5 Stars for Rocky Mountain Forever (Six Pack Ranch #12) by Vivian Arend

It’s never too late for love.

Years ago, Mark Coleman made the only possible choice and left Rocky Mountain House before he tore his family apart. When he hears the four clans—Six Pack, Whiskey Creek, Moonshine and Angel—are working together to create a memory book, Mark also discovers the one detail that finally triggers his return.

Because he’s not just coming back to the family. Now that Dana is free and ready to move on, Mark plans to give the only woman he’s ever loved all the devotion and happiness she deserves, no matter how much sweet-talking, or dirty talk,  it takes.

Meanwhile, when a shocking truth is shared with the oldest of the Six Pack sons, Blake Coleman begins a journey of assessment. Can he really fill his father’s boots and be the leader his generation turns to for guidance?

With lots of visits with all your favourite Colemans, this is a celebration of love and the lessons learned along the way.

Warning: this book is full of happily-ever-afters. Lots of I love yous, lots of babies, lots of laughter and happy tears. Pretty much, readers familiar with the series have a ton of feel-good hours of reading ahead. If you want angst—this isn’t it.

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 What I thought about Rocky Mountain Forever

I always have a difficult time motivating myself to read the last book in a beloved series.  It's hard to let favorite characters, settings and stories go, and the final book just underscores ... it's over.  *sniff*.  But I couldn't wait to dive into Rocky Mountain Forever, because I know it's exactly the kind of comfort read I/we need right now.

I love this series, and Rocky Mountain Forever does a great job of wrapping things up with the people and their stories that I've come to love from this author. I will admit to referring to the family tree posted on Vivian Arend's website in order to keep this huge clan of multiple families straight but that just reminded me of all the wonderful romances in this series.

In this final installment, the Coleman clans are working on collecting up their memories for posterity.  The story is told through this lens, which brings both nostalgia and hope for the future.  I lost count of how many babies are born in this one, and these new lives underscored the strength of this series -- it's all about family.

The main story centers around Mark Coleman who has returned back to Rocky Mountain House for good.  He's got an agenda to finally claim the love of his life and the woman he fell in love with many years ago-- his brother's wife who is now a widow. This is such a sweet story and it shows there is no age limit when it comes to love. I loved Mark's perseverance and dedication and Dana's strong sense of self as the wooing commences.

If you are looking for a comfort read, this is one. You don't even need to have read all the books in the series, although you might need that family tree to keep everyone straight.

I highlighted so many lines while reading Rocky Mountain Forever. I don't often quote from the books I read, but the heart of this series is shown in my favorites.

"I like working, and I love working beside my boys. Nothing in the world gives me more joy than being with my family." 

"The Coleman clan is wonderful, and collectively, they're a force of nature. But sometimes the individual people need a little careful handling.

"Families are sometimes hard, but they're precious. They're worth fighting for."

"The Coleman ladies are scary. They barely look at you, yet they know exactly what you've done."

"You never see a rainbow if it never rains"

and my favorite,

"Every morning I get up and think, "What can I do today to show I care? Is my mind calm and are my hands busy with good things?"

The Six Pack Ranch is a terrific series, and Rocky Mountain Forever is a wonderful wrapup to this series. If you are looking for contemporary romance built around the themes of family, working together and love of the land, you might like this series too.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

With over 2.5 million books sold, Vivian Arend is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over 65 contemporary and paranormal romance books, including the Six Pack Ranch and Granite Lake Wolves.

Her books are all standalone reads with no cliffhangers. They’re humorous yet emotional, with sexy-times and happily-ever-afters. Vivian pretty much thinks she’s got the best job in the world, and she’s looking forward to giving readers more HEAs. She lives in B.C. Canada with her husband of many years and a fluffy attack Shih-tzu named Luna who ignores everyone except when treats are deployed.

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Review: A Hero's Christmas Hope (Holidays in Heart Falls #3) by Vivian Arend

A Hero's Christmas Hope
Book 3: Holidays in Heart Falls
Publisher: Arend Publishing Inc.
Published: December 01, 2020
ISBN-13: 9781941456941 / 9781989507155
ASIN: B07YQ3NRQF
Genres: Contemporary Western Romance, Small Town Romance

This hero needs a holiday miracle or two—and she’s just the one to deliver.

