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WISHING FOR US (DANVERS) BY SYDNEY LANDON
Release Date: November 1, 2016
SYNOPSIS
Sydney Landon—New York Times bestselling author of The One for Me—delivers a new novel of love lost and found in her popular Danvers series.
Since the loss of her fiancé, Lydia Cross has refused to allow herself to feel anything close to love. That is until corporate hotshot Jacob Hay comes to her aid outside of the Danvers International corporate headquarters and captures her attention. Too bad he doesn’t show any signs of reciprocating her feelings.
Things change when, after a rowdy Vegas bachelorette party, she wakes up next to Jacob...as his newly wedded wife! Lydia is stunned, but Jacob seems remarkably calm and isn’t inclined to end their hasty merger. In fact, day by day he gives her everything she’s been missing—especially in bed. But when the magic of Sin City fades, Lydia grows concerned she’ll find herself alone once again...
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REVIEW: WISHING FOR US (DANVERS) BY SYDNEY LANDON
Wishing For Us: A Danvers Novel by Sydney Landon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A person's ability to expose themselves in their weakest moments is a sign of true character. Perhaps that's what I enjoy most about Ms. Landon as an author. Her knack of humanizing moments of triumph, heartache and showing how some of life's worst moments can become the most rewarding. I received a copy of Wishing for Us in exchange for an honest review. I'm bummed that I discovered the Danvers almost too late. Their devotion to each other whether family or friend is uplifting and the sparks they set off as they find love is irresistible. The beauty of getting to the end, is that there is always a chance to start over again.
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RULES FOR A ROGUE (ROMANCING THE RULES) BY CHRISTY CARLYLE
Release Date: November 1, 2016
SYNOPSIS
From the USA Today bestselling author of ONE DANGEROUS DESIRE comes a sparkling new series about a rogue who must learn how to follow the rules and a woman who wants to break all of them, perfect for fans of Maya Rodale and Lorraine Heath.
Kit Ruthven's Rules (for Rogues)
#1 Love freely but guard your heart, no matter how tempting the invader.
#2 Embrace temptation, indulge your sensual impulses, and never apologize.
#3 Scorn rules and do as you please. You are a rogue, after all.
Following the rules never brought anything but misery for Christopher “Kit” Ruthven. After rebelling against his controlling father and leaving the family’s Ruthven Rules etiquette book empire behind, Kit has been breaking every one imaginable for the past six years. He’s enjoyed London’s sensual pleasures and secured his reputation as a Rogue, but he’s failed to achieve success. When he inherits his father’s publishing business, Kit is forced back into the life he never wanted. Worse, he must face Ophelia Marsden, the woman he jilted but never forgot.
After losing her father and refusing a loveless marriage proposal, Ophelia has learned to rely on herself. To maintain the family home and support her younger brother, she tutors young girls in deportment and decorum. But her pupils would be scandalized if they knew their imminently proper teacher was also the author of a guidebook encouraging ladies to embrace their independence and overthrow outdated notions of etiquette like the Ruthven Rules.
As Kit rediscovers the life, and the woman, he left behind, Ophelia must choose between the practicalities she never truly believed in, or the love she’s never been able to extinguish.
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REVIEW: RULES FOR A ROGUE (ROMANCING THE RULES) BY CHRISTY CARLYLE
Rules for a Rogue by Christy Carlyle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
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The irony of the relationship between Kit and Ophelia is that there is love, the issue is that neither knows how to accept the flaws of the other. Until they can face the problems rooted in the past, there can never be a future. Family, responsibilities, pride and respectability have a hand in keeping them apart, but there is a sense of regret in the interactions that they have with each other. Ms. Carlyle is good at stirring up trouble but she delivers a potent combination of mesmerizing romance and seductive characters that leave her readers with a euphoric feeling.
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THE LEGENDARY LORD (PLAYFUL BRIDES) BY VALERIE BOWMAN
Release Date: November 1, 2016
SYNOPSIS
THE MAKING OF A LEGEND…
When Christian Bancroft, Viscount Berkeley, flees the stuffy ballrooms of London for his Scottish hunting lodge, the last thing he expects to find ensconced before his fire is an incredibly beautiful woman. But the plight of lovely young Sarah Highgate, who has run away from an unwanted betrothal, inspires an eminently practical exchange. He’ll safeguard her reputation with the ton while she advises him how to best attract a proper bride…
As the undisputed belle of the season, Sarah has enchanted plenty of suitors. Still, she isn’t interested in marriage, especially not to the pompous bore her father has chosen for her. But her hasty escape seems reckless now that she’s estranged from her family and has no one to count on besides Christian. Turning the lucklesslord into such a catch has another unplanned consequence for Sarah: Has he run away with her heart?
