The Dare by: Lauren Landish

Review:

The Dare is funny, saucy and unpredictable. Landish continues to surprise me. Elle and Colton flirt with emotions from start to finish, but it's the message their journey conveys that will stick in your heart long after you walk away. Landish dishes up a little food for the soul with a ton of steam and that ever present heart.

Audio Review: The Dare by: Lauren Landish (Author), Shane East (Narrator), Carly Robins (Narrator)

Landish has a wicked sense of humor.  Audio gives her the chance to finally put it on full display. Robins and East are a temptation that is not to be missed. They give voice to what was already an addictive temptation. Elle and Colton are the best kind of naughty, because they not only stir up senses, but appeal to the heart. Whether laughing out loud or holding your breath, Landish and company give you the feels in the most tempting and delightful way.

DEAL ALERT (FREE): LOVE WALKS IN (THE SHAUGHNESSY BROTHERS #2) BY SAMANTHA CHASE

 

 

 

 

 

"Every so often a story comes along that makes a reader stop and take notice. Love Walks In by Samantha Chase is one of those reads. Beautifully written with characters that any reader can picture and love." - (Isha C., Blogger, Reader, Reviewer)

 

 

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

Book #2 in New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Samantha Chase’s dazzling new series:

The Shaughnessy Brothers are back

He lives by a schedule Aubrey Burke is on the run from an about-to-be-disastrous mistake when resort owner Hugh Shaughnessy catches her climbing through his office window. Until Aubrey tumbled into his life, Hugh had relied on work and discipline to safeguard a heart damaged by family tragedy. Now his careful world will never be the same.

She lives for the moment Hugh’s approach to life and love is the opposite of Aubrey’s, but she soon finds herself falling hard for the handsome hotel mogul. There’s a darker reason behind her “live for today” attitude than Hugh could possibly know, but for the first time Aubrey dares to hope this man’s love might make it worth taking a chance on the future.

 

 

 

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 EXCERPT

She smiled at the hint of uncertainty in his voice. “I feel the same way, Hugh. I mean, I know it’s only been two weeks and I know we shouldn’t be this comfortable with one another and yet, we are.” 
“Does it freak you out?” 
“No,” she replied honestly. “It just feels right.” Then she thought about it. “Why? Is it freaking you out?” 
“I’ll admit I may be feeling a little…unsettled. I don’t want to feel like I’m rushing you or like we’re acting…” 
“Impulsively?” she teased. 
Hugh must have noted her tone because he grumbled, “Yes.” 
Aubrey was certain Hugh had his reasons for being so cautious in all areas of his life—and she’d find out what they were. Eventually. For right now, however, she was content to just let the topic go. 
“If it’s any consolation,” she began silkily, “I really enjoy being impulsive with you.” 
She could hear the smile in his voice when he said, “I enjoy it too.” 
“Well, good. Now how about we both get some sleep and plan on me driving down on Saturday.” 
“Aubrey, I was serious. You don’t have to. I really don’t mind driving to you.” 
“Do you want to get away from your family already?” 
“Why?” 
“Because if that’s why you want to come here, then we’ll do it. If you want to do all the things you were telling me about, then let me come to you. I don’t mind. I haven’t been to the Carolina coast in years. I would love to see it.” 
“Only if you’re certain…” 
“I do have one stipulation.” 
“Name it,” he said. 
“I’m not sleeping on Ninja Turtle sheets. I have to draw the line at that.” 
Hugh burst out laughing. “I think we can work something out. We’ll find someplace else to stay. My brother Aidan has an apartment over his garage I’ve stayed at before. Or if you’d prefer something a little more private, I can get us a hotel room.” 
“You live out of hotels all year long. I think your brother’s apartment sounds perfect. We can food shop and cook meals together and lock the world away if we want to.” 
Hugh chuckled. 
“What? What’s so funny?” 
“Wait until you meet my family. They’re not going to give us much privacy no matter where we stay, but if we’re staying at Aidan and Zoe’s place, I have a feeling they’ll be just as intrusive as housekeeping at any resort.” 
The idea didn’t bother Aubrey. No one bothered her much in her everyday life. At least not because they loved her and wanted to spend time with her. It was normally about work and obligations. It would be nice to see how a loving family behaved with one another. 
“I don’t think it will be so bad,” she finally said. “But I’ll leave the choice up to you. I’m just happy to be seeing you—it doesn’t matter where we stay.” 
“Oh, don’t do that. Which would you prefer?” 
“Surprise me.” Aubrey yawned loudly. “I hate to hang up but I really am exhausted. It’s been a long day. Can I call you tomorrow?” 
“You can call me any time you want, sweetheart,” he said softly. 
“Mmm…” she purred. “I like that. I’ll talk to you tomorrow, okay?” 
“Okay. Good night, Aubrey.” 
“Good night.”

