Whiskey Secrets...The Start of Something New Continues The Familiar Family of Ink

What a way to start a new year off right. Author Carrie Ann Ryan once again has us in where she wants us and that is now moving with her to a new city, with a new group of friends and family to enjoy life with the Collins family. Tabby's family FINALLY we are getting to know them and see the ins and outs of what makes her who she is from her "la familia" side. This is the story of Dare her older brother. Not sure if you remember but Dare (with a cute son)  was a cop and a darn (not Dare) good one until something happen. Now he owns and runs the bar and restaurant side of the family business. His folks run and operate the hotel side. Well, they did until they decided to bring in a innkeeper to upgrade the hotel and run it. OOPS, they did not run this by Dare nor the other kids. AND the hotel and bar/restaurant share a building. To make matters worse there is a spark between the two ...
Dare they act on it?




Whiskey Secrets by Carrie Ann Ryan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Great start to a new 5 star series

I am always excited to read a new book from this author. Rarely if ever does she disappoint me and she certainly did not in the case of Whiskey Secrets. To start out a new series is always a scary thing for both the author and reader alike, but Carrie Anne Ryan gives us just enough familiar characters from her Montgomery Ink series ( Tabby the sister to Dare is engaged to one) to make us feel right at home.
The storylines are both believable and current. Plus it helps the Dare and Kenzie's chemistry burns so hawt. This book is yet again another 5 star read for this one-click author.

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My Review of Inked Memories by Carrie Ann Ryan

Inked Memories by Carrie Ann Ryan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ink Inspired is easily the sexiest, steamiest book that I have read by author Carrie Ann Ryan. I waited on this book to POP into my kindle with baited breath on Halloween morning very, very early.... in Fact the Montgomery family is one of those families that I always plan my reading schedule around the "opening day" or in this case the closing day. This is the last book in the branch of the Montgomery Ink or INC family but of course this is not the last we'll hear of them. This crazy and loving bunch of folks always ends up in other series of books along the way.

So let me share a little 'bout Wes and Jillian's story In case you have been living in a cave and have not read any of the other Montgomery Ink books Wes (Wesley)is a twin to Storm. Storm and Jillian used to be "bed buddies" but nothing more. When Storm found his happy ending in book 7 to Everly, Jillian became Storm's best friend. Wes on the other hand well... Hang on let me back up here. I left out on very important thing to those who might not follow the books. Jillian is a plumber and a good one at that. She works for Montgomery Inc (the building side of the family business). Wes and Storm also work for this side of the family business. So, they all work for and in the same business. Yep, close together side by side...well not always side by side as they do remodels and rebuilds all over the place. But you get my drift.

So, there seems to be this tension below the surface with Wes and Jillian whenever they are together. What exactly is it? The tension that is there is not just them though and that is what makes this book so good for me. This book doesn't just focus on romance is a sexy sense but it also gives us a mystery and one that is hidden and written into the storyline in a really good way. It would sneak in and strike out in at times and make me JUMP.

I would be remiss if I did not tell you to be sure to have your tissues on hand when reading this book. There are times I cried myself silly. Especially knowing history that went on behind the scenes. This book will always have an extra special place in my heart. It is a book that is well written and so worth the read as a romance, mystery even and yes of course within the place of the Montgomery Ink legacy.

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My Review of Hope Restored by Carrie Ann Ryan

Hope Restored by Carrie Ann Ryan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It's so hard to believe that this is the last book in the Gallagher Brothers series. But never fear we know our author, she will for sure let us peek into their lives in one of her other books some time in the future. The Montgomery Clan reaches far and wide (even if their last name is something else). Carrie Ann Ryan has created this family that each one of us can feel a part of. I know I do.

This last book in the Gallagher Brothers series has to be my favorite for so many reasons. Oh please do not let the other ones know, sort of like saying one of your children are your favorites. I love all of her books but this book just shines a little bit brighter. This book is about love, friendship and life. True love and true friendship...the kind that lasts thru cancer and the real kind. This is Murphy and Tessa's story but is also Gallagher Family's story and all their friend's as well.

