim ever again and I loved her immensely for it.  She stands up for herself, fighting for herself every step of the way, even when she is terrified, and when she begins to work with Ellis she demands equal partnership and makes him understand that only with trust and understanding do they have a chance at a future together.  I enjoyed getting to know Arianna and she was obviously a good match for Ellis, and would make a good addition for the Bishop family.  The intensity of the pull between Ellis and Arianna is apparent, even when they are both fighting it because they are on opposite sides, but once they embrace their attraction the passion that fuels their relationship is fantastic. I was a bit sad to see the series end but certainly enjoyed reading the ending and finally seeing Ellis returned to the Bishop fold, finally clearing his name and returning to his life with a new relationship and direction in life too.  I am looking forward to whatever comes next for Katie Reus in her contemporary writing and cannot wait to read it. Another series ends with a bang.

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Review: You Had Me at Wolf (Wolff Brothers #1)

You Had Me at Wolf (Wolff Brothers #1)

by  Terry Spear 

Blurb:

A wolf on a mission cannot be deterred...

The hot, powerful Wolff brothers have moved to the outskirts of Silver Town and opened a ski lodge. They've always wanted to live in a wolf-controlled area, and now they have their chance. They're settling in for a quiet winter, when their lives suddenly become way more exciting than they'd ever planned.

Private Investigator and Gray wolf shifter Josie Grayson is hot on the trail of a dangerous criminal hiding out at the ski lodge when her partner takes ill and must leave her to pursue the mission alone. Blake Wolff steps in--he can't resist the allure of this brilliant and focused she-wolf whose presence awakens a long dormant yearning in his heart.

As pursuit of their quarry heats up, Blake has a mission of his own...to convince Josie that there's more to life than work...and that she's his perfect mate.

Themes:  Paranormal, Shifters

Rating:  4.25 stars

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 For a series as long running as this one, the most important thing for readers is always the infusion of new characters and the author’s ability to keep the storylines(s) from getting boring.  Luckily for us, Terry Spear has such as ability that we never have to worry that we will get bored.  This new sub-series kicks off for the Wolff family, new residents of the beloved Silver town and pack that own the ski-lodge on the edge of town.  The Wolff’s were welcomed in the last story and now the youngest brother has found his mate in an unexpected visitor to the lodge, a sexy she-wolf that literally grabs him up for her own.  Josie is a private investigator in town on a hunt for a bastard that she suspects already escaped her once in the past and she is determined to do whatever it takes to bring him to justice this time.  When her cover is almost blown, she grabs the first sexy wolf she runs across, not realizing she just found the most helpful guy in the entire town to help in Blake, one of the owners of the lodge and a very connected wolf in the local pack.  Together with his family, and of course the Silver pack in town, Josie and Blake work to catch the errant criminals she is after.  Blake has a bit of an ulterior motive though, as he is totally taken by Josie and has decided that he wants to have her for his mate and will do just about anything to woo her to his side.  In the end, solving the case and keeping her safe might just be enough to convince her to keep him and stay as his mate, as long as they don’t get themselves killed in the process.  I loved this story, with so many twists and turns, and Blake and Josie were perfect together.  Josie is a serious bad-ass she-wolf with the ability to bring down the bad guy and the brains to use every resource at her disposable to catch him.  She was sweet and playful enough for Blake as well as a good blend into the family and you could tell she mixed well into their little group.  Blake is a wolf with a heart of gold, which is evident by the way he offers his help immediately when Josie grabs onto him.  I loved seeing him in action helping on her case, but even more seeing him wooing Josie and playing with his family showed how rounded he is into a perfect mate for Josie.  They balance each other so well and the passion between them is very evident from the beginning, almost hot enough to melt all the snow around them.  I am very much looking forward to the next 3 novels as Blake’s siblings find love and mates and Terry gives us more in this amazing series. Another masterpiece in a series that just continues to entertain and spellbind me.

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Review: Hard Justice (Cobra Elite #3)

Hard Justice (Cobra Elite #3)

by Pamela Clare

Blurb:

Elizabeth Shields has always craved adventure. That’s why she went to work for the CIA straight out of college. That’s probably also the reason she feels drawn to Quinn McManus, a veteran of the British Special Air Service. The big Scotsman gives off a dangerous vibe that she can’t resist. Yet, resist she must. She and Quinn both work for Cobra International Security, which has a strict policy against hook-ups between employees, and she’s too much of a professional to date a coworker. She and Quinn can never be more than friends. But when his best buddy from the SAS is found murdered on the streets of Glasgow, Elizabeth will do all she can to help Quinn cope with the loss … and find the culprit.

Quinn McManus escaped a life of poverty by joining the British Army. His fellow soldiers became his family, forging a bond stronger than blood. Now, with his best friend dead, he needs Elizabeth’s special skills to help track down the killer. He has no intention of getting physical with her. Rules are rules. But as their unofficial investigation heats up, so does the attraction between them. Still, he refuses to surrender. Because if they cross the line from friends to lovers, there will be no going back.

But some battles can’t be won, and soon the passion between Quinn and Elizabeth ignites, hot enough to melt the cold Glasgow winter. As they move closer to the truth and to each other, they find themselves in the sights of a stone-cold killer, who won’t hesitate to destroy them both to keep a terrible secret.

