Hopeless Romantic

A BET WITH BENEFITS (THE EDEN EMPIRE) BY KAREN BOOTH

Release Date: September 1, 2019

SYNOPSIS

Can she stay away from her irresistible ex?

Don’t bet on it!

Mindy Eden’s on-again, off-again affair with Sam Blackwell left her with regrets. So when her sisters bet her she can’t attend a wedding as her gorgeous ex’s plus-one without falling for him again, Mindy stakes her future to prove she’s over Sam. Will a week of passion with Sam be the one gamble she’s ready to take? 

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REVIEW: A BET WITH BENEFITS (THE EDEN EMPIRE) BY KAREN BOOTH

A Bet with Benefits by Karen Booth

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


A battle of wills becomes a meeting of hearts. Mindy and Sam are temptation in a frustrating package. Booth grabs you heart first and sets about creating sparks. A Bet with Benefits breathes sexy with a hint of sass and nothing but heart.



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LOVE WITH AN IMPERFECT BRIDEGROOM (LONE STAR DYNASTY) BY ANN MAJOR

Release Date: September 1, 2019

SYNOPSIS

"Want it all? Read Ann Major." Nora Roberts 

From USA Today bestselling Texas romance author, Ann Major, comes Book 3, a novella, in her exciting Lone Star Dynasty Series. 

A Bachelor Party to Remember 

On the eve before Easton Lewis is to marry wealthy Audrey Warner to save his father’s fortune, his forbidden love from the past returns. Mesmerized, East risks everything for one passionate night in her arms. 

A Bridegroom’s Secret Baby Bargain 

Nine months later he’s deeply in love with his bride. But how can he turn his back on the exquisite secret baby he finds on his doorstep? 

Will the bargain he makes with his wife cost them their chance of happiness? 

The Lone Star Dynasty series includes: 

Love with an Imperfect Cowboy 
Love with an Imperfect Maid 
Love with an Imperfect Bridegroom 
Love with an Imperfect Bride (coming 10-1-19) 
Love with an Imperfect Boss (coming soon) 
Love with an Imperfect Lawman (2 short stories; published) 
Love with an Imperfect Billionaire (coming soon) 

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REVIEW: LOVE WITH AN IMPERFECT BRIDEGROOM (LONE STAR DYNASTY) BY ANN MAJOR

Love with an Imperfect Bridegroom by Ann Major

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Love With an Imperfect Bridegroom is the story of broken people who aren't really sure how to be whole. I am voluntarily leaving a review. Haunted by a past left unfinished and struggling through secrets that have yet to be revealed, Easton and Audrey are on a collision course for heartache. Major gives a front row seat to a love triangle as convoluted as it is alluring. My heart couldn't help but feel for these characters. 



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ONE HOT SUMMER ANTHOLOGY BY HEIDI MCLAUGHLIN, MELANIE MORELAND, AMY BRIGGS, CAISEY QUINN, DANIELLE PEARL, SHARI J. RYAN, KATY REGNERY

Release Date: September 2, 2019

SYNOPSIS

Seven brand new novella's to finish off your summer! 

Melanie Moreland - The Summer of Us

She was the light in my dark life. The sunshine that warmed me and made me smile.

We had one summer. One perfect summer, until the day it ended.

Years later, she walked back into my life. Older. Sadder. More beautiful than ever.

How can I prove to her that summer was real?

How do I make her see that boy that loved her then, still loves her now?

How do we get back to the summer when we were us?

Amy Briggs - The Inheritance

In the affluent seaside town of Port Henry, New York, Riley Maxwell inherits a house with more than one surprise she doesn’t intend to keep. When the local veterinarian meets her, he can’t resist pursuing a new summer fling. But, when secrets are revealed, they find themselves in more than just a summer affair.

Caisey Quinn - Summer Seduction 

Emersyn Tyler is having one rough summer.

When her mom’s violent temper and recent diagnosis send her dad packing, she’s left to take care of her little brother alone.

Forget basking in the sunshine, she’s busy working full-time and taking summer classes at the local college so she can graduate high school. Until her friend drags her to a carnival where she runs smack into him.

The blue-eyed Adonis from her art history class.

Aiden Singleton isn’t looking for anything more than a meaningless hook-up. Finishing his graduate degree so that he can teach history and coach hockey in the fall, he’s got plenty on his plate without any added complications. But when a blond-haired beauty needs his help, all he can say is yes.

Heidi McLaughlin - By the Seaside

Dr. Danny Weatherly never had planned to take over his dad’s practice but when everything changed after one awful day, the summer before college, he really didn’t think about much of anything at all — because his life was over. His true love hated him. . . and for good reason.

