That Monroe Girl by Ilona Fridl (Review)

I actually liked That Monroe Girl; it was a pretty good read. We meet Cat Monroe who is in search of her father. She has followed the trail to Tombstone, Arizona. I have to say is pretty good. When she arrives her father doesn't believe she's his daughter, because he received news many years ago that she passed. Complicated mess. Anyway, Jake Spencer is trying to help and at the same time write a story about her reuniting with her family. However, he comes to his senses. In someways the story reminded me of 27 Dresses, not that she was a bridesmaid to 27 women. More like the hero in that movie was writing a story about the heroine and decided to take another approach, but boss decides to do what they want to do anyway.

Anyway, there is a lot going on in the story, but it all ties together. A lot of themes going, but it works. We have father reuniting with long last daughter and possible use her to his advantage, blackmail, and of course romance. Overall, a pretty good read. So, if you are in need to take a journey to the wild west, you might consider taking a ride with That Monroe Girl.

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Rating:
4 Stars

Breathless by Beverly Jenkins (Review)

I was given the opportunity to read Breathless by Beverly Jenkins. I didn't read Forbidden, so I don't know if Portia pops up in the story. However, Breathless focuses on Portia and Kent. When Kent first met Portia she was scared of men and young, but now she's all grown up and mighty fine. Kent had some growing up to do before he could present himself to be a suitable suitor. After all, he liked to play the field while he was younger. Kent has his work cut out for him, because Portia has no desire to marry, after all what her mother did to her and her sister. Pretty heartless.

Anyway, Breathless was a pretty good story. I did like the chemistry between Portia and Kent. I love that he was willing to find a way to break through Portia's wall. I loved Portia's younger sister and I do hope there is a story in the works for her, because it could be so good. I can't tell you why. We find a budding romance, but being the old west there is some danger lurking around. Those who have been a fan of Beverly's books will probably enjoy Breathless.

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Rating:
4 Stars