Swoon Worthy Spotlights #21

Welcome to Swoon Worthy Spotlights hosted by KJ's Book Nook, Katie's Clean Book Collection and Bookworm Nation! Once a month we will feature 1-3 of our favorite books that we have read during the month. We will share the cover(s), our review(s) and a link to each other's post so you can check out which books we have all chosen!

For this month's Swoon Worthy Spotlights I am going to choose...

The Unwanted Suitor by Michelle Pennington

The Paramedic's Second Chance by Elana Johnson

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And don't for get to check Katie's post here and Kathy's post here!

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Happy reading my fellow bookworms!

The Unwanted Suitor by Michelle Pennington

Synopsis:

When Cornelia Greystock received a proposal from Sir James Hawkston, she couldn’t bear it. It had been inspired, she knew, from pity and remorse—not love. Unable to face him afterward, she leaped at an offer of employment from the Countess, Lady Du’Breven. Serving as her companion, Cornelia struggles to adjust to the change in her social status, but the hard work distracts her from her broken heart. That is, until the Countess decides to hold a summer house party at her family estate and invites Sir James.

Sir James has never recovered from his disappointment when Miss Greystock refused his proposal and then fled, according to her family, to live with an unheard-of aunt in Ireland. When he grudgingly accepts an invitation to Lady Du’Breven’s house party, however, he is astounded to find Miss Greystock there. One thing is certain—this time he’ll court her the way he always should have. He is almost certain she returns his feelings, but he must tread carefully. If she refuses his proposal a second time, it would not be gentlemanly to ask a third. As time grows short and she continues to hold him at arms-length, will he find a way to at last win her hand?

My Review: 5 Stars

Miss Cornelia Greystock has secretly been in love with her neighbor, Sir James Hawkston for a long time. She did not think that she would ever catch his eye, so she set her sights on his younger brother. But when Timothy professed himself to be in love with her, Sir James made arrangements for him to be betrothed to a wealthy heiress from Bath and ruined her hopes of marriage. So imagine Cornelia's shock when Sir James proposes to her out of pity. She turns him down and flees her home, unable to face him every day. 

She finds herself employed as a companion to Countess Du'Breven. Struggling to adjust to her new social standing, she throws herself into her work in hopes that someday her broken heart will heal. When the Countess decides to throw a summer house party, Cornelia finds herself splitting the duties of hostess with her. While reading the names of who'll be attending, Cornelia is shocked to see Sir James' name on the list. She will need to do her best to keep her feelings from showing. He cannot know that she still loves with him. 

Sir James Hawkston does not know what in the world possessed him to say yes to attending Countess Du'Breven's summer house party. He's still trying to recover from his rejected proposal. He can't believe how bad he messed everything up. When he arrives at Somerstone, he's shocked to see that Cornelia is employed with the Countess and not off living with some distant aunt like he was told. 

Things are starting to look up for Sir James. Now he'll have a second chance at courting Cornelia and showing her just how much he loves her. But with her new social standing, it's not going to be easy. He'll have to convince her that being a Lady's companion is not what life has in store for her. She deserves a happily ever after and he won't stop until he gives it to her.  

*dreamy sigh* 

Oh my gosh! You guys! I absolutely LOVED The Unwanted Suitor! I was sucked in from the very beginning and devoured it in just a couple of hours! I adored both Cornelia and James. They were perfect for each other! I did NOT want the book to end! I knew going in that it was a novella but I was secretly hoping it would magically turn into a full length novel! A girl can dream, right?! If you're looking for a cute, fun afternoon read and are a fan of regency, then I highly recommend this one! You can thank me later... ;) 

This was the first book in the Regency House Party Somerstone series and I already know I will be reading the other books! I want to know what other scheming the Countess Du'Breven has been up to! 

Ms. Pennington has quickly become a favorite of mine! I'm definitely looking forward to what she has in store for us next!

And my review just wouldn't be complete without my casting! I adore these two! What do you think?!

Swoon Worthy Spotlights #17

Welcome to Swoon Worthy Spotlights hosted by KJ's Book Nook, Katie's Clean Book Collection and Bookworm Nation! Once a month we will feature 1-3 of our favorite books that we have read during the month. We will share the cover(s), our review(s) and a link to each other's post so you can check out which books we have all chosen!

And before you say anything... yes I know I chose more than 3 books... But it was just too hard to narrow it down! I read too many awesome books this month! Haha.

For this month's Swoon Worthy Spotlights I am going to choose...

