GETTING IT BACK (RED HOT RUSSIANS) BY ELIZABETH HARMON
Release Date: April 4, 2016
SYNOPSIS
An unexpected phone call from the man who broke her heart offers Amy Shepherd an opportunity to return to the work she loves, training elite figure skaters. Except it’s just one figure skater: Him. Can she finally forgive and forget?
Figure skater Mikhail “Misha” Zaikov once had it all: medals, money and the adoration of millions. But a devastating injury put an end to his career and his romance, leaving him with nothing but regret over what could have been. His last chance to re-join the world’s top skaters is now. And there’s only one person who can help him: Her.
On Russia’s unyielding ice, Misha must reclaim what he's lost while facing off against a talented young rival and risking further injury. But Amy soon discovers Misha's much bigger challenges lurk off the ice. And she's determined to keep Misha whole and healthy, even if doing so ends his shot at the gold.
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REVIEW: GETTING IT BACK (RED HOT RUSSIANS) BY ELIZABETH HARMON
Getting It Back by Elizabeth Harmon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Getting It Back is a story about appreciating the important things. Elizabeth Harmon has pinned a story that is about more than romance. It is a redemption song, an underdog story and a second chance at missed opportunities. I received an ARC of Getting It Back in exchange for an honest review. I have never had the chance to experience Ms. Harmon's work before but am glad to be getting the chance now. Misha and Amy's story was not perfect but it was a euphoric escape into one of my favorite sports. There was definite chemistry between the main characters that made the story more captivating and emotive. It was easy to get caught up in the sincerity of this story.
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TRULY, MADLY, SWEETLY (SWEET LOVE) BY KIRA ARCHER
Release Date: April 4, 2016
SYNOPSIS
An inherited parking spot. That’s all it took to make Natalie Moran’s food truck dreams come true. But her dream space is attached to a bakery inherited by someone else—drop dead gorgeous Eric Schneider, a financial consultant who wouldn’t know a cupcake from a cannoli. And he wants to buy Nat out, no matter what she has to say about it.
Eric’s determined to build his own business, but he needs the super cute klutz with the cupcake truck to help. If Nat will teach him the basics of running a bakery, he’ll give her free kitchen time. Except…neither expects the heat burning between them or the possibility that their arrangement might become permanent.
When it all blows up, Nat is convinced his actions mean betrayal. It’s up to Eric to regain her trust and show her he’s a man who is truly, madly in love with her, before she disappears from his life forever.
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REVIEW: TRULY, MADLY, SWEETLY (SWEET LOVE) BY KIRA ARCHER
Truly, Madly, Sweetly by Kira Archer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
For the foodie in us all. Truly, Madly, Sweetly is another Kira Archer treat. I always enjoy reading her stories because she gives me just what I need before I have to ask. Eric and Natalie are not the first opposites attract romance I have read but Natalie's flaws and pride mixed with Eric's need to be in control make for a story that is unforgettable.
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THE THREE WEEK ARRANGEMENT (CHASE BROTHERS) BY SARAH BALLANCE
Release Date: April 4, 2016
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Ethan Chase isn't interested in dating. After losing the woman he loved more than life itself, he'd much rather ride solo, but his family is dead set on fixing him up. To get them off his back, he hooks up with ultra-adventurous, ultra-temporary adventure photographer, Rue Campbell. All he has to do is survive three weeks in her orbit and he'll be single again, only without the pitying looks and pressure to move on.
Rue is literally counting the days until her plane leaves New York City. The last thing she wants is a relationship, but being Ethan's pretend girlfriend can't hurt, right? Wrong. With Ethan, there's no faking anything—in or out of the bedroom. With the sheets burning hot and the clock ticking on their arrangement, Rue realizes she's falling for a man guaranteed to derail her goals...and break her heart.
