COMING SOON: NEW RELEASES FOR WEEK OF DECEMBER 3, 2017
THE BOOKWORM AND THE BEAST BY CHARLEE JAMES
Release Date: December 4, 2017
SYNOPSIS
When quiet, bookish Izzy Simon accepts a two-week assignment as an assistant for an author of children’s books, it seems like the perfect way for her to make some much-needed extra money, but the grumpy author claims he doesn’t want or need her services. He might be as handsome as a storybook prince, but his prickly personality and resistance to all things Christmas are sure to make for a chilly holiday season.
Derek Croft never agreed to the cheery temp his staff arranges for him while they’re on vacation. Izzy is his polar opposite, but Derek soon realizes she could be the perfect solution to his interfering family…if he can get her to agree to pretend to be his live-in girlfriend. Before long Izzy’s sweet disposition and unflappable optimism has him decorating a tree and looking forward to late night hot cocoa, but he’s all too aware their time together can’t last.
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REVIEW: THE BOOKWORM AND THE BEAST BY CHARLEE JAMES
The Bookworm and the Beast by Charlee James
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
As a reader, for me the stories that are the most memorable are the ones that thrive on simplicity. Whether it be a nod to a favorite classic tale or an inclusion of a few of my favorite subjects, what appeals to me most is that the tale is realistic and the characters can make me as a reader stop and take notice. The Bookworm and the Beast fit all my criteria for wonderful reading. Izzy and Derek are relatable individualLy and as a couple. In times of frustration and despair is when a person is at their strongest. With a little time, a lot of love and a bit of holiday magic, Ms. James captures more than the imagination, she puts the emotions on notice as well.
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THE BILLIONAIRE'S FOREVER FAMILY BY CATE CAMERON
Release Date: December 4, 2017
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When Cassie Frost reaches out to the biological father of the niece she’s raising, she doesn’t expect him to send in the lawyers. Emily is all the family Cassie has left, and she’ll do whatever it takes to keep her niece. But as the owner of a struggling dinner going up against a billionaire, the odds aren’t in Cassie’s favor.
When billionaire Will Connelly learns he has a daughter, he’s determined to have a place in her life—even if that means going head-to-head with her proud, stubborn, and irresistible aunt. It’s clear they both want what’s best for Emily, but Will’s not used to being told he’s wrong, and Cassie doesn’t seem to have a problem letting him know whenever she thinks he’s messing up.
Will’s sure they can have it all, even if Cassie is determined to stand on her own two feet instead of being swept off them.
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REVIEW: THE BILLIONAIRE'S FOREVER FAMILY BY CATE CAMERON
The Billionaire's Forever Family by Cate Cameron
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Love is not about possession, it's about protection. Love entails sacrifice. The ability to put someone's well being before your own. To risk your heart is never an easy thing to do. With The Billionaire's Forever Family, Ms. Cameron put into words, emotions that we often find hard to convey. One adorable teenage girl teaches two adults the meaning of love. It's not about broken promises and long kept secrets. It's about giving freely of one's self and building something special together.
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HOLIDAY AFFAIR (AFFAIR) BY ANNIE SEATON
Release Date: December 4, 2017
SYNOPSIS
Staid professor Lissy McIntyre believes that choosing a mate should be based on common sense, not runaway passion. And she would certainly never pick a rolling stone like Nick Richards for long-term love. But a red-hot, tropical romance? Oh, yeah. He’s got a body just made for sinning and his sizzling kisses leave her senseless.
When Nick blows into town, he’s stunned to discover that his no-nonsense new neighbor and co-worker is the same sultry creature he seduced for one night of forbidden island pleasure. He’s unaccustomed to staying in one place for long, but he just can’t seem to keep his hands off the multi-faceted woman. Will Nick break loyal Lissy’s heart or will she be the one woman he simply can’t walk away from?
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REVIEW: HOLIDAY AFFAIR (AFFAIR) BY ANNIE SEATON
Holiday Affair by Annie Seaton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Lissy is a by the books kind of gal and Nick a fly by the seat of your pants type of guy. So what happens when the control freak and the rolling stone land miles from home and in one of the most beautiful settings. The battle of wills becomes an affair to remember. Will it lead to happily ever after or end of the line heartache> Holiday Affair is what I've come to expect from Ms. Seaton. An escapade into the familiar, but a journey into the unknown. Flirty, fun, fantasy.
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THE ITALIAN AFFAIR (AFFAIR) BY ANNIE SEATON
Release Date: December 4, 2017
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Free-spirited sex therapist Brianna Ballantine has four days to find a fiancé so she can inherit her birth mother’s Italian villa. Commitment is not on the agenda. Writing her sex therapy book and signing legal papers are. And once all is said and done, she’ll return home to Scotland.
For finance guru Tomas Richards, relationships have been a bad investment—give him stocks and shares any day. When Tomas offers a marriage of convenience to help Brianna secure her inheritance, the sizzle between the sheets promises an affair to remember, despite family complications at every turn.
But Tom must convince Brianna to stay, and make this Italian affair a lifelong commitment.
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REVIEW: THE ITALIAN AFFAIR (AFFAIR) BY ANNIE SEATON
Italian Affair by Annie Seaton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
For Tomas and Brianna love and trust does not come easily. Brianna yearns for a connection to her past. Tomas is running away from his. Will a stipulation in a will prove a blessing in disguise? Between the beautifully descriptive nod to scenic Italy and the hypnotizing waltz of relationship of convenience to the wings of love, The Italian Affair is a delight that is not to be missed.
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THE OUTBACK AFFAIR (AFFAIR) BY ANNIE SEATON
Release Date: December 4, 2017
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Jessica Trent wants to be a full-time writer for Cuisine magazine, but in order to land the gig she has to snare a one-on-one with the reclusive Alessandro Ricardo, a man hell-bent on staying out of the limelight. The last thing she expects as she heads to Crocodile Springs resort in northern Australia is to end up traveling across the Outback with a rugged and far too gorgeous barramundi fisherman.
Ex lawyer Alex Richards protects his privacy and his heart in equal measure. So when a Yankee bombshell in need of a ride turns up and threatens both, he decides to teach her a lesson. As they make their way through the wild country together, the attraction between them is hard to ignore. Alex must choose between his heart or letting go of his past ... and will Jessica understand why he lied once she finds out who he really is?
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REVIEW: THE OUTBACK AFFAIR (AFFAIR) BY ANNIE SEATON
Outback Affair by Annie Seaton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Ms. Seaton saved the best for last. Of the three novels in the Affair trio, The Outback Affair is my favorite. Alex and Jess foray into the uncharted waters of trust is full of secrets. She has to decide is furthering her career worth risking her own happiness. He has to decide if falling in love is worth the risk of heartache. The secrets may be more treacherous than the terrain at their feet and the predators that litter their surroundings, but the complications are what adds to the mysterious dynamic of the almost tragic love affair.
