Throwback is a great book by Zeia Jameson about two people who have drifted apart and are fighting to get back to one another. I have read the Jaded Lily series by this author in the past and I’m a fan of their writing. Livy has had a very hard upbringing and sees relationships and marriage as a waste of time. She is adamant that she will never marry or have children. In fact she doesn’t even want a man in her life. That is, until Jeremy walks into the bar where she works one night and slowly but surely over the next few months starts to pull down the huge walls that she has built around her. But as you know, the path to true love never runs smoothly. This story will take you on an epic rollercoaster journey of emotions that will leave you feeling exhausted. You will be laughing so hard that tears are running down your face then a few pages or chapters later you will have sad tears running down your face. I absolutely adored both Livy and Jeremy. Jeremy is such an absolute sweetheart with so much patience. I admired how he dealt with Livy and her fear of committing to someone. The world needs more men like Jeremy. If you have any doubts about reading this book then throw them away and dig in for a great read.
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Forbidden Desires: Taken by her Son’s Best Friend (Confessions of a Trophy Wife Book 1) is the first book in a new series by LM Mountford. I have read several books by this author and there is a reason that he is known as The Lord Of Lust. This book is yet another fine example of why he is known as this. Elizabeth Clarke looks like she has it all: Perfect house, perfect husband and perfect life. In fact her husband is a lying, cheating drunk. When her son moves away to university she wonders how she will cope left at home. That is until his best friend Hugh moves back home and makes a move on Elizabeth! This book is short, not so sweet (it’s downright sinful) and gets straight to the point. It’s hot as hell and will have you gripped to the story from beginning to end. I devoured it in just over an hour. It’s certainly a very good way to spend an afternoon.
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All The Wrong Reasons is the first book in the Serendipity Falls series by Erin Bevan. I’m a total sucker for a good friends-to-lovers book so took a leap of faith to try a new author to me, in reading this book. All I can say is that I made a great choice in reading this. I loved Alex and Max’s story so much. Alex is a teacher in a Christian school with very strict rules and regulations so when she gets pregnant having a one night stand to try to get over the break-up of her 5 year relationship, she’s scared as to what her future holds. Alex’s best friend since they were 8 years old is Max. Max was a very poor child with a hard childhood who has worked his way up to being a very wealthy businessman who wants to go into politics. What he needs is to show that he’s a good family man. So he asks Alex to marry him. It’s the answer to all their problems, or is it? I loved this book so much. The dynamic between Alex and Max is amazing. They are both so devoted to each other (as best friends). Can they make that dynamic work as a married couple? Well. I’m not going to answer that and give any spoilers but what I will say is that this is a wonderful story with a lot of angst and many twists and turns that keep you gripped to the story and not knowing what way the author is going to take you. Definitely recommend and can’t wait to read more of this series.
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Rise is the 2nd book in the Larussio Legacy series by Via Mari and follows straight on where book 1 left. These books need to be read as a series and not as a standalone. Over the last year I have become a huge fan of Via Mari’s writing and I was so excited to see what was in store next for Gio and Serena. Let’s just say that Via Mari has written another cracker. Rule is action packed and had me on the edge of my seat from the very beginning. You are not lead into the story slowly as it’s continued on from the previous book and the high paced action starts straight away in the very first pages. I already adored Gio and Serena from the first book but fell even more for this couple when reading this one. Hard-nosed mafia man Gio has such an amazing other side of his character. His adoration for Serena and his willingness to do anything for her and her beloved Nonna is totally heartwarming. I love the superfast pace of Via Mari’s book’s and this one flowed seamlessly from scene to scene with fantastic, very well written characters that you can’t help but fall for. This book has so much danger, intrigue, action, suspense and HOT romance that you will be glued to it from the very first page, right to the very last one. This series is a MUST read!
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Romance In Rehoboth Boxed Set:Books 4-6 contains the 3 full length novels which make up books 4-6 of the Romance In Rehoboth series by K.L. Montgomery. These books are: Badge Bunny (book 4) – cop meets ER doc and boy do they bump heads. Wedding War (book 5) – two rival families trying to save wedding businesses. Stage Mom (book 6) – a single mom with a daughter meets a nice guy. These and the first 3 books can all be read as standalones but there are connected characters that appear in several of the books but this will not prevent you from reading them as standalones. I had read book 4 long before reading any of the others and it didn’t spoil anything for me. A feature of these books, like the 3 before them is that K.L. Montgomery does not shy away from having characters that others writer would not use. In books 5 & 6, 2 of the lead characters are from BAME and book 6 centres around a child with Downs Syndrome. I do love that K.L. Montgomery uses characters that are more realistic to everyday life and are therefore much more relatable to the reader. Another great selling point of these books is the humour they contain. All of the books in the series are comedies and provide a great deal of humour for the reader. There are many situations throughout all of the books where the main characters get themselves into some very funny situations. All in all, this is a really great box set and all 3 books are 5 star reads which I really recommend to other readers.
