Thursday, May 5, 2016

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SECRET BABY SCANDAL (BAYOU BILLIONAIRES) BY JOANNE ROCK


Release Date:  May 1, 2016


SYNOPSIS

His proposition: pretend they're a couple to end a scandal. But she has secrets of her own… 

Tatiana Doucet has dealt with sexy, arrogant athletes most of her life. But Jean-Pierre Reynaud is a whole different animal—in bed and on the field. Unbeknownst to him, their one amazing night produced a son. Now her family's biggest football rival is back, offering a seductive wager she can't refuse.

Jean-Pierre despises the media. When rumors fly, he knows a fake relationship is the perfect diversion for the tabloids—and Tatiana's unbridled passion is the perfect diversion for Jean-Pierre. But when she drops a baby bombshell, the scandal will rock them both!


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REVIEW:  SECRET BABY SCANDAL (BAYOU BILLIONAIRES) BY JOANNE ROCK

Secret Baby ScandalSecret Baby Scandal by Joanne Rock

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


These big bad men proved to be anything but. Gervais, Henri, Dempsey and Jean-Pierre may have chosen different paths in their careers but wealth, power and hard work are the legacy of being a Reynaud. That being said it's only natural that such alpha men would seek out equally focused and determined women. Joanne Rock and Catherine Mann have done a superb job of creating a world of power, tumult and romance in a regal city full of mystery and beauty. On the surface these men have it all but looks can be deceiving. I received an ARC of Secret Baby Scandal in exchange for an honest review. This is Jean Pierre's story. His playboy image has created unwanted scrutiny that leads him in desperation to a woman from his past. What starts as a charade quickly spins out of control. Secrets and vendettas could destroy everything. The Bayou Billionaires are sexy, secretive bachelors that would be nothing without the love of a good woman. Although all are hard to resist Dempsey and Jean-Pierre are my favorites.



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THE DOCTOR'S BABY SECRET BY SCARLET WILSON



Release Date:  May 1, 2016


SYNOPSIS

Expecting the astronaut’s baby!

Dr Corrine Carter’s job as medical adviser heats up when daredevil Austin Mitchell joins the astronaut training programme. And it’s soon clear their chemistry is hotter than a Texas summer!

For all his cheeky self-confidence, gorgeous Austin makes this relationship-shy doctor feel out of this world. So when their sizzling fling has an unexpected consequence, does Corrine dare to dream of a home and a future with her star-bound pilot…?


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REVIEWTHE DOCTOR'S BABY SECRET BY SCARLET WILSON

The Doctor's Baby Secret (Mills & Boon Medical)The Doctor's Baby Secret by Scarlet Wilson

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I went into Austin and Corrine's story with the mindset that I was going to hate this story. Am not a fan of medical dramas. Heck I turn the channel whenever Grey's Anatomy is on. Ms. Wilson changed my viewpoint with this honest and adorable story. Austin likes to live on the edge. The thrill of taking a chance gives him the feeling of accomplishment and he never gets bored. It's worked in his favor so far, why change. Corrine has a slightly less dynamic view of his extreme antics. He needs to grow up and get serious. Having received an ARC of The Doctor's Secret Baby in exchange for an honest review, I decided to take my cue from Austin and try something new. It's hard not to fall for a sexy pilot with something to prove. Along the way I learned something from him. Don't judge, live life to the fullest and surprises are around ever corner. Not only did he and Corrine learn from each other, they doled out great advice in an unforgettable way. Scarlett Wilson made me like a medical romance, not an easy feat.



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Seducing the Fireman (Risky Business #3)


SEDUCING THE FIREMAN (RISKY BUSINESS) BY JENNIFER BONDS


Release Date:  May 2, 2016


SYNOPSIS

Firefighter Jackson Hart is back in Brooklyn and on the hunt for the girl who’s kept him burning for ten long years. The girl he left, in a total prick move, without saying goodbye. Now he’s determined to make it right, to hell with her three-date rule.

