Sunday, July 16, 2017

HAPPY BOOK WEEK, AUTHORS! NEW RELEASES FOR WEEK OF JULY 16, 2017.

 

 

 

Hate to Love Him

 

 

 

HATE TO LOVE HIM (KENDRICK PLACE) BY JODY HOLFORD

 

 

Release Date:  July 17, 2017

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

Brady Davis is as happy as he is charming. Usually. Unless he’s in the same room with the frustratingly gorgeous antidote to his cheer. Mia Kendrick is headstrong and determined. She’s done with men who stand in her way—even if he has arms like Thor and a smile that makes her dizzy. Whenever they’re together, sparks fly—both the bad and good kind.

When Mia returns home to take over management of Kendrick Place, Brady is worried her focus on big business could be the end of his tight-knit home and the family he’s created there. Mia may have the power to change everything, but Brady could have the power to change her mind…if he can get inside her heart.

 

 

 

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REVIEW:  HATE TO LOVE HIM (KENDRICK PLACE) BY JODY HOLFORD

 

Hate to Love HimHate to Love Him by Jody Holford

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Sugar and spice deliver something nice. Ms. Holford proves that she can write sexy with the best of the best. Hate to Love Him relies heavily on the charm before it attempts to amp up to five alarm. With her fighting spirit, Mia masterminds a corporate takeover and meets her match in the process. Brady may be a gentleman, but he's no pushover. After reading Jody Holford the world seems a bit brighter and the heart a tad lighter.



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Her Cowboy's Promise by Jennifer Hoopes

 

 

 

HER COWBOY'S PROMISE (FLY CREEK) BY JENNIFER HOOPES

 

 

 

Release Date:  July 17, 2017

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

Three years ago, artist Emily White's grief and survivor's guilt sent her to the small Wyoming town of Fly Creek. Since then, she's kept her emotions safely tucked away—until she meets the new rancher at Sky Lake Dude Ranch. Stetson in hand, the gorgeous cowboy's arrival in her store immediately shakes up her world.

 

Adam Conley is only in Fly Creek for as long as it takes to fulfill his promise to his late cousin. The small town brings up too many memories of the life he left behind years ago. He knows his task won't be easy, but the last thing he expects is the instant attraction to the reason he's in town. Emily is beautiful, vibrant, and completely off-limits. He's there to keep his promise—not fall in love.

 

But Adam's secret will crumble everything Emily's life has revolved around.

 

 

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REVIEW:  HER COWBOY'S PROMISE (FLY CREEK) BY JENNIFER HOOPES

 

Her Cowboy's Promise (Fly Creek)Her Cowboy's Promise by Jennifer Hoopes

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


He teaches her how to breathe. She shows him how to love. Her Cowboy's Promise is a story that screams emotion. From heartbreaking grief, to emotional reawakening, Ms. Hoopes tale is one of courage, devotion and second chances. A tragedy changes the course of two peoples lives, but a promise has the power to heal their broken hearts. I am new to this particular author, however anytime a story lingers on the mind for days on end, it's obvious she made an impression.




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Her Unexpected Hero

 

 

 

HER UNEXPECTED HERO (CHECKERBERRY INN) BY KYRA JACOBS

 

 

 

Release Date:  July 17, 2017

 

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

Maddie Frye, the Checkerberry Inn’s snarky, introverted chef, just wants to be left alone. But with the inn’s upcoming gala, Maddie’s boss has matchmaking on the brain. So when the gorgeous new guy in town helps her out for a night, she comes up with the perfect solution to her problem…

Cole Granville is looking for a fresh start. When a part-time job opens in the Checkerberry’s kitchen, he takes it without a second thought. The only catch? He’s got to help his sexy new coworker snag a date for an upcoming dance. But as he coaches Maddie on attracting her crush, Cole realizes he’s the one falling for the curvy brunette.
 