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Why is the 2nd book in the Stalker Series by Megan Mitcham. It can be read as a stand-alone but there is a little bit of a continuation from the previous book but not any significant amount that it would affect your enjoyment or understanding of the book. Like the first book in this series it is a fantastic psychological thriller with a romantic aspect to it. Having read the first book I was really looking forward to reading Genevieve’s story and I have to say that I was gripped from the very first chapter. This book is very different from the first book but it is equally thrilling and full of suspense. The story starts with top attorney Genevieve Holst, famous for prosecuting criminals, working on a case to defend her friend and boss when he is accused of murdering his wife and children. What leads on from here is a story that will have you on the edge of your seat and your heart in your mouth as Genevieve struggles to deal with the outcome and the aftermath of the trial. The romantic interest comes in the form of Detective Owen Graham who was part of the prosecution at the trial and therefore an adversary who later becomes someone that Genevieve can rely on for support. I really loved this book. It was great seeing into the lives of Larkin, Marlis and Libby again too. I’d really like to see more of these girls and hope that there will be more to come from this series.
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Read Between The Lines is the first book in the Freshwater series by Belinda Williams. It was the first time that I had read any of this author’s work but judging by how much I enjoyed this book, I’ll definitely be looking out for more in this series and other works by this author. Kat Chalmers is a successful current affair presenter on TV. She’s a very independent woman with fantastic interview skills which she uses to get to know her handsome new neighbour Matt Goodridge. Matt previously worked as a paramedic but has retrained as an obstetrician and has a secret that he’s determined to keep to himself. Will Kat use her interview skills and discover what Matt is trying to hide? This is a fantastic story that will draw you in from the very beginning and take you on a fantastic journey throughout the whole story. The story flows very well and has great, well written characters that you can really relate to. One thing I loves about this book is that it tackles the sometimes taboo subject of mental illness. As someone who has suffered from depression and anxiety all my adult life, I love that this author chose to tackle this brave subject and did so with great compassion, raising awareness for this often stigmatised condition. Kudos to Belinda Williams for this. 100% recommend this book to others.
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Southern Promises: The Complete Collection is a box set which contains the 3 full length novels which make up the Southern Promises Collection by K.G. Fletcher. These novels are: 1. Georgia Clay 2. Georgia On My Mind 3. Georgia Pine K.G. Fletcher was a new author to me when I read Georgia Clay and I can now say that she’s up in my list of top authors now. I’m now a huge fan of her writing. One thing I ensure now when reading her books is that I have tissues available as they are usually required.
Georgia Clay Katie and Clay meet again at their high school reunion 10 years after leaving high school. Katie remembers Clay as a very quiet, shy boy who only came alive when he sang at a school concert. Clay had a huge crush on Katie at high school. Now Katie is very successful in her job in insurance and Clay is now an award winning singer songwriter in Nashville. Both of them are so busy with their careers that there is no room in their lives for any social life or for romance. However Clay realises that his crush on Katie has not gone away and Katie is definitely attracted to Clay. This is a very well written romance novel with fantastic characters that you can connect with and will fall in love with. I have to admit that Clay is an awesome character. He’s got everything you would want in a man. He may still be quite a shy person but he’s a totally different animal in the bedroom. There are some rather steamy encounters between our 2 main characters. Of course, the path to true love never runs smoothly and there are some obstacles in the way. How will Katie and Clay overcome these and get their HEA?
Georgia On My Mind Our hero in this book is Hartford Parker, brother of Katie who was the heroine of book 1, Georgia Clay. Hartford, or Hart as he’s better known, is living at his sister’s house in Atlanta, having been fired in disgrace from his high powered job. At a friend’s birthday he comes to the rescue of Gia Bates who is the Marilyn Monroe party entertainer. There’s an instant chemistry between the 2. Gia is struggling to keep her dance studio business afloat and is working as an impersonator to earn extra cash. I really loved both of these characters. Gia is so head strong and will do everything to keep her business from going under. I loved her grit and determination. Hart is an adorable guy who just wants to everything he can to help her.
