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NEW RELEASES FOR WEEK OF MAY 26, 2019.
JUST ONE OF THE GROOMSMEN (GETTING HITCHED IN DIXIE) BY CINDI MADSEN
Release Date: May 28, 2019
SYNOPSIS
Addison Murphy is the funny friend, the girl you grab a beer with—the girl voted most likely to start her own sweatshirt line. And now that one of her best guy friends is getting married, she’ll add “groomsman” to that list, too. She’ll get through this wedding if it’s the last thing she does. Just don’t ask her to dive for any bouquet.
When Tucker Crawford returns to his small hometown, he expects to see the same old people, feel comfort in the same old things. He certainly doesn’t expect to see the nice pair of bare legs sticking out from under the hood of a broken-down car. Certainly doesn’t expect to feel his heart beat faster when he realizes they belong to one of his best friends.
If he convinces Addie to give him a chance, they could be electric…or their break-up could split their tight-knit group in two.
Hiding the way he feels from the guys through bachelor parties, cake tastings, and rehearsals is one thing. But just as Tucker realizes that Addie truly could be the perfect woman for him—he was just too stupid to realize it—now she’s leaving to follow her own dreams. He’s going to need to do a lot of compromising if he’s going to convince her to take a shot at forever with him—on her terms this time.
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REVIEW: JUST ONE OF THE GROOMSMEN (GETTING HITCHED IN DIXIE) BY CINDI MADSEN
Just One of the Groomsmen by Cindi Madsen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The cover caught my attention. The blurb drew me in. However, it was the story itself that stole my heart. Madsen has a way with words. Yes, I always love her characters, but it's the dialogue that adds to the charm. Laughter is a given, however it's the heart that hides behind the words that does me in every time. We've all been in Addison or Tucker's shoes. Struggling with uncertainty, fighting our way through emotions and come to terms with change. That's what makes Madsen so marvelous, she blends pieces of reality with a hint of fairytale magic and scores heartwarming gold.
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RUNAWAY HEIR (WESTERLY BILLIONAIRES) BY RUTH CARDELLO
Release Date: May 28, 2019
SYNOPSIS
When a woman runs from family, fortune, and secrets, love follows in New York Times bestselling author Ruth Cardello’s dazzling romance.
The Boston Westerlys are reuniting for a wedding—a longtime wish for its matriarch. If only Nicolette, the youngest of the clan’s siblings, could find love. With her true parentage suddenly in question, she feels like more of an outsider than ever. It figures that the one guest of any comfort is her grandmother’s greatest enemy. Now, Nicolette’s only impulse is to run. Disappearing to a small Iowa town, she can build a future on her terms without the Westerly name or money—or the secrets that have divided the family for years.
Despite his damning history with the Westerlys, Bryant Taunton recognizes a kindred spirit in Nicolette. He is drawn to the beautiful loner. When she vanishes, he follows. But Bryant has his own secrets, and gaining Nicolette’s trust won’t be easy. It might even require the help of the family she left behind.
Now, for Nicolette and Bryant, coming to terms with the past is the only way to make both their dreams come true, and to finally find a way home.
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REVIEW: RUNAWAY HEIR (WESTERLY BILLIONAIRES) BY RUTH CARDELLO
Runaway Heir by Ruth Cardello
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The last Westerly heart bites the dust and I have yet to reclaim my own. Runaway Heir is the sweetest ending to a breathtaking series. Even larger than life people are human too. We are not the sum of our mistakes, but the lessons we learn from them. Bryant is the best example of that. He may not be a Westerly, but he has the heart of one. This may have been Nicolette's journey, but it was a non Westerly that captured my heart. The allure of Ruth Cardello is that her tales are a look into our souls. She forces us to see the beauty and the pain and teaches us something along the way. If that's not SHOWSTOPPER, I don't know what is.