Wheels of Justice by Rebecca Deel

Second Chance in Paradise by Jennifer Peel

Vendetta by Rebecca Deel

The Trust of a Billionaire by Michelle Pennington

The Truth About Billionaires by Michelle Pennington

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And don't for get to check Katie's post here and Kathy's post here!

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Happy reading my fellow bookworms!

The Truth about Billionaires by Michelle Pennington

Synopsis:

He's all business and she's got a lot to prove. Love was not on the agenda.

Jill Harris is determined to prove she deserves her position at her father’s consulting firm, so the last thing she has time for is dating. Since her only experience with love ended in heartbreak, she isn’t tempted to break her own rule—until she meets Blake McDaniel. When she’s asked to take a job working with Blake, it’s a great step in her career, but the more time she spends around the attractive, determined billionaire, the harder it is to remember why she wants to stay single.

Blake has one rule for himself when it comes to relationships: He won’t date a woman who’s already married to her career. After watching his mother’s many failed marriages, he knows it just won’t work. But then Jill comes into his life, brilliant and capable…and entirely too fascinating. Even though he has no intention of falling for her, he just can’t seem to stay away. But when suspicion clouds their future, will he be able to follow his heart?

My Review: 5 Stars

Jill Harris has had to make a lot of sacrifices in her life to get to where she is within her father's company. Everyone thinks that being the daughter of the owner, her position was handed to her on a silver platter. But that's the farthest from the truth. She has had to work harder than anyone else and has been groomed to take over since she was in middle school. If she's going to prove herself to her father and the board, she has got to stay focused and not allow for any distractions. 

Blake McDaniel has had to rebuild his family's business after his mother was convicted of fraud and sent to prison. He's not only worked his tail off to get things back up and running, but he's also taken over guardianship of his 17 year old sister, Hayden. After seeing all of his mother's failed marriages, he's sworn off women who are already married to their career. He's got too much on his plate already so dating is the furthest thing from his mind. 

From the moment Jill and Blake meet, their connection is instantaneous. There is no denying the chemistry between them. But she's got a lot to prove and he refuses to set himself up for heartbreak. They try their best to stay away from each other but the heart wants what the heart wants. They'll just have to take it one day at a time and see where it can lead them. The more time they spend together, the harder it is to see a life without the other in it. 

But when suspicious activity is brought to Blake's attention regarding Jill, he'll have to decide if he's going to believe the accusations or if he's going to believe in the woman he's been falling in love with. He'll need to trust in her and in his heart if they're going to have a chance at a HEA. 

*dreamy sigh*

Oh how I loved Jill and Blake! The banter between them from their first meeting was perfect and instantly had me rooting for them. These two were perfect for each other. I enjoyed seeing their relationship develop. This was such a fun book and I devoured it in one sitting! If I had one complaint it would be that I wish we would've been able to see Jill and Hayden's relationship develop more in the book. I know there was a lot going on already but I think it would've made their relationship in the end more believable. 

This has been a fun series to read! I'm definitely looking forward to reading more by Ms. Pennington. She has done an excellent job of sucking me into her books. Can't wait to see what she has in store for us next! 

And can we just take a minute to admire these two right here? I pretty much saw them from the beginning and I love it when that happens! It makes the book that much more enjoyable for me! :) 

The Trouble with Billionaires by Michelle Pennington

Synopsis:

She's sworn to never fall for another rich man.
He's determined to change her mind.

​Charlotte Mabry moves to a small town in Alabama, full of plans for a better life, especially for her son Taylor. Cash is short, but at least she's free from the crushing heartbreak of being married to a man who only cared about money. So even though Nate Haverton sends her pulses racing from the moment they meet, she refuses to let her heart lead her back into misery. Because he might be her son's t-ball coach, but he's also a billionaire.

Nate's drive and genius for solving problems have made him insanely wealthy, but not happy. With no time for a committed relationship, he tries to fill the emptiness inside by giving back to his home town. But then Charlotte moves in, and he knows that all this time he's been waiting for someone like her. She's beautiful, sweet, and strong...but adamant about keeping him at arms length.
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When his good intentions go wrong and rumors fly in their small southern town, this may be one problem he can't solve—even though it's the one that matters most.

My Review: 4 Stars

After inheriting her grandmother's house, Charlotte Mabry and her son, Taylor, move to a small town in Alabama for a fresh start. Ever since her ex-husband learned of their move, he has stopped paying child support. Money will definitely be tight until she can get her salon up and running. But she wants to give Taylor the best life she can without spoiling him and making him think that money is the most important thing in life. She wants him to live life, be happy and be proud of what hard work can accomplish. 