Georgia Pine In Book 2 we meet Stephen Kaufman who is Hart’s boss. We know that he’s a cheating scumbag with a beautiful wife and 4 gorgeous daughters. The book is the story of his, now ex-wife Jessica. Jessica is heartbroken by the breakdown of her marriage and is now doing everything she can to raise her 4 gorgeous daughters on her own. Tim McGill is the gardener to the homes in the posh suburban area where Jessica lives. Hiding behind a beard and long hair, Tim is making a new life for himself, using a fake surname. In reality he’s Tim Ryan, huge star of the NFL whose mistake cost his side the Superbowl. When Tim catches Jessica having a breakdown the day her divorce papers arrive, he becomes her knight in shining armour, helping her with the girls. As Tim and Jessica spend more time together they finally give in to the huge attraction they have for each other. This however causes a lot of friction in Jessica’s life. Her snobby parents and ex-husband are mortified that she’s lowered herself to be involved with such a lowlife as a gardener. Again K.G. Fletcher has given us amazing characters. Jessica’s guts and determination to raise her little girls and make others see that Tim really is a good guy is endearing. Tim is just the most adorable man. The love he has for, and the way he treats her daughters makes my heart melt. Will Tim’s secret get out? Will Tim and Jessica get the happily ever after that they deserve? I’m not going to answer those and spoil the story. Dig in and read for yourself and find out how it all ends.
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This box set includes the 3 full length novels which are books 1-3 of the Romance In Rehoboth series by K.L. Montgomery. These books are: 1. Music Man 2. The Flip 3. Plot Twist An earlier edition of this box set had a different book as book 1. I am a great fan of K.L. Montgomery having read a few of her books before. In fact I have read the 4th book in this series ‘Badge Bunny’. These books have kickass female leads who I adore. Claire in Music Man and Lindy in Plot Twist are both larger, curvaceous ladies which is very unusual in modern romances. Usually the main characters are stick thin and drop dead gorgeous. I love that K.L. Montgomery has more natural, realistic characters. In fact, Jack in book 1 is also described as having a more curvy shape rather than the usual chiselled, muscular, model type male lead. I love that K.L. Montgomery takes issues that everyday people go through and use them in her books. It makes them so much more relatable. There is so much stigma against overweight and obese people and I just adore that Montgomery is brave enough to use such characters as her lead and uses their weight as an issue in the storyline. I haven’t mentioned book 2 ‘The Flip’ so far. The flip is a funny enemies to lovers story that will have you laugh so much at times you will be in tears. The dynamic between Andrew (Drew) and Sonnet is fantastic. The venomous and vicious barbs that they throw at each other at the beginning is so comical. I now can’t wait to jump right into the next box set. The question is do I start from the beginning and read Badge Bunny again or jump straight to Wedding Wars? Hmmmm.
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Love Is What You Bake Of It is the first book in the Meraki series by Effie Kammanou. Effie Kammenou is a brand new author to me and I’m now wishing that I had discovered her work sooner as I absolutely loved this book. In this book Kallyope (Kally) Andarakis is loving life as the proud owner of coffee shop ‘The Coffee Klatch’. She has a wonderful, supportive, if not a bit overbearing, family who she adores. One thing she doesn’t have is the love of a good man. Having struggled to get over the loss of a man she loved years previously, she has sworn off men. Max Vardaxis has moved back home with his young daughter Athena following the tragic loss of her mother. He wants to start a new life for him and Athena and provide her with some stability in her life. That certainly does not include a woman. Well, that is until he comes face to face with Kally. This is a great romance story that has so much packed into it’s pages. It takes us back to the past to witness events from years ago, not just for Kally and Max but also other family members whose stories are essential to add to the plot of this one. The story is very well written with a great flowing storyline and really great, realistic characters who all add so much to the story. Max and Kally’s story will provide laughs and tears and drag so many emotions from you. As with any true romance, the path does not go smoothly. There are misunderstandings between the 2 and also parts of their pasts that come back to cause problems. I’d definitely recommend that you read this book if you like a good romance novel.