 

 

 

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The truth can set you free, but is it powerful enough to repair broken hearts? Find out in this standalone second chance romance from USA Today bestseller Tess Thompson.

Though it’s taken more than a decade, Jackson Waller is finally ready to move on from the tragedy that has haunted his entire adult life. But everything he’s worked so hard to leave behind comes rushing back when his high school sweetheart, Maggie Keene, is spotted standing by her own grave twelve years after her death.

And Jackson’s first love is very much alive.

The lie that turned everyone’s world upside down will finally be set right, but will the connection Jackson and Maggie once shared be strong enough to erase the damage done by one of the most treacherous scandals to ever hit Cliffside Bay?

USA Today bestselling author Tess Thompson invites you into the world of Cliffside Bay to meet a group of five best friends, the women they love, and the stories that bring each couple together. Each book in the Cliffside Bay Series is intended to be read and enjoyed as a sweet standalone, but for maximum enjoyment read this binge-worthy series in order.

 

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TEASER SATURDAY: READY TO RUN BY DR. REBECCA SHARP

 

 

 

 

 

 

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February is here, and we are exactly FOUR WEEKS from the release of the next standalone in Rebecca Sharp's Country Love Collection, READY TO RUN!

Runaway Bride meets Father of the Bride in this emotional rom-com, coming February 29th!

What you need to know:
 A wedding planner who can’t wed
 A bossy billionaire determined to give his daughter the perfect wedding
 A hilarious meet-cute
 A happily-ever-after that can’t be ignored

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HARLEQUIN SPOTLIGHT TOUR (FEBRUARY): TEMPORARY WIFE TEMPTATION (THE HEIRS OF HANSOL) BY JAYCI LEE AND HER HOMECOMING WISH (GALLANT LAKE STORIES) BY JO MCNALLY

 

 

  

 

 

 

HARLEQUIN DESIRE

TEMPORARY WIFE TEMPTATION (THE HEIRS OF HANSOL) BY JAYCI LEE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

Much more than he bargained for…
“You want me to find you a wife?”
“No. I want you to be my wife.”

Garrett Song is this close to taking the reins of his family’s LA fashion empire…until the Song matriarch insists he marry her handpicked bride first. To block her matchmaking, he recruits Natalie Sobol to pose as his wife. She needs a fake spouse as badly as he does. But when passion burns down their chaste agreement, the flames could destroy them all…

 

 

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 Temporary Wife Temptation by Jayci Lee

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Temporary Wife Temptation opens emotions to all the possibilities that romance has to offer. Lee joins the conversation with her sassy characters, witty delivery and sometimes unconventional outlook. Natalie and Garrett are a breath of fresh air that taps into the heart and refuses to let go.





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EXCERPT

 

