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THE ONLY ONE (A ONE LOVE NOVELLA) BY LAUREN BLAKELY
Release Date: December 6, 2016
SYNOPSIS
From the New York Times bestselling author of THE SEXY ONE comes a romance about fate and second chances.
Let’s say there was this guy. And he gave you the most mind-blowing night of sex in your life. And you never saw him again.
Until ten years later.
Now, it turns out he’s the ONLY ONE in all of Manhattan whose restaurant is available for my charity’s event.
The trouble is, he doesn’t recognize me.
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This woman I’m working with is so damn alluring. The first time I set eyes on her, I’m captivated and I can’t get her out of my mind. Even if it’s risky to tango with someone I’m working with, she’s a risk I’m willing to take.
The trouble is, she won’t give me the time of day.
But I’m determined to change that.
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REVIEW: THE ONLY ONE (A ONE LOVE NOVELLA) BY LAUREN BLAKELY
The Only One: A One Love Novella by Lauren Blakely
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
An Affair to Remember has nothing on Penny and Gabriel. The Only One is a sensual twist on a piece of movie Americana. A spicy affair marks the beginning of a journey of love, lust and confusion between two soul mates. The connection between these two singes the pages pulling the reader into this torrid romance. Ms. Blakely knows how to grab hold and captivate with her brand of mysteriously seductive romances. So tempting, I can't stop craving more.
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ON THE LINE (HOMETOWN PLAYERS) BY VICTORIA DENAULT
Release Date: December 6, 2016
SYNOPSIS
He had total control of his game--until she changed all the rules
. . . As one of the best players in the NHL and the "golden boy" of the league, Avery Westwood knows he has to keep his cool--on and off the ice. His whole life is a carefully constructed image of perfection for the media and his brand sponsors. Of course, that means he can never let his true feelings show. But when it comes to the sexy sister of his former teammate, Avery might be willing to make an exception . . . even if it means breaking all his own rules.
As far as Stephanie Deveau is concerned, having a thing for Avery is the equivalent of psychological napalm. Très bad idea. Then he moves in next door, all sexy smiles and a deliciously hot body that she can't resist. Something's happening between them--it's intense, a little (a lot) out of control, and real. Only Avery doesn't know everything about Stephanie's past. And the one exception to his rule might just be the one girl who could destroy his career.
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REVIEW: ON THE LINE (HOMETOWN PLAYERS) BY VICTORIA DENAULT
On the Line by Victoria Denault
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Avery was a definite bad boy. Sexy, confident with a dirty mouth and an over inflated ego. Although his personality was off putting at times, he was much deeper than what showed on the surface. Stephanie is his Kryptonite. She gets him in a way that no one has before and gets under his skin at the same time. Stephanie has complication written all over her. Bad decisions in her past have left her doubting herself. A cocky playboy with a wicked smile and a rep is the last thing she needs in her life. Ms. Denault manages to execute some surprise maneuvers of the tempting variety but still appeal to the emotional aspect as On the Line goes for the win and scores big. Well done.
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SWEET ESCAPE (SUGAR RUSH) BY NINA LANE
Release Date: December 6, 2016
SYNOPSIS
When dessert goes wrong…
Hannah Lockhart travels the world and blogs about love. At least she used to before she promised to look after her sister’s bakery. Now, stuck in small town California for the next six months, Hannah is desperate to find romantic content for her blog or risk losing both readers and income.
Then a whipped cream disaster sends her into the arms of sexy, charming Evan Stone, heir to the Sugar Rush Candy Company.
Since childhood, Evan has been trying to overcome family concerns about his defective heart. Known as “The Heartbreaker,” he’s found an outlet with women. And when bad news strikes him, he seeks a diversion by offering to show Hannah the romance of the Bay Area.
Hannah jumps at the chance…as long as they keep things platonic. But soon Evan’s hot combination of charm, perfect kisses, and a serious sweet tooth melts her defenses.
As Hannah and Evan surrender to their delicious attraction, they are forced to confront the reality of her wanderlust and his heart condition. When love and hearts collide, can Hannah and Evan find their sweet ending?