But Becca’s not ready to forgive and forget. In fact, she seems determined to stoke his fire every chance she gets. She wants to avoid sexy distractions like him? Fine. Because what she doesn’t know—yet—is that Jax isn’t the kind of man to give up when he wants something. And he always gets what he wants.


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REVIEW:  SEDUCING THE FIREMAN (RISKY BUSINESS) BY JENNIFER BONDS

Seducing the Fireman (Risky Business #3)Seducing the Fireman by Jennifer Bonds

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Let the games begin...

No matter what Jax threw her way Becca stood her own. The charm of Seducing the Fireman is that the characters share a history. The good, bad and frustrating makes for a tug of war that is seductive, stormy and entertaining. I received an ARC of Seducing the Fireman in exchange for an honest review. You'll need a fire hose or a bucket of water to cool down from this sexy read.



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Leveling the Field (Gamers #4)


LEVELING THE FIELD (GAMERS) BY MEGAN ERICKSON


Release Date:  May 2, 2016


SYNOPSIS

Reclusive magazine exec Ethan Talley is furious when his business partner hires a photographer—a gorgeous photographer who insists on speaking her mind, damn it—to take pictures for an upcoming article. No matter how badly he wants the woman…under him, over him, against the nearest wall…he has reasons for not wanting to be on camera anymore, and his scars are only one of them.

It takes approximately two seconds for Lissa Kingsman to recognize Ethan as the popular YouTube gamer who fell off the planet years ago. But this Ethan is different than the charming man she used to watch, and the crush she had on him then is nothing compared to the way she’s lusting after the brooding man he is today. If sex is all he can give her, fine. Why not use that bearskin rug in her studio for something other than a prop? But she’s determined to put a chink in his armor, no matter how much he resists.



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REVIEW:  LEVELING THE FIELD (GAMERS) BY MEGAN ERICKSON

Leveling the Field (Gamers #4)Leveling the Field by Megan Erickson

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


For fans of age old fairy tales, Leveling the Field by Megan Erickson may seem familiar. Beauty and the Beast has never been told quite like this however. Ms. Erickson gave it a spicy edge but kept the core message and the emotional feel. I received an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review. No matter how many times it's told and whole the main characters are the central message of inner beauty is what makes Beauty and the beast a classic read that is both beautiful and unique. Ms. Erickson lived up to the message with Lissa and Ethan's story and gave it her own special touch. Well done.



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To Seduce a SEAL


TO SEDUCE A SEAL (SIN CITY SEALS) BY SARA JANE STONE


Release Date:  May 2, 2016


SYNOPSIS

U.S. Navy SEAL Dante Raske is all about guarding his heart and serving his country, but now that he’s busted his knee on a mission, he needs something to keep his mind busy. Playing bodyguard for a sexy little country starlet until he’s cleared for duty? Just what the doctor ordered.

Chrissie Tate refuses to be a one-hit wonder. If she’s going to take care of her family, she can’t let herself get distracted—especially not by the hot as hell Navy SEAL hired to be her bodyguard. But when a crazed fan attacks, she changes her tune. She’ll keep Dante around…if he agrees to teach her self-defense.

Except their close-contact lessons quickly become steamy bedroom sessions. And it’s up to this Navy SEAL to save Chrissie’s career—and his heart—before their explosive passion consumes them both…

Each book in the Sin City SEALS series is a standalone, full-length story that can be enjoyed out of order.

Series Order

Book #1 To Tempt a SEAL

Book #2 To Dare A SEAL

Book #3 To Seduce a SEAL


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REVIEWTO SEDUCE A SEAL (SIN CITY SEALS) BY SARA JANE STONE

To Seduce a SEALTo Seduce a SEAL by Sara Jane Stone

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Sara Jane Stone writes kick-*** characters. Female characters with grit take on their own demons with a little bit of help from the alpha male. Ms. Stone believes in equal opportunity heroes and I love that. I received a copy of To Seduce a Seal in exchange for an honest review. Chrissie is a live wire. She follows her dreams, speaks her mind and looks out for herself. Dante is brooding, sexy and in need of control. Two immovable forces are just the equation for a sensual overload.