Single father Ryan Zhao didn’t expect a ghost from his past to literally slide back into his life. His longtime friendship with Madison Joy is a pure, sweet memory, and with the holidays fast approaching, her surprise visit is perfect. Maddy’s a breath of fresh air, full of ideas and enthusiasm—and far too attractive to a lonely man like him. Best friends to lovers might be tempting, but it’s also dangerous since she’s leaving after Christmas.

Madison thrives on fixing things. If Ryan insists she stick around and bother him and his adorable daughter for all of December, she’ll do what she can to make his life brighter. Which means reviving their ugly sweater tradition, organizing a not-so-traditional Nutcracker—and fighting to keep from falling in love with her former best friend and his motherless child.

She’s already given up her dreams once to help take care of her family. No matter how much he wants her to stay, Ryan refuses to ask her to do it again for him and his little girl.  Can holiday magic find a way to take these two lonely hearts from friends to forever?

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What I thought about A Hero's Christmas Hope

Vivian Arend returns to one of my favorite fictional worlds in Heart Falls, and A Hero's Christmas Hope delivers what I've come to expect in this series -- a sweet, low conflict romance that warms the heart.  It's what we all need right now with everything going on in the world today.

Madison and Ryan have been friends for a long time and even introduced Ryan to his wife Justina who died shortly after the birth of their daughter Talia.  This is a total friends-to-lovers story as Madison Joy brings her special brand of fun to Heart Falls.

It isn't that Ryan is still grieving for his wife, he just hasn't had time or inclination to get involved with someone, so he's a bit clueless as he and Madison realize they could have so much more.  Madison just "fits" with everyone, and her Joy is infectious.

This is what a Christmas story should be -- full of the wonder of love and all the possibilities.  And I'm a firm believer in the importance of friendship in a love relationship, so this story worked for me.  There were a few bumps in the road, but they were relatively minor.  There's a nice smattering of previous characters from the series too.

 4 stars for this sweet holiday romance from Heart Falls.

A complementary copy was provided. This is my honest review.

Review: 5 stars for Three Weddings and a Baby by Vivian Arend

Book 1: Heart Falls Vignette Collection

Message From Vivian Arend...

After the stories are done, their stories go on.

One of the great parts of writing a long, family saga is that I get to revisit characters who have already hit their happily-ever-after. Over the past couple of years I’ve written short vignettes revisiting characters from the HEART FALLS series. They’re written specifically for readers who have already enjoyed the main stories. These visits with favourite friends were sent out in newsletters, and are available for FREE ON MY WEBSITE. 

But, for readers who want the stories on their ereader, I’ve made them available digitally for your convenience. Check first to see where each vignette fits into the full series if you want to avoid spoilers for books you haven’t yet read!

AS WELL, this collection contains a BRAND NEW story for Josiah Ryder and Lisa Coleman. This collection is the ONLY place to read this story!

THIS COLLECTION CONTAINS:
1. Reading Order for the HEART FALLS series

The following wedding vignettes:
2. Surprised at Bootstomp Point (Caleb & Tamara)
3. Heartfelt at Heart Falls (Walker & Ivy) 
4. A Wild Horse Wedding (Luke & Kelli) 

And the novella:
5. Oh Baby! (Josiah & Lisa) 

Lisa and Josiah are thoroughly enjoying each other’s company. He’s got his veterinarian work; she’s been busy stepping in to help her sisters and friends whenever and wherever they need. And they have Ollie, the sweet little terrier that can’t get enough of either of her favourite humans.

But as one year ends, and a new one begins, Lisa can’t help but wonder if there’s something she’s missing. What exactly is she supposed to focus on now that her extended family is settled and all her sisters are happy?

Ollie knows…

To read the vignettes in this book for free click here.

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What I thought about Three Weddings and a Baby

I love both Vivian Arend's Heart Falls series, so when I saw this collection of vignettes, I had to read it!  It's awesome when an author revisits with reader's favorite characters since we've fallen in love with them too, so I was really thrilled to see these new little stories.

As the title says, there are three, count them -- three weddings in this book!  All three are uniquely sweet and full of love and take place at just the perfect spot. Always terrific to check in on the HEA's!

