Let There Be Love by Melissa Storm ~ Review

Let There Be Love by Melissa Storm ~ Review

by | May 5, 2020 | Book Reviews, Readers, Romance

Three reasons you should read this Sweet Romance:

  • Let There Be Love by Melissa Storm has so much amazing tension between Lauren and Shane as they both struggle with their past.
  • The dogs!! OMG, the dogs were so amazing.
  • A sweet romance without getting sappy, a romance that concentrates on the relationship and growth of the characters.

About Let There Be Love by Melissa Storm

Title: Let There Be Love
Author: Melissa Storm
Genre: Contemporary Romance

Lauren Dalton’s world shattered the day her father died. Now she’s willing to move four-thousand miles away from the only home she’s ever known in hopes of discovering the truth about his hidden past.

Shane Ramsey’s reputation says all anyone needs to know. He’s an amazing racer, but a terrible person. When an injury leaves him unable to work his dogs, he must swallow his pride and accept help for the sake of his team.

Will Shane open his home and his heart to the young woman who already shares his greatest love? Will Lauren find her place—and the truth about her family’s past—in helping the cantankerous Shane?

My Review of Let There Be Love:

 

Let There Be Love by Melissa Storm is an amazing story of love and redemption set in the world of Alaskan sled dogs (who are super cute even if they are working). Both Lauren and Shane have deep stories, and they developed into people I would love to call my friends.

Lauren starts out a little lost. Hating her job and not sure what she wants to do with her life. When her father dies unexpectedly, she finds out that his past (and hers) are not what she thought they were. So off to Alaska she goes – to discover her sledding history.

Seth’s story was a bit more complicated from the very beginning. And there were many times I wondered why he was such a jerk all the time. Lauren seems to thrive taking care of Mr. Grump and his team of sled dogs, but his refusal to open up drives her crazy.

She does a few sneaky things that she shouldn’t have, and somehow Seth ends up apologizing for them. Which bothered me a bit, because it should have been the other way around, but they seemed to work it out.

As Lauren and Seth start to develop a relationship, both of the pasts came back to visit in ways that I didn’t see coming. It was the perfect dose of extra drama to keep things moving along as they still fought their feelings for each other.

This was a great start to a series that I ended up binge-reading. Animals, romance, and great personalities are the perfect book combo. 

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In Other Words, Love by Shirley Jump ~ Review

In Other Words, Love by Shirley Jump ~ Review

by | Apr 22, 2020 | Book Reviews, Readers, Romance

Three reasons you should read this Hallmark Romance:

  • In Other Words, Love by Shirley Jump is an amazing sweet romance with all the good feels that you expect from Hallmark.
  • The second-chance romance is one of my favorite tropes, and this one hit all the high points.
  • Kate and Trent are so perfect for each other it makes you wonder why they can’t see it from page one.

About In Other Words, Love by Shirley Jump

Title: In Other Words, Love
Author: Shirley Jump
Genre: Contemporary Romance

The Jabberwocky Princess

She’s been hired to ghostwrite a CEO’s autobiography…
Yep, that CEO. The one who broke her heart.

When Kate’s agent gets her the job of writing Trent’s autobiography, she almost balks. The charismatic founder of his own outdoor clothing company dumped her when they were in college. But she needs the money.

Trent’s been so busy lately, he completely forgot he was supposed to be writing a book, and the draft is due soon. He wants Kate as the ghostwriter: she’s experienced, and she was always smart and hard-working. They can keep things professional, right?

In funny and touching ways, the project gives them a fresh perspective on the past, even prompting a road trip to Trent’s hometown that uncovers forgotten feelings. But will they both have the courage to start a new chapter in life?

My Review of In Other Words, Love:

In Other Words, Love by Shirley Jump is such a sweet romance – both in terms of genre and just in general. The second-chance romance is everything you could ever want. Kate is terrified to let herself fall for Trent again. And Trent is just terrified in general.

