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NEW RELEASES FOR WEEK OF FEBRUARY 4, 2018
WIN ME OVER (COWBOYS OF CRESTED BUTTE) BY HEATHER SLADE
Release Date: February 5, 2018
SYNOPSIS
Bullet Simmons never rides shotgun, but there is no question, Tristan McCullough has taken control of the wheel.
Bad boy, bull rider Bullet Simmons has a good heart, he just has trouble in the decision-making department. When he meets Tristan McCullough, he vows to win her over, and convince her that he is worthy of a Lost Cowboy sponsorship. But can he become the kind of man her family’s brand represents? Tristan says she doesn’t believe he can, but there’s something about the cowboy that makes her hope she’s wrong.
Hired as a hand with Flying R Rough Stock, Bullet Simmons, dreams of one day becoming a world champion bull rider. But after the death of his baby boy’s mama, he doesn’t know how he’s going to juggle raising his son, working for Flying R, and riding bulls.
Billy Patterson needs someone to convince his daddy to raise broncs on their ranch in Black Forest. Enter Bullet. If Bullet can help convince him, Billy says Flying R will not only sponsor him, but they’ll arrange for Bullet to have his own personal bull riding coach.
Tristan McCullough swore off bad boys in college when the bull rider she was certain was “the one,” broke her heart. When Lost Cowboy teams up with Flying R Rough Stock to sponsor competitors out on the rodeo circuit, Bullet’s twin sister, Lyric, challenges her to consider sponsoring Bullet. As much as Tristan tells herself she’ll never fall for another cowboy, this one particular bull rider becomes harder and harder for her to resist—especially when she finds herself alone with him for a week at Colorado Black Mountain Ranch.
As we follow Bullet and Tristan’s stories, we also take a peek into the history of beloved characters Bill and Dottie Patterson. What brought the two together, and why has Bill vowed never to have anything to do with rodeo for the rest of his life?
Favorite characters from the Rice and Patterson families pay us a visit, and also serve to help these two “lost” souls come together.
This is book can be read as a standalone with no cliffhanger.
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REVIEW: WIN ME OVER (COWBOYS OF CRESTED BUTTE) BY HEATHER SLADE
Win Me Over by Heather Slade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Bullet may seem like a playboy, but he has alot to prove in a short amount of time. Tristan has a good head on her shoulders except when she thinks with her heart. He's her worst nightmare. She's his only hope. Amidst cowboy country, insurmountable obstacles, a stubborn woman and equally mule headed man have a steamy standoff and discover a once in a lifetime love. Win Me Over is a spicy fight to the finish, that yields surprising results. Fire and ice collide.
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ONE MORE PROMISE (SHAUGHNESSY BROTHERS: BAND ON THE RUN) BY SAMANTHA CHASE
Release Date: February 6, 2018
SYNOPSIS
Dylan Anders is making amends
...to his family
...to the public
...to the woman who just walked into his life
Paige Walters must learn to forgive
...her busy father
...her bossy sister
...and the wonderful man she horribly misjudged
Ambitious Paige Walters is ecstatic when she's hired to recruit musicians for a literacy campaign—it's her chance to prove she's got the chops to make it in the family business. When Dylan steps in, she immediately dislikes him and vows not to let the fallen idol screw it up. But as the work brings Paige and Dylan closer together, their attraction grows...and so do their challenges...
Shaughnessy Brothers: Band on the Run series
One More Kiss (Book 1)
One More Promise (Book 2)
One More Moment (Book 3)
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REVIEW: ONE MORE PROMISE (SHAUGHNESSY BROTHERS: BAND ON THE RUN) BY SAMANTHA CHASE
One More Promise by Samantha Chase
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Samantha Chase is an expert at dreaming up larger than life characters that are hard to resist and even harder to walk away from. Her greatest asset is her ability to humanize those large personalities into people we as readers can relate to. That has never been more evident, than within the pages of One More Promise. Dylan is a man with a ton of baggage and a persona that overshadows his remorseful attitude. Paige is a woman, with a bit of a chip on her shoulder and a lot to prove. One More Promise is a tale of forgiveness that borders on regret and spirals into an unforgettable love story. Second chances aren't given, they're earned.
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YOUR ENDLESS LOVE (THE BENNETT FAMILY) BY LAYLA HAGEN
Release Date: February 6, 2018
SYNOPSIS
An incurable romantic with a chronic case of bad luck with men...
Museum curator Summer Bennett knows that happily-ever-afters are not make-believe. After all, her siblings all found their soulmates, so she’s optimistic her prince charming will come along too...eventually. In the meantime, she focuses on her job and her volunteering—which brings her face to face with one of Hollywood’s hottest A-listers.
When Alexander Westbrook flashes America’s favorite panty-melting smile, Summer's entire body responds. When she asks him to get involved in the community where she volunteers, Summer is shocked that the Hollywood heartthrob agrees right away. Two weeks working side by side with the world’s sexiest guy, and the game is on.
Far from the public eye, Summer discovers she likes the real Alex even more than his on-screen persona. Secret kisses and whispered conversations spark a fire in her that nothing can extinguish. If only his life wasn’t splashed all over the tabloids…
Alex can’t keep his eyes--or his hands--off of Summer. But she’s too sweet, and too damn lovely to be swept up in his Hollywood drama. His career is at risk, and an iron-clad clause in his contract with the studio makes a relationship impossible. But staying away from her is out of the question.
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REVIEW: YOUR ENDLESS LOVE (THE BENNETT FAMILY) BY LAYLA HAGEN
Your Endless Love by Layla Hagen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
When you come from a family full of overachievers, you have to find a way to make your presence known. For Summer being the youngest in a large family has been both a blessing and a curse. She's a Bennett after all. They work hard, play hard and love just as hard. As her family continues to grow and her heart continues to swell, loneliness has started to set in. She wants a happily ever after like her siblings have found. Enter Alex Westbrook, every woman's fantasy, but in her eyes a walking heartache. Alex is more than just a handsome face, his heart is as large as his fan base. If only he could convince, the woman of his dreams that she holds the key to his heart. What do you give the girl who wears as many hats as Summer Bennett? Her own happy ending. As always visiting with the Bennetts was a joyful experience. Your Endless Love is a reminder of the talent that is Layla Hagen. The sweetest ending to an irresistible series.
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TWIST OF FATE (LOVE & OTHER DISASTERS) BY JENNIFER DAWSON
Release Date: February 6, 2018
SYNOPSIS
I’m trapped in the Uber ride from hell with the most despicable man on the planet.
He might be something to look at, but he’s soaking wet, ornery and has an attitude I don’t appreciate. I’m willing to overlook the flaws to be civil and the bigger person, but he has the gall to suggest his interview for some boob job fellowship is more important than my court case. Some nerve, right? I can’t be rid him fast enough.
It’s twenty minutes of my life. I’m a public defender so I can certainly handle him. Twenty little minutes and I’ll never see him again as long as I live.
Yeah, right.
Apparently, fate hates me.
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REVIEW: TWIST OF FATE (LOVE & OTHER DISASTERS) BY JENNIFER DAWSON
Twist of Fate by Jennifer Dawson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Love and life have alot in common. Both have tendencies that can be beyond our control, but it's the surprises that make the ride thrilling. Jennifer Dawson used that knowledge and created a wonderful and thought provoking series of stories. Twist of Fate is the most recent edition to her Love and Other Disasters romances, a realistic, fantastical, heartwarming look at love in a modern world. Fitting that Fleur and Jace were brought together by a twist of fate. They needed each other and didn't even know it. If people enter our lives for a reason, these two were meant to teach each other patience, love and compromise. What a way to receive a wake up call. Sassy, sexy and heartwarming storytelling.