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REVIEW: SWEET ESCAPE (SUGAR RUSH) BY NINA LANE
Sweet Escape by Nina Lane
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
It's impossible not to love a story that uses two of my favorite things as a lure. Sweet Escape is a decadent tale of guilty pleasures. Evan and Hannah pack on the heat with a scoop of heart on the side. Temptation must run in the Stone genes because these men can seduce a woman with just one look. Evan is the poster boy for broken hearts. He doesn't trust his own not to let him down, so why should he trust anyone else. Hannah is a runner, she hits the road when to escape issues that are hard for her to face. When responsibility comes calling can she live up to the challenge? Spicy romance delivers a sugary treat in the form of Sweet Escape by Nina Lane.
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THIS IS OUR SONG (THE SHAUGHNESSY BROTHERS) BY SAMANTHA CHASE
Release Date: December 6, 2016
SYNOPSIS
She knows him by reputation
Riley Shaughnessy knew that to stand out in his large family, he'd have to go big. Making a name for himself as a musician wasn't easy, but he followed his dreams to rock-star success. But the relentless expectations of fans is not helping the slump he's in now. So of course the person who attracts him is the woman who is not impressed by fame.
Which gives Riley Shaughnessy a lot to prove
Entertainment reporter Savannah Daly is completely unfazed by pretty-boy rock stars. She's just here to get her interview and write her story. But spending an entire month with the Shaughnessys is going to show Savannah a side of Riley she never could have guessed.
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REVIEW: THIS IS OUR SONG (THE SHAUGHNESSY BROTHERS) BY SAMANTHA CHASE
This Is Our Song by Samantha Chase
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
ARC Review: This is Our Song (The Shaughnessy Brothers) by Samantha Chase
Overpowering, possessive and sensitive. What else would be expected from a Shaughnessy. They are over achievers who live life to the fullest and love as hard as they work. Riley has all of these traits with an extra dose of charisma and insecurity that he keeps close to the vest, but when Savannah walks into his world and takes up residence in his heart, his sensors hit overdrive really fast. There are a number of reasons why I go fanatic over Ms. Chase's stories, mainly her family inspired tales. She does something I have not seen many authors do. Exposes the drama slowly from the inside out. In my experience that gives an easier understanding of who the character is. Riley is a rockstar but all the fame in the world does not make up for the heartbreaking loss he still struggles with. The measure of a man is not the secrets he keeps but the vulnerabilities he exposes. That is what makes connecting with Riley relatable to me as a reader.
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SOMEONE LIKE YOU (OXFORD) BY LAUREN LAYNE
Release Date: December 6, 2016
SYNOPSIS
Lauren Layne’s bestselling Oxford Series continues with the poignant, heartwarming story of New York’s most eligible bachelor, Lincoln Mathis, a man who’s living a lie—until his dream woman takes away the pain.
Lincoln Mathis doesn’t hide his reputation as Manhattan’s ultimate playboy. In fact, he cultivates it. But behind every flirtatious smile, each provocative quip, there’s a secret that Lincoln’s hiding from even his closest friends—a tragedy from his past that holds his heart quietly captive. Lincoln knows what he wants: someone like Daisy Sinclair, the sassy, off-limits bridesmaid he can’t take his eyes off at his best friend’s wedding. He also knows that she’s everything he can never have.
After a devastating divorce, Daisy doesn’t need anyone to warn her off the charming best man at her sister’s wedding. One look at the breathtakingly hot Lincoln Mathis and she knows that he’s exactly the type of man she should avoid. But when Daisy stumbles upon Lincoln’s secret, she realizes there’s more to the charming playboy than meets the eye. And suddenly Daisy and Lincoln find their lives helplessly entwined in a journey that will either heal their damaged souls . . . or destroy them forever.