Garrett resisted the urge to glance over his shoul¬der to check on her. Natalie was a grown woman and he didn’t need to protect her from being swarmed by admirers. Besides, she was the one who had proposed they refrain from other relationships, so she wouldn’t do anything to hurt his reputation or hers.
Earlier, at her apartment, he’d caught fire at the sight of her in her little black dress. It was demure compared to the one she’d worn at Le Rêve, but it hugged her hour¬glass figure and highlighted the curves underneath just enough to tease his imagination.
He walked to the bar for his Scotch and grabbed a flute of champagne from a server on his way back. As he’d anticipated, Natalie was now surrounded by a group of men and he lengthened his strides to reach her.
“Sorry to keep you waiting, sweetheart.” He pressed a light kiss on her lips and handed her the champagne.
“Thank you.” She leaned her head against his shoul¬der when he pulled her to his side, playing her part like a pro.
“Natalie was just taking us to task about USC’s new head coach. It seems neither he nor I truly understand college football,” said one of Mike’s college friends.
“Is that so?” Garrett raised an eyebrow at her and she shrugged.
“Taking you to task is a bit harsh.” She hid her grin against the rim of her champagne flute as she took a long sip. “It’s just that I have a better understanding than you guys.”
The audience winced and guffawed at her cheeki¬ness. As Natalie continued with her lecture, all the men listened intently, as did Garrett. She was funny and down-to-earth, and her mind was quicker than light¬ning. Lost in her words, Garrett belatedly noticed the crowd had grown. Her champagne glass was depleted and her smile was becoming strained.
He leaned down close to her ear. “Tired?”
“And hungry.”
“All right, gentlemen. I’m whisking away my date now. I’m tired of sharing her.”
When the crowd finally dispersed, Natalie slumped against him with a groan. “I need food, champagne and somewhere to sit.”
A server walked over with a tray of bacon-wrapped shrimp and Natalie snatched a couple of them. She popped one in her mouth and mumbled around her food, “Not necessarily in that order.”
Garrett laughed and guided her toward the French doors leading out to the garden. Natalie ate every sin¬gle hors d’oeuvre she met along the way and finished another glass of champagne.
“Holy cow. Is everything really, really delicious, or am I just famished? I would totally go back for that crab cake if my feet weren’t screaming at me to get my butt on a chair.”
He glanced down at her zebra-print high heels. They did amazing things for her legs but didn’t look remotely comfortable. “There’s a bench around the corner.”
“Oh, thank God.” She kicked off her shoes as soon as she plopped onto the seat.
Garrett shrugged out of his jacket and draped it around her shoulders before sitting next to her.
“Thank you,” she murmured, gazing at the garden. “It’s so beautiful out here.”
“Is it?” He and Mike had grown up tearing apart that very garden, but Garrett had never sat still and taken it all in, like they were doing now. “I guess you’re right.”
“Mmm-hmm.”
He studied her profile, her high, regal cheekbone and the graceful curve of her neck. Half of her hair had escaped the loose knot behind her head and fell down her back and shoulders. He wanted to sweep aside her hair and feel the softness of her skin, which he abso¬lutely should not do.
“So how do you know so much about college foot¬ball?” He tore his gaze away from her and stared at an old maple tree ahead of him, hard enough to make his eyes water.
“Long story.”
“We’ve got time.” He made a show of checking his watch. “I’ll give you ten minutes.”
Her laughter filled the garden, then ended on a wist¬ful sigh. “My dad and I, we weren’t very close. The only time he didn’t mind my company was when we watched college football together. He was a huge fan. I don’t think he even noticed I was sitting there half the time.”
Garrett understood what that felt like. As soon as he finished graduate school, he’d thrown himself into his work. It was satisfying in its predictability and it created a common ground for him and his father. His dad had stepped down from the CEO position when his mom died, but returned to Hansol a few years later as an executive VP.
“I thought if I learned enough about the sport, he’d like me a little better.” Her shrug told him it hadn’t worked, but Natalie told her story without an ounce of self-pity—like she owned her past, hurt and all. His respect for her deepened. “But soon I noticed I wasn’t faking my enthusiasm anymore. I’d grown to love the sport. Who knew it’d come in handy at an intimate birthday party for a hundred people?”
“You certainly won over quite a few of them.”
“I did?” Her eyebrows shot up in genuine surprise.
He huffed out a laugh. “Why did you think that crowd was hanging on to your every word?”
“Watch yourself, Garrett Song.” Natalie narrowed her eyes and pointed a finger at him. “I know where you live.”
He snatched her hand and tugged her to her feet. “Yes, and you’ll be living there with me starting Sun¬day.”
“Ugh.” She hooked an index finger in each of her shoes, not bothering to put them back on. “Do you ever stop thinking about work?”
“Yes.” He cocked his head and pretended to con¬sider her question. “But only when I’m thoroughly dis-tracted.”
Her lashes fluttered and color saturated her cheeks, and his gut clenched with heat. She could definitely become his most dangerous distraction.

 

 

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

 

 

JAYCI LEE

 

 

Jayci Lee writes poignant, funny, and sexy romance. She lives in sunny California with her tall-dark-and-handsome husband, two amazing boys with boundless energy, and a fluffy rescue whose cuteness is a major distraction. She is semi-retired from her 15-year career as a defense litigator, and writes full-time now. She loves food, wine, and travelling, just like her characters. Books have always helped her grow, dream, and heal. She hopes her books will do the same for you.

 

 

 

 

AUTHOR Q & A (JAYCI LEE)

1. Did you always want to write for Harlequin?
I read my first Harlequin when I was thirteen and by the time I was fourteen, I dreamed of becoming a Harlequin author. It is truly a dream come true to debut as a Harlequin author.

2. Share your favorite memory of reading a Harlequin romance
During summer vacation in high school, I used to borrow 10 Harlequin romances per library trip and read them all day, and sometimes all night, long.

3. What is a recent book you have read that you would recommend?
I really enjoyed Golden Heart Award winner Susannah Erwin's WANTED: BILLIONAIRE'S WIFE. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys intense, slow burn, billionaire romance.

 

 

 

 

 

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HARLEQUIN SPECIAL EDITION

HER HOMECOMING WISH (GALLANT LAKE STORIES) BY JO MCNALLY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

She’s ready to shed her good-girl ways…
“You’re all about following the rules now?
“Pity.”

Mackenzie Wallace hopes there’s still some bad boy lurking beneath single father Danny Adams’s upright exterior. Being the proverbial good girl left her brokenhearted and alone in the past. Now she’s back in town and wants excitement with her high school crush—not love. Dan knows their connection runs deep, despite Mackenzie’s protests. But will their new personas work together—especially when Dan’s secret is exposed?