As a reader, this book reach down and grabbed me from the very beginning. It had me in tears in parts but laughing in others. Don't get me wrong this is not a sad, woo is me book ..OH NO... this book is inspiring and a beautiful romance. All I can say is I recommend it and that is all you are getting out of me because I don't give storylines away. LOL
If you want to really enjoy this book I highly recommend the other books in this series...Or go all out and read all the Montgomery books.

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Another 5 Star Book from Carrie Ann Ryan Passion Restored

Passion Restored by Carrie Ann Ryan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Owen and Liz's story touch my heart deeply. I grew up I a home with a mom who was somewhat like her mom , so I can totally relate to Liz. I was in the same situation. CARRIE ANN RYAN is an author who can reach down into so many of our experiences , situations,even our souls and write about them. She writes with such depth of character that you feel like the Montgomery s and Gallaghers are your friends or family members. I can not wait for the last brother to fall....

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My Review of Written in Ink by Carrie Ann Ryan

Written in Ink by Carrie Ann Ryan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have been waiting for the writer in the family!! Finally we get Griffin's story! You know the Montgomery clan has become a family to those of us who are faithful readers. We worry about the character like family members and wonder which path Carrie Ann will take them on next. Griffin has always been one of my favorite family members and I have worried about him from the start. Now i know what I had reason to worry about him.

Autumn... when I met this gal I thought I bet she is the one to pull Griffin out of his writers funk and also get him back into the land of the living if there ever is anyone. Little did I know the girl was hiding something major and major it was. She knows she has fallen for Griffin and the family and to keep them safe she won't tell them what she is running from. Girlfriend have you never watched a scary movie ? Bad move.... Great book.
This is one of my favorites of the series and not because Griffin is my favorite family member but because of the story line. Grab your book today! If you have not read the other books in the series they are not necessary to understand this book but you will be so happy you read them too. I received this book for an honest review. Loved it.

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Release Day Review Abandoned and Unseen 5 Stars

Abandoned and Unseen by Alexandra Ivy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Branded series and you are actually getting two books inside this one book. If you have not read Stolen and Forgiven I would highly suggest reading it first although it is not necessary it there are cross over characters that help you understand the going ons.

In Abandoned the Bear Shifters have been moved into the compound with the wolves and the cats. WOW! A compound made for one group is now housing 3 different groupings of shifters. Talk about crowded. In this book we get to meet a set of adorable cub twins and their Feisty Mom ANYA.... Cole a panther shifter has found his mate in Anya and boy this is a fun and hot read. First before he can act on it he has to help her recover her kidnapped cubs.

UNSeen the second book in the Branded Packs is about *The Unseen*. the Unseen are shifter who humans have not seen and collared. They have managed to pass as humans and are hiding in plan sight. In this book we meet Nicole a wolf shifter who's young child was murdered by a human guard years before. Tucker is an UNSEEN we have met in other books. This is their story. We also see more of Sinclair and meet Mira a human who is helping the Unseen.

I have to say that the Branded Packs are written by two authors (one is Carrie Ann Ryan one of my go to authors) but you would not know this at all. Their writing styles mesh so well that the book appears to be written by one person.
While the book has lots of action it is very steamy hot shifters to boot!
I received this book for Free for an honest review.

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Harder Than Words by Carrie Ann Ryan

This has to be my favorite Montgomery Ink book to date! Carrie Ann Ryan OH MY WORD you had me in tears! Finally Finally Finally I got what I have been wanting for so long. I can not say in my review what I wanted , nor what happened because that would spoil it for you and I am not that kind of a reviewer. I would never give away a story line...ever.  

I will say this, where  ever you are reading "Harder Than Words" make sure you have a box of Kleenex handy. This book touches all the bases for me. 

This could not have been an easy book for the author to write. Meghan Montgomery- Warren and her children Sasha and Cliff lived thru so much which you will learn about as you read this book, Luc Dodd and Meghan have been Best Friends forever and I think they both were in love with each other and never really knew it until it was to late to turn back. Pick up your copy and find out their past and their present and look to their future.

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