Book Review: Branded (The Cavanaugh Brothers #1) by Laura Wright

Branded
(The Cavanaugh Brothers #1)
By Laura Wright

Blurb: 
In the small town of River Black, Texas, sits the Triple C—a working cattle ranch that sustains the town. But it also holds painful memories and shocking secrets for the Cavanaugh brothers...

When the Cavanaugh brothers return home for their father’s funeral, they discover unexpected evidence of the old man’s surprising double life—a son named Blue, who wants the Triple C Ranch as much as they do. The eldest son, Deacon, a wealthy businessman who couldn't wait to leave the ranch and move on with his life, is looking to use his powerful connections to stop Blue at any cost. He never expected the ranch’s forewoman, Mackenzie Byrd, to get in his way.

Mac knows Deacon means to destroy the ranch and therefore destroy her livelihood. But as the two battle for control, their attraction builds. Now Deacon is faced with the choice of a lifetime: Take down the Triple C to feed his need for revenge, or embrace the love of the one person who has broken down every barrier to his heart.

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Viviana's Review:

Let me start by saying I LOVE Laura Wright! I'm a huge fan and she's an auto-buy author for me as well! When I first found out she was righting a Western Contemporary Romance, I KNEW it was going to be HOT! And boy was I right!!!

Guest Post and Giveaway: Westbound Awakening by Hildie McQueen

I'm extremely excited to welcome Hildie to Enchantress of Books! Welcome! Hildie had the opportunity to interview Captain John McClain and has shared it with us. Fascinating!! 

I sit in a clearing not far from a gurgling creek and listen to the songs of birds.  I yank on my long skirts and wonder how women here manage to do so much day to day with the heavy clothing.  But it’s the 1800s and I have to fit in.

Book Review (Audio): An Outlaw's Christmas (McKettricks #16) by LInda Lael Miller

An Outlaw's Christmas 
(McKettricks Series, Book #16)
By Linda Lael Miller

Narrated By:  Jack Garrett

Blurb: 
With his wild heart, Sawyer McKettrick isn't ready to settle down on the Triple M family ranch in Arizona. So he heads to Blue River, Texas, to seek a job as marshal. But in a blinding snowstorm he's injured—and collapses into the arms of a prim and proper lady in calico.The shirtless, bandaged stranger recuperating in teacher Piper St. James's room behind the schoolhouse says he's a McKettrick, but he looks like an outlaw. As they wait out the storm, the handsome loner has Piper remembering long-ago dreams of marriage and motherhood. But for how long is Sawyer willing to call Blue River home?

As the gray skies clear, Piper's one holiday wish just might bring two lonely hearts together forever.

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Viviana's Review:

This was my first time reading a book from Linda Lael Miller and I'm happy to say I enjoyed it. I had received a copy via Netgalley, but unfortunately, the time expired before I could read it, but thank heavens for the library! Then I thought! Oh take care of two challenges with one review: Netgalley Challenge and Audio Book Challenge!! Bang! I'm in!!

Book Review: Big Sky Blue (Shades of Blue Trilogy) by Hildie McQueen

Big Sky Blue 
(Shades of Blue Novella) 
By Hildie McQueen

Blurb: 
Left to raise his infant son alone, a hardened Hank Cole is determined to make the best of it while prospering his ranch, but when a beautiful woman literally lands on his doorstep, he is helpless against the attraction between them.

Elizabeth Cole is too outspoken for gentle society, but she may be the perfect match for a tough Montana cowboy.

A story of two very different people who belong together, proof that sometimes fate can have a sense of humor when it comes to love.

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Viviana's Review: 

I had forgotten how much I enjoy a good historical, western romance! I missed my sexy cowboys! "Big Sky Blue" is a lovely novella that grabs a hold of you and doesn't let go! Hank Cole is a responsible, handsome and wonderful father who must now raise his son on his own. Elisabeth is an independent and smart woman who doesn't fit in well in her native Virginia high society, because, well, like I said, she's smart and independent.  

Book Review: Badlands Bride by Adrianne Wood

Badlands Bride
By Adrianne Wood

Synopsis

Lily Highfill has spent long years in Denver, exiled from her wealthy, high-society family in Boston. With a betrothal to a titled Englishman nearly in her pocket and an invitation to return home to Boston in hand, Lily thinks her future is set and decides to spend her final month out West at her grandfather’s fossil dig in the Colorado badlands. Then a famous frontier journalist enters the bone hunters’ camp and stirs up trouble—and her heart.

Mason Donnelly used to be one of the most popular writers west of the Mississippi, but after several dry months, his career has hit rock bottom. One big story could put him back on top, and he senses that there’s more to this fossil dig than dinosaur bones. But a feisty heiress with a knack for finding trouble is about to derail all his plans in ways he could never imagine….

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Viviana's Review: 
The author draws you in with the characters she has created. Both the hero and heroine are smart, witty and independent. Their conversations and the dynamic between the two really drove this story and was quite entertaining to read.