Nate Haverton doesn't come from money. He has put a lot of hard work, blood, sweat and tears to get him to where he is in the business world. Now he uses his money for good... to help others around him who are less fortunate. He knows what it's like to live paycheck to paycheck and if he can alleviate pressure for the people in his home town, he's more than willing to do it. He may go about it the wrong way at times but his heart really is in the right place.

To say Charlotte and Nate got off on the wrong foot would be an understatement. Neither one knew where the other was coming from that day in the sporting goods store. And neither of them can deny the spark between them from that first meeting. But she's sworn off rich men and he's too busy for a relationship. 

Never underestimate the power of fate. What's meant to be, will be no matter how much someone fights against it. When Nate's good intentions go awry, he'll have to do everything in his power to fix the mess he's created. He's waited his whole life for someone like Charlotte and he's not about to lose her over his money. Will Nate be able to help her see that everything he has done has been out of love? Will Charlotte be able to let go of her prejudices in order to get the HEA they all deserve?  

So... after reading the third book in this series and seeing Charlotte, Nate and Taylor in it, I thought I would go back and read their story. I really enjoyed it. I enjoyed seeing Charlotte and Nate's relationship develop. I also enjoyed Nate develop a relationship with Taylor. He definitely needed someone like Nate in his life since his father was pretty much a jerk. I didn't care for him at all. 

I'm finding that I love the small town settings. There's just something about the friendships, the protectiveness, and just the feel of it all. I can picture the diners and other shops and it makes me want to go visit. Of course in a perfect world all the evil people wouldn't be there. But I guess there's no escaping them. Haha. 

I'm definitely adding more books by Ms. Pennington to my TBR list. I've really enjoyed all of them I have read so far. :) 

And of course we can't forget my casting. I'm really liking these two. What do you think?

The Trust of a Billionaire by Michelle Pennington

Synopsis:

Hannah Rhodes is determined to keep her beachfront property, even though she can’t afford to. But it’s her childhood home and she can’t bear to see it plowed down by the billionaire investor who keeps raising his offer to buy it. When the same man hires her to be his daughter’s nanny—providing her the income she needs to reject his offer—the irony is not lost on her. However, seeing him as a loving, worried father makes it difficult to enjoy her secret revenge.

For Carter Ellis, building his own resort was a massive risk, but worth it to build a new life for his daughter away from his controlling mother. Everything is going to plan except that the owner of the tumbled-down home blocking his resort view and threatening its success refuses to sell. If only his new nanny would stop distracting him, he just might be able to figure out how to solve this problem. Not only is she beautiful and vibrant, she’s helping his daughter bloom. Just when he begins to give in to his feelings, he discovers who she really is.

When their trust is shaken, will Carter and Hannah sacrifice what they wanted most for a chance at something more?

My Review: 5 Stars

Single father Carter Ellis moved to Destin, Florida to not only open up a high end beach resort, but to build a new life with his adorable 6 year old daughter, Addi, and get her away from his controlling mother. Addi is too prim and proper for a 6 year old. She acts more like an adult than a kid and he wants that to change. But before he can take time off to spend with Addi, he has to make sure everything goes off without a hitch. 

Everything is perfect except the eyesore of a house on the beach blocking the view for the first five floors of the east tower. He has tried everything he can think of to get the stubborn owner to sell so he can tear it down but she has refused every single offer he has thrown at her. Until he can get her to move, he won't be able to spend as much time with Addi. 

Elementary school art teacher, Hannah Rhodes loves her beachfront property. It's her childhood home and she's determined to stay in it for as long as she can. She doesn't care that she's ruining the view for Mr. Billionaire Resort Owner's guests and tenants. She refuses be pushed around and forced to sell. But in order to keep her house, she'll need to get a job over the summer. 

When the agency she works for during the summer calls her with the best job offer she can't say no... even if it is to be the nanny for Mr. Adonis Billionaire's daughter. She'll just have to keep it a secret that she's the view blocking bane of his resort. 

From the moment Carter and Hannah meet, sparks fly. One look at her and Carter knows he's in trouble with a capital T. She is just his type and he can't afford any distractions. But when his controlling mother steps in and tries to dismiss Hannah, he hires her on the spot. He needs someone that will have Addi's best interest at heart, help her be a kid and most of all have fun. He'll just have to do his best to focus on his work and not on the new nanny. 

