I received a ARC copy in exchange for a honest review, thanks to Avon Books and Edelweiss.

When The Rancher Came To Town is a charming and sweet novella, that takes place between books "A Promise at Bluebell Hill" and "Sleigh Bells In Valentine Valley". It only consists of 100 pages, so a short love story, but what a lovely one it was. I read this in just half a hour this morning. What a great way to start my day. Its a story a a cowboy, who is looking for sponsors to help out their ranch and is about to participate in the local rodeo, and boy can that man ride a bull. The heroine of the story, Amanda, suffers from fear of crowds, due to a past experience that still haunts her. She keeps to herself and doesn't like being around reporters, but when she starts to fall in love with Mason, he helps her believe in herself again and realize that inner strength was always there. I loved having Mason and Amanda as a couple, they really complimented each other pretty well, and I loved the small town setting and seeing their romance blossom despite the old ladies (who will make you laugh). Overall this is a great addition to the Valentine Valley series, and full of witty humor, charming characters and a sweet and lovable story to warm your heart. WELL DONE EMMA CANE!!

Dare MacIntosh, lives a life of danger and intensity, he is talented with a gun and isn't afraid of using it. He is a mercenary, and lives to protect. When his best friend's sister is kidnapped, he goes in to rescue her, and finds another woman, one who has suffered worse, Molly Alexander. Molly is a writer and very accomplished, she has had to make her own way and loves her independent life. But when she is kidnapped and taken to Mexico, she knows that after she is rescued, that her life is still in danger, because it wasn't any random kidnapping, she was the only woman taken on purpose. Then strolls in Dare into her life, her protector and she offers him a proposition, to help her find who is responsible, and she will pay him a huge amount of cash in return. Dare is a man of honor, and even though he agrees, he starts to feel something more for Molly, and the last thing he plans on doing is taking her money, he just won't tell her. As the danger surrounding Molly closes in, the bond between them grows even stronger, and what Molly is starting to feel for Dare may be even more dangerous than her unknown enemy who is stalking her.

When You Dare is the first in this romantic suspense series by Lori Foster. Now I recently fell in love with this author. After a wonderful recommendation from a friend blogger, I decided to take a chance on her. Now that I have, I am more than thrilled I have taken this chance, and been able to try her out. This is the second book that I have had the opportunity to read from this author, and all I can say is that there is more books that I plan on reading from her. I just love the storyteller's ability to create a story of danger and suspense and a romance to blow me away!!

The story begins with some intense moments, and my heart just went out to Molly. In the beginning, you see her as a woman who is suffering the after effects of being abused, thin as a bone and almost barely alive. She has a fighters spirit, but it has been beaten away. You see how she begins to heal in the story, and you just battle with her as you see her struggle and persevere. I love how she just fights her way through, and no one is going to keep her down for long. Dare...well he is just simply wonderful. Tough around the edges, isn't afraid to fight, built to kill if necessary, and he is one gorgeous male. I loved every inch of him. He is so great with Molly, and the connection that they have is pretty steamy, but I loved how Foster has a way of making a romance hot but still have a lot of focus on the emotional side to the relationship--she really balanced the plot and story line well with building of the characters. She has a very unique way about her writing, and I just couldn't get enough of her.

Overall a winner of a romance. A story with a fast paced plot, deep entrenched characters, emotion riveting on every page, and a love story to die for!! THRILLING TILL THE END!!

In the second installment, the "Warsworn" we continue off from where the first book ended. Keir and Lara, are together, and are traveling their way to the plains so that Lara can become the official Warprize from the elders of their people. Lara has left everything she knows for the man she loves, but life is about to get a bit harder than she imagined. They stumble on a village, a village that is suffering from the plague, and despite Kier's protests, Lara goes in with a couple of her guards, and she finds only a couple of people left alive. A sickness, that kills in a few hours, and soon circumstances end up with the forces of the firelanders being contaminated with it, and Lara is fighting to heal and save those she can. Meanwhile, Keir's second in command, is causing turmoil among the camp, causing doubts against their Warlord. In Warsworn, we see more of Keir and Lara, and much more intensity and their bond is about to be tested. We see how these two are not only fighting for each other, but for their people. We see quite a bit of focus on Lara, in this installment, as we see her struggle with events that she has little control over. Where she is fighting for her life and the life of Keir and the future of the Firelanders. Lara has adopted them as her own, and she will do anything to save them. There is quite a bit of emotion displayed in this book, and I got put through the ringer on this one. It definitely isn't a easy one, but very satisfying!! I just kept cheering for this couple, there is so much against them and I just wanted Lara to find a way to win this one. From the first book you begin to really admire Lara, but this installment, you see her being constantly tested, and she comes out on top. I loved seeing Keir fight for his love, and I just wanted to cry in this book. Another win for Elizabeth Vaughan, and what a spectacular ending and I loved how it finishes off, in a way that ties some ends off , and begins new threads that makes you aching to read the next book in the series. Such a beautifully woven story of determination, power of true love and perseverance and to fight for what you believe in, no matter the cost. STUNNING IN ITS DETAIL!!

In the third installment, The Warlord, we continue from the second book, they are entering the Plains of the Firelanders, and this installment will prove Keir and Lara and the love they have for each other. Neither of them will be tested as in the WARLORD. Because not only will Lara have to prove her worthiness to be the Warprize, but Keir will have to prove his honor and integrity and deal with the rumors that are spreading, and none of them are good. Upon entering the valley, Lara learns that she will be tested, questioned, and separated from Keir until the elders come with a decision. In Warlord, Lara will learn about her inner strength, and will have to decide if she has what it takes to fight for herself and her warlord. With them being Separated, Lara craves Keir's touch and his presence more than ever, when she needs him the most. But she soon learns that she isn't alone, and that despite feeling alone, her friends from the firelander's camp are surrounding her, offering her comfort and aid should she call. She will also have to deal with proving herself, and fighting other warlords that would court her. She will also learn the secrets of Marcus's past (Marcus is a personal favorite of mine, and I so want him to find his happy ending). He is Keir friend and takes care of the Warlord and his Warprize and their needs. You seem more intrigue in the plot than others, and what a battle Keir and Lara have to fight, and they aren't even allowed to see each other. But for a Warlord, he fights for what he wants, and a Warlord always will find a way to be with his woman, in very creative ways. I loved seeing this story develop even more, and seeing both Keir and Lara tested even more, but what a powerful story this was. I think it might be my favorite book of the series, which is hard to say, because I adored them all. But this one, really keeps you engaged in the story, and I felt on the edge the whole way through, needing this couple to find their HEA, and its not a easy one to get for them. They have to fight for it, but what a battle. A story to fascinate, intrigue, captivate you in ways you don't see coming!! POWERFUL AND INTRICATELY WRITTEN!!!