THE BAD BOY'S BABY (HOPE SPRINGS) BY CINDI MADSEN
Release Date: May 16, 2016
SYNOPSIS
Daddy duty might be his toughest mission yet...
There are certain words that have always described Cam Brantley: Town bad boy. Soldier. Protector. But never, ever dad. Until he returns home from his latest military tour to discover the girl he had one smoking-hot night with is now mom to the adorable two-year-old Zoey. Who has his eyes.
There are certain words that have always described Cam Brantley: Town bad boy. Soldier. Protector. But never, ever dad. Until he returns home from his latest military tour to discover the girl he had one smoking-hot night with is now mom to the adorable two-year-old Zoey. Who has his eyes.
Plenty of words could describe Emma Walker these days. Mom, dutiful granddaughter, budding designer, the town’s golden child. But when her longtime crush Cam Brantley comes back to town, she knows the perfect word to describe herself: screwed.
Cam and Emma are both shocked to discover he truly wants Zoey in his life. But Cam’s not sure he’s ready to be a dad, and Emma can’t gamble her daughter on maybes. As the long-simmering heat between Cam and Emma reaches a boiling point, he’ll have to work past his demons in order to be the man both girls need.
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The Bad Boy's Baby by Cindi MadsenMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
My favorite stories to read are the ones involving surprising twists. There are no road maps in life, it's the little things that determine the directions taken. I received a copy of The Bad Boy's Baby in exchange for an honest review. I'd like to say it was obvious what was going to happen when I went into the story and for awhile that proved to be true. Boy meets girl, boy loses girl has all been done before, but when a child is thrown into the mix it changes the dynamics of the story. In reality as well as on paper a child brings out the true nature of a person. Allowing maturity and heart to factor into decisions more than hormones. The arrival of Zoey was just a step on the ladder to adulthood for Emma and Cam. Cindi Madsen has written a light hearted jewel about love and family.
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THE WEDDING WAGER (WEDDINGS IN WESTCHESTER) BY BARBARA DELEO
Release Date: May 16, 2016
SYNOPSIS
Nick Katsalos has a foolproof plan to save his parents' floundering wedding venue. The last thing he expects is for Erin O'Malley, the captivating daughter of his parents' biggest rival, to waltz in and charm the client who could finally get the family business back on track. Nick would be furious--if only he could stop thinking about her.
When Erin and Nick enter into a wager to determine who will win the contract she prepares for the worst...and is surprised by the glimpses of warmth she sees in the man behind the numbers. But Erin isn't about to forfeit what could be the biggest wedding of the decade to a man as cold as Nick. Especially since securing it means she could finally prove to her father she's just as capable of handling the family business as him.
But as the competition heats up, Erin and Nick must decide what's more important—winning or love.
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The Wedding Wager by Barbara DeLeoMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Wedding Wager was pure bliss. I received an ARC of this short story in exchange for an honest review. Ms Deleo lead her readers on a merry chase with this rival to romance novel. There is nothing sweeter than a romance built around weddings. Nick can be so adorably clueless but his heart is in the right place unless Erin is pushing his buttons. Erin has something to prove to herself and her family. Nick is a distraction she just doesn't need but his seductive aura appeals to her inner vixen. The heat is on with this sugary story of competition, compromise and love.
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SPRING SECRETS (PINE POINT) BY ALLIE BONIFACE
Release Date: May 17, 2016
SYNOPSIS
Be careful where you dig for secrets…
Pine Point, Book 3
Sienna Cruz left Pine Point at age fifteen after her mother’s untimely death. Eleven years later, a job teaching special needs kids has brought her back. At least, that’s what she wants everyone to believe.
Raised in a poverty-stricken, single-parent household, Sienna is earning her PhD with a dissertation proving even too-perfect-to-be-real Pine Point is a hotbed of small-town secrets and scandal.
Leaving Pine Point turned out to be the biggest mistake of Mike Springer’s life. After eight years on the West Coast, coming home to open a local gym is the first step toward a fresh start, this time with the support of friends and family.
