🎄 REVIEW 🎄 A Merry Vested Wedding by Melanie Moreland

A Merry Vested Wedding by Melanie Moreland

Release Date: December 1st 2020 by Moreland Books Inc

Series: Vested Interest #7.5, ABC Corp #0.5

Pages: 145

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Author's Links: Goodreads, Website, Twitter, Facebook

**A must read for the fans of The Vested Interest series.**

Nothing says romance more than a wedding at Christmas.

Marrying the love of your life, surrounded by your nearest and dearest at the most festive time of the year? What could be more perfect?

For Brayden Riley and Addison Ridge, it’s their dream wedding.

’Tis the season. Love and peace reign.

Right?

A waylaid maid of honor, a mischievous family member, and a father having trouble letting go are all typical blips in an otherwise ordinary wedding.

And one Christmas secret even Santa didn’t see coming.

Add in a snowstorm over the holidays, and one thing becomes clear.

Christmas may never be the same again.

A glimpse into the next generation of BAM.

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My Review:

A Merry Vested Wedding is the perfect holiday read that gives us all a glimpse into the next generation of BAM. Not only was the story gripping and emotional, but also full of laughter and lots of romance. Moreland has outdone herself with this story, get your tissues ready!

In this book everyone is getting ready for the wedding of Brayden Riley and Addison Ridge. While it’s a joyous occasion, they almost missed their chance at being together and we get to learn all about their relationship from growing up together all the way to where they are today. Both linked by the friendship of their dads, Bentley and Maddox, Brayden and Addison got to know each other very well throughout the years. Now they are part of ABC Corp. a division of BAM, bringing the new generation into the family business. With Addison in the lead, she is a natural leader just like her father, Bentley. Brayden’s love for numbers makes him just like his father, Maddox. Both have tight relationships with their dads and their extended family. They reflect on the memories that they’ve had over the years as well as we get a glimpse of the rest of the men of BAM and their families. As we get closer to the wedding, there is a lot of teasing, banter and love between all of the families. And as they all gather for this important event in their lives, there is a secret that could make the event a day that they will never forget.

I absolutely loved reading A Merry Vested Wedding, it was nice to see the BAM generation years later, now attending a very special wedding of the next generation. I had such a great time reading the wedding scene, it was hilarious and sweet. It’s evident that Brayden and Addison love each other and we get to see them go from friends to lovers. The ending truly marks the end of the Vested Interest series and it gives a good transition to the ABC Corp series. I cannot wait to read My Saving Grace. I would highly recommend checking out this holiday read and the rest of the series. :)

**I received an advanced copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own.**

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🔖 REVIEW 🔖 Sandy by Melanie Moreland

Sandy by Melanie Moreland

Release Date: June 11th 2020 by Moreland Books Inc

Series: Vested Interest #7

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Author's Links: Goodreads, Website, Twitter, Facebook

Behind every successful man there is a woman.

What happens when you’re the woman behind an entire team?

The final book in the USA Today best selling Vested Interest series.

Sandy Preston has been den mother, friend, confidante, and the guiding force behind the men of BAM for years.

Now they have new lives, and hers has drastically changed.

Can she move on and find love a second time around?

Will the men she considers family accept the changes?

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My Review:

Melanie Moreland delivers the most emotional and heartwarming book in the whole Vested Interest Series. A perfect ending to such an amazing series, about second chances at love and life.

Sandy Preston has lived a life full of happiness and love. Yet, her life hasn’t always been easy when it came to marrying the love of her life. Her husband Max was twenty-two years her senior and they both faced backlash because of their age difference. But their love was so strong that they were able to prove people wrong, that love wasn’t about age. Her life completely changed and it’s when she got older that she met her BAM boys. The boys that would give her many titles; mother, friend and confidante. They became her world, even more after her husband passed away. Sandy has seen them become the men they are today, rich, powerful and full of love. She has so much love to give that she wonders if she can actually move forward with her life. Start a new beginning. 

Craving some companionship, Sandy signs up for a dating site thinking that she would meet someone to spend time with. Little did she know that love was in front of her all along. Having known Jordan Hayes for a while now, Sandy has grown very close to him especially when they see each other at work all the time. They have both witnessed each other grieve for their loved ones and find out just how much they have in common. So it’s no surprise when Jordan asks her out on a date, one that would turn into so many more and as they get to know each other more, the more she starts to realize that maybe Jordan might just be the one for her. Then doubt starts to creep in and Sandy has to decide if she can let go of her past with Max in order to start a new life with Jordan or if she is destined to be alone forever.

I wish I could rate the book higher, it certainly deserves more than five stars. It was great getting to know such an important character in the series. Sandy is the glue that keeps the men of BAM together and we get to learn more about the relationships that she has with each of them. At the end of the day, she might be working for them, but they know who the real boss is in the company. She has seen them find true love and she is happy for them. Yet, they all worry about her and they’re happy to see her start her life again. Jordan Hayes is kind, a hard worker whose job at BAM keeps him busy. He has earned the respect of the men of BAM and he knows that Sandy is precious to all of them. Although he has lost a loved one too, he is ready to move on and prove to Sandy that they have so much love to give and it’s okay to start a new beginning together. I absolutely loved the ending, had me in tears and it was the perfect way to conclude the story. I would highly recommend reading Sandy and the rest of the series, you will not regret it! :)

**I received an advanced copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own.**

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🌟 BOOK BLITZ 🌟 The Christmas Spirit by Alexandrea Weis {EXCERPT + GIVEAWAY!}

The Christmas Spirit by Alexandrea Weis

Release Date: October 27th 2020 by Rosewind Books

Pages: 230

Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

SOMETIMES IT TAKES ONE BROKEN HEART TO HEAL ANOTHER.

