THE REDEMPTION OF JULIAN PRICE BY VICTORIA VANE
Release Date: April 11, 2016
SYNOPSIS
She gave him a chance to bury his past… but the price would be his heart..
Burdened by the past… Orphaned at a young age and left to run wild, at eighteen Julian Price joins the fight against Napoleon in the hope of attaining honor. Devastated when his best friend, Thomas, is killed in battle, Julian returns home burdened with guilt, only to find his wastrel uncle has squandered his inheritance.
Desperate to live her own life… Facing a future of drudgery caring for her aging mother and raising her brother’s children, Henrietta Houghton believes her chance at a real life died with Thomas, the only man who ever wanted her. But Henrietta is still full of dreams. When her wealthy aunt, offers her a gift of ten thousand pounds, Henrietta finally has the chance to choose her own destiny.
Everything has a price...With a fortune at her command, Henrietta offers Julian a marriage of convenience, unaware that she really offers Julian a means of salvation—not just his fortune, but his very soul.
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The Redemption of Julian Price by Victoria Vane
My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
A product of circumstance, few people took the time to look behind the reckless behavior of Julian Price. Condemnation and judgement were constant in his daily life. For those who took a chance at getting to know him, it was easy to see the boy struggling to become a man needed guidance and love beyond all else. Henrietta knew what fear and anxiety felt like. In her youth she was carefree and happy. Maturity brought change and loneliness that left her on the outside looking in. The Redemption of Julian Price is a coming of age love sonnet that explores the insecurities that have been breed by carelessness, guilt and neglect. I received an ARC of this story in exchange for an honest review. Ms. Vane allows her readers to learn about life, love and temptation right along with her characters. There is almost an innocence about these two as they reacquaint themselves with each other as mature adults. A fluctuating tempo threw me off in the beginning but I enjoyed these two together despite that. My rating: 3.5
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GETTING WOUND UP BY JENNIFER BERNARD AND ERIN NICHOLAS
Release Date: April 12, 2016
SYNOPSIS
A fun, flirty crossover novel from bestselling authors Jennifer Bernard (the Love Between the Bases series) and Erin Nicholas (the Sapphire Falls series)
Caitlyn Murray has never let on that she's had fantasies about her brother's friend Eli Anderson for years. She'd do anything for the sexy, baseball star who's given it all up to stay in Sapphire Falls and take care of his family, but she and Eli are friends. Just friends.
So when her brother hatches a plan to get Eli to the pro baseball try-out for the Kilby Catfish that he has dreamed of and deserves, Caitlyn is all in. After all, what's a little kidnapping among friends?
A spot on the pitcher's mound for the Catfish isn't the only tempting thing about the spontaneous road trip. Eli already knows that Caitlyn is as sweet as the candies she makes for the Sapphire Falls bakery, but alone with her overnight in the tiny motel room in Kansas, it's impossible to resist the urge to take a little taste.
But when that taste leads to falling for the girl next door just as his front door is moving hundreds of miles away, can Eli really have it all? Or do they have too many strikes against them
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Getting Wound Up by Jennifer Bernard
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
"Never give up on your dreams." It's an easy mantra to recite, a hard phrase to forget-but not as easy to live up to. Life throws us all curve balls that sets us on a different course and pretty soon we miss out on our plans. In Getting Wound Up that's what happened to Eli. He'd given up and forged a new path filled with adult responsibilities but persuasive friends gave him the courage to take a second look and make his dream a reality. I am not a sports fan. I am a romance fan. Getting Wound Up mixes both to create a story that has more heart, charm and fun then one story should. This story takes the best of both authors Erin Nicholas and Jennifer Bernard and creates a story about the bonds of friendship, determination and love with a central theme that hits home. Seductive, entertaining and enjoyable. Was hard not to fall in love.
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FALLING FOR HER BACHELOR (BACHELOR AUCTION) BY ROBIN BIELMAN
Release Date: April 12, 2016
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When Navy firefighter Nick Palotay returns to Marietta to go on the bachelor auction block for a good cause, he expects it to be risk free. But when he needs someone safe to bid on him and his sister’s best friend is coaxed into stepping up, Nick isn’t prepared for the effect Cassidy has on him. She sends his mind to all kinds of dirty places…places his battered heart can’t afford.