Sparks fly the moment Sienna walks into Mike’s gym, and it isn’t long before they’re workout partners with benefits. Then her research not only hits too close to Mike’s fiercely guarded past, it exposes a sordid truth about skeletons Sienna didn’t know she had in her own closet.
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REVIEW: SPRING SECRETS (PINE POINT) BY ALLIE BONIFACE
Spring Secrets by Allie BonifaceMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Pine Point is back. Each time I visit, there are yet to be revealed secrets, emotional moments and stories that are packed full of wise sage advice. In Spring Secrets, Mike and Sienna are the key players. Heartbreak and big dreams took them away from the sleepy town of Pine Point. Sienna needed a fresh start after the death of a loved one and Miked wanted to make a change. Now each has returned to the home they left behind. Can Pine Point, the town of secrets also prove a healing balm for the soul? The reason I keep coming back to Allie Boniface stories is because she has way of shining a light on more than chance love but on the puzzles of life that stir the mind and heart but she does so in a completely organic way. There are two sides to everyone of her stories. The painful and the wonderful. The lesson every road is paved with sadness and pain but it's the choices we make that will help us make it through and more appreciative of the moments of happiness we experience along the way. Brings home, hearth and healing to each read.
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TOO HOT TO HANDLE (ROMANCING THE CLARKSONS) BY TESSA BAILEY
Release Date: May 17, 2016
SYNOPSIS
When rescue looks like a whole lot of trouble…
The road trip was definitely a bad idea. Having already flambéed her culinary career beyond recognition, Rita Clarkson is now stranded in God-Knows-Where, New Mexico, with a busted-ass car and her three temperamental siblings, who she hasn't seen in years. When rescue shows up—six-feet-plus of hot, charming sex on a motorcycle—Rita's pretty certain she's gone from the frying pan right into the fire…
Jasper Ellis has a bad boy reputation in this town, and he loathes it. The moment he sees Rita, though, Jasper knows he's about to be sorely tempted. There's something real between them. Something raw. And Jasper has only a few days to show Rita that he isn't just for tonight—he's forever.
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Too Hot to Handle by Tessa BaileyMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Tessa Bailey and her family of misfits took some time for me to warm up to but once it happened, I was all in. The Clarksons are a family that know what they want but lack the direction needed to get there. That guidance has always come from Miriam, the family matriach. Through the flubs she made and the love she gave, her teachings were the one constant in an ever changing world of heartaches and failure. She was the glue that held this faltering group together. Now they have too find the way on their own. With a little divine intervention. I received an ARC of Too Hot to Handle in exchange for an honest review. Rita had the heart to fulfill her dreams but lacked the confidence. Her life is quickly falling apart and she is losing herself piece by piece. Through memories, we get to explore her relationship with her mother and her personal development. I loved how Ms. Bailey wrote a tempting love story but she also explored the deeply emotional bond between a family. Through the good and bad.
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FOOLING AROUND BY NOELLE ADAMS
Release Date: May 17, 2016
SYNOPSIS
In this steamy novel from New York Times bestselling author Noelle Adams, a notorious tech mogul makes a mild-mannered woman an offer she can’t refuse. What he gets is a battle for control—and a million-dollar affair.
Eric Vincent isn’t in the habit of asking for help. As the founder of a lucrative sports videogame franchise, he’s accustomed to getting his way and enjoying the fruits of his hard-earned success. Then all his illusions of dominance are shattered by a skiing accident that leaves him hobbled, facing a string of surgeries and months of immobility. The only way he’s going to survive is with someone by his side to anticipate his every desire. Someone who will devote every waking second to his comfort. Someone like Julie Nelson . . .
Julie’s life revolves around other people: her students, her parents, her sister. But even she has her limits. Julie has zero interest in playing personal assistant to Eric Vincent, a man who’s as arrogant as he is charismatic . . . until he ups the salary to one million dollars for three months’ work. Soon Julie’s struggling to bite her tongue—and resist the chemistry that draws her to Eric. But after one scorching kiss, Julie decides it’s finally her turn to be selfish. And this time, she’s going to get what she wants.
