– A really different take on the Cinderella trope – A great Christian theme without going over the top on religious elements – Love ALWAYS finds a way back – Clever references to classic books that I loved to read – very well done
My full review of Finding Lady Enderly
Finding Lady Enderly is not your typical romance. Finding Lady Enderly starts as a sort of rags to riches story. Raina is swept up like Cinderella to the ball, her rags turned to silk, and suddenly she’s the Lady. But it isn’t all diamonds and fancy dresses. Her new life is a lie, and it weighs heavily on her shoulders. Her struggle wasn’t just with God and her spirituality. She struggled with morality and if she was doing the right thing.
The romance of the novel is a little more subtle, as it draws heavily on the long lost love of Raina’s life. But he is no longer there to rescue her from her predicaments, and she finds that she needs to rescue herself instead. Every day she spends as Lady Enderly pulls her further into danger and deceit.
There are so many amazing romantic gestures that made my heart swoon. Communicating to your love by marking lines of text in classic novels from Bronte, Austen, and Dickens is a surefire way to a booklovers heart. Add glances across the room, glimpses of a familiar face in a crowd, and a song that will move your heart, and even though we don’t see the hero’s side of the romance, we don’t really need to.
The ending has several unexpected moments. Surprises and twists on what I thought was going to happen. In many ways, these were amazing, but I did feel a little cheated on my happily ever after – it didn’t happen soon enough. The story ends in a way that vividly reminds me of the classics used in the story, with a more settled feel and deliberate feel to it, but heartwarming and satisfying in its own way.
**I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book**
Don’t read this book if:
– You really dislike Christian themes – religion is an integral part of the characters themselves – You want loads of romance and contact between characters, this is a more subtle approach – Main characters placed in circumstances where they HAVE to lie
-Wish Upon a Cowboy is the ultimate example of how being nice and treating others well will come back to you when karma gets a chance.
-Cowboy heroes are hot – always.
-Moms who will do anything for their kids are the ultimate heroine, and we need more books starring them.
About Wish Upon a Cowboy by Jennie Marts
Title:Wish Upon a Cowboy Author:Jennie Marts Series: Cowboys of Credence #4 Genre: Contemporary Romance, Holiday, Cowboy, Small Town
Hot on the ice and tall in the saddle…
Rancher and hockey coach Logan Rivers’ attempts to hire a housekeeper are hindered by women more interested in marriage than meal-planning. So when snarky Harper Evans arrives with zero romantic interest in him, he couldn’t be happier. But as he gets to know her, he finds himself hungering for more than her cooking.
Down-on-her-luck single mom Harper Evans came to Colorado with one goal: to find her son and bring him home. Temporary work for a local rancher seems perfect, but to keep the job she has to deny her feelings for the hot cowboy who’s heating up her kitchen.
Logan’s secret learning disability has caused a financial mistake that could cost him everything. With the holidays approaching and a storm closing in, he and Harper have to save his ranch and fight for her son. But can Harper trust the cowboy who is offering her both a home–and his heart?
**I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book**
– You enjoy a really sweet romance without being too sugary – Dogs are awesome – Just enough suspense to keep you near the edge of your seat
My review of Shielding Shelly by Emmie Lyn
Shielding Shelly is one of my favorites from the Gold Coast Retrievers – so far. Shelly was an absolute doll of a woman, and I loved her resilience and ability to give to those around her. She’s running from something in her past – something that hurt her, and it has tracked her down. Her support animal, Jake (I may have fallen for Jake because he reminded me of a Black Lab I had as a kid), was always there for her, anticipating her anxiety and panic attacks, and making sure that she really was OK.
Max is a mystery author. I love when authors put authors as characters in their books. He’s a sweetheart that always seems to be on the outside looking in as he people watches and dreams up the next mystery for his books. But Shelly brings him out of his shell, with the help of a cute little girl she helps watch, and they find themselves opening up to each other.
Shelly’s past was a really nice and suspenseful backdrop to the growing romance between Shelly and Max. It was something that she needed to face and overcome, and Max was right there with her as she did it. They make an incredible couple, and I really hope to see them pop up in future books in the series.
**I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book**