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His Undercover Princess


HIS UNDERCOVER PRINCESS (TEMPT ME) BY AVERY FLYNN


Release Date:  May 2, 2016


SYNOPSIS

Stylist Elle Olsen lives in fear of someone discovering her secret identity as Princess Eloise. But the men who killed her entire family in a bloody coup have done just that and now they’re coming for her. All Elle wants is to disappear into anonymity again, but the panty-melting billionaire who kidnaps her isn’t about to let that happen.

On the society pages, smoking hot financier Dominick Rasmussen is one of the world’s most eligible bachelors, but there’s more to him than meets the eye. As a secret resistance fighter, his one goal is to get Princess Eloise on the throne and restore the monarchy. The biggest problem? His stubborn and sexy undercover princess has no interest in ever wearing a tiara again.

Their goals couldn’t be more opposed, but neither Dom nor Elle can deny the attraction bringing them closer together. As the stakes rise and danger increases, they are forced to choose between love and country…


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REVIEW:  HIS UNDERCOVER PRINCESS (TEMPT ME) BY AVERY FLYNN

His Undercover PrincessHis Undercover Princess by Avery Flynn

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Don't look away. You may miss something. I learned that lesson with my first Avery Flynn novel. She writes miniature movies. Fast paced, sexy and mysterious. His Undercover Princess follows that format.

Thrilling- A princess on the run meets her match.

Sexy- With a hero named Dom that exudes strength and control, the pheromones are through the roof.

Mysterious- Full of twists, action and intrigue.

I received an ARC of His Undercover Princess in exchange for an honest review. Elle and Dom are an explosive combination. Lust, danger and action steer this collision course over the edge.



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Sleeping With the Opposition (Bad Boy Bosses, #3)


SLEEPING WITH THE OPPOSITION (BAD BOY BOSSES) BY J.K. COI


Release Date:  May 2, 2016


SYNOPSIS

Leo Markham has everything a man could want. Money. Power. Respect. But there's only one thing he needs—Bria. The trouble is, she's determined to move on, despite the breathtaking passion still between them. Sure, he's made mistakes, but he'll make her forgive him. He has to.

Shocked to find herself facing her devastatingly gorgeous ex as opposing counsel in the courtroom, Bria knows she can't let Leo hurt her again. He's the only man she'll ever love, but he wasn’t there when she needed him most. She's just going to have to learn to resist the pull of his lethal magnetism.

Leo is determined to win Bria back no matter what it takes. He isn’t about to lose the only woman who’s ever had his heart.


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REVIEW:  SLEEPING WITH THE OPPOSITION (BAD BOY BOSSES) BY J.K. COI

Sleeping With the Opposition (Bad Boy Bosses, #3)Sleeping With the Opposition by J.K. Coi

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


A book about two lawyers. That's what jumped out at me. However there is more going on than a forbidden love affair. There is a battle to save a relationship in turmoil. Leo is ruthless in his career. He knows how to get what he needs to procure the outcome he wants. What he can't figure out is how to save the one thing he treasures most his marriage. Bria is falling apart and the only way to protect herself is distance from the disappointment and heartbreak her relationship represents. Sleeping With the Opposition is overwrought with tons of emotions. It was hard to keep up. This is my first book by J.K. Coi and it was powerful. Who wouldn't want someone to love them enough to fight the way Leo did for Bria?



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A WEDDING AT MEADOWS SHORES (MEADOW SHORES) BY EVA CHARLES



Release Date:  May 2, 2016



SYNOPSIS

Prepare to fall in love with the Claytons and Harringtons, a wealthy and powerful New England family with a rich Portuguese heritage. Visit their beloved Meadows Shore nestled in the charming seaside town of Fair Harbor, where you'll enjoy love, laughter, loyalty, and an abundance of mouth-watering food.

