Thursday, August 4, 2016

NEW RELEASES FOR WEEK OF JULY 31, 2016.

 

 

 

Aidan by Sydney Landon

 

 

 

AIDAN (LUCIAN & LIA) BY SYDNEY LANDON

 

 

 

Release Date: July 31, 2016

 

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

Aidan Spencer walked away from his family and his friends when the woman he'd loved since childhood died while attempting to kill his best friends wife. Aidan had chosen to save another and in doing so had lost Cassie. For over a year, he's been isolated from everyone he loves until a family emergency brings him back home. When he meets a woman along the way whose problems are more dire than his own, he must decide if he's strong enough to fight for the woman he's falling in love with knowing there's no promise of a tomorrow for them.

 

 

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REVIEW:  AIDAN (LUCIAN & LIA) BY SYDNEY LANDON

 

Aidan (Lucian & Lia, #5)Aidan by Sydney Landon

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


As sure as the sky is blue, there are bumpy roads on the highway of life. Ms. Landon powerfully drives that point home in Aidan. Aidan Spencer has seen his share of heartache and betrayal, yet nothing prepared him for the fear of falling in love. It had to be good for me to finish in one day. Not only does Sydney Landon create a poignant love story. She tackles an emotional subject that is a global problem. I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Aidan is the second novel of Ms. Landon's that I have read. Sometimes a person has to face the ugly to appreciate the beauty. Hats off to Sydney Landon.



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Fool Me Once (Foolproof Love, #2)

 

 

FOOL ME ONCE (FOOLPROOF LOVE) BY KATEE ROBERT

 

 

Release Date:  August 1, 2016

 

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

They say opposites attract, but this is just ridiculous.

Aubry Kaiser doesn’t like people—actually, that’s not right. She loathes people. With her crippling anxiety, there’s no way she can demo her favorite video game at a convention with five thousand other people. Maybe if she brings someone to act as a shield…

But the only person available is the sexy cowboy she can’t stand.

Quinn Baldwyn is in a mess of his own. He’s been dodging his wealthy family’s matchmaking attempts—and life advice—for years, but with his sister’s wedding on the horizon, he needs of a shield of his own.

He and Aubry can barely hold down a civil conversation, but in bed…fireworks. And the closer they get to Quinn’s sister’s wedding, the more he realizes that he might actually like Aubry.

Now it’s up to him to convince her she might actually like him, too.

 

 

 

 

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REVIEW:  FOOL ME ONCE (FOOLPROOF LOVE) BY KATEE ROBERT

 

Fool Me Once (Foolproof Love, #2)Fool Me Once by Katee Robert

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


The thrill of a Katee Robert novel is figuring out what drives her characters. What's the hidden story behind the bitter women or the distant alpha male? Aubry was a character with complications that ranged from trust issues, anger management issues and well hidden bouts of anxiety brought on by insecurities. She wears more armor than a porcupine has quills. She's not a mean spirited person, just a misunderstood one. In her mind, not letting anyone close is a way to stop unnecessary hurts but it isolates her from the people who care and ultimately leaves her missing out on her own chance at happiness. Jules is the one person she has counted on and allows into her world. Her protector, her friend wants her to be happy and with a little bit of unwitting help from an unexplored direction, Aubry may find her slice of heaven. I received an ARC of Fool Me Once in exchange for an honest review. There's a great deal of baggage on the part of both main characters but the fact that they have friends that care, in their corner helping them along makes for a cool bonus.



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Seducing The Boss

 

 

SEDUCING THE BOSS (PULSE SERIES) BY MARI CARR

 

 

Release Date:  August 1, 2016

 

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

Kellan James is unwinding at Score when he spots the last person he’d ever expect to find in his favorite bar. Sara Connelly—ER nurse, do-gooder, charitable crusader, and frequent pain in his ass. Both grew up privileged in swanky Southampton, but that’s where the similarities end. Kellan’s made it his mission to seek out life’s pleasures; Sara gains pleasure from lecturing him on his lifestyle. Kellan would never date someone like her. Ever.

But when Kellan discovers Sara’s been stood-up by an online date, something fierce and protective awakens inside of him. Typically, Kellan would enjoy teasing the jilted Sara, but something in her face sends him over to her table with a plan. He encourages her to take a walk on the wild side, one weekend of sin, no holds barred.

