NEW RELEASES FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 4, 2015
REVVED (AXLE ALLEY VIPERS #2) BY SHERILEE GRAY
Release Date: October 5, 2015
SYNOPSIS
He'll rev her up and drive her to the edge...
Rusty West swore she was done with men. Instead, she channeled her passion into West Restoration, the car shop she runs with her best friend and sister. But Rusty's aloof composure fades when the owner of the competition comes striding into her shop, over six feet of sexy, rough-edged confidence...hot enough to send Rusty's motor into overdrive.
Reid Parker worked his ass off to get what he wants - and what he wants is West Restoration and its crew. He never expected to find a shop of all-female mechanics...or the stunning redhead who ignites a lust that threatens his cool. But Reid plays carefully. He never, ever gets involved with a woman beyond one night.
And no matter how hot the sparks, Rusty will never compromise her business for a man...
BUY LINKS
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Revved-Axle-Alley-Vipers-Sherilee-ebook/dp/B00YM7LXD0/
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REVIEW: REVVED (AXLE ALLEY VIPERS #2) BY SHERILEE GRAY
Revved by Sherilee Gray
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I am floored. Reid and Rusty's story was an excellent read. Sherilee Gray nearly annihilated me. The emotions Revved evoked ranged from hot and sexy, to heartrending pain. These two individuals had faced so much suffering I was happy to see that they managed to rise above it professionally at least. Ms. Gray created characters that have so much to offer but have let the torment of the past continue to play a part in the current direction of life they are traveling. Baggage on top of baggage is what had to be sorted through. The Axle Alley Vipers series is my first foray into Sherilee Gray novels. Crashed and Revved are books that combine passionate storytelling with sensual romance. This series is what introduced me to Sherilee Gray. Am anticipating the final book. Once received will read the entire series again. It's that good. I received an ARC Of Revved in exchange for an honest review.
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THE ENGAGEMENT GAME (49TH FLOOR #3) BY JENNY HOLIDAY
Release Date: October 5, 2015
SYNOPSIS
What's a little blackmail between friends?
The black sheep of the old-money Rosemanns, advertising executive Marcus has made his own way in the world--and done extremely well for himself--but his family is still pressuring him to join their investment firm and settle down with a quiet, unobjectionable girl.
Which is why the sexy Rose Verma is the perfect date for his family's charity ball. A bleeding-heart lefty from the wrong side of the tracks, Rose has never met a stray dog she didn't love or a polka-dotted mini-dress she couldn't rock. Marcus has enough dirt on Rose to "convince" her to play along. And if he lets it slip that they're engaged, all the better.
But all's fair in love and blackmail, and Rose is ready to play a few cards of her own…
BUY LINKS
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REVIEW: THE ENGAGEMENT GAME (49TH FLOOR #3) BY JENNY HOLIDAY
The Engagement Game by Jenny Holiday
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Blackmail has never been so rewarding! The Engagement Game is a sexy look at the mishaps of falling in love. Marcus and Rose never would have met if not for a letter mix up. This leads to a face to face meeting that sends these two outcasts down the pathway to love. Ms. Holiday's portrayal of Rose was ingenious. Beautiful on the inside but unsure of herself on the outside. Marcus was rough around the edges but getting to know Rose brought out a side to him that was caring and kind.
The beauty of this story is that it's uncomplicated, has a message and leaves the reader feeling good. I received an ARC of Jenny Holiday's The Engagement Game in exchange for an honest review.
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THE GREEK TYCOON'S TARNISHED BRIDE (MEN IF THE ZODIAC)
BY RACHEL LYNDHURST
Release Date: October 5, 2015
SYNOPSIS
Sign: Capricorn
He loves power, material success...and sex.
Erica Silver has never done things the "usual" way. A single mom working towards a degree in psychology, she's paying her way as an exotic dancer. No one can tell Erica how to live her life...especially not some handsome, arrogant Greek stranger, who wants to take her son away from his "unfit" mother.
Successful entrepreneur Tito Makris has no choice but to fulfill his best friend's last wish. He must bring his friend's son to Greece to claim a multi-billion euro legacy. Still, taking the boy from his mother-however tarnished she may be-is pretty much the last thing Tito wants. So he offers Erica a radical choice: marry him and stay with her son...or lose the boy-and him-forever.
