Review: Chinook, Wine and Sink Her

Welcome to Review Wednesday! Today I have the contemporary romance Chinook, Wine and Sink Her by Morgan Q. O'Reilly. Enjoy!!!

 Linnet Greenbriar wanted nothing but some seclusion. After a traumatic event at her old job, she's ready to be by herself in the outdoors of Circle, Alaska. Her job for the Fish and Game is simple: net fish in the mighty Yukon River, weigh and measure them, then throw'em back. But Linnet's peace and quiet soon comes to an end when Creed Willis shows up. This larger than life man with a soft spot for fish and flirting soon pulls Linnet out of her harden shell of self-protection.

Creed Willis has never had a relationship longer than one of his two week leaves. Woman fall at his feet and create no game for him to catch. So when he meets the independent Linnet Greenbriar, his first instinct is to reel her in. That is until he leans the secret she has kept, even from her family, for the last few years.

With trust building between them and the addition of Linnet's brothers arrival, the two begin learn there is love to be found on the Yukon River. All Creed has to do is Chinook, Wine and Sink Her.

Okay, I'm going to admit this--- I've loved this cover since it's release! HOT DAMN!! But seriously, Morgan Q. O'Reilly hit this emotional tale on the head. The distinctive characters had all their own personalities, which enabled the reader to never get confused with who is talking. A hard learned talent to hone.
The teasing and banter had me laughing out loud while the plot kept me intrigued. I loved her strong female Linnet and the male self confidence Creed eluded to let her work things emotionally out on her own.
A great summer read and more than worthy of Five Blue Roses! Congratulations, Morgan Q. O'Reilly.

Warning: F/M Romance, great sex, and a wild baby moose.
Morgan Q. O'Reilly's website: http://www.morganqoreilly.com/ 

Have a Sparkling Day!
Rebecca Rose

He's graduated!!

Hello everyone and welcome to Manic Monday!

Today my oldest graduated from the 8th grade. In most towns this isn't a really big thing, but here in my small town it's an accomplishment that is rewarded with a graduation type ceremony.

I can't express what I felt seeing my son walk up and receive his certificate and report card. We both worked so hard for this and I'm speechless with admiration on what he's accomplished this year. What started first quarter and lasted into the end of second was a boy lost in the academic world. Things have always come easily for him and with it the feeling of 'why bother' came into being. Anyone who has, or had, a teenager understands what it's like to push and pull on dead weight. If they don't want to budge, then they won't. Lucky for my husband and I, our son realized that he was hindering himself and smartened up.

As one of his last projects he needed to write something to the 7th graders so they would get a glimpse into what it was going to be like in 8th. He put all sorts of things on it like, do your homework AND turn it in because you'll fail if you don't. Don't give in when pressured into doing things you shouldn't and treat people like you want to be treated.

As a mother I couldn't be more proud-- then I read his Honoring Others. This is what he wrote:
I'd like to dedicate this to my Mother for all the encouragement throughout the school year and her ability not to lose her mind from my incessant procrastination and laziness. But it's thanks to her I'll pass 8th grade this year. Mom, keep up the good work. One down, two to go!
I honestly think there is a writer in there and I'm so overwhelmed with love that the tears just keep going.

Just needed to share this special day with you!

Rebecca Rose