UPCOMING RELEASES!
NEW RELEASES FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 1, 2017.
BIDDING ON THE BACHELOR (SAVED BY THE BLOG) BY KERRI CARPENTER
Release Date: October 1, 2017
SYNOPSIS
Another roll of the dice
Big news, fair readers! Bayside High's favorite It Girl is back. Would you have bet Clarissa Blackwell would ever return? Ten years ago, she crushed Jasper Dumont's heart under her Jimmy Choos and left town for a bigger, better life. Her return raises one question: What is she running from (or is it to) now?
Perhaps Jasper knows? One look at Carissa and he fell in the bay! (Rich, single and devastatingly handsome, Jasper's our catch of the day.) That icy plunge should have brought him to his senses, yet "Casper" has been spotted together all over town. Does this mean Bayside's legendary couple may reunite? The stakes are high, but the Bayside Blogger's money is riding on love!
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REVIEW: BIDDING ON THE BACHELOR (SAVED BY THE BLOG) BY KERRI CARPENTER
Bidding on the Bachelor by Kerri Carpenter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Bidding On The Bachelor (Saved By The Blog!) by Kerri Carpenter
When you've lived most of life in the clouds, it takes a huge dose of reality to bring you back down to earth. Bidding on the Bachelor is Clarissa's wake up call and Kerri Carpenter's witty dialogue, irresistible characters and sage advice made for an entertaining experience. Clarissa has been strolling down easy street a little too long. Breaking hearts, getting everything that she thought would make her happy until her bubble bursts and she's left holding the balloon and wallowing in regrets. A new beginning has her revisiting the past. Maybe this time around she'll get it right. Finding yourself in the arms of first love and second chances has a way of making everything seem alright.
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SHINING THROUGH (RED HOT RUSSIANS) BY ELIZABETH HARMON
Release Date: October 2, 2017
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The biggest season of her career. The last chance of his. Two hearts on thin ice
America’s sweetheart Tabitha Turner is on track to win figure-skating gold in the Winter Games. Her family has sacrificed everything for her career, but the pressure is taking its toll. Burned out and living a lie, can Tabitha let off a little steam without melting the ice? Russia’s bad boy of skating Daniil Andreev is determined to prove the toughest thing about him is his competitive fight. When Tabitha tempts him to help her take a secret walk on the wild side, he gives her a taste of the freedom she craves, never expecting that one unforgettable night could turn into something more. Chicago, Vancouver, Paris… the international figure skating season unfolds. Tabitha and Daniil compete and fall in love, but as the pressure mounts in a make-or-break season, can they set aside their painful pasts and spiral into a shining future together… or will their dreams shatter like thin ice?
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REVIEW: SHINING THROUGH (RED HOT RUSSIANS) BY ELIZABETH HARMON
Shining Through by Elizabeth Harmon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The career of her dreams has become the life of her nightmares. Perfection is the goal and Tabitha is determined to deliver the goods, even if her heart is no longer in the sport. Shining Through is an up close and personal look at the drama behind the glamour of ice skating. There's grace, heat and romance. Ms. Harmon spotlights two characters working their way back, in an atmosphere that is as cold as the stage on which they perform. The excitement of competition has nothing on the sparks that heat up the connection between Daniil and Tabitha.
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HOLIDAY SPICE (THE SHAUGHNESSY BROTHERS) BY SAMANTHA CHASE
Release Date: October 3, 2017
SYNOPSIS
Darcy Shaughnessy has gotten used to her overbearing brothers chasing away any man she wants to date. But a chance meeting with a brooding -- and deliciously handsome -- artist is about to make this holiday season one to remember.
There's only one thing Benjamin Tanner loves more than his woodcarving: solitude. Then he gets snowed in with Darcy in his cozy cabin in the woods, and their heated feelings begin to melt the icy barrier between them.
With Ben's need for privacy and Darcy's love of family and social life, will opposites still attract once the snow clears and the holiday festivities come to an end?
The Shaughnessy Brothers Series:
Made for Us (Book 1)
Love Walks In (Book 2)
Always My Girl (Book 3)
This Is Our Song (Book 4)
A Sky Full of Stars (Book 5)
Holiday Spice (Book 6)
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REVIEW: HOLIDAY SPICE (THE SHAUGHNESSY BROTHERS) BY SAMANTHA CHASE
Holiday Spice by Samantha Chase
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A little holiday magic to experience all year round. That's the best description for Holiday Spice. Every Shaughnessy has had their shining moment and takEN a piece of my heart along the way, but Darcy sealed the deal. This time, Ms. Chase went for broke and laid claim to my heart in it's entirety. Darcy, the lone girl in a sea of men has grown into a lovely woman with a beautiful caring soul, but she still has wounds. Ben is a loner. He eats, breathes and sleeps woodcarving. When a cry for help leaves him stranded with an optimistic beauty, this lone wolf, may just find his soulmate. With an open heart and arms wide open, Ms. Chase ends her Shaughnessy series with a romance that has classic written all over it.
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A SEAL'S STRENGTH (MILITARY MATCH) BY JM STEWART
Release Date: October 3, 2017
SYNOPSIS
A sizzling new series about three friends looking for love-and the sexy SEALs who are ready to fulfill their craziest fantasies.
This second chance was worth the wait . . .
As a SEAL, Gabriel Donovan did the toughest jobs imaginable without blinking an eye. But three years after his wife's death, the idea of dating still makes him sick to his stomach. His daughter desperately needs a mother, though, and there's nothing Gabe won't do for his little girl.
Stephanie Mason doesn't run from anything. Not even coming face to face with the "one that got away" on a blind date. Steph's body vividly remembers every single thing about Gabe and while some things have changed, the way he makes her feel sure as hell hasn't.
Gabe and Steph know that love comes with risks, but if they're brave enough, this second chance might just bring them the love of a lifetime.
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REVIEW: A SEAL'S STRENGTH (MILITARY MATCH) BY JM STEWART
A SEAL's Strength by J.M. Stewart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A Seal's Strength (Military Match) by JM Stewart
Out of tragic circumstances a second chance blooms. The alpha in Gabe is put to the test. When a father's love for his daughter collides with first love, one mighty Navy Seal is about to be brought to his knees. A Seal's Strength is a sweet dash of salty with regular sprinkles of naughty. My favorite moments are the interactions of a father with the love of his life, his daughter. He encourages her, he listens to her and he becomes a better person because of her. Ms. Stewart can seduce with the best of them, but her stories are more than just wickedly tempting, they spark emotion and humor.
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THE PRINCESS AND THE PIZZA MAN (DESTINED FOR LOVE: MANSIONS) BY CASSIE MAE
Release Date: October 3, 2017
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Matchmaking, mansions, and murder - just another Tuesday for this princess.
Twelve years of tossing pizzas in his hometown in Alabama is like a dream come true for William Monroe, but his sister is ready to leave the Podunk place, desperate to find herself a man and get hitched. He’s not too thrilled to hear about the mansion she’s dragging him to, claiming it’s haunted with the spirit of Cupid, and it’s his job to make sure she doesn’t fall for the first guy who looks her way.
Winter’s been running the Frostville Murder Mysteries ever since she inherited a hefty sum of cash, wanting to give back in a fun and profitable way for her home city. Noticing a lot of puppy-eyed patrons, she gives herself the job of matchmaking, picking out the ones who seem best suited for one another. But when the outspoken and grumpy man from Alabama arrives with his eager-to-be-matched sister, her focus starts to falter, and she wants nothing more than to prove to Will that her mansion can feel like home, too.
