Royal Brides by Traci Hunter Abramson -- Blog Tour/Giveaway

Royal Brides

Author: Traci Hunter Abramson

Publisher: Covenant

Published: April 1st 2016

Paperback: 304 pages

ISBN13: 9781524400071

FTC FYI: Received a paperback copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Goodreads Summary

In this eagerly anticipated companion novel to Royal Target and Royal Secrets, readers are invited back to the shimmering Mediterranean paradise of Meridia, where two royal weddings in a year are more than stressful—they’re deadly . . .

Lovely Meridian native Noelle Saldera yearns for adventure, but as the daughter of palace servants, working at Prince Stefano’s royal wedding may be as exciting as her life will get. But her options change drastically when she finds herself in the unlikely position of diffusing a bomb at the ceremony and being enlisted as the newest member of Meridian Intelligence—another wedding is in the works, and there can be no more close calls when Prince Stefano’s brother, Garrett, walks down the aisle. 

The bombing attempt at the first royal wedding leaves few clues as to the assailant’s identity. Desperate for answers, Meridian officials enlist CIA agent Jeremy Rogers to prevent a repeat occurrence at the upcoming nuptials. The beauty of the plan: the bride is Jeremy’s sister, so his cover is foolproof. What no one could anticipate is the instant connection between Jeremy and Noelle. Now, with their hearts on the line, the pair must work together to stop a seemingly unstoppable enemy before time runs out.

My Review

Royal Brides is another hit for Traci.  I really enjoyed getting back in to the Meridian world.  Traci does a great job of taking us back to these great characters and catching the reader up on the previous books (as it has been awhile since I read Royal Secrets and Royal Target), all while keeping a steady pace.  I loved Noelle.  I really appreciated what a tough and smart character she was.  What I also really enjoy with Traci's books are the short chapters.  Weird, I know, but I feel it really transitions the story quickly and makes the reader (myself included) keep reading so we can find out what happened next.  There is so much to enjoy in Royal Brides.  There is romance, some humor, spies, bomb threats,  suspense, and so much more!  

4 out of 5 stars.

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Tour Schedule: *April18th: http://mybookaday.blogspot.com/, http://www.rockinbookreviews.com/, http://www.wishfulendings.com/

*April19th:http://empowermoms.net/, http://minreadsandreviews.blogspot.com/, http://sweetlymadejustforyou.com/blog/

*April20th: http://gettingyourreadonaimeebrown.blogspot.com/, http://literarytimeout.blogspot.com/, http://www.bonnieharris.blogspot.com/ 

*April21st: http://katiescleanbookcollection.blogspot.com/, http://ldsandlovinit.blogspot.com/, http://ldswritermom.blogspot.com/

*April22nd: http://booksaresanity.blogspot.com/, http://lisaisabookworm.blogspot.com/, http://melsshelves.blogspot.com/

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Double Play by Ranee S. Clark -- Blog Tour

Double Play

Author: Ranee S. Clark

Publisher: Covenant Communications

Published: January 2016

ISBN13: 9781680478976

Paperback: 208 pages

FTC FYI: Received a paperback copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Goodreads Summary

Sophie Pope is devastated when she hears the news: her former boyfriend, college football star Anthony "Rocket" Rogers, is engaged to be married. Determined to win him back before he says I do, Sophie hatches a foolproof plan to stop the wedding. But when Rocket's best man, aspiring baseball player David Savage, thwarts her plot, she realizes the game is up. For David, though, it s just beginning . . .

David knows that Sophie is just another pretty face, and he's more than happy to save his best friend from her shallow advances. She's not his type at all, so he's baffled by his response to an awkward encounter with Donovan, another of Sophie's former flames. Despite himself, David feels driven by an inexplicable need to protect her. Pretending to be Sophie's new fiancé leads to unexpected sparks between the pair, and soon they're searching for excuses to spend time together. But when a curveball threatens to send them in opposite directions, will Sophie and David step up to the plate for the possibility of true love?

My Review

Another fabulous book by Ranee. Sophie was a hard sell for me. As I continued reading though, I started to appreciate Sophie's character and once a certain part happened, I knew I could give her a chance. David surprised me, as perfect as I thought he was in PLAYING FOR KEEPS, I found he was just as flawed as Sophie. I enjoyed each character's realizations and growth. especially Sophie's.  This book is charming, fun and the romantic tension between the two was very well written. 

4 out of 5 stars. 

Author Links

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Purchase Links

Amazon / Barnes and Noble / Deseret Book

Tour Schedule 

Jan.18th: http://literarytimeout.blogspot.com/, http://ldswritermom.blogspot.com/

Jan.19th: http://fireandicereads.com/, http://seekingwithallyurheart.blogspot.com/, http://www.bonnieharris.blogspot.com/, http://ldsandlovinit.blogspot.com/

Jan.20th: http://minreadsandreviews.blogspot.com/, http://www.wishfulendings.com/, http://melsshelves.blogspot.com/

Jan.21st: http://lisaisabookworm.blogspot.com/, http://www.singinglibrarianbooks.com/index.html, http://www.rockinbookreviews.com/

Jan.22nd: https://joyinthemoments.wordpress.com/, http://mybookaday.blogspot.com/, http://katiescleanbookcollection.blogspot.com/, http://booksaresanity.blogspot.com/, http://heidi-reads.blogspot.com/

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Keeping June by Shannen Crane Camp

Keeping June (June series #4)

Author: Shannen Crane Camp

Publisher: Sugar Coated Press

Expected publish date: Dec. 21th 2015

ISBN13: 9781514769652

FTC FYI: Received a PDF copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.

Goodreads Summary

June Laurie has spent the better part of her young adult years in the Hollywood world of fame, envy, and rumors, and has managed to come out of it mostly unscathed. Now that she’s finally followed her heart and married her true love, she knows she’s found the perfect end to her story. But at twenty-two years old, it turns out her story is only beginning — and marriage, it seems, is more of an opening act than a finale. When fans of June’s television show start spreading online rumors about her faithfulness to her new husband and fabricating an off-set romance between her and her costar, she learns that even marriage offers no immunity from the gossip that always seems to haunt her. With complications in her personal and professional lives threatening to topple them both, will June be able to hold to her beliefs and her newfound happiness, even as what she thought was her perfect ending transforms into the challenges of reality that lurk beyond the fairytale?

My Review

I have loved June for years and I was hesitant to read the last book in this series.  Not because I didn't think I wouldn't love it, it's because I knew I would love it and be sad when I turned the last page.  This last book for June wasn't all sunshine and roses.  She struggles with some real issues and I thought Shannen handled them perfectly.  June and Joseph get married and are quickly met with some challenges.  As June tries to adjust to life as a new wife while still being on her TV show, it brings up problems.  I don't want to give away what happens, but trust me, read with a box of Kleenex handy.  

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Purchase Links

Amazon