Hit and Run Love by Jennifer Peel

Synopsis:

When it comes to life, Kallie Clemmons is on top of her game. A no-nonsense lawyer, with beauty and a kind heart to match. But when it comes to love, she runs the other way. That is until she runs, literally, into her old college boyfriend, Officer Harrison Monroe. This time around, Harrison isn’t going to let her do another hit and run. He’s determined to find out why she left him five years ago, without even a goodbye, and if at all possible, convince her to give up her running shoes.

What Harrison doesn’t know is that the key to their future hinges on her past and the secret she’s kept from him.

Will Harrison be able to unlock her secret and help her overcome her fears? Or will he have Kallie running scared?

My Review: 5 Stars

April 2018:

I still love this book! It's perfect if you're looking for a weekend afternoon read!

May 2017:

Kallie can't believe her luck. Of all the people to literally run into, it had to be her ex-boyfriend, Harrison. Five years. It's been five years since Harrison knocked her off her feet with his kisses and his announcement for a career change. She can't get involved with him. She swore to herself years ago that she would never give her heart away again. She just wouldn't survive it. But her head and her heart just can't seem to agree on what is best for her.

From the moment Harrison first laid eyes on Kallie, he knew she was the one for him. There was just something about her that drew him in and never let him go. Five years. It's been five years since Kallie disappeared from his life and Harrison is determined to not let her go again. She's keeping a secret and he needs to know what that is. Why did she leave him without a goodbye? What did he do? There is only one way to find out. He will do anything and everything in his power to keep her in his life. There will be no hit and run love this time. ;)

Oh how I adored Kallie and Harrison! They were perfect for each other! Harrison is amazing and I loved that he never gave up. He was determined and knew what he wanted and that was Kallie. Honestly, Kallie never stood a chance! Haha. Oh how I wish this story were a little bit longer! I loved it that much!

Ms. Peel has done it again! You see that 5 star rating up there? This hardly ever happens when it comes to novellas! But slowly, she is converting me back to novellas. She has a way of writing them to make them NOT feel like novellas... and I LOVE that!

Oh! And my casting... *dreamy sigh* Oh how I love these too! Aren't they perfect?! <3

Love in Bloom – Melinda Curtis

 

 

 

  Support Your Local Sheriff by Melinda Curtis 

Will he pass the daddy test?

With his job in jeopardy, it couldn’t be a worse time for Sheriff Nate Landry’s recent past to come back to haunt him. But it would take an army to stop SWAT team leader Julie Smith. The fellow cop—and sister of his ex-fiancée—wants one thing from the beleaguered lawman: custody of the toddler son that Nate didn’t know he had.

He may not be natural daddy material, but he quickly takes a shine to little Duke. And then there are the feelings Nate’s been hiding for years. Only now Julie’s running for sheriff of Harmony Valley—against him. Time to retreat? Not if he wants a future with the woman he loves.

 

 

“Hello, Nate.” Julie Smith put nearly three years of disdain and disappointment in those two words.

“Julie.” Nate shot to his feet, steady as always, guarded as always. If Nate was the sheriff, he was off-duty. He wore a brown-checkered shirt and blue jeans, not a service uniform.

Duke was balanced on her thighs, his small hard-soled sneakers digging in for purchase as he reached for Nate once more.

Couldn’t Duke loathe Nate as much as Julie did?

Couldn’t Nate look as if the past few years had been one big heartbreak?

No on both counts.

Duke’s fingers flexed as he reached for Nate.

And Nate? It was annoying how good he looked. His black hair might have been in need of a trim and his chin shadowed with stubble, but his teeth hadn’t fallen out, his broad shoulders weren’t bullet-ridden, and worst of all, he didn’t look sleep-deprived.

The mayor and town council were still on the pulpit surrounded by animated residents with loud voices. Chaos had arrived in Harmony Valley, just not the way Julie had envisioned it.

The man next to Nate came to his feet. He wore a wedding ring, held a swaddled newborn, had spit-up on the shoulder of his yellow polo, and New Dad bags under his eyes.

Julie gave him a sympathetic smile. Duke reviled naps and could be a restless sleeper at night. Not as restless as Julie lately, but still…

The man with the baby cleared his throat, shaking Nate out of tall, dark and stunned mode.

