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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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REVIEW: LIFE'S FOREVER CHANGED (THE SHOW ME SERIES: PREQUEL) BY ANNE STONE
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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REVIEW: HARD WOOD BY LAUREN BLAKELY
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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REVIEW: TOO DISTRACTING (LEWIS COUSINS) BY BETHANY LOPEZ
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
SYNOPSIS
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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REVIEW: RYDER (7 BRIDES FOR 7 SOLDIERS) BY BARBARA FREETHY
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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REVIEW: LOVED BY YOU (TROPICAL HEAT) BY SOPHIA KNIGHTLY
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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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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REVIEW: SAVING SYCAMORE BAY (DESTINED FOR LOVE: MANSIONS) BY CAMI CHECKETTS
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
SYNOPSIS
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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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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JUST RELEASED!
NEW RELEASES FOR WEEK OF OCTOBER 15, 2017
FORGETTING JACK COOPER (THE STUNTMAN EDITION) BY ERIN MCCARTHY
Release Date: October 16, 2017
SYNOPSIS
If there’s one thing Toni Salvatore knows how to do, it’s make people laugh. Having embarked on a life of comedy back in college playing pranks with current Hollywood star Jack Cooper, she’s now a YouTuber with her own passionate following. Too bad her newest joke—a fake on-set kiss with Jack—results in an epic case of mistaken identity…and with Toni getting flattened by Jack’s stunt man and body double. What’s a girl to do but make the best of a bad situation?
Chance Ashton takes everything seriously—he’s had to, because of his past. Then he mistakenly drops the hilarious and hot Toni to the ground in what he thought was an action scene, and he’s so flustered he lets her kiss him after all. The results? More explosive than anything he’s experienced filming movies. When Toni seems to be interested in more than a fast laugh, he knows better than to believe her…and yet…
For the first time in her life, Toni’s pratfalled herself into what could just be a real romance. But can she convince the sexy stunt man she’s capable of more than just a joke?
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REVIEW: FORGETTING JACK COOPER (THE STUNTMAN EDITION) BY ERIN MCCARTHY
Forgetting Jack Cooper: The Stuntman Edition by Erin McCarthy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Erin McCarthy is known for her haunting stories of intriguing romance and breathtaking deception, but sometimes it's fun to explore another side to the equation. Forgetting Jack Cooper shows a lightness to the author, readers don't always see. A chance to step back from the ledge and bask in the sunshine. Chance and Toni bring on the charm as they wipe away the shadows and let the humor pour in.
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MISTLETOE KISSES BY Christa Maurice, Nancy Stopper, Natalia Banks, Maria Luís, Reese Patton, Kimberly Readnour, July Dawson, Susan Saxx, Ev Bishop
Release Date: October 16, 2017
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9 brand new reads to get you in the holiday spirit!
Nancy Stopper — One Last Gift — They can’t forget their shared history, but when they see each other again after ten years, can they put the past behind them? Will the Christmas spirit help Jack and Casey find their way back to each other?
Christa Maurice – Celebrating Flora – Wally Kohler’s job is cleaning up after his superstar employers so babysitting Flora Mason after a PR disaster isn’t new, but what he wants for Christmas is a nice girl.
Maria Luis — Hat Trick — Marshall Hunt may be the NHL’s hottest new forward, but this charming playboy wants only one thing for the holidays - a date with the woman who’s had his emotions all tangled up for years.
Reese Patton — The One with the Christmas Trees — When attorney Brandt Hayward is set up with Mallory Davies, on Christmas Eve of all nights, neither has time to date, much less start a relationship. Can Brandt and Mallory find their Christmas miracle under the mistletoe?
Susan Saxx — Real Miracle — Christmas Eve. One night, one last memory to revisit, before he’s off the grid. It won’t take long. And it won’t hurt. Much.
Then SHE opens the door…
July Dawson — The Fourteen Days of Christmas — When high school sweethearts are reunited for this Marine’s fourteen days of holiday leave, will she be able to convince him to believe again in love and Christmas magic?
Kimberly Readnour — Bottom of the Ninth, the Novella — When stranded with the girl he stood-up in college, this professional baseball player must redeem his past actions or else lose the one shot at true happiness.
