Archives for November 30, 2016

Review THE BABY PROPOSAL Andrea Laurence

November 30, 2016 Leave a Comment

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

** Review ** THE BABY PROPOSAL Andrea Laurence

The Baby Proposal by Andrea Laurence
Series: Billionaires and Babies
Published by Harlequin Desire on December 1, 2016
Buy on Amazon
Goodreads

Faking a marriage for baby's sake…

When Lana Hale asks hotel tycoon Kal Bishop to marry her, he can't let his best friend down! To keep her sister's baby out of the foster-care system, Lana needs Kal to pose as her husband. Soon his luxury Hawaiian resort sets the stage for an unexpectedly passionate honeymoon…

Before they know it, playing the part of lovers turns into the real thing. And once the need for their ruse ends, Kal faces losing a wife he didn't even know he wanted. Will the reluctant husband take the ultimate risk and make a proposal of his own?

The latest from Andrea Laurence brings a familiar face. We previously met Kalani Bishop as a side note of his brother Mano’s story when we vacationed on Waikiki Beach, Oahu with Mano and the lovely Paige. Now we’re heading to Ka’anapali Beach, Maui to get Kal’s story! He’s a man with a haunted past that leads him to keep himself distanced from enjoying life to it’s fullest, but he does enjoy his hotel and his best friend’s company. The story is sweet, yet sexy … sad, yet satisfying. I really enjoyed the characters and getting to see Mano & Paige again!

Desperate times call for desperate measures, so when Lanakila Hale needs help from her best friend, he’s there for her!

Lana Hale is desperate to keep her sister’s baby out of foster care, so she asks Kal to be her temporary husband! Kal adores Lana and will do anything he can to help her, so he says yes. They agree to ending it when the need is over, and to being just friends throughout … but when close quarters and sexy temptation become too much for them, passion ignites! Will Kal still be able to walk away from his lovely wife in the end, or will he be proposing a marriage for keeps?

Filed Under: Book Reviews

Review THE PREGNANCY PROJECT Kat Cantrell

November 30, 2016 Leave a Comment

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

** Review ** THE PREGNANCY PROJECT Kat Cantrell

The Pregnancy Project by Kat Cantrell
Series: Love and Lipstick
Published by Harlequin Desire on December 1, 2016
Buy on Amazon
Goodreads

He'll prove his seduction theories work—even on his pregnant best friend!

On TV, Dr. Dante Gates teaches the science of attraction. Now this wealthy genius is using his expertise on best friend Dr. Harper Livingston. His theory: one kiss will extinguish that distracting spark between them. Reality proves hotter than any fantasy…until he learns Harper's expecting…

She chose pregnancy by sperm donor before her best friend became Dr. Sexy. Now, if she wants all he can give, she has to stay emotionally detached—or risk losing his friendship and her cosmetics company. But as she surrenders to his masterful seduction, she admits some things are worth the risk…

With the next book in her Love and Lipstick series, Kat Cantrell brings us Harper’s story, and it’s a fun one! It’s a friends-to-lovers story with loads of chemistry with a bit of nerdy sass thrown in to boot! We get a glimpse at the other Fyra Cosmetics gals, and we get to go on the journey of clueless to happily ever after!

Harper Livingston and Dante Gates have been best friends since back in their college days. They are each other’s go to person to be there for any problem, no matter what. They are both scientifically driven and adore their geekdom! Now, all of a sudden Dante is trying to change the game and throw attraction and lust into the mix. As if! Harper has never had an attraction a day in her life … but wait … what was all that craziness she felt when he kissed her??

Right in the midst of all of this new exploration, is Harper’s news that she’s pregnant! How was she to know that just after she had a successful artificial insemination, she’d actually want to have sex for real with her hunky best friend? Will this experiment be the best thing that ever happened to them and their friendship, or will it all blow up in their faces?

Filed Under: Book Reviews

Blog Tour / Book Review SEASIDE WHISPERS Melissa Foster

November 30, 2016 1 Comment

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

** Blog Tour / Book Review ** SEASIDE WHISPERS Melissa Foster

Seaside Whispers by Melissa Foster
Series: Love in Bloom: Seaside Summers
on November 30, 2016
Buy on Amazon
Goodreads

Having a mad crush on her boss’s son, Matt Lacroux—an intriguing mix of proper gentleman and flirtatious bad boy—is probably not the smartest idea for single mother Mira Savage. Especially when the company, and her job, is already on shaky ground. But as a Princeton professor, Matt’s life is hours away from Mira’s home on Cape Cod, keeping him safely in the fantasy-only zone. And as a single mother to six-year-old Hagen, with a floundering company to save, fantasies are all she has time for.

With hopes of becoming dean off the table, and too many months of longing for a woman who lived too far away to pursue, Matt’s publishing contract couldn’t have come at a better time. He heads home to Cape Cod on a brief sabbatical, intent on starting his book, and finally getting his arms around sweet, seductive Mira.

