Hopeless Romantic

 NEW RELEASES FOR WEEK OF JANUARY 27, 2019.

LOSING IT BY CRYSTAL KASWELL

Release Date: January 27, 2019

SYNOPSIS

Dear Wes, let's skip pleasantries.
I'm not going to med school a virgin.
I want to learn everything, and I want you to teach me.

I've looked at all the men in my life, made a list of pros and cons, found you the most suitable. Sure, a lot of that was your gorgeous blue eyes and your charming smile. The strong arms and the tattooed torso don't hurt either.
I swear, I don't have a thing for bad boys. Just you.
There's no way in hell I'm ever sending this. I can't believe I'm even writing it.
But, god, I really, really do want to study under you.
Is that too formal?
How am I supposed to phrase this?
Wes, please, teach me how to fuck?
I promise I'll study hard.
I'm an excellent student.
And, well, I'm pretty sure I don't need to spell out why this is win/win.
- Quinn

*a complete standalone* 

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REVIEW: LOSING IT BY CRYSTAL KASWELL

Losing It by Crystal Kaswell

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Quinn is a firecracker waiting for a spark. She's set her sights on Wes and could end up in over head. Losing It is a guilty pleasure worthy of the addiction. Kaswell showcases an alluring sense of humor with a naughty little twist. Losing It is irresistible fun.



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REWINED: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION (PARTY EVER AFTER) BY KIM KARR

Release Date: January 28, 2019

SYNOPSIS

My life is one big party until the day I turn 27 and everything changes. Before I can take over my grandfather’s vineyard, I have to…

1) Move back to my hometown.

2) Stop partying.

3) Get married. Wait! What?

Before I know it, I’m buying a huge-ass diamond ring. Throwing a balls-out engagement party. And making the wedding a quickie before the bride has a chance to change her mind.

Marrying me isn’t her first choice. She says this party boy is anything but husband material. That I’m cocky, arrogant, presumptuous, and even manipulative.

With both of our failing businesses merging and a contract that states only one winery can survive, we’re spending a lot of time negotiating, and not the kind I prefer.

Still, our perfectly unstable marriage is right on track until I go and screw everything up.

Now I have to win her back, and short of rewinding time or riding in on a white horse, I’m at a loss of how to do that.

Unless…

Hey, every girl dreams of a Prince Charming. Right?

Well, I can redefine this party boy, and turn him into one.

Just wait and see.

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REVIEW: REWINED: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION (PARTY EVER AFTER) BY KIM KARR

ReWined: The Complete Series by Kim Karr

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


"Live free. Party hard. Get out fast." - (The Facts of Life according to Tyler Holiday)
Kim Karr has created something special. It's every emotion under the sun with the heart to match and a heat that explodes. ReWined is a flavorful tale of robust personalities and saucy attraction. Egos fly, hearts break and disorder runs wild, but in the most enticing way.



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STRIP TEASE (TAP THAT) BY ERIN MCCARTHY

Release Date: January 28, 2019

SYNOPSIS

A sexy CEO. 
A single mom. 
And a secret baby who is now eight years old… 

A tipsy night in college resulted in Grace’s greatest joy--her daughter. 

But now she sees the guy who gave her a fake name and number that night is stripping for a charity event without a care in the world. 

When the feisty brunette confronts Brandon, finding out he has a daughter rocks his playboy world. 

Grace wants answers. 
Brandon wants Grace. 
And Fallon wants a dad. 

Is the ultimate party guy ready to strip it all bare...including his heart? 

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REVIEW: STRIP TEASE (TAP THAT) BY ERIN MCCARTHY

Strip Tease by Erin McCarthy

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Strip Tease (Tap That Book 3) by Erin McCarthy  
 
Erin McCarthy is a charmer. I love that she finds laughter in the hard moments of life. The Tap That series is proof that when life gives you hell, you can always count on your friends to make you smile. Stripped Down was a new beginning for two old aquaintances. Strip Search turned scandal into forever and Strip Tease ups the ante with the do's and don'ts of romance. Brandon and Grace were a love story nine years in the making. How could getting everything wrong turn out to be so right? A steamy second chance tale.