Natalia Banks — No Reservations — Gavin Rossi is an arrogant, conceited restaurateur. No one would ever dream of putting him in his place, until Cindy walks in. Will love break down Gavin’s walls? One thing is for sure, it’ll take a Christmas miracle!
Ev Bishop — Silver Bells — One lonely highway and a brutal snowstorm. Two broken hearts and an accident. Can Bryn and Sean find lasting love in such random, fleeting circumstances?
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REVIEW: MISTLETOE KISSES BY Christa Maurice, Nancy Stopper, Natalia Banks, Maria Luís, Reese Patton, Kimberly Readnour, July Dawson, Susan Saxx, Ev Bishop
Mistletoe Kisses by Christa Maurice
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Mistletoe Kisses blends sentiment and wisdom to create an inspiring and unforgettably addictive masterpiece. Nine authors, Nine great stories that span the range between sweet, heat and holiday treat. A bundle of flavorful, colorful and wonderful tales.
One Last Gift by Nancy Stopper - Happiness and forgiveness go hand in hand. Jack and Casey were on the verge of ever after. Until heartache came calling. Can some holiday magic and the hands of time allow fate to lead them back to each other? One Last Gift showcases the wonderment of first love, second chances and the healing power of love.
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NSFW BY PIPER LAWSON
Release Date: October 16, 2017
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Being bad never felt so good...
The office is full of rules. Everything is off-limits. Making a charity calendar of the sexy guys on your floor? Not allowed. Shrinking your boss' underwear when he sends it for dry-cleaning? Can't do that either.
But those things keep the natural balance. See, Avery Banks, our resident rising star, is a shark. The tall, blond, and gorgeous kind with zero patience and even less forgiveness.
Good thing I'm the Mae West of executive assistants. I live to put grown men in their place.
He wasn't supposed to find out...
Now he's made it his personal vendetta to screw me the way I screwed him. I'm at his beck and call, 24/7, for every humiliating, meaningless request.
Until we stumble on a new game. One we both want to play. One we both need to win.
And once we start...I'm not sure Avery wants to replace me.
I'm not sure I want him to.
All I want is more of this. The fire under the ice. What happens behind closed doors.
It's twisted, and so damn hot. But he's my boss. And with the company coming off a scandal even I couldn't engineer? What we're doing is strictly NSFW.
Lucky for me, Avery and I have one thing in common...
We both suck at following the rules.
NSFW is a full-length standalone sexy contemporary romance. It's the story of Charlie and Avery (from PLAY) - so if you love this one, pick that up too. Your pre-ordered copy of NSFW contains exclusive bonus content not available elsewhere!
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NSFW by Piper Lawson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
NSFW by Piper Lawson
Proceed with caution. Ms. Lawson knows what it means to deliver the burn. Just ask Avery and Charlie. NSFW is deliciously naughty with it's tempting battle of the sexes and it's hilariously entertaining characters. War is on the agenda. The winner is anyone guess, but the battle is as seductive as it gets.
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LOVE ME AT SUNSET (DESTINED FOR LOVE: MANSIONS) BY LUCINDA WHITNEY
Release Date: October 17, 2017
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A Destined for Love Mansions novel.
An ex-con reforming his life. A pregnant widow hiding her past. Will the price of her secrets cost her his love?
Catarina Romano has lost everything: her husband, her house, her lifestyle. She flees to her cousin’s empty manor in the heart of Portugal, trying to find peace and to hide from the scandal spun by the media, only to discover she is pregnant.
Afonso Cortez is done with all the lies. Fresh out of prison for trusting the wrong person, he’s ready to leave the past behind and look ahead to new opportunities. The remote Sunset Manor, in need of a groundskeeper, is the perfect solution, promising to provide Afonso with the solitude he craves while he restores the grounds to their former glory.
Catarina avoids Afonso at first, not wanting to further complicate her life. But Afonso is intriguing, and she feels drawn to him. If only she didn’t feel guilty for all the secrets she’s keeping from him.
When suspicious accidents start occurring at the property, Afonso believes his past is catching up with him. Will he be able to protect Catarina or will he lose the woman who might restore his belief in love?