Josiah and Lisa's story is a novella sized story that gives Josiah Ryder and Lisa Coleman a bit of a surprise and also celebrates the close bond between dog and owner. Like all the stories found in this collection, it's sweet and full of love and the promise of a beautiful future together.

What a fabulous collection for readers of these series!  Loved them all.

 An ARC was provided. This is my honest review.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

With over 2 million books sold, Vivian Arend is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over 50 contemporary and paranormal romance books, including the Six Pack Ranch and Granite Lake Wolves.

Her books are all standalone reads with no cliffhangers. They’re humorous yet emotional, with sexy-times and happily-ever-afters. Vivian pretty much thinks she’s got the best job in the world, and she’s looking forward to giving readers more HEAs. She lives in B.C. Canada with her husband of many years and a fluffy attack Shitzu named Luna who ignores everyone except when treats are deployed.

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Review: The Bear's Forever Mate (Borealis Bears #3) by Vivian Arend

He’s got the perfect mate in mind, for five years from now…

The final title in a light-hearted shifter trilogy by New York Times bestselling author Vivian Arend.

Cooper Borealis is fully onboard with the concept of fated mates. Except mating the woman he wants—his tempting, complicated, human secretary—is not an option. Or not yet anyway. Still, he’ll keep the vow he made to his brothers, with a few loophole caveats, mating fever be damned. He’ll be with Amber Myawayan at the place and time of his choosing.

Amber has spent the past two years in the north looking for her missing brother—and falling in love with the big, growly polar bear at the helm of Borealis Gems. More than once, she’s caught him looking at her with hungry shifter eyes. But getting him to admit it? Ha! Luckily, mating fever is a thing, and she’s happy to cooperate as nature forces the issue to the forefront.

But when their mating bond is unexpectedly blocked, Amber and Cooper find themselves in a race against time. She needs to track down her brother while somehow proving she’s tough enough to be with her favourite bear. Cooper plans to protect her at all costs, even if it means secretly stifling his stubborn shifter side.

Somewhere in the wilderness they’ll find the answer…or lose their chance at forever.

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What I thought about The Bear's Forever Mate

Cooper Borealis, the last of the unmated Borealis bear shifters is about to go into mating fever. But he's got his timetable written in his journal and he's got his life planned out. He even know who he wants to mate with, and it's a good thing Amber is interested in Cooper too.

But the family and the mating fever have other plans for Cooper and he soon finds that is timeline is null and void. Amber is with him and he needs her. When the mating bond fails to develop, it's Cooper's inner bear that has the answer. Amber has some unresolved issues, and it's going to take the entire family to help her get things on the right path!

I've really enjoyed this series. It's light and fun. Vivian Arend does an amazing job of incorporating the shifters into the human world, and the inner dialogue between man and animal has been the shining star of this series.

If you are looking for a lighter, sexy, low-on-conflict paranormal tale, this one might be for you!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

With over 2 million books sold, Vivian Arend is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over 50 contemporary and paranormal romance books, including the Six Pack Ranch and Granite Lake Wolves.

Her books are all standalone reads with no cliffhangers. They’re humorous yet emotional, with sexy-times and happily-ever-afters. Vivian pretty much thinks she’s got the best job in the world, and she’s looking forward to giving readers more HEAs. She lives in B.C. Canada with her husband of many years and a fluffy attack Shitzu named Luna who ignores everyone except when treats are deployed.

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Review:The Bear's Fated Mate (Borealis Bears #2) by Vivian Arend

The Bear's Fated Mate
Book 2: Borealis Bears Series
Release Date: November 19, 2019

He’s going to pick someone perfectly wrong for him—because fate isn’t in charge of his world!

As head of security for the family company, polar bear shifter Alex Borealis has intel warning something big is about to happen. His prime suspect? Tantalizing, infuriating Lara Lazuli, youngest daughter of Borealis Gems’ main competitor.

But when mating fever hits, he decides she’s the perfect one to turn to. They’ve got chemistry hot enough to melt the polar ice caps, but he doesn’t trust her enough for a permanent connection to form.