 

 

 

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REVIEW:  HER UNEXPECTED HERO (CHECKERBERRY INN) BY KYRA JACOBS

 

Her Unexpected HeroHer Unexpected Hero by Kyra Jacobs

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Ms. Jacobs lightens the mood and lifts up the heart with a simple tale of love and laughter. Sometimes less is more and Checkerberry is as small town as they come. It's nice to visit a place where the love is abundant, the gossip is flowing and the romance is sweet. Her Unexpected Hero proved to be a very special treat.



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Red Red Wine (Tastes of Seduction, #2)

 

 

 

RED RED WINE (DAYS OF WINE & ROSES) BY JESS DEE

 

 

 

Release Date:  July 17, 2017

 

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

Andrew Stafford’s five relaxing days on a much-needed holiday in wine country turns even more delicious when he arrives at the hotel and meets the woman of his dreams. She’s everything he’s ever wanted, but there’s a problem. She’s carrying a wedding dress—hers—making her totally off-limits.

Tori Worthing used to feel like the luckiest woman alive. Now, jilted by her fiancé and heartbroken, she finds comfort and pleasure in the arms of a stranger, a place she never thought she’d be. It’s a rebound affair—nothing more—and it’ll end when the week is over. But when that time comes, neither of them wants to let go—which they both know is crazy. But no one ever said love was sane.

 

 

 

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REVIEW:  RED RED WINE (DAYS OF WINE & ROSES) BY JESS DEE

 

Red Red Wine (Tastes of Seduction, #2)Red Red Wine by Jess Dee

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


One of my biggest problems with Jess Dee has been she delivers on the seduction, but lacks with the substance. She came back swinging and proved me wrong with Red Red Wine. Her signature sex appeal was evident but this time she brought a deeper meaning to the tale. Like a fine wine that is slowly aged for a more flavorful delivery, Ms. Dee tackled the hidden layers of Tori and Andrew. That breathing room made for a temptingly sensitive romance that just got better with time.



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Royally Romanov (The Royals, #2)

 

 

 

ROYALLY ROMANOV (THE ROYALS) BY TERI WILSON

 

 

 

Release Date:  July 17, 2017

 

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

In this charming modern day retelling of the 1956 classic Anastasia, a museum curator falls for a mysterious man who may or may not be a long lost heir to Russia’s imperial Romanov dynasty.

Finley Abbot is organizing the most prestigious art exhibit of her career at the Louvre museum—a retrospective of art from the House of Romanov. But the sudden appearance of Maxim Romanov threatens to turn her into the biggest laughingstock of the art world. When she finds herself falling in love, she realizes there’s even more at stake than her career. How can she trust a man with her whole world when he can’t remember a thing about his past?

After suffering a violent blow to the head, Maxim’s only clue to his identity is a notebook containing carefully researched documentation in his own handwriting indicating that he is the sole surviving descendant of the Grand Duchess Anastasia, previously thought dead in the murder of her family during Russia’s Bolshevik revolution. His struggle to put the mysterious pieces of his past back together leads him to Finley. At first, she’s convinced Maxim is nothing but a con artist. But there’s something undeniably captivating about the beautiful, brooding man who claims to be searching for his identity—something Finley can’t quite bring herself to resist. When he reveals a secret about one of the imperial Fabergé eggs in the collection, she accepts he may actually be telling the truth. But as soon as Finley and Maxim act on their feelings for one another, Maxim is confronted with evidence that calls into question everything he’s begun to believe about himself.

 

 

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REVIEW:  ROYALLY ROMANOV (THE ROYALS) BY TERI WILSON

 

Royally Romanov (The Royals, #2)Royally Romanov by Teri Wilson

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


The story of Anastasia has always enamored me. Whether fact or myth, the idea that hope and courage can rise out of one of the most tragic events in history appeals to the heart. Maybe it's the humanity that keeps me from believing that cruelty and hate can be the victor over love and optimism. Teri Wilson gave a fresh face to a haunting story that has echoed through time but still proves no less powerful. The fact that people can't forget shows the impact. Maxim was a creation of that legacy and the fact that Ms. Wilson took on the task of creating a fictional character that embodies such a historical figure is amazing.




