SAY YOU'RE MINE (SHILLINGS AGENCY # 5) BY DIANE ALBERTS
Release Date: December 7, 2015
SYNOPSIS
A sexy category romance from Entangled's Brazen imprint...
She's a challenge he can't afford to lose...
Navy SEAL Steven Thomas has only ever been able to count on three things: waking up in the morning, going to sleep sometime during the night, and Lauren Brixton. She's been his best friend since grade school, and what they have is the only relationship he's managed not to ruin.
Until one drunken night puts that all in jeopardy.
Lauren's watched Steven flit from one-night stand to one-night stand, seemingly not interested in something more. So when the long-ignored attraction between the two of them blows up in their faces, she does the only thing she can-she pretends she doesn't want him. But all's fair in love and war, and Steven's not about to lose the only person in his life who matters...
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REVIEW: SAY YOU'RE MINE (SHILLINGS AGENCY # 5) BY DIANE ALBERTS
Say You're Mine by Diane Alberts
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Steven had the key to his own happiness all along. He just had to unlock the door and let love in. Say You're Mine by Diane Alberts is a friends to lovers story. I have read many of those over the years but that does not take away any of the charm of this one. I received an ARC of this read in exchange for an honest review. First, let me say I am in love with each and every character that Ms. Alberts has allowed me to meet through her Shillings Agency series. Men with attitude find a new start after career ending traumas force them to make changes. Not only does she tackle the struggles that men who have faced war deal with returning to civilian life but she puts a microscope on how relationships with family and friends are affected. Say You're Mine is Lauren and Steven's story. Lauren's friendship with Steven has always been the most central part of her universe. Steven is forced to leave behind a career he loves due to events that were beyond his control. Never the less he blames himself. How would I describe Say You're Mine? When the chips are down, friends always have your back. Wonderful.
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CRASHED OUT (MADE IN JERSEY #1) BY TESSA BAILEY
Release Date: December 7, 2015
SYNOPSIS
A sexy category romance from Entangled's Brazen imprint...
His inspiration. His torment. And his temptation...
Jasmine Taveras is the reason Sarge Purcell grabbed his six-string and bailed the hell out of New Jersey four years ago. She's the fuel for every song he's ever written-each one laced with bitter, hard-edged, hungry lust. Now, with his hugely successful band on temporary hiatus, Sarge is determined to prove to Jasmine that this "kid" turned into every inch the man she's always needed...
Men are slim pickings for a single factory girl in Hook, New Jersey...until tall, broad-shouldered hotness walks-or rather storms-into Jasmine's life. Sarge's return shouldn't affect her this way. He's her best friend's much younger kid brother, and the kind of rough, gritty, sexiness Jasmine has no right to taste for herself. Even if he lets her.
But lust is a blinding, insatiable force. And when it crashes, it will take both Sarge and Jasmine down with it...
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REVIEW: CRASHED OUT (MADE IN JERSEY #1) BY TESSA BAILEY
Crashed Out by Tessa Bailey
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I am ashamed to admit that I went into this story determined not to give it a chance. The stereotypical younger man, older woman scenario turned me off. Yet as I began to learn some of the back history of the relationship between Sarge and Jasmine the concept the author was going for came into focus. I mean Ms. Bailey did write a steamy read that is equal parts obsession and repression. I received an ARC of Crashed Out in exchange for an honest review.
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HIS TO TAKE (OUT OF UNIFORM # 3.5) BY KATEE ROBERT
Release Date: December 7, 2015
SYNOPSIS
A sexy category romance novella from Entangled's Brazen imprint...
Truth or dare...
Erin Robinson is having an epically bad year. Her blossoming career on Broadway tanked, forcing her to crawl back to home to Wellington. The icing on her failure cake? Her former on-again, off-again fling is in town, and the sexy Marine is taking up way too much space.
Warren Davis always knew Erin was special, which is exactly why he can’t have her. A girl like her deserves something permanent—something neither of them wants. But now that they’re both back in town and she’s right there in front of him, a challenge in her eyes he’s never been able to resist, he’s questioning everything.
That challenge quickly escalates into an epic game of Truth or Dare. Erin’s sure she’s got him on lock, but as the night progresses, Warren’s dares intensify, drowning her in lust. But with the past still breathing down their necks, there’s no way either of them can win…
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REVIEW: HIS TO TAKE (OUT OF UNIFORM # 3.5) BY KATEE ROBERT
His to Take by Katee Robert
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Ms. Robert is a gifted author that can write stories like His to Protect which is an inspiring drama that happens to be written seductively. Her emotional radar has been spot on in my opinion since I discovered her books. His to Take is her latest novella that takes the reader on an entertaining ride. Erin and Warren are on the hunt for guilty pleasure that they can only find with each other. I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. The story actually started off quite well and the game of truth or dare was a nice touch.