Kelly Taft is moving back to her hometown, Gray, North Carolina. Back to her family, back to her friends — back to some good memories and back to some memories that were not so good. In fact, she’s never gotten over that one horrible day that sent her running in the first place.

Danielle Pearl - Love’s a Beach

Liza Farrell is a townie and she has no qualms about it. It’s her quasi-boyfriend who has issues with the “summer people” and at this point she wishes he wasn’t her boyfriend at all.

With college looming just a couple of months away, she couldn’t be more eager to begin the next stage of her life. That is, until Noah Reed returns to town, shaking up both her present, and her future.

Katy Regnery- Single in Sitka

A single Dad. A personal ad. What could possibly go wrong?

When Seattle journalist, Amanda McKendrick, pitches a new story about the increase of bear attacks in Sitka, her newspaper sends her north for two weeks. While there, she answers the personal ad of single dad, Luke Kingston, looking for a little no-strings-attached fun to pass the time.

But the sweet, widowered father of three—who just happens to be a smokin’ hot state trooper—turns out to be a lot more than Amanda bargained for. As the days go by, she wonders if it’ll be possible to return to Seattle without leaving her heart behind.

Shari J. Ryan - The Secret at Sunset

When a girls’ weekend getaway turns into more than Alexa Cale bargained for, she sets off alone on a sunset stroll, seeking a small cove nestled in the ocean’s inlet of Cabos San Lucas. No one warned Alexa that the high tide will swallow the hiking path. Stranded on rocks between the beach and ocean, Alexa finds herself thankful for Lincoln Holt, an attractive survivalist who purposely loses track of the tide’s time

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REVIEW: ONE HOT SUMMER ANTHOLOGY BY HEIDI MCLAUGHLIN, MELANIE MORELAND, AMY BRIGGS, CAISEY QUINN, DANIELLE PEARL, SHARI J. RYAN, KATY REGNERY

One Hot Summer by Heidi McLaughlin

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


One Hot Summer is full of heartache, humor, hope and love. From the first hello to the last goodbye this group of authors delivers captivating emotion and tempting romance. 


The Summer of Us by Melanie Moreland -Take a walk down memory lane and find a new beginning. Melanie Moreland proves a powerful presence with a heartbreaking tale of lost and found love. Linc and Sunny blend dark times and beautiful moments inside a breathtaking love story.


By the Seaside by Heidi McLaughlin - Mclaughlin knows how to engage emotions. Danny and Kelly gave their hearts to each other and paid the price with tragedy. Can a painful ending guide them toward a happy ending?


Single in Sitka by Katy Regnery - Count on Regnery to dream up a tale that brings the best parts of romance. Single in Sitka will make you laugh, cry and hope. Amanda and Luke are an adventure that every heart needs to experience.



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ROYAL SHARK (THE ROURKES) BY KYLIE GILMORE

Release Date: September 3, 2019

SYNOPSIS

Adrian

I’m a gentleman and a card shark, so taking the lead on the new upscale casino on Villroy is a natural fit. I’m proud to run the place, especially given our flagging economy. Except, after a month in operation, it’s been proving to be more than one prince can handle. I need a right-hand man (or woman) to make this operation a success, and hundreds of jobs are counting on me.

And then my twin, Silvia, gets in touch about Sara, a girl we were close to as children when her family summered in Villroy. Ironically, at twelve, we swore a solemn vow to marry when we were twenty-five. We’re now twenty-five.

But that’s not why Silvia contacted me. Turns out that Sara, like me, loves poker, but now she’s in trouble, running a poker game in New York and upping the pot high enough to attract the wealthy underbelly of the city. Of course, I ride to the rescue with the perfect solution—a job, working for me.

Except the stubborn woman won’t stop her game, won’t leave New York, and won’t leave her sister, who’s all grown up. Now I find myself wanting her for more than just business, unable to leave her in such a dangerous situation. But my kingdom is counting on me to make the casino a success.

Something’s got to give.

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REVIEW: ROYAL SHARK (THE ROURKES) BY KYLIE GILMORE

Royal Shark by Kylie Gilmore

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Could it be I've fallen in love? I think so. Royal Shark sneaks into the heart with a vengeance and charms it's way into your soul. Adrian and Sara have a childhood crush touched by tragedy. He was once her hero. She was the girl he couldn't forget. A chance encounter resurrects a love story that was thirteen years in the making. Can her fear of the past and his certainty of the future become an everlasting romance for the ages. Gilmore takes young love interrupted and makes a lasting impression.