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KISS MY BOOTS (COMING HOME) HARPER SLOAN

 

 

 

Release Date:  July 18, 2017

 

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

In this second of the sultry, Western-set Coming Home series from New York Times bestselling author Harper Sloan, Quinn Davis might finally have a shot at her own happily-ever-after—but will she let love in, or will she tell it to go ahead and kiss her boots?

Quinn Davis prefers to live her life quietly. She’s the stereotypical tomboy with two overprotective big brothers who have always been there to protect her, especially from devilishly handsome cowboys with silver tongues. That is, until Tate Montgomery comes riding into town. Their first meeting, however, is far from something out of a fairy tale and only further convinces Quinn that men aren’t worth her time.

 

Tate returns to his childhood hometown to start his life over and get a second chance at happiness. He might not remember Quinn from the summer vacations that he used to spend on his PawPaw’s farm but all it takes is one glance, and he can’t get the raven-haired beauty out of his mind. Can two people who have stopped believing in love take a chance to find it in each other? Or will the pain of the past prove too great a hurdle to conquer?

 

 

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REVIEW:  KISS MY BOOTS (COMING HOME) HARPER SLOAN

 

 

 

Kiss My Boots (Coming Home, #2)Kiss My Boots by Harper Sloan

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Quinn is a great character. She's the anti-thesis of the princess in need of rescuing. She speaks her mind, can take care of herself and doesn't let stereotypes dictate her life. You can't help but admire a spitfire like Quinn. So it's only fair that this opinionated firecracker have an equally powerful and encourageable hero. Tate should have smooth operator tattooed on his forehead. He can lay on the charm. However, that particular skill lands him in trouble with matters of the heart. Ms. Sloan reeled me in with sassy dialogue, tempting characters and heartwarming moments. Kiss My Boots will walk all over your heart and leave you with a smile.



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WHERE I NEED TO BE (MCKENNA) BY JAMIE HOLLINS

 

 

 

Release Date:  July 18, 2017

 

 

 

SYNOPSIS

  

When heroin stole James Foley’s wife and destroyed his marriage, he poured all his energy into raising his young son and running his auto garage. There’s no room in his life for anything else until Megan McKenna walks into his shop. He finds it impossible to resist the sexy school teacher.

After an ugly divorce, Megan lost her home, her job, and a big chunk of her self-respect. With her posh lifestyle now a memory, she starts over by indulging in an unexpected fling with a hard-bodied mechanic. 

What begins as something casual turns into something meaningful. But how can their relationship survive when it’s built on half-truths? 

James and Megan soon discover that being honest with themselves is just as important as being honest with each other. Only then will their relationship fire on all cylinders.
 

 

 

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REVIEW:  WHERE I NEED TO BE (MCKENNA) BY JAMIE HOLLINS

 

Where I Need To Be (McKenna, #3)Where I Need To Be by Jamie Hollins

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


She's more than just a pretty face. He's the strong silent type. In an instant Megan and James' world is rocked by betrayal? Are they strong enough to gather up the pieces and rebuild? To the outside world, Megan had the perfect life. In reality, it was anything but. Infidelity, heartache and hopelessness have sent her life into a tailspin. The last thing she needs is to open her heart to more pain. Will she ever be able to trust her emotions again?

James has endured his share of rain. Drugs broke his heart and stole his wife. Will the woman that seems all wrong for him, end up proving to be just right? Where I Need to Be proves that the bleakest moments can teach the most powerful lessons. Jamie Hollins gives courage to keep on fighting when all hope seems lost.



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LUCKY CHARMED (CHARMED IN TEXAS) BY SHARLA LOVELACE

 

 

 

Release Date:  July 18, 2017

 

 

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

Charmed, Texas, is as warm and welcoming as it sounds. But even in a small town, when it comes to love, sometimes you’ve got to take the bitter with the sweet . . . 