Books in the Destined for Love: Mansions Collection
—Kiss Me in the Rain by Lindzee Armstrong
—Roping His Heart by Jaclyn Hardy
—The Princess and the Pizza Man by Cassie Mae
—Mending Fences by Lorin Grace
—Love Me at Sunset by Lucinda Whitney
—Saving Her Plantation by Cami Checketts
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REVIEW: THE PRINCESS AND THE PIZZA MAN (DESTINED FOR LOVE: MANSIONS) BY CASSIE MAE
The Princess and the Pizza Man by Cassie Mae
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The title is less than auspicious, but the story more than makes up for that. Ms. Mae takes every stereotypical thought that love entails and comes up with a fascinating buffet of heart, humor and hope. William is a realist. Winter is an optimist. So what is a man with no clue how to dream, doing in a matchmaking haunted house with the queen of dreamers? Finding his own fairy tale and winning hearts along the way. Irresistible just found a new face.
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MINE FOR THE WEEK (WILD LOVE) BY ERIKA KELLY
Release Date: October 3, 2017
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As the top collegiate shortstop in the country, Ryan O’Donnell’s life is about discipline and training. But a growing restlessness causes him to bail on his baseball team over spring break to join his buddies at an exclusive singles resort. He just needs a few days to escape his life, and then he’ll get right back on track. But not twenty minutes after he arrives he meets HER, and the world as he knows it changes irrevocably. It should only be a hookup—that’s what spring break’s all about—but one taste of this sexy, vibrant woman isn’t enough. He has to have her. Even if it’s only for a week.
Sophie Valentine—yes, that Valentine—just found out her siblings want to sell off Crazy Hearts—the Peeps of the Valentine’s Day world. Being the youngest by eight years, she’s used to feeling left out, but selling off her family’s legacy without talking to her first? Not gonna happen. Upset, she takes off with her friends on their spring break vacation. She only wanted an escape—she never imagined meeting HIM. He’s smoking hot and intensely protective of her—and she loves it. But he’s about to start a major league baseball career, and she’s launching a battle to keep the family company. They have no future. It’s just…she’s never felt this way for anyone before.
Are they really going to walk away from this kind of connection…this passion? Or can a week turn into a lifetime?
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REVIEW: MINE FOR THE WEEK (WILD LOVE) BY ERIKA KELLY
Mine for the Week by Erika Kelly
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Mine For the Week (Wild Love) by Erika Kelly
Head, heart and humor collide to upend love as we know it. For Sophie and Ryan instant attraction has changed the course of their lives. Now they have to decide to listen to reason or let their hearts lead the way. Ms. Kelly hit a home run with Mine for the Week. There's a sweetness to the story that gives it an almost ethereal quality and the passionate side gives off that addictive hint of naughty. A MUST HAVE READ!
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WITH THIS CHRISTMAS RING BY MANDA COLLINS
Release Date: October 3, 2017
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A wallflower determined to fulfill a dying promise, the rogue she jilted years ago, and an orphaned baby are all brought together amidst the magic of Christmas in this new novella from Manda Collins.
Miss Merry Parks makes a deathbed promise to a schoolfriend that her infant daughter will be taken to her absent father. There’s only one problem—to find the baby’s father, she’ll have to consult his cousin, Viscount Wrotham, the man she jilted five years ago. The man she couldn’t forget.
Alex Ponsonby, Viscount Wrotham, is stunned to find Merry Parks—looking more lovely than ever--on his doorstep with an infant in her arms. His shock soon turns to dismay when he learns his own cousin William is the man who abandoned his wife and child. As head of the family he’s duty bound to see right is done. But he can't let this opportunity pass. He’ll take Merry and the baby to his cousin, but he’ll woo her back in the process.
Merry agrees to travel with Alex and the baby to Wrotham Castle, where the entire Ponsonby family has gathered for Christmas, but her plans to see the baby settled then leave are ruined by a snowstorm. After five years apart, Alex and Merry will spend the week getting reacquainted. Perhaps it’s the spirit of the holiday, or the magic of the season, but there could be something else in the air this Yuletide…A Christmas Reunion.
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REVIEW: WITH THIS CHRISTMAS RING BY MANDA COLLINS
With This Christmas Ring by Manda Collins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
With This Christmas Ring by Manda Collins
Tragedy sets in motion the seeds of a second chance in Manda Collins emotionally charged, but highly romantic, With This Christmas Ring. Amazing that although written as a historical romance, it didn't read like one. Ms. Collins touches on subjects that are relevant no matter what time period. Love and loss are emotions we all deal with and hope never goes out of style.
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DECK THE HALLS (DARLING, VT) BY DONNA ALWARD
Release Date: October 3, 2017
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With shades of It’s a Wonderful Life, one man must face his past to find his future this Christmas.
In the last year, George's life has drastically changed. The formerly homeless veteran now has a job he likes, a family in the residents of Darling, VT, and for the first time in years, a home. But while his present is good, he's still haunted by the past, a past that appears shortly before Christmas when the older sister of his brother-in-arms hunts him down and finds him in Darling, working at the Ladybug Garden Center.
Amy’s looking for closure for her family after her brother's death in the Middle East, but the serious man she finds working in Vermont doesn’t resemble the soldier she remembers from years before. This man is hardened and yet somehow fragile, too, and in her desire to find out what really happened to her brother, she learns more about George than she ever expected.
With a little Christmas magic and the whole town supporting them, can these two bruised hearts make a future together?
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REVIEW: DECK THE HALLS (DARLING, VT) BY DONNA ALWARD
Deck the Halls by Donna Alward
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Deck the Halls (Darling, VT) by Donna Alward
Donna Alward has a gift for taking emotions in surprising directions. Deck the Halls is a journey of second chances, surprising romances and fate. One woman's search for answers leads her into the arms of her happily ever after. One man's struggle with guilt, lands him in the center of a love unlike any other. George and Amy make miracles seem possible and love eternal with his short but sweet holiday read.
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THRILL OF LOVE (LOVE IN BLOOM: THE BRADENS AT PEACEFUL HARBOR) BY MELISSA FOSTER
Release Date: October 4, 2017
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The Bradens are a series of sexy stand-alone romances. These hot contemporary romance novels feature 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.
Fall in love with Ty Braden, a world-renowned mountain climber and nature photographer. He's about to take on his toughest assignment yet--winning the heart of the one that got away.
Do you believe in fate?
World-renowned mountain climber and nature photographer Ty Braden never believed in second dates, much less heart-pounding, steal-his-breath love. But that was before a trip to Saint-Luc, where he met funny, strong, and entrancingly beautiful Aiyla Bell, a ski instructor and fellow photographer whose hopes and dreams, and love of the outdoors, aligned perfectly with his—and whose kisses alone turned him inside out.
After spending five magical days and four sweet, soulful nights falling in love, Aiyla couldn’t imagine a day without Ty. But when he asked her to go with him on his next assignment, his reputation for having women at his beck and call stopped her from upending the life she’d worked so hard to create.
Months later fate steps in when a chance encounter brings Ty and Aiyla together for a five-day wilderness event held in the Colorado Mountains. Their deep, passionate connection is stronger than ever, and Ty is bound and determined not to lose her again. But when tragedy strikes and their worlds are turned upside down, their love faces the truest test of all.