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TAKE THE BRIDE: A KNIGHT BROTHERS NOVELLA (THE KNIGHT BROTHERS) BY CARLY PHILLIPS
Release Date: May 28, 2019
SYNOPSIS
From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Carly Phillips comes a new story in her Knight Brothers series…
She used to be his. Now she’s about to marry another man.
Will he let her go … or will he stand up and take the bride?
Ryder Hammond and Sierra Knight were high school sweethearts. Despite him being her brother's best friend, their relationship burned hot and fast…and ended with heartbreak and regrets.
Years later, she’s at the altar, about to marry another man.
He’s only there for closure, to finally put the past behind him.
But when the preacher asks if anyone has a reason the couple shouldn’t wed, she turns around and her gaze locks on his.
Suddenly he’s out of his seat.
Objecting.
Claiming.
And ultimately stealing the very pissed off bride and taking her to a secluded cabin.
He wants one week to convince her they’re meant to be, to remind her of the fiery passion still burning between them.
When their time together is up, will she walk away and break his heart this time, or will he finally have the woman he's wanted all along?
**Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**
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REVIEW: TAKE THE BRIDE: A KNIGHT BROTHERS NOVELLA (THE KNIGHT BROTHERS) BY CARLY PHILLIPS
Take the Bride: A Knight Brothers Novella by Carly Phillips
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The anticipation proved to be worth the wait. Sierra and Ryder sizzle. Take the Bride blends youthful heartache with adult regret. Phillips fires up the senses with this emotional romance. Those Knights sure know how to fall in love. Fast, furious and forever.
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MILLION DOLLAR DEVIL (MILLION DOLLAR) BY KATY EVANS
Release Date: May 28, 2019
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Big-city sophistication meets carnal hunger in this devilish contemporary romance from New York Times and USA Todaybestselling author Katy Evans.
Heir apparent to her father’s company, Lizzy Banks needs a man. The perfect man. But when the rich “fundbabies” she usually rubs shoulders with prove impossible to hire, she takes a chance on a raw beast of a man salvaged from the wreckage of a bar brawl.
James Rowan earns a modest income as a YouTube daredevil, but he can’t refuse Lizzy’s million dollar deal. As she polishes his rough edges, creating a sophisticated gentleman fit for the highest circles of society, not only does she bring out the perfect man—it’s like she’s making the man of her dreams. How can she resist?
Though Lizzy loves seeing James in his clothes—and out of them—he isn’t the kind of man you bring home to Daddy. Her father’s disapproval and the pressure of the campaign have her eyeing the straight and narrow, but Lizzy’s finding it awfully hard to resist the devil on her shoulder…
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REVIEW: MILLION DOLLAR DEVIL (MILLION DOLLAR) BY KATY EVANS
Million Dollar Devil by Katy Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Her brain may have had a plan, but her heart just stepped in it big time. Million Dollar Devil keeps it tempting while drawing attention to some harshly, realistic truths. Evans lets her pen run free on issues such as sexism and social prejudice. Lizzy and James have a great deal to learn from each other and these fictional characters, could teach the real world a few things as well. Sexy, sassy and surprisingly, relevant when it comes to social issues.
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ONE NIGHT OF SCANDAL (WICKED DUKES CLUB) BY DARCY BURKE
Release Date: May 28, 2019
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Meet the unforgettable men of London's most notorious tavern, The Wicked Duke. Seductively handsome, with charm and wit to spare, one night with these rakes and rogues will never be enough...
Jack Barrett is an ambitious member of parliament with no time or desire for a wife. When he catches the Duke of Eastleigh’s sister sneaking inside one of London’s private gentlemen’s clubs, he’s shocked—and dangerously charmed—and assumes the role of protector, only to discover she has the means to destroy him.
Social pariah Lady Viola Fairfax masquerades as a man to pen a column in a popular women’s magazine. When she stumbles upon a brewing scandal that implicates a prominent MP, she seizes the chance to establish herself as a real journalist. However, the infuriating and intoxicating man may not be the radical he’s purported to be, and the more time they spend together, the more she risks the one thing she’s sworn never to do: fall in love.