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REVIEW: THE GREEK TYCOON'S TARNISHED BRIDE (MEN IF THE ZODIAC)
BY RACHEL LYNDHURST
The Greek Tycoon's Tarnished Bride by Rachel Lyndhurst
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Erica is a "fierce" mama lion. Whatever it takes to protect her son and make him happy is her top priority. The means she had to go to in order to make that possible made me sad. She was determined to succeed on her own. Tito irked me. He was so dictatorial. His way was the best way. I would have rebelled too. In the beginning the story was a little dull but as it went on it got better. Erica's fighting spirit, Tito's arrogant attitude and promise to a friend combined to make The Greek Tycoon's Tarnished Bride by Rachel Lyndhurst into a story that turned out better than it began. I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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IRRESISTIBLY YOURS: AN OXFORD NOVEL BY LAUREN LAYNE
Release Date: October 6, 2015
SYNOPSIS
Meet the men of Oxford magazine! In the first captivating spin-off of Lauren Layne’s Sex, Love & Stiletto series, a not-so-friendly battle of the sexes turns into a scorching office romance.
Hotshot sports editor Cole Sharpe has been freelancing for Oxford for years, so when he hears about a staff position opening up, he figures he’s got the inside track. Then his boss drops a bombshell: Cole has competition. Female competition, in the form of a fresh-faced tomboy who can hang with the dudes—and write circles around them, too. Cole usually likes his women flirty and curvy, but he takes a special interest in his skinny, sassy rival, if only to keep an eye on her. And soon, he can’t take his eyes off her.
Penelope Pope knows all too well that she comes off as just one of the guys. Since she’s learned that wanting more usually leads to disappointment, Penelope’s resigned to sitting on the sidelines when it comes to love. So why does Cole make her want to get back in the game? The man is as arrogant as he is handsome. He probably sees her as nothing more than a barrier to his dream job. But when an unexpected kiss turns into a night of irresistible passion, Penelope has to figure out whether they’re just fooling around—or starting something real.
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REVIEW: IRRESISTIBLY YOURS: AN OXFORD NOVEL BY LAUREN LAYNE
Irresistibly Yours by Lauren Layne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Had the pleasure of reading The Trouble with Love not too long ago. What I discovered was that Ms. Layne's female characters are smart, witty and not the average breed. She creates women who exude confidence but are dealing with the same issues every female does. Loneliness, struggling to blend in, body image and matters of the heart. Those are just a few things that Penelope struggles with in Irresistibly Yours. Cole sees Penelope as the competition, until he gets to know the girl behind the bravado. Irresistibly Yours is for every individual that wants to fit in. The message of this story is "be yourself and the rest will fall into place." I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Second story and loving this author.
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SOME LIKE IT SCOT (SCANDALOUS HIGHLANDERS) BY SUZANNE ENOCH
Release Date: October 6, 2015
SYNOPSIS
CAN A CLASH OF WILLS
Nineteenth-century, Scotland:
When a mad lass in trousers shoots at him, Munro "Bear" MacLawry isn't sure what impresses him more-the girl's sure aim or her irresistibly tempting curves. Catriona MacColl has fled to the Highlands with her half-sister to escape an unwanted wedding, and wants no part of him, nor any man. But he can't abandon the flame-haired, sharp-tongued wildcat now that he's discovered her-not when she fits so perfectly in his arms...
LEAD TO A LOVE FOR ALL TIME?
Munro has more than earned his nickname-he's a well-muscled, well-favored mountain of a man with an engaging bad-boy grin and a string of well-satisfied lasses behind him. Bringing Catriona food, blankets, candles, everything she needs to survive a winter in an abandoned abbey, Munro is an unexpected gift in her reckless bid for freedom-and an unexpected complication. Clan MacDonald has plans for her, and they don't include her falling for a MacLawry. But this man makes her feel like a woman-and he may be her one chance to live a life about which she's only dared dream...in Some Like It Scot by New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Enoch.
