I have read some of Nikki Broadwell’s work before but this was a totally different type of novel than I had expected to find from her. This was much more of an all the feels type novel. I found myself really feeling the gambit of emotions as Collie, our MC, felt them. I wanted to cry a lot more than I had expected, and I had a lot of moments where I just had to stop and process the feelings I was having before I could go on with the book.
This is a very detailed and multi-layered novel. It is extremely hard to review the book without giving away too much of the details that will spoil the goodies for you and not sound repetitive of the synopsis. For the best parts I will say you are going to have to take my word for it, you must read this book. You won’t be disappointed that you did. The journey that Collie takes to find herself is one that you don’t want to miss out on. I know I learned a thing or two from her myself.
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I WANT TO GO TO MEXICO! It is literally freezing and we had a blizzard warning last weekend with a watch for one this weekend. I have been fighting a nasty pneumonia for a month and been in and out of the hospital and surgery, but this wonderful adventure in Shoot Me took me far far away from it all on a hot and steamy trip down south. If you haven’t had the chance to read Lie to Me I would highly recommend it, this book is a direct continuation of that one. In fact it literally picks up where that one left off ‘three weeks and eighteen hours’ from the first book. You will be a bit confused as to why our MC, Layla, is where she is and why.
Layla is just a tad still reeling from the way that Mateo left her hanging with that simple note and his disappearing act. Her writing career has taken of and she is signed for a new deal so between her bummed heart and her need for some writing material she does the only thing she can think of. She sets out to drown out his memory and make some new ones. Why not? Everyone knows the best way to get over one mistake is to make a few one night mistakes right? Well this is where the hot (and I do mean hot!) and exciting writing from Lynda Filler really gets going! We meet some great new men and Layla finds herself in some pretty interesting situations. I found myself laughing, fanning myself, and often just hanging my mouth open wondering what would come next. Filler never ceases to keep me hooked from page one till the end, and reeling for the next book to come out as soon as possible. (Hint. Hint. I NEED it soon Ms. Filler LOL) I can’t bear to give much more away. For more juicy details you will just have to one click the book. I promise you won’t be disappointed. I may just have to go back and read the first book while I wait for the next in the series! Happy reading!
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Must Be Crazy is the third book in the Darling Cove series from Deborah Garland. I personally would recommend that you read the first two books before you read this one, they do go in a pretty decent order and the characters are involved in each book somewhat. This one focuses on Skye Mallory. Her connection is that she is Gwen and Greg’s sister who have books one and two which would be the benefit to reading them.
Skye is single yet successful. As an attorney she rocks it and runs her very own office. Unfortunately when it comes to love she has not had the best of luck, especially with her last relationship that ended in a brutal way. However, both of her siblings have found the loves of their lives and she knows it is a matter of time before those around her start nagging her to find her own happily ever after. She is doubtful that she will ever change her mind though, especially with the secret she is harboring. All that is about to be put into question when her office and apartment catch fire and a hunky fireman extinguishes the fire, and lights the spark insider her again.
Edward Mendelsohn is that firefighter. He has his own demons and secrets he will need to get around but the beautiful Skye is something he wants to try to get over all that for. He is that single father of an adorable seven year old kiddo, Julian, and still recovering from a tough spilt from his mother. Just when he thinks he is finally at a point where he can move on with Skye and these two hit it off the past comes back to meddle in their newfound romance. Then there is a matter of secrets that come out to play. What will happen to the new love? Is it going to be extinguished before it ever gets a chance to become a full-fledged fire?
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I know that the author clearly states in the blurb to not read this book as a standalone, but I know that some people don’t read those warnings seriously sometimes. So with the risk of sounding like a broken record, DO NOT READ THIS BOOK WITHOUT READING THE OTHER BOOKS IN THE SERIES IN THE RECCOMENDED READING ORDER! I can 100% promise you that you will be lost as all get out, and this is not one you want to miss. If you like the Handmaids Tale, dystopian novels, or movies that are scarily close to the reality that we are currently living in, this is the series for you to pick up now. Go one-click right now the whole thing because I can promise you that once you start you won’t be able to stop and will want to devour this entire series as fast as you can.
