Montana Delta Rodeo Cowboy: Bodyguard Protector by Debra Parmley

 

Montana Delta Rodeo Cowboy: Bodyguard Protector by Debra Parmley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another great read by Debra Parmley!

Emma Pearl (I love her name) is on the run from the Mexican cartels in Montana. She ends up changing her name (I still love her) and finds herself in need of a bodyguard. She finds herself in some precarious situations and with the help of Nathan and Destry, finds some solace.

I loved this story from beginning to end. There were a few slow spots but sometimes it's needed to allow for breathing. I love that there is a male nurse featured in this story. They don't get enough credit!

Great read!

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Vague Directions: Into the Woods by Debra Parmley

 

Vague Directions: Into the Woods by Debra Parmley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I've read a couple of books by this author before. This one was a little bit different than the others I've read. It is enjoyable but not my favorite.

I think this short read could have been better by leaving out the paranormal part of it or by making the story longer. Either could have led to some improvements with the story. Still a good read though!

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Dancing Butterfly (Butterflies Fly Free Series) by Debra Parmley

 

Dancing Butterfly by Debra Parmley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Suki eyes Frank....Frank eyes Suki. It's an instant attraction and when Frank rescues a favorite earring of Suki's, their fate is sealed. Almost permanently and pretty quickly. Shots are fired and Frank is pushing Suki towards the basement door. Suki injures her foot (not a good thing for anyone but especially a dancer!) and Frank has to carry her.

During her recouperation time, Frank is pretty bossy. He does work for Al Capone after all, and is used to having things go his way. Frank doesn't want Suki going anywhere, talking to anyone, and most definitely not walking on her foot. Suki isn't about to be told what to do by another, especially a man. Will she ever be free of his rules to be the person she is or did she sell her soul to the highest bidder?

This was an enjoyable book and was a pretty fast read for me. I am anxiously awaiting the next book as this storyline has me intrigued!



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To Catch An Elf by Debra Parmley

 

To Catch An Elf: Pennsylvania Fighter Pilot by Debra Parmley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a fun, intriguing read full of lots of twists and turns. Let's not forget that there is a creepy elf that must be photographed daily too! The deeper into the story you get, the more intriguing and harder it is to put it down. There's enough romance (a little steamy too!) and a lot of mystery to keep your eyes pealed into this read!

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Trapping the Butterfly (Butterflies Fly Free Series Book 1) by Debra Parmley

 

Trapping The Butterfly by Debra Parmley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book, set in the 1920's, is very similar to the story of Rapunzel in my mind. Bethany is about to come of age in just a few days. She lives with her aunt and uncle after the untimely death of her parents. They decide as a family to travel to Hot Springs so that her aunt can experience some bathing treatments for ailments that she's suffering.

Bethany is looking forward to being out from under the thumb of her aunt and uncle and she's excited to spend her 18th birthday while on vacation. She's tired of being told what to eat (and that's when she's allowed to), what to wear, how to act, etc.

She meets a man named Paul who warns her to avoid the 4th floor of the hotel she's staying in because it's inhabited by Al Capone. Paul is a detective trying to bring down the mobster. Bethany doesn't take well to being told what to do and finds herself meeting Al Capone face to face.

This story is full of adventure, drama, and of finding oneself. I thoroughly enjoyed this rather short read and now look forward to reading the next story in this series.

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Isabella Bride of Ohio: American Mail Order Bride by Debra Parmley

 

Isabella Bride of Ohio: American Mail-Order Brides Series by Debra Parmley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Isabella has recently arrived in Massachusetts by way of Sweden. She finds work in a textile mill, which burns to the ground shortly after she starts working there. Not sure where she will go or what she will do next, Isabella and a group of her friends start looking at ads for mail-order brides. Isabella starts writing with a man named Donald Jenks and it's soon decided that she will meet up with him. Having already faced a lot of tragedy in her life and hearing her grandmother's warning about how bad things happen in 3's, Isabella is a little apprehensive about this trip to Ohio to meet her likely future husband. He sounds great on paper...has the perfect house, a great job, good life goals...everything a girl who had nothing could desire. Will this be her picture perfect marriage?

I love reading mail-order bride books!! They are some of my favorites. In a way, I liken it to a more modern trend of internet-brides....one of which I am! I met my husband online and we dated for a short time in real life before marrying. I went through similar emotions that Isabella experienced, only in a more modern time frame for sure.

There were a couple of unexpected twists in this book but ones that made the story much more relatable and realistic. The characters were very well developed and likeable (well, most of them were...). I understand that this book is part of a 50 book series. I'll have to read some of the others in this series!

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