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THE BASTARD'S BARGAIN (THE O'MALLEYS) BY KATEE ROBERT
Release Date: February 6, 2018
SYNOPSIS
When Keira O’Malley was a child, she used to picture her perfect wedding. The flowers. The dress. Her husband. But nothing could have prepared her for saying “I do” to Dmitri Romanov—cold, domineering and always one step ahead of everyone else in the ever-shifting power plays of New York City. She agreed to his bargain to secure peace for her family, and she may want the bastard more than she’d ever admit, but she’ll be damned if she’ll make this marriage easy for him.
Dmitri knows better than to underestimate Keira for one second. Molten desire smolders between them, a dangerous addiction neither can resist. But his enemies are already on the move, and he needs every ounce of his legendary focus and control to keep them alive. Keira could just be his secret weapon—if she doesn’t bring him to his knees first.
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REVIEW: THE BASTARD'S BARGAIN (THE O'MALLEYS) BY KATEE ROBERT
The Bastard's Bargain by Katee Robert
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
How can being bad feel so good? Katee Robert makes it easy to love a bad boy. Dimitri is used to being in control. It's kept him alive and at the head of the class all his life. Keira is about to show this dangerous man that giving up control can be a pleasurably tempting experience. In a world where darkness haunts and danger prevails, two guarded hearts may end up rescuing each other from the shadows. The Bastard's Bargain presents a seductive escape and a fulfilling fantasy for that bad boy craving a girl can never outgrow.
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POISON KISSES (POISON KISSES: PART 1) BY LISA RENEE JONES
Release Date: February 6, 2018
SYNOPSIS
Amanda Larke made me want her. She made me trust her. She made me love her. Then she betrayed me. And now, a madman brings us together again and before our battle with him is over, I will make sure that she never forgets my name: Seth Cage. The Fixer for The Brandon Family Empire, but to a covert CIA operation, I will always be The Assassin. And to Amanda, I will be the man who made her moan, sigh, and beg. And I will make her beg.
***Note -- Poison Kisses is part 1 of a 3 part serial: All three parts are super sexy with an alpha man who has met his match in a kickass female. There will be naked moments that may or may not include a gun, which may or may not be his gun. ****
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REVIEW: POISON KISSES (POISON KISSES: PART 1) BY LISA RENEE JONES
Poison Kisses: Part 1 by Lisa Renee Jones
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Lisa Renee Jones is the queen of breathless. Poison Kisses proves that. Seth and Amanda are intensely sexy. Their lambada of dangerous love and smart manipulation is the ultimate for any fan of cat and mouse thrillers. Not only are the characters seducing each other, their setting the bait to lure in the reader as well. The only flaw is that I have to wait to see what happens next.
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LADY ARCHER'S CREED SERIES (1-4) BY CHRISTINA MCKNIGHT, AMANDA MARIEL
Release Date: February 6, 2018
SYNOPSIS
A love of archery brings four young girls together to form The Lady Archer’s Creed. Through their mutual love of the sport, they solidify an unbreakable bond, and each woman has a unique quality that adds to their dynamic friendship:
Lady Theodora with her sharp mind and love of academics becomes the perfect archery coach. Despite being the last to join their group, and the obvious outcast, she will risk her future for her friends.
Georgina, Lady Archer’s Creed Series (Book Two)
Lady Georgina makes the perfect financier. The forgotten daughter of a wealthy duke, she seeks to belong to something—or someone—by any means necessary.
Adeline, Lady Archer’s Creed Series (Book Three)
Miss Adeline is a natural leader. Having grown up in a large and often spirited family, she now allows no one to place her in the shadows.
Josephine, Lady Archer’s Creed Series (Book Four)
Lady Josephine, having a sweet and impressionable nature, strives to please everyone—and keep their bond intact, even after they return to London for the Season.
Adeline, Georgie, Theo, and Josie live each day by the Lady Archer’s Creed, which they developed during their school days at Miss Emmeline’s School of Education and Decorum for Ladies of Outstanding Quality. “Friendship, loyalty, and honor above all” is their mantra. Now, as they face the challenges that come with adulthood, the creed is more important than ever.
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REVIEW: LADY ARCHER'S CREED SERIES (1-4) BY CHRISTINA MCKNIGHT, AMANDA MARIEL
Lady Archer's Creed Series by Christina McKnight
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Theodora- Positivity. Such a big word, with a simple meaning that means so much. I am drawn to strong heroines. So many times, women are looked at as in need of a rescuer but Ms. McKnight has spotlighted the opposite with her Lady Archer's Creed series. Strength of character breeds strong friendships, fearless women and great storytelling. I can go on all day about Theodora and her band of courageous compadres but the greatest message of all within the pages of this novel is: There is no one mold for a person to fit into. We are special for what we are and that inner light that sets our course not only makes us unique but beautiful.
Adeline - An impressive slight of hand. She flipped the script on me. Adeline pays homage to a classic tale while reversing the roles of the main characters. The hero has a beautiful soul trapped inside of a damaged shell, while the heroine is beautiful on the outside and scarred by ugliness within. Adeline marks the first character of Ms. McKnight's that I did not like at first sight. She was rude, mean spirited and judgmental. Yet to love her is to understand her and through the eyes of a broken man and the heart of a gifted writer, readers are given that chance. Adeline proved that even the ugliest of hearts can change. No matter how many times I hear those words, it never tarnishes the value of the lesson.
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CARLY'S CRUSH BY MADDIE TAYLOR
Release Date: February 6, 2018
SYNOPSIS
Being stuck in the friend zone sucks. So does having the man of your dreams see you as nothing more than a kid. But what's a shy girl to do when the sexy man she's crushed on for months won't take the hint? Seduce him, of course!
Carly puts her plan into motion. Wearing the sheerest scrap of nothing she can find in the lingerie shop where she works, she climbs on a table in the middle of the sales floor after closing one night, and strikes a pose. Now, she waits for Trent, head of mall security, to make his rounds and find her. Simple enough, right?
Except things go terribly wrong, silent alarms are tripped, and Carly is left with one furious alpha on her hands. Will she end up in the arms of the man of her dreams, or, will her bottom, bare in a skimpy black thong, end up paying for her unintentional crime? Maybe, if she's lucky, it will be both.
Publisher’s note: Carly's Crush is a steamy romantic novella which contains spanking and light BDSM theme's. If this doesn't do it for you, maybe you shouldn't buy this book. Or, just for kicks, put some spice in your life this Valentine’s Day, and give it a try.
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REVIEW: CARLY'S CRUSH BY MADDIE TAYLOR
Carly's Crush by Maddie Taylor
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Maddie Taylor takes readers outside of their comfort zone with Carly's Crush. A short but sweet, sensual delight. Carly explores her wicked side with a boldness that is surprising considering her innate naivete. Full of heat with a hint of sweet.
SEIZED BY LOVE AT SEASIDE (SWEET WITH HEAT: SEASIDE SUMMERS) BY ADDISON COLE
Release Date: February 7, 2018
SYNOPSIS
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!
Seized by Love at Seaside by Addison Cole is the sweet edition of New York Times bestselling author Melissa Foster's steamy romance novel Seized by Love. 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 SEIZED BY LOVE AT SEASIDE...
Lizzie Barber runs a successful flower shop by day and secretly hosts the Naked Baker webcast at night to help pay for her younger sister’s education. To keep friends and family from finding out about her sexy secret, she’s put her social life on hold until her sister’s education is paid off and she can stop filming the webcast.
Blue Ryder fell hard for Lizzie when he met her a year ago, and he hasn’t been able to get her off his mind since. Everything about the feisty little brunette, cuts straight to his heart. Though Lizzie has turned down every invitation he’s extended—Blue is not about to give up trying.
Renovating Lizzie’s kitchen brings Blue further into Lizzie’s life, and the oven is not the only thing heating up. One night and one powerful kiss changes everything. But when Lizzie’s secret is revealed and the safe bubble she’s hidden in shatters, true love may not be enough to put the pieces back together.
