Surprise Baby for Mr. Fischer by Stephanie Harrell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book makes your heart swell. Harper is your typical girl that has had the world be cruel to her and has put up walls. It is a journey of love, tears, and finding yourself. Lincoln is dealing with his own problems but in the end love conquers all.
Why we don’t die in Dreams by Debbie Zello
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Such a creative, steamy, grab you by the throat and doesn’t let go even after the final page story!!! Gavin is a detective with all the good looks and charm that scores some of the sexiest scenes around! Author Debbie Zello sure knows how to turn the heat up. I was reading this on one of the rare cold days we have in California and I needed a fan!! Gavin is my new favorite superhero!! I cannot wait for the next book. Seriously if you are on the fence get off and get this book, you won’t regret a single moment you spend in the grips of one of the hottest mysteries around!
No Strings Attached by Lara Ward Cosio
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
First, I just want to say this is one of the most entertaining opening scenes I’ve ever read. I could literally see this scene played out in my head. I like the interaction between Kayla and Tanner. I found myself laughing out loud at their dialogue. Refreshingly real. When the ex (her baby’s daddy) enters the picture, I think every mom can sympathize with her here. Being torn between the fact that they have a kid together vs his reoccurring pattern. Even when logically clear, it gets emotionally blurry. A wonderful story single moms need to read who feel like they don’t have time to date. This was my first book from this author and so glad for this introduction to her writing style! Will be watching for more books from her!
Reviewed by @vegatina20
Drew by Amanda Shelley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Drew: Book One of the Perfectly Independent Series by Amanda Shelley is a fun, entertaining, and easy college romance read. Not only does Ms. Shelley give us great characters, and a wonderful plot she also gives a real feel for how hard life is with all of the pressures of college. I’m personally a romance novel lover and Ms. Shelley just made it so easy to fall in love with this charming and wonderful piece of work. Her main characters on paper seem to be complete and polar opposites, but doesn’t chemistry teach us that opposites attract? So even though these two are completely different will they attract to one another? You’ll have to read Drew: Book One of the Perfectly Independent Series by Amanda Shelley for yourself to find out.
Dating the Intern by Natalina Reis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I have found yet another great summer beach read in Dating the Intern by Natalina Reis! Not the common romance novel I normally read, but definitely enjoyed the coworkers to lovers storyline. Natalina has written two very relatable characters in Ivory Towers and Li Qiang. This age-gap comedy will have you rooting from the very beginning for the two of them to find happiness with each other. You’ll just have to read to find out if they do! I’m very excited to read other works by this author.
Master Tuscano: Dark Vampire Romance by Sylvia Black
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Master Tuscano: Dark Vampire Romance by Sylvia Black is the second book in the Masters of the Consulate series. As amazing as what book one was I couldn’t see how the author could possibly keep that going. And yet she seemed to do so completely effortlessly. After finishing book one I dove straight into this one and I could not put it down. I finished the whole book in one sitting and I am desperate to get my hands on more. The way this author writes is just mesmerising. Again, I can’t see how she could possibly top this book and I cannot wait for her to show me!
Dark Bastard by India Kells
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Dark Bastard is an amazing read, being the fifth installment to Ms. Kells Dark Sparrow series, Dark Bastard definitely did not disappoint. Having read her first four in this series I was eagerly awaiting book five to arrive on my kindle and was beyond excited when it did. This romantic suspense is filled with everything that a reader could hope for including drama, danger, action, chemistry, complex characters and more. Ms. Kells once again delivers us a story that keeps us on the edge of our seats and wanting more. So if your looking for a great romantic suspense series then I recommend this whole series but if you want to start with just one then I highly recommend Dark Bastard by Ms. India Kells.