Carmen Frost hates honey. And bees. And in her hometown of Charmed, Texas, which practically invented the stuff, that’s a problem. The good news is that the summer Honey Festival is finally over. Even better, so is the annual Lucky Hart carnival, a road show that made off with her dreams years ago—including the boy she loved. Now she’s got a divorce behind her, and a successful law career in front of her, but in a tiny town, big memories die hard. Or they don’t die at all—as Carmen discovers when she runs into an all too familiar pair of eyes—older, wiser, and just as heart-melting as ever . . .

Sully Hart has had enough of the nomad lifestyle. Travelling with his father’s carnival gave him adventures, but it cost him much more. Now he’s home to stay, contracted to create an entertainment complex in Charmed. He wants roots, a house with a yard and all the mundane pleasures that go with it. But the girl he loved has become a woman who still wants freedom. Can she still want him? It seems he and Carmen are at each other’s throats one minute—and on each other’s lips the next. Someone’s gotta give . . .

 

 

 

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REVIEW:  LUCKY CHARMED (CHARMED IN TEXAS) BY SHARLA LOVELACE

 

Lucky Charmed (Charmed in Texas, #2)Lucky Charmed by Sharla Lovelace

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Lucky Charmed serves up the perfect recipe for second chance romance. Add a dash of nostalgia, mix in a tablespoon of heart and then turn up the heat. Sharla Lovelace has a gift for understanding the true definition behind the word home. In order to love, we have to appreciate every moment good or bad. Only then will we have lived enough to hold on to our happily every after. Simply sentimental.



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The Strawberry Hearts Diner

 

 

 

THE STRAWBERRY HEARTS CLUB BY CAROLYN BROWN

 

 

 

Release Date:  July 18, 2017

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

Being broke, unemployed, and stranded back in the tiny town of Pick, Texas, was not part of Jancy Wilson’s plan. Yet here she is, watching her car literally go up in smoke—along with her last-ditch hope of staying with her cousin in Louisiana. When Jancy spies a Help Wanted sign hanging in the window of the quaint Strawberry Hearts Diner, the memories of the two years she spent there as a teenager—and the lure of the diner’s beloved strawberry tarts—are enough to draw her in and plant her feet…but only temporarily.

 

Raised by parents who refused to settle anywhere for long, Jancy has never known what it is to have roots. Now that Jancy’s swept up by the warmth and character of this quirky little community—and by the pull of an old crush—it’s beginning to feel like home. She’s making friends and even discovering the sweetness of falling in love. But when the town is threatened, Jancy knows it will take more than its legendary tarts to save it. Can she fight for this little Texas town—knowing she might not stay forever?

 

 

 

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REVIEW:  THE STRAWBERRY HEARTS CLUB BY CAROLYN BROWN

 

The Strawberry Hearts DinerThe Strawberry Hearts Diner by Carolyn Brown

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


You can't read a Carolyn Brown novel without getting attached. Her characters have a way of thawing out the coldest heart. The Strawberry Hearts Diner is another inspirational tale that worms it's way into the heart and makes a reader take notice. Jancy is a wanderer. She seems to have wanderlust in her blood, but her reality is much different. She longs to settle down and make a home for herself, permanently. Yet, circumstances continue to make that goal hard to achieve. When an unexpected turn of events introduces her to small town living and welcoming people she may have to rethink her loner ways. Can a woman used to life on her own, allow her heart to guide her home? In my opinion, it's impossible for Ms. Brown to write a bad tale. She leads with her heart and that love shines within each tale.




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EVERY LITTLE KISS (SEQUOIA LAKE) BY MARINA ADAIR

 

 

 

Release Date:  July 18, 2017

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

There’s nothing that single mom Liv Preston won’t do if it means making her six-year-old son smile again. After a heartbreaking two years, her little family is due for some fun in the sun. She just didn’t expect to find it in the big, rugged, Search and Rescue hero next door—who shows her just how exciting, and sexy, life’s adventures can be.