Being with Alex is one step shy of torture for Lara. As a wolf shifter, she scented the truth the instant she met him months ago—he’s her mate. But she’s not about to trap anyone into being with her, especially not a man who thinks she’s up to no good. Add in her own suspicions of wrong-doing in her pack and Lara’s caught between heaven and hell.

But tangled sheets lead to real communication, and a bond of friendship forms that neither expected. When Lara asks for help, Alex finds himself living in the pack house, scaring off random Alpha wolves and fighting at her side.

Because the mating fever knows a thing or two about fate and forever.
 

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 What I thought about The Bear's Fated Mate

What a fun series!  I jumped into this as soon as it appeared on my e-reader knowing I'd get a sweet shifter romance that would make me smile, and The Bear's Fate Mate did just that.

Alex Borealis is the next in the family to experience the "mating fever" and instead of his usual avoidance of females, he decides he's going to go for it with Lara Lazuli, the daughter of the competition.  What he doesn't know is that she knows he's her mate, but wants him to figure it out on his own.  So it's going to take some time for Alex's head to get into the game, as he's not really looking for a mate, even though he's been told by his scheming grandfather that he  has to get mated when the next mating fever hits.

What I absolutely adored about this series is the internal conversations between human and animal shifter!  I had to chuckle every time and it is really the most charming aspect of this series. Vivian Arend does a great job of bringing the shifter into the story that are fun and entertaining.

Alex and Lara are terrific together as they find their way to their true destiny as mates.  It takes a few turns to get there, and it's worth every page!

If you are looking for a sweet shifter romance that is long on fun and short on major drama, this might the series for you.  The Bear's Fated Mate is a nice, compact story that is a quick read, and yet has all the paranormal elements that make it unique and fresh.  I just love this series so far!  

An ARC was provided for review.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

With over 2 million books sold, Vivian Arend is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over 50 contemporary and paranormal romance books, including the Six Pack Ranch and Granite Lake Wolves.

Her books are all standalone reads with no cliffhangers. They’re humorous yet emotional, with sexy-times and happily-ever-afters. Vivian pretty much thinks she’s got the best job in the world, and she’s looking forward to giving readers more HEAs. She lives in B.C. Canada with her husband of many years and a fluffy attack Shitzu named Luna who ignores everyone except when treats are deployed.

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Review: The Bear's Chosen Mate (Borealis Bears #1) by Vivian Arend

The Bear's Chosen Mate
Book 1: Borealis Bears Series

The stand alone first title in a brand-new shifter trilogy by New York Times bestselling author Vivian Arend.


Get mated—or else!

When the meddling, match-making family patriarch lays down the law, Giles Borealis’ three polar bear shifter grandsons agree to follow his edict. Only James, Alex and Cooper each have a vastly different plan in mind to deal with their impending mating fevers. Will any of them be able to fight fate?

Spoiler: not likely!

First up: James, the youngest of the brothers….

He’s going to accept his fate—but only with the woman he chooses!

James Borealis figures if he has to get mated, it should be with someone he already knows and cares about—his best friend Kaylee. But when the mating fever hits, she’s still stuck in friendshipland while he’s ready to move all the way to true love and forever.

Kaylee has heard about polar bear mating fever, but while James has held the starring role in her fantasies for a long time, she’s not about to leap into a permanent relationship that’s all wrong for him. He’s the PR powerhouse for Borealis Gems while she’s a quiet bobcat shifter with massive family baggage. He loves the spotlight; she wants to hide in quiet corners.

But mating fever knows best, and when the storm settles, there’s no use in arguing with a polar bear’s choice.

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What I thought about The Bear's Chosen Mate

The synopsis covers the basic plot and giving any more away would be a spoiler, so I'll just get right to it.  I really enjoyed The Bear's Chosen Mate. 

The three Borealis brothers are tasked with finding mates during their next mating fever cycle.  The brothers aren't happy about that, but if he has to do it, James is going to pick who it is he wants to mate with ... forever.  

It's a simple and sweet friends-to-lovers story.  James happens to have someone he cares for deeply and he chooses Kaylee for a mate rather than let fate take it's course. (that rebellious polar bear!)  Kaylee chooses him back so to speak so love and lust isn't the problem.. but there are a few minor complications they'll need to get over before the mating fever "takes".