Freelance photographer Cassidy Ware is in waaay over her head. She’s always been Nick’s other little sister, but she’s all grown up now and just a glance from him leaves her hot and bothered. Still, she can stay immune to his charms and keep him at an emotional distance because she’s got an agenda, too. She’ll help the too-handsome Nick with his charitable deed, and, in return, he’ll help her keep an unwelcome suitor at bay.
A deal’s a deal, but when their “business transaction” turns into more pleasure than duty, can they walk away from each other without losing what matters most?
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REVIEW: FALLING FOR HER BACHELOR (BACHELOR AUCTION) BY ROBIN BIELMAN
Falling for Her Bachelor by Robin Bielman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
His hometown considers him a hero. For Nick Palotay nothing could be further from the truth. Tragedy, guilt and heartbreak seem to be his constant companions as he makes his way alone. Getting to know Cassidy again starts to lighten the heaviness weighing him down but Cassidy is seeking to find her own path through the storm. I received an ARC of Robin Bielman's latest novel in exchange for an honest review. Falling for her Bachelor by Robin Bielman is a story that anyone can relate with. When situations arise that are hard to understand and impossible to control, it brings about anguish and soul searching. The gradual connection between Nick and Cassidy was tempered by loss of friends and loved ones that had Nick standing at a crossroads. What I took away from this read was that for every joy there is sadness but the beauty of it all is the experiences and memories gained along the way.
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OFF THE HOOK (FISHING FOR TROUBLE) BY LAURA DREWRY
Release Date: April 12, 2016
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Welcome to The Buoys, a West Coast haven where love comes in with the tide. Perfect for readers of Jill Shalvis and Susan Mallery, the Fishing for Trouble series features three unforgettable brothers—each of whom is a great catch.
Major league pitcher Liam O'Donnell knows his best days are probably behind him, but that doesn't mean he's ready to retire and become a fishing guide. Still, after all the time he's spent chasing his dreams, he owes it to his brothers to pull his weight around the lodge. The Buoys is their father's legacy, and they can't let some developer take it from them. The one snag Liam isn't counting on is a blast from the past: his ex-wife.
The moment Kate Hadley steps out of the seaplane, she knows this assignment is going to be trickier than she thought. She has to persuade the owners to sell—and one of them is Liam O'Donnell. Ten years ago, she made the biggest mistake of her life when she married Liam during a fling in Vegas. Now he's her only lifeline in the middle of nowhere. Kate's trying to keep things cool, but Liam just reminds her of the scorching few nights they spent together—and tempts her to make new memories that are just as steamy as the old.
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REVIEW: OFF THE HOOK (FISHING FOR TROUBLE) BY LAURA DREWRY
Off the Hook by Laura Drewry
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Kate has spent her entire life proving herself. When she finally gets a chance of fulfilling her dreams of success, her past comes back to haunt her in a very big way. Off the Hook by Laura Drewry is full of moments that we all have that make us wonder if getting out of bed in the morning is worth the aggravation. I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Though not as emotionally heavy as past works I have read by this author, the characters still face obstacles that make an impact on who they are and what direction they want to take next. Kate and Liam have to decide if a second chance is what they both want and worth what they have to give up. Off the Hook is a look at what the price of happiness is. The lighter scope made it a pleasant surprise.
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THE BAD BOY'S GUILT (THE BAD BOYS OF REGRET HOLLOW) BY SARA DANIEL
Release Date: April 12, 2016
SYNOPSIS
Nicole trusted Wyatt with her heart once. She won’t make the same mistake twice.
A broken-down car destroys Nicole DeMonde’s plan to be cool and self-sufficient when she returns to her hometown for her brother’s wedding. The cop who comes to her rescue is none other than local hottie Wyatt Truman, who slept with her then dumped her when they were teens. She has no choice but to accept his help. However, she knows better than to trust him with her heart twice.
Wyatt is determined to earn Nicole’s forgiveness and make amends for his callous past. Once he lays eyes on her, he can’t help wanting more than forgiveness. In fact, his intentions are starting to bear a suspicious resemblance to the forever variety.
If she can’t avoid Wyatt, a one-night stand might be just the thing Nicole needs to work him out of her system. Or will her recovery plan destroy her heart once and for all?