Part of 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 Sycamore Bay by Cami Checkets
Also part of the Romano Family series:
- Book 1- Hold Me At Twilight
- Book 2- Meet Me At Sunrise
- Book 3- Love Me At Sunset
- Book 4- Keep Me At Christmas (coming soon)
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Love Me at Sunset by Lucinda Whitney
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Love Me At Sunset (Destined For Love: Mansions) by Lucinda Whitney
Their story was bigger than even they knew. A hope for the future, a chance for a new beginning and a danger that neither saw coming. Was it love? Lucinda Whitney delivers small town stories with big time suspense wrapped up in heartwarming reads. Love Me at Sunset is one man's journey to redemption and one woman's second chance at love. Against the backdrop of beautiful scenery lies a tale of heartache, intrigue and romance that is good at keeping readers guessing and hearts racing until the end of the line.
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FIANCE FOR THE NIGHT BY MELISSA MCCLONE
Release Date: October 17, 2017
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She needs a fiancé—for only one night.
Cassandra Daniels' parents refuse to accept that she doesn't need a boyfriend to be happy. To stop their meddling and matchmaking, Cassandra creates a fictional fiancé, a man who sounds so unlike their carefree and unconventional daughter that her mom and dad want to meet him for dinner, immediately.
No problem. San Francisco is a big city. Finding a fiancé won't be that hard.
All Troy McKnight wants is a beer after a long day at work. But when a pretty blonde asks him to dinner and wants him to pretend to be her fiancé, Troy agrees to help. Playing make-believe could be fun, especially since he gets a free meal, and he'll have a great story to tell.
When one lie leads to another, however, the fake engagement spirals into real wedding plans. Cassandra and Troy must stop the madness and put an end to their charade. But what if her fiancé for the night is the perfect husband for life?
** This second edition has been rewritten and updated. 8000 words have also been added. **
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Fiancé for the Night by Melissa McClone
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
When I think of Melissa McClone, I picture sweet and sassy. She embodies stories that lighten your heart and uplift the spirit. With Fiance for the Night, she adds to her arsenal with a hint of sexy drizzled in humor. Troy and Cassandra take a common place theme and make it feel brand new with a delightful portrayal of a relationship of convenience. The constant with any story from this author is that the talent never lies and the stories never disappoint. Another winner has just been born.
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ALMOST ALWAYS (ALMOST) BY CHRISTIE RIDGWAY
Release Date: October 17, 2017
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Jane Pearson needs a job and daring war reporter Griffin Lowell needs someone to insist he get to work on his memoir. His literary agent hired the bookish blonde and while Griffin would prefer to hide from his painful memories in drunken beach parties and busty bikini girls, prim and proper Jane is becoming more sultry and sexy—to his eyes—by the day. Maybe she’s the distraction he needs…
But Jane has a way of getting what she wants, and soon he’s sharing secrets and then they are trading sizzling kisses. And then…summer nights, a moonlit beach, the sound of waves crashing on the sand, all come together to heal what’s broken and maybe create something entirely new and almost impossible to believe can come true—a happy-ever-after.
**This is a previously published STANDALONE romance.
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Almost Always by Christie Ridgway
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
In order to find our strengths, we must face our weaknesses. Never have I come across more powerful words than that statement. Almost Always is a proclamation of those words amplified. Ms. Ridgway speaks to the heart and mind with the courageous journey of Griffin Lowell. His adventurous spirit and inquisitive mind has taken him all over the world. His experiences have broken his heart, opened his mind and haunted his dreams, but his greatest challenge is born from writer's block. One women is determined to change all that and maybe find a little adventure of her own. Jane and Griffin learn the value of facing fear while following the heart and end up delivering a little balm to the soul.
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HOSTILE FAKEOVER (KINDLE WORLDS: IMPERFECT LOVE) BY CARY HART
Release Date: October 17, 2017
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Up-and-coming artist Bianca Black has her eyes set on one thing, and one thing only: Transforming her late grandmother's building into the gallery of her dreams. All is going according to plan until legal issues arise and a sexy-as-hell club owner gets in her way. Losing the building could leave her homeless, bringing a whole new meaning to starving artist.
Entrepreneur Ford Phillips, always gets what he wants and this time won't be any different. He has spent years trying to buy the old, run-down building nestled between the high rises of Manhattan. Just when he thinks it's within his reach, he finds himself in for way more than he bargained for.