Courtney Winston is a writer on a deadline. Eager to finish her book and get over a recent break-up, she ditches Christmas with her family and retreats to a secluded cabin in the mountains.

Appliances rarely work, and cell service is spotty, but Courtney senses there is more to her rustic rental—something dark and haunting.

Then Peter, the attractive Stone Mountain Lodge owner, and a meddling cook, Mrs. Finn, keep coming around, shattering her peace and offering advice on how to fix her heavy heart.

Courtney grows closer to Peter, but Mrs. Finn warns her of his troubled past. Undaunted, Courtney sets out to win him over. But being with the brooding stranger may end up costing her more than she ever imagined.

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The blue wasn’t as brilliant in his eyes before. She wasn’t sure if it was his boots, or how he hunched his shoulders, but he appeared shorter, too. The lines across his brow and around his mouth were deeper, his jaw wasn’t quite as square, and the ruggedness of his features had faded.

“Why are you here, Peter? I could have gotten my own wood.” He went to the opposite side of the sofa, keeping his distance. “You worried me. Coming to this remote cabin the way you did for the holidays … well, it’s not something happy people do.” “Happy people?” Her irritation flared. “So you came out here to make sure I didn’t kill myself? I guess that could hurt your lodge’s reputation.”

He sat and let out a long breath. “No, I came because I sensed you needed someone to lean on. It’s nothing to be ashamed of.

Everyone needs help now and then.”

She raised her eyebrows. “I don’t. I’ve overcome a lot of odds to make my way in the world. I’m a successful executive and a burgeoning author, and I’ve accomplished everything without anyone’s help.”

Peter tapped the arm of the sofa with a tapered finger, his gaze never wavering. “And that would explain why you’re here—alone in an isolated cabin. You refuse to let anyone help you.” He stopped tapping and leaned in closer. “It’s all right to talk about what’s bothering you. Emotions don’t make you weak; they make you human.”

She was about to argue with him, defend her reclusive lifestyle, and then the fight in her fizzled. He was right—a wound couldn’t heal without being tended, and all Courtney had done since getting dumped was ignore her injury. But many people she tried to talk to grew tired of listening.

“No one wants to hear about someone else’s problems.”

“But I want to hear yours.” He sat back, dropping his voice to a gentle murmur. “I want to know what brought you here.”

The icy wall that had sprouted around her heart slowly thawed. He might not have been the same kind and considerate man who’d driven her to the cabin, but something was soothing about him. Perhaps the time had come to address the real reason she embraced coming to the cabin.

Her tension retreated as she raised her head to the ceiling, attempting to find the right words.

“When your world falls apart, sometimes all you can register is the destruction and how your feelings gut you. You don’t see or hear others when they try to help. It’s just noise. But your being here, your kindness, it’s made things better. I’m not sure how you did that, but I’m grateful you came out in the cold night to check on me.” She wiped her face and stood, uncomfortable with all she’d said. “I’m sure you have other guests to see to.”

Peter reclined on the sofa, draping his arm over the back.

“What was his name?”

For weeks, she’d refused to say it. Now, she feared speaking his name might give him some power over her.

She sank onto the sofa, twisting her hands.

“Kyle,” came out in a long, sad breath.

“And why did you let him break your heart?”

She tossed up her hand. “I caught him with another woman.”

“No, that’s how your relationship ended.” Peter eased closer. “What I want to know is why you let him in? You profess to be strong and not need anyone. What did he have you felt you lacked?”

The question washed over her, creating a funny quiver in her stomach. “I’m not sure how to answer that.”

Peter adjusted his coat, getting comfortable. “Try.”

She took in his relaxed air, which contradicted his formal attire, and questioned if confiding any more was a wise move. She vacillated between showing him the door and sharing what was on her mind.

“I’m not here to judge, Courtney. Only to listen.”

Hearing her name in his smooth, deep voice settled her debate. Perhaps what she needed was an objective opinion.

“When I first met Kyle, he was everything I thought I wanted—intelligent, funny, a man who could make me better.” She took a loose lock of her brown hair and twirled it nervously around her finger. “I guess that’s what I was looking for—someone who would tell me I was good enough.”

He rubbed the golden stubble on his chin. “And did he do that?”

She let the hair fall from her hand. “I thought he did, but then little things changed my mind. He tore me down most of the time. When we fought, he blamed everything on me. Soon, I became the problem in his life, not the solution. No one was surprised when we ended—not even me.”

AUTHOR BIO:

Alexandrea Weis, RN-CS, PhD, is a multi-award-winning author, screenwriter, advanced practice registered nurse, and historian who was born and raised in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Having grown up in the motion picture industry as the daughter of a director, she learned to tell stories from a different perspective. Infusing the rich tapestry of her hometown into her novels, she believes that creating vivid characters makes a story moving and memorable.

Weis writes romance, mystery, suspense, thrillers, supernatural, and young adult fiction and has sold approximately one million books. She lives with her husband and pets in New Orleans where she is a permitted/certified wildlife rehabber with the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries and rescues orphaned and injured animals.

She is a member of both the International Thriller Writers Association and the Horror Writers Association. www.AlexandreaWeis.com

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