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REVIEW: THRILL OF LOVE (LOVE IN BLOOM: THE BRADENS AT PEACEFUL HARBOR) BY MELISSA FOSTER
Thrill of Love by Melissa Foster
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Love is an uphill battle and this couple had to deal with more than most. Thrill of Love is a triumphant journey of pain that is at times heartwrenching but always inspiring. Ty and Aiyla will change the way you look at life, love and hope. Kleenex is a must.
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JUST RELEASED!
NEW RELEASES FOR WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 24, 2017.
STILL (GRIP) BY KENNEDY RYAN
Release Date: September 24, 2017
SYNOPSIS
**STILL is the conclusion of Grip & Bristol's emotional journey. You must read FLOW, the prequel, and GRIP, book 1 before beginning STILL**
I'll be there.
Through thick and thin.
Ride or die.
You can count on me.
The promises people make.
The vows we take.
Assumptions of the heart.
Emotion tells us how we feel, but life...life has a way of plunging us in boiling water, burning away our illusions, testing our faith, trying our convictions.
Love floating is a butterfly, but love tested is an anchor.
For Grip and Bristol,
Love started at the top of the world
On a Ferris wheel under the stars
But when that love is tested, will they fly or fall?.
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REVIEW: STILL (GRIP) BY KENNEDY RYAN
STILL by Kennedy Ryan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Still (Grip) by Kennedy Ryan
From the very beginning Ms. Ryan has made it hard to resist this couple. How could I call myself a romantic, if I wasn't rooting for their happy ending? Still is the culmination of a love affair that is gritty, heartbreaking and all encompassing. From friends to lovers, it's been a bumpy road, but the connection between Bristol and Grip, although tested never wavers. I want a love like that.
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PLAYING WITH FOREVER (SYDNEY SMOKE RUGBY) BY AMY ANDREWS
Release Date: September 25, 2017
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Country boy, Ryder Davis has the world at his feet. A stellar rugby career, a winning way with women and a beach view that keeps him in blue sky and bikini babes. He's living the dream. The last thing he needs is a Great Dane called Tiny destroying his feng shui.
Dog whisperer, Juliet Morgan is about to start living her dream and she's counting down the days. In two months she'll finally be moving to Italy and no man's going to stop her this time. Not even a rugby superstar with a badly behaved pooch.
But when Ryder skids into the animal shelter looking for help Juliet agrees to assist him with his canine issues. Pretty soon they're assisting each other out of their clothes and tumbling headlong into a sex thing with an expiry date.
Neither of them expected it to become more. But when for now starts to feel like forever Juliet hits the panic button. Ryder knows he has to play the long game and let her walk away. After all it's not over until the final hooter sounds and all's fair in love and rugby.
Each book in the Sydney Smoke Rugby series is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order.
Series Order:
Book #1 Playing By Her Rules
Book #2 Playing It Cool
Book #3 Playing the Player
Book #4 Playing With Forever
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REVIEW: PLAYING WITH FOREVER (SYDNEY SMOKE RUGBY) BY AMY ANDREWS
Playing With Forever by Amy Andrews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The dog is the star and the romance plays a close second in this immensely entertaining, laughably tempting, hard to put down romance. The sports star with the sexy physique and his pick of women is brought down to size by a mischievous pooch and a slip of a woman with big dreams and a talent for dog whispering. Playing With Forever is every woman's dream. To find a guy that may not be perfect, but is willing to take a chance all in the name of love.
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HAVE MY BABY (DIRTY DILFS) BY TARYN QUINN
Release Date: September 25, 2017
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Have my baby.
That was what my single dad best friend Seth said to me while I was waitressing at the diner.
His little girl wants a sibling. But Seth is a workaholic millionaire and doesn't have time to meet someone.
Someone who won't screw him over, like his kid's mother.
Only problem is this someone has secretly been in love with him since high school. I've been hiding it forever, not wanting to risk our friendship.
Sleeping with him is my biggest fantasy. And I've fantasized plenty, being a virgin. Another thing he doesn't know.
Now I have to make the biggest decision of my life.
Is having a no strings attached affair just to make a baby better than never having him at all?
Author’s note: this case of insta-love and insta-naked-time has been brewing for over a decade. Babymaking has never been so hot…or so funny…or so complicated.
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REVIEW: HAVE MY BABY (DIRTY DILFS) BY TARYN QUINN
Have My Baby by Taryn Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Have My Baby (Dirty DILFs) by Taryn Quinn
From sunshine moments to cloudy days, in life we all experience our share of rain. What makes it tolerable is a strong sense of family and a great group of friends. What happens when family ties are non-existent and the bonds of friendship are put to the test? Taryn Quinn blurs the line between friendship and lovers. Seduction is on the agenda when hormones and hearts collide, but will the growing pains along the way prove to be the reason why a longstanding friendship is on the verge of dying? Have My Baby is a tale of sacrifice and new beginnings that leans more toward naughty with a hint of nice. Once I got past the dirty talk, Seth and Ally were a pleasant surprise.
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UNTAMED DEVOTION (BARRINGTON BILLIONAIRES) BY DANIELLE STEWART
Release Date: September 26, 2017
SYNOPSIS
Visiting an exotic tropical beach resort is a dream come true. Working day and night as an employee of one is not. With dreams of adventures, Aria fled her past, not realizing her new circumstances would be equally daunting. When she mistakes a guest for a new employee, she overshares her feelings about the resort, immediately realizing her mistake and what it may cost her.
Monroe is a dealmaker. He’s built an empire on the simple truth that the most important thing about an acquisition isn’t found in the contracts. It was all about the company’s secrets and hidden skeletons. Dig those up and the power will be his.
He soon learns power means nothing if it can’t be used to rescue the woman he’s fallen for. But when Aria finally has her path to freedom, will she be brave enough to take it?
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REVIEW: UNTAMED DEVOTION (BARRINGTON BILLIONAIRES) BY DANIELLE STEWART
Untamed Devotion by Danielle Stewart
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Untamed Devotion (Barrington Billionaires) by Danielle Stewart
When dealing in acquisitions and failures, it pays to know what you're up against. Not every beautiful ornament is a treasure, sometimes beauty can be lethal. Untamed Devotion reads like a metaphor for the haves and have nots. The world is made up of good and bad, no matter the social class or environment a person chooses to inhabit. Monroe is a man of means that deals in the bottom line. Aria is a woman with little to her name, but enough spirit to get her through life's disappointments. They come from different worlds and in the midst of beauty, discover just how ugly the world can be. Ms. Stewart lays out some often forgotten life lessons while crafting an intriguing tale of romance, danger and faith. Happily ever after is only a teardrop away with Untamed Devotion. (4.5 stars)
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TANGLED UP IN TINSEL (SUNSHINE CREEK VINEYARD) BY CANDIS TERRY
Release Date: September 26, 2017
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Meet the Kincade brothers: they’ll go to any lengths to protect their legacy—but what happens when love gets in the way...?
As if the holidays weren’t stressful enough, Parker Kincade has a restaurant to open. The fact that his Groomzilla brother wants the place for his perfect Christmas wedding doesn’t help. Then there’s the stunning woman who appoints herself his new chef before he’s ready to hire one. But one look at Gabriella Montani has Parker reassessing needs vs. wants. And that’s before he tastes what she has to offer…
Gabriella doesn’t need to get tangled up with a sexy man. What she needs is a job and a chance to prove herself. A place in Parker’s kitchen could give her the opportunity she’s been waiting for. The heat between them is sizzling, but a place in his bed could be downright dangerous. Neither Christmas nor men have ever lived up to her expectations, but Parker has soulmate written all over him. Should Gabi let herself be swept up in his holiday magic, or will it disappear before Christmas Day?