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REVIEW: SOMEONE LIKE YOU (OXFORD) BY LAUREN LAYNE
Someone like You by Lauren Layne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
ARC Review: Someone Like You (Oxford) by Lauren Layne
Here's my watershed realization. Lauren Layne, gets me. She writes stories that can breakdown emotions. She can write a story that will have me struggling to keep a straight face or fighting to hold back the tears. Someone Like You is a blend of the two that delivers a freeing experience. Lincoln and Daisy have seen some of their darkest moments play out in real time, right before their eyes. Broken hearts, shattered dreams and devastating losses have resided outside of their front door but a guardian angel has their back. All through this story I kept coming back to the adage about people coming into your life for a reason and that seemed to be the case with Daisy and Lincoln. In order to heal, each needed a friend. In order to move forward, they had to let go of the past. Like a fine wine, the Oxford series keeps getting better with time.
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JAMES (7 BRIDES FOR 7 BROTHERS) BY ROXANNE ST. CLAIRE
Release Date: December 6, 2016
SYNOPSIS
Running a billion-dollar hedge fund doesn’t leave a lot of time for fun in the sun, but that doesn’t bother James Brannigan. After spending his youth helping his widowed father raise six younger brothers, James took a cue from his workaholic dad and channeled all his energy into business. So when he learns that his father left him a tiny winery on the Amalfi Coast, he’s not thrilled. A trip to Italy is the last thing his busy schedule needs, but the winery has to go. Which means…he has to go to the winery.
Kyra Summers is the definition of a free-spirit. In her thirty years on earth, she’s never stayed in one place long enough to put down roots until she arrived in Positano and fell hard for the bold flavors, hot sun, warm people, and above all, the wonderful wine. Her job at a small, local winery is her first attempt to make a real home and the people who run the place start to become like family to her. Until the winery’s new owner, a devastatingly handsome, shockingly ruthless billionaire, arrives with plans to shut it all down. Kyra’s willing to do whatever it takes to save this place she loves—even if it means cozying up to a man who’s harder than granite and twice as cold.
But the Italian sunshine has a way of heating things up—with every fiery exchange, they strike sparks and draw irresistibly closer together. James is stunned by his attraction to a woman unlike any he’s met before, and Kyra discovers a simmering passion hidden behind his polished exterior. But passion won’t be enough to change James’s mind and his priorities, which is exactly why his late father sent him to Italy. Changing James is going to take a much bigger risk—it’s going to take love.
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REVIEW: JAMES (7 BRIDES FOR 7 BROTHERS) BY ROXANNE ST. CLAIRE
James by Roxanne St. Claire
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The 7 Brides for 7 Brothers series has masterpiece written all over it. Not only does it spotlight a collage of great voices with it's variety of authors ranging from Ruth Cardello, Roxanne St. Claire, Melody Anne and Barbara Freethy. It encapsulates wise life lessons told in a fresh way and with a great deal of heart. With James the takeaway lesson is not to let life pass by, enjoy every precious moment. It takes a meddling father, an unwanted winery and a die hard free spirit to show this hard nose businessman the error of his ways. Ms. St. Claire adds her voice to an already stellar love story, the love of a father for his sons. Though not your average family, the enigmatic Brannigans are a captivating bunch.
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CHRISTMAS WITH AN ANGEL (HARMONY HARBOR) BY DEBBIE MASON
Release Date: December 6, 2016
SYNOPSIS
It's been eight long years since Michael Gallagher has laid eyes on Shay Angel, back when he was a boy from the most prominent family in town and she was a girl from the wrong side of the tracks. But he hadn't cared about their differences—until one bad decision landed her in jail.
That was years ago and now he's back in Harmony Harbor for the holidays. So when Shay goes missing, Michael is intent on finding her—and finding out if their sizzling attraction is still there. But he's now a district attorney, and it looks like Shay is once again on the wrong side of the law.
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REVIEW: CHRISTMAS WITH AN ANGEL (HARMONY HARBOR) BY DEBBIE MASON
Christmas with an Angel: A Short Story by Debbie Mason
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Debbie Mason knows how to get the tears flowing. Her stories are treasures for the soul. Christmas With An Angel marks the start of something special. Mike and Shay are opposites in every way. She's a girl with a chip on her shoulder, a crack in her heart and a reputation that precedes her. He's a man of privilege with the world at his feet and questions about a certain bad girl. Christmas With An Angel provides a taste of what looks to be a breathtaking tale. Can't wait to jump right in.
