DADDY SAYS, “I DO!” (4½) by Stacy Connelly
Guardian of her young nephew, Kara Starling is in Clearville to find his father, Sam Pirelli. Her first impression tells her she’s intensely attracted to him, but he may not be father material. Sam is shocked and terrified at first, but now he’s thrilled to be a dad and he’s determined to be the best. But what does he do about his feelings for Kara? This touching, heartfelt tale will bring tears of joy and sadness. Connelly expertly teaches a lesson in humility while giving her couple and one special little boy a forever home and family.
Reviewed by Debbie Haupt RT Book Reviews
DARCY AND THE SINGLE DAD (4) by Stacy Connelly
Small-town vet and single dad Nick Pirelli is attracted to city transplant Darcy Dawson, but his ex’s desertion taught him to be cautious. His head says resist even when his heart tells him to give in to temptation. Darcy’s fulfilling her deceased mother’s dream — only to realize it has become her dream too. If she could only add sexy vet Nick to the picture, it would be perfect. Connelly’s couple’s differences made the read real as Nick and Darcy stumble past obstacles toward the finish line to love. A perfect small-town setting, a memorable cast of co-stars and sensual yet tender love scenes bring the story to life.
Reviewed by Debbie Haupt RT Book Reviews
HAVING ADAM’S BABY
by Christyne Butler
RT Rating – 4 Stars
HAVING ADAM’S BABY (4) by Christyne Butler: Widowed Fay Coggen wanted nothing to do with her late husband’s best friend, soldier Adam Murphy, who she blamed for her husband’s death. But when Adam returns from his latest tour of duty, they wind up seeking comfort in each other’s arms, and Fay becomes pregnant after that one night of passion. When Adam discovers the pregnancy it changes everything between them. Adam has room for love in his heart for Fay, but will Fay give him a chance? Genuine characters coupled with a strong plot make this one engaging read.
Reviewed By: Melanie Bates in RT Book Reviews
DADDY ON HER DOORSTEP
by Lilian Darcy
RT Rating – 4 Stars
DADDY ON HER DOORSTEP (4) by Lilian Darcy: Highly intelligent, proud and efficient Claudia Nelson is a single- by-choice mother, and is taking care of things on her own. Her laid-back landlord, Dr. Andy McKinley, is amused and intrigued by Claudia’s fastidiousness. An attraction quickly sparks between them but they both vow not to follow through with it. Yet Andy finds he can’t help himself and Claudia realizes that she really does want someone, specifically Andy, to share her life with after all. A tender story with well-defined characters makes this a compelling, interesting read.
Reviewed By: Melanie Bates in RT Book Reviews
A DOCTOR IN HIS HOUSE
by Lilian Darcy
RT Rating – 4 Stars
A DOCTOR IN HIS HOUSE (4) by Lilian Darcy: When Dr. Scarlett McKinley Sharpe suffers an intense migraine while driving to her brother’s home in Vermont, she is surprised when the police officer who comes to her aid is Daniel Porter, the man she had an intensely passionate affair with six years ago. It doesn’t take long for Scarlett and Daniel to come together again — their mutual attraction is intense and almost earth-shattering. However, their relationship didn’t work out six years ago, and they both question whether it could work now. Strong writing coupled with passion-filled scenes and sympathetic, complex characters makes this one a page-turner.
Reviewed By: Melanie Bates in RT Book Reviews
Courting His Favorite Nurse Lynne Marshall RT - 4 Stars COURTING HIS FAVORITE NURSE (4) by Lynne Marshall: Nurse Anne Grady returns home to care for her parents. Jack Lightfoot is surprised to see his old high school friend again. Things were never the same between Anne and Jack after the death of a mutual friend. In addition, feelings between them that were left unaddressed are now resurfacing. Love is there, but it will take leaving behind all the bad memories and guilt to move on together. A touching story that will tug at the heartstrings.
Reviewed By: Melanie Bates