A Wedding at Meadows Shore is Sophie Clayton's story. Smart, stubborn, and strong, family means everything to her. After a failed marriage, she creates a new life for herself, one that excludes men. Sophie doesn't trust men, or maybe she doesn't trust her judgment when it comes to them. Then she meets Max, a man who leads his life in a way that challenges those very trust issues.

Max Parker is a handsome playboy with a taste for younger women and a past that haunts him. He keeps what's left of his heart well protected behind a cool exterior, and fills the emptiness with lucrative business deals, punishing exercise, and women he'll never love. But there's another side to Max, one that he keeps well hidden, until Sophie blows into his life like a whirlwind and knocks him off his game, threatening to expose his darkest secrets.

There's an Old Portuguese adage that translates as, "the rooster crows loudly, but it's the hen who's in charge". And so it is with the Claytons and Harringtons: strong women, alpha males, and of course, Avó Angelina, the family matriarch who keeps them all on their best behavior.

Bem vindo à família, Welcome to the family!


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REVIEW:  A WEDDING AT MEADOWS SHORES (MEADOW SHORES) BY EVA CHARLES
A Wedding At Meadows Shore: Sophie's StoryA Wedding At Meadows Shore: Sophie's Story by Eva Charles

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


A Wedding at Meadow Shores by Eva Charles

My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars

The personalities are as different as the bonds are strong but the drama that ensues is front burner material. First out the gate we have Sophie Clayton. A Wedding at Meadow Shores introduces all the central characters but centers around Sophie and Max. Trying to escape the shadow of a well-known, powerful family, Sophie sets her mind to rebuilding her confidence, making her own way and not dwelling on her past mistakes. In Max she sees trouble. Womanizer, self-destructive, heart-breaker in the flesh. She is also drawn into the reclusive man hidden inside. I received an ARC of A Wedding at Meadow Shores in exchange for an honest review. The three most important points I look for in a story are consistency, chemistry and emotional appeal. This story had all of my essentials in spades. Add to that the most important feature of all, a loving family and you have a winning combination.




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One Night with the CEO (The Suits Undone #2)


ONE NIGHT WITH THE CEO (THE SUITS UNDONE) BY MIA SOSA


Release Date:  May 3, 2016


SYNOPSIS

After some disappointing dates, Karen Ramirez has concluded that great sex is for other people. Especially since medical school won't leave her much time for romance anyway. Then she runs into tall, dark, charming, and ridiculously wealthy Mark Lansing--and quickly reconsiders celibacy. Adding to temptation? Mark will be the best man at her sister's wedding and the nuptial destination is sultry Puerto Rico. Now this trip might just be sensory overload--or the perfect chance for Karen to find the groove she's never had.

For CEO Mark Lansing, his perfect match would be smart, sweet, and funny, with long legs and silky hair the color of dark chocolate. In short, someone a lot like Karen. But Mark's looking to settle down, while a relationship is the last thing on Karen's mind. So Mark proposes a plan: he and Karen will use their weekend in paradise to sizzling advantage--before downshifting to friendship. The only problem? Karen is all Mark can think of when he gets home. Now his most challenging negotiation will be for the one thing money can't buy . . .


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REVIEWONE NIGHT WITH THE CEO (THE SUITS UNDONE) BY MIA SOSA

One Night with the CEO (The Suits Undone #2)One Night with the CEO by Mia Sosa

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


The flavor, the heat and romance. Mark and Karen bring the caliente. Karen wants to make a dream of becoming a doctor, reality. She's halfway there and doesn't need any distractions. Enter Mark. Sexy, wealthy and temptation personified. The right place at the wrong time presents a chance to test the sparks these two set off. They could have something special if they don't let fears get in the way. I received a copy of One Night With the Ceo by Mia Sosa in exchange for an honest review. I was caught up in this romance from the start. MIa Sosa is a name to watch. I am kicking myself for not discovering her sooner.