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REVIEW: SOME LIKE IT SCOT (SCANDALOUS HIGHLANDERS)
BY SUZANNE ENOCH
Some Like it Scot by Suzanne Enoch
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
She's just as spirited as he is brash. Ms. Enoch won me over the minute Catriona was introduced. I enjoy romance novels, particularly historical romance. Any character that is not a damsel in distress. Can take care of herself and is not afraid to voice her opinion is alright with me. Catriona and Munro are a fiery combination. On so many levels they should not have worked. Personality clashes, homeland differences and willful tempers. All of these things stacked the cards against them but proved inconsequential in the end. There is never a dull moment but always a new adventure. I received an ARC of Some Like it Scot by Suzanne Enoch in exchange for an honest review.
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THE CHRISTMAS COTTAGE/EVER AFTER BY SAMANTHA CHASE
Release Date: October 6, 2015
SYNOPSIS
An exciting reissue of both books in the beloved Christmas Cottage series from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Samantha Chase, just in time for the holidays .
Legend has it that any couple who spends the night in the Christmas Cottage shall have love everlasting...
THE CHRISTMAS COTTAGE
Lacey Quinn does not believe in happily-ever-after or the legend of the Christmas Cottage. But her best friend Ava does, and she's the one getting married. It's Lacey's job to make sure everything at the cottage is perfect for the newlyweds. Instead, she finds herself snowed in with the bride-to-be's brother, Ean Callahan, and begins to wonder if fairy tales really can come true.
EVER AFTER
Ava Callahan wants desperately to believe in love everlasting. But when Brian McCabe walks back into her life and upsets her carefully organized world, her commitment to perfection makes it hard for her to accept the love that's right in front of her. Will it take a night in the Christmas Cottage for Ava and Brian to find their happy ending?
What readers are saying:
"Delightful Christmas romance with a twist ending."
"Loved the layered plot."
"Sweet holiday romance...love, love love!"
"An enchanting tale."
"A five star story!"
"Instant connection with the characters."
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REVIEW: THE CHRISTMAS COTTAGE/EVER AFTER BY SAMANTHA CHASE
The Christmas Cottage / Ever After by Samantha Chase
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I enjoy reading books that connect a series, like it even better when the stories can be purchased as a set. That is what drew me to this anthology. The Christmas Cottage/Ever After set has a great deal to entice a reader. First off it has well written characters. Second both stories are delightful holiday reads that leave you feeling good. Third, an air of mystical intervention for each pair of our young lovers. Lastly but certain not least Samantha Chase. Her stories have a way of wrapping around the heart that in my case leaves me anticipating the next story. Family, friendship and life lessons always play abundant roles in her stories.
I usually fall for one character in each and ever story that I have read by her more than any other. To me these two stories warm the heart, touch the soul and will entertain any true romantic.
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THIS LOVE OF MINE BY MIRANDA LIASSON
Release Date: October 6, 2015
SYNOPSIS
Bridal shop owner Meg Halloran spends her days making other women’s wedding dreams come true—and her nights dreaming of her childhood crush, hometown heartthrob Dr. Benjamin Rushford. After a lifetime of wearing her heart on her sleeve, she’s done waiting. Meg’s ready to find love, with or without him. Moving on feels right—until Ben pops an unexpected question.
To win the open ER position in Mirror Lake, Ben has to convince the board that he’s settled and ready to put down roots. His latest stroke of genius? Asking Meg, the local good girl, to be his pretend girlfriend. With her by his side, he’s a shoo-in for the job. But he’s in over his head because, as much as he tries to deny it, Meg tempts him. And if she learns the truth about a secret that has shadowed and shaped his life, will she ever be able to forgive him?
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REVIEW: THIS LOVE OF MINE BY MIRANDA LIASSON
This Love of Mine by Miranda Liasson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This Love of Mine was an endearing story about attractive characters. Miranda Liasson's creation is about not taking anything in life for granted. Especially relationships. The people counted on the most may not always be there. This Love of Mine conveyed that point by examining the love story of Ben and Meg. With likable characters and plenty of feeling Ms. Liasson composed a sweet story of neglect, frustration, heartbreak and love. I received an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review. Very well put together read.
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ONE MORE KISS (A WHITE PINE NOVELLA) BY KIM AMOS
Release Date: October 6, 2015
SYNOPSIS
ONE MORE KISS . . .
