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THE CHRISTMAS COWBOY HERO (HEART OF TEXAS) BY DONNA GRANT
Release Date: October 31, 2017
SYNOPSIS
New York Times bestselling author Donna Grant returns to Texas, where a small-town legend just might find the greatest gift of all. . .
’Tis the season for ex-Navy SEAL Clayton East to come home for the holidays—even if the mood at home is anything but festive. His father is ill. The East Ranch is in financial trouble. And now it’s on Clayton, the prodigal son, to make sure his family doesn’t lose everything.
Headstrong Abby Harper is like a mother to her younger brothers, who she’s helped raise since she was a teenager. Keeping them in line is no small task while she’s also working toward her college degree. And now that one of her brothers has been arrested for stealing cattle at the East Ranch, Abby is at her wits’ end. But there is a silver lining: Clayton East. He believes in second chances, and is willing to give one to her brother this Christmas. Letting beautiful Abby—and the inescapable longing in his heart—off the hook, however, is a whole ’nother story. Could it be that the woman of this local hero’s dreams has been back at home all along?
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REVIEW: THE CHRISTMAS COWBOY HERO (HEART OF TEXAS) BY DONNA GRANT
The Christmas Cowboy Hero by Donna Grant
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Responsibility comes naturally to Abby Harper and Clayton East. She's devoted her life to look after her brothers by example and with love. He's a man used to sacrifice but not big on family. When devoted sister Abby crosses paths with infuriating Clayton, their lives are transformed and their emotions quickly become intertwined. Between a hell raising brother, a failing ranch and a barn full of family drama, can this rule making cowboy convince the woman of his dreams to break a few rules with him? Donna Grant is a new and welcome edition to my bookshelf. The Christmas Cowboy Hero is full of all of the frustration of family and the butterflies of falling in love.
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CHRISTMAS IN KILTS: A HIGHLAND HOLIDAY BOX SET BY Bronwen Evans, Terri Brisbin, Lecia Cornwall, Lavinia Kent, May McGoldrick
Release Date: October 31, 2017
SYNOPSIS
Tis the season to fall in love! These five bestselling authors bring you great tiding of highlanders and romances this holiday season!
A HIGHLANDER'S HOPE by Terri Brisbin
A village harlot who would never dream she could have a different life meets a Highlander visitor for the holidays who brings with him an offer and hope!
LEFTOVER MISTLETOE by Lavinia Kent
What happens when a highlander finds himself stranded, maybe kidnapped, with an English lady around Christmas... maybe the mistletoe will help answer that question.
A SCOT FOR CHRISTMAS by Bronwen Evans
She's ready to embrace her life and future as a spinster, he's trying to have one last hurrah before he gives into his family's wishes and proposes marriage to his neighbor, but fate has other ideas when the lady and the Scot meet at a holiday house party in the wilds of Scotland.
SWEET HOME HIGHLAND CHRISTMAS by May McGoldrick
A chance encounter between a ship's captain and a desperate aunt trying to keep custody of her young niece leads to a little magic during the holidays.
A HIGHLAND CHRISTMAS WAGER by Lecia Cornwall
When a snowstorm forces a charming lass hiding a broken heart to take shelter in a castle with three fine Highland lairds just days before Christmas, there’s a game afoot—who will be the first to win a kiss and maybe her heart.
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REVIEW: CHRISTMAS IN KILTS: A HIGHLAND HOLIDAY BOX SET BY Bronwen Evans, Terri Brisbin, Lecia Cornwall, Lavinia Kent, May McGoldrick
Christmas in Kilts by Bronwen Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Christmas in Kilts by: Bronwen Evans, Terri Brisbin, Lecia Cornwall, Lavinia Kent, May McGoldrick
These highlanders set fire to the rain as they inspire faith in love. Christmas in Kilts is a plethora of lust, love and hot, sexy men. Terri Brisbin gives hope to a woman that never had a chance. Bronwen Evans shares the pitfalls of instant love that was never part of the plan. May McGoldwick and Lecia Cornwall blend sentiment and seduction as they spark up a bit of romance while Lavinia Kent starts a bit of something, something in a tempting dance of chance. Togetherness, temptation and seduction are found behind the kilt. A spicy band of holiday fun.
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WYOMING WINTER (WYOMING MEN) BY DIANA PALMER
Release Date: October 31, 2017
SYNOPSIS
There's something about those Wyoming men... New York Timesbestselling author Diana Palmer returns to the Cowboy State with a brand-new tale of desire and deception
Cultivating his vast Wyoming ranch is all security expert J. C. Calhoun wants. His land is the only thing the betrayed rancher can trust in after discovering his fiancee was pregnant by another man. But all J.C. holds dear becomes compromised when a lost little girl leads him to Colie Jackson, the woman who destroyed his life.
Colie stops at nothing to protect the people she loves. Years ago she left J.C. for his own good. Now, for the sake of her daughter, she must depend on a hard-hearted man who won't forgive her. As a band of ruthless criminals tracks their every move through the frozen Wyoming winter, Colie and J.C. will be forced to confront the lies that separated them--and the startling truth that will bind them forever...
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REVIEW: WYOMING WINTER (WYOMING MEN) BY DIANA PALMER
Wyoming Winter by Diana Palmer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wyoming Winter (Wyoming Men) by Diana Palmer
Love is nothing without trust. J.C. has first hand knowledge of that. Colie is beginning to learn how the secrets of others can affect the lives of many. Now, she's running from her past to protect her future. What happens when those two worlds collide? Wyoming Winter is a romantic thriller. There's always a new secret to expose, a hint of danger around the bend and an attraction that is as explosive as the suspense is nail biting. Colie and J.C. bring the heat and deceit as they keep readers on the edge of their seat.
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TOTALLY HIS (OPPOSITES ATTRACT) BY ERIN NICHOLAS
Release Date: October 31, 2017
SYNOPSIS
Actress Sophie Birch is used to having to look out for herself. So when her theater catches fire and a big guy scoops her up into his arms to save her, she's going to fight every step of the way. Even if he's a cop. And really sexy. And his arms feel oh-so-good.
Finn Kelly can't help but appreciate how good the woman in his arms looks in her sexy pink lingerie. Even if she's currently resisting arrest.
But as the two get to know each other, they're both surprised by the things Finn is willing to do to get closer to her. And when Sophie's estranged father arrives in town and starts causing trouble, the stage is set for disaster...unless Finn can convince her that, for once in her life, she has someone to lean on.
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REVIEW: TOTALLY HIS (OPPOSITES ATTRACT) BY ERIN NICHOLAS
Totally His by Erin Nicholas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Totally His (Opposites Attract) by Erin Nicholas
The lure of Erin Nicholas is that through the drama and heartbreak she never holds back on the realism. Using the defining moments in life such as falling in love, facing fears and learning about what makes us who we are, she stays true to life and allows hints of the childhood fairy tale to filter into adult happiness. Totally His takes on fear and self - doubt with the humor that is Ms. Nicholas' trademark and the emotion that every fan expects. Sophie makes neurotic sexy while Finn thrives on keeping readers guessing. With a flair for fun and a penchant for romance, this couple shoots for the stars and hits the bullseye.
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MISS FIX IT BY EMMA HART
Release Date: October 31, 2017
SYNOPSIS
One handywoman.
One single dad.
One set of twins.
And the wall isn’t the only thing being drilled…
I learned the hard way that being a handywoman isn’t easy. The questions, the stares—the assumption I’m the proud owner of a cock and balls. Not that it matters. I’ve proven over and over that I’m ready for anything the judgmental asses throw at me.
Except the hot, single dad of twins who just moved to town.
Brantley Cooper gets the shock of his life when I show up on his doorstep to fix up his kids’ new rooms. His son is confused why ‘the pretty lady has a drill,’ and his daughter has a new obsession—me.
On paper, my job is easy. Go in, do their bedrooms, and leave.
