“A Cowboy’s Runaway” by Sara Van Buskirk

Sara Van Buskirk’s eloquent and charming novel “A Cowboy’s Runaway” charts an unlikely connection between a rugged and grumpy cowboy and a headstrong beautiful woman. The year is 1869, in Nevada. Emma is desperately searching for her friend Marie, a relentless search that is proving futile every day. She is also on the run, evading dangerous men who are trying to track her down. Penniless and stranded, she soon realizes that she needs to find some work to sustain herself. She takes up an opportunity to work on a ranch that is hiring. … More “A Cowboy’s Runaway” by Sara Van Buskirk

“680 Miles Away” by Tara J. Stone

Despite her troubled past and tendency to flee when things get complicated, twenty-three-year-old musical prodigy Evie has persevered and has found happiness in Scrub Oak, Colorado in “680 Miles Away,” a clean romance by Tara J. Stone. Evie’s settled into a simple life of working and teaching at a music store with her best friend, Finn. But this new chapter isn’t without challenges; the pandemic is in full force, causing all sorts of restrictions, and an ex-love interest from her past has returned, threatening the new feelings she’s developed for Finn. Plus, a closely guarded family secret has been unearthed. … More “680 Miles Away” by Tara J. Stone

“Welcome to Bellechester” by Margaret A. Blenkush

Recently I read and reviewed the first book in the Dr. M.E. Senty series by Margaret A. Blenkush, “The Doctor of Bellechester,” and I absolutely loved it.  I was so excited to be asked to review the second book in this series and I can honestly say that the author has done an even better job with her second foray into the lives of these characters than she did with the first. With her new book, “Welcome to Bellechester” the author has given us a deeper story, and along with the characters we loved from the first story, we are introduced to so many new and incredible characters. There is so much more to love. … More “Welcome to Bellechester” by Margaret A. Blenkush

“Angel’s Heart” by Charlene Tess & Judi Thompson

As soon as they set foot in the ER veterinarian clinic, Dr. Angela Michaels knew there was something special about widower James (Jimmy) Ross and his son Matt. Mr. Ross is dripping wet, carrying an injured dog he accidentally hit during the rainstorm. Matt is beside himself with worry. Maybe it is James’ kind eyes or Matt’s caring spirit, but Angela cannot stop thinking about the handsome man and his sweet twelve-year-old son. For James, the feeling is mutual; he falls head over heels for Angela—even his son approves of the beautiful, soft-spoken vet. … More “Angel’s Heart” by Charlene Tess & Judi Thompson

“Lacey’s Star” by Kay DiBianca

“Lacey’s Star” by Kay DiBianca is the first book in the admired A Lady Pilot-in-Command series featuring Cassie Deakin, a renowned pilot with an edge that gets the job done. The year is 2010. While on a flight with Deputy Frank White to visit her Uncle Charlie in rural Nevada, they find him assaulted and in need of medical attention, but better off than the dead John Doe also found on the property. They learn about a forty-year-old mystery in the area that may be more sinister than originally thought; an eight-year-old girl was found dead in a river. Is this mystery tied in any way to Uncle Charlie’s assault? Can Cassie and Frank work together to figure out what’s going on? … More “Lacey’s Star” by Kay DiBianca

“Spark to Flame” by Diane M. How

Brittany Harbor first lost her husband and then her father in devastating accidents. She was seriously injured in the accident that killed her father. Having gone through reconstructive surgery and rehabilitation, she is ready to go home. Home for her is a cabin in Colorado that she used to enjoy with her father. She is also escaping from being pursued by paparazzi who are interested in her because of her vainglorious mother. … More “Spark to Flame” by Diane M. How