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REVIEW: THE BAD BOY'S GUILT (THE BAD BOYS OF REGRET HOLLOW) BY SARA DANIEL
The Bad Boy's Guilt by Sara Daniel
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Youth and foolishness lead to heartbreak and regret. Is forgiveness and a second chance in the cards for Wyatt and Nicole? I received a copy of The Bad Boy's Guilt in exchange for an honest review. With Nicole, Ms. Daniels hits the nail on the head. The feelings of youthful insecurity and innocence have haunted her into adulthood due to a crushing blow in her past. Coming face to face with her biggest mistake and heartache as an adult brings all the hurt and anger to the surface. Wyatt has always regretted his actions in regards to Nicole. In his immaturity he worried more about image and pride and less about the feelings of others, as an adult he looks at things somewhat differently and wants to make amends. Sara Daniels' with the Bad Boy's of Regret Hollow has created second chance stories that are easy to relate to and simple to understand.
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SKINNY DIPPING SEASON (TRUHART) BY CYNTHIA TENNENT
Release Date: April 12, 2016
SYNOPSIS
One Summer Can Change Everything . . .
Elizabeth Lively dresses conservatively, straightens her curly hair into submission, and works hard to uphold her political family's reputation. Her therapist might call it “OCD,” but she's just trying her best to live by the rules—until her carefully crafted world comes crashing down when she's fired, painfully jilted, and arrested for a crime she didn't commit. All she can think to do is flee to her grandmother's lakeside house in tiny Truhart, Michigan, a town that's as quirky as it is quaint . . .
No stranger to second chances, Acting Sheriff JD Hardy isn't pleased to have Elizabeth in Truhart for the summer. A former city cop with a painful past, JD now runs a tight ship, and isn't keen on a newcomer with a criminal past, even one as tempting as Elizabeth.
Between lazy summer days and lakeside evenings, reconnecting with old friends and making new ones, Elizabeth must decide what the future holds for her, and where her heart belongs. She will learn that sometimes you have to dip a toe in cautiously, and other times you just have to dive in . . .
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REVIEW: SKINNY DIPPING SEASON (TRUHART) BY CYNTHIA TENNENT
Skinny Dipping Season by Cynthia Tennent
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Truhart is a small town that dishes out romance, redemption and light-hearted fun. Cynthia Tennent has done a wonderful job in writing a story that is full of all the sweetness of small town living. In Skinny Dipping Season rule follower Elizabeth Lively's life falls apart when she's not looking and leaves her broken in heart, spirit and reputation. Escape proves the only option for her shattered life. She finds that in Truhart, Michigan where she not only starts to heal, but finds herself despite the opposition of one surly mistrustful citizen. The first thing that drew me to this read was that it uses the state of Michigan as a backdrop. As a lifelong citizen it's fun to see the state through the eyes of others. What left a lasting impression was the spirit of the story. JD and Elizabeth may have been the stars but the supporting cast stole the show.
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THE DEBUTANTE IS MINE (SEASON'S ORIGINAL) BY VIVIENNE LORRET
Release Date: April 12, 2016
SYNOPSIS
From the Season Standard: “A true Season’s Original embodies the class, grace, and style of the ton. Such an honor ensures the recipient her pick of eligible suitors…”
Lilah Appleton’s prospects are looking dim. With one last chance to find a titled husband before she’s forced to wed her wretched cousin, she must make this Season count. Plain, forgettable Lilah must become the Season’s Original. Desperate, she seeks help from the devilishly charming, untitled, and thoroughly unsuitable Jack Marlowe. All she must do now is resist the tempting rogue…
Bastard son and self-made man, Jack Marlowe loathes the aristocracy. When he meets Lilah, he expects her to be like all the other greedy husband-hunters. But she’s far more dangerous. Her alluring smiles and sharp tongue intrigue him. Before he knows it, he agrees to help her find a husband, revealing tricks to ensnare any man. The only problem is, his plan works too well—on him.
When Lilah becomes the belle of the ball, Jack realizes he may lose her forever—unless he can take a chance on love and claim his debutante...
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REVIEW: THE DEBUTANTE IS MINE (SEASON'S ORIGINAL) BY VIVIENNE LORRET
The Debutante Is Mine by Vivienne Lorret
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Every woman loves the bad boy. The air of danger and his swoon worthy sex appeal keeps us coming back for more. Vivienne Lorret got it right with Jack. He's the guy no woman should like but despite it all finds hard to resist. I received an ARC of The Debutante is Mine in exchange for an honest review. Ms. Lorret has written a classic romance that is hard to resist. Lilah and Jack are fire and ice. She has the heart and sweetness that he lacks. Yet they blend well together. These two share common traits in so many ways but bring out the best in each other. Beautiful.