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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REVIEW: SEIZED BY LOVE AT SEASIDE (SWEET WITH HEAT: SEASIDE SUMMERS) BY ADDISON COLE
Seized by Love at Seaside by Addison Cole
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
She holds the key to his heart. He holds the plans to her business. Her secrets run deep. His heart is an open book. He drives her crazy. She wants him madly. Addison Cole makes accidentally in love look adorably fabulous. Lizzie wants to be loved but is afraid to take the risk. Blue is willing to take the risk, but may not survive the fall. Seized by Love at Seaside flirts it's way from heartwarming to wisecracking. Blue and Lizzie make cloud nine appear easily attainable. If you trust with your heart and give of your soul, happiness is only a heartbeat away.
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LOVESTRUCK (THE DONOVANS) BY NANA MALONE
Release Date: February 7, 2018
SYNOPSIS
Just call him a rule breaker…
Zephyr Donovan knew the sacred rule. Never date a student. With the demons in his past, all he wanted was a fresh start. He wasn’t looking for trouble. But trouble tasted so damn good.
There are reasons for the rules…
Malia Adams had a complicated life. Well, actually it was pretty simple. Survive. Stay off the streets by any means necessary. And that was a nightly struggle. She didn’t have time to get involved with anyone.
Especially not the one person she can’t have.
All he needs to do is stay away. All she needs to do is forget him. Too bad that was all easier said than done.
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REVIEW: LOVESTRUCK (THE DONOVANS) BY NANA MALONE
Lovestruck by Nana Malone
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
How do you mend a broken heart? If you are a Donovan, you get under it not over it. For Zephyr and Malia the road is long and the heartache is fierce, but their love proves unstoppable in the end. Lovestruck is not a swan song, but a power ballad that lingers in the air after the last note has been played. Enter at your own risk, because you'll regret it if you don't.
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BENTLEY (VESTED INTEREST) BY MELANIE MORELAND
Release Date: February 8, 2018
SYNOPSIS
Three young men meet in university and form a lifelong friendship.
Their pasts dictate the men they are, but their present shapes their future.
What happens when these men meet the one person they are destined to be with? Can they fight their feelings and walk away? Or will they each succumb and learn the sweet agony of love?
Bentley
The leader of the group. He is uptight, formal, and cold. Rigid and set in his ways, always following the same path. Until the day, he stumbles upon her.
Emmy.
She brings with her spontaneity and light. The world she lives in is so different from his, yet he cannot control the draw to her. Nor can he explain the way she makes him feel.
Happy.
Protective.
Loved.
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REVIEW: BENTLEY (VESTED INTEREST) BY MELANIE MORELAND
Bentley by Melanie Moreland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A Melanie Moreland tale is like walking into a storm. The clouds are abundant, the precipitation is rampant and the end result leaves it's mark. Bentley is the beginning of what looks to be a bumpy ride but an ever greater payoff. Moreland is an expert at complicated men. Bentley is a prime example of that. Always in control whether business or pleasure. Yet when he has to face desires of the heart, he proves that he has staying power there as well. Emmy has the power to bring the beast out in him, but she also has the heart to heal his battered soul. In a world of darkness, Emmy lights up the canvas with her overexuberant personality. She wears her heart on her sleeve. Bentley keeps his close to the vest. Seduction just got complicated.
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FREE AGENT (PORTLAND STORM) BY CATHERINE GAYLE
Release Date: February 8, 2018
SYNOPSIS
Can you fall in love when you’ve never loved yourself?
Universally misjudged, Blake Kozlow doesn’t let society get under his skin. After all, those misunderstandings have never affected his career. As a center for the Portland Storm, he’s lived his life as a Free Agent—particularly with women. But when he meets a gorgeous, curvy special education teacher, Blake realizes he’s finally met the one person who truly understands him.
Beatriz Castillo knows exactly what she wants—to teach her students that nothing can hold them back. A few years ago, her health was spiraling out of control, but Bea took her life back. Now, she uses her vivacious personality to prove to everyone, especially her students, that anything is possible.
Perpetually impulsive and spontaneous, Blake turns on the charm. But Bea’s unprepared to be on the receiving end of such brazen attention. As they grow closer and their attraction intensifies, their inner demons threaten everything. They’ve both always lived on the fringes of life. But moving forward will require Bea and Blake to step into the spotlight—together.
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REVIEW: FREE AGENT (PORTLAND STORM) BY CATHERINE GAYLE
Free Agent by Catherine Gayle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I'm proud to be a Catherine Gayle fan and stories like Free Agent are the reason why. There is no need to offer up a piece of your heart because these characters lay claim to all of it. From every hardship that Beatriz has had to overcome, to the private inner doubt that Blake secretly endures. These characters get under your skin in the worst possible way, but it feels good despite the heartache known to be headed their way. What appealed most to me however is the message. We all matter on this great big ball of dirt we call home. Feelings matter, people matter and life matters, no matter how big or small. That's something we all need to hear and remember in this day and age. Ms. Gayle is one of a handful of authors that I don't mind losing sleep for. Masterfully written.
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NEW RELEASES FOR WEEK OF JANUARY 28, 2018
LET IT BE ME (LOVE UNEXPECTED) BY JODY HOLFORD
Release Date: January 29, 2018
SYNOPSIS
Megan Carter’s spent the past five years nannying for a pint-size boss—the adorable Charlie—while also navigating her full-size boss, his somewhat grouchy, way-too-methodical dad, Adam. Now that she’s finally moving on, helping Adam find her replacement should be easy…except he doesn’t want another nanny. He wants a wife.
Adam’s been burned by love in the past, so of course he believes finding someone who can be a partner in raising his son is all that matters. Too bad the woman helping him search is the biggest believer in love at first sight and happily-ever-after he’s ever met.
Even as Adam’s funny, charming, and—who would have thought it?—super-hot side starts to come out, Megan knows that without love, a family would never be complete. But convincing Adam of that might be harder than she thought.
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REVIEW: LET IT BE ME (LOVE UNEXPECTED) BY JODY HOLFORD
Let It Be Me by Jody Holford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
In matters of the heart, it's the clueless that make the perfect match. Jody Holford puts her heart in her stories and Let It Be Me in my opinion shows the most evidence of that. The romantic and the Scrooge is a common theme in romance, but add in an adorable pint sized matchmaker and you have comedy gold to add to the adorable factor. Megan wants to find love, but has been looking in all the wrong places. Adam wants to avoid love at all costs and ends up landing in the middle of a mine field when Megan walks into his life. Will he discover his true feelings before she walks back out again? Losing your heart is a given when Ms. Holford lands on your ereader.
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DEEPER (THE DEEP DUET) BY M. MALONE AND NANA MALONE
Release Date: January 29, 2018
SYNOPSIS
I fell in love with the boogey man.
For ten years I have plotted and planned my revenge against the man who was all shadow and death. He took the most important thing in my life away from me and I meant to return the favor.
Except, I was wrong...
Now, because of my mistakes, there are men intent on hurting him. But I will not run from this. I need to protect him just like he would protect me.
Even if that means doing the one thing he doesn’t want.
(Deeper is the finale of the Deep Duet. Start the duet with Book 1, Deep.)
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Deeper by M. Malone
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Malone squared has become adept at setting the stage to leave readers wanting more. The Deep Duet is the latest example in their nailbiter storytelling. Deep left me at the edge of a cliff and Deeper had me diving right in. Diana and Rafe stepped into a maze of dangerous secrets. Rafe is no superhero, but like Batman his secrets run deep and his soul is quite tortured. A thirst for the truth has landed Diana in over her head. Vengeance drove her, now danger haunts her and only a ghost can save her. The tale of the dark warrior and his avenging angel is an enigma that began in lust and ended with love. A thriller from beginning to end.