In theory, I’m spending eight hours a day with a guarded, sexy as hell guy, and I’m staying for dinner more often than I’m eating it alone, on my couch, with Friends re-runs.
I shouldn’t be staying for dinner. I shouldn’t be helping him out with the twins. I shouldn’t be falling in love with tiny toes and dimpled cheeks.
And I most definitely should not be kissing my client.
Oops…
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REVIEW: MISS FIX IT BY EMMA HART
Miss Fix-It by Emma Hart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Miss Fix It by Emma Hart
Emma Hart gives sexism the finger as she sets about breaking down stereotypes and inspiring women. Miss Fix It proves you don't have be male to wear the pants. Kali is a woman after my own heart. She speaks her mind, does what she wants and is not afraid to knock down any obstacle that stands in the way of her dreams. Her career is an important part of who she is and she is good at what she does. Brantley is blunt to a fault and alpha to a T, but he loves hard and doesn't shy away from difficult. The fact that he is a single dad adds to his appeal. Ms. Hart is quickly making her presence known as a force to be reckoned with. She's not afraid to tackle hot button topics with humor, heart and confidence.
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WRANGLERS CHALLENGE (WIND RIVER VALLEY) BY LINDSAY MCKENNA
Release Date: October 31, 2017
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The new novel from the bestselling author of Wind River Cowboy
Healing, like love, takes time . . .
For Noah Mabry, it's easier sometimes to relate to the dogs and horses he trains than to other people. Ever since his marriage became a casualty of the war in Afghanistan--torn apart by the PTSD he brought back with him--he prefers to be on his own. At the Bar C Ranch, where he works with a crew of fellow military vets, his gentle patience helps tame even the rowdiest mustang--but he's about to meet a woman who needs a healing touch he's not sure he can give.
Dair Wilson, a half-Comanche ex-Marine who lost a foot to an IED, has been hired on to assist Noah, but her deepest wounds aren't visible. Growing up in an abusive home, she learned not to trust men, even ones who seem nothing but kind. After a wild horse sends her sprawling, the attentive care she receives from the Bar C family--and especially from Noah--is enough to convince her she's found a place she can finally breathe easy. But one angry, damaged man poses a threat not only to Dair and Noah, but to everyone who's built a new home at the Bar C . . .
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REVIEW: WRANGLER'S CHALLENGE (WIND RIVER VALLEY) BY LINDSAY MCKENNA
Wrangler's Challenge by Lindsay McKenna
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Wrangler's Challenge (Wind River Valley) by Lindsay McKenna
With action packed tales and emotionally revealing characters, Lindsay McKenna has been bridging the gap between romance and suspense for years. Although she has a foot in both genres what appeals to me is the fact that she takes on high risks subjects that are realistic and far reaching. For me the appeal is that she uses her voice to make a difference in the world by spotlighting topics that are controversial but no less important. Subjects like rape, war and the after effects of the people who experience these. Wrangler's Challenge puts two such character's center stage as they struggle with the danger they've seen, the people they've lost and the demons that followed them home. Impactive reading that is both entertaining and informative.
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THE HIGHLANDER'S PRINCESS BRIDE (THE IMPROPER PRINCESSES) BY VANESSA KELLY
Release Date: October 31, 2017
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In Vanessa Kelly’s enchanting series, three young women descended from royalty overcome their scandalous beginnings to win the hearts of the ton’s most eligible men . . .
The illegitimate daughter of the Prince Regent might be expected to pursue various dubious professions. Actress, perhaps, or artist’s model. Even courtesan. Victoria Knight, however, has become a governess—a respectable choice, until she travels to Scotland to meet her new charges. The younger brothers of Nicholas Kendrick, Earl of Arnprior, aren’t children at all. They’re brawny, wild Highland men. As for the Earl, he’s handsome, guarded, and far too compelling . . . especially for a woman hiding a dark secret.
Nick needs a proper teacher to transform his unmarriageable brothers—and a sensible,
straight-laced wife for himself. Miss Knight seems to fit the bill on both counts. But he soon discovers there is more to Victoria than he thought. It’s not just her notorious origins, or the danger that’s followed her all the way to Scotland. It’s the fiery loyalty beneath that sedate façade. This, the real Victoria, is the woman Nick is starting to desire so desperately. And what an earl wants, he’ll use every seductive means to get . . .
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REVIEW: THE HIGHLANDER'S PRINCESS BRIDE (THE IMPROPER PRINCESSES) BY VANESSA KELLY
The Highlander's Princess Bride by Vanessa Kelly
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
There's something about a guy with an accent that makes him swoon worthy. Add in the brooding attitude, scandalous behavior and a wildfire in the making and you get a hotblooded romance that wickedly entertains. The Highlander's Princess Bride is a journey into the past where titles are key and illegitimacy is a curse. Victoria is a source of courage to women from any age. She doesn't let the burden of her birth or the opinions of others take away her strength of character. She always stays true to herself, even in the worst of times. Vanessa Kelly continues to create courageous characters that tempt the imagination as they claw their way into the soul.
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THE RIGHT KIND OF RECKLESS (RECKLESS HEARTS) BY HEATHER VAN FLEET
Release Date: October 31, 2017
SYNOPSIS
"You'll fall in love with these rugged Marines and their Reckless Hearts!" —Kelly Gendron, USA Today bestselling author of the Breaking the Declan Brothers series
I'm in love with a woman I can't have, and there's absolutely nothing I can do to stop myself from falling.
The problem? Her brother's my best friend.
I shouldn't want her this much. Not when it goes against the bro code. Not when I've never been able to commit to a woman for longer than a night.
But one look into her eyes and I'm a mess for her. She's my everything. And I have to walk away with nothing.
Reckless Hearts series
Reckless Hearts (Book 1)
The Right Kind of Reckless (Book 2)
Recklessly Ever After (Book 3)
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REVIEW: THE RIGHT KIND OF RECKLESS (RECKLESS HEARTS) BY HEATHER VAN FLEET
The Right Kind of Reckless by Heather Van Fleet
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Right Kind of Reckless (Reckless Hearts) by Heather Van Fleet
What a man! Max is a better man than he gives himself credit for. He lives by a code. Fights for the people he loves and is a stand up guy with a bit of baggage of his own. Yet it's a cocky, smart mouthed, hard as nails, bad girl that speaks to his soul. Confidence is a shield Lia wears to hide the scared woman within. Behind the tattoos and piercings lies a damaged girl struggling to keep her head above water and her heart intact. Only one man has ever been able to see beyond the shield and navigate the treacherous road to her heart. Is risking her heart worth exposing her secrets? Ms. Van Fleet holds nothing back. The Right Kind of Reckless is an emotional journey into the abyss. A tale of heartbreaking secrets, reckless love and long over do healing. These characters target the heart but embed themselves much deeper.
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ADAM (7 BRIDES FOR 7 SOLDIERS) BY ROXANNE ST. CLAIRE
Release Date: October 31, 2017
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Adam Tucker is a man on a mission. After failing to save a troubled teen from drowning, Adam traded being a Coast Guard rescue swimmer for the dream of starting a youth adventure camp in his hometown. Adam is willing to do whatever it takes to help other kids navigate the deep, dangerous waters of adulthood. He’s even bet his twin brother that he can finish the transformation of a boathouse into camp living quarters before the summer season puts their watersports business in full swing. But when the key to winning that bet turns out to be an interior designer who is as enigmatic as she is gorgeous, things get complicated for Adam.
With its soaring mountains and rushing river, Eagle’s Ridge is the perfect place for Jadyn McAllister to stay “off the grid” until things settle down in Miami. No one from her old life would expect her to hide out in a small town, working for cash and keeping her real name—Jane—a secret, but that’s exactly what the FBI told her to do. They also told her to trust absolutely no one, which isn’t a problem until she meets Adam. From the first moment, sparks fly and temperatures rise every time they're together. She’s determined to keep him in the dark and at arm’s length, but the more time they spend together, the more she longs to trust him and hold him close all night long.
