Sunday, October 11, 2015

NEW RELEASES FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 11, 2015.



ON SALE:  OCTOBER 12, 2015



WEDDING DATE FOR HIRE BY JENNIFER SHIRK

SYNOPSIS

A sweet category romance from Entangled's Bliss imprint...

Hottie for hire...

Maddie McCarthy is single, between jobs, and (oh, the shame) lives with her mother. To make matters worse, she's the maid of honor for her sister's wedding, and desperately needs a date. Then she sees her salvation-Match Made Easy, a service for women in Maddie's exact position. If she can't find a boyfriend, she'll do the next best thing...

Hire one.

Trent Montgomery isn't actually part of Match Made Easy. He's just doing a favor for his cousin, but one look at the blonde who hired him, and he's totally hooked. Now Maddie thinks that the attraction sizzling between them is just "part of the package." And Trent is running out of time to prove to her that her date-for-hire might just be her happily-ever-after...

BUY LINKS

Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/Wedding-Date-Hire-Anyone-But-ebook/dp/B014CS5P3M/

Barnes and Noblehttp://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wedding-date-for-hire-jennifer-shirk/1122566787?ean=9781633754560

Google Play Books: https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Jennifer_Shirk
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REVIEW:  WEDDING DATE FOR HIRE BY JENNIFER SHIRK

Wedding Date for Hire (Anyone But You, #2)Wedding Date for Hire by Jennifer Shirk

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Nowhere to go but up? Wedding Date For Hire is my first novel by Jennifer Shirk. It was worth the wait. Maddie has been experiencing a spell of bad luck recently. She's lost her job moved in with her mother and found out her sister is getting married. What does she do? Hire a dating service to find her a date for the wedding.
Let the hi-jinks begin. With any other writer the story could have come across absurd but Ms. Shirk took desperation and turned it into an enchanting read. I received an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review. A dating service, mistaken identity and romance. Need I say more.



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KISSING HER CRAZY BY KIRA ARCHER

SYNOPSIS

Sometimes a kiss is so much more...

Single mom Lena Oserkowski just wants to relax at the 5-star resort where her brother is getting married. Oh, and figure out how to make one of her businesses successful enough to support her son. Her focus is thrown out of whack when Elliot Debusshere, twin brother of her new sister-in-law, swims to her rescue at the hotel pool.

Elliot is disillusioned with his wealthy, playboy lifestyle and wants nothing more than to bring some meaning and purpose to the charity he runs. When he rescues Lena from a case of heat exhaustion and meets her son Tyler, he has no idea the answer to his problems might have just fallen in his lap. Literally.

With Lena's ideas and Elliot's know-how, they might just be able to make their ventures a success. Except pleasure has a sneaky way of mixing with their business, leaving both dazed and confused. Charming as he is, Elliot isn't father material. And there's no room for a single mom and her child in his life. While the attraction between them isn't easily squashed, there's no telling the lengths his family will go to prevent a relationship.

BUY LINKS

Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/Kissing-Her-Crazy-Love-ebook/dp/B012N9925O/

Barnes and Noble:  http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/kissing-her-crazy-kira-archer/1122404529?ean=9781633754218

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REVIEW:  KISSING HER CRAZY BY KIRA ARCHER

 Kissing Her Crazy (Crazy Love, #2)Kissing Her Crazy by Kira Archer

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Kissing her Crazy is the sequel to Driving her Crazy. Kira Archer's Crazy Love series is a great escape from the pressure's of every day life. The series is about characters who have to step out of the normal routine they follow in order to find acceptance, meaning and satisfaction in their lives. Eliot and Lena are seeking to make a change in their daily lives. Lena wants a chance to make her family proud and build a secure life for her and her son. Eliot wants to prove he is more than what he has and how he looks. Kissing her Crazy is about being proud of any accomplishment no matter how big or small and believing in the things that make a person unique. The ability to make a difference centers around faith and hope. I received an ARC of this novel for an honest review. Marvelous.