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THE BAD GIRL AND THE BABY (CUTTING LOOSE) BY NINA CROFT
Release Date: December 4, 2017
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Captain Matt Peterson prides himself on being able to handle anything...until he winds up as the guardian of his baby niece, Lulu. Two years and six nannies later, his well-ordered existence is in chaos. Still, he’s all Lulu has. Except, well...there is an aunt...
Darcy Butler has spent the last three years in prison for beating up her abusive brother-in-law. Her only regret is that she didn’t hurt him worse and stop him from killing her sister in a drunken car crash six months later. But now, Darcy just wants to rebuild her life. Starting with finding her sister’s child.
But Matt doesn't want an ex-con with a record for violence anywhere near Lulu. Unfortunately, he can’t seem to keep away from Darcy, himself. Despite their differences, their chemistry is combustible...and the sex is incredible! Still, it can’t possibly last. Can it?
Each book in the Cutting Loose series is STANDALONE:
* Falling for the Bad Girl
* Blackmailing the Bad Girl
* The Bad Girl and the Baby
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REVIEW: THE BAD GIRL AND THE BABY (CUTTING LOOSE) BY NINA CROFT
The Bad Girl and the Baby by Nina Croft
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Nina Croft struck gold with her Cutting Loose series. The message behind the series is a powerful one. We all make mistakes, but it's not the mistake that shapes us but the lessons we learn from them. Out of desperation, these women have made some hard choices and pay the price for them. Will their lives ever be normal again. The Bad Girl and The Baby is Darcy's turn to reveal her truth. Struggling with sorrow, guilt and determination, she is ready to take back her life and find her only living relative. The problem is Matt Peterson keeps getting in the way. How is an ex -con supposed to redeem herself in the eyes of the man that holds her future in his hands? Give him her heart and trust him to do the right thing. Darcy and Matt are as gritty as they come with a lot of baggage standing in the way of a happy ending, but the thrill is hoping their make it to the other side.
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SO OVER YOU (CHICAGO REBELS) BY KATE MEADER
Release Date: December 4, 2017
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Three estranged sisters struggle to sustain their late father’s failing hockey franchise in Kate Meader’s sizzling Chicago Rebels series. In this second entry, middle sister Isobel is at a crossroads in her personal and professional lives. But both are about to get a significant boost with the addition of a domineering Russian powerhouse to the Rebels....
Isobel Chase knows hockey. She played NCAA, won Olympic silver, and made it thirty-seven minutes into the new National Women’s Hockey League before an injury sidelined her dreams. Those who can’t, coach, and a position as a skating consultant to her late father’s hockey franchise, the Chicago Rebels, seems like a perfect fit. Until she’s assigned her first job: the man who skated into her heart as a teen and relieved her of her pesky virginity. These days, left-winger Vadim Petrov is known as the Czar of Pleasure, a magnet for puck bunnies and the tabloids alike. But back then... let’s just say his inability to sink the puck left Isobel frustratingly scoreless.
Vadim has a first name that means “ruler,” and it doesn’t stop at his birth certificate. He dominates on the ice, the practice rink, and in the backseat of a limo. But a knee injury has produced a bad year, and bad years in the NHL don’t go unrewarded. His penance? To be traded to a troubled team where his personal coach is Isobel Chase, the woman who drove him wild years ago when they were hormonal teens. But apparently the feeling was not entirely mutual.
That Vadim might have failed to give Isobel the pleasure that was her right is intolerable, and he plans to make it up to her—one bone-melting orgasm at a time. After all, no player can perfect his game without a helluva lot of practice...
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REVIEW: SO OVER YOU (CHICAGO REBELS) BY KATE MEADER
So Over You by Kate Meader
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
So Over You is a beast. It continues the legacy of epic love and hard hitting characters that Kate Meader is known for. Isobel is a woman a chip on her shoulder, a lot to prove and the spirit to back it up. A fighter of the highest order, I love that she continues to be the fighter she was meant to be despite, life's hard knocks. The girl with a dream is intent on making the goal in a male dominated sport. Nothing can stop this champion from striking gold. Not even an egotistical, tempting and frustrating blast from her past. When the chips are down, this is a fight to the finish that could result in the ultimate score for both teams. It's characters like Isobel that gives women the strength to follow their heart and that is a legacy to be proud of.
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MR. ALL WRONG BY R.C. STEPHENS
Release Date: December 4, 2017
SYNOPSIS
Sweet Contemporary Romance coming December 4th 2017!
The first time I met Evie Harper, she threw a cream pie at my face. I actually hadn’t met her, just saw her. It was more like she hated everything I stood for and showed me her opinion with an airborne cream pie. Yes, she smacked me front and center on my face. The second time I saw Evie, I didn’t realize she was the cream-pie-throwing bandit, and she took my breath away in a flowing red gown at a gala.
Of course I couldn’t resist her looks, so I asked her to dance. She called me a schmuck and stalked off.
My own Cinderella ran away from me. I shouldn’t have chased her down. We were all wrong for each other. But her fire red hair and feisty personality reeled me in, and I was hooked. Chicago’s most renowned playboy was finally falling head over loafers. At least it felt that way because she was like no other woman I’d met before . . . Evie was special . . .
Problem was I had trust issues when it came to women. Freud would’ve probably said it was my mother’s doing. Somehow Evie made me believe in her . . . trust her . . .
Big damn mistake!
One I hope I won’t live to regret . . .
But then again how could someone so wrong for me turn out to be so damn perfect?
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REVIEW: MR. ALL WRONG BY R.C. STEPHENS
Mr. All Wrong by R.C. Stephens
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Stephens proves you can have a captivating romance with a little less heat and an abundance of sweet. Mr. All Wrong mixes heartwarming with emotional and hysterical to create a masterful, modern, hard to resist, fairy tale. Colton is a man with a plan. Except when the plan takes a backseat to the heart he's ignored for so long. All it took was a misplaced pie, a spirited adversary and the courage to follow his heart. Colton and Evie are a refreshing work of art.
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A CRUEL KIND OF BEAUTIFUL (SEX, LOVE AND ROCK & ROLL) BY MICHELLE HAZEN
Release Date: December 4, 2017
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If you can’t get to the Big O, can you get to the happily ever after?
Jera McKnight loves music, swoons for hot guys, but sucks at sex. Jacob Tate is her perfect storm: a pun-loving nude model with a heart as big as his record collection.
When a newspaper-delivery accident lands him in her living room, he’s almost tempting enough to make her forget she’s never been able to please a man—in bed or out of it. Sure, he laughs at her obscure jokes, and he’ll even accept a PG-rating if it means he gets time with her, but he’s also hiding something. And it has everything to do with the off-limits room in his apartment.
Jera pours all her confusion and longing into her drum kit, which pays off when her band lands the record deal of their dreams. Except just like Jacob, it might be too good to come without a catch.
She doesn’t know if her music is good enough to attract a better contract, or if she’s enough to tempt a man like Jacob to give up his secrets, even if they could fix her problems between the sheets. But if this rocker girl is too afraid to bet on herself, she might just end up playing to an empty house.
Fans of Alice Clayton’s Wallbanger or Kylie Scott will love this addictive new series because of its quick sense of humor and adorable found family. Click now if you want to instantly escape into the world of Jera and Jacob’s romance.