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THE DUKE OF FIRE BY JENNIFER MONROE

Release Date: January 28, 2019

SYNOPSIS

Miss Jane Harcourt has seen the roguish ways of men and has resigned herself to remaining alone the rest of her life. Working as a governess brings her joy but finding herself suddenly without a position, she begins to fret, worried for her future. When her cousin alerts her that a Duke is seeking a governess for his son, Jane is overcome with joy. That is until she finds out that his is a man who is believed to have killed his wife, a man known as the Duke of Fire.

Michael Blackstone, Duke of Hayfield, knows all too well the rumors surrounding his wife’s death. For years, he has remained isolated inside his home with his son, allowing his misery and the guilt of her death to consume him. When the latest in a string of governesses leaves their home, he sends word in hopes of finding anyone who would risk being in his company.

Desperate for employment, Jane agrees to work for the man she fears, but then begins to wonder if there is any humanity left within him. As times progresses, she begins to see a different side of him, for she sees a man who is overcome with guilt and grief and is facing the realization that he is losing his mind.

For Michael, Jane has brought more than excellent teaching inside his home, she has also brought hope in an otherwise dark life. Finding the woman intriguing and enjoying her company, he begins to grow fond of her, although he fears it will never be returned.

When Jane starts to see past the rumors, and as the feelings in own heart begin to grow, she ponders the question: Is love enough to save the man from himself?

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REVIEW: THE DUKE OF FIRE BY JENNIFER MONROE

The Duke of Fire by Jennifer Monroe

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Prepare to get caught up in an adventure of the heart. The Duke of Fire is a new beginning for two lonely hearts who never quite fit in. She's the girl with who wants to be loved. He's the man who needs to be loved. Forced into a life of solitude by rumors, Michael is determined to do right by his son. Jane enters his life at just the right time to heal his broken heart and stumble into danger. When dark and light collide, can a happy ending be found? Monroe draws you in by the heart and keeps you intrigued all the way through.



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SEAL'S HOMECOMING (SEALS & VETERANS) BY LESLIE NORTH

Release Date: January 28, 2019

SYNOPSIS

When Chance McCallister left her to join the Navy SEALS, Mandy Loomis was devastated. Now, more than ten years later, Chance and his brothers are back in town for their father’s funeral, but Mandy is no longer that moon-eyed teenager she once was. She’s a fiercely independent woman determined to solve her own problems—and she has plenty. 

When her gambler father died two years prior, he left Mandy—along with a successful auto repair business—with a ton of debt owed to a ruthless loan shark. Mandy is barely getting by, and when her mechanic quits, she’s in a real bind. It just so happens, Chance is willing to help out. Sure, Chance is bigger, stronger, and sexier than ever, but Mandy isn’t interested in anything but his mechanical skills. Or maybe just a bit interested in his kissing skills—which, by the way, are just as good as she remembers.

Mandy wasn’t the only one brokenhearted when they were just teens. Chance never did get over his first love, and seeing her now only brings back those feelings in a major way. He’s grown up a lot since he left their little town, and now that he’s home, he’s determined to win back the girl he never should have lost. If only he can convince Mandy that he can protect her from the loan shark and his thugs, and that she doesn’t have to protect her heart from him.
But just as the two are beginning to realize they’re meant to be together, the loan shark makes things more than just a little precarious, putting both their love and their lives in danger.

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REVIEW: SEAL'S HOMECOMING (SEALS & VETERANS) BY LESLIE NORTH

Seal's Homecoming by Leslie North

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Their love was a raging wildfire that never quite burned out, but left a ton of wreckage in it's wake. Chance and Mandy are an explosive combination. Neither can forget the pleasure or the pain, but will they survive the danger that stalks their second chance? Seal's Homecoming is as cataclysmic of a tale as the characters. Meant to be together, but torn apart by life. Growing pains seem like nothing, when nursing a broken heart. North merges two great stories to create one hot read. Love and intrigue are too alluring to pass up.



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SUDDENLY MINE (THE MONTGOMERY BROTHERS) BY SAMANTHA CHASE

Release Date: January 29, 2019

SYNOPSIS

New beginnings are irresistible…

Christian Montgomery is burnt out. The family business is his entire world, and Christian has never stopped trying to atone for a mistake made years ago. His only break from grueling work is sitting on his beachfront deck, watching the California surfers, and wishing he could be that carefree.