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GAMBLING ON THE BODYGUARD BY SARAH BALLANCE

SYNOPSIS

He'll guard her body all night long...

Ski instructor Ellie Montgomery hits Vegas during a romance convention to meet the man of her dreams...only, the man of her dreams isn't the cover model she's there to see. He's the hot-as-sin bodyguard who catches her sneaking in the back door of a meet-and-greet, and he seems more than ready to do what it takes to prove he's twice the man her pretty boy crush could ever be.

Jax Mathis couldn't resist snagging a date with Ellie, but he didn't count on the attraction being more than physical. They connect on a level he didn't think possible--and he can't run fast enough. She makes him want things he thought he'd never have, and maybe, just maybe, they're within reach. But to have it, he'll have to face the one mountain he swore he'd never climb...and with no guarantee she'll be waiting on the other side.

BUY LINKS

Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/Gambling-Bodyguard-What-Happens-Vegas-ebook/dp/B015CLBCE4/

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REVIEWGAMBLING ON THE BODYGUARD BY SARAH BALLANCE

Gambling on the BodyguardGambling on the Bodyguard by Sarah Ballance

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Sarah Ballance writes lovable characters that are little bit awkward. On the verge of meeting the man of her dreams Ellie couldn't be more excited. But a series of mishaps and a sexy bodyguard have her questioning her choices. With Sarah Ballance there is always a story that makes you sad to see it end and for me wanting to make the journey all over again. I received an ARC of Gambling on the Bodyguard in exchange for an honest review.



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HER ACCIDENTAL HUSBAND BY ASHLEE MALLORY

SYNOPSIS

A sweet category romance from Entangled's Bliss imprint...

Once upon a road trip to Mexico...

Payton Vaughn's trip to Puerto Vallarta for her friend's wedding was her big escape from her ridiculously overbearing mother-oh, and that little matter with her cheating fiancé. Now, her flight's been cancelled, and she's crammed into a tiny car with the gorgeous-but-irritating best man.

Viva la road trip from hell...

Cruz Sorensen doesn't have time to babysit some spoiled socialite, even if she is the future daughter-in-law of the man who could change the fortune of his family's company. He has no business getting to know her better-not even for all the tequila in Mexico...until they wake up with grande-sized hangovers as man and wife.
Now Payton and Cruz must decide if they've reached the end of their journey...or the beginning of a new adventure.

BUY LINKS

Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/Her-Accidental-Husband-Sorensen-Family-ebook/dp/B014CR0OKW/

Barnes and Noble:  http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/her-accidental-husband-ashlee-mallory/1122566767?ean=9781633754553

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REVIEW:  HER ACCIDENTAL HUSBAND BY ASHLEE MALLORY

Her Accidental HusbandHer Accidental Husband by Ashlee Mallory

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Ashlee Mallory's Her Accidental Husband brought so much joy into my heart. This couple did everything backwards. Their interactions with each other was hilarious one minute and tension filled the next. Falling in love the way it should be. Received an ARC of this book for an honest review.



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SEDUCING SEVEN BY MK MEREDITH

SYNOPSIS

He bet on logic. She bet on love.

Romance author Seven Michaels believes in love to her very core. She has to--not only for herself, but for her readers. So when luxury salesman Blake Turner insults not only her books but the people who read them, Seven's ready to throw down. How dare a playboy like Blake insinuate romance lovers are full of crap?

He wants proof? Fine. She bets Blake she can make him fall for her by using the rules in her latest novel before the end of the convention, or she'll denounce love in front of all her fellow authors and fans at the Romance Lovers Convention ball. A dangerous game to be sure, but humiliating Blake is worth the risk.

But when Seven realizes she's the one who's being seduced, she's no longer sure who is playing whom...or whether she'll have a career when the bet is over.