 

 

 

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Her Homecoming Wish by Jo McNally

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


McNally turns an identity crisis into a heart full of fun. Mac is looking to find herself, Just as former bad Danny has changed his ways. What ensues is a tempting kind of heartwarming that will have emotions on topsy-turvy ride into love. Her Homecoming Wish charms It's way into the heart.



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EXCERPT

 

 Dan returned, thankfully ending the conversation. He handed her a glass, but it wasn’t beer.
“I thought you might want some water to hydrate yourself from all your…uh…activity.”
“In other words, you agree I’ve had enough beer tonight? You’re right—this is not a typical Friday night for me.” Remembering she was here to start a more fun-loving life, she lifted her chin. “At least it wasn’t before tonight.”
Owen leaned forward to make himself heard over the music. “Hey, Dan, you bike, right? A bunch of us are going to do the loop around the lake Sunday. Wanna join us?”
Mack’s eyes went wide. “Dan, you still have your motorcycle? I used to love the way that thing rumbled…”
Kiara’s eyebrows rose, and Mack realized she sounded gushy. But she hadn’t thought of Dan pulling up behind the liquor store on that dark red Harley of his in a long time. He’d been every teenage girl’s bad-boy dream—handsome, reckless and restless. She used to run to the back window when she heard him coming, just to watch him pull that helmet off and run his fingers through his hair, wearing those tight jeans.
Was it hot in here, or was it her memories that were heating her up right now? She gulped down the cold water, nearly emptying the glass in one pull. Dan was saying something. Oh, damn. Dan was talking and she wasn’t even listening…
“…think Owen’s referring to bicycles, not motorcycles.” He nodded toward Owen. “I’ve got Chloe this weekend, so I’ll have to pass.” His mouth slanted into a half grin as he turned back to Mack. “But yes, I still have the old Harley. It’s been in mothballs for a few years, but I can’t seem to part with that last vestige of my misspent youth.”
That bad boy might still be in there…
“You know, I’ve never been on a motorcycle. You should give me a ride sometime…”
Dan coughed and the others laughed. That wasn’t the kind of ride she’d meant, of course. Or was it? Rather than apologize, she just met his gaze and shrugged.
There was a spark of something in his eyes. Interest? He closed them and shook his head, as if chasing away whatever thoughts she’d put there.

 

 

 

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

 

 

 

JO MCNALLY

 

Jo McNally lives in upstate New York with 100 pounds of dog and 200 pounds of husband – her slice of the bed is very small. When she's not writing or reading romance novels (or clinging to the edge of the bed...), she can often be found on the back porch sipping wine with friends, listening to an eclectic playlist. If the weather is perfect, she might join her husband on the golf course, where she always feels far more competitive than her actual skill-level would suggest.

 

 

 

AUTHOR Q & A (JO MCNALLY)

 

  

1. Did you always want to write for Harlequin?
A: Well, I’ve wanted to write romance novels since I was about ten years old (my first “book” had a heroine named Destiny and horses and a tornado…). But I didn’t actually become aware of Harlequin until I was an adult. Many readers talk about sneak-reading their mom’s Harlequin novels as teens, but my mom didn’t read romance! But once I found Harlequin books, I knew that was where I wanted to be.

2. Share your favorite memory of reading a Harlequin romance
A: I got distracted by life for a while (it happens, right?) and stopped reading much. I rediscovered romance novels when I got my first eReader, and one of the first books I read was Beach House No. 9 by Christie Ridgway. That story made me laugh and cry and sit on the edge of my seat, and I was hooked on romance all over again. I started devouring series by Susan Mallery and Kristan Higgins, and then I started writing in earnest. And it all started with a Harlequin romance!

3. What is a recent book you have read that you would recommend?
A: I just finished a reread of Lucy Parker’s The Austen Playbook from last year, and I adored it just as much the second time around. Lucy’s books are always full of sparkling wit, and this is one of the best opposites-attract romances (my favorite trope) I’ve ever read. I can’t wait to read her brand-new book, Headliners.

 

 

 

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WEEK OF JANUARY 26, 2020.

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE HOLIDAY SWEET SPOT (FALCONS IN LOVE) BY SOPHIA KNIGHTLY

 

 

 

Release Date: January 26, 2020

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

Millionaire software developer Jake Radcliffe has no intention of staying in New York any longer than necessary. All he needs to do is help his widowed mother close her famed candy shop and move her to Florida before she breaks more bones on the icy sidewalks. He was prepared for his stubborn mother’s objections. What he wasn’t ready for was staying under the same roof with her tempting pastry chef.

Chef Pilar Falcon wants nothing to do with romance. Her ex-boyfriend made sure of that. Preparing for The Sweet Spot’s 25th anniversary gala occupies most of her free time. So, avoiding her boss’s grumpy and entirely too sexy son shouldn’t be a problem. Except … it is.