Alice Rachel really has the gift when it comes to writing with feeling. I always find myself thinking, often aloud, and feeling the characters feelings as if they were my own. Unfortunately, this series happens to touch very close to home. Underground is set in a society that is one we just don’t want to see for ourselves. Separated races, social classes, genders, and so much more. Laws and regulations that affect our bodies as women etc. Sounds a bit close to home doesn’t it though? Kind of like the current political atmosphere we are living in. Really makes you think. Dangerous Ground is the story of Tina and Chase and the way they deal with the difficulties they face every day. I am always more blown away with each book than I was with the last, a hard task to accomplish so I can’t wait to get my hands on the next in the series! Thanks for another great read Alice Rachel!
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This is the final book in the prequel series to the Brothers Camelot series by Necie Navone. I would HIGHLY recommend that you read these three books in order. You will be so lost if you don’t. I have a hard time with keeping up with things from time to time in this story line so I can’t imagine if you haven’t read the previous novels. I also might add that Necie is a very gifted storyteller. She has weaved a wonderful mobster boss story told from a woman’s point of view and done it flawlessly.
In My Free Life we find Aless grown up, well past her numbered age of 20. She has taken on the role of Capo Donna and is doing the best she can with the circumstances life has thrown at her. She is watching those she loves and holds dear enjoy a life full of happiness and freedom to live normally. She craves this so much for herself. She made the promise to one day be free and enjoy those happiness’s to her mother before she died and she is determined to make that happen. Can she really escape the role life destined her to fulfill though?
This book is fast paced, full of feeling and emotion, and really has a bit of everything in it. I am sad to see the My Life series come to an end but I am also looking forward to diving into the Brothers Camelot now and seeing the stories of the men in the family. I am off to pick up book one right now, The Only One. Thanks for a great prequel series Ms. Navone!
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I have to say right off the bat that I am a bit of a skeptic about most military romances. I am a NAVY brat, and I was raised in a family with generations of family members that served our country or are currently serving. I have firsthand experienced what it feels like to have family in the thick of danger and not knowing if they will come home in one piece, or in a pine box. It’s terrifying and honestly the people we love never come back the same even if they are physically unharmed. A lot of novels can be a bit exaggerated and have that happy ending that is just, in my opinion, not realistic at all therefore I can’t enjoy the novel. This was the complete opposite situation with Embattled Heart! I adored this novel. It was real, honest, and raw. I connected with these characters so much so that I found it so hard to pull myself away from them even after I had finished the book.
I wish that I had read the prequel to this book, The Embattled Road. It didn’t kill me that I hadn’t but I will for sure go back and do so now. It would appear that this is where we get to meet the men that will be present in the forthcoming books in the Lost and Found series. Embattled Heart is the story of John and Shannon though, and it looks like going forward we should get the stories of Duncan and Chad. (I can’t wait!!)
I’m not spoiling a thing for you so a quick ditty is all you get! John Palmer, the swoony man he is, was injured in the war in Iraq. Now he is left in a wheelchair and damaged on the inside just as much. Shannon just might be the one to fix all the broken pieces if he can learn to accept her love. There is an underlying piece of suspense to the story, not as prevalent or important to me as the deeper emotional story, however it was a nice way to balance the emotional parts of the book. As for the rest of the details you will have to grab a copy of the book for yourself and devour it. I am going to buy a few extra and gift a few! Thanks so much for the great read JM Madden! I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book Embattled Minds!
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OH MYLANTA! This book really hit me in all the feels! I have loved the Darling Cove Novels from Deborah Garland for awhile now and was so stinking excite to read the Christmas novella this holiday season. This was on the top of the list for my reads this season. I will say right now, I would not recommend that you read this novella if you haven’t read the other books in the series and read them in order.
This one gives us a peek into the lives of Faith and Greg Mallory as they are about to change drastically. See they are about to become parents. It’s a special time for them,and a special time of year, Christmastime. The faith they have that everything will work out for the positive is about to be put to the test in ways they never imagined they would have to face. The emotions you feel while reading their journey through this novella are raw to say the least. I found tears rolling down my face several times, and by the end of the book I was believing in Christmas miracles all over again. I will for sure be curled up next to the tree once again rereading this beautiful holiday tale before the holiday season is over again this year, and many years to come. Thank you Ms. Garland for the wonderful story!
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C.A. King is a magical storyteller. I just can’t get enough of her stories and every time that I see a new release of hers on my feed or a coming soon it is an auto-buy. No questions asked, no need to read what it is even about. Truly Unfortunate is no exception to the rule. I was blown away when I got a peek at this cover for the first time. I knew the world that King was going to take me to was going to be one that I wouldn’t want to leave.