Sophie Bennington was happy living in her small Kansas hometown…until she learned her entire life was a lie. So she hightailed it to the West coast, where she loves to surf, even though she’s no good at it, and she’s hoping to start a new career.

A chance encounter shows Christian and Sophie that no matter what happened in the past, the future is bright and new…but only if you have the courage to open your heart…

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REVIEW: SUDDENLY MINE (THE MONTGOMERY BROTHERS) BY SAMANTHA CHASE

Suddenly Mine by Samantha Chase

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Christian and Sophie come from totally different backgrounds. He's a big city businessman who spends his days drowning in responsibility. She's a small town girl who needs a fresh start. When tough choices and a bruised heart bring small town to the big city these two opposites discover they are not all that different where it counts. Suddenly Mine tells the story of two strangers trying to break free of heartbreaking pasts and create something new. Chase wards off the chill with a hint of heat, a ton of heart and some awesome romance.





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THE WHOLE PACKAGE (MOVIN' ON) BY MARIE HARTE

Release Date: January 29, 2019

SYNOPSIS

Always the caretaker, former Marine Reid Griffith wants to help his brother adjust to civilian life...and help other former servicemen. What better way to utilize their brawn, discipline, and charm than a moving company that hires veterans? But although Reid prides himself on being strategic, he certainly doesn't plan to fall in the spotlight of one brilliant―and beautiful―PR whiz...

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REVIEW: THE WHOLE PACKAGE (MOVIN' ON) BY MARIE HARTE

The Whole Package by Marie Harte

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


When they set out to make a difference, neither had any idea of the impact it would have on their individual lives. Harte is back with a steamy new series to heat up the bookshelves, straight from the heart. The Whole Package makes all the right moves to get under your skin. Reid's heart is in the right place when he hatches a plan to help former vets adjust to life outside the service. His idea may be great, but he needs more than that to turn it into a realistic goal. Enter Naomi Starr, his greatest professional asset, but a TKO to his heart. Could a match made in PR heaven, be a perfect fit of the heart?



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THE WAY YOU LOVE ME (ANGEL FALLS) BY MIRANDA LIASSON

Release Date: January 29, 2019

SYNOPSIS

A heartwarming story about love, family, and taking risks that matter

 
Gabby Langdon has always tried to make people happy. She even went to law school to please her father, and now she's a highly successful-albeit bored-attorney. But Gabby secretly dreams of being a writer, so for once she does something for herself-she signs up for a writing class taught by best-selling novelist Caden Marshall. There's only one problem: her brooding, sexy professor is a distraction she can't afford if she's finally going to get the life she truly wants. 

Recently divorced and suffering from the world's worst case of writer's block, Caden is in Angel Falls to get his life back on track. He's focused on teaching and providing a stable and loving home for his young daughter, Ava. The last thing he needs is to jeopardize his new job, which means keeping plenty of distance between himself and his talented new student-no matter how tempted he is by Gabby's beauty, kind heart, or the sparks that fly whenever they're together. 

Angel Falls series: 

Then There Was You

The Way You Love Me 

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REVIEW: THE WAY YOU LOVE ME (ANGEL FALLS) BY MIRANDA LIASSON

The Way You Love Me by Miranda Liasson

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Cheers to all the dreamers, who aren't afraid to dream. This story goes out to you. The Way You Love Me is a reminder that It's okay to follow your heart. Even when the odds are stacked against you. Gabby and Caden have spent a great deal of their lives living for others. When fate brings them face to face, will their level heads steer them toward a broken heart? Liasson continues to lead with her heart and turn reading into an emotionally fulfilling experience.



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CAPTIVATING THE SCOUNDREL (LEGENDARY ROGUES) BY DARCY BURKE 

Release Date: January 29, 2019

SYNOPSIS

Daphne Foliot has always known she’ll be married off to a man who, like her, descended from one of King Arthur’s fabled knights. That doesn’t mean she wants to be, even if it is her beloved father’s wish. Raised without a mother, she owes everything to the man who encouraged and funded her education and supports her dream of becoming the first female member of the Order of the Round Table. But when she suspects her chosen husband is a traitor to the Order, she plans to expose his treachery, regardless of their extraordinary mutual attraction. 