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Of Magic and Scales is a great M/M fantasy, romantic thriller by Natalina Reis that had me captivated from the very beginning, right up to the very end. It is my first read by this author and I’m pretty sure it won’t be my last as I enjoyed this book very much. I do like a good M/M romance but this one is that little bit different in that one of the main characters, Nael, is a merman (or merrow as they prefer to be called). If, like me you are wondering how to pronounce Nael’s name it’s pronounced Nuh/l/ (It was annoying me to the point that I messaged the author to ask!. Aiden Mercer has been able to see magicals since he can remember and he’s not their biggest fan since he’s had a few unpleasant run in’s with some of them. That all changes when Nael Fourchard enters into his life. Many magicals are being murdered and Nael wants Aiden to help him find out who the killer is. Added to this is the incredible sexual chemistry between the 2 men although Aiden finds Nael very rude and abrupt and doesn’t like him very much. What follows is a great tale of intrigue and mystery, delving into the world of witches, fairies, trolls and many other magical creatures as Aiden and Nael try to find the killer, putting their lives in great danger on many occasions. This book has some great secondary characters, in particular Aiden’s assistant at his coffee shop and especially Nael’s younger sister Vee. I absolutely adored Vee. She has absolutely no filter and is hilarious. This is a great read but has left some questions still to be answered (I’m not going to give any spoilers), so I’m really hoping that there is more to come from these fantastic characters.
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Holding Out For You is a fantastic ‘brother’s best friend romance’ from Anna Paige. This was the first time that I had read any of this author’s work but I’m a sucker for a brother’s best friend book and the blurb really called to me. I’m so, so glad that I chose to read this book as I loved it so much. This book is the story of Blair and Ashton but there are really 4 main characters to the story: brother and sister Becker and Blair, along with Becker’s best friend Ashton and Blair’s best friend Charli. For years Blair and Ashton have been at each other’s throats, constantly squabbling and antagonising each other but deep down both were in love with each other without the other knowing. Now grown up they have declared their feelings for one another but the course of true love never runs smooth. For instance, on the night they first admit to having feeling, a horrifying event takes place. I loved the characters of Ashton and Blair, particularly how Ashton protects Blair after the horrifying event takes place. (Not giving any spoilers, you’ll just have to read the book to find out). I also loved this simmering attraction between Becker and Charli. These 2 really need their own book so we can get their full story. Seeing how protective and loving Becker is towards his sister, I’d like to see more of him. This book is very well written, with amazing realistic characters and a storyline that flows freely and keeps the reader engaged from beginning to end. Anna Paige is definitely an author that I’d love to read more of now, having thoroughly enjoyed this book. 100% recommend this book!
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Who: A Stalker Series novel is the first book in a new series by Megan Mitcham. It is a fantastic psychological thriller that will grip you hard from the very beginning and keep you on the edge of your seat as it takes you through every emotion possible and throw so many twists and turns at you that you won’t know which way to look. Megan Mitcham is a new author to me and I really wish I had found her before as if this book is any guide as to the quality of her writing then I really can’t wait to read more of her work. I love a good psychological thriller and as this series is concerning stalkers then this is going to be one hell of a good series. This particular book is about Larkin Ashford, a billionaire business woman considering making her business public when she starts to receive threats…very serious threats. It’s kind of hard to write about the plot of this book without giving spoilers, so I’m not going to go into the plot of the story. What I can say is that it’s a fantastic story. It has many humerous parts too as well as the intrigue and suspense. When Larkin and her girlfriends get together some of their conversation will make you laugh. No subject is off the table, these ladies will discuss anything! There is also a romantic element to the story too, with the elusive Calder Beckett coming into Larkin’s life. Not going to say too much about him except he’s the first man in a long time to get into Larkin’s head (and possibly heart). This is a must read novel and I really can’t wait to read more in this series. Worth more than 5 stars.
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Music Man is the first book in the Romance in Rehoboth series by K.L. Montgomery. This is a series of stand-alone romance novels set in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Montgomery is an author I have read before, in fact I have read one of the other books in this series. I have thoroughly enjoyed the other books I have read by her and had high hopes for this one. I was not disappointed. This book is slightly different from many romance novels in that that our hero and heroine, Jack and Claire are already a couple. This book explores some of the difficulties that couples can face when one tries to follow their dream. Jack is a music teacher and enters a music competition (urged by Claire to do so) and is stunned when he wins. This leads to further competitions and then to him going on tour with some of the other contestants. This is what he’s always wanted to do. It’s his dream…or is it? Jack soon discovers that being away from his beloved girlfriend Claire and his adorable daughter is much harder then he though. Added to that, those running the tour are trying to make it look as if he’s having a relationship with one of the other artists. This puts a massive strain on his relationship. I really enjoyed reading this story. It flows really well and the characters are great. It has the addition of some really great secondary characters that add so much to the story. I enjoyed reading as Jack participated in the competitions, his excitement and nerves. All in all, this is a really sweet romance story with great characters that provides a very enjoyable read.
