A Fairytale Hero
Series:
Fairytale, Colorado (Book .5)
Jackson Prince thought love was done for him when his
wife died five years ago. But the shy girl he never forgot from high school
saving his life on Christmas Eve proves him wrong. Now they'll both learn it's
never too late for love...if they can survive.
This novella was a wild ride from start to finish.
Chandra returned to Fairytale, Colorado, after her daughter moved to Singapore
for an internship. She bought the local café and began living a more peaceful
life. That ends on Christmas Eve when several men come looking for Jackson
Prince. She hasn't seen him in many years and says so, though they are
skeptical. To her surprise, she finds a wounded Jackson hiding in her car when
she leaves. Unfortunately, they are spotted, and a wild twenty-four hours
ensues.
The suspense of this story had me glued to the pages from
start to finish. Just when I thought they were safe, trouble came at them again
and again. Jackson was a terrific hero, protective and caring, and determined
to keep Chandra safe from the trouble he brought to her door. The intensity
ramped up with each attack until the final confrontation that finally ended it
all.
I loved both Chandra and Jackson. Both are older, in
their fifties and have the experience to deal with what they face. I loved how
Chandra was unflappable and took everything in stride - including the sparks
that flew between them. Jackson has been a widower for five years and never
expected to be interested in another woman. Neither has forgotten the one
amazing kiss they shared in high school, and the rekindling of those sparks takes
them both by surprise. I loved the ending and seeing these two realize that
it's never too late for love.
This was a terrific introduction to the new series, and I
can't wait to dive in.
A Hero in Paradise
Series:
Never Too Late for Love: Ellington Cove (Book 6.5)
The holidays lost their shine for Will Frasier after his
wife passed. Bucking traditions, he’s headed for Key West to do a friend a
favor. One that brings him face to face with a woman who still believes in
miracles… and that it’s never too late for love.
I loved returning to Key West's Ellington Cove and seeing
some old friends. I especially enjoyed spending some time at the Beachcomber, a
favorite haunt from the other books in the series.
Will and his three adult sons came to the Cove to escape
the memories of earlier Christmases. Will's wife passed away several years ago,
and the holidays haven't been the same since then. He hadn't been there long
when a friend from home called and asked a favor. Would he watch over a woman
who witnessed a murder and keep her safe until the killer is caught? As an
active police officer back home, Will's protective instincts are aroused, and
he agrees.
Maureen is a single mother (and grandmother) who raised
her son on her own. After working as a bartender at the Beachcomber for many years,
she now owns the place. A few nights before Christmas, she saw a man leave a
body on the patio of the bar. Afraid for her life, she contacts a friend with
the Guardian Agency who promises to send someone to help her.
Maureen's independent spirit resents the need for a
protector, but having a good-looking, older, well-built bodyguard is no
hardship. At the same time, Will is impressed by Maureen's beauty, courage, and
spirit. I loved seeing these two get to know each other as circumstances threw
them together. It was heartwarming to see Will realize that he's just been
going through the motions since his wife's death. Being around Maureen brings light
and laughter back into his life. Maureen has had trust issues with men thanks
to her son's father, and being around Will tempts her to open her heart again.
I loved watching the sparks fly between them. There are some obstacles to
overcome, but both have the maturity and experience to fight for what they
want. The ending was sweet and romantic, with a bit of humor.
The suspense of the story was terrific. With the killer
still out there and determined to silence Maureen, Will has his work cut out for
him to keep her safe. The tension increased with every attempt on her life, and
I was glued to the pages from start to finish. Just when I thought the danger
was over, an unexpected twist put Maureen back in the bullseye. The final
confrontation was a nail-biter, and I loved how it went down.
The secondary characters were great. There was a bit of
Jess from the earlier books, and I'm looking forward to reading her story. I
loved seeing more of Officer Jenkins of the KWPD. My favorites were Will's
sons, David, Lance, and Eli. I loved their close relationship with their dad
and their willingness to jump in and help with Maureen's protection. Their
interactions with Maureen were great, and I loved the dinner scene with them at
the end. Maureen's son, Tim, made a brief appearance in the final chapter, but
it was fun.
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