Ransom by Julie Garwood - 5 STARS

In the dark days after the death of Richard the Lionhearted, lives and lands would fall into upheaval at the hands of a power-hungry British ruler and his violent minions. One victim of the scourge is innocent Gillian, who is a mere child when the cruel and ambitious Baron Alford slaughters her father and tears her family apart.

Alford, determined to recover a jeweled box for the despotic King John, is furious when the precious treasure slips through his fingers -- only to be lost for more than a decade.

Now a beautiful young woman, Gillian finds the key to resolving her past in handsome Scottish chieftains Ramsey Sinclair and Brodick Buchanan. With the cunning and courage of the daring Scotsmen, and with the friendship of a new ally, Bridgid KirkConnell, Gillian at last fights the unscrupulous Baron Alford, laying claim to her home, her family, and her father's reputation.

But in the presence of the mighty warrors, Gillian and Bridgid discover that desire can be a weapon of conquest...betrayal can slay trust in a heartbeat...and the greatest risk of all is surrender -- to the deep emotions of unexpected love.

I absolutely loved this story. But wish there was more of Brigid and Ramsey's story. Oh well. Now I have to read "The Secret" which was a prequel to this one.

Location: Returning to Library (Buying Used PB to put on my shelf at home)

My Rating: 5 Stars

Waiting For The Rainbow by Dana George - 3 1/2 Stars

Kind of corny, but cute none the less.

The summer she turned 13, Charlotte Lange began to understand her feelings for Braedan Egan, why her stomach did a little flip whenever he came near. His strong arms meant comfort, though he knew none himself.

He spent his days in the mines working. He took care of his younger brother. And he looked after Charlotte and her friends for they were all orphaned. Everything about Braedan made Charlotte's passion a dam waiting to burst.

But a greater peril loomed on the horizon. On May 31, 1889, Johnsown, Pa. was in for a great catastrophe from which there would be no escape. Would fate wash away what came before. All Charlotte knew was that she loved the man the boy had become. And at the end of the storm, she would be waiting for the rainbow.

Location: My Paperbackswap Bookshelf

My Rating: 3 1/2 Stars

To Be Read Soon

Scent of Darkness - Christina Dodd

The Darkness Chosen Series~

A thousand years ago, a brutal warrior roamed the Russian steppes and struck a sinister bargain. In return for the ability to change at will into a cold-hearted predator, Konstantine promised his soul--and the souls of his descendants--to the devil.

Scent of Darkness~

Anna Smith loves her dynamic boss, Jasha Wilder, but her daring plan to seduce him goes awry when she encounters a powerful wolf who, before her horrified eyes, changes into the man she adores. She soon discovers that she can't escape her destiny, for Jasha is Konstantine's descendant, and Ann is the woman fated to break the curse that binds his soul.

Location: My Bookshelf
My Rating: 5 Stars

Can't wait for the rest of the series, next up...Touch of Darkness (Rurik's story)

Forbidden by Suzanne Brockmann - 4 Stars

He was gorgeous as sin, but definitely off-limits....

He'd saved her from a drenching storm, had gently placed her in a steaming tub,and looked great in firelight, but was that reason enough for Kayla Grey to kiss a handsome cowboy with reckless hunger?

Cal Bartlett couldn't believe he'd nearly made love to the woman who'd betrayed his brother's memory, but when she insisted that Liam might be alive, shame warred with desire. Would loving her mean losing him again?

Location: Traded
My Rating: 4 Stars

Can't wait for Liam's story

C.J.'s Fate by Kay Hooper - 4 Stars

Librarian C. J. Adams thinks marriage is a fine tradition—for somebody else. The love of her life is history, and in her experience, few men compare with the daring heroes who shaped civilization. Well-traveled, well-educated, and content to stay single, C.J. is convinced she isn’t missing anything. But her close friends disagree.

When they resolve to find her soul mate during a trip to Aspen, C.J. stays a step ahead of them by enlisting a gorgeous stranger to pose as her lover. But the man proves to be far more charismatic—and convincing—than she expected, and C.J. soon discovers a side of herself she didn’t know existed. She never imagined that the Rockies had more in store for her than a skiing trip with friends, but whether she likes it or not, C.J.’s fate is about to be sealed.

Location: Back at Library
My Rating: 4 Stars

Long time....I'm Back

It's been a long time since I've posted. I've been busy with trying to find acting jobs, trying to find a regular job, and family things.

Now that my mom had her surgery and is recovering I will start looking for a job. I have been reading a lot lately, just haven't had time to post. So I will do my best to make time.

I'd say from the last time I posted until I've read about 20-25 books.

Kelly