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On His Terms (Loving Evangeline / One More Chance) (2003) — Bidragyder — 79 eksemplarer
A Weaver Wedding (2009) 52 eksemplarer
The Bride and the Bargain (2008) 37 eksemplarer
The Truth About the Tycoon (2004) 29 eksemplarer
Mother in a Moment (2000) 27 eksemplarer
A Weaver Baby (2009) 27 eksemplarer
A Montana Homecoming (2005) 27 eksemplarer
The Tycoon's Marriage Bid (2005) 26 eksemplarer
Wed in Wyoming (2007) 25 eksemplarer
Secretly Married (2004) 25 eksemplarer
The Billionaire's Baby Plan (2010) 25 eksemplarer
The Mercenary (2002) 25 eksemplarer
Sarah and the Sheriff (2007) 24 eksemplarer
The Rancher and the Redhead (1998) 22 eksemplarer
Home on the Ranch (2004) 22 eksemplarer
Stay... (1998) 21 eksemplarer
Married to a Stranger (2000) 21 eksemplarer
Mergers & Matrimony (2006) 20 eksemplarer
A Weaver Beginning (2013) 19 eksemplarer
Just Friends? (2007) 18 eksemplarer
A Wedding for Maggie (1999) 18 eksemplarer
Her Unforgettable Fiancé (2001) 18 eksemplarer
A Child for Christmas (1999) 17 eksemplarer
A Weaver Holiday Homecoming (2009) 17 eksemplarer
Millionaire's Instant Baby (2000) 16 eksemplarer
Her New Year's Fortune (2012) 16 eksemplarer
The Rancher's Dance (2011) 15 eksemplarer
Courtney's Baby Plan (2011) 15 eksemplarer
Once Upon a Valentine (2014) 14 eksemplarer
The Boss's Christmas Proposal (2008) 14 eksemplarer
Fortune's Prince (2014) 13 eksemplarer
A Weaver Proposal (2012) 13 eksemplarer
Destined for the Maverick (2014) 12 eksemplarer
Fortune's Secret Heir (2015) 12 eksemplarer
A Child Under His Tree (2016) 11 eksemplarer
Fortune's Perfect Match (2012) 11 eksemplarer
Wild West Fortune (2017) 10 eksemplarer
Hard Choices (2003) 10 eksemplarer
A Long Road Home (2-in-1) (2003) 10 eksemplarer
Yuletide Baby Bargain (2017) 10 eksemplarer
Vegas Wedding, Weaver Bride (2017) 9 eksemplarer
The BFF Bride (2016) 9 eksemplarer
A Weaver Vow (2013) 8 eksemplarer
A Weaver Christmas Gift (2014) 7 eksemplarer
A Promise to Keep (2020) 6 eksemplarer
A Fortune's Texas Reunion (2019) 6 eksemplarer
Something About the Season (2020) 6 eksemplarer
One Night in Weaver... (2015) 6 eksemplarer
Cowboy in Disguise (2021) 5 eksemplarer
The Rancher's Christmas Promise (2018) 5 eksemplarer
Lawfully Unwed (2020) 5 eksemplarer
Show Me a Hero (2018) 4 eksemplarer
Her Wyoming Valentine Wish (2022) 4 eksemplarer
The Horse Trainer's Secret (2021) 3 eksemplarer
Amber and the Rogue Prince [and] Fortune's Homecoming (2018) — Forfatter — 3 eksemplarer
Fortune's Homecoming (2018) 2 eksemplarer
Men Made in America Mega-Bundle 2 (11-in-1) (2007) — Forfatter — 1 eksemplar
Third Time Lucky (2013) 1 eksemplar
Fortune's Proposal [and] Healing Dr Fortune (2012) — Forfatter — 1 eksemplar

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Good introduction to the new series. Meyer is the oldest of four half-siblings who have inherited a dilapidated beach house from their famous but absent father. The terms of the will are unusual, and they are all unhappy about it. Meyer left his Air Force career as a pilot behind and moved to Cape Cardinale after his best friend died in an airplane crash, determined to save John's flying business and take care of his family.

Sophie is a local nurse who carries a long-standing grudge against Meyer. She met him when she was twelve, and he was dating her sister. She blames him for Corinne's struggles since then. Unfortunately, she encounters him often since John's widow, Meredith, is her best friend.

Matters become complicated when Meredith goes away for a weekend, leaving her two kids in Sophie and Meyer's care. Thrown together to care for Leda and Granger, Sophie finds herself unwillingly attracted to Meyer. She fights the attraction, feeling as though she's betraying her sister. Meyer is equally drawn to Sophie but has his own reasons for avoiding getting involved.

I ached for Meyer and Sophie. They are both mired in the past, so neither can move forward. As the book progressed, I began to suspect that there was more to Corinne's story than Sophie was aware of, and I looked forward to seeing if I was right. Meyer's guilty feelings have led to other issues that affect his outlook on life. It takes a crisis to bring the secrets, fears, and misunderstandings out into the open, where they can be dealt with. The ending was terrific, and I loved Meyer's surprise for Sophie in the epilogue.

Family is a big part of the book. We have Meyer and his half-siblings and their challenges in claiming their inheritance. I look forward to getting to know each of them in future books. Sophie's worries about Corinne are ongoing, and their encounters are heartbreaking. Finally, Meredith has her two children and a second chance at love if she can let go of the past long enough to grab it.

