NEW RELEASES FOR WEEK OF JUNE 11, 2017
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ROYAL TREATMENT (ROYAL SCANDAL) BY PARKER SWIFT
Release Date: June 11, 2017
SYNOPSIS
"Addictive, sexy and beautifully written. I can't get enough. 5 erotic stars" -Vi Keeland, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author on Royal Disaster
All this duke needs is his duchess...
For five blissful months I've been engaged to Dylan Hale, the most handsome, commanding, and wickedly sexy duke in England. For five months I've woken up next to the man I love, indulged in secret trysts, and submitted to every delicious desire. Even better? We've managed to keep it hidden from everyone. That means no paparazzi scandals, no snide comments from Dylan's mother, and no harsh public scrutiny. It's been heaven, but with Dylan's royal responsibilities looming, our time alone is running out. And while I can't wait to be Dylan's wife, I'm terrified that becoming Dylan's duchess might mean losing myself.
The Royal Scandal series: Royal AffairRoyal DisasterRoyal Treatment
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REVIEW: ROYAL TREATMENT (ROYAL SCANDAL) BY PARKER SWIFT
Royal Treatment by Parker Swift
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Lydia and Dylan have led readers on a merry chase. This romance has went from the start of something new, to crazy in love quicker, than anyone can say I do. Let's not forget the dangerously in love phase that went from hopelessly devoted secret lovers to brokenhearted ex lovers. More scandalous than any gossip rag, Ms. Swift knows how to leave readers wanting more. Royal Treatment is the ending I've been craving since I embarked on this Royal Affair. Fittingly entitled Royal Treatment, we finally get to the happily ever after. If the bride's cold feet don't make this a Royal Disaster. Parker Swift served up a bewitching tale of a courageous young woman in need of a fresh start and ended up finding the other half of her heart.
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SEASIDE PLAYBOY (THE MAC BROTHERS) BY JENNIFER CONNER
Release Date: June 11, 2017
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Donnan MacDonald came back to Highland Bay to help his brothers bring an aging seaside resort they inherited back to its glory.
Donnan's grown tired of his old life of bouncing from beach to beach and woman to woman. He wants to find a home and look forward to the future. But his brothers still think all he wants is his playboy life. He can’t seem to change their minds.
Emina arrives at the Seaside Escape resort for her bachelorette party. Emina is desperately trying to think of a plan to stop her wedding to a man she does not love, but there's more at stake than anyone knows.
Donnan can’t deny the white-hot chemistry between him and Emina, but married or soon to be married women are off his radar. If he's going to change, he needs to commit and keep Emina at an arm's length.
When her story begins to unfold, what are Donnan and Emina willing to do to stop her wedding? They have shared their deepest secrets; can this transform into love against impossible odds?
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REVIEW: SEASIDE PLAYBOY (THE MAC BROTHERS) BY JENNIFER CONNER
Seaside Playboy by Jennifer Conner
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Mac Brothers are on the cusp of strengthening their bond as they rebuild a business that has seen better days. Jennifer Conner expertly flip flops between romantic suspense and contemporary romance. I'm more enamored of her contemporary tales. Seaside Playboy is about having the courage to regain control of one's life. Donnan and Emina are both unhappy with the direction their lives are headed. Donnan has grown tired of the redundancy of his and Emina is seeking to break her cycle of making bad choices. Brought together by an old resort, can these two rebuild their lives into something extraordinary together? Seaside Playboy is as sweet as it is short. My only complaint is that I wish it was a bit longer.
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BILLIONAIRE'S BRIDE BY ELLA FINCH
Release Date: June 11, 2017
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Princess for a night. Sure, I knew a guy like Harry Drake would never marry a girl like me, but for one hot night I got to experience his world. His wealth. His charm. His amazing, incredible body.
Anyhow I knew I’d never see him again after the sun rose. That was fine. I enjoyed it while it lasted.
Until he waltzed into my workplace with his money, his hot body, and his fiancee.
I was absolutely livid. Did this rich jerk think that just because he had the looks and money of a God he could treat women like crap? I wasn’t about to let him get away with this bull.
Or at least I thought I wasn’t. Too bad it only took one knowing look to draw me back into his bed.
This can’t last. Fairytales aren’t real and hairdressers don’t end up with billionaires. Especially not when they’ve got crazy exes and their families standing in the way. I just wish that my head could convince my body...
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REVIEW: BILLIONAIRE'S BRIDE BY ELLA FINCH
Billionaire's Bride by Ella Finch
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
A certain Disney princess said it best when she belted out the lyrics that were destined to become a classic song in an equally memorable movie. "A dream is a wish your heart makes." No truer words have ever been spoken. The problem with dreams is that life gets in the way. Billionaire's Bride gives back the fairytale with characters that remind the child with the big dreams that despite the biggest obstacles and the most heartbreaking of moments we endure, belief can make that dream a reality. Sometimes people need a reason to hope and to me that is what Ms. Finch delivers with this inspirational tale.
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THE RIGHT RANGER (MEN AT EASE RANCH) BY DONNA MICHAELS
Release Date: June 12, 2017
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Haley Wagner's life just got a lot more complicated. As if turning her struggling ranch around isn't tough enough, she's forced to call him for help. With his hard eyes and even harder body, Cord is an irritatingly sexy contradiction of hot and cold. How can she possibly hide her embarrassing secret when just looking at Cord is a combustible event?
Former Army Ranger Cord Brannigan has a secret, too. He promised his fallen teammate he'd protect the tempting, fiercely independent Haley from a distance, but now they're stuck together for three weeks. Alone. Keeping his hands off will take every ounce of control he can muster. And that control is slipping...
