When the happiest day of your life turns into the worst day of your life in seconds can you recover from the ordeal and live to find happiness well for Bryer she will have to dig deep to try and recover from this disaster and still want the love of her life.
Bryer and Nathan are finally on track, organising the wedding of their dreams but will a blast from the past ruin everything they have work and strived so hard to have, when they think he has gone in rolls Cash like a bad penny.
Oh my this man is on a one way mission to ruin Bryer’s biggest day of her life. He believes he is the only one for her and no-one will have her if he can’t and he puts a lot of obstacles in the way. Cash has always been the top dog and he is not going to back down with out a final battle to the end.
Will Nathan and Bryer be able to overcome all the crap and push through and will their love prevail and win in the end, you will have to read the book to find out if they have their forever?
I loved all the characters, yes, even Cash because without him you would not see the true character of Bryer and Nathan. The story continues brilliantly from the last two stories and you feel like you are walking there footsteps with each hurdle they overcome. Although I could have drop kicked Cash I do have to throw a lifeline to Cash as he was hurting and although his actions were wrong I do feel a little bit sorry for him, I know I must need my head read lol.
This is the best out of the three stories, well written and the characters are just great I could see me being friends with Bryer and you feel while reading the story that you are with them enjoying the ups and down as you go through the story.
Well done Ms Wine these are the first books I have read from your collection and I will be reading more.
Reviewed by Angela Shirley
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What happens when your life is finally on track and then a blast from the past who you truly loved comes back into your life to threaten everything, well that’s the dilemma Audrey has when Silas comes back into her life to see if the love they had years ago still there.
Audrey has never really forgotten about her first love Silas but when he up and left she was heartbroken but when a chance meeting again threatens to stir all those emotion back up but does she want to go back and put her heart on the line to have it broken all over again.
Silas has thought about the love he lost all those years ago and going back to Atalanta seems the best option to try and re-kindle the love he felt with Audrey but will a secret from his past throw that relationship out of the water or will she be able to forgive him and have want they should have always deserved all those years ago.
I really enjoyed this story, it was full of emotion and a beautiful woven story, I have not read the other two books and felt although the book flowed I would have been better getting more information from the two stories before but that did not deflect from this book, I am greedy and wanted to know more about other characters and Silas and Audrey.
The characters were well developed, you were taken into the story and held all through. The female lead Audrey was sassy and independent, Silas was a great counter to this wonderful female character. I recommend this book and this wonderful story but I would try to read the first two books first just to give some background. I certainly will be reading them shortly.
Reviewed by Angela Shirley
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Madeline is back with a side kick. Her and Mike have set up a Private Investigating business but its slow to pick up business at the moment so she decides to still take on her event planning role full time while it develops it clientele.
While organising the biggest party of the year she stumbles across there first case. The clients mother has had some missing jewellery stolen and has hired Madeline and Mike to investigate the crime but when there is a famous film director and people around him are suspects the plot thickens.
As they are investigating, Madeline discovers that there is a man from her past which may be trying to sabotage the whole thing, but while trying to organise the biggest party in Santa Barbara, trying to find out who stole the jewellery and thinking will there business survive who knows.
This book was a great second instalment in this series and the character interactions where just as good as the first book. The story flowed and was a page turner, the plot twists and turns and you feel like you are in the story helping them through to solve the mystery they behold.
I can’t wait to read the next book in this series and see the relationship grow between Mike and Madeline in the future.
Reviewed by Angela Shirley
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What happens when someone from your past threatens your future, that’s the dilemma in story for Bryer when a lover comes back looking for one more chance.
Bryer and Nathan are happy, they have declared their love for each other but will there world be rocked when a blast from Bryer past comes looking for her love again. Cash is a no hold barred lawyer who is determining to win back Bryer, he has the reputation that he wins everything in the courtroom so he is betting on winning this battle.
Nathan is positive that Bryer will choose him but if Cash wants a battle for the love of his life then he is determined to put up one hell of a fight, but its all up to Bryer.
This is the second book in this trilogy and did not disappoint, I would recommend reading the first book before this one as it set up the characters within the story and you may have more of an investment in the story. Cash to me although coming across as a manipulative character was a great counter player to Nathan, the interactions between these two were brilliant and you felt like you were always routing for someone. Bryer is great strong female character and is well written, with you really putting yourself into her shoes all the way through the story.
I would recommend this series with the well written story and developed characters I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.