She accepts, but it quickly becomes apparent that one night isn’t enough. As the pull between them grows stronger, Kellan discovers it’s a very dangerous thing to say never.

 

 

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REVIEW:  SEDUCING THE BOSS (PULSE SERIES) BY MARI CARR

 

Seducing The BossSeducing The Boss by Mari Carr

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Frenemies Sara and Kellan, work together everyday. Are friendly on occasion and push each others buttons regularly. There are no benefits to the association until a spark of attraction leads to an explosive reaction. Mari Carr takes primitive up a notch with a sexy no limits romance that is fire engine red. Kellan is every woman's fantasy guy in the bedroom but has yet to mature in other areas. Sara is the girl next door that's bark is worse than her bite. Her school girl innocence is the catalyst for Kellan's dirtiest fantasies. In order to win, each has to learn to compromise. I received an ARC of Seducing The Boss by Mari Carr in exchange for an honest review. This romance is earthquake level.



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Worked Up (Made in Jersey, #3)

 

 

WORKED UP (MADE IN JERSEY) BY TESSA BAILEY

 

Release Date:  August 1, 2016

 

SYNOPSIS

 

Factory mechanic Duke Crawford just wants to watch SportsCenter in peace. Unfortunately, living with four divorcee sisters doesn’t provide much silence, nor does it change his stance on relationships. But when a fellow commitment-phobe stumbles into his life, getting him good and worked up, he can’t deny his protective instincts.

Samantha Waverly’s brother just put her in an impossible situation. The only way out? Marry huge, gruff, gladiator look-alike Duke—for show, of course. She doesn’t make promises—she knows too well how easily they can be broken—and this is no exception.

As the blistering attraction between them grows, the lines around the no-strings relationship blur. But Duke and Samantha’s marriage is only for show…or is it?

 

 

 

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REVIEW:  WORKED UP (MADE IN JERSEY) BY TESSA BAILEY

 

Worked Up (Made in Jersey, #3)Worked Up by Tessa Bailey

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I enjoy reading characters like Duke. A tough guy with a tender heart is my secret fantasy brought to life. The way he took care of family and looked after a woman that he just met. Grudgingly, of course was what made me fall for him more and more. Adorably clueless, yet so sweetly insecure Samantha was a heartbreaker that could capture the heart with her innocent bravado. Worked Up is sex on a stick with a charming sense of wit.



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Summer Rain

 

 

SUMMER RAIN (LIGHTNING STRIKES) BY BARBARA FREETHY

 

 

Release Date:  August 1, 2016

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

From #1 NYT Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy comes the third and final book in the Lightning Strikes Romantic Suspense Trilogy. Action, suspense, romance and family secrets lead to an explosive conclusion!

Danielle Monroe is determined to use her new job in DC as a stepping-stone to a high-powered political career. But the secrets surrounding her father's death continue to overshadow her goals. Her family thinks she holds the final piece of the puzzle, but she doesn't even know what the puzzle is until an attractive and possibly dangerous stranger shows up in her life.

Patrick Kane is searching for answers about his own dark tragedy, not realizing that the beautiful Danielle may not just hold the key to his mystery but also his heart. They have to stay alive long enough to find out.

 

 

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REVIEW: SUMMER RAIN (LIGHTNING STRIKES) BY BARBARA FREETHY

 

Summer RainSummer Rain by Barbara Freethy

My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars




Just like me to come in on the tail end of a series. Summer Rain has a touch of mystical mystery blended with a hint of romance. I received an ARC of Summer Rain in exchange for an honest review. The high stakes world of Washington D.C. is a great location for a story about corruption, murder and secrets. Dani lands herself right in the center of a paradox. Secret agendas. mysterious deaths and attempted murders follow Patrick and Dani in their quest for long awaited answers. Barbara Freethy has an intriguing mind. Her stories are the perfect playground for adrenaline junkies who thrive on cryptic suspense and breath catching reveals. 3.5 stars



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MAY THE BEST MAN WIN  (BEST MEN) BY MIRA LYN KELLY

 

 

Release Date:  August 2, 2016

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

 

Four friends
Each a Best Man at a wedding
One chance to get it right

Jase Foster can't believe his bad luck. He's been paired with the she-devil herself for his best friend's wedding: Emily Klein of the miles-long legs and killer smile. She may be sin in a bridesmaid dress, but there's no way he's falling for her again.

