Thursday, April 28, 2016

CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF ROMANCE! LOVE IS IN THE AIR.









Best Friends With The Billionaire


BEST FRIENDS WITH THE BILLIONAIRE (THE ROCHESTERS) BY COLEEN KWAN


Release Date April 25, 2016


SYNOPSIS

Cassie Cooper has never been the kind of girl noticed for her looks. But around billionaire Kirk Rochester, her best friend from college, Cassie wishes she could turn just one head—his. So when Kirk asks her to be his pretend girlfriend to thwart another woman's unwanted advances, Cassie embraces the opportunity to prove to him that she does have a feminine side.

Disillusioned by a rough marriage that had an even rougher end, Kirk values friendship more than romance. He’s always had a good thing going with Cassie. But he can’t ignore how sexy she is now playing the role of his girlfriend, and soon he’s fighting a dangerous attraction to her. Even though their time between the sheets is scorching hot, he refuses to take it beyond “friends with benefits.” He’s learned the hard way that loving someone is the first step to destroying his heart, and he won’t risk losing the best person in his life by falling in love with her.


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REVIEW:  BEST FRIENDS WITH THE BILLIONAIRE (THE ROCHESTERS) BY COLEEN KWAN

Best Friends With The BillionaireBest Friends With The Billionaire by Coleen Kwan

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


Emotional entanglements can be a tricky business. Especially when secrets, friendships and insecurities come into play. I received an ARC of Best Friends with The Billionaire in exchange for an honest review. In the past my issues with Ms. Kwan's stories have been that halfway through they start to become dull and erratic. With Best Friends with The Billionaire it started out unsure but built up the pace rather quickly. Kirk and Cassie were like any other couple trying to work through past hurts on the road to something more. The fact that such a strong friendship had been practically blown apart by half truths, heartbreak and fear of the unknown was the tragedy of the story. With Friends with the Billionaire, Coleen Kwan delved into the most treacherous and hard to understand puzzle to date: THE HEART. Secretive, sensitive but intriguing non the less. 



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Best of My Love (Fool's Gold, #20)


BEST OF MY LOVE (FOOL'S GOLD) BY SUSAN MALLERY



Release Date:  April 26, 2016



SYNOPSIS

An irresistible new love story from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Fool's Gold series, set in a town Library Journal calls "so appealing, readers will want to start scoping out real estate."  

To overcome her painful past, baker Shelby Gilmore goes on the hunt for a friend—a male friend—to convince her stubborn psyche that men can be trusted. But where in a town as small as Fool's Gold will the petite blonde find a guy willing to not date her?

Dark, charming Aidan Mitchell puts the "adventure" in Mitchell Adventure Tours…and into the beds of his many willing female tourists. Until he realizes he's inadvertently become that guy—the one-night Casanova—and worse, everyone in town knows it. Maybe Shelby's boy/girl experiment will help him see women as more than just conquests so he can change his ways and win back his self-respect.

As Aidan and Shelby explore the secret lives of men and women, the heat between them fires up the Fool's Gold rumor mill. If no one will believe they're just friends, maybe they should give the gossips something to really talk about!


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REVIEW:  BEST OF MY LOVE (FOOL'S GOLD) BY SUSAN MALLERY

Best of My Love (Fool's Gold, #20)Best of My Love by Susan Mallery

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


The Fool's Gold series is like a gem. A little rough around the edges but valuable beyond compare. I treasure my time here. Susan Mallery offers insightful stories that are delightful pieces of Americana. Small town living, valuable wisdom and emotional reading. Her latest Best of My Love is to date my favorite of the series. Shelby and Aidan had to learn how to be friends. There were trust issues, secret heartaches and insecurities within them both. The experiment of building a relationship for these two was more about having someone to count on than romance. What started as a test quickly took a surprising twist. I received an ARC of Best of My Love in exchange for an honest review. Best of My Love was like a home cooked meal. A hearty feast meant to be savored that lingers long after the last bite.



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FOREVER WITH YOU (STARLIGHT HILL) BY HEATHERLY BELL


Release Date:  April 26, 2016


SYNOPSIS


She forgot something on the way to the courthouse …

Sophia Abella has a good life, even if she is a little stuck.  Not quite single, not quite married, she keeps men at a safe distance. But when her ex-Marine husband returns to town and takes the job of chief of police, it might finally be time to get that paper work done once and for all. After all, most of her family already thinks she’s divorced.


They’re not actually, in the fullest sense of the word … divorced.



Years ago, Riley Jacobs chose the Marine Corp over his wife and has regretted his decision every day since. But once a Marine always a Marine, and he’ll use every tactical advantage he has to get Sophia to realize that she’s the only one for him.



Love and marriage … take two


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REVIEW:  FOREVER WITH YOU (STARLIGHT HILL) BY HEATHERLY BELL

Forever with You (Starlight Hill, #5)Forever with You by Heatherly Bell

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


How can two people that are so different feel so right together? Riley and Sophia go beyond complicated. So young, so in love, so naive. Ms. Bell painted a beautiful picture of a storybook romance that proved to be anything but. Riley chose career over love and that was the beginning of the end for these lovebirds. Sophia has settled into her life. She is content if not completely happy. A surprise return and a hot pursuit send her right back into the spin cycle that blew up her happiness the first time. Forever with You is a second chance romance plain and simple. There are no frills just straight forward pure storytelling. Had fun with this cute story.



