NEW RELEASES FOR WEEK OF AUGUST 27, 2017
MAKE ME WANT (MEN OF GOLD MOUNTAIN) BY REBECCA BROOKS
Release Date: August 28, 2017
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Abbi Haas likes them big, bad, and out of her bed the next morning. So when a smoking hot firefighter shuts down a possessive ex by pretending to be her boyfriend, she’s happy to play along—and stay for the no-strings-attached sex under the stars. But her knight with bulging biceps had better not think she’s some damsel in distress. She’ll handle her ex like she does everything: on her own.
Wildland firefighter Tyler McCall is supposed to be taking a break from danger. First step to having fun: pick up a sexy stranger by pretending he’s her man. Too bad his fake girlfriend is also his new coworker…and their little white lie has already spread. Tyler knows he should walk away before he gets burned. But he can’t stay out of trouble, and there’s no way he’s letting her go.
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REVIEW: MAKE ME WANT (MEN OF GOLD MOUNTAIN) BY REBECCA BROOKS
Make Me Want by Rebecca Brooks
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Rebecca Brooks brings out the big guns with Make Me Want. Tyler is a tall drink of water with a sexy swagger and a thirst for danger. Abbi is a wannabe bad girl that craves independence despite that lingering fear of the unknown. In no way is this a hearts and flowers romance. Ms. Brooks thrives on creating tension and the hot and cold temperatures permeate every interaction between the main characters. Abbi and Tyler are not easy, but the unpredictability delivers a scrumptious reward.
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COMPROMISED IN PARADISE (COMPROMISE ME) BY SAMANTHE BECK
Release Date: August 28, 2017
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Stressed out hotel heiress Arden St. Sebastian is in Maui for one thing and one thing only. Work. But when the hottie at the bar buys her a drink to end all frilly umbrella-and-glow stick drinks, she can’t help but accept his unspoken invitation. When they get back to her villa, however, and the sexy moment of truth arrives, she can’t…quite…get there. Again.
ER resident Nick Bancroft can handle a night of fun, anonymous sex, but he draws the line at a fake orgasm. He makes his mystery woman a deal. He’ll take care of her little stress-induced orgasm problem if she’ll spend the next six days exploring the island with him, no questions asked.
A week of island relaxation on the arm of the sexiest man she’s ever met? Arden’s game. As long as she keeps her identity secret, she’s got nothing to lose…except her heart.
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REVIEW: COMPROMISED IN PARADISE (COMPROMISE ME) BY SAMANTHE BECK
Compromised in Paradise by Samanthe Beck
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Compromised in Paradise (Compromise Me) by Samanthe Beck
Compromised in Paradise will have readers surrendering their minds to lust as they open their hearts to love. Nick and Arden break relationship taboos as they heat of the sheets and navigate through matters of the heart. Samanthe Beck is at her best when she exposes a little romance to sweeten up the naughty. Ms. Beck shines her brightest with her Compromise Me series novels.
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RENEGADE (PHOENIX RISING) BY BRYNLEY BLAKE
Release Date: August 28, 2017
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Gemma Ward, an outgoing and strong-willed wedding photographer, goes through men like she goes through thongs, forever looking for a guy who can handle her. She’s about given up on love when she meets Declan, the sophisticated father of one of her clients. He’s perfect for her, if only she can convince him she’s not too young and inexperienced to meet his singularly erotic tastes.
Then, like an answered prayer, Walker Kincaid shows up, looking for a place to stay while he investigates allegations surrounding the death of his SEAL brother, Liam Prescott. If anyone can tutor her in the art of the kind of power play Declan wants, it’s Walker, her best friend and partner in crime since high school.
But what starts as friendly lessons in forbidden pleasure soon turns into something more…leaving Gemma to wonder if the lover she’s been looking for has been right in front of her all along.
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REVIEW: RENEGADE (PHOENIX RISING) BY BRYNLEY BLAKE
Renegade by Brynley Blake
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I'm all in favor of strong women, Gemma came across as neurotic. She's a boss in business, but a disappointment in love. Her need for control has left her in a dire romantic drought. Will her thirst ever be quenched? Renegade has a Sex in the City vibe with a splash of mystery thrown in. More funny than sexy, Declan and Gemma encourage getting your feet wet, before diving in to romance. Cute meets tempting.
(3.5 stars)
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CAN'T HARDLY BREATHE (THE ORIGINAL HEARTBREAKERS) BY GENA SHOWALTER
Release Date: August 29, 2017
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New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter returns with an irresistible Original Heartbreakers story about a woman who's never felt desired and the man who wants her more than air to breathe…
Bullied in high school, Dorothea Mathis's past is full of memories she'd rather forget. But there's one she can't seem to shake—her long-standing crush on former army ranger Daniel Porter. Now that the sexy bad boy has started using her inn as his personal playground, she should kick him out…but his every heated glance makes her want to join him instead.
Daniel returned to Strawberry Valley, Oklahoma, to care for his ailing father and burn off a little steam with no strings attached. Though he craves curvy Dorothea night and day, he's as marred by his past as she is by hers. The more he desires her, the more he fears losing her.
But every sizzling encounter leaves him desperate for more, and soon Daniel must make a choice: take a chance on love or walk away forever.
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REVIEW: CAN'T HARDLY BREATHE (THE ORIGINAL HEARTBREAKERS) BY GENA SHOWALTER
Can't Hardly Breathe by Gena Showalter
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Can't Hardly Breathe (The Original Heartbreakers) by Gena Showalter
For all the survivors of spiteful bullies and heartbreakingly cruel jokes. To every person with a beautiful heart, but a tortured soul. For every hero in disguise looking for salvation. Ms. Showalter wrote Can't Hardly Breathe for you. Dorothea is the girl that longed to fit in, but never quite managed to do so. Daniel is the boy that is beautiful both inside and out, yet has never felt good enough. Gena Showalter is good at stirring up emotion. It's inspirational tales of courage like this one that keep her name on people's lips and her stories in their hearts. Ugliness is a state of mind, not a physical trait.