It’s not long before Jake realizes there’s more to Pilar than her endlessly cheerful holiday spirit—and Pilar takes notice of the warm heart Jake hides beneath his tough exterior. But then a rival for the business—and Jake’s heart— comes to the scene, testing Pilar’s newfound trust in love. Will Pilar and Jake’s Christmas romance melt by Valentine’s Day, or will it be as sweetly seductive as a mouthful of chocolate?

 

 

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The Holiday Sweet Spot by Sophia Knightly

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Sophia Knightly is my happy place. Her stories are like food for the soul. At first glance, The Holiday Sweet Spot reads like a Hallmark movie. Jake is the adorably, frustrating Scrooge with an agenda. Pilar is the clueless, optimist determined to make her dreams come true. However, peer a little closer and there are lessons to be learned about life, love and living in the moment. Add in a wily, irresistible matchmaker and the stage has been set to steal away with your heart.




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MUST LOVE FOREVER (425 MADISON) BY LEIGH LENNON

 

 

Release Date: January 27, 2020

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

A 425 Madison Book

Bianca

Handsome husband—check.

Beautiful house—check.

Wonderful life...I could never put a check next to this.

Through it all, I longed for a different life. With a man I had called my best friend. A man who is not my husband.
When the unspeakable happens and I’m left alone, its Mick who is there to pick me up.

 

Mick

Not everything is meant to be.

Watching the woman who owned my heart start a life with someone else - broke me to the core.

But time goes on and I try too.
Until one phone call changes both our lives.
She could have been taken from me forever. Instead, a tragic accident takes away the only man I thought ever made her happy.
When she starts over again, in my city, in my home; sharing slivers of her story with me it's then that I learn not everything is as it appears.
None of this matters though, when I’ve been given a second chance to prove we’re meant to be.

After all, 425 Madison is the perfect place to fall in love.

 

 

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REVIEW: MUST LOVE FOREVER (425 MADISON) BY LEIGH LENNON

 

Must Love Forever by Leigh Lennon

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Lennon speaks to the heart with Must Love Forever. Mick and Bianca are friends with years of baggage between them. Secret crushes, missed opportunities, haunting tragedy, heartbreaking losses and the healing power of love. These characters tackle a whole lot of heartache in order to find their forever. A happy ending is hard work and Lennon refuses to sugarcoat the emotion, but there's healing in the heartache.



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MARRIAGE ON MADISON AVENUE (CENTRAL PARK PACT) BY LAUREN LAYNE

 

 

Release Date: January 28, 2020

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

From New York Times bestselling author Lauren Layne, the “queen of witty dialogue” (Rachel Van Dyken, New York Times bestselling author), comes the final installment of the Central Park Pact series, a heartfelt and laugh-out-loud romantic comedy that’s perfect for fans of Sally Thorne and Christina Lauren.

Can guys and girls ever be just friends? According to Audrey Tate and Clarke West, absolutely. After all, they’ve been best friends since childhood without a single romantic entanglement. Clarke is the charming playboy Audrey can always count on, and he knows that the ever-loyal Audrey will never not play along with his strategy for dodging his matchmaking mother—announcing he’s already engaged…to Audrey.

But what starts out as a playful game between two best friends turns into something infinitely more complicated, as just-for-show kisses begin to stir up forbidden feelings. As the faux wedding date looms closer, Audrey and Clarke realize that they can never go back to the way things were, but deep down, do they really want to?

 

 

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Marriage on Madison Avenue by Lauren Layne

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Audrey and Clarke helped me find my smile. Layne charms with chaos. Marriage on Madison Avenue proves that love doesn't need to be perfect. When it comes to the heart it just needs to feel right. Although I'm sad to see the Central Park Pact series come to an end, I can honestly say the characters I've met and fell for, as well as the dreamer that brought them to life, has lit up my soul with this heartwarming, laugh out loud, irresistible series.



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AND THEN ONE DAY (MAGNOLIA SOUND) BY SAMANTHA CHASE

 

 

Release Date: January 28, 2020

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

Courtney Baker is ready to put small town life—and the man she can’t have—behind her. Years of secretly crushing on her best friend’s older brother have led nowhere and she’s finally ready to move on. It would have been a great plan had she not drunkenly blurted out all her feelings and kissed him. At least she’ll be able to forget all about it when she leaves town in less than 48 hours.

It takes a lot to surprise Dean Jones, but a kiss from the girl he’s been secretly attracted to for years does just that. All it takes it one kiss for him to realize he doesn’t want to let her go. But she’s his sister’s best friend and that’s a line he knows he should never cross. Never mind that she seems determined to leave their small town—and him—behind.

When a storm and a broken car stop Courtney from leaving town, Dean sees perfect opportunity to get her out of his system. But can one night ever be enough?