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REVIEW: A CRUEL KIND OF BEAUTIFUL (SEX, LOVE AND ROCK & ROLL) BY MICHELLE HAZEN
A Cruel Kind of Beautiful by Michelle Hazen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Insecurity is a subject that faces everyone at one time or another. Strength of character lies not in the possessions a person obtains but in the wisdom that helps them become who they were meant to be. A Cruel Kind of Beautiful travels the pathway of raw sensuality and courageous bravery. Whether it be learning to face fears or helping to dry away those rainy day tears, Ms. Hazen keys in on the emotions that make a person tick and strikes a chord to the heart.
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HIS SECRET SON (THE WESTMORELAND LEGACY) BY BRENDA JACKSON
Release Date: December 5, 2017
SYNOPSIS
Three nights with a Texan…and one pregnancy surprise! Only from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson!
The Texas rancher and navy SEAL who fathered Bristol Lockett’s son died a hero’s death…or so she was told. Yet when Laramie “Coop” Cooper strolls into her exhibit at an art gallery three years later, he’s very much alive—and still making her pulse zing. The all-consuming chemistry between them is as undeniable now as it was then, but Bristol won’t risk her heart—or their son’s. Little does Bristol know he’s determined to win over his unexpected family at any cost!
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REVIEW: HIS SECRET SON (THE WESTMORELAND LEGACY) BY BRENDA JACKSON
A Secret Son by Brenda Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
His Secret Son merges two of my favorite past times. Old movie charm with a little Westmoreland temptation and creates a modern day classic. Ms. Jackson is constantly evolving in her skill as an author and that talent shines through the seduction that is Coop and Bristol. Fans of Love Affair and Sleepless in Seattle will love the sweetness of the tale that haunts like a melody that takes a hold of the soul. Add in that alpha Westmoreland style and you get an addictive taste of heaven, that is waiting to be explored. Have been reading Ms. Jackson for years and always loved her books, but I think I've met my match with this heartwarming story of second chances and fairy tale moments.
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ONLY FOR YOU (SUGAR LAKE) BY MELISSA FOSTER
Release Date: December 5, 2017
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Love only works when your heart is in the right place. Hers could be right next door…
Single mom Bridgette Dalton doesn’t have time to stop and smell the roses—not even in her own flower shop. But that doesn’t mean she hasn’t noticed Bodhi Booker. Her ruggedly handsome next-door neighbor would be the perfect candidate for a no-strings fling. Having loved and lost, Bridgette’s not ready to hand over her heart…but she could use a distraction.
Bodhi has one rule: never leave anyone behind. As a special operative, he knows that each new mission is more dangerous than the last. He’s never made a promise of forever to a woman, not even to the beautiful widow who has him tied in knots. And if there were anyone who could tempt him into putting down roots, it would be Bridgette and her adorable son.
But as his next deployment nears, they make a startling discovery. Their passion, meant only for the here and now, might already be blossoming into something more…
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REVIEW: ONLY FOR YOU (SUGAR LAKE) BY MELISSA FOSTER
Only for You by Melissa Foster
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Only for You (Sugar Lake) by Melissa Foster
Many of our most defining moments are born of heartache and pain. What makes them prolific is that those instances are when a person is at their strongest. Ms. Foster never seems to forget that and it shows within her stories. In the face of loss, adversity and uncertainty, she inspires. Only for You is a tale of fearlessness. Bridgette is afraid of being left behind. Bodhi is a loner. His career has made him that way. A dangerous lifestyle leaves no room for a heart, when he'll only end up breaking someone else's in the long run. How does a person learn not to fear life, when hurt is their constant companion? With a little bit of hope, a whole lot of faith and an abundance of love, anything is possible. That's what's so special about this author. She pushes readers to open their hearts and believe in the impossible. Love has no boundaries.
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NO RESERVATIONS:A FUSION NOVELLA (1001 DARK NIGHTS) BY KRISTEN PROBY
Release Date: December 5, 2017
SYNOPSIS
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kristen Proby comes a new story in her Fusion series…
Chase MacKenzie is not the man for Maura Jenkins. A self-proclaimed life-long bachelor, and unapologetic about his distaste for monogamy, a woman would have to be a masochist to want to fall into Chase’s bed.
And Maura is no masochist.
Chase has one strict rule: no strings attached. Which is fine with Maura because she doesn’t even really like Chase. He’s arrogant, cocky, and let’s not forget bossy. But when he aims that crooked grin at her, she goes weak in the knees. Not that she has any intentions of falling for his charms.
Definitely not.
Well, maybe just once…
**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**
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REVIEW: NO RESERVATIONS: A FUSION NOVELLA (1001 DARK NIGHTS) BY KRISTEN PROBY
No Reservations by Kristen Proby
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
There are few authors like Kristen Proby. With just one line, she can steal your heart, breath and leave you speechless all while stirring up the most unexpected of emotions. From laughter to tears she keeps readers guessing with her stories of friendship, seduction and romance. No Reservations keeps to that winning formula. Chase is a straight forward pain in the *** with an eye for the ladies and a distaste for relationships. Maura has no interest in the window dressing that is Chase. He's full of hot air and not much else in her opinion. If only her body would listen to her mind and not let her heart enter the equation. No Reservations is not very original, but it makes up for that with great characters, humorous dialogue and tempting scenarios. Proby and perfect go hand in hand.
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BACK HOME AT FIREFLY LAKE (FIREFLY LAKE) BY JEN GILROY
Release Date: December 5, 2017
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She has a million reasons to leave. Can he give her the one she needs to stay?
Cat McGuire’s return to Firefly Lake is turning into much more than she bargained for. Sure, she missed the crisp pine-scented air and the comfort of having her family around her. But being home makes her feel less like the successful single mom she is–and more like the awkward teen who never fit in. It doesn’t help that hockey-pro Luc Simard is back in town, too. Luc was her childhood crush, the hometown hero who never noticed her, and yet somehow he still makes her heart skip a beat.
Luc’s homecoming has been bittersweet. He’s lost his wife and his career, but there’s no better place to start over than Firefly Lake. Coaching the local kids’ hockey team makes him feel alive again, and he thinks his life is complete–until Cat arrives. The shy girl he always wanted to protect is now the gorgeous woman who’s stealing his heart and making him believe in second chances. But how can he convince Cat that Firefly Lake is where she truly belongs?
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REVIEW: BACK HOME AT FIREFLY LAKE (FIREFLY LAKE) BY JEN GILROY
Back Home at Firefly Lake by Jen Gilroy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Jen Gilroy takes readers home again. Back to the painful moments, the heartbreaking disappointments and a chance at finding out where a person really belongs. Firefly Lake is the place in the review mirror, that continues to call your name. A place that allows healing, redemption and new beginnings. Cat was the girl who never fit in. Luc was the boy with the world at his feet. Until life got in the way and brought the big hockey star and the single mother, back to their roots. Back Home at Firefly Lake is about being strong enough to move forward, when the world tries to hold you back.
