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HARDCORE VANILLA (STRONGHOLD DOMS) BY GOLDEN ANGEL
Release Date: September 30, 2018
SYNOPSIS
Sharon Bianchi knows just how lucky she is. Not everyone's grandmother leaves them a trust fund and virtually no worries. But money doesn't mean Sharon's life has been perfect, and after the childhood she had she's more than grateful to have found friends who love and accept her for who she is and not what she can do for them. Even if she does have to put up with constant side-eye from Lexie's big brother, Jake.
With a little help from his friends, Jake Standish has made a successful return to civilian life after serving in the Army. There's only one issue: his unfortunate attraction to the last single woman in his social circle. Sharon is loud, crass, and completely over-the-top. Everything about her grates on him -- including the way he can't get her out of his head.
One very explosive New Year's Eve will set these two frenemies on fire for each other. Is theirs a collision course with disaster or happily-ever-after?
This is the last book in the Stronghold Doms series but can be read as a standalone.
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REVIEW: HARDCORE VANILLA (STRONGHOLD DOMS) BY GOLDEN ANGEL
Hardcore Vanilla by Golden Angel
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
There is nothing vanilla about the vibes Sharon and Jake give off. They push each other to the limits of control and patience with abrasive personalities, explosive attraction and sensual delight. What happens when sassy foreplay becomes a matter of the heart? Angel turns the heat on full blast with a headfirst dive into complicated. Hardcore Vanilla is chaos at it's most nuclear. The ride up may be fierce, but the descent is worth the trip.
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FRAGMENTS OF ASH (MODERN FAIRYTALE COLLECTION) BY KATY REGNERY
Release Date: October 1, 2018
SYNOPSIS
From New York Times bestselling author Katy Regnery comes a dark and twisted retelling of the beloved fairytale, Cinderella!
My name is Ashley Ellis…
I was thirteen years old when my mother – retired supermodel, Tig – married Mosier Răumann, who was twice her age and the head of the Răumann crime family.
When I turned eighteen, my mother mysteriously died. Only then did I discover the dark plans my stepfather had in store for me all along; the debauched "work" he expected me to do.
With the help of my godfather, Gus, I have escaped from Mosier's clutches, but his twin sons and henchmen have been tasked with hunting me down. And they will stop at nothing to return my virgin body to their father
…dead or alive.
** Contemporary Romance. Due to profanity and very strong sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18.**
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Fragments of Ash is part of the ~a modern fairytale~ collection: contemporary, standalone romances inspired by beloved fairy tales.
The Vixen and the Vet (Beauty & the Beast) - available now
Never Let You Go (Hansel & Gretel) - available now
Ginger's Heart (Little Red Riding Hood) - available now
Dark Sexy Knight (Camelot) - available now
Don't Speak (The Little Mermaid) - available now
Sheer Heaven (Rapunzel) - available now
Fragments of Ash (Cinderella) - coming October 1, 2018
Swan Song (The Ugly Duckling) – coming soon
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REVIEW: FRAGMENTS OF ASH (MODERN FAIRYTALE COLLECTION) BY KATY REGNERY
Fragments of Ash by Katy Regnery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Ashley's tale is one of empowerment. Her heart may have been broken, but her spirit would not be contained. She refuses to be a victim of circumstance. That's what makes her an inspiration. Regnery turns one woman's heartache into a never-ending adventure of love loss, hope found and courage revealed. Fragments of Ash combines multiple genres to create a fantastical, captivating, irresistible, unforgettable, must have addition to any bookshelf.
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BE WHAT LOVE IS (LOVE OVERSEAS) BY ELLIE MALOUFF
Release Date: October 1, 2018
SYNOPSIS
Family secrets, black tie galas, and forbidden love in one epic standalone romance.
CARA
I'm an American girl, through and through, with a sentimental side. He's a posh Englishman who only cares about the bottom line. He's absolutely maddening, and if he weren't the co-beneficiary of my grandfather's English estate I'd have nothing to do with him. Trust me, he feels the same way about me. He's stuffy and rigid, but undeniably handsome.
Playing house with Reid was not how I planned on spending my summer, but now that we're stuck together under the same roof, I'm starting to see him in a whole new light.
REID
It's been twenty years since Cara has stepped foot in England. Trevor and Anna must have been out of their minds to bequeath her half of the estate. Then again, she convinced me to spend the summer going through their house, so maybe I'm the one that's truly lost it.
Staying in Somerset, away from my life in London, has nothing to do with how sexy she is. At least that's what I've been telling myself. But I'd be lying if I claimed I'm only here for the money, because the longer it takes to settle the estate, the more I want this summer with Cara to last forever.
