All Posts By Tara McDonald
In a Jam by Kate Canterbary
From the very first page, In a Jam pulled me in and didn’t let go until the very last page. It’s the kind of story that wraps you up in second chances, self-discovery, and small-town charm, and refuses to let go until you’ve laughed, blushed, and maybe even cried a little. When we first meet…
Dust Storm by Maggie Gates
If you haven’t entered your cowboy era yet, let Dust Storm be your gateway. This book has everything—grit, humor, heart, and one emotionally intelligent cowboy who completely stole my heart. Christian Griffith is a single-dad rancher doing everything he can to raise his two daughters while keeping the family ranch running. He’s all rough hands,…
If You Claim Me by Helena Hunting
Connor and Mildred (Dred) are both damaged—damaged by the very people who were supposed to love them. Without question. Without pretense. Without judgment. They’re broken in different ways, shaped by different hurts, but their pain runs parallel in a way that feels achingly familiar. Mildred has never really had a home. A lifetime spent in…
Beauty by Brittanee Nicole
I loved every second of this book. Beauty is emotional, steamy, and everything I wanted for the final Langfield sibling. Noah and Sienna’s story feels real—their connection, the timing, the obstacles—it’s messy and complicated in the best unexpected way. Six years ago, they met on a plane and spent a few unforgettable days together. No…
A Very Merry Enemy by Lyra Parish
If there’s one thing Lyra Parish knows how to do, it’s take a small town full of chaos, heartbreak, and meddling family members, and make you want to move there anyway. A Very Merry Enemy is the perfect blend of sharp banter, genuine emotion, and the kind of laugh-out-loud moments that sneak up on you…
Cowboy Casual by Holly Renee
Some books hit you right where you need them to, and Cowboy Casual did exactly that. Holly Renee pulled me in from page one and didn’t let go. It’s heartfelt, sexy, and full of the kind of emotion that lingers long after you’ve closed the book. The first installment in the Calloway Ranch series, Cowboy…
Breathe With Me by Becka Mack
I am an utter mess. For having never experienced something as difficult and vulnerable as infertility, I felt every emotion, every setback, every intrusive thought Cara had about herself. And I felt every ounce of Emmett’s heartbreak as he struggled to help the woman he loves see herself the way he does—worthy, beautiful, and enough….
Bad Call by C.L. Rose
From childhood sweethearts to heartbreak and back again, Bad Call is C.L. Rose at her absolute best. My heart broke for Emmett. Stella walked away from him eight years ago—out of fear, doubt, and the poisonous whispers of others—and he’s been a shell of himself ever since. He buried every memory of their love, only…
Mr. Irrelevant by C.L. Rose
There’s just something about a C.L. Rose football romance that hits all the right notes—obsessive, possessive, and absolutely delicious. Mr. Irrelevant kicks off her new series with Maddox Dane and Livvy Grant, and let me tell you, this one had me blushing, swooning, and grinning from start to finish. Livvy grew up on the field….
Stand Your Ground by Kandi Steiner
I wasn’t sure what I was getting into when I started Stand Your Ground, but wow, what a phenomenal surprise. It’s entertaining and wickedly sexy, yes, but underneath all that heat lies a deeply emotional story of trauma, healing, and two broken souls finding safety in each other. Kandi Steiner delivers a raw, intimate romance…