BUY LINKS

Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/Seducing-Seven-What-Happens-Vegas-ebook/dp/B015CLZ6X2/

Barnes and Noblehttp://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/seducing-seven-mk-meredith/1122651919?ean=9781633753808

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REVIEW:  SEDUCING SEVEN BY MK MEREDITH

Seducing SevenSeducing Seven by M.K. Meredith

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Sexy, witty and entertaining. A romance writer with something to prove goes toe to toe with a smart alecky salesman. Falling in love has never been so appealing. Received an ARC of Seducing Seven by MK Meredith.



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ON SALE:  OCTOBER 13, 2015




HOW FOREVER FEELS BY LAURA DREWRY

SYNOPSIS

From USA Today bestselling author Laura Drewry comes a warm and witty new Friends First novel—perfect for readers of Jill Shalvis and Susan Mallery. HowForever Feels is a sweet tale about the one that got away . . . and the one that came back.

Maya McKay’s heart is as big as Jack Rhodes’s shoulders are broad. Their chemistry is out of control, but it could never work between them because Jack is more than just best friends with her cheating ex-husband—they’re like brothers. Maya, the sensitive, practical florist, has given up on love and is ready to settle for like. But now that Jack’s around again, he’s stirring up old feelings—and turning Maya’s fantasies into irresistible reality.

Jack blew his chance with Maya years ago when he stepped aside for his best friend, Will, and he’s still kicking himself about it. Maya was promised forever once before, and she got burned. But when Jack realizes that second chances aren’t going to fall out of the sky, he seizes the moment—and the woman he’s always loved—to show her how forever truly feels.

BUY LINKS

Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/How-Forever-Feels-Friends-First-ebook/dp/B00SEFGTYY/

Barnes and Noblehttp://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-forever-feels-laura-drewry/1121503322?ean=9781101886670

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REVIEW:  HOW FOREVER FEELS BY LAURA DREWRY

How Forever Feels (Friends First, #4)How Forever Feels by Laura Drewry

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Laura Drewy writes compelling stories that explore the heart. She takes real issues and builds stories that appeal to the emotions. How Forever Feels is a story of regret, guilt and the one that got away. Maya and Jack are friends first. When Maya needs him most Jack is always there to help pick up the pieces. As she starts to see him in a whole new light, Jack struggles with regret over missed chances, guilt about the way he feels and determination. He intends to show her what love really is. I knew Ms. Drewry was good, but How Forever Feels is my favorite story of hers so far. I love second chance stories and am so glad Maya and Jack got a chance to have one. I received an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.



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DECEIVED BY JESS MICHAELS

SYNOPSIS

Josie Westfall spent a lifetime feeling alone and bullied and an unfortunate incident involving her best friend's brother, Evan, only made things worse. Still, when she and her mother are invited to the wedding he will be attending, they can't exactly refuse. She hopes to avoid him, but instead they are thrown together and she is shocked to find that she actually begins to like the man she's thought of as an enemy for years.

Evan has always felt terrible about what he said to Josie years before, but he's never quite been able to make it up to her. When he tries, he discovers Josie may have a few secrets and some information about his missing sister. Now he must decide, should he betray her by trading on the unexpected attraction between them and discover what she knows? Or could the possibility of love be worth more than anything else?


BUY LINKS

Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/Deceived-Wicked-Woodleys-Jess-Michaels-ebook/dp/B015BS3KNE/

Barnes and Noble:  http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/deceived-jess-michaels/1122650127?ean=2940152290721

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REVIEW:  DECEIVED BY JESS MICHAELS

Deceived (The Wicked Woodleys Book 2)Deceived by Jess Michaels

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


From childhood tormentor....to grown-up Prince Charming? Don't know how she does it. Whenever I read a story by Jess Michaels, I am not drawn in by the provocative story lines, sexual innuendos or the tawdry characters. What keeps me coming back is the enticing narratives, the enchanting romanticism and the magnetic characters. I am taken in by the elements of humanity. The errors of judgement that lead to misery and heartache before comprehension and happily ever after can be achieved. Ms. Michaels has a character in every one of her stories that wises up almost too late. Deceived chronicles Evan and Josie's rocky history in a story that is full of tender moments and heartbreaking ones. Received an ARC of Deceived in exchange for an honest review. I loved everything about it.