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REVIEW: BE WHAT LOVE IS (LOVE OVERSEAS) BY ELLIE MALOUFF
Be What Love Is by Ellie Malouff
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Cara and Reid thought they had their lives all figured out. Then love got in the way. Be What Love Is is for the romantic that hides within our souls. A modern day tale of epic proportions told with an emotion that speaks volumes about the true meaning of a small word that is larger than life. Malouff turns an uphill battle into a sentimental war. With dueling first hand viewpoints and an abundance of heart Be What Love Is speaks to every believer in love. Whether it be romantic, familial or platonic Malouff reminds us why even the most jaded of hearts deserves to have a happy ending.
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FOREVER NOW (THE BARRINGTON BILLIONAIRES) BY RUTH CARDELLO
Release Date: October 2, 2018
SYNOPSIS
Kade:
For the first thirty years of his life, Kade Thompson knew exactly who he was and where his life in Australia was going. He made tough choices he thought his family needed—even if it meant leaving behind the one woman who had his heart.
A phone call changes everything.
His American biological parents and family have tracked him down—so, who the hell are the people who raised him?
Who is he?
The Barringtons mourned for him when they thought he was dead—now they are swooping in to rescue him.
From what?
When everything Kade thought he knew about himself comes into question, he turns to the one person who has always been there for him—Annie. Part of him always knew he’d come home to her, but has too much time gone by for her to give him another chance?
Annie:
Independence and success hadn’t always been her dream. At twenty, she imagined a much different path for herself—one that included Kade Thompson and a fairy-tale happily ever after with him. Painfully in love, she waited for him to wake up and realize how perfect they were for each other.
She never lost faith in him. Even after he left, she was confident he would come back to her.
He never did.
So, she picked herself up, dusted her dreams off, and made a good life for herself without him.
Until he walks into her parents’ pub and says he needs her.
He’s not looking for a wife or a lover—so sleeping with him is definitely not a good idea. He’s reeling from the changes in his life and needs the friendship they’ve always shared, but she needs more than to be a comfort to him.
Annie has finally moved on. She’s found happiness without him. Can she be there for him and not lose herself again?
He’s not Kade Thompson. He’s not Kent Barrington. He’s somewhere between the two, trying to figure himself out. How could they possibly find their forever now?
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REVIEW: FOREVER NOW (THE BARRINGTON BILLIONAIRES) BY RUTH CARDELLO
Forever Now by Ruth Cardello
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Forever Now (The Barrington Billionaires Book 6) by Ruth Cardello
Forever Now is a compilation of love lost, hearts found and secrets revealed. Cardello continues to write meaningful stories as breathtaking as they are irresistible. For Annie and Kade the trek is long and winding, but a powerful one. From a mother's love to a lifetime of lies, nothing is as it seems. Forget the fairytale and latch on to a captivating tale of hope, faith and forgiveness. Through the eyes of love, happiness is only a heartbeat away. Out of pain comes salvation. My favorite of The Barrington series.
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RHETT (SIGNATURE SWEETHEARTS) BY KELSIE RAE
Release Date: October 3, 2018
SYNOPSIS
***Can be read as a stand alone***
Rhett has one rule. No falling for an unavailable woman. A rocky childhood will do that to a guy. But when his new neighbor knocks him off his feet, he struggles to keep his balance.
Indie's been in a dying relationship for as long as she can remember. But when she's so comfortable being miserable, it can be hard to break the pathetic rhythm of her day-to-day business. That is, until she meets her new neighbor across the hall.
Can she gain the courage to let go of a relationship that was never meant to happen? Can she gain the courage to grab onto love with both hands and fight for what she wants?
Will Rhett let her?
**This is not a cheating book and has a HEA**
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REVIEW: RHETT (SIGNATURE SWEETHEARTS) BY KELSIE RAE
Rhett by Kelsie Rae
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The grass always seems greener on the other side of the fence, but when dreaming with a broken heart does that ever turn out to be true? Rhett is the exploration of the road less traveled. Indie and Rhett want to be happy, yet are afraid to risk their hearts. Can they move out of the past to gain a happy future? Kelsie Rae has a knack for seeing beyond the negative. With an understanding heart, an empathetic ear and a plethora of wisdom, we can weather any storm.
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MARRED: KYLE & VIOLET (CLIFFSIDE BAY) BY TESS THOMPSON
Release Date: September 24, 2018
SYNOPSIS
Kyle Hicks started with nothing. Now he's a self-made man. And as luck would have it, his latest project as a real estate developer lands him in Cliffside Bay with his very best friends, The Dogs. At the end of his grueling work days, Kyle's got just enough time left for his buddies and not much else. Except maybe another of his many no-strings-attached trysts with whatever sexy lady catches his eye.