While Kate and Trent didn’t have a massive, horrible, awful breakup, it did leave Kate devastated. I’m not entirely sure how it left Trent. Possibly regretful? I wish I could have gotten a little more into his head about that.

But now they need each other. Kate needs the paycheck from ghostwriting his book. And Trent needs her to ghostwrite the book or his company could be in trouble. So they agree to keep it professional – but we all know how that turns out.

Their path back to each other was scenic and beautiful. Their connection was evident on every page. Both characters had to grow and change. Life threw them both several curveballs, and it only made them seem more real. Sometimes they rolled with the punches, and sometimes they needed some help to get there.

The side characters really stood out in this one. The snarky and unsupportive friend from college. The families that only wanted what was best for both of them. Especially Kate’s grandma – she was amazing.

There was more than just a romance here. There was a finding of themselves. A reconnection to their dreams and who they really are. A very well-developed and captivating story.

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A Lush Rhapsody by Selena Laurence ~ Review

A Lush Rhapsody by Selena Laurence ~ Review

by | Apr 21, 2020 | Book Reviews, Readers, Romance

Three reasons you should read this Rock Star Romance:

  • A Lush Rhapsody by Selena Laurence is a bit of an enemies-to-lovers romance with a twist.
  • I loved watching the family aspect of each band come together to protect their own.
  • The characters are incredibly real, with deep pasts and histories that really impact their present and their future.

About A Lush Rhapsody by Selena Laurence

Title: A Lush Rhapsody
Author: Selena Laurence
Series: Rhapsody #1
Genre: Contemporary Romance

The Jabberwocky Princess

Romeo, meet Juliet.

She’s Everything That’s Lush…

Tully O’Roark just scored the most coveted job in rock and roll: keyboardist and backup vocalist for the world-famous Lush. Now she has to earn the trust of Joss, Walsh, Mike, and Colin, if she’s going to have a place in the band that’s also a family.

He’s the Rhapsody She Can’t Resist.

Peterson “Blaze” Davis is the Type A lead guitarist for Rhapsody, and his long-standing feud with Lush’s Mike Owens is about to heat up. As the two bands embark on a summer tour together Blaze has his sights set on Lush’s sexy new keyboardist, and he’s not going to let a little bad blood come between them.

It’s a Battle of the Bands…

When the NFL announces that Lush and Rhapsody are in competition for the coveted Super Bowl half-time concert, Blaze sees a chance to beat out his rivals once and for all. He’s ready to press every advantage he’s got, including Tully. 

And There Can Only Be One Winner.

As the attraction between Tully and Blaze roars to life and the competition heats up, can these two lovers from rival bands find a way to have it all? Or will one of them choose wrong and lose their band and their heart?

My Review of A Lush Rhapsody:

A Lush Rhapsody by Selena Laurence is a passing of the torch. The long-time rock star band – Lush – teaming up with (and at times going against) the new up and coming stars – Rhapsody. When the two bands meet up for a summer tour, the sparks fly between the newest Lush member, Tully, and the lead guitarist of Rhapsody, Blaze.

The two bands are rivals, and a romance between two members seems strictly off-limits. But the sparks between Tully and Blaze are off the charts hot. And they can’t seem to stay away from each other for long.

The band rivalry reminded me of sports in high school – there was always that one school you just had to beat – and you would do just about anything to beat them. Blaze takes this too far and ends up causing all sorts of problems for everyone, and he drags Tully right into the middle of his scheme.

I love that A Lush Rhapsody dealt with some pretty serious issues that are all too common in today’s society – and not just amongst rock stars. We got to explore Blaze’s dark side, the side that wanted to win at all costs. But we also got to see him try to redeem himself and make things right again.

Tully was the perfect almost opposite to Blaze. She finally had her dream job, and she wanted to make everything work. Between being the “new girl” and the ever-rising tension between bands, she struggles to find where she fits.

I really enjoyed how Selena Laurence wrapped everything up – mostly. There’s a lot more story out there to tell and several single band members. I love these guys, and I can’t wait to see who gets hit by the love bug next.

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