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A SCOTTISH LORD FOR CHRISTMAS (SINS AND SCANDALS) BY LAUREN SMITH
Release Date: December 5, 2017
SYNOPSIS
The best gifts come wrapped in a kilt...
Beautiful Lady Rowena Pepperwirth can have any man her heart desires. Unfortunately no gentleman has elicited even the slightest flutter—until she meets the brooding Lord Forres at a holiday house party. With just one look at the dashing Scottish lord, Rowena suddenly knows what she wants for Christmas.
Quinn MacCauley, Lord Forres, is in need of a wife. When he meets the lovely Lady Rowena, he knows she'll be a good mother to his daughter and a capable household manager. But Quinn doesn't count on Rowena being the most tempting woman he's ever met. He's determined not to risk his heart, but Rowena's just as determined to give him the greatest holiday gift of all—a chance at true love.
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REVIEW: A SCOTTISH LORD FOR CHRISTMAS (SINS AND SCANDALS) BY LAUREN SMITH
A Scottish Lord for Christmas by Lauren Smith
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Lauren Smith has a way of tapping into emotions, not easily revealed. From secret fantasies to heartbreaking realities, she gets to the heart of the matter. Risque royals, secret liaisons, emotional entanglements and page turning action make for a tempting brand of storytelling. A Scottish Lord for Christmas takes the ethereal beauty of a chance meeting and turns it into a sensuous dance of the heart. Classic Lauren Smith.
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BRONZE (DANGEROUS GAMES) BY ADELE HUXLEY
Release Date: December 5, 2017
SYNOPSIS
It’s not all fun and games
Ethan
The Unity Games. Hundreds of hot, competitive, foreign women all staying in Italy for two weeks? Um… yes please! A no-pressure competition where I can show off my snowboard-X skills and time to party guilt-free? Talk about my ideal trip. But when I find out my old friend and partner Elle Ball is staying in the Village too, everything else becomes so shallow. After all, she’s the woman I’ve measured all others against. Now that she’s back in my life for such a short time, am I even good enough to move past “just friends”?
I love her passion and tenacity. She’s everything I’m not. After a terrible moment at the opening ceremonies and her own brush with death, she starts to think some of these “accidents” don’t seem so accidental. When Elle sets her mind to something, all I can do is help and try to hang on. Maybe then I can prove my worth.
Elle
This is what I’ve been working for my whole life. The sacrifice, the early mornings and late nights… It comes down to this. This competition will land me a spot in the US Olympic Figure Skating team for sure. All I have to do is keep my head down and eye on the prize. It would’ve been easy if it weren’t for Ethan McNally.
The last time I saw him, he was a gangly kid… and one of my best friends. Now he’s a major hunk and that poses a huge distraction. So why can’t I stop thinking about him?
I’m surprised to find help and support from new friends as I dive into the strange events going on behind the scenes. As I unravel a vast conspiracy, I can’t help but wonder about my reunion with Ethan. Is he all that he seems or is he saying things I want to hear? Or, like this the Unity Games, were we doomed from the start?
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REVIEW: BRONZE (DANGEROUS GAMES) BY ADELE HUXLEY
Bronze by Adele Huxley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Adele Huxley is new to my canvas of authors and based on Bronze is ready to go the distance. As a teen I was a huge Nancy Drew fan and Bronze takes me back to my days of teen angst and realistically shallow suspense. Ms. Huxley brings some of the lightness back to a genre that can be at times a bit too dark. Bronze is the first novel in the Dangerous Games series. What an introduction. Ethan and Elle are at their best when the shields come down and their hearts are on the line. In a world of competitors, renewed friendships and hidden agendas, danger is always waiting to pop out and surprise.
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VILLAINS & VODKA (TOP SHELF) BY ALTA HENSLEY
Release Date: December 5, 2017
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My life is one long fevered dream, balancing between being killed or killing.
The name Harley Crow is one to be feared.
I am an assassin.
A killer.
The villain.
I own it. I choose this life. Hell, I crave it. I hunger for it. The smell of fear makes me hard and is the very reason the blood runs through my veins.
Until I meet her…
Marlowe Masters.
Her darkness matches my own.
In my twisted world of dancing along the jagged edge of the blade…
She changes everything.
No weapon can protect me from the kind of death she will ultimately deliver.
*Villains & Vodka is a dark billionaire romance. If you don’t like a splash of shock, a dash of taboo, and a heavy dose of sex, then don’t take a sip of this TOP SHELF cocktail.
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REVIEW: VILLAINS & VODKA (TOP SHELF) BY ALTA HENSLEY
Villains & Vodka by Alta Hensley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
At the base of every good story is the villain. That entity that defies logic, creates havoc and lurks in the shadows. Whether human, physical or emotional they make their presence felt. But what happens when the villain and the hero are one and the same? Alta Hensley walks a bit too close to the fire with Harley and Marlowe. The danger is the thrill. Can creatures of darkness step into the light and find love? Villains & Vodka is both a conundrum and a revelation. The puzzle is figuring out which is which.
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ADORED (KINDLE WORLDS: WANTED) BY GEORGIA CATES
Release Date: December 6, 2017
SYNOPSIS
My name is Judd Mathews and I have it all: money, good looks, success. Fans buy my music and scream my name. My life is a charmed one… until my world is turned onto its head by a girl. Scarlett Mathews.
A baby girl.
My newborn daughter.
Her mother is gone, and she has no one in this world but me. This delicate little girl couldn’t have been born to a more unsuitable father… until Leighton Mitchell opens my eyes and makes me see things differently.
Leighton is not my typical kind of woman. She does not get drunk on whiskey or chase country music stars for a chance at a one-night stand on a tour bus. She’s nurturing, wholesome, respectable… and easily the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen. She loves my daughter. Adores her. And that makes it very easy to see that she belongs in Scarlett’s life. And mine.
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REVIEW: ADORED (KINDLE WORLDS: WANTED) BY GEORGIA CATES
Adored: A Wanted Novella by Georgia Cates
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The globetrotting bachelor learns how to be a family man in this sweet yet humorous ode to the fairy tale. There's a magic to the bond between a father and daughter that Ms. Cates captured perfectly. Surprise daddy scenarios are a treasure because there is something so sexy about a man taking his first awkward steps in fatherhood. Judd was a wanderer. His career took him many places but one adorable little girl taught him the meaning of love and one special woman gave him his heart's desire.
Precious and priceless.
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BLURRED LINES (KINDLE WORLDS: WANTED) BY NAZAREA ANDREWS
Release Date: December 6, 2017
SYNOPSIS
When Ethan is called home for an unexpected wedding, all he can think about is the well-meaning women in his life trying to set him up with someone that will entice him to move back Texas. Settle down and get married and live a nice quiet life.
Which is why he ends up asking Spencer, his best friend and roommate, to go as his date. Never mind that they aren’t dating, that Spence is definitely not interested in dating—his sisters have heard enough about him over the years that they might buy it.
A week at home, pretending to date a guy he’s been in love with for three years? What could possibly go wrong?