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REVIEW: ONE NIGHT OF SCANDAL (WICKED DUKES CLUB) BY DARCY BURKE
One Night of Scandal by Darcy Burke
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
It took more than a little while for me to wrap my head around Jack and welcome him into my heart. He's the guy you want to love, but are never sure you can actually trust. Burke is at her best when her characters are at their worst. One Night of Scandal draws readers into an intriguing love affair. Jack and Violet are a complication the heart doesn't need, but refuses to do without. Neither is what they seem and that's what made me love them so much more. A temptation worth exploring.
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SMOOTH MOVES (VETERAN MOVERS) BY MARIE HARTE
Release Date: May 28, 2019
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Ex-Marine Cash Griffith is a beacon for trouble. Working for the family moving company, he does his best to keep a low profile, but he can’t help finishing a fight someone else starts. There’s one person at work who annoys and baffles him. But if he even thought about taking her on, she’d put him down. Hard. Which is a real problem, because Cash wants nothing more than to tangle with sexy Jordan Fleming.
The ex-Army MP has her hands full with her new job and her rebellious teenage brother. Getting him through summer school is a chore. Figuring out what to do with her life now that she’s a civilian is disheartening. But one thing she lives for—doing battle with the obnoxious, arrogant, incredibly hot Marine at work.
Their battles turn into true camaraderie, then into something more. Helping each other out with family problems, Cash and Jordan learn to trust each other. One kiss leads to another, and friendship starts turning to love. But when dangerous secrets come to light, their bond will either break or strengthen into a future they both deserve.
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REVIEW: SMOOTH MOVES (VETERAN MOVERS) BY MARIE HARTE
Smooth Moves by Marie Harte
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
There are moments within a Marie Harte novel where it becomes hard to tell who the alpha is. Smooth Moves has a number of those moments. Cash and Jordan butt heads at every turn. It's an uphill battle to romance, but the climb is full of seductive foreplay. There's always a new twist to their story, but the culmination is as explosive as their courtship is tempting.
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PASSION ON PARK AVENUE (CENTRAL PARK PACT) BY LAUREN LAYNE
Release Date: May 28, 2019
SYNOPSIS
From the author of the New York Times bestselling Stiletto and Oxford series, the first in a sizzling new series following the unlikely friendship of three Upper East Side women as they struggle to achieve their dreams and find true love and happiness in the city that never sleeps.
For as long as she can remember, Bronx-born Naomi Powell has had one goal: to prove her worth among the Upper East Side elite—the same people for which her mom worked as a housekeeper. Now, as the strongminded, sassy CEO of one of the biggest jewelry empires in the country, Naomi finally has exactly what she wants—but it’s going to take more than just the right address to make Manhattan’s upper class stop treating her like an outsider.
The worst offender is her new neighbor, Oliver Cunningham—the grown son of the very family Naomi’s mother used to work for. Oliver used to torment Naomi when they were children, and as a ridiculously attractive adult, he’s tormenting her in entirely different ways. Now they find themselves engaged in a battle-of-wills that will either consume or destroy them…
Filled with charm and heart and plenty of sex and snark, this entertaining series will hook you from the very first page.
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REVIEW: PASSION ON PARK AVENUE (CENTRAL PARK PACT) BY LAUREN LAYNE
Passion on Park Avenue by Lauren Layne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Count on Layne to help you find your smile. Hidden in every heartache is a ray of sunshine that her stories always manage to find. Passion on Park Avenue is a tad cliched but no less fulfilling. I love the message lurking in the shadows of Naomi and Oliver's relationship. The housekeeper's daughter and her childhood nemesis are at a crossroads. Do they leave the past behind or allow the painful memories to destroy any chance of a future? Ms. Layne picked the sweetest way to voice her opinion on the value of self worth. With love, laughter and insight.
