Rival Hearts by Tara Randel

I like the cover of this book. I have read most books in this series and think that the covers get better with each book.  That's hard to do considering I have really like most of them.  I also like the different stories that each author tells. That's what makes this series a lot of fun to read... the uniqueness of each story all tied together with a quilt.

I can't say that this book is full of surprises, but it's still a great read.  I think it would be an excellent choice for the beach because it  was a light book, but fun.

Ben and Molly were two characters that you couldn't help but like.  They were made for each other, only they didn't quite recognize that at first.  Their opposite personalities made them very easy to relate to them. 

I liked the competition in this book. It was a different aspect to a love story that made it interesting and set it apart from others in the series.  It kept my attention and I found myself smiling a lot!

I suspect we'll be reading more from area Randel over the next few years.  At least, I hope so!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Tara Randel has enjoyed a lifelong love of books, especially romance and mystery genres, so it didn't come as a surprise when she began writing with the dream of becoming published. After finding Romantic Times magazine in a bookstore many years ago, she found information about writing organizations. Soon after, she joined Romance Writers of America. She located the local RWA chapter and immediately attended her first meeting. There was no stopping her after that!

Through Tampa Area Romance Authors, Tara learned all about the business of publishing, starting with the craft of writing to behind the scenes of publishing. She served as contest coordinator for four years and served as President for one year, enjoying the organization and the lasting friendships made there.

When not writing, Tara owns a business with her husband and stays busy with her two daughters. She lives on the West Coast of Florida, where gorgeous sunsets inspire the creation of heartwarming stories, filled with love, laughter and the occasional mystery. Enjoy!

ABOUT THE BOOK

Molly Henderson and Ben Weaver have been rival magazine writers for the same publishing group for years. When both come up for the same promotion, they find themselves in an unexpected competition to win the spot. Molly, editor of Quilter’s Heart, and Ben, editor of Outdoor Adventures, must switch roles, each working for the other for one month, then submit an article at the end of their quests.

Can girly-girl Molly survive the outdoor adventures that Ben has planned? Can Ben navigate the perils of the social dynamics of quilting events without destroying a valuable quilt in one short month? More importantly, in this he-said, she-said situation, will Molly and Ben give in to their attraction and fall in love, no matter who wins?

If you would like to read the first chapter of Rival Hearts, go HERE.
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 I received this book free from CFBA and Abingdon Press in exchange for my honest opinion of this book.