Eric Vincent isn’t in the habit of asking for help. As the founder of a lucrative sports videogame franchise, he’s accustomed to getting his way and enjoying the fruits of his hard-earned success. Then all his illusions of dominance are shattered by a skiing accident that leaves him hobbled, facing a string of surgeries and months of immobility. The only way he’s going to survive is with someone by his side to anticipate his every desire. Someone who will devote every waking second to his comfort. Someone like Julie Nelson . . .
Julie’s life revolves around other people: her students, her parents, her sister. But even she has her limits. Julie has zero interest in playing personal assistant to Eric Vincent, a man who’s as arrogant as he is charismatic . . . until he ups the salary to one million dollars for three months’ work. Soon Julie’s struggling to bite her tongue—and resist the chemistry that draws her to Eric. But after one scorching kiss, Julie decides it’s finally her turn to be selfish. And this time, she’s going to get what she wants.
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Fooling Around by Noelle AdamsMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
My first introduction to Noelle Adams was through her collaborating with one of my favorite authors, Samantha Chase on the Protectors series. The partnership seemed so seamless that you could not tell where one author ended and the other began. I thought this is an author worth checking out. So I started buying up any of her stories I could get my hands on. Ms. Adams stories have an introspective quality to them that makes her characters easy to understand and relate to. I like that in an author. Fooling Around is her latest novel that I received through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Julie proved almost too realistic for me. It broke my heart that she put her life on hold to look after others and neglected herself. She was like a lost puppy that needed love and was taken for granted by the people that she should have been able to count on. This story gives a face to more than just a romance, it tackles humanizing subjects like sickness and death with a tenderness that is not a long drawn out speech delivered but through the eyes of a loving daughter.
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TRUE COUNTRY HERO (MONTANA HEARTS) BY DARLENE PANZARA
Release Date: May 17, 2016
SYNOPSIS
In the third heartwarming installment of Darlene Panzera’s Montana Hearts series, a hot-shot rodeo star tries to win the tender heart of his biggest critic
For Jace Aldridge, the chase is half the fun. The famous rodeo rider has spent most of life chasing down steers and championship rodeo belts, but after an accident in the arena, his career is put on temporary hold. When he’s offered a chance to stay at Collins Country Cabins, Jace jumps at the opportunity to spend more time with the beautiful but wary Delaney Collins.
Between trying to make her family’s business a success, raising her daughter single-handedly, and volunteering at the local wildlife shelter, Delaney doesn’t have time for love. Even though she’s determined to not let the handsome cowboy under her skin, Delaney can’t deny how much she looks forward to every day with him. She's determined to be friends with the handsome cowboy, nothing more, even though Delaney's heart flutters every time he draws near.
But all is not well in Fox Creek and when a violent poaching ring escalates out of control, Delaney must trust that Jace is the true country hero she hopes he is.
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True Country Hero by Darlene PanzeraMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Ms. Panzera is an author that I have been aware of for quite some time but, have never had the pleasure of reading her work. When this opportunity came along I decided to take a chance. True Country Hero does have a hint of mystery but is mainly a love story. I have not read a great deal of romances where the story progresses at a slow pace that allows the reader to get to know the couple separately before they become a unit. A welcome change. I received an ARC of True Country Hero by Darlene Panzera in exchange for an honest review. Despite the fact I am new to this series I felt a connection right away and it felt like a homecoming of sorts. I liked that.
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MOVING TARGET (TARGET) BY MARQUITA VALENTINE
Release Date: May 17, 2016
SYNOPSIS
Some rules are meant to be broken…
Mercenary Dmitry Romanov makes a living transporting packages for wealthy clients. He lives by only two rules. One, don’t ask what’s in the package. Two, don’t open the package. Those rules have made him rich and kept him alive. Now Dmitry is ready to retire, but when a former colleague asks for a favor and won’t take no for an answer, he agrees to one last transport.