Violet Ellis is struggling. She's a single mother, the proprietor of a near-failing shop, and a champion for the historical integrity of her dear Cliffside Bay. She has enough to deal with between her three-year-old son and her languishing business, but she's still prepared to take on real estate mogul Kyle Hicks to save the charm of the place she calls home.
When a twist of fate forces these two to put aside their differences and rely on one another, they just might find that sometimes the strongest love grows out of the hurts and the scars that we carry with us always.
The fourth installment of The Cliffside Bay Series by bestselling author Tess Thompson follows the interwoven stories of five best friends, the beach community they love, and the women who captivate them. Prepare to get lost in a wave of small town charm, men you want to take home to your mother, and smart, resilient heroines you wished lived next door.
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REVIEW: MARRED: KYLE & VIOLET (CLIFFSIDE BAY) BY TESS THOMPSON
Marred: Kyle and Violet by Tess Thompson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Kyle is a runner. Fear has kept him always on the move, never looking back. Trying to escape the painful shame of a past he had no control over. He's been running for far too long. Violet is a fighter. She's had her share of bad luck. In life and love, she can never get ahead. Until fate steps in to point her in the wrong direction at the right time. Kyle and Violet's story is an anthem of hope. Marred is a look at what courageous really means. Thompson stares down a past permeated with heartache and turns it into an inspiration. Marred is finding the strength to give of one's self, even when we don't know how. The emotions are brutally honest and heartbreakingly real.
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MAKE ME FALL (BOOKS & BREWS) BY SARA RIDER
Release Date: September 24, 2018
SYNOPSIS
After losing her job, her home, and her friends in her divorce, Nora Pitts is determined not to make the same mistakes when she starts over in the small town of Shadow Creek, Washington. No more toiling away in the lab at the expense of her social life, and definitely no more men. Ever. But making friends in her thirties is so much harder than she anticipated. And when it comes to her gorgeous yet obnoxious neighbor, it’s a whole lot easier to make enemies.
Eli Hardin doesn’t have a lot of sympathy for his uptight neighbor, until he overhears her so-called new friends making fun of her un-datable status. Suddenly he finds himself volunteering for a date with a woman who’s been leaving angry hate-notes in his mailbox, and in way over his head. Because all it takes is one disastrous date with Nora for Eli to fall hard.
But falling for Eli isn’t something Nora’s ready for—not when he’s her complete opposite, and especially not when he turns out to be the best friend she’s made in Shadow Creek. But as her attraction and her feelings for Eli grow hotter, resisting him might just lead to heartbreak anyway.
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REVIEW: MAKE ME FALL (BOOKS & BREWS) BY SARA RIDER
Make Me Fall by Sara Rider
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Nora Pitts may be dreaming with a broken heart, but when this beauty allows herself to let go of the heartbreak is when the sparks start to fly. Rider takes an empathetic look at love with a comedian's eye and a human touch. Make Me Fall speaks to that insecurity we all know is there, but try our best to ignore. Starting over is never an easy thing to do, but there at times when it's for the best. After a broken heart, Nora is learning how to be the best person she can be. A new town spells an awkward start that could be a perfect fit for her heart. A sassy presentation of a sweet romance that proves to be an irresistible find.
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ONCE UPON A SURE THING (HEARTBREAKERS) BY LAUREN BLAKELY
Release Date: September 24, 2018
SYNOPSIS
It's so easy being best friends with a gorgeous, talented, charming guy.
Said no woman ever. Except me.
My friendship with Miller is a sure thing — he’s my plus one, my emergency contact, and my shoulder to lean on. He’s also been by my side helping me raise one helluva awesome kid who’s the center of my world.
Nothing will change our easy breezy friendship. Until I have the bright idea to convince him to start a new band with me.
Trouble is, our sizzling chemistry in the recording studio is getting harder to ignore, no matter how risky it might be.
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Sing sexy songs with the woman you’ve been lusting after? Get up close and personal as you croon to the woman you’ve wanted for years?
Piece of cake.
NOT.
Performing with the sweet, sassy and insanely wonderful Ally is like one gigantic obstacle course of challenges for my libido. And my libido is one sexy love song away from kissing her senseless and taking her home.
But, I’m not a serious kind of guy, and she’s not a one-night-stand kind of woman. If we cross the horizontal line, we might risk our sure thing and end up out of tune forever...
