So I've always loved vampire books and have read quite a few. There's a lot, particularly in the teen/YA category to choose from. Here are some that I've read and enjoyed at one point or another:
Phantom Peak by Diane J. Reed
Phantom Peak is Book 2 in the Starlight & Sagebrush Series.
About the Book :
Finding “forever love” takes on a whole new meaning when it entails unlocking the secrets of Bandits Hollow’s ghosts…Devastatingly handsome Hayes Sellier comes from a long line of ranchers who love to roll up their sleeves and put in a hard day’s work. So it comes as a big surprise to Hayes when he inherits the town’s grand Victorian opera house, which is filled to the rafters with exquisite antiques.
The problem? It’s also filled with ghosts…
Along with a very sexy antique dealer named Amber Rove who claims the Town Council sold her all the furniture inside the building for a fundraiser. When these two lock horns over ownership of the salvage, their passion and chemistry fire hotter than a branding iron. Only Granny Tinker holds the wisdom to guide them toward their timeless love story that rivals even the town’s most legendary outlaws.
My Review :
First of all let's talk about this awesome book cover. I love the amazing background that perfectly conveys the beautiful setting of the story. Also the very handsome cowboy on the front. My favorite things about the paperback though is that it says the main character's name "Hayes" on the spine and has that lovely Starlight & Sagebrush stamp on front. Definitely makes me want to own the physical copies of these books! Okay, so onto what I thought about the story...
I don't think I can express how much this author's writing just grabs me. Each story feels so special, vivid, and magical. Phantom Peak is a wonderful contemporary cowboy romance with magical realism and lots of heart. The main characters Amber and Hayes, have so much spark right from the start. Even when he's laughing and making her mad lol. I love their witty banter together and how they just seem to complement each other so well and I can't talk about how much I love Phantom Peak without mentioning Hayes' spunky uncle Lester. He's such a fun character and I love how he takes an instant shine to Amber. There were several times that Lester actually made me cry, I felt so attached to him. His deep devotion to Gloria was so heartwarming. Of course it goes without saying that Bandits Hollow is just such a special place to me and I love every time I get to visit it through Reed's stories. All of the characters have a very special place in my heart and I always cherish my time with them (especially Granny Tinker), it was also very cool to get to meet some of Bandits Hollow’s Opera House ghosts. I highly recommend Phantom Peak to cowboy romance lovers, especially those who enjoy magical realism. It can be read as a standalone, but I think it'd be a shame to miss out on any of these amazing books.
** I received this book from the author. This is my voluntary and honest review. **
Rory:
It all started six months ago when I accidentally emailed the wrong person.
From the first email, I was addicted.
Over the last six months, we’ve formed a connection. We became friends, sharing everything. From there, we became best friends, but now I’m hoping that, maybe, we could be something more.
Our emails have gone from nervous banter to fun to flirty, so it only made sense to me that we should take our relationship to the next level and finally meet each other in person.
Rhodes:
I was hooked on Rory from the very first email.
I've only fallen for her more in the last six months but I know that there's no way that she could love me. Not with my hulking size and the scars that run down the left side of my face and body.
When she shows up on my doorstep, I'm shocked.
Not because she looks like a curvy goddess, but because she doesn't seem disgusted by my appearance.
When Valentine's Day is over, will I be able to let her go back home?
He’s my kidnapper… and my protector?
Magnolia:
It all started three months ago. That was when my restraining order was finally approved.
Unfortunately, it hasn’t stopped my stalker from following me from one town to the next.
Then I make a stop in Fallen Peak and my situation seems to go from bad to worse.
Graham:
I don’t know what drew me to the curvy blonde bombshell, but one look and I knew that she was meant to be mine.
When I clock the hooded figure following her, I react and kidnap her before they can hurt her.
Now I’ve got to convince my dream girl that she can trust me to keep her safe while unraveling the mystery of who is really after her.
Will Graham be able to slay Magnolia’s monsters this Halloween and convince her that she belongs with him?
He’s the man of her dreams, but she’s not who he thinks she is…
Myra:
It all started two weeks ago. I needed to leave town, but I had nowhere to go.
That’s when I stumbled on my roommate’s dating profile and saw the sweet messages some guy sent her. He invited her to come visit him and left his address.
So, I may have stolen her account and messaged him back that I was on my way.
It was only meant to be a few days, but once I meet Alder, I don’t want to let him go.
Alder:
When Myra shows up on my doorstep claiming to be the girl that I’ve been messaging online, I know that she’s lying but I don’t have it in me to turn the curvy girl away.
So instead, I invite her in and try to see how far she’s willing to go with all of this.
Then something happens.
I start to fall for the lonely little liar.
Will Alder be able to let Myra go? Or will he have something special to be thankful for this Thanksgiving?
What happens when your pretend husband happens to be the man of your dreams?
Tilly:
It all started ten months ago. I had just gotten to Fallen Peak and met my new boss.
Ledger Miles.
He’d be the man of her dreams if he wasn’t such a jerk.
When the accident happens and she’s called to the hospital, she’s shocked to learn that Ledger doesn’t remember his life.
In fact, the only thing he is sure of, is that they’re married.
Ledger:
When Tilly first got to town, I knew that she was going to mess everything up.
I never wanted to settle down but ever since she’s got to town, I can’t stop thinking about what wedding ring would look best on her finger or how good her curvy figure would look if she was pregnant with my baby.
Maybe that’s why I assume she’s my wife when I first wake up in the hospital.
After a few days, my memories come back but I can’t seem to get the words out to admit that to Tilly.
Will Ledger be able to get the present that he wants this Christmas?
A surprise pregnancy. A second chance to realize how right they are together.
Snow:
It all started five weeks ago. That’s when I had a one night stand with the hottest lumberjack that I’ve ever seen.
I thought that it would be fine. I would finally do something crazy before I settled into my boring life as an accountant.
Then I miss my period and all three pregnancy tests come back positive.
I’m kind of freaking out and I have no idea what to do next. The only thing that I do know, is that I need to track down that lumberjack and let him know that he’s about to a daddy.
Wells:
When Snow shows up on his doorstep, he can’t wait to get her out of his house and his town. He knows that he can’t be in a relationship so maybe he’s a little harsh with her as he escorts her back to her car. He just doesn’t want to waste anymore of her time.
Then she tells him that she’s pregnant with his baby and everything changes.
Wells’ New Year’s resolution this year is to convince Snow to give him a second chance, but will he be able to make that come true?
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