Taming the Wolf Series by Katie Lee O'Guinn

Christina's Review: If you're looking for a good, clean series to read this one is really great! Rather than review each one separately I am just going to review the whole series and recommend them to read! They were really good. I know books about vampires and werewolves are everywhere these days and I was a little skeptical before I started #1 but I ended up loving the storyline and characters and quickly read all 4!!! They really are interesting and entertaining books. . . and CLEAN! Which is hard to find sometimes!

Frogs and Toads by Stacy Lynn Carroll

One kiss can change the future...for better or for worse.
Belle and her cousins have conquered their fears. Now as they navigate their way through the dating world, they start to see a "happily ever after" on the horizon. But when an unexpected school assignment forces them to examine their past, the Princess sisters realize they have a lot of questions about the fathers they've never met. Secrets are revealed, long lost family members are discovered, and now the girls must decide who belongs in their future and who should be kept in the past. (Taken from Goodreads)

Christina's Review: I love the book Frogs and Toads! It cute and clean and just enjoyable to read. A nice book to sit down and relax with. I love the analogy about boys and whether they are frogs and toads. . . very true! You'll have to read the book to read the analogy :) The cousins have an assignment about their fathers which opens up the past for their moms whether they like it or not. So many twists and turns as you learn about the fathers. I hope their are more books coming about the Princess Sisters!!

The Princess Sisters by Stacy Lynn Carroll

Goodreads Synopsis: The only thing she stands to lose are her shoes.
Cinderella is an ordinary teenage girl, with an extraordinary name. But because of that name, she and her cousins, Belle, Aurora, Ariel, and Snow White suffer years of torment from their peers. Then as the girls enter high school and the enticing world of dating, a life-altering decision must be made. Is it finally time to stop fighting, and surrender to the fairy tale clichés that have been holding them back? By embracing their names, the girls discover an inner-strength they never knew existed. And by putting everything they have on the line, maybe, just maybe they will discover there really is such a thing as ‘happily ever after.'

Christina's Review: I thought this was a cute, fun read. It was entertaining. It is about sisters/cousins who are all named after princesses. I liked it so much I bought the sequel.

Second to No One by Natalie Palmer

"Things change. People change. Jess and I weren't above it."

Gemma's first year of high school isn't starting out the way she hoped. Jess is back from California, and before she can memorize her class schedule their summer romance comes to a screeching halt. To add to her misery the gorgeous new girl in school also has eyes for Jess, and despite Gemma's unfailing attempts to win him back she keeps finding herself alone.

But when a late night car crash lands her a three-month grounding and twenty hours of community service, she discovers that there's more to life than just romance and boyfriends.

Unpredictable and heart wrenching, Second to No One is the perfect continuation to the magical beginning of the Gemma and Jess romance.


Christina's Review: The sequel to Second Kiss is just as great as the first. I loved this book. I love the characters Jess and Gemma and I love reading about their relationship. They have their misunderstandings but they are best buds. It makes you wish you had a best bud like that growing up. I am excited to read more of the Jess and Gemma story!

Second Kiss by Natalie Palmer

'Even my most humiliating moments seemed funny somehow when I told them to Jess.' Gemma Mitchell is a normal girl who somehow gets herself into abnormally embarrassing circumstances. And while she thinks she's the biggest loser in school because of them, there are a few people in her life who would disagree. One of those people is her best friend, Jess Tyler, who is opposite to her in every way. He's popular, good looking, athletic, and intelligent, and he can't get enough of Gemma. But while Gemma is dealing with problems like wrong locker combinations and Valentine's Day dances, Jess is living in a world of serious issues that are foreign to Gemma, until she realizes that he's holding on to her for dear life. Humorous and true to life, Second Kiss is an entertaining saga about a boy and girl who find that their lives have a lot more meaning once they have shared them with each other. (Synopsis taken from Goodreads)

Christina's Review: I really loved this book. I love the relationship between Jess and Gemma. It is such a cute story.

Cover Reveal: Diamond Rings are Deadly Things

Adrielle Pyper knows how to plan a wedding, and she is especially good at pleasing bridezillas. But when her biggest client and best friend is murdered just three days before the wedding, Adri’s world falls apart. She moves to the resort town of Sun Valley, Idaho, and starts from scratch. Thanks to Adri’s impeccable taste and unique style, she lands two celebrity clients, and her business seems headed for success--that is, until someone vandalizes the specialty wedding dresses she imported from overseas. The race is on to uncover a secret hidden within the yards of satin and lace before Adri becomes the next victim. With a delightful blend of mystery, toe-curling kisses, humor, and spine-tingling thrills, Diamond Rings are Deadly Things is a romantic suspense novel that will keep you turning pages long into the night.

About Rachelle J. Christensen: Rachelle J. Christensen is a stay-at-home mom of four cute kids. She has an amazing husband, three cats, and five chickens. Rachelle was born and raised in the small farming town of Rupert, Idaho which is adjacent to the setting in her latest mystery, Diamond Rings Are Deadly Things, due out this July. Her new website www.mashedpotatoesandcrafts.com partners with the characters from the novel to bring readers an interactive look into the mystery of crafting and wedding planning.
Rachelle graduated cum laude from Utah State University with a degree in psychology and a music minor. She enjoys singing and songwriting, playing the piano, running, motivational speaking, and of course reading.
Rachelle’s first novel, Wrong Number, was awarded Outstanding Book of the Year from the League of Utah Writers and was also a 2010 Whitney Finalist. She is also the author of Caller ID, a nonfiction book, Lost Children: Coping with Miscarriage for Latter Day Saints, and a novella with a Timeless Romance Anthology, Fall Collection.

Visit www.rachellechristensen.com to learn more about upcoming books, or catch up with her on Facebook or Twitter.

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Be Mine (Book 2 in the Love and Trust Trilogy) by Shannon Guymon

Synopsis taken from Goodreads: Men are terrifying to Bailey Downing. Not that she wants anyone to know that, but with her mom insisting she fall in love and Kam Matafeo pushing her to feel things she doesn't want to feel, Bailey is determined to make a nice, safe choice. Dean Hogan is the perfect man for her. Smart, wealthy, charming and best of all, safe. But when her romance begins to unravel with Dean, she's faced with a choice: open her heart, or stay safe, cold and lonely. Kam is determined to help Bailey no matter what it takes and with the support of her sister Taryn and her brother Rob, she makes the decision to be brave. But Kam's ex-girlfriend Meredith isn't shy about wanting him back. Bailey will have to learn to fight for what she really wants. The question is, would she rather be safe or would she rather be loved.

Christina's Review: Another great read from Shannon Guymon! Be Mine continues from where Come to Me leaves off; only this time the story focuses more on Bailey and Kam. One thing that I love about reading Shannon Guymon's series are the characters from the previous stories show up and you get to read more about them and their story. In the Love and Trust Trilogy you get appearances from the Kendall sisters from the Love and Dessert series. It's so nice to sit back and relax with a good book. This one won't disappoint. It is a good clean story with good characters and good conflicts. I also love that you get to read the next book in the series so quickly. It always stinks to wait months or even years for a sequel to come out. And isn't the cover incredible!?! I'm excited to read book 3!!!