Solid 3.5
First time I've read either author and I enjoyed both stories. Shelly Laureston has a delightful sense of humour and fun characters. I struggled a little bit with the names and some of the secondary characters, but overall am intrigued enough to check out more of her books.
Cynthia Eden was a little weaker for me. The characters didn't quite grab me, but it was a solid story.

A big thank you to NetGalley and Kensington for the ARC. I am voluntarily reviewing this book. I believe this is a reissue I had previously read these 2 short stories. Both are fun and fast reads. Excellent fun! I rate them a 4.5.

Like a wolf with a bone -
Y’all I have adored Eggie since we first met him and I love loved seeing his and Darla’s history. For lovers of this series this will not disappoint. You get to see lots of the parents of the kiddos we know and love from their stories and it will keep you laughing throughout. Definitely a must read for lovers of the series and if you haven’t read any from this author...go do so! It makes me want to go do a full series reread.

Wed or dead
Gotta say I was slightly confused as this kicks off in what I felt like was the middle of a story but it’s not bad. I’m not sure if it’s part of a series, the start of one or what though. After SL’s story before this one this seems darker.

This was a complimentary advanced reader copy provided by the author/publisher in exchange for a honest review via Netgalley.

Loved this book the second time around. 5 years has only made it better.