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REVIEW: THE THREE WEEK ARRANGEMENT (CHASE BROTHERS) BY SARAH BALLANCE
The Three-Week Arrangement by Sarah Ballance
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
So much emotion was flowing through me when I read this story. The Three Week Arrangement will make you laugh, cry and scratch your head in puzzlement at times. Sarah Ballance's offbeat stories have a way of getting a person to see things differently with her great sense of humor and her heart stealing characters.
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TELL ME YOU CRAVE ME (SEARCH AND SEDUCE) BY JOYA RYAN
Release Date: April 4, 2016
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Easton Ambrose has spent half his life protecting Natalie St. Clair from guys like himself. It’s not like he wants to interfere with her dating life, but what’s he supposed to do when she insists on going out with the wrong kind of guy? Kiss her, of course. But now she's pissed. And what starts as an apology turns to heated words...then just to heat.
Jumping East was the worst idea in the history of ideas. The guy is Natalie’s older brother’s best friend, the definition of off limits. But she’s tired of the safe guys who couldn’t light a fire with a flamethrower. Time for a little dangerous—even if dangerous always blows up in your face. Because even if they survive their bedroom antics, it’s only a matter of time before they’re caught…
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REVIEW: TELL ME YOU CRAVE ME (SEARCH AND SEDUCE) BY JOYA RYAN
Tell Me You Crave Me by Joya Ryan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Naughty is Joya Ryan's middle name. The reason I love her stories is because she blends fun with tempting and the heat level soars. Natalie and Easton are like cats in heat. Arguing, knit picking and emitting enough mix signals to short circuit any micro transmitter. Every arrow has pointed to the obvious outcome but these two prove slow on the uptake. Tell Me You Crave Me is full of wickedly sexy thrills.
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HER FANTASY HUSBAND (THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE) BY NINA CROFT
Release Date: April 4, 2016
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Security Company CEO Josh Slater put his life on hold when he said “I do” to protect a stranger. While his marriage was never meant to be real—he hasn’t even seen his wife in five years—Josh can’t shake the idea that he’d be cheating if he moves on. Now he’s a man with a mission: chase down his “wife,” get an annulment, and finally indulge in a little no-strings sex.
Heiress Alexia Slater entered into a marriage of convenience straight out of high school to gain control of her inheritance before her not-so loving family squandered the whole thing. She doesn’t want the marriage to be real—she’s fought hard for her independence—but that hasn’t stopped her from spending the last five years fantasizing about her gorgeous husband.
Then he shows up.
Josh wants an annulment. Lexi needs to stay married. When the chemistry explodes between them, there’s no stopping the battle of wills only one of them can win…
She’s had the fantasy, now it’s time for the real thing…
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REVIEW: HER FANTASY HUSBAND (THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE) BY NINA CROFT
Her Fantasy Husband by Nina Croft
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A truly unbelievable story. The perfect man, a stranger no less will marry, live apart from and live like a eunuch for five years for a woman he met only once. NOT!!! That incredulity is what makes this story an amazing read. I could not read the blurb without giving the novel a look see. Despite the over the top plot, it worked. Highly implausible, surely improbable but stranger things happen ever day. Every once in a while it's fun to live in a world of make believe. Her Fantasy Husband by Nina Croft is a twist on a marriage of convenience story that was a surprisingly sexy and imaginative ride.
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THROWN DOWN (MADE IN JERSEY) BY TESSA BAILEY
Release Date: April 4, 2016
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He has one last chance to deserve the girl of his dreams...
Overachiever River Purcell was never supposed to be a struggling single mom, working double shifts just to make ends meet. Nor was she supposed to be abandoned by her high school sweetheart, breaking her heart into a thousand jagged pieces. Now Vaughn De Matteo is back in town, his sights set on her...and River is in danger of drowning a second time.
No one believed Hook's resident bad boy was good enough for River. Not even Vaughn himself. But he'll fight like hell to win back the woman he never stopped loving, to keep the daughter he never expected, and convince himself he's worth their love in the process––even if he has to rely on their fierce and undeniable sexual chemistry.