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REVIEW: TANGLED UP IN TINSEL (SUNSHINE CREEK VINEYARD) BY CANDIS TERRY
Tangled Up in Tinsel by Candis Terry
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Tangled Up In Tinsel (Sunshine Creek Vineyard) by Candis Terry
Family is about good times, hard heads and unbreakable bonds. Someone to have your back, even at your worst moments. The Kincade brothers embody the good, the bad and the hilarious with a great deal of love thrown in for good measure. Tangled Up In Tinsel is Parker's turn to lose his head and misplace his heart at the feet of a frustratingly, stubborn woman. She has something to prove, and for the first time, he wants to take a risk. Candis Terry can dish up delicious temptation and forever leave me begging for more.
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SECOND CHANCE GIRL (HAPPILY INC.) BY SUSAN MALLERY
Release Date: September 26, 2017
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From the #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Susan Mallery, read the second irresistible installment in the Happily Inc series!
Mathias Mitchell’s easy smile hides a world of hurt. After the worst kind of family betrayal, he moves to Happily Inc., California—the wedding destination town supplies a steady stream of bridesmaids, perfect for his “no promises, no pain” lifestyle. Yet he can’t stop watching for his beautiful, elusive neighbor on the animal preserve behind their homes.
Gamekeeper Carol Lund knows she’s not special enough to attract an alpha male like Mathias, so his offer to help her adopt a herd for her lonely giraffe is surprising—and his determined seduction, even more so. But just as she finally welcomes him into her bed, his careless actions crush her heart. Will she give him a second chance to prove she’ll always come first in his heart?
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REVIEW: SECOND CHANCE GIRL (HAPPILY INC.) BY SUSAN MALLERY
Second Chance Girl by Susan Mallery
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Second Chance Girl (Happily Inc.) by Susan Mallery
From puppy love thru teenage crush to adult frustration, there is one major commonality. Heartbreak. Opening up to that chance of forever, only to discover that hope has turned to never. Been there, done that, bought the t-shirt. Perhaps that's why Carol and Mathias are easy to identify with. A piece of ourselves shines through in every scenario. Self -doubt, sadness and a little bit of hopeful fantasy guides readers through a romance that is uniquely sweet and irresistible to the hidden romantic in us all. Carol is a woman with a ton of baggage but a huge amount of heart. She showers love on the animals she welcomes into her home, but wishes for someone to call her own. Mathias is a man that sees beauty, where others don't bother to look. He creates beauty using his mind, his heart and his hands. Can he allow his creative optimism to guide him in matters of the heart? Second Chance Girl begins as a long range dream and quickly becomes a tale of understated beauty and courageous second chances. What dreams are made of. the ability to hope.
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CHASING CHRISTMAS EVE (HEARTBREAKER BAY) BY JILL SHALVIS
Release Date: September 26, 2017
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Meet cute...
Run for the hills—temporarily. That's Colbie Albright's plan when she flees New York for San Francisco. Wrangling her crazy family by day and writing a bestselling YA fantasy series by night has taken its toll. In short, Colbie's so over it that she's under it. She's also under the waters of a historic San Francisco fountain within an hour of arrival. Fortunately, the guy who fishes Colbie out has her looking forward to Christmas among strangers. But she's pretty sure Spencer Baldwin won't be a stranger for long.
Make merry...
Spence's commitment to hiding from the Ghosts of Relationships Past means he doesn't have to worry about the powerful—okay, crazy hot chemistry—he's got with Colbie. Just because she can laugh at anything, especially herself... just because she's gorgeous and a great listener just because she gets Spence immediately doesn't mean he won't be able to let Colbie go. Does it?
and hope for a miracle.
Now the clock's ticking for Colbie and Spence: Two weeks to cut loose. Two weeks to fall hard. Two weeks to figure out how to make this Christmas last a lifetime.
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REVIEW: CHASING CHRISTMAS EVE (HEARTBREAKER BAY) BY JILL SHALVIS
Chasing Christmas Eve by Jill Shalvis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Chasing Christmas Eve (Heartbreaker Bay) by Jill Shalvis
Jill Shalvis is well versed at turning a frown into a much needed smile. Chasing Christmas Eve delivers some early holiday cheer and bit of soul deep nostalgia. What does a wannabe writer and a seriously single minded, but no less adorable inventor have in common? The ability to make a reader laugh and cry in this temptingly sweet and inspiring Christmas carol. Pleasure is a certainty with this fun tale.
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THEN CAME YOU (COMPASS COVE) BY JEANNIE MOON
Release Date: September 26, 2017
SYNOPSIS
Mia DeAngelis knew it was time to make a change. Wanting to provide a better life for herself and her ten-year-old nephew, Ben, she took a chance and moved to the small town of Compass Cove, New York, on Long Island’s north shore. Now, the college librarian is adapting to a new job, a new town, and living with her feisty seventy-eight-year-old grandmother. Mia is determined to make it all work, hoping the coastal hamlet gives both her and Ben the sense of community, family and belonging they both want so much.
Adam Miller, a retired NFL quarterback, has come back to Compass Cove to start over after an injury puts an end to his high-octane life. Home never figured into his plans, but when the spectacular crash to earth forces the former superstar to return to his family, Adam must build a new life from the ashes of his old one. Settling into the small town routine proves to be a challenge, but his job coaching at Jennings College gives him a sense of purpose while keeping him connected to the game he loves.
It won't be easy, but with the help of a few meddling family members, and a little bit of small town magic, these two lost hearts might find the love they so desperately crave.
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REVIEW: THEN CAME YOU (COMPASS COVE) BY JEANNIE MOON
Then Came You by Jeannie Moon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Jeannie Moon is a treasure. Far beyond the new beginnings and second chances lies not just a romance but a family. Mia, Ben and Adam are the key players, but it's the secondary characters that steal the show. Mia's mother is a piece of work. Self -centered, cold, cruel and needy. Her grandmother on the other hand sealed the deal for me. Fiesty, funny and unforgettable are just a few adjectives to describe the firecracker of an old lady. How can you not fall in love with such realistic people and such great writing? Then Came You is an enticing beginning to what I think will be an unforgettable series.
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MAYBE THIS CHRISTMAS (COLORADO ICE) BY JENNIFER SNOW
Release Date: September 26, 2017
SYNOPSIS
All wrapped up . . .
One more game. That's all that stands between NHL star Asher Westmore and a major career milestone. But then his brother bashes him against the hockey boards, sidelining him for months. Over Christmas holidays, no less. If staying off the ice doesn't drive him crazy, staying with his family will. The only bright spot amidst the mistletoe and twinkle lights: His best friend, Emma, is a physical therapist. And working out with her improves his body and his spirit.
One last time. Emma Callaway was in trouble the minute she and Asher added benefits to their friendship. How is she supposed to resist a funny, caring guy who makes her toes curl? Her heart was safe while he lived in a different state. Now that he's back home recuperating, though, it's only a matter of time before she blurts out her feelings. Emma's only hope is that with a little holiday magic, she'll get the best Christmas gift of all.