Reviewed by Angela Shirley
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Life has not been great for Milo, after the accident he has been drifting trying to truly live his life. When that sends him back to his childhood home when his father passes away with his niece in toe will a blast from his past offer a future.
Jill has returned to that happy place where she holiday as a child but when a encounter with the last person she wanted to see happens it stirs up emotions which she does not want to understand. As the story develops will Jill and Milo address the feelings they have had all these years but are they willing to give it a go, you will have to read to find out.
Oh my I love this author so much, her characters are always a little be flawed which makes them so relatable and you really want to invest in the relationship you develop while reading the story. I loved the character of Jill a dreamer who just wants to get away and live her life in peace but just when she thinks she has cracked it in walks the sullen grumpy character of Milo. Milo has hidden depths with his different relationship with his niece and friends who have stuck with him.
I loved the story and always love the superb writing of Sylvie as she is truly a great storyteller, the stories make you want to be friends with these wonderful characters and as always can’t wait to read more from this wonderful author. If you have not read any of Sylvie Stewart books you need to start, NOW go on download one.
Reviewed by Angela Shirley
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When your dumped in the most humiliating way in high school from the girl you thought you would spend the rest of your life with it cuts you to the bone, but when Calum comes back to his home town to confront the spoilt brat Olivia something is just not right but Calum can’t quite put his finger on it.
Olivia has a secret that nobody knows, she had to let Calum go although’s many years ago to protect him and his family. The hurt from that day stays with her always but he will be the only boy/man she will ever truly love.
The story opens a few years on from High School when Olivia goes to see Calum in his first major MMA fight near her home town but this is no reunion she is in the shadows as she has always been watching his career, he has never left her heart but they just can’t be together or he and his family will be in peril.
Calum decides to track Olivia down to humiliate her just as she did although’s years ago in school, making him think he was not good enough for her but now he has the money and the celebrity he will show her and rub that stuck up nose it. Once he locates her in the local bar working something does not seem right, with the feelings for her still strong he tries to rekindle the relationship but with Olivia blowing hot and cold all the time he can’t quite put his finger on it.
I loved this story, the vulnerable side to Olivia your heart could just break for her, wishing Calum would take that big head of his out of his backside and see the whole story but of course it takes his Dad to bring the whole thing to light. I would love to have learnt what happened to Mayor Crawford and how the relationship between Shelly and Eric turns out but I will have to read more of the stories to find out if this continues. I thought the whole telling of the interactions between Olivia and her father were hard to read but the writing was brilliant. I look forward to reading more by this author and recommend this story.
Reviewed by Angela Shirley
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When you have cracked the greatest case of your career, will one photo crush all your dreams in one foul sweep.
Libby has been given the biggest case of her career it has taken her a year to get to this place, standing ready to breach the home of the suspect. Once they take stock of the haul they have discovered one of her chauvinistic colleague takes a unflattering picture and once this goes viral will her life be the same again.
Rocking up to the office the next day she is greeted by reporters and is then put on suspension by her boss due to the publicity may hinder her concentration and cause her to loose focus in her day to day job. With this ploy she is angry and frustrated with the boys club and goes home with her tail between her legs, but when strange things starts to happen to her she worries that the added attraction has caused her to have stalker who maybe dangerous. With the help of her handsome next neighbour they go on an adventure which they both could not have dreamed would of happen. What happens when they find out who the stalker is, what is the motive behind it all and will they be able to find them? You will have to read the book to find out.
I have already read the other two books in this series and although the characters do weave through the book it can be read as a stand alone book. The story is gripping and twists and turns through the lives of Jake and Libby. I also love the character of Libby although at times I did feel her a bit helpless as she is supposed to be a bad ass FBI agent but I still enjoyed it greatly. The character of Jake who is mysterious and aloof is a great counter to Libby and the chemistry is brilliant between them.
I would recommend this story and the others in this series and can’t wait to read more by this author in the future.
Reviewed by Angela Shirley
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When your world seems perfect, will one night have that perfect world crashing down around you and challenge everything you knew.
Madeline is part of the perfect Santa Barbara IT couple, she is a experienced event planner and she has planning this Charity Ball for a year and is nervous for everything to go right. The night of the ball she has the right dress, the most handsome man by her side nothing could go wrong but her whole world comes crashing down.
As she dances with the handsome stranger her husband becomes more agitated and they have a huge argument and he storms out of the ball, but as a true host Madeline stays and hosts the rest of the charity ball. The next morning the reality sets in, she wakes up in a strange room within the hotel, de-shelved and naked. Once she has got herself together she departs and gets home to her husband who is still mad and demands to know where she has been when she tells him that she does not remember the night he produces photographs of her in uncompromising positions with the stranger at the party.