Everything is going to plan until this package starts moving…. and he breaks Rule number two.
Widow Chloe Riggs is finally ready to move on and follow the bucket list her husband made her while in the last stages of bone cancer. First up on the list, a European vacation she and her husband had always dreamed of taking. But while conquering number three on her list—dance with a stranger beneath the Eifel Tower--Chloe gets more than she bargains for and ends up in the trunk of a car, gagged and bound.
Unfortunately, Chloe’s only means of escape is with the man who’s driving her straight into danger.
Dmitry has his hands full with the feisty American, not only is she testing his resolve to stay professional, she’s making him crave her hot body. Soon, the two give into their desires and blaze a hot path all over Europe while Dmitry tries to figure a way out of his predicament.
Can Chloe convince Dmitry to break all the rules and not only save her, but their future together? Or will his loyalty to the Bratva doom them both?
Mercenary Dmitry Romanov makes a living transporting packages for wealthy clients. He lives by only two rules. One, don’t ask what’s in the package. Two, don’t open the package. Those rules have made him rich and kept him alive. Now Dmitry is ready to retire, but when a former colleague asks for a favor and won’t take no for an answer, he agrees to one last transport.
Everything is going to plan until this package starts moving…. and he breaks Rule number two.
Widow Chloe Riggs is finally ready to move on and follow the bucket list her husband made her while in the last stages of bone cancer. First up on the list, a European vacation she and her husband had always dreamed of taking. But while conquering number three on her list—dance with a stranger beneath the Eifel Tower--Chloe gets more than she bargains for and ends up in the trunk of a car, gagged and bound.
Unfortunately, Chloe’s only means of escape is with the man who’s driving her straight into danger.
Dmitry has his hands full with the feisty American, not only is she testing his resolve to stay professional, she’s making him crave her hot body. Soon, the two give into their desires and blaze a hot path all over Europe while Dmitry tries to figure a way out of his predicament.
Can Chloe convince Dmitry to break all the rules and not only save her, but their future together? Or will his loyalty to the Bratva doom them both?
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REVIEW: MOVING TARGET (TARGET) BY MARQUITA VALENTINE
Moving Target by Marquita ValentineMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Marquita Valentine continues to surprise me. I received an ARC of Moving Target in exchange for an honest review. Having heard about Moving Target, I knew that I was going to read it. As part of a series I didn't want to miss anything and enjoyed Roman and Ben's stories. I was not looking forward to Dimitri's as much though. The blurb seemed cookie cutter and depressing but I decided to give it a chance. Diving right in, It was not what I expected it to be. My first opinion started to change and two hours later I was finished. Chloe was gullible but also curious. Experiencing much, most of it heartbreaking within her young life, she needed to be shook up. I think that was the point of the bucket list. Don't just exist, live. Life is too short to not enjoy the time given. Dimitri was just the wake up call for her but the baggage he brought was another matter. Hidden agendas, secrets, danger and magnetic chemistry built Dimitry and Chloe's story into a romance that was surprising sensual, laced with adventure mixed with redemption and healing. Don't know how it worked, but in my case I really enjoyed it.
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A MOST DELICATE PURSUIT (HUNT CLUB) BY PAMELA LABUD
Release Date: May 17, 2016
SYNOPSIS
As the captivating Hunt Club series from RITA award finalist Pamela Labud continues, a notorious earl and a brokenhearted young lady are running from love . . . until their foolproof scheme backfires in the most decadent way.
Though he’s fiercely loyal to his friends, Michael Carver has managed to avoid romantic entanglements by cultivating a reputation as a rake and a gambler. Believing himself incapable of intimacy, the Earl of Blandon avoids anything more than lighthearted flirtations or trysts with married women—which leaves more than enough time to slip out into the wilderness for a little fishing. All is well until Michael agrees, as a favor, to keep his best friend’s stubborn yet alluring sister-in-law company.