They can barely stand each other, but given how many of their friends are getting married, they'll just have to play nice-at least when they're in company. Once they're alone, more than just gloves come off as Jase and Emily discover their chemistry is combustible, and there may be something to this enemies to lovers thing after all...

 

 

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REVIEW:  MAY THE BEST MAN WIN  (BEST MEN) BY MIRA LYN KELLY

 

May the Best Man WinMay the Best Man Win by Mira Lyn Kelly

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


ARC Review: May The Best Man Win (Best Men) Mira Lyn Kelly

Romance is a small genre and Ms. Kelly knows how to spread the magic of love. From her addictive Harlequin reads to her swoon worthy Loveswept novels and her enchanting Sourcebooks titles she knows how to keep the fires burning. Her romantic soul shines through in every paragraph she writes and every adorable character she creates. What I love most about May The Best Man Win is that it combines the best of her traits to create a story that is light, amusing and hard to put down. Am looking forward to the rest of the Best Men series.




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Hitched: Volume Three (Imperfect Love, #3)

 

 

 

HITCHED (IMPERFECT LOVE #3) BY KENDALL RYAN

 

 

 

Release Date:  August 2, 2016

 

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

On the heels of her smash hit and New York Times bestselling SCREWED series, Kendall Ryan brings you HITCHED, a romantic comedy that delivers heart and heat. A NYC playboy turned business mogul has ninety days to win over the woman he's always desired in order to save his father's company. One tiny problem: She hates his guts. This is the third and final volume in the story.

 

 

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REVIEW:  HITCHED (IMPERFECT LOVE #3) BY KENDALL RYAN

 

Hitched: Volume Three (Imperfect Love, #3)Hitched: Volume Three by Kendall Ryan

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


ARC Review: Hitched Imperfect Love #3) by Kendall Ryan

Amazing. I have followed the Imperfect Love series from volume 1. Have seen the good, bad and frustrating aspects of Olivia and Noah's relationship. Have watched each grow individually and seen the cracks in the walls each has erected. Finally I realize what was staring me in the face all along. The business was an important part of their lives both personally and professionally BUT, the lesson their fathers were trying to teach them is that life is more essential. Although it was a crazy way to get their attention. It served the purpose. Success is measured by more than accomplishments. It's the people left behind, the wisdom gained and the ability to live, not leaving any regrets at the end. Kendall Ryan has written a insightful romance that is sexy, funny and complex. The shortest in the series but the most profound.



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YOUR FOREVER LOVE (THE BENNETT FAMILY) BY LAYLA HAGEN

 

 

 

Release Date:  August 2, 2016

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

Eric Callahan is a powerful man, and his sharp business sense has earned him the nickname Shark. Yet under the strict façade is a man who loves his daughter and would do anything for her. When he and his daughter move to San Francisco for three months, he has one thing in mind: expanding his business on the West Coast. As a widower, Eric is not looking for love. He focuses on his company, and his daughter.

Until he meets Pippa Bennett. She captivates him from the moment he sets eyes on her, and what starts as unintentional flirting soon spirals into something neither of them can control.

 

Pippa Bennett knows she should stay away from Eric Callahan. After going through a rough divorce, she doesn’t trust men anymore. But there’s something about Eric that just draws her in. He has a body made for sin, and a sense of humor that matches hers. Not to mention that seeing how adorable he is with his daughter melts Pippa’s walls one by one.

The chemistry between them is undeniable, but it’s the connection that grows deeper every day that has both of them wonder if love might be within their reach.

When it’s time for Eric and his daughter to head back home, will he give up on the woman who has captured his heart or will he do everything in his power to remain by her side?

 

 

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REVIEWYOUR FOREVER LOVE (THE BENNETT FAMILY) BY LAYLA HAGEN

 

Your Forever Love (The Bennett Family, #3)Your Forever Love by Layla Hagen

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


The Bennett family are a symbol of what every family should aspire to be. United in life, bonded in heart and a force to be reckoned with. I received an ARC of Your Forever Love in exchange for an honest review. Pippa has been a favorite character of mine since meeting her in Your Irresistible Love. Her heart is large enough to include not just her family, but co-workers and anyone in need of TLC. Her vulnerability also made her an easy target and in the process left a bruised soul. Eric knows about pain and loss. His experience has left him a protective single father with a good head for business but no time for love. What I enjoy about Layla Hagen is her knack for turning darkness into sunshine. Her emotional stories are full of wonderful characters and give hope and happiness in times of hardship. Food for the soul.