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BIGGER ROCK BY LAUREN BLAKELY
Release Date: January 29, 2018
SYNOPSIS
Once upon a time there was a cocky, confident, die-hard bachelor living it up in New York City. He was clever and charming, and he'd been living the good life. Then, one special woman -- one very sassy, confident, and fantastic woman -- knocked him on his butt, thanks to love that came out of the blue.
Take that story and multiply it by four. That's what's in the BIGGER ROCK box set -- four New York Times bestselling romantic comedies, told in the male POV, that established Lauren Blakely as at the top of her game in rom-com! You'll find friends-to-lovers, best-friend's-little-sister, boss-assistant, and roomies-to-lovers romances. Come meet the irreverent bachelor Spencer Holiday in BIG ROCK, the hot nerd Nick Hammer in MISTER O, his twin brother Wyatt, the sarcastic and sweet carpenter, in WELL HUNG, and the charming and brilliant doctor with the heart of gold, Chase Summers, in the #1 New York Times bestselling smash hit FULL PACKAGE. Get ready for a hot & hilarious ride!
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REVIEW: BIGGER ROCK BY LAUREN BLAKELY
Big Rock - 
Big Rock by Lauren Blakely
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Can a leopard change it's spots? Lauren Blakely did a fine job of proving in the right circumstances anything is possible. Spencer was a douche. His cavalier attitude toward the opposite sex almost had me writing him off as completely hopeless. Yet he did have some redeeming qualities. He cared deeply about his family and when he loved he did so with his whole heart. This was evident from how he was with his best friend Charlotte. He was protective, caring and and now all around good guy. The way he stepped in to help when needed and how he looked after her was irresistible. It was so obvious that Charlotte and Spencer were soul mates. All they needed was a nudge in the right direction. A reward that is full of surprises.
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Well Hung by Lauren Blakely
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wise men say, only fools rush in ....
I Can't Help Falling In Love With You. I have always loved that song, it describes the ups and downs of love in a way that is beautiful and magical at the same time. Lauren Blakely chose the perfect theme for this friends to lovers romance. Wyatt and Natalie have a laid back friendship. She's the brains of the office. She keeps his business organized while brightening up his life. He's the brawn. He loves construction and is great at getting the job done. Together their unstoppable. When a business trip to Vegas goes sideways, all hell breaks loose. A few drinks has this dynamic duo breaking all the rules. What happens in Vegas, doesn't stay in Vegas- with the light of day comes reality and it's up to these two to decide if they can turn a heated night of romance into a love that lasts forever. Well Hung worked for me. The heat levels were off the charts. The romance and backstory had a feel of charm and the first person narrative added a sense of emotional connection that had me falling in love with Wyatt and Natalie.
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Full Package - 
Full Package by Lauren Blakely
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A cynical playboy with a smart mouth, quick wit and raging sex drive. Chase is a wet dream come to life. His ego hides a big heart and a secret fantasy that risks the two friendships he values most. Josie is his biggest fan but also his largest weakness. A sweetheart with big dreams and a few secrets of her own, her delectable desserts are tempting but her guilty pleasure involves a certain doctor with a sweet tooth and a knack for rule breaking. Lauren Blakely stays true to the title with Josie and Chase. She delivers a humorous story full of heart, overflowing with temptation and characters that are charismatic scene stealers in every way. Full Package is the whole enchilada.
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ICE DADDY: A SECRET BABY HOCKEY ROMANCE BY JUNE WINTERS
Release Date: January 29, 2018
SYNOPSIS
A meaningless hook-up ...
Nashville nursing student Paige McMillan only wanted to get over a cheating ex ... but a few sinful hours with a tall, muscular bad boy left the good girl with a lifetime of responsibility.
Two years later, every day is a struggle for the single mom -- but Paige wouldn't change a thing about her adorable emerald-eyed daughter, Irie. If only she could track down Irie's father ...
When a pro hockey team comes to town, Paige finds a familiar face in the most unlikely place: on the ice. As hard as it is to believe, Irie's father is Lance Couture, famous hockey star for the Boston Brawlers.
But the pro athlete isn't interested in talking about lost time. He'd rather rekindle their steamy one-night affair -- and his lips and tongue are oh so dangerous. Could this time be different? Can the bad boy become a good Daddy?
Rich, chiseled, and insanely good at hockey ...
Love him or hate him, superstar center Lance Couture makes noapologies for being the best. But before the Brawlers brass hand over the keys to the kingdom, they want their future captain to cultivate a family-friendly image.
Easier said than done -- Lance has a nose for trouble, and everywhere he looks, a puck bunny is dying to have his babies. With his pick of Boston's hottest women, why would a young stud ever settle down?
When Lance runs into an old one-night stand, he's more than ready for round two. The Nashville babe with a hint of Tennessee twang is even hotter than he remembered -- and it's obvious that she can't stop thinking about their romp two years ago, either.
But when Lance meets the little one -- and stares into her suspiciously familiar green eyes for the very first time -- his whole life changes. Did he score without even realizing it?
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REVIEW: ICE DADDY: A SECRET BABY HOCKEY ROMANCE BY JUNE WINTERS
Ice Daddy: A Secret Baby Hockey Romance by June Winters
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
One chance encounter changes the rest of their lives for the better. Ms. Winters took a little bit of fairytale and created her own brand of magic. Ice Daddy is my introduction to an author that has a talent for heartwarming tales with some sexy edges. Lance and Paige are strangers in the night until they meet again two years later with the revelation of surprising results.
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LUCKIEST COWBOY OF ALL (HAPPY, TEXAS) BY CAROLYN BROWN
Release Date: January 30, 2018
SYNOPSIS
A secret baby brings a second chance for love. Carlene Varner's homecoming isn't exactly going according to plan. She thought she'd have some time to adjust before introducing her daughter to Jace Dawson, the father her little girl has never known. Instead, within days of her arrival, her house burns down and she and Tilly have no choice but to move in with the sexy cowboy himself at the Prairie Rose ranch. Now the whole Dawson clan-heck, the whole town of Happy-is all up in their business.
Jace has dealt with stubborn bulls and bucking broncos-but being a dad? He is so not ready for this... Yet the more time he spends with Carlene and little Tilly, the harder it is to imagine life without them. Now he just has to convince Carlene that he's the real deal-and hope that this time she's here to stay.
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REVIEW: LUCKIEST COWBOY OF ALL (HAPPY, TEXAS) BY CAROLYN BROWN
Luckiest Cowboy of All by Carolyn Brown
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Jace Dawson is all shook up. The one that got away returns with a surprise he hadn't saw coming that packs a punch he won't soon forget. Luckiest Cowboy Of All is the latest in the endearing Happy, Texas series. This time around it's Jace who receives a TKO to the heart in this sunny and funny heart eclipsing read. Young love turned into adult heartbreak when Carlene Varner walked out of his life. Fast forward ten years and one precocious secret later and not only is the whole town talking, but the lovebirds may be on their way to a second chance. Carolyn Brown delivers the best desert ever. Double the guilty pleasure and none of the unwanted calories.
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STUMBLING INTO LOVE (FLUKE MY LIFE) BY AURORA ROSE REYNOLDS
Release Date: January 30, 2018
SYNOPSIS
Mackenzie Reed has officially been stood up. Not only has she wasted two years on Mr. So Not Interested but now she doesn’t even have pizza and the Mets to keep her company. Then hewalks into her life—more than six feet of rugged, hot stranger. Maybe, just for tonight, Mac can pretend to be a girl she’s not. After all, she deserves a little no-strings fun…
As far as Wesley Porter is concerned, one night with Mackenzie isn’t nearly enough. She’s a mystery he wants to solve—if he can keep her from running for the door every time they touch. There’s obviously some serious chemistry between them, so why is she fighting it?
As one sexy hookup turns into another (and another), Wesley is determined to prove they were made for each other. But Mac has been hurt before, and she refuses to fall for this sexy, ridiculously perfect guy. In fact, she has every intention of fighting it…unless he can convince her otherwise.