Being Lost by Manda Mellett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I have read a few of Manda Mellett’s series but I have to say that the San Diego chapters are some of the best by far. Being Lost was such a good start, I couldn’t put it down. It was such any easy read for me kind of like pulling out my favorite jean jacket in the fall, or watching a rain storm in the fall, it was calming and relaxing with just the right amount of edge. As usual Ms. Mellett’s characters are wonderful, her scenery descriptive, and her story line intriguing. So if your looking for a great series to read I highly recommend Ms. Mellett’s San Diego chapters.
Hunks to the Rescue by Various Authors
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Hunks To The Rescue
18 Hot Contemporary Romance Novellas
5 Stars
Fire And Ice (A Sunnydale Days Novella) by Constance Phillips
Charlene and Brian dated in high school. She was Valedictorian and he barely made grades to keep up with his sports. Football, basketball, and baseball. His friends never liked her and when she was told a lie that she never really believed she chose to run because it would be easier than staying around. 10 years later she returns to take care of her mom after losing her dad. Can she and Brian rebuild what was lost to a lie or will his friends win yet again and Brian will lose her forever?
Two More Miles by Jan Romes
Ava and Keith are both coming off bad breakups and meet at the gym. He is an obgyn and is convinced she’s pregnant just by looking at her. She is convinced she’s not but scared to take a test. Being pregnant by her ex would be devastating. They spend a lot of time together and end up falling in love when a misunderstand tears them apart. When he learns the truth can he get to her in time and will she forgive him?
Path To Grace (A Saint Series Prequel) by Wilder and Quinn
Carina is the daughter of the biggest, baddest mafia boss. Matteo works for her dad and considered the cleaner. He has always wanted Carina but she was off limits. Carina just wants to be normal and goes on a “regular” date but all hell breaks loose when someone that’s after the family is after her. Matteo saves her and takes her somewhere safe. They realize their feelings for each other and act on them. When they are found by the enemy it’s Carina’s turn to save Matteo. They decide to leave the life and be together. Will her father allow this or will they be in danger and on the run for the rest of their lives?
Unwrapping Treasure (A Granite Lake Romance Novella) by Jody A Kessler
Treasure and Bodie have worked together for 2 years as paramedics. They are friends, she doesn’t do relationships and he is off a fresh break from his fiancé, a call to a house fire causes to risk her life for that of a young girl, barely making it out alive. She planned to get away for Christmas as it’s a sad time for her and goes to the cabin she rented, Bodie surprises her and decide to take a chance with each other with a no strings attached night. Did this one night change things for them? He leaves the next morning and will be gone for four and a half months on special training. What will happen when he returns?
Unreachable Heart (Gold County Psychics) by Aileen Harkwood
Jacie is the accountant for the Endrizzi brothers, who are part of one of the most far reaching crime cartels.
Eckhardt (Hart) is the senior tech climber for search and rescue. He is called to a plane crash involving the brothers and Jacie, having to stay behind at crash site to make room to transport the overweight brothers he locates Jacie and rescues her. They are forced to spend 2 nights in a blizzard till help can arrive he gets information using his sat phone that Jacie has a dangerous past and he needs to be cautious. They couldn’t resist the pull they felt for each other, but what happens after he is forced to save her yet again and when he finds out that nothing is at is seems?
Come Hell Or High Water by Nancy Segovia
Maisie divorced her abusive husband 3 years ago and has since been living with her best friend, who has gone to stay at her parents because a hurricane was coming. Maisie couldn’t leave because no one would allow her 18 year old cat to go with her. As waters rise she ends up on the roof with her cat in her jacket. She is rescued by Dwight who is with the New Orleans fire dept. He immediately didn’t like her but felt an attraction to her that he could not explain. Being forced to take in her and her cat they begin to break down each other’s walls. She promised herself no more men after her divorce, can he make her break her promise?
These are just a few of my favorite stories from this group of wonderful authors. I really enjoyed reading all of the books in this anthology, it was fun going from one to the next. Each having a gorgeous hunk to save the day. Many of them are part of bigger stories and I plan to look into each one and continue reading about each. I would give each story 5 stars independently and highly recommend this collection.
