NEW RELEASES FOR WEEK OF FEBRUARY 7, 2016.
WRECKED (AXLE ALLEY VIPERS # 3) BY SHERILEE GRAY
Release Date: February 8, 2016
SYNOPSIS
He's driving her crazy...
Piper West is finally on her own, and it's time to get crazy. Except that her overprotective big bro has enlisted his ex-cop best friend to keep an eye on his baby sister. With every move monitored and reported back, Piper's life has gone from "going crazy" to "being driven crazy." But a searing-hot kiss with her sexy and scarred watchdog is just the game-changer she needs...
Cole Black owes Piper's brother big-time, but there's nothing easy about his new assignment. Piper is all feisty sexiness and curves meant to tempt a man beyond reason, and Cole can't stop himself. Now he's caught up in a hunger like nothing he's ever known, and he can't get enough...
Even if Piper's the one girl he's not allowed to have.
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REVIEW: WRECKED (AXLE ALLEY VIPERS # 3) BY SHERILEE GRAY
Wrecked by Sherilee Gray
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I have really enjoyed getting to know Alex, Rusty and Piper. These women make their presence felt in a field predominately dominated by men. The enigma is they have the skills, looks and drive to make their business dreams come true but insecurities and painful pasts have made these women unreceptive to love. I received an ARC of Wrecked in exchange for an honest review. It was great to finally find out more about Piper. She is always the one with an optimistic outlook for any situation, a friendly smile, a helping hand and the most easygoing and trusting. Sherilee Gray gives more insight into Piper's vulnerabilities with this story. We also meet Cole who is struggling with his own demons. I only had one flaw with this story. I did not see the need for some of the over dramatized stalking of Piper. It came across as unneeded. Wrecked is another story that is worth all the heartbreak and pain just to get to the happily ever after.
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BETTING ON THE WRONG BROTHER (WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS) BY CATHRYN FOX
Release Date: February 8, 2016
SYNOPSIS
This good girl is ready to be bad…
He may be at a romance readers’ convention, but a naked woman in the elevator is not what horror writer Ryan Wheeler expects. Now he can’t take his eyes off of her—and not just because he saw her naked, though her luscious curves certainly aren’t helping the matter. She’s beautiful, funny, snarky…and a complication he doesn’t need.
Running into her teen heartthrob while naked wasn’t exactly part of romance novelist Andi Palmer’s weekend plans. Worse, he doesn’t recognize her and gives her a fake name. Years ago, he shot her down in the worst possible way, and now this? It’s time for a little down-and-dirty revenge.
Ryan’s more than a little turned on by this good girl who wants to be bad. But things aren’t what they seem, and the secrets they’re keeping from one another might just end this sexy little rendezvous before it ever begins…
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REVIEW: BETTING ON THE WRONG BROTHER (WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS) BY CATHRYN FOX
Betting On The Wrong Brother by Cathryn Fox
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A chance meeting at a romance convention. Already off to a good start. Cathryn Fox really caught my attention with Betting on the Wrong Brother. I am used to her brand of sexy romance that consists of high volumes of sensuality that bring the body to a boil and touched the emotions. Ryan and Andi's story had some of those qualities but it also tickled the funny bone as well. A traumatic event in her past has made Andi cautious and introverted. Ryan has struggled with self esteem issues as well. The one thing I loved about the What Happens in Vegas series is that it puts romance writers in awkward situations and humanized them. I don't want to give away to much but will say there are a lot of surprises. I received an ARC of Betting on the Wrong Brother in exchange for an honest review. Catherine Fox got it right.
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ACCIDENTALLY IN LOVE WITH THE BIKER (WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS) BY TERRI ANNE STANLEY
Release Date: February 8, 2016
SYNOPSIS
Their love is a long shot…
Aspiring writer Kellie Dalton needs a man, and fast. When she’s rear-ended by a sexy-as-sin biker on the way to a Vegas romance readers convention, she sees her chance. If he’ll pose as her fake boyfriend long enough to impress a bestselling author, Kellie has a shot at saving the bookstore for underprivileged kids she runs back home.
Quinn Anderson doesn’t know what to make of the cute little writer who stirs his heart and his libido, but he does know he wants to get better acquainted. And if that means keeping up their sexy ruse all week, he’s game.
Quinn knows girl like Kellie deserves someone with a secure future to help with her store, not a guy struggling to turn a profit on his chopper shop. But if his motorcycle designs win the big Vegas competition, he’ll have enough prize money to fund his dreams…and hers.
