The Exeuctive's Surprise Baby by Catherine Mann

I was happy to see that Catherine Mann was part of this fun continuity series. I love her writing and her books are autobuys.

The final book in the Garrison continuity series follows the story of Brooke Garrison and sworn family nemesis, Jordan Jefferies. Cathy does a great job in closing the threads that have been running through the 6 book series.

Brooke's surprise announcement that she is pregnant is only further complicated by the baby's father, Jordan Jefferies. Determined to be part of their baby's future, Jordan courts Brooke trying to find a way to break down her defenses. Family dynamics and distrust make Brooke not willing to trust Jordan.

Cathy adds her own signature with wonderful angst with that happily ever after as the reward. As with a lot of category romance my one complaint is I want longer.

4.5 out of 5.

January tally

Harlequins - 4 (3 SD, 1 SE)

Total - 4

Secrets of the Tycoon's Bride by Emilie Rose

This is the fifth book in the Garrison continuity series and focuses on the middle child of Garrison family. Adam Garrison is looking for recognition and wants a respectable wife to prove himself worthy in the eyes of his older brothers and the business establishment. Lauryn Lowes is the perfect solution. A marriage to a respectable woman will give Adam the stablity he needs.

Adam's proposal will give Lauryn access to the answers to her background but agreeing to arrangement is not what she sees for her future.

Emilie fits her story neatly in the series. Both Adam and Lauryn find that letting down their defenses will allow them to find their happily ever after. There are glimmers of the last story in the series - Brooke's story.

4 out of 5.

January tally

Harlequins - 3

Total - 3