Name: Maybe this Time
ISBN: 9781602858749

Jennifer Crusie

Entreated by her ex-husband to help with two orphans recently placed in his custody, a closure-seeking Andie must face the orphans' delinquent antics, a haunting, and her own rekindled feelings.

Maybe this Time

The New York Times bestselling author of Bet Me, Tell Me Lies and Welcome to Temptation delivers her long-awaited novel Andie Miller is ready to move on in life. She wants to marry her fiancé and leave behind everything in her past, especially her ex-husband, North Archer. But when Andie tries to gain closure with him, he asks one final favor of her before they go their separate ways forever. A very distant cousin of his has died and left North as the guardian of two orphans who have driven out three nannies already, and things are getting worse. He needs a very special person to take care of the situation and he knows Andie can handle anything. When Andie meets the two children she quickly realizes things are much worse than she feared. The place is a mess, the children, Carter and Alice, aren't your average delinquents, and the creepy old house where they live is being run by the worst housekeeper since Mrs. Danvers. What's worse, Andie's fiancé thinks this is all a plan by North to get Andie back, and he may be right. Andie's dreams have been haunted by North since she arrived at the old house. And that's not the only haunting. What follows is a hilarious adventure in exorcism, including a self-doubting parapsychologist, an annoyed medium, her Tarot-card reading mother, an avenging ex-mother-inlaw, and, of course, her jealous fiancé. And just when she thinks things couldn't get more complicated, North shows up on the doorstep making her wonder if maybe this time things could be different between them. If Andie can just get rid of all the guests and ghosts, she's pretty sure she can save the kids, and herself, from the past. But fate might just have another thing in mind...

A Novel

Maybe This Time

This is my fourth time around for this book, but the first time in Audio form. I figured now was a good time to start my spooky reads for the year and I might as well start with one of my favorites! You have a creepy house, a horrible house keeper, two traumatized children, three ghosts, and a second chance romance. Populated with Jennifer Crusie’s unmistakable wit, and a cast of quirky side characters, this is just a fun ride that doesn’t skimp on the heart. 

Cindy McKee

Andie Miller is ready to move on with her life. She wants to marry her fiancé and leave behind everything in her past, especially her ex-husband, North Archer. But when Andie tries to gain closure with him, he asks one final favor of her. A distant cousin has died and left North the guardian of two orphans who have driven away three nannies already—and things are getting worse. He needs someone to take care of the situation, and he knows Andie can handle anything. When Andie meets the two children, she soon realizes it's much worse than she feared. Carter and Alice aren't your average delinquents, and the creepy old house where they live is being run by the worst housekeeper since Mrs. Danvers. Complicating matters is Andie's fiancé's suspicion that this is all a plan by North to get Andie back. He may be right because Andie's dreams have been haunted by North since she arrived at the old house. And that's not the only haunting. Then her ex-brother-in-law arrives with a duplicitous journalist and a self-doubting parapsychologist, closely followed by an annoyed medium, Andie's tarot card–reading mother, her avenging ex-mother-in-law, and her jealous fiancé. Just when Andie's sure things couldn't get more complicated, North arrives to make her wonder if maybe this time things could just turn out differently. Filled with her trademark wit, unforgettable characters, and laugh-out-loud scenarios, Maybe This Time shows why Jennifer Crusie is one of the most beloved storytellers of our time.

Jackie

It’s so funny that when deciding what book I should read next I was between a funny Jennifer Crusie novel or a spooky-themed book in honor of the Halloween season. Jackpot for me, without even knowing it, this one had both!

Well, not so much comedy. Although, yes, there were some classic Crusie funny moments, I felt this story was a little more sentimental in that aspect. 

And even though I liked North and Andie, I think the main relationship of this book was between Andie and the children… or more about Andie and Alice.

I felt a little bad for Carter because of that. I felt as though Andie had a favorite and she didn’t have a problem showing it. 

So here are some things that didn’t go with me:

- Andie and North’s relationship comes secondary here, I get that, but I wish I would have gotten more moments with them together.

- I was rooting for May at first and was kinda sad to find out she was bad. 

- The whole rape thing with Kelly was a huge no. Andie excusing it because May had said she would have slept with the three guys anyway was… yeah, that’s still a no. 

- It started to get a little repetitive. Some things were explained two or three times and was that necessary?