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REVIEW: THE RIGHT RANGER (MEN AT EASE RANCH) BY DONNA MICHAELS
The Right Ranger by Donna Michaels
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Donna Michaels has a penchant for writing stories of independent women with one major flaw. Pride. It leads to their downfall, every time. Of course there's always the thrill of a hot guy to help cushion the fall. For Haley and Cord rebuilding their friendship is an uphill battle, littered with secrets and promises. Can their burgeoning romance survive the drama heading it's way? The Right Ranger has classic written all over it.
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THE WRONG KIND OF COMPATIBLE (LOVE UNDERCOVER) BY KADIE SCOTT
Release Date: June 12, 2017
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Data analyst Cassie Howard may be brilliant (and, okay, a little awkward), but she’s worked hard to get where she is. She definitely doesn’t need some sexy new analyst coming in and taking credit for her work. Or the inappropriate thoughts that keep popping out of her mouth she’d rather he not hear.
For undercover FBI agent Drew Kerrigan, computers have always made more sense than people, but he’d better develop some slick social skills in a hurry if he’s going to win over the too-tantalizing-for-his-sanity Cassie. Hacking their systems was easy. Now he’s just got to hack the one person in the company most likely to see through his ruse…
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REVIEW: THE WRONG KIND OF COMPATIBLE (LOVE UNDERCOVER) BY KADIE SCOTT
The Wrong Kind of Compatible by Kadie Scott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
One awkward pairing ends up leading to the perfect match. The Wrong Kind of Compatible is my introduction to author Kadie Scott. She lets readers know that she's a force to be reckoned with. Not many authors can make computer hacking into an exciting story that seduces and intrigues all while laying claim to the body's most vital organ. The heart. Drew and Cassie set out to entice and do so in a way that is as fresh and mysterious as the characters themselves.
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FALLING FOR THE FAKE FIANCEE (SNOWPOCALYPSE) BY JENNIFER BLACKWOOD
Release Date: June 12, 2017
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Jill Michaels prides herself on one thing: being independent. That is until her daughter gets into an elite school, and she needs money more than ever. It seems her fairy godmother—aka her deceased Grammy—has granted that wish in the form of one-fourth of her estate. The only catch? She must be married by her thirtieth birthday. In two months.
Aaron Collins is fresh out of the army and back in town to help his father’s failing business. When he runs into Jill at a hotel where she’s attending a single’s mixer, he makes sure she doesn’t make it past his room and into another guy’s arms. When he hears about her predicament, he has a plan: they’ll get married and keep it a secret. And maybe have a little sexy fun until he leave towns for his new job.
But letting go of the woman of his dreams may be harder than Aaron could have ever imagined.
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REVIEW: FALLING FOR THE FAKE FIANCEE (SNOWPOCALYPSE) BY JENNIFER BLACKWOOD
Falling for the Fake Fiance by Jennifer Blackwood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
She's desperate, he's lovestruck. Not exactly an auspicious beginning to an everlasting love, but very conducive to an entertaining read. Falling For The Fake Fiancée is about finding the happiness of one's dreams, when the odds are stacked against success. Jill has lost hope. Her days consist of loving her daughter, going to work and a judgmental mother. Aaron could be the answer to her prayers. This boy next door, could end up being the man of her dreams, if she leads with her heart and not her head. Ms. Blackwood is a writer that has fun with her craft. Her characters are not ashamed to voice the thoughts we repress or follow through with the actions of the less courageous. Reading Jennifer Blackwood is always a pleasurable experience.
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THE RANCHER AND THE CITY GIRL (TEMPTING THE RANCHER) BY JOYA RYAN
Release Date: June 12, 2017
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Rancher and single father Reed Montgomery is a master at French braiding and princess tea parties. He’s also the most eligible bachelor in Cheyenne, Wyoming. So when he stumbles upon a flashy, sexy city girl, he knows two things: 1) she’s a walking disaster, and 2) he needs to stay far, far away.
But she needs him more than he wants to admit…
Charlotte Gram knows what it’s like not to be wanted. She’s in Cheyenne for the summer to help her grandmother heal after surgery, but the farmhouse “chores” are proving much harder than she thought. If her day couldn’t get any worse, the sexiest man she’s ever seen strolls up to save the day...
...and he definitely doesn’t seem happy about it.
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REVIEW: THE RANCHER AND THE CITY GIRL (TEMPTING THE RANCHER) BY JOYA RYAN
The Rancher and The City Girl by Joya Ryan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Ms. Ryan proves there's more to romance than a sexy romp. It's the story behind the romance that delivers that microburst of emotion. That powerful blast that hits like an arrow to the heart. The Rancher and the City Girl is more than the story of an opposites attract relationship. It's travels into the uncharted territory of bromance and fatherhood. There can be nothing more adorable than a besotted dad and his irresistible bond with his little girl. All of these elements merge into a second chance expedition that will bring on a lot of laughter, a few tears and the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
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BLACKMAILING THE BAD GIRL (CUTTING LOOSE) BY NINA CROFT
Release Date: June 12, 2017
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Cynical CEO, Nik Masterton, believes he’s finally met a woman who isn’t interested in his money…until she vanishes with a hefty amount of it. He’s been searching for her ever since and has finally found her doing a stint in Holloway prison for stealing...from someone else. Clearly, he’s just one of many. Now she’s coming out, and it’s time for a little payback.
After two years in prison, Summer Delaney is determined she’s never going back. While she had good reasons for doing what she did, it’s time to move on to a new life and earn an honest living. Unfortunately, there’s a glitch in her plan, and he’s waiting at the gate as she comes out.
Nik isn’t above using blackmail to make Summer work for him until he decides just how he’ll get his revenge. But this time they’re both determined to keep their distance. Right until the inconvenient attraction explodes between them...