With her aura of secrets and her tough façade hiding a vulnerable sweetness, Jadyn calls out to the rescuer in Adam. But he learned the hard way that total honesty is the only way to live and he senses Jadyn is lying to him. But she knows the truth could risk more than her heart – it could cost her life. As the whitewater of danger swirls around them, it will take more than a strong swimmer to save them both…it will take love.
Don’t miss any of the sexy soldiers of Eagle’s Ridge in the 7 Brides for 7 Soldiers multi-author series!
Ryder (#1) - Barbara Freethy
Adam (#2) - Roxanne St. Claire
Zane (#3) - Christie Ridgway
Wyatt (#4) - Lynn Raye Harris
Jack (#5) - Julia London
Noah (#6) - Cristin Harber
Ford (#7) - Samantha Chase
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REVIEW: ADAM (7 BRIDES FOR 7 SOLDIERS) BY ROXANNE ST. CLAIRE
Adam by Roxanne St. Claire
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The complexity of the story defines the characters in it, while enticing any person who is lucky enough to read it. Adam is a man with the heart of a warrior but like every fighter he carries baggage that is suffocating the essence of who is as a man. Guilt is his constant companion and responsibility is his only escape. Until he meets a woman with secrets of her own and and allure that calls to the protector in his soul. Then he becomes the hero he was meant to be. Adam is a combination of what Ms. St. Clair does best. A suspenseful temptation that forges a haunting pathway to the soul. (4.5 stars)
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THE RIGHT KIND OF ROGUE (PLAYFUL BRIDES) BY VALERIE BOWMAN
Release Date: October 31, 2017
SYNOPSIS
Can two star-crossed lovers come together―until death do they part?
Viscount Hart Highgate has decided to put his rakish ways behind him and finally get married. He may adore a good brandy or a high-speed carriage race, but he takes his duties as heir to the earldom seriously. Now all he has to do is find the right kind of woman to be his bride―ideally, one who’s also well-connected and well-funded. . .
Meg Timmons has loved Hart, the brother of her best friend, ever since she was an awkward, blushing schoolgirl. If only she had a large dowry―or anything to her name at all. Instead, she’s from a family that’s been locked in a bitter feud with Hart’s for years. And now she’s approaching her third London season, Meg’s chances with him are slim to none. Unless a surprise encounter on a deep, dark night could be enough to spark a rebellious romance. . .for all time?
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REVIEW: THE RIGHT KIND OF ROGUE (PLAYFUL BRIDES) BY VALERIE BOWMAN
The Right Kind of Rogue by Valerie Bowman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Right Kind of Rogue (Playful Brides) by Valerie Bowman
Love, lust and pixie dust is a pipe dream when the keeper of your heart is the enemy of your family. The Right Kind of Rogue is a tale of two hearts seeking to become one, in the face of chaos and adversity. For Meg, Hart is her fate. For Hart, Meg is a dangerous temptation. Caught in the middle of raging feud and a blistering inferno of their own making, can a love written in the stars survive the aftermath? It's like walking through a fairy tale and finding a great piece of literature.
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SUGARPLUM WAY (HARMONY HARBOR) BY DEBBIE MASON
Release Date: October 31, 2017
SYNOPSIS
"Heartfelt and delightful!" -RaeAnne Thayne, New York Times bestselling author
Romance writer Julia Landon knows how to write a happily-ever-after. Creating one for herself is a whole different story. But after a surprising--and surprisingly passionate--kiss under the mistletoe at Harmony Harbor's holiday party last year, Julia thought she might have finally found her very own chance at true love. Until she learns her Mr. Tall, Dark, and Broodingly Handsome has sworn off relationships. Well, if she can't have him in real life, Julia knows just how to get the next best thing....
Aidan's only priority is to be the best single dad ever. And this year, he plans to make the holidays magical for his little girl, Ella Rose. But visions of stolen kisses under the mistletoe keep dancing in his head, and when he finds out Julia has written him into her latest novel, he can't help imagining the possibilities of a future together. Little does he know, though, Julia has been keeping a secret that threatens all their dreams. Luckily, 'tis the season for a little Christmas magic.
The Harmony Harbor series:
Mistletoe Cottage
Christmas with an Angel (short story)
Starlight Bridge
Primrose Lane
Sugarplum Way
Driftwood Cove
Sandpiper Shore
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REVIEW: SUGARPLUM WAY (HARMONY HARBOR) BY DEBBIE MASON
Sugarplum Way by Debbie Mason
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Sugarplum Way (Harmony Harbor) by Debbie Mason
Sugarplum Way is all about the three H's: heart, humor and hope. Ms. Mason gets in touch with her lighter side this holiday season. With a little more laughter and not as many tears, she makes the heart rejoice and delights the inner romantic with an irresistible comedy that continues to give long after the last page is devoured. Endearing characters, a hint of drama and tempting secrets serve as the backdrop for a deliciously sentimental carol of the heart.
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A DARING ARRANGEMENT (THE FOUR HUNDRED) BY JOANNA SHUPE
Release Date: October 31, 2017
SYNOPSIS
Set in New York City’s Gilded Age, Joanna Shupe’s Avon debut introduces an English beauty with a wicked scheme to win the man she loves—and the American scoundrel who ruins her best laid plans…
Lady Honora Parker must get engaged as soon as possible, and only a particular type of man will do. Nora seeks a mate so abhorrent, so completely unacceptable, that her father will reject the match—leaving her free to marry the artist she desires. Who then is the most appalling man in Manhattan? The wealthy, devilishly handsome financier, Julius Hatcher, of course….
Julius is intrigued by Nora’s ruse and decides to play along. But to Nora’s horror, Julius transforms himself into the perfect fiancé, charming the very people she hoped he would offend. It seems Julius has a secret plan all his own—one that will solve a dark mystery from his past, and perhaps turn him into the kind of man Nora could truly love.
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REVIEW: A DARING ARRANGEMENT (THE FOUR HUNDRED) BY JOANNA SHUPE
A Daring Arrangement by Joanna Shupe
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A Daring Arrangement (The Four Hundred) by Joanna Shupe
Ms. Shupe never fails to fascinate. Her stories are full of contradictions but are a charming display of what it means to be human. Flawed, real and alluringly sensual, within her stories she speaks of courageous women with hot tempers and enduring dreams and strong men with wicked appeal and emotions that run deep. A Daring Arrangement seduces with danger and quenches the need for a little romance as well. Julius and Nora are impetuous, obnoxious and dare I say clueless when it comes to love and life. They have much to learn about many things, including themselves and the heart is the perfect teacher to show them the way.
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LOVE IN DUBLIN (THE MCKINNON BROTHERS) BY JENNIFER GRACEN
Release Date: October 31, 2017
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Single father Colin McKinnon has roots and obligations that have kept him firmly in Dublin his entire life. He once planned to explore the world, but he was bound by duty and gave up on his dreams long ago. When he meets free-spirited American travel writer Maggie in a pub, he’s intrigued. She could help him get a taste of what he lost, rattle the chains of his self-imposed isolation. Instantly drawn to her light, beauty, and sense of adventure, Colin can’t stay away.
Maggie Spencer doesn’t just crave the open road, she needs it to survive. After a harrowing accident and life-changing loss, she rebuilt her life by exploring new places on her own. When she accepts a temporary job writing about day tours in Ireland, she falls in love with Dublin and the man she teaches to explore it. Through their daily adventures, they learn opposites do more than just attract—they can also help each other heal.
But can a man with deep roots keep a woman with wings by his side?
