Jane Porter (1) (1964–)

FROM AUDIBLE: All he wants is a Christmas memory...

Trey Sheenan has cultivated his reputation as Marietta's resident bad boy, until one day he lets things go too far and he loses everything - his freedom, his fiancee McKenna Douglas, and his infant son. McKenna has loved Trey since they were kids, but she's had enough. When Trey is sent away for five years, McKenna is determined to do what's right for her and baby TJ, which means putting her mistakes - namely Trey - behind her, and move on. When Trey is released early, he returns to Marietta determined to beg McKenna's forgiveness and become the father TJ needs him to be, only to discover that he's too late. McKenna's marrying local insurance agent Lawrence Joplin in a candlelight Christmas wedding. Or is she? Once again, Trey risks everything, but this time it's for love... and the memory of one perfect Christmas together as a family.… (plus d'informations)

Tempt Me Please, Cowboy (The 85th Copper Mountain Rodeo Book 2) by Megan Crane
First time reading this author and I am familiar with the locale and the town, enjoyable read.
This book starts with acknowledgements and then the story.
Starts with Sydney as the bartender at her family’s saloon: Grey's, just starting there.
She was a data analyst in the DC area and usually only came back to Marietta for a quick trip for a holiday or wedding. Handed a 'mandatory don't return to work til the next new year with pay' she heads back home. There is so much that troubles her there. Her grandparents raised them and there's always been talk that she's cursed like others in the family. It haunts her.
Story also follows Jackson who was once a football player but then returned to Marietta for a different career. We learn about them both, how and where they were raised and all their relatives. Like how he wants to really get to know her besides the sex parts. Love the new words I've learned, more about the rodeo and events that take place in town and what makes them tick and about the nature scenes.
Never see them together as a couple, they have so much to work through. Adult situations.
Story ends with other books in the anthology and an except from book 3 in this series.
A KEEPER!… (plus d'informations)

Take Me Please, Cowboy (The 85th Copper Mountain Rodeo, Book 1) by Jane Porter
Story starts with a note from the author, a dedication page.
Rye is on his way to the rodeo (to compete and earn money for the family) when he truck overheats so he rests by the side of the road after checking on his horses. He is a roofer by trade and runs the family’s business. With helping the girls to get college educations he's frazzled. He is there for all of them financially and with moral support.
Jackson pulls up and offers help but Rye can only see the blonde woman in the truck... So much character development in this story, love getting to know the characters past and present lives.
Story also follows Ansley, a painter and works at her uncles barn while tending to his needs as he's frail now.
Their paths cross again during events for the 85th rodeo and they share some time together. She agrees to go to the rodeo to cheer him on.
To her Rye is the salt of the earth because of everything he does for everybody else but himself.
At times I had tears in the corners of my eyes because the dialogue is threatening to break them up, they may not have a choice together. Communication is key, listen…
Love how she is able to grow with her career. Ends with a note from the author how this new series has started and who it involved. Many more books will be coming out. Love hearing of the events and how the rodeo works. Love that everyone can share time to help others, that’s what neighbors do.
Author throws her heart into this one. Love older set of people in this story also and follow their well being and health and how it all synchs.
A KEEPER!
Received this review copy from the publisher and this is my honest opinion.… (plus d'informations)

Flirting with Fire by Jane Porter
This story starts out with Margot and she's working at Sally's playhouse til a medical emergency with Sally.
Margot agrees to take on the playhouse production along with help from Max who's flying in from a movie he had just finished.
They have ideas and discuss that and other things about their pasts. They are getting along well til a twist in the story: his ex shows up and his father to boot!
The playhouse is going well but Margot backs off with time with Max til he's got his life in order. She's heartbroken about it but moves on.
Love time she's able to spend with her father and friends from out of town.
Love the twists and turns and how smooth the story line goes. Never saw it ending as it did with all the discussions of their own dreams....
Love scenery, nature, relationships and how things come together.
Adult situations. This book is all Heart and Soul, something for everyone.
Events that tug at your heart til your eyes are swollen with tears and how things really get worked out so both are on the same wavelength-didn't see it happening.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.… (plus d'informations)