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Hail Mary is a fantastic romantic thriller by Hope Anika. I had never read any of this author’s work before this book and I’m so glad that I chose to read it as it’s worth more than 5 stars in my humble opinion. The 2 main characters are absolutely brilliant. Wynn has had a rough upbringing and now runs a farm and a rundown boarding house. She’s one feisty woman I’d definitely not want to get on the wrong side of. She takes no prisoners and will fight to the death for those she loves. Beau is the new sheriff in town. A job he didn’t really want but was pushed into by his aunt. Beau is ex-military and DEA and has a lot of baggage from his past. He was badly injured and his wife was killed by someone Beau was investigating while working at the DEA. He’s moody, arrogant and a woman is the last thing on his mind. That is until a bank robbery leads him to Wynn’s boarding house and then a serial killer from the past comes back. So much for an easy job being a sheriff in a small town! The interaction between Wynn and Beau are actually hilarious. She does nothing to hide her distrust for the law and he gives back as good as he gets. What is fantastic about this book is the plot. The suspense and intrigue grabs you and does not let you go. At times you hold your breath and have to remind yourself to breathe again. Just when you start to think you might have it sussed out, the story twists and you find it going in a different direction. I have to say that I would never have sussed out who was the killer. You really have to give this book a try. It will not disappoint.
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A Gentleman’s Stipulation is the 4th book in the Scarlet Salon Series by Jean Wilde. Each book in this series can be read as a standalone. I had not previously read any of the other books in this series before this one. In fact this was my first book by this author. I did not feel as if I was missing any necessary information to enjoy the book although I’d like to read some of the others now since I enjoyed this one very much. A Gentleman’s Stipulation is a regency romance novel with a good bit more steam than many other regency romances I’ve ever read. I though the author did a great job of setting the scene in regency England and I was drawn into the story from the very beginning. The story involves Lady Victoria Gilbert who is looking for a husband before she gets any older and is considered too old to marry and Blake Hall who is not looking for a bride yet. When a situation brings the 2 of them together Blake does the gentlemanly thing and announces Victoria as his fiancé. There are a few major problems: One, she doesn’t like him and two, he has a few stipulations to add to the deal. Can Victoria and Blake put aside the fact that Victoria doesn’t like or trust him? Can Victoria agree to the stipulations that Blake has added? I suggest you read this great book and find out for yourself. I guarantee that you won’t be disappointed. It’s a really great read.
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The Explorer is the 6th book in the Mountains series by Phoebe Alexander. Books 1-3 in the series should be read in order but the remaining books are standalones and can be read in any order. I have previously read a lot of Phoebe Alexander’s book and have enjoyed everyone that I have read but I was a bit worried about this one as I didn’t really relate to Abby’s character when I read books 1-3. I did, however really enjoy this book although it didn’t grip me quite as much as Sarah and James’ story. In this book Abigail (or Abby) has gone off to college. It’s very much a coming of age story. Abby was confused about her sexuality. She was sure that she liked girls, and only girls but throughout this book we see Abby coming to terms with her sexuality and discover who she truly is. I really enjoyed reading Abby’s journey, her growing friendships and relationships. This book has some great secondary characters, particularly Willow and Gavin, who are both fantastic characters that I really enjoyed reading. I also enjoyed reading the relationship between Abby and her newly found father and half-sisters. As much as I hated her father’s actions, it was very well written and engaging to the reader. I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to others. It’s a great coming of age story.
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Journeys Through TimeSpace is the second book in the Journeys Through series by James Talisman. Journeys Through is an epic series set in the MultiVerse. The first book in the series, Journeys Through SpaceTime was Talisman’s debut novel and I was blown away by how in depth and detailed the books was. I had been eagerly looking forward to reading the next instalment and I was not disappointed at all. It is a fantastic continuation of the story. The book can be seen as a fight between good and evil but it is so much more. I loved reading about Matt, Julie and Dan and their journey, both physically and spiritually. The friendship and camaraderie between the 3 is fantastic. You really can’t help rooting for the 3 of them to succeed in their mission. This is also helped as the ‘bad guys’ are really nasty, horrid and evil so you really can’t help but want them to fail. I’ve said before that one mark of a great writer, for me, is by how much they get you to hate the bad guys and I sure hated them in this book. The characters are so well written in this book that you also can’t helped but be gripped by their story and stay hooked right up to the very end. Although, judging by the way this book ended, this story is not over yet.