The story behind that gorgeous eye-catching cover is quite possibly one of my favorite novels that I have read by King. This is one twist psychological thriller. I know for sure that I didn’t want to put it down, and I was thrilled to learn that there will be more to come in this series. When King builds a world for the reader, it is from the ground up and down to the very way that you would think the atmosphere feels and smells. I love how I feel transformed into the place the character is is when I am reading and in Truly Unfortunate, this was once again the case.
I am struggling with how to share things about the plot of this book and not spoil it too much for the reader. There is a few things though, expect the unexpected. Go into this novel with an open mind and be ready to learn a few things, perhaps about yourself.
Truly has no memories of her youth, her formative years. There is something missing and it has to be for a good reason is all the doctors can think. All of a sudden there are a bunch of unexplained deaths occurring around her, and its people that she knows!
A local cop on the case,Jeff, is convinced that there is more to the story than meets the eye. He is determined to get to the bottom of it and make the case just like he has always dreamed of doing. But is this all in his imagination?
Just when you think you know what is going on there is a few twist that you do not see coming, ones that will make you read this well past your bedtime! I know I did, and I still am left hanging wondering so many questions. I can’t hardly wait for book two! Thank you so much for the great read CA King!
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There is just so many good things to rave about with Once Upon a Romance from Alex Bailey! I must first start with that gorgeous cover! It screamed pick me up, you will find a swoony prince and a hapless princess who doesn’t know her worth somewhere amongst the storyline, much like one of my favorite tales of all time, Cinderella, or better yet a Disney love story in general is a theme that is ever present throughout Once Upon a Romance. I adored that theme and this was also collectively portrayed in the cover.
The Disney theme is strong in other ways throughout the book, even in the character names. I really loved how this author was able to bring to life the characters that I so loved and my kiddo loved, but in a new and older, reimagined and modern way. This isn’t your classic fairytale, but rather with a twist that will keep you swooning and on your toes from the very first page till the end. I was so excited to learn that this novel is book one of a series so there will be more to come as well!
Sophie O’Connor has the life she has always dreamed of, including her dream job as a text book editor. However, her recent loss of her sister has her main focus on her eight year old niece, Ariel. Her current dilema is Ariel’s Christmas wish; spend Christmas day in Disney World riding the rides her mother loved. This just happens to also be Sophie’s worst nightmare. When a little Disney magic and a little Christmas magic combine with a man named Ray Bueno, a wonderful, romantic, whimsical, and cheerful story unfolds right before you eyes. It is almost as if you are watching one of your favorite Hallmark Holiday romance movies. Grab your hot drink, warm blanket, and fuzzy socks, you won’t want to get up till you finish this one in one sitting!
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Have you read the other five books in the Rogue series from Lara Ward Cosio? No? Then stop, do not read this gem. Not just yet. This is a cumulative read that you will want to devour after you have had the chance to read the journey the characters have gone on to get here. If the answer is yes, then please continue with the novel and this review. You won’t want to miss a moment of the fabulous five star writing you will read.
In Finding Felicity we are revisiting some if my favorite Rogue family characters, Felicity and the ever handsome man candy Connor. They are in a new stage of life together and adjusting to new roles as parents, and just in general with the stage of life they are in as adults.
Connor has been dealing with his own demons. His father has caused him some great stress. I don’t want to divulge too many details on that, but he certainly doesn’t go to the one person he should about it.
Felicity has found herself in a great rut of postpartum depression. A topic that most moms are very afraid to talk about ever. This was something I loved seeing the author tackle, and she did so with great class and grace. I was super impressed. I hope this reaches women who suffer from this as much as it did with me. Felicity really does some soul searching in this novel and it was great reading material. I had a hard time wanting to put this book down, let alone wanting it to end. The only solace is know this series isn’t over just yet. I will be anxious to see what else will come for the Rouge family.
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This was such a fun and quick little read! I enjoyed that this was, although only 49 pages, a jam packed little story that got me in the perfect mood to pull out that Christmas tree and decorate after the first turkey coma of the Thanksgiving day.
