cheryls's reviews
2157 reviews

We Can Forever by Lenna Phoenix

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

This is book one in the Silent Journey series and it features Hannah and Michael.  Hanna has fibromyalgia, the invisible illness.  Some people and even some doctors do not believe fibromyalgia is a real thing.  She left big city life because of the stress, for small island life, to open a knitting shop. She doesn’t have the time or energy to date.  Michael is the new fire chief and a single father of an 11 year old daughter.  Between work and his daughter, he doesn’t have time to date.  Michael’s busy- body sister arranges for him and Hannah to go on a blind date and the romance takes off from there.  His job and her illness makes for a very bumpy road

This is my first book by this author and I enjoy the spicy but not over bearing spiciness of the romance.  I love the small town feel of their community.  The romance is quick but we’re reading a romance novel and that’s how it goes more often than not.  The characters are fantastic and well developed.  The storyline is uncommon but a fabulous weekend read!  I can’t wait for the next book in this series!

Iron Ember by Donna Grant

adventurous emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This is book one in the Skye Druids series and it features Scott and Elodie. Druids were being killed in Skye and in Edinburgh.  Elodie came back to Skye to help her sister prepare to sell the family home and also because she had nowhere else to go.  Scott went to Skye, undercover, to find the one person he thought could end the killings everywhere. He didn’t count on falling in love with her. Omitting the truth of why he was there was the same as lying as far as Elodie was concerned. She did not think she would be able to forgive Scott for the lies but there were some pretty big things she found out about herself that she should probably talk to him about.

There was so much happening in this story and it was beautifully put together.  It gets pretty intense when a Dragon King, a Warrior and their Druid mates show up to help.  I love how the different series cross over.  The action was fantastic with the romance running along side!  The characters were amazing!  This story is not finished and continues in the next book.  

Forever for Us by Carrie Ann Ryan

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This is book 8 in The Wilder Brothers series and it features Wyatt and Ava. Ava was married to Wyatt’s best friend, Aaron, and Wyatt was married to Isabelle. Aaron and Isabelle cheated with each other on Wyatt and Ava. There has always been a misunderstood chemistry between Wyatt and Ava. They thought it was a strong sense of dislike for each other but soon found out it was completely opposite of that. After their divorce’s Ava struggled because Aaron took EVERYTHING but their daughter. When Wyatt found out about her struggles, he offered her a job at his bar and the story REALLY takes off from there. I love the different aspects of this story. There is some mystery, friendship, romance, and tons of family. I thought the Isabelle/Aaron part of the story line wasn’t as strong as it should have been but the rest was fantastic. I love revisiting the Wilder brothers and cousins. I can’t wait for the next book!

His Second Chance by Carrie Ann Ryan

emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This is book 6 in the Montgomery Ink Legacy series and it features Kane Montgomery Carr and Phoebe Dixon.  All the Montgomery men are burly, overprotective men.  Kane is no different except, like a lot of men, communication is a little bit of an issue, which is why they went their separate ways.  When Phoebe’s in danger and really needs him, he’s there for her in every way possible. 

This story is full of suspense, heartbreak, rekindled love, lots of “spice”, family, lots of family and friendship.  Plot twists are exceptional!  I love revisiting characters from past stories and just being in the Montgomery world again is bliss. BRAVO!  Amazing story!

Last Minute Fiancé by Carrie Ann Ryan

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

This is book 2 in The First Time series and it features Luca and Addison. These two became instant best friends when they met not quite two years ago. Both are beautiful people but didn’t really look at each other that way until a night with too much alcohol. No regrets but that night will stay with them forever. This story is fantastic! Luca and Addison are going through so much with their jobs and personal lives. If ever there were two people meant to be together, it would be these two. They just mesh together so well. I can’t wait for the third book in this series!

A Wilder Wedding by Carrie Ann Ryan

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

This is book 7.5 in The Wilder Brothers series and it features Amos, who works in the winery and Naomi, who is the innkeeper at Wilder Retreat. These two have been on again, off again for the past few years. Each afraid, for their own reasons, to let it go any further than a no-strings relationship. Will they live to regret never sharing their true feelings? This is another fantastic read in wonderful series. This is a short read packed with plenty of emotions. We get to see most of the characters from previous books. I can’t wait for more!

Moments for You by Carrie Ann Ryan

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This is book 7 in the Wilder Brothers series and it features Ridge Wilder and Aurora Lee. These two have both suffered tremendous losses. It might be time for them both to start moving on. Their attraction is sexy and so natural. It’s like they were meant to be. There is someone out there trying to take it all away and you’ll be surprised at who it turns out to be. I love everything this author writes! This one is just as fantastic as the rest but it hits a little deeper. I love the Wilders and their cousins are just as amazing. Their women seem to give them all the peace they’ve been silently seeking in their lives. These are people I would love to be friends with in real life. I can’t wait for the next book in this fabulous series!

Last First Kiss by Carrie Ann Ryan

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This was a fantastic read! I love being in the world of the Montgomery’s. So much family around all the time must feel so safe. Especially with all those manly, gorgeous Montgomery men! I can’t wait to read more of this amazing series!

Happily Ever Maybe: A Montgomery Ink Legacy Novella by Carrie Ann Ryan

emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This is book 4.5 in the Montgomery Ink Legacy series and part of the 1001 Dark Nights collection. This book features Gus and Jennifer. They both work for Montgomery Security and make an awesome team. It’s time they put that amazing chemistry towards scratching that itch, if you know what I mean. Will Gus be able to tell Jen how he feels before it’s too late? I love these two! They just mesh so well together. This is a quick, fun and steamy story. Even though they aren’t Montgomerys, it’s another fantastic story in the Montgomery world. I can’t wait for more!

Irished by Heather Slade

adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced

5.0

This is book 7 in The Invincibles series and it features Paxon “Irish” Warrick and Flynn Wheaton.  She is Buck’s sister, that grew up sheltered and treated like one of the boys by their father. She’s now 21 and for the first time in her life, is romantically interested in a man.  That man is Irish, who is staying at her ranch for protection.  As the investigation into Argead continues, the Invincibles and K-19 are called in to help take down all the players.  

Read this spectacular book and watch a woman who’s starved for the touch and attention of a man who’s learning how to give her exactly what she’s looking for.  At the same time he’s learning how to live a normal life again.

This is another fantastic book in an amazing series.  I absolutely loved seeing so many characters from previous stories and related series.  BRAVO!