About Me I am a retired librarian and I now support books and authors through my reviews.

I have always loved to read and I was able to share that love through my work as a public librarian for 22 1/2 years. I now promote literacy by reading, and then writing reviews. I love to support authors by sharing my reviews with others!

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

A K-9 Christmas Blessing (Aspen Creek Cowboys #2; K-9 Companions Book 50)) by Tina Radcliffe

A K-9 Christmas Blessing: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (K-9 Companions Book 50)
ABOUT THE BOOK

Can a sweet Christmas K-9

Make this sudden reunion bright?

After rescuing an injured beagle, therapy dog trainer Jo Webster reluctantly turns to the new veterinarian in town, who’s also her former fiancĂ©. But when Nate Morris suggests a prosthetic leg for the wounded dog, there’s no way Jo can afford it. Reluctantly, she agrees to a part-time job at his clinic during the Christmas season to pay for the treatment. Soon, Jo learns Nate is not the same man she broke off her engagement to years ago. If they can learn to forgive each other for past hurts, they might build something new and beautiful together for the holidays—and forever.



MY THOUGHTS.....

I love second-chance stories, and what's better than second chances during the season of miracles? A K-9 Christmas Blessing is a delightful story that takes readers back to Aspen Creek, Colorado, during the holiday season. Nate, the new vet in Aspen Creek, treats a sweet pug owned by his former fiancée, and their surprise reunion sets the stage for a tender story of reconciliation, forgiveness, and healing. I loved seeing Jo and Nate's personal growth, but they don't do it alone. Author Tina Radcliffe shares an amazing cast of supporting characters, including sweet pug Romeo, strong-willed Myrtle, Jo's mother, Delilah, and Nate's sister, Maggie. I hope the epilogue's mention of Maggie's new job means she will soon be given her own story in the Aspen Creek Cowboys series. I'm especially intrigued that she'll be working at Saunders Cattle Holding! Hmm...that name sounds familiar!

Looking for a sweet, engaging romance set during the season of miracles? Grab a copy of A K-9 Christmas Blessing, turn on some Christmas music, and you will soon want to pull out your own totes filled with Christmas decorations. (Chapter 6)

I received a copy of this book from the author. There was no obligation for a positive review.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Publishers Weekly bestselling author Tina Radcliffe hails from Western New York. She left home for a tour of duty with the Army Security Agency stationed in Augsburg, Germany, and ended up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. While living in Tulsa, she spent ten years as a Certified Oncology R.N. before heading to Colorado as a library cataloger.

​A freelance writer for over twenty years, Tina is a Romance Writer of America and American Christian Fiction Writers Honor Roll member.

Tina is also a two-time RWA Golden Heart finalist. She is a four-time ACFW Carol Award finalist and a three-time ACFW Mentor of the year finalist. ​Her Harlequin books have won the ACFW Carol Award and the Holt Medallion. She has placed or won over thirty RWA chapter-affiliated contests in her career. As a short story writer, she has sold over forty short romances to Woman’s World Magazine.

​Tina is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers, Sisters in Crime, and Women's Fiction Writers Association. A popular workshop speaker, she currently lives in Arizona, where she writes fun, heartwarming romance.

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ASPEN CREEK COWBOYS
A K-9 Christmas Blessing







Sunday, November 1, 2026

The Heart's Most Wanted (Rocky Mountain Marshals #2) by Mary Connealy

The Heart's Most Wanted (Rocky Mountain Marshals #2)
ABOUT THE BOOK

US Marshal Morgan Sawyer rides into the treacherous Rocky Mountains on a mission to find fellow Marshal Tex, who vanished while they were escorting a dangerous prisoner. But ranchwoman Roz Beck insists on riding beside him, despite Morgan's protests. Joined by newlyweds Owen and Delaney, and Roz's young son, they push deep into the wilderness.

Widowed Roz was wounded in love when her now-deceased husband abandoned her, leaving her alone to raise a child. While her heart longs for love, for her son's sake, she'll settle for a man she trusts like Morgan, her childhood friend. When a shadowy figure begins prowling the search party's camp at night, the group realizes that something more than the wilderness poses a threat to their quest of bringing Tex to safety. Will the looming danger strengthen Morgan and Roz's growing feelings and faith in each other, or will it be their breaking point?

With witty banter, a rugged hero, and a spirited heroine, Mary Connealy presents another action-packed installment in her Rocky Mountain Marshals series.








MY THOUGHTS.....

Historical western romance has become one of my favorite book genres! I credit much of this to author Mary Connealy, because she writes books that keep me cheering the heroes and disliking the villains. In this book, the Rocky Mountain Marshals are the obvious heroes, but it took me a while to determine the villain!

Owen, Morgan, and Tex encounter multiple challenges as U.S. marshals in The Heart's Most Wanted. Winter is approaching, and they face danger from both man and nature in the rugged Colorado terrain.

I was intrigued by the questions surrounding Tex's disappearance and the "ghostly" figure lurking in the background. I enjoyed the mystery, but I absolutely loved the romance, witty dialogue, and inspiration! I recommend The Heart's Most Wanted to all who enjoy historical western romance, and I look forward to Tex and Stella's upcoming story.

I received a complimentary copy from the author and publisher. There was no obligation for a positive review.


My rating: 4 of 5 stars


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mary Connealy writes romantic comedy with cowboys that also have a strong suspense thread. She is a two-time Carol Award winner, and a Rita, Christy, and Inspirational Reader's Choice finalist. 

Her most recent book series is Wyoming Sunrise.  Other series by Mary Connealy are: The Lumber Baron's' Daughters, Brothers in Arms, The Brides of Hope Mountain, Garrison’s Law, High Sierra Sweethearts, Cimarron Legacy, Wild at Heart, Trouble in Texas, and Kincaid Bride for Bethany House Publishing. She’s also written four other series for Barbour Publishing. along with many novellas. 

Mary is the bestselling author of 70 books and novellas and she has nearly a million books in print! 

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Rocky Mountain Marshals

The Heart's Most Wanted

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