Brooke Williams is new to me as an author, so it was nice to have a new experience go well, and find someone that I will get to add some new novels to my TBR list going forward. I really hate to go into a lot of detail much away from the basic synopsis already summed up about this book because it is a short and sweet book. I will tell you I definitely recommend that you pick it up and add it to your collection of Holiday TBR’s this year! You won’t be disappointed you did! Jack and Joyce promise to make your trip to Alaska a festive one! Happy Holidays! Thanks for the great read Ms. Williams!
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OMG! This book was a riot! From the moment I read the blurb and laughed out loud to the very last page this was hilarious and a great escape. I have not had the the pleasure of reading anything from Jen Luerssen before picking up F*cking Frank but I have to tell you I will be stalking, er I mean following faithfully lol, her from now on! I hate to seem a bit too repetitive but if you happen to not read the little blurbs before you read the reviews or not at all I just have to include it in the review. This was what sold me on this book, and I loved it! ************************************************************************************************************* I’m F*cking Frank (yeah there’s an asterisk, worked for that kids book, didn’t it?) and this book is about me and Mikey. You’d probably rather be in Mikey’s head since she’s not as much of an asshole, but unfortunately, the author finds me more interesting. Mikey and I were literally separated at birth, and when we get back together, it’s pretty great. She could do way better, but who am I to set her standards? I make music, she makes wine. Together we mostly argue and f*ck (jeez, even here an asterisk?), so you know, we’re perfect for each other. At least I think we are, she wants to keep it casual and like a jerk I fell in love.
She and I f*ck a lot, hopefully it’s enough for you pervs. I mean, Myself? I like a good paranormal with maybe two or three powerful demigods or shifters going at it, but you do you.
Where was I? Yeah, so buy this book if you like my abs and that vee thing Mikey swoons over. You could get the ebook version or you could buy the paperback and show my abs off like nature intended.
“Hey Carol, what are you reading?” I ask.
“Um, War and Peace,” you say and I know you are lying your face off, Carol. You like romance, own that shit!
So go ahead, buy this book, read it in three hours, and move on to the next one that will be undervalued by snobs with no joy in their life.
********************************************************************* And.. This book is just that. A direct POV novel told by Frank. He is one blunt and sarcastic man, and I loved the way he caught me off guard even when I thought that I had gotten used to him as a character. This book is also really interactive and directly refers to the you the reader often, which was a fun and new twist, one I have rarely seen in novels. I loved the steam level and the underlying lesson that came from the romance part. Overall this book was the perfect rom-com, mostly steamy comedy to spend the afternoon laughing with. I can’t wait to get my hands on the next one in the series, and other books by Hen Luerssen! Thanks for a great read and lots of laughs!
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Nathaniel is the first book in the Dragon Hearts series from Carole Mortimer. I have never read any of her work before so this was a new experience altogether for me. I jumped in with an open mind and was pretty pleased with what I found. There were a few things that I didn’t enjoy as much as I would have, and things I loved, so we will go pros/cons for this review.
Pros~ I loved the world building, I felt like I was visiting places that even though I know could never exist outside my mind, were so vividly real. This was a complete and short packaged novel, and the rest of the books are available so I don’t have to wait to grab the next one to find out what will come next. The MC’s have some awesome chemistry and it makes for some steamy yummy reads!
Cons~ I wanted to like the female MC, Chloe, and eventually I could tolerate her, but I just was so annoyed with her. I felt she was a bit overdone, and I couldn’t get passed it. The story took me awhile to get into. This was a difficult thing for me because it is a short novel. I really felt as if the pace could have just gone a bit faster for the first half of the book. Otherwise, the concept was good, storyline developed well, and the characters worked great together. I will be giving the next book in the series a try.
Abbie Roads has done it again. I am left breathless after Never Let Me Fall, book three in the Fatal Dreams series. Don’t panic if you haven’t read the first two, this can be read as a standalone novel. I would recommend that you read them as soon as you can if you have not because they are equally breathtaking.
Let me just start with the gorgeous cover. Not only eye catching but beyond fitting and makes perfect sense once you read the novel. If I hadn’t read anything by Abbie Roads before I would have picked this up without even reading the synopsis.
Helena, I just loved her. She was a strong woman because she had to be. After being convicted of a murder that she didn’t commit as a teenager she spent years in a women’s prison. Brutal beatings has left her scarred both physically and mentally, and with a lot of healing needed by the time her release date comes.