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Blurred Lines by Nazarea Andrews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What happens when your secret crush, becomes your relationship of convenience? MAYHEM! And perhaps a little magic. Blurred Lines is the stuff of romance novels. It's dreamy, cheesy and delicious entertainment. Ethan lost his heart, the moment her met Spencer. Unfortunately Spencer is clueless to the way Ethan feels. Or is he? Blurred Lines is a story about being true to one's heart despite the odds. Ms. Andrews is a positive force for equal rights in love and laughter. The surprises are endless and the romance is timeless.
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MERCY (KINDLE WORLDS: WANTED) BY ANDREA JOHNSON
Release Date: December 6, 2017
SYNOPSIS
At eighteen years old, Mercy Warner packed up her little hatchback and set out for bigger and better things. Determined to put small town life behind her, Mercy had dreams - big cities and bright lights were her destiny.
Four years later, Mercy finds herself drawn to the small town of Mason, Texas. With strangers who embrace her like family and a local cowboy with dimples offering her happiness, it’s hard to resist what the town has to offer.
Will her dreams of living life under the bright lights of a big city overshadow the small-town life under the stars she’s drawn to?
Only Mercy has the answer.
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Mercy by Andrea Johnson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Mercy is about finding yourself, when you had no idea you were searching. At the center of Mercy's journey is a place to belong. All along she thought her destiny was in the big city, but her heart was leading her toward small town life. Ms. Johnson blends down home hospitality with good ole common sense to create a heartwarming walk on the wild side.
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ANOTHER ROUND OF WHISKEY (KINDLE WORLDS: WANTED) BY S. MOOSE
Release Date: December 6, 2017
SYNOPSIS
At first sight.
At first taste.
I never thought Whiskey would become my addiction. We melted together as one. He was my world. I was his everything. Our love was consuming. Every time we touched, we ignited.
One dream.
One choice.
Seven years later, I’m back home and the beautiful man standing before me still has the power to set my body on fire. The desire is overpowering. But the pain of the past keeps him away.
When he leaves me standing in the middle of the bar, I sit on his stool and come up with some sort of plan. Anything that’ll bring back the piece of my heart I left behind. So, when the bartender asks what I’m having, I let him know..
Another round of Whiskey.
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Another Round of Whiskey: A Wanted Novella by S. Moose
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Ashley and Landon are intense. Their loved burned brighter than a firework, but fizzled just as rapidly. Or did it? Another Round of Whiskey tells of a love that borders on obsession. Landon is the home town hero who lost his heart to the small town girl who had big city dreams. Seven years on and what seems like a lifetime ago, the girl with big dreams reemerges with a ton of baggage following closely at her heels and a never extinguished flame in her heart. Is it too late for these strangers in the night to find their way home? S. Moose does it all. She tempts with romance, hints at intrigue all while grabbing hold of your heart. My first read by this author is shaping up to be a tough act to follow.
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CHURCH BELLS (KINDLE WORLDS: WANTED) BY JENNIFER REBECCA
Release Date: December 6, 2017
SYNOPSIS
Tanner Savage is a Texas Ranger with a strong sense of right and wrong and a love of country and duty with no room for shades of gray. The battle hardened former Marine lives to protect his hometown, Mason, Texas and the people who live and love there.
Abigail Williams did a bad, bad thing. Trapped in a dangerous situation with no end in sight, Abigail made a difficult choice and now she is living with the consequences, and those consequences are a life on the run—a new name in a new town.
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Church Bells by Jennifer Rebecca
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Church Bells blurs the lines between right and wrong. Tanner and Abigail take complicated to a whole other level. He's a by the book type of guy. Rules are meant to be followed to the letter. She's a woman that has secrets. For her there is no black and white only gray. To protect herself and the people she cares about requires some risky footwork and she has no qualms that. Will the man with the rule book bend the rules for love? Church Bells is emotion charged story of tough choices and second chances.
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MY UNEXPECTED COWBOY (KINDLE WORLDS: WANTED) BY KENZIE ROSE
Release Date: December 6, 2017
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My Unexpected Cowboy by Kenzie Rose
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
You don't have to be royalty to find a perfect match. For every closet romantic with Cinderella syndrome, My Unexpected Cowboy is for you. Ms. Rose merges childhood fantasy with adult romance and small town wisdom to create a charmingly sweet down home breath of fresh air.
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EVERYTHING I NEEDED (KINDLE WORLDS: WANTED) BY ELLIE WADE
Release Date: December 6, 2017
SYNOPSIS
Leni Turner
I learned very young that love has the power to destroy us, and so I’ve stayed clear, vowing to never lose myself to love another. I escaped Texas and broke free from the life that tried to destroy me. Yet here I am, five years later, my dreams shattered, on a bus back to the place I never wanted to be.
Liam Moore
I spend my days on the ranch, doing what I love, in my favorite place on Earth. After years without contact, I’m startled to find her green eyes staring back at me, making me realize how much I’ve missed her. She doesn’t want me in her life, and yet now that she’s back, I don’t know how I’ll make it without her in mine.
Sometimes, everything you need is right where you left it. It’s finding the strength to embrace it that’s the hard part.
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REVIEW: EVERYTHING I NEEDED (KINDLE WORLDS: WANTED) BY ELLIE WADE
Everything I Needed by Ellie Wade
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Love is not always canes and shooting stars. It's messy. There will be dark clouds and rainy days. The question is: "Do we have the strength to weather the storm? Leni and Liam traveled a hard road to answer that question. Mistrust, heartbreak and distance were frequent stops on their journey back to each other, but it ended up forging a bond that once built could not be easily broken. Everything I Needed is a celebration of the power of love and a salute to those willing to take the risk and fall.
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FOUND (KINDLE WORLDS: WANTED) BY KRISTIN MAYER
Release Date: December 6, 2017
SYNOPSIS
I thought I knew him.
I didn’t.
One night he was in my bed; the next, gone like a ghost. But the memories of us together were branded on my soul.
Now he stands before me, a stranger with a different name.
The worse part is I still want him.
One thing is for certain: He isn’t stopping until he gets what he wants—me.
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REVIEW: FOUND (KINDLE WORLDS: WANTED) BY KRISTIN MAYER
Found by Kristin Mayer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What appeals to me about the Wanted series is that no matter the author, love is the central core of every story. The citizens of Mason, Texas are at the heart of second chances, first time romances and uplifting tales of courage and hope. Found fits right in. Austin and Scarlett are a beautiful edition to the Wanted family. Ms. Mayer pours her soul into a story of heartbreaking losses and emotional healing. Their love seemed written in the stars and with a little push from heartache and the magic of this family of small town citizens, fate got it's wish.
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JUST RELEASED: NEW RELEASES FOR WEEK OF NOVEMBER 26, 2017
THE BACHELOR CONTRACT (BACHELORS OF ARIZONA) BY RACHEL VAN DYKEN
Release Date: November 28, 2017
SYNOPSIS
A second-chance romance from the #1 NYT bestseller of The Bet, Matchmaker and Elite series!
She's everywhere.
Ex-wife.
Love of his life.
The last person in the world he wanted to see...ever.