“Flynn,” Nate said. “This is Julie, my…”

And there it was. That awkwardness Julie had been waiting years for.

She pounced. “I’m the sister of Nate’s ex-fiancée.”

Flynn slid a questioning look Nate’s way.

Her moment had arrived. Julie stood, scooping Duke to her hip with her left arm. “Didn’t Nate tell you he was engaged? He left my sister at the altar.” That wasn’t all he’d left, but Julie didn’t want to waste all her ammunition on the first volley.

Flynn didn’t look as shocked as she’d hoped. She blamed Nate. He inspired loyalty wherever he went. Even after being dumped, April had forbidden Julie to confront him. But that ban had been lifted. It was open season on the sheriff.

Duke toppled forward, letting his full weight drop between Julie and Nate, unexpectedly shifting Julie’s center of gravity. She slurped in air like it came through a clogged milkshake straw. The stitches beneath her right collarbone pulled sharply, tugging at nerves that quivered up and down her neck and shoulder.

Mom was right. The doctor was right. It was too soon.

And too late to back out now.

 

 

 “Ms. Curtis has created complex characters in Vince and Harley as well as creating fantastic secondary characters in the elderly residents of Harmony Valley. In each installment of this series, this reader enjoys “checking in” with them.” MarcieR, Amazon review

 

 

  Author Melinda Curtis 

 Melinda Curtis is an award-winning, USA Today Bestseller of over 40 romances. She writes sweet romance for Harlequin Heartwarming, sweet romantic comedies and sexy sports contemporary romances. When not working on DIY projects around their home, Melinda and her college sweetheart enjoy watching Duke mens basketball and visiting their three kids and one grandchild. Sign up for her mailing list to receive two free reads.   

  

 

   

 

 

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 Ends 5/1/18 

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Love in Bloom

Hosted by I Am A Reader

April 2018

Throughout the month of April, we will be featuring 10 fabulous authors who write clean romance. There will be a dozen giveaways, free ebooks and lots of great deals on books. We’re starting off with a $100 Kick-Off Giveaway. One lucky winner will receive a $100 Amazon Gift Code or $100 in Paypal Cash. Check out this great list of authors we will be spotlighting!

    

Participating Authors

Melinda Curtis

Liz Isaacson

Melanie D. Snitker

Carol Ross

Laurie (L.C.) Lewis

Rachael Anderson

Delaney Cameron

Donna Hatch

Brooke St. James

Becky Monson

 

 

  Giveaway Details 

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 Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use money sent via PayPal or gift codes via Amazon.com. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. This giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader and sponsored by the participating authors. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

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Jennifer Month

One of my bookish friends and I were talking about various books that are on our TBR list and how we wanted to read them sooner rather than later. While discussing said books we realized a lot of them had something in common. Most of the authors have the name of Jennifer or Jenny or Jen.

We had joked back and forth about doing a Jennifer month but the more we talked, the more we realized what a brilliant idea it was!

So we hatched a plan and decided that the month of April would be...

What books will I be reading in the month of April? I am so glad you asked!

Without further adieu I give you my Jennifer Month List!

1. Attractive Nuisance by Jennifer Griffith
2. Wills & Trust by Jennifer Griffith
3. Miss Leslie's Secret by Jennifer Moore
4. Safe Harbor by Jennifer Moore
5. Sweet Regrets by Jennifer Peel
6. Hit and Run Love by Jennifer Peel
7. Engaged in Trouble by Jenny B. Jones
8. The Cupcake Dilemma by Jennifer Rodewald
9. The Bluestocking and the Dastardly, Intolerable Scoundrel by Jenni James
10. Lord Romney's Exquisite Widow by Jenni James
11. Lord Atten Meets His Match by Jenni James

Some of these books have been on my TBR list for forever and a few I have been wanting to reread. I'm definitely looking forward to reading these books!

And I just might be giving away a Jennifer themed Mystery Box towards the middle to end of the month so keep an eye out! Still trying to figure out what you'll need to do to enter to win and I need to finish up getting all the goodies. I may or may not be having a hard time parting with a few of the things already. I might just have to order more for me! Haha.

So... what's on your TBR list for the month of April?