Thomas had his own fair share of scars. When the two meet on the night Helena gets released from the facility there is an instant connection between the two. Both of them are so broken, but in different ways. Could they each have the pieces that could heal the other?
I just adored the way this book came alive off the pages. Abbie Roads has the ability to paint a scene with her words and make you feel as if you are right there with the characters. Each time I finish one of her novels I feel a great hangover and this one was no different. I can’t wait to see what will come next! Thanks for the great read!
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My absolute favorite type of novels are the ones that make me feel as if I am living amongst the characters myself, fully immersive. ‘Forgetting Ophelia’ did just exactly that. This is one emotional roller coaster ride. I would have your tissues ready, and a cozy blanket, maybe clear your schedule for a few hours. If you are like me you won’t want to put down this amazing book until you finish the very last page.
Ophelia, or Lia, had it all. She followed the plan to get her to this moment, her fifth wedding anniversary and the honeymoon she has been anticipating. Unfortunately, that wonderful life all blows up into a disastrous nightmare for her, and suddenly she is left with a completely shattered life to put back together. It is no easy feat to do either. She will have to learn lessons the hard way and figure out who she really is, not who she thought she was.
I have not read anything by Julie C. Gardner before I picked up Forgetting Ophelia. This is the second book in the Friendships & Secrets series from her. I had absolutely zero issues reading this as a standalone, but I will read the first one because I adored this. I will also be adding her other titles to my TBR list. Thank you so much for a great read Ms. Gardner!
Holy cow! This was just what the doctor ordered! (Literally I needed a good evening read to get out of my head.) I have only read a small novella in an anthology by Melissa Kier before, which I enjoyed, but I am more and more falling in love with her writing. She really knows how to weave a story with grace and heart in one well written compact package. This novella is under 120 pages, and I felt like I got a 300 page story. I truly enjoyed my time with Tuesday in Copper Mills.
Tuesday has set up her new food truck, Tuesday’s Tacos, and a new life in Copper Mills. She recently lost her mother, her business, and had a brutal breakup. Everything was going so well with business that she needed to hire another set of hands. Little did she know how much crud that was going to cause when she hired the boy she hired… Will it destroy everything she just rebuilt?
Blake Rodgers, the mayor of Copper Mills is another of our MC’s He does all he can for the people of Copper Mills. One trip to the grocery store finds him in the path of Tuesday and in an insta-kinda love. But of course there is always a catch somewhere in the happiness… His crazy ex has other plans in mind, and things start to get really ugly.
I adored this story for so many reasons. I could go on and on, but I feel like I would give too much away. For more you will just have to pick up this gem and read for yourself what happens for these two. I must now go and find some more goodies from Melissa Keir!
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Ring Tru is the first book in the Thick as Thieves series from Janice M. Whiteaker. I had not had the pleasure of reading anything from Whiteaker before and I am so glad that I chose this one to be my first because I loved it! I was definitely gripped from the very first chapter to the last page, and I am anxious to get my hands on the next one in the series.
Tru has one job left before she can be on the path to a straight and narrow life. One problem, her ex is Will is back in the picture and not exactly going to make things easy. Will has always regretted his decision to leave Tru. Regardless of the reasons why he did. He is determined to make up for it now. Will these two be able to work together to pull off this crazy heist? Will they ever overcome their past and the damage that it has caused to have a future together?
This is one of those multilayer stories that leaves you constantly on the edge of the seat. I was never bored. Not only do you have the suspenseful jewelry heist stuff going on, you have the dramatic and tumultuous second chance romance that just tugs at all the right heart strings. It was an even better surprise that it was unpredictable!
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This was a different take on the ‘self-help’ novel approach. I found it to be quite meditative. Everyday Enchantments encourages the reader to take our simplest of mundane tasks, the ones that often drag us through the dirt the most, and teaches one to find the pleasures in it. Simply stopping and smelling the roses a bit more. Too often we get swept up in life. We wake up, do the chores, get the kids to school, work, pay the bills, do more chores, put the kids to bed, wash rinse repeat. Marie DeBlassie encourages us in Everyday Enchantments to find that joy in the small things once again. Whether it be reading our favorite books, or finding a new one, cooking something yummy, walks in the rain after dark, the possibilities are endless. The idea is we need to find time to find the magic in our lives. It is always there we just ignore it. Normally non-fictional books aren’t a strong read for me or much above a three star rating but this one I would give a solid four stars.