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REVIEW: ONCE UPON A SURE THING (HEARTBREAKERS) BY LAUREN BLAKELY
Once Upon a Sure Thing by Lauren Blakely
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Mr. Cool is losing his head and his heart over his best friend. Lauren Blakely is back with another scrumptious tale of heart, humor and friendship. One sexy bachelor as clueless as they come is about to get a wake up call in a most delightful way. Once Upon a Sure Thing appeals to the senses but lives in your heart. Temptation thrives on emotion and Blakely seems to get that. Miller and Ally are the sweetest blend of saucy and salty. They have that candy coated center, but the drama lies in getting through the tough shell. Past hurts, present fears and doubtful forevers are steadily dog their heels. Can their long standing friendship survive these feelings that they have? Lauren Blakely is always on point when it comes to matters of the heart.
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RAPTURE (RENEGADES) BY SKYE JORDAN
Release Date: September 24, 2018
SYNOPSIS
New York Times bestselling author Skye Jordan brings you another steamy Renegades story!
As a premier stuntwoman in Hollywood, Zahara Parrish is no stranger to risk. Neglected as a child, she learned early on never to depend on others to keep her safe. Now, she’s as protective over her heart as she is over her hard earned success, which is why she’ll never mix business and pleasure. But Chase Layton missed that memo. The up-and-coming actor has his sights set on Zahara, and he’s just real enough to rock her world—in the most unexpected ways.
Chase Layton’s rise to fame hasn’t been easy. His rock solid family may keep him grounded, but nothing about his all-American-apple-pie life prepared him for the treacherous, winding paths to the top of Tinsel Town. When he meets Zahara, he instantly knows she’s his people and one passionate night quickly deepens into more. Despite Zahara’s attempts to deny the strength of their connection, despite the studio’s ban on relationships between coworkers, Chase won’t give up. He didn’t get this far by letting amazing opportunities slip away.
When Chase’s decisions threaten to tear them apart, Zahara must decide if love is worth the risk or if this is just another heartache in her journey. Because this time, hers isn’t the only heart on the line.
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REVIEW: RAPTURE (RENEGADES) BY SKYE JORDAN
Rapture by Skye Jordan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Is this the beginning of the end for the Renegades? Will Zahara ever find her happy ending? Can love really conquer all? Rapture is the magic of what love can do. It's power can turn strangers into one big happy family. It shines a light on what it means to hope and pushes us to facing our fears. After all without risk there is no reward. With Chase and Zahara, Skye Jordan shows how a leap of faith can help mend a broken heart. Love is a master of disguise. It's not always kind. It's messy, heartbreaking, irresistible, irrational and inspiring. There is no limit to the adjectives that describe love, but if you get it right it's worth it in the end. Jordan got it right. Rapture is so worth it.
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TAKING IT EASY (BOYS OF THE BIG EASY) BY ERIN NICHOLAS
Release Date: September 25, 2018
SYNOPSIS
Logan Trahan is one of the French Quarter’s hottest bartenders. A single, charming, sexy southern boy who’s proud to pour the best Pimm’s Cup in town. Yes, that’s his biggest accomplishment. So what?
Dana Doucet is a widowed mom of two who’s doing it all. And doing it well, thank you very much. But she had a moment--okay, an entire night-- of weakness and gave in after, ironically, nine months of Logan’s naughty flirtations. And a couple of those Pimm’s Cups.
It was just one night, but now they’re stuck with each other forever. Or at least for the next eighteen years, eight months, and one week. Not that she’s counting.
Well, this is definitely big. But there’s no way it’s going to be easy.
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REVIEW: TAKING IT EASY (BOYS OF THE BIG EASY) BY ERIN NICHOLAS
Taking It Easy by Erin Nicholas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
They lost their heads in the heat of the moment and found their hearts along the way. One night of passion could mean a lifetime of responsibility for the carefree playboy and the ever logical widow. Nicholas serves up a deliciously spicy treat . Taking it Easy is the story of how to heal a broken heart. Logan is the guy that nobody takes too seriously, but the life of the party has a sensitive side. Beneath his shallow facade lies the heart of a deeply romantic man searching for his chance at forever. Dana is the challenge that he never saw coming. She's fire and ice. Hidden within her logical mind lies a bruised heart. Just when she thinks she's ready to move on from the pain of loss, fate has a surprise waiting. Erin Nicholas proves that laughter can be found in some of life's hardest moments.
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CHRISTMAS ON MISTLETOE LANE BY ANNIE RAINS
Release Date: September 25, 2018
SYNOPSIS
This USA Today bestselling author invites you to the delightful small town of Sweetwater Springs where the magic of Christmas brings to strangers together in this "story you won't forget" (RaeAnne Thayne, New York Times bestselling author).
Christmas is coming to the North Carolina mountains, and the air is fresh and crisp and filled with promise. After the devastating loss of her job in the big city, the small town of Sweetwater Springs feels like heaven to Kaitlyn Russo. She's inherited her grandparents' charming (if a little rundown) bed and breakfast, and it's just the new lease on life she needs. Only "heaven" comes with a catch-and a handsome and completely infuriating one at that.