Betty Lindholm doesn't know whether to laugh or cry. The banner advertising the new shipment of satin at her fabric store finally arrived and now the entire town of White Pine is up in arms. How was she supposed to know there'd be a typo? Now the entire town thinks she's proclaiming "Satan is here!" Even the gorgeous pastor with his steel-grey eyes and sexy smile . . .
. . . IS NEVER ENOUGH
Pastor Randall Sondheim is always on the lookout for excuses to drop by Betty's shop and gaze into her lovely blue eyes. The latest is her crazy sign-could that be a sign of something more? Sweet Betty brings out the best in him but it's the worst in him, his dark secret tragedy, that worries Randall. Can this man of God conquer his own demons to win a match made in heaven?
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REVIEW: ONE MORE KISS (A WHITE PINE NOVELLA) BY KIM AMOS
One More Kiss by Kim Amos
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Kim Amos is an author that I have noticed repeatedly while looking to restock my Kindle. One day I thought: Why not give her a try, what have you got to lose? Am so glad that I did. One More Kiss is my first read by Ms. Amos. I found it to be a cute, witty story that inspires and entertains. One More Kiss is a whimsical look at gossip and prejudice, that is done in such a way that is not malicious or overdone. The small town feel gave the story a deeper meaning for me. One mistake does not a person make. It is the lesson that is learned that defines who they are.
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VIRTUOUS SCOUNDREL (THE REGENCY ROMP TRILOGY #2)
BY MAGGIE FENTON
Release Date: October 6, 2015
SYNOPSIS
Sebastian Sherbrook, a self-proclaimed scoundrel and the newly minted Marquess of Manwaring, returns to London after his estranged uncle dies, intent on reforming his rakish image once and for all. Yet through no fault of his own, he’s soon embroiled in the biggest scandal of the Season, and his secret plans to court the only woman he’s ever wanted are in shambles.
Lady Katherine Manwaring knows her poor opinion of her late husband’s nephew isn’t about to change, even if the Times has dubbed him “The Singlemost Beautiful Man In London.” When fate casts Sebastian upon her mercy, however, she learns two shocking truths: he may not be the scoundrel his reputation suggests, and he’s hopelessly in love…with her.
But an irate squire, an even more irate dog, several dawn appointments, meddling friends, and a touch of blackmail aren’t the only things that stand in the way of their happy ending. Can Katherine accept Sebastian’s love—and will he still want her if he learns her own dark secret?
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REVIEW: VIRTUOUS SCOUNDREL (THE REGENCY ROMP TRILOGY #2)
BY MAGGIE FENTON
Virtuous Scoundrel by Maggie Fenton
My rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
Sebastian allows other peoples opinions to dictate his actions and his sense of self. Past hurts, slights and bias give him a warped sense of self-worth. Not bitter but heartbroken none the less, he decides to fight back. It boggles my mind that he would want the one person who was determined to think the worse of him at every turn. No one else's opinion mattered but hers. Katherine didn't deserve him. I learned one thing from Virtuous Scoundrel. "Actions speak louder than words." Sebastian proved he had more class in his little finger than any rich titled peer. He chose to forgive rather than retaliate. I received an ARC of this story in exchange for an honest review.
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HOME FOR CHRISTMAS (SANCTUARY ISLAND NOVEL #4)
BY LILY EVERETT
Release Date: October 6, 2015
SYNOPSIS
Celebrate Christmas on Sanctuary Island, where the love light gleams. There will be snow and mistletoe...and two lonely hearts yearning for love, family, and above all, home.
Magazine columnist Libby Leeds has made a name for herself sharing heartwarming stories from her perfect life on Sanctuary Island. There's just one minor detail she's left out: she hasn't set foot on the island since her childhood. Orphaned and heartbroken, she departed years ago and never looked back-except in her fictional columns. Now a wounded war hero is returning to Sanctuary Island, and Libby's editor insists she cover the story by taking the long road back...
HOME FOR CHRISTMAS
Army Ranger Owen Shepard is a tall, handsome single father, and now a media sensation. He wants to reconnect with his daughter, Caitlin, and make up for lost time by giving her a Christmas to remember. When "America's Favorite Homemaker" Libby Leeds offers her help, he jumps at the chance. But the sweet, reclusive writer is more intriguing, and more tempting, than Owen could have imagined. Soon, Owen and Caitlin are spending their holiday with Libby, decorating trees, making gingerbread houses, and warming up by the fire. It's the closest Libby has come to love and family since she was a child-but until she and Owen admit what is in their hearts, the home they are creating together will be only in their dreams.