But even as River's body arches under his hungered touch, the demons of the past lurk in the shadows. Waiting for Vaughn to repeat his mistakes one last time...
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REVIEW: THROWN DOWN (MADE IN JERSEY) BY TESSA BAILEY
Thrown Down by Tessa Bailey
My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
On the surface Thrown Down is your standard romance. Bad boy, good girl, second chance, etc. Digging deeper however exposes a story of self doubt, yearning and examines painful truths. I received an ARC of Thrown Down by Tessa Bailey in exchange for an honest review. River and Vaughn allowed the opinions of others to shape how they felt about each other and themselves. Thrown Down is about confronting the past so that history does not repeat. A little slow but still a good bet.
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TAKEN HOME (LONE STAR BURN #3) BY RUTH CARDELLO
Release Date: April 5, 2016
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Playboy Mason Thorne is nothing short of complicated. Though he was a movie star at a young age, his life took a downward spiral when he turned to drugs after losing his mother. He cleaned up his act and became a senator but still keeps his distance from most everyone—including his own father. There are plenty of women around, but most are gone by morning.
Twenty-five-year-old Chelle Landon thinks she must be the last virgin in Texas. She’s worried if she doesn’t remedy it soon, she’ll stay one forever. She attends yet another small-town wedding where the last single man her age is officially off the market, until sexy politician Mason Thorne appears. He’s the answer to her prayers, if one can pray for something that decadent.
He needs a cover story, not another lover. Chelle’s on a mission to lose her virginity, no matter what. Will he break her heart or will she heal his?
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REVIEW: TAKEN HOME (LONE STAR BURN #3) BY RUTH CARDELLO
Taken Home by Ruth Cardello
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Taken Home has made me want to experience this series from the beginning. Reading this story was like coming home. I felt such a kinship with Chelle and Mason that it was like catching up with family. Mason having lost his filter is seeking to find inspiration in ways that are detrimental to his state of mind and heart. Chelle wants to belong. Trying to fit in is proving to be a lot harder than she expected. What I liked about Taken Home is that I received as much pleasure getting to know the individuals Mason and Chelle as I did them as a couple. I received an ARC of Taken Home in exchange for an honest review. One trip was not nearly enough, will have to visit again.
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YOU'RE STILL THE ONE (RIBBON RIDGE #6) BY DARCY BURKE
Release Date: April 5, 2016
SYNOPSIS
USA Today bestseller Darcy Burke concludes her Archer family saga with a second chance at first love…
Everyone thought college sweethearts Bex Holmgren and Hayden Archer were headed for the altar… until a tragic accident sent young Bex running from a future she wasn’t ready to claim. But when she’s offered her dream job at Archer Brewing, Bex can’t pass up the chance to reconnect with the big, crazy family that once welcomed her with open arms—and the one man she’s never stopped loving.
When he returns home after a year in France, Hayden is less than thrilled to find his ex-girlfriend working for his family’s company. He’s finally moved on, and being around her rekindles long-buried feelings he’d rather ignore. But Bex isn’t the same girl he knew—she’s more mature, more beautiful, more tempting than ever—and he can’t resist the pull of the intense passion he’s only ever shared with her.
Have five years changed them enough, or are they doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past? The only thing Bex knows for sure is that for her, Hayden is still the one.
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REVIEW: YOU'RE STILL THE ONE (RIBBON RIDGE #6) BY DARCY BURKE
You're Still the One by Darcy Burke
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I was totally heartbroken when I realized the Archer family saga was coming to an end. I have enjoyed visiting Ribbon Ridge. Saying goodbye feels like losing a good friend. The only good to come out of the end of this series is that I can read the entire series again back to back. That makes it a little easier to bear. I received an ARC of You're Still the One in exchange for an honest review. Darcy Burke ended the series the same way she began it. Tragedy and heartbreak strengthened the bonds of the Archer family mending what was broken. It's fitting that You're Still the One examines how youth and heartbreak broke apart Hayden and Bex's love affair but a twist of fate and maturity may give them a second chance. From the beginning this series has been a story of a family united by tragedy but it also shows that the power of love is a burning light that can never be extinguished.