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REVIEW: MAYBE THIS CHRISTMAS (COLORADO ICE) BY JENNIFER SNOW
Maybe This Christmas by Jennifer Snow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A wish, a risk and a kiss light up the season this holiday. Ms. Snow mixes business with pleasure in this friends with benefits romance. What happens when a hockey star is forced to spend the holiday with his endearingly, overbearing family? He discovers the girl he left behind is starting to look like the woman he can't live without. The people we love most are sometimes the ones we appreciate the least. Maybe This Christmas is a reminder of the precious moments and the special people that grace our lives and live within our hearts.
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THE DUKE OF DANGER (THE UNTOUCHABLES) BY DARCY BURKE
Release Date: September 26, 2017
SYNOPSIS
Widowed and destitute, Lady Emmaline Townsend must marry the man of her parents’ choosing or beg unsympathetic relatives for support. The only way out is to ask for help from the one man she’s sworn to hate, the man who owes her anything she asks, the man who killed her husband. They strike a devil’s bargain in which passion simmers just beneath the surface. But her dead husband’s transgressions come back to haunt them and threaten their chance at love.
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The Duke of Danger by Darcy Burke
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
His reputation precedes him, but it's his heart that tortures him. Will it lead to his undoing or become his saving grace? One moment changed a man's life. One choice set in motion a chain of events that connected the lives of three people forever. Out of greed, guilt and violence comes a romance as passionate as it is heartbreaking. Lionel and Emmaline are unwitting pawns in an ugly conspiracy set in motion by a dangerous man. When the tide turns in their favor, will they survive the revelations it brings with it? Duke of Danger is an exciting twist of fate romance. It appeals to the romantic while feeding a need for adventure and seducing with passion. A big story in a tiny package.
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LONG, TALL COWBOY CHRISTMAS (HAPPY TEXAS) BY CAROLYN BROWN
Release Date: September 26, 2017
SYNOPSIS
A heartwarming holiday read from USA Today bestselling author Carolyn Brown
Nash Lamont is a man about as solitary as they come. That's exactly why ranch life in middle-of-nowhere Happy, Texas suits him. So what the heck is he doing letting a beautiful widow and her three rambunctious children temporarily move in? Before he knows it, they're stringing Christmas lights and decorating the tree... and he's having the time of his life. But after everything he's been through, Nash knows this kind of happiness doesn't last.
Kasey Dawson thought she'd never get over the death of her husband. Nash, with his strong hands and infinite patience, is stirring something she hasn't felt in a long time. Kasey knows the sexy cowboy isn't telling her everything about this past, though. And she refuses to risk heartbreak all over again. But her kids have a plan of their own: Nothing will keep them from having a real family again-even if it takes a little help from Santa himself.
"Genuinely sweet." --Publishers Weekly
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REVIEW: LONG, TALL COWBOY CHRISTMAS (HAPPY TEXAS) BY CAROLYN BROWN
Long, Tall Cowboy Christmas by Carolyn Brown
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Long, Tall Cowboy Christmas (Happy, Texas) by Carolyn Brown
Scrumptious. Serious subjects, tender sweet moments and new beginnings are packaged inside this heartbreaker of a read. Life has not been kind to Nash or Kasey. Trapped in his own personal hell, Nash keeps to himself, grieving the man he used to be and despising the one he has become. Until a couple sweet faces and a beautiful woman turn this beast into a family man. Long, Tall Cowboy Christmas resonates, because we all have regrets and painful memories that litter our life. The key is to not let fear dictate our choices and hold us back, but push for something better.
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ROPING HIS HEART (DESTINED FOR LOVE: MANSIONS) BY JACLYN HARDY
Release Date: September 26, 2017
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The old mansion down the road from Rachel's ranch has always been her escape. No one has lived there for years, and she dreams of owning it herself someday. So when she finds a handsome city guy walking around inside who claims to own the home, her world turns upside down.
Patrick's career is just taking off in the city, and he couldn't be happier. The news of his father's passing brings a silver lining when he finds that he's left with a large mansion in a small ranching town—the perfect place to expand his business.
But when Patrick meets the beautiful and fiery Rachel at the mansion, he begins to wonder if he made the right choice. Now he must decide if his business is worth going home to, or if he's willing to leave his city life for the woman who has roped his heart.
Part of the Destined for Love Mansions series:
- Kiss Me in the Rain by Lindzee Armstrong
- Roping His Heart by Jaclyn Hardy
- The Princess and The Pizza Man by Cassie Mae
- Mending Faces by Lorin Grace
- Love Me at Sunset by Lucinda Whitney
- Saving Her Plantation by Cami Checketts
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Roping His Heart by Jaclyn Hardy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Roping His Heart (Destined For Love: Mansions) by Jaclyn Hardy
Everyone has a story. Memories that are held close to the heart. Dreams keep us going in times of adversity. People or places that have shaped our lives. In Rachel and Patrick's case, a building holds the key to a world of opportunity or a heartbreak unlike any other. Jaclyn Hardy gives readers a front row seat to sentimental. Roping His Heart is a precious journey into love, that uses beautiful descriptive dialogue and breathtaking romance to make it's way into the most secret places of the heart.
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STUD FINDER (1001 DARK NIGHTS) BY LAUREN BLAKELY
Release Date: September 26, 2017
SYNOPSIS
Man seeking woman: Hot, rich, smart, witty, self-made multimillionaire Internet genius seeks classy, intelligent, sexy, fun-loving woman who’s interested in settling down and sharing all the good things.
There. Best. Ad. Ever.
I will absolutely find the woman of my dreams, someone who’ll love me for me. Even if my sister thinks I need help dating, I’m confident I can pull this off, courtesy of the great worldwide web.
Let me just hit the upload button right now...
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No. Just no. As a woman and a professional matchmaker, I can’t let Dylan Parker run this ad. He’s the catch of all catches. That’s why his sister has asked me to help her ridiculously good-looking, insanely rich, but socially clueless brother find a woman. As a broker of happily ever afters, I’m known as the Stud Finder since I make a great living pairing wildly successful women with men who won’t fleece them but will adore them. After all, what woman in her right mind wouldn’t fall in love with Dylan?
I mean, besides me. It totally won’t be me.
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Stud Finder by Lauren Blakely
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Known for her masterfully written, mysteriously intriguing and dangerously tempting romances, Lauren Blakely is never afraid of trying something new. This time around she takes the hint and jumps right on board the romantic comedy express. Stud Finder is an extension of the sense of humor that is highlighted throughout her previous works. Dylan and Evie are just geeky enough to be adorable. All the smarts in the world, still can't save these two from being clueless when it comes to love. When you find yourself fantasy casting the main characters, you know you're in for a fun time.
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THE CORNER OF FOREVER AND ALWAYS (EVERLAND, GEORGIA) BY LIA RILEY
Release Date: September 26, 2017
SYNOPSIS
Fairy tales aren't ever what they seem . . .
Tuesday Knight's dream of Broadway stardom has flopped, leaving her unemployed and brokenhearted. Ready to quit kissing frogs and make her own happily-ever-after, she takes a job as a princess in Everland, Georgia's historical amusement park.
Mayor Beau Marino lives an unenchanted existence-all work, no play-which is fine by him. After his marriage ended in disaster, the last thing he wants in his life is more drama. But Everland's new free spirit has a talent for getting under his starched collar.
When the town's beloved but bankrupt park might be shut down, Tuesday and Beau face a choice. Can they join forces, save the day-and each other? Or will their fierce battle of wills destroy any chance of a fairy-tale ending?
In the tradition of New York Times bestselling authors Kristan Higgins, Jill Shalvis, and Marina Adair, comes the second book in Lia Riley's Everland, Georgia series about two city sisters finding love in a small town.