"Sanctuary Island will live in your heart long after the book is closed."
-Susan Wiggs, #1 New York Times bestselling author
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REVIEW: HOME FOR CHRISTMAS (SANCTUARY ISLAND #4)
BY LILY EVERETT
Home for Christmas by Lily Everett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Libby is a woman who stopped believing in happily ever after a long time ago. So she creates her own. Full of half-truths and fantasies. Owen has experienced the horror and uncertainties of war. Changed by it all he has a better appreciation for life and the loved ones he left behind. His new lease on life is put to the test by the daughter he wants to get to know and the reporter that enters his life. Home for Christmas by Lily Everett is a precious story that uplifts the spirit and warms the heart. I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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A COWBOY FIREFIGHTER FOR CHRISTMAS BY KIM REDFORD
Release Date: October 6, 2015
SYNOPSIS
Book #1 in Smokin' Hot Cowboys
Warm up this Christmas with a sexy cowboy firefighter who knows how to ignite flames as well as put them out...
He's hotter than a wildfire
Trey Duval is a rancher, proud as can be of his Wildcat Ranch. He's also the top volunteer firefighter of Wildcat Bluff, Texas, the town that pulls out all the stops for its Christmas festivities.
City girl Misty Reynolds comes to Wildcat Bluff just in time to help Trey put out a suspicious fire, leading him to dub her his "Christmas angel." Unfortunately, Misty's past has left her with terrible memories of fire, and of Christmastime.
As the two are thrown together again and again, Trey finds himself wanting Misty more and more, and Misty feels stronger and braver when Trey is around. Though their trust grows slowly, their passion for each other is burning hot...
Praise for Belle Gone Bad:
"Head-butting, heart-stopping, smoking hot romance!"-Carolyn Brown, New York Timesbestselling author
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REVIEW: A COWBOY FIREFIGHTER FOR CHRISTMAS BY KIM REDFORD
A Cowboy Firefighter for Christmas by Kim Redford
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Don't stand too close to the flames or you will feel the heat. Kim Redford has written a story that is quite intense. Fire plays a central role in this tempting read. An arson investigator and a firefighter are working together to solve a dangerous mystery. Working through personal demons, learning to trust each other and fighting an unexpected attraction. So far so good. Add in serious circumstances, constant twist and great storytelling and you can't miss.
My interest in books has taken me in many different directions and introduced me to a number of characters, but Misty was a force onto herself. Having endured so much in her life and still managing to soldier on was a great credit to the character and the author. A Cowboy Firefighter for Christmas is whole new type of holiday read. A little mystery and a lot of heat.
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TALL, DARK AND WICKED BY MADELINE HUNTER
Release Date: October 6, 2015
SYNOPSIS
A wickedly wonderful new romance from the New York Times bestselling author of His Wicked Reputation
Most women will give him anything he wants. She is not most women…
As a well-known barrister and the son of a duke, Ives confines his passionate impulses to discreet affairs with worldly mistresses. A twist of fate, however, has him looking for a new lover right when a fascinating woman shows up in his chambers, asking him to help save her father from the gallows. Unfortunately, he has already been asked to serve as the prosecutor in the case, but that only ensures close encounters with the rarity named Padua Belvoir. And every encounter increases his desire to tutor her in pleasure’s wicked ways...
Having always been too tall, too willful, and too smart to appeal to men, Padua Belvoir is shocked when Ives shows interest in her. Knowing his penchant for helping the wrongly accused, she had initially thought he might be her father’s best hope for salvation. Instead, he is her worst adversary—not least because every time he looks at her, she is tempted to give him anything he wants…
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REVIEW: TALL, DARK AND WICKED BY MADELINE HUNTER
Tall, Dark and Wicked by Madeline Hunter
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Tall, Dark and Wicked is a different type of story for me. Something about it just appealed to me. Ms. Hunter gave a look at two very complicated characters. Life events shaped them but love may rescue them. I did not get the story I expected with this read. However I did get a story with layers of hidden emotion and a hint of suspense. I received an ARC of Tall, Dark and Wicked in exchange for an honest review.