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TURNED UP (TAKING CHANCES) BY ERIN NICHOLAS
Release Date: August 29, 2017
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Dillon Alexander has been Kit Derby’s nemesis since third grade, when he beat her in the school spelling bee. They’ve been competing ever since, driving each other to be the best at everything from science fairs to bake sales. While working together one night during their senior year, they stopped bickering long enough to share an emotionally charged kiss. But a tragedy that same night left them both racked with guilt, driving Dillon out of town and leaving Kit determined to keep her distance.
Now an emergency room physician, Dillon has returned to their hometown of Chance, Nebraska. Soon he and Kit fall back into old habits, sparring in public while trying to stay out of each other’s arms. But when a blizzard traps them overnight at Kit’s grandmother’s farmhouse, the real competition begins: Who will be the first to give in to the feelings they’ve denied for a decade?
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REVIEW: TURNED UP (TAKING CHANCES) BY ERIN NICHOLAS
Turned Up by Erin Nicholas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Erin Nicholas is good. For a little while, she helps readers get out of their heads and get in touch with their hearts. If laughter is the best medicine, Turned Up is spot on with the dosage. Kit and Dillon are book smart but clueless when it comes to the heart. Egos explode, sparks fly and love grows. What happens when the bane of your existence morphs into the love of your life? Crazy, sizzling and irresistible fun.
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THE PLAYBOY BACHELOR (THE BACHELORS OF ARIZONA) BY RACHEL VAN DYKEN
Release Date: August 29, 2017
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She's no Sleeping Beauty. And he's definitely no prince . . .Margot McCleery could have lived her whole life without seeing Bentley Wellington again-her ex-best friend and the poster boy for Hot, Rich Man-Whores everywhere. But Margot's whiskey-augmented grandmother "buys" Bentley at a charity bachelor auction, and now suddenly he's at her door. Impossibly charming. Impossibly sexy. And still a complete and utter jackass. Bentley's just been coerced by his grandfather to spend the next thirty days charming and romancing the reclusive red-haired beauty who hates him. The woman he abandoned when she needed him the most. Bentley knows just as much about romance as he knows about love-nothing. But the more time he spends with Margot, the more he realizes that "just friends" will never be enough. Now all he has to do is convince her to trust him with her heart . . .
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REVIEW: THE PLAYBOY BACHELOR (THE BACHELORS OF ARIZONA) BY RACHEL VAN DYKEN
The Playboy Bachelor by Rachel Van Dyken
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Playboy Bachelor (The Bachelors of Arizona) by Rachel Van Dyken
Love and friendship collide before coming full circle. The Playboy Bachelor was nothing like I expected it to be, it was so much more. Bentley and Margot are not fairytale characters. They are real people fighting their way back from the brink. Margot is a woman never comfortable in her own skin. An awkward teen with a love for books and an unrequited crush on a boy she could never claim as her own, she didn't have an easy time. Youth brought her face to face with tragedy. In an instant she lost more than she ever thought possible and closed herself off from the world. Enter the boy she always wanted and the man who toppled her world. Bentley is easy on the eyes and toxic to the heart. One decision destroyed his world. Now he's back to claim what's rightfully his. Can the Playboy Bachelor save the woman he never forgot? My all time favorite Rachel Van Dyken novel.
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DISORDERLY CONDUCT (THE ACADEMY) BY TESSA BAILEY
Release Date: August 29, 2017
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You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone…
Police academy cadet Charlie Burns can’t believe his luck when the gorgeous blonde he meets in a bar murmurs those magic words: “Nothing serious, ’kay?” Mind-blowing, no-strings sex with Ever Carmichael—it’s the holy grail of hookups for a guy who’s too busy following in his law enforcement family’s footsteps to think about getting serious. Charlie’s all about casual…that is, until Ever calls it quits and his world tilts on its axis.
Ever knows that when you control the relationship game, you can’t get played. But for the first time, she wants more than short-term satisfaction. Step one: end her fling with commitment-phobic Charlie. Step two: sacrifice herself to the ruthless NYC dating scene. Yet everywhere she turns, there’s Charlie, being his ridiculously charming self. No online match or blind date compares to the criminally hot cop-in-training, but they’re over. Aren’t they?
If love is a four-letter-word, why does the idea of Ever seeing someone else tie Charlie up in knots? Now he’s desperate to win her back…and a little date sabotage never hurt anyone, right?
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REVIEW: DISORDERLY CONDUCT (THE ACADEMY) BY TESSA BAILEY
Disorderly Conduct by Tessa Bailey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The player just got played by a novice to the game. Tessa Bailey knows how to deliver sexy while keeping it sweet. Disorderly Conduct takes every stereotype about relationships and bends the rules. Ever as unique as her name. She acts tough, but that's just a facade to keep the pain and loneliness at bay. Charlie can be a jerk, but when he cares about anything or anyone, he's all in. One night of sex leads to a casual no strings relationship. Until emotions become involved? Will "nothing serious" turn into happily ever after? Something special has arrived.
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ADELINE ( LADY ARCHER'S CREED) BY CHRISTINA MCKNIGHT
Release Date: August 29, 2017
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WHEN THE BEAST WITH A HEART OF GOLD
Everything changed for Jasper Benedict, the Earl of Ailesbury, the night his family died in a tragic fire—the same fire that left him disfigured. Now, his scars have given him the name the Beast of Faversham. But when he stumbles upon a damaged carriage during a tempest, the beautiful woman inside reminds him of the man he wishes he could be: free of his past, and able to love.
TAMES A BEAUTY WITH A WICKED PAST
When her carriage breaks down outside Faversham Abbey, this is just the most recent in a long series of misadventures for Miss Adeline Price. Her beauty hides a fatal flaw: she’s quick to judge, and rarely looks beneath the surface. But the longer she’s around Jasper, the more she begins to want to be better—someone deserving of him.
But when it comes time to reunite Adeline with her family in London, will Jasper believe that she sees not his scars, but the good, honorable man he is?