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NEED YOU FOR ALWAYS BY MARINA ADAIR

SYNOPSIS

Emerson “Emi” Blake dropped out of culinary school to care for her ailing mother, but she has bigger dreams than running St. Helena’s most popular pita cart. First on the menu: upgrade to a gourmet food truck. A new part-time job as a personal chef will definitely provide the funds, but it also forces her into close contact with her one and only one-night stand, Dax Baudouin, who’s daring her to try a second taste.

Former army Ranger Dax has a clear mission: come home, get healed, and get gone. Yet Emi’s tough-girl exterior and hidden soft side are even harder to resist than her mouthwatering baklava. After years of battles, he knows better than to try and rescue anyone—not that she’ll let him get close enough to try. Truth is, Dax is starting to think that Emi’s the one person who can save him…if he can just persuade her to give him another shot.

BUY LINKS

Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/Need-You-Always-Heroes-Helena-ebook/dp/B00WFIM48G/

Barnes and Noble:  http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/need-you-for-always-marina-adair/1121998114?ean=9781503948259


REVIEW:  NEED YOU FOR ALWAYS BY MARINA ADAIR

Need You for Always (Heroes of St. Helena, #2)Need You for Always by Marina Adair

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Dax and Emerson are facing some tough times. Facing the end of his career Dax heads home to heal and figure out his next step. Emi is shouldering the responsibilities of looking after her family's emotional and financial well being. What I enjoy about Marina Adair is that she can make you smile and just as easily have you crying with a simple word. Her stories are life teachings and can happen to anyone. What I like most about her characters is that no matter what comes their way, it is handled with optimism, laughter and love. I received an ARC of Need You for Always by Marina Adair in exchange for an honest review.



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JUST WANT SOMEBODY TO LOVE BY KERI FORD

SYNOPSIS

Swept off her feet by a charming restaurateur, Whitney Chester envisions a delicious happily ever after—until her prince turns into a total toad. There’s no way she’ll agree to another date with Justin Rawlings, despite their unforgettable night together. But when Justin insists on helping out on her family-run farm in exchange for another chance, it’s an offer Whitney can’t refuse…if only to get revenge on her sweet-talking suitor.

Justin needs a girlfriend to prove to his business partner that he isn’t all work and no play. Romancing Whitney should have been pure pleasure, if a work conflict hadn’t caused him to stand her up. Now he’s determined to win her back—and win his partner’s approval of their restaurant expansion. Keeping Whitney by his side until the deal closes should be easy—if he doesn’t do something foolish. Like fall in love with the small town beauty…

BUY LINKS

Amazonhttp://www.amazon.com/Just-Want-Somebody-Bella-Warren-ebook/dp/B00SED1KAO/

Barnes and Noblehttp://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/just-want-somebody-to-love-keri-ford/1121228432?ean=9781616507503

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REVIEW:  JUST WANT SOMEBODY TO LOVE BY KERI FORD

Just Want Somebody to Love (Bella Warren, #2)Just Want Somebody to Love by Keri Ford

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


Just Want Somebody to Love is a cute story about making assumptions without facts. A one night stand leads to all types of chaos. After being stood up by the one guy she thought was something special Whitney is out for blood. Justin had every intention of showing up but unexpected issues prevented him from doing so. He's willing to do whatever it takes for a second chance with Whitney. When Justin shows up again apologetic and seeking another chance Whitney thinks a little payback is in order. Who will come out the victor in this grudge match? I received an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review. Keri Ford has written an charming story laced with personality clashes and misunderstandings that is entertaining to experience.