My Rating: 3.50
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GOOD EARL GONE BAD BY MANDA COLLINS
Release Date: October 6, 2015
SYNOPSIS
Marriage? To a gambler? You must be joking! Yet Lady Hermione Upperton has never backed down from a challenge. When her spendthrift father offers her at the gaming tables, she is given a difficult choice--wed the Earl of Mainwaring, an infamous gamester with no respect for her skills with the reins, or face charges for the murder of a member of the infamous Lords of Anarchy. Either way she'll have to clear her name. Can she count on her husband's help the way she has begun to count on his kisses?
All Jasper Fawley, the Earl of Mainwaring, wanted was a night of cards. But by the end of the evening he's walked away with a fortune--and a bride who's suspected of murder. Jasper knows Hermione is passionate about her unorthodox membership in the Lords of Anarchy, but he's certain she would never kill to keep it. Can he protect his headstrong wife from prosecution and a ruthless killer without endangering both their hearts in the process?
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REVIEW: GOOD EARL GONE BAD BY MANDA COLLINS
Good Earl Gone Bad by Manda Collins
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
The player gets played. Ophelia is caught between a rock and a hard place. Betrayed by her father, forced to make tough decisions and on the hunt for answers. She has a lot on her plate. Jasper never expected to have a temptress like Ophelia fall into his lap, All he wanted was a night of fun. Now he has a wife who he doesn't completely trust, a murderer on the loose and is entangled in a mystery that may get them both killed. Manda Collins world conspiracies, secrets, lust, power and murder is full of excitement. A little confusing at times but overall a cool effort. I received an ARC of Good Earl Gone Bad in exchange for an honest review.
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FIRST SEASON/BRIDE TO BE BY JANE ASHFORD
Release Date: October 6, 2015
SYNOPSIS
Two classic Regency romances by beloved bestselling author Jane Ashford celebrate the adventures of a London Season
FIRST SEASON
Widowed Lady Anabel Wyndham was married right out of the schoolroom and has never before experienced the delights of a London Season. She's dazzled by the attention of the fascinating Sir Charles Norbury, a man whose touch seems to melt her very soul, but a notorious rake. She's drawn to handsome friend-of-the-family Christopher Hanford and the comfort and serenity he offers. But how does one choose between two such charming suitors? Anabel is finding that love is so much more dangerous the second time around.
BRIDE TO BE
Emily Crane is the toast of the ton-and she couldn't find it more tedious. Until she encounters the darkly sensual stranger whose life she once saved and the London Season becomes infinitely more exciting. Recently returned from the wilds of South America, Lord Richard Sheldon has only contempt for tiresome London chits, but he finds himself stunningly intrigued by the dauntless Emily Crane. When the two become embroiled in a budding scandal and are forced into an engagement, they discover a passion more dangerous than any killer...
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REVIEW: FIRST SEASON/BRIDE TO BE BY JANE ASHFORD
First Season / Bride to Be by Jane Ashford
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Whenever I read a book that consists of more than one story, I always find them hard to review. It is so hard to not spoil the story for others. I'll do my best though. Here goes.
First Season had all the makings a good story. The elusive second chance at love. Two handsome suitors and the mystique of the illustrious ball. It had a lot to live up to. For me it failed. I did not find the characters all that interesting and the story just wasn't very good.
Bride to Be is a suspenseful look at romance. A surprising reunion between two former acquaintances takes them in a direction that was never expected. This read is a more gothic regency. In my opinion the mysterious element is what gives it sex appeal and character. The character development is much stronger with Emily and Richard and the story is more interesting.
The beauty viewpoint is that everyone sees thing differently. So although this read was not for me, it may be perfect for some one else. I received an ARC of this 2 in 1 in exchange for an honest review.
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CROSSWINDS (RISING STORM: EPISODE 3) BY ELISABETH NAUGHTON
Release Date: October 8, 2015
SYNOPSIS
Secrets, Sex and Scandals …
Welcome to Storm, Texas, where passion runs hot, desire runs deep, and secrets have the power to destroy… Get ready. The storm is coming.
Lacey Salt's world shattered with the death of her brother, and now the usually sweet-tempered girl is determined to take back some control—even if that means sabotaging her best friend, Mallory, and Mallory's new boyfriend, Luis.