After one failed engagement, Beatrice Hawkins would rather become a spinster than risk her heart again. Her family, however, is relentless when it comes to finding her a suitable match. So when the roguish earl suggests they join forces to feign courtship and throw everyone off their scent, Beatrice only hopes the ton will take the bait. But at the hunting lodge where Michael takes her to escape prying eyes, Beatrice finds herself lured in by the unexpected charms of a man who has so much love to give—even if he doesn’t know it yet.
Though he’s fiercely loyal to his friends, Michael Carver has managed to avoid romantic entanglements by cultivating a reputation as a rake and a gambler. Believing himself incapable of intimacy, the Earl of Blandon avoids anything more than lighthearted flirtations or trysts with married women—which leaves more than enough time to slip out into the wilderness for a little fishing. All is well until Michael agrees, as a favor, to keep his best friend’s stubborn yet alluring sister-in-law company.
After one failed engagement, Beatrice Hawkins would rather become a spinster than risk her heart again. Her family, however, is relentless when it comes to finding her a suitable match. So when the roguish earl suggests they join forces to feign courtship and throw everyone off their scent, Beatrice only hopes the ton will take the bait. But at the hunting lodge where Michael takes her to escape prying eyes, Beatrice finds herself lured in by the unexpected charms of a man who has so much love to give—even if he doesn’t know it yet.
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A Most Delicate Pursuit by Pamela LabudMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
In every life there are moments that are hard to forget. The one that stands out most is finding that special someone. Ms. Labud took that joy and happiness and set a seldom explored course. A Most Delicate Pursuit explores the lengths two people are willing to go in order not to fall in love. Beatrice is running from heartbreak and Michael is closed off to love. A foolproof plan, a fake romance and everything will be fine. Faking a romance seems the perfect plan until the masquerade becomes all too real. Having read a great deal of books and experienced a lot of emotions, it is hard to gauge how a person reacts to a particular character. A Most Delicate Pursuit is not a perfect read but I found it to be a story that was perfect for me.
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SEDUCED (THE WICKED WOODLEYS) BY JESS MICHAELS
Release Date: May 17, 2016
SYNOPSIS
A hot historical romance from USA TODAY Bestselling Romance Author Jess Michaels
Criminal Jack Blackwood has plenty of problems, from his complicated relationship with his brother to the plethora of men coming to dethrone him as king of the underground. What he doesn't need is a rich, bored gentleman showing up to try to join his gang. Worse, he doesn't need that gentleman's sister, Lady Letitia Seagate, chasing after him demanding he keep her brother safe. If only the lady weren't so damned intriguing.
Widowed Letty is desperate to protect her younger brother, even if it means matching wits with the notorious, charismatic Captain Jack. Only the man has far more to him than she ever expected, and his tempting kisses and smoldering promises leave her wanting more than she has ever dared before. Can Jack uncover the truth behind Letty's darkest lies? And will they both survive the storm about to strike at the very heart of their passion?
Criminal Jack Blackwood has plenty of problems, from his complicated relationship with his brother to the plethora of men coming to dethrone him as king of the underground. What he doesn't need is a rich, bored gentleman showing up to try to join his gang. Worse, he doesn't need that gentleman's sister, Lady Letitia Seagate, chasing after him demanding he keep her brother safe. If only the lady weren't so damned intriguing.
Widowed Letty is desperate to protect her younger brother, even if it means matching wits with the notorious, charismatic Captain Jack. Only the man has far more to him than she ever expected, and his tempting kisses and smoldering promises leave her wanting more than she has ever dared before. Can Jack uncover the truth behind Letty's darkest lies? And will they both survive the storm about to strike at the very heart of their passion?