This leaves her homeless and going to broke if she does not try to get to the bottom what is going on, with the help of a PI Burt she uncovers the dirty truth behind the really reasons and will she survive this discovery.
OMG first of all this story was full of intrigue and twists and turns, I could not put this book down. The character of Madeline at first I was not sure but as the story got more intense her true character shone and I felt like in the end living through the trails and strength she had to dig deep to try and move on with her life. I definitely recommend this book and can’t wait to read the next book for this brilliant writer.
Reviewed by Angela Shirley
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A new drug is threatening to flood into Chicago so its up to a reporter and a vigilante to work together to expose this horrendous silent killer.
Orla is a reporter who has a story to write to uncover who is causing the drugs to be pushed onto the streets of Chicago but as she delves deeper into the underworld of the city she becomes a target and when she feels like she is being follows she knows she is on the right line.
Following a lead to a pub she meets her “Angel” but he is the vigilante running through the streets defending the people who can’t. After understanding they are both working towards the same goal of trying to get this new drug of the streets they decide to combine forces to achieve there goal, but they both do not understand the chemistry between them and they start feeling that the can’t go a day without seeing each other. Could love survive a underworld battle?
If you enjoy a story with action, thrilling story line and well developed characters you will enjoy this book. The chemistry between the two characters was excellent and the story was well executed too, full of excitement and action. This is the first story I have read by this author and would definitely recommend this story and I will be checking out the other stories in her catalogue.
Reviewed by Angela Shirley
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Forgotten Truth is a story regarding life and pasts which have been forgotten and tried to forget but will an attraction be enough to take the relationship to the next level.
The story involves Bryer a young women trying to overcome the total betrayal of her ex-partner who she found having an affair, she totally reinvents herself with a new job, new home and possibly a new relationship but went the person you are attracted to is a player will he be able to give her everything she needs and require’s to live happily every after.
Nathan has secrets but he is a player. He is definitely a love them and live them person but when Bryer enters the gym he works at he can’t get her off his mind. He knows he’s the wrong person and possibly can not giver her the relationship that she wants as he does not know how to commit.
I really enjoyed this story, the chemistry of these two characters is off the charts. I love the Bryer character as a intelligent, brave young woman who is not afraid to start over again and try to find what she is looking for. I love how the story takes you on an adventure with these two characters and with each word you discover more and more about them. The writing is brilliant and engaging and can not wait to read more from this author in the future.
Reviewed by Angela Shirley
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This story is about lost chances and living everyday as it’s your last. Sunshine Kisses is following the character of Crystal who after hearing some news from her doctors does just that want’s to experience life in general.
Crystal makes her way to her best friends wedding where she is determined to have a holiday romance, a no strings fling but will this fling be no strings. Spenser was the nerdy kid that everyone wanted as a friend but never a boyfriend, he has always loved Crystal but will she see past the friend thing and think him move as lover material.
You will need to read the book, I loved the characters and my heart went out for these two characters. The story was well constructed and flowed really well, with the interaction between all the characters believable.
This is the first book I had read by this author I really enjoyed every word and could not put it down. I would definitely recommend this book to people who like a good romance and a fighting for the character story. I will be reading more from this author in the future.
Reviewed by Angela Shirley
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Love is what you bake of it is a lovely heart warming book about accepting the things you can not change and trusting the people around you.
Kally is a great character who has been battered in the past by love and is happy now creating her master pieces in her cafe until a unexpected thing happens and can she embrace love or drive him away with her trust issues. Will past events dictate future loves you will have to read to find out.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book as a great summer read, the story flowed brilliant and I felt I could really relate to the main characters. I enjoyed the story of secrets being revealed and the humour, with also the interaction of the secondary characters makes this a great book.
This is the first story by this author and I can’t wait to read the second in this instalment, I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a great story and happy romance.
Reviewed by Angela Shirley
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Southern Promises: The Complete Series is a lovely collections of feel goods stories which are fully of great characters and brilliant writing.
The first story Georgia Clay is a heart warming story of lost loves and can you have second chance on life. The story follows Katie a hard working real estate agent and Clay a songwriter from Nashville and a love and attraction that truly never thought that they would meet again until a ten year reunion offers love another chance. This story is lovely and such great characters who you want to route for, the story can be read as a standalone but this starts the great collection with a bang and you delve into this world and you don;t want to let go.