Embrace the Passion: Pets in Space 2 Anthology is a wonderful collection of eleven shorts from eleven different authors. They have come together to bring you hours of entertainment and passion centered around what better than? Pets! This is all done for such a great cause too, HeroDog.org. These authors help raise money to place specially trained dogs with veteran’s who need them! What could be better than that? You get some fantastic reading material, and you are supporting your troops!
Most of these authors were new to me so another bonus for me was that I got to get to know some new authors to stalk, or follow, in the future. So if you like to read romance, sci-fi, or anything about those creatures that don’t talk back, this is the anthology for you! The following authors and their featured title are listed below. Thanks for everyone’s contribution and fantastic read!
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“Degrees of Acceptance” is the second book in The Prestian series from Via Mari. I would highly recommend that you read the first book, “Degrees of Innocence,” before you read this one. This book picks up right where that one leaves off from. It also contains details that are pertinent to this novel. All that said, this book was just as good, if not better, that the first!
In this book we get more of Katarina’s back story and her family. She has some things she needs to work on with her family. Chase is the protective man as usual and will stop at nothing to make sure he stakes his claim on her. Katarina is forced to learn what she can and can’t live with or accept. What ‘degree’ she can handle…
There is still plenty of hot, steamy, and tantalizing sex to keep you intrigued between the intriguing story lines. I can’t wait to find out what will come next after that surprise of an ending! Thanks for another great read Via Mari!
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Oooohhhh!!!! I am going to love, love, love, this series!! Everything from the gorgeous cover to the tantalizing story on the pages behind it was perfect. I had never read anything from Brittany Anne before, but I can promise it will not be my last. I am impatiently waiting for the next installment in this series now, and I do believe I will be checking out her other novel(s) in the meantime.
Now I will say, a few years ago you would not have found me reading a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel, ever. I am so happy I have branched out. I really have discovered some amazing new authors and a few rare gems that I would have missed out on. “Born to Fight” is definitely one of those.
There is a lot going on in this story, but never once was I overwhelmed with anything. It was told with grace and precision and flowed beautifully. I was gripped by the action and well engrossed with the multi-layer storylines. I also enjoyed the fact that it was written in a multi-point of view as well.
Rain is strong and independent. She has to be after spending two years alone and fending for herself in a bunker. One day everything she knows is turned upside down when she stumbles upon a badly injured man by the river near her bunker. She finds out that he is in dire need and feels that she must take him back to her bunker and help tend to him.
Hunter is the wounded man’s name. As he heals and the two begin to know each other they both begin to feel something for each other. There just happens to be a few problems here with that. Hunter shouldn’t feel anything for anyone let alone Rain. Rain has some secrets that she is keeping and it could put them both at risk. What will happen when they find themselves in the face of danger? When secrets are revealed? Can either of them find happiness? Will it be with each other? I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book!
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This little novel was one of those that was just too short! I mean that in the best way possible too! I adored it. Tracey Cramer-Kelly brought ALL the feels to the table with this one and I couldn’t get enough. I found myself tearing up several times from emotional plot twists while reading, but also because this book was over. I was so thrilled that there will be more in the series to come! Another fab bonus is that she is a new author to me so I will be able to devour her other available titles while I wait for book two.
Calling the Curveball is one of those second chance romances that grips the heartstrings. Kira Walker is re-claiming her life the best she can after an ugly divorce. Her focus is on her career as a teacher and her self-worth., not men. When she spots a sexy umpire on a summer trip to visit her sister, she decides to take a leap of faith and ask him out. She is blown away at her guts, and even more shocked by his answer of yes.
Jamie Lawson is side-swiped by Kira asking him out, but can’t find a reason to turn her down. He hasn’t had the easiest past either though. One plagued with tragedy and broken dreams it has changed him from the man he once thought he would be. Will these two be able to find happiness together long term? Or will their pasts simply get in the way and only allow for a summer fling and more heartbreak?
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The ‘Summer in New York’ series just keeps getting better and better! I have been reading Lindsay Marie Miller’s work for a while now, but if you haven’t you could easily pick up any of these and read them as standalone novels. I would just recommend reading them all because they are equally great so why not? I do have to say this installment wasn’t my absolute favorite of the series so far though, so that is why I marked at four stars. Just a personal thing. I didn’t connect as much to the MC’s and found myself struggling to get into the storyline a bit till the latter half of the novel. Otherwise the story was gripping and adorable. The perfect afternoon read!