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MY WILDEST DREAM (WHISPER LAKE) BY BARBARA FREETHY

Release Date: September 3, 2019

SYNOPSIS

Brodie McGuire was a bold, fearless skier whose dreams of Olympic Gold vanished in one career-ending fall. Now, he's following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather as a cop in his hometown of Whisper Lake. Surrounded by the mountains he once conquered, Brodie is trying to find stability and purpose in his new future...when a case brings him together with a beautiful woman, whose cool reserve intrigues him more than he'd like.  

Chelsea Cole was a country music singer on her way to the top when her music inspired a tragedy. Unable to face her fans or the spotlight, she went into hiding, reinventing herself as a small-town music teacher. But Whisper Lake has its secrets, and a problem with one of Chelsea's students introduces her to a brash and altogether too sexy cop who wreaks havoc on her plans for a quiet, drama-free life. 

As Chelsea and Brodie work together to solve a mystery, sparks fly between them. Brodie tempts Chelsea out of her safe cocoon, but will more pain be waiting? And when Brodie pushes Chelsea to find her voice again, will she be one more dream he has to give up? 

From #1 NYT Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy comes the second book in the WHISPER LAKE SERIES! Set in the majestic Colorado mountains, the books feature sexy romance, heartwarming emotion, family drama, compelling mystery, and a town full of fascinating characters. Once you come to visit, you'll never want to leave! 

Don't miss any of the WHISPER LAKE novels:

Always With Me #1

My Wildest Dream #2

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My Wildest Dream by Barbara Freethy

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Destiny was their greatest temptation. Who knew that heartache was on the horizon? What began as a chance encounter becomes a treacherous pathway to romance. Tragedy haunts her, regrets shadow him and passion lures them into a mystery as dangerous as their feelings for each other. Freethy captivates with a sensuous game of tainted hearts and tempting romance. My Wildest Dream is a hotbed of intriguing storytelling. Brodie and Chelsea are sure to get under your skin.





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NOBODY ELSE BUT YOU (PACIFIC VISTA RANCH) BY CLAIRE MARTI

Release Date: September 4, 2019

SYNOPSIS

A smoking hot stuntman. A fiery horse breeder. And a 220-acre ranch too small for both of them. 

She’s avoided Hollywood for years… 

When an arrogant Hollywood stuntman struts into Samantha McNeill’s breeding barn, sparks fly. She doesn’t care how mouthwateringly gorgeous he is, not when he assumes Pacific Vista Ranch’s resident horse breeding manager must be a man. Not to mention his job threatens to pull her family back into the paparazzi filled world they escaped from over a decade ago. 

Now it’s at her door––wearing faded jeans and a wicked grin. 

Holt Ericsson can tell the beautiful redhead hates him on sight and the feeling is becoming mutual. But he will call in a favor and convince Sam’s legendary director father that Pacific Vista Ranch is the only suitable place left in California to film an epic Western. Holt’s invested all his savings in the movie and his entire career is riding on it. No way will he allow one irritating, sexy woman to stand in his way. 

Sam intends to fight him at every turn…if only her heart didn’t race when they’re together. Holt does his best to steer clear of her…except all he wants to do is hold her close. The sizzling attraction between them is either going to burn up the sheets or burn down the ranch… 

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REVIEW: NOBODY ELSE BUT YOU (PACIFIC VISTA RANCH) BY CLAIRE MARTI

Nobody Else But You by Claire Marti

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


One must pick and choose their battles before they enter into a war. Holt and Sam are in for one epic battle. Nobody Else But You breathes fire. Marti overpowers the senses with strong personalities, engaging storytelling and a fierce battle of hearts. Neither Sam or Holt back down from a challenge. From foolish pride to a hopeful future the Pacific Vista Ranch series is off to an irresistible start.



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BETRAYED BY THE BILLIONAIRE (THE DIAMOND CLUB) BY EMILY ANN KNIGHT

Release Date: September 4, 2019

SYNOPSIS

She's my best friend's little sister.

Gorgeous, whip-smart Hadley Prince.
I've fantasized about her for years. 
Her touch, her taste.
Her screaming my name.

I've kept myself from touching her.
But when she damn near throws herself at me, 
My iron will cracks.

Still, even her sweetness can't reach me.
My secrets are mine to keep.

And when she tells her brother about us?
I know I can't trust her.
Not with my business, not with my life.
My heart? Not on the table. Ever.
I'll put her in her place.
Except she refuses to stay there.
She fights harder than anyone I've ever seen.

As much as it pisses me off to admit it, 
More than ever, I want what I can’t have.