Heir to the thirteen treasures of Britain, Gideon Kersey vows to do anything to protect his family’s legacy from a secret society bent on exploiting the items for personal gain, including marry a woman he doesn’t love. Except she ignites a passion he was certain died with his first wife, and when the truth behind the Order’s objectives threatens everything Daphne knows, Gideon must fight to save her—and any future they hope to share. 

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REVIEW: CAPTIVATING THE SCOUNDREL (LEGENDARY ROGUES) BY DARCY BURKE 

Captivating the Scoundrel by Darcy Burke

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Their love may change the world, but their secrets could topple a dynasty. More medieval than regency, Captivating the Scoundrel is a fiery read. Burke thrusts readers into an intricately woven tale of drama, mystery and passionate romance. Gideon and Daphne never meant to fall in love. They just couldn't help themselves. I never meant to lose my heart. I just couldn't help myself. Once started, it must be finished. An imaginative adventure.



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HOLLYWOOD PLAYBOY (HOLLYWOOD ROYALTY) BY NATASHA MADISON

Release Date: January 29, 2019

SYNOPSIS

Behind the "lights, camera, action" of Hollywood lies a world of deception, love, and seduction. 

Are you ready for Hollywood Royalty?

Jessica

An entertainment journalist was the last thing I thought I would be doing.
I thought once I got my degree, I would be reporting on stories that made a difference, but now all I do is report on who broke up with who and who is dating who.
I was over it.
Then I got my next assignment. 

He’s Hollywood’s bad boy.
He works hard, and he plays even harder.
He’s rude, he’s condescending, and he’s made it known he doesn’t want me on the tour.

With one month on the road with him, two things might happen
One, I may never work in this industry again.
Two, I may just be like everyone else and fall for Hollywood’s Playboy.

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REVIEW: HOLLYWOOD PLAYBOY (HOLLYWOOD ROYALTY) BY NATASHA MADISON

Hollywood Playboy by Natasha Madison

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


He was a lost soul. She was determined to help him find his way back. In the world of bright lights, big dreams, fiction and reality tend to blur. How does one survive the glamour without becoming a casualty of the lifestyle? Hollywood Playboy goes behind the fame and gives a glimpse of the dark side. In world built on image, Jessica and Tyler have to fight not to lose heart. An intriguing look at how the other half lives.



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BRAZEN (BRAZEN DUET) BY M. MALONE, NANA MALONE

Release Date: January 29, 2019

SYNOPSIS

Wham, bam, thank you ma’am? That’s my motto.

There’s no room in my life for anything more complicated than a one-night stand. I’m a bodyguard. It’s easier to put my life on the line when there’s no one worrying if I’ll make it home for dinner.

But then the one woman who made me want more waltzes back into my life needing my protection.

Despite our explosive chemistry, we can’t go there again. What happened in Vegas, has to stay in Vegas.

Except the marriage vows neither of us remember.

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REVIEW: BRAZEN (BRAZEN DUET) BY M. MALONE, NANA MALONE

Brazen by M. Malone

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


The Malones turn a handful of sinful into a Brazen experience. Hailey and Oskar are something to talk about. She's as feisty as he is fearless and despite the risk, he lightens up the danger with a wicked sense of humor. Brazen takes a walk on the wild side with a few blasts from the past. Malone squared sprinkles in a few familiar faces and more than a little danger. Brazen caught me hook, line and sinker.



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JUICY REBOUND (ICECATS) BY TONI ALEO

Release Date: January 29, 2019

SYNOPSIS

Chandler Moon’s career as a defensemen for the IceCats is on fire. However, his marriage has gone up in flames…literally. He’s resigned himself to the single life and being the best dog dad he can be, but he still holds out hope that one day he’ll find “The One.” So, imagine his surprise when he runs into “The One Who Got Away.”

Amelia Justice.

His best friend’s baby sister.

AKA: “The One Who Is Totally Off-Limits”

Amelia is broken. The punches that life, and her ex-husband, have thrown at her have her down for the count. She’s cut herself off from her family and friends as she works to rebuild her self-esteem and her spirit. Hidden away in a small town, she never expects to reconnect with “The One She Should Have Chosen.”