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YOUR CAPTIVATING LOVE (THE BENNETT FAMILY) BY LAYLA HAGEN
Release Date: April 12, 2016
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Logan Bennett knows his priorities. He is loyal to his family and his company. He has no time for love, and no desire for it. Not after a disastrous engagement that left him broken-hearted.
When Nadine enters his life, she turns everything upside down. She’s sexy, funny, and utterly captivating. She’s also more stubborn than anyone he’s met. . .including himself.
Nadine Hawthorne is finally pursuing her dream: opening her own shop. After working so hard to get here, she needs to concentrate on her new business, and can’t afford distractions. Not even if they come in the form of Logan Bennett. He’s handsome, charming, and doesn’t take no for an answer.
It doesn’t help that Logan’s family is scheming to bring them together at every turn. Their attraction is sizzling, and their connection—undeniable. Slowly, Logan wins her over.
But what starts out as a fling soon spirals into so much more. Will they learn to trust their feelings?
Will they have the strength not to let go of each other?
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Your Captivating Love by Layla Hagen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Bennetts are back. More adorable than ever. What struck me in Sebastian and Ava's story (Your Irresistible Love) is how close this family is. They work together, play together, worry together and even do matchmaking together. It's the Bennetts against the world and everything they do is out of love for one another. Layla Hagen uses family as a stepping stone and a focal point. By doing this she lets her readers know what is important to these alpha males and focused females. Love personified is how I would describe it. I received an ARC of Your Captivating Love in exchange for an honest review. I have been looking forward to reading Your Captivating Love since I finished the first story in this series and learned that Logan's story was next. To put up with these men a woman has to be strong, secure and driven. She also has to have an amazing heart and a strong capacity for love. We saw a little bit of Nadine in Ava and Sebastian's whirlwind love story and I was so glad to find out more about her. She's a pistol but when she connects with someone, she cares deeply. Complexity does not always make a good story. Sometimes simplicity makes all the difference. I love this series.
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN WEDDING (HEART OF THE ROCKIES ) BY SARA RICHARDSON
Release Date: April 12, 2016
SYNOPSIS
Sara Richardson brings us the conclusion to her Heart of the Rockies series in this stunning, heartwarming novella.SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW-AND SOMETHING SHE NEVER EXPECTED . . .
If anyone had told Ruby James she'd be marrying the man of her dreams after starting over at the Walker Mountain Ranch, she'd have keeled over laughing, if not crying. Yet here she is: ready to walk down the aisle with her soul mate, Sawyer Hawkins-and make the adoption of their sweet foster daughter, Brooklyn, official. But just days before the event that will make their family complete, a miraculous little wrinkle appears in her plans . . .
Ruby's already the most beautiful woman in the world to Sawyer, but she seems to be glowing even more than usual . . . and now he knows why. Sawyer couldn't have wished for more. Soon enough he'll have a new wife, a new daughter, and a new bundle of joy. But not everyone sees a happy future for him and Ruby. With a blizzard rolling in, Sawyer must help his family-to-be weather a different kind of storm-and clear the skies for an unforgettable Rocky Mountain wedding.
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REVIEW: ROCKY MOUNTAIN WEDDING (HEART OF THE ROCKIES ) BY SARA RICHARDSON
Rocky Mountain Wedding by Sara Richardson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
It's the surprises that make each day special and life interesting. Sawyer and Ruby are learning that hoping and planning does not equate perfection. It's the lessons learned from life's upsets that are unifying. Those are what build an unbreakable seal. Rocky Mountain Wedding is the final novel in Ms. Richardson's Heart of the Rockies series. What has remained consistent in every book of this series is family. Whether by blood or friendship, in times of adversity there is always someone to count on. Am going to miss this series.
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LISTEN TO ME (FUSION) BY KRISTEN PROBY
Release Date: April 12, 2016
SYNOPSIS
In New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kristen Proby’s brand new series, five best friends open a hot new restaurant, but one of them gets much more than she bargained for when a sexy former rock star walks through the doors—and into her heart.