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REVIEW: CROSSWINDS (RISING STORM: EPISODE 3) BY ELISABETH NAUGHTON
Crosswinds by Elisabeth Naughton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Episode 3: Crosswinds by Elisabeth Naughton is so far the most scandalous of the series. Hurtful secrets start to come to light. Bad decisions start to be regretted. The impact on the children is revealed. In the wake of her brother Lacey is acting out and has become manipulative. So unlike herself. She sets her sites on the one boy that belongs to someone else. Each book in this series is better than the one before. This one hurt my heart because the whole time I'm reading it, I am thinking can the parents be so wrapped up in themselves that their not giving the children the guidance and support they need. I received an ARC of Crosswinds in exchange for an honest review.
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MONTANA ROGUE (BIG SKY MAVERICKS #7) BY DEBRA SALONEN
Release Date: October 8, 2015
SYNOPSIS
Roommates with benefits. A temporary arrangement between two people with time on their hands. Who could possibly get hurt?
“Get your Zip On” – That’s Tucker Montgomery‘s slogan for the new zip line he’s building near Marietta, Montana. But before Tucker can get the first pole in the ground, he suffers an injury that could cost him everything, until help arrives in a surprising–but gorgeous–package: Amanda Heller. They’ll share her grandmother’s guesthouse while he supervises the old Victorian’s restoration… all with the added benefit of exploring a sizzling mutual attraction.
Amanda Heller knows her exile to Montana is her family’s excuse to spare them the embarrassing fallout from her very public break-up with her ex-boss’s son that left her jobless and living in her parent’s Manhattan home. But then Amanda strikes a bargain with injured, sexy businessman Tucker Montgomery, who needs a place to stay while recovering. A hot summer fling seems just the thing for Amanda and Tucker, something to enjoy for a month or two tops. Most certainly not long enough to fall in love….
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REVIEW: MONTANA ROGUE (BIG SKY MAVERICKS #7) BY DEBRA SALONEN
Montana Rogue By Debra Salonen
My Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
Debra Salonen is an author I have grown to love over the years. The first time I picked up a book of hers was when it started. Ms. Salonen writes characters that are flawed, funny and fabulous. I received an ARC of Montana Rogue in exchange for an honest review. Amanda is a wonderful character. She makes bad choices and is stubborn but has a good heart. She is seeking acceptance and love from the people that matter the most. Her family. Tucker is hardworking, focused and suffering from an unexpected injury. What I found refreshing about these two characters is although nothing alike, they both struggled with fears of not being good enough. There were so many things that stood out for me in this story. The most compelling was that no matter what you do or who you are, you are special and important to others.
CHOOSE ME, COWBOY (2015 MONTANA BORN RODEO #4)
BY BARBARA ANKRUM
Release Date: October 9, 2015
SYNOPSIS
The Copper Mountain Rodeo has returned to Marietta and cowboy reputations aren’t the only thing at stake…
Marietta Kindergarten teacher, Kate Canaday, is doing perfectly well without the ex-love of her life mucking up her intention to stay gloriously uncommitted. So what if she’s become—according to her sisters—a serial dater? If pro-bullrider Finn Scott's untimely defection six years ago taught her anything, it was that men come with an expiration date. And she’s more than happy to oblige them.
Trouble is, the sexier-than-ever Finn, now a devoted single father, has just moved to Marietta with his adorable five-year-old twins. He’s in an unexpected custody battle with his ex and too proud to ask Kate for help in making his crazy life look stable. But Kate sees helping him as a way of sealing off the hurt from her past once and for all. If they can just keep their hands off each other. After all…expiration date, right?
Not if Finn has anything to say about it...
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REVIEW: CHOOSE ME, COWBOY (2015 MONTANA BORN RODEO #4)
BY BARBARA ANKRUM
Choose Me, Cowboy by Barbara Ankrum
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The choices made and paths paved influence the cycle of life. Barbara Ankrum takes that philosophy and runs with it in Choose Me, Cowboy. Left behind with a broken heart, Kate decides never to fall in love again. Hurting Kate was the biggest regret of Finn's life. Coming face to face years later, he realizes everything that was lost and wants it back. This story is a wonderful look at how loving with an open heart has the power to heal and create stronger bonds.
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