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REVIEW: THE CORNER OF FOREVER AND ALWAYS (EVERLAND, GEORGIA) BY LIA RILEY
The Corner of Forever and Always by Lia Riley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Everland, Georgia may be small town, but the heart that drives this community is as far reaching as the stars in the sky. Lia Riley is a genius. With her catchy titles and her fetching characters she has created something wonderful. A place where people can grow and find happiness. The Corner Of Forever and Always is a candy coated delight. An aphrodisiac that keeps on giving long after the last page has been read.
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THE WINTER WEDDING PLAN (MISTY POINT) BY OLIVIA MILES
Release Date: September 26, 2017
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All she wants for Christmas is a second chance . . .
Charlotte Daniels has made her share of mistakes, but now that she's a single mom, she vows to do better--and that starts with a new career. Working at her sister's event-planning company is just the fresh start she needs.
Kate Daniels has finally forgiven Charlotte for her betrayal, but forgetting it is harder. But as the holidays approach and Kate has her own wedding to plan, she has no choice but to turn to Charlotte for help to throw a high-profile client the holiday party of the season.
Charlotte leaps at the chance to redeem herself . . . until this irresistible client asks her to pretend to be his fiancée for the party. She knows their charade won't come without consequences--not just for her fresh start with Kate, but also for her own daughter.
As Kate's wedding draws near and Charlotte's fake romance starts to feel more and more real, will she fall back into the mistakes of her past, or finally prove herself to Kate once and for all?
In the vein of New York Times bestselling authors Susan Mallery, Robyn Carr, and Elin Hilderbrand, comes the second in a women's fiction series about the complicated ties of sisterhood that bind us together and sometimes tear us apart.
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REVIEW: THE WINTER WEDDING PLAN (MISTY POINT) BY OLIVIA MILES
The Winter Wedding Plan by Olivia Miles
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
When you hit rock bottom, there's no place to go but up. Charlotte is quickly learning that it's much easier to screw up your life, but not as easy to rebuild it. Learning to be mature has never been her strong suit, but she's willing to try for the sake of her daughter and the love of her sister. For a chance at redemption she's willing to risk everything. Including her heart. Ms. Miles introduced Charlotte in One Week to the Wedding. The woman with a chip on her shoulder and a lot of hurt in her heart has become a better person by learning how to forgive and love. The Winter Wedding Plan is another jewel in the crown that is Olivia Miles.
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TOO BEAUTIFUL TO BREAK (ROMANCING THE CLARKSONS) BY TESSA BAILEY
Release Date: September 26, 2017
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A love of a lifetime . . .
Leaving Belmont Clarkson is the hardest thing Sage Alexander has ever done. From the moment they met, she knew Belmont was the one, and getting up close and personal with him on his family's epic road trip has taken her desire to a new, even hotter level. But there's no way she can go there---not without revealing secrets that could devastate them both.
Losing Sage is not an option. Belmont's heart is hers, has alwaysbeen hers. He knows she's hiding something from him, but nothing will stand in his way of telling her just how much she means to him. Finding her is easy---saving her from her past could cost him everything.
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The Romancing the Clarksons series
Book 1 - Too Hot to Handle (Rita and Jasper)
Book 2 - Too Wild to Tame (Aaron and Grace)
Book 3 - Too Hard to Forget (Peggy and Elliott)
Book 4 - Too Beautiful to Break (Belmont and Sage)
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REVIEW: TOO BEAUTIFUL TO BREAK (ROMANCING THE CLARKSONS) BY TESSA BAILEY
Too Beautiful to Break by Tessa Bailey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Too Beautiful to Break (Romancing the Clarksons) by Tessa Bailey
Reading Too Beautiful to Break, is like standing in the eye of a hurricane. The storm clouds alert to danger, but the thrill of the unknown outweighs the fear of what's to come. Belmont and Sage are a cocktail of danger from their co - dependent relationship, to their individual demons. Underneath the calm lies precarious revelations that could prove lethal to a friendship that goes beyond the boundaries of the norm. At times I felt like a voyeur as I traversed the carnage of this disturbingly complicated duet of hearts, but once you step into the maze there's no turning back. Your heart won't allow you to walk away.
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HEAD OVER HEELS (SOMETHING NEW) BY JENNIFER DAWSON
Release Date: September 26, 2017
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Country and city, strapping and petite—these new neighbors have literally nothing in common. Are the fireworks crackling between them pure irritation—or something a whole lot hotter?
With her professional reputation in tatters—and her boss in jail—Sophie Kincaid has no choice but to move to small-town Revival, Illinois, until the dust settles, where her best friends have arranged a job and a house for her. For six months, she’s pretty sure she can handle anything—even her new landlord and neighbor, Ryder Moore. A magnetic 6’4” deputy sheriff, Ryder’s good looks and habit of flirting with intent to seduce are an infuriating distraction—and, to Sophie’s alarm, an undeniable temptation.
Ryder knows Sophie’s type—entitled city girl—and it’s not one of his favorites. Add in her snarky sass and her propensity for trouble and she’s not exactly his ideal tenant. But something about the curvy little blonde fires Ryder’s imagination, not to mention his desire. Soon enough their verbal sparring seems like a prelude to something much more physical—and far more pleasurable. Is love right around the corner—or just right next door?
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REVIEW: HEAD OVER HEELS (SOMETHING NEW) BY JENNIFER DAWSON
Head Over Heels by Jennifer Dawson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Ms. Dawson has a talent more magnetic than seduction. Her knack to find humor in moments that are not always humorous is why I keep coming back for more. Within the pages of her tempting novels are morsels of optimism that touch the heart and characters that set hormones raging. Head over Heels is an alluring opposites attract tale of intriguing romance and emotional upheaval. Ryder and Sophie can bring out the worst in each other, but that thunder is morphing into something neither thought possible. LOVE! Jennifer Dawson keeps readers guessing with addictive and entertaining tales of romance.
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A CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER ANTHOLOGY by Lisa Kleypas, Lorraine Heath, Megan Frampton, Vivienne Lorret
Release Date: September 26, 2017
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Romance stars Lisa Kleypas, Lorraine Heath, Megan Frampton, and Vivienne Lorret prove in this collection of stories that love is the most magical during Christmas…
“I Will” by Lisa Kleypas
To be reinstated into his father’s will, Andrew, Lord Drake, must court a respectable woman-his friend’s spinster sister, Miss Caroline Hargreaves. After he blackmails Caroline into helping him, the charade begins-but is it really a charade once love takes hold of their hearts…?
“Deck the Halls With Love” by Lorraine Heath
Alistair Wakefield, the Marquess of Chetwyn, devastated Lady Meredith Hargreaves when he proposed to another. But when he becomes free to pursue her, it’s too late for she’s on her way to the altar…. As Christmas approaches, Chetwyn vows to lure Lady Meredith back into his arms.
“No Groom at the Inn” by Megan Frampton
James Archer detests his mother’s matchmaking ways. When ordered to attend a Christmastime house party filled with simpering maidens, he produces a fiancée-Lady Sophronia Bettesford. James and Sophronia pretend to be in love for one month. But their pact soon turns into love.
“The Duke’s Christmas Wish” by Vivienne Lorret
To the Duke of Vale, science solves everything-even marriage. When the impulsive Ivy Sutherland makes him question all of his data, he realizes that he’s overlooked a vital component in his search for the perfect match: love.