The second book in this series, Georgia on my mind is a story of chance meeting and instant attraction. This solitary follows Katie’s brother who was introduced within the first book. He was a up and coming Investment Banker but with an indiscretion has caused him to lose everything, his career, reputation and is hiding at Katie’s house. He then decides to go out and that’s were he meets her Marilyn Monroe. Gia has her struggles and as an independent woman she does not need his help but this handsome guy is starting to seep into her heart. This is a great feel good story like them all and I loved the sassy attitude of the character Gia.
The third book is Georgia Pine and whatever happens to the Head Cheerleader. From the outside Jessica’s life is the standard everyone ones to emulate but deep down there are cracks and she is falling into heartache. Until Tim comes along with his rough and nonsense attitude but when he sees this broken smart woman he decides he needs to be involved in her world. This story is about rebirth for both characters and I loved this story the most, although the other stories where brilliant in their own right I felt more drawn to this story.
If you enjoy feel good, heart warming stories with brilliant characters and a well written story I recommend this collection of lovely books. Although they are a set of three you could read them as standalone stories and they would transfer really well but in all honesty you would want to read them straight like did. This is the first books I have read by this author and will not be the last.
Reviewed by Angela Shirley
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If you are looking for a book with twists and turns,with a healthy injection of intrigue and thrilling story this is the book for you.
Genevieve is a brash, full powered character who at first you may not warm to but I really enjoyed the character greatly she knew what she wanted and goes for it. Until she has a dilemma when her boss is arrested for the murder of his wife and family. Gen decides to defend him but as she delves more into the evidence and his story something is just not quite right and she has a feeling that he may have committed the horrendous crime. So she asks her “friend” Detective Owen Graham to help investigate but will their relationship cloud the murky water already stirred up in this mystery.
Why by Megan Mitcham is the second in the Stalker series but is a stand alone story and what a read it is. I enjoyed the interaction of all the characters, the build of tension just pulls you into book and has you griped until the end. The characters are rich and well written, I really enjoyed this series and can not wait for the next book in this series. If you have not read a Megan Mitcham book then download it now you will not be disappointed.
Reviewed by Angela Shirley
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If you love the world of magic, mystery and great characters you will love Of Magic and Scale by Natalina Reis. The story follows Aiden a laid back person who is looking to relax and chill in life until he meets the stoic character of Nael.
Nael is a protector for his little sister but when he gets put as prime suspect in the murders which have been discovered he enlists the help of a unlikely character in Aiden, but Nael has a secret and will this affect their relationship if found out. Will they discover who is committing these hideous crimes you will have to read the book. The with the interaction of the secondary characters this makes for a really entertaining book.
The chemistry between these two characters is great from the first time they meet and the story is a great read. You will turning the pages frantically to get to the next chapter and the writing brings the characters to life. I really enjoyed this book and this is not the first book I have read by Natalina and will not be the last.
Reviewed by Angela Shirley
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Romance in Rehoboth Boxed Set (Books 4-6) by K.L Montgomery is a collection of three books where the characters are lovable and where you can just drive right into the world which she creates and feel while reading them your in the world she creates. Each book has a different dynamic to them and each couples have there challenges but these are a great read.
Badge Bunny Book 4 – When you work in the ER you find you are surrounded by uniforms, with the nickname of “Badge Bunny” Brynne always chooses the wrong one, until a state trooper who she has seen a million times tries to get under the cynical skin and tries to spark a fire with in the prickly ER doctor.
Wedding War Book 5 – This books introduces us to Jason and Hannah were a family feud has been on the cards for years but when a big chain store decided to come into there small town, the two have to join forces to prevent this from ever happening and maybe along the way the family feud will be no more.
Stage Mom Book 6 – A mom who want her disabled daughter to be included and treated fairly in a beauty pageant. Mateo has been entrusted with the pageant this year solo will he be able to cope and when he befriends a woman who is a fire cracker will he be able to keep his emotions in tact as the chemistry between the two of them is explosive.
I love this author, KL Montgomery writes characters with flaws but this I thinks just makes you love them a little bit more than others. The stories are well written and engage you from the beginning, the way they are written you believe these powerful woman could be friends and you are invested in them to find happiness.
I would recommend this box set to anyone as these are individual stories but please take a look at all the books form this wonderful author she will not disappoint.