A surprise encounter leads to white-hot passions and midnight confessions. The more time Matt and Mira spend together, the deeper their relationship grows, and the love and attention Matt showers on Hagen is more than she has ever dreamed of. But Matt’s sabbatical is only temporary, and Mira’s not saving his father’s company so she can leave it behind. Will their whispers of love be enough for one of them to change their life forever?

With another fun delve into the Seaside Summers series, we get to see the last Lacroux brother find his happily ever after. This family and group of friends are always fun to read and give us a great dip into being part of a big, loving family. The characters are great, the romance is sweet, and the chemistry is steamy hot!

We got a hint of something between Matt Lacroux and his dad’s employee, Mira Savage in the last book at the big family engagement party, so it’s great to pick up this book and see their flirty friendship continued once they returned home. Matt ends up taking a sabbatical from teaching and heads home to Cape Cod to reconnect with his family and concentrate on writing his book … it doesn’t hurt that he hasn’t stopped thinking about Mira since they met almost a year ago either!

Mira is hesitant to act on her attraction to Matt because his father is her boss and her job is already on shaky ground, but she’s also a single mother with a lot of responsibility. But Matt isn’t taking it lying down, and every time she sees him treat her son in such a gentle manner, her heart melts! After a chance encounter leads to a magical night together, they decide that taking a chance on the connection they are feeling might be dangerous, but they can’t resist!

Seaside Whispers (Love in Bloom: Seaside Summers) by Melissa Foster

Date of Publication: November 30, 2016

Blurb

Seaside Summers is a series of stand-alone romances that may also be enjoyed as part of the larger Love in Bloom series.

“Melissa Foster is synonymous with sexy, swoony, heartfelt romance!” New York Times Bestseller Lauren Blakely

Having a mad crush on her boss’s son, Matt Lacroux–an intriguing mix of proper gentleman and flirtatious bad boy–is probably not the smartest idea for single mother Mira Savage. Especially when the company, and her job, is already on shaky ground. But as a Princeton professor, Matt’s life is hours away from Mira’s home on Cape Cod, keeping him safely in the fantasy-only zone. And as a single mother to six-year-old Hagen, with a floundering company to save, fantasies are all she has time for.

With hopes of becoming dean off the table, and too many months of longing for a woman who lived too far away to pursue, Matt’s publishing contract couldn’t have come at a better time. He heads home to Cape Cod on a brief sabbatical, intent on starting his book, and finally getting his arms around sweet, seductive Mira.

A surprise encounter leads to white-hot passions and midnight confessions. The more time Matt and Mira spend together, the deeper their relationship grows, and the love and attention Matt showers on Hagen is more than she has ever dreamed of. But Matt’s sabbatical is only temporary, and Mira’s not saving his father’s company so she can leave it behind. Will their whispers of love be enough for one of them to change their life forever?

“You can always rely on Melissa Foster to deliver a story that’s fresh, emotional and entertaining. Make sure you have all night, because once you start you won’t want to stop reading. Every book’s a winner!” New York Times Bestselling Author Brenda Novak

“With her wonderful characters and resonating emotions, Melissa Foster is a must-read author!” New York Times Bestseller Julie Kenner

“Like Nora Roberts, Melissa Foster has captivated me with her fantastic, sexy, romantic stories.” K. Winning

***

WANT MORE SEASIDE SUMMERS? All Seaside books can be read as stand-alone novels or as part of the series:

SEASIDE SUMMERS

Seaside Dreams (Bella)

Seaside Hearts (Jenna)

Seaside Sunsets (Jamie)

Seaside Secrets (Amy)

Seaside Nights (Sky)

Seaside Embrace (Hunter)

Seaside Lovers (Grayson)

Seaside Whispers (Matt)

***

Read the complete LOVE IN BLOOM series:

SNOW SISTERS

THE BRADENS (at Weston, CO)

THE REMINGTONS

THE BRADENS (at Trusty, CO)

THE BRADENS (at Peaceful Harbor)

SEASIDE SUMMERS

WILD BOYS AFTER DARK

For a complete reading guide, family tree, checklists, and more, visit Melissa’s website.

NOTE FROM AUTHOR – This book has explicit sexual references. If that is not your cup of tea, please do not feel obliged to review, thankyou x

Available From

Amazon (Kindle)
Kobo
Google Play
iBooks
Smashwords
Amazon Paperback (US)

About Melissa Foster

Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance and new adult romance, contemporary women’s fiction, suspense, and historical fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Her books have been recommended by USA Today’s book blog, Hagerstown Magazine, The Patriot, and several other print venues. She is the founder of the World Literary Café and Fostering Success. When she’s not writing, Melissa helps authors navigate the publishing industry through her author training programs on Fostering Success. Melissa has been published in Calgary’s Child Magazine, the Huffington Post, and Women Business Owners magazine.

Melissa hosts an Aspiring Authors contest for children and has painted and donated several murals to The Hospital for Sick Children in Washington, DC. Melissa lives in Maryland with her family.

Visit Melissa on social media. Melissa enjoys discussing her books with book clubs and reader groups, and welcomes an invitation to your event.