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REVIEW: SEDUCED (THE WICKED WOODLEYS) BY JESS MICHAELS
Seduced by Jess MichaelsMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
My infatuation with Jess Michaels stems from the fact that she does not just write stories that go beyond pushing the envelope. She creates strong female characters that are willing to risk everything to protect the ones they love. Seduced is a story of betrayal, lust and courage. Letty is hell on wheels, Jack is sex on a stick. With the odds not working in their favor, a middle ground has to be found to explore the all consuming attraction between these two characters. I received an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review. These characters bring out strong emotions in each other and that is what makes Seduced an engrossing read.
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DIRTY GIRL (DIRTY GIRL: DUET # 1) BY MEGHAN MARCH
Release Date: May 17, 2016
SYNOPSIS
From USA Today bestselling author Meghan March comes a sexy new spin-off duet from The Dirty Billionaire Trilogy. Are you ready to get dirty again?
Desperately seeking rich, famous, single guy with a giant cock to make my lying, cheating, should’ve-been-born-dickless ex-boyfriend realize what he’s just lost.
Oh, and I give great head. Just sayin’. No man in his right mind would answer that ad.
Except thousands did.
Desperately seeking rich, famous, single guy with a giant cock to make my lying, cheating, should’ve-been-born-dickless ex-boyfriend realize what he’s just lost.
Oh, and I give great head. Just sayin’. No man in his right mind would answer that ad.
Except thousands did.
My name is Greer Karas, and I should never be allowed near another bottle of booze again. Because when I drink, my friend and I do stupid things. Like take a page out of my older brother Creighton’s playbook and post something completely asinine on the Internet. Waking up with a giant hangover to find my humiliating personal ad has gone viral is not my finest moment.
Cue my look of shock when one of Hollywood’s hottest new bad boys, Cavanaugh Westman, comes knocking at my door and drops his pants to prove that he does indeed have a giant cock.
What he doesn’t have is an explanation for why he disappeared from my life without a word three years ago, only to show up on the big screen two years later, killing bad guys in action flicks.
And now he wants me again.
What the hell do I do now?
Greer and Cav's story will conclude in Dirty Love, releasing 5/31/16.
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REVIEW: DIRTY GIRL (DIRTY GIRL: DUET # 1) BY MEGHAN MARCH
Dirty Girl by Meghan MarchMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Behind the blatantly flying innuendos and the big talking characters lies a bold story that is deeply moving and abundantly funny. Dirty Girl reintroduces Creighton's(Dirty Billionaire) sister Greer. Greer presents the images that she has it all together but there are pieces missing in her life of organization and responsibility. Happiness for one slowly etched out by the trials of love. In the heat of the moment fueled by liquid courage she makes a decision that sends her life in a new direction and reunites her with the one that got away. I received an ARC of Dirty Girl by Megan March in exchange for an honest review. The escapades of this independent diva are full of spirit and hotter than the fourth of July but I have never laughed as hard as I did getting to know her.
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TOUCHED BY LOVE (LOVE IN BLOOM: THE REMINGTONS) BY MELISSA FOSTER
Release Date: May 18, 2016
SYNOPSIS
Fiercely independent Janie Jansen has always believed there were worse things in life than being blind, and she's spent her life proving it. She's moved away from her overprotective parents, built a life in New York City, and is one of the top technical editors in her company. That is, until an unfortunate accident turns her life upside down and she's forced to give up the very independence she's worked so hard to achieve.
Firefighter Boyd Hudson pushed past his tragic past and is weeks away from accomplishing his ultimate dream―being accepted into medical school. His intense focus on his goal while working three jobs has taken its toll. With a trail of failed relationships behind him, Boyd is painstakingly aware of his limitations and avoids girlfriends completely―a difficult task given his attraction to one of his co-workers.
When Boyd comes to Janie's rescue, she's forced to accept his help, and Janie discovers there's more to the sexy-sounding office flirt than one-liners. Their connection deepens as Janie heals, but it turns out that Janie isn't the only one who needs healing. Boyd's painful past comes back to haunt him, threatening their relationship and forcing Boyd to reevaluate everything he knows about himself.