Chandler is so much more than he was in college: more handsome, more muscular, more tattooed… It was supposed to be a casual fling while Amelia and Chandler worked to put the pieces of their lives back together.

But as every good hockey player knows, a rebound can turn into one hell of a goal.

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REVIEW: JUICY REBOUND (ICECATS) BY TONI ALEO

Juicy Rebound by Toni Aleo

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Juicy Rebound spells a second chance for two battered hearts. Chandler and Amelia wear the scars of a broken and a bruised soul. He's the guy that has it all, except for the one thing he really wants. She's the woman with a ton of love to give, but a spirit in need of rebuilding. When the one that got away walks back into your life at the most inconvenient of times, can a new beginning be on the horizon? Aleo prides herself on finding strength in weakness. Her characters give a voice to the overlooked, inspiring and hopeless hearts in need of a helping hand or a kind word.



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DUCHESS BY DECEPTION (GILDED) BY MARIE FORCE

Release Date: January 29, 2019

SYNOPSIS

In New York Times bestselling author Marie Force's dazzling historical romance debut, the clock is ticking for a wealthy Duke who must marry by his thirtieth birthday—or lose his title...

Derek Egan, the dashing Duke of Westwood, is well aware of his looming deadline. But weary of tiresome debutantes, he seeks a respite at his country home in Essex—and encounters a man digging on his property. Except he's not a man. He's a very lovely woman. Who suddenly faints at his feet.

Catherine McCabe's disdain for the aristocracy has already led her to flee an arranged marriage with a boorish Viscount. The last thing she wants is to be waylaid in a Duke's home. Yet, she is compelled to stay by the handsome, thoughtful man who introduces himself as the Duke's estate manager.

Derek realizes two things immediately: he is captivated by her delicate beauty, and to figure out what she was up to, Catherine must not know he is the Duke. But as they fall passionately in love, Derek's lie spins out of control. Will their bond survive his deception, not to mention the scorned Viscount's pursuit? Most important, can Catherine fall in love all over again—this time with the Duke?

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REVIEW: DUCHESS BY DECEPTION (GILDED) BY MARIE FORCE

Duchess by Deception by Marie Force

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Force makes a strong case for herself as a well rounded author. Duchess by Deception takes the best parts of contemporary romance and travels back in time to create a captivating tale of love lost, secrets found and new beginnings revealed. Derek and Catherine meet by chance in a time where women are nothing more than window dressing. Knowing she's destined for more, Catherine sets out to pave her own way in the world. Derek is the dream she never hoped to find. An interesting first meeting paves the way for a romance unlike any other. Can there love affair survive the secrets that they keep? Force brings a fresh voice to a timeless genre.



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WICKED PLAYER (ROUGH RIDERS) BY STACEY LYNN

Release Date: January 29, 2019

SYNOPSIS

Gage Bryant has the best hands and the quickest feet of any wide receiver in football.

He also has a secret—one he’ll do anything to protect.

He’s a member of The Velvet Club. With airtight non disclosure agreements, playing at Velvet gives him the freedom to assert his dominance and control in a way that not only serves him on the football field, but the way he craves in the bedroom.

What he doesn’t expect is for his most recent partner to be one of the reporters assigned to follow him around in the weeks before he opens a new wing at the local children’s hospital.

When it’s clear Elizabeth Hayes has no idea he’s the man who had her blindfolded and bound beneath him, Gage realizes things just got a lot more interesting.

He can have her body at night, giving her all the pleasure she begs for in a way he needs. And he can keep his heart, as well as his identity, out of their encounters.

After all, the absolute worst thing that could happen would be to have this sexy little reporter reveal how wicked he truly is.

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REVIEW: WICKED PLAYER (ROUGH RIDERS) BY STACEY LYNN

Wicked Player by Stacey Lynn

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


He's a player on and off the field. Football star Gage Bryant can't keep his hands to himself when it comes to Elizabeth Hayes and that just may get him burned. He's got his secrets, she has a few of her own, but the attraction they share is hard to contain. Can the couple with everything to lose, risk having more than either dreamed possible. Wicked Player is a saucy tale of lust, love and football. Lynn throws a touchdown with this sassy temptation.