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REVIEW: BLACKMAILING THE BAD GIRL (CUTTING LOOSE) BY NINA CROFT
Blackmailing the Bad Girl by Nina Croft
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Blackmail, revenge and lust collide in Nina Croft's, Blackmailing the Bad Girl. Nina Croft is well - versed at writing equal opportunity stories. She's so good at it, it's difficult to identify the protagonist from the antagonist at times. Summer is looking for redemption, Nik wants revenge, who will be the one left standing at the end of this battle of wills? Summer and Nik generate an abundance of fire, while freeing their hearts along the way. Smart, sexy, sensational read.
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MOONLIGHT MIRAGE (BANDICOOT COVE) BY SAMI LEE
Release Date: June 12, 2017
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Hayley Bryant has changed a lot in the two years since her boss’s rejection sent her running. She’s travelled the world and is now a grown woman who knows just how to get what she wants. Coming face-to-face with her former boss shouldn’t affect her at all. Except it does. Mitchell still makes her burn as hot as ever. Good thing she’s brought her sexy friend with benefits, Ty, along as a plus one to a wedding on Bandicoot Cove Island.
Mitch Wood has always put business first, except for when he hired his little sister’s friend as an intern. Pushing Hayley away was the right thing to do at the time, but he can’t deny the attraction now. This time, he’ll have to come to Hayley, and her plus one might prove to be a bit of an obstacle. Fortunately, Mitch has never been one to shy away from a little competition.
Each book in the Bandicoot Cove series is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order.
Series Order:
Book #1 Tropical Sin
Book #2 Paradise Found
Book #3 Island Idyll
Book #4 Sunlit Surrender
Book #5 Sunset Heat
Book #6 Moonlight Mirage
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REVIEW: MOONLIGHT MIRAGE (BANDICOOT COVE) BY SAMI LEE
Moonlight Mirage by Sami Lee
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
He was her walking fantasy. She was his heart's desire. Hayley and Mitch could have had something special, but doubt and guilt drove them apart. Two years later, a more maturely experienced woman reenters Mitch's life. Hayley is his greatest regret and largest temptation. Can they let go of the past and take a chance on the present? Once the match is lit, the stage is set for a smoldering heap of temptation that never lets up. Certain scenarios were a tad much but overall the story held it's own.
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SUNLIT SURRENDER (BANDICOOT COVE) BY JESS DEE
Release Date: June 12, 2017
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Bianca Rogers is ready to forget her worries for a while and celebrate her brother’s wedding at the exotic Bandicoot Cove resort. The last thing she expects is to be knocked off her feet—literally—by Brody Evans.
The chemistry between Brody and Bianca is undeniable. She’s everything he wants in a woman. She’s sexy, warm, friendly…delicious, and overwhelming attraction quickly grows to full-blown lust.
But they’ve come to the island with baggage that can’t be ignored forever, and their previous mistakes and the circumstances that have led them to the island soon demand attention. As desire transforms into love, it’s time to see if the past is going to get in the way of any happy-ever-after there could be in their future.
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REVIEW: SUNLIT SURRENDER (BANDICOOT COVE) BY JESS DEE
Sunlit Surrender by Jess Dee
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Bandicoot Cove is the place to go, to cut loose. In more ways than one. Escapism at it's finest. Jess Dee delivers a story of emotional discovery, sexual awakening and starting over all in a handful of pages. Not bad for a first impression.
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BURNING LOVE (HOT AUSSIE KNIGHTS) BY TRISH MOREY
Release Date: June 12, 2017
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Caleb Knight’s ex accused him of being married to his firefighter job, and maybe she was right. He’s given up looking for happy ever after and finds what he needs between Ava’s scorching sheets. But lately, he’s wondering whether this thing with Ava might become more permanent…
Artist Ava Mattiske's ability to trust was shattered long ago. Her steamy fling with Caleb is perfect until he starts talking long-term. She puts on the brakes, but when a bushfire threatens her studio and Caleb is on the scene, Ava realizes that there is one man she can count on... But will it be too late?
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REVIEW: BURNING LOVE (HOT AUSSIE KNIGHTS) BY TRISH MOREY
Burning Love by Trish Morey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Caleb lives on the wrong side of danger. His job as a firefighter is a thrilling one, but one wrong move could be a fatal one. So it's interesting that he would chose to get involved with a woman with enough edges to put his heart at risk. Ava is an artist that escapes her pain and trust issues by creating. She transfers all her emotions onto canvas as a coping mechanism. When the wounded warrior princess meets the dangerously appealing adrenaline junkie sparks fly, lines are crossed and the healing starts. Ms. Morey is not afraid to go into some of the darkest places to enlighten and inspire readers. Burning Love is the product of a compassionate person and a talented author.
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KISS ME IN THE MOONLIGHT (DESTINED FOR LOVE: EUROPE) BY LINDZEE ARMSTRONG
Release Date: June 12, 2017
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Kissing her way through Europe wasn’t in the job description…
All Paige wants is to be a professor. Instead, she’s chaperoning hormonal teenagers through Europe as she works on her PhD. All in all, it wouldn’t be too bad a job. Except she has to work with Nick, her obnoxious ex-boyfriend who is more of a child than the high schoolers they’re supposed to take care of.
After the death of his best friend, Nick’s life is in free fall. A summer in Europe seems like the perfect way to deal with his grief. The fact that Paige, the girl he didn’t want to dump, can’t escape his pleas for a second chance only makes the trip all the more sweeter.
When two of their students run off together, Paige and Nick are tasked with tracking down the delinquents before the parents find out they’re gone. But as they race across Europe chasing the teens, one kiss in the moonlight changes everything.