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REVIEW: ADELINE ( LADY ARCHER'S CREED) BY CHRISTINA MCKNIGHT
Adeline by Christina McKnight
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
An impressive slight of hand. She flipped the script on me. Adeline pays homage to a classic tale while reversing the roles of the main characters. The hero has a beautiful soul trapped inside of a damaged shell, while the heroine is beautiful on the outside and scarred by ugliness within. Adeline marks the first character of Ms. McKnight's that I did not like at first sight. She was rude, mean spirited and judgmental. Yet to love her is to understand her and through the eyes of a broken man and the heart of a gifted writer, readers are given that chance. Adeline proved that even the ugliest of hearts can change. No matter how many times I hear those words, it never tarnishes the value of the lesson.
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HERE COMES THE BRIDE (CHAPEL OF LOVE) BY HOPE RAMSAY
Release Date: August 29, 2017
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There goes the groom . . .
For Professor Laurie Wilson, planning her wedding to longtime boyfriend Brandon Kopp has been a whirlwind. But somehow, between all the cake tastings and dress fittings, she never imagined being left at the altar. In the aftermath, she does what any sensible woman would - she swigs champagne and considers keying his car. Until someone knocks on her door with a much better idea for revenge.
Best man Andrew Lyndon thinks Laurie's better off without Brandon. But Laurie's father - and Andrew's boss - isn't going to accept anything less than a reconciliation. And he's made it Andrew's problem to solve. So Andrew decides to make Brandon jealous by setting Laurie up on a string of "dates." After a couple of weeks, Brandon will be begging Laurie to take him back. But Andrew's plan works a little too well because suddenly he's the one falling for Laurie -- and planning a proposal of his own.
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REVIEW: HERE COMES THE BRIDE (CHAPEL OF LOVE) BY HOPE RAMSAY
Here Comes the Bride by Hope Ramsay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Discovering author Hope Ramsay is delightful. She puts her heart and soul into her stories and the results are an enlightening experience. Here Comes the Bride is a sweet take on getting even. Revenge has never been so deliciously satisfying. Laurie and Andrew deliver a kick to the funny bone and a tingling within the heart. This is one author who knows how to make the heart happy. Even in the darkest of moment there's always a brighter side. Words to live by and a romance that is hard to forget.
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MAYBE I DO (WHISKEY AND WEDDINGS) BY NICOLE MCLAUGHLIN
Release Date: August 29, 2017
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“Nicole McLaughlin is a wonderfully fresh voice in contemporary romance—sweet, sexy, and immensely satisfying.”—Lauren Layne, New York Times bestselling author
She doesn’t believe in fairy tales. He’s married to his job. Maybe whiskey is the secret ingredient that will bring them together—and give true love a shot?
Wedding photographer Charlotte Linley loves her work—even though she hates weddings. Sure, she still holds a grudge after being left at the altar by her high-school sweetheart. But today Charlotte is just happy to have complete control over her career, which is flourishing. Especially since she joined forces with one of the three gorgeous owners of The Stag, a boutique distillery that has become Kansas City’s hottest wedding venue.
Dean Troyer, bitter after the end of his own marriage, knows that Charlotte is the real deal—beautiful, talented, and successful. He may flirt with her every time she comes to The Stag but Dean is determined to keep his professional distance. . .particularly now that she’s helping him with his own sister’s wedding. The only problem? The more time Dean spends with Charlotte, the deeper their connection grows. Is this a rom-com cliché or could it be that these two jaded souls in the wedding business have finally found their real-life happily ever after?
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REVIEW: MAYBE I DO (WHISKEY AND WEDDINGS) BY NICOLE MCLAUGHLIN
Maybe I Do by Nicole McLaughlin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Whiskey and weddings. Not necessarily a good match, but in the case of Charlotte and Dean it proves a winning combination. As card carrying members of the broken hearts club, successful careers have made them unlucky in love. When work brings them together will the pain of the past tear them apart? Sparks fly, hearts break and hope springs eternal in this temptingly charming total eclipse of the heart.
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TANGLED DESTINIES BY DIANA PALMER
Paperback Release Date: August 29, 2017
E -book Release Date: September 1, 2017
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Passion and danger collide in a breathtaking story from New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer
Saved from an abduction and unthinkable harm, Gabrielle Bennett owed her life to her rescuer. Marc Stephano, a stranger from the sketchy shadows of town, could've asked for money. Instead, he introduced her to desire and claimed her completely--then he broke her heart.
Older, wiser and now a top New York model, Gabrielle is prepared for anything--except Marc's reemergence into her life. It's a merciless trick of fate. A successful, self-made millionaire, he's as powerful as ever. And he wants her. Forgive and forget don't apply when heartbreak is at stake. Yet the attraction between them refuses to back down.
The choice is hers: hurt Marc in the name of revenge, or give in to love.
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REVIEW: TANGLED DESTINIES BY DIANA PALMER
Tangled Destinies by Diana Palmer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Diana Palmer is the queen of intricate stories. She surpasses all genres with her tales of depth and courage. Tangled Destinies is a prime example of that skill. Marc and Gaby's journey from young lovers to emotionally scarred enemies is a tale of heartache, lies and suspense that seduces even as it lays the groundwork for some shocking reveals. Not many second chance stories leave readers breathlessly entertained and that's exactly how I felt after reading this amazing story.
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KISSES SWEETER THAN WINE (AN OREGON WINE COUNTRY ROMANCE) BY HEATHER HEYFORD
Release Date: August 29, 2017
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When the town of Clarkston, Oregon, welcomes Captain Sam Owens home from the service, Sophia “Red” McDonald is first in line. The sassy psychotherapist has known Sam since they were kids, and the grown-up Sam is darned near irresistible. With his abs of steel and those gorgeous hazel eyes, he could have any woman he wanted. Naturally, Red is thrilled when he takes her hand . . .
She’s a modern woman, happy to canoodle with the sexy soldier, no strings attached—until her heart changes the rules. Suddenly, after months of casual hookups, Red finds she wants more. She longs to possess Sam body and soul. But his warrior's heart was wounded long before he joined the service. As a therapist, Red has ways of making him talk. Only if Sam opens up and spills his secrets can they finally have everything their hearts desire . . .