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Weekend with Her Bachelor (Bachelor Auction, #4)


WEEKEND WITH HER BACHELOR (BACHELOR AUCTION) BY JEANNIE MOON


Release Date:  April 26, 2016


SYNOPSIS

The hot, sexy bachelors of Marietta, Montana take another trip down the runway to raise money for a good cause.

Bachelor Gavin Clark is determined to help Marietta reach its fundraising goal for the town's hospital charity. So the handsome emergency physician is up for almost anything on his date with the lucky winning bidder. 

Little did he know his former high school crush, Ally Beaumont, just so happened to be that lucky winner. Their date whisks them off to her friend's destination wedding at a romantic, luxury ranch resort in the western Montana mountains and close quarters, a shared history, and a magical location push the two old friends into each other's arms...

Is Gavin and Ally's story just beginning, or will their romance end with the weekend?


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REVIEW:  WEEKEND WITH HER BACHELOR (BACHELOR AUCTION) BY JEANNIE MOON

Weekend with Her Bachelor (Bachelor Auction, #4)Weekend with Her Bachelor by Jeannie Moon

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


The town of Marietta, Montana affected by tragedy has united to celebrate the life and legacy of one of their own. To raise awareness and funds for a worthy cause. First let me applaud every author in this series from Jeannie Moon to Charlene Sands and Robin Bielman for finding a fun way to tackle a heartbreaking subject. Each story in the Bachelor Auction series takes a look at how a tragic loss leaves an impact on the lives of the key players. The auction serves a twofold purpose to raise awareness and help this close knit town heal. Gavin being a physician sees up close the emotions associated with life and death matters. Facing someone he knew and not being able to change the outcome left him with feelings of inadequacy and guilt. Coming home for a fundraiser may prove to be just the medicine this doctor needs. Weekend with Her Bachelor supplies a great story that gives the reader something to think about while the added charm and sex appeal proved to be an addictive combination.



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A TEMPTING DARE (KINDLE WORLDS: DARE TO LOVE) BY CATHRYN FOX


Release Date:  April 26, 2016


SYNOPSIS

The last place Miami divorce attorney, Katherine Quinn wants to be is at her family’s Hampton home for their annual reunion, especially when she sets eyes on him. Sebastian James: hot shot sports medicine doctor for Miami Thunder, her big brother’s best friend, and the only guy she’s ever really wanted. What will it take for him to see that his Kitty Kat is all grown up, and just waiting for him to make her purr? Her friend dares her to seduce him. How tempting. Jaded by her career, she isn’t looking for love, but a weekend of hot sex to pass the time is just what she needs to get through the weekend. 

It’s been a long ten years of look but don’t touch, and Sebastian has almost reached his limit, especially when Kat initiates a plan of seduction guaranteed to test his resolve as well as his professionalism. Her sweet kisses and searing touches threaten his loyalty to her brother, but he’s willing to risk it all to show her he’s the kind of man she doesn’t believe exists. 

Will this cynical divorce lawyer still be his when the weekend ends, or will she serve him his walking papers and close the file on what could have been forever?


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Dare To Love Series: A Tempting Dare (Kindle Worlds Novella)Dare To Love Series: A Tempting Dare by Cathryn Fox

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


A Tempting Dare is HOT! Ms. Fox grabbed the ball from Ms. Phillips and ran with it. The electric vibes shooting off between Sebastian and Kat could easily turn ice into boiling water. Kat is a cynic when it comes to love but even a good girl needs a little wickedness sometimes. Sebastian sees Kat as a kid sister or does he? A Tempting Dare brings the spice. A short, risky but fantastic edition to the Kindle Worlds: Dare to Love Series. 



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Matt (Malloys of Montana, #1)


MATT (MALLOYS OF MONTANA) BY R.C. RYAN


Release Date April 26, 2016


SYNOPSIS

A MALLOYS OF MONTANA NOVEL
Wild Horses Couldn't Drag Him Away From Her

Raised beneath the big Montana sky, Matt Malloy was never meant to be a jet-setting businessman. But he'll do anything to protect the family ranch he shares with his brothers. Coming home after a two-week trip to Italy, Matt wants nothing more than to shed his suit and tie for a well-worn pair of jeans and ride his horse up to the cabin for some alone time. The last thing he needs is a big-city lawyer invading his privacy-even if she is the most beautiful woman he's ever seen . . . 

Vanessa Kettering has devoted her life to her work. As a passionate animal rights defender, she doesn't have room for anything else. But from the moment she meets Matt, she's taken with this rugged cowboy's lazy smile and tender touch. When a raging storm traps them inside his cabin for the night, one steamy kiss leads to another, sweeping them away with a force that's as wild and untamed as the land he loves. But when the morning light comes, will she lose her heart?