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REVIEW: KISS ME IN THE MOONLIGHT (DESTINED FOR LOVE: EUROPE) BY LINDZEE ARMSTRONG
Kiss Me in the Moonlight: Europe by Lindzee Armstrong
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Exploring The Destined for Love: Europe series has been no hardship. Beautiful scenery, heated emotion and new beginnings or second chances are at the heart of every tale. Lindzee Armstrong keeps the spirit alive with her journey to starting over. Kiss Me in the Moonlight is my favorite book of the series. Nick and Paige's story is a journey of missed opportunities, bad choices and heartbreak. Nick's a bit of a loose cannon. He acts before thinking things thru. Paige is a planner. Her world centers around deeply thought out choices and reminder lists. When life throws them both a curve ball that reunites the exes, will they be able to mend the rift and begin again? Ms. Armstrong has composed a melody of loss, hope and healing that comes through in every realistic scenario and every spoken word.
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I KNEW YOU WERE TROUBLE (OXFORD) BY LAUREN LAYNE
Release Date: June 13, 2017
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New York City’s hottest bachelors are stirring up trouble in this fun, flirty Oxford Novel, as a love triangle forces a feisty beauty to choose between winning back Mr. Right or giving in to Mr. Wrong.
Taylor Carr has it all—a sleek job in advertising, a stunning Manhattan apartment, and the perfect man to share it with: Bradley Calloway. Even after Bradley dumps her for a co-worker on move-in day, Taylor isn’t worried. She’ll get her man eventually. In the meantime, she needs a new roommate. Enter Nick Ballantine, career bartender, freelance writer—and longtime pain in Taylor’s ass. Sexy in a permanent five-o’clock-shadow kind of way, Nick knows how to push Taylor’s buttons, as if he could see right through to the real her.
Nick’s always trying to fix people, and nobody could use a good fixing more than Taylor. Sure, she’s gorgeous, with mesmerizing silver eyes, but it’s her vulnerability that kills him. Now that they’re shacking up together, the chemistry is out of control. Soon they’re putting every part of their two-bedroom apartment to good use. Then Taylor’s ex comes crawling back to her, and Nick figures she’ll jump at the chance to go back to her old life—unless he fights for the best thing that ever happened to him.
Don’t miss any of Lauren Layne’s juicy Oxford Novels:
IRRESISTIBLY YOURS | I WISH YOU WERE MINE | SOMEONE LIKE YOU | I KNEW YOU WERE TROUBLE
“Irresistibly Yours has it all: fun banter, hot chemistry, and a couple that you just can’t help but want to be together!”—New York Times bestselling author Marquita Valentine
“A smart, sexy, and absolutely irresistible read!”—USA Today bestselling author Mira Lyn Kelly, on I Wish You Were Mine
“Lauren Layne is a new auto-buy author for me. I can’t get enough of the men of Oxford!”—Christi Barth, author of the Naked Men series
And look for her exhilarating Sex, Love & Stiletto series:
AFTER THE KISS | LOVE THE ONE YOU’RE WITH | JUST ONE NIGHT | THE TROUBLE WITH LOVE
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REVIEW: I KNEW YOU WERE TROUBLE (OXFORD) BY LAUREN LAYNE
I Knew You Were Trouble by Lauren Layne
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Lauren Layne is one of a handful of authors that can break your heart, while keeping you smiling the whole time. Readers don't have to like every character, but by the end, it's hard not to love them. I Knew You Were Trouble is an ideal example of that. Taylor is a little much at first meeting, but as more is revealed about her, it's easy to understand why. She hides painful insecurities. Nick pushes her, because he sees the beautiful woman behind the abrasive attitude. Another winner.
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HUNKS TO THE RESCUE: 15 CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE NOVELLAS by Margo Bond Collins, Trish McCallan, Krista Ames, Raine English, Tamara Ferguson, Aileen Harkwood, Lynda Haviland, Jody A. Kessler, Katie O'Sullivan, Constance Phillips, Stephanie Queen
Release Date: June 13, 2017
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Heroes by Day…Sinful Bad Boys by Night
Indulge your fantasies with this box set of alpha rescuers who have a delicious talent for romance. 15 stand-alone novellas from New York Times and USA Today bestselling, and award-winning authors will steam up your nights and leave you begging for more.
15 hunks. 15 heart-pounding rescues.
13 Brand New Stories!
Bound by Temptation by Trish McCallan, "An absurdly cute canine and a hot, sexy SEAL make reading this a delight." –Amazon Review
Saving Necessity by Margo Bond Collins. For this cowboy, risking his life to save a movie star from a fire is easier than risking his heart.
An Unexpected Twist by Krista Ames. Used to fighting wildfires, Boone Michaels isn’t prepared for the sexy stranger who blows into town fighting battles of her own. Nor for the twister that tries to blow her right back out again.
Destiny’s Secret by Raine English. Eden Wright’s fixer of a Savannah mansion comes with two unexpected extras, a not so friendly ghost, and a hunky paranormal investigator whose agenda includes seducing her.
That Unexpected Kiss by Tamara Ferguson. Can an undercover FBI Agent rescue the woman he loves, when she’s targeted by his father’s killer?
Unreachable Heart by Aileen Harkwood. Mountain rescue expert Hart Renker isn’t counting on sharing a tent in a blizzard with the stunning survivor he pulls from a plane crash, but the heat between them could melt the bitterest cold.
Dark Current by Lynda Haviland. When Ben Kane hitches up to the dock at her troubled marina, with a murky past and a body hotter than the Florida sun, Willow Vega can’t tell, is he destined to be her savior or her downfall?
Unwrapping Treasure (A Granite Lake Romance Novella) by Jody A. Kessler. Two paramedics, one disastrous night shift, and a sexy holiday vacation that changes everything.
Breaking the Rules by Katie O'Sullivan. Undercover at a 5-star resort, police detective and rule-breaker Jake Campbell finds the prime suspect impossible to resist.
