Friday, June 7, 2024

A Good Mix of Stories! 'Bright Lights' - by Lisa Phillips, Andrea Christensen, Rebecca Reed & Gina Conroy

 


About the book:

Eight summer novels across 2 volumes.
From Christian fiction’s hottest contemporary romance authors.

Finally Home - Lisa Phillips
Ashlynn Monroe knows she has a reputation as the Ice Queen, but being the police commissioner's assistant that rep serves her just fine thank you. When her Aunt Ruby comes to visit from Last Chance County on the anniversary of Ashlynn's mom's death, neither realizes it's a week that will alter both their lives in ways they never imagined.
Fire Chief Greyson Frayer followed in his father's footsteps. Saving lives is who he is, but the burn scars he earned along the way seem to have kept him from the life he wants...until he sees a familiar face as if for the first time. Is Ashlynn the future he's been looking for?
With a romance brewing between Russ and Ruby in the background, Adelynn and Greyson discover the future they've always wanted. And the chance to finally come home.

Summer at Trillium Lake - Andrea Christenson
Privileged Athena Vassos is banished to the family’s lake property near Sunset Falls, WI, to “think about” her place in the family’s multimillion dollar business. She isn’t sure what she wants with her life now that she has finished her graduate degree.
At the rustic Trillium Lake Bible Camp, Sean Campbell is overwhelmed. He was only supposed to be the deputy director, not much more than a glorified handyman, not running the whole show.
When a devastating tornado rips through the camp, Sean and Athena need to work together despite their differences.

Loving the Rodeo Queen - Rebecca Reed
Quinn Mulroney, former rodeo queen, lost it all. Now, she’s dreaming of becoming a veterinarian while caring for her daughter. She’s never forgotten the one man she called hero.
Tiago Vargas is seeking his passion, hoping to prove himself to his exacting father. When fate brings Quinn back into his life, he sees a second chance at his first love and offers her a job.
But she’s not the same woman he rescued. She carries a secret, and if Tiago discovers it, will he still be her hero, or will her hidden life destroy her last shot at happiness?

Anxious for Love - Gina Conroy
Event planner Charlee Lovelle, with a talent for creating perfect moments, except her own, is fed up with online dating games. Australian dating coach Maxwell Adams just wants to help people find love and take his business to the next level, not play the dodgy Love Doctor. Both frustrated with the superficiality of modern relationships, Charlee and Maxwell engage in an emotional game of tug-of-war as they embark on separate paths of self-discovery. In a whirlwind of humor, heart, and unexpected connection, they navigate the complexities of romance and relationships, but will they recognize the pull towards each other or will their own inner struggles keep them apart?

My review:

There were quite a variety of stories here, something for everyone to enjoy!  I'd heard of 2 of the authors before and read a few stories by them and they did not disappoint!  It was fun to see prior characters or places mentioned that were in their other books, though all the stories worked well as stand-alones.  I enjoyed the humor and the romance.  Some had more of a faith element than others, with one barely mentioning it while a couple others wove it throughout in a natural way.  There were some great godly guys in these stories; however, one of the women frustrated me with her choices.  There was also a lot of great dating and relationship advice, too!  I recommend this book if you like romances.

I received a free kindle copy of this book from the authors.  I was not compensated for my review.  All opinions are my own.

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