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* REVIEW * CLAIMED FOR THE DE CARRILLO TWINS by Abby Green

February 19, 2017 Leave a Comment

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* REVIEW * CLAIMED FOR THE DE CARRILLO TWINS by Abby Green

Claimed for the De Carrillo Twins by Abby Green
Series: Wedlocked!
Published by Harlequin Presents on March 1, 2017
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She'd just whispered one word. "Please."

Cruz De Carrillo cannot forget the searing kiss he shared with his shy maid, Trinity Adams. For the moment the Spanish billionaire walked away, horrified at losing his legendary control, Trinity quickly moved on—to become nanny, guardian and stepmother to his brother's sons!

Now Cruz must protect his orphaned nephews. When Trinity refuses to leave them, he knows there is one solution—a ring on her finger! It's the only way Cruz can keep her in his castillo, under his watchful eye, and finish what he started—this time in his bed!

Interwoven secrets keep the drama high in Abby Green’s latest novel! Neither of them wants to admit to their attraction to each other, he thinks she’s a gold digger, she thinks he’s cold … will the two innocent children in the middle of all of this be able to bring this broken family back together?

Cruz De Carrillo will stop at nothing to make sure his orphaned nephews are protected … even if he has to marry their guardian to ensure it!

Trinity Adams went from being the shy maid he shared a passionate encounter with, to being the nanny to his brother’s kids … and eventually their step-mother and guardian! Cruz believes she’s only in it for what she can get out of him, so he insists they wed, and is sure she will show her true colors soon and he can have her out of his nephews lives.

Trinity isn’t who he thinks she is … but will she ever be able to convince him of that?

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* Review * A COWBOY IN PARADISE by Shana Gray

February 18, 2017 Leave a Comment

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* Review * A COWBOY IN PARADISE by Shana Gray

A Cowboy in Paradise by Shana Gray
Published by Harlequin Blaze on March 1, 2017
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Her island nights are heating up!

Losing her luggage was Jimi Calloway's first clue that her friend's Hawaiian destination wedding would be a nightmare. The fact that it's at a ranch instead of on the beach and she'll be "glamping"? It's officially the Vacation from Hell. Until this city girl gets a glimpse of her smokin'-hot cowboy guide. Suddenly this vacation is looking up…

Sure, Jimi's designer wardrobe is lost somewhere over the ocean, but she's too busy learning just how incredible—and incredibly wicked—"roughing it" with the sexy, rugged Dallas Wilde can be to care. Besides, it's only a vacation fling… Only, no one warned Jimi how easy it was to fall for a cowboy in paradise.

A steamy hot destination wedding story that will keep you enthralled from start to finish! The characters are enjoyable and decadently sassy! I wanted a little more from the ending, but overall, I loved this story!

The moment she lands in Hawaii and the airline has lost her luggage, Jimi Calloway worries this vacation and destination wedding of her college friend is going to be a nightmare! Then she finds out they’re “glamping” on a ranch … and it just gets worse. A ranch … in Hawaii? Then her sexy-as-sin tour guide steps into her life … O M G … maybe this won’t be so bad after all!

Dallas Wilde is happy to help host his friends wedding on the family ranch, and when he sets eyes on Jimi, he’s even happier! Who doesn’t want a sexy wedding fling right? Only the passion they ignite is more than he ever expected! Will they be able to walk away when their time is supposed to be over?

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* Review * BABY SURPRISE FOR THE DOCTOR PRINCE by Robin Gianna

February 18, 2017 Leave a Comment

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* Review * BABY SURPRISE FOR THE DOCTOR PRINCE by Robin Gianna

Baby Surprise for the Doctor Prince by Robin Gianna
Series: Royal Spring Babies
Published by Harlequin Medical Romances on March 1, 2017
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Their royal bundle of joy!

Two months after her breathtaking night with Prince Enzo Affini, nurse Aubrey Henderson arrives in Venice to discover he's her new boss. And even more shocking? The news she's carrying his royal baby!

Guarded doctor Enzo has long protected his legacy—and his heart. He's determined not to trust his attraction to irresistible, spirited Aubrey. But as their baby grows, so, too, does their undeniable connection…and a longing for a happy-ever-after that neither can deny!

With Enzo Affini’s story, Robin Gianna brings us the conclusion to the Royal Spring Babies duet! We get to watch a relationship develop between Enzo & Aubrey as well as catching a glimpse of Dante & Shay again from the first book. Fun characters!

Aubrey Henderson had a one night fling with Doctor Enzo Affini in Venice before going on a nursing assignment to Rome. She hoped to hear from him after she left, but disappointedly did not. Now she’s bad … and the attraction is still there!

Enzo doesn’t know whether to believe that it’s just coincidence that Aubrey is there to work in his clinic or not, but he can’t deny the pull between the two of them. Will he be able to let down his guard enough to let himself have a relationship with her … especially when they find out she’s expecting??

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* Review * SPRINKLED WITH LOVE by Jennifer Faye

February 17, 2017 Leave a Comment

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* Review * SPRINKLED WITH LOVE by Jennifer Faye

Sprinkled with Love by Jennifer Faye
Series: The Bachelor Bake-Off Book 3
Published by Tule Publishing on February 21, 2017
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What does one do with a matchmaking cat named Romeo?