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WHEN WE FALL (TAKE THE FALL #2) BY MARQUITA VALENTINE
Release Date: December 8, 2015
SYNOPSIS
The last time Piper Ross saw her best friend’s sexy older brother, Jase Simmons, he was being taken away in handcuffs. Seven years later, two things haven’t changed: Piper is still head-over-heels in love with him . . . and Forrestville’s chief of police—Piper’s dad—still hates his guts. So when Piper sees a chance to get close to Jase, she makes her move—literally. As his new roommate, and as the office manager of his tattoo shop, Piper won’t be satisfied until Jase knows that she wants to be his.
The quintessential good girl, Piper is pure temptation for Jase. The only reason he’s always kept his distance is because she’s the last person he’d ever want to hurt. But once he realizes that Piper is ready to take the leap, everything just makes sense. Suddenly Jase feels like a new man—until nasty rumors start swirling and Piper’s heartless father stirs up even more trouble. Now Jase must convince Piper that she wasn’t wrong about him . . . because falling in love never felt so right.
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A KISS FROM KRINGLE (FROSTY'S SNOWMEN #2) BY RHIAN CAHILL
Release Date: December 8, 2015
SYNOPSIS
For a man called Chris Kringle, Christmas is the most magical time of the year. But this year, there’s something about a certain elf that’s grabbed his attention in the best of ways.
Leah Ward didn’t start the day intending to be an elf in Santa’s Village, but to help her sister she’d do anything, including an impersonation and squeezing into a too-tight elf suit. But Leah didn’t count on the boss discovering her deception – or that he’d be enchanted by it. She certainly didn’t count on Chris deciding all his future kisses would belong to her.
A firm believer in Christmas magic, Chris knows the sparks that fly when he meets Leah are the once-in-a-lifetime kind, and he sees no point in wasting any time. All he has to do is convince a soft-hearted cynic that all magic is real – and that Christmas magic is the most powerful of all.
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REVIEW: A KISS FROM KRINGLE (FROSTY'S SNOWMEN #2) BY RHIAN CAHILL
A Kiss From Kringle by Rhian Cahill
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The versatility of Ms. Cahill's novels are what has made me a fan. She writes stories that are brief, naughty and a little bit nice. A Kiss from Mr. Kringle in my opinion was not as sexually driven as previous books I have read by this author. Maybe that is what I liked most about it. The treat of getting the chance to fall in love little by little as I learned more about Chris and Leah. That made this read enjoyable for me. I received an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review
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CEDAR AND CINNAMON (THE BOURBON SPRINGS #5) BY JENNIFER BRAMSETH
Release Date: December 8, 2015
SYNOPSIS
Welcome to the Land of Bourbon and Bluegrass...Welcome to Bourbon Springs, Kentucky...
Harriet Hensley usually enjoys the work that comes with being an attorney for Bourbon Springs’ most important business, Old Garnet Distillery. But when the distillery owners ask her to work on a crucial history project designed to burnish the distillery's application for National Historic Landmark status, Harriet isn’t excited. Her lack of enthusiasm isn't because she thinks the work will be dull. It’s because of the guy with whom she’s going to have to work.
Goose Davenport, a cousin of the distillery owners and now an important employee at Old Garnet, has been known for years as the local hothead, the crazy guy who seemed to hide behind his father’s badge—the late former Craig County Sheriff Fuzzy Davenport. Yet a few years earlier, Harriet, the local Little-Miss-Perfect and former Miss BourbonDaze, had a taste of that wild side of the man—and found she liked it quite a bit. But despite their mutual attraction, fate denied them the chance to see what happened next, and they kept the fact of their encounter—and feelings—to themselves.
Working with Goose presents new professional, personal, and legal challenges, and feelings suppressed for years boil to the surface. He’s enchanted by the woman he never thought he’d attain, and she’s delighted to learn about Goose’s softer side—as well as his deep knowledge and love of Old Garnet which astounds her.
Yet within that knowledge is buried a deep vein of resentment that stretches back nearly a hundred years, far back into the history of the brand and family. This lingering bitterness threatens not only Harriet and Goose’s new love, but Old Garnet itself.
CEDAR AND CINNAMON is the fifth book in the Bourbon Springs Series, a nine-book series of smooth, sensual, sexy, slow-burn contemporary romances set amidst the lush and rolling Land of Bourbon and Bluegrass of central Kentucky.
The sixth Bourbon Springs book, DISTILLED HEAT, will be released in winter 2016.
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REVIEW: CEDAR AND CINNAMON (THE BOURBON SPRINGS #5) BY JENNIFER BRAMSETH
Cedar and Cinnamon by Jennifer Bramseth
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I am going to go out on a limb here and say this is the little series that could. The Bourbon Springs saga is a great one that not many are getting the chance to experience. This is a series that should not be missed. I received an ARC of Cedar and Cinnamon in exchange for my honest opinion. This particular story is about not letting personal opinions overshadow first hand knowledge. Goose is trying to convince others that he is not the same person they used to know. That proves difficult when you live in a place where everyone knows your name and remembers your reputation. Harriet is not about to be caught up in the whirlwind that is Goose again. Been there, done that and have the marks to prove it. But what is that saying? "Never say Never." This is the best read of the series yet and it pains me that not many retailers are carrying this wonderful series. Jennifer Bramseth's characters are written with her whole heart from start to finish.