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REVIEW: THE LEGENDARY LORD (PLAYFUL BRIDES) BY VALERIE BOWMAN
The Legendary Lord by Valerie Bowman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
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Impractical, contagious, illicit but boy were Christian and Sarah heartstoppingly irresistible. Sarah leads with her heart. Acting before thinking has left her in a predicament. Estrangement, loneliness and worry have become her only friends until out of necessity she stumbles into Christian's life. With a little tutoring Christian can be the catch of the season, if he doesn't lose his heart along the way. The Legendary Lord is a rapturous saga that mixes classic romance with tempting pleasure.
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PICTURE PERFECT WEDDING (MAGNOLIA BRIDES) BY LYNETTE AUSTIN
Release Date: November 1, 2016
SYNOPSIS
Third in the heartfelt and charming Magnolia Brides series from Lynnette Austin
One mistake can change everything…forever
Beck Elliot and Tansy Calhoun were inseparable—until Tansy left Misty Bottoms, Georgia, promising to come back after she finished school. Beck stayed behind to save the family business, dreaming of the day when Tansy would return. Instead, his trust and his heart were broken when she inexplicably married another man and bore his child.
Five years later, Tansy comes home, a sadder and wiser woman. Despite his anger, Beck finds it hard to avoid her and her adorable little daughter—especially with all the busybodies of Misty Bottoms going out of their way to throw him and Tansy together, hoping a lingering spark will reignite their enduring flame…
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REVIEW: PICTURE PERFECT WEDDING (MAGNOLIA BRIDES) BY LYNETTE AUSTIN
Picture Perfect Wedding by Lynnette Austin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
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Picture Perfect Wedding almost reads like a grand saga. Beck and Tansy are on a quest. For Tansy that entails creating protecting her heart from further destruction and providing a chance for her child to feel happy and safe. Even if that means facing a past that she'd rather leave buried. Beck sort of comes across as a jerk in the beginning but due to the way things ended between he and Tansy, that's to be expected. Tansy allowed bad choices to decide who she became. Alcohol led to an event that changed her life but forced her to grow up quickly. Unfortunately, it also led to her breaking the heart of the one person she could always count on. Lynette Austin's stories are empathetic and captivating. She levels out the gripping emotion with the light hearted banter and the delightful characters she thinks up.
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THE UNTOUCHABLE EARL (FALLEN LADIES) BY AMY SANDAS
Release Date: November 1, 2016
SYNOPSIS
“Are you afraid?”
“Yes,” she replied in a soft voice. “But I love the way you frighten me.”
Lily Chadwick has spent her life playing by society’s rules. But when an unscrupulous moneylender snatches her off the street and puts her up for auction at a pleasure house, she finds herself in the possession of a man who makes her breathless with terror and impossible yearning…
Though the reclusive Earl of Harte claimed Lily with the highest bid, he hides a painful secret—one that has kept him from knowing the pleasure of a lover’s touch. Even the barest brush of skin brings him physical pain, and he’s spent his life keeping the world at arms’ length. But there’s something about Lily that maddens him, bewitches him, compels him…and drives him toward the one woman brave and kind enough to seek to heal his troubled heart.
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REVIEW: THE UNTOUCHABLE EARL (FALLEN LADIES) BY AMY SANDAS
The Untouchable Earl by Amy Sandas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
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The Untouchable Earl knocked me off my feet. Amy Sandas has adventure in her soul and compassion in her heart. Having read the synopsis, I couldn't imagine how the author could pull it off. A man sensitive to touch. Living in fear of the most simple of feelings but yearning for love and companionship. What I take for granted every day was a constant source of emotion turmoil. Heartbreaking. The irony was the part of himself that made him feel at his weakest, ultimately proved to be his greatest strength. It gave him a better understanding and empathy for others. It also lead him to his greatest desire. The Untouchable Earl ended being one of the purest stories of love and hope, I have ever read. I would recommend anyone facing personal struggles in their life read it and gain courage.
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HOW TO IMPRESS A MARQUESS (WICKED LITTLE SECRETS) BY SUSANNA IVES
Release Date: November 1, 2016
SYNOPSIS
TAKE ONE MARQUESS: Proper, put-upon, dependable, but concealing a sensitive artist’s soul.
ADD ONE BOHEMIAN LADY: Creative, boisterous, unruly, but secretly yearning for a steadfast love, home, and family.
STIR in a sensational serialized story that has society ravenous for each installment.
COMBINE with ambitious guests at an ill-fated house party hosted by a treacherous dowager possessing a poison tongue.
SHAKE until a stuffy marquess and rebellious lady make a shocking discovery: the contents of their hearts are just alike.
