Release Day Review: All That Glitters by Kate Sherwood #Review #Giveaway

Author: Kate Sherwood
Title: All That Glitters
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Publication Date: June 26, 2018
Length: 206 pages

Reviewed by Racheal


Synopsis

No matter what he tells himself, wealthy NYC architect Liam has never been able to forget his first love, Ben. But as he approaches midlife and realizes something is missing, can he forgive himself for the worst mistake he ever made—the one that left a hole no amount of career success can fill? Or will fear keep him from the full life he really wants?

Liam and Ben were childhood sweethearts, then college boyfriends. But when Liam cheated on Ben, Ben forced himself to cut ties and move on. He’s still living in the small town where they grew up, teaching, but it’s not the life he imagined for himself as a younger man. Still, when Liam returns, he can’t risk his heart again. He certainly can’t allow himself to love Liam again after fighting so hard to get over him.

Neither man wants to let go of the past and face their apprehension at starting over. They don’t want to fall in love a second time—but sometimes love happens whether it’s wanted or not.

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In this second chance story All That Glitters, by the amazing Kate Sherwood, she takes you on a journey of one man's struggle with his choices of not only his past mistakes but of his current life decisions. 

As I was drawn to her character of Liam, I seen somewhat of a lost soul. A man who seemed to have made it big once leaving his small town but at the cost of losing not only his one true love but also the love and respect of his friends and so many others that lived there. 

Kate then slowly drew me into the character of Ben, the once best friend turned lover of Liam when they were mere teenagers. I felt at the time they were together he had a lack of self worth but as the years passed he finally learned his self worth and was determined to never again be treated and cheated on as if he matter less to his partner.

However, when Liam comes back to town after years away, they both decide to let the past be the past and start again as friends. Getting to know each other again. Soon I could see where the author was taking these two and cheered and was hopeful as to where their journey would take me. 

This story was a powerful second chance love story that came with a lot of understanding, a lot of forgiveness and most of a lot of love.

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Random Review: Darkness by Kate Sherwood #Review #Giveaway

Author: Kate Sherwood
Book: Darkness
Series: Common Law #3
Publisher: Riptide Publishing
Publication date: March 4, 2017
Cover Artist: Natasha Snow
Length: 184 pages


Reviewed by Morningstar


Synopsis

A murdered prostitute. An obvious suspect. Clear evidence. For once, Jericho Crewe has a straightforward crime to investigate, and Wade Granger isn’t involved.

It all seems so simple, but Jericho’s instincts won’t let him rest. As he investigates, he finds troubling suggestions that the murder is a part of something larger and more sinister. But working within the boundaries of the law may keep him from finding the truth. If Jericho doesn’t break the rules, an innocent man may rot in jail while a killer remains free to strike again.

Inevitably, it all comes back to Wade. Because who else knows as much about breaking rules? And who else knows Jericho the way Wade does—not wisely, but far, far too well?

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I just want to say that I LOVE Wade Granger! I love the talent that he has to evade any and all when it comes to the cops finding out his bad behavior. I love his cocky smirk and I’m sure had I been Jericho I would love his kisses and more.

Jericho is still the under-sheriff and goes between severe boredom and big terrible crimes. And of course avoiding Wade like crazy. This time around he is the lead on a murdered prostitute and the man they arrest isn’t the man Jericho believes did it. Things change for him in this story and it added just another layer to an already complicated life. Jericho loves the structure and rules that come with the law but now he’s feeling so alone and unsure and is losing faith in the one thing he always had.

I love that Jericho and Wade’s story moves some huge steps forward and that Jericho is waking up to that change. I don’t generally mind fade to black in stories. They sometimes feel natural to the story and I don’t even blink an eye when they happen. This one did not. There's this slow burn between these two guys and yet after 15 years apart, so many obstacles in their way, the night they finally have intercourse and the author blanks it out. I think it was a disservice to the readers to not show what is a monumental and important night for these two guys. This isn’t just another sex scene this is a culmination of a LOT of tension, a LOT of emotion, and a LOT of thought. It was huge and it felt like it was swept under the carpet to be forgotten.

As hard as it was to watch Jericho go through the mental struggles he did in this book, it was eye opening and just another part of learning who he is. Yes, the amount of crime that goes on in this little town of Montana is slightly unbelievable but this reader was so engrossed in the story itself that it was easily forgotten. The secondary characters, again, play an important part in this story. From Wade’s mom to Kayla, to Will and Mr. Appleby, and of course Nikki.