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REVIEW: A CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER ANTHOLOGY by Lisa Kleypas, Lorraine Heath, Megan Frampton, Vivienne Lorret
A Christmas to Remember by Lisa Kleypas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A Christmas to Remember Anthology by Lisa Kleypas, Lorraine Heath, Megan Frampton, Vivienne Lorret
This is what dreams are made of. Escapism, great storytelling and the creme de la creme in historical romantic fiction. Alone Lisa Kleypas, Lorraine Heath, Megan Frampton, and Vivienne Lorret take up more shelves on my ereader than even I can fathom. When they come together it's like Christmas comes early for any historical romance addict. From marriage of convenience, second chance love and mischievous maidens, love is in the air all year long with these holiday treasures.
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KISSED AT CHRISTMAS (CHRISTMAS AT CASTLE KEYVNOR) BY Christina McKnight, Ava Stone, Michelle Willingham
Release Date: September 26, 2017
SYNOPSIS
The Earl and Countess of Banfield cordially request your attendance at the wedding for their daughters: Lady Tamsyn Hambly to Mr. Gryffyn Cardew, & Lady Morgan Hambly to Harold Mort, Viscount Blackwater, on the 24th day of December, 1811, at Castle Keyvnor, Bocka Morrow, Cornwall.
KISSED AT CHRISTMAS includes:
Christina McKnight's Bound By the Christmastide Moon
Silas Anson has spent his life dealing with other people’s mistakes. Now, as the Earl of Lichfield, he has a plan that will protect his siblings, and give him a chance at a normal life. His arranged marriage to Mallory Hughes should be perfect—except for one thing: she sees visions of the future. When a man determined to free himself from the shackles of the past marries a woman with precognition, happiness in the present may be just a kiss under the Christmastide moon away.
Ava Stone's Once Upon a Midnight Clear
Only a duke will do for Lady Ivy Dallimore. If her unhappily married sisters have taught her anything, it’s that love is fleeting but a title lasts forever, which is all well and good in theory until she finds herself falling for the scandalous third son of a marquess who is bound and determined to make his fortune in trade! Lord Michael Beck courts scandal, living life to the fullest and dabbling in games of chance. Unfortunately, he’s neither heir nor spare to his father’s title, and the time has come to enter a profession. Michael is no soldier, and he certainly isn’t cut out for the cloth, so he embarks on the most scandalous and risky venture of his life. He will need capital, however, and collecting a number of outstanding gambling debts at a Christmas Eve wedding at Castle Keyvnor seems like the perfect place to start, at least until he stumbles across the lady of his dreams. But what are the odds the practiced gambler can win the girl without losing everything he's worked for?
Michelle Willingham's The Sweetest Christmas
Lady Marjorie despises the idea of marriage. After being engaged to a man who tried to command every aspect of her life, from what she wore to what she ate, she refuses to consider matrimony again. Though she isn’t at all opposed to playing matchmaker for her cousin… Sir William Crandall is startled when Lady Marjorie believes he is a shy, withdrawn knight in need of a wife. He has nothing at all in common with her bluestocking cousin, but he is fascinated by the spirited Lady Marjorie. Despite her attempts at matchmaking, he intends to avoid marriage at all costs, after being abandoned at the altar. But a stolen kiss, a feast of gingerbread, and two unexpected friends find that there is magic in the Christmas holiday and a match that neither of them expected…
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REVIEW: KISSED AT CHRISTMAS (CHRISTMAS AT CASTLE KEYVNOR) BY Christina McKnight, Ava Stone, Michelle Willingham
Kissed at Christmas by Christina McKnight
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Kissed at Christmas (Christmas at Castle Keyvnor) by Christina McKnight, Ava Stone, Michelle Willingham
Tales of rapture, hints of magic and the beauty of romance are key aspects of Kissed at Christmas. Cocoa and peppermint have nothing on these seductively sweet, yet addictively spicy tales.
Bound By the Christmastide Moon by Christina McKnight - What does an Earl have in common with an unconventional young miss? The need for a happy ending. Bound by the Christmastide Moon adds an element of mystique to an already mystifying romance.
Once Upon a Midnight Clear by Ava Stone - Ava Stone delivers the mischief that has made her a household name while dancing her way right into any romantic's heart with Once Upon A Midnight Clear.
The Sweetest Christmas by Michelle Willingham - A series of misconceptions lead to a sweetly seductive romance.
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REVEAL ME (STEELE BROTHERS) BY JENNIFER PROBST
Release Date: September 26, 2017
SYNOPSIS
What’s your secret desire for one perfect night?
Welcome to the mysterious FANTA-C agency where everything, and anything goes…
One Masquerade Ball.
One Chance to Reveal Secret Desires.
One Fiery Encounter.
One Shot at Love.
Are you ready to reveal all?
A Man Who Knows What He Wants…
Leonardo Sinclair never expects to fall for the fierce yet vulnerable woman he meets at his friend’s masquerade party, or for her to disappear without a trace. When his cousins sign him up with the mysterious FANTA-C agency and he finds her back in his bed, this time Leo’s not about to let her go. But can he convince her she’s safe to reveal every hidden part of her soul before he loses her again?
A Woman Ready to Explore her Desires…
Scarlett Rose has never been tempted to explore her wilder side, but after years of being humiliated and emotionally abused by her ex, she’s finally ready to embrace her true self. Safely hidden behind a mask, she attends a ball held in the famous Blasphemy club and meets a man who not only embraces, but demands her complete surrender. Once the mask is stripped away, will she be brave enough to trust him? Or will fear of reliving the past keep her from a whole new future?
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Reveal Me by Jennifer Probst
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
If there is such a thing as being tastefully naughty, Ms. Probst sets about pushing the boundaries on that. Reveal Me shows a scandalous side to an author that is known for hinting at sex appeal while showcasing stories of tenderness, courage and second chances. Those qualities are prevalent in the saucy relationship that develops between Leo and Scarlett, just with a tempestuous edge at the core of their romance. The fantasy entrances as the romance devours. A sensual feast of delectability.
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THE DUKE (DEVIL'S DUKE) BY KATHARINE ASHE
Release Date: September 26, 2017
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Katharine Ashe continues her lush and sensual Devil’s Duke series with a sweeping story of unbreakable love.
Six years ago, when Lady Amarantha Vale was an innocent in a foreign land and Gabriel Hume was a young naval officer, they met . . . and played with fire.
Now Gabriel is the dark lord known to society as the Devil’s Duke, a notorious recluse hidden away in a castle in the Highlands. Only Amarantha knows the truth about him, and she won’t be intimidated. He is the one man who can give her the answers she needs.
But Gabriel cannot let her learn his darkest secret. So begins a game of wit and desire that proves seduction is more satisfying—and much more wicked—the second time around…
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REVIEW: THE DUKE (DEVIL'S DUKE) BY KATHARINE ASHE
The Duke by Katharine Ashe
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Duke by (Devil's Duke) by Katharine Ashe
Never have I come across a tale as complex as The Duke. Ms. Ashe has created a thinker's romance filled with labyrinths and heart-stopping emotion. A puzzle waiting to be solved.
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ALL I WANT FOR HALLOWEEN BY MARIE HARTE
Release Date: September 26, 2017
SYNOPSIS
TONIGHT, SHE PLANS TO LET GO.
Dressed up and anonymous, Sadie Liberato feels powerful, sexy and free. Where better to lose herself than a masked party?
