A Kiss Under the Northern Lights by Susan Carlisle

 

Blurb:

A CONNECTION TO STAY FOR?

When Dr. Trice moves to the far north of Iceland, she’s looking forward to immersing herself in her job and getting away from her painful past. She’s nervous, but her temporary colleague Dr. Drake Stevansson is happy to show her the ropes. Drake has the looks of a real-life Viking, and a way of making Trice feel safer than she ever has before. Their snow-melting desire is undeniable, but Drake is leaving. So what happens when stolen glances turn to fiery kisses that threaten to derail both of their plans? 

 

My review:

An American in Iceland. Dr. Trice Shell is chasing her roots. She has no family in America but her DNA says her ancestors were from Iceland and surrounding areas so when the opportunity to fill in for a doctor in a small Icelandic town she jumps at the chance.

Dr. Drake Stevansson has put his dreams on hold for two years. If he is to finish his schooling to become surgeon he needs to head to London and get back to his training.

This is a story about dreams and how they evolve and grow. This is a story of family. But mostly this is truly a story about love.  I can’t say how much I enjoyed Trice and Drake find their dreams.

 

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Better Than Friends (The Sunrise Cove Series Book 7) by Jill Shalvis

 

 

Blurb:

Old flames reignite in Sunrise Cove in this charming enemies-to-lovers, second-chance, small-town, forced-proximity love story about family, friendships, and true love from New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis.

When Olive Porter’s off-the-grid parents go missing, she reluctantly seeks out Noah Turner, her ex and the only person she both trusts implicitly and not at all.

As a special investigative agent for the National Park Service, Noah’s used to living under intense pressure. Or he was until he got injured on the job. Now unhappily recuperating at home while being smothered by his loving but nosy family, he’d love nothing more than a good distraction.

So when Olive shows up looking like a million bucks, he has to do a gut and heart check. Because nope, no matter what, he can’t fall for her again, the woman who once blew up his entire life and never looked back. How ironic then that his own personal hell (Olive) is also his ticket out of town. The question is, will the risk be worth the reward?

 

My review:

The queen of small town rom com is back with a delightful addition to The Sunrise Cove Series.  This second chance, best friends brother, friends to lovers rom com will fill your heart with engaging characters and off beat humor. I absolutely loved Olive and Noah.

 

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Dog Bones and Dead Bodies (Pupcakes and Peril Book 1) by Paige Tyler

 

Blurb:

Life couldn’t be better for Pupcakes Bakery owner Tassie Drake. (Well…life could always be better, but things were pretty doggone good.) Her sister was handling the mind-numbing paperwork of the bakery, and the long Maine winter was over, which meant more bakery business and more walks in the park with her Chiweenie, Baxter––when she wasn’t baking delectably cute doggy treats, that is.

However, discovering a dead body on the way to the park was not on Tassie’s to-do list. The fact he was the meanest get-off-my-lawn old man in town didn’t make it better. The fact Tassie’s best friend was being charged with the murder made it worse. And while the town’s new detective, Jack Sterling, might be very (incredibly, drop-dead––oops, bad choice of words) handsome, he had the wrong suspect.

It’s up to Tassie and Baxter to find the real killer––and there is a town full of suspects––before her friend takes the fall. But staying ahead of a cold-blooded murderer is no piece of pupcake…

Dog Bones and Dead Bodies is the first book in the Pupcakes and Peril cozy mystery series. If you love smart female sleuths, adorable sidekicks with four paws, and small towns full of quirky characters, you’ll adore reading about Tassie and Baxter’s adventures!

Includes recipes for homemade dog treats!

 

My review:

Dog Bones and Dead Bodies is the delightful first book in a new cozy mystery series. This book features two sisters who run a dog treat bakery, their friends and their adorable puppies. (okay I call all dogs no matter their age puppies) And of course there is the hunky new detective in town and his puppy. When Tassie (at the insistence of her chiweenie Baxter) finds the dead body of the town grump things get interesting. Follow as Tassie, Baxter and Detective Jack find the killer.

I had a blast reading this and look forward to the next installment.

 

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Track Her Down (Bree Taggert #10) by Melinda Leigh

 

 

Blurb:

A teenager returns home from work and finds her parents shot to death in their bed. Responding to the call, Sheriff Bree Taggert realizes the crime wasn’t a burglary gone wrong. The couple was executed. The sole survivor: their traumatized teenage daughter, Claire Mason.