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REVIEW:  MATT (MALLOYS OF MONTANA) BY R.C. RYAN

Matt (Malloys of Montana, #1)Matt by R.C. Ryan

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


R.C. Ryan's characters blend in well with the setting for this story. Passionate, rugged, adventurous are adjectives that describe the title character. His love of the lands drives him and like an ache has embedded itself in his soul. Matt comes from a family of strong men that put their blood, sweat and tears into a life that is built on taking care of the people they love and the terrain that they've claimed. Nessa is a city girl through and through with an equally inspiring love of nature but not a full understanding of what it takes to survive in the country. I received a copy of Matt in exchange for an honest review. Matt and Nessa had the undercurrents of chemistry from their first interaction.  I do like where the story is going and am glad I got the chance to experience this author for the first time.




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Return of the Bad Boy (Second Chance, #4)


RETURN OF THE BAD BOY (SECOND CHANCE) BY JESSICA LEMMON


Release Date April 26, 2016


SYNOPSIS

He's a mess...

Asher Knight has three constants in his life: music, beautiful women, and a bottle of Jack. He lives for the next gig, the next city, and dreams only of a life spent in front of an arena full of screaming fans. But Asher's nomad ways come to a sudden stop when he learns he's the father of a three-year-old from a past relationship and suddenly this rock star bad boy is forced to put down roots.

Only she can clean up

Gloria Shields is no one's fool. Sure, the sexual chemistry between her and Asher has always been intense, but she'd never risk giving her heart to a man who has a perfect record for breaking them. Except the man desperate to make things right with his new found son is nothing like the rock god she's guarded her heart against for years. And it isn't long before she starts to wonder if life with this bad boy might be the best thing that's ever happened to her.


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REVIEW:  RETURN OF THE BAD BOY (SECOND CHANCE) BY JESSICA LEMMON

Return of the Bad Boy (Second Chance, #4)Return of the Bad Boy by Jessica Lemmon

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I love a bad boy. A reformed bad boy is even better. To get from point A to point B took some doing but Jessica Lemmon makes it all worthwhile.  So when I got the opportunity to read and review Return of the Bad Boy I was on cloud nine. Asher is the cliche rock star. Women and booze are his vices and music is his passion. Gloria is the one that got away. A surprising revelation reunites Asher and Gloria causing each to reevaluate everything about their past relationship. Jessica Lemmon makes romance irresistible. Whether dealing with a serious subject or purely as an escape her stories are full of love, pleasure and humor. 



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THE EARL TAKES ALL (THE HELLIONS OF HAVISHAM # 2) BY LORRAINE HEATH



Release Date April 26, 2016



SYNOPSIS

One summer night, Edward Alcott gives in to temptation and kisses Lady Julia Kenney in a dark garden. However, the passion she stirs within him is best left in the shadows as she weds his twin, the Earl of Greyling. But when tragedy strikes, to honor the vow he makes to his dying brother, Edward must pretend to be Greyling until the countess delivers her babe.

After her husband returns from a two-month sojourn, Julia finds him changed. Bolder, more daring, and more wicked—even if he does limit their encounters to kisses. With each passing day, she falls more deeply in love.

For Edward the embers of desire sparked on that long-ago night are quickly rekindled. He yearns to be her husband in truth. But if she discovers his ruse, she will despise him—and English law prevents him from marrying his brother’s widow. Yet he must dare to risk everything and reveal his secrets if he is to truly take all.


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REVIEW THE EARL TAKES ALL (THE HELLIONS OF HAVISHAM # 2) BY LORRAINE HEATH

The Earl Takes All (The Hellions of Havisham, #2)The Earl Takes All by Lorraine Heath

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Edward, Julia and Albert shared a complicated history. With secret trysts, hidden betrayals and jealousy playing a major part.  Lorraine Heath's capacity to write a story that has a wide range of depth that consists of events that are unbelievable but haunting was what any reader of a story particularly romance wants. Edward is a character that has had a history of disappointment and heartbreak from an early age. The one constant in his life has been his twin brother Albert. Julia is an interesting character because she serves as a mixture of protagonist and antagonist. She is the catalyst to the brothers unraveling relationship but an advocate for trying to heal it. Although the story did not turn out the way I hoped it was still an unforgettable read. I received an ARC of The Earl Takes It All in exchange for an honest review. 

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TEMPTATIONS OF A WALLFLOWER (THE WICKED QUILLS OF LONDON #3) BY EVA LEIGH  



Release Date:  April 26, 2016



SYNOPSIS

Eva Leigh’s deliciously sexy Wicked Quills of London series continues as a Lady’s secret career writing erotic fiction is jeopardized by real-life romance . . .

In society circles she’s known as the Watching Wallflower—shy, quiet, and certainly never scandalous. Yet beneath Lady Sarah Frampton’s demure façade hides the mind of The Lady of Dubious Quality, author of the most titillating erotic fiction the tonhas ever seen. Sarah knows discovery would lead to her ruin, but marriage—to a vicar, no less—could help protect her from slander. An especially tempting option when the clergyman in question is the handsome, intriguing Jeremy Cleland.