Falling for Captain Hunk by Stephanie Queen. Always one to go for the wrong damsel-in-distress, Captain Colin “Hunk” Lynch worries his attraction to a fellow law-enforcement professional could be the mistake of his life…if it prevents him from saving hers.
Fire and Ice (A Sunnydale Days Novella) by Constance Phillips. If only someone warned injured firefighter Brian his old flame, Charlene, would walk into his physical therapy session. He should still be angry with her, but instead, he wants nothing more than to rekindle the flames of passion.
Two More Miles by Jan Romes. Keith Miles, rescues Ava Beckenridge after she falls at the gym, and the chemistry between them is undeniable.
Come Hell or High Water by Nancy Segovia. Stranded on a rooftop with first responder Dwight during a hurricane, Maisie’s resolve to swear off men weakens as she finds some promises are meant to be broken.
Coaching the Sub by Debbie White. Substitute teacher Shannon has her hands full with bullies in her classroom until Coach "Brock" Andrews gives an assist, while also teaching Shannon a thing or two about love.
Path to Grace by Wilder and Quinn. Daughter of a mob boss, Carina wants nothing to do with her family until she becomes a target in need of a rescue. Enter Matteo, the Family's “cleaner,” tasked with handling messes of the dangerous variety—and the passion between them is most definitely messy.
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Hunks to the Rescue: 15 Hot Contemporary Romance Novellas by Margo Bond Collins
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Even bad boys need love too. Hunks to the Rescue steps from the fire into the frying pan. Six degrees of separation leads to various degrees of hotness. All worthy of a five star fire alarm.
Destiny's Secret - Raine English takes a walk on the supernatural side. Her hottie investigator and not so nice resident lead to some hauntingly tempting activities. (3 stars)
Coaching the Sub by Debbie White - Tame enough not to offend, yet saucy enough to bring on a secret grin. Coaching the Sub teeters spicy and mild. Shannon and Brock deliver a shocking performance that titillates, aggravates and stimulates the senses. Ms. White has a hidden naughty side after all. (4.5 stars)
Path to Grace by Wilder and Quinn - Matteo is tall, dark and dangerous. Three traits Carina can do without, but will she be able to survive the burning attraction that is calling her name or the danger of the target on her back? (3 stars)
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THE UNEXPECTED HUSBAND (CAPTURED BY LOVE) BY MIRANDA P. CHARLES
Release Date: June 13, 2017
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Can Tristan afford to trust the woman he wants?
Tristan Grant's entertainment venues are now the most popular in the country, but his success has come at a price. Larry and Debbie Shipton, his main competitors, are resorting to sabotage to regain their number one position. But that's not the most shocking news. The woman he had a one-night stand with claims she's pregnant with his baby. The problem is, he can't afford to trust her--because her name is Paige Shipton, and she is Larry and Debbie's daughter. Too bad he didn't know that before he slept with Paige, but he's determined not to make any more mistakes when it comes to dealing with the devious Shiptons. If only he can find a way to stop being so attracted to Paige...
Can Paige save her heart from being irreparably broken?
Paige Shipton is going ahead with her pregnancy. It doesn't matter that the father is Tristan Grant--the man who accuses her of deception simply because of who her parents are. She wants the baby, and she's prepared to raise it alone. When she tells Tristan he doesn't need to be involved, his answer surprises her, and she soon finds herself falling deeply for the man determined to ruin the Shipton name. With the conflict between Tristan and her parents escalating to destructive heights, can Paige avoid getting her heart irreparably broken?
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The Unexpected Husband can be read as a standalone. For better enjoyment of the Captured by Love series, the author recommends reading the books in order.
Book 1: The Unwilling Executive (Lucas Renner and Jade Tully)
Book 2: The Unyielding Bachelor (Rick Donnelly and Lexie Mead)
Book 3: The Undercover Playboy (Carter Garrett and Cassie Stephens)
Book 4: The Unintended Fiancé (Bradley Mead and Erin Baker)
Book 5: The Unforgettable Ex (Gavin Redford and Natasha Garrett)
Book 6: The Unknown Billionaire (Jarryd Westbourne and Marilyn Grant)
Book 7: The Unmasked CEO (Simon Alexander and Geri Blaine)
Book 8: The Unexpected Husband (Tristan Grant and Paige Shipton)
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The Unexpected Husband by Miranda P. Charles
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Too bad falling in love doesn't come with an instructional manual. Complications are the special of the day for two unsuspecting lovebirds in The Unexpected Husband, the eighth novel of Miranda P. Charles', Captured by Love series. This time around Tristan lands in some serious quicksand. Not only is he in the middle of a heated feud with his biggest competitors, he's also landed himself in a deeply uncomfortable situation. With fatherhood pending, his contentious rivalry extending and his hormones and emotions getting out of hand, he's one step closer to former bachelorhood. IF, he can get past his biggest obstacle yet. He's sleeping with the enemy. How could anyone not love the bachelors and bachelorettes of this strong group of friends. From heartbreak to soulmate, Ms. Charles knows how to write romance and keep readers anxiously waiting for more.
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TOO CLOSE TO CALL (ROMANCING THE CLARKSONS NOVELLA) BY TESSA BAILEY
Release Date: June 13, 2017
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All-American wide receiver Kyler Tate’s life is about to change. A fairytale college career skyrocketed him to the NFL draft. Adoration and opportunity are thrown in his direction wherever he goes, thanks to being chosen in the first round by the Los Angeles Rage.
None of the accolades mean anything, though, without his high school sweetheart, Bree Sutton, by his side. Four years ago, she walked away from Kyler, choosing a quiet life over the flash and notoriety his career would someday bring.