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REVIEW: ACCIDENTALLY IN LOVE WITH THE BIKER (WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS) BY TERRI ANNE STANLEY
Accidentally in Love with the Biker by Teri Anne Stanley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This story had a lot to offer and started out with so much promise BUT for me the fluctuating tempo took something away from the momentum. That made me sad because I really enjoyed the characters. Kelli is a dreamer that wants to make a difference and longs to be a writer. Quinn has dreams of his own. He wants to make his family proud and do more with his life than muddle through. Like everyone they had their flaws but what I was charmed by was their hearts were what lead them to dream of a chance at a better life. Even though there were some issues with the story for me it proved to be an eye opener. Ms. Stanley created a proud achievement. Accidentally in Love with the Biker may not have been perfect but it was close to it. I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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GOING ALL THE WAY (KISS THE BRIDE) BY CYNTHIA COOKE
Release Date: February 8, 2016
SYNOPSIS
Love is the worst complication…
After a failed marriage and quitting her high-pressure job, Carrie Steinhem is ready for uncomplicated fun. Love? Not what she’s looking for. She’d rather crash a wedding with her friends and find a hot hookup. The bride’s father is onto her, though. But just as her night out veers toward public embarrassment, a sizzling stranger sweeps in and claims Carrie as his date.
Potential hookup? Check. If she doesn’t get cold feet first.
Ryan Burton is on the fast track to a promotion…assuming he can avoid distractions and nail this new account. Except the woman he rescued at a friend’s wedding ends up not only being his new neighbor—she’s his client’s ex-wife. And his client has every intention of winning her back.
Carrie and Ryan would love to leave complicated alone, but when two people share a duplex and irresistible chemistry, temptation—and love—is right around the corner…
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REVIEW: GOING ALL THE WAY (KISS THE BRIDE) BY CYNTHIA COOKE
Going All the Way by Cynthia Cooke
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Going All the Way has irresistible written all over it. Carrie is a walking disaster. She ends up in the most interesting situations and her ex is a jerk but that is what makes her appealing. Ryan is the serious to Carrie's catastrophe. He stables her but I can't say she has the same effect on him. She disrupts his life of order. I received an ARC of Going All the Way in exchange for an honest review. Such a fun read that mixes hilarity with romance. I love that.
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BEYOND THE STARS BY STACY WISE
Release Date: February 8, 2016
SYNOPSIS
Falling for him wasn't in the plans...
Most girls would kill for the opportunity to work for Jack McAlister, Hollywood's hottest actor, but twenty-one-year-old Jessica Beckett is ready to kick him out of her red Ford Fiesta and never look back. She should be spending her junior year in France, eating pastries and sharpening her foreign language skills. Instead she's reluctantly working as Jack's personal assistant, thanks to her powerhouse talent agent aunt.
Jack is private, prickly, and downright condescending. Jessica pushes his buttons—she's not the type of girl to swoon over celebrity heartthrobs, precisely why her aunt thought she'd be perfect for the job—and Jack pushes right back.
But as she begins to peel away his layers, Jessica is shocked to find she craves her boss's easy smile and sexy blue eyes. The problem is, so does the entire female population. And what started out as the job from hell soon has Jess wondering if a guy like Jack could ever find love with a regular girl like her.
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REVIEW: BEYOND THE STARS BY STACY WISE
Beyond the Stars by Stacy Wise
My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
Jack and Jessica are like oil and vinegar. They don't mix. Perhaps due to circumstance or just personality conflict. There were times that both came across as spoiled and self absorbed pain in the buts. It was amazing how much they had in common but allowed ego and bias to hold sway in their opinions. When I began reading Beyond the Stars it did not impress me but as the characters opened up more I slowly began to see there was more to love about these people. In the end Beyond the Stars was an in depth look at the life away from the cameras and was a story that surprised me. I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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THE MILLIONAIRE MAKEOVER (BACHELOR AUCTION) BY NAIMA SIMONE
Release Date: February 8, 2016
SYNOPSIS
He promised to stay away…but some promises are made to be broken
Plain-Jane computer programmer Khloe Richardson needs a date—one to make the prince of her dreams jealous. Maybe then he'll finally see her as a desirable swan and not the ugly duckling in the second office from the left.