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THE MATCHMAKER'S PLAYBOOK (WINGMEN INC.) BY RACHEL VAN DYKEN
Release Date: April 5, 2016
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Wingman rule number one: don’t fall for a client.
After a career-ending accident, former NFL recruit Ian Hunter is back on campus—and he’s ready to get his new game on. As one of the masterminds behind Wingmen, Inc., a successful and secretive word-of-mouth dating service, he’s putting his extensive skills with women to work for the lovelorn. But when Blake Olson requests the services of Wingmen, Inc., Ian may have landed his most hopeless client yet.
From her frumpy athletic gear to her unfortunate choice of footwear, Blake is going to need a miracle if she wants to land her crush. At least with a professional matchmaker by her side she has a fighting chance. Ian knows that his advice and a makeover can turn Blake into another successful match. But as Blake begins the transformation from hot mess to smokin’ hot, Ian realizes he’s in danger of breaking his cardinal rule.…
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REVIEW: THE MATCHMAKER'S PLAYBOOK (WINGMEN INC.) BY RACHEL VAN DYKEN
The Matchmaker's Playbook by Rachel Van Dyken
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Beauty is a state of mind. We all have our own opinions and see things in a different way, that explains why there are so many varying opinions on subjects such as life, politics and parenting. Freedom of speech and all that. The image projected is what draws the attention not necessarily the way a person looks. I had the pleasure of receiving an ARC of The Matchmaker's Playbook in exchange for an honest review. Was not familiar with Ms. Van Dyken as an author before reading this story. Had read one book by her in the past, Upon A Midnight Dream and found myself fascinated with her blend of fantasy, reality and enchantment, I wanted to read more. So I requested a copy of The Matchmaker's Playbook from NetGalley and knew I was right. This author is a true original. She puts her own spin on stories and characters that are appealing but she also picks subject matters that are of interest to readers. I have become a fan.
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LOVE WALKS IN (THE SHAUGHNESSY BROTHERS #2) BY SAMANTHA CHASE
Release Date: April 5, 2016
SYNOPSIS
Book #2 in New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Samantha Chase’s dazzling new series:
The Shaughnessy Brothers are back
He lives by a schedule Aubrey Burke is on the run from an about-to-be-disastrous mistake when resort owner Hugh Shaughnessy catches her climbing through his office window. Until Aubrey tumbled into his life, Hugh had relied on work and discipline to safeguard a heart damaged by family tragedy. Now his careful world will never be the same.
She lives for the moment Hugh’s approach to life and love is the opposite of Aubrey’s, but she soon finds herself falling hard for the handsome hotel mogul. There’s a darker reason behind her “live for today” attitude than Hugh could possibly know, but for the first time Aubrey dares to hope this man’s love might make it worth taking a chance on the future.
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REVIEW: LOVE WALKS IN (THE SHAUGHNESSY BROTHERS #2) BY SAMANTHA CHASE
Love Walks In by Samantha Chase
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Every so often a story comes along that makes a reader stop and take notice. It's never one specific aspect for me but the combined product that has a profound affect. Love Walks In by Samantha Chase is one of those reads. Thank you Samantha Chase for writing such a thought provoking story. Sourcebooks for publishing it and NetGalley for approving my request.
This story was a hard read for me. Beautifully written with characters that any reader can picture and love. What broke me into was the heartbreaking circumstances that left such a lasting footprint on the lives of such young vital people. Aubrey lost her dream, her family and the way she felt about herself in one instant. Hugh lost his center and closed his heart. There was a positive with Aubrey and Hugh's story they learned not to take life for granted. That is a lesson we all need to remember. A powerful story...but then again from Samantha Chase, I'd expect nothing less.