Tasked with unmasking London’s most scandalous author by his powerful family, Jeremy has no idea that his beautiful, innocent bride is the very woman he seeks to destroy. His mission must remain a secret, even from the new wife who stirs his deepest longings. Yet when the truth comes to light, Sarah and Jeremy’s new found love will be tested. Will Sarah’s secret identity tear them apart or will the temptations of his wallflower wife prove too wicked to resist?


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Temptations of a Wallflower (The Wicked Quills of London, #3)Temptations of a Wallflower by Eva Leigh

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I am caught in the rapture that is Eva Leigh. Her Wicked Quills of London novels were the bait that reeled me in. Fascinating femme fetales willing to risk it all. Loved it. I received an ARC of Temptations of A Wallflower in exchange for an honest review. Sarah is beautiful smart and quiet, The perfect match for Jeremy who prides himself on his upstanding image. But behind the facade of this convenient union lies deception and heartbreak. 

Temptations of a Wallflower did have a few hiccups along the way, but that was not enough to turn me away. The good outweighed the bad. If you love complex characters this is the book for you.

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How I Married a Marquess (The Secret Life of Scoundrels, #3)


HOW I MARRIED A MARQUESS (THE SECRET LIFE OF SCOUNDRELS) BY ANNA HARRINGTON


Release Date: April 26, 2016


SYNOPSIS

A SHOCKING DECEPTION . . .

Josephine Carlisle, adopted daughter of a baron, is officially on the shelf. But the silly, marriage-minded misses in the ton can have their frilly dresses and their seasons in London, for all she cares. Josie has her freedom and her family . . . until an encounter with a dark, devilishly handsome stranger leaves her utterly breathless at a house party. His wicked charm intrigues her, but that's where it ends. For Josie has a little secret . . .


. . . LEADS TO AN EXQUISITE SEDUCTION

Espionage was Thomas Matteson, Marquess of Chesney's game-until a tragic accident cost him his career. Now to salvage his reputation and return to the life he loves, the marquess must find the criminal who's been robbing London's rich and powerful. He's no fool-he knows Josie, with her wild chestnut hair and rapier-sharp wit, is hiding something and he won't rest until he unravels her mysteries, one by one. But he never expected to be the one under arrest-body and soul . . . 


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REVIEW:  HOW I MARRIED A MARQUESS (THE SECRET LIFE OF SCOUNDRELS) BY ANNA HARRINGTON

How I Married a Marquess (The Secret Life of Scoundrels, #3)How I Married a Marquess by Anna Harrington

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


Every epic romance begins with a secret. That's what keeps the reader magnetically glued to the story. The prospect that all will be revealed in time. Anna Harrington stacked the deck with How I Married a Marquess. There were a number of red herrings before the big reveal and along the way the sizzling chemistry between Josie and Thomas was an added bonus. My one criticism of the story is that because so much was going on it was difficult to keep some of the key points in the story straight. No story is perfect but How I Married a Marquess did what it was supposed to do. Entertain.



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The Wedding Pact by Katee Robert


THE WEDDING PACT (THE O'MALLEYS) BY KATEE ROBERT



Release Date:  April 26, 2016



SYNOPSIS
  
Carrigan O'Malley has always known her arranged marriage would be more about power and prestige than passion. But after one taste of the hard-bodied, whiskey-voiced James Halloran, she's ruined for anyone else. Too bad James and his family are enemy number 1.

Hallorans vs. O'Malleys—that's how it's always been. James should be thinking more about how to expand his family's empire instead of how silky Carrigan's skin is against his and how he can next get her into his bed. Those are dangerous thoughts. But not nearly as dangerous as he'll be if he can't get what he wants: Carrigan by his side for the rest of their lives.



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REVIEW:  THE WEDDING PACT (THE O'MALLEYS) BY KATEE ROBERT

The Wedding Pact (The O'Malleys, #2)The Wedding Pact by Katee Robert

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


If the goal was to build anticipation, Katee Robert succeeded. The Wedding Pact is a risk filled, emotional whirlwind that will take the reader out of their normal comfort zone. I received an ARC of The Wedding Pact in exchange for an honest review. There were times I found it so fast paced that it was hard to follow but for the most part I loved the no holds barred action and the against the odds romance. The internal battle of right and wrong was a great theme for this read. Now I have to read the first book.



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Her Kind of Man by Elle Wright


HER KIND OF MAN (EDGE OF SCANDAL) BY ELLE WRIGHT



Release Date:  April 26, 2016



SYNOPSIS

When Mr. Right is oh so wrong

I'll never let you go
 . . . Allina had always dreamed of hearing those words. But when her fiancé, Isaac, utters them, it isn't a promise-it's a threat. Scared and confused, with only moments before the wedding, Allina knows what she must do. Forget walking down the aisle; it's time to run. Back to Michigan. Back to Kent.

Kent has loved Allina for longer than he can remember. Out of respect for their friendship, he's never crossed the line, but when she turns up on his doorstep wearing her torn, tearstained wedding gown, the fire inside him ignites. He'll do whatever it takes to make Allina feel safe-like the beautiful, desirable woman she is. But as Kent and Allina grow closer, and their passion pushes deeper, it's clear that something bigger than a botched wedding still lingers between them . . .