“An Agreement” brings us the story of Bailey and Carter. A sweet and perfect friends to lover’s story. Bailey is successful at running her own clothing boutique. She is also pretty good at designing them too when she gets a chance. Clothes that is what she is good at. Not men. She wants to be though. She looks to Carter to help her with that and an ‘agreement’ is made to show her all the ways of the man. But what happens when Mr. Right is right in front of you? Even if it is just your “friend?”
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This was such a sweet and fun little anthology! It was a perfect weekend “getaway” read. At just under five hundred pages collectively, it was easy to devour quickly for an anthology. A trait that I definitely loved for an anthology. Each author was a completely new author to me so it was quite nice to get to know some new ones to add to my TBR list for the future.
Each story is different but all have the same common concept… Hot and steamy cowboys, and there really wasn’t a single one that I didn’t fall for. Strap in ladies because this is going to be one fun read! Each of the stories are listed below, but for all the juicy details you will have to one-click and read all those for yourself! Happy reading!
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Uproariously good! Seriously, I laughed until I cried while reading “Getting the Goods.” I have not had the chance to read anything from Elizabeth Perry before I picked this one up, but I can assure you that it won’t be my last!
Gabby is turning thirty and really isn’t looking for love or a future with someone. The idea of a little one is another story. Her and her best friend hatch a schemingly crazy idea, one for the movie scripts, and set out to accomplish it. Of course, best laid plans…
Connor is an unsuspecting victim, in more ways than one. The one time he actually has more than a fleeting feeling for someone she wants to run away.
This was so much fun. The storyline added twists to something we are used to seeing in the rom-com category. The emotions were balanced and at the end I was fully invested in the characters and wanting more. Thanks for a great read! On to see what else Ms. Perry has to one-click!
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I am so thrilled that I picked up this gem over the weekend! I was in desperate need of something to shake off a bad book hangover I was having. I had just read and finished a great novel and I had a whole evening ahead of me and nothing was working out for me on my kindle. (Not that I don’t have a million TBR LOL) Then… ‘Climbing the Walls’ fell into my hands and I consumed it in one sitting! (Well past 3 AM) I adored it! Sacha TY Fortune was a new author to me as well, so even more outstanding for an introduction to a new author!
This one has it all. Some angst, hot steamy love, laughter, drama, a magnitude of emotions, and so much more. I loved how it was one of those novels you felt like you were right there and witnessing these lives of the main characters happening. They become real to you and you become invested in them.
Our MC’s in this one are Kris and Nicole Gellar. Niccole, Nicole, Nicole… I had a love hate relationship with her. I admired her ability to embrace her b#tc*y self. We all have our moments as women. I could connect with some of hers. Sometimes it got to be a bit much though. She wants to be the best at everything; her job, motherhood, being a wife. She just has a terrible way of balancing everything. She wants to be the best at everything; her job, motherhood, being a wife. She just has a terrible way of balancing everything. Her boss at work’s personal life is starting to crumble and that is giving her a new perspective on things. Can it help her marriage?
Kris is her adoring husband, I liked him pretty much throughout the book. He loves his family, and it shows in everything he does. He has a lot of self-doubt though. And lacks in the communication department. Their two children are adorable too, especially the daughter. She reminded me of my kiddo, too smart for her age. I can’t wait for the next book!
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I really enjoy my visits to Cedarville. Now, don’t worry too much if you haven’t read all of the previous Cedarville novels from Bree Kraemer before this one. I would really only be concerned that you read “After All These Years” which is book #7. That is where we first get to meet the main characters of “Say When”. All of Kraemer’s Cedarville’s novels are fantastic though. I truly love the cast of characters. They all vary and are like old friends that we get to visit from time to time. I would have to say this one happens to be one of my favorites though and comes as a nice and sweet heartwarming read that I just couldn’t put down until I had devoured all of it in one sitting.
Like I said we have met Dani before in the seventh book, “After All These Years.” There we found out all about her shyness. It really inhibits her ability to live out in the open or find love. But it doesn’t affect her gift of baking. She makes some delicious treats and finds herself making the deserts that are served at the restaurant that Wes runs and opens in the book.