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DREAMING OF YOU (BACHELORS & BRIDESMAIDS) BY BARBARA FREETHY

Release Date: January 30, 2019

SYNOPSIS

Whoever said opposites attract must have been talking about Kate Marlowe and Barrett Fox. Her life's work was bringing people together, and his was tearing them apart. The pretty wedding consultant and the sexy divorce lawyer should have hated each other on sight, and—well, they did. But from that first moment, when Cupid's arrow struck the unsuspecting Barrett—literally—there was something between them that just wouldn't go away.

There was no way it would work, of course. They both knew that. She was as romantic as they come, born to wear white lace and to carry a bouquet of roses with baby's breath, while he'd learned the hard way not to believe in love—or much of anything else. 

It was impossible, completely impossible…wasn't it? 

Falling in love has never been so much fun! From #1 New York Times Bestselling Author comes the latest novel in her series of sweet romances about a group of friends who start out as bridesmaids and end up as brides. You won’t want to miss a single one of these sweet, charming romances! 

Also Available in the Bachelors & Bridesmaids Series

Kiss Me Forever (#1)

Steal My Heart (#2)

All Your Loving (#3)

Before I Do (#4)

Falling Into You (#5)

Forever Starts Tonight (#6)

Dreaming of You (#7)

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REVIEW: DREAMING OF YOU (BACHELORS & BRIDESMAIDS) BY BARBARA FREETHY

Dreaming of You by Barbara Freethy

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Freethy proves her versatility with every tale she pens. She can thrill with chillers, bewilder with mysteries and touch the heart with romance. Dreaming of You is a feel good story wrapped in an emotional whirlwind. Barrett and Kate are the best and worst of what love has to offer. She's a dreamer, who wears her heart on her sleeve. He's a realist, haunted by the heartaches of his past. They shouldn't make sense, but are a perfect fit of the heart. For stories packed with emotion and imaginatively stunning, turn to Barbara Freethy.



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A DOG CALLED VALENTINE BY ROXANNE SNOPEK

Release Date: January 31, 2019 

SYNOPSIS

No good deed goes unpunished. 

When an unwanted Valentine’s Day present is dumped at the shelter, volunteer Lily decides to foster the poor dog herself. A little attention is all he needs to blossom into a loving pet, ready for his forever home. Plus, helping a poor, rejected animal will distract her from her own problems. Win, win. Right? Wrong. Valentine needs more than a makeover if he’s going to be adopted. He destroys her home, hates to be groomed and when he behaves better for a perfect stranger than he does her, Lily swallows her pride and begs the good looking but quiet stranger for help 

After losing his canine partner in a horrific moment that upended his future, sexy and stoic Shane turns to books, walks in the park and remodeling his grandmother’s home. No more intense K9 officer career, no more dogs, no more risks. But it’s hard to ignore the misunderstood mutt at the park and his well-intentioned, but clueless, handler. Shane reluctantly agrees to give her a few tips and tricks, but that’s all. He won’t care. He won’t get invested. And once Valentine finds his new home, his life can go back to normal. 

But Shane doesn’t bargain on a new normal in town and, suddenly, Valentine’s Day will never be the same. 

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REVIEW: A DOG CALLED VALENTINE BY ROXANNE SNOPEK

A Dog Called Valentine by Roxanne Snopek

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Snopek writes the most beautiful stories. Incredible characters, emotional plots mixed with words of wisdom and bursts of humor, she's always a one click for me. A Dog Called Valentine is a sweet tale of hope wrapped in love. Valentine is an adorable mess that turns out to be a great matchmaker. Lily, Shane and Valentine speak to the heart with a charming grace that is classically Roxanne Snopek.



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CRAVING YOU (PLAYERS TO LOVERS) BY KETLEY ALLISON

Release Date: January 31, 2019 

SYNOPSIS

Sophie 

After I witnessed what my best friend went through, I swore it would never happen to me. 
But that's when it happens, doesn't it? You get drunk, meet a hot guy with so many tattoos you wonder where the rest are, and sleep with him, hard. Multiple times in one night. 
Suddenly, that sworn oath turns into a curse word. 
I'm pregnant. 
And I never said the hot guy I met was nice. 