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Marked for Death is the 6th (and possibly last…sob sob) book in the brilliant Gray Ghost series by Amy McKinley. This has become one of my favourite book series’ ever and Marked for Death is another excellent book to add to the series. Like all the others in this series this book gripped me from the very beginning and left a very tight grip until the very end. Amy McKinley sure knows how to write a romantic thriller. In this book the Gray Ghost guys travel to Caracas to rescue four Americans. What they assume will be an easy rescue turns out to be anything but. In the attempt, one of the operatives Keegan Hunt comes face to face with Kara Medina, a beautiful operative from his past life in Caracas that he’s tried to forget. What transpires is a fantastic story filled with danger, tension, suspense and a bit of romance. The story line flows really well and is action packed. You will be gripped from the very beginning and taken on a fantastic journey that will bring out every emotion and have you gasp in amazement or horror when McKinley throws in a curveball that you do not see coming. I also loved that we got to see the other couples from previous book as all have a role to play in the Gray Ghost company. I’m sad that this series is likely over but I’m sure that the little taster McKinley gave us in the novella Moonlit Mirage is the start of another fascinating series by her that I’ll devour just as much as this one.
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How Could I Forget is the 1st book in the Plentiful In Love series by N.D. Jackson. It is a wonderful second chance romance set in the town of Plentiful. I had not read any of this author’s work before but was intrigued by the blurb so decided to give it a try. I’m so glad that I took a risk on a new author as I really loved this book. Kayla and Dan had an unforgettable one night stand on the night before graduation at college. Unforgettable for Dan as it was the night he lost his virginity. Unforgettable for Kayla as the night left her pregnant with twins and no way of contacting Dan as she didn’t even know his surname or anything about him to contact him. 6 years later and Dan comes to Plentiful to help his aunt Tilly only to find Kayla living a few doors away from her. Finding out that he’s a father totally rocks his world. He’s now a hugely successful CEO and a family is the last thing on his mind, that is, until he spends time with Kayla and adorable twins Dani and Tobin. I absolutely loved this book. I was gripped from the very beginning and could not put this book down. The interactions between Dan and Kayla are HOT, the chemistry is smoking. Aunt Tilly is one of the best secondary characters in a book ever. She’s hilarious and a total breath of fresh air. The scene stealers in this book are the adorable twins Dani and Tobin, in particular the scenes as they get to know Dan. You may need a tissue to get through some of them as they are so sweet and tug at the heart strings. If this first book is anything to go by, then this is going to be an amazing series. A must read!
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Cade is the 3rd book in the awesome Default Distraction series by A.S. Roberts. Each book concentrates on 1 member of the band Default Distraction. The story in each book runs concurrently so there is crossover in each book. You could read each book as a stand-alone but as this is such an awesome series, I’d advise you to read them all and if you do, you may as well read them in order. Cade Morello is DD’s drummer and his family are mafia. He feels responsible for the suicide of his mother many years previously and now feels that he’s unlovable. Winter Davenport is the younger sister of DD’s guitarist Rafferty and comes with a lot of baggage from her younger years. DD are opening a hotel and Winter is in charge of all planning I loved Cade and Winter’s story. Both are so broken and neither is looking for a relationship. Winter is still trying to get over a relationship from her past but Cade is determined to get her into his bed and to submit to him. This leads to a lot of very funny interactions between the 2 as Winter does everything to avoid Cade and to push him away. I actually think that Cade might be my favourite of the DD guys although we still have to get Luke’s story which I can’t wait to read. If it’s anywhere near as good as Cade, then I’m going to love it. 110% recommend this book and the whole series.
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Red Riding Hood (Down The Rabbit Hole) is an anthology of 12 different authors writing their version of Red Riding Hood. It covers several different genre’s including romance, erotica and horror. I am not going to review all of the stories but have chosen my 2 favourites to talk about. They are Ruby by Autumn Sand and Cloaked by Lia Fairchild. In Ruby by Autumn Sand, Ruby is a writer who is going through a divorce and is recovering from breast cancer. Her boss sends her to interview Count Edric Moreau of Paris who is known as the Wolf of Europe. Edric has taken over as the head of Moreau International and is known for seducing other millionaires and billionaires wives. The chemistry between the 2 is instant but Ruby is determined that she will not fall for his charms. Should she be afraid of the big bad wolf? I really enjoyed this story. In true Autumn Sand’s style it is erotic and titillating. In Cloaked by Lia Fairchild, Eva Chacon has been searching for her grandfather for 6 years. Most of her family had been wiped out when a war with another crime family got heated. While working as a nurse she thinks she has found him. As she tries to get to know him she also comes into contact with Luke. Is Luke all he seems? This story is quite dramatic and suspenseful and will keep you glued. Luckily it’s not a very long story and you can devour it all in one sitting. It was the first time I had read work by this author and this little tidbit has made me want more.
