Review Round Up ~ February 28

New Releases:

A Highlander in a Pickup by Laura Trentham

My rating: 4 of 5 stars - Would Recommend to a Friend

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Ms Trentham returns us to Highland, GA for another installment of the Highland Games - this time organized by Buchanan family friend, Anna, and Iain Connors sent from Scotland (by Izzy) to help. This second book in the series takes place one year after the first book and reads as a stand-alone. (Reading book 1 would be helpful for background).

Anna and Iain are both likable characters who are battling a little bit of emotional baggage as they try to pull off the high expectations around the games. I enjoyed seeing them get to know each other and figure out their communication issues.

A well written, semi slow burn romance Highlander in a Pick Up is a fun read with a definite growth element. Ms Trentham does an excellent job of incorporating the elements from book 1 of the series (as well as upcoming characters in the series) into Anna and Iain’s story. This gives loyal readers a glimpse of where characters are now and what may be coming soon.

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 Wild, Wild Rake by Janna MacGregor

My rating: 4 of 5 stars - Would Recommend to a Friend

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I’ve been missing historical romance lately and Wild, Wild Rake was just the ticket.

Avalon is a Cavensham cousin that we’ve seen briefly before. Here we meet her at 17 when she discovers the truth about the marriage her parents arranged. The bulk of this well written story takes place 10 years later when Avalon reconnects with Vicar Devan Farris.

I enjoyed both Avalon and Devan. They were entertaining characters and it was a treat to get to know them and see their emotional growth. I appreciated the bonds they made as they moved from potential adversaries to friends to more.

One of the things I enjoy most about the Cavensham stories is the fact that the heroines are all strong women. Avalon is no exception to this. Wild, Wild Rake was a treat to read and I am looking forward to more from this author.

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