And now that he's working beside her every day, he can't escape her. Her scent, glimpses of her smile, even the tension in the air that makes his body hum with the kind of need he'd only experienced with one person-all of it is driving him over the edge.
Brant Wellington was certain of three things:
Alcohol wasn't going to solve this.
He really was losing his F-ing mind.
And his gorgeous ex-wife was going to be the death of him.
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The Bachelor Contract by Rachel Van Dyken
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Bachelor Contract (The Bachelors of Arizona) by Rachel Van Dyken
Never have I lost my heart as quickly as I have with Rachel Van Dyken's, Bachelors of Arizona series. Brock and Jane were the beginning of something wonderful. Bentley and Margot were the culmination of something special and Brant and Nikki were like a dance with destiny. The Bachelor Contract is as captivating as it is heartbreaking. What began as a beautiful romance, lost it's innocence and became a journey of pain, guilt and salvation. I have yet to piece my heart back together. Every author has a story that symbolizes the best of them and I think, The Bachelor Contract is Ms. Van Dyken's signature tale. The message is powerful, the hope is inspiring and the love story is everlasting.
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JACK (7 BRIDES FOR 7 SOLDIERS) BY JULIA LONDON
Release Date: November 28, 2017
SYNOPSIS
Former Marine Jack Carter has left Afghanistan behind, but after a close encounter with a suicide bomber, he now battles a hidden enemy. Ashamed that he succumbs to heart-stopping panic attacks, he refuses to leave his house and makes excuses for failing to meet up with his best friends. He’s got the perfect set up—his job allows him to work from home, he hires out the dog walking and grocery shopping and he has subscribed to a meal delivery service that comes complete with a cook. Jack expected a lunch lady, but he gets Whitney. She’s bubbly, she’s way too chatty, and his dog loves her more than him. But he forgives her all of that because she’s sexy as hell and a bright spot in an otherwise lonely day.
Whitney Baldwin has been groomed to follow a long line of highly successful lawyers into an equally successful family law firm, but she’d rather bake a cake than read a tort. Her dream is to open her own patisserie. To say her father is disappointed in her career path is an understatement—if she can’t pull this off, she’ll have to head home with her tail between her legs. In a last bid to make her dream a reality Whitney accepts a job with Dinner Magic and lands an insanely handsome client in Jack Carter. His crazy good looks captivate her, but it's something about his hyper-awareness of her combined with a vulnerability that is an irresistible recipe.
The smoldering attraction between Jack and Whitney quickly turns molten. But when he makes an important promise that he can’t keep, Whitney can’t fathom how this relationship is going to work. Will Jack ever be able to conquer his worst fears for true love?
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Jack by Julia London
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Julia London created a powerful tale of impactive characters. Jack is realistic, informative and inspirational entertainment. A smile goes a mile. Those words kept popping into my head throughout Jack and Whitney's intense relationship. Bruised by life and wounded by a traumatic event, Jack closes himself off from the rest of the world. It takes an optimistic baker and a persistent attraction to open his eyes and reawaken his heart. Jack takes on PTSD with a remarkable sensitivity that is enlightening, inspiring and full of hope. Empathy can move mountains, change lives and inspire faith.
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UNDERCOVER ATTRACTION (THE O'MALLEYS) BY KATEE ROBERT
Release Date: November 28, 2017
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Scandal. Wealth. Power. Seduction. Welcome to the world of the O'Malleys.
Ex-cop Charlotte Finch used to think there was a clear line between right and wrong. Then her fellow officers betrayed her, and the world is no longer so black and white. Especially when it's Aiden O'Malley, one of the most dangerous men in Boston, who offers her a chance for justice. The only catch: she'll have to pretend to be his fiancée for his plan to work.
Aiden can't afford to let anyone see the man behind the mask. To run the O'Malley empire, he has to be cool and controlled at all times. But the moment he meets Charlie, they're playing with fire. Her slightest touch is enough to send him over the edge. At first their "engagement" was a way to eliminate his enemies. Now he'll do whatever it takes to keep her safe-- even if he has to destroy his own family to do it.
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Undercover Attraction by Katee Robert
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Undercover Attraction (The O'Malleys) by Katee Robert
The bad boy with a dangerous mind, a healthy ego and an appetite for all things naughty. Aiden has no idea how to be a hero, but he’ll break every rule to protect the people he loves. The master of complex is back to direct readers through an ever winding maze of intricate characters, shocking reveals and romance on the edge. Undercover Attraction is a sensual buffet that sets out to blow the mind and ends up stealing your heart.
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SUNSET BAY SANCTUARY (SUNSET BAY) BY ROXANNE SNOPEK
SYNOPSIS
The spectacular scenery and craggy beaches draw tourists to the small Oregon town of Sunset Bay. But Sanctuary Ranch offers a different kind of experience: a refuge for people--and animals--desperate for a new beginning . . .
Haylee Hansen has made a career out of caring for and training the dogs and horses on her aunt's ranch. Part halfway house, part work camp, it also gives troubled kids and adults the tough love they so desperately need. Haylee should know. She was her aunt's first success story. But now her turbulent past is about to show up on her doorstep . . .
After thirteen years running a level one emergency room in Portland, Aiden McCall arrives in Sunset Bay a broken man. Anger and anxiety have nearly taken over his life--and could sabotage his new job at the local hospital. Until someone proposes an unconventional solution: a therapy dog.
Haylee has seen her share of damaged people, but no one like Aiden. As she tries to match him with the perfect dog, he'll help her to see that no one has a perfect life. And that opening yourself up to love is the only way to heal your soul . . .
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Sunset Bay Sanctuary by Roxanne Snopek
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Sunset Bay Sanctuary (Sunset Bay) by Roxanne Snopek
Ms. Snopek makes it hard not to believe in happily ever after. The trials of being human are realistic and painful, but ever the optimist, Snopek finds a way to heal as she entertains. There will be tears, but there will also be moments of hope and that is something everyone needs. Sunset Bay Sanctuary opens the eyes to life's missed opportunities, but it also unlocks the heart to endless possibilities. Informative, innovative, overflowing with that trademark Snopek humor and wisdom, Haylee and Aiden will prove faith can move mountains, if you believe.
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ALWAYS YOU (BACHELOR BROTHERHOOD) BY DENISE GROVER SWANK
Release Date: November 28, 2017
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"Swank's fluffy, feel-good storytelling proclaims the primacy of love as a force to which everyone should surrender-the bachelors destined to star in future installments haven't got a chance." --- Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Only You
First love is better the second time around.
Matt Osborn had no idea coaching his five-year-old nephew's soccer team would get him so much attention from the mothers-attention he doesn't want now that he's given up on love and having a family of his own. Yep, Matt's the last of his bachelor buddies, and plans on staying that way. That is, until he finds himself face-to-face with the woman who broke his heart.
Single mom Anna paused her life in England to help her father recover from an illness. She can't afford complications, and too-hot-for-his-own-good Matt Osborn-her almost former fiancé-is definitely a complication. He's a reminder of what might have been-or should have been. That irresistible pull between them isn't over. Not even close. But if she's not careful, she'll break both their hearts . . . again.