But when she bids on a bachelor at a charity auction, the man she wins is millionaire Niall Hunter—who once made intense, passionate love to her and then left without a word. She's determined not to let her guard down again—among other things—around the infamous Irish lothario.
Niall never imagined his penance for one hot-as-hell night with his best friend’s little sister would be transforming her from a shy wallflower to a sultry siren. Helping her attract another man is torture...especially when he promised his friend he’d stay away. Plus, she wants forever, and he's not a forever kind of guy. But Niall can't stop wanting her. Can't stop touching her. Can't stop, period. And damn if he can remember why he has to...
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REVIEW: THE MILLIONAIRE MAKEOVER (BACHELOR AUCTION) BY NAIMA SIMONE
The Millionaire Makeover by Naima Simone
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Funky, sexy and moving. I received an ARC of The Millionaire Makeover in exchange for an honest review. Stories like this one are so delightful to find. Niall is a character that is fighting inner turmoil but is such a magnificent blend of arrogant, sweet and tortured. Khloe has a fragile heart and a dreamers soul. Naima Simone created a story that blends a modern day feel with what I find endearing about romance. I loved it and will be reading more of this author's work.
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STRIPPED DOWN (LONESOME COWBOYS) BY ANNE MARSH
Release Date: February 8, 2016
SYNOPSIS
“I warned her once—I don’t give warnings twice—that if she ever came back when she was grown up, she’d be mine. She flipped me off and told me I wasn’t the boss of her. She was playing with fire and she knew it, but she also thought she was safe. Off-limits. Taboo. She hadn’t figured out that the only rules I played by were my own.” ~ Angel Mendoza
When I come home to Lonesome, California, I’m expecting to inherit a house and a fresh start on my crappy life—not a hard-eyed cowboy. Angel Mendoza is more devil than saint. He’s also my former stepbrother, richer than God, and a sexy asshole to boot. I have no business wanting to get close to him. He’s got a few plans of his own, too—like getting into my bed and my body. Heart optional.
Angel’s need for total control in bed shocks and thrills me, but giving in and letting go isn’t easy. Despite everything he owns—the land, the vast wealth, the loyal cowboys who run his cattle—Angel is tormented by demons. He’ll give me his body, but never his secrets… or his heart.
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REVIEW: STRIPPED DOWN (LONESOME COWBOYS) BY ANNE MARSH
Stripped Down by Anne Marsh
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Stripped Down was way too complicated of a read. I get that Angel and Rose had a history that went back years and maybe I would have understood more of the dynamic between these two if I knew a little more back history but that didn't happen so the floor plan of the story seemed off kilter. I received an ARC of Stripped Down in exchange for an honest review.
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CALL ME MAYBE, BY ELLIE CAHILL
Release Date: February 9, 2016
SYNOPSIS
“Ellie Cahill is definitely one to watch!” raves bestselling author Cora Carmack, and this steamy, upbeat modern romance about connecting in all the best ways proves it once again.
Clementine Daly knows she’s the black sheep. Her wealthy, powerful family has watched her very closely since she almost got caught in an embarrassing scandal a few years ago. So when Clementine’s sent on a mission to live up to the Daly name, politely declining isn’t an option. Of course, the last thing she does before boarding the plane is to grab a stranger’s phone by mistake—leaving the hunky journalist with herphone. Soon his sexy voice is on the line, but he doesn’t know her real name, or her famous pedigree—which is just the way Clementine likes it.
Despite all the hassles, Justin Mueller is intrigued to realize that the beautiful brown-eyed girl he met at the airport is suddenly at his fingertips. They agree to exchange phones when they’re both back in town, but after a week of flirty texts and wonderfully intimate conversations, Justin doesn’t want to let her go. The only problem? It turns out that Clemetine has been lying to him about, well, everything. Except for the one thing two people can’t fake, the only thing that matters: The heat between them is for real.
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REVIEW: CALL ME, MAYBE BY ELLIE CAHILL
Call Me, Maybe by Ellie Cahill
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Call Me, Maybe is not a cookie cutter romance. Ellie Cahill brings a story with a You've Got Mail, Love Affair vibe going on. She took a scenario that could have come across silly and is unbelievable but still created a romance that had a quirkiness and innocence to it. Clementine is all over the place. She knows she does not fit in her upper crust family but wants respect, love and acceptance anyway. Justin is her match. He just might be her home. The problem? Clementine has not been completely forthcoming with info about herself. I received an ARC of Call Me, Maybe in exchange for an honest review. This story was really good. The dialogue funny, the characters entertaining and the story cute. Despite a slow start Ms. Cahill delivered an original story that is a winner.