Take a sip. You’ll laugh, you’ll swoon, you’ll never want this moving Victorian love story to end.
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REVIEW: HOW TO IMPRESS A MARQUESS (WICKED LITTLE SECRETS) BY SUSANNA IVES
How to Impress a Marquess by Susanna Ives
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
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Plenty of moments of delight accompany Lilith and George as they face the ultimate test. How to Impress a Marquess blends intellect with heart to deliver a fresh look at a subject that is repeatedly examined in the genre of romance. Following your heart. George conceals himself behind the obligations of his title, never letting anyone close enough to expose his dreams and secret yearnings. Lilith does the opposite. She reveals her true self to the world in defiance of the negativity and hurt she hides away in her heart. Ms. Ives has flamboyant heroine stole the show with her impulsiveness but she also drove home the point that life is to be lived not feared. Wise advice.
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ANTHOLOGY: CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY II
Release Date: November 1, 2016
SYNOPSIS
Eleven newly written stories by Authors in the City authors.
This anthology will benefit Caring Community Foundation, located in Raleigh, NC where the 2017 Authors in the City book signing will be held.
Authors in the City is hosted by:
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Christmas Once Again - Samantha Chase
Like Christmas - Ashlee Taylor
Ugly sweater - Elizabeth Hayes
A change of heart - Shari J. Ryan
Christmas break - Misha Elliott
Joyful Temptations - Janine Infante Bosco
Dancing Snowflakes - Madison Street
The Lovers of Vale - CS Patra
Christmas Interference - Jennifer L. Allen
Rewrite - Stephanie Rose
All I Want for Christmas - Savanna Grey
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REVIEW: ANTHOLOGY: CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY II
Christmas in the City II by Samantha Chase
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Every year I anxiously await the the three month arc between October and November. Warm and fuzzy feelings electrify my heart for two reasons. Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas and The Christmas in the City anthologies. Love, memories and family are staples for this time of year and Christmas in the City symbolizes the giving spirit and pureness of heart, with a little naughtiness thrown in for good measure. This year, old favorite brings new life to second chances. Samantha Chase reminded me why I'm her fan for life with Christmas Once Again.
Christmas Once Again by Samantha Chase - The blueprint of a gifted author is the ability to touch readers. Ms. Chase has that noteworthy attribute. Hunter and Lexi took me through an emotive journey of passion, heartache and sentiment in such a short time that my heart filled to bursting. The biggest risk a person can take is to lead with the heart. Christmas Once Again reminds what following the heart feels like.
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BEAUTIFUL CRAZY (ROCK N' INK) BY KASEY LANE
Release Date: November 1, 2016
SYNOPSIS
"Vibrant and sexy! The chemistry between Kevan and Mason is explosive and I was cheering for their happy ever after from page one." -Stefanie London, USA Today bestselling author of the Dangerous Bachelors Club series.
"You confound me. You're all these maddening contradictions that don't make any sense... And I can't get enough of your special brand of beautiful crazy."
She's a rocker with attitude and ink...
He's a sexy suit who gets what he wants
Kevan Landry is trying to keep her life on track and her brother in rehab. If her fledgling marketing firm can sign the hot new band, Manix Curse, it will make a world of difference. Mason Dillon heads the most successful music PR firm in Portland. He's desperate to breathe new life into the company by signing Manix Curse.
The last thing either one needs is a one-night stand with a smoldering stranger...
The stakes are high when a battle for the band-in the bedroom and the boardroom-becomes a battle of the heart. But if these two can set aside their differences, they may find they're the right mix of sexy savvy to conquer both their worlds.
"Get ready for your new auto-buy author! Kasey Lane's debut hits all the high notes in this rock-infused love story! I loved it!" -Megan Crane, USA Today bestselling author of Edge of Control and Devil's Honor
"Beautiful Crazy is like driving a vintage convertible in August-hot to the touch and sexy as hell!" -Kaylie Newell, author of the Wolfe Creek series
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REVIEW: BEAUTIFUL CRAZY (ROCK N' INK) BY KASEY LANE
Beautiful Crazy by Kasey Lane
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
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Individuality does not have to necessarily be a bad trait to have. Our differences help define who we are. The ability to be unique is bigger than color, social standing and the amount of money in a bank account. The motivation lies within. Kevan is not the cookie cutter female that is normally found in a romance novel. She's a dreamer with a fearless spirit, a look that's all her own and a background as chaotic as the melodious rhythms that fill her spare time. In walks the man who hits the right notes with her heart but could upend more than her emotions. Beautiful Crazy blends melodic romance with drama to create beautiful tale of self - discovery. Being true to yourself will never steer you wrong.