Gear Blackstone's cheating ex and scheming best friend have managed to spin his life into a serious downward spiral. At least with a mask on he can cut loose for one night. And cut loose he does-with the sexiest, snarkiest chick he's ever met.
After a scorching-hot encounter, Sadie and Gear are desperate to find each other in real life. But can the heat last when the masks come off?
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REVIEW: ALL I WANT FOR HALLOWEEN BY MARIE HARTE
All I Want For Halloween by Marie Harte
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
All I Want For Halloween by Marie Harte
A tricky but steamy treat is at the center of Marie Harte's latest tempting read.
All I Want For Halloween makes for wicked fun. Fantasy and reality collides for two strangers in the night and in the light of day their lives may never be the same. Ms. Harte is a master at wrapping readers up in her world of steamy trysts and secret vice. Seduction has never been so tempting.
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WITH THE FIRST GOODBYE (THIRTY - EIGHT) BY LEN WEBSTER
Release Date: September 27, 2017
SYNOPSIS
Bros before hoes or so the saying goes.
However, Maxwell Sheridan threw that saying out the window the minute he hooked up with his best friend, Alex’s, poisonous ex. The moment he slept with her, he was hooked. Sloppy seconds was not his style, but she was a cruel addiction he couldn’t overcome. He thought his days of betraying his best friends were behind him. But Max learnt the hard way that history had a way of repeating itself.
That was until one moment on a bridge would change it all.
Josephine Faulkner is struggling. Mentally, physically, and emotionally. Life has caused her to grow up. Gone are the wild days, black hair, and dating men her ambassador father would never approve of. But juggling work and life has meant that university hasn't been high on her priority list.
When Maxwell Sheridan finds her on a bridge, dropping small stones into the lake, a friendship and connection between them blooms.
He offers to tutor her.
She offers him her compassion.
But their undeniable attraction and friendship will be tested.
And her name…
Andrea Wallace.
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With The First Goodbye by Len Webster
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What four letter word is associated with both weakness and strength and can empower as easily as it can destroy? That tricky dichotomy known as LOVE! When it comes to love there is no logic, because love is based on emotion, not state of mind. With the First Goodbye takes a look at both sides of the scenario. Len Webster turns a tragic chain of events into an inspiring tale of hindsight and heartache. Maxwell has experienced love at it's most toxic and is learning what pure love really feels like. Will his happy ending pay the price for his past indiscretions? Josephine and Max teeter on the the brink of forever and never. Which will they choose?
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RAIN DANCE (TULSA THUNDERBIRDS) BY CATHERINE GAYLE
Release Date: September 28, 2017
SYNOPSIS
He’s in a drought. No rain. No goals. No women.
She has what it takes to quench his thirst.
Ethan Higgins, a defenseman for the Tulsa Thunderbirds, is in a rut. He hasn’t scored a goal in ages, and he hasn’t had a woman in his bed for even longer. The only thing in his favor is that he gets to spend time with his son when the T-Birds play at home on the weekends. Determined to be nothing like his abusive father, Ethan sets out to show his son how a real man behaves, and Natalie Turner gives him the perfect opportunity to do so.
Natalie has nowhere to turn when her boyfriend gets physical with her, this time in public—at least not until Ethan steps in to offer her a safe place to stay. Wary of trusting anyone, especially another hockey player, and even more so one as rough and tough as Ethan, Natalie attempts to resist the lure she feels toward the protective man. When Ethan’s son does a Rain Dance, the skies open up. But will soaking their hardened and cracked hearts be enough to end the drought?
***Trigger Warning: contains graphic scenes depicting domestic and sexual abuse***
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REVIEW: RAIN DANCE (TULSA THUNDERBIRDS) BY CATHERINE GAYLE
Rain Dance by Catherine Gayle
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Rain Dance (Tulsa Thunderbirds) Catherine Gayle
She pushes hot buttons, tortures your heart and inspires devotion, Catherine Gayle is good at getting noticed. Just when it seems that your emotions cannot stand another blow, Rain Dance entrances your soul. Ethan is no hero, but he is a good man and an ever evolving parent. Natalie wants to be happy. She longs to be loved, yet her choices keep holding her back. Ethan and Natalie will leave you emotionally spent, but yearning for more. The baggage is heavy but the reward is worth the load. (4.5 stars)
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TEMPTING BY CRYSTAL KASWELL
Release Date: September 28, 2017
SYNOPSIS
He’s my best friend’s older brother, off limits and incredibly tempting.
I shouldn’t peak into Brendon’s sketchbook, even if the tattoo artist is as brooding and stoic as the day is long. I can’t help myself. I peel it open, run my fingers along the paper, soak up every ounce of him.
His drawings are as beautiful and bold as his dark eyes and his cocky smile. Only, there, on the third page--that’s no tattoo mockup. That’s me.
Naked.
Ready.
Waiting in his bed.
There’s no denying it--those are my blue glasses, my green eyes, my flushed cheeks.
Brendon wants me.
The smoking hot, ten thousand miles out of my league bad boy wants me-- a good girl virgin with thick glasses and no game.
It’s perfect.
Only it’s not.
He’s my best friend’s older brother. He’s off limits.
But damn is he tempting.
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REVIEW: TEMPTING BY CRYSTAL KASWELL
Tempting by Crystal Kaswell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Tempting reads like a heartache. Like a scent that lingers on the wind or that haunting melody that ends before it had the chance to begin. Brendon and Kay are that memory that haunts every waking second. The what if of the rest of your life. Crystal Kaswell tied my heart in knots with this story of soulmates, past mistakes and unlucky breaks. Kaylee is a girl becoming a woman. She struggles with everything from unrequited love, feelings of abandonment and self esteem issues as she fights to be the perfect daughter, student and friend. Her heart belongs to the man she can never have and her demons are threatening to swallow her. Can the man of her dreams, help her become the woman of his heart? Ms. Kaswell tackles a ton of baggage as she mesmerizes readers with this soulful, turbulent and courageous journey to love.
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SUMMER LOVE PUPPY (HAVE A HART) BY RACHELLE AYALA
Release Date: September 29, 2017
SYNOPSIS
Grady Hart and Linx Colson have a past neither of them will admit to their families.
Linx hasn’t forgiven Grady for forcing her to do something she regrets, and Grady distrusts her for lying and trying to entrap him.
Grady’s back and he wants answers, while Linx holds him at bay, keeping him away from her dog and her heart.
What is Linx hiding, and what will Grady do when the woman he hates is the one he can’t live without?
Note: the Have a Hart Series is sweet romance, so love scenes will not be offered. There will be a steamier version of this story in another book coming later. You can rest assured that no questionable parts will be shown in Summer Love Puppy.
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REVIEW: SUMMER LOVE PUPPY (HAVE A HART) BY RACHELLE AYALA
Summer Love Puppy by Rachelle Ayala
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
There is no perfect story, only gifted writers. Ms. Ayala is an expert at forging a connection between readers and her cast of eclectically irresistible characters. Whether human or animal, they all bring something to the table. Life lessons, emotional moments or just a figurative hug to brighten up someone's day, it's stories like Summer Love Puppy that have kept me in love with reading for years. Linx and Grady have traveled a hard road in order to find a second chance. Will there be forgiveness and understanding at the end of the trek? The beginning of something special is just waiting to be explored. (4.5 stars)
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Thanks for sharing all these new releases. :) Thanks so much for reading and reviewing Summer Love Puppy.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing and for the wonderful review!!
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