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REVIEW: STUMBLING INTO LOVE (FLUKE MY LIFE) BY AURORA ROSE REYNOLDS
Stumbling Into Love by Aurora Rose Reynolds
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I didn't stumble into love, I fell heart first. Ms. Reynolds took the frustrations of love and created a tale that is angstful, emotional and endearing. Stumbling into Love reminds that even in the hardest moments, there is always a bright side to the heartache. In Mac's case, it materialized in the shape of tall, handsome and sensitive. Will she risk her heart for the happiness she thought she had with Mr. Wrong, when she meets Mr. Right? Looks like another winner.
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A SCANDAL BY ANY OTHER NAME (A TALE OF TWO SISTERS) BY KIMBERLY BELL
Release Date: January 30, 2018
SYNOPSIS
Jasper De Vere doesn't do sad. Ever since the death of his parents, he’s devoted himself to life’s many pleasures—while making sure to avoid attachments. It’s difficult to avoid your own grandfather though, especially when you’re the heir to his Dukedom. Unable to sit by and watch one of the few people he cares about wither away, Jasper flees to his friend Nicholas’s country estate.
Julia Bishop leads a life of glorious excitement—in her head. The spinal injury she was born with makes her a permanent pariah in society, so despite being the daughter of an earl, she's spent her life in the country with just her family to keep her company. When her brother-in-law’s flirtatious—and devilishly handsome—friend mistakes her for an untroubled debutante, Julia isn’t about to let an opportunity for some real, live adventure slip away.
Delicious distraction and flirtation turn into an all-out affair, and slips dangerously close to something more when family intrudes. Can Jasper and Julia return to their separate lives in isolation, or will they take a risk and choose each other?
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REVIEW: A SCANDAL BY ANY OTHER NAME (A TALE OF TWO SISTERS) BY KIMBERLY BELL
A Scandal By Any Other Name by Kimberly Bell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Jasper has two simple rules:
(1) Live life to the fullest.
(2) Get out while you can.
Permanent has no place in his life. Until he meets the one woman who stops him in his tracks. Julia is a dreamer. Excitement is what she craves, but life had other plans for her. When a playboy heir to a dukedom walks into her life and makes her forget her less than perfect existence, she starts to think that anything is possible. However, life has a way of changing the best laid plans. Can these two misfits: the running scared playboy and the less than perfect Earl's daughter find a chance at permanent happiness despite the fears that drive them? Kimberly Bell pens a tale that is full of heartache but thrives on excitement. A Scandal By Any Other Name blends naughty and nice to create a romance that is as heartwarming as it is heartbreaking.
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RUNAWAY GROOM (I DO, I DON'T) BY LAUREN LAYNE
Release Date: January 30, 2018
SYNOPSIS
For one charming playboy, getting cast on a Bachelor-esque reality TV show is the shock of a lifetime—until he finds love where he least expects it. And now the chase is on!
Gage Barrett’s reputation as a ladies’ man has been greatly exaggerated, but none of that matters after a drunken bet lands him on Jilted, a reality TV show that matches runaway grooms with wannabe brides. Now he’s stuck at a Hawaiian resort with nineteen women competing to drag him back to the altar—and one contestant who’s even more miserable than he is. Gage has no idea how feisty, independent Ellie Wright wound up in the cast, but it’s obvious she hates his guts. And if there’s one thing Gage likes, it’s a challenge. . . .
Ellie can’t believe she let her best friend talk her into exchanging her dignity for a glorified bikini contest. Still, she could use the exposure—her business is struggling—and she’ll probably be one of the first to get eliminated anyway. But Gage isn’t the shallow jerk Ellie anticipated—and he’s in no rush to send her home. As stolen kisses turn into secret trysts, she finds herself losing track of what’s real and what’s for the camera. With the wedding finale looming, this runaway groom is tempting Ellie to start believing in storybook endings.
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REVIEW: RUNAWAY GROOM (I DO, I DON'T) BY LAUREN LAYNE
Runaway Groom by Lauren Layne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Gage's perfect life is about to become a complication he doesn't need, yet can't live without. What began as a drunken bet has become a life changing moment for two people who never saw it coming. Runaway Groom is romantic comedy at the highest level. Not only is it an over the top look at love, but it's a temptation that must be experienced. Lauren Layne has created a guilty pleasure. Tears of joy and laughter are a constant with this crazily heartwarming romance.
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THE UPSIDE TO BEING SINGLE BY EMMA HART
Release Date: January 30, 2018
SYNOPSIS
If anyone asks, I knew better than to flash my boobs for Mardi Gras beads.
I still don’t know why I did it.
Maybe it was the dare from my two best friends.
Maybe it was the guys on the balcony saying they’d throw Fireball shots with the beads.
Or maybe it was the quiet guy in the corner of that same balcony with piercing gray eyes, wavy dark hair, and a smile so tempting I wanted to climb up there and lick it off his face.
Maybe it was because I never thought I’d see them again.
Not that it matters. Not today.
Because the hotel I manage was finally bought—and the guy who walks in and introduces himself as my new boss is Mr. Tall, Dark, and Silent.
There are many upsides to being single.
Your new boss knowing what your boobs look like?
Not one of them.
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REVIEW: THE UPSIDE TO BEING SINGLE BY EMMA HART
The Upside to Being Single by Emma Hart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Carefree and careless collide to create awkward in The Upside to Being Single. Ms. Hart is the type of author that makes me forget myself. One glimpse of her brand of funny and I'm blind to everything else. Falling in love is about taking a risk and letting it all hang out. The Upside to Being Single took the glow of youth, from sass to crass and made it a blast.
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TEMPTING LOVE (COWBOYS & ANGELS) BY KELLY ELLIOTT
Release Date: January 30, 2018
SYNOPSIS
Can a woman actually make you feel like you’re losing your damn mind?
Yes.
If she is Corina Miller.
The only woman who has ever made me long for something more, and let me tell you, that has me all kinds of messed up. After months of ignoring my feelings, it’s clear to me I’ve fallen for those piercing blue eyes and sexy smile.
But is it too late?
Have I pushed her into the arms of someone else?
Hell no am I letting that happen.
I’m on a mission to win the heart of the only woman I’ve ever cared about—and the only thing standing in my way is one stubborn and pissed off Corina.
I always did like a challenge.
Tempting Love is book 3 in the Cowboys and Angels series
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REVIEW: TEMPTING LOVE (COWBOYS & ANGELS) BY KELLY ELLIOTT
Tempting Love by Kelly Elliott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Haunted by a night that never should have been, two broken hearts are figuring out how to piece themselves together again. Tempting Love speaks a language that is universal to everyone. Corina and Mitchell are mirror images of each other until it comes to love. Now they have to decide if they have the strength to build something special together or weather the heartache apart. What makes an author like Ms. Elliott a treasure is her ability to speak on subjects close to the heart with insightful humor and heartbreaking drama and come out the other side with an inspiring perspective.
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WELL PLAYED BY J.S. SCOTT AND RUTH CARDELLO
Release Date: January 30, 2018
SYNOPSIS
Lauren:
Graham is my brother's best friend. He’s always been my protector and my confident because he accepts me the way I am—and not many do. I can’t imagine not having him in my life.
Our weekend together was supposed to be a celebration. I graduated from college, Graham got engaged and signed with a pro football team, and my brother landed his dream job. It should have been the best time of our lives.
Except that the weekend started with me walking in on Graham's fiancée going down on my brother.
I complicated the situation by having sex with Graham after that, but I wanted to comfort him and, damn, when I saw desire in his eyes—for me—I couldn’t say no. I’ve wanted him for so long.
Now he doesn’t want to see me. He says he has a darker side he needs to protect me from.
Where do we go from here? Do I try to pretend to be his friend again or push him to open up to me and possibly lose him forever?