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Always You by Denise Grover Swank
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A long lost dream becomes a real life fantasy. When Anna broke Matt's heart, she never thought she'd see him again. Amazing how time and regret can shape a life and give a person the maturity they once lacked. Matt has never gotten over the girl who broke his heart. Can he forgive the girl and accept the woman and mother she has become? Always You is a what - if story of second chances and lasting romances. A little laughter and a heartwarming happily ever after.
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BETWEEN YOU AND ME (THE HARRISONS) BY JENNIFER GRACEN
Release Date: November 28, 2017
SYNOPSIS
As the only daughter of the wealthy Harrison clan, Tess Harrison has everything—except the baby she longs for. With no husband in sight, she escapes to her family’s retreat in Aspen, Colorado, visions of sperm donors dancing in her head. Instead, she finds Logan Carter. When the ruggedly handsome manager of the Harrison ski house offers to be her baby daddy in exchange for her playing his girlfriend, Tess is breathless to begin the charade. After all, the brokenhearted heiress knows better than to fall in love . . .
She would be Logan’s dream girl, if his dark past had left him with any dreams. Now the brooding bachelor’s only hope is to satisfy his mother’s dying wish to see him happily paired off—and give lovely Tess the baby she longs for. But when he and Tess opt to make a baby the old-fashioned way, he’s fighting hard against the longing to hold on to the elusive Harrison beauty forever . . .
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REVIEW: BETWEEN YOU AND ME (THE HARRISONS) BY JENNIFER GRACEN
Between You and Me by Jennifer Gracen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Blessings are not found in the possessions we have, but in the people we love and the memories we make. Tess has wealth and family, but is finding it hard to obtain the one thing she wants. To be a mother. Can a rash decision and a brooding loner be the answer to her long waiting dreams? Between You and Me paves a sentimental, yet realistic road to the center of the heart with angsty romance and emotional fulfilling characters.
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DOG DAYS OF LOVE (HAVE A HART) BY RACHELLE AYALA
Release Date: November 30, 2017
SYNOPSIS
Can a woman looking for Mr. Perfect settle for a happy-go-lucky Mr. Wrong?
Vanessa Ransom has high standards and she's on the hunt for the perfect man. With limited time for a social life, she hires college dropout Dale Hart to walk her dogs and clean her house. Just for kicks, she decides to motivate him to succeed, only to find herself falling in love with him.
Can Dale teach Vanessa that love doesn't come with a perfect report card or will Vanessa refuse to settle for Dale until he gets his act together?
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REVIEW: DOG DAYS OF LOVE (HAVE A HART) BY RACHELLE AYALA
Dog Days of Love by Rachelle Ayala
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Hart family proves that a little humor and a lot of heart goes a long way. A little push can make a big impression. Dog Days of Love takes readers on a lighthearted ride of life lessons and romantic love. Vanessa is a planner. Her motto: "There is a place and time for everything, even falling in love." Dale is a fly by the seat kind of guy. His motto: "Live life to the fullest and let the surprises find you." What happens when the hopeless planner hires the carefree ne'er do well? Something neither expected. LOVE! Ms. Ayala finds whimsy in realistic situations. Through laughter and with love she spreads wisdom and hope by speaking to the heart.
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THE UNREAL BOYFRIEND (CAPTURED BY LOVE) BY MIRANDA P. CHARLES
Release Date: November 30, 2017
SYNOPSIS
How can Derek be with the woman he loves when he has to stay with the one he doesn’t?
Derek McCarthy won’t rest until he proves that his cunning uncle was responsible for his father’s death. But due to their frosty relationship, the only way he could get into his uncle’s properties to search for the evidence that could expose his uncle’s crimes is to keep pretending that he and the daughter of his uncle’s business partner are in love. But his feelings for his friend Bernadette Luna keep getting stronger, so when an arrangement with his girlfriend-in-name-only enables him to date Bernadette, he grabs it with both hands. Unfortunately, he is soon faced with a heart-breaking choice: risk his uncle discovering his ruse and destroying the evidence, or risk losing Bernadette forever.
Should Bernadette follow her heart or listen to her head?
Bernadette Luna has been secretly in love with Derek McCarthy for ages. When Derek finally shows his attraction to her, she is ecstatic. He is truly the man of her dreams. So when she discovers that Derek might be keeping secrets from her, she has to make a decision: follow her heart or listen to her head. Problem is, her heart has misled her many times before, especially when it comes to Derek.
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The Unreal Boyfriend by Miranda P. Charles
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Shocking reveals, never ending secrets and hidden dangers are a constant with this group of friends. It's nice to know that no matter the scenario, someone always has your back. The Captured by Love series is an exciting mesh of red herrings and titillating lust. A maze of danger waiting to be solved drives friendships and awakens hearts. The Unreal Boyfriend has Derek and Bernadette in the hot seat this time around. Derek is searching for answers. Bernadette is hoping for love. In this game of cat and mouse, trust is a luxury that neither have. Not only are hearts at risk, but lives may be at stake. The suspense is killer, the romance is electric and the drama is edge of the seat intense.
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PENALTY PLAY (GAME ON IN SEATTLE) BY JAMI DAVENPORT
Release Date: November 30, 2017
SYNOPSIS
Single dad and star defenseman Matt LaRue lives for his kids and hockey. He's had one failed marriage and doesn't have any interest in going through that hell again. As conservative as they come, he can't comprehend his unexplainable attraction to a free-spirited female who changes hair color more often than his boys create new excuses to avoid doing their homework.
Violet Strider is fleeing the past. She has a new start, new identity, and is hiding a big secret. Matt and Vi are a classic case of opposites attract, but neither expects the attraction to extend beyond a few hot trysts, especially Vi. Only her heart isn't listening, and her head is following her heart down a path of no return. As Vi grows closer to Matt and his boys, she fears her secret could rip them apart.
Relationships are built on trust, and Vi's house of cards is about to take a tumble. Can Vi confront her past and finally put it behind her, while earning Matt's forgiveness?
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Penalty Play by Jami Davenport
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Single dad meets mysterious free spirit and sparks fly. Jami Davenport is an expert at displaying the complexities of love in all it's forms. Through the eyes of a devoted parent and the dedication of a star athlete, we tackle the every turning curves of life, love and second chances. Matt and Vi are opposites in every way except when it comes to matters of the heart. Penalty Play makes realism spicy and feisty.
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ANY GIVEN SNOW DAY BY MARIE HARTE
Release Date: December 1, 2017
SYNOPSIS
Ex NFL star + snarky single mom = a touchdown of a holiday romance
After two Super Bowl rings, MVP status, and retiring from the NFL while still on top, Mitch “Flash” Flashman’s millions should make life at the ripe old age of thirty-five a blessing. Yet he’s restless, rudderless, and can’t tell up from down. Roped into helping his brother coach a bunch of teenagers, Mitch finds himself playing defense against the many women in town wanting his attention. Except for one particular woman who doesn’t seem to like him much. Becka Bragg is mouthy, vulnerable, and sexy, and she captivates Mitch despite himself. But Mitch has no time for a sexy single mom when he’s still trying to figure out who he really is. With the playoffs, a boy’s future, and his own heart on the line, he’ll need to figure out how to pull the ultimate victory—winning Becka’s heart and keeping it. For good.
