Book Review with featured author: Birch Bay Bridesmaid by Kim Law

Birch Bay Bridesmaid by Kim Law

 

 

Publisher & Release: J-Ko Publishing, September 29, 2020

Time and setting:  Christmas, Birch Bay, Washington

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Length: 91 Pages

Rating: 5 Gold Crowns

Book Description: 

It’s her best friend’s wedding. How can she not be a part of it? But when standing up for her friend means standing across the aisle from her ex, Jade doesn’t know whether to turn and run or stay and ask for a second chance.

 

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Vikki’s Musings

 

Thanks go to the author for the complimentary copy of Birch Bay Bridesmaid by Kim Law for the purpose of reading and reviewing prior to publication. My opinions are my own, and no one has influenced them.

 

Birch Bay Bridesmaid is a spin-off from Kim Law’s fabulous series, The Wildes of Birch Bay, and friends and family are gathering for a wedding. Jade Britton has been Maggie Crowder’s friend since childhood, and she dated her friend’s brother, Mason, during college. 

 

When he’s the first to show up at Maggie’s house, his cryptic phrase before he leaves shocked her. Then, Maggie explained that he’d been in love with her when she left Birch Bay for LA after graduation. Jade had not realized the depth of his feelings.

 

As Jade and Mason work together over the days leading to the wedding between Maggie and Cord Wilde, the long-ago feelings and attraction blazes to life. Will Jade let those emotions develop, or will she push them away? Can she trust Mason will follow her anywhere?

 

Jade Britton’s career is the driving force behind her character, along with the life she has in LA. While she loves Mason, she sees no way for them to be together, so she fights her feelings. I enjoyed her internal struggle and prayed she would see they had a chance.

 

Mason Crowder is an amazing hero with the characteristic I love most. He’s in love with Jade and accepts she never understood he would have followed her anywhere. My heart ached for him when he believes Jade will never understand.

 

The romance between them is fierce and bursts to life right away. They both fight it, but they cannot ignore it, even though both believe they must. I enjoyed getting to know both characters, and while this novella wasn’t long, Ms. Law does an amazing job in developing their personalities. I wanted them to find a way to make their relationship work. 

 

If you enjoy contemporary romances with intriguing characters and want a chance to spend time with the Wilde family again, then you will love Birch Bay Bridesmaid as much as I did. This is a quick read and will help you pass a lazy afternoon or evening with a great escape from our everyday lives during a time when it’s much needed. Happy reading!

 

Author Bio:

 

As a child, award-winning author Kim Law cultivated a love for chocolate, anything purple, and creative writing. She penned her debut work, "The Gigantic Talking Raisin," in the sixth grade and got hooked on the delights of creating stories. 

 

Before settling into the writing life, however, she earned a college degree in mathematics and worked as a computer programmer. Now she's pursuing her lifelong dream of writing romance novels. She has won the Romance Writers of America's Golden Heart Award, has been a finalist for the prestigious RWA RITA Award, and has served in varied positions for her local RWA chapter. A native of Kentucky, Kim lives with her husband and an assortment of animals in Middle Tennessee.

 

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Book Review with featured author: Montana Homecoming by Kim Law

Montana Homecoming by Kim Law

Publisher & Release: J-Ko Publishing, July 9, 2020

Time and setting:  Present Day, Birch Bay, WA

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Length: 293 Pages

Rating: 5 Gold Crowns

Book Description:

With four Wilde babies already due in the coming weeks, the last thing Cord expects when he returns home is to discover one more is on the way . . . his.

His hometown of Birch Bay isn’t the respite Cord Wilde envisions when forced to take a mandatory vacation. Instead, he finds that thanks to one memorable weekend back in the spring, he now faces the same situation as his siblings, expecting a “bundle of joy.” But accidental pregnancy or not, that doesn’t mean Cord has to be a hands-on dad. He can uphold his responsibilities without upending his life. Plus, his narcissistic mother once taught him a very valuable lesson: never get mixed up with a woman who can take control of your emotions. And no one has ever threatened his legendary control quite like Maggie.