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LEAVING YESTERDAY (LAUREL FALLS # 1) BY ZOE DAWSON
Release Date: February 9, 2016
SYNOPSIS
If you love Susan Mallery, Kristan Higgins, or Rachel Gibson, don’t miss the start of this captivating small-town romance series! Laurel Falls, Montana, features spectacular mountain scenery—but it takes a rugged cowboy to convince one woman to slow down and enjoy the view.
Rafferty Hamilton doesn’t plan on putting down roots anytime soon. With her divorce final, the hotel heiress has left Manhattan behind to scout new locations for her family’s chain of resorts. Which is why it’s so frustrating to be stranded in Laurel Falls while a good-looking, slow-talking, Stetson-wearing mechanic takes his sweet time with her overheated coupe.
A decorated vet who paid his dues in Afghanistan, Trace Black can fix anything with an engine and get it revving—even Rafferty’s ridiculous sports car. He’s couldn’t say the same for the knockout driver, who looks like she’s never gripped a gear shaft in her life. Women like Rafferty don’t usually stick around in Laurel Falls, but Trace finds himself showing her everything his hometown has to offer before she cruises on down the road.
As the days pass, Rafferty finds herself charmed by the pace of life and the openhearted warmth of the residents. She’s even tempted to trust again—and it’s all thanks to Trace. He’s not the kind of guy she’s used to falling for, but he just might be the man she needs.
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REVIEW: LEAVING YESTERDAY (LAUREL FALLS # 1) BY ZOE DAWSON
Leaving Yesterday by Zoe Dawson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I am used to reading Ms. Dawson's stories that are packed with humor. Leaving Yesterday was different. There were still traces of her trademark humor but over all this read was a journey full of emotion and self examination. Rafferty is a woman who uses travel as a way to escape the heartbreak and insecurity she keeps inside. Running from place to place allows her focus to be on work not disappointment. When circumstances force her to to stop and contemplate her life, career and feelings- she is at a lost. It takes a little small town charm, a sexy cowboy and a broken down ride to set her on a path to healing and finding true happiness. I received an ARC of Leaving Yesterday in exchange for an honest review. No, this is not the standard Zoe Dawson novel but it is just as good maybe better. I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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TO THE STARS BY MOLLY MCADAMS
Release Date: February 9, 2016
SYNOPSIS
In the second book in New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Molly McAdams’ Thatch series, Knox Alexander must convince his long-time love Harlow Evans that they’re meant to be together.
He promised to wait for her.
She told him he was wasting his time.
Not waiting for him ended up being the biggest mistake of her life.
When they were younger, Knox Alexander swore to Harlow Evans that he would wait for her to turn eighteen so they could be together. But that was three and a half years away, and Harlow couldn’t ask him to give up all the fun and thrills of going away to college for her. As the years passed, Knox remained a constant in her life—whether she liked it or not—but when her eighteenth birthday came around, Harlow’s heart belonged to someone else.
Every day for the last four years, Harlow has been haunted by that fateful choice. And though he may appear unaffected by what happened in their past, Knox has always tried to fill the void Harlow left. But when he comes stumbling back into her life and refuses to leave, will Harlow finally let him into her heart…?
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REVIEW: TO THE STARS BY MOLLY MCADAMS
To the Stars by Molly McAdams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
To the Stars is a beautiful coming of age story. Ms. Adams takes her readers through the discovery of first love, the anguish of heartbreak and the trials of growing up. This romance is like de ja vu. Every vulnerability that is experienced from youth to maturity has been laid bare in this well crafted novel. The emotions are so realistic and the memories so vivid that it is like reliving the innocence of a simpler time. I received an ARC of To the Stars in exchange for an honest review. Molly McAdams is an author that has awaken my curiosity.
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COMING SOON: THE BRIDE WORE STARLIGHT (SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN COWBOYS #3) BY LIZBETH SELVIG
Release Date: February 9, 2016
SYNOPSIS
Once comfortable on stage in front of thousands, Joely Crockett is now mortified at the thought of walking—or rolling—down the aisle at her sisters’ wedding. Scarred and wheelchair-bound, the former beauty queen has lost more than the ability to walk—she’s lost her fire. But when one handsome, arrogant guest accuses her of milking her injuries and ignites her ire, Joely finally starts to feel truly alive again, and soon it’s impossible for her to resist her heart’s desire.