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The Untamed Earl (Playful Brides, #5)


THE UNTAMED EARL (PLAYFUL BRIDES) BY VALERIE BOWMAN


Release Date:  May 3, 2016



SYNOPSIS

AN INDECENT PROPOSAL 

Lady Alexandra Hobbs, the daughter of the Duke of Huntley, has intended to marry Lord Owen Monroe since she first glimpsed him from the window of her bedchamber, back when she was just a girl. But the duke has already chosen Alex's infamously spoiled elder sister, Lavinia, for Owen. And now there's no turning back.

Owen has spent most of his bachelor years drinking, gambling, and skirt-chasing. He won't see another pound from his parents, however, until he's engaged to Lavinia. Desperate, he accepts an offer from her innocent and spirited--and absolutely beautiful--sister Alex: She will turn him into a perfectly tamed suitor, and show him how to woo the shrew. But when Alex's true motives come to light, will their bargain lead to recriminations--or to a romance that defies everyone's expectations?

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REVIEWTHE UNTAMED EARL (PLAYFUL BRIDES) BY VALERIE BOWMAN

The Untamed Earl (Playful Brides, #5)The Untamed Earl by Valerie Bowman

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Ms. Bowman has made me fall in love with love all over again. She took two of my favorite stories, My Fair Lady and Can't Buy Me Love and turned them into the perfect regency adaptation of romance. Forgotten sister Alex dreams of her one true love are dashed by her father's machinations. Owen's carefree existence has just gotten complicated. Faced with ultimatums and an impending engagement he seeks help from an unlikely source. I received an ARC of The Untamed Earl by Valerie Bowman from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Of course it was predictable, but that was part of the charm. This story will make you believe that dreams really do come true.



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DARE TO TAKE (DARE TO LOVE) BY CARLY PHILLIPS



Release Date:  May 3, 2016



SYNOPSIS

She was off limits, 
But he couldn't resist.
 
There are just some guys you don't touch--even someone as innocent and inexperienced as Ella Shaw knows that. But when her brother's best friend is up for grabs and willing, she can't resist. After all, she's wanted him for years...

On leave from the army, Tyler Dare is just looking for a little fun, but his best friend's sister is off limits. Yet unable to deny how sexy and alluring she is, he finds it all too easy to succumb to a night of passion and heat that ends the next morning in the worst way possible.

Now, Ella is stranded on a tropical island with a hurricane bearing down, and only Tyler can save her. It's his chance to make amends for the past and show the woman he's never forgotten that he's coming after her . . . in more ways than one.


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Dare to Take (Dare to Love, #9)Dare to Take by Carly Phillips

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Carly Phillips shows just how powerful an asset metaphors can be in her latest novel Dare to Take. Using metaphoric storytelling she stimulates the mind of the reader and gives them a central image to compare Tyler and Ella's relationship with. The hurricane is a great starting point. The turbulent uncontrollable weather gives dramatic effect but it is also descriptive of the relationship of the two main characters. Reckless, chaotic, an emotional whirlwind that is out of control. All apply to Tyler and Ella's mixed up feelings for each other. I received an ARC of Dare to Take in exchange for an honest review. Ella is a character that has lead the life of a victim but determined to be her own hero. She doesn't trust easy. Tyler has led his life trying to outrun his past. He's nobody's hero and carries the pain of his youth, past mistakes and his history with Ella on his heavy shoulders. He knows he's no prize but he wants to be a better man for the people he loves. When danger sets him on a course of protecting the one woman he can't have, but can't live without he will stop at nothing to claim his most prized possession- Ella. Dare to Take paints a graphic picture of emotion, guilt, heartache and courage. Neither character gave credit to just how strong they were individually and how much stronger they could be together. Will they take the chance?



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Friday Night Brides by Samantha Chase


FRIDAY NIGHT BRIDES BY SAMANTHA CHASE


Release Date:  May 3, 2016



SYNOPSIS

Four women.

Twenty years.

Five hundred bridal fashion shows.