Sweet and sassy schoolteacher Maggie Crowder has made one big oops in her life, but she isn’t letting that bring her down. She just has to show hunky long-time crush Cord Wilde that their weekend together was more than a good time and an unexpected pregnancy. After all, she couldn’t be the only one who’d felt a connection, right? Only, Cord has a pretty big wall around his heart, and he isn’t letting anyone through. Will the lure of unconditional love, as well as the draw of finally returning home to Birch Bay, be enough to break through his last ounce of resistance?

Return to Wilde Orchard one final time and fall in love with the Wilde family all over again.

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Vikki’s Musings

Thanks goes to the author for the complimentary copy of Montana Homecoming by Kim Law for the purpose of reading and reviewing prior to publication. My opinions are my own and no one has influenced them.

Montana Homecoming is the final book in Ms. Law’s The Wildes of Birch Bay, and captured me from the first page to the last. It’s an amazing book and touched me on a deeper level than any in this series since Dani’s story in the first book, Montana Cherries! 

Maggie Crowder’s character appealed to me from her first appearance. She has quite a bit in her cup, including a huge secret that she needs to share and can put off no longer. She wants to have everything resolved before the birth of her unexpected surprise from a weekend encounter with the guy she’d crushed on for years. I loved her determination to move forward and do what is best for her child.

Cord Wilde is a truly tortured hero, my favorite kind! He grew up with a narcissistic mother who counted on him to “save” her, but as a sixteen-year-old, he believes he failed her. He refuses to ever let any woman control his emotions again. His reason for returning to Birch Bay is tormenting him, and when he learns his carefree weekend with Maggie had consequences, he’s willing to accept financial responsible, but that doesn’t mean he needs to be in the child’s life once he’s born. 

If I hadn’t met Cord in the previous books, I might not have liked his character in the beginning, but since I had and knew part of his story, I understood his fears, so my heart ached for him. He fights the feelings he has for Maggie, and I could feel his confusion when guilt eats at him over his decision to stay away from her and any thought of being a hands-on father.

The romance between Maggie and Cord begins with them on opposite sides, but as they spend time with each other, the undeniable attraction cannot be ignored. Cord’s struggle to move beyond his fears makes their love story an emotional one that I thoroughly enjoyed. I really wanted them to find their way to lasting happiness. They both deserved the security of knowing they are loved unconditionally.

If you enjoy contemporary romance with plenty of deep emotions and compelling characters, then you will love Montana Homecoming as much as I did. While this can be read as a stand-alone novel, I highly recommend reading at least the first book in this series. This has been an amazing series and I loved spending time with the Wilde family and enchanting Birch Bay. Happy reading!

Author Bio:

As a child, award-winning author Kim Law cultivated a love for chocolate, anything purple, and creative writing. She penned her debut work, "The Gigantic Talking Raisin," in the sixth grade and got hooked on the delights of creating stories. 

Before settling into the writing life, however, she earned a college degree in mathematics and worked as a computer programmer. Now she's pursuing her lifelong dream of writing romance novels. She has won the Romance Writers of America's Golden Heart Award, has been a finalist for the prestigious RWA RITA Award, and has served in varied positions for her local RWA chapter. A native of Kentucky, Kim lives with her husband and an assortment of animals in Middle Tennessee.

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Book Review: Montana Promises by Kim Law

Montana Promises by Kim Law

Publisher & Release: J-Ko Publishing, August 9, 2019

Time and setting:  Present Day, Birch Bay, WA

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Length: 260 Pages

Heat Level: 1 Flame

Rating: 4.5 Gold Crowns

Book Description: 

He’s falling for his brother’s ex—as if he needs another reason to go.

Nate Wilde is ready to leave Birch Bay. He’s been home too long as it is and extending his visit means risking fantasies of staying for good. Wants and desires never work out for him, though. With good comes bad, and he’s had enough bad to last a lifetime. Unfortunately, his siblings need him. The family orchard is on the brink of collapse, and they’re relying on him to help. Only . . . what can he possibly do to save an orchard that’s lost most of its trees? 