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REVIEW: LOVE IN DUBLIN (THE MCKINNON BROTHERS) BY JENNIFER GRACEN
Love in Dublin by Jennifer Gracen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Ms. Gracen picked one of the most eerily beautiful places in the world for the setting of a haunting tale of love, loss and new beginnings. No backdrop could have been more perfect. Standing amid the ghosts of heartbreaks past and hopes restored, Colin and Maggie set about rebuilding their lives. Maggie is a drifter. Haunted by loss, her way of coping is to roam. Her adventurous spirit, has never steered her wrong, until she discovers the beauty of Ireland and ends up losing more than she bargained for. Colin gave up on his dreams in order to face his future, will fate bring his world full circle and give him the adventure, he never thought he'd have? The characters are more mature, but the issues are no less realistic and the romance borders on ecstasy.
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THE TEXAN DUKE BY KAREN RANNEY
Release Date: October 31, 2017
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New York Times bestselling author Karen Ranney’s third book in her Duke series spins the tale of a reluctant duke who must choose between his life in America—and the Scottish woman he’s destined to love…
As the ward to the late Duke of Lothian, Elsbeth Carew resides at the ancestral estate of Bealadair. Fiercely attached to the manor, she loves it more than anyone else. When Connor McCraight—the new Duke of Lothian—arrives, Elsbeth does not quite know what to make of the American who has inherited the title but has never even set foot on Scottish soil. The tall, ruggedly handsome Texan sweeps through Bealadair with an air of authority Elsbeth has never encountered.
Connor has no intention of making Scotland his home and hopes to sell the estate as soon as possible. But his plan is jeopardized when he meets Elsbeth. A sweet, gray-eyed beauty, she tempts him in ways no other woman has. As word spreads of Connor’s intention to sell Bealadair, his life is threatened—and the only woman who can save him may be the one he has hopelessly lost his heart to.
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REVIEW: THE TEXAN DUKE BY KAREN RANNEY
The Texan Duke by Karen Ranney
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
The Texan Duke by Karen Ranney
The mass of emotions illicited by The Texan Duke is breathtaking. With a steady hand and a vivid imagination Ms. Ranney turns chaos into serenity. The tawdry tale of lust, intrigue, dangerous liaisons and emotional upheaval can turn on a dime. Connor and Elsbeth are thrust into a world where nothing is what it seems. As the tension loosens and the links in the chain are exposed, a sweetheart of a romance takes hold and stakes a claim on the most priceless of treasures. A reader's heart. (3.5 stars)
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THE SCOT'S BRIDE (THE MACGREGORS: HIGHLAND HEIRS) BY PAULA QUINN
Release Date: October 31, 2017
SYNOPSIS
AN IRRESISTIBLE SCOUNDREL
Highlander Patrick MacGregor likes his life just the way it is. Fighting for his coin, enjoying a woman's charms, and bearing no responsibility at all. Aye, that's the life for him. That is, until Patrick sees her-a raven-haired beauty with eyes as dark as midnight. Patrick swore never to fall in love. Not even with a lass as wild as he...especially when she's from a rival clan.
AN UNDENIABLE DESIRE
Charlotte Cunningham knows Patrick is trouble the moment she sets eyes on him. Her only goal is to escape the possibility of marriage. Any marriage. But as the summer days turn into sultry nights, enticing her beyond reason, Charlie is forced to choose between the freedom she craves and the reckless rogue she can't forget.
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REVIEW: THE SCOT'S BRIDE (THE MACGREGORS: HIGHLAND HEIRS) BY PAULA QUINN
The Scot's Bride by Paula Quinn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A thrill seeking adventure of lust, love and rivalries. Paula Quinn is continuing the tradition of authors like Johanna Lindsey, Judith McNaught, Karen Hawkins and so many others. With roguish warriors and spirited heroines, Ms. Quinn sets about laying siege to more than just the heart. She infiltrates the imagination. The Scot's Bride is a welcome edition to any romance lover's bookshelf.
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WILDE IN LOVE (THE WILDES OF LINDOW CASTLE) BY ELOISA JAMES
Release Date: October 31, 2017
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Lord Alaric Wilde, son of the Duke of Lindow, is the most celebrated man in England, revered for his dangerous adventures and rakish good looks. Arriving home from years abroad, he has no idea of his own celebrity until his boat is met by mobs of screaming ladies. Alaric escapes to his father’s castle, but just as he grasps that he’s not only famous but notorious, he encounters the very private, very witty, Miss Willa Ffynche.
Willa presents the façade of a serene young lady to the world. Her love of books and bawdy jokes is purely for the delight of her intimate friends. She wants nothing to do with a man whose private life is splashed over every newspaper.
Alaric has never met a woman he wanted for his own . . . until he meets Willa. He’s never lost a battle.
But a spirited woman like Willa isn’t going to make it easy. . . .
The first book in Eloisa James’s dazzling new series set in the Georgian period glows with her trademark wit and sexy charm—and introduces a large, eccentric family. Readers will love the Wildes of Lindow Castle!
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REVIEW: WILDE IN LOVE (THE WILDES OF LINDOW CASTLE) BY ELOISA JAMES
Wilde in Love: The Wildes of Lindow Castle by Eloisa James
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Wilde In Love (The Wildes of Lindow Castle) by Eloisa James
Readers who expect the unexpected, won't be disappointed. Wilde In Love wears it's heart on it's sleeve. The dashingly roguish adventurer enamored of the spirited spinster is an odd pairing. However, Willa is one surprise after another. She speaks her mind, she knows her heart and she has a tendency to be judgmental. What's that saying? Be careful of the quiet ones, because they're anything but. That characterizes Willa. Honestly, both Willa and Alaric take some getting used to. They can annoy as easily as they can charm, but the hints of humor that break through the stuffy moments are just what the doctor ordered.
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A STOCKING FULL OF JOY by HANNAH HOWELL
Release Date: October 31, 2017
SYNOPSIS
Join award-winning author Hannah Howell as she gives readers a double dose of romance for the holidays with two feisty, flame-haired cousins, a dangerous cross country chase, and two rough and rugged men who find love with the irrepressible, impossible Kenney women. . . .
A HEARTFUL OF WISHES
Deidre Kenney made a deathbed promise to her father—shot in cold blood by two gunmen looking for land deeds he was hired to deliver to Paradise, Montana. Deidre and her cousin Maura vow to finish the dangerous job, each woman taking a different route west. What Deidre didn’t count on was a bodyguard—but that’s what she gets in Patrick Callahan. With his broad shoulders, steady gun, and a crooked grin that’s stirring secret desires—and one very special Christmas wish—Deidre knows the real danger ahead lies in the uncharted territory of her own heart.
A HANDFUL OF HEAVEN
Maura Kenney hopes her cousin is having better luck making her way to Paradise. The tiny blue- eyed spitfire is too busy fending off drunken oafs and serious gunmen to have a lot of faith in her own success. But luck is on her side: his name is Mitch Callahan and he takes one look at lovely Maura and knows Christmas has come early. But convincing a prim-and-proper miss that a tough, tender-hearted rancher is the only man for her promises to be about as hard as keeping them both alive to share this very special Christmas together . . .
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REVIEW: A STOCKING FULL OF JOY by HANNAH HOWELL
A Stockingful Of Joy by Hannah Howell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A Stockingful of Joy by Hannah Howell
A Hannah Howell novel is a quest into the unknown. It took me a little while, but I finally understand the magic that resides within her tales. Ms. Howell gives the fantasy long forgotten and the fairy tale not easily found. Like a fine wine or a flavorful food, her stories are meant to be savored. That is the only way to feel the full impact of her talent.
Imagination and heart are her most powerful weapons as she sets out to stake a lasting claim on the romantic at heart. A Stockingful of Joy is a different kind of holiday read. Two strong women set about keeping a promise, as they risk their lives and hearts along the way. Get ready for an adventure of breathless proportions.
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YOUR ONE TRUE LOVE (THE BENNETT FAMILY) BY LAYLA HAGEN
Release Date: November 1, 2017
SYNOPSIS
She’s the one who got away.
This time, he refuses to let her slip through his fingers.