It's such cute story and I absolutely adored it's simplicity. James is caring, adorable and perfect for Kaylee (and her crazy family -- omg!)  So much fun, and left me feeling good. Loved it! 

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

With over 2 million books sold, Vivian Arend is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over 50 contemporary and paranormal romance books, including the Six Pack Ranch and Granite Lake Wolves.

Her books are all standalone reads with no cliffhangers. They’re humorous yet emotional, with sexy-times and happily-ever-afters. Vivian pretty much thinks she’s got the best job in the world, and she’s looking forward to giving readers more HEAs. She lives in B.C. Canada with her husband of many years and a fluffy attack Shitzu named Luna who ignores everyone except when treats are deployed.

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Review: The Cowgirl's Forever Love (The Colemans of Heart Falls #1) by Vivian Arend

Return to Heart Falls—a place for family, friends, and falling in love.

The first stand alone novel in a new trilogy by New York Times bestselling author Vivian Arend.
 
Lisa Coleman committed to stay in Heart Falls until her sister’s baby arrives, but after that, she’s moving on. She’s not sure exactly what is on the agenda, so it’s good to still have a few months to figure out her dreams. While she’s waiting, there’s no reason she can’t enjoy herself with the very sexy local veterinarian. A naughty interlude with a man who knows all the right moves would be the perfect distraction from Coleman chaos: newborn baby! New dog! New found family?!

Josiah Ryder is beginning to feel women only want him for one thing. Playing fast and loose was fun in the past, but it’s time for a change. He’s ready to prove he’s in it for the long haul, but the one woman he truly wants insists she’s in town for six months and not a moment longer. He’ll have to pull out all the stops to make Lisa realize nothing out there can compete with finding forever right under her nose.

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What I thought about
The Cowgirl's Forever Love

Even though Lisa Coleman is taking care of her sister Tamara at Heart Falls, she knows her time there will be coming to an end once Tamara has her baby. She thinking about travel and adventure -- that is until Josiah Ryder starts to woo her.

Josiah hasn't had great luck with women, and he's a really good guy. A veterinarian, he puts his patients first, but something is missing in his life.  When he finally asks Lisa out, he realizes that is it companionship (and more ;-) that he needs.  Even though he knows Lisa may be leaving Heart Falls, he moves slow with Lisa and gives them time to really fall for each other.  I truly loved this about Josiah -- while his decision to wait to take their relationship to the physical level has some roots in his past, he really just wants to take his time with someone he cares for.

Most of the book centered around Lisa and Josiah's growing relationship.  I really enjoy romance that pays attention to the "falling-in-love" part of the love story, and Vivian Arend does a great job of weaving Lisa and Josiah's story into some other interesting storylines.  Between Tamara's baby, a situation with a puppy mill, and another new member for the Coleman family, the story stayed interesting to the final pages. And there's an adorable dog along for the ride as well.

What I love most about this author, the Heart Falls series and this spinoff is that there is a recognition of some basic themes of family and how family takes care of each other and just basic goodness of heart. These are feel good stories that are not boring and just leave me happy when I get to the end. It doesn't get much better than this.

An ARC provided for review.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

With over 2 million books sold, Vivian Arend is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over 50 contemporary and paranormal romance books, including the Six Pack Ranch and Granite Lake Wolves.

Her books are all standalone reads with no cliffhangers. They’re humorous yet emotional, with sexy-times and happily-ever-afters. Vivian pretty much thinks she’s got the best job in the world, and she’s looking forward to giving readers more HEAs. She lives in B.C. Canada with her husband of many years and a fluffy attack Shitzu named Luna who ignores everyone except when treats are deployed.

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Release Day Review: A Rancher's Bride (The Stones of Heart Falls #3) by Vivian Arend

Book 3: The Stones of Heart Falls

Welcome to Heart Falls, where there’s more at stake than the future of the Silver Stone ranch.

With the ranch teetering on the brink of disaster, accepting an invitation to the gala of the year is a top business priority for Luke Stone. Having a significant other on his arm isn’t merely a good idea, it’s a necessity. Doesn’t matter that he’s currently single—there’s a logical solution. Kelli is easy company, a vital part of ranch operations, and willing to sing Silver Stone’s praises all day long. She’ll be perfect.