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Red Riding Hood (Down The Rabbit Hole) is an anthology of 12 different authors writing their version of Red Riding Hood. It covers several different genre’s including romance, erotica and horror. I am not going to review all of the stories but have chosen my 2 favourites to talk about. They are Ruby by Autumn Sand and Cloaked by Lia Fairchild. In Ruby by Autumn Sand, Ruby is a writer who is going through a divorce and is recovering from breast cancer. Her boss sends her to interview Count Edric Moreau of Paris who is known as the Wolf of Europe. Edric has taken over as the head of Moreau International and is known for seducing other millionaires and billionaires wives. The chemistry between the 2 is instant but Ruby is determined that she will not fall for his charms. Should she be afraid of the big bad wolf? I really enjoyed this story. In true Autumn Sand’s style it is erotic and titillating. In Cloaked by Lia Fairchild, Eva Chacon has been searching for her grandfather for 6 years. Most of her family had been wiped out when a war with another crime family got heated. While working as a nurse she thinks she has found him. As she tries to get to know him she also comes into contact with Luke. Is Luke all he seems? This story is quite dramatic and suspenseful and will keep you glued. Luckily it’s not a very long story and you can devour it all in one sitting. It was the first time I had read work by this author and this little tidbit has made me want more.
Imposter is the 7th book in the Ash Park crime thriller series by Meghan O’Flynn. It is the first time I had read any of this author’s work. I used to read a lot in this genre but had neglected it recently. The blurb of this book had me intrigued so I decided to give it a go. What I got was a fantastically well written crime thriller that had me gripped from the very beginning and kept it’s hooks in tight right up to the very end. In this book Ed Petrosky starts with dealing with the suicide of Gregory Boyle, a teenage boy who had previously been kidnapped for 5 years and had returned home 2 years previously. What transpired from this was an intricate tale of murder, fraud, intrigue, kidnapping and so much more. As well as dealing with this case, it is approaching the birthday of Ed’s daughter who had been murdered previously and this case is bringing back so many memories of his dead daughter. Ed had hit the bottle hard after his daughter’s death and in this book we see him fight the demon of drink calling out to him at every opportunity. This book is fast paced and flows very well. Just when you think you have worked out what is going on, the author throws a massive curveball and the story goes in a different direction, keeping you on your toes. I’m so glad that I chose to read this book as it’s given me a thirst for reading more in this genre.
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The Player is the 2nd book in the Men Of WarHawks series by Jacquie Biggar. Each book can be read as a stand-alone. I had not read the first book before reading this although I had read other work by this author. I will be going back to read the first book now as I really enjoyed this one. Roy Donaldson is a top NHL player whose career has taken a bit of a dive due to a psycho ex-girlfriend spreading lies about him. To help his career, his team bring in sassy PA Patience Kennedy to sort him out. Just what he wants, another woman trying to organise him! This book flows quickly and keeps you gripped to the story by adding elements of humour, romance, drama etc. The very first meeting between Roy and Patience in the locker room, when he thinks she’s a reported looking for a story, is particularly funny. The book was much more dramatic than I had anticipated. Jacquie Biggar does a fantastic job of writing the dramatic scenes with the psycho ex as everything comes to a dramatic conclusion. Added to the drama is the attraction between Roy and Patience. She is the total opposite of everything he’s ever looked for in a woman but he can’t help his growing attraction and feelings towards her, some of which adds to the humorous element of the story, particularly when Patience’s older brothers are added to the fun and games. I’d definitely recommend this book to others.
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Rockin’ It Home is the 3rd book in the Lawson Family Series by Tracey Cramer-Kelly. I had previously read, and loved, the first 2 books in the series and had been eagerly anticipating Ben’s story. I can say that it was most definitely worth the wait. I absolutely loved it. Benjamin (Ben) Lawson was the black sheep of the family. The youngest of 5 siblings, he hit the bottle when his marriage broke down and his ex-wife very rarely let him see his beloved daughter. The only thing he wanted in life was his daughter back. Luckily for Ben he was a talented musician. In this book Ben has become a huge up and coming star but his behaviour, especially the drinking, is out of hand so his manager hires an assistant for him to keep him on the straight and narrow. Danielle De Luca takes no crap and doesn’t care how famous he is. She has a job to do and this makes for some very funny scenes in the book as Ben is used to women doing anything he wants. This book had me hooked straight away, probably partially due to the fact that I had been waiting on Ben’s story. Ben is just so broken, he doesn’t think that anyone could love him, whereas in fact he’s actually very sweet, particularly when around his little girl. Tracey Cramer-Kelly has written a cracker here and I would definitely recommend this book. A must read!