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Her Kind of Man (Edge of Scandal, #3)Her Kind of Man by Elle Wright

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


All Allina has ever wanted is to be happy. For her happiness entails marrying the man of her dreams and having a family. Her Kind of Man is that age old story of good girl, bad choice-danger zone. I received a copy of Elle Wright's latest novel from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I want to say that Allina was naive but I don't think that was the case. She ignored her instincts because she wanted to prove a point. Trying to forget one man she settled for another with a dark side. Ms. Wright's suspenseful, story takes a look at both the ugly side of so called love and the power of self-sacrificing love. It's okay to follow the heart but don't allow it to control your life. Her Kind of Man by Elle Wright is a novel that has something powerful to say.



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After We Fall (Take the Fall, #3)


AFTER WE FALL (TAKE THE FALL) BY MARQUITA VALENTINE


Release Date:  April 26, 2016



SYNOPSIS

A tough cop with an even tougher past, Hunter Sloan has never let anyone stop him from getting what he wants—and he wants Evangeline Ambrose bad. With her gentle curves and raw vulnerability, Hunter’s beautiful, mysterious new neighbor awakens his protective side. Determined to do right by a woman who’s gone through hell and back, Hunter could be the one to take away the pain—so long as his own secrets don’t sink their relationship before it begins.

Having escaped an abusive marriage, Evangeline simply wants to start over in the small, quiet town of Forrestville. She’s also avoiding all contact with the opposite sex, because she just can’t trust her instincts when it comes to men—not even with the sinfully sexy cop next door. So why can’t she stop thinking about him? Hunter has darkness in his soul, and yet no one ever made her feel so safe. For all her best laid plans, Evangeline didn’t count on choices this hard—or temptation this hot.


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REVIEW:  AFTER WE FALL (TAKE THE FALL) BY MARQUITA VALENTINE

After We Fall (Take the Fall, #3)After We Fall by Marquita Valentine

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Marquita Valentine writes to die for romances. Her stories are full of courageous characters as they make their way through hurdles obstructing the path to their happiness. Her broad range of stories can sometimes be tough to wrap the mind around or take on a life of their own but they always grab the attention. After We Fall is a story of darkness and anguish that shows the tenacity of the human spirit. Eve is the one woman who stirs something in Hunter - emotion. With a face that is hard to forget she has wiggled her way into his brain and took siege of his heart. Having lived most of her adult life in fear, Eve finally is getting the chance to make a fresh start away from the violence and suffering that have been her constant companions. Her past fresh in her mind she sets about making a brighter future for herself without making the same mistakes. I received a copy of After We Fall by Marquita Valentine through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This story has left an indelible mark. It's hard to fathom just how mean spirited and evil some people are. After We Fall is not poor pitiful me story, it is one of bravery, that stays on the mind and grabs onto the heart. Inspirational and unforgettable.



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The Tycoon's Kiss: Billionaire Obsession (Tycoon Romance Book 2)


THE TYCOON'S KISS:  BILLIONAIRE OBSESSION (TYCOON ROMANCE) BY JULIE FARRELL



Release Date:  April 26, 2016



SYNOPSIS

An Italian mobster. His rival's daughter. And one very sexy secret. Irresistible Alessandro Romano has the sexual prowess and confidence to have any woman he wants - and he typically does. But he often calls it off before it gets too serious - which is exactly what he did with sultry and sensual Liliana Marino, the daughter of his family's biggest rival. 

When orders from the top force Alessandro to go undercover in the rival's casino, there's no way Alessandro can refuse. It’s not all bad though, because he gets to work alongside his sexiest conquest. And this time the sexual tension hits the jackpot. But Liliana refuses to fall for his charming and devious seduction again, and instead she's ready to bribe him to keep his undercover secret safe. It's up to Alessandro to find a way back in to her bed - and heart - before he blows his cover and loses it all on a roll of the dice. 

With steamy scenes throughout, this book is for adults only.


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The Tycoon's Kiss: Billionaire Obsession (Tycoon Romance Book 2)The Tycoon's Kiss: Billionaire Obsession by Julie Farrell

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Alessandro comes from a world that thrives on danger. He knows the score and maybe thrives somewhat on living on the edge. Liliana was born into a world of sex, intrigue and darkness. She learned early to be cautious in her choices and not let any vulnerabilities show. Love is a commodity she can't afford. So why is it that she wants the one man that is detrimental to everything she holds dear? One kiss proves to be the key to unraveling a rivalry that could get them both killed. The Tycoon's Kiss is a sensual danger zone which keeps the reader glued to each page. Julie Farrell creates stories that are sexy, jaw dropping, adrenaline fueled thrillers. Her stories keep getting better as her characters become riskier.



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Forever Lost: Becoming Elena - Book Two


FOREVER LOST ( BECOMING ELENA) BY MELODY ANNE


Release Date:  April 26, 2016


SYNOPSIS

Mary is gone … or so it seems. But nothing is ever that easy. 

There is something about Dalton that calls to Elena, but she also knows he’s not who he appears to be. She resists him at the same time that she hungers for what only he can give her. 