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REVIEW: KISSES SWEETER THAN WINE (AN OREGON WINE COUNTRY ROMANCE) BY HEATHER HEYFORD
Kisses Sweeter Than Wine by Heather Heyford
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
There is a place where the wine flows freely. The people care deeply and the setting is as beautiful as the romances that develop there. It's Clarkston, Oregon, better known as Oregon wine country to Heather Heyford fans. Kisses Sweeter than Wine provides the chance to catch up with old friends and make new ones as well. Sam and Sophia bring modern to an otherwise small town. He's a soldier with a wounded heart. She's an independent woman with no plans to change. Can his broken heart break the walls she's erected around hers? Sweet memories are a priority when a Heather Heyford novel is close at hand.
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WHEN THE SCOUNDREL SINS (CAPTURING THE CARLISLES) BY ANNA HARRINGTON
Release Date: August 29, 2017
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A MOST INDECENT PROPOSAL
Annabelle Green needs a husband-and quickly. To inherit the only home she's ever known, she must be married by her twenty-fifth birthday. But finding a suitor has been next to impossible after a reckless rogue named Quinton Carlisle seduced her into a scandalous midnight tryst. Her reputation in ruins, Belle now needs a rather large favor. And she knows just who to turn to . . .
Quinn can hardly believe that the shy bookish girl he teased as a child has grown into such a brazen beauty. The very idea of marrying Belle to right the wrongs of his past is downright shocking . . . and deliciously tempting. Too bad marriage, convenient or otherwise, is the last thing Quinn wants. He'll help Belle find a husband and be on his way. But if he can't control his attraction to the bride-to-be, this marriage could go up in flames-of wicked desire.
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REVIEW: WHEN THE SCOUNDREL SINS (CAPTURING THE CARLISLES) BY ANNA HARRINGTON
When the Scoundrel Sins by Anna Harrington
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Ms. Harrington has mastered the art of seduction. She tempts by revealing the story in phases. A little back history here, a bit of romance there and a whole lot of heat is on the way. When the Scoundrel Sins is the latest of her flirty, feel good Carlisle series. A scandal has ruined any chances of Annabelle finding a match. Can a marriage of convenience give her the happily ever after she secretly craves? He means to run, she aims to give chase. What starts as a convenient arrangement becomes the stuff of fairy tales. By stories end a good time is had by all.
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WILD RIDE COWBOY (COPPER RIDGE) BY MAISEY YATES
Release Date: August 29, 2017
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He's come back to Copper Ridge, Oregon, to keep a promise—even if it means losing his heart…
Putting down roots in Copper Ridge was never Alex Donnelly's intention. But if there's one thing the ex-military man knows, it's that life rarely unfolds as expected. If it did, his best friend and brother-in-arms would still be alive. And Alex wouldn't have inherited a ranch or responsibility for his late comrade's sister—a woman who, despite her inexperience, can bring tough-as-iron Alex to his knees.
Clara Campbell didn't ask for a hero to ride in and fix her ranch and her life. All she wants is the one thing stubborn, honorable Alex is reluctant to give: a chance to explore their intense chemistry. But Clara has a few lessons to teach him, too…about trusting his heart and his instincts, and letting love take him on the wildest adventure of all.
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REVIEW: WILD RIDE COWBOY (COPPER RIDGE) BY MAISEY YATES
Wild Ride Cowboy by Maisey Yates
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wild Ride Cowboy (Copper Ridge) by Maisey Yates
Wild Ride Cowboy is delectably stunning, emotionally intense and hard to let go of. She wants love, he needs love, but guilt and a promise stand in the way. For Clara life has been one devastating loss after another. Now the sole survivor of her once abundant family, she buries herself in work and unrequited dreams. Alex is a reminder of a loss too fresh to endure. Her brother's best friend is dealing with his own grief and guilt. A promise has brought him face to face with destiny. Clara is the missing piece of his soul. Will he allow fear to deprive him of his heart's desire? The feelings are heartbreakingly real, after all Copper Ridge is the place where second chances go to begin.
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A RAKE'S GUIDE TO SEDUCTION (REECE FAMILY) BY CAROLINE LINDEN
Release Date: August 29, 2017
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Anthony Hamilton cannot help it. The way he looks, the way he lives, his past - it all conspires to make him a man men fear, women desire. His name fills gossip circles in a seemingly endless, lurid drama. But he's never forgotten the only woman he's ever truly wanted - yet could never have.
Celia Reece knew Anthony well before he forged his scandalous reputation. The young man she remembers spoke kindly to her, made her laugh, and his devilish good looks always quickened her pulse. But Celia's mother had other designs - designs that didn't include marriage to Anthony. Now, Celia is widowed, and her mother is intent on finding her a new husband. Refusing to let any obstacle stand in his path this time, Anthony sets out to win Celia's heart by using the same skills that made him London's most irresistible rake...
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A Rake's Guide to Seduction by Caroline Linden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A Rake's Guide to Seduction (Reece Family) by Caroline Linden
Meant to be together but destined to be kept apart, Celia and Anthony have to decide if the love they want is worth the fight it will be. In a world where reputation is everything and feelings mean nothing, which will this star crossed duo chose? A Rake's Guide to Seduction blends playful with sensual and delivers heartbreaking. Ms. Linden has created a romance set in the past but with problems that exist in the modern world. Topics like sexism and issues of social class work their way into the tapestry of colorful characters that make up an enchanting romance.
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THAT THING YOU DO BY KAYTI MCGEE
Release Date: August 29, 2017
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With the heart and sass of a Susan Elizabeth Phillips novel and the humor and sexiness of bestseller Alice Clayton, That Thing You Do is a story of three friends who make a pact in high school that states that none of the girls will marry unless each one agrees with the match.
