Book #Review ~ Mr. Serious (Mystery Christmas #2) by Danica Winters #RomanticSuspense

Book Details:

Print Length: 256 pages

Publisher: Harlequin Intrigue; Original edition

Publication Date: October 1, 2017

ASIN: B06XW7SH8Z

Purchase Link: Amazon

About the Book:

Duty and danger bring an alpha hero to Mystery, Montana 

Waylon Fitzgerald had a life of adventure all planned out--one that did not include returning to his family's ranch to bring his missing ex-wife into custody for murder. With so much bad blood between them, the sexy military police officer understands why his ex's sister, Christina Bell, hates him. And yet he and Christina spark a sizzling attraction.

What changes everything for Waylon is Winnie, Christina's adorable ward...and the startling revelation that he's her father. When she goes missing--her mother a killer at large--Waylon's world is upended. Will he redeploy to follow his passions around the world...or stay where his heart has found an unexpected Christmas present?

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https://saphsbooks.blogspot.com/2019/11/book-review-mr-serious-mystery.html

Book #Review ~ Ms. Calculation (Mystery Christmas, Book #1) by Danica Winters @DanicaWinters

About the Book:

Welcome to Mystery, Montana, a small town with dark secrets... 

The body found in the Dunrovin Ranch stables isn't just a crisis for Wyatt Fitzgerald's family or his top priority as sheriff--Gwen Johansen is both the victim's sister...and Wyatt's ex. And in a small town like Mystery, events of the past don't seem to fade. Maybe she'd misjudged his potential when they were younger, but now he could be her greatest ally--and not just in the investigation. That is, if he can work his way around a broken heart. With the killer circling, the clock is counting down on more than Christmas, a time when family means everything and forgiveness is the best gift of all.

Book Details:

Series: Mystery Christmas (Book 1735)

Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages

Publisher: Harlequin Intrigue 

Publish Date: August 22, 2017

ISBN-10: 1335721231

ISBN-13: 978-1335721235

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The small town of Mystery, Montana certainly has its fair share of secrets.

When the body of the local vet is found dead in the barn of a well-known ranch, the past comes back to haunt Wyatt Fitzgerald, the sheriff in charge of the investigation. The ranch? Well, it belongs to Wyatt's family. The dead body? Is, of course, the sister of the girl he loved many years before.

Gwen Johansen is devastated when she is notified that her sister's body was found in the barn at Dunrovin Ranch. At first the death doesn't look suspicious but Gwen knows there is no way her sister killed herself. Now she just has to convince Wyatt to look harder into the circumstances surrounding the death. When it become evident that her sister was murdered, Wyatt and Gwen work together to figure who and why. They know they are getting close when the killer begins targeting others in town.

Ms. Calculation tells the story of two people destined to be together even after so many years apart. It's unfortunate that a death had to occur for Gwen and Wyatt to reunite even though they live in the same small town. I enjoyed how the author didn't just rush them back together. She let the chemistry build slowly and into something more than longing or lust. She made it evident that it wasn't a case of Wyatt preying upon Gwen while she's emotionally distracted. Wyatt does not take advantage of her grief or emotional state.

The character development was wonderful. We learned about Wyatt and Gwen and their pasts. We got to know about Gwen's mom and how her lifestyle has affected both Gwen and herself. The world building was done well and I could visualize every component of the story. The setting was enjoyable and the story was engaging. The author did a great job building up the suspense and shielding the murderer from the reader. The book is suspenseful, gritty, emotional, and deals with real life issues outside of the murder.

Danica Winters is one of my favorite authors. I've been reading her books since The Nymph's Labyrinth came out in 2012. Her writing spans a few different genres and she aces them all.

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Short Story Review: Sweet Wine by Danica Winters ~ Contemporary Romance @DanicaWinters

Book Information:

Title:  Sweet Wine

Author:  Danica Winters

Print Length: 34 pages

Publication Date: June 30, 2017

ASIN: B071HY4JLP

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About the Book:

If klutzy had a name it would be Annabelle Everett. What can go wrong, will... Especially when it comes to falling in love. 

In this short story, you will find yourself laughing out loud as you live through a day in Annabelle's shoes... Fancy pants ones to be exact. When she meets the oh-so-sexy wine merchant, Jim Sharp, she pulls out her finest moves and almost her hip. Through laughter and just a bit of teasing, they learn that they may have far more in common than either had assumed, and no matter what kind of luck a girl has, she always has what it takes to find the man of her dreams.

Sometimes you find love in the strangest of places and in the most awkward of situations.  That is basically the story of Annabelle and Jim.  Annabelle owns a bookstore in a small Montana town.  She wants a little change of pace so she drives 50 miles away to join a wine club.  She meets Jim, the owner of the wine store.  After a series of unfortunate events, Annabelle sneaks out of the wine club meeting not expecting to see or hear from Jim again.  After he shows up at her book store, a sweet romance blossoms.

Sweet Wine is a contemporary romance short story that will leave you smiling.   I was completed engaged by the story. The characters are realistic, believable, and quirky.  The story is sweet and the chemistry between Annabelle and Jim is there from the moment they meet.  The concept of love at first sight completely works in Sweet Wine. 

I love the writing style of Danica Winters and have been a fan since I read her first Nymph novel, The Nymph's Labyrinth.  I highly recommend all of her work.  She writes wonderful paranormal series' , romantic suspense novels, and so much more.  Her ventures into several book genres works great for those of us who prefer an eclectic array of books to choose from.  

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this short story.

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