Seduction is quickly becoming the hottest new restaurant in Portland, and Addison Wade is proud to claim 1/5 of the credit. She’s determined to make it a success and can’t think of a better way to bring in new customers than live music. But when former rock star Jake Keller swaggers through the doors to apply for the weekend gig, she knows she’s in trouble. Addie instantly recognizes him—his posters were plastered all over her bedroom walls in high school—he’s all bad boy...exactly her type and exactly what she doesn’t need.
Jake Keller walked away from the limelight five years ago and yearns to return to what’s always driven him: the music. If he gets to work for a smart-mouthed, funny-as-hell bombshell, all the better. But talking Addie into giving him the job is far easier than persuading her that he wants more than a romp in her bed. Just when she begins to drop her walls, Jake’s past finally catches up with him.
Will Addie be torn apart once again or will Jake be able to convince her to drown out her doubts and listen to her heart?
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REVIEW: LISTEN TO ME (FUSION) BY KRISTEN PROBY
Listen to Me by Kristen Proby
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Kristen Proby as an author has always been someone whose work I wanted to try. When the chance presented itself I jumped at it. Listen to Me is light hearted, sensual fun. The bond between friends plays a big part in this story and I liked how Ms. Proby brought the readers attention to that throughout. Amidst the female bonding the story predominately centers around Jake and Addie getting to know each other and working on creating their own special bond. The best way to describe my reaction is "Love at first Sight". I received an ARC of Listen to Me by Kristen Proby in exchange for an honest review. With it's inviting characters, united community and tempting plot,this could be the start of a beautiful new friendship for me. Impressive.
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DEVOTED (MASTERS AND MERCENARIES) BY LEXI BLAKE
Release Date: April 12, 2016
SYNOPSIS
A woman’s work
Amy Slaten has devoted her life to Slaten Industries. After ousting her corrupt father and taking over the CEO role, she thought she could relax and enjoy taking her company to the next level. But an old business rivalry rears its ugly head. The only thing that can possibly take her mind off business is the training class at Sanctum…and her training partner, the gorgeous and funny Flynn Adler. If she can just manage to best her mysterious business rival, life might be perfect.
A man’s commitment
Flynn Adler never thought he would fall for the enemy. Business is war, or so his father always claimed. He was raised to be ruthless when it came to the family company, and now he’s raising his brother to one day work with him. The first order of business? The hostile takeover of Slaten Industries. It’s a stressful job so when his brother offers him a spot in Sanctum’s training program, Flynn jumps at the chance.
A lifetime of devotion….
When Flynn realizes the woman he’s falling for is none other than the CEO of the firm he needs to take down, he has to make a choice. Does he take care of the woman he’s falling in love with or the business he’s worked a lifetime to build? And when Amy finally understands the man she’s come to trust is none other than the enemy, will she walk away from him or fight for the love she’s come to depend on?
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Devoted by Lexi Blake
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Amy and Flynn both have overpowering personalities but for different reasons. Amy exudes an air of in your face confidence to hide her shyness and feelings of inadequacy. Flynn struggles with past betrayals and his off putting personality is a lasting product of that. In a world full of domination our key players have issues with relinquishing control. Devoted is my first foray into this interesting world and although confused quite a bit because of the lingo and such I did like it. I received an ARC in exchange for and honest review and came to the conclusion that Lexi Blake delivered an unusual love story that ended up being one of the best I have every read. Devoted is about using the strengths a person possesses to become a better version of themselves. Flynn and Amy were so HOT, I saw smoke but they also brought out the best parts of one another. That's the way love is supposed to be.
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LOVE, ALABAMA (ALABAMA) BY SUSAN SANDS
Release Date: April 13, 2016
SYNOPSIS
Emma Laroux’s life is nearly perfect. She lives in the small town of Ministry, Alabama, where she grew up, surrounded by family and friends, and owns a thriving pageant-coaching business. Emma almost never concerns herself with the town gossip that she’s a has-been former beauty queen, admittedly a gorgeous one.
Television director Matthew Pope wonders what kind of karmic sin he’s committed along the way that takes him from Manhattan and lands him back here in Podunk, Alabama, not two hours from his own home town full of bad blood and disastrous memories, to direct a new Southern cooking show for the network.
Matthew recognizes Emma as the former Miss Alabama he’d rescued from a difficult and desperate situation ten years before. Emma doesn’t recognize Matthew because she’d been drugged at a frat party that night.
