Archives for December 3, 2016

** Review ** ON THE LINE Victoria Denault

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

** Review **  ON THE LINE  Victoria DenaultOn the Line by Victoria Denault
Series: Hometown Players
Published by Forever Yours on December 6, 2016
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five-stars

He had total control of his game--until she changed all the rules . . .

As one of the best players in the NHL and the "golden boy" of the league, Avery Westwood knows he has to keep his cool--on and off the ice. His whole life is a carefully constructed image of perfection for the media and his brand sponsors. Of course, that means he can never let his true feelings show. But when it comes to the sexy sister of his former teammate, Avery might be willing to make an exception . . . even if it means breaking all his own rules.

As far as Stephanie Deveau is concerned, having a thing for Avery is the equivalent of psychological napalm. Très bad idea. Then he moves in next door, all sexy smiles and a deliciously hot body that she can't resist. Something's happening between them--it's intense, a little (a lot) out of control, and real. Only Avery doesn't know everything about Stephanie's past. And the one exception to his rule might just be the one girl who could destroy his career.

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Sexy, sweet and explosive!  With the next in her Hometown Players hockey series, Victoria Denault brings us golden boy Avery Westwood’s story.  There’s a sweet side to him that comes out only for Stephanie, and watching them fight their attraction and then fall hard is so much fun!  Great group of main and supporting characters.  Love these guys!

Avery Westwood is the league’s golden child and can do no wrong in the NHL, but he has worked long and hard to make and keep that pristine reputation!  For once, he just wants to let his guard down and enjoy being his true self … and he knows just who brings that feeling out in him!

Stephanie Deveau is the sister of one of his former teammates and good friends, so setting his sights on her is dangerous, but she really gets him!  Stephanie feels the pull as well, but she knows she is far from the type of girl Avery’s reputation dictates he be with, so she tries to hold back her feelings … but it’s impossible to resist him!

When secrets come to light, will there be a future for these two?

five-stars

** Review ** SURRENDERING TO THE VENGEFUL ITALIAN Angela Bissell

** Review **  SURRENDERING TO THE VENGEFUL ITALIAN  Angela BissellSurrendering to the Vengeful Italian by Angela Bissell
Series: Irresistible Mediterranean Tycoons
Published by Harlequin Presents on December 1, 2016
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four-stars

One step from surrender

For seven years, formidable Leo Vincenti has planned his vengeance on Douglas Shaw and nothing will stop him. Not even Shaw's stunning but treacherous daughter, Helena, who—right now—is pleading for leniency. Grim satisfaction spreads through him as he knows she would willingly never take up his challenge to return to his side.

But he has greatly underestimated Helena. Secrets drive her as if the very devil were on her heels. And suddenly the passion that left them undone years before is forcing them both to the brink of surrender…

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A compelling reunion story!  Enjoyable characters and an ending that was more than we could hope for when they first reconnected!  Looking forward to reading the second book in the duet by this author!

Leo Vincenti is on the verge of seeing his just rewards in his revenge plot against Douglas Shaw after seven long years, when his rival’s daughter shows up on his doorstep.  Never expecting to have seen Helena again, Leo strikes out with the venomous anger he’s festered for all of these years.

Helena Shaw had secrets 7 years ago when she let her father split her and Leo up, and she has even more now.  She’s desperate to get Leo to give her more time before he seizes her father’s company … and she’s prepared to offer up anything he wants to get him to agree!

four-stars