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Welcoming the Bad Boy (Hero's Welcome, #3)

 

 

WELCOMING THE BAD BOY (HERO'S WELCOME) BY ANNIE RAINS

 

 

Release Date:  August 2, 2016

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

From the bestselling author of Welcome to Forever (“Full of heart and emotion!”—Lori Wilde) comes a sweet, sexy novel about breaking all the rules. In Seaside, North Carolina, the boys on the base are heroes—but that doesn’t mean they’re always well-behaved.

 

As a preacher’s daughter, Valerie Hunt only dates the very respectable, very boring men who meet her father’s strict standards. In private, however, she leads a double life as a romance writer of steamy stories about the least respectable sorts of men. Valerie has always kept her hottest fantasies separate from her real life, but when she nearly runs a hot-blooded biker off the road, the lines begin to blur.

 

Even though Valerie almost killed him, Griffin Black can’t be angry after he learns the reason for her distracted driving: an unruly puppy belonging to her ailing friend. As a member of the military police K-9 unit, Griffin insists on training the dog himself. But he soon wonders how he’s ever going to stay disciplined around the most alluring, down-to-earth, and totally unattainable woman he’s ever met. Valerie is the ultimate good girl. And Griffin is going to need all his old tricks to unleash her wild side.

 

 

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REVIEWWELCOMING THE BAD BOY (HERO'S WELCOME) BY ANNIE RAINS

 

Welcoming the Bad Boy (Hero's Welcome, #3)Welcoming the Bad Boy by Annie Rains

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Sweet, down to earth girl seeks to unleash her wild side in Annie Rains' Welcoming the Bad Boy. Valerie is not what she seems. On the surface she is the incorruptible preacher's daughter who follows rules and never puts a foot wrong. Underneath it all is the heart of a rebel. She pens sexy romances about sinfully bad boys she can only dream of meeting. Her every wicked fantasy materializes within her initial meeting of Griffin. Bad boy hottie with a sense of humor and edge that speaks to the bad girl in her soul. Now she has to decide if she's strong enough to unleash all her secrets and finally be true to her heart. A sizzling romance with amusing characters and a great message makes for an awesome read.



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AS RICH AS A ROGUE (RAKES & ROGUES) BY JADE LEE

 

 

Release Date:  August 2, 2016

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

Third in the saucy, vibrant Rakes & Rogues Regency romance series from USA Today bestselling author Jade Lee

 

Mari Powel’s fiery Welsh temper is up. Peter Norwood, Lord Whitly, is back in town after six years romping around India making his fortune. Mari blames him for her social downfall and has spent all this time clawing her way back into the ton’s good graces. How dare he show up on his first day back and publicly embroil her in a bet involving long-awaited apologies, illicit kisses, and Lady Illston’s unruly parakeet? Mari is outraged, and is going to show him—and everyone else—what she’s made of. Little does she know, the unrepentant Lord Whitly has been dreaming of her all this time. Now he’ll do anything to win the wager—along with Mari’s heart.

 

 

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REVIEW:  AS RICH AS A ROGUE (RAKES & ROGUES) BY JADE LEE

 

As Rich as a Rogue (Rakes and Rogues)As Rich as a Rogue by Jade Lee

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


What does a man do to appease the woman he loves? Embroil her in a scandal. I received an ARC of As Rich As A Rogue by Jade Lee in exchange for an honest review. For six years Mari has fumed over the hurtful worlds delivered by Peter. Now faced to face with her nemesis she wants retribution. Not an easy feat when Peter can't remember what was said. What ensues is petty squabbling, unwanted attraction and mutual frustration. Once the childish banter wore off, I found the romance to be enjoyable.



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THIS EARL IS ON FIRE (SEASON'S ORIGINAL) BY VIVIENNE LORRET

 

 

Release Date:  August 2, 2016

 

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

The sheltered daughter of a country baron, Miss Adeline Pimm comes to London looking for adventure… and finds it in the form of a bloody, unconscious man slumped in the doorway of her family's rented townhouse. Though his identity is a mystery, Adeline is inexplicably drawn to the handsome, injured man and vows to nurse him back to health.