Daniel Bennett has no regrets, except one: letting go of the woman he loved years ago. He wouldn’t admit it out loud, but he’s been pining for Caroline ever since. But his meddling family can read him like an open book. So when his sisters kick up their matchmaking shenangians, Daniel decides to play right along. After all, he built his booming adventure business by making the most out of every opportunity. And he has no intention of missing out on opportunity to be near Caroline.
Determined to keep her heart in check, Caroline Dunne knows better than to fall for Daniel’s charms again--even though the man is a walking temptation. Everything from his sexy smile to his charming banter makes her toes curl and her heart throb. Even with their lives going in separate directions, neither can ignore the magnetic pull between them, or deny their connection. But will they find the second chance they've both wanted all along?
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REVIEW: YOUR ONE TRUE LOVE (THE BENNETT FAMILY) BY LAYLA HAGEN
Your One True Love by Layla Hagen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Friendship brought them together. Youth tore them apart. Can distance and time allow them a second chance to get it right? Daniel and Caroline were the definition of young love. Immature, head over heels and heading toward heartache. The first heartbreak was a memory that stuck. Years later and a tad wiser, fate brings them back together, but will the pain of the past and the secrets of the present be the death nail for their happily ever after? There's a sadness to this romance, more than any of the others. An unbearable underlying pain that is constantly dogging Caroline and Daniel as they struggle to begin a new chapter of their lives. Your One True Love is the beginning of a dream interrupted and a hope fulfilled. Hope, healing and new beginnings converge on an emotional roller coaster ride.
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BEDDING THE BABY DADDY (BEDDING THE BACHELORS) BY VIRNA DEPAUL
Release Date: November 1, 2017
SYNOPSIS
Wealthy Dante Callaghan certainly earned his reputation as a playboy, but now that he’s caring for his younger sister, he’s happily exchanged night clubs and one-night-stands for Disney movies and play dates. Moreover, for the first time in his life, he’s interested in committing to one special woman. Unfortunately, Aurora LeMonde doesn’t want anything to do with him.
Despite her undeniable attraction to Dante, Aurora’s convinced her happily ever after depends on a different man. When she’s proven wrong, Aurora’s not strong enough to turn down the comfort of Dante’s arms. Only once Dante touches her, Dante’s all she can think of, and soon she realizes he’s the only man to ever truly touch her heart.
When Aurora discovers she’s pregnant with Dante’s baby, will she trust that her child’s father is also the man of her dreams? And will Dante stop settling for a piece of Aurora and finally claim all of her, body and soul?
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REVIEW: BEDDING THE BABY DADDY (BEDDING THE BACHELORS) BY VIRNA DEPAUL
Bedding The Baby Daddy by Virna DePaul
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Bedding the Baby Daddy (Bedding the Bachelor) by Virna DePaul
Never judge a book by it's cover, unless you have all the facts. Virna DePaul has a flair for shockingly, humorous entertainment. Bedding the Baby Daddy specializes in scandal, but stays true to life. Emotions run deep, hormones run hot and life does not turn out like a movie. Mistakes are made, hearts are broken, lessons are learned and then we begin again.
Aurora and Dante are first hand learners in the surprises of life department. A night of passion forces tough choices and opens eyes to a host of possibilities. A thought provoking batch of wisdom is always waiting to be discovered in the most unexpected of places. Like a sassy, sexy, smartly written romance, perhaps. Just read between the lines.
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NEW RELEASES FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 22, 2017
LIFE'S FOREVER CHANGED (THE SHOW ME SERIES: PREQUEL) BY ANNE STONE
Release Date: October 22, 2017
SYNOPSIS
After Alejandro Alvarez’s best friend dies of kidney disease while in high school, Alejandro vows to change his life. Determined to help others suffering from his friend’s illness, he rejects joining his father’s pediatrics practice and instead trains as a nephrologist and a transplant surgeon. Fourteen years later, devotion to his career has rewarded him with a reputation as an excellent surgeon, but success has left him alone, with no family that he can call his own.
Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse Tammy Johansen is on duty when an infant must undergo a life-saving transplant. Working closely with famed surgeon Dr. Alejandro Alvarez, she sees the sensitive, lonely man beneath his professional exterior and wonders can such a man be interested in someone like her?
As they battle to save the tiny patient, Alejandro struggles with the emptiness within himself until the lovely and compassionate nurse at his side catches his attention. In that moment, one look at Tammy forever changes his life.
Life’s Forever Changed is the Prequel to Anne Stone’s The Show Me series.
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Life's Forever Changed by Anne Stone
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Life's Forever Changed (The Show Me Series: Prequel) Anne Stone
An Anne Stone novel is like an out of body experience. Hard to be ready for, but prolific all the same. Life's Forever Changed is evidence of that. Time flies by as Tammy and Alejandro illicit the feels of an unforgettable and emotional journey. Ms. Stone examines love, life and loss through the eyes of caring people and the hearts of every man. A romantic tale with a deeper message has begun. It's the insight that makes us better and this tale of hope sets out to do that on a smaller scale, but with grandiose results.
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NAILED IT BY CINDI MADSEN
Release Date: October 23, 2017
SYNOPSIS
I'm Ivy Clarke. Bartender, best friend, and disbeliever in love.
And now I'm in over my head, trying to flip a house all by myself.
Thanks, HGTV.
I'm not too proud to admit I need some help. Too bad the only one who can help me is the same man I want to throw out this house's second-story window.
Jackson Gamble and I can't be in the same room together for more than a minute without devolving into a sparring match.
Except for that one time…
But enough about that. Jackson's looking for forever, and I don't believe in love, remember?
Get in. Renovate. Get out. Keep my heart firmly in tact.
Because it's much easier to fix up a house than a broken heart.
Full of humor and dripping with delicious tension, Nailed Itproves that every heart can be ready for a little rehabilitation, if only you're willing to open it up
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REVIEW: NAILED IT BY CINDI MADSEN
Nailed It by Cindi Madsen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Nailed It by Cindi Madsen
I have an affinity for cheeky and entertaining. Cindi Madsen hit the nail on the head (pun intended) with Ivy and Jackson. Nailed It combines two of my worst addictions: HGTV and hilarious, steamy, heartwarming romance to create an irresistibly tempting renovation of the heart. The ultimate fixer upper has arrived and left a lasting impression on my heart.
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HARD WOOD BY LAUREN BLAKELY
Release Date: October 23, 2017
SYNOPSIS
Women often say a good man is hard to find. And a hard man is even better.
That’s why I’m quite a catch— good, hard, loaded, and wait for it…I’m ready to settle down too. But the woman I want to pitch my tent with lives clear across the country. Neither of us wants to get lost in those woods. All I have to do is resist her for the week she's in town.
I try. I swear I try. But yeah, that doesn't work out.
And after one fantastic night with my good friend Mia, I’m ready to give her years of nights under the stars. What's a few thousand miles when love's involved? But there’s a hitch in my plans — she just hired my adventure tour company. If there’s one thing I’m committed to, it’s running a squeaky clean business. Number one on my list of iron-clad rules?
Don’t screw your customers.
But what's a guy to do when she's so hard to resist? How hard can it be to keep our hands off each other for a quick group tour down the hills and over the trails? I’m about to find out, and I have a feeling I’m going to need a new badge of honor because things are about to get very hard in the woods.
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Hard Wood by Lauren Blakely
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Hard Wood by Lauren Blakely
The queen of double entendre is back with a clever, scandalous and hard to resist anti hero. Hard Wood is another Lauren Blakely original. Relevant and at times deep subjects are tackled with humorous dialogue, risque innuedoes and sassy characters. Patrick and Mia are dynamite. Heat, humor and heart are on display with some wicked fun for good measure.