Now he’s back in their Indiana hometown, refusing to leave for Los Angeles without her. Demanding she give their life together a shot. Her heart never stopped bleeding for the love of her life, but Bree’s decision was final. Too bad their wild attraction has only been amplified by their separation, and Kyler won’t quit until Bree is wearing his ring.
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REVIEW: TOO CLOSE TO CALL (ROMANCING THE CLARKSONS NOVELLA) BY TESSA BAILEY
Too Close to Call by Tessa Bailey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Behind every story is a benevolent writer. Tessa Bailey puts her skills front and center with Bree and Kyler. With her mixture of sweet and sexy she crafts a romance that is blissfully nostalgic but also heartbreakingly honest. The boy that's haunted by the girl he can't forget. The girl that managed to break her own heart to ensue others happiness. Will the man and woman they've struggled to become continue to live with regrets? Too Close to Call is one more reason why Tessa Bailey has become a favorite of mine in a short period of time. She leads with compassion and that is a
great aphrodisiac for the soul.
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THE MISFORTUNE OF LADY LUCIANNA (THE UNDAUNTED DEBUTANTES) BY CHRISTINA MCKNIGHT
Release Date: June 13, 2017
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Quick-witted hellion Lucianna Constantine has no doubt who was responsible for the death of her dear friend. And she will stop at nothing to expose his transgressions—and those of every despicable man in London. Lucianna has witnessed the cruelty of London’s beau monde her entire life…starting with her own father. So she is more than willing to singlehandedly take down every vile man that crosses her path.
Roderick Crofton, the Duke of Montrose, had his entire family fortune stolen when his father trusted the wrong men. After a scandalous article surfaces in the London Daily Gazette, written by the notorious Mayfair Confidential columnist, Roderick finds himself financially destitute, without a betrothed, and lacking the means to find the lords responsible for duping his sire. With little option left, Roderick has only one choice: find another wealthy heiress to wed. His quest brings him to Lady Lucianna Constantine, and soon, he can’t deny that he wants her for more than just her dowry.
However, Luci has secrets that could change everything. And when Roderick uncovers what those confidences entail, it could mean misfortune for all involved.
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The Misfortune of Lady Lucianna by Christina McKnight
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What draws me to author Christina McKnight is one trait above all else. She doesn't write victims, she creates heroines. Her female leads are spirited individuals with the brains to fight for themselves instead of playing the damsel in distress. Of course, in the case of Lucianna that proved to be somewhat of a negative trait, because she lead with her heart instead of the facts. A painful tragedy has set her on a course that could prove to be her undoing. The Misfortune of Lady Lucianna is a story of survival that romances, intrigues and captivates.
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THE BAD LUCK BRIDE (THE BRIDES OF ST. IVES) BY JANE GOODGER
Release Date: June 13, 2017
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The Brides of St. Ives
Welcome to St. Ives, the charming seaside town where even a down-on-her luck bride might find her way back to love . . .
As if being left at the alter for the third time isn’t bad enough, Lady Alice Hubbard has now been dubbed “The Bad Luck Bride” by the London newspapers. Defeated, she returns to her family’s estate in St. Ives, resolved to a future as a doting spinster. After all, a lady with her record of marital mishaps knows better than to dream of happily-ever-after. But then Alice never expects to see Henderson Southwell again. Her beloved brother’s best friend disappeared from her life soon after her brother’s death. Until now . . .
Alice is just as achingly beautiful as Henderson remembers. And just as forbidden. For the notorious ladies’ man made one last promise to Alice’s brother before he died—and that was never to pursue her. But one glimpse of Alice’s sorrow and Henderson feels a powerful urge to put the light back in her lovely eyes, one lingering kiss at a time. Even if it means falling in love with the one woman he can never call his bride . . .
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REVIEW: THE BAD LUCK BRIDE (THE BRIDES OF ST. IVES) BY JANE GOODGER
The Bad Luck Bride by Jane Goodger
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
All Lady Alice wants is to be happy. So why has her quest become dogged by a trail of tears? A three time loser at love and with her reputation in tatters, this bad luck bride has accepted a life of loneliness. Until a long lost acquaintance has her questioning that possibility. The Bad Luck Bride is a tale of promises broken and new hopes arising. The saying "wrapped in feelings" fits perfectly for Alice and Henderson. Ms. Goodger grabs onto the heart and never seeks to let go. Attention grabbing, emotionally satisfying and hauntingly beautiful.
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ADDICTED TO THE DUKE (IMPERFECT LORDS) BY BRONWEN EVANS
Release Date: June 13, 2017
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A lovestruck lady charms the duke of her dreams during an expedition on the high seas in this sexy, swashbuckling novel from USA Today bestselling author Bronwen Evans.
Alexander Sylvester Bracken, Duke of Bedford, has a mission: sail to the Mediterranean and track down Lady Hestia Cary’s missing father. It is a straightforward task, but for two rather vexing complications. First, the sea holds painful memories; second, for her own safety, Hestia is to accompany him. As Alex battles the demons of his past, he must also resist Hestia’s surprisingly skillful attempts at seduction. After all, Alex has sworn to leave her untouched, and he intends to honor that vow—until he can properly ask the Earl’s blessing.
Ever since His Grace rescued Hestia from the arms of a Turkish pirate six long years ago, her heart has belonged to Alex. So when he agrees to help find her father, Hestia is thrilled. Although Alex tries to hide it, there’s passion in his eyes—and a frisson of desire in the air—whenever they meet. On board ship, miles from home, Alex won’t be able to deny her any longer. But with scoundrels lying in wait, she may not live to tell the tale of her conquest.