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THE REMINGTONS are part of the LOVE IN BLOOM series by New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author Melissa Foster. This 6-book hot contemporary romance series features alpha male heroes and sexy, empowered women. They’re flawed, funny, passionate, and relatable to readers who enjoy new adult romance, contemporary romance, and women’s fiction. While each book may be read as a standalone, you might enjoy reading the entire Love in Bloom series (The Snow Sisters, The Bradens, Seaside Summers & The Ryders)
**CONTENT WARNING: Due to mature content, recommended for readers aged 18+**
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REVIEW: TOUCHED BY LOVE (LOVE IN BLOOM: THE REMINGTONS) BY MELISSA FOSTER
Touched by Love by Melissa FosterMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
I enjoy reading stories of empowerment. There is just something so beautiful about a person beating the odds and succeeding despite emotional, physical and financial limitations. I received an ARC of Touched by Love by Melissa Foster in exchange for an honest review. Touched by Love is a wonderful expression of the power of the human spirit. Melissa Foster did well in creating a character that may see the world differently but was an inspiration in that she used the abilities she had and did not let the one she didn't hinder her. I enjoy every book I read by Ms. Foster but of all the stories I've read by her and there have been many, Touched by Love is my favorite. Anytime an author can move a reader to tears and teach them something along the way, you know you've found something special.
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Stories inspired by Erin Nicholas Sapphire Falls series!!
GOING MY WAY (KINDLE WORLDS: SAPPHIRE FALLS) BY SAMANTHA CHASE
Release Date: May 19, 2016
SYNOPSIS
Dylan Blake has made automotive repairs his life. Being the lone mechanic in Sapphire Falls hasn’t left him with a whole lot of free time and up until now, he hasn’t minded. But now that the business is finally solid, he decides to take a weekend just for himself to try and figure out what his next big thing in life should be. He never expected the answer to be found on the side of the highway…
All Chloe Holland wanted was the chance to live the life she wanted without dealing with other people’s expectations. That’s what had spurred her last-minute cross-country trip. If only her car had cooperated. Stranded on the side of the road left her feeling as if her great adventure was over before it had even began. Little did she know, it was really just the beginning of her greatest adventure yet.
All Chloe Holland wanted was the chance to live the life she wanted without dealing with other people’s expectations. That’s what had spurred her last-minute cross-country trip. If only her car had cooperated. Stranded on the side of the road left her feeling as if her great adventure was over before it had even began. Little did she know, it was really just the beginning of her greatest adventure yet.
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REVIEW: GOING MY WAY (KINDLE WORLDS: SAPPHIRE FALLS) BY SAMANTHA CHASE
Going My Way? A Sapphire Falls Kindle World Novella by Samantha ChaseMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Just when all seems to rolling along fine you come to a fork in the road. Life throws a curve ball. What do you do to get your life back on track? Chloe is having one of those moments. It takes a cheating boyfriend, a handsome stranger and a broken down car to point her in the right direction. Dylan is living his dream. He runs a successful business doing what he loves but his life feels incomplete. Will getting caught in a storm give him the answers he seeks? Going My Way proves why Samantha Chase stories are habit forming. Her blend of deliciously flirty stories are pleasurable works of art. Her stories bring laughter to the heart.
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GOING FOR A RIDE (KINDLE WORLDS: SAPPHIRE FALLS) BY KYLIE GILMORE
Release Date: May 19, 2016
SYNOPSIS
Star wide receiver Nick Hansen is used to a stadium full of adoring fans after the glory of four winning college football seasons, but that’s all in the past when he flubs the tryouts that would make him an NFL draft pick. Now he’s spending the summer working for his uncle’s traveling carnival company and trying to figure out who he is without football.
Free-spirited Kelsey Brown returns to her hometown of Sapphire Falls, Nebraska for the annual festival and a much needed break to figure out her next career move—follow her corporate advertising job in its relocation or feed her artistic soul with the photography that she loves. But when she discovers her long-time football hero crush is working the festival, she quickly decides she’s going for a ride. With him.