As head of Reno’s K-9 search division, Ford Jamison knows what it takes to make life-and-death decisions on the fly. He doesn’t hesitate, doesn’t do regrets, and has never doubted his instincts—until he makes a promise that turns his world upside down. Desperate for redemption, he returns to Sequoia Lake, only to find himself face-to-face with his past…and the one woman he can’t have. Not when his secret would destroy her—and everything she holds dear.

For Liv, finding love once was a gift. Finding it twice seems impossible, until the moment Ford’s lips meet hers. Love doesn’t always come easy, but when it’s right, it’s worth fighting for…

 

 

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REVIEW:  EVERY LITTLE KISS (SEQUOIA LAKE) BY MARINA ADAIR

 

Every Little Kiss (Sequoia Lake, #2)Every Little Kiss by Marina Adair

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


The beauty of a Marina Adair novel is that, no matter how big or small, love is the force that drives them. The best way to read Ms. Adair is to listen with your heart. There is always a meaningful message behind the madness. Every Little Kiss, ponders a subject we all take for granted in a way that is humbling, humorous and hopeful. The small town presentation makes the journey more intimate but no less insightful. Life is a precious gift. Whether short or long, joyous or heartbreaking, the experiences are the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Trial or triumph, we don't want to miss a thing.



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ADONIS IN ATHENS (ROMANCING EUROPE) BY KAT MIZERA

 

 

 

Release Date:  July 18, 2017

 

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

Paige Carter's fling with the dark-haired, green-eyed Greek was short, but it rocked her world. Her only regret was not finding out whether she'd ever see him again before he returned to Greece.

Apollo Lakkas earned his degree and was thrilled to return to Greece to begin work with his family's shipping business. His only regret is the way he left the sweet blonde he met in Vegas—who may or may not be his wife.

When an unexpected proposal throws Paige into a panic, she packs a bag for Athens and does the one thing she knows she must do before she can face any kind of future...reconcile her past.

The moment their eyes meet once again, Paige and Apollo feel the same spark that ignited them down the aisle. Will they be able to plan a future together or is their love destined to be nothing but a bittersweet memory?

 

 

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REVIEW:  ADONIS IN ATHENS (ROMANCING EUROPE) BY KAT MIZERA

 

Adonis in AthensAdonis in Athens by Kat Mizera

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Adonis in Athens spews fire from all angles. Kat Mizera sets out to tempt readers with the gorgeous landscape while captivating the emotions with this seductive tale of love lost and found. Paige and Apollo are a passionate combination. From the moment they met, their hormones ran away with their hearts. The full package is a wild ride that never slows down, but will not be easily forgotten. Am looking forward to reading more from this author.



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To Win Her Smile by Mackenzie Crowne

 

 

TO WIN HER SMILE BY MACKENZIE CROWNE

 

 

 

Release Date:  July 18, 2017

 

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

When sultry British Baroness Piper Darrow falls on desperate times, she needs a diversion—and cash. As a talented photographer, she jumps at the chance to travel to the U.S. for a Manhattan Marauders football event. But she gets more than she bargained for when buff quarterback Wyatt Hunter’s errant pass lands…in her face. And when it results in Wyatt’s comeback of a lifetime, the superstitious athlete is convinced Piper is his good luck charm . . .

With his sights on the Super Bowl, Wyatt will do anything necessary to keep Piper close. The fact that she’s a feast for the eyes is a bonus. And as they get closer, he discovers that beneath her proper English surface is a sweet, sexy seductress. Soon the notorious playboy finds himself genuinely smitten, and surprisingly open to love—until his powerful family uncovers something about Piper that threatens to shatter his trust. Now he’ll have to decide whether to team up with his fears, or his heart.
 