After what he hopes will be a quick trip, Mitch Hargrove wants nothing more than to put his hometown in the rearview mirror. But his plans get derailed when he learns he's now half-owner of the Sweetwater B&B. The fact that he's given only two months to make the inn a success is a huge problem, but it's his pretty-and incredibly headstrong-partner who's the real challenge. With the holiday fast approaching and a grand re-opening looming, will Mitch keep running from the ghosts of Christmas past . . . or will he realize the true gift he's been given?
Includes the bonus short story "Midnight Clear" by Hope Ramsay!
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REVIEW: CHRISTMAS ON MISTLETOE LANE BY ANNIE RAINS
Christmas on Mistletoe Lane by Annie Rains
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Rains was blessed with an empathetic voice that shines through each character she writes. Christmas on Mistletoe Lane is the latest example of that gift. Kaitlyn and Mitch tackle heartache with an appealing dose of reality and an abundance of heart. That's what makes this journey of false starts and new beginnings relatable. Mistletoe Lane is about rebuilding trust in the people around you and the person we're all meant to become. It's a celebration of the lessons that help a person grow.
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WILD ON MY MIND (WHERE THE WILD HEARTS ARE) BY LAUREL KERR
Release Date: September 25, 2018
SYNOPSIS
Love runs wild at the Sagebrush Flats Zoo,
where a motley crew of big-hearted animals
helps the most unlikely couples find love.
When Katie Underwood discovers a litter of newborn cougar cubs, the last person she expects to come to the rescue is her former crush—and high school nemesis—Bowie Wilson. The worst part? He doesn’t seem to remember the trouble he caused her.
As a single father and owner of a cash-strapped zoo, Bowie struggles to balance budgets while raising his preteen daughter and a host of rascally animals. He considers himself lucky when Katie agrees to lend her talents to a publicity campaign in support of the zoo’s animal rescue programs—until he learns just what she’s planning…
This time, Katie is determined to resist Bowie’s charm. But a lovelorn camel, a matchmaking honey badger, and a nursemaid capybara have different plans. Can they and the rest of the zoo’s menagerie help Bowie break through the barriers surrounding Katie’s heart?
Love can’t be tamed…
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REVIEW: WILD ON MY MIND (WHERE THE WILD HEARTS ARE) BY LAUREL KERR
Wild on My Mind by Laurel Kerr
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Some people change. The question is whether it's a change for the better or worse. Wild on My Mind is the chance at a new beginning for two lonely hearts and a broken down zoo. Kerr tells the story of a the blossoming of romance. With the help of some adorably cuddly matchmakers to lend a hand. Beauty is all around, we just have to look beyond the surface to find the treasure hidden within. Kerr delivers a message I can get behind in this lighthearted sweet tale.
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MISTLETOE IN TEXAS (TEXAS RODEO) BY KARI LYNN DELL
Release Date: September 25, 2018
SYNOPSIS
He's always been the black sheep: the troublemaker.
But this Christmas, the prodigal cowboy returns.
Rodeo bullfighter Hank Brookman was headed straight for the top. But after a single misstep resulted in a devastating injury, he disappeared under a mountain of regrets. Now he’s back, ready to face the loved ones he left behind—starting with the one girl his heart could never forget.
When Hank stormed out of Texas, he left Grace McKenna picking up the pieces…and struggling with a secret that changed everything. He may be back looking for redemption, but after everything they’ve been through, how can she admit what he really walked away from all those years ago?
Hank always knew persuading Grace to trust him again would be a tall order. Convincing her they deserve a happily ever after? That may take a Texas-sized Christmas miracle.
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REVIEW: MISTLETOE IN TEXAS (TEXAS RODEO) BY KARI LYNN DELL
Mistletoe in Texas by Kari Lynn Dell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What's that saying about pride before a fall? Young love becomes adult mayhem, when a wandering cowboy revisits his past regrets. Mistletoe in Texas is a look at how foolish pride could have life long repercussions. For Grace and Hank emotions didn't turn out so well. The first time around was a bust that left a great deal of collateral damage. Neither realized the impact of the choice they made to walk away. As they say too little to late. When the life found turns out not to be the one hoped for is when it helps to rethink a few things. Whether you agree or disagree with many of Grace's choices and a few of Hank's, a few things have to be remembered. When young we don't always use our heads, but listen with our hearts. That's a casualty that makes us human. The lessons we learn from our mistakes are what help us to grow into a more understanding person. Dell reminds us what it means to be young and in love. The innocence, heartache and hopefulness, but loving also means a willingness to forgive and move forward. In this maze of hurtful secrets and foolish pride, we find the truth of what love is...FORGIVING.