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REVIEW: ADDICTED TO THE DUKE (IMPERFECT LORDS) BY BRONWEN EVANS
Addicted to the Duke by Bronwen Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
No stranger to adventure, Ms. Evans knows how to thrill readers with her courageous heroes and tempting heroines. This time around she steps up her game and sets the action on the high seas. A wounded warrior battles his inner demons while fighting against the advances of a sexy siren on the quest for answers. As the mystery unfolds the seduction begins. Bronwen Evans doesn't do dull and Addicted to the Duke explains why.
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ONE WEEK TO THE WEDDING (MISTY POINT) BY OLIVIA MILES
Release Date: June 13, 2017
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Kate Daniels couldn't be more excited to be planning her best friend's wedding...in theory.
Lately, just thinking about gowns and centerpieces makes her want to hide under the covers with her dog and a good book—one that doesn't include a romantic plot, thank you very much. Maybe it's because her fiancé cheated. Or maybe it's because he cheated with her younger sister, Charlotte. Or maybe it's because her newfound reputation as jilted wedding planner isn't exactly doing wonders for her career.
Charlotte knows she messed up. Big time. But she also knows something Kate doesn't-something that might bring them close again, if her sister will ever take her calls. But as time passes and silence grows, Charlotte begins to realize she can't hide from her problems forever, and that sometimes the only place to run is home.
With the wedding only a week away, Kate expects a few surprises. But what she doesn't expect is to find herself believing...in the strength of family, and the possibility of finding love again.
In the vein of New York Times bestselling authors Susan Mallery, Robyn Carr, and Kristan Higgins, comes the first in a new women's fiction novel from Olivia Miles.
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REVIEW: ONE WEEK TO THE WEDDING (MISTY POINT) BY OLIVIA MILES
One Week to the Wedding by Olivia Miles
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What is meant to be a cause for celebration, could end up being anything but. One Week to the Wedding is a tale of sisterhood, betrayals and second chances. Olivia Miles always delivers stories that are full of substance, not just entertaining. Kate and Charlotte are sisters with a complicated relationship. What should have been an unbreakable bond has ended up tarnished by betrayal and jealousy. I guess that old the statement about not realizing how important something is until too late is true. One regret too many has left Charlotte estranged from the most important person in her life. Will Kate every forgive her? One Week to the Wedding is a thought provoking story of heartache, family and forgiveness told through the eyes of love and a heart of regret.
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FOREVER YOURS (THE BROOKLYN BROTHERHOOD) BY ADDISON FOX
Release Date: June 13, 2017
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Addison Fox's Forever Yours is fun, flirty, and sure to set off plenty of fireworks in readers’ hearts.
Detective Cade Rossi has spent the majority of his life oblivious to Jasmine Shane. She’s always been his little sister’s best friend, but after coming to her rescue one night, Cade is starting to see the woman behind the lawyerly suits.
Since childhood, Jasmine has harbored an embarrassing crush on Cade. She’s seen him work his way through nearly every eligible bachelorette in Park Heights, Brooklyn, and Jasmine’s given up hope of them ever having a chance together.
But summer is the perfect time for a fling, and as Cade and Jasmine grow closer, what starts out as an innocent flirtation could turn into so much more…
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Forever Yours by Addison Fox
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Cade is a playboy bachelor not interested in changing his ways. Jasmine is his biggest fan, but he never looks her way. Until fate steps in and opens their eyes to love's possibilities. Romance suspense are not usually my forte, but I do read it, every now and then. Ms. Fox is lending her voice to a genre that could use some new voices.
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READ, WRITE, LOVE AT SEASIDE (SWEET HEAT: SEASIDE SUMMERS) BY ADDISON COLE
Release Date: June 14, 2017
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Read, Write, Love at Seaside - Release date June 14, 2017
Sweet with Heat: Seaside Summers features a group of fun, flirty, and emotional friends who gather each summer at their Cape Cod cottages. They're sassy, flawed, and so easy to relate to, you'll be begging to enter their circle of friends!
Read, Write, Love at Seaside by Addison Cole is the sweet edition of New York Times bestselling author Melissa Foster's steamy romance novel Read, Write, Love. The stories and characters remain the same, and convey all of the passion you expect between two people in love, without any explicit scenes or harsh language.
In READ, WRITE, LOVE at SEASIDE...
Bestselling author Kurt Remington lives to write. He spends twelve hours a day in front of his computer, rarely leaving the seclusion of his beach-front property, where he's come to finish his latest thriller -- that is, until free-spirited Leanna Bray nearly drowns in the ocean trying to save her dog. Kurt's best-laid plans are shot to hell when he comes to their rescue. Kurt's as irritated as he is intrigued by the sexy, hot mess of a woman who lives life on a whim, forgets everything, and doesn't even know the definition of the word organized.
Leanna's come to the Cape hoping to find a fulfilling career in the jam-making business, and until she figures out her own life, a man is not on the menu. But Leanna can't get the six-two, deliciously muscled and tragically neat Kurt out of her mind. She tells herself she's just stopping by to say thank you, but the heart-warming afternoon sparks an emotional and unexpectedly sweet ride as Kurt and Leanna test the powers of Chemistry 101: Opposites Attract.
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REVIEW: READ, WRITE, LOVE AT SEASIDE (SWEET HEAT: SEASIDE SUMMERS) BY ADDISON COLE
Read, Write, Love at Seaside by Addison Cole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Warmth and light abound within an intoxicating romance. The loner and the optimist may be an odd combination, but the healing qualities they bring out in one another helps them find common ground. Ms. Cole proves that romance can be sweetly seductive with a hint of heat and an abundance of heart.
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DREAMING AT SEASIDE (SWEET HEAT: SEASIDE SUMMERS) BY ADDISON COLE
Release Date: June 14, 2017
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Dreaming at Seaside - Release date June 14, 2017
Sweet with Heat: Seaside Summers features a group of fun, flirty, and emotional friends who gather each summer at their Cape Cod cottages. They're sassy, flawed, and so easy to relate to, you'll be begging to enter their circle of friends!