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THE EARL NEXT DOOR (FIRST COMES LOVE) BY AMELIA GREY
Release Date: May 28, 2019
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What does a Wickedly Wonderful Widow really want? One noble suitor is about to find out. . .
Adeline, Dowager Countess of Wake, is all on her own after her husband’s sudden death. The good news? Losing him allowed her to find herself. Finally, Adeline is free to do, go, and be as she pleases. She cherishes her newfound independence and is not looking for another man to wed. But seeking out a new lover? Well, that is a whole ’nother story. . .
Lord Lyon, son of the two-timing Earl of Marksworth, wishes to have a respectable, loving wife someday. When he meets the beautiful and self-reliant Adeline, Lyon is instantly smitten. But Adeline would rather have the handsome suitor in her bed than to take his hand in marriage. It’s a scandalous proposal—and one that’s hard for Lyon to refuse. Unless the fire of his passion can melt Adeline’s resolve. . .and he can find a way to be the Wickedly Wonderful Widow’s lover for all time?
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REVIEW: THE EARL NEXT DOOR (FIRST COMES LOVE) BY AMELIA GREY
The Earl Next Door by Amelia Grey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The beauty of Amelia Grey is that she writes women of strength. Adeline is one heroine who refuses to be just a pretty face. Held back for far too long, widowhood has given her the courage to face life as a single woman with gusto. The irony is that as she's finding herself, love may have come knocking once again. The Earl Next Door proves that sassy can be sexy. If you trust your heart, happiness will find you, when you least expect.
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SWEET WILD OF MINE (WHERE THE HEARTS ARE) BY LAUREL KERR
Release Date: May 28, 2019
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Love runs wild at the Sagebrush Flats Zoo...
In a bid to revitalize his career, bestselling author Magnus Gray has come to Sagebrush Flats to write about the local zoo's latest rescue―an orphaned baby polar bear. But Magnus dreads the drama of small towns and is bullishly determined to keep to himself.
June Winters is a people person, and delights in welcoming Magnus to Sagebrush Flats, though it seems unlikely she can get the handsome stranger to crack a smile. Then a mishap with an open gate forces Magnus and June to deal with a stampeding flock of fainting goats, an adorable but clingy polar bear cub, a cranky pregnant camel, and two star-crossed honey badgers. Never mind small town drama―the lively animals may just convince these two that opposites really do attract...
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REVIEW: SWEET WILD OF MINE (WHERE THE HEARTS ARE) BY LAUREL KERR
Sweet Wild of Mine by Laurel Kerr
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Tons of cute and cuddle worthy moments await. Sweet Child of Mine seems to thrive on the premise that less is more. Kerr goes for romantically sweet more sensually hot. Not only is there a chance to fall in love with a falling in love, but there is also an eye opening message behind the romance. Getting to know some adorable animals and making a point about protecting the vulnerable. Laughter, love and insight await in an adorably fun package.
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NO LIMIT (7 STUD CLUB) BY CHRISTIE RIDGWAY
Release Date: May 30, 2019
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Seven Poker Night buddies are very good with their hands…and are about to lose their hearts! Each one comes to learn that only great risk leads to great reward…
Eli King’s future looks bright. After a decade raising his orphaned sisters, the last are about to leave home and leave him finally able to indulge in a free-and-easy bachelorhood that’s always been out of reach. But one rainy night a knock on his door announces the arrival of a beautiful single mom in need…the very type of knot Eli’s sure he doesn’t want to get tangled in. But can he ignore Sloane Clarke’s smokin’ body and engaging smile, even though she comes with a little girl and responsibilities certain to tie him down?
Sloane takes her single parenthood very seriously and knows it doesn’t allow room for romance—or even sex. But when a leaky roof sends her to the hot and tempting man across the street, a woman can’t help her mind heading off in that direction. But her heart’s too smart to give itself to a guy who’s bent on playing the field…unless Eli proves to be the kind of irresistible that even the wariest can’t withstand.