Megan Manning, ex-girlfriend to Nate’s youngest brother and manager of the Wilde family’s cherry-themed gift store, intends to settle permanently in her newly adopted town. Her own family has always cared more about traveling the world than creating a place to call home, so she’s going to make that for herself. Her list for happiness is simple. A rewarding job, good friends, and finding someone to love. She doesn’t want the kind of love she grew up with, however. She wants someone willing to stick. 

As Nate works to save the orchard, Megan pitches in to help. After all, no cherry farm equals no need for a cherry-themed gift store. But when constant contact has their chemistry spiking, Megan discovers there’s more than the family business worth fighting for. Only, will Nate be able to handle falling for his brother’s ex? Or will he walk . . . exactly as her family always has?

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Vikki’s Musings

Montana Promises is the fifth full length novel in Kim Law’s fantastic series, The Wildes of Birch Bay  and an excellent addition. When I received an invitation from the author, I eagerly agreed to read and review. However, through a fluke, I did not receive the ARC in advance of publication, so since I subscribe to KU, I downloaded this book and read it via KU. My opinions are my own and not influenced in any way.

Montana Promises grabbed me early on. Megan played a significant role in Montana Dreams when she broke off her relationship with Jaden. When I realized she would be the heroine in this book, and that Nate would be the hero, it piqued my interest immediately. Their relationship had the potential to create major issues among the Wilde clan. How would Jaden act when he discovers they were dating? How would the rest of the family react? I eagerly delved in and read this book in less than a day, finding it hard to put down when life interfered.

The story is compelling, and the pacing is excellent. Ms. Law certainly knows how to pull her readers in and keep them to the end. Both characters have amazing depth and many layers. Both crave love. Megan believes she will never find anyone who will put her first. Nate’s baggage has him believing he will never find anyone to love and call his own or someone who will love him despite his flaws. This adds a multitude of layers to their characters and the plot.

Megan’s character is determined to pursue a career in retailing, although her degrees were in computer programing. She’s also fallen in love with Birch Bay and wants to live there going forward. Her relationship with her family, especially her father, has fueled her belief that no one will ever put her first. She loves lists and has one regarding the desired man in her life. She desperately wants to find a husband and start a family. 

Nate’s character is complex. He’s riddled with guilt and blames himself for his father’s accident which caused him to lose his leg. He should have stopped his dad from driving the tractor. Then, his relationship with his narcistic late mother, influences his belief regarding his inability to find and give love.

What starts as a flirty friendship between Megan and Nate, quickly ignites for both of them. While Nate clearly wants Megan, initially, he feels it would be impossible since Megan was practically engaged to his brother. Even though Jaden has moved on and found love, a brother doesn’t enter a relationship with the woman who was a former lover of one of his siblings.

Megan is not looking for a superficial relationship. She wants a husband, and Nate has never indicated he was interested in a wife. He’s the Wilde brother who slips in and out of Birch Bay, never staying longer than a few days or perhaps a week. Between his father’s accident and the loss of 85% of the family’s cherry orchard, he’s stuck overseeing the removal of the dead trees and the nurturing of the 15% that is left while his father recovers.

When the family decide to turn the ruined part of the orchard into a rustic retreat, Megan agrees to design the interiors of the cabins Nate is building. This has the couple working together, and their attraction builds to such a fierce intensity, it can no longer be ignored. This creates a combustible situation that makes for fascinating reading!

Montana Promises is not only an intriguing romance, it brings out more, regarding the twisted mechanizations of the late mother and how she influenced the choices all her children have made. This entire series has moved me greatly. To fully understand this dysfunctional family saga, I do recommend reading the other books, even though Montana Promises can be read as a stand-alone. There’s only one Wilde sibling who is still unattached, and I can’t wait to read Cord’s story, which will be the last book. Happy reading!