Greta is always the bridesmaid - and that's fine with her. She has no desire to date after a bad relationship left her reeling. Her friends aren't having that, though, and after yet another wedding, she finds herself being set up with the DJ. Deciding to save herself the trouble of an inevitable breakup, Greta orchestrates a series of fake dates designed to trick her friends into thinking she's putting herself out there. But Jon has plans of his own, and she never counted on the sparks that fly between them. Can a girl who doesn't believe in love find it in the least likely place of all?
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REVIEW: THAT THING YOU DO BY KAYTI MCGEE
That Thing You Do by Kayti McGee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
That Thing You Do by Kayti McGee
Society seems to forget, there would be no bromance, if sisters of the heart never paved the way. Kayti McGee, makes that point loud and clear with her ode to sisterhood, That Thing You Do. It's a tale of friendship and finding that special someone. Not only do we get to fall in love with Greta on her quest for true love, we get to explore the bond she has with her best friends.
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MUST LOVE MORE QUILTS BY ANGELA QUARLES
Release Date: August 29, 2017
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What if your husband turns out to be the man sent to kill your ancestor?
A choice to make…
Highland Games fanatic Fiona Campbell believes her only value is her family's history, myths, and legends. So when she travels back to 1689 Scotland and discovers she's the Fiona of family legend, you'd think she’d be excited. And she is. Except that the legendary warrior she’s to save her ancestor from is the hottie in a kilt she just handfasted.
A heart to heal…
Duncan MacCowan once trusted his heart to the wrong woman, but when a strange lass drops into his life and pries opens his heart again, he impulsively handfasts her. Yet before he can finish spinning fancies of their domestic bliss, she flees on the night of their wedding, leaving him even more convinced that he can’t trust his instincts where his heart is involved.
A family legend that will tear them apart
Fiona wants to shake her fist at Fate--she finally meets the man of her dreams but can’t have him because of the family legend? Not cool, Fate, not cool. Duncan believes he’s just terrible at picking women and destined to be alone. But as the heat of their attraction flares, how far can they tempt Fate for love?
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REVIEW: MUST LOVE MORE QUILTS BY ANGELA QUARLES
Must Love More Kilts by Angela Quarles
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
There is no doubt that Ms. Quarles has a vivid imagination. Her true talent however, is taking readers along for the ride on her adventurous tales. This time around the journey begins in Scotland, 1689. Fiona, gets up close and personal with her past, when she's thrust back in time. She meets her legendary ancestor, but loses her heart along the way. This is Angela Quarles, so there's always a thought provoking twist that throws readers for a loop. Will she listen to her head or follow her heart? A complex romance that stirs the brain as it lays claim to the heart. Magically thrilling.
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LOVE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER (SHADES OF LOVE) BY TRACEY LIVESAY
Release Date: August 29, 2017
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An accident changed Leighton Clarke's life forever.
When she awakens from a coma, her childhood memories are intact but she possesses no memories of the past six years of her life. Terrified, anxious and disoriented, she's only calmed by the presence of the gorgeous celebrity chef with compassionate brown eyes, the man who turns out to be her fiancée, Jonathan.
Jonathan Moran is tormented over his part in the deception that he's Leighton's fiancé. In truth, she's engaged to his brother! Any day now, her memory is destined to return and she'll remember it's his fault she was injured. Meanwhile, the more time they spend together, the closer they become until Jonathan begins to wish the pretense of them being a couple was real.
And then Leighton's memories come flooding back…
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REVIEW: LOVE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER (SHADES OF LOVE) BY TRACEY LIVESAY
Love Will Always Remember by Tracey Livesay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I like a challenge and Tracey Livesay sent one my way. Love Will Always Remember is complicated yet simple. This romance has some major angles. There are circumstances that complicate the lives of all involved. The accident and all it entails is the catalyst. It takes a while to figure out what drives the key players. The irony is that the truth is obvious but seems almost out of reach. I can honestly say, this was a true original. I've never experienced a tale like Leighton and Jonathan's. A smart page turner.
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GAGE (AMERICAN EXTREME BULL RIDERS TOUR) BY KATHERINE GARBERA
Release Date: August 29, 2017
SYNOPSIS
Gage Powell might have made his debut on the professional tour a little late, but that hasn't stopped the 24-year-old from taking the circuit by storm. He rides with a rough style that's reminiscent of his brother, famed bull rider Marty Powell, who was killed just a few months before Gage's 18th birthday. When Gage rides, it's as if he's riding for more than himself.
Sierra Montez has grown up around the rodeo and is used to the swagger of the bull riders. She thinks she's immune to their charms until she comes face-to-face with Gage in a business meeting. She tries to keep their meeting professional, but Gage wants Sierra and he isn't a man who ever backs down from what he wants. While Sierra finds him exciting and hard-to-resist, she wants more for herself than following a gold buckle winner around the country.
Can Gage convince her that he's more than his reputation and that she's the only prize he's really after?
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REVIEW: GAGE (AMERICAN EXTREME BULL RIDERS TOUR) BY KATHERINE GARBERA
Gage by Katherine Garbera
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Legacy guides him, determination drives him and love will lead him home. Gage has bull riding in his blood and iron in his veins. His journey began in tragedy, but has taken him to new heights of success. Hard work has paid off, but the wound of losing his brother is still a ghost that haunts him. Sierra is one hot tamale. She handles the male dominated rodeo circuit like a pro. Her sassy mouth highlights how strong she really is. Her heart proves to be her most valuable asset, until she crosses paths with her greatest weakness. Katherine Garbera sizzles as she sets fire to an attraction that is as sensitive as it is steamy.
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ONCE A REBEL (ROGUES REDEEMED) BY MARY JO PUTNEY
Release Date: August 29, 2017
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“Putney’s endearing characters and warm-hearted stories never fail to inspire and delight.” —Sabrina Jeffries
A ROGUE REDEEMED
As Washington burns, Callista Brooke is trapped in the battle between her native England and her adopted homeland. She is on the verge of losing everything, including her life, when a handsome Englishman cuts through the violent crowd to claim that she is his. Callie falls into her protector's arms, recognizing that he is no stranger, but the boy she'd once loved, a lifetime ago.