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SAVED BY THE FIREFIGHTER (TEMPLETON COVE) BY RACHEL BRIMBLE
Release Date: November 1, 2016
SYNOPSIS
How can she forgive him for what he didn't do?
Photographer Izzy Cooper feels as frozen as her pictures. Trent Palmer might be the hottest firefighter in Templeton Cove, but she can never face him again. Not after he failed to save her brother. But when they're forced together by a calendar shoot, the sparks between them are undeniable.
Izzy knows it's not fair to blame Trent for the tragedy, but opening herself up to loss again isn't something she's prepared to do, no matter how determined Trent is to show her that pain is part of life and that love--their love--can make any suffering bearable.
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REVIEW: SAVED BY THE FIREFIGHTER (TEMPLETON COVE) BY RACHEL BRIMBLE
Saved by the Firefighter by Rachel Brimble
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
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Ms. Brimble is stellar at getting the emotional juices flowing. With Izzy and Trent she provides a front row seat to Izzy's struggle with grief and Trent's battle with guilt. In my opinion Saved by the Firefighter was more of a redemption story than a romance. The connection between Trent and Izzy seemed more like a friendship gone wrong than two people fighting an attraction. For that reason I was not a fan of the attempted romance. I gravitated to the emotional aspect of the characters and that delivered in spades.
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A SURE THING (THE DONNIGANS) BY MARIE HARTE
Release Date: November 1, 2016
SYNOPSIS
Meet the Donnigans
With the eldest Donnigan brothers adjusting to civilian life, their younger sister constantly in trouble, and their little brother clueless about life in general, falling in love is the last thing on anyone's mind...
Can this Bossy Badass Marine...
The Marine Corps was everything Landon Donnigan ever wanted in life...until a bullet sent him home with a medical discharge. Teaching a self-defense class at the gym is old-hat for a marine, but when he meets sexy Ava Rosenthal, his combat skills are useless for protecting his heart.
Be her Mr. Right?
Ava can take care of herself and likes quiet, bookish men-not muscular warriors who think women need to be coddled. But Landon is more than he seems, and when they come together, the results are explosive.
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REVIEW: A SURE THING (THE DONNIGANS) BY MARIE HARTE
A Sure Thing by Marie Harte
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
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I adore reading Marie Harte. She delivers the goods when it comes to seduction, but my key reason for loving her work is that she has no problem making sensitive into sexy. Within her stories there is a factor that society may deem less than perfect but she puts a positive spin on the issue and enlightens as well as entertains. For instance, A Sure Thing examines anxiety, family and finding a new direction. Landon is used to a regimented life, but after a bullet leaves him at a crossroads, his orderly life quickly gives way to a chaotic mess. Frustrating family and a distracting woman may be just what he needs. If he can get out of his head long enough to listen to his heart.
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TEMPTING TEXAS (REBEL MOONSHINE) BY KIMBERLY RAYE
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Some things in life are too good to resist.
Jenna Tucker has had enough: She wants out of her family’s moonshine business—for good. With her share of the proceeds from a recently-revealed recipe, Jenna intends to renovate her grandfather’s old spread and focus on her true passion: breeding horses. When she finds an old trunk in the attic—and learns a big secret about the long-standing feud between her family and the Sawyers—Jenna realizes that escaping her family’s legacy won’t be so easy. . .
Now it’s up to Jenna to uncover the truth once and for all—one that could change the history of Rebel, Texas, forever. To complete her mission she must enlist the help of Sheriff Hunter DeMassi. Hunter, a direct descendant of patriarch Elijah Sawyer, just might be the key to solving the age-old mystery.. The only catch: Hunter is handsome as heck, and neither he nor Jenna can deny the fiery attraction that’s brewing between them. Is this a surefire recipe for ill-fated romance? Or are Jenna and Hunter just what their families need to heal old wounds?
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REVIEW: TEMPTING TEXAS (REBEL MOONSHINE) BY KIMBERLY RAYE
Tempting Texas by Kimberly Raye
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
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The Sawyers and Tuckers are known for making their own rules. With a colorful history that spurred a feuding legacy and spirits as fiery as the contraband moonshine that feeds the flame, Ms. Raye serves up some serious trouble with this brood. What continues to draw me back to the Rebel Moonshine series is that connection both families struggle to break but have yet to succeed in doing. No matter how hard they fight the bond is stronger than ever. Through all the secrets, hidden agendas and volatile feelings their greatest legacies were the next generation. Maybe this time they will get it right. With each story Ms. Raye chips away at the anger, misconceptions and betrayals, revealing more about the history of these families and how love has a hand in healing the rift. Tempting Texas is Jenna and Hunter's chance to make an impact on a serious that has already left it's mark. Jenna, I enjoyed getting to know. She dared to be different and follow her own plan to making her dreams come true.
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