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TOO DISTRACTING (LEWIS COUSINS) BY BETHANY LOPEZ
Release Date: October 23, 2017
SYNOPSIS
As the successful and driven CEO of Lewis Sporting Goods, Dillon rarely has time to eat a home cooked meal, let alone put any time or effort into maintaining an actual relationship. He's been living on fumes and casual encounters for so long that finding love and starting a family never even crossed his mind, until his cousins Gabe and Reardon found women who gave them both.
Laurel has been in love with Dillon since she was nine years old. Unfortunately, he's always seen her as his little sister's pesky best friend. She can't stop her heart from beating frantically whenever he's near, but she's become an expert at keeping her feelings from everyone, especially Dillon. Her secret has been safe, until now...
When Laurel needs help with her business plan, her best friend urges her to seek help from Dillon. Determined to push her feelings aside and focus on her fledgling business, Laurel knows she needs to do whatever it takes to succeed, even if it means being treated to indifference and big brother teasing from the man she loves.
Can Laurel work with Dillon and still keep her heart intact, or will things get Too Distracting when Dillon realizes what a beautiful, kind, and generous woman she has become?
Too Distracting is the third in an all-new small-town romance series by Bethany Lopez. Follow the Lewis cousins as they learn about love and loss in Cherry Springs, the kind of place where there are festivals for every occasion and everyone knows your business.
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Too Distracting by Bethany Lopez
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
My favorite kind of reads are the ones that began in an obvious way, but end up being more than even I could have dreamed. Too Distracting is a throwback to the best of plot lines. Friends, lovers and happy endings. At the center of it all is a devoted community, a loving family and the opportunity for many dreams to become realistic happenings. Like a never ending hug that lights up the heart and uplifts the soul, Ms. Lopez and her casts of love are like coming home.
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HOLD HER AGAIN BY SHANNON STACEY
Release Date: October 23, 2017
SYNOPSIS
A country-music star returns home to win back the woman he loves in this charming holiday novella from New York Times bestselling author Shannon Stacey
Ava Wright isn't happy to see her high school sweetheart rolling into their hometown a few weeks before Christmas. He's only come back to bury his estranged father, but there's no way she'll be able to avoid him. No one can: he's become a country-music superstar since going solo and leaving Ava behind.
Jace Morrow grew up believing "money can't buy happiness" was something people said to make themselves feel better. But now he knows it's the truth: no matter how many number-one hits he has, he'll never recapture the magic of singing with Ava. Missing her—loving her—and living with making the wrong choice in life were what made him who he is.
When Jace is roped into being part of the town's annual Christmas party, he only cares about earning Ava's forgiveness. And though Ava's heart has never healed, she loved Jace too much and for too long to shut him out when he's hurting. As they fall in love all over again, they're both faced with choices for their future…and this time Jace intends to make the right one.
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REVIEW: HOLD HER AGAIN BY SHANNON STACEY
Hold Her Again by Shannon Stacey
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Hold Her Again by Shannon Stacey
The danger of falling for a Shannon Stacey novel is that the love affair ends far too soon. I guess that proves to be both a good and bad trait. Good in the sense that I can finish in one sitting. Bad in the sense it's hard to come to the end. Hold Her Again is romance at it's sweetest and attraction at it's most hot. Jace and Ava are a volcano of emotions. From bittersweet longing to a towering inferno of heat, the outpouring of heart and the chance to begin again is as tempting as the season itself. Let the seduction begin.
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TY'S HEART (CALIFORNIA COWBOYS) BY SELENA LAURENCE
Release Date: October 24, 2017
SYNOPSIS
She's come back to steal his heart.
Ty Jenkins is a good man. For five long years he's devoted his life to his young daughter, Katie, giving everything he's got to make sure she won't miss the one thing she can't have--a mother. When that very woman blows back into town, Ty's world is turned upside down. He'd do anything to care for Katie, but caring for her gets complicated when he still has feelings for the woman who abandoned them both.
Jodi Morgan has made a lot of mistakes in her life, and the biggest one of all was giving up her infant daughter the day she was born. But now she's back in Big Sur, California, determined to be there for her girl however she can. What Jodi didn't count on was the way she feels about Katie's father. Between his devotion to Katie and his work-honed body, Ty is one hell of an attractive package.
As two parents begin a journey to do what's best for their child, they rediscover the feelings they once had for one another. Can Ty trust Jodi not to leave again? Has she come to be part of Katie's future? Or will she steal his heart?
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Ty's Heart: California Cowboys 3 by Selena Laurence
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Ty's Heart (California Cowboys) by Selena Laurence
Those California Cowboys are far from perfect, sexy as can be and heartbreakers in every sense of the word. This time around Selena Laurence sets to massaging the heart strings as she tempts the senses with Jodi and Ty. Mistakes were made, hearts were broken and bonds were tested as young love turned into mature responsibilities. At the center of it all is a beautiful little girl longing for a mommy, but head over heels for her daddy. Will these lovers of the past be able to forgive and become a family in the future? Ty's Heart sets course for new beginnings and happy endings as a journey of healing takes shape. An emotional one that is as realistic as it is rewarding.
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RYDER (7 BRIDES FOR 7 SOLDIERS) BY BARBARA FREETHY
Release Date: October 24, 2017
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When Navy pilot Ryder Westbrook is shot down, his only thought is making it home—to the place he left behind a long time ago. But dreaming about the small town of Eagle's Ridge and going back are two very different things, and upon arrival Ryder finds himself in the middle of another battlefield—an old family feud between the Westbrooks and the Tuckers. To complicate matters, he needs disputed land to start his second career at the local airfield. He decides to enlist the help of beautiful Bailey Tucker, but the chef soon has his senses spinning in another direction…
The last person Bailey is interested in helping is golden boy Ryder Westbrook. After a painful personal betrayal, irresistible attraction to another man, who is probably too good to be true, seems like a terrible idea. But she also needs something from the Westbrooks, a chance to start over and build the restaurant of her dreams.
Ryder and Bailey make a simple plan—work together to get what they both want, but what happens when they find out what they really want is each other?
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Ryder by Barbara Freethy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Ryder (7 Brides for 7 Brothers) by Barbara Freethy
If love is a battlefield, what is a family feud? Ryder lays the groundwork for what looks to be a smokin' series. Barbara Freethy puts her best foot forward with a little star crossed love, deep introspection and the feud of the century as a backdrop. Ryder has seen his share of combat overseas but when the battle lines are right outside his front door, it's time for an intervention. Bailey is his only hope and his greatest temptation, will he survive a sneak attack on his heart? Family and fireworks are a Freethy specialty and she delivers both with a bang.
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LOVED BY YOU (TROPICAL HEAT) BY SOPHIA KNIGHTLY
Release Date: October 24, 2017
SYNOPSIS
Sometimes the lion’s cage needs to be rattled…
Former tennis champion Roman Spenser is back in town and hellbent on making amends with the woman he wronged years ago. polishing up his tainted reputation. His upcoming charity event will give him the media boost he needs to polish his tainted reputation. But he suddenly has his hands full when his widowed mother begins to behave oddly. The only person he can turn to for help is the one woman he shattered years ago.
As a co-owner of a senior concierge service, Piper Chandler is a bleeding heart nurturer. She’s never been known to turn away a senior citizen in need, but she balks when the man who broke her heart suddenly comes into her life seeking her help. Unable to resist the sexy "Roman Lion," Piper finds herself growing closer to him--and his mother all over again. But as strange events occur, Piper realizes that something is amiss. Someone is out to sabotage Roman's event, and Piper is determined to uncover the truth.
Can the “Roman Lion” convince Piper to put the painful past behind her and look forward to a second chance with the one man she's always loved?
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Loved by You by Sophia Knightly
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Fate tends to make an appearance at just the right time. There are moments where life can become unbearable, but then fate sneaks up to tap you on the shoulder and turn life in a whole new direction. Piper and Roman have a history. What began as young love matured into broken hearts. Life pulled them in different directions, but a chance meeting could be a new beginning for a love interrupted. Ms. Knightly showcases humor, heart and a hint of mystery in Loved by You. Sometimes crazy, but always delightful and that makes it irresistibly entertaining.