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HOT WINTER NIGHTS (HEARTBREAKER BAY) BY JILL SHALVIS
Release Date: September 25, 2018
SYNOPSIS
Who needs mistletoe?
Most people wouldn’t think of a bad Santa case as the perfect Christmas gift. Then again, Molly Malone, office manager at Hunt Investigations, isn’t most people, and she could really use a distraction from the fantasies she’s been having since spending the night with her very secret crush, Lucas Knight. Nothing happened, not that Lucas knows that—but Molly just wants to enjoy being a little naughty for once . . .
Whiskey and pain meds for almost-healed bullet wounds don’t mix. Lucas needs to remember that next time he’s shot on the job, which may be sooner rather than later if Molly’s brother, Joe, finds out about them. Lucas can’t believe he’s drawing a blank on his (supposedly) passionate tryst with Molly, who’s the hottest, smartest, strongest woman he’s ever known. Strong enough to kick his butt if she discovers he’s been assigned to babysit her on her first case. And hot enough to melt his cold heart this Christmas . . .
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REVIEW: HOT WINTER NIGHTS (HEARTBREAKER BAY) BY JILL SHALVIS
Hot Winter Nights by Jill Shalvis
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Jill Shalvis knows her way around romance. Hot Winter Nights gave me heart tingles. Molly finally gets her chance to shine. She's sick of waiting on the sidelines. Unfortunately, she jumps from the frying pan rather quickly and lands herself in some serious hot water. Leading with her heart has a way of biting her in the butt. This time around Lucas is there to cushion the fall. She comes into her own with that fighting spirit, I love and a vulnerability she always hides. Shalvis can take a piece of my heart anytime.
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DON'T TOUCH MY PETUNIA (THE HOLLOWAY GIRLS) BY TARA SHEETS
Release Date: September 25, 2018
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Pine Cove Island is the kind of enchanting place where anything is possible . . .
The Holloway women each have a special gift, passed down through generations, each one a little different. Juliette possesses a magical green thumb, which makes her job managing the local florist shop a dream. She may be a bit wild, but she knows what she wants: to save enough money to buy the shop from her boss. Then in marches Logan O’Connor, more annoyingly handsome than ever, turning all her plans upside down.
Logan hasn’t been back on Pine Cove Island since he was eighteen and broke Juliette’s teenage heart. Now it turns out he’s her boss’s nephew—and will be spending his days remodeling the shop and barking orders. At her.
For the sake of the business, Juliette will have to ignore their simmering attraction and work with Logan. But that doesn’t mean she has to make things easy for him. Because no one knows better than she that one tiny, perfectly planted bit of garden magic could uproot Logan’s own plans and keep him out of her way. And nothing would make her happier. At least that’s what she thinks . . .
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REVIEW: DON'T TOUCH MY PETUNIA (THE HOLLOWAY GIRLS) BY TARA SHEETS
Don't Touch My Petunia by Tara Sheets
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Holloway Girls are the perfect way to turn a frown right side up. Sheets lights up the heart with these irresistible stories of laughter, love and family. Emma had her chance to bake up some magic, now it's Juliette's turn to spread some love. Don't Touch My Petunia uses whimsy to wake up the heart and wisdom to appeal to the mind. Prepare to get lost in the addiction that is Tara Sheets.
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BEST SERVED COLD BY EMMA HART
Release Date: September 25, 2018
SYNOPSIS
Revenge is a dish best served cold.
Which is a real problem when the attraction runs red-hot.
Ice-cream store owner Raelynn Fortune has everything but her last name—fortune.
Despite living in a Floridian hotspot for tourists, she just can’t get her business back off the ground. And she knows why.
Her rival store next door is run by nobody other than her ex, and with his fancy-schmancy concoctions, he’s taking all the clients two generations of her family cultivated. Never mind that Raelynn taught him all he knows, and his revenge for her breaking up with him was putting her plans into reality—and her almost out of business.
But, she has a plan. The height of the season is just two weeks away, and she’s tired of playing second fiddle to her ex. She’s going to take back her crown as the queen of ice cream, even if it means getting close to Chase once again.
After all, all is fair in love and war, and you know what they say about keeping your enemies close…
Although maybe Chase is a little too close…
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REVIEW: BEST SERVED COLD BY EMMA HART
Best Served Cold by Emma Hart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
It's not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game. Chase and Raelynn are caught up in a bad cliche. Pride has them fighting a losing battle with both determined to keep score. Can these former lovers let go of mistakes of the past and work toward rebuilding their future? Hart uses the perfect blend of sweet and salty to create a tasty treat. Best Served Cold is a tempting glimpse of an uphill climb. War of the sexes with a sugary twist equals an enchanting good time.