Graham
Sleeping with one of my best friends was not exactly a brilliant idea. It made things complicated, and I didn't do anything that threw my life into chaos. The fiancee her brother, Jack, had stolen had been part of my life plan, one more step I was taking to be somebody. Granted, I hadn't been in love with my intended bride, but I didn't really know how to love anybody
I survived.
I pushed to achieve more.
I battled my way to the top of the heap in my pro football career..
I'm a total dick, and I don't want Lauren to see the side of me that would trample over anybody to work my way up in the world.
Lauren sees me as a hero, a title I'd never gain with anybody else in my life, so I wanted to keep her sheltered from the hard realities of my life. I wanted her to continue to think I was nice guy when I was really just the opposite.
We never should have crossed the line of going from friends to lovers.
There's too much Lauren doesn't know about me, and I care enough about her that I don't want her to share my pain and the darkness that never sees daylight inside me.
I want her, but she's a woman I can never have. She's too smart, too sweet, and way too good for a guy like me.
Unfortunately, pushing her away becomes much more difficult than I'd planned...
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REVIEW: WELL PLAYED BY J.S. SCOTT AND RUTH CARDELLO
Well Played by J.S. Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
When is a mistake not a mistake? When it's meant to be? Well Played is the ultimate double team. J.S. Scott brings the heated complications of romance and Ruth Cardello brings the humor and heart. Betrayal sets the stage for an emotional roller coaster ride. Lauren is caught up in the storm of love, secrets and loss. Graham is her heart's desire, but the event that brings them together is rapidly tearing their friendship apart. What once was precious is on the verge of becoming a battlefield. Will these soul mates survive the war? No one does love like J.S. Scott and Ruth Cardello. Separately, they make their mark, together they are a force to be reckoned with. Grab hold of your heart because, this love story is going to be a bumpy ride.
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MORE TO LOVE (PERFECT FIT) BY ALISON BLISS
Release Date: January 30, 2018
SYNOPSIS
This laugh-out-loud romantic comedy proves that, when enemies become lovers, all bets are off!
Jessa Gibson may be new in the little town of Granite, Texas, but in no time at all her gourmet food truck business is booming. Soon she'll have enough money to open the restaurant of her dreams. But first, she'll have to appease the hot local health inspector, no matter how strange his "violations" sound to her. No pink plastic gloves? Really?
Max Hager isn't exactly who he says he is. Pretending to be a health inspector is a (mostly) innocent mistake. A mistake made way worse by Max's immediate, electrifying attraction to the curvy, sexy, redheaded chef. Throw in a whole lot of lust, and things in Jessa's little kitchen are about to really start heating up. But can Max find a way to come clean with Jessa before his little deception turns into a recipe for disaster?
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REVIEW: MORE TO LOVE (PERFECT FIT) BY ALISON BLISS
More to Love by Alison Bliss
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I have nothing but love for Alison Bliss and her Perfect Fit series. She empowers women with a strength of character that is light hearted and in no way mean spirited. She proves that you don't have be a size 0 to get the most out of life. This time around, she gives the tale a surprising twist in Max Hager. He's funny, sexy, an all around stand up guy with hidden insecurities that haunt him everyday. Jessa is a go getter. She doesn't wait for life to happen to her. She makes it happen for herself. Max could learn a few things from her. More to Love is a pleasurable, humorous and heartwarming look at how the plus size live. It inspires and for that I admire her and am a fan for life.
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SHOULD'VE BEEN YOU (MAN ENOUGH) BY NICOLE MCLAUGHLIN
Release Date: January 30, 2018
SYNOPSIS
Childhood neighbors get a chance at love in Should’ve Been You, an achingly romantic novella in Nicole McLaughlin’s Man Enough series!
National Guardsman Jase Beckford wants to live a quiet life raising cattle and taking care of his mother. His childhood friend and neighbor Hannah is still his best friend, but when he walks into the Walters house one morning and sees her twin sister Becca for the first time in five years, he wonders if he missed out on something special.
Becca Walters has nursed a secret crush on Jase since childhood, but he always preferred Hannah, so she buried her feelings assuming her sister and Jase would one day turn their flirtation into a real relationship. And this Christmas, she is anticipating a proposal of her own, so Jase’s reappearance in her life doesn’t mean anything. Much. Okay, maybe more than Becca would like to admit.
However, when Becca’s sister gets engaged to someone who’s not Jase, Becca and Jase find themselves spending more together. And when secrets are revealed, suddenly those dormant feelings come back to life; but is the possibility of something between them worth risking the happiness of everyone they love?
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REVIEW: SHOULD'VE BEEN YOU (MAN ENOUGH) BY NICOLE MCLAUGHLIN
Should've Been You by Nicole McLaughlin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What ifs may keep life interesting, but what about the meant to bes. Should've Been You navigates the nostalgia of first love to present day heartache and possible new beginnings. There are times when it's nice to walk down memory lane, Ms. McLaughlin walks readers through the secrets of the past and presents the treasures of the future. From child abuse to domestic violence and hidden agendas, Becca and Jase have endured it all. Will love be the most risky endeavor of them all? Second chances are anything but easy, but an enduring love is worth fighting for.
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WHEN THE STARS COME OUT (COTTONBLOOM) BY LAURA TRENTHAM
Release Date: January 30, 2018
SYNOPSIS
Cottonbloom. A beautiful, faraway place where a woman can escape her past—and find reason to stay forever in Laura Trentham's When the Stars Come Out. . .
Willa Brown never planned to stay in Cottonbloom. She was on the way to somewhere else when she landed there and found work at the Abbot brothers’ garage. . .and a sense of comfort and safety that she had never known. The same holds true for Jackson Abbott himself. With one glance in her direction, he can make Willa’s heart melt. But what begins as an unrequited crush turns into something far more powerful than Willa could have ever imagined. . .
Jackson’s most meaningful relationship has always been with his car—and he’s not afraid to admit it. Still, he can’t help but become emotionally entangled with his new star mechanic Willa, who is definitely hiding some dark secrets of her own beneath the hood. Jackson desperately wants Willa to trust him, and to seek protection in his arms. But even as the two slowly surrender to their shared attraction, the danger lurking in Willa’s past remains a stubborn obstacle. Can she open up enough to give them both a chance at having real and lasting love?
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REVIEW: WHEN THE STARS COME OUT (COTTONBLOOM) BY LAURA TRENTHAM
When the Stars Come Out by Laura Trentham
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A girl has to have a few secrets. In Willa's case secrets are a way of life. Her demons are well hidden but her fears hover close to the surface. On the run from her past, a charming piece of heaven catches her eye and convinces her to put down roots, while looking over her shoulder every step of the way. Trouble finds her when she meets a sexy guy, willing to take a chance on a drifter like her. Jackson Abbott has a good heart, reliable soul and a sense of family that draws her in, even as she pulls away.
Jackson is equally intrigued about the spitfire with haunted eyes, hot body and mad mechanic skills. He knows she's hiding something and wants her trust even as he craves her heart. Will he convince the drifter to stop running? When the Stars Come Out takes a walk on the wild side with a fiery heroine and sizzling attraction. Willa is a masterful illusionist and Jackson has all the tricks to figure her out. Suspenseful, sweet and seductive.
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TURQUOISE MOUNTAIN (IRON FEATHER BROTHERS) BY DIANE J. REED
Release Date: January 30, 2018
SYNOPSIS
He's a fierce protector of his land and sacred heritage—and only a strong woman can capture his wild heart...
Dillon Iron Feather is dangerous and he knows it. Hardened by his championship fighting career, he returns to his remote Colorado ranch to heal, only to discover that city girl Tessa Grove is determined to stake her claim to the old mine she inherited on a corner of his land. Stubborn to the bone, Tessa soon digs up precious gems from deep within the earth to use in her custom-made jewelry business. But those stones turn out to be sacred, and sparks fly as they begin to guide her to the secret chambers of Dillon's heart.