Lord George Gordon Audley had been Callie’s best friend, and it was to Gordon she turned in desperation to avoid a loathsome arranged marriage. But the repercussions of his gallant attempt to rescue her sent Callie packing to Jamaica, and Gordon on a one way trip to the penal colony of Australia.
Against all odds, Gordon survived. Finding Callie is like reclaiming his tarnished soul, and once again he vows to do whatever is necessary to protect her and those she loves. But the innocent friendship they shared as children has become a dangerous passion that may save or destroy them when they challenge the aristocratic society that exiled them both . . .
Praise for New York Times Bestselling Author Mary Jo Putney’s Rogues Redeemed series
“RITA Award-winning Putney begins her new Rogues Redeemed series on a high note with an impeccably written book that realistically integrates the cost of the Napoleonic Wars into a compelling story that neatly balances dangerous adventures and passionate romance.” —Booklist
“A thrilling, romantic tale.” —Bookpage, Top Pick of the Month
“Putney’s multifaceted and well-developed characters add depth to this romance, which is complete with the trials of war and the promise of future series installments.” —Publishers Weekly
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REVIEW: ONCE A REBEL (ROGUES REDEEMED) BY MARY JO PUTNEY
Once a Rebel by Mary Jo Putney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
With a flair for the dramatic and a love for the romantic, Ms. Putney knows how to make a splash in the world of historical romance. Her tales of battle scarred heroes and fierce women of courage are as thrilling as they are healing. Once a Rebel is an epic story of love that spans war, betrayal and years. George and Callista's path to happily ever after was long, heartbreaking and dangerously intriguing but it was worth all the obstacles that they had to face.
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HER FAKE ENGAGEMENT (HEROES AND HEARTBREAKERS) BY GIGI GARRETT
Release Date: August 29, 2017
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No artists, no smokers, no men with beards… Manhattan real estate broker Lottie Langerman feels confident that if she follows her long list of dating rules, she’ll meet The One and her life will unfold exactly as planned. Everything changes when her best friend decides to throw a fake bachelorette party—just to see what all the fuss is about—and Lottie reluctantly agrees to play the role of bride-to-be for a night.
Faking an engagement turns out to be more fun—and trouble—than Lottie could have imagined. Not only does her dream man think she’s taken, but Lottie keeps running into bearded Brooklyn jewelry designer Tyler, who breaks every single one of her rules...yet manages to get under her skin like no one else. Soon, Lottie finds herself at a crossroads where she must decide: Play it safe—or ditch the rules and follow her heart?
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REVIEW: HER FAKE ENGAGEMENT(HEROES AND HEARTBREAKERS) BY GIGI GARRETT
Her Fake Engagement by Gigi Garrett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Move over ladies of the silver screen, Lottie Langerman is about to take center stage. Her Fake Engagement is my introduction to Gigi Garrett and she left her stamp on my heart from the first page. Lottie is perfect romantic comedy material. A single girl searching for love in the big city. Her sisters of the heart and her borderline obsession land her in some crazy situations, but she always muddles through with laughter, optimism and friendships intact. Sisterhood, satire and sex appeal make for an entertaining story.
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THE BETTING VOW (UNCONVENTIONAL BRIDES) BY K.M. JACKSON
Release Date: August 29, 2017
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Extravagant pay-your-own-way destination weddings. Money-dripping ice swans. And reception DJs who keep the “Chicken Dance” on repeat. Some brides are simply not having it. They’ll rebel against white lace—and won’t let “special day” crazy stop real love.
Leila Darling is past done with the supermodel thing, especially the mega-parties and high-profile flings that have done nothing but leave her alone and jaded. She’s got the talent to be a serious actress, but the industry sees her as a high-maintenance, impulsive party girl with a reputation for leaving men in the dust—especially TV producer Carter Bain.
Carter’s had his eye on Leila for years, so when a bet gives him a chance to get close to her, he accepts. With the goal of getting Leila the image makeover she needs and Carter the star he desires, the game is on. Get married and stay married for six months. If Leila lasts, she gets her pick of his A-list roles. If Carter wins, she’ll take the hot sidekick part he’s offered.
But as their “I do” turns up all kinds of heat, Leila and Carter find they have more in common than they ever imagined. Are these two prepared to put business aside and surrender the ultimate prize, their hearts?
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REVIEW: THE BETTING VOW (UNCONVENTIONAL BRIDES) BY K.M. JACKSON
The Betting Vow by K.M. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Betting Vow (Unconventional Brides) by K.M. Jackson
The lighter side of love with some serious issues thrown in for good measure. K.M. Jackson and her band of Unconventional Brides make the grade, as they throw shade and bring on the laughs while finding their heart's desire. Leila and Carter know that love is a serious business, but with humor and compromise, falling in love can be a treasure worth waiting for. The Betting Vow bets on happily ever after and scores big time.
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TEXAS FIERCE (THE TYLERS OF TEXAS) BY JANET DAILEY
Release Date: August 29, 2017
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He's the prodigal son ready to claim his legacy . . .
He came home to sell his family's failing ranch, but once twenty-year-old Bull Tyler sets foot on the Rimrock, he's determined to tame the rugged land and make it his own. First he'll have to take on the powerful Prescott clan, who'll do anything to get their hands on the Tylers' holding--even murder. Then Bull sets eyes on the breathtaking woman earmarked to be Ferg Prescott's bride. Now nothing will stop Bull from taking the land--or the lady who stirs his blood like no other--and building a dynasty worthy of both . . .
She's the pampered beauty he won't let get away . . .
She was born to privilege, and raised to do the right thing. But Susan Rutledge has never felt anything like the fire she feels for Bull Tyler. Yet can she defy her father's strong will and leave her secure life for a ramblin' rodeo man? She'd have to be crazy--or crazy in love . . .