They’ve been friends since they were five, and modeling for Enchanted Bridal has been as much of a part of their lives as their friendship has. And this season has them seeing more than new wedding trends.

Hailey’s family owns Enchanted Bridal and she knows there’s a possibility that someday it will be hers. She’s not sure that’s the path she wants to take, but she does know that she’s been hopelessly crushing on the perfect man and bridal show model Logan Baxter III. While failing to gain Logan’s attention, she can’t seem to get rid of the less-than-perfect man – and model – Jackson Carr. He’s big and bold and tattooed – pretty much everything Hailey despises. And yet…there’s something about him that has Hailey questioning her definition of perfect.

Becca’s got a knack for dating the wrong kind of guys. When her current boyfriend publicly dumps and humiliates her, she’s devastated. Wanting to run and hide, she’s mortified that the stranger who had witnessed the entire scene is now part of the Enchanted Bridal family. But when Max Abrams offers her comfort and tells her that he thinks she’s beautiful, she has to wonder if maybe getting dumped by Mr. Wrong has finally led her to her very own Mr. Right.

Angie’s loud and feisty and completely fearless. That is until she gets dumped by the one guy she really had feeling for. It opens her up to insecurities she didn’t know she had and she’s not sure what to do about it. But when Sean Patterson comes back into her life in a big way, she’s not sure she’s ready to forgive and forget quite so easily. His persistence and her stubbornness make for an exciting chase, however, but at the end of the season, it’s ultimately up to her if she’s ready to quit running.

Ella’s been planning her perfect wedding to Dylan Graham since she was twelve. Together for thirteen years, Ella’s beginning to wonder if that number really is bad luck. She can’t focus on all that’s right in her life because all she can think about is what she may be missing. Their parents have taken over their wedding, her friends all seem to be in crisis and Dylan’s just not listening to her fears. Not one to ever make waves, she suddenly finds that that’s exactly what she’s doing and turning everyone’s life upside down in the process. The life that she once considered boring is now the one she longs for, but it may be too late.

Four friends.

Four crossroads.

Four possibilities for happily ever after.


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REVIEW:  FRIDAY NIGHT BRIDES BY SAMANTHA CHASE

Friday Night BridesFriday Night Brides by Samantha Chase

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I love how Samantha Chase mixes it up. She can do drama and heartache like nobody else but she also has a side that is funny and sassy. That side is put on full display with Friday Night Brides. Angie, Ella, Becca and Hailey are a close group. They have shared so much of their lives that it's only natural. When life, love and maturity start to change the dynamic of their friendships is when the chaos begins. I received an ARC of Friday Night Brides in exchange for an honest review. Getting to see a different side of Ms. Chase' personality was a real treat. I also had a blast getting to know these women. The one thing that never changes for me when reading a Samantha Chase novel is the sincerity that she puts in every single one.



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Never Let You Go (Never Tear Us Apart, #2)


NEVER LET YOU GO (PART 2) BY MONICA MURPHY


Release Date:  May 3, 2016


SYNOPSIS

Darkly sexy, emotional and forbidden, a woman unwittingly falls in love with the son of her abductor. The conclusion of a two-book contemporary romance series by New York Times bestselling author Monica Murphy.

Lies hurt. Lies destroy. I tried my best to understand why Ethan kept his secrets but it was so hard. Until I realized that I couldn't deny myself any longer -- I needed to be with him. We needed each other. Despite my family's wariness, the media's fascination with us, the fact that his father still has a stranglehold on our lives, we belong together. No matter what. I will never let Ethan go. But sometimes love destroys us too, and we're too weak to banish the demons. Especially when our demons are determined to ruin us...


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REVIEW:  NEVER LET YOU GO (PART 2) BY MONICA MURPHY

Never Let You Go (Never Tear Us Apart, #2)Never Let You Go by Monica Murphy

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Never Let You Go is the second book in the Never Tear Us Apart series. Betrayal, heartbreak, secrets, evil, forgiveness and healing all play a part in the relationship between Katie and Ethan. Brought together by darkness for a short while they anchored each other. Ethan made some questionable choices but he was a scared kid in a tough situation. Love makes a person do crazy things and the lack of it can make a person insecure and willing to do anything to receive it. There is no true hero in this story but it makes for a compelling read. Amazing that out of all the shadows grew something that bordered on beauty.