Jennifer Snow

Starting over means a second chance . . . Abigail Jansen is done with hockey . . . and hockey players. After leaving her two-timing NHL-star husband, Abby decides to start over in her hometown of Glenwood Falls, Colorado. There she doesn't have to deal with people gossiping behind her back or hear the word "hockey"---until her daughter tries out for the junior hockey team. Now Abby has to face her fears . . . and coach Jackson Westmore. He's tall, dark, handsome---and happens to hate her. All through high school, talented hockey player Jackson Westmore had a crush on Abby, but he would never make a move on his best friend's girl. He gave her the cold shoulder out of self-preservation and worked out his frustrations on the ice. So when Abby returns, newly divorced and still sexy as hell, Jackson knows he's in trouble. Now even the best defensive skills might not keep him from losing his heart . . . *** The Colorado Ice series Maybe This Kiss Maybe This Time Maybe This Love Maybe This Summer Maybe This Christmas

Nathalie Wong

A copy of this book was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is the second book of the Colorado Ice Series and happens to be the first one I have read from Jennifer Snow and it was not disappointing at all. 

Abigail Jansen and Jackson Westmore had great chemistry. At times it was frustrating but in the end it was all worth it since rushing into their romance isn't always exciting. I love that Jackson had a second chance to find out whether or not he and Abigail belong together. The only thing that bugged me was when Jackson put his blinders on when it came to his best friend and Abigail's relationship. Unfortunately, he had a jaded view of her but I'm glad he figured out the truth.

The third book in Jennifer Snow's small-town contemporary romance series about three hockey-playing brothers, and the women who love them! *** The Colorado Ice series Maybe This Kiss Maybe This Time Maybe This Love Maybe This Summer Maybe This Christmas

Maybe This Christmas

Chantale

Maybe The Christmas is book three in the Colorado Ice series. 

I loved the previous books so of course, I couldn't get my hands on this book.

Maybe The Christmas is about Emma and Asher . I very much enjoyed it because It is fun, cute and sexy.

This story wasn't my favourite but I did enjoy it none the less. Very well written and like the others, it was a fast read.

I do highly recommend.

I give this a 3 out of 5.

Fall in love with this fun summer read about two broken-hearted people who find their happily-ever-after in the most unexpected place. Owen McConnell is used to being ignored. After all, it's only when he appears as the Colorado Avalanche's team mascot that he gets all the attention. When the costume is off, women tend to gravitate toward his famous hockey player friends. But after he meets lovely, damaged Paige Adams, he knows he can be the star player for her. She's raising funds for the hospital burn unit, and Owen's determined to help her out---and sweep her off her feet. The burn unit has been near and dear to Paige's heart ever since the doctors helped her after a vicious attack. Yet the scars---both emotional and physical---haven't faded as much as she'd hoped. She's closed herself off from relationships, and the thought of opening up is terrifying. But Owen's sexy charm might be just the push Paige needs to start loving again.

Maybe This Summer

I liked Paige and Owen's story but I found no connection with Paige and Owen. I think it would have been better if it it would have been a full-length book. 

This novella was cute and a decent read though.

Love is always worth the risk . . . Neil Healy was happy to be promoted to Air Force lieutenant colonel, but he's less than thrilled that the new job has brought him back to his hometown. The memories alone could kill a man, to say nothing of actually seeing the woman he never got over. Neil knew avoiding Becky Westmore would be impossible, but he didn't expect the chemistry between them to be as strong as ever. All Becky wants this holiday season is to get through the month of December with her sanity intact. Not helping? Her ex-boyfriend's return to Glenwood Falls. Even after a decade apart, Neil still makes her feel in ways no other man has. But Christmas is a time for miracles, and maybe Becky's will be a second chance at first love.

Maybe This Kiss

Maybe This Kiss is the first book in the Colorado Ice series and I admit I loved this book and I know this is one I will most likely be reading again in the future . 
 I already have the second book and I couldn't wait to read it right after I finished the first book in the series because I loved Maybe This Kiss so much.

Maybe This Kiss is a quick and easy read that got me hooked from the beginning and I am sure it will do the same to a lot of you too.

I have read the first one and I had to read this one as well .

I read this book in pretty much one sitting. I loved this sweet and quick read.

I do highly recommend this book.

Renee K Hopper

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Pati

Judy Hudgins

Kelly Gorman

THE GAME OF HIS LIFE Hockey player Ben Westmore has some serious skills---on and off the ice---and he's not above indulging in the many perks of NHL stardom. When a night in Vegas ends in disaster, he realizes two things: 1) it's time to lie low for a while, and 2) he needs a lawyer---fast. But the smoking-hot woman who walks into his office immediately tests all his good intentions. Olivia Davis doesn't need anyone derailing her career---or her dreams of starting a family---least of all a skirt-chasing player like Ben. But soon he's unleashing a full-court press to convince her that he's the real deal. She's slowly falling for his sweet, rugged charm, but with so much on the line, Olivia has to decide whether Ben can truly change---or if he's just playing the game. *** The Colorado Ice series Maybe This Kiss Maybe This Time Maybe This Love Maybe This Summer Maybe This Christmas