Sizzling summer nights in Sapphire Falls soon lead to a future neither of them could have imagined. But can two very different people follow their dreams together?
Free-spirited Kelsey Brown returns to her hometown of Sapphire Falls, Nebraska for the annual festival and a much needed break to figure out her next career move—follow her corporate advertising job in its relocation or feed her artistic soul with the photography that she loves. But when she discovers her long-time football hero crush is working the festival, she quickly decides she’s going for a ride. With him.
Sizzling summer nights in Sapphire Falls soon lead to a future neither of them could have imagined. But can two very different people follow their dreams together?
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REVIEW: GOING FOR A RIDE (KINDLE WORLDS: SAPPHIRE FALLS) BY KYLIE GILMORE
Going for a Ride by Kylie GilmoreMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Kylie Gilmore's entry into the Sapphire Falls series tends to lean in the direction of growing up and moving on. Going For a Ride is a story of two people wanting to follow their dreams, yet not quite sure what that means. Nick is used to being the football hero but doesn't know how to be anything else. Kelsey is content with her job but her aspirations and her heart are pulling her in a different direction. I was blessed to receive an ARC of this Kindle Worlds novella in exchange for an honest review. Going For a Ride has the personality that is evident in every one of Ms. Gilmore's stories. It was, short, sweet and delivered a message.
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GHOST DANCE (TULSA THUNDERBIRDS) BY CATHERINE GAYLE
Release Date: May 19, 2016
SYNOPSIS
He had it all.
And lost it in an instant.
The night Dmitri Nazarenko won hockey’s Holy Grail, he lost more than he ever bargained for. With a world of guilt weighing him down, Dima can never forgive himself for his tragic misjudgment. Turning his body into a shrine of past mistakes, he hides behind tattoos that memorialize his failures and a beard that masks his pain.
But London Hawke sees right through him. The fiery woman refuses to pity a man like him. No stranger to incurable injuries, London lets nothing stand in the way of living her life. Seeing an able-bodied man haunted by the ghosts of his past is a surefire way to trigger her annoyance, and that’s exactly what she finds in Dima.
When they face off, it becomes a battle of wills. Their constant bickering turns to an unavoidable dance between the sheets. But she won’t accept sharing a bed with the past for long. Will Dima learn to fight his demons, or will London leave him to dance with his ghosts alone?
And lost it in an instant.
The night Dmitri Nazarenko won hockey’s Holy Grail, he lost more than he ever bargained for. With a world of guilt weighing him down, Dima can never forgive himself for his tragic misjudgment. Turning his body into a shrine of past mistakes, he hides behind tattoos that memorialize his failures and a beard that masks his pain.
But London Hawke sees right through him. The fiery woman refuses to pity a man like him. No stranger to incurable injuries, London lets nothing stand in the way of living her life. Seeing an able-bodied man haunted by the ghosts of his past is a surefire way to trigger her annoyance, and that’s exactly what she finds in Dima.
When they face off, it becomes a battle of wills. Their constant bickering turns to an unavoidable dance between the sheets. But she won’t accept sharing a bed with the past for long. Will Dima learn to fight his demons, or will London leave him to dance with his ghosts alone?
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REVIEW: GHOST DANCE (TULSA THUNDERBIRDS) BY CATHERINE GAYLE
Ghost Dance by Catherine GayleMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Everyone needs a London in their lives. A person to bring them back from the brink. Someone to listen and offer comfort. Someone who understands. Catherine Gayle does me in every time with her contemporary romances. Turning the page I know that my emotions are in for a beating but boy do I look forward to it. I received a copy of Ghost Dance in exchange for an honest review. This is a story about how life can change in an instant. The happiness moment can quickly become a heartbreaking one. Dima lived it and tortured himself with it. He and London may not have always seen eye to eye but there was a connection between them mentally and emotionally before it became physical. So beautifully crafted that it will have you reaching for Kleenex but leaves you satisfied and inspired at the end.
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