With Every Breath by Lynn Kurland

Sunshine Phillips's heart lies in Scotland, a land of rain, legend, and dangerously handsome Highland lords. She longs to call the magical place home, but after a day which includes such delights as blackening the eye of her lecherous boss and changing a flat tire in a chilly spring deluge, she'll settle for an evening spent curled up in front of a fire with a cup of tea. But what Sunny wants is not what she gets...

When Robert Cameron pounds on Sunny's door, he isn't paying a social call. With one brother struck dead in battle and another fighting for his life, the medieval laird has braved a trip onto enemy soil to fetch the MacLeod witch, a crone renowned for her healing powers. But the woman who opens her door to him is enchanting and young...and not from his century.

This was a good romance. It had action, history, and passion (without a lot of smuck). I enjoyed the story and the little twists it had in it.

Calamity Jayne Series by Kathleen Bacus

Calamity Jayne

Tressa Jayne Turner has had it up to here with the never ending string of dumb-blonde jokes and her longtime nickname that's harder to get rid of than lint from a belly button. Crowned "Calamity Jayne" by Iowa Department of Natural Resources officer Rick Townsend, Tressa's out to gain a little hometown respect - or die trying. Unfortunately for Tressa, that may be the case. She's just been handed the perfect opportunity to get "Ranger Rick," the doubting Don Juan of the DNR, and a skeptical citizenry to finally take her seriously. How? By solving a murder no one else believes happened...No one, that is, except the killer.

I was constantly cracking up reading this one. I cant believe how many interesting situations this girl gets herself into. I highly recommend anyone who wants a good laugh to pick this one up.

Calamity Jayne Rides Again

Two months ago, 23- year-old Tressa Jayne Turner knew just where she stood with "Ranger Rick" Townsend. Sure, her older brother's friend is what you'd call hott with two t's, but he's also responsible for her nickname, "Calamity Jayne," and their sparring since high school makes the Hatfields and the McCoys look like kissing cousins. And ever since they solved that murder last summer -- ever since Rick saved her cookies, he's acted as if he has a god-given right to sample them.

Of course, Tressa has bigger frenches to fry. The Iowa State Fair is about to start; and as well as being her favorite time of year -- donuts, funnel cakes, cotton candy, turkey legs!-- it's also her Uncle Frank's busiest. His ice cream stand is in a prime location, and he's poised to scoop the competition. So when a soft-serve saboteur appears at the same time her cousin goes missing, it's another fine sticky mess - worse than a King Kone with a hole.

Tressa is definitely back in her full glory. Loved this one too!

(Still to come)

Ghouls Just Want To Have Fun

Calamity Jayne Goes To College
Calamity Jayne Heads West

Holly Would Dream by Karen Quinn

Holly Ross often wishes she lived in a simpler time, when the clothes were glamorous, the men debonair, and the endings happy. That said, her career as a fashion historian isn't so bad. With both a wedding and a big promotion coming up, her own happily ever after seems assured.
So how, in the space of one day, does it all go wrong? How does she end up homeless, jobless, penniless, and fiancé-less? Why is she cruising the Mediterranean in hot pursuit of real estate tycoon Denis King? And why, for heaven's sake, is she chasing down a suitcase full of stolen Audrey Hepburn gowns?
With the sparkling Mediterranean and the eternal city of Rome as the backdrops, Holly's adventures begin to resemble one of the 1950s Hollywood gems she so adores. Finally she must choose between her long-held fairy tale fantasy and a new, real-life dream with an ending she couldn't possibly imagine.

This one wasnt too bad of a read. I absolutely loved the gay friend Nigel!

I learned a little about what a pain old clothes can be to repair. I dont think they're worth all the hastle.

We didnt need the major sex scene toward the end of the novel.

Me and Mr. Darcy by Alexandra Potter

After a string of disastrous dates, Emily Albright decides she’s had it with modern-day love and would much rather curl up with Pride and Prejudice and spend her time with Mr. Darcy, the dashing, honorable, and passionate hero of Jane Austen’s classic. So when her best friend suggests a wild week of margaritas and men in Mexico with the girls, Emily abruptly flees to England on a guided tour of Jane Austen country instead. Far from inspiring romance, the company aboard the bus consists of a gaggle of little old ladies and one single man, Spike Hargreaves, a foul-tempered journalist writing an article on why the fictional Mr. Darcy has earned the title of Man Most Women Would Love to Date.The last thing Emily expects to find on her excursion is a broodingly handsome man striding across a field, his damp shirt clinging to his chest. But that’s exactly what happens when she comes face-to-face with none other than Mr. Darcy himself. Suddenly, every woman’s fantasy becomes one woman’s reality. . . .

I'll admit that I got sucked into the book but I was really disappointed in it. I know I'm a bit old fashion saying this but the swearing was unnecessary and I didn't really care for the way she portrayed Mr. Darcy. Other than that it was okay, I don't think that I would ever read it again.”

Fiance At Her Fingertips

Debra is tired of everyone trying to fix her up. She is perfectly happy with her singlehood. One day, while walking around mall she finds a gag gift that claims "The single girl's all-in-one solution to all those friendly fix-me-ups." She decides what could it hurt? Next thing she knows....the make believe boyfriend is all too real!

This book was refreshing and a good laugh.

Circle of Magic Series (Tamora Pierce)

Sandry's Book
Here begins the tale of Daja, Briar, Tris, and Sandry, four children brought to Winding Circle Temple for training in crafts and magic. They are outcasts in their homeland. But in this magical place, they are valued and respected for their special powers.

Tris's Book

When Winding Circle comes under attack by Pirate Queen Pahua and her army, the four magicians-in-training unite in their powers to defeat the enemy.

Daja's Book

Outcast Trader Daja, along with her fellow mages-in-training, journeys from Winding Circle to the Gold Ridge Mountains, where drought threatens widespread famine. There, Daja creates an astonishing object: a living metal vine. A caravan of Traders covets the vine, and Daja's dealings with her former people reawaken a longing for familiar ways. Daja must choose -- should she return to the Traders, or remain with the Winding Circle folk who have become her family?

Briar's Book

Briar, whose magic lies in the realm of plants, finds that a dear friend is suffering from a mysterious illness. Briar and his fellow mages-in-training must bind their magic together to save the person Briar loves best.

I enjoyed this young adult series written by Tamora Pierce. It was a simple read but I liked the relationships between the characters and how they learned to overcome trials with the help of each other.

Chasing Yesterday

REVISITING THE PAST MAY BE THE ONLY WAY TO FIND TOMORROW

Tyler Huntington had always thought of Savvy as his best friend, someone who would always be there for him—until she wasn't. Only when she's gone does he realize how much she meant to him; only when she's not a part of his life does he realize how empty life is without her. Now he wonders if it's too late.Meanwhile, Savvy's life has taken a bizarre turn with the unexpected arrival of a wild-looking teenager who claims to be her half sister. As Savvy tries to unravel the mystery of the girl's past, Tyler's sudden reappearance in her life might just be an answer to prayer. At the same time, Savvy is wary of putting her heart at risk. Tyler seems to have figured out his true feelings, but will it take a tragedy for Savvy to learn to trust hers?Readers have been captivated by Tyler's siblings Amanda and Mitch in two previous Hunting family novels. Now Tyler takes center stage in this compelling tale of secrets, forgiveness, and redemption that emphasizes the importance of family and the real definition of lasting love.

This is book #3 of the Huntington Family Series. I really enjoyed this one, she kept you wondering what was going to happen and how were they going to get through their problems. Now I just wish I could find books #1 & #4.