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DIRTY SEXY INKED (DIRTY SEXY) BY CARLY PHILLIPS AND ERIKA WILDE
Release Date: April 5, 2016
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Breaking hearts is what wild and rebellious Mason Kincaid does best. Hit it and quit it is his motto, and with his bad boy reputation and tattoos, he doesn't lack for female companionship. Until one hot night with the one woman he swore he'd never touch becomes an all consuming addiction he can't kick. Katrina Sands has been his best friend for years, but now that he knows what she feels like, and tastes like, there is no going back to being just friends. Hot, dirty sex has never felt so good...or so right.
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REVIEW: DIRTY SEXY INKED (DIRTY SEXY) BY CARLY PHILLIPS AND ERIKA
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Dirty Sexy Inked by Carly Phillips
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
With the tension surrounding this couple, it was only a matter of time before the spark became a raging inferno. Katrina was a spectacular character. Not afraid to push the boundaries, she was in a class all her own. What I liked most was that she may have been rough around the edges but she had ano innocence about her that went deep and allowed her to be easily hurt. Mason was a clueless Jeri but he had his moments where he could be sweet and charming. I received an ARC of Dirty, Sexy, Inked in exchange for an honest review. Serious and emotional topics were mixed in with an electrical firestorm to make this read a MUST HAVE! Cool series so far.
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DISTANT THUNDER (RISING STORM: MIDSEASON #2) BY LARISSA IONE
Release Date: April 5, 2016
SYNOPSIS
Secrets, Sex and Scandals …
Welcome to Storm, Texas, where passion runs hot, desire runs deep, and secrets have the power to destroy… Get ready. The storm is coming.
As Sebastian and Marylee plot to cover up Sebastian’s sexual escapade, Ginny and Dakota continue to reel from the fallout of Dakota’s announcement. But it is the Rush family that’s left to pick up the pieces as Payton, Brittany and Jeffry each cope with Sebastian’s betrayal in their own way…
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REVIEW: DISTANT THUNDER (RISING STORM: MIDSEASON #2) BY LARISSA IONE
Distant Thunder: Midseason Episode 2 by Larissa Ione
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Every story has to have one. A character that is so despicable that you can't wait to see them get what's coming to them. That has been how I have felt about the Senator from the very beginning. He is a selfish manipulative predator that uses his position of power to prey on the weak and impressionable. The problem is that he is not the only one having to deal with the fallout of his actions. I received an ARC of Distant Thunder by Larissa Ione in exchange for an honest review. With every episode I find myself falling back into the pattern of anticipating what new revelation will be waiting around the corner. "I'M LOVING IT."
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THE PERFECT FIT (RILEY O'BRIEN & CO.) BY JENNA SUTTON
Release Date: April 5, 2015
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Zeke May has spent the past two years recovering from an IED attack and trying to adjust to life as a civilian. The veteran hiring program at denim empire Riley O’Brien & Co. offers a new beginning. The only problem is the high cost of housing in San Francisco, and Margo Lange could be the perfect solution.
Now that Margo has completed veterinary school, she’s ready to fulfill her dream of living in the Bay Area. Unfortunately, she’s drowning in student loan debt and the only places she can afford are dumps. Luckily, one of her uncle’s Army buddies needs a roommate.