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REVIEW: TEXAS FIERCE (THE TYLERS OF TEXAS) BY JANET DAILEY
Texas Fierce by Janet Dailey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Texas Fierce by Janet Dailey
Rough terrain, rugged men and tempting women lay the landscape for a bumpy ride. Texas Fierce is a hearty tale of treachery and temptation. Bull and Susan are caught up in forces beyond their control. Danger resides on the horizon and it will take all of their strength to survive the irresistible pull they feel for each other. Fierce is the perfect adjective for a story as bold as the people who live it and the love that grows from it.
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ENFORCE BY M. MALONE AND NANA MALONE
Release Date: August 29, 2017
SYNOPSIS
I am the shadow that haunts the night. I am a hunter, a protector…a force for good…I am Jonas Castillo.
And now that she’s mine, I’m never letting her go.
If only she would let me protect her…Seeing the fear in her eyes, makes me want to do the one thing I’ve vowed never to do again… kill.
But I’ll do anything to protect what’s mine.
The finale of The Force Duet. Must be read AFTER the first book, Force.
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REVIEW: ENFORCE BY M. MALONE AND NANA MALONE
Enforce by M. Malone
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Buried beneath the course language, never ending danger and heartbreaking fear Malone squared created a family. JJ was never alone. Jonas, Mathias, Noah and Lucia had her back. When the chips were down and the road seemed dark, this unorthodox family went to work. Love is a powerful force and Enforce never forgot that.
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BREAKFAST IN BED (INNKEEPERS) BY ROCHELLE ALERS
Release Date: August 29, 2017
SYNOPSIS
Bestselling author Rochelle Alers welcomes readers back to romantic New Orleans in her warm and sexy series about four very different women embarking on a new adventure . . .
Sometimes you go in search of a new beginning. Other times, it finds you. Tonya Martin enjoys her job as a professional chef for a Wall Street bank, her East Harlem walk-up, and the freedom to live and love by her own rules--right up until the day she finds herself suddenly downsized. But a spontaneous trip to New Orleans opens up a new opportunity. With time on her hands and her daughter soon graduating college, Tonya has the chance to reach for her own long-cherished dream--opening a restaurant on her friend Hannah's beautiful Garden District estate.
While Hannah and her new husband work on transforming the DuPont House into a luxury inn, Tonya explores local cuisine, taking an apprentice role at famed restaurant Chez Toussaints. Gage Toussaint's mix of Creole, Cajun, and African ancestry is deeply attractive, and the sexy chef clearly wants their friendship to become much more. Drawn to him yet hesitant given their previous unhappy marriages, Tonya wonders if it's too late to leap into love again. Could Gage be just the ingredient she needs to make this delicious new life complete?
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REVIEW: BREAKFAST IN BED (INNKEEPERS) BY ROCHELLE ALERS
Breakfast in Bed by Rochelle Alers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The attraction is as spicy as the backdrop in Rochelle Alers', Breakfast in Bed. Love and fresh starts don't have an age limit. The romance is more mature but still as electric as ever. New Orleans is a hodgepodge of cultures, suspense and delicious cuisine. Why not make it the capital of romance as well?
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PROTECTING THE GIRL NEXT DOOR (THE PROTECTORS) BY SAMANTHA CHASE & NOELLE ADAMS
Release Date: August 30, 2017
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I like women, and I like adventure. I always have. The last thing I want to do is settle down with the girl next door and live a boring, domestic life. So I have no idea what I'm doing here, posing as a first-grade teacher.
It's the most ridiculous undercover security job I've ever had to work. Corralling a bunch of six-year-olds while I try to do my job and keep anyone from knowing how clueless I really am. I manage to fool everyone. Except Kristin.
She's an actual teacher, and she's determined to find out what I'm really doing here. She doesn't trust me, and her daughter doesn't like me. And the worst part is that I'm starting to like them. A lot.
So now, instead of being the tough guy, I'm stuck with rowdy children and Christmas pageants and falling in love. It's not the way I thought I'd spend Christmas.
Protecting the Girl Next Door was originally published as Forever Bound. It has since been expanded, revised, and re-edited.
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REVIEW: PROTECTING THE GIRL NEXT DOOR (THE PROTECTORS) BY SAMANTHA CHASE & NOELLE ADAMS
Protecting the Girl Next Door by Samantha Chase
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Protecting the Girl Next Door (The Protectors) by Samantha Chase and Noelle Adams
A true original. In a twist of pure genius, Chase and Adams scored success with a not often used scenario. They took a man of action out of his element. Declan is the man with the plan and the strength to back it up. He thinks with his head and has become well-versed at ignoring his heart. When an assignment puts the big bad Marine in front of a class full of first graders, the man with the plan realizes he needs a helping hand. I LOVED this story. There is nothing more precious than a child and for these authors to blend the innocence of youth with the jaded maturity of adulthood was a stellar move. Kristin and Declan's romance traveled a complicated route but the message conveyed with this tale was simple. Sensitivity is not a weakness, it's a powerful asset. It only took a group of mischievous kids and a caring mama bear teacher to show this tough as nails warrior the error of his ways.
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PROTECTING THE MOVIE STAR (THE PROTECTORS) BY SAMANTHA CHASE & NOELLE ADAMS
Release Date: August 30, 2017
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Protecting the Movie Star was originally published as Home Bound. It has since been expanded, revised, and re-edited.
The story of my life isn't pretty. I come from the wrong side of the tracks. I've been a criminal. I've been homeless. I almost killed my father, and I might be responsible for the death of my best friend.
I should not be wanting Evangeline.
Her life story is the stuff of dreams. She's America's sweetheart - beautiful, talented, and famous - and she doesn't want anything to do with me. I'll protect her from a stalker since it's my job, but that's all I'm allowed. No touching, no lusting, no falling in love. I'm all wrong for her, and she's completely off-limits.
But I've never been good about following the rules.