Reviewed by Angela Shirley
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A Frothy Christmas Kiss by Allyson R Abbott is the forth book in the Christmas Kiss series and is a great feel good story. This book follows the story of Dan and Kat and that one thing can lead to a misunderstanding and may put the relationship on a crash course.
Kat loves all things coffee and when a new coffee shop pops up she is in her elements, it also does not help that the owner is absolutely gorgeous, there is certainly abit of flirting going on and they seem to be into each other.
But when Dan has to rush off, Kat is left wondering where the relationship is going, until Dan asks her to work in the coffee shop. Kat can not resist to work with Dan but she finds it hard to be just friends with him. As she struggles with her feelings for Dan and unexpected person from her past turns up and which way will Kat go?
I love this series, its full of light hearted, romantic loveliness, the story is well written and its a great fast pace. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
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Snatching Dianna by Seelie Kay is the first book in the Feisty Lawyers series and what a book it is. Full of thrilling suspense, intrigue and twists and turn this book will have you on a roller coaster ride with its fast pace writing and well written story.
Dianna Murphy is a law student and one night she vanishes, her room mate is convinced something has happen to her but no-one will listen, so she enlists the help of her Law Professor to help in finding out what really happen to her friend, but her Law professor is not all she seems. Janet MacLachlan was once a secret agent and with help from her husband, the police chief and a merry band of others they decide to find out what really happened.
This book will have you on the end of your seat, although a short novel this does not stop the effectiveness of the full story. With the twists and turn you are taken on a journey with the “team” to uncover what has happened, but has the team over turned just one to many stones and are they ready for what they uncover. If you love the suspense and thrill of a good thriller you will love this book. I can’t wait to read more in this series or more books by this author.
Guilty Pleasures Volume 2 by Joyce McCarthy is a collection of short stories of pleasures, lust and attraction.
This book follows Brad and his fantasies that come through the book, you discover the sexy teacher/student liaison and the steam scenes that unfold, then the older woman scenario and many more.
This is a great light hearted book but delves into the world and brain of a college student with some erotic scenes and descriptions will have you hot under the collar, I would love to see where some of the encounters end up with a longer book but hey we may get that down the line. This is a great quick read if you need to kill time and with the interesting, quick paced stories you will need a cold shower after some of them. This is the first book I have read by this and would like to read more in the future.
A Tangy Christmas Kiss by Allyson R Abbott is the second book in the series and follows the story of Mel and her horrendous mishaps that happen along the way.
Mel is travelling to her parents for Christmas but half way through the journey she is turned about by her mother and she has to go and help her aunt in Spain. Although the trip there is a manic mishaps one after another once she is safely in Spain she is complete lost and does not know which way to go until she meets a handsome stranger who helps her. Once she arrives at her aunt’s place she is unaware of what she has to do to help, she thought she was walking into a lovely relaxing beach vacation to be thrust into the world of animals.
As the story progress you get to see the relationship blossoms between the two characters and the great way the story weaves is great to read. This is not the first story I have read by this author and as normal this is a well written, delightful story. I recommend this series as each book can be read as a stand alone story.
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The Something Series – Box Set books 1 -3 by Aubrey Bondurant is a collection of her first three books in The Something Series – Tell me Something, Ask Me something and Bet Me Something.
This was a great opportunity to re-read these great books and re-aquiant myself with the wonderful rich and well loved characters in this series. I would recommend you read this wonderful series, you will not turn back once you have read the first chapter of the first book. You can read them as stand alone books but you get to see insights into the characters so I would read them in order.
Tell me Something – The book starts off being on the set of an advertising company awaiting the model Katrina, Haylee has just gotten a job as an assistant to one of the Vice Presidents so she can save some money to attend Harvard Law.
Her boss then insists she tries to locate the model but after various calls to her agent there is no response. All of a sudden there is an air of tension around the set when the owner of the agency Josh Singer walks in and is not happy that the model is a no show, then the model appears and starts demanding that she is only at the shoot for one hour and that is all the time she can spare.
Haylee then has a deep voice whisper in her ear to record the conversation that is about to happen. Josh then proceeds to send the model away with her tail between her legs and adding that their legal department will sue her for breach of contract. The model then attacks Josh that he can’t prove it and then Haylee announces she has recorded the whole conversation. Once the model storms out Josh has an idea that Haylee would make a great model and be able to do the photo shoot for the campaign.
Haylee agrees and the day goes swimmingly, when she is about to leave she is asked to speak to Josh. Josh then proceeds to ask Haylee if she would like to be his second assistant in New York, Haylee is shocked and asks about living arrangements and other logistics. Josh seems to answer all her questions so she decides to move to New York and work in the head office.