Dreaming at Seaside by Addison Cole is the sweet edition of New York Times bestselling author Melissa Foster's steamy romance novel Seaside Dreams. The stories and characters remain the same, and convey all of the passion you expect between two people in love, without any explicit scenes or harsh language.
In DREAMING at SEASIDE...
Bella Abbascia has returned to Seaside Cottages in Wellfleet, Massachusetts, as she does every summer. Only this year, Bella has more on her mind than sunbathing and skinny-dipping with her girlfriends. She's quit her job, put her house on the market, and sworn off relationships while she builds a new life in her favorite place on earth. That is, until good-time Bella's prank takes a bad turn and a handsome police officer appears on the scene.
Single father and police officer Caden Grant left Boston with his fourteen-year-old son, Evan, after his partner was killed in the line of duty. He hopes to find a safer life in the small resort town of Wellfleet, and when he meets Bella during a night patrol shift, he realizes he's found the one thing he'd never allowed himself to hope for--or even realized he was missing.
After fourteen years of focusing solely on his son, Caden cannot resist the intense attraction he feels toward beautiful Bella, and Bella's powerless to fight the heat of their budding romance. But starting over proves more difficult than either of them imagined, and when Evan gets mixed up with the wrong kids, Caden's loyalty is put to the test. Will he give up everything to protect his son--even Bella?
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REVIEW: DREAMING AT SEASIDE (SWEET HEAT: SEASIDE SUMMERS) BY ADDISON COLE
Dreaming at Seaside by Addison Cole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The hardest decision for a person to face is knowing when to let go. Hearts are broken, children grow up, the people we love and admire pass on. Life happens. It's inevitable. The pain is real, but in dwelling on the bad moments means missing out on some of the best. Ms. Cole does a beautiful job of relaying that message in Dreaming at Seaside. Caden is a single father struggling with grief, guilt, loneliness and a difficult child. Bella is a woman determined to live life to the fullest. Against a beautiful backdrop and deeply moving scenarios, sparks fly, hearts get broken and difficult choices are made. However, the one thing that remains the same, the lasting impact of the lessons learned.
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TAKE A CHANCE (VEGAS HEAT) BY ERIKA WILDE
Release Date: June 15, 2017
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The son of a con-artist, Sean O'Brien learned the hard way that living by your own rules comes with a price. After a brief time behind bars, Sean is now ready to live an honest life, and pay for his past mistakes, and he's fortunate enough that a member of The Reliance Group sees Sean's potential for good and gives him a job at the Onyx Casino.
Zoe Russo has met all types of men on the Vegas strip. But when Sean pays a visit to her boutique, she's certain her luck has changed for the better. They share an immediate, irresistible attraction, and for the first time in her life she's found a man she thinks she can trust. But when Zoe stumbles onto the truth about Sean and his reasons for pursuing her, she can't help but question everything they'd shared. Are his feelings for her real, or has she been a fool once again? Until now, nothing has prepared her for the thrill and risk of taking a chance on love.
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REVIEW: TAKE A CHANCE (VEGAS HEAT) BY ERIKA WILDE
Take a Chance by Erika Wilde
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Judge a person, not by the mistakes made, but the lessons learned from them. Erika Wilde, has created a world where there is no black and white, only shades of grey. People have an agenda, hearts get broken and secrets abound. The Reliance Group may be unorthodox but they know how to get the job done. Sean O'Brien is a bad boy. He toes the line between con - artist and good guy, but hasn't quite figured out where he belongs. TRG saved him from his former life only to set him on a course that will have him facing his past in an up close and personal way. Zoe Russo is a woman with a plan. Find a place to launch her business and make it a success. Turning her dream into a reality has been anything but easy, then Sean walks into her life. Complicated, just became a whole lot worse. Let the explosives begin. Take a Chance is full of complexities. Ranging from a morality tale, to a redemption story and lead by an electromagnetic force of attraction, Ms. Wilde takes readers on an emotionally charged journey of healing that makes for a bumpy ride, but a worthy opponent.
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THE SHEIKH'S FAKE FIANCEE (AZHAR SHEIKHS) BY LESLIE NORTH
Release Date: June 15, 2017
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After losing her parents, American artist Elena set out on a trip around the world. Now, in the sultry heat of the Middle East, she’s having a hard time imagining returning to real life back home. But with half of her vacation still ahead of her, she and her friend are packed and ready to move onto their next destination when a chance encounter changes everything. A handsome stranger with a devilish grin catches Elena’s eye, but how could she know that an innocent favor is about to change her life forever.
Asim always relies on his intuition...with business and with women. Along with his brothers, he works hard to keep their company so profitable, but he prefers to live in the moment. With pressure mounting from his mother to settle down and marry a family friend, Asim needs an escape. He’s enchanted by the beguiling American beauty he sees at the café, and she couldn’t have come along at a better time. But when he asks her to be his fake fiancée, he never could have known she would change his life forever.
The two waste no time coming together, but when the spontaneity wears off and Elena learns of an unexpected complication, will Asim be ready to face the future?
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REVIEW: THE SHEIKH'S FAKE FIANCEE (AZHAR SHEIKHS) BY LESLIE NORTH
The Sheikh's Fake Fiancée by Leslie North
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
With Asim and Elena, Ms. North veered off course. Normally she sets out to seduce her readers with the alpha hero and his tempting ways. This time, she laid the groundwork for romance before any enticing was done. It took a bit longer for the spark to ignite, but the end result was an amazing love story. Like the elegant sagas of old, The Sheikh's Fake Fiancee has a captivating quality that lingers even as the journey ends.
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