Tad Beaumont, the mayor of Ministry, Alabama, is Emma’s ex-boyfriend and a controlling narcissist, and unbeknownst to Emma, has manipulated circumstances, making certain Emma’s dating relationships have never progressed.
Matthew helps Emma realized what’s been missing from her life as they discover a deep connection and budding relationship. A huge sin of omission and Tad’s well-placed lies and manipulations might cost them their future together.
Can Emma forgive and learn to trust Matthew after ten years of keeping men at arm’s length?
Can Matthew overcome his weighty emotional baggage after returning home to face his own demons of the past?
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REVIEW: LOVE, ALABAMA (ALABAMA) BY SUSAN SANDS
Love, Alabama by Susan Sands
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
First impressions can be deceiving. That is something I learned from life and Love, Alabama reiterated that lesson. I received an ARC of Love, Alabama by Susan Sands in exchange for an honest review. As a whole this story did not appeal to me AT FIRST. A girl judged on her looks. A guy distancing himself from his past. All that has been done before. As I continued to read, it started to become obvious that there were hidden truths, traumatic events and inner struggles that plagued Emma and Matthew. Love, Alabama is a story about rebuilding trust, learning to forgive and moving forward despite all the baggage trailing behind. Emma has to learn to forgive herself and take a chance on stepping into the light. I admired Emma's strength and that was what ultimately turned this story around for me. More than a pretty face, she was a courageous woman.
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WHEN YOU TOUCH ME (KINDLE WORLDS: BAREFOOT BAY) BY MARILYN BAXTER
Release Date: April 14, 2016
SYNOPSIS
Family woes bring Jillian Logan home to Mimosa Key, but she faces more trouble in her new job as a massage therapist at the Casa Blanca Resort in Barefoot Bay. Right away she’s given a special assignment: a wounded soldier who is a good-looking player with sex appeal and who threatens to throw her delicately balanced life off-kilter.
Sam Hartman, AKA Hart Throb, views the beach as just another sandbox all too reminiscent of the hellhole where he was injured. And the alternative therapies that Jillian offers him? He considers them pure voodoo. He would rather move their relationship off the massage table and into his bed, but as much as he wants her touch, it forces him to face the demons that still haunt him. Can the heat of their unlikely connection heal them both?
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When You Touch Me by Marilyn Baxter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Resentment, anger and pain. Sam and Jillian have more in common than they realize. Sam has been forced to start over after injury threw his career as a soldier off course. Jillian's life was disrupted by tragedy and family responsibilities. I received a copy of When You Touch Me in exchange for an honest review. Rehabilitation has brought Sam to Casa Blanca Resort where Jillian has been assigned as his message therapist. When You Touch Me by Marilyn Baxter centers around the development of understanding, learning to make peace with things that can't be changed and learning to forgive and move on. All of these points are vital in the process of healing, which is what Jillian and Sam both need. Hidden behind the charm was an emotion that was heartwarming and poignant.
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HOLD ON TO FOREVER (KINDLE WORLDS: BAREFOOT BAY) BY MARIA GERACI
Release Date: April 14, 2016
SYNOPSIS
HOT, RICH, AND POWERFUL MEETS HIS MATCH AT A DESTINATION WEDDING IN BAREFOOT BAY
Jack Martinez has the world at his feet. Heir to Florida’s most lucrative personal injury law firm, women love him and insurance companies quake at the mention of his name. But Jack harbors a secret wish. He wants to start a small practice of his own, away from the limelight, and he’s counting on his younger brother to finish law school and take his place at their parents' firm.
Felicity Reed wants to save her family’s dying PR company. Landing a big client like Jack would be a dream come true, but she’s made a pitch and he’s already shot her down. Which makes it awkward when her baby sister and Jack’s younger brother decide to do a destination wedding at the Casa Blanca Resort in Mimosa Key.
When the soon-to-be newlyweds announce that they’re deferring law school, Jack offers Felicity a deal; help him convince the young couple to stick to their original plan and he’ll give her PR firm a slice of his business. Which seems easy enough until Felicity finds herself actually falling for the arrogant ambulance chaser. Now she’s going to have to make a choice between family loyalty or a chance on a forever love.