Once she moves into her apartment in New York she discovers that it is owned by Josh and once she starts working for him discovers that they have chemistry between the two of them. Due to Josh’s Assistant having personnel issues that mean he cannot travel on businesses trips, Haylee becomes Josh’s travelling partner, while on one trip to Cancun the chemistry becomes too hot too handle and Josh decides to act on the lust.
As the story goes on you get to understand Haylee’s past and all the great changes and opportunities she has working for Josh and you get an insight in the world of Josh and his reluctance to let Haylee in.
I loved how the author drawers you into the story and that you believe you are part of this fictional world that you also feel like they are your best friends. I enjoyed this book so much that I searched and download the next one in the series to read start after.
Ask Me Something – This book follows the lives of Sasha and Brian. There has always been a spark between them but until one night in Miami where there relationship is about to move from friends into something more, Sasha receives a call which has her abandoning the man she has craved for since they met.
Sasha is then promoted to become VP within Gamble Advertising but there is one problem the job is in New York far away from her comfort blanket of Charlotte and away from her best friend Brian and now her boss.
Roll forward eight years, Sasha and Brian are friends and meet up when then they can. Brian calls to ask Sasha for their usual dinner date when he is in the city but Sasha turns him down saying she has to help her friend Catherine out at speed dating. Once the girls finish at speed dating then Sasha texts Brian there location if he would like to enjoy a drink.
Brian arrives at the restaurant and they seem to be having a great time, then a woman arrives, Brian’s woman and the atmosphere turns icy as the conversation take a nasty turn and Jamie reveals the nickname Josh and Brian call her “Sasha – B -Fierce”, this totally floors Sasha but does not let it show and give Jamie the satisfaction that she has wounded her. As always Catherine shows this woman that she is a formidable character not to cross and slices this interloper down in one sentence.
After the restaurant Sasha goes home and decides to pack for her trip back home for Christmas, after two glasses of wine down a call comes in with the caller ID she has been anticipating, Brian. As the conversation goes he reminders her of Miami and tries to explain that the nickname was in fact a compliment regarding how great she is at the presentations to to their clients. All of a sudden Brian asks for Sasha to let her doorman know he will be there in five minutes and the the feelings are truly discovered and rules are established. Brian then sets in motion a plan to win Sasha’s heart.
I really enjoyed the first book but that was just the starting point. You will follow this book and believe you are in the lives of these characters with each word written. You will have a barrage of emotions with one minute laughing, next crying and then shouting at the e-reader with frustration.
Bet Me Something – McKenzie has been in love with Colby since she was six years old, but will he ever not see her as her brother’s best friend’s sister.
Roll forward to present day and Kenzie has just been hijacked by the fact she is not going to UCLA like she had planned but has been told that her Georgetown application is sorted, the only problem is she did not apply there, her mother. Even being at her own graduation party which she did not want but was forced by her over bearing mother she feels lost and mad, but McKenzie does what a proper lady should do and thanks people for coming and plasters on a false smile until the bitter end. Once the party has finished and she has escaped home she is walking in the garden and decided to go into the old tree house to collect her thoughts when he appears. Colby has always seemed to know when she needs a pick me up, Kenzie explains the night’s events and in a blink of an eye he is proposing to get away and have a weekend in Las Vegas in one of his family’s hotels. McKenzie cannot believe what she is hearing and decides to make this a trip of a life time as they say “What happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas”.
So Colby organises the company private jet and they are flying to their destination and Kenzie cannot believe what’s happening, when they arrive it like a whirlwind Colby has organised a suite for them with a huge hot tub and then asks her what she would like to do. Colby arranges dinner and then to go to a club where Kenzie gets drunk and reveals unintentionally her five date rule. The next morning Kenzie gets out of bed with a mother of all hangovers and gingerly asks Colby what happened and what did she reveal, he tells her that she told him her five date rule and she inwardly groans. The next night Colby asks her what she would do and Kenzie asks if they can have a quiet dinner and maybe gamble, so that’s what they do have a lovely meal and then go to the casino within the hotel, until it gets a bit intense when they decide to make a bet if Kenzie wins she gets to have a real kiss from Colby.