Spirited and beautiful, Jillian Parker is one of Marietta’s newest business owners. Still, her mother worries about Jillian’s bare ring finger. So in order to give her mother something else to fuss over, Jillian adopts a cat named Romeo. He turns out to be anything but a docile lap cat.

One snowy night, Romeo makes a break for it. With Jillian right on his heels, they have a near miss with a passing pickup driven by Avery Wainwright, one of Jillian’s closest friends. A rodeo accident has the sexy cowboy returning home to recuperate, and he’s not happy about it.

So when Avery finds himself lassoed into the Bachelor Bake-Off, he turns to the one person who has always helped him out—Jillian. But will teaching him to take chances outside of the show ring have them both discovering that their feelings for each other run much deeper than they ever imagined?

With Book 3 of The Bachelor Bake-Off, Jennifer Faye brings us contestant Avery Wainwright’s story! The plot is a bit slow, but the characters are fun … especially the matchmaking cats!

When Avery Wainwright comes home from the rodeo circuit to recover from an injury, the last thing he expects to be doing is learning to bake, but his little sister somehow sweet talks him into taking part in the town’s Bachelor Bake-Off. What’s he getting himself in for?

Jillian Parker might be super busy with her newly opened store in Marietta, Montana, but she can still find time to help a friend learn to bake! Will Avery and Jillian spending time together bring bake the old crush she used to have on him? And will it finally open his eyes to the fact that she’s a woman?

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FRIDAY FAVORITES with Tawny Weber

February 17, 2017 Leave a Comment

Join me every Friday to see my spotlight on one of my favorite authors who will be sharing a few of their favorite things!

Featured today is HQN and Harlequin Blaze author TAWNY WEBER! Thanks for joining me and sharing some of your favorites Tawny!

New York Times and USA TODAY Bestselling author of more than forty books, Tawny Weber loves writing about sexy heroes, most notably her popular Navy SEALs series. Her sassy, emotional romances are filled with men dedicated to being the best—and women determined to have the best. Tawny credits her ex-military alpha husband for inspiration in her writing, and in her life. The recipient of numerous writing accolades, including Romantic Times Reviewers Choice and in addition to the NY Times and USA Today bestseller lists, Tawny has also hit the number one spot on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. A homeschooling mom, Tawny enjoys scrapbooking, gardening and spending time with her family and dogs in her Northern California home.

For extra fun, join her Red Hot Readers Club on her website for goodies like free reads, complete first chapters, recipes, insider story info and much more. Her books are available in sixteen countries.

CONNECT WITH TAWNY:

My favorite color is … Purple

My favorite place to read is … By a roaring fire or the ocean, depending on the season

My favorite snack is … Popcorn

My favorite type of music is … Hard rock

My favorite hot beverage is … Black tea

My favorite type of flower is … Iris

My favorite time of day is … 3am

My favorite candy is … Sees Pecan Buds

My favorite hobby is … Papercrafting

My favorite place to vacation is … The beach

Look for Tawny’s latest release, a new SEAL series with HQN ..

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The Poseidon team are hard-bodied, fiercely competitive navy SEALs. But when a sensitive mission goes disastrously wrong, three of the team’s finest will have to trust their hearts and instincts to uncover the truth…

“No man left behind” is inscribed in the DNA of every SEAL and Lieutenant Diego Torres is no exception. But with a team member killed—and the body missing—Diego’s honor is sorely tested. Now his career and reputation are on the line, and a traitor is hiding among them. Diego wants answers…and only one woman has them.

Single mom Harper Maclean has two priorities—raising her son Nathan and starting a new life. Her mysterious new neighbor may be impossibly charming, but Diego asks too many questions about her past—and about the father of her child. Questions she fears will reveal her burning attraction for Diego, and ultimately put them all in danger’s path.

Previously in the series …

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NIGHT MANEUVERS
A Team Poseidon Novel

In a sizzling prequel novella to her new trilogy, New York Times bestselling author Tawny Weber introduces the sexy, powerful Navy SEALs in the Poseidon team as they take on the ultimate mission: love.

Within the elite brotherhood of Navy SEALs, the Poseidon team are the very best—and the most secretive. Convincing a naive journalist not to write a tell-all PR feature should be a piece of cake for Chief Petty Officer Aaron Ward. Especially once he glimpses Bryanna Radisson’s soft, lush curves. His tactic: seduce and destroy…

Bryanna is no pushover. Aaron’s hard-muscled body makes her crave much more than a story, and she’ll get what she came for. Desire is her weapon of choice, but when this one wild night is over, will Aaron sabotage her plans…or lose his heart in collateral damage?

Coming soon in the series … releasing June 27!