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REASON TO WED (DISTINGUISHED ROGUES # 7) BY HEATHER BOYD
Release Date: December 8, 2015
SYNOPSIS
Richard Hill, the Earl of Windermere, might desperately require a wife and heir, but thoughts of duty fly from his mind when he rescues Esme, Lady Heathcote, from the embarrassment of a failed affair. They usually never agree about anything. He’s never even kissed the vexing widow. But when the opportunity arises to whisk her away for a no-strings-attached rendezvous, Richard can’t imagine a better way to spend a moonlit evening.
Esme has never lacked for admirers, but having Lord Windermere’s company goes a long way to ease the pain of losing her suddenly betrothed lover. And when Windermere suggests an affair, Esme is intrigued by the blazing-hot connection even while knowing their relationship has no future beyond his house party.
But as with any temptation, it’s a bargain they’ll soon regret.
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REVIEW: REASON TO WED (DISTINGUISHED ROGUES # 7) BY HEATHER BOYD
Reason to Wed by Heather Boyd
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Distinguished Rogues series came to my attention through Chills (Book #1) when it was a perma free at the beginning of the year. I thought it was adorable how this slip of a woman brought this forceful cold hearted man to his knees. From that first book I was hooked on Heather Boyd as an author. I requested a copy of Reason to Wed from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Reason to Wed is a story of two people that have faced their share of heartbreak but deeply desire the chance to be happy. I believe that is why I enjoy reading Ms. Boyd. She gets right to the heart of any story and captivates her readers with every tale.
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THE BILLIONAIRE HEARTBREAKER BY MANDY BAXTER
Release Date: December 8, 2015
SYNOPSIS
In The Billionaire Heartbreaker by Mandy Baxter, Travis Christensen's life is one big party. He only has two concerns: being a star goalkeeper on the ice for the Dallas Stars, and keeping a revolving door of women at his beck and call. But when a feisty, fiery PR rep comes to tone down his image before the coach benches him, Travis has got a whole new mess on his hands...and he can't help but want more.
Reily Martin never met an image she couldn't make squeaky clean. So when the coach of the Dallas Stars hires her to reform their bad-boy goalie, Reily is more than up to the challenge. But dealing with the arrogant-and incredibly sexy-Travis Christensen proves to be more than she bargained for. She knows she shouldn't fall for hockey's most notorious playboy-but as the heat blazes between them, it gets harder and harder to say no.
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REVIEW: THE BILLIONAIRE HEARTBREAKER BY MANDY BAXTER
The Billionaire Heartbreaker by Mandy Baxter
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
To Reily Martin image is everything. She takes pride in being the best at what she does. For Travis Christensen freedom of expression is how he lives his life. His individuality may have gotten him in over his head at times but he's had some fun along the way. I received an ARC of The Billionaire Heartbreaker by Mandy Baxter in exchange for an honest review. The contrast between the two main characters was what made the story appealing to me. Life of the party Travis being forced to work with uptight, regimented Reily started out as irritating for both of them. Neither saw the personality flaw in themselves. As they got to know each other is when the epiphanies started. Reily needed to learn how to relax and enjoy her self more. Travis needed to learn how to control himself and not let the good times interfere with his responsibilities. The moral of this story is it's okay to be yourself but sometimes change can lead to a better you. What I enjoy about the Christensen brothers is that they are all different but love proves their unifying force.
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THE FINAL MOVE (HOMETOWN PLAYERS #3) BY VICTORIA DENAULT
Release Date: December 8, 2015
SYNOPSIS
Hockey legend Devin Garrison thought he blew his shot. But his relationship with Callie Caplan just went into overtime.
Sexy, rich, and one of the biggest stars in the NHL, Devin Garrison has always been the one who had it all. That is until his marriage falls apart and he realizes he has to start over. If he's honest, there has only been one woman who ever really excited him-Callie Caplan. They shared a night that was hotter than the late-summer sun, but in an instant-Callie was gone, pretending it never happened.
Callie Caplan isn't the wild child people think she is. It's true she's avoided relationships, but only because she's seen how crazy love can be. And her messy, imperfect life is crazy enough without opening her heart to a man-even one as picture perfect as Devin. But when fate brings them back together-just as they need each other most-Devin is determined to convince Callie that what she's feeling is real. And this final play may be their chance at forever . . .
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REVIEW: THE FINAL MOVE (HOMETOWN PLAYERS #3) BY VICTORIA DENAULT
The Final Move by Victoria Denault
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Victoria Denault takes a complicated relationship and creates a story of shelter, heartbreak and true love. I was first introduced into this world of hot men and the women who love them through Making a Play. I am not a hockey fan and that was almost a draw back for me but the concept of the story was so amazing I was caught up in it all. Ms. Denault creates a world full of characters that are big names in the sport of hockey but when needed know they can return to the place that started it all. Home. The understanding and experiences gained in the most vulnerable of places helps center these strong men and along the way leads to a little self-discovery and healing. These books are love stories but they are also inspiring life lessons. I received an ARC of The Final Move by Victoria Denault in exchange for an honest review.
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