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Hold On To Forever by Maria Geraci
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Just the way I like my books. Hold on to Forever is the perfect summer read. Exotic locations and sexy relations in a package that is short, hot and entertaining. A little scheming can go a long way. That motto becomes the starting point for a joint venture between Jack and Felicity. I received an ARC of Hold on to Forever by Maria Geraci in exchange for an honest review. If she helps him convince his brother and her sister to follow through on their original career goals and put their current dreams of love and marriage on hold, Felicity will save her business and Jack can pursue his secret wish. A win, win. But what happens ends up being an pleasant surprise and more than just a career opportunity. Hold on To Forever by Maria Geraci is a gorgeous story that blends sweet, sexy and all around good time. I loved it.
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CASTLE IN THE SAND (KINDLE WORLDS: BAREFOOT BAY) BY JEANNIE MOON
Release Date: April 14, 2016
SYNOPSIS
Josie DeMarco moved to Mimosa Key three years ago to escape the scandalous heartbreak that destroyed her life. She has a job and friends she loves on the idyllic island off the coast of Florida, but her world is turned upside down when Tony Granville seeks her help to escape the relentless paparazzi stalking him. As Prince Anton Edward, heir to the throne of a small European nation, Tony can’t lead a normal life with the responsibilities of his title, and the constant scrutiny of his father, King Edward, hanging over him. But when Tony is back with Josie, the only woman he’s ever loved, he realizes he’s willing to give up his crown to be with her. What he doesn’t know is if she would give up the life she’s made for herself to be with him.
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Castle in The Sand by Jeannie Moon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Jeannie Moon put me in fairytale heaven with Tony and Josie's enchanting story of love, sacrifice and second chances. I received a copy of this story in exchange for an honest review. Castle in the Sand is the romantic fantasy most women build their dreams on. That one unforgettable all encompassing love that lasts beyond separation, circumstance and time. Not realistic but still a beautiful sentiment. The beautiful scenery and enduring love story made this reunion a timeless voyage to be revisited often for me. Five star all the way.
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THE BILLIONAIRE'S CONVENIENT SECRET (KINDLE WORLDS: BAREFOOT BAY) BY LEIGH DUNCAN
Release Date: April 14, 2016
SYNOPSIS
His secret might save the Super Min, but will the truth cost him his heart?
Tasked to bring a group of mom-and-pop convenience stores under one corporate umbrella, willowy blonde Charlotte Oak seizes the opportunity to secure her future...by any means necessary. But the hunky clerk who refuses to sell the Super Min to her not only blocks Charlie’s path to success, he forces her to take a good, hard look at herself. And she doesn’t like what she sees. Self-made billionaire Josh McLean does, though. When the golden-haired beauty struts into his Aunt Charity's Super Min, Josh wants nothing more than to wine and dine the newcomer like only the head of a Fortune 500 company can...until he discovers Charlie’s real purpose in coming to Barefoot Bay will destroy the heart and soul of Mimosa Key.
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REVIEW: THE BILLIONAIRE'S CONVENIENT SECRET (KINDLE WORLDS: BAREFOOT BAY) BY LEIGH DUNCAN
The Billionaire's Convenient Secret by Leigh Duncan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
When it's needed most, the powers that be sends the right person at the right time. Charlotte and Josh are a great example of that. The Billionaire's Convenient Secret by Leigh Duncan was given to me in exchange for an honest review. He was her wake up call to face traits about herself, she was not proud of. She was his chance to find his purpose. The Billionaire's Convenient Secret is an old fashioned romance that leaves the reader with food for thought but provides a story full of wit, charm and heart along the way.
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SILHOUETTES ON THE SAND (KINDLE WORLDS: BAREFOOT BAY) BY CHRIS KENISTON
Release Date: April 14, 2016
SYNOPSIS
In Mimosa Key for his brother Naughty Nate's wedding, Chase Ivory has a plan to avoid his eccentric grandfather's matchmaking—hire someone to be his date for the week. A beautiful and ditzy actress with no strings, and no commitments is just the ticket for no complications.
Military nurse Lt. Cassandra "CJ" Lawson has seen too much. All she wants is quiet family time with her sister. Except, when her sister leaves town for a part in movie, CJ is left filling in for one little job—cozying up to a wealthy jetsetting billionaire.
What happens when simple and uncomplicated, becomes anything but?