But just when Elena thinks her life has come together, that everything might be okay, her world falls apart again when she learns the truth of what really happened to her so many years before and learns of who so viciously betrayed her. 

The only place left for Elena to go is back into Dalton’s arms. But he doesn’t want to hold her and tell her everything will be okay. He wants to teach her how to deal with the inner pain. And the way he teaches her is in a world she could never have imagined existed. 

Will she let go … or will she become someone else. 

This book is intended for mature audiences only. There are explicit scenes of abuse, language and questionable sexual situations. Eighteen and older only. This story is about a woman so abused she turns into a person most wouldn’t even fathom becoming.



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REVIEW:  FOREVER LOST ( BECOMING ELENA) BY MELODY ANNE

Forever Lost: Becoming Elena - Book TwoForever Lost: Becoming Elena - Book Two by Melody Anne

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Reading Stolen Innocence was emotionally overwhelming. Dark, gritty and heartbreaking it got under my skin and stayed with me for a long time after. I received an ARC of Forever Lost in exchange for an honest review. Forever Lost is the next chapter in the Becoming Elena saga. Melody Anne takes a closer look at Elena(Mary). In order to cope and survive she has become a different person. Embracing the darkness, hiding the pain and acting in ways she never thought possible. Dalton is an enigma. He challenges her but also triggers traits and memories from her other self. These story proved to be confusing in areas but it was still an enrapturing read. If Stolen Innocence was a story of heartbreak and bravery, Forever Lost is about finding the inner strength to be true to one's self. Mary, Elena and Dalton are involved in a struggle of power. Who will win remains to be seen. The range of depth in these two novels explains why so many people are captivated by Ms. Anne's writing. She took a story that was full of traitorous twists and heartache and developed it into a story of bravery and inspiration. A triumph of the human spirit.



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Who Do You Love (Rock Royalty Book 7)


WHO DO YOU LOVE (ROCK ROYALTY) BY CHRISTIE RIDGWAY


Release Date:  April 28, 2016



SYNOPSIS

Years ago, Rolling Stone magazine dubbed the nine collective children of the most famous band in the world “Rock Royalty.” Now all grown up, the princes and princesses are coming back to L.A.’s Laurel Canyon to discover if love can be found among the ruins of a childhood steeped in sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll. 

Indie singer-songwriter Cami Colson met a mysterious stranger on a dark night and flung herself headlong into a blistering, secret affair with the sexy man. But then he broke things off without warning or reason, and she could only curse her trusting heart and hope that time would heal its wounds. Yet now Eamon is back in her life, as handsome and tempting as ever, and even more enigmatic. 

Eamon Rooney, son of the president of a notorious motorcycle club, had every intention of staying away from Cami following their break-up. After all, he’d split from her to keep her free of the danger dogging him. Trouble touches her, however, prompting Eamon to pull her close again as he does everything in his power to keep her safe. 

Passion between the two flares once more and even though they fight against the feeling, their wills are not more powerful than the ways of the heart. Can they learn they belong together…and will they survive the lesson? 

Light My Fire (Rock Royalty Book 1)

Love Her Madly (Rock Royalty Book 2)

Break on Through (Rock Royalty Book 3)

Touch Me (Rock Royalty Book 4)

Wishful Sinful (Rock Royalty Book 5)

Wild Child (Rock Royalty Book 6)

Who Do You Love (Rock Royalty Book 7)

Love Me Two Times (Rock Royalty Book 8) -Coming Soon!


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Who Do You Love (Rock Royalty Book 7)Who Do You Love by Christie Ridgway

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


When something seems too good to be true, usually it is. I received a copy of Who Do You Love in exchange for an honest review. Christie Ridgway is back with Rock Royalty #7, Cami's story. Cami is a contradiction. She tries to be tough but on the inside she has deep emotions that she expresses through her music. The saying still waters run deep apply to Cami and Eamon. Eamon is a bad boy. He has secrets that could prove hazardous to anyone who gets close. His strong sense of right and wrong puts his loyalties, as well as his moral code to the test at every turn. Who Do You Love ponders matters of the heart, ethics and dangerous liasons that will leave the mind spinning. When trust, love and darkness collide what happens next is part of the thrill. Christie Ridgway went for more mystery with Cami and Eamon's story. She kept me enthralled all the way through.



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LORD OF THE ISLES (INTERNATIONAL BILLIONAIRES: THE SCOTS) BY CARO LAFEVER


SYNOPSIS

A beast. A beauty. And an unexpected baby.
When Lilly Graham visits her father in Scotland, she finds the villagers are close to rebellion against the new lord. Disturbed to hear the man has locked himself in his castle with a stash of liquor and guns, she won’t let him hide. She lost a good friend to depression and can’t be party to letting another soul lose the fight and die.

Iain McPherson avoids meeting anyone or any expectations about being a hero. He shouldn’t have been a Royal Marine and he shouldn’t have been given authority to lead. Disaster happened, leaving him a broken man. All he wants is to be left to his drunken self.

But a pesky, persistent lass won’t let him off the hook and no amount of bellowing or baleful threats will drive her away from his castle. Iain can’t escape from the past and he’s no longer sure he wants to escape from the present. Or the lass.


