Welcome to a month of Lust and Love!!
I will be sharing a variety of books with you all surrounding the theme of lust, love and all that lies between. I will have some sweet romances, some childrens love books, and of course plenty of After Dark Steam for all different tastes! Hope you will all stop in and join me!
Synopsis: "Is going back Robyn s only way forward? American-born Robyn Matthers is going home. With her dad in hospital, his roadhouse in ruins and the ice hockey team slipping down the league, she needs to take charge. But does she have the strength to do it? Cole Ryan is a hockey player on a personal mission. He s tall, dark, hot and Robyn s noticed But can she trust her feelings - or his? And what will Cole do when he finds out the truth about her? Robyn returns to Michigan and things aren t quite the same. Her best friend has grown up and is thinking about marriage and babies, the ice hockey team is no longer the life blood of the community and her father is engaged When Robyn s twin cousins drag up past events that hold painful memories for her, she and Cole are forced together. But are either of them ready to start something new? With an ill father, a trailer trash almost step-mom and ex-boyfriend Brad desperate for another chance, does Robyn have time to contemplate a relationship? Does she really want one? And is it physically possible for two people to fall in love in just three days?"
My Review: So when you start reading Taking Charge you are expecting a typical romance with all the mush and a misunderstanding followed by a reconciliation finishing with more romance, but you quickly realize that this isn't a typical and predictable romance. I completely fell in love with Robyn, being another small town girl from the northern midwest where hockey is king and everyone knows everyone elses business. Cole is completely drool worthy in all ways, even with his flaws. After a comical introduction to the characters and scene, instead of following the usual storylines we are all use to, Baggot sends us on a very emotionally charged journey and tackling some very tough issues. It took me a few days after finishing it to fully absorb the emotions and drama Taking Charge put out there.
My Review: So when you start reading Taking Charge you are expecting a typical romance with all the mush and a misunderstanding followed by a reconciliation finishing with more romance, but you quickly realize that this isn't a typical and predictable romance. I completely fell in love with Robyn, being another small town girl from the northern midwest where hockey is king and everyone knows everyone elses business. Cole is completely drool worthy in all ways, even with his flaws. After a comical introduction to the characters and scene, instead of following the usual storylines we are all use to, Baggot sends us on a very emotionally charged journey and tackling some very tough issues. It took me a few days after finishing it to fully absorb the emotions and drama Taking Charge put out there.
My Rating: Taking Charge was a real surprise for me, which is a great thing! I really loved the characters and kind of wish they were friends of mine that I could go visit frequently. I give it a rating of Four Paws!
Taking Charge was sent to me by the Publisher, Sapphire Star Publishing as part of their In Love with Books Tour
You can also get your own digital copy on Amazon or in digital or paperback format at Barnes & Noble
Thank you so much for the four paw rating, Ang! I'm so glad you enjoyed Taking Charge and thank you for taking the time to review it.
ReplyDeleteMandy :))
Thank you Mandy for writing such a great book and allowing me the opportunity to read it.
DeleteThank you for the wonderful review!
ReplyDeleteThank you for contacting me Devyn and for the opportunity :)
DeleteFabulous, well deserved review. I loved Taking Charge, too. Congrats, Mandy! X
ReplyDeleteThank you Nicky, it was so much more than I expected!
DeleteI love this: 'Cole is completely drool worthy...' Fabulous! Well done, Mandy! Love your writing, hon! :) xx
ReplyDeleteThere were definite sighs and some drool while reading. Mandy created a great cast of characters.
DeleteExcellent review that makes me want to take charge of a copy immediately! I love surprises in books.
ReplyDeleteThank you Miriam, I hope you enjoy Taking Charge as much as I did!
DeleteHmmm, this drool worthy Cole sounds fun!
ReplyDeletehehe, Cole is definitely fun but so is Robyn, I loved the humor that lightened up the serious notes of the book.
DeleteGreat review! Happy Valentines Mandy and Ang.
ReplyDeleteThankyou Harvey, I hope you had a wonderful Valentines Day as well.
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