Ash 

I'm nobody's fool. 
I'm rich, I'm hot as hell, and women sleep with me for both. 
It's not like I mind, since we both get something out of it. One thing they'll never touch, though, is my checkbook. 
I may have a ton of wealth, but I don't have a lot of trust. 
Then I meet Sophie. 
She's spunky. Blond. Loves whiskey and my tats. 
Next thing we do, is make it to my bed, and we don't get out of it until I'm sure she's satisfied. 
I might've done a bit more than that, though. 
This hot piece just told me she's knocked up with my baby. 

CRAVING YOU is a steamy, angsty, enemies-to-lovers, and can be read as a standalone. It is Book 3 in the Players to Lovers Series, where each novel is about a different couple.

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REVIEW: CRAVING YOU (PLAYERS TO LOVERS) BY KETLEY ALLISON

Craving You by Ketley Allison

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


A night of lust takes a surprising turn for two familiar strangers. Ash and Sophie are a perfect guilty pleasure. The addiction is instantaneous. Craving You is an emotional tornado that ranges from sensual to heartwarming, yet borders on frustrating. Allison keeps it spicy and real with irresistible romance.



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MUST LOVE COFFEE (425 MADISON) BY LEIGH LENNON

Release Date: January 31, 2019

SYNOPSIS

Gwen:

I was stripped of all my own desires and wants when I was married to my ex-husband. I now carry a list with me—a list that will help me choose a man that will put me first in life. Then the storm cloud of an entitled millionaire appears in my life and knocks me off my axis. This man sends so many mixed signals, my body either quakes with anger or passion when I’m around him.

I'm his son's teacher and his tenant, but I find myself wanting more.

Leo:

My life is run with precision with little regard for others until a woman in crazy clothes challenges me to be a better father. She’s one of the few people that puts me in my place and maybe for this very reason—I want her more than I can articulate. With her failed marriage and list of requests she needs from her next partner, I know she’s my future. My life is less than perfect, and with it—baggage that follows me everywhere. Does she want my kind of crazy in her life?

I'm her landlord and an a**hole, but I find myself wanting more.


Where to begin? For starters, you must love coffee...

After all, 425 Madison Avenue is the perfect place to fall in love.

Each story is a complete standalone.

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REVIEW: MUST LOVE COFFEE (425 MADISON) BY LEIGH LENNON

Must Love Coffee by Leigh Lennon

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Must Love Coffee brews up the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. Amy sees herself as weak. Living with a broken heart and a shattered spirit has forced her to take a look at her life and find ways to make it better. The ultimate test comes when she meets Mr. All Wrong. Her body wants him, but her heart is wary. Leo pushes her to see the woman she's meant to be and shows her just how strong she really is. Leo and Amy are a temptation that warms the heart. Deserving of more than 5 stars.



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SWEET AND SASSY IN THE SNOW: FIND YOUR WINTER ROMANCE ANTHOLOGY

Release Date: January 31, 2019

SYNOPSIS

Spirit me away from icy loneliness, shelter me with warm hugs, and cover me with soft kisses!

Find forgotten (or new) passions in this box set of winter and snow-themed romances by award winning novelists. From Navy aviators to bad boy escorts, lawyers and park rangers to exotic dancers, join our troupe as they battle betrayals and kidnappers, strong emotions and challenging weather to survive and find comfort in each other’s arms.

Mona Risk – Through the Blizzard - With canceled flights, passengers trapped, baby crying, getting stranded by a blizzard could have been worse if Dr. Sylvia wasn't stranded with sexy James Alexander and his baby niece Clem. 

Natalie Ann – Winter Love – Kendall wants to run. Zeke wants to stay. Can they find a way to make their love last?

Rachelle Ayala – Bad Boys for Hire: Gage (NEW!)– Sherelle inadvertently hires friendzoned Gage to entertain her and her friends at a winter getaway.

Susan Jean Ricci –Drifting into Love (NEW!) - An injured park ranger. The young widow with secrets. Can new love mend the past?

Aileen Fish – Soaring into his Heart (NEW!) – World Snowboarding Champion Chad wants the land Molly needs for her snowboarding school for kids. How can she compete against his titles and money? 

Nancy Radke – Courage Dares - He is a Navy aviator, she a Search & Rescue worker. When they are kidnapped by four murderers, she has to keep them both alive on a journey through the snow-covered mountains. 