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TAKEN (UNDONE) BY JENNIFER DAWSON
Release Date: October 24, 2017
SYNOPSIS
Brandon Townsend III
Rich, beautiful and entitled, once upon a time he was king of the trust fund babies. He took anything and anyone he wanted, until one day, he walked away without explanation. Now, he’s an untouchable mystery, one I’m determined to crack. And I’m not talking about anything mundane like his bed. No, I want something far more valuable.
I want into his head.
Veronica Westwood has blown into my life creating chaos in her wake, and I don’t know quite what to do with her. Rich, beautiful and entitled, she represents everything I’ve sworn off in life, and her being unexpectedly clever doesn’t change that. Instincts warn me to stay away, and that’s just what I intend to do, no matter her attempts to wear me down. I’m good at saying no, or at least I was until I met her. I don’t understand it, but she’s like a weakness, and a man like me can’t have weakness.
I simply won’t allow it.
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REVIEW: TAKEN (UNDONE) BY JENNIFER DAWSON
Taken by Jennifer Dawson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Taken (Undone) by Jennifer Dawson
Taken is a bittersweet finale to an emotionally raw series. Brandon and Veronica were a long time coming but the wait paid off in the end. Ms. Dawson is at her best when her characters are at their worst. Thus the paradox of a wonderful author. The heartaches come full circle and the temptation is at warp speed. The journey is complicated, the emotions are pure and the attraction is off the charts. The last pieces of the puzzle have been cemented into place and it's okay to finally breathe. Well played, Jennifer Dawson!
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MR. BIG (LONDON BILLIONAIRE) BY NANA MALONE
Release Date: October 24, 2017
SYNOPSIS
You’ve heard the rumors.
Yes, they’re all true. The women…the bank account…the really big…
Okay, I’m getting ahead of myself. I’m just saying, there’s a reason some call me Mr. Big.
But none of it will matter to her. I’ve known her since we were kids. And she’s just as off limits now as she was then.
She’s my best friend’s little sister and when he asked me to give her the grand tour, he did not mean of my bedroom.
So Mr. Big has to stay under wraps… One problem, she’s the only woman I’ve ever truly loved. But with the secret I’m keeping, she’ll never love me back.
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Mr. Big by Nana Malone
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Zach and Emma make the perfect cryptogram. At first glance, it's complicated, but dig a little deeper and the picture becomes clearer. The words seem to fall into place. Mr. Big is brash, flirty, heartbreaking and heartwarming all rolled up in one bundle of naughty. There are moments of existential self- discovery embedded in a tale of pain, lust, love and wonderment. The path to forgiveness is a treacherous slope but the end result is worth more riches than gold. That's when the true healing can began.
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HER SEXIEST MISTAKE BY JANELLE DENISON
Release Date: October 24, 2017
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Grey Nichols wants a lover, not a wife. But after he meets beautiful Mariah Stevens, he can't get her out of his mind. Lucky for him, she isn't out of his bed much, either! In fact, he's so captivated by her, he considers the unspeakable—asking Mariah to move in with him.
Mariah Stevens wants a husband, not a lover. No matter how incredible the nights are with Grey, she needs more. So she gives him an ultimatum—no more private pleasures without a public ceremony. But resisting Grey is much harder than she ever imagined . . . and if she's not careful, he might just become her sexiest mistake . . .
Originally published as a Harlequin Temptation "Private Pleasures"
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Her Sexiest Mistake by Janelle Denison
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Her Sexiest Mistake by Janelle Denison
Time flies when reading Janelle Denison. Grey and Mariah are an intoxicating blend of innocence and naughty, as seductive as it is flirtatious. Her Sexiest Mistake is all for the pleasure but this one, two step also puts a spell on the heart.
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HER SEXIEST FANTASY BY JANELLE DENISON
Release Date: October 24, 2017
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Kyle Stevens wants Jade—in his life and in his bed. But even though the sexual energy between them is undeniable, something is holding Jade back. Then Kyle comes across her journal of private fantasies, and decides to make every one of them come true.
Jade Stephens doesn't trust men—any of them. But gorgeous bad boy neighbor Kyle Stevens is definitely tempting her to reconsider. He anticipates her every need, every desire, and quickly becomes her sexiest fantasy come to life. He seems like the perfect man . . . until Jade realizes he's been using her own personal instruction manual for his seduction.
Originally published as "Private Fantasies" with Harlequin Temptation
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Her Sexiest Fantasy by Janelle Denison
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Her Sexiest Fantasy by Janelle Denison
Kyle means to claim his greatest desire. Jade is anything but an easy target. Battle lines are drawn, let the dance of love begin. Her Sexiest Fantasy is a battle of wills that targets the senses: Heart, hormones and humor. With two overpowering characters, Ms. Denison never lets the naughty outshine the nice.
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SAVING SYCAMORE BAY (DESTINED FOR LOVE: MANSIONS) BY CAMI CHECKETTS
Release Date: October 24, 2017
SYNOPSIS
A football hero. A southern belle in need. Can they rescue her home together?
Harrison Jackson graduated from Auburn University with his master's in accounting and thought he was leaving the world of college football and adoring fans to crunch numbers and make money. Little did he know his boss has other plans for him--a beautiful southern belle and her family's mansion that are both in need of rescue and more than a little TLC.
Grace Addison lost her mother and daddy within a year of each other, she is not going to lose the only home her family has known. Her ex-boyfriend and lawyer are trying to talk her into selling and she has no money to fight anyone, but she has her determination and her pride. When the most handsome and strong-looking man she's ever seen shows up on her doorstep, claiming he's been sent to help her, she thinks he's salvation and an angel combined. When she finds out he's an accountant, she laughs in his face.
Someone is determined to take or burn Grace's home no matter how hard she and Harrison fight. Can she trust Harrison to protect her or should she give up her dreams?
Books in the Destined for Love: Mansions Collection
—Kiss Me in the Rain by Lindzee Armstrong
—Roping His Heart by Jaclyn Hardy
—The Princess and the Pizza Man by Cassie Mae
—Mending Fences by Lorin Grace
—Love Me at Sunset by Lucinda Whitney
—Saving Her Plantation by Cami Checketts
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Saving Sycamore Bay by Cami Checketts
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A sweet romance with a powerful message. Saving Sycamore Bay is a story of love, sacrifice and hope. Grace and Harrison, make a great team. They come from different backgrounds, but are united by one goal. Bringing a building in need of restoration back to it's former glory and keeping it safe for future generations. In the process they discover the heart has no boundaries. Love's power is a limitless river that is ever growing and all encompassing.
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ETERNAL (CAROLINA BEACH) BY CECY ROBSON
Release Date: October 24, 2017
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After months of bad luck and even worse men, Luciana Diaz just wants to crawl under the covers and forget the year ever happened. Her friend has other plans, convincing Luci to attend a New Year’s Eve party on the affluent shores of Kiawah Island.
Luci never expected to have fun. She also never expected to wake up next to a man she just met, or for this man to be the new attorney at her firm.
Landon Summers is done with drama. After an ugly separation and even worse divorce, he has no desire to jump into another relationship.
When his sister Trinity drags him to a New Year’s Eve party, he doesn’t plan to stay long. One drink, a few hellos, and he’s out. Until he meets Luci, the first person in months to draw his smile and incite his passion.
Neither Luci nor Landon planned on each other, and they definitely didn’t plan on love. But the New Year means a fresh start, and eternal possibilities neither could deny…
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REVIEW: ETERNAL (CAROLINA BEACH) BY CECY ROBSON
Eternal by Cecy Robson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Romance resonates with people, because the key element is love. Love is a universal language, we all speak but sometimes forget to feel. Eternal is a conversation of the soul. The feelings are deep. Emotions are clear and the characters are as identifiable to you and me as the soothing sound of the breeze through the trees. There is no need for more than the beauty of the words, the bountiful feelings and the irresistible characters to make for an unforgettably timeless work of heart. Ms. Robson raises the bar and the sets the standard with Eternal.