Liam Cavanaugh, the scandalous Earl of Wolford, is startled when he awakens in an unfamiliar bed, wrapped in bandages that hinder his eyesight, with no memory of why he was beaten half to death. Although he can't see the witty young woman who tends to his wounds, her alluring voice--and a single stolen kiss from her soft lips--help soothe his pain. But when he is fully healed, Liam is not ready to let go of the one woman who stirs his deepest longings.

Liam will do whatever it takes to see Adeline again, even if it means giving up his rakish ways. But his disreputable past is not so easily forgotten and his secrets are far more dangerous than he-or Adeline-ever imagined.

 

 

 

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REVIEW:  THIS EARL IS ON FIRE (SEASON'S ORIGINAL) BY VIVIENNE LORRET

 

This Earl is on Fire (Season's Original #2)This Earl is on Fire by Vivienne Lorret

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Adeline's tender heart will not allow her to look away from a soul in pain. When she comes across a wounded man in her doorway, she doesn't think twice of the danger to herself. She cares for him, gets to know him and falls hard. Liam, has no idea who the woman with the sweet voice and gentle hands is. Nor does he know what happened to him and why. His one thought is that his soul is lighter than ever and his heart is falling fast for this serene woman. Unfortunately, just because you don't remember doesn't mean the danger has passed. Ms. Lorret, blends adventure, suspense and seduction into a story of love that has unforgettable written all over it.



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Waiting for Midnight by Samantha Chase

 

 

 

WAITING FOR MIDNIGHT BY SAMANTHA CHASE

 

 

Release Date:  August 3, 2016

 

 

SYNOPSIS


Maddie's hoping for a little holiday magic with her sexy neighbor Noah...
For the last year, Maddie's been trying to get Noah's attention, but to no avail. Until a busted light bulb, a broken ladder and a concussion lend a hand. Now with the holidays right around the corner, she's hopeful that she'll finally get her wish to kiss her sexy neighbor as way to kick off the new year.

 

 

 

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REVIEW:  WAITING FOR MIDNIGHT BY SAMANTHA CHASE

 

Waiting for MidnightWaiting for Midnight by Samantha Chase

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


A sprinkle of that magic to be carried all year round. Waiting For Midnight
brings the romance, sentiment and heart in a short story that blends hope, dreams and fairy tale wishes to create a little piece of heaven. I had the pleasure of reading Ms. Chase's edition to the Christmas in the City anthology back in December. I loved it then, just as much as I do now.



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JONQUILS FOR JAX (BLUEBERRY LANE - THE ROUSSEAUS) BY KATY REGNERY

 

 

 

Release Date:  August 5, 2016

 

 

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

Did you fall in love with The English Brothers? Were you hot for the Winslows?

Katy Regnery's Blueberry Lane series continues with The Rousseau siblings!

Jacqueline “Jax” Rousseau is vivacious, rich, smart and beautiful…but that doesn’t mean she’s lucky in love: she’s dated doctors, lawyers, actors and politicians who’ve all managed to end up disappointing her. In fact, she’s on a self-imposed hiatus from love when she has an unpleasant run-in with her neighbor’s gorgeous new landscaper, Gardener Lenox. Jax is not accustomed to gruff, ill-mannered men that can’t be charmed, but something about Gard intrigues her, and if she can find her way through the armor that surrounds his heart, she also might find a love that won’t let her down.

 

 

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REVIEW:  JONQUILS FOR JAX (BLUEBERRY LANE - THE ROUSSEAUS) BY KATY REGNERY

 

Jonquils for Jax (The Rousseaus, #1)Jonquils for Jax by Katy Regnery

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


ARC Review: Jonquils for Jax (Blueberry Lane - The Rousseaus) by Katy Regnery

With any story whether horror, drama, romance, etc. there is always one scene that triggers the imagination and is hard to let go of over time. For me that was the moonlight garden scene the night Gardner and Jax met. What a first impression. The glowing flowers, the beautiful surroundings, an air of mystery mixed with the magic of simmering attraction. That one scene set the tone for the rest of the story. Gard is a paradox. He enjoys and creates beauty with an artists touch but knows that ugliness can be wrapped in beautiful trappings. Jax has a curiosity for the unknown. It tends to get her into troubling situations but her scars are hidden below her cultured upbringing and have made her wary and determined. Jonquils for Jax is just another reason why Ms. Regnery is a favorite author of mine. She uses a pen like an artist uses a brush. Her story are born from her love of beauty and becomes more obvious every stroke.



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