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MISS MERTON'S LAST HOPE BY HEATHER BOYD

SYNOPSIS

Over the years, Melanie Merton has used every trick and ruse to repel overeager gentlemen callers without ever revealing the real reason she won’t say yes to an offer of marriage. When neighbor Walter George jumps to her defense against slurs cast by suitor number twelve, he also pries into her past—uncovering the circumstances around a tragic loss in her childhood and her aversion to being touched by anyone. But even protective Walter must be kept at a distance for his own good, because despite a growing attraction between them, Melanie must deny him too.

Unlike other men his age in Brighton, Walter George hadn’t considered Melanie Merton for a wife because he was convinced he’d never have a chance to impress his haughty neighbor. But that was before he understood her better, before he uncovered why she kept friends and suitors alike at bay. The right husband could restore the woman he sees into some semblance of the fun-loving child of his memory, but would Walter stand a chance or become just another unlucky suitor?

BUY LINKS

Amazonhttp://www.amazon.com/Miss-Mertons-Last-Hope-Mayhem-ebook/dp/B01326C24A/

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REVIEW:  MISS MERTON'S LAST HOPE BY HEATHER BOYD

Miss Merton's Last HopeMiss Merton's Last Hope by Heather Boyd

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Looks can be deceiving. Melanie Merton is a conundrum. The "Ice Queen" of society perplexes many. Through no fault of her own she never lacks for male attention. People see her outer beauty but are put off by her disposition. To Melanie the outside is just window dressing, it does not hide the ugliness that she has struggled to overcome for years. Events in her past have caused her to close off her emotions. The riddle of Melanie Merton intrigues Walter George. With understanding, patience, care and love these two may find the happiness neither thought existed. A heartbreaking story with a happy ending. I received an ARC of Miss Merton's Last Hope by Heather Boyd for an honest review. Heather Boyd's stories come from the heart.



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CHRISTMAS AT EVERGREEN INN BY DONNA ALWARD

SYNOPSIS

Welcome back to Jewell Cove with this heartwarming novella, where this holiday season, there happens to be no room at the inn...

When a December Nor'easter roars up the eastern seaboard, Jewell Cove cop Todd Ricker spends his day off being a Good Samaritan to stranded holiday travelers. But when the roads close and Todd can't make his way home, he discovers that the Evergreen Inn is full up. Until another Good Samaritan opens her doors and offers him a place to stay...

Lainey Price is not looking forward to Christmas, but just because she's not filled with the holiday spirit doesn't mean she's going to turn Todd out into the stormy night. Even if it means offering the handsome police officer the couch in her tiny cottage. But when the weather takes a turn for the worse, the two are snowed in for a wintry evening by the fire. With Christmas only a few days away, can Todd convince Lainey to open her heart to the season...and love?

BUY LINKS

Amazonhttp://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Evergreen-Jewell-Cove-Novel-ebook/dp/B013P2ERRG/

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REVIEW:  CHRISTMAS AT EVERGREEN INN BY DONNA ALWARD


Christmas at Evergreen InnChristmas at Evergreen Inn by Donna Alward

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Christmas at Evergreen Inn is everything A Donna Alward book should be. The characters deliver poignant performances that remain all through the story and linger after the last page. This is one of those stories that wring you dry emotionally but happy to have experienced. I received an ARC of this story in exchange for an honest review.




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SNOWFLAKE WISHES BY MAGGIE MCGINNIS

SYNOPSIS

Noah Drake was that guy--the one always on the lookout for his next adrenaline high, so it was no surprise when he took off across the world, seeking adventure as a travel writer. But one thing he could never escape was Piper Bellini, the girl who got away--the girl he let get away, a fact he's never let himself forget. When he returns to Echo Lake to see if there's any chance the flame between them can be rekindled, he never expects to spend the night holed up with Piper in a roadside diner while a blizzard rages outside. It's exactly the kind of situation that sent Piper running years ago. But this time, Noah may have been handed a Christmas miracle, and he intends to make all of his and Piper's wishes come true...