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REVIEW: ANY GIVEN SNOW DAY BY MARIE HARTE
Any Given Snow Day by Marie Harte
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This time around the author shares something in common with her characters. Both are finding their footing on a course that is alien to them. Marie Harte steps outside of her comfort zone with Any Given Snow Day. Mitch and Becka shoot off sparks, but are a bit tamer than some of her previous tales. On the corner of sexy and steamy, lies love and drama and there is no holding back on that end. Mitch is at a crossroads. He has money and fame, but no sense of direction. Seeking to change that, he sets about rebuilding his world, he turns to his first love and his hometown. Coaching impressionable minds and dodging tenacious women. All except one. Becka is his greatest challenge, but could end up being an everlasting reward. If he can break down the barriers to her heart. Any Given Snow Day puts it all on the line and succeeds. TOUCHDOWN INDEED!
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WHERE THE FIRE IS HOTTEST (BOURBONLAND) BY JENNIFER BRAMSETH
Release Date: December 1, 2017
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She expected to lose the land.
Maybe her job.
But losing her heart?
She hadn’t counted on that.
For over a year, Maisie Chaplin has desperately fought to preserve land adjacent to her beloved Civil War battlefield. Begging and pleading various officials hasn’t worked. She’s even stalked the landowner’s attorney, Cord Bilton, hoping for help.
That went nowhere.
Well, unless you count falling for the guy. And him falling for her.
As an intense, fiery attraction draws them together, Maisie faces losing her first true love—the land. And Cord’s first duty is to his client and the law, despite what his heart tells him.
As loss looms like ghosts over the battlefield, Maisie and Cord discover that the fire is hottest not in the war over the past, but in the struggle to survive the challenges of the present.
WHERE THE FIRE IS HOTTEST is the third book in the Bourbonland series.
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REVIEW: WHERE THE FIRE IS HOTTEST (BOURBONLAND) BY JENNIFER BRAMSETH
Where the Fire Is Hottest: Bourbonland Book 3 by Jennifer Bramseth
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I guess it's fitting that Cord and Maisie are part of the Bourbonland series. A place where the liquor flows freely, history runs deep and emotions run high. Where the women are as passionate as the men are alpha and the pheromone level is always on high. When you have two strong characters, it's not an easy feat to keep them from overpowering each other or the story, yet Ms. Bramseth manages to steer clear of that pitfall. Maisie is a woman who is not afraid to fight for her beliefs and Cord is a man with a lust for battle and a thirst for doing what's right. Not only do they butt heads, they set off sparks. A Jennifer Bramseth character is a prime example of how to live one's truth. Out loud and super proud, at the head of the crowd.
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LITTLE SECRETS: HIS PREGNANT SECRETARY BY JOANNE ROCK
Release Date: December 1, 2017
SYNOPSIS
The boss’s baby bargain…
Becoming a father was never part of Jager McNeill’s plan, until the heat between him and his luscious assistant turned into searing passion. Now Delia Rickard is carrying his baby. After growing up without a father, Jager’s determined to be there for his child. And marriage would ensure that. But despite their chemistry, Delia’s unwilling to marry for anything less than love.
A trip with Jager to Manhattan could change all that. For in this enchanting city ablaze with Christmas lights, romance begins to blossom. And a kiss under the mistletoe just might turn into lasting love.
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Little Secrets: His Pregnant Secretary by Joanne Rock
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Their journey began with friendship, but a passionate encounter changed all that. Life just got complicated. An unplanned pregnancy, family issues and insecurities disrupt the burgeoning attraction between Jager and Delia, but one well guarded secret could spell the end of a chance at forever before hello has even begun. His Pregnant Secretary is a chance to get acquainted with a new branch of McNeill men and maybe even solve a mystery.
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THE SEAL'S SECRET BABY (BAD BOY MILITARY ROMANCE) BY LILLY HOLDEN
Release Date: December 1, 2017
SYNOPSIS
Some secrets ensure a person’s freedom.
Sophie’s secret ties her to me forever.
One day two years ago I buried a ghost, a man who had haunted me throughout my life.
That night two years ago I seized my one chance and shared my bed with the girl I’d secretly adored from the time we were kids. The woman I’d never dared hope would be mine.
She was too good, too pure.
I was hard, rough. A Navy SEAL. A killer.
All we had was a few stolen hours before life and family destroyed the fantasy.
Now I’ve returned to Denver to sell my family home, the last step in breaking free of my past…until I find I’m nowhere near done.
Not with Sophie. Not with my past. And not with the secret she was desperate to hide from me.
But I’m not the only one who has unfinished business with Sophie.
I’ll need every one of my killer instincts to protect what is mine.
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REVIEW: THE SEAL'S SECRET BABY (BAD BOY MILITARY ROMANCE) BY LILLY HOLDEN
The SEALs Secret Baby - A Second Chance Bad Boy Military Romance by Lilly Holden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Lilly Holden thrives on action, therefore it's only natural that Deke and Sophie's tale delivers an adrenaline rush, along with a heaping helping of lust. The Seal's Secret Baby dances on the edge of danger and romance. Secrets are plenty. The danger is extreme, but the temptation is just too electric to walk away from.
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DARING WIDOW (THOSE NOTORIOUS AMERICANS) BY CERISE DELAND
Release Date: December 1, 2017
SYNOPSIS
FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ROMANCE FICTION, CERISE DELAND
Book 2 in THOSE NOTORIOUS AMERICANS series
Marianne Roland is a widow who has left behind her past including memories of an intemperate husband and the hardships of the American civil war. Now she enjoys the comforts her wealthy Uncle Killian bestows on all his family. As she watches others fall in love, she decides to find an amusing lover for herself, but only for one enchanting night.
Andre Claude Marceau, Duc de Remy and Prince d’Aumale, finds Marianne’s joie de vivre enchanting—and her plan for a temporary affair with him impossible.
He offers her one night in his arms, and to his delight, she craves another. But he needs more from her than a few hours of bliss. When he shows her how to fill her days with passions that complement those they enjoy together at night, Marianne must choose.
Will she insist on a passing fancy? Or will she abandon the terrors of her past to embrace a brighter future beside a man who offers her a grand love affair with life?
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REVIEW: DARING WIDOW (THOSE NOTORIOUS AMERICANS) BY CERISE DELAND
Daring Widow: Those Notorious Americans, Book 2 by Cerise DeLand
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
There are three central characters to this knock your socks off love affair. Andre and Marianne would be nothing without the larger than life passion that puts them in each others arms. She's the widowed American with a heartbreaking past in search of her own independence. He's the notoriously sexy and stubbornly determined nobleman that speaks to a hunger in her soul. When lust turns to love, who will hold the winning hand? With a mysterious sensuality sets the hormones on fire and brings a heart to it's knees with Daring Widow.
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