Don't miss ALL IN (Limit (7-Stud Club Book 1)!
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REVIEW: NO LIMIT (7 STUD CLUB) BY CHRISTIE RIDGWAY
No Limit by Christie Ridgway
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
There is no limit to the lengths Christie Ridgway will go to break a heart. Eli and Sloane are proof that tragedy can be a stepping stone towards a beautiful life. She needed a helping hand what she found was her soulmate. Can two wounded hearts help heal the pain that lies in their past? No Limit is a heartache in waiting that dares to flip the switch and put a smile in your heart.
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GIN & TONIC (THE HAPPY HOUR SERIES) BY KRISTEN HOPE MAZZOLA
Release Date: May 30, 2019
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Cheers to the best group of friends a woman could ask for.
Cheers to small apartments and even smaller...paychecks.
Cheers to a broken heart and healing it one Gin & Tonic at a time.
Cheers to Happy Hour!
Harper Collins is the definition of an independent woman. Working her way up the corporate ladder one rung at a time, she thought she had it all. Well, almost all… there was that one problem – dating. Harper was awkward, silly and uncomfortable when it came to relationships – never seeing a guy more than a few times. Was it her or was she just fishing from all the wrong ponds?
Was Mr. Right out there or was she just Miss Wrong?
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Gin & Tonic: A Romantic Comedy Standalone by Kristen Hope Mazzola
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Harper is a confident woman. When it comes to her professional life, she takes no prisoners. Personally, she lacks the confidence to take risks with her heart. Mazzola finds humor in what could be realistically heartbreaking. Gin & Tonic is smartly written, irresistibly witty look into one woman's road to finding her voice. Harper is at her most relatable when she's struggling with insecurities. We've all been there and found our footing in the end. Sweetly charming.
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CHASING STRENGTH (HARPER FAMILY) BY NANCY STOPPER
Release Date: May 30, 2019
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A woman with a damaged spirit. A man with a wounded heart. Can love help both of them heal?
The demons of Alexis Harper's childhood have turned her into the one person she hated and loved the most - her alcoholic father. She has no use for love because he had no use for her. One night, one drink from a blackout, a total stranger rescues her from a dangerous situation. For the first time she realizes life, as she's been living it, isn't working.
Chris Kennedy's world has been rocked by loss: his parents in a accident and his twin sister at the hands of a horrific murderer. Emotionally drained, he hasn't the strength to love again if love means heartache. But when he encounters a woman as broken as he is, he reconsiders whether love is worth the risk.
Being with Chris helps Alexis find the woman she has always wanted to be... one who can receive and give love. Will she have the strength to fix what was broken when a setback derails their relationship? Will Chris be able to recognize the love hidden beneath his hurt and move past it? Can they find the strength in each other to reach for a chance at real happiness?
Start reading this emotional journey of two people finding the strength to love each other.
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REVIEW: CHASING STRENGTH (HARPER FAMILY) BY NANCY STOPPER
Chasing Strength by Nancy Stopper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The shadows of a broken heart finally get a chance to bask in the light. Chasing Strength is a look at the strength hope has and the healing power of love. Alexis has haunted the Harper family series with a heartbreaking consistency. We've watched her slowly implode and become the thing she hates most. An alcoholic. Her breakdown was painful to watch, but her comeback is an inspiration. She finally finds a reason to smile and a heart to call her own. From tragedy to happily ever after is a long road to travel, but a beautiful journey to behold. Well done, Nancy Stopper.
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HOT UNDER THE COLLAR (THE DOGMOTHERS) BY ROXANNE ST. CLAIRE
Release Date: May 31, 2019
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Firefighter Braden Mahoney is devastated when his beloved Weimaraner, Jelly Bean, fails the canine arson investigator test. Faced with the challenge of raising the money for advanced training, it’s Braden’s sweet grandmother and her best friend who suggest he use the services of the new event planner in town. Not that he needs a push in Cassie Santorini’s direction. Ever since she arrived, Braden has had his eye on the sassy Greek goddess…and can’t stop thinking about getting the rest of him on her, too.