Author Bio:

As a child, award-winning author Kim Law cultivated a love for chocolate, anything purple, and creative writing. She penned her debut work, "The Gigantic Talking Raisin," in the sixth grade and got hooked on the delights of creating stories. 

Before settling into the writing life, however, she earned a college degree in mathematics and worked as a computer programmer. Now she's pursuing her lifelong dream of writing romance novels. She has won the Romance Writers of America's Golden Heart Award, has been a finalist for the prestigious RWA RITA Award, and has served in varied positions for her local RWA chapter. A native of Kentucky, Kim lives with her husband and an assortment of animals in Middle Tennessee.

Social Media:

Visit her Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/kimlawauthor/

her website at www.kimlaw.com

or find her on https://twitter.com/kim_law

Book Review: Montana Dreams by Kim Law

Montana Dreams by Kim Law

Publisher & Release: Montlake Romance, September 25, 2018

Time and setting:  Present Day, Montana

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Book Length:  312 Pages

Heat Level: 1 Flame

Rating: 4.5 Gold Crowns

Book Description: 

Sometimes dreams change…and sometimes it takes a dream reader to make it happen.

When Jaden Wilde’s girlfriend turns down his marriage proposal just months before he receives his master’s in counseling, he’s convinced that it’s cold feet. Until he learns that her no came at the advice of a new age “dream reader.” But Arsula’s hardly the woo-woo hippie his scholarly mind imagined. She’s charming, smart, and uncannily perceptive. And before long, he’s drawn to her—despite his ongoing skepticism for how her practice works.

Arsula’s intuitions led her to Birch Bay not to guide Jaden’s girlfriend—but to guide him to his best life possible. As the odd one out in an unsupportive family, Arsula can relate to the struggle to find one’s path, and she wants to see Jaden with the woman of his dreams. Although she’s cautious of being the rebound girl, what she’s starting to feel for him is too real to ignore.

When Jaden’s own volatile family issues come to a head and his doubts are made resoundingly clear, Arsula worries she’s misread the signs. Maybe they’re all wrong for each other. Maybe he should be with his ex. She’s supported him, but if he can’t believe in her, how will they ever find out if they’re truly meant to be?

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Vikki’s Musings

Montana Dreams is the fourth book in Kim Law’s fantastic series, The Wildes of Birch Bay and an excellent addition. When I received an invitation from the publisher, via Net-Galley, I eagerly agreed to read and review. My opinions are my own and not influenced in any way.

Montana Dreams touched my heart from the first page to the last. I became enmeshed with the hero and heroine immediately. The story is compelling, and the pacing is excellent. Ms. Law certainly knows how to pull her readers in and keep them to the end.

This Jaden’s love story, the youngest Wilde. His character is complex. On the surface, he appears to be well adjusted, but underneath, the pain of feeling like he would never have anyone love him, and place him first in their life, will never happen. That’s why he takes Megan’s refusal to his marriage proposal so hard. Arsula is perfect for him. She gets him in a way no one has ever done.

Arsula’s character has her own demons. She believes she can never live up to her father’s expectations. He doesn’t understand her chosen career path. When she meets Jaden, her feelings of guilt for causes him the break his leg leads her to offer her home for his recuperation. The chemistry is off the charts and neither of them can deny or understand their attraction for each other. 

If you are looking for a novel that has more substance than most stories, then you will love Montana Dreams as much as I did. It was great getting to see the other characters from the previous three books in the series, and I can’t wait to read the next one. The Wilde family is a fascinating one. Happy reading!

Book Review: Softhearted by Kim Law

Softhearted by Kim Law

Publisher & Release: Montlake Romance, April 10, 2018

Time and setting:  Present Day, Red Oak Falls

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Book Length: 315 pages

Heat Level: 1 Flame

Rating: 4.5 Gold Crowns

Book Description: 

Heather Lindsay loves falling in love—even though her blueprint for romance has failed her time and time (and time) again. But now that she’s signed on to design an outdoor-wedding venue for her friend’s home renovation show, Heather’s found a new focus: her career. Only it’s not long before she’s being distracted—by the hunkiest man who ever swaggered down the streets of Red Oak Falls.