Although Zeke’s place is a perfect fit for Margo’s budget, he is not what she expects. He’s much younger than her uncle, and he’s melt-your-panties hot. She doesn’t want to fall for him, but it doesn’t take her long to realize that Zeke is the perfect fit for her, regardless of their age gap. Too bad he’s so obviously still in love with his ex-wife…
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The Perfect Fit by Jenna Sutton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Zeke and Margo were slow in drawing me into their world. Once they did however, there was no turning back. The Perfect Fit by Jenna Sutton brings together two wounded, insecure people with nothing in common yet for some strange reason they find comfort and shelter in each other. I received an ARC of The Perfect Fit in exchange for an honest review. I would love to say that I was hooked from page one but that wouldn't be true. The awkwardness of the first meeting was uncomfortable but Ms. Sutton does a beautiful job of allowing the reader to get to know each individual little by little and as I learned more my heart began to thaw. Zeke doesn't know how to be anything but strong. His military training makes him gruff, moody and rough around the edges. Yet it's the small glimpses of doubt, shame and sadness that make him a complex character. On the surface Margo comes across fragile but underneath her outer layer lies a woman who is determined to give her all to becoming a better and stronger person. These characters are perfect for each other because there is no pretense between them. As they start to connect, it becomes obvious that they are good for each other. They strengthen each others weaknesses. Zeke and Margo ultimately ended up teaching me something: "The follow through makes everything worth it."
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EIGHT WAYS TO ECSTASY BY JEANETTE GREY
Release Date: April 5, 2016
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Kate Reid's whirlwind romance with billionaire playboy Rylan Bellamy complicated her life in ways she'd worked to avoid. She'd fallen hard for his flirtatious charm and given him the one thing no other man had: her trust. Just as Kate began to imagine a future with Rylan, everything fell apart.
Now she's starting over in New York...but even the glittering streets of Manhattan can't erase the memory of Rylan knocking her off her feet and sweeping her into the most erotic, unforgettable week of her life.
It's been months, and Rylan still can't forget Kate. Months since he bared his soul at her feet. Months since he drove away the only woman to ever make him feel. Kate changed his world and now Rylan is determined to win her back-no matter what it takes. After crossing an ocean to reach her, he makes a deal with Kate: One more week, for one more chance. Now it's up to Rylan to show Kate all the ways they fit together . . . and prove that this player has met his perfect match.
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REVIEW: EIGHT WAYS TO ECSTASY BY JEANETTE GREY
Eight Ways to Ecstasy by Jeanette Grey
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Eight Ways to Ecstasy is a sensual overload of sexiness. I received an ARC of Jeanette Grey's latest tempting novel in exchange for an honest review. I am a new recruit to Ms. Grey's work. She has the shock value along with the spicy factor on her side with Kate and Rylan's story but I felt like I was missing something. Eight Ways to Ecstasy had me feeling like I walked in at the midpoint of the story and it was hard for me to catch up. It could have been that I had not gotten the chance to read book one in the series but I was in a confused state most of the story.
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ALWAYS ON HIS MIND BY BARBARA LOHR
Release Date: April 6, 2016
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Once a homecoming queen, Mercedes returns to Gull Harbor bankrupt and broken. In high school, she was out of reach for the guy nicknamed Goofy who helped her pass chemistry. Times have changed and so has Finn. Now he owns half the town and he’s still into his uptown girl with her uppity ways. That New York boyfriend Mercedes moons over? History.
Her life may have fallen in the cracks, but Mercedes can’t deny this crazy attraction to Finn. But no summer fling for him. Finn wants forever. While Mercedes mucks out summer cottages and plans a triumphant return to Manhattan, he wangles his way into her heart. Is it too late for an uptown girl to learn the lasting power of homespun love?
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REVIEW: ALWAYS ON HIS MIND BY BARBARA LOHR
Always on His Mind by Barbara Lohr
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A little role reversal goes a long way in this endearing read from author Barbara Lohr. My favorite trait of any Barbara Lohr novel is that she does not do complicated. Her stories are easy to understand and filled with such warmth that it is like lending an empathetic ear to a forlorn friend. I received an ARC of Always on His Mind in exchange for an honest review. For Mercedes, her charmed life has hit the skids-leaving her with bumps and bruises along the way. Finn is the hometown boy that made good but longs for more than he has. Always on His Mind is peppered with moments of sentiment and tantamount life lessons. Reading Barbara Lohr is an inspiring treat that is always enriching.
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