Iron Feather Brothers Series: Meet the Iron Feather Brothers—they’re tough, they’re dangerous, and family means everything to them. Whether it’s living up to their ancestor’s outlaw reputation or brandishing their own style of justice, these men have each other’s backs. And it takes very special women to get under their skin and untangle their barbed-wire hearts in order to find love in this contemporary western romance series set in the Rocky Mountains.
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REVIEW: TURQUOISE MOUNTAIN (IRON FEATHER BROTHERS) BY DIANE J. REED
Turquoise Mountain by Diane J. Reed
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What begins as a matter of pride becomes the most haunting of romances. Turquoise Mountain is a tale of honor, legacy and long withheld truths. Dillon has pride, heart and an affinity with nature's bountiful beauty. Tessa has a knack for stirring up trouble with her inquisitive nature and mischievous spirit. The descriptive dialogue gives readers a taste of a scenery that is beautiful, yet mysterious. There is always another secret to uncover and another issue to fight through. However, Diane Reed blends the courage of the human spirit with a romance that is as intriguing as it dangerous and delivers an ethereal tale that is not easily forgotten and not to be missed.
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A DEVIL IN SCOTLAND (NO ORDINARY HERO) BY SUZANNE ENOCH
Release Date: January 30, 2018
SYNOPSIS
The dawning of desire...
1806, Scotland: Wild, reckless Callum MacCreath is in no hurry to become someone’s husband. But when his responsible, steady older brother Ian announces his engagement to their childhood friend Rebecca, Callum makes a startling discovery: he wants the lovely young lass for himself. But it’s too late, and when Ian banishes him for his duplicity, he’s only too happy to leave Scotland forever…
...is delicious and dangerous.
1816: Marrying Ian was the practical, logical thing for Becca to do. But once Callum sailed away to America, she missed his rakish charm and lust for life. Now, ten years later, Becca is a widow when a much-changed Callum returns to his Scottish homeland. Will he remember their spirited, fiery connection, or does he blame her for his brother’s unexpected death? This time neither of them can deny their scorching attraction, but will their hearts be burned in the blazing heat of scandal?
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A Devil in Scotland by Suzanne Enoch
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
There are moments when you have to walk away, in order to appreciate all you leave behind. For Callum and Becca friendship got complicated and hearts were broken, but that tether that held them together was evident despite the distance, heartbreak and passage of time. A Devil in Scotland is about facing the odds and taking a stand. Precarious emotions drove them apart. Can maturity piece them back together? With a little bit of hope and a whole lot of trust anything is possible.
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ESCAPE (GETAWAY) BY JAY CROWNOVER
Release Date: January 30, 2018
SYNOPSIS
Everything inside of him is screaming that he needs to run, he needs to go, he needs to escape.
Lane Warner is used to being overshadowed and overlooked.
After all, he’s the youngest brother and the most laid back one in the family. He’s the one known for going with the flow and not making waves, even when things seem to be at their worst.
Very few things in life have had the ability to rile Lane up and get under his skin. At the top of that list is his childhood friend Brynn Fox…no…Brynn Warner. The fact that they share a last name was the one thing that has the power to light him up and spin him out of control like no other. There was no calm, cool and collected when it comes to all the reasons why Brynn had to become part of his family.
It’s slowly killing him to keep wanting what he can’t have, so Lane sees only one way to stop himself from doing something they’ll both regret…he has to leave.
Everything inside of her is calling out to find him, to follow, to bring him home.
Brynn Warner is used to being stuck between a rock and a hard place.
After all, she’s the daughter of an unrepentant gold-digger who never once blinked at being the cause of her daughter’s pain and suffering.
Very few things in her life have ever brought happiness and a sense of security. At the very top of that list is Lane Warner. She has unwaveringly loved the youngest Warner since the first minute she laid eyes on him. He was everything Brynn ever wanted and everything she knew she could never have.
Sometimes the right choice is the one that hurts the most and Brynn’s had to make a few that felt like they might be the end of her.
When Lane takes off, one thing is clear, the only choice Brynn has is to go after him.She’s going to bring her wayward cowboy home….whatever it takes.
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REVIEW: ESCAPE (GETAWAY) BY JAY CROWNOVER
Escape by Jay Crownover
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Lane is no gentleman, but boy does he try to be. To the outside world he's easy going, irresistible Lane Warner. Yet looks can be deceiving, he's running scared. He longs to break free and find his own niche in life and follow his heart in love. His inner demons could cost him his heart's desire. Brynn has seen her share of tragedy. Her life has not been ideal, but she got by. With a little love, hope and her own knight in shining armor. Lane is all her dreams come true, but foolish pride and shattered dreams drove him away. Will the love that never was, get it's chance to finally be? Escape thrives on emotion. Yearning, heartache and redemption take center stage as we cruise the highway of love.
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GOLD (DANGEROUS GAMES) BY ADELE HUXLEY
Release Date: January 30, 2018
SYNOPSIS
A fight for survival
Penny
Ambushed. Attacked. Thrown to the wolves. And that was all before I boarded the bus back to the Village. I didn’t have the energy or patience to explain how wrong they all are about me. I was ready to get the hell out of Italy and leave the Unity Games behind. Scrap the mission, forget why I was here in the first place.
Now that I’m tied to the one person in the world who probably hates me most, my life might depend on figuring out who I can trust. Unfortunately, trust doesn’t come easy…
Phoenix
Of all the lousy ways to top off a terrible weekend, this probably takes the freakin’ cake. For the first time, I put myself out there against all my better judgement. Figures I’d pick the psycho stalker who might be behind all the crazy stuff going on at The Games. To be fair, she did warn me she’d crush my heart.
But now I’m tied to her, our future and fate linked… for the time being. My scorched heart still wants to trust her, to believe, but each lie burns me just a little more. Hopefully I can get out of this before everything goes up in flames.
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REVIEW: GOLD (DANGEROUS GAMES) BY ADELE HUXLEY
Gold by Adele Huxley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
With each novel Ms. Huxley amps up the suspense. Bronze was a chance for readers to get their feet wet as they got the lay of the land. Silver was right on the edge of the intrigue and Gold thrusts readers into the abyss of danger. Dangerous Games is about more than solving a mystery. It's about not judging a person based on public opinion. It's about risking your heart and even your well being to protect the people you love and lastly, it's a chance to discover the traits that make a person more than just a gifted athlete, a pretty face or a dangerous foe. Gold is the climax to a ride that has been an emotionally challenging maze of puzzles but a delightful experience. A smartly written, change of pace for me.
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IN DEEP (EMERALD MOUNTAIN) BY STACY GOLD
Release Date: January 31, 2018
SYNOPSIS
Sophie Tremore is trying to build a career in the male-dominated world of Ski Patrol. Hard to do when her new boss is her smokin’ hot ex-lover. She hasn’t forgotten how he made her body tingle and her heart pound, although he’s making it a lot easier by treating her like she’s incompetent—when he’s not ignoring her existence altogether.
Emerald Mountain Ski Patrol Director Max Demford has been doing his best to avoid working with his feisty former flame, given his judgment is clouded by those eight mind-blowing weeks two years ago. Ski patrol is dangerous enough, and no way could he handle another person he cares about getting hurt on the mountain.
Forced to work together, their simmering attraction becomes difficult to ignore. When Sophie gets caught in a slide, an adrenaline-filled day could turn into a spectacular night they will never forget—one that could risk both their careers.
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REVIEW: IN DEEP (EMERALD MOUNTAIN) BY STACY GOLD
In Deep by Stacy Gold
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The saying "it's an uphill battle" should be the slogan for In Deep. The odds are stacked against Max and Sophie from the start, but the thrill is too exciting to pass up. Sophie is willing to force her way into an adrenaline filled career. Dominated by men and a treacherous ride to the top, she encounters obstacles of the heart, sexism and even life threatening occurrences. Max is forced to face his fears while protecting lives and rekindling a flame that never full extinguished. Ms. Gold takes risk with this battle of the sexes as she tackles hot button topics and attention grabbing scenes with heart-stopping romance.