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Iain was not a beast but a guy with a broken heart.  Forced to relive his biggest mistakes over and over in his mind, he had a break down.  Driven by guilt, loneliness and soul deep despair he lost his mind.  Lord of the Isles deals with a subject that many people face throughout the world, depression.  It is a dark place where emotions take over and the mind shuts down, causing one to commit acts they would not do when in there right mind.  Caro LaFever did beautifully in shining a light on this frequently overlooked subject.  Lilly knew the signs and got him to seek help.  I received a copy of Lord of the Isles in exchange for an honest review.  The lessons I took from this story are don't judge or assume, never be afraid to ask for help or lend a helping hand.  Knowing the signs of depression can be the difference between life and death.






Debauched (Undone, #3)


DEBAUCHED (UNDONE) BY JENNIFER DAWSON


Release Date:  April 26, 2016


SYNOPSIS

One night in a moment of sheer madness I confessed my secrets to him. All my life I’ve been pretending. Pretending to be the woman I thought I should be instead of the woman I really am. I’ve been faking it and I am good. No one has ever guessed. Except him. He just looked at me and knew. 

Chad Fellows is not the man I want, but he’s fast becoming the man I need. 

One night in a moment of sheer madness I held her in my arms and let her cry. I did the right thing, letting her walk away, no matter how much she calls to the part of me that wants to rescue her. We are nothing alike, and she’s a mess of complications in a life I’m trying to keep simple. But then I touched her and made her tremble and now I can’t turn away. 

Ruby Stiles is not the woman I want, but she’s fast becoming the woman I need.


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Debauched (Undone, #3)Debauched by Jennifer Dawson

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


What happens behind closed doors? Debauched blends titillating sexiness with issues that are hard to talk about. Subjects such as inadequacy, loneliness and guilty pleasures. Ms Dawson brings the dirty but she also tackles embarrassing and painful cliches that no one else does. I received an ARC of Debauched in exchange for an honest review. Underneath all the naughtiness lays a story that is dramatic, shocking and passionately emotional. 



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Deep Under by Lisa Renee Jones


DEEP UNDER (TALL, DARK & DEADLY) BY LISA RENEE JONES



Release Date:  April 17, 2016


SYNOPSIS

Myla is beautiful, a dove with clipped wings, captive by the wolf, a vicious drug lord. One look into her eyes and Kyle could see the pain, the fear…the desperation. Or so it seems. He’s been fooled before by a woman and it cost him everything and everyone he loved. He won’t be fooled again.

Tall, dark, and deadly, these are the stories of the men who run Walker security. Each man is unique in his methods and skills, but all share key similarities. They are passionate about those they love, relentless when fighting for a cause they believe in, and all believe that no case is too hard, no danger too dark. Dedication is what they deliver, results are their reward.


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REVIEW: DEEP UNDER (TALL, DARK & DEADLY) BY LISA RENEE JONES


Deep Under (Tall, Dark and Deadly #4)
Deep Under by Lisa Renee Jones

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Lisa Renee Jones makes danger sexy. She's like a mad scientist obsessed. But there's a method to the madness. The formula for temptation does not come easy but shake in a lot of action and mystery and the thrills begin. Deep Under is a prime example of it. Kyle and Myla are in deep. Danger, secrets and attraction come from all sides of the equation. What will they do. Ms. Jones may leave you on the edge but she never leaves you hanging. Her stories are full of legendary thrills that never leave you bored but do leave you breathless.



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The One That Got Away (The Kingston Ale House Series, #1)


THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY (KINGSTON ALE HOUSE) BY A.J. PINE


Release Date:  April 18, 2016


SYNOPSIS

How far will one man go for the woman he's loved since high school?

Jamie Kingston has been Brynn Chandler's best friend since middle school. Only once was their friendship tested—when Brynn gave Jamie a single kiss. Since then, they've had an unspoken agreement never to cross that line again, and she’s ready to let go of the past and move on.

But Jamie has loved Brynn for as long as he can remember, and now that he's ready to tell her, she has her sights set on someone else. Knowing this is his last chance, he asks Brynn to go on a two-week road trip. But their time alone brings old hurts to the surface, and Brynn has to decide if the one that got away lies at the end of the journey or if he's been by her side all along.


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The One That Got Away (The Kingston Ale House Series, #1)The One That Got Away by A.J. Pine

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Love, friendship and forever. All are risky ventures on their own but when the heart is involved these feelings become even scarier because someone else is allowed to see the most vulnerable parts of you. The One That Got Away is a beautifully penned look at the ups and downs of an ever changing relationship. Brynn and Jamie know that with the connection shared more is the next step but are fearful of pulling the trigger. As each individuals feelings are explored all of the deep seated anxieties that drive them start to surface. In the end each has to decide if having something more is worth taking a chance on. AJ Pine has written a humorous yet deeply moving romance that is empathetic and enjoyable storytelling. Lots of charm as well as heart.