Bianca and Ford must call a truce in an attempt to "fake it ’til you make it." Can these two keep things amicable or will this Fakeover turn Hostile?
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Hostile Fakeover by Cary Hart
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Two hearts, one building and a shrewd old woman lay the groundwork for a plan that has temptingly heartstopping results. Ford and Bianca both have plans for a prime piece of real estate. Ford plans to make it into a club. Good for business and his wallet. Artist Bianca intends to transform it into the gallery of her dreams. If she can come up with the money she never knew she needed to keep it. With one handshake, the sparks fly and the emotional entanglement begins. Sometimes the best laid plans can lead to the undoing of business and the beginning of romance. Ms. Hart delights with Hostile Fakeover by conning her way into the heart.
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ARRANGED (KINDLE WORLDS: IMPERFECT LOVE) BY FIFI FLOWERS
Release Date: October 17, 2017
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ARRANGED by FiFi Flowers
Ireland Dumont loved her life—single with not a care in the world, running her own online concierge company. On the edge of ultimate success, her parents stepped in and arranged a proper groom for her to marry. Giving over to their request, she heads to Vegas to celebrate her last days of freedom.
Meeting a handsome stranger was not on her agenda.
Accepting his marriage proposal was the perfect addendum to her agenda.
Jensen Callum needed a wife for his new business venture with a company that prided themselves on being a family-owned operation. His old playboy status was about to be nipped in the bud by his parents when he returned home from his business trip to an arranged marriage of their doing.
What will happen when Ireland and Jensen’s families find out that they arranged their own marriage venture that wasn’t in the grand scheme of things?
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REVIEW: ARRANGED (KINDLE WORLDS: IMPERFECT LOVE) BY FIFI FLOWERS
Arranged by Fifi Flowers
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Arranged is the poster child for flirtatiously, funny romance. Ms. Flowers made humor the main character and Jensen and Ireland willing supporters. Well meaning parents with marriage on the brain are never a good thing. Especially when the recipients are determined to fight the arrangement by any means necessary and fall right into a trap of their own making. A recipe for disaster that puts the charm in hilarious.
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LIAR (KINDLE WORLDS: IMPERFECT LOVE) BY STEPHANIE ST. KLAIRE
Release Date: October 17, 2017
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Fake it until you make it. That was the mantra Cori Dash chanted as she chased a big city dream. The more you tell people you’re on top of the world, the more they believe it – just like they believed the embellished image she sold them with her knock off designer facade. It wasn’t lying if the truth stood somewhere in the middle – and she didn’t get caught.
Dominic Blackthorne owned half of that big city…and a reputation. Rather than dispel rumors or show the world the real Nick, he let his own fake image run free. Until Cori Dash – the only person who told him exactly how it was, even if it stung.
When Cori is faced with her ex-fiance, now engaged to her ex-best friend, it’s game on. In her boldest move yet, she concocts her biggest lie to date by introducing the first handsome stranger that walks by as her new fiancé. Happy to play the part, Nick is already planning the fake wedding of her dreams.
You know what they say about lying – the truth always comes out – and it hurts. Especially when Cori finds out she isn’t the biggest Liar in this game, and she’s been out played.
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Liar by Stephanie St. Klaire
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Is the facade more important than the person underneath? Liar is a true gem. Ms. St. Klaire uses humor and heart to deliver a message of powerful self - worth. We all have struggles to face, but obstacles have a way of destroying how we view ourselves. The truth has a tendency to get lost in the shuffle. Dominic and Cori are not perfect, they're human and both author and characters use that as a stepping stone to encourage living our own truths. Inspiration can be found in the most unexpected of places. Liar is evidence of that.
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PILLOW TALK (KINDLE WORLDS: IMPERFECT LOVE) BY BRITTANY HOLLAND
Release Date: October 17, 2017
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They say you can't buy love.
But he did... he just doesn't know it yet.
Falling for him was never part of the arrangement.
Neither was sharing his bed.
But I did both.
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Pillow Talk by Brittany Holland
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Naughty and nice is worth any price. Pillow Talk is my first Brittany Holland read and I didn't know what I was missing. Alexa and Ben are all my favorite romantic comedies rolled up into one. Sexy, sassy, sweet, tasty, scandalous fun. Love may not cost a thing, but the big laughs emitting from such a tiny book is a priceless reward.
