Doctor in the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction #3) by Nicole Flockton

 

Doctor in the Outback by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I'm already anxiously awaiting the next book in this series! I have read the first three so far and all of them could be read as stand-alone books. However, I really enjoy having the full family history! I feel like I've been able to get to know this family pretty well and we'd all get along just great.

Dr. Scott Caruthers is busy running his hospital as well as setting up his new foundation. He's finding he needs more help and that's where Dr. Franceen Lewis comes in. She's the OB for the hospital and it's a good thing because Scott's twin sister, Sindy, is pregnant. Scott wants to focus on being the best uncle and not having to worry about being a doctor to his sister.

Sparks start flying immediately between Dr. Scott and Dr. Franceen. They keep running into each other and now he's concerned about Dr. Franceen's reactions after delivery Sindy's babies. What's going on with her? He's hoping he doesn't have to fire his new staff so soon but if she can't get it together, they will have to look into options.

Like his other siblings, Scott works way too hard and doesn't take a lot of time for himself. It's starting to show and he's afraid that his foundation may suffer for it as well. Could Dr. Franceen be the motivation he needs to get away more?

I fall more in love with this family with each passing story! Highly recommended!

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Runaway to the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction #2) by Nicole Flockton

 

Runaway to the Outback by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Whatever in the world is a new bride doing in my pub??? Can you imagine what Jonas thought when he saw this beautiful, yet apparently heartbroken woman, rush into his business?

This story is my favorite of the three books in this series so far. This book can be read as a stand-alone but you'll get more of Jonas's family background by reading book 1.

Jonas is a pub owner who is dedicated to his work. He rarely takes any time off and keeps the pub open 7 days a week. Out of the blue, Pandora shows up in a wedding dress looking lost. Why is she here? Come to find out, she's not an actual bride but Jonas, having just met her, loves what he sees. Can he open this pandora box that Pandora is showcasing? Hopefully together they can find some resolutions to the time they spend working!



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Home to the Outback (Bunya Junction #1) by Nicole Flockton

 

Home to the Outback by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I just found a new favorite author!!

Sindy Carruthers is a busy nurse working for Dr. Colin McCarthy when he faces an untimely death. Unsure of how to go about running the practice, Sindy is a world of hurt. She's lost her confidant and her boss. She made a call to Dr. Ryan Flanigan to let him know about Dr. Colin's accident and asked him to be there. Dr. Ryan was able to say his goodbyes to Dr. Colin. Then came the kicker....when the will was read, Dr. Ryan had a huge decision to make. Should he leave his life behind in the city to take over the practice of his mentor? He was a well-known plastic surgeon after all. What did he know about general medicine?

It doesn't take long for sparks to fly between Dr. Ryan and nurse Sindy, but are they the right kind of sparks? Did Dr. Colin know what he was actually doing when he willed that they should run the practice together? I'd like to think that he did!

I really enjoyed this story for several reasons. It was set in Australia (I hope to visit one day), involved a doctor and a nurse, as well as a love connection. I recommend this book as well as the others in this series! I will be looking for more books by this new-to-me author to read!

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young

 

Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a one-of-a-kind book when it comes to uniqueness and with this being the debut novel by Sandra Young, I'm sure there is more greatness to come!

I really loved how the story of Tess and Trey in modern time became entangled with the lives of Edward and Phoebe from family history. Tess's love of vintage clothing got her an invitation to model in a show with the ever hunky architect, Trey. While Trey isn't as impressed with vintage clothing, he quickly finds himself falling in love with Tess....or is it Phoebe?

There are several twists and turns that keep the reader on the edge of their seat during this sweet love story of time gone by. I look forward to more books from this new author!

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A Bride for Noah (Brides of Broken Arrow #1) by Cheryl Wright

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a great read for a rainy afternoon!! 

Noah was angry when he found out in order to receive his inheritance, he had to marry....and quickly!

Mary is upset that she can't keep up her vegetable garden because her father keeps giving all the carrots to the pigs. Doesn't he care for her more than that? 

So, what are two desperate people to do who don't even know each other? Get married, of course! 

Will Mary stay past the contracted marriage date or will Noah ask her to leave before the year is even up? 

This is a sweet story of a contractual marriage and how it all worked out. I didn't realize this was a novella until it was over and I found myself wanting to know even more about the characters. I did enjoy this short read and would highly recommend it! 

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To Whisper Her Name (Belle Meade Plantation #1) by Tamera Alexander

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was so good that I was sad to see this story come to an end!! It's not often that I read and really savor a book because the storyline is one that I deeply enjoy. 

Ridley is looking for someplace to land after fighting in the war. He stumbles upon Belle Meade and recognizes a familiar face there. He spends some time with Uncle Bob and ultimately, ends up with a job. He doesn't plan to stay long, just long enough to make the money he needs to move out west. The lessons he learns from Uncle Bob are lifelong though and their friendship runs deep. 

Olivia is a newly widowed young lady who doesn't have anywhere to turn except to accept the offer from Aunt Elizabeth to come live with her at Belle Meade. If only the General was as accepting of her she might have been able to secure better employment prior to coming and prove her worth to the only people who will accept her after the shame her late husband brought upon her. 

This book is full of a very sweet romance, some not so nice romances, horses, a sprawling plantation, and lots of shenanigans. I fell in love with Olivia's character but my favorite character in this story is Rachel. I think behind the scenes she might have had a lot to do with how the characters interacted and the story played out. Uncle Bob is another big favorite of mine. I just never knew what he might do in his training with Ridley.

I look forward to reading the next book in this series!! 

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A Hundred Wishes (Band of Sisters) by Marianne Rice

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Things always warm up quickly when a firefighter or an arson investigator are involved!! Bryce loves his work, so much that he often times becomes consumed by it. He's used to seeing some pretty traumatic things as a result of fires but often doesn't give them a second thought. 

Gina, or as her friends like to call her, "Fish", has seen some pretty traumatic things in life too. After all, she did a stent in the service and has the wounds to show it. Since returning to civilian life, Fish enjoys her online teaching job, as well as sewing and craftwork. She finds a lot of purpose in her work and is doing all she can to get on her feet and be the best she can be. 

When Fish and Bryce meet up, the fireworks aren't on display right away but hold on to your seat...they will come quicker than you might expect!!

I loved the character of Gina as she reminds me a little bit of myself. I am a crafter and love teaching children as well. Gina loves doing craft shows every weekend and having new items to display. Her house is covered in supplies and creations. I can identify with her! 

This was a fun and rather quick read for me by a new-to-me author! I understand that this book is part of a series but I didn't feel like I was missing information by not reading the books that came before it. I do plan on reading the other books to learn the back stories of Gina's friends, who she calls her sisters.