 

 

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And Then One Day by Samantha Chase

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


From heart tingles to heartaches, Magnolia Sound is the premier destination for swoonworthy romance. Samantha Chase started something special with a little slice of heaven, irresistible characters and tempting storytelling. From heroes that dare to dream to heroines determined to make their mark and emotions that will forever endure, Magnolia Sound just keeps getting better. And Then One Day, let's readers revisit own friends while finding new ones. Court and Dean turn what if into a sentimental ride into forever. A heartwarming love story that's been years in the making.





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THE WILD ONE (CORISI BILLIONAIRES #2) BY RUTH CARDELLO

 

 

Release Date: January 28, 2020

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

She wants to go wild. A billionaire decides to go with her. For two Americans in Paris, love wasn’t in the plans in New York Times bestselling author Ruth Cardello’s sexy high-stakes romance.

 

After years of choosing safe over satisfying, a weeklong Paris fling sounds perfect to Wren Heath. And who better to have it with than Mauricio Romano, a billionaire with a reputation as a first-class heartbreaker. A few days. Fun, then done. What happens on vacation stays on vacation, right?

 

Paris was Mauricio’s playground, and love was never part of the game. Lust? Toujours. Then he meets a sweet woman who wants to be a sex kitten. He knows how to give her the wildest five days and nights of her life. No commitments. No strings. But the hotter it gets, the harder it is to remember his own rules.

 

What do you do when what happens in Paris stays in your heart and then shows up at home?

 

Are these two destined to clash or destined for love?

 

 

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The Wild One by Ruth Cardello

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


The Wild One (Corisi Billionaires #2) by: Ruth Cardello  
 
Instant heat or slow simmering. With those Romano men, you never know what to expect. Sebastian was a brooding mass of contradictions and Mauricio is a charmer with his own brand of baggage to work through. Well played, Ruth Cardello. The Corisi Billionaires series is turning out to be a beautiful surprise. There's always a twist you never saw coming and a few familiar faces litter the canvas from more than one fabulous Cardello series. Two lost souls find themselves in the city of love. Mauricio and Wren will take emotions on a magical escapade that ranges from instant lust to soulful yearning and oh, so much more. Cardello aims high and has yet to miss the mark when it comes to stealing hearts.



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BASTARD BACHELOR SOCIETY (THE BACHELOR CLUB #1) BY SARA NEY

 

 

Release Date: January 28, 2020

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

What is the Bastard Bachelor Society?

It’s a gentleman’s club—like the dignified men of the past used to have.

Except, we’re not gentleman, and we’re not dignified.

We’re ineligible bachelors; bored, jaded and not looking for relationships. Quite the opposite actually…

We’re so committed to being single, we’ve created a high stakes bet to see who can remain single the longest. Rules are involved. Prizes.

Laugh it up, but I’m no loser. 

Enemy number one to my single status? My irresistible neighbor, Abbott Margolis. She with her evil cat Desdemona, and Sexy AF pencil skirts. She’s kind and beautiful and hilarious. We can’t get involved, no matter how much her meddling grandmother pushes us together. But if I was going to lose this bet for anyone? It would be for Abbott. 

Let’s face facts: I’m a bastard, unwilling to settle down. Especially when there’s a bet to win. 

 

 

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Bastard Bachelor Society by Sara Ney

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


The alpha you want to hate becomes the playboy you can't live without. Sara Ney has dibs on what looks to be the perfect book boyfriend. Brooks shouts heartbreaker from a mile away. Abbott has no idea what she's in for. Or does she have a few tricks up her sleeve tame this beastly bad boy? Bastard Bachelor Society seduces with humor and sneaks right up on a heart. Fun, fierce, firecracker of a read.




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TAKEN WITH YOU (FRACTURED CONNECTIONS; 1,001 DARK NIGHTS) BY CARRIE ANN RYAN

 

 

Release Date: January 28, 2020

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Carrie Ann Ryan comes a new story in her Fractured Connections series…

It all started at a wedding. Beckham didn’t mean to dance with Meadow. And he really didn’t mean to kiss her. But now, she’s the only thing on his mind. And when it all comes down to it, she’s the only person he can't have.

He'll just have to stay away from her, no matter how hard they’re pulled together.

Running away from her friend's wedding isn't the best way to keep the gossip at bay. But falling for the mysterious and gorgeous bartender at her friends’ bar will only make it worse. Beckham has his secrets, and she refuses to pry.

Once burned, twice kicked down, and never allowed to get up again. Yet taking a chance with him might be the only choice she has. And the only one she wants. 

 

 

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Taken With You by Carrie Ann Ryan

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


If your emotions can survive the storm, it will lead your heart to a rainbow. Beckham and Meadow are destined for heartache, but wish for so much more. Trapped inside of secrets that are rapidly bleeding them dry, can they find happiness away from the shadows of the past? Taken with You seduces with heartache, inspires with hope and heals with redemption as it lures you into love. There's no temptation like a Carrie Ann Ryan novel.