Patrick was hired as the chef of Wes’s restaurant. He himself is a quiet guy. His passion for cooking is sort of similar to Dani’s love of baking. Patrick has also fallen in love with the cupcakes that he has been consuming at the restaurant. He just wishes he knew who made them. One day fate gives him the opportunity to find out just who that it. He is blown away by how sexy and stunning she is. He is even more shocked to learn she is the same shy and introverted girl that he used to know as his sister’s best friend, just all grown up.
What will happen when they both discover that the attractions are mutual? Can Dani overcome her shyness just enough to let herself feel love? Will these two mix up more than just a good dish or treat? I loved this installment, and I personally can’t wait to find out what will come next for the little town of Cedarville. Thanks for another great read Bree Kraemer!
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Jessie is the third book in the Glass City Hears series from Desiree Lafawn. I would highly recommend that you read the other books in the series before you read this one. Now with that said, you can read this as a standalone. I would keep in mind a few things though. There are several characters and their story lines that make appearances in this book. This series is a great series. Each book tops the one before it, a task that I keep finding harder to accomplish but proven wrong by Ms. Lafawn. Jesse happens to be my favorite so far!
Jesse is such a sweet romance. He himself is a sweet character. I truly enjoyed reading him and Harlow only sweetened the deal that much more. This was their story. Jesse manages the bar his father owns. It really isn’t his passion though and to make matters worse the relationship he has with his family is strained at best. Then he meets Harlow. There is a pretty intense connection between the two off the bat. Harlow needs a job to take care of her son. Jesse wants to help out. How will the workplace romance work out? Can they find happiness together?
I just loved all the sweet and wholesome feel-good love in this book. It was nice to light happy love story to coo at for a few hours. I can’t wait to see what will come next in the series. Thanks for another great read Ms. Lafawn!
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“My Tragic Life” is the second part of the prequel to the “Brothers of Camelot” series by Necie Navone. I have to say it is a bit of departure from the a-typical one shot prequel that you are used to seeing for a series. This one gives us an up close personal coming of age story about Alessandra, the ‘Princess’ of the Canzano family. This is setting us up for the Brothers of Camelot. I would HIGHLY recommend that these are all read in order. I will admit that at first, and when I finished the first book, I wasn’t sure if I was a big fan that this was going to be a three part prequel. I really liked the first book in the Brothers Camelot and I kind of just want to get back to those stories. As it is that promises to be a long series in and of itself. But I am playing along and giving it a go. I do believe that I am a bit more of a fan after this one though. This brought all the feels to the table much as the first in the Brothers of Camelot did, and I am glad that I didn’t give up after the first book.
All that said, this one shows us more of Alessandra, this time more as she has grown into her teenage years. She still is forced to face things that are more for adults and I wanted to shield her from them. I found myself torn apart as a mother and tearing up several times throughout the story. She has to make a lot of decisions that she should never have to make, but when you are faced with choosing family and keeping them safe or the alternative, you generally are forced to make some very difficult choices. I can’t wait to find out what the next installment will bring, and where we will find Alessandra in the end. Most of all, I want to see a light at the end of the tunnel for her. Thanks for a great and emotional read Ms. Navone!
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I have been trying a lot of new authors lately. It is something I like to do towards the end of the year so I can build up my TBR reads for the following year, because you know we all need longer ones right? Lol. Bella Settarra was one of those I picked up as a newbie for me. I was drawn in by the cover and decided to give it a go. Don’t be alarmed by the fact that it is a fifth in a series. I had no problems reading it out of order, and it can be read as a standalone. I did enjoy it, so I will be reading the rest of them at some point in the near future.
Savannah’s Saviors was a contemporary romance with a touch of western to it. It had the sexy cowboys and the small country town backdrop. Savannah Edgerton was thrown out of her home. Things there were not the best and her past is anything but pretty. She has nowhere to go and ultimately is found wandering freezing and in terrible shape by the handsome Tom and Greg. They feel for her and are also attracted to her so decide to help her out.
Savannah doesn’t exactly know what to make of the men. She wants to trust them, but not with all of her secrets. The attraction grows, and it grows between all three. Which leads to some very steamy and thrilling scenes. I’d recommend a tall glass of something cold, and a fan nearby… What will happen when the secrets begin to unravel? Can they be the saviors that Savannah needs? Will she let them in?
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Burning Night: where the ashes of the past awaken the future by Nikki Broadwell