 

 

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REVIEW:  TO WIN HER SMILE BY MACKENZIE CROWNE

 

To Win Her Smile (Players, #5)To Win Her Smile by Mackenzie Crowne

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


To Win Her Smile is rich in laughter, strong in character and full of heart. Any story where the titular character has the ingenuity to not wait to be rescued but work toward their own salvation is aces with me. It's always a added bonus to discover a heroine as relatable and spirited as Piper. She bucked the odds by seeking a life filled with happiness. Wyatt, may be a jock but he's no fool. When the heart speaks he listens and that made him a winner in my book. Ms. Crowne continues to bring excitement and heart to some of the most delightful characters romance has to offer.



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Hearts at Seaside (Sweet with Heat: Seaside Summers, #3)

 

 

HEARTS AT SEASIDE  (SWEET WITH HEAT:  SEASIDE SUMMERS)  BY ADDISON COLE

 

 

Release Date:  July 19, 2017

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

Hearts at Seaside - Release date July 19, 2017

Sweet with Heat: Seaside Summers features a group of fun, flirty, and emotional friends who gather each summer at their Cape Cod cottages. They're sassy, flawed, and so easy to relate to, you'll be begging to enter their circle of friends!

Hearts at Seaside by Addison Cole is the sweet edition of New York Times bestselling author Melissa Foster's steamy romance novel Seaside Hearts. The stories and characters remain the same, and convey all of the passion you expect between two people in love, without any explicit scenes or harsh language.

In HEARTS at SEASIDE...
Jenna Ward is vivacious, spontaneous, and confident--except when she's around the man who stole her heart years earlier, strikingly handsome, quiet, and reliable Pete Lacroux. After years of trying to get his attention and overwhelmed from dealing with her mother's new cougar lifestyle, Jenna's giving up on Peter--and is ready to explore other men.

As the eldest of five siblings, with an alcoholic father to care for, boat craftsman Pete Lacroux always does the right thing and has no time for a real relationship. He's looking forward to seeing his friend Jenna, a welcome distraction who's so sexy and painfully shy that she equally entertains and confuses him.

When Jenna picks up a hard-bodied construction worker, jealousy ignites Pete's true feelings, and he's unable to ignore the desires for Jenna he never realized he had. But Pete's not the quiet guy he appears to be, and his life is anything but conducive to a relationship. Can Jenna handle the real Pete Lacroux--the most alpha male she's ever seen--or will she crack under pressure? And can Pete reclaim the life he once had without tearing apart his family?



SWEET WITH HEAT: SEASIDE SUMMERS SERIES


Read, Write, Love at Seaside
Dreaming at Seaside
Hearts at Seaside
Sunsets at Seaside
Secrets at Seaside
Nights at Seaside
Seized by Love at Seaside
Embraced at Seaside
Lovers at Seaside
Whispers at Seaside

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Addison Cole is the sweet alter ego of New York Times and USA Today bestselling and award-winning author Melissa Foster. She writes humorous and emotional sweet contemporary romance. Her books do not include explicit sex scenes or harsh language. Addison spends her summers on Cape Cod, where she dreams up wonderful love stories in her house overlooking Cape Cod Bay.

Addison enjoys discussing her books with book clubs and reader groups and welcomes an invitation to your event.

 

 

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REVIEW:  HEARTS AT SEASIDE  (SWEET WITH HEAT:  SEASIDE SUMMERS)  BY ADDISON COLE

 

Hearts at Seaside (Sweet with Heat: Seaside Summers, #3)Hearts at Seaside by Addison Cole

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Addison Cole knows what it means to be binge worthy. She takes the most beautiful moments, adds humor and and an edge of heat and makes for a highly addictive series. Hearts at Seaside examines the emotions that make us human and the lessons we learn from them. How is it that Jenna, a woman fearless in spirit, loses some of her spark when a certain man crosses her path? What makes a strong personality like, Pete afraid to take a risk? Between parents in crisis, matchmaking friends and the fear of a storm called love, this group has nowhere to go but up. When an author allows a reader to forget the everyday hassle and get lost for a little while, that is something worth holding on to.