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SAFE AND SOUND (SAFE HOUSE UNIT) BY LESLIE NORTH


Release Date:  May 4, 2016


SYNOPSIS

Retired Army captain Max Sterling sees the world in black and white. Ever since his days in the military, it’s been his job to defend the innocent, and the Safe House Unit lets him do just that. But when he’s assigned to protect Adrien Baudin, a savage assassin prepared to testify against his mob boss employer, his moral code is shaken to its foundations.

Everything’s going according to plan until Lola Reyes, an innocent first grade teacher, enters the picture unexpectedly, bringing the unwanted attention of her policeman brother. She’s everything Max didn’t think he needed until now—beautiful, caring, and independent—and she’s packing a gun. Now Max has to keep both of them safe from a ruthless crime lord, while entering uncomfortably gray moral territory. 

When he learns of a criminal conspiracy involving Baudin, Max has to go on the run to keep him—and the woman he’s falling for—out of danger. When justice and duty are at odds, he’ll have to choose sides in a game where the stakes are life and death.


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REVIEW:  SAFE AND SOUND (SAFE HOUSE UNIT) BY LESLIE NORTH

My Rating:   3 of 5 stars

The shortest of the three, Safe and Sound is a quick read.  It had the adventure of the previous stories in the series, but lacked a strong female lead for me.  Lola came across whiny and naive. A follower.  Wanted to see more spirit and less gullibility. Max was the standard male lead.  He had a personality that was take charge and bred a sensuality that Lola noticed right away.  With a high predictability factor and an irritating protagonist (Baudin) this did not fill like a Leslie North novel to me.  I received an ARC of Safe and Sound in exchange for an honest review. It was good but I expected more.  





Claiming Her


CLAIMING HER (RENEGADES & OUTLAWS) BY KRIS KENNEDY


Release Date:  May 6, 2016


SYNOPSIS

She's an English lady who knows her duty to the Crown. He's a disreputable, dishonorable and sinfully handsome Irish warlord. When honor and passion collide, who will win their test of wills?

Scorching hot historical romance.

NOT WHAT SHE WANTS…

Lady Katarina has safeguarded the Irish barony of Rardove for the queen of England with audacity and sheer will, bending to no man. But when the worst of the Irish warlords breaches the impenetrable castle walls through trickery, he threatens her personal wall of cool reserve as well. Aodh Mac Con the most formidable man she's ever met, but the deeper danger of this Irish scoundrel is that only Aodh can see—and appreciate—the deepest, most hidden parts of her. Only Aodh can unleash her secret passions.

Can she stand firm, or will she fall too--straight into his arms?

NOT WHAT HE EXPECTS…

Aodh Mac Con, The Hound, is through serving the English Crown and waiting to be granted the barony he sees as his birthright. After taking control of the remote castle with his bold men, he turns his attention on Katarina, intending to conquer the cool, reserved chatelaine as he's done everything else in his life: by making her bend to his irresistible will.

Can he conquer her in time, before the armies of England come marching, or will the fire that fuels her defiance put everything he's fought for in peril?


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REVIEW:  CLAIMING HER (RENEGADES & OUTLAWS) BY KRIS KENNEDY

Claiming HerClaiming Her by Kris Kennedy

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Stories like Claiming Her stir up a mixture of emotions. What must it have been like for a woman during this time. Medieval describes the views, moral standings and rights perfectly. I don't know whether to be speechless or angry. For a woman doing this time, life was not easy. Doesn't seem like they were treated any better than a piece of property to be conquered or given away. That is a disturbing concept. Ms. Kennedy broke the mold when she thought up firecracker Katarina. Strictures do not stop her from protecting her lands at any cost. Aodh represents her loss of independence and she will not give up without a fight. Let's be honest Aodh was a jerk most of the time but he did have some redeeming qualities (sort of). He was loyal to his men, capable of deep emotion and he wasn't bad on the eyes. Claiming Her is a story of courage, loyalty and tempestuous uprising but beneath the business and the archaic views is a love story that is a satisfying breath of fresh air.