Bree teams up with investigator Matt Flynn to work the case, but together they uncover more questions than answers. When Claire is stalked at the park, it’s clear the killer isn’t finished—and she’s the next target.

As Bree and Matt sift through the past—suspect by suspect—a tangled web of deception emerges, and the truth becomes harder to see. Because the victims’ entire lives were a lie. And the only way to protect the vulnerable girl is to unravel her parents’ secrets.

 

My review:

So many secrets. Bree has to keep an open mind while investigating a double homicide that leaves a teen an orphan. The secrets uncovered will shock even Bree. This entry into the series is a twisted series of curious events that lead to a shocking finale. A fantastic addition to the series.

 

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So Pucked Up (Thin Ice #1) by Charity Parkerson

 

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Hockey is all Jay knows. It’s all he loves. Then he met Callan.

Jay’s career has always been everything to him. He’s sacrificed his entire life to make his dreams of fame come true. Now that he’s on top, he’s enjoyed more than his fair share of the one-night benefits. Women come all too easily to him. Never in a million years does he dream he’ll get brought to his knees. That’s why the last thing he expects is a man to be the one who ends up making him insane, especially since he’s straight.

While Callan’s twin Cato has always been the star of the family, he hasn’t left Callan behind. Where Cato goes, Callan is along for the ride. But whereas Cato enjoys the limelight, Callan is horribly shy. He tries staying out of the way. The last thing he wants is to hurt Cato’s career by everyone learning about his gay twin. Not to mention, he doesn’t want the attention. That is until he meets Cato’s teammate, Jay. He wouldn’t mind a little of Jay’s time.

So Pucked Up is the first book in Charity Parkerson’s Thin Ice series. These are sports bi-awakenings and steamy romances meant to heat up your day.

 

My review:

I loved this quick-paced romp. I really loved man boy Jay and sweet shy Callan. This story made me laugh cry and sigh. I hope Cato gets his happy in a future book.

 

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Death at the Ice Hotel (Wanderlust Mysteries Book 1) by Angie Fox & KC Bailey

 

Death at the Ice Hotel (Wanderlust Mysteries Book 1) by Angie Fox & KC Bailey

 

Blurb:

Best friends, a crafty killer, and an ice-cold mystery…

When Leia Peterson discovers a forgotten box filled with childhood wishes, she knows exactly how to honor her late friend’s memory—by making one last wish come true. With her best friend, Kat, by her side (and their lucky tacky earrings for good measure), Leia trades her sensible Seattle life for a weekend at the Northern Magic Ice Festival, where a hotel carved entirely from ice promises the adventure of a lifetime.

But their whimsical winter getaway takes a sinister turn when the festival’s star—the legendary “Ice King”—vanishes during the signature sculpting competition. Between suspicious “accidents” and sabotaged sculptures, it’s clear someone’s determined to keep the remaining ice artists from claiming the prize.

Armed with nothing but their wits and their warmest winter boots, Kat and Leia find themselves tracking a killer through snowy landscapes and frozen corridors. Their suspect list is as slippery as ice, and each new clue leads them deeper into the hotel’s glittering maze. With the body count rising and time running out, these unlikely detectives are about to prove that best friends make the best crime-solving team.

 

My review:

First in a new mystery series this book features a warm friendship and an ice cold killer. I really enjoyed visiting a place I’ll never go as I am not a fan of the cold. I enjoyed learning about ice sculpting. I really enjoyed the interactions between two old friends and the clever way they discover who done it. I look forward to more adventures with Kat and Leia.

 

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Danger in Dade (South Beach Security: K-9 Division Book 4) by Caridad Piñeiro

 

Danger in Dade (South Beach Security: K-9 Division Book 4) by Caridad Piñeiro

 

Blurb:

For this ex-marine and his K-9

Protecting this witness is a lethal second chance…

Protecting his ex-girlfriend wasn’t a challenge ex-marine Brett Madison expected when he became a South Beach Security K-9 operative. But Anita Reyes saw the killer’s face when she witnessed a murder. And staying only seconds ahead of the perpetrator has Brett and Anita following his determined dog Mango’s lead…and drawing all too close again. But with betrayal around every turn, survival may be the one chance Anita and Brett shouldn’t trust…

 

My review:

In this installment new SBS-K9 agent Brett Madison’s first assignment with his new K9 partner Mango turns out to be the woman he loved and ghosted. Anita Reyes witnessed a murder and now the murderer wants to erase his mistake. This is an action filled tale of second chances and redemption. I absolutely loved Brett and Anita but Mango stole my heart.

 

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