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NOT HER (KINDLE WORLDS: IMPERFECT LOVE) BY JULIA BRIGHT
Release Date: October 17, 2017
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Jason Delany Baxter-Scott…the fifth. What a terrible name to have to live up to. There is no question in his mind that he’ll never live up to his parents’ expectations. Baxter, as he is known to his friends, is trying, but when his fiancée dumps him, he has less than an hour to find someone to stand in to meet his demanding mother and father. He knew Heather in college, and she recently sent a note, saying she’d moved to New York. It was a dick move, but he invited her for drinks, only to introduce her to his parents as his fiancée.
Heather is still the same free-spirited woman who challenged him to be his own man in California. She’s nothing like the women his parents’ think he should marry, and that makes her forbidden fruit. He admires her for standing up for herself and never backing down. She’s got spunk and a whole lot more that turns him on and leaves him wanting.
Heather Burke doesn’t put up with BS. She’s worked hard to develop a clothing line that sells in her own high-end boutiques. Her style may be quirky, but she’s business savvy and worldly. When Baxter contacts her, she’s in for a drink or two, but when she arrives, and his parents think she’s the fiancée, the night is turned on its end. Baxter told her story after story about how horrible his parents were so she can’t abandon him, but going along in this ruse may just be the end of her.
Back in California, she lost her heart to Baxter, and this fake fiancée stuff may just take her mind too. When he’s not bowing to his parents’ pressure, Baxter is a decent guy, someone she could see herself with for the rest of her life. She just has to convince Baxter he doesn’t need their approval to be a good man.
When the stakes get high, they both are challenged. Can Heather walk away from Baxter, or will she stay and teach him to fight for himself?
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Not Her by Julia Bright
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
It takes great courage to remain true to one's self, when the odds are stacked against you and there's no faith coming from anybody else. Not Her is a journey toward self respect. It's riddled with wise words, heartbreaking moments and empowering main characters. That's what makes strong minded Heather a great role model for women. She never listens to the naysayers in the world and for that she inspires not just her fictional cast mates but she uplifts readers as well.
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OPERATION: GIRL NEXT DOOR (KINDLE WORLDS: IMPERFECT LOVE) BY CASEY HAGEN
Release Date: October 17, 2017
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Trevor Myers knows how to make it big in the business world: a charming smile, connections, and balls-to-the-wall fearlessness. The master of all three, a partnership with his firm is all but in the bag. That is, until his boss dangles it over him, and three coworkers, like a prize on a game show. Trevor will do whatever it takes to lock in what is rightfully his, even if it means calling in a doozy of a favor from his best friend.
Piper Bradley is on the precipice of making a career-altering decision to expand her dancewear line. Agonizing over the decision, Piper decides to take a trip to clear her head, only to have her brother hamper her plans when he calls her to return a favor for his best friend…Trevor Myers. Owing Trevor for escorting her to her senior prom years earlier, she reluctantly agrees to play his girlfriend for the weekend.
Trevor expects a grownup version of the shy girl toting a sketchpad, not this drop-dead, gorgeous woman who leaves him tongue tied.
Piper decides it’s time to exorcise her long-simmering feelings, once and for all.
Trevor fights the battle waged between his playboy lifestyle and the elemental pull of the girl next door.
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Operation: Girl Next Door by Casey Hagen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Favor = Friend + Girl Next Door equates to fireworks. Operation: Girl Next Door is friends to lovers meets girl next door romance. Piper was the girl too shy to find a date for her high school prom. Trevor was the boy that came to her rescue. Years later when he needs a favor will she step up to the plate? Casey Hagen always doles out heartwarming fun with no regrets guaranteed.
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SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED (KINDLE WORLDS: IMPERFECT LOVE) BY MIRA GIBSON
Release Date: October 17, 2017
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American heartthrob and notorious bad boy, Zach Canning has gone and made the error of all Hollywood errors. No, it wasn’t sticking his foot in his mouth during an interview again, banging an almost underage fan, or even disappearing on another cocaine-and-booze addled bender. It was far, far worse, and now his TV show renewal contract hinges upon his ability to convince his fan base, the Christian Network, and America at large that he’s just as wholesome as his #Blessed character.