Alec Morrissey knows a little something about loss. A famous rodeo cowboy before he was injured in Iraq, he’s managed to create something of a normal life, even if it’s not the one he always imagined. Encountering stunning but damaged Joely, he sees a kindred spirit who can learn from his mistakes.
As these two healing souls begin to fall in love under the Wyoming stars, they must discover if they are willing to give in to the tragedies of life or fight for a future together.
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REVIEW: THE BRIDE WORE STARLIGHT (SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN COWBOYS #3) BY LIZBETH SELVIG
The Bride Wore Starlight by Lizbeth Selvig
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Lizbeth Selvig's writing connects to her readers. The Seven Brides for Seven Cowboys series was a discovery I do not regret. Thanks to Avon, Edelweiss and Ms. Selvig, I have loved every single book. Have nicknamed them the five star collection and will continue until the end. I was blessed to received an ARC of The Bride Wore Starlight in exchange for an honest review. It would have been so easy to see this read as a dismal look at life's heartbreaking moments. However, with a little bit of laughter, quite a few tears and outstanding writing this story became about appreciating the blessings and the lessons from each experience whether good or bad. Make the most of the time you have and the people you love. I am getting emotional just from writing this review.
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THE TYCOON'S BABY: BILLIONAIRE OBSESSION (TYCOON ROMANCE #1) BY JULIE FARRELL
Release Date: February 11, 2016
SYNOPSIS
She has what he wants.
She needs what he has.
Bad boy Luca Romano wants a piece... of land. The only thing standing in this billionaire's way of developing a lucrative piece of property is one feisty and sexy marine biologist. Surely, he can get her to bend at his will--like everyone does. However, Clara Quinlan isn't that easily swayed…
Or is she?
Maybe she has an agenda of her own...
When Clara Quinlan sees an opportunity, she goes for it - and she sees Luca Romano as one perfectly chiseled and irresistible opportunity, but it's not his money - or his land - that she is after.
Agreeing to a marriage of convenience gets them both out of a tricky situation, but now Luca wants to possess Clara’s heart - as well as her body. Can they both get what they want? Will either compromise? One thing's for sure, sparks are going to fly!
With steamy scenes throughout, this book is for adults only.
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REVIEW: THE TYCOON'S BABY: BILLIONAIRE OBSESSION (TYCOON ROMANCE #1) BY JULIE FARRELL
The Tycoon's Baby: Billionaire Obsession by Julie Farrell
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Finally happened. I got to meet the one girl in a family of alpha males. Clara Quinlan as expected is smart, beautiful and has every bit of the in your face, take charge personality as her brothers. She just has her focus on a different arena. Science. That is until Luca Romano enters her life and shakes up that focus. These two were a great match. Go-getting personalities, raised in families that breed contradiction with something to prove. The Tycoon's Baby was a hot bed of innuendos, lust, hot tempers and puzzles but it worked. Kept me interested in learning more. Great start to this series. I received an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
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TAKEN BY THE RAIDER BY DANI COLLINS
Release Date: February 11, 2016
SYNOPSIS
The first time Aubrey Hargrave was “acquired” by corporate raider Griffen Woodlock, she was unable to resist his potent sexuality. She made the fatal mistake of mixing business with pleasure, but had to end their passionate affair to save her father’s reputation—and her heart.
At 20, Griffen pushed his abusive father out of his CEO position to take the chair himself. Aside from indulging his passion for beautiful women, Griffen hasn’t made an emotional decision since. When Aubrey cuts short their white-hot affair, he tells himself she can easily be replaced. Except she can’t.
Discovering Aubrey’s family secret gives Griffen the power to force a second take-over, but he intends to seize more than her business. He wants her.
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REVIEW: TAKEN BY THE RAIDER BY DANI COLLINS
Taken by the Raider by Dani Collins
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Taken by the Raider is a love it or hate it story. Did not hate but did not like this story very much. The shortness of the story did not bode well for characters I found unlikeable and one dimensional. Griffen came across as a bully and Aubrey was his favorite toy. Aubrey was easily manipulated like a puppet on a string. There was a strong magnetism between the main characters. Griffen came across as an animal stalking his prey. I received an ARC of Taken by a Raider in exchange for an honest review. I am a fan of Dani Collins and though it pains me to say there were not a lot of pluses to this read.
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