Caleb has a scholarship for a school in florida.he plays lacrosse.caleb moved to Florida when his parents business ventured out of Texas.catie the bossy and annoying girl hrs always known is using the beach house he’s staying at.catie has a different idea of what to do with her life then her parents.catie and Caleb fight sometimes. I wasn’t sure how to feel about their college majors and the distance.
One fine cowboy by Joanne Kennedy 3 stars
Charlie is from up North. she is looking for a Wyoming ranch when she has a flat tire.She is rescued by a cowboy Nate . Charlie is a psych student and doing research on the ranch horse whispering.I liked Charlie despite the no meat eating ,agaisnt horse back riding ideals.The cowboy is surprised by his ex’s horse lessons idea and wasn’t expecting Charlie or the others.I liked Nate’s easy going nature better then charlie.when Nate’s ex left she cleared out the accounts and now he is at risk of loading the ranch.with Charlie’s car in shop her instructor is wanting the deposit back before she leaves so she is stuck with Nate with stalemate in their relationship. I liked the chemistry between Charlie and Nate
Sunset beach Mary Kay andrews 3 stars

Drue is trying to get her bronco to start. That leaves her with fiveteen minutes to get to work. She works for her dad’s law office.Drue trys to catch a bus but misses it. Drue had a major hobby of kiteboarding until she hurt her knee.Drues new step mother is a girl she went school with that use to be a friend.I liked when Drues dad told her to get over herself make amends and move from past. I have that problem.Iย was unsure about her interest in two old cases putting her in trouble
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That second chance Meghan Quinn 4 stars
Brig and his brothers are in New Orleans for his 21 St birthday party Brig is twirling in streets dancing with a mixed drink in hand .NextNex and his brothers have a run in with a palm reader. The woman places a love curse on them that any of their relationship s will fail.Griffin is a firefighter and helps run the family store.Griffin has a broken heart from his wife dieing and does not want to move on. After Griffin saves Ren from car accident they become friends and he fights back love. His family trys to get him to pursue love.Its a battle between Griffin and Ren of whether to connect and become lovers. I thought the fooling around at beach was a line between two much in public and romantic. I also wondered whether 2 years is long enough pursue a woman after wifes death although felt like they made a great couple and should be together.
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Without a trace Carissa Ann Lynch 4 stars
Nova has rented a log cabin in WV leaving her husband behind and bringing only a few things along with daughter Lily.Lily looks like Martin without the meanest. She did not want to keep her daughter Lily in an abusive household.She is afraid that her husband will find themย .Her house with Martin was in Tennessee and now she’s in West Virginia.When she goes to check on her daughter she is not in her bed. The cop Ellie’s mom is worried about her safety and how people at church will think of Ellie’s being a cop .The neighbor Clara who owns her farm also owns the log cabin .She was having breakfast when she heard Nova scream and the officer arrive.I liked the multiple points of view and that there was action from the beginning. some wild twists and turns although I was able to predict the ending.#without a trace #netgalley
Steel tide Natalie Parker 3 ๐

Donally is in ships nest watching the stars and on look out for pisces and Caledonia.Donallys ship the ghost along with Caledonias ship. Some are captured but Caledonia is saved by group of ex bullets named the blades. There is no trading with colonies because they are likely to turn them in to bullets leader.Caledonia Is determined to make her way back to her crew.I liked Caledonias spunk and the fighing scenes.I haven’t read the first book but I was able to follow along. Edelweiss book in exchange for review
The lieutenants nurse Sara Ackerman 3 stars

Eva is used to lakes but the ones in San Francisco had salt in the air and dead fish. Eva has graduated from nursing school and joined the army nursing corps. She is on the way to Hawaii. Her sister had polio and is now paralyzed. She needs the money for her sisters care The talk is around the Japanese and possible attack or war . Eva has a boyfriend named Billy but is unable to marry in nursing corps. She also forms a kind of connection on ship to Carter
Life and other incoviences Kristin Higgins 4 ๐

Emma gets her friend neurologist Calista to check and make sure she doesn’t have a brain tumor.Shr fears dieing and leaving riley,her daughter,to live with her dad and step mom.Emma and Riley live with pop.Genieve is a famous fashion designer and grandmother who raised Emma. She chose to kick Emma out when she was 18 and pregnant leaving no contact.When Emma gets a call she has to decide whether or not spend summer with genieve and let her see the teenage Riley.Genieve has always been style icon and besutiful in Grace Kelly way .Now she is getting older and lost Garrison,her husband.I felt bad for Riley how her old friends treat her .She was way to mature for them.Miller who is Riley’s father’s cousin has a terror of a daughter Tess. i thought some parts were boring.I liked the fact that Jason was in a interracial relationship and noone protested.Even if I would never get in one myself.this is a first to read book
Stone bridges Carla neggers 3 stars
Adrienne is writing a message to Vic stating she is an innkeeper at carriage Hill farm . Vic makes a cheat sheet of the people in knights bridge. I liked the cheat sheet but it was overwhelming with the details and amount of people. The inn is booked for birthdays,weddings etc. Adrienne us drinking coffee on the terrace I’m her night gown when she sees Adam Sloane. There are six Sloane siblings altogether. Maggie Sloane was a business partner for the inn. Adrienne has a connection to knights bridge through her bio dad. Adrienne has a history of winery jobs but none at an inn.ย A character had interest in pirates and treasure.I love pirates of Caribbean and have a full back tattoo of pirate ship.Adrienne starts off by seeing and talking to Adam at the inn .I thought the pacing was slow in some parts and dialogue boring in some parts. Netgalley book In exchange for review.
The friends we keep Jane green 4 stars

2016
Ben is sober and trying to save his marriage.Ben prays for second chance at his marriage.Ben works in London and sometimes they walk past each other like strangers.The commute to London made the relationship worse.they did not grow closer in the absence. Ben is planning a second honeymoon but it’s discovered itay not go as planned.
1986
Evie moved to London to live with her grandmother after her father knocked two of her front teeth out.Her mother has Jamaican roots and married into a rich white banking family.Evie was isolated from friends and on a TV show for years.Evvie has a roommate she makes friends with.The girls quickly make a new friend Topher.The girls and Topher have different opinions about Ben and his moods.its easy to see early on howย much alcohol affects Ben and puts him in better mood.Until it takes more and more to get drunk and it brings his temper out.The friends will be away from each other after college but promise to remain close.I didn’t like the fact that Evvie described herself as a feminist at one point.I liked how the book went through the years I also like how it switched focus on characters.I was unsure on how felt but probably for best Evvies secret.Evvie marries an older rich man.I thought some parts were boring.The book covered some tough subjects which I liked . It was interesting how the characters each handled the storms in life .I liked seeing the characters journey through the years and how they changed and what life threw at them. This was a penguin first to read book.