I’d heard about Carina Press and was interested to see what their books were like, so I was really pleased when they appeared on NetGalley and I got a chance to have a look at one.

The plot initially seems pretty simple – a story of damsel in distress, in comes a knight in shining armour to save her and after fighting the attraction between them she gives in and swoons at his feet. Just as I was about to dismiss the book as complete fluff however a twist came that changed my opinion of the book for the better.

In places the plot did take a back seat to the sex, whilst I had expected there to be sex in the book (the cover gave a strong hint of this) I wasn’t really expecting there to be quite as much as there was, particularly considering the slim size of the novella. It was at least pretty well written, I’m just not sure it was all needed for the book.

I liked Tessa, she was written as a strong and determined woman fighting for her place within a male dominated world. I found that I could identify with her, and liked her determination. I liked Josh, but I wasn’t as swept away by him as I wanted to be.

Overall I enjoyed this book, it was a quick and fairly entertaining read. I like the fact that Carina Press is publishing novellas in eBook form, I’ll certainly be giving a few more a go I think. ( )

I enjoyed this book, it was sexy and sweet. I did cry at the beginning, but was happy with how Ms. Brynn wrapped it all up. ( )

I enjoyed this book, it was sexy and sweet. I did cry at the beginning, but was happy with how Ms. Brynn wrapped it all up. ( )

TESSA'S PRIDE by Olivia Brynn is an interesting modern western romance. It is the first book I have read by this author but will not be the last. It has everything a reader could want. It has romance,hot sex,deception, mystery,horse ranch,horse breeding,ranch life,and finding love. When Tessa McCade,loses must of her horses due to an EIA breakout,she is about to give in.But enter Josh Bradley the son of the late owner.He left the ranch a couple of years earlier.His father left the Bradley Equine Ranch to Tessa. Josh is determined to find out what happened and try to help Tessa. Josh and Tessa has a past,but nothing to what their future holds.
They attraction and passion makes sparks fly while they try figure out what to do next.This is a fast paced,quick read that has hot sex,and a passion for horses with a deep connection between Josh and Tessa.This book was received for the purpose of review from Net Galley and the publisher. Details can be found at Carina Press and My Book Addiction Reviews. ( )