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Best Friends With The Billionaire


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


Release Date:  April 25, 2016


SYNOPSIS

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

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


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

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

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


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



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


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



Release Date:  April 26, 2016



SYNOPSIS

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

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

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

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


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

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

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


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



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FOREVER WITH YOU (STARLIGHT HILL) BY HEATHERLY BELL


Release Date:  April 26, 2016


SYNOPSIS


She forgot something on the way to the courthouse …

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


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



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



Love and marriage … take two


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

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

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


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



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Weekend with Her Bachelor (Bachelor Auction, #4)


WEEKEND WITH HER BACHELOR (BACHELOR AUCTION) BY JEANNIE MOON


Release Date:  April 26, 2016


SYNOPSIS

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

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

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

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


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

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

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


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



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


Release Date:  April 26, 2016


SYNOPSIS

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

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

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


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

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


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



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Matt (Malloys of Montana, #1)


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


Release Date:  April 26, 2016


SYNOPSIS

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

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

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


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

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

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


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




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


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


Release Date:  April 26, 2016


SYNOPSIS

He's a mess...

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

Only she can clean up

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


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

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

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


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



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



Release Date:  April 26, 2016



SYNOPSIS

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

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

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


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

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

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


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

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



Release Date:  April 26, 2016



SYNOPSIS

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

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

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


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

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


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

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

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


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


Release DateApril 26, 2016


SYNOPSIS

A SHOCKING DECEPTION . . .

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


. . . LEADS TO AN EXQUISITE SEDUCTION

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


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

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


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



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The Wedding Pact by Katee Robert


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



Release Date:  April 26, 2016



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

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



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

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

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


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



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Her Kind of Man by Elle Wright


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



Release Date April 26, 2016



SYNOPSIS

When Mr. Right is oh so wrong

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

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


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

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


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



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After We Fall (Take the Fall, #3)


AFTER WE FALL (TAKE THE FALL) BY MARQUITA VALENTINE


Release Date:  April 26, 2016



SYNOPSIS

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

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


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

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

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


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



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


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



Release Date:  April 26, 2016



SYNOPSIS

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

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

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


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

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


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



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Forever Lost: Becoming Elena - Book Two


FOREVER LOST ( BECOMING ELENA) BY MELODY ANNE


Release Date:  April 26, 2016


SYNOPSIS

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

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

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

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

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

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



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REVIEW:  FOREVER LOST ( BECOMING ELENA) BY MELODY ANNE

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

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


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



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Who Do You Love (Rock Royalty Book 7)


WHO DO YOU LOVE (ROCK ROYALTY) BY CHRISTIE RIDGWAY


Release Date:  April 28, 2016



SYNOPSIS

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

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

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

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

Light My Fire (Rock Royalty Book 1)

Love Her Madly (Rock Royalty Book 2)

Break on Through (Rock Royalty Book 3)

Touch Me (Rock Royalty Book 4)

Wishful Sinful (Rock Royalty Book 5)

Wild Child (Rock Royalty Book 6)

Who Do You Love (Rock Royalty Book 7)

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


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REVIEW:  WHO DO YOU LOVE (ROCK ROYALTY) BY CHRISTIE RIDGWAY

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

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


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



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


SYNOPSIS

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

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

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


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

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






Debauched (Undone, #3)


DEBAUCHED (UNDONE) BY JENNIFER DAWSON


Release Date:  April 26, 2016


SYNOPSIS

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

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

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

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


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REVIEWDEBAUCHED (UNDONE) BY JENNIFER DAWSON

Debauched (Undone, #3)Debauched by Jennifer Dawson

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


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



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