Book Review: Only a Cowboy Will Do by A. J. Pine

 

                                                     Mass Market Paperback, 366 pages
                                                     Published March 30th 2021 by Forever
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A small-town woman is swept off her feet by a caring stranger in this charming western romance.

Forty candles, and one for luck. Jenna Owens wants one thing for her birthday this year: a fairy-tale ending of her own and a little relaxation at a quaint California ranch. What she didn’t want was to get caught in a storm on her way to Meadow Valley. Or to get stuck with a ridiculously hot, too-charming-for-his-own-good cowboy—one who makes Jenna reconsider her “I don't date younger guys” rule. But a little vacation flirtation might be just what she needs.

Colt Morgan isn’t interested in long-term relationships. Not since his last one crashed and burned after his fiancée found out he wanted a big family. So when he learns that Jenna has a list of items to accomplish on her trip—including having fling—Colt is all too happy to oblige. Yet the more he and Jenna get to know each other, the more Colt starts to wonder if maybe they have a chance at a real future. But when Jenna’s past upends everything Colt thought he wanted, are all bets off? Or will they find a way to make both their dreams come true?

                                                   MY REVIEW:

Only a Cowboy Will Do by A.J. Pine
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Jenna Owens wants one thing for her birthday this year: a fairy-tale ending of her own and a little relaxation at a quaint California ranch.
Colt Morgan isn’t interested in long-term relationships. Not since his last one crashed and burned after his fiancée found out he wanted a big family.
Jenna is 10 years older than Colt but he doesn't care. She has been caring for her nephews for years so they send her to a ranch to get away.
This story was told so well and I loved getting to know the characters. It has always been ok for men to be with younger women but society still frowns upon women dating younger men and I don't know why. I loved how this all worked.
Thanks to Forever and NetGalley for the book to review.

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                                                                             A.J. Pine


Born in Chicago

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http://ajpine.com

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Genre
Romance, Contemporary






A teen librarian by day and a romance writer by night, A.J. Pine can’t seem to escape the world of fiction, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. She’s the author of the If Only series (Entangled Embrace), the Only You series (Berkley/Intermix), the Kingston Ale House series (Entangled Select), and the Crossroads Ranch series (Forever Romance). When she finds that 25th hour in the day, she might indulge in a tiny bit of TV where she nourishes her undying love of vampires, superheroes, and a certain high-functioning sociopath detective. She hails from the far off galaxy of the Chicago suburbs.

Blog Tour: Third Kill by John Ryder

 

Title: Third Kill


Author: John Ryder


PUBLICATION DAY: 28/04


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In a city of sinners, a killer is hunting…


Las Vegas, Nevada: a killer is on the hunt.

When the two of the city’s crime bosses are found brutally murdered within days of each other, the fragile balance of Sin City threatens to collapse. It’s exactly what the killer wants…


But there is one thing this killer hasn’t counted on…

Grant Fletcher has been sent to Vegas by a shady government agency. He has one job: find the killer, and stop them before more people die. Stop them, by any means.


Would you send a desperate man to find a vigilante killer?

It looks like a dangerous gamble. But what neither the killer—nor the government agency—know is that the odds are never good unless you’ve got Fletcher on your side.



Fans of Lee Child's Jack Reacher, Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne and J.B. Turner’s Jon Reznick will love the Grant Fletcher series.

                                                             MY REVIEW:

Third Kill by John Ryder
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the 3rd book of the Grant Fletcher series.
Grant Fletcher has been sent to Vegas by a shady government agency. He has one job: find the killer, and stop them before more people die. Stop them, by any means. He is assigned to work with Special Agent Quadrago. Together they are to take down the killer, a woman called The Mantis. She has no qualms on who she kills or the age or sex of people.
I like Grant Fletcher, he is a bad ass that will take down the bad people no matter what means he has to use. I also liked agent Quadrago and I felt they worked well together, even if they didn't always agree on things. I did not like Quadrago's boss. He was an arrogant jerk as far as I was concerned.
This book was fast paced and full of a lot of adventure. I read this in 1 sitting.
Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for the ARC.

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John Ryder is a former farmworker and joiner. He’s turned his hand to many skills to put food on the table and clothes on his back. A life-long bibliophile, he eventually summoned the courage to try writing himself, and his Grant Fletcher novels have drawn inspiration from authors such as Lee Child, Tom Cain, Zoe Sharp and Matt Hilton. When it comes to future novels, he says he has more ideas than time to write them.

When not writing, John enjoys spending time with his son, reading and socialising with friends. A fanatic supporter of his local football team, he can often be found shouting encouragement to men much younger and fitter than he is.



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Blog Tour: No Going Back by Casey Kelleher

 

Author: Casey Kelleher


Book: NO GOING BACK


Publication Day: April 29th 2021


Buy Link: https://geni.us/B08VRNK29Wsocial

A child has been taken. A family is out for revenge.



Riley Cooke is just one day old when he is stolen from the hospital. His young mother, Shelby, is beside herself. DC Lucy Murphy and her team face a race against time to find the vulnerable baby and bring him home – before the child’s grandfather, fearsome gangster Pete Baker, takes matters into his own hands.


Pete is sure he knows who’s behind baby Riley’s abduction, and he thinks they ought to pray Lucy finds them before he does. Because someone is going to pay dearly for causing this much pain to his family.


They say never stand between a gangster and his target. But that’s exactly what Lucy must do – because if Pete is wrong, innocent blood could flow.


A shocking and addictive read that will keep you turning the pages. Fans of Martina Cole, Kimberley Chambers and Emma Tallon will love this.

                                                    MY REVIEW:

No Going Back by Casey Kelleher
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Shelby and Ashley are newly married and expecting a baby. Things should be good for these 2. But Ashley has a gambling problem and in debt to some loan sharks and he strays outside the marriage.
In the same night he is beaten up by the loan sharks and Shelby is attacked while out walking to her parent's house. When she gets there she ends up going into labor.
As she has baby Riley, no one can find Ashley.
DC Lucy are called in when baby Riley goes missing from the hospital. They have been working on case involving a stabbing of another pregnant woman.
Ashley is also getting threatened from the loan sharks and he needs to find a way to pay them back and he is beside himself thinking they stole his son.
This book is full of suspense and I couldn't really get attached to any of the characters except for Lucy. She has a past that I would like to get to know more about.
Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for the ARC to read and review.

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Author Bio:

Born in Cuckfield, West Sussex, Casey Kelleher grew up as an avid reader and a huge fan of author Martina Cole.

Whilst working as a beauty therapist and bringing up her three children together with her husband, Casey penned her debut novel Rotten to the Core. Its success meant that she could give up her day job and concentrate on writing full time.

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