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SWEET SOUTHERN BAD BOY (HARMONY HOMECOMINGS) BY MICHELE SUMMERS
Release Date: December 6, 2016
SYNOPSIS
Katie McKnight loves her job. Not really. But Katie loves her dad and this job means everything to him. Which is why she finds herself scouting for the perfect house to film a mini-series…and that house happens to be in Harmony, NC. Now if Katie can convince the grouchy, disheveled, but totally hunky guy who owns it that this is the perfect setting for the next teen craze, then she’ll be in business.
Bestselling author, Vance Kerner has lost his mind along with his favorite loafers and the notes to his next novel…somewhere under all the dirty dishes in his kitchen. Since babysitting his brother’s three kids, one dog and a cat, Vance hasn’t found a moments peace. So when California Katie knocks on his door, Vance doesn’t stop to ask questions. He simply yanks her inside and puts her in charge.
Katie agrees to babysit if Vance will allow her film crew access to his property. Vance agrees to listen to Katie’s terms with an open mind. He’ll agree to anything for the time and peace he needs to write. Almost.
But having Katie underfoot is anything but peaceful. And Vance is finding less and less time to write and more and more time to watch Katie weave a lovely spell on all the Kerners, especially him. Can these two opposites find a common ground and the love they both deserve?
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REVIEW: SWEET SOUTHERN BAD BOY (HARMONY HOMECOMINGS) BY MICHELE SUMMERS
Sweet Southern Bad Boy by Michele Summers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
It is gratifying when an author can entertain and rearrange commonplace stereotypes. Ms. Summers stirs up some serious sex appeal while delivering a sassy ball of laughs and heart along the way. Within the pages of Sweet Southern Bad Boy lies heated encounters, cuddly troublemakers and an aura of irresistible fun. To babysit or not to babysit? Kids, a man in over his head and a major dose of tender humour. That's just the recipe for a fun filled afternoon courtesy of a clueless duo. Definitely something to talk about.
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HOW TO TRAIN YOUR HIGHLANDER (BROADSWORDS AND BALLROOMS) BY CHRISTY ENGLISH
Release Date: December 6, 2016
SYNOPSIS
She’s the Hellion of Hyde Park…
A foolproof plan to avoid marriage:
- Always carry at least three blades.
- Ride circles around any man.
- Never get caught in a handsome duke’s arms.
Wild Highlander Mary Elizabeth Waters is living on borrowed time. She’s managed to dodge the marriage banns up to now, but even Englishmen can only be put off for so long…and there’s one in particular who has her in his sights.
Harold Percy, Duke of Northumberland, is enchanted by the beautiful hellion who outrides every man on his estate and dances Scottish reels while the ton looks on in horror. The more he sees Mary, the more he knows he has to have her, tradition and good sense be damned. But what’s a powerful man to do when the Highland spitfire of his dreams has no desire to be tamed...
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REVIEW: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR HIGHLANDER (BROADSWORDS AND BALLROOMS) BY CHRISTY ENGLISH
How to Train Your Highlander by Christy English
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Any character, whether male or female, that is not afraid to be true themselves, deserves a thumbs up in my opinion. Mary Elizabeth has the heart of a fighter, the spirit of a wild child and the mouth of a sailor. She's as original as can be and I loved that about her. The push back between her and Harold made for entertaining dialogue and electric sex appeal. The fact that Ms. English dares to be different in her writing is just as appealing as the unique firecrackers in her stories.
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WRONG BROTHER, RIGHT MATCH (ANYONE BUT YOU) BY JENNIFER SHIRK
Release Date: December 5, 2016
SYNOPSIS
Matchmaking guru Kennedy Pepperdine’s life is perfect. Perfect job. Perfect friends. Perfect boyfriend. Except...when she gets trapped in an elevator with a handsome stranger, she accidentally confesses a secret: maybe her perfect boyfriend, Justin, isn’t so perfect for her after all. But a matchmaker should be able to successfully match herself, right? Thankfully, she’ll never see the handsome stranger again. Until she heads home with Justin for the holidays and learns that the sexy stranger is none other than Justin’s older brother, Matt.