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REVIEW: PROTECTING THE MOVIE STAR (THE PROTECTORS) BY SAMANTHA CHASE & NOELLE ADAMS
Protecting the Movie Star by Samantha Chase
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
If experience makes the man, Cole is a force to be reckoned with. From an early age he's fought battles that no person should have to face and done acts that have left him in despair. Criminal, fighter and best friend are monikers he can't escape, but the one title that changes the man from fighter to warrior is protector. He wears that title like a badge of honor and will let nothing stop him from shielding the woman he loves. Not even guilt. Protecting the Movie Star is darker and bolder than the previous three novels in the Protectors series. Not only does Cole and Evangeline tempt readers with their page turner romance, but authors Chase and Adams close out the series by tying up loose ends. An emotional tale of redemption, faith and hope that inspires the heart and heals the soul.
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THE WEDDING GIFT (COLORADO BILLIONAIRES) BY REGINA DUKE
Release Date: August 30, 2017
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Kenzie Shane left the farm and made it clear she’d never be back. Five years later, her life in ruins, she takes impulsive revenge on her ex-boyfriend and returns to help her parents, hoping they never learn the truth about her life in Denver.
Clayton Masters thinks a fake bride will earn him an early inheritance, but things get complicated when he meets Kenzie and falls in love for real. Now he must help Kenzie escape her past so they can be together. Will he go for the money or choose true love? Find out in USA Today Bestseller Regina Duke’s latest book in her Colorado Billionaires series.
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REVIEW: THE WEDDING GIFT (COLORADO BILLIONAIRES) BY REGINA DUKE
The Wedding Gift by Regina Duke
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Pride can be a person's best friend or worst enemy. The Wedding Gift is a delightful tale of the pitfalls of ego and the rewards of humbleness. There are moments when the best lessons can only be taught by the experiences of life. For Kenzie and Clayton, one look told them everything they needed to know.
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MOST VALUABLE PLAYBOY BY LAUREN BLAKELY
Release Date: September 1, 2017
SYNOPSIS
Hands down, my favorite thing in the world is to score. Touchdowns.
Don't let the fact that I'm the leading pick in the Most Valuable Playboy charity auction fool you. These days, I'm only a player on the field. I've kept my pants zipped all season long -- and it has been long -- because nothing's more important than leading my team to victory every week. Except maybe escaping from the team owner's recently-widowed and handsy-as-hell sister who's dead set on winning more than a date with me.
Enter Violet and a well-placed Hail Mary.
She's my best friend's sister with a smile as sweet as cherry pie and a mind that runs quicker than the 40-yard-dash. After Violet saves the day with the highest bid, I don't even give her a two-minute warning before I kiss her in front of the whole crowd and then announce that she's my girlfriend. Which would be fine except my agent tells me we've got to keep up the act while he's negotiating my contract.
Violet takes one for the team and pretends to be mine, but our boyfriend-girlfriend scrimmage quickly turns into a full contact sport, and I want it to go into overtime. The problem is -- I've been riding the bench for years.
How can a guy like me, who finally has a chance to prove his worth on the field, convince the girl she’s most valuable to his heart?
MOST VALUABLE PLAYBOY is a brand new standalone sports romance written in the guy’s POV!
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REVIEW: MOST VALUABLE PLAYBOY BY LAUREN BLAKELY
Most Valuable Playboy by Lauren Blakely
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Lauren Blakely is one of the hardest authors to review. She can deliver the goods, like nobodies business, but it's hard to put into words your thoughts without giving too much away. Most Valuable Playboy is another diamond. Whether you love or hate Cooper, the delight comes from getting inside the mind of a semi reformed playboy. He's cocky, famous and clueless when it comes to women. One in particular blows his mind and runs off with his heart. Violet is everything he desires, but never knew he wanted. Life is about to get interestingly complicated in this laugh out loud, irresistible courtship. Ms. Blakely is always a sure bet for an entertaining read.
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ROMANCING THE WALLFLOWER (CRIMSON, COLORADO) BY MICHELLE MAJOR
Release Date: September 1, 2017
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"I'd like to have an affair with you."
Dedicated kindergarten teacher Erin MacDonald isn't the type to make the first move on a man—especially gorgeous David McCay, her secret crush. But when a crisis involving one of her pupils offers a chance to help the pro baseballer turned local brewery owner, Erin goes way out of her comfort zone. So way out she makes a shocking suggestion!
David moved to the Colorado mountain town to look after his sister and her son. Now he's a stand-in parent to his nephew, trying to fight his attraction to Erin…who just propositioned him. David is nobody's hero. So why can't he convince the sweet, kindhearted beauty that she deserves better than him? Is it because they're the perfect imperfect match?
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REVIEW: ROMANCING THE WALLFLOWER (CRIMSON, COLORADO) BY MICHELLE MAJOR
Romancing the Wallflower by Michelle Major
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
She taught him how to trust. He showed her the meaning of true love. David and Erin did not have an easy romance, but the cloudy days made the sunny times so much more profound. Romancing the Wallflower is the best of Michelle Major. A journey of love, a story of hope and a road map to understanding. The attraction is a combination of subtle and intense. Romance sneaks up on your heart and after tightly taking hold, refuses to turn it loose.
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SECRET LESSONS WITH THE RAKE (HADLEY'S HELLIONS) BY JULIA JUSTISS
Release Date: September 1, 2017
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Pursuing a role in Parliament, Christopher Lattimar needs a virtuous marriage to make society overlook his roguish past. When beautiful and disarming Ellie Parmenter offers to reform and refine him, he's too tempted to say no.
Once a courtesan, Ellie knows a thing or two about polishing a diamond in the rough. She has no designs on Christopher—or any man in search of a wife—but their best-laid plans begin to tumble once lessons in respectability turn to seduction…
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REVIEW: SECRET LESSONS WITH THE RAKE (HADLEY'S HELLIONS) BY JULIA JUSTISS
Secret Lessons with the Rake by Julia Justiss
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What happens when a reformed siren sets her sights on refining the town rogue? Seduction. Looking to change his image Chris seeks a respectable woman to marry. What he gets is a temptress in hiding when he sets his sights on Ellie. Past choices forced Ellie to change her ways and become a creature of habit. Will Chris give her the push she needs to bring her out of her shell? Julia Justiss finds fun ways to teach deep lessons. Secret Lessons With The Rake teaches the value of self worth and true love.
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