Kelli James has kept a lot of secrets over the eight years since she boldly walked onto the ranch. Her biggest challenge, though, has been hiding her crush on the sexiest cowboy she’s ever laid eyes on. When Luke informs her they’re headed to the mountains for a week-long, work-related event, she’s not sure what to expect.

That he signed her up to play the part of the perfect rancher’s bride-to-be wasn’t it…

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What I thought about A Rancher's Bride

In this installment of the Heart Falls series from Vivian Arend, Luke Stone gets an invitation to an exclusive gala event for horse ranch owners. He's thrilled to be able to finally do something to help the family with their money woes. There's only one hitch -- it's a family oriented event and a fiancée or wife is expected, but Luke has just recently broken it off with his rich girlfriend.

Kelli James has worked at the ranch with the Stone brothers for years. New employees are given a "hands-off" warning as the brothers and others on the ranch have taken it upon themselves to take care of Kelli. They see her as part of the family. And right there is what I love about this series -- there's a wonderful family vibe going on throughout all the books that warms my heart.

When Luke puts Kelli's name on the gala rsvp, he makes one critical mistake and that's not telling Kelli that she has to pretend to be his fiancee. She finds out en-route and uses that to her advantage -- she's had a major crush on Luke for years and this is her opportunity to get a taste of him, even if it isn't forever.

Luke goes along with it, and in the end, he ends up realizing that his feelings for Kelli are more than just friendship. They have some real chemistry together, and their common goal of saving the ranch brings them even closer. Not only are Luke and Kelli steaming hot together, they make some terrific friends too. But Kelli isn't sure if Luke wants her for her, and so there's some tension there when they return home, along with some secrets that are revealed that put another wrench into Kelli staying with Luke.

I just really loved these two together. It was great to see them come to a new understanding about their relationship, and the rest of the clan is 100% on board with them being together. This is just a really sweet, low drama romance that left me smiling and wanting more by the final pages. I've enjoyed this entire series so much.

So if you are looking for a low conflict sort of romance that will warm your heart, The Rancher's Bride might just do the trick. Vivian Arend's writing is easy to read and easy to fall into the story and transports the reader to another world. I love that about it.

An ARC was provided for review.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

 

With over 2 million books sold, Vivian Arend is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over 50 contemporary and paranormal romance books, including the Six Pack Ranch and Granite Lake Wolves.

Her books are all standalone reads with no cliffhangers. They’re humorous yet emotional, with sexy-times and happily-ever-afters. Vivian pretty much thinks she’s got the best job in the world, and she’s looking forward to giving readers more HEAs. She lives in B.C. Canada with her husband of many years and a fluffy attack Shitzu named Luna who ignores everyone except when treats are deployed.

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5 Stars for A Firefighter's Christmas Gift (Holidays in Heart Falls) by Vivian Arend

This firefighter has the perfect gift for a single mom and her little girl – if they’ll take him.

A category length holiday novel from New York Times bestselling author Vivian Arend.

All Bradley Ford wants this holiday season is a date or three with sweet Hanna Lane. He’s the new fire chief, recently returned to Heart Falls to help his father after an accident. And while he wasn’t expecting to find someone like Hanna so soon, Brad’s certain that Hanna—and her adorable daughter, Crissy—are perfect for him and his plans to settle down.

Hanna’s been taking care of herself since she became a single mom at sixteen. The only pure, honest love she trusts is her little girl’s, but for the first time in eight years, her libido flares to life. Something about Brad draws her like a moth to a flame—which is always a bad idea for the moth.

When a fire leaves Hanna and Crissy homeless, Brad offers them shelter at his family’s homestead. Crissy insists they’ve moved in with Santa. Hanna’s not sure how she keeps ending up under the mistletoe with Brad. And Brad? He’s hoping for the best Christmas gift of all…

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What I thought about A Firefighter's Christmas Gift

Brad Ford really likes Hannah Lane, but she has reservations. With an eight year old daughter and a past she'd like to keep in her rear view mirror, even though she likes Brad, she's not quite ready to take the leap into a relationship.