Matt Ellis is trying to be on his best behavior for his mother—it is Christmas, after all. But when he recognizes the beautiful woman from the elevator—the one he hasn’t been able to stop thinking about for months—his best behavior is being held by a thread. Matt’s always sacrificed for his family, and nothing is more important than their happiness, but the more time he spends around Kennedy, the more he wonders if her supposed "right match" might just be the wrong brother.
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REVIEW: WRONG BROTHER, RIGHT MATCH (ANYONE BUT YOU) BY JENNIFER SHIRK
Wrong Brother, Right Match by Jennifer Shirk
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Girl seeks boy and sets to finding her match. Match found, question popped and things just got alot more complicated. Wrong Brother, Right Match is a love letter to the heart. Love is not an equation to be solved, but a feeling to be had. Kennedy is adorably confused and Matt is bemused, befuddled and bewildered. Sensible is not always logical, at least in matters of the heart. Ms. Shirk delivers a sugary confection of heartwarming goodness. My rating: 5 KISSES.
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MORE THAN FRIENDS (KENDRICK PLACE) BY JODY HOLFORD
Release Date: December 5, 2016
SYNOPSIS
Owen Burnett planned on a quiet, easygoing Christmas, hanging out with his best friend and neighbor, Gabby Michaelson. So when his mom pressures him to come home for the holidays, he tells a little white lie…that he’s spending the holidays with his new girlfriend. But when his family shows up unexpectedly, Owen pulls the best friend card and asks Gabby to play his fake girlfriend.
Gabby’s been hopelessly in love with her best friend Owen for what feels like forever, but playing his "fake" girlfriend when the entire boisterous Burnett clan visits is easier said than done. The more she tries to deny the attraction between them, the more obvious their chemistry becomes. But even though she's not the only one feeling it, putting their friendship on the line is a risk she can’t take.
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REVIEW: MORE THAN FRIENDS (KENDRICK PLACE) BY JODY HOLFORD
More Than Friends by Jody Holford
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I can never get enough of friends to lovers stories. More than Friends took an age old diatribe and gave it a less sexy, but more sweet face lift. He's organized. She's messy. He's oblivious, she's in love. What happens when a charade becomes the real deal? This friendship may never be the same. More than Friends sparkles with charm. Not only have I discovered a new author, I lost my heart along the way.
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KISS ME FOR CHRISTMAS BY CHRISTINE BELL, SERENITY WOODS, RILEY MURPHY AND ROS CLARKE
Release Date: December 5, 2016
SYNOPSIS
LITTLE WHITE LIE
by USA Today bestselling author Christine Bell
and author Riley Murphy
Leah Latrelle has landed herself in the proverbial holiday hot seat. To get her family off her back, she told them she has a fiancé. And now they want to meet him. But just when it seems her goose is cooked, her sexy-as-sin business partner offers Leah a deal she can’t refuse…
ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS
by Ros Clarke
Advertising exec Hugh Munro hasn’t forgotten last year’s scorching-hot kiss with buttoned-up Anna Gardner, and kissing her again at the annual office party only strengthened his resolve to make her his. If all he wants for Christmas is Anna, he’ll have to prove it…to both of them.
HOLLY’S FIRST NOEL
by USA Today bestselling author Serenity Woods
What better way for Holly Jones to get over her ex than spending the holidays in solitude with the sexy teacher in the class next door? Except, there’s nothing solitary about their time together—especially not the innocent kiss that flares into much, much more…
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REVIEW: KISS ME FOR CHRISTMAS BY CHRISTINE BELL, SERENITY WOODS, RILEY MURPHY AND ROS CLARKE
Kiss Me For Christmas by Christine Bell, Serenity Woods, Riley Murphy, Ros Clarke
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Kiss Me For Christmas is the perfect present to ward off the winter chill. Dynamite in a tiny bundle, these authors are on fire with their sweet stories of holiday second chances at romance. This time with Mr. Right. With the Kiss Me For Christmas Christine Bell, Riley Murphy, Serenity Woods and Ros Clarke delivered the three S words that I love to hear. Short reads that blend sentimental with sexy in a classy and irresistible package.
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