BUY LINKS

Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/Snowflake-Wishes-Maggie-McGinnis-ebook/dp/B013P2QXAU/

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REVIEW:  SNOWFLAKE WISHES BY MAGGIE MCGINNIS

Snowflake WishesSnowflake Wishes by Maggie McGinnis

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


What stood out with Snowflake Wishes is the authenticity of every emotion both characters felt. Maggie McGinnis held nothing back. She exposed Piper's fear of losing someone she loved needlessly. She showed us Piper's struggle in making the decision to walk away. Noah wrestles with not wanting to hurt Piper, but also losing a part of himself. The raw torment of this broken relationship for both of these characters rips at the heart. That is what makes their second chance all the more special. Will they work out the problems that destroyed the relationship in the past or allow the same issues to tear them apart again? A strong story full of real emotion.



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CHRISTMAS WITH THE BILLIONAIRE RANCHER BY MANDY BAXTER


SYNOPSIS

In Christmas with the Billionaire Rancher by Mandy Baxter, there's nothing Nate Christensen hates more than a golddigger. Nate wants to stay away from all the women who want his money. That is, until he meets the sexy, beautiful Chloe Benson, who lights a fire in his blood that only the most passionate nights can ease...

Chloe cannot get enough of Nate-she's never felt more wild with desire in her life. The only problem is, she needs Nate's money. True, it's for a very worthy charity...but is their passion enough to still Nate's fears that she's only wants him for how big his bank account is?

BUY LINKS

Amazonhttp://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Billionaire-Rancher-Mandy-Baxter-ebook/dp/B0122RZRG0/

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REVIEW:  CHRISTMAS WITH THE BILLIONAIRE RANCHER BY MANDY BAXTER

Christmas With the Billionaire RancherChristmas With the Billionaire Rancher by Mandy Baxter

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Chloe and Nate found each other at the right time in their lives. When neither was looking they up and fell in love. Mandy Baxter takes her readers on a journey that is combustible. Her characters have personalities that range from volatile to moody yet can still entice the reader into a world of sensual pleasure. Christmas with the Billionaire Rancher deals with the important subject of PTSD in a way that is enlightening and encouraging. Nate and Chloe each feel they have something to prove. Chloe wants to prove that she can make a difference in the world with her charity. Nate wants to prove he can succeed without his father. What they both have to learn is that it does not make a person week to ask for help. I received an ARC of this story in exchange for an honest review. Christmas with the Billionaire Rancher by Mandy Baxter is a short story with a big message.



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PASSIONATE KISSES 3UNDER THE MISTLETOE ANTHOLOGY
by Jessi Gage, Sydney Holmes , Nikki Lynn Barrett, Victoria Barbour, Allie Boniface ,Rebecca J. Clark,  Kylie Gilmore, Liz Kelly, Wendy Ely, Magda Alexander 


SYNOPSIS

Curl up under the mistletoe with these 10 brand new novellas in the sexy Passionate Kisses romance anthology! From Italian stallions to bad boy bartenders, small towns to big cities, all of these stories by USA Today best-selling authors promise to keep you warm this holiday season.

HOLIDAY BARGAIN by Jessi Gage


ONE STARRY KNIGHT by Sydney Holmes

SCROOGE YOU by Nikki Lynn Barrett

A MISTLETOE MOMENT by Victoria Barbour

MIRACLE OF LOVE by Allie Boniface

CHRISTMAS IN STILETTOS by Rebecca J. Clark

ALMOST ROMANCE by Kylie Gilmore

KISSING COOPER by Liz Kelly

A RING FOR CHRISTMAS by Wendy Ely

A CHRISTMAS KISS TO REMEMBER by Magda Alexander


BUY LINKS

Amazonhttp://www.amazon.com/Passionate-Kisses-Under-Mistletoe-Anthology-ebook/dp/B0153YLDG2/

