Review: Falling for Alaska

 

* First in a new trilogy * 

Xavier doesn't know who he is without the NFL. After a career ending injury, his fiancé left him for his best friend. He's miserable and left floundering. Luckily, his grandmother, who has hasn't seen in years, has invited him and his two brothers back to Alaska.

They left Alaska when they were young. His parents went through a nasty divorce. Now he and his brothers could inherit the family business, but only if he moves to Alaska for the year, learns the business, works with his father (who always disappointed him), and makes a unanimous decision with his brothers for the future.

Xavier meets True on his first day back in Alaska. She tricks him into eating ghost pepper wings. For True, Xavier represents the ending of her dream. She manages the tavern but one day she wants to own it. But it's part of Xavier's family legacy.

Xavier and True have chemistry - but do they have a future.

My Thoughts: This was a fun start to a new trilogy. I'm not 100% sure the conflict was resolved. I didn't feel like it worked itself out. I'm curious to see where this trilogy goes - I really do enjoy the two brothers.  I can't wait to read their stories. I did love Hattie - she was a tough feisty woman. I loved True's brother Jaylen - he's a scene stealer. 

Cover Thoughts: Adorable

Source: My Library

Library Recommendation: A fun romance for your collection. Give this one to readers who love Hallmark movies. 

Bookstagram: Summer on Blackberry Beach

I just read this super cute romance (Book 2 in the Mistletoe Maine series).

Getting ready for summer with this cute fake dating romance between a former Navy SEAL and a teacher in a small New England town.

Each of the main characters had emotional baggage. I wanted to wrap them up in a big hug.

But of course, they worked through it...after a fashion.

Looking forward to the next book in the series.

Grab this series if you like Hallmark movies...

* Book sent for review

Christmas Book Review: No Ordinary Christmas

* First in a new series * 

The quaint New England town of Mistletoe is thrilled to welcome back one of their own, Dante West. Now a famous Hollywood action star, Dante is filming a movie in town to help the local economy, as well as make amends with the people he hurt when he abruptly left Mistletoe all those years ago.

Librarian Lucy Marshall isn't thrilled to see Dante. He was once her best friend and first love until he left her behind without a word of goodbye. When Dante makes her an offer she can't refuse -- use of the library as a filming venue in exchange for a lucrative donation, Lucy finds herself spending a lot of time in Dante's company. With the magic of Christmas in the air, Dante and Lucy begin to forge a new bond. But can two people leading such different lives find lasting love the second time around? - Summary from publisher 

My Thoughts: I really enjoyed this small town - second chance romance. I loved getting to know the characters in town - from the children to the parents and everyone in between. I enjoyed watching Dante attempt to make up for this youthful mistake - with his brother and with Lucy. I loved Lucy - especially being a librarian. But the term Head Librarian confused me - was she the Library Director? was she the Adult/Reference Librarian? Besides that, it was delightful. I love the Hollywood stories. I'm looking forward to spending more time in Mistletoe Maine!

Cover Thoughts: Adorable!

Source: Book sent for review

Library Recommendation: Highly recommended for your Christmas Romance section!