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STRONG (1001 DARK NIGHTS; STAGE DIVE) BY KYLIE SCOTT
Release Date: September 25, 2018
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From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kylie Scott comes a new story in her Stage Dive series…
When the girl of your dreams is kind of a nightmare.
As head of security to Stage Dive, one of the biggest rock bands in the world, Sam Knowles has plenty of experience dealing with trouble. But spoilt brat Martha Nicholson just might be the worst thing he’s ever encountered. The beautiful troublemaker claims to have reformed, but Sam knows better than to think with what’s in his pants. Unfortunately, it’s not so easy to make his heart fall into line.
Martha’s had her sights on the seriously built bodyguard for years. Quiet and conservative, he’s not even remotely her type. So why the hell can’t she get him out of her mind? There’s more to her than the Louboutin wearing party-girl of previous years, however. Maybe it’s time to let him in on that fact and deal with this thing between them.
**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: STRONG (1001 DARK NIGHTS; STAGE DIVE) BY KYLIE SCOTT
Strong by Kylie Scott
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
She refuses to be tamed. He loves a challenge. The heat is on and is quickly reaching a fever pitch. Each thinks they have the other figured out, but looks can be deceiving. Scott has created a world of tempting sin that kicks the heart into overdrive with the sensual, but melts your emotions with it's sensitivity. Sam and Martha are proof that sometimes imperfect could end up being the perfect fit. Strong is a tale of living your own truth and wearing the scars to prove it. It's sexy, it's gritty, it's fabulous.
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SMALL TOWN SWEETHEART (SPRING GROVE) BY TONI ALEO
Release Date: September 25, 2018
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Delaney Abbot has never wanted to live anywhere other than Spring Grove, Kentucky. She loves the town, the people, and the whiskey made right down the road at McElroy’s Distillery. If only she could find a man in her beloved small town worthy of all that love she has to give.
The first thing Reed McElroy did when he finished high school was get the heck out of Spring Grove, Kentucky. He’s happy with his life as a veterinarian in the big city, and he would just as soon never step foot in his small town again.
Delaney has had a crush on Reed since she was knee-high to a grasshopper, but he never looked at her the same way. Now that tragedy has dragged him back home kicking and screaming, Reed has no choice but to make peace with a past clouded by small-mindedness and judgment. He is forced to see his hometown through grown-up eyes, and everywhere he looks, he finds local sweetheart Delaney. It seems like everyone in Spring Grove loves her. So, why shouldn’t he?
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REVIEW: SMALL TOWN SWEETHEART (SPRING GROVE) BY TONI ALEO
Small-Town Sweetheart by Toni Aleo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Delaney found her home at a young age. Reed is still searching for his. After years away, Reed returns to the place that started him on his quest. Spring Grove is hardly big city living, but it has a few surprises in store. Could love be on the horizon for the small town girl and her big city guy? Small Town Sweetheart is a reminder to appreciate the little things and never forget where you come from. Aleo takes the slow route to love, but boy is it a sweet ride.
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SOME NIGHTS BY J.L. LORA
Release Date: September 25, 2018
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Saona is truthful but she’s been lied to.
Saona plays by the rules but she’s been cheated on.
Saona puts others first but she’s been used.
It all stops the day she finds out. It all stops when she sheds the good girl vibe that’s been dragging her down like a stone. It all stops when she takes a shot of what she’s been missing, at the hands of a hot bartender named Jax.
Saona's ready to step out on the ledge and breathe the wild air.
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REVIEW: SOME NIGHTS BY J.L. LORA
Some Nights by J.L. Lora
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Saona is one of those characters you don't expect to love, but can't seem to help yourself. She's a survivor. Pain has been a shadow all of her life. From the people she loves, to the obstacles that stand in her way. She's determined not to let heartache win. Whether the good girl with a heart of gold or the bad girl searching for a place in the world, she appeals to every person that needs a way to hope. Some Nights is the story of a dreamer hoping to find salvation for the broken heart she harbors and the powerful woman she hopes to become. An inspirational look at the heart of a champion.
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JUST ONE LOVE (BLACK ALCOVE) BY JAMI WAGNER
Release Date: September 25, 2018
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My entire life is a lie.
He launched my salty reputation.
Yet, here I am, doing him another favor so he can get what he wants—maybe then I can dislodge him from my heart.
There is an emptiness in my life.
Yet I have everything I need, or at least, I thought I did.
It was supposed to be a simple deal between friends. Friends? Yeah, right. I should have known we’re too volatile for that.
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REVIEW: JUST ONE LOVE (BLACK ALCOVE) BY JAMI WAGNER
Just One Love by Jami Wagner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
How can you trust yourself, when the people whom you believe in have you doubting everything you believed to be truth? Just One Love sets out to manipulate the brain, but ends up worming it's way into your heart. Hearts are broken, friendships are tested and love is found. Complications add up to an intriguing read.