Barnes and Noblehttp://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/passionate-kisses-3-jessi-gage/1122629085?ean=2940152281316

Google Play Bookshttps://play.google.com/store/books/details/Jessi_Gage
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Ibookshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/book/passionate-kisses-3-under/id1038158793?mt=11

Kobohttps://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/passionate-kisses-3-under-the-mistletoe-anthology


REVIEWPASSIONATE KISSES 3UNDER THE MISTLETOE ANTHOLOGY
by Jessi Gage, Sydney Holmes , Nikki Lynn Barrett, Victoria Barbour, Allie Boniface,Rebecca J. Clark,  Kylie Gilmore, Liz Kelly, Wendy Ely, Magda Alexander


Passionate Kisses 3: Under the Mistletoe AnthologyPassionate Kisses 3: Under the Mistletoe Anthology by Jessi Gage

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Passionate Kisses 3 is a delightful edition to this time of year. Superb authors and sentimental stories that show the value of home, family and love.  These novellas are sure to get you into the season.

Almost Romance is a hilarious look at the science of love. Well written, sexy gift for the holiday season.

Christmas in Stilletos- A marriage of convenience may lead to something that neither expected. Love!!!

Kissing Cooper is a story of hope. A little bit of faith, care and planning can accomplish anything. With a little help from friends.

Miracle of Love brings the warmth of living in a small town. A place where there is a feeling of tradition, family and unity. It gave the story a classic holiday quality. Miracle of Love is a story of newly discovered affections, making difficult choices and listening to the heart. All the makings of a moving love story.

Scrooge You is a story about appreciating what you have and not dwelling on what you don't.



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ON SALE:  OCTOBER 15, 2015




DANCE IN THE WIND (RISING STORM: EPISODE 4) BY JENNIFER PROBST


SYNOPSIS


Secrets, Sex and Scandals …

Welcome to Storm, Texas, where passion runs hot, desire runs deep, and secrets have the power to destroy… Get ready. The storm is coming.

During his time in Afghanistan, Logan Murphy has endured the unthinkable, but reentering civilian life in Storm is harder than he imagined. But when he is reacquainted with Ginny Moreno, a woman who has survived terrors of her own, he feels the first stirrings of hope.


BUY LINKS

Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/Dance-Wind-Episode-Rising-Storm-ebook/dp/B014XJKFJE/

Barnes and Noble:  http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dance-in-the-wind-jennifer-probst/1122723081?ean=2940150865907

Google Play Books: https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Jennifer_Probst
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Ibooks:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/dance-in-the-wind-episode-4/id1037532616?mt=11

Kobo:  https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/dance-in-the-wind-episode-4


REVIEW:  DANCE IN THE WIND (RISING STORM: EPISODE 4)
BY JENNIFER PROBST

Dance In The Wind (Rising Storm #4)Dance In The Wind by Jennifer Probst

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Jennifer Probst contribution to this series is superb. Two people that have done unspeakable things and endured heartrending horrors may be the only ones who can heal one another. With dance in the wind you have characters that are trying to heal. Ginny is dealing with the aftershocks of her best friend's death and the guilt of past actions. Wondering why she lived and her friend didn't. Logan returns home a changed man. Struggling to come to grips with the atrocities he's seen and committed. Anger, pain and grief bring these two together and start them on the pathway to healing. Yet just below the surface lies secrets that could blow their fragile union apart. Ms. Probst has written a tumultuous story that will leave the reader dumbstruck. I received an ARC of Dance In The Wind in exchange for an honest review.



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ON SALE:  OCTOBER 16, 2015


 

BAREFOOT WITH A STRANGER (BAREFOOT BAY UNDERCOVER #2) BY ROXANNE ST. CLAIRE

SYNOPSIS

Introducing Barefoot Bay Undercover, a romantic adventure series set on the tropical beaches of Barefoot Bay.  When former CIA consultant Gabe Rossi creates a secret “privatized witness protection” operation hidden within the security firm at the local resort, things get a little more suspenseful on the island paradise.  Gabe’s clients all need to run, hide, or transform themselves…and, sometimes, they find love.