Jesus Christ, how?
Enter Abby Gallagher. As Irish-Catholic as they come, complete with flaming auburn hair and a cross dangling from her necklace, her image is perfect. She’s guarding one hell of a secret, however—she’s a virgin and saving herself for marriage.
When Zach’s publicist approaches her with the most unbelievable proposition—to dispel rumors surrounding the famous actor one sexy date at a time—Abby is more than intrigued. She’s been a fan of his show and has watched religiously… admittedly, a guilty pleasure.
What other guilty pleasures could he give her???
But the secret contract she’s presented with not only states she must pose as his girlfriend in the public eye while the paparazzi follow their every move. She must also elope with Zach in two weeks! Non-negotiable, legally binding, with a corresponding gag-order in place and no guarantee of true love…
Can she go through with it? Will she choose a thrill ride instead of love? What if she could have both with the same man?
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Signed, Sealed, Delivered by Mira Gibson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
In a world where image is everything, is it worth sacrificing your soul to get ahead? Signed, Sealed, Delivered is a self examination. Zach is a product of his own mistakes. The lure of fame, has turned him into a person on the verge of losing himself and exploiting others. Will he see the error of his ways before he loses his chance at redemption? Thought provoking tale that is equal parts laughter and insight.
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DIRTY RICH ONE NIGHT STAND BY LISA RENEE JONES
Release Date: October 18, 2017
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DIRTY, RICH ONE NIGHT STAND.
That's all it was supposed to be. Her. Him. Pleasure. And then a fast goodbye. He's a stranger. And yet, he's not. She knows him even though he doesn’t know her.
He's the powerful attorney, now world-renowned after coming off the trial of a century which was publicized across the country. And I'm one of the reporters that sat in his courtroom.
I watched him, studied him, got to know him from afar which isn't hard since I know his exact brand of confidence, arrogance, and wealth.
I know his type. I've dated his type. Which is why when I happen to come face to face with him, when sparks fly and heat simmers between us, I know what happens if I say "yes" to Reese Summer.
I know he'll taste like sin and sex, even before he kisses me.
I know he'll feel like pleasure and passion, even before he touches me.
I know he'll demand more than I wants to give, and yet, because I dare to give myself to him, the result will be deliciously hot.
I know that I will not leave his bed without being utterly, completely sated.
And I know that I will leave the next morning anyway.
And so, I do.
And so, he follows.
And as chase begins my question becomes: Is Reese Summer THE one or is he really just a dirty, arrogant lie that should have stayed a one night stand?
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Dirty Rich One Night Stand by Lisa Renee Jones
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Dirty, Rich One Night Stand is exactly the type of read I've come to expect from Lisa Renee Jones. Fearless, Seductive and Larger than life. This is an author that knows how to push the envelope without detracting from the story. There's always a mystery waiting in the wings. Whether it be a dangerous game of cat and mouse or a seductive tango of love, readers are never disappointed when Ms. Jones is at the helm.
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THE BILLIONAIRE'S EX - WIFE (JAMESON BROTHERS) BY LESLIE NORTH
Release Date: October 19, 2017
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Sam Jameson always gets what he wants and what he wants is his ex-wife.
Sam views the world in black and white—a strong attitude that’s earned him billions in the business world and an ex-wife in the real world. Sam wants is to choose his own future, but to do this he must pass a test set out by his older brother, and CEO: onboard his wayward brother, Eddie. Sam accepts the challenge but isn’t sure what to think when he learns that the woman he’d love and left is part of the test too.
Trinity Jameson is a fixer. It doesn’t matter if it’s ugly furniture or an ornery employee, Trinity has the touch and she’s spent most of her life helping others achieve their best potential. But when her ex-husband comes back to town to prove he’s got a heart, Trinity makes a decision: She’s not going to fix his problems for him—no matter what his smoldering blue eyes ask of her, she’s going to say “No.” She’s determined that he’ll fix his own mess this time.
Before Sam landed in New York, his goal was to leave the city just as fast. But when Trinity saunters into the room looking better than ever, his desire begins to shift. He realizes that what he really wants is what he can no longer have: Trinity. Sam has no trouble stoking their physical fire, but hot sex isn’t going to be enough to heal the hurt he’d caused long ago. Sam isn’t going to be dissuaded by her new found emotional wall. He helped her build it, and now he’s going to knock it down.