But the more time they all spend together, the more their feelings grow. Both Hannah and Carter know they're in trouble. There's definitely something between them but before they can explore it, Hannah will need to tell him the secret she's been keeping from him. Will he be able to look past his hurt to see things from her perspective and understand why she did what she did? Will it ruin their chances of being together? Or will they be able to find their HEA?

*dreamy sigh*

Oh my gosh! You guys! I absolutely adored this book! It was just what I needed after reading so many romantic suspense books. Hannah and Carter were perfect for each other. She was just what he needed to balance out his home life and his work life. And the banter between them had me cracking up a time or two. They definitely kept each other on their toes. :) I loved seeing Hannah and Addi together as well. Their relationship was so sweet! I loved seeing Addi become more confident and able to actually be a kid! Carter's mom was a piece of work and I literally found myself getting extremely angry whenever she was around. Jeezle peezle Batman! I can't remember the last time I wanted to repeatedly Gibbs slap a character! She's just plain evil! Haha. And can I just tell you how much I loved seeing Carter put her in her place?! It was priceless! 

I have only read a couple of books by Ms. Pennington and I'm sitting here trying to figure out why! I see more of her books in my very near future... ;) 

And can we just take a minute to look at these two?! *dreamy sigh* I absolutely love them! 

Sawdust and Mistletoe by Michelle Pennington

Synopsis:

By December first, Ava Grisham is already sick of Christmas. Unfortunately, she has to survive decorating for her boss’s wealthy clients so she can afford to quit after New Year's. Everything is on track for her to start her own design company until she hires a new handyman and all her meticulous plans fall apart. Not only is her future business in danger, but so is her heart. Hunter is talented, strong, and charming, but falling for such a free-and-easy man will only lead to heartbreak.

Hunter Newman loves his single life with no responsibilities, but he’s always there for his family. When his brother loses his job, he drives across the country to help however he can. Then he meets Ava and realizes his brother isn’t the only one who needs help. Ava captivates him with her determination and warm heart, but she’s lost the joy of Christmas. He’s determined to put the sparkle back in her eyes, even if it means risking his heart.

Somewhere between the twinkle lights and candy canes, they’ll discover the magic of the season. But can they find a way to be together?

My Review: 5 Stars

By the time December 1st rolls around, Interior Designer Ava, turns into Scrooge. Bah Humbug. Can't she just fast forward to December 26th when all the Christmas stuff has to be put away? She's lost all joy when it comes to Christmas. 

But sadly there is nothing she can do about it. She has to put on a happy face and deck the halls of her boss's high paying clients. With a deadline looming over her head and a sick carpenter/jack-of-all-trades, she has no choice but to hire a temporary employee. One look at the temp that gets hired and she knows she's in trouble. 

Hunter is a travelling man. He never stays in one place too long. He goes wherever his heart desires. And since he's a carpenter/jack-of-all-trades, he can pretty much work anywhere. When he finds out that his brother has lost his job and his family is struggling, he packs up his stuff and heads to Arkansas to help out until his brother can get back on his feet. One look at his new boss and he knows he's in trouble. 

A relationship is the furthest thing from Ava and Hunter's mind. But when you have chemistry like they do, it's hard to ignore. But Ava can't risk her heart on a travelling man. She's seen the hurt and anger it can cause. She refuses to allow that to happen so she builds the walls around her heart even higher. 

But spending time with Ava and his brother's family has Hunter second guessing what he really wants out of life. He'll need to figure out what he wants before it's too late. With visions of love and a family in his head, he knows life just won't be complete without Ava. He's definitely got his work cut out for him. As I've said many times before. Never underestimate a man in love. You will lose every single time. 

*dreamy sigh*

Oh how I adored Sawdust and Mistletoe! It was such a fun book! I was sucked in from the very beginning and I didn't want to put the book down! Ava and Hunter were perfect for each other! I loved seeing them go from friends to something more. Their relationship was definitely believable and had me cheering our hero and heroine on from the very beginning. I am so glad that this was on my Have Yourself a Very Swoony Christmas list because it was most definitely SWOONY! *dreamy sigh*

This is my very first book by Ms. Pennington and I was pleasantly surprised! I will definitely be reading more books by her! In fact I've already added some of her other books to my TBR list! I can't wait to read them! 

As for my casting... Oh. My. Gosh! Guys! I absolutely LOVE these two as Ava and Hunter! *dreamy sigh*