Barefoot with a Stranger is the second book in the Undercover series, and this one features Gabe’s younger sister, Francesca Rossi, who teams up with a former military man, Malcolm Harris, to launch a search for a child living in Cuba who they believe is Gabe’s son. Like all the books in the Barefoot Bay Undercover series, this novel is blend of romance and suspense, full of heart-stopping action and heart-wrenching emotion.

“Chessie” Rossi is the youngest in a long-line of bad asses, yet she’s pretty certain the risk-taking genes didn’t make it to her. More comfortable behind a computer screen, Chessie has to conquer her fears to help her beloved brother, Gabe, who is forbidden by the government to step foot in Cuba.  On her way to Florida to help Gabe, Chessie meets a sexy stranger and when all the flights out are shut down due to weather, their unplanned overnight stay in a hotel becomes an unexpected sexual encounter that leaves them both rocked to the core.  They part as strangers…but meet the next day as partners on an assignment neither one wants but both know they must take.

Gabe enlisted help for his sister from a close friend who is far too familiar with Cuba’s terrain. Mal Harris was a guard at the Guantanamo Bay prison when Gabe was there working as a consultant to the CIA.  They both saw things they knew were wrong, and teamed up to do something about it. After they did, the CIA targeted both of them. They can’t nail Gabe unless he comes into the country of Cuba, but they were able to put Mal in a Federal Prison for four years on trumped-up treason charges.  He’s out now, but they’re after him.  Still, he’s the only person who can help Chessie.

Determined to join efforts to help someone they love, Mal and Chessie are thrust together in a thrilling chase to find a missing child, all the while fighting the attraction that draws them together.  Once they lose that battle, they soon realize that their lives will only be complete with each other. The only problem, one of them is going to have to put their life on the line to save Gabe’s son.

Roxanne St. Claire’s roots in romantic suspense come to full bloom in this new series that combines the best of her popular Barefoot Bay contemporary novels with her well-loved thrillers featuring bodyguards and investigators.  Readers can expect a page-turning read that sweeps them away to sun-washed beaches and tropical settings, stealing their breath with action and their hearts with romance.


BUY LINKS

Amazonhttp://www.amazon.com/Barefoot-Stranger-Bay-Undercover-Book-ebook/dp/B016P59NQ0/

Barnes and Noblehttp://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/barefoot-with-a-stranger-roxanne-st-claire/1122791408?ean=2940151131032

Google Play Books: https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Roxanne_St_Claire_Barefoot_with_a_Stranger?id=UrDtCQAAQBAJ&hl=en

Ibooks:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/barefoot-with-a-stranger/id1009073854?mt=11

Kobo:   https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/barefoot-with-a-stranger

REVIEW:  BAREFOOT WITH A STRANGER (BAREFOOT BAY UNDERCOVER #2) BY ROXANNE ST. CLAIRE

Barefoot with a Stranger (Barefoot Bay Undercover #2)Barefoot with a Stranger by Roxanne St. Claire

My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars



In the past few months I have gotten more and more into romantic suspense. That is largely thanks to authors like Roxanne St. Claire. Specifically through the Barefoot Bay Undercover series. Her heroine's are normal people put in situations they never expect to face. For me that is a crucial to these stories. It allows the character to prove to themselves what they are capable of and it allows the reader to take that journey with them. I am also a fan of a woman not playing the victim or the damsel in distress. Barefoot with a Stranger in Francesca has a smart girl thrust into an adventure she never saw coming. An adventure born out of love, leads to her finding answers, falling in love and standing on her own. Ms. St. Claire created two characters that complimented each other in personality and the chemistry was heated no matter how you slice it. A really good read. I received an ARC of Barefoot with a Stranger in exchange for an honest review.



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