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Betrayed by the Billionaire by Emily Ann Knight

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Falling for Liam and Hadley is like walking through a minefield. There's a never-ending risk of a broken heart. Betrayed by the Billionaire feels like a mind game. Nothing is what it seems to be. Hadley gave her heart to a friend who turned out to be a complete stranger. Liam fell in lust and ended up finding love. Can a man with all his secrets trust in the power of love? Or will the house of cards he's built cost him the most important thing is his life? Knight keeps things unpredictable with an intriguing tumble into love.



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LOGAN (7 BRIDES FOR 7 BLACKTHORNES) BY SAMANTHA CHASE 

Release Date: September 5, 2019

SYNOPSIS

Meet the Blackthorne men, each one as hot, fast, and smooth as the whisky that built the family fortune, and the yachts and race cars that bear their name. From proud Scottish stock, Blackthornes never lose. But, one by one, the seven sexy men in this family are about to risk everything when they fall for strong and beautiful women who test their mettle in life…and love. 

Logan – Book Six 

It’s not easy being the youngest Blackthorne, and Logan has never shied away from a challenge. No matter what everyone thinks. Coming home to Maine finds him dealing with not only family surprises, but the shock of finding the caretaker’s daughter all grown up. 

Piper’s dream is to design her own games, not play them. And Logan Blackthorne is the ultimate player. It’s one thing to hang out with Logan as a friend, but he’s far too charming for her own good. 

Logan promises hours of pleasure, but should she settle for less than happily ever after? 

Don't miss these sexy, heartwarming, emotion-filled books by bestselling authors: Barbara Freethy, Julia London, Lynn Raye Harris, Cristin Harber, Roxanne St. Claire, Christie Ridgway and Samantha Chase. 

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Logan by Samantha Chase

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Logan (7 Brides for 7 Blackthornes Book 6) by Samantha Chase  
 
Chase took inspiration from my favorite classic movie and gave it a modern twist that's all her own. Logan holds a special place in my heart. Piper is the girl next door with big dreams that she has longed to have come true. Logan is the guy who seems to have the perfect life, but can' t manage to allow himself to be happy. If a dream is a wish your heart makes, be careful what you wish for because it just might come true. From family drama to romantic heartache, no one does second chances like Samantha Chase.
 
 


 



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JOCK ROAD (JOCK HARD) BY SARA NEY

Release Date: September 5, 2019

SYNOPSIS

EAT. SLEEP. FOOTBALL. 

Those are Jackson Jennings, Jr’s three mantras. His entire life, he’s been a trained athlete with only one end-game: the Pro’s. No girls. No parties. No alcohol. 

EAT. SLEEP. FOOTBALL.

Repeat.  

Every Friday night, Triple J cruises the strip on campus, bored, lonely and conditioned not to party. But the night he meets Charlotte Edmonds on the side of the road, he wonders if his three mantras will ever be enough. 

BIG. DUMB. JOCK.

Charlie has no time for Jackson’s antics. Not when he’s stealing her food or teases her to no end, making her tingle in all the right places. But if she’s ever going to have a boyfriend, she’d choose one who isn’t a Neanderthal. One with manners and actual time to spend with her. Not a hulking man-child who cruises the strip at night, in his Big. Dumb. Truck.

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 Jock Road by Sara Ney

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Triple J is about to meet his match off the field. Charlie and Jackson definitely light up the pages with their electric chemistry and their back and forth banter. Ney gradually pulls at emotions with a relationship that shouldn't work, but somehow does. Charlie has a chip on her shoulder a mile wide. She guards her heart fiercely. Jackson is a distraction she doesn't need, but so wants. Jackson doesn't play by the rules. He's in it to win it and the game just might cost him his heart. Jock Road delivers humor with a heartwarming twist of temptation. Sara Ney keeps hearts racing and smiles coming with sassy dialogue and a full force attraction that practically leaps off the page and into your heart.



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CAPTURING THE HEART OF A ROCK STAR (KNOX BROTHERS OF ARBOR SHORES)BY NOMI SUMMERS

Release Date: September 5, 2019

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Capturing the Heart of the Rock Star by Nomi Summers

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Not every love story gets a second chance. Will Shane and Avery let the sins of the past ruin a chance to finally make things right? Shane is the boy that broke her heart. Avery is the girl that haunts his dreams. When a happy occasion brings these exes face to face, sparks fly. Capturing the Heart of a Rock Star is an unfinished love song. Summers takes hold of the emotions as she explores young love and adult heartache. Avery and Shane are the best and worst of what love is. Sweet, heartbreaking and everlasting.



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