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FIRECRACKER BY KELLY JAMIESON

 

 

 

Release Date: January 28, 2020

 

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

Arden Lennox’s charmed life may be in pieces, but she’d sooner get her hoohaw bleached than move back in with her parents. She’s no longer the prom-queen princess married to the football star. She’s a broke, penniless widow, and it’s time she stood on her own two feet.An under-construction unit in a quaint Chicago brownstone is cheap (free), but it comes with an unexpected surprise. Tyler Ramirez, her brother’s gawky high school best friend, is now a smoking hot firefighter who spends most of his spare time in her unit hammering, drilling, and screwing. Usually with his shirt off—a temptation she has no intention of indulging.

 

Tyler can’t believe his high school crush is living right across the hall, or how fast his fierce lust for her comes blazing back. She’s still gorgeous—a little sadder, a little quieter, but still with the amazing smile and sweet body that fueled his awkward teenage fantasies.

 

Despite her best intentions, Arden can’t resist grown up Tyler but the sparks between them send her into full retreat. And by the time she realizes the heat between them could last a lifetime, it could be too late to tell him…

 

 

 

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Firecracker: A contemporary romance by Kelly Jamieson

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Slow burn gives way to unforgettable. Firecracker sneaks up on emotions, playing peekaboo with the heart. Jamieson takes a different approach this time around. Arden and Tyler missed their chance the first time. Can each let go of the heartaches of their past and take a chance on finding a happy ending together? Stroll through a new beginning that will steal away with your heart. 





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A FAVOR FOR A FAVOR (ALL IN #2) BY HELENA HUNTING

 

 

 

Release Date: January 28, 2020

 

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

When I joined Seattle’s NHL expansion team, I thought it was the start of something great. But nothing ever goes the way you expect. Take my introduction to my new neighbor. She came rolling in on the hot mess express at midnight, making a racket while she tried to get into my team captain’s apartment. Did I mention that he’s married to a woman who definitely was not her?

Imagine my surprise when I end up with an injury that has me out of the game for weeks, and she’s the one to offer to help me. I should probably add that she’s not the captain’s mistress. She’s his sexy, pastel-haired younger sister.

So we come up with an arrangement: she rehabs me so that I can get back on the ice sooner, and she can add a professional athlete that isn’t her brother to her client list. Seems simple enough. As long as I can keep my hands to myself and my hormones in check.

 

 

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A Favor for a Favor by Helena Hunting

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I go crazy for Helena Hunting. She has a handle on what the heart wants and never disappoints. A Favor for a Favor is unpredictable at best and captiving at It's worst. Stevie and Bishop are not really friends, never really enemies, but for some reason rub each other the wrong way. Yet their chemistry level is of the charts. Along the way to love, we get a glance behind the sparks and into a witty, emotional, edge of the hormones, hard to resist, unforgettable story. Hold on to your hearts. It's going to be a bumpy ride.



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HOT SHOT (AMERICAN ROYALTY) BY ROBIN BIELMAN 

 

 

Release Date: January 30, 2020

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

He believes in fate…

Here’s my plan: Crash through the ceiling of my family’s business to become the best hotelier on the West Coast. Nothing rattles me when it comes to a challenge and hard work, but when I spot my almost one-night-stand in my lobby, I’m thrown totally off my game. Alejandra is my dream girl. The one I can’t forget who got away – literally. Which might explain why I blurt out to my meddlesome, matchmaking grandmother that Alejandra is my date for her fast approaching and highly choreographed eightieth birthday party.

She’s been on pause…

Some decisions are harder than others, but agreeing to a date with Drew isn’t one of them. He’s a charming and gorgeous curveball I didn’t see coming, but the more time we spend together, the harder it is to remember to play it safe. I’ve made a promise, and even though I’m now torn: I have to honor it in order to move on from the past. Drew feels like my future, but I’m about to put everything I want in jeopardy. 

 

 

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Hot Shot by Robin Bielman

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Bielman is a favorite of mine because she holds nothing back. Her stories are all heart. Why should Hot Shot be any different? Drew and Alejandra leap right off the page and into your heart. He's a charmer. She's at a crossroads. Neither can let go of the connection they share, but something is holding her back. Never one to be deterred, Drew has a secret weapon that lights up the canvas with her saucy personality and mischievous ways. Rosemary is the the real deal when it comes to investing your heart. Romance reeled me in, but it was Drew's grandma that stole the show. 



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FLY GIRL (GIRL POWER COLLECTION) BY TARRAH ANDERS

 

 

 

Release Date: January 31, 2020

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

One last night out on the town was exactly what Brook Mason needed before she starts her new job. Only, she never could have predicted that she would come face to face the next morning with the man from her last hoorah, the man that, as it turns out, I snow technically her employer.