The show’s new ranch manager, Waylon Peterson, a.k.a. Prince Harry in a cowboy hat has every woman swooning. He’s also got a bad-boy rep that’s made him the hottest mess in town. In other words, he’s catnip for Heather, the Texan queen of bad choices. That’s why she’s steering clear—even with Waylon’s charm going full throttle.

Waylon is determined to trade one-night stands for true love, but convincing Heather may be an impossible task. He’s ready to settle down, but can she get past her fear of settling and give love one more shot?

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Vikki’s Musings

I always know I’m in for a treat with a new release from Kim Law. When I received an invitation from the publisher, via Net-Galley, I eagerly agreed to read and review the second book in her new series, Deep in the Heart.

As with all Ms. Law’s books, the characters are real and flawed, the plot is intriguing and there’s plenty of emotions running high. I immediately became enmeshed in this story and remained engaged until the last page.

Heather’s character is the queen of bad choices in relationships with men. I could feel her pain over her past and could really identify with her character. As a newly separated, soon to be divorced woman many years ago, I too saw the white picket fence and eternal love in every guy who asked me on a date. It’s a hard fall when reality finally hits, and the dream turns into another broken heart yet again. Fortunately, for me and for Heather, our prince does, at last, come along!

Waylon’s character is my kind of hero. While a little rough around the edges which sends off a bad boy image, underneath, he’s a knight in the making. He’s so determined to change his image and gain custody of his adorable daughter. He stole my heart from the first page.

The romance between Heather and Waylon burns hot, and I could see they were perfect for each other from their first encounter. While he had to work really hard to gain her trust, he does not give up.

If you enjoy a romance that will pull on your heartstrings and has you sighing, you will love Softhearted as much as I did. For me, this second book in the series has me eagerly awaiting the next book. Happy reading!

Book Review: Hard Headed by Kim Law

Hard Headed by Kim Law

Publisher & Release: Montlake Romance, October 31, 2017

Time and setting:  Present Day, Texas

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Book Length: 298 pages

Heat Level: 1 Flame

Rating: 4 Gold Crowns

Book Description: 

Construction tip #1: Never anger a hot-tempered woman who knows how to wield a sledgehammer. And right now, Jill Sadler is spitting mad. Her company is competing on the wildly popular show Texas Dream Home, and she intends to give it her all. The opposition: We Nail It Contractors, helmed by the man who once married her…and walked out twenty-four hours later. Jill can’t let Cal Reynolds take this round. Not when she has her foster sisters and years of righteous resentment spurring her on.

Winning the contest would do wonders for Cal’s firm. Getting under Jill’s skin is just a bonus. She paints him as a villain, though Cal had no choice but to leave. Yet being around Jill again—fiery on the outside, vulnerable and warm underneath—is setting off sparks that can’t be blamed on faulty wiring. And the only way to fix the Jill-size hole in his heart is to risk everything and see if this love is built to last…

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Vikki’s Musings

I always know I’m in for a treat with a new release from Kim Law. When I received an invitation from the publisher, via Net-Galley, I eagerly agreed to read and review the first book in her new series, Deep in the Heart.

As with all Ms. Law’s books, the characters are real and flawed, the plot is intriguing and there’s plenty of emotions running high. Although it took me time to become enmeshed in the story, once I did I was fully engaged.

Jill’s character is a bit of a mixed bag for me. There were many things I loved about, but a few that didn’t work for me. She carried bull-headed to a whole new level. However, her loyalty to her foster sister and foster mom in admirable.

I felt the same way about Cal, maybe even more so. He is just as bull-headed as Jill, but he allows fear of love to rule his decisions, which keeps him doing the same thing over and over again.

Let’s talk about the romance. While there is definitely plenty of chemistry between Jill and Cal, they don’t even kiss until well over the half-way point of the book. I began to think this one was not going to have any heated scenes. Alas, Ms. Law came through, just a little later than I’m used to with her books. I’m not saying the sexual tension is absent, it just could have been stronger. A few heated kisses sprinkled in would have helped a lot.

