Candy Hearts Romance

For Keeps by Veronica Lynch

Meghan Muldoon is at a crossroads: struggling to balance the demands of a high stress vocation as an advocate for victims of violence and her feelings for Keenan Rossi, a man who wants to make their relationship permanent.

On Valentine's Day, a series of routine crises force Meg to question staying in a profession which fulfills her both professionally and spiritually--or devoting the rest of her life to the one person who completes her.

Which one is For Keeps?

This story really struck a chord with me. My daughter is also a professional advocate/counselor for victims of sexual assault. It is demanding but such important work. Keenan also has a demanding job, just as demanding as Meg's, yet he doesn't seem to understand Meg's commitment and pressures her to leave her job and marry him. My only quibble with For Keeps is the fact that Meg is forced to choose.

Both Keenan and Meg are vivid characters, likeable and rootworthy. The romance is yummy!

Candy Hearts Romance

All Mine by Tamrie Foxtail

For nearly a decade, Maggie has put the needs of her younger siblings ahead of her own. Now she’s willing to accept a marriage without passion in order to protect her brother, but fate has a wicked sense of humor. On the eve of her wedding, Maggie meets the man of her dreams.

When Shamus loses a bet, the penalty is a blind date. Shamus is prepared to endure a long, boring night; the last thing he expects is to find the woman who can bring his heart back to life.

But Maggie is keeping secrets--and her engagement is only one of them.

Shamus and Maggie have one thing in common. Both of them are devoted to their families, and endearingly so. This story is charming and witty. It's a great addition to the Candy Hearts series!

Candy Hearts Romance

Hot Stuff by C. J. Fosdick

    How does a klutzy slogan writer from a quiet Wisconsin Village who’s pushing thirty expect to meet the man of her dreams?  Living with a long-tailed cat, a grandmother who bakes giant Snickerdoodles, and an autistic brother who “collects” neighborhood lawn ornaments, Katie has her hands full…until she opens the door to a “hot” rookie cop investigating a not-so-petty theft. Is it a major crime or an arrest of the heart?

This is one adorable story! Katie and Dallas are a great team. Dallas is one hot hunk of cowboy and Katie is a cute as cute can be. The play on the words Hot Stuff is brilliant! I smiled the entire time I read this book! I'll probably go back and read it again. Do yourself a favor and check Hot Stuff out!