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COMPLICATING (PRESTON'S MILL) BY NOELLE ADAMS & SAMANTHA CHASE

 

 

 

Release Date:  July 19, 2017

 

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

 

Forget all those other accidental pregnancy romances you might have read.

Daisy and Carter don't have a one-night stand...because it's thirty minutes in a back room at a wedding reception. And Carter isn't a bad boy baby-daddy...except for the motorcycle, tattoos, and attitude. Daisy doesn't have the typical issues with her pregnancy...if you don't count the morning sickness, food cravings, and occasional horniness. And Carter doesn't hang around all the time, wanting both her and the baby...until he falls in love.

But they definitely don't become a happy family...right away.

Daisy has always been a good girl. She's never done anything wild or spontaneous until she has a little too much to drink at a wedding and has a fling with a sexy stranger. She thought they were careful, but accidents happen. And now she's going to have the baby of a man she barely knows.

Carter is her opposite in every way and completely the wrong man for her. They can still work out a reasonable arrangement regarding the baby. But the more time she spends with him, the less reasonable she feels. And he's acting all possessive and protective, so it gets harder and harder to convince herself that he's just the father of her baby.

She wants him to be so much more.

 

 

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Complicating (Preston's Mill # 3)Complicating by Noelle Adams

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


If laughter is the music of the soul then the heart conducts the symphony. Adams and Chase once again hit all the right notes. They play to the heart with an outrageously funny and emotionally stunning tale of unconventional love and family. Carter and Daisy fell into lust before they discovered love and got a big surprise along the way. Will one moment of reckless behavior be the best decision these two opposites ever made? Complicating has repeat offender written all over it. One read will never be enough.



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NAPA CRUSH: SINGLE GIRLS WINE CLUB (WINE COUNTRY) BY KATE KISSET

 

 

 

Release Date:  July 20, 2017

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

That moment your first crush walks back into your life… and you’re kissing his brother.

 

Napa Valley feature writer Danica Vargas' serene, wine country life turns upside down when she lands in the hospital and meets the sexy baseball star who accidentally put her there. Unfortunately, she has no idea who he is. Unexpectedly, she's caught between two of Napa's Valley's notorious Santino brothers, mistaking one man's flirtation, for love, and another's undying affection, for friendship. In school, Luca Santino's best friend's older sister Danica was a knockout. She batted his heart around like a ball... except when they were making out in her bedroom. Back in Napa Valley a decade later with his semi-pro baseball team, Luca rediscovers the girl he loved. As a woman, she's even more enticing than he remembered. Older and wiser, maybe this time they'll realize what started long ago wasn't a game.

 

 

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REVIEW:  NAPA CRUSH: SINGLE GIRLS WINE CLUB (WINE COUNTRY) BY KATE KISSET

 

Napa Crush: Single Girls Wine Club (Wine Country Romance Series Book 2)Napa Crush: Single Girls Wine Club by Kate Kisset

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Ms. Kisset makes wine country a must see destination with her intoxicating tales. Like the most robust of wines, she delivers a bountiful combination. Napa Crush serves up the humor but does not hold back on the heart. Who knew one short story could leave such a lasting impression. The Santino boys are easy on the eyes but clueless when it comes to the heart. Kate Kisset, gives readers something to talk about with her huggable characters and lovable stories. The problem is once the party begins, it's hard to stop at just one.




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A MARQUESS FOR CONVENIENCE (MATCHMAKING FOR WALLFLOWERS) BY BIANCA BLYTHE

 

 

 

Release Date:  July 20, 2017

 

 

 

 

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Unlike most bluestockings, Lady Madeline Mulbourne is quite content for the ton to dismiss her as a widowed baroness and renowned hostess of society parties. No need for anyone to know that her flighty manner disguises an encyclopedic knowledge of art, a bone-deep distrust of men, and a dangerous secret.