There was one inaccuracy that pulled me out of the story. Meyer was an Air Force pilot, but the author has him talking about landing on aircraft carriers. Air Force pilots are not trained for carrier landings. Only Navy and Marine pilots do that.

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scoutmomskf | Feb 21, 2024 |
Good conclusion to the series. Justine was a secondary character in the previous, frequently hanging out in Kirby's Perks. At the end of that book, she had a strong reaction when the Fortunes mentioned the town of Chatelaine, Texas. I had a feeling she would be important. Justine is a single mother of a seven-month-old baby boy. She doesn't talk about his father until the day Stefan Mendoza shows up in Rambling Rose.

Stefan works with his brothers, doing marketing for the family winery. He has bigger things on his mind and is partnering with a friend and his craft brewery. Stefan enjoys his bachelor life but hasn't been able to forget last New Year's in Miami.

Stefan and Justine met and had a weekend fling, never expecting to see each other again. When Justine found out she was pregnant, she didn't try too hard to find him; she just went on with her life. She left her small town, moved to Rambling Rose (not much bigger), and became a virtual personal assistant while raising Morgan and attending school. Justine was shocked when she encountered Stefan at Kirby's, but that was nothing compared to Stefan's realization that he had a son. I loved that he never hesitated to acknowledge that Morgan was his and that he wanted to be involved in Morgan's life. He did go a tad overboard with his demand that he and Justine get married. She, of course, made it clear that they could co-parent without having to marry.

I ached a bit for Stefan as he tried to get to know his son. Morgan doesn't take to strangers, and it takes a while for him to begin to warm up to Stefan. Justine is wary about getting too close to Stefan, worried about losing her heart to him. When she loses the lease on her apartment, Stefan invites her to move into his house, clearly hoping that proximity will help him win his battle. There is a bit of dancing around each other as they work to hide their feelings and protect their hearts. But living together does bring them closer, both in attraction and feelings. Unfortunately, Stefan gets a little ahead of himself and plans a surprise that doesn't go well. I ached for both because a little honest communication would have prevented several days of heartache. Some heartfelt advice from a friend gave Justine the courage to go after her dream, even if she didn't think Stefan shared her feelings. A stunning revelation at the wedding cleared up the misunderstanding between Stefan and Justine and solved the puzzle of the mysterious gifts.

Following the mystery of the gifts from the first book, I wondered how it would be resolved. Each book had another clue, but no one could figure out how they were connected. I was as surprised as everyone else at the wedding by the secrets that came to light. There was one thread left hanging, and I can't wait to read next year's Fortunes series to see how that works out.
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scoutmomskf | Sep 5, 2022 |
Terrific conclusion to the Hotel Fortune series. I love the Fortunes of Teas continuity, and this series was excellent. It all started with Her Texas New Year's Wish, as the Hotel Fortune in Rambling Rose, Texas, prepared to open its doors. The hotel got off to a rough start when a balcony collapsed during a party, injuring one of the staff members. The hotel experienced so many glitches and problems for the next several months that people wondered if it would survive.

Arabella Fortune, a cousin to the hotel-owning Fortunes, attended that party in January. She met one of the management trainees, Jay Cross, and couldn't forget him after returning to New York. A few months later, she moved to Rambling Rose, staying with her brother Brady until she earns enough to get her own place. She also hopes to see Jay again, though it doesn't go too well when she does.

Jay Cross, a member of the original training program, has been present in all of the series' books. Now halfway through the year-long program, he has worked in every segment of the hotel. This brings him some unwelcome attention from local law enforcement, who consider him a suspect. Jay, frustrated by yet another interview by the cops, reacts badly when he encounters Bella on the steps of the police station.

I loved watching the relationship develop between Bella and Jay. The sparks were evident when they met in January, and I could feel Bella's frustration at her father's insistence that they leave immediately after the accident. I wasn't surprised by her decision to move to Rambling Rose or her hope of seeing Jay again. She is especially interested in finding out what he'd been about to tell her before they were interrupted that evening - "I think you should know that..." Bella has a fertile imagination and comes up with many different conclusions to that line. She's hurt and angry at his reaction to seeing her that day, and Jay feels guilty about taking his frustration out on her. I enjoyed the way he found to apologize and how it opened up a chance for them to get to know each other.

I loved watching Jay and Bella spend time together. He is sweet and caring, and I liked the simple things that they did together. Bella found him fun to be with and easy to talk to, even sharing her secret hobby with him. The more time they spent with each other, the hotter the sparks between them grew until they couldn't help giving into them. But Jay has a big problem. He has a secret, and the longer he puts off telling Bella, the harder it gets to come clean. And while he waits for the perfect time, Bella stumbles onto the truth herself. Understandably hurt, Bella also feels betrayed and furious with herself for falling for him. I liked the advice Jay received about finding a way to make her listen. What he came up with was perfect in several ways. Not only did he find a way to express his feelings, but he also came up with a plan to help the hotel.

I loved Jay's big moment and the effect it had on Bella. But just when it looked like everything was perfect, disaster struck. Once again, another "accident" came close to destroying everything they hoped to accomplish. I never suspected the person revealed to be responsible, and my heart broke for the story behind it. With the threat to the hotel ended, and the financial troubles over thanks to Jay's plan, the future looks bright for the Hotel Fortune. I loved the epilogue and wonder if the next Fortune series will open with a quintuple wedding...
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scoutmomskf | Aug 4, 2021 |

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Medlemmer
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