Cassie has spent years putting family first, even moving to Bitter Bark when her mother falls in love with the local veterinarian. Having a huge new extended “family” is fun, especially when one smokeshow of a firefighter attends the gatherings, but Cassie has no plans to remain in this small town. She’s ready to pursue her big city dreams. But when Braden asks for an assist for his precious pup, Cassie agrees to help him set up a town-wide scavenger hunt. It isn’t exactly a hardship to be around those blue eyes and brawny shoulders, especially since they both agree everything – even the undeniable sparks that crackle between them – is temporary.
But when temporary gets complicated by feelings that might lead to forever, Braden and Cassie start to question the direction they're headed. Should they follow their dreams…or their hearts? It’ll take a dog with a bad nose and a sweet soul, two particularly meddlesome grandmas, and some help from the clan that loves them to make sure Cassie and Braden follow the clues and find their way to each other’s arms.
Just like The Dogfather, the covers of The Dogmothers were all photographed at Alaqua Animal Refuge in Florida using rescue dogs and local heroes, and a portion of the first month’s sales of every book is donated to that amazing organization.
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REVIEW: HOT UNDER THE COLLAR (THE DOGMOTHERS) BY ROXANNE ST. CLAIRE
Hot Under the Collar by Roxanne St. Claire
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
With so much hate and sorrow in the world, it's a welcome change to lighten the mood and share a bit of love again. There in lies the appeal of the Dogfather and now Dogmothers series. St. Claire reminds the world that with a little bit of hope and understanding, love can build a bridge of healing. Hot Under the Collar is a new beginning for a wonderful series. The citizens of Bitter Bark are back to bring a smile to your face and put a little love in your heart. Matchmaking has a couple of different faces and number of new targets are within sight. I always have fun this great group of characters take center stage.
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BARING IT ALL (BLACKMORE, INC.) BY REBECCA HUNTER
Release Date: June 1, 2019
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She’s single. On holiday. And about to embark on a wicked sexperiment!
Normally, scientist Natasha Petrova follows the rules of logic. But there’s nothing remotely logical about her sister’s gorgeous bodyguard, Max Jensen—or the zing of raw lust that hits whenever he’s near. So sexy. So tempting. Soooo not a good idea. Only, now Natasha is single again…and Max has made it clear that for their trip to the secluded, tropical beauty of Green Island, he’s all hers for the taking.
A sexperiment with the hottest man ever. No strings. It sounds so…simple.
But Max and Natasha’s plan isn’t without risks. Natasha has a history of falling for the wrong men. And Max’s family is practically Aussie royalty, which means that Max’s playboy naughtiness always ends up in the tabloids—the last place Natasha wants to be.
This tiny island in the Great Barrier Reef might be the safest place to indulge in the attraction crackling between them. Exposing their bodies to pleasure is one thing. But for Natasha, exposing her heart just might be the most dangerous conclusion of all…
Sexy. Passionate. Bold. Discover Harlequin Dare, a new line of fun, edgy and sexually explicit romances for the fearless female.
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REVIEW: BARING IT ALL (BLACKMORE, INC.) BY REBECCA HUNTER
Baring It All by Rebecca Hunter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I've found my newest addiction. Rebecca Hunter not only has a way with words, but emotions as well. Baring It All is a scorcher that knows how to seduce a heart. Natasha has a logical mind, but an illogical heart. Her emotional side lands her in some heartbreaking situations. Swearing off relationships seems the only rational choice, until a playboy seeking to escape his pass becomes her latest guilty pleasure. Can the playboy and the scientist find common ground, even as their falling in love? Daringly spicy, yet inviting romance.
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