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BAD BOYS FOR HIRE: LIAM BY RACHELLE AYALA
Release Date: January 31, 2018
SYNOPSIS
The unluckiest woman in America is headed to Ireland.
Marisa Monroe is looking to change her luck, and a reality show vacation is the ticket. Not wanting to leave anything to chance, Marisa hires a bad boy to meet her at the airport in Ireland.
Liam Donovan is an unemployed actor looking for his big break. He sees Marisa’s reality show as a way for him to get discovered.
But the luck of the Irish is a tricky thing. When bad luck and a black cat cross Marisa’s path, will Liam be the luck she’s looking for?
[Initially this story will be in a special release Anthology called Tempting Luck to be released around St. Patrick's Day]
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REVIEW: BAD BOYS FOR HIRE: LIAM BY RACHELLE AYALA
Liam by Rachelle Ayala
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Count on Ms. Ayala to make the eccentricities of life fun. Liam is a story about legends and new beginnings. Marisa made her first appearance in Carol and Nick's journey into love. This time around she finds herself on her own quest for happiness. A foreign land, a crazy opportunity and an out of work actor take her life of cloudy days into what could be a sunny life. If she can relax her mind and follow her heart. Romance, Ayala style is full of wacky moments but never light on heartwarming entertainment.
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ITALIAN BILLIONAIRE'S STUBBORN LOVER (ROMANO BROTHERS) BY LESLIE NORTH
Release Date: February 1, 2018
SYNOPSIS
Luxury real estate agent Adeline Peluso came to Italy in search of adventure. Inheriting an apartment with a view of the coast in Sicily sounded like something out of a movie, but after two years watching a resort she’d always loved fall to pieces she’s ready to throw in the proverbial towel...that is until one of the owners finally walked into her office. Tall, dark, and devastatingly handsome, the man would drive her crazy with his arguments if he didn’t set her aflame with his kisses.
Billionaire Nicolo Romano is a global citizen. He’s the kind of guy who skis in the Alps, snorkels in the caribbean, and enjoys the lights of the Vegas strip on a whim. He has no desire to be tied down anytime soon. So when he and his brothers inherit the family resort, Nicolo has one goal: Sell it and sell it fast. But coming back to the place he loved as a child to find a woman who feels just as passionately about the crumbling hotel throws him. Instead of using his business savvy to sell fast, Nicolo is wooing this woman with his island, slowly falling back in love with the place himself.
When whip smart arguments turn into stolen kisses and stolen kisses turn into steamy nights, Adeline and Nicolo will realize that they’re fighting for more than the fate of a historic hotel. They’re fighting for the chance of life’s greatest adventure: True Love.
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REVIEW: ITALIAN BILLIONAIRE'S STUBBORN LOVER (ROMANO BROTHERS) BY LESLIE NORTH
Italian Billionaire's Stubborn Lover by Leslie North
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Ms. North drops readers in the middle of a dream with The Italian Billionaire's Stubborn Lover. Beautiful views brought to life by descriptive imagery. An attraction that has roots in spellbinding history and a majestic building that holds the key to love, life and legacy. As Nicolo and Adeline butt heads, they join hearts in a romance that is larger than life and hard to forget. Out of the remnants of an old building, rises the beginning of a happily ever after for a man afraid to dream and a woman determined to succeed. A tribute to sentiment, driven by an epic tale of love.
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LEGAL SEDUCTION (LEGAL LOVERS) BY LISA CHILDS
Release Date: February 1, 2018
SYNOPSIS
“You are mine for the next two weeks.”
Resigning might be the sexiest thing she’s ever done…
Quitting her job puts executive assistant Bette Monroe in a very compromising position. She has ten days left, and powerhouse lawyer Simon Kramer is working her late into the night…and seducing her into oblivion! While he’s convinced she’s selling business secrets, the bombshell secret she’s keeping would shock him more. Does she bare all…or keep him guessing?
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REVIEW: LEGAL SEDUCTION (LEGAL LOVERS) BY LISA CHILDS
Legal Seduction by Lisa Childs
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Legal Seduction is a lesson in character building. He's the tough guy, with a good head on his shoulders, but a deeply guarded heart. She's the wallflower with big dreams and secret fantasies. Simon and Bette could be a perfect match, if they learn to trust each other. Lisa Childs scorches up the pages with her sensual tango of love lust and mistrust. Love is a risky business and Ms Child's makes the risk worthwhile.
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OFF LIMITS BY CLARE CONNELLY
Release Date: February 1, 2018
SYNOPSIS
“I want to taste you tonight.”
With chemistry this hot, it’s worth getting burned…
Billionaire Jack Grant is totally off-limits to Gemma Picton. He’s wild, deliciously dangerous…and her boss. When working late turns X-rated, it’s better than her wildest imaginings—and Gemma’s imagined a lot! But Jack has major emotional baggage, so when Gemma starts wanting to heal his heart as well as enjoy his body, she knows she’s in big trouble…
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REVIEW: OFF LIMITS BY CLARE CONNELLY
Off Limits by Clare Connelly
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The course is set. The lines have been drawn. But rules are made to be broken. He's nursed a broken heart, played the field and fought the flames of attraction. Jack Grant is about to get in touch with his inner alpha and the heat is about to combust. Gemma is a woman who is no shrinking violet. She speaks her mind, follows her own rules and has no time for risks. Her heart is off limits and that is not about to change. Off Limits goes out of bounds and delivers the full frontal when it comes to lust, love and moving on. The fantasy gets real.
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A WEEK TO BE WILD BY J.C. HARROWAY
Release Date: February 1, 2018
SYNOPSIS
Harlequin DARE, a new romance series featuring strong, independent women and sizzling hot heroes. Harlequin DARE stories push the boundaries of sexual explicitness while keeping the focus on the developing romantic relationship.
Libby Noble is done with men who live on the edge, but sexy British billionaire Alex coaxes her out of her comfort zone—professionally and very personally! She’ll agree to play his game…but only by her rules!
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REVIEW: A WEEK TO BE WILD BY J.C. HARROWAY
A Week to Be Wild by J.C. Harroway
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
It's only fitting that one of romances most daring authors helps kick off a risque venture for Harlequin. A Week to Be Wild is a bit cat and mouse, but with a large quantity of sex appeal to amp up the chase. Underneath all the fireworks unfolds a tale of heartache and mistrust that courses through the fire of an undeniable attraction. What a way to begin a series.
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CLOVER PARK BRIDE (CLOVER PARK) BY KYLIE GILMORE
Release Date: February 2, 2018
SYNOPSIS
Nico Marino wants nothing more than his fiancée Lily Spencer’s happiness, but when she starts having stress nightmares right before the wedding he fears she has cold feet. Nico will do whatever it takes to give Lily the perfect wedding—no matter the cost. Or level of embarrassment.
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REVIEW: CLOVER PARK BRIDE (CLOVER PARK) BY KYLIE GILMORE
Clover Park Bride: A Clover Park Short by Kylie Gilmore
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Just a taste of a Kylie Gilmore tale is better than any full term romance novel. In a few pages she can lighten your load with a witty comment or touch your heart with her irresistible characters. Clover Park Bride is a novella that spotlights her gift for unforgettable storytelling. In life and in love sometimes laughter is the best medicine. The fact that Ms. Gilmore delivers that message while reacquainting readers with old friends and dole out some of her own brand of TLC (Tempting, Lovable and Clever) is priceless.
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Thank you for your review of Bad Boys for Hire: Liam and for putting together this awesome list of new releases. You always astonish me with how many wonderful books you read and review.
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