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CALL TO ENGAGE
A SEAL Brotherhood Novel

The Poseidon team are hard-bodied, fiercely competitive Navy SEALs. But when a sensitive mission goes disastrously wrong, three of the team’s finest will have to trust their hearts and instincts to uncover the truth…

Lieutenant Elijah Prescott should be spending his precious leave somewhere with sun, surf and scantily clad women. Instead, he’s heading home with two goals in mind. Figure out exactly how his last assignment went to hell and almost killed him—and reconnect with the woman who might offer salvation.

Ava Monroe has streamlined her life, eliminating every source of pain—including a marriage touched by tragedy. One glimpse of her ex and those good intentions turn to bad-girl desires. Her strategy: get over Elijah by getting under him again, sating herself until she can finally let go. But as betrayal within the rank of the SEALs turns deadly, there’s no denying that her heart and her life are on the line. Elijah is the only man who can protect both…

And last in the series … releasing October 31!

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CALL TO REDEMPTION
A Team Poseidon Novel

Also out soon from Tawny … May 23 in Print, June 1 in Digital!

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ONE NIGHT WITH A SEAL
Uniformly Hot!

One night. Two SEAL brothers. Endless sexy possibilities!

All Out by Tawny Weber

Navy SEAL Zane Bennett can’t walk away from a challenge. He’s determined to win a bet with his brother—until he collides with the luscious Vivian Harris. Their attraction is immediate and searingly hot, but Zane can’t bring himself to bow out of the bet. Now the game is really on…and Zane is embroiled in a wicked matchup he can’t resist!

All In by Beth Andrews

Of the Bad Boy Bennett twins, Navy SEAL Xander is always the gentleman. That is, until he’s challenged to go against his brother for a date with Quinn Oswald—the girl Xander’s wanted since high school! It takes only one kiss for Quinn and Xander’s deliciously sexy chemistry to explode. But how much is Xander willing to gamble…before he goes all in?

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* Review * PURSUED BY THE DESERT PRINCE by Dani Collins

February 16, 2017 Leave a Comment

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* Review * PURSUED BY THE DESERT PRINCE by Dani Collins

Pursued by the Desert Prince by Dani Collins
Series: The Sauveterre Siblings
Published by Harlequin Presents on March 1, 2017
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Draped in the desert prince's diamonds…

To ensure his sister's successful marriage, Kasim, Crown Prince of Zhamair, must stop Angelique Sauveterre's alleged affair with his future brother-in-law. But when Angelique denies any involvement, Kasim can't resist the chance to make the feisty beauty his!

Angelique is tempted by Kasim's offer of a fling—always compared to her twin sister, she's never allowed to just be herself. They couldn't be from two more different worlds, yet Angelique blossoms under Kasim's touch and surrenders to the desert prince. But can he give her more than passion and precious jewels?

Really enjoyed this kick-off to a new series from Dani Collins! We get the first of the four Sauveterre sibling stories with another sibling following the next month. They’re easy to connect to, yet shrouded in lots of secrets and an overly protected life, so it’s fun to delve below the surface and get to know them more.

Prince Kasim ibn Nour is determined to see his sister happily married to the man that she loves, so he visits designer Angelique Sauveterre to make sure she ends her liaison with his soon-to-be brother-in-law prior to the wedding!

Angelique can’t believe he thinks she is someone’s mistress! She sets him straight in no uncertain terms … and by the end of being put in his place by her, Kasim is so intrigued that he wants to claim her for his very own! Family obligations on both their parts limit their freedom to live their lives as they wish, but they decide to have a short lived fling that is just for their enjoyment. When their time together is supposed to be coming to an end, will they be able to walk away?

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* Review * THEIR SECRET ROYAL BABY by Carol Marinelli

February 16, 2017 Leave a Comment

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* Review * THEIR SECRET ROYAL BABY by Carol Marinelli

Their Secret Royal Baby by Carol Marinelli
Published by Harlequin Medical Romances on March 1, 2017
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Royal baby born in the ER!

Dr. Elias Santini, secret prince of Medrindos, has his world rocked when he attends an emergency delivery. The patient is Beth Foster, the woman he spent one stolen night with, and she's in premature labor…with his baby!

Estranged from her strict parents, Beth both fears the desire between them and yearns for the support Elias offers her as their tiny newborn fights for her life. A fiery kiss tempts Beth to risk everything, but what will happen when she discovers her daughter is the future heir to the Medrindos throne?

A captivating read about finding the love of your life when you least expect it … and overcoming secrets and roadblocks to find your happily-ever-after!

Dr. Elias Santini, the secret Prince of Medrindos, doesn’t plan on delivering a baby during his Accident and Emergency shift that night at a London hospital … and he’s even more shocked when he sees his one night fling and realizes it’s his very own baby he’s delivering!

Event planner Beth Foster is in town on business and suddenly finds herself in labor way too early. Estranged from her strict parents, she’s all alone in the world as the stress of being unwell and unable to find out what’s going on with her baby rains down on her. She’s so relieved when Elias walks in the door! As they embark on the journey of seeing their baby through this battle, they begin to get to know more about each other and enjoy their time together. When the truth about Elias’s heritage comes out, will she be able to stand the thought of life as a royal?

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* Review * MISSING THE OBVIOUS by K A Servian

February 15, 2017 Leave a Comment

Missing