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The Billionaire's Ex-Wife by Leslie North
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Sam is a piece of work. He's arrogant, clueless and in need of some fixing in the emotion department. Trinity is no pushover and she has neither the patience or the heart to put up with a jerk like Sam. Too bad she's about to come face to face with the one man she hoped to never see again. Her ex-husband: Sam Jameson. Will this surprise meeting lead to a new beginning? The Billionaire's Ex - Wife brings on the spice and sprinkles in the heart. Life is a journey of mistakes, pain and letting go, but there's always room for a second chance.
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CHRISTMAS MIRACLES - HOLIDAY BOXED SET (COLOR OF HEAVEN) BY JULIANNE MACLEAN
Release Date: October 20, 2017
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From USA Today bestselling author Julianne MacLean comes an inspiring, emotionally satisfying holiday duet: two full length Color of Heaven novels to fill your heart with comfort and joy this holiday season.
THE COLOR OF THE SEASON
Boston cop, Josh Wallace, is having the worst day of his life. First, he's dumped by the woman he was about to propose to, then everything goes downhill from there when he is shot in the line of duty. While recovering in the hospital, he can't seem to forget the woman he wanted to marry, nor can he make sense of the vivid images that flashed before his eyes when he was wounded on the job. As the holiday season approaches, everything he once believed about his life begins to shift when he meets Leah James, an enigmatic resident doctor who somehow holds the key to both his past and his future. Through his connection with Leah--and the unbelievable journey she takes him on--Josh soon learns that miracles can happen to anyone--especially at Christmastime...
"If you are looking for a book that has a magical twist, this is it. It is full of love, laughter, friendship & tragedy. From the first page to the last page, I was unable to stop reading!" - Stories and Swag Book Blog
THE COLOR OF A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE
Claire Radcliffe has been blessed with a wonderful life--a loving husband, a fulfilling career as a schoolteacher, and a perfect house in a charming historic neighborhood. But with each Christmas that passes, the one thing she longs for most of all - a child of her own - continues to elude her, and before long, her life doesn't seem so perfect anymore.
When yet another holiday season approaches and her marriage suffers the worst possible blow, Claire must learn to have faith in destiny, and allow herself to believe that miracles can happen to anyone--especially at Christmastime.
Heartwarming and inspiring, The Color of a Christmas Miracle is the tale of one woman's journey to find happiness, and to learn the power of forgiveness and redemption on the path to true love.
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REVIEW: CHRISTMAS MIRACLES - HOLIDAY BOXED SET (COLOR OF HEAVEN) BY JULIANNE MACLEAN
Christmas Miracles: A Color of Heaven Boxed Set for the Holidays by Julianne MacLean
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The appeal of the Color of Heaven series is the realism, humanity and the hope that is poured into every tale. The message is pure, powerful and insightful. Christmas Miracles is a boxed set consisting of two of my favorite stories. A little slice of heaven that enlightens and inspires all year round. A count your blessings experience.
The Color of a Christmas Season - Life is about the unexpected. It's not about the materials gained but the wisdom acquired on our trip. The people we meet along the way are the surprises and the memories we make are the treasures.
The Color of a Christmas Miracle - The ability to put trust in the unknown is how I would sum up faith. Hope is the expectation of something happening. Claire had hope but was lacking in the faith department. She allowed her want for what she didn't have to overshadow the blessings she had. Everything happens for a reason. The most precious gifts are ones a person has to work the hardest to obtain. Those are the most appreciated.
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CHAMPAGNE & FOREVER (COUNTRY ROAD) BY ANDREA JOHNSTON
Release Date: October 21, 2017
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REVIEW: CHAMPAGNE & FOREVER (COUNTRY ROAD) BY ANDREA JOHNSTON
Champagne & Forever by Andrea Johnston
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Champagne & Forever (Country Road) by Andrea Johnston
Not often do I mentally kick myself. Andrea Johnston is one of the first authors in a long time that has me doing so. Champagne & Forever had me wishing I had discovered her sooner. Characters that burrow their way into your heart are an entertaining treat for any avid reader. She makes it difficult to walk away.
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