Colby loses the bet and has uneasiness when Kenzie decides to redeemed her bet. So they are sitting on the sofa awaiting the kiss, this is what Kenzie has been waiting for forever, their lips move closer and closer until the kiss happens and what happens after shatters Kenzie’s dreams of Colby. The kiss what not good at all and her perfect with Colby had gone, he had a flaw and it broke the illusion of him being a perfect man, but then Colby does a counter bet and asks Kenzie to show him how a kiss is supposed to be, once their lips touch again the spark is ignited in Colby but he then has an internal battle with himself he likes Kenzie but she is not in play.
There is a weave within the story that you will these two people together and you at one point will need tissues. I really enjoyed the first two books but I think this at the moment is the best story so far, you are transported into the story and believe yet again that you are one of their friends. I really can’t wait for the third book and Catherine’s story.
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A Pink Christmas Kiss by Allyson R Abbott is the third book in the series and is full of Christmas cheer.
This lovely tale of Christmas, family secrets and romance is a great holiday read, with this short novella. I love the way Allyson’s characters are real and well development. Billie’s character is brilliant and well written, she made a decision a long time ago and ruined a great relationship with the love of her life. She was heart broken when he did not follow her but when she moves back to her home town and ruins into said ex boyfriend the sparks fly.
Will Billie be able to forgive him and rekindle the love they gave up years ago, you will have to read and find out.
This is a story of second chances and can be read as a stand alone story. If you enjoy a well written, detailed story I recommend not just this book but all of the stories from this wonderful author.
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Never Let Me Fall by Abbie Roads is the thirds book in the Fatal Dreams series and follows the stories of Helena and Thomas and how they become involved in each others worlds and in the end romance blossoms.
Helena has had a hard life being raised by her grandparents, then at eighteen being charged and convicted of murder she never committed, once released she has struggled to let go of the horrors of her past until she meets Thomas.
Thomas is a soul who has also had a terrible upbringing, one too many abusive fights with his step father had rendered him colour blind, but one one sense goes he was gifted another great sense. Thomas has the ability to look into peoples souls and determined if they good or bad. He sees colours in auras and when he meets Helena he sees the most beautiful colours in the whole world and is instantly attracted to her.
This is the first story I have read in this story and although the story flowed I feel I would have had a better understanding of the characters better. This did not distract from the story it was full of intrigue and romance with the two main characters attraction pretty quick in the story.
I loved the twist on the paranormal of the gifts that Thomas had was a real joy to read and the interaction between the two characters was brilliant. I thought the story was well written and the characters where well developed, I would love to read the first two books in this series to see what secrets I have missed in the beginning of this great series.
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Beachcomber Gone by Stephanie Queen is the ninth instalment in the Beachcomber series and this series just keeps getting better. All the usual characters are here to create a wonderful world of intrigue, twists and turns with a dash of romance to finish it off.
Shana and Dane having been skirting back and forth with their emotions in the previous books and finally in this book they decide to take it to the next level but just when they thought the world had forgot about them, a trip to Australia opens old wounds and the two of them are back fight against old enemies.
This book is full of excitement, thrilling cliffhangers and twists and turn which you have come to appreciate from the writing of Stephanie Queen. I have always had a soft spot for Shana as a bad ass investigator who drives to seek the truth and the pair up with the quite but deadly Dane just adds the emotions in the book and books. Although this I feel can be read as a stand alone book I would not recommend it, you need to understand the dynamic between the two characters and how the other eight books have got us to this point.
As always the story flows through with you on the edge of your seat straight from the first chapter, the characters are well developed and the secondary characters just add to the whole feel of the book. As always this book was a pleasure to read and I really hope there is another book in this wonderful series and it never ends and that Dane and Shana will be in their eighties still fighting crime.
The Changeup by Mary Billiter is the sixth book in the Resort Romance series, I have to say this is one of my favourite series. This story follows Rebel Roberts who has a rough past but with the help of some people she has turned her life around but something happens that changes her life forever.
Rebel is in hiding after being in witness protection and is enjoying a great life in Long Beach, she is working at the Long Resort as a Conference Services Manager and is supposed to keep a low profile so when she discovers a dead body it could not be worse for her.
Ryan McHenry was the local college sport star, who is the process of training to become the Deputy Sheriff but while he is in training he is a deliveryman part time. So when he stumbles across Rebel and a dead body he can’t resist to help her get to the bottom of the reason of why he was murdered.
This story is full of twists and turns with a dash of intrigue and chemistry that will have you turning the pages to find the conclusion to the story. This is a great stand alone book but I do recommend the whole series as there are great characters and stories which will have you re-reading them time and again. I can not wait for the next exciting installment in this great series.