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Around Midnight is a great young adult drama by Zarina Macha. This is the first time that I have read anything by this author and young adult is a relatively new genre for me but I have to say that I did really enjoy this book. Megan Hollis is a 17 year old sixth form student with a great future ahead of her. She’s a fantastic musician and has always to go to the London School of Jazz when finished her A-levels. Her parents have moved to London so that she can be nearer the university. Now that she’s in London, away from her best friend and struggling with life, she meets Vincent Turner. According to her new friends he’s bad news and she should definitely keep away from him. Undeterred Megan starts a relationship with Vincent. But does he make her happy? This book takes a close look at the turmoil going through Megan’s head. She’s always loved jazz and wanted to go to the London School of Jazz but now she’s just not sure that’s what she wants. She loves Vince but he doesn’t always treat her how she’d like to be treated so should she stay with him? Zarina Macha does a great job at showing the turmoil Megan is going through. It shows just how easily she is led astray by Vince into doing things she wouldn’t normally do. The book was very easy to read and the story flowed at a fast pace keeping you engaged and wanting to know what was going to happen next. A great young adult novel.
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Two Hearts Unlikely Heroes is the 9th book in the Two Hearts Wounded Warrier Romance Book series by Tamara Ferguson. All books in the series can be read as a stand-alone although characters from previous books do re-appear. I haven’t read all the books in this series yet but have recently become a huge fan and I’m working my way through them and have loved every one so far. In this book Captain Ben Nash and Captain Samantha Caldwell have a very brief meeting when he saves her life in Iraq. Neither knew who the other was but have always wanted to know the identity of each other. A couple of years later the couple meet when Ben is sent undercover to the wounded warrier camp that Sam runs. The attraction is instant but Ben is pretending to be a much lower rank than he really is which would make him unattainable to Sam. This is a fantastic story of 2 people who do not let their disabilities hold them back. Ben lost an arm and Sam a leg in the incident in Iraq. The attraction between the 2 provides for some amusing moments. When Sam’s life becomes in danger the storyline becomes intriguing and will have you gripped. There are also some great secondary characters in this book, including 2 incredibly cute dogs that Sam adopts. A great read!
2am Secrets by M. Piper is the first book that I have read by this author and judging by how much I enjoyed this one, it won’t be the last. I’m always pensive about trying a new author but I needn’t have worried as I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Sadie Richards and her twin brother Sam lost their parents at a young age and have been brought up by their grandmother, who is now in ill health. Sam’s best friend Archer Crowe was also instrumental in getting Sam through his parent’s death. For years there has been a fire simmering between Sadie and Archer, who finally decides one New Year that he’s had enough of waiting and makes a move on Sadie. Sadie would like nothing better than having a relationship with archer but knows that her brother would be livid and they don’t want to upset him as he’s struggling to cope with their grandmother’s ill health. I must add that their grandmother Mimi is the most amazing character. Nothing gets past this woman and she’s just wonderful. This is a fantastic story filled with love romance and a good deal of angst. Both Sadie and Archer are desperate to be together but don’t want to rock the boat. Can they be together and have a HEA? Will Sam freak out when he finds out about their relationship? I really suggest that you read this book and find out?
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Mountains Box Set contains books 1-3 of the Mountains series by Phoebe Alexander. Books 1-3 contain the 3 full length novels which makes up James and Sarah’s story: Mountains Wanted, Mountains Climbed and Mountains Loved. The remaining books in the series are standalone novels which can be read in any order. Sarah Lynde is a sociology professor in her 30’s. She’s a polyamorous mother of 2 children. When giving a talk on homosexuality in the military she meets the very gorgeous Sergeant James McAllister. James is in his late 20’s and is looking for a soulmate to settle down with and start a family, so surely Sarah is just a diversion. These 3 books take us through James and Sarah’s story from their first meeting, through love and laughter, pain and heartbreak and a lot of very hot and steamy sex. Phoebe Alexander sure knows how to write a hot sex scene and this talent is put to great use throughout the 3 books and it’s not always restricted to just M/F sex. She likes to add more people to the party which makes for fun reading. James and Sarah’s story is far from plain sailing. There are so many trips and stumbles on the way but no matter what happens and who they are with, both just can’t help but want each other. These books are very angst-filled and there are many times that you just want to slap James and Sarah’s heads together to get them to see sense. I already was a huge fan of Phoebe Alexander’s writing before I read this series and now I’m an even bigger fan. 100% recommend this box set to other readers.
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