Complicating matters is a fire that wipes out Hannah and Crissy, that leaves her to rebuild her life yet again and Brad riding a fine line of patience and persuasion when they move in with him and his father Patrick for the holidays.

 

There's a nice smattering of characters from other books in the Heart Falls series, and Patrick and Crissy were as perfect together as Brad and Hannah. 

There is just so much sweetness in this story.  After all, it is a Christmas story and it does not disappoint at all when it comes to shining a big ole spotlight on the loving spirit of family and friends.  Brad and Hannah's story is the perfect escape and an antidote to the stresses of the real world. I enjoyed every minute of this read. 

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

With over 2 million books sold, Vivian Arend is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over 50 contemporary and paranormal romance books, including the Six Pack Ranch and Granite Lake Wolves.

Her books are all standalone reads with no cliffhangers. They’re humorous yet emotional, with sexy-times and happily-ever-afters. Vivian pretty much thinks she’s got the best job in the world, and she’s looking forward to giving readers more HEAs. She lives in B.C. Canada with her husband of many years and a fluffy attack Shitzu named Luna who ignores everyone except when treats are deployed.

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5 Stars for A Rancher's Song (Heart Falls #2) by Vivian Arend

A Rancher's Song Book details:

Release Date: May 15, 2018

Series: The Stones of Heart Falls, Book 2

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Can love help a champion bull rider face his fears and find his future?

Ivy Field‘s heart nearly broke when she left Heart Falls, but her high school sweetheart insisted she follow-through on her dream of becoming a teacher. She thought that meant putting their relationship on hold briefly, but it’s taken eleven years to return. Now she’s back, no longer a painfully shy young girl but a confident woman who knows exactly what and who she wants–a home and a family–with too-sexy-for-his-boots Walker Stone. He was her first; she wants him to be her last.

Walker “Dynamite” Stone was still reeling from his parents’ unexpected deaths when Ivy left. He let her go, throwing himself into work on the Silver Stone ranch and dangerous living on the rodeo circuit. But lately Walker’s adrenaline junkie ways have crashed–he’s having panic attacks. Potentially devastating to his budding music career, they’re a deadly handicap when shooting for eight seconds aboard an angry bull. He needs to learn to face his fears to save the family fortunes. If he succeeds, this time Walker will be the one to leave Heart Falls, and Ivy, behind.

Will Ivy and Walker have to give up on forever, or can they turn this rancher’s song into a winning duet?

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What I thought about A Rancher's Song

Walker Stone is having panic attacks. This might not seem like a big deal, but when he's riding an angry bull for at least 8 seconds, having a panic attack could be devastating.  It's a good thing Walker recognizes this and returns home to Heart Falls to get his head together, because it isn't just panic attacks that are messing with Walker's mind.  He's trying to figure out what he should be doing with his life.

Ivy Field is back in town too.  She's settling back home after years away as elementary school teacher and vice principal. Walker is in her plan too. Ivy wants to pick up where they left off when she left him eleven years ago.  It's pretty clear from the getgo that Walker still have feelings for Ivy and vice versa -- although Walker's future is up in the air.  Does he return to the rodeo? Will he take the amazing singing offer he's been given? He really can't decide... at first.  But with the help of people who love him, he'll get the job done.

I really love this series. It's easy to fall for a series like this, where family is tight and kind.  Even though Walker is a mess, his brother's feel him out and give him the room he asks for, even though it's tough for them to watch their younger brother struggle.  Caleb and Luke are pretty awesome that way.  This is a series that not only talks about family values, but shows them in the characters everyday life, and I just adore that about this series.

I can't say much more than I loved this, and you should be reading this series if you are looking for a family oriented romance that really demonstrates the important things in life. Definitely recommended.  Can't wait for more.

An ARC was provided for review. 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

With over 2 million books sold, Vivian Arend is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over 50 contemporary and paranormal romance books, including the Six Pack Ranch and Granite Lake Wolves.

Her books are all standalone reads with no cliffhangers. They’re humorous yet emotional, with sexy-times and happily-ever-afters. Vivian pretty much thinks she’s got the best job in the world, and she’s looking forward to giving readers more HEAs. She lives in B.C. Canada with her husband of many years and a fluffy attack Shitzu named Luna who ignores everyone except when treats are deployed.

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