I really want these two guys together so I was slightly mad at Kayla at the end (I can’t tell you why) but I do understand her point of view and will read on to the next book in the series, Home Fires.

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Blog Tour: Home Fires by Kate Sherwood #Review #Giveaway

Author: Kate Sherwood
Book Home Fires
Series: Common Law #4
Publisher: Riptide Publishing
Cover Artist: Natasha Snow
Publication date: April 3, 2017
Length: 162 pages


Reviewed by Morningstar


Synopsis

Trouble comes to Mosely, Montana, from the outside world. When the residents of Mosely are left on their own, they can make things work. Sure, there’s always been a militia operating up in the hills, but they were small-scale—just survivalists doing their thing—until organizers came in from out of state. Now Jericho Crewe and the rest of the sheriff’s department are facing down a heavily armed band of fanatics, and the feds are busy elsewhere.

The odds are hopeless, but Jericho swore an oath to serve and protect the citizens of Mosely. He won’t walk away from that, even if Wade Granger’s begging him to run away somewhere and finally be together the way they always should have been.

But this time, it’s Jericho who refuses to leave Mosely, even if staying kills him.

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Yet again Kate has hit this story out of the park.

Wade, how do I love thee? I already know so much about this character that it was easy to fall for him, but in this book, his emotions come out, and in front of people, it endeared him to me even more. The fact that Jericho and Wade are now openly seeing each other adds another dynamic to the story especially when it comes to the feds. Although, it was sort of a sudden change from the last book it was the perfect evolution for Jericho in his mind to finally accept his feelings and desires when it comes to Wade.

The action was fantastically done, yet again, in the final book with a final battle to match. Seriously, I love Wade even more after watching him and knowing how much he loves Jericho but also wants to still kick his cowboying ways ass! The humor with the cast of characters hold true here as it has throughout the series. The author's writing is amazing and probably one of the reasons why I’ve continued reading the series.

The heat level is still low, with a little bit of action, but truly this book wasn’t about that part of the story arc and as much as my dirty mind would’ve loved seeing these two get it on, it wasn’t going to happen. I don’t want to say too much of what happens in the story because there is too much that would be considered spoilers, but suffice it to say I love, love these two guys and the author’s storytelling was what kept me picking up each book.

About the Common Law series

Jericho Crewe escaped from Mosely, Montana, when he was seventeen and built a new life for himself, first as a Marine, then as an LA police officer. Fifteen years later, he’s back, and everything is just as confusing as it was before he left.

Especially Wade Granger. Wade’s still a rebel, still a criminal, and still dangerously fascinating. As Jericho digs deeper into the town’s underbelly, he has to decide whether Wade’s the worst the town has to offer, or the only part of Mosely worth saving.

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About Kate Sherwood

Kate Sherwood started writing about the same time she got back on a horse after almost twenty years away from riding. She’d like to think she was too young for it to be a midlife crisis, but apparently she was ready for some changes!

Kate grew up near Toronto, Ontario (Canada) and went to school in Montreal, then Vancouver. But for the last decade or so she’s been a country girl. Sure, she misses some of the conveniences of the city, but living close to nature makes up for those lacks. She’s living in Ontario’s “cottage country”--other people save up their time and come to spend their vacations in her neighborhood, but she gets to live there all year round!

Since her first book was published in 2010, she’s kept herself busy with novels, novellas, and short stories in almost all the sub-genres of m/m romance. Contemporary, suspense, scifi or fantasy--the settings are just the backdrop for her characters to answer the important questions. How much can they share, and what do they need to keep? Can they bring themselves to trust someone, after being disappointed so many times? Are they brave enough to take a chance on love?

Kate’s books balance drama with humor, angst with optimism. They feature strong, damaged men who fight themselves harder than they fight anyone else. And, wherever possible, there are animals: horses, dogs, cats ferrets, squirrels… sometimes it’s easier to bond with a non-human, and most of Kate’s men need all the help they can get.

After five years of writing, Kate is still learning, still stretching herself, and still enjoying what she does. She’s looking forward to sharing a lot more stories in the future.

Twitter: @kate_sherwood 

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To celebrate the release of all four books in the Common Law series, we’re giving away one four-tour-wide GRAND PRIZE of $100 in Riptide credit! Enter at each stop on each tour (once they go live) to maximize your chances to win! Leave a comment with your contact info to enter the contest. Entries close at midnight, Eastern time, on April 8, 2017. Contest is NOT restricted to U.S. entries. Thanks for following the Home Fires tour, and don’t forget to leave your contact info!