Stroke of Luck by Opan Carew

This isn't my first book by Opal Carew that I have read.  I haven't read any in a while and it didn't have the same quality as other books.  There was just too much of the story that seemed unrealistic.  Would a hotel go into a guests room and take belongings from the occupant of the room based on someone else?  

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Call It Magic by Janet Chapman

My first Janet Chapman book was her first Highlander book - "Charming the Highlander".  I had every one of the series and have read all of the Spellbound Falls series.   I was crushed to find out that Janet had passed in 2017.

I loved Katy.  She was a strong woman that was trying to establish her own place within her family.  Gunnar was just yummy.  I thought the book was well written, but there were glimpses of what should have developed.  Katy picked up on who Gunnar was, yet he didn't remember.  I was hoping Gunner would remember who he was.  My only hope is Penguin finds an author who can pick up this series and carry it forward.  

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The Earl and The Enchantress by Paullett Golden

I loved Sebastian.  My favorite heros are the dark, brooding men that slowly learn that there is someone that will love them.  I liked how the relationship developed between the main characters.  Both Sebastian and Charlotte grew as characters as they fell in love.

This was a great start to the series.

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The Lady is Trouble by Tracy Summer

While this book got off to a slow start, I thouroughly enjoyed reading a paranormal Historical Romance.  

I liked the characters and their chemistry.  I enjoyed the development of the book and can't wait for the next book in the series.

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Before the Crown by Flora Harding

I love this glimps behind the romance of Elizabeth and Philip.  The book opens with a performance of Aladdin starring Princess Elizabeth.  The story shows what it was like for a shy girl to interact with the man she wanted to marry.  

I liked how the story humanized the strong woman who is the Queen.  As a fan of "The Crown" I liked seeing what happened before.

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