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Stephen's Bride


STEPHEN'S BRIDE BY CALLIE HUTTON


Release Date:  April 19, 2016


SYNOPSIS

When Stephen McCoy leaves the home he shares with his brother Daniel, Daniel’s wife Rosemarie, and their four children to go into town to load up on supplies, he never expects to return with a bride.

Calliope Bender steps off the stagecoach in a wedding gown, carrying a wilted bouquet. She is running from an unwanted marriage, but needs a husband who will meet her requirements.

Stephen agrees to one of her conditions, but the ‘marriage in name only’ doesn’t sit well with him. Neither one of them is looking for love, but will it creep up on them when they aren’t looking?


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Stephen's BrideStephen's Bride by Callie Hutton

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Wasn't too sure about Stephen's Bride. I love Ms. Hutton's regency romances but was not to sure how a story in the west would appeal. Midway through the first chapter I had forgotten the setting and fell head over heels for the characters. Calliope adventurous spirit came in handy when dealing with an environment that was a new experience. She took a chance that lead her to where she was meant to be. Stephen trusted his heart to guide him in the right direction and show him his place in the world. Learning to follow your instincts can prove to be the best decision made. A true original. 



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River of Love (Love in Bloom by Melissa Foster



RIVER OF LOVE (LOVE IN BLOOM: THE BRADENS AT PEACEFUL HARBOR # 3) BY MELISSA FOSTER



Release Date:  April 20, 2016



SYNOPSIS

Fall in love with Sam Braden in the Bradens of Peaceful Harbor. Hot, sexy, & wickedly naughty second cousins to the Weston, Colorado Bradens we know and love.

River rafting and adventure company owner Sam Braden works hard and plays harder. He’s fast, focused, and determined—and never at a loss for a willing woman to share his time with. The trouble is, the only woman he wants refuses him at every turn.

Physician assistant Faith Hayes escaped her painful past and built a safe, happy life in Peaceful Harbor. She’s also put what she’s learned to good use helping others by founding Women Against Cheaters, an online support group. When her boss’s sinfully sexy brother sets his sights on sweet Faith, she knows the self-professed player is everything she shouldn’t want, and she’s determined to resist him.

Sam pulls out all the stops, proving to Faith that his past doesn’t have to define his future. As she lets down her guard and begins to trust Sam, intense conversations turn to intimate pleasures. But when real life steps in and their pasts collide, it’s Faith who’s left with something to prove.

RIVER OF LOVE is part of the Love in Bloom series. While this can be read as a stand-alone novel, for even more reading enjoyment you may want to read the entire Love in Bloom series in series order.

**CONTENT WARNING: Due to mature content, recommended for readers aged 18+**



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River of Love (Love in Bloom: The Bradens): Sam BradenRiver of Love (Love in Bloom: The Bradens): Sam Braden byMelissa Foster

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Erecting the mask was the easy part, keeping it in place is proving to be a difficult process. I received an ARC of River of Love in exchange for an honest review. Sam and Faith aren't all that different. Good at hiding personal pain by keeping others at a distance. Sam wallows in a variety of short relationships that resort in a revolving door of women. Faith turns her feelings inward and exudes a shy, unyielding personality. 

Nobody does irony like Ms. Foster. Faith and Sam shouldn't have a connection. But they do. My guess is because they sense the wounded animal and turbulent emotions each is trying to hide. As they get to know more about each other, the walls start to come down and the healing begins. What starts out as a slow building friendship may have a chance at becoming more. River of Love has the makings of a Lifetime movie with the emotional upheaval of the Hallmark Hall of Fame series. By now, Melissa Foster cannot surprise me. Her stories keep getting better and her characters are rapidly maturing with every novel.



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WILLOW BROOK ROAD (CHESAPEAKE SHORES) BY SHERRYL WOODS


SYNOPSIS

#1 New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods sweeps readers away with the story of a beloved member of the O'Brien family as she claims the life she's always dreamed of...
Spirited, spontaneous Carrie Winters has grown up under the watchful eyes of not only her grandfather Mick O'Brien, but the entire town of Chesapeake Shores.

Now that she's home from Europe, a glamorous fashion career behind her and her heart broken, there seem to be far too many people watching to see if she'll live up to the expectations her family has for her.

As if that weren't enough pressure, Carrie finds herself drawn to sexy, grief-stricken Sam Winslow, who is yearning for someone to help him raise the nephew who's unexpectedly come into his life after a tragedy.

With her own life in turmoil, is Carrie really ready to take on a new career and a new man? Or is Sam exactly what she needs to create the strong, loving family she's always wanted?


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Willow Brook Road (Chesapeake Shores, #13)
Willow Brook Road by Sherryl Woods

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Sherryl Woods is good at writing stories that are thought provoking. She brings so much emotion to her novels that whether you are 20- 100 years old her stories draw you in. Her writing is so realistic it feels like you can step into any page and live the life of her characters. Whether written yesterday or twenty years ago Ms. Wood still writes beautiful relevant stories that combine everyday life with romance, grief, redemption and lessons that still apply in these changing times. Willow Brook Road is a look at life through the eyes of a woman seeking to stand on her own and a man trying to work through the heartbreak of loss and responsibility. I have loved Sheryl Woods stories for many years and continue to do so.



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