GRR Reviews Merging with the Billionaire by Jenna Brandt

Conrad has a grand plan of revenge against the college bully that almost destroyed his future. Now a billionaire, his plan is to take Boswell Oil from the spoiled brat by first doing a merger with them with his solar energy business. He did not count on meeting Tiffany Boswell, his nemesis' sister, co-owner, and with a lot to prove (and definitely no time for love). Now Conrad wasn't sure about his plan of revenge anymore, but can Tiffany overcome her own brother's animosity toward Conrad?

Clean, but not that romantic, IMHO. 3/5

GRR Reviews Mail Order Misfit by Jenna Brandt

Cara became an orphan when her mother was killed, and somehow, her father was found guilty of her murder and hung. Being a fiery red-headed Irish lass that no one in town would touch, she had no choice but to accept a mail-order bride offer out to the Dakota territories. When a man tried to force himself on her, she defended her honor by threatening him with her knife. But when he turned it around and accused her of trying to rob him, she did not hesitate to jump off the train... // James, former Army scout, had built up a respectable life for his family... but when his wife died, leaving three children behind, he must find another wife. After rescuing his intended from the wilderness (she jumped from the train), and have her acclimated to his children, James was surprised to see Cara arrested for a crime she did not commit... James was determined to find the truth... and get his wife back... by chasing down the man responsible...

No plot-holes other than Cara looking guilty by running from the law. But the motivation is actually understandable. She doesn't trust the law as far as she's concerned.  It was nice how the whole thing ties together. I find the ending a bit too quick and convenient though. 4.5/5

GRR Reviews Nanny for the Billionaire by Jenna Brandt

Roger is a rich but reformed playboy. But when his secret son was left at his doorstep due to mother's legal problem, he's definitely not ready for fatherhood, and he had to seek help, even from a frenemy. // Celeste did not like Roger... as he almost broke up her best friend's relationship. But when Roger needed her help to find a nanny for his "sudden son", she can't refuse. When no viable candidates were found, Roger asked her to fill in. And suddenly, it's domestic bliss in Roger's home. But is this all play-acting and temporary? What happens when the child's mother comes back and contests custody?

Eh, nothing really surprising about this one. It's trope all the way, with decent polish, but not much else. 3.5/5

GRR Reviews Lawfully Devoted by Jenna Brandt

Zach is a K-9 cop who's also trained in search and rescue. He's totally not serious with the ladies, just into having a good time. Erica enjoys having her faith and serving at church. She has a satisfying career, but no Christian man to share it with. Zach and Erica are total opposites, but Erica's best friend Lindsay is married to Aiden, who's Zach's partner at the police department. And Zach had hit on Erica many times, and Erica had turned him down just as many times. Until Erica suddenly inherited 2 billion dollars and more from a father she never knew in Europe... and she's getting threats on her life at the same time. The only way to unravel the mystery is to go to Europe, and Zach volunteered himself to be her bodyguard, even as he finally rediscovered his faith. But will faith be enough to carry them through their crisis, as they discovered that her father had obviously been involved with the mob?

Uh, was this written for a YA audience or something? The plot is infantile. EVERYBODY in Europe just speaks English. Nobody bothered talking to Interpol or Europol, or even police in Amsterdam. Just fly back to US and let FBI deal with it with an European mob/gang. Nobody in Europe found the hidden key when a stranger discovered in within minutes.  Heck, even the gangster spoke with a "Dutch accent". How would she even know it's a Dutch accent if she's never been out of the country? Why does she even has a passport? And how did they get "all the gang" in the US? And the way Zach was able to protect Erica in the final show down? Hilariously good, real Rambo like. Sorry, but this gets a downvote. It's totally unrealistic.

Category: Contemporary / Romantic suspense

Overall Rating: 2/5

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