THE IMPOSTER, by Brenda Rothert

Colorado Coyotes # 4

Ben & Stella

Intriguing, a little different, very sweet! Stella and Owen are on the eve of their wedding day. Stella is very emotional because her mother is dying of cancer and is holding on just to see Stella married.  But Stella finds out that her groom-to-be is having sex with his assistant in his room! Faced with the challenge of how to solve this versus disappointing her mother, they ask Owen’s twin Ben to stand for him and continue with the wedding plans!

Ben is a professional hockey player in Colorado’s Coyote team. He’s always been in love with Stella, but being shy he was late to ask her to be his girlfriend.  He’s always respected his twin’s relation with Stella but now that he has a chance, he grabs it, if only for a few days.

I loved this story because both Ben and Stella are such sweet characters.  Ben is full of integrity and honor, he continues to take care of Stella, who still grapples with the shock. I think it’s the difference in the twins’ personality that wins Stella over.  Owen is outgoing but has no trouble sacrificing his fiancee’s wellbeing in exchange for spending fun time with his cronies.  He’s not a bad man but he’s inconsiderate.  Stella was just too sweet for him, but perfect for Ben!

The fake honeymoon was perfect for them to find out how well they got along.  I’m sure it makes clear to Stella that this is the better twin!  There are steamy moments, but not that many since Stella is still sorting out her emotions. But enough to show her which twin has the better moves!

Entertaining, lovely characters, sweet story, everything I’ve come to expect from a book written by this author.

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About the author

A former print journalist, Brenda Rothert has written more than fifty romance novels. From hot hockey romance to steamy romantic suspense, Brenda creates fresh characters in every story she tells. Her print and e-books have been translated into German, Italian and Portuguese, and her audiobooks have been translated into German.

 

SABLE PEAK, by Devney Perry

The Edens #6

Mateo & Vera

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

It’s a sad day indeed when we say goodbye to this wonderful series! I’ve loved reading each and every one of the Eden siblings’ stories and the partners they found love with. As the series unfolded, it was as if there was a bigger group of friends, more characters to love. I  appreciated the barbecues, the impromptu dinners, all the family ribbing. As the babies started to arrive, I rejoiced with Anne and Harrison and their grandkids running around the house. It’s very sad to leave this family, indeed.

This story was specially special as it contains two very angsty plots: Vera’s unrequited love for Mateo Eden, and her endless quest to find her father in the mountains surrounding Eden farm.  

Vera has loved Mateo Eden since the first time she met him.  She’s kept her feelings on hold, working on herself, waiting until she feels normal and can handle a relationship.  And all the time, continues searching for her father.  The story of Vera and her father Cormac Gallagher started in Crimson River and ends in this one.  A heart-wrenching story of loss, Vera has been missing her father and looking for him all over the peaks surrounding the Eden ranch, mostly Sable Peak.

All her feelings about her tragic past are pushed inside a mental box, locked tight, thrust deep down into her soul, so the feelings don’t overwhelm her and drown her.  She’s strong and resilient, truly a warrior.

Mateo suddenly leaves and brings back a newborn baby girl. Now that he’s a new dad, Vera realizes she has to wait more for Mateo because he has a new priority. Then one day, in a drunken haze, Vera’s box opens a little and some of her despair comes through. Mateo changes focus from his baby girl to Vera and a new world opens for him. And we get a beautiful love story with this wonderful man who supports and backs his woman.

Reading Devney Perry is like a comfort read, where you get intense emotional moments but you also get hope and family support. At no time you feel deep despair because there are arms nearby ready to embrace.  There are moments of incredible sadness, and in Vera’s case, hopeless fear of never finding her father. But always, there’s the love of a wonderful man, a precious little girl, and the support of an awesome family.

I loved how Mateo, once he opened his eyes and really saw Vera, he also saw his future.  He was behind her in all her decisions, very supportive and very empathetic.  When she wanted to run, he didn’t stop her, he just ran with her until she stopped.  And then he caught her in his arms and consoled.  For me, Vera was broken, but she was strong inside.  She took strength from Anne, she took understanding from Harrison, and she took friendship from Talia, Eloise, and Lyla, and worked hard to feel part of the bunch.  I felt for her as she constantly questioned whether she was being normal or weird.  In the end, she was complete!

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About the author

Devney Perry is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of over forty romance novels. After working in the technology industry for a decade, she abandoned conference calls and project schedules to pursue her passion for writing. She was born and raised in Montana and now lives in Washington with her husband and two sons. 

 

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