Jen Talty – Nightshade - His betrayal and her deception could cost them everything they wanted…and put their lives in an inescapable deadly situation.

Alicia Street – Star, Love and Pirouettes - Who can Jenna trust? The star actor who lures her away from her world of pirouettes—or the mysterious stargazer whose every touch takes her to the moon and back? 

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Sweet and Sassy in the Snow: Find Your Winter Romance! by Mona Risk

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


With so many great authors it's hard to stop at reading more than one at a time. There is something to love about each and every story. Sweet and Sassy is an adventure encased in romantic, suspenseful and heartwarming emotion. From classic romance to dangerous acquaintances and tempting attraction, this box set has something for all lovers of fiction.

Mona Risk makes you laugh until you want to cry with Through the Blizzard. (4.5 stars)

Gage (Bad Boys for Hire) by Rachelle Ayala - Ayala continues to amaze me with how in tune her fictional world is with our real one.a bit bolder than the previous books within the Bad Boy's for Hire series, however no less entertaining. Just more food for the soul. (4 stars)

Courage Dares by Nancy Radke - Dive into danger with an edge of the seat, thriller. (4 stars)

Nightshade by Jen Talty - Sets out to intrigue, but instead up making you think. (4 stars)

Star, Love and Pirouettes by Alicia Street - Street brings the emotion in a tale of heartbreak that proves to be a guessing game until the very end. (4 star)



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GAGE (BAD BOYS FOR HIRE) BY RACHELLE AYALA

Release Date: January 31, 2019

SYNOPSIS

Sherelle Edwards is too sensible for romance, especially since her best friend is a guy.

Gage Swanson is sick and tired of being the good guy. He's done with finishing last, especially with Sherelle. Turning a new leaf in the new year, Gage signs up with Bad Boys for Hire and is inadvertently hired by Sherelle for a winter retreat to teach her friends how to resist bad boys.

When Sherelle’s friends leave her snowed in alone at a mountain cabin, Gage shows up not to rescue her, but to show her just how bad he can be.

A relentless enemy is determined to take Sherelle down and expose her past. Will Sherelle open up to a bad boy or keep her damaging secrets even if it costs her everything, including her best friend and a chance for love?

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Gage by Rachelle Ayala

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Gage hides a very important message within an over the top love story. Ayala continues to amaze me with how in tune her fictional world is with our real one. Gage and Sherelle are a reminder of why it's important to live our own truth. Each is struggling to live up to what they think others want instead of following the path of their hearts. For that reason their sense of being becomes lost in the pretense. Sexism has an impact on their lives. Gage is a bit bolder than the previous books within the Bad Boy's for Hire series, however no less entertaining. Just more food for the soul.



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NO TIME FOR APOLOGIES (NO BRIDES CLUB) BY JEAN C. GORDON

Release Date: February 1, 2019

SYNOPSIS

Kate Lewis left her family’s dairy farm and fell in love with everything about New York City--especially the high-powered, fast-paced world of finance. Once content to lie in the grass and watch clouds float across the sky, her biggest dream now is to work her way to the top of Wall Street.

Jon Smith is so much more than his plain name implies. He’s also a rising star in the world of finance, on a mission to save his grandfather’s cattle farm, and Kate’s former high school admirer. 

When a shocking twist of fate puts these two in direct competition for a job they both covet, the last thing they need is any new sparks of attraction. Too bad fate isn’t done with them yet.

Will they give in to their attraction, or is their newfound rivalry too intense to put aside? Find out in this sweet big city twist on the classic second chance romance theme.

About The No Brides Club Series:

Six no marriage vows. Six Mr. Rights. Will a group of strong, independent women break their pledge to one another and choose love over a career? Each book stands completely on its own, but you'll have more fun if you read them all together!

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No Time for Apologies by Jean C. Gordon

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


No Time for Apologies is a tale of sacrifice that proved years in the making. Gordon turns youthful infatuation into a grownup rivalry. Kate and Jon have a history that she's trying to outrun and he's trying to bring into the present. A hometown crush could lead to big city heartache for a romance that never got the chance to become something more. Apologies is a tale of life, love and sacrifice with all the complications of the real world, but the simplicity of great romance.



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