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Barefoot Bay: Silhouettes on the Sand by Chris Keniston
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Chris Keniston is quickly becoming a favorite author of mine. She is synonymous for her beautiful backdrops, heartwarming characters and emotional stories. I received a copy of Silhouettes on the Sand by Chris Keniston in exchange for an honest review. I knew the story would be a funny, sweet unforgettable trip. I was right. A wedding, a staged romance, a beautiful island and surprise connection. Hook, line and sinker- I was done for. Chris Keniston did was she does best creating the perfect setting for a breezy and relaxing getaway.
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TROUBLE IN PARADISE (KINDLE WORLDS: BAREFOOT BAY) BY FIONA ROARKE
Release Date: April 14, 2016
SYNOPSIS
Can Barefoot Bay work its magic when there's trouble in paradise?
Sexy, single hunk JD Macalister never expected to fall so hard or so fast. He's been burned by love—and a long-distance relationship—before and swore he'd never get hurt again. But the blonde beauty in the jade-green dress he meets at a friend's wedding isn't going anywhere. Especially not out of his arms.
Samantha Duke can't take her eyes off the tall, dark and dangerous-looking man she spotted the moment she walked down the aisle. Their instant connection dazzles her. And once he reels her into his grasp, she knows one night—or a hundred nights—will never be enough. But that's all the time they have, one hundred nights before she leaves JD behind.
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DESIRE ON DEADLINE (KINDLE WORLDS: BAREFOOT BAY) BY LUCY LAKESTONE
Release Date: April 14, 2016
SYNOPSIS
Rival reporters, a dangerous story, a forbidden attraction ...
Ambitious reporter Roz Melander can’t return to her big-city career until she saves the struggling Florida newspaper her family founded. But rescuing the Mimosa Gazette won’t be easy with handsome nemesis Alden Knox in her way. Cynical after working in the tabloids and haunted by an old mistake, he’s starting over at the upstart Times, covering the glitterati streaming to the island’s Barefoot Bay resort.
When a fishing boat blows up in the Gulf of Mexico with a famous actor on board, both scramble to get the scoop on why. Roz is in it for the news, and Alden’s in it for the gossip — but someone will go to great lengths to stop either of them from finding out. As they chase clues, they face another obstacle: their simmering attraction. Working together against a dangerous enemy might be the only way to survive, but can they get the stories they need when what they really want is each other?
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Desire on Deadline by Lucy Lakestone
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Intrigue in a tropical oasis. Desire on Deadline is a fast paced suspense novella with a little romance on the side. I received a copy of Desire on Deadline by Lucy Lakestone in exchange for an honest review. This type of story is not usually my favorite but every so often I am drawn into the world of mysterious romance by imaginative writing and enticing characters. With this novella Ms. Lakestone succeeded in raising the stakes. Treachery wrapped in the most beautiful surroundings. Behind the glitz and glamour of celebrity, lies the dark and gritty world of secrecy that two rival reporters are determined to crack. An edge of your seat thriller that is as hot as it is adventurous.
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REDEMPTION FALLS: A LITTLETON NOVEL BY KATE HEWITT
Release Date: April 15, 2016
SYNOPSIS
Welcome to Littleton, Vermont... a college town with a whole lot of memories for two people who have finally found the courage to return...
It's been twelve years since Linnea Schmidt left Littleton, Vermont--and her daughter Ambler behind. Now she's back to make amends, and the last thing she needs is preppy, new college president Rob Sanders on her case, asking her up to the college on the hill.
Rob Sanders is trying to escape his own mistakes when he returns to Littleton, Vermont, and he isn't prepared for the unexpected attraction he feels for tough girl Linnea. But as an unlikely friendship develops between the college president and the woman hiding behind her don't-mess-with-me persona, will Rob and Linnea be able to help--and heal--each other?
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REVIEW: REDEMPTION FALLS: A LITTLETON NOVEL BY KATE HEWITT
Redemption Falls: A Littleton Novel by Kate Hewitt
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I had to read this story. After reading the blurb I knew that for a fact. What would caused a mother to walk away from her child and the only life she has ever known? For me that was hard to understand. Linnea made this heartbreaking choice because deep down she didn't feel worthy. She was young and shame at herself, disappointment at letting her family down and maybe depression played a part in some way in her actions. When she returns twelve years later with a chip on her shoulder and seeking to get to know her daughter, she gets a first hand look at how her choices have impacted her life and the life of her child. Redemption Falls is about coming to terms with hard choices. Kate Hewitt has written a story that is emotional and hard to read at times but full of lessons that are as true in reality as they are in fiction.
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