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MEMORIES OF HOME (THE MEMORY RANCH ROMANCES) BY MELISSA STORM, KAY P. DAWSON
Release Date: September 25, 2018
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First she lost him. Then she lost herself...
Ellie Hawkins had the perfect life… Until a brush with death stole it all away--including her memories of everything that came before. Desperate to find herself again, she checks herself into Anchorage's Memory Ranch.
At first she finds the healing resort restful, but then the nightmares start. And they all end with him walking out of her life, never to return. She wishes she could remember his name and why he left, but the only thing she knows for sure is how her heart reacts to the whispers of his memory.
Finding him is the key to recovery, but she doesn't know where to look or if he'd even be willing to talk to her again. Because when she begins to remember who she was, she finds she doesn't like that person very much. Is it too late for Ellie to make a change, or was the accident that nearly killed her a true blessing in disguise? Will she find her mystery man, and might he give her a second chance to reclaim what they lost?
Find out in this moving tale filled with faith, horses, and the unyielding power of love.
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REVIEW: MEMORIES OF HOME (THE MEMORY RANCH ROMANCES) BY MELISSA STORM, KAY P. DAWSON
Memories of Home by Melissa Storm
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Ellie is starting her life over. She's flying blind with no safety net to break the fall. Memories of Home is one woman's inspiring quest to rebuild her life after her world falls apart. A stranger haunted by images she can't remember and a life her heart won't let her forget. She decides to find her own happiness. Within the present. Storm and Dawson cram a big message in a tiny bundle. Past mistakes are not the totality of who we are. They're only a stepping stone that guides us to become who we are meant to be.
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DIRTY RICH BETRAYAL (DIRTY RICH) BY LISA RENEE JONES
Release Date: September 26, 2018
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A DEVASTATINGLY SEXY AND EMOTIONAL SECOND-CHANCE STANDALONE ROMANCE.
Grayson Bennett.
He's a billionaire, a lawyer, the king of the world to some. A professed lifelong bachelor. A man who took his father's business and fortune and turned marginal success into an empire. Now someone is threatening that empire and he's going to burn them to the ground. But he'll need the help of one person. He'll need her.
That woman is Mia Cavanaugh, criminal attorney, ex-lover, a woman who believes he betrayed her, a woman who could burn him to the ground, but she won't. Because she loves him. Because he loves her, and it's time that she sees the truth of the past.
Now, he's handing her the key to his future. He's giving her the chance to burn him to the ground. He's letting her see the real man beneath the surface that not even she's seen in the past. She has to decide what to do with that man. Love him or destroy him.
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REVIEW: DIRTY RICH BETRAYAL (DIRTY RICH) BY LISA RENEE JONES
Dirty Rich Betrayal by Lisa Renee Jones
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
When walking through a minefield one has to be on full alert. One wrong move and danger is instantly upon you. Dirty Rich Betrayal is the equivalent of said minefield and Grayson and Mia's relationship could prove to be it's casualty. Jones guides readers through broken hearts, endless betrayals and secret agendas. Can love survive a never-ending battlefield? How can there ever be love, if neither is able to trust? Betrayal is the anatomy of what leads to a broken heart, but at the core of this story is how to repair the damage. Mia and Grayson are an explosive road map to the beginnings a second chance. It's heartbreaking, dirty and heated but after the storm, blue skies await.
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NOT QUITE PERFECT (THE ROCKY COVE) BY REBECCA NORINNE
Release Date: September 26, 2018
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On the ferry to my mother’s wedding, I met the most amazing man—his love of Faulkner notwithstanding. Professor David Carstairs was funny, intelligent, and had the sexiest hands I’d ever seen. A conversation about classic American literature led to a romantic dinner at his house ... and then a whole lot of dessert afterward. I’d never done anything like that before, but what we had was something special.
Unfortunately, everything came crashing down the next day. Because my supposedly perfect professor? His dad just married my mom, and now he’s my stepbrother!
Thanksgiving dinner just got a whole lot more complicated.
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REVIEW: NOT QUITE PERFECT (THE ROCKY COVE) BY REBECCA NORINNE
Not Quite Perfect by Rebecca Norinne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
How could something that seemed so simple become so complicated? David and Victoria are about to learn when love comes into play, the heart ups the ante. Norinne makes it easy to get caught up in her world. A world full of heartwarming tales and eccentric scenarios. What I love most is no matter the complications she never strays from being relatable. Not Quite Perfect is more than a romance between two familiar strangers. It's the journey of a dysfunctional family that never gives up on love.
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