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ALPHA MAIL BY BRENDA ROTHERT
Release Date: October 24, 2017
SYNOPSIS
Sienna Mills knows her alpha males.
They brood.
They growl.
They love the word “mine”.
After spending her early twenties in and out of relationships with alphas, Sienna used her knowledge to found Alpha Mail, a booming business that allows women to sign up for emails, letters, and texts from their own brooding, red-blooded man.
Her star is on the rise and Sienna is attracting the interest of investors when a mysterious man starts messaging her about the true nature of an alpha. She’s got it all wrong, he says, and he’s willing to show her how a real man makes women respond.
The more Sienna hears from him, the more aggravated she becomes. Who does this anonymous, supposed alpha think he is, anyway?
And yet…she can’t deny his messages are becoming the best part of her days. Commitment-phobic Sienna finds herself wanting more from her sensei of seduction. But is she willing to trust her heart to an alpha again?
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REVIEW: ALPHA MAIL BY BRENDA ROTHERT
Alpha Mail by Brenda Rothert
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Alpha Mail is meant to bring on the laughter and amp up the seduction. Ms. Rothert packs this showstopper with plenty of surprises. From the hotshot characters to the electrifying romance and the belly full of laughs, the party begins and ends with a hint of mystery and never backs down.
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SECRETS AT SEASIDE (SWEET WITH HEAT: SEASIDE SUMMERS) BY ADDISON COLE
Release Date: October 25, 2017
SYNOPSIS
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!
Secrets at Seaside by Addison Cole is the sweet edition of New York Times bestselling author Melissa Foster's steamy romance novel Seaside Secrets. 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 SECRETS at SEASIDE...
Tony Black is the hottest surfer on the planet. He travels the world throughout the year and spends his summers on Cape Cod with his friends, at the Seaside cottages in Wellfleet, Massachusetts. He’s got his choice of women, but Amy Maples is the one he wants. Fourteen years ago she was his for an entire summer, until a devastating accident changed everything, and what they had seemed like it had never existed—at least for her.
Amy Maples is as consistent as the day is long. She’s spent summers on Cape Cod forever, she always does the right thing, and she’s spent years trying to reclaim the heart of Tony Black, the only man she’s ever loved. She’s back for a summer of fun with her friends at Seaside, only this year she’s been offered the opportunity of a lifetime thousands of miles away, and she’s decided to try one last time to reconnect with Tony. But having a relationship with Tony means dealing with her past—and dealing with her past may knock her to her knees.
SWEET WITH HEAT: SEASIDE SUMMERS SERIES
Read, Write, Love at Seaside
Dreaming at Seaside
Hearts at Seaside
Sunsets at Seaside
Secrets at Seaside
Nights at Seaside
Seized by Love at Seaside
Embraced at Seaside
Lovers at Seaside
Whispers at Seaside
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REVIEW: SECRETS AT SEASIDE (SWEET WITH HEAT: SEASIDE SUMMERS) BY ADDISON COLE
Secrets at Seaside by Addison Cole
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Secrets at Seaside (Sweet with Heat: Seaside Summers) by Addison Cole
A love that's lost can be reborn. Just ask Tony and Amy. Secrets at Seaside is a haunting tale of tragedy, triumph and second chances. Attraction brought together the star surfer and the shy girl next door, but heartbreaking secrets and mistrustful feelings tanked their chance at a real and everlasting love. Will the glow of the summer sun, provide the perfect backdrop for a new beginning complete with a happy ending? The hallmark of a good romance are the moments to cherish from beginning to end. Heat has nothing on heart. Ms. Cole made sure to deliver an equal amount of both.
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LOVER'S LANE: 10 CHRISTMAS ROMANCES BY SANDRA EDWARDS, REGINA DUKE AND COLLEEN LADD
Release Date: October 25, 2017
SYNOPSIS
Escape to Lovers Lane for Christmas with TEN holiday tales where romantic dreams do come true. This boxed set includes nine ALL-NEW tales from New York Times Bestselling Author Sandra Edwards, USAT Bestselling Author Regina Duke, and featuring Bestselling Author Colleen Ladd.
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CHRISTMAS PAST by Sandra Edwards
The holidays are turned upside down at the posh resort Serenity Pines when Liz Stephens receives a letter--more than forty years late in this newest installment in the Joseph's Point Romance series.
CHRISTMAS PRESENT by Sandra Edwards
The holiday chaos continues at Serenity Pines after Lily decides to stay in Seattle over the winter break from college, and inadvertently learns the secret her grandmother is hiding.
CHRISTMAS FUTURE by Sandra Edwards
As the holidays come to a close, the dust settles while the ladies of Serenity Pines receive a special gift--and just in time for Christmas. Join NYT & USAT Bestselling Author Sandra Edwards as she revisits Joseph's Point in this trilogy about love, loss, and second chances.
THE CHRISTMAS APP by Regina Duke
Can a Christmas app help Camryn Talbott step out of her sister's shadow and find what her heart really yearns for--true love!
THE CHRISTMAS BEAU by Regina Duke
When Holly falls for Tanner at the Christmas Circuit, he's surrounded by glamorous females, leaving Holly to wonder if she can compete. Will she end up with her Christmas Beau?
THE CHRISTMAS SWEETS by Regina Duke
Tatum Price allows herself to splurge during the holidays, but Braydon Farmer's prize-winning sweets contain more than chocolate...and maybe more than Tatum bargained for. Is the secret ingredient true love?
THE CHRISTMAS LIGHT by Regina Duke
Hanna Gordon's life is a mess and there is no room in her heart for Christmas spirit. Then she meets Trevor Gatlin and things are looking up, until her hopes are dashed. Can a Christmas tree heal her heart? Find out in this lovely offering by USA Today Bestselling Author Regina Duke.
THE CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL by Colleen Ladd
Pullman Siding's annual carnival turns truly magical when Carey Langley meets skijorer Hunter Cameron. But Pullman is Carey's home, while Hunter's always chasing the next race. It'll take a little extra magic to ensure a truly special Christmas.
THE CHRISTMAS CHAMPION
Jamie Drake is used to taking care of herself. But when her car breaks down in the snow and her new job turns out to be a dud, she finds herself with a champion, whether she wants one or not.
CHRISTMAS MAGIC by Sandra Edwards
A down-hearted woman gets a magical candy bar from a sidewalk Santa that transports her into an alternate reality in this enchanting tale from NYT & USAT Bestselling Author Sandra Edwards.
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REVIEW: LOVER'S LANE: 10 CHRISTMAS ROMANCES BY SANDRA EDWARDS, REGINA DUKE AND COLLEEN LADD
Lovers Lane: 10 Christmas Romances by Sandra Edwards
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Love wears many faces, encompasses generations and guides us to different places, but it's the lessons we learn on the journey that shape the person we become. No matter how many trips I take to Lover's Lane, it always feels like the first time. Lessons to be learned, new people to meet and the sweetest, most emotional tales to behold.
Sandra Edwards gives a nod to Charles Dickens with her holiday themed trilogy.
Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Future, break out the memories and sentiment. Through the eyes of strong women and enduring love, Ms. Edwards sets the stage for a tale that spans generations. From broken hearts to second chances and new beginnings, Ms. Edwards is magic.
Regina Duke brings a touch of whimsy and dash of faith with her sugar coated, heartwarming, cuddle worthy group of temptation. From wannabe playboys, to recipes of love and tales of keeping true to the heart, Ms. Duke is the whip cream on top of the hot chocolate of the season.
Colleen Ladd adds the cherry on top, with The Christmas Carnival. Two lost souls searching for a place to belong, may just have found their safe haven within each other. If pride and fear doesn't keep them apart.
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