Lord Arthur Carmichael, Marquess of Bancroft, has carefully cultivated a wild reputation. What could be a more perfect cover for the spy missions he undertook for the Crown? Unfortunately now that the war has ended, his reputation could keep him from settling into a cabinet position—unless he takes a wife.

Before Arthur can embark on the dreaded wedding quest, he must complete one last mission: catch a thief who’s stolen four of five priceless pieces of jewelry. If the last one disappears, the fragile peace between France and England could be damaged beyond repair.

Whom should he encounter on the French Riviera but Lady Mulbourne, who never forgave him for vanishing during their long-ago courtship. Arthur suspects her nimble fingers are adept at more than just fluttering a fan, because he knows of one item she’s already stolen: his heart.

 

 

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REVIEW:  A MARQUESS FOR CONVENIENCE (MATCHMAKING FOR WALLFLOWERS) BY BIANCA BLYTHE

 

 A Marquess for Convenience (Matchmaking for Wallflowers, #5)A Marquess for Convenience by Bianca Blythe

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Madeline and Arthur are scandalously seductive but immensely complicated. A Marquess for Convenience is standard Bianca Blythe. Ms. Blythe's lure is that she forces readers to use their head while losing their heart. Her complex maze of secrets, romance and danger presents an expedition that MUST be explored. It's a combustible thrill that culminates in an epic battle of wills. The trap is laid quite nicely. Once caught up, there is no turning back.



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AFTER YOU: A SAPPHIRE FALLS NOVEL BY ERIN NICHOLAS

 

 

 

Release Date:  July 21, 2017

 

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

~ The next great love story from Sapphire Falls ~ 

Only one thing has not gone according to Kyle Ames’s grand life plan. 

Hannah McIntire. 

She was his first love, the woman he planned to marry, the one that got away—all that romantic crap. 

Two years ago, Hannah broke his heart. Which has been, well, not exactly fine, but he’s handling it because he doesn’t have to see her every day. In fact, Kyle had planned to keep up with the not-seeing-Hannah thing for at least a couple more years. Or a couple more decades. Or forever. But now she’s back in town to help her grandmother, Kyle’s patient and one of his favorite people, recover from hip surgery. 

It’s only for six weeks. Surely Hannah can survive living in her hometown and helping her grandmother for six short weeks. If she doesn’t leave the house more than necessary. And puts on a show of being the same girl everyone remembers. And absolutely avoids Kyle Ames. 

But that strategy evaporates the moment she sees Kyle again. And then things get worse—way worse. Kyle plans to also put on a show. To make Hannah’s grandmother happy, he’ll pretend he’s completely forgiven Hannah and wants her back. He doesn’t. But he and Hannah are the only ones who know that. And the pretend seduction quickly starts feeling far too real…and Hannah’s having a hard time remembering that she’s supposed to be resisting the whole thing. 

And then there’s the not-so-tiny complication of falling in love with Kyle all over again. And the fact that he’s falling for her too. And that they’re both realizing maybe this time they’re doing it right. 

 

 

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REVIEW:  AFTER YOU: A SAPPHIRE FALLS NOVEL BY ERIN NICHOLAS

 

After You: A Sapphire Falls NovelAfter You: A Sapphire Falls Novel by Erin Nicholas

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Once you hand over your heart to Erin Nicholas, know that it will be awhile before she gives it back. With open arms, Sapphire Falls invites readers to experience life in a small town. From clever word play that kept me on my toes to charming and friendly citizens, that shake off those daily woes. In the most simple of terms, author and characters deliver powerful lessons in lighthearted ways. After You is told through the eyes of past loves that took for granted what they had the first time around. Can Hannah and Kyle forgive each other and grab hold of the second chance fate is giving them? Never underestimate the power of romance. It wins ever time.



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  1. I am totally in love with your review of Complicating!! Thank you!!

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