 

As much as Brook wants to forget that the night ever happened, Ash Brockmire isn’t letting her.

 

Ash knows that at this point in his career, he cannot have any distractions. But he wasn’t expecting the woman who rocked his world and left before morning to reappear in his life, on his plan and as his pilot. He tries to keep things professional, but he can’t get her out of his mind and doesn’t want to keep his hands to himself.

 

Can they keep business separate from pleasure or is a trip to the Mile High Club inevitable?

 

 

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Fly Girl by Tarrah Anders

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Breaking rules, stealing hearts and loving every minute of it. Anders adds some spice to already unpredictable series. Fly Girl explores the sexy side of womanhood. Brook and Ash create sparks with a bit of naughty that shines up oh so nice. A different side to a powerful series.



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TEMPORARY WIFE TEMPTATION (THE HEIRS OF HANSOL) BY JAYCI LEE

 

 

Release Date: February 1, 2020 

 

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

Much more than he bargained for…
“You want me to find you a wife?”
“No. I want you to be my wife.”

Garrett Song is this close to taking the reins of his family’s LA fashion empire…until the Song matriarch insists he marry her handpicked bride first. To block her matchmaking, he recruits Natalie Sobol to pose as his wife. She needs a fake spouse as badly as he does. But when passion burns down their chaste agreement, the flames could destroy them all…

 

 

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 Temporary Wife Temptation by Jayci Lee

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Temporary Wife Temptation opens emotions to all the possibilities that romance has to offer. Lee joins the conversation with her sassy characters, witty delivery and sometimes unconventional outlook. Natalie and Garrett are a breath of fresh air that taps into the heart and refuses to let go. 





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HER HOMECOMING WISH (GALLANT LAKE STORIES) BY JO MCNALLY

 

 

Release Date: February 1, 2020

 

 

 

SYNOPSIS

 

She’s ready to shed her good-girl ways…
“You’re all about following the rules now?
“Pity.”

Mackenzie Wallace hopes there’s still some bad boy lurking beneath single father Danny Adams’s upright exterior. Being the proverbial good girl left her brokenhearted and alone in the past. Now she’s back in town and wants excitement with her high school crush—not love. Dan knows their connection runs deep, despite Mackenzie’s protests. But will their new personas work together—especially when Dan’s secret is exposed?

 

 

 

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Her Homecoming Wish by Jo McNally

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


McNally turns an identity crisis into a heart full of fun. Mac is looking to find herself, Just as former bad Danny has changed his ways. What ensues is a tempting kind of heartwarming that will have emotions on topsy-turvy ride into love. Her Homecoming Wish charms It's way into the heart.



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HAPPY BOOK WEEK: GUTS & GLORY: STEEL BY JEANNE ST. JAMES

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alpha protector romance -- NOW LIVE!

 

Guts & Glory: Steel by Jeanne St. James is available now!

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Strength is what we gain from the madness we survive.

 

For Anson “Steel” Sterling, former Marine Raider and current bad boy of the Shadows crew, kicking a** and talking sh*t is all in a day’s work. His boxing skills make him lethal in and out of the ring and his mind is just as quick as his fists. When an assignment has him heading out to Nevada, he’s prepared for boredom. After all, how hard can protecting one female athlete from a stalker be?

 

Katheryn “Kat” Callahan has one goal, prove to everyone, especially her judgmental father, she can be the best female MMA fighter. She’s more than capable of defending herself and doesn’t need a hulked-out alpha-hole bodyguard with a sharp tongue and a surly attitude shadowing her every move. With the biggest match of her career right around the corner, one crazy stalker’s not going to bring her down.

 

The pint-sized fighter fascinates Steel. With her striking amber eyes and honed physique, the attraction is immediate, but it’s her grit and determination that really gets his blood pumping. He’s ready to go a few rounds if it means seeing her worked up. But Kat needs to remain focused on her goals and Steel isn’t making that easy.

 

Can their mutual passion and stubborn attitudes make them the perfect team? Or will they remain in opposite corners, forever fighting alone?

 

Note: Steel is the fifth book of the Guts & Glory series, a six-book spin-off from my Dirty Angels MC series. While it’s recommended to read both series in order, each book can be read as a stand-alone. As with all my books, this has an HEA, no cliffhanger or cheating.

 

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Cover artist/Photographer: Golden Czermak @ FuriousFotog

Model: Mac Robinson

 

 

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About the Author:

 

JEANNE ST. JAMES is a USA Today bestselling romance author who loves an alpha male (or two). She was only 13 when she started writing and her first paid published piece was an story in Playgirl magazine. Her first romance novel, Banged Up, was published in 2009. It was rereleased recently under the title Damaged and became a USA Today bestseller. She is happily owned by farting French bulldogs. She writes M/F, M/M, and M/M/F ménages.

 

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