Nonetheless, I really love the premise for this series and look forward to reading her foster sisters’ stories. While this is not my favorite book by Ms. Law, it’s a good story and well worth reading. Happy reading!

Montana Mornings by Kim Law

Publisher & Release: Montlake Romance, February 28, 2017

Time and setting:  Present Day, Montana

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Book Length: 322 pages

Heat Level: 2 Flame

Rating: 5 Gold Crowns

Book Description: 

Gabe Wilde has never been more ready for a change. Thirty-three and in the midst of a divorce, he’s packed up his second-grade daughter and come home to Birch Bay, Montana. New house, new career, new life. Only, with changes come stress. His daughter is struggling with the transition to their new norm—and Gabe is out of ideas as to how to help.

Erica Bird is mired in her own worries. After impulsively leaving the teaching job she loved, she may finally be free from her cheating ex, but separated from her family and everything she’s ever known, second guesses linger. Substitute teaching in Birch Bay is fine for the time being, but what will her future hold?

When Gabe’s daughter winds up in Erica’s class, the two meet—or rather, reunite. Neither has forgotten their college romance or the tender feelings they once shared, but will their complicated pasts destroy their second chance? Or will old desire lead to a new love when each needs it most?

Buy Link:

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Vikki’s Musings

Montana Mornings is the third book in Kim Law’s fantastic series, The Wildes of Birch Bay and an excellent addition. When I received an invitation from the publisher, via Net-Galley, I eagerly agreed to read and review. The first book in this series, Montana Cherries, struck me at my core. Montana Mornings has accomplished that as well.

Erica Bird comes to Birch Bay to fill in for a teacher who is out on maternity leave. Imagine her surprise when she discovers her most challenging pupil is the daughter of her college boyfriend. Sparks zing from their first confrontation/encounter. While she desperately wants to help his daughter, she is wary of getting too attached. After all, in addition to having a past with this guy, they also live next to each other, and she has her own issues to work through.

Gabe Wilde is trying to fill the role of Dad and Mom. After years of conflict with his soon-to-be ex-wife, he has moved home and is now a teacher and coach. This is a demanding career for a man who has a troubled child. When he learns that his daughter’s teacher is the girl he broke up with to pursue the woman he married, he knows he’ll need to proceed with caution.

Can Gabe find the right path that will not only heal his daughter but restore his faith in himself and allow him to find his way back to the woman he should have married, to begin with?

Montana Mornings touched my heart from the first page to the last. I became enmeshed with the hero and heroine immediately. The story is compelling, and the pacing is excellent. Ms. Law certainly knows how to pull her readers in and keep them to the end.

Erica’s character has many layers. She has a passion for teaching. She is loyal to her family, and she can love ferociously. She can also make bad decisions that affect her personal self-worth. Now, she must learn how to live with her bad choice and pick up the strands of her life, so she can again be the person she always thought she was. She is afraid to rush into a relationship with Gabe for a variety of good reasons. I could feel her anguish and heart-ache, her fear. I truly wanted her to find her happy ending.

Gabe Wilde carries a lot of baggage from growing up with a narcissistic mom and living with his soon-to-be ex-wife, who is just as bad. He desperately wants to help his daughter but lacks confidence that he can when she keeps acting out. His character has deep-seated issues, ones he must work through. His re-kindled relationship with Erica is problematic because he has not cut all ties with his wife. He questions what he can offer, but he craves the serenity he feels when he’s with Erica. I loved Gabe’s determination to succeed. He’s fearless when it comes to protecting his daughter. He’s willing to take a chance on love again, even though he has every reason to resist.

If you are looking for a novel that has more substance that most stories, then you will love Montana Mornings as much as I did. It was great getting to see the other characters from the previous two books in the series, and I can’t wait to read the next one. The Wilde family is a fascinating one. Happy reading!