Themes:  Contemporary

Rating:  4.5 stars

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Pamela Clare takes us on a journey into the world of espionage and danger as we return to the lives of Cobra Elite team to find to operatives as they fall in love.  This series has led us into some terrifying and intense situations and locations and through very traumatic experiences for the characters, but Clare always finds a way to ultimately remind us that through everything the most important part of any story and really in life, is the love of two people. Quinn’s best friend has been murdered and he travels back to the UK to see his widow, only to find himself investigating the suspicious death.  Quinn knows something is very wrong with the explanation with the way his mate died, but he has no idea how deep the problems go, and when he finds out just how deep he reaches out to the only woman he trusts, a woman that he desires beyond all but knows he can never have.  Elizabeth has lusted after and cared for her teammate, Quinn, for ages, but she knows they can’t ever explore the attraction between them as it risks their careers.  When he calls asking for her help, she knows that she can’t ignore the plea in his voice and gives up the little bit of vacation she has to travel to the UK to offer her help in person.  Together Quinn and Elizabeth slowly begin to untangle the knots of plot they are trapped in, but the passion between them is no longer deniable and soon their attraction becomes something much deeper and irresistible.  If they survive the killer after them, they will have to decide if the love they have found together is worth the careers they have both built for decades or it they must walk away from one another.  This story was the best in the series for sure and I LOVED seeing Quinn and his Lizzie finally accept the emotions they’d been denying for so long.  Quinn was a sweet and strong guy, buried in a serious badass.  It was interesting seeing him in action as he kicked ass and worked his away through the drama around him and made sure that Elizabeth was safe. His sweetness and dedication were the best parts of his personality and seeing the love for his woman shining through was what made him my favorite hero in ages.  Elizabeth is a woman after my own heart.  She is a seriously badass woman in her own right, but she is a good teammate and when she cares for someone she quickly takes on their pain and fears.   She is smart and sassy, plans ahead for every possibility and thinks fifteen steps ahead of most people, making her an amazing spy.  Together Quinn and Elizabeth were the ultimate pair and the heat and sizzle between this sexy Brit and his badass woman was off the charts.  I am so glad they found a way to be together for life and build a future together, a true HEA as only Pamela Clare can write.  I cannot wait for whatever and whoever comes next in this series.

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Review: Smooth Moves (Veteran Movers #2)

Smooth Moves (Veteran Movers #2)

by Marie Harte 

 Blurb:

Ex-Marine Cash Griffith is a beacon for trouble. Working for the family moving company, he does his best to keep a low profile, but he can’t help finishing a fight someone else starts. There’s one person at work who annoys and baffles him. But if he even thought about taking her on, she’d put him down. Hard. Which is a real problem, because Cash wants nothing more than to tangle with sexy Jordan Fleming.

The ex-Army MP has her hands full with her new job and her rebellious teenage brother. Getting him through summer school is a chore. Figuring out what to do with her life now that she’s a civilian is disheartening. But one thing she lives for—doing battle with the obnoxious, arrogant, incredibly hot Marine at work.

Their battles turn into true camaraderie, then into something more. Helping each other out with family problems, Cash and Jordan learn to trust each other. One kiss leads to another, and friendship starts turning to love. But when dangerous secrets come to light, their bond will either break or strengthen into a future they both deserve.

Themes:  Contemporary

Rating: 4 stars

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Cash is at it again and he finally has to come to terms with the fact that he is too attracted Jordan to resist any longer.  This series is an interesting one and so well written that I find I could drive over to the west coast and actually meet these people without having to look very hard.  Marie Harte has a skill with making her characters both believably down-to-earth and sexily amazing to get to know in order to make the reader come back again and again.  This series revolves around a group of veterans that have come together in a business and formed friendships as well, despite the varied and crazy personalities and the shenanigans they get up to is beyond hilarious at times.  Cash has gotten himself into trouble more than once, his insecurities and fears from youth making him unable to toe the line even in the military when he faced injustice. Now he is co-owner of a business and he is faced with new challenges every day, not the least of which is the temptation of his employee Jordan.  Jordan is trying hard to make it in this new civilian world after the disillusionment she faced when she got out of the military.  She’s also trying to deal with her annoying little brother and the family that she has never felt she fit into, so she has no time to deal with the sexy and tempting Cash.  When they start working together on personal projects it becomes harder and harder to resist that heat, and soon there is just no way they can keep their hands off one another. But secrets are never able to be kept forever and those secrets could potentially pull them apart before they ever have a chance to be together unless they can admit their attraction might be more than just an affair.  I loved Cash, he was just so human and sweet, with all he trauma in his past tearing him up inside even as he tried to show his strength and intensity to those around him.  Once he finally allowed himself to shows some vulnerability to Jordan, he found that he was able to overcome the fears of a lifetime with her help and faith in him.  I loved getting to know him and seeing him find himself fully and come to terms with his past and forge a future with the woman he loved.  Jordan has her own issues with her past and they have certainly shaped her in ways that make embracing a relationship with a man like Cash iffy, not to mention her own crappy family problems to handle.  She was an interesting woman for sure, with her determination to keep her brother on the straight and narrow, her need to help Cash through his problems and her willingness to do whatever it takes to make sure that she has a chance with the man she loves.  Once they both decided that there was no denying their pull, their passion was enough to burn those around them and I loved seeing them find their way through the initial heat to the emotional connection that was no much more long-lasting and important.  I am dying to find out what comes next for this family and their friends as well, because Marie Harte has never let me down and I don’t see it happening with this amazing series either.

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