Only This Tuesday: A Cooper Mills Novella by Melissa Keir is a lovely heart warming story about a small town which has some issues but generally welcomes everyone until one person decides to have a smear campaign against some residents.
Tuesday Benson has had a pretty crap life until now, she has had her ups and downs. Her ex boyfriend betrayed her, her mother was gone and her business collapsed so what will she do to recover from this mess she is in. So she decides to move to the sleepy town of Cooper Mills, with their budding tourist trade she decides to open a controversial business idea, a food truck.
As her business grows, she catches the eye of the mayor in town Blake, he has tried to use his power of mayor to promote this town as a tourist destination but his interest in Tuesday does not go unnoticed by Blake’s ex fiancee who tries to ruin Blake’s reputation within the town and tries to derail the relationship is Tuesday. Will they be able to overcome the issues and be able to continue with their relationship.
I loved this story. It was heart warming and well written, the characters offer so much and the chemistry between these characters was great. I loved the way the author tackled some of the quite topically subjects, that how she does not preach but gives both sides of each characters point of view. This is the first book I have read by this author, I will definitely be reading more in the future.
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Cowboy: Claimed is a collection of stories by various authors all with the theme of cowboys running through them.
The box set consists of six books following various heroines and Hero’s with each having a unique writing style and different feel to each story. I was not sure what this anthology would be like as I have not read any of the authors included, but I love each story.
My favourite story out of the collection was:- Cowboy kind of Forgiveness by Becca Turner. The story involves the lives of Everly and Swift and the tragic circumstances which have thrown them together. Everly is grieving the loss of her twin brother and blames Swift as he was there to witness the accident. Swift blames himself and can’t get that night out of his head. What happens when tragedy bringing two people together. You will have to read to find out. I loved they was this book was written and with the fast pace of the story it was a brilliant short story.
All these stories are well written and easy to read although the whole set is over 600 pages long each stories covers about 100 pages so yo can fly through them easily. This is a great chance to also sample authors you have not read before and believe me I will be downloading books from these authors so I can read more wonderful stories from them.
The Killmore’s (Killmore #2) by Martha Sweeney is the second book in this wonderful series and has you turning the pages of this great story to find the conclusion to this great partnership.
Laurie is a strong, bad ass female character who I loved to read about and the dynamic in the relationship between her and Adian is amazing. We got to see some of Laurie’s history in the first book but this book expands and draws you into more thrilling mysteries the further you read.
Adian is as dependable as ever but he views Laurie as an equal and they tackle the dangers together and I love how this relationship works, he is devoted to Laurie.
This was a great well written story with the twists and turns of a great thriller. The book gripes you from the first words and has you thumbing through the pages to get to the end as fast of possible to see what happens in the end. The characters compliment each other so well and the interaction between them is a joy to read.
I love that there is a strong, fearless female character which drives through the story to give you a sense of pride but also you see the vulnerable side to her with her nightmares and fears. I do not recommend you reading this as a stand alone as you do need to understand the back story from the first one but I would recommend reading the whole two books it is an awesome series.
Dangerous Ground: Tina and Chase’s Story by Alice Rachel, these stories of full imagination that you think when reading them that actually this could be reality someday.
Dangerous ground follows Tina and Chase’s story of the struggles they have in this world of segregation and rules. This is the kind of story has thought provoking parallels to the real world you live in and what would happen to society if just some of the rules applied, it would be horrendous but these characters live through these and seem to find happiness in the smallest places.
This series is well written and as the author said with in the blurb I would recommending reading these books in order, although the story its self can be read as a stand alone their are elements in each book which draws you deeper into this terrifying world and opens up each character to reveal more about themselves the more you read through series.
I really enjoy the writing and the depth of realism that these stories create, the true thought provoking topics have you questioning the reasons and laws that have been introduced. I recommend this series to anyone who love a well written story with a twist of the what ifs.
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A must for Christmas : A Darling Cove Novella by Deborah Garland this novella picks up the story and follows Greg and Faith bringing there babies into the world.
I was looking forward to reading this book as Greg and Faith are my favourite characters in this series but oh my this book is full of ups and down which will have your emotions running wild even at times me shouting out at my e-reader that you can not do this to us Ms Garland.
I would say you need to read this wonderful series and this book follows on from the last book so you get to know these great characters. This book is like the others well written and full of twists and turns even when at points you can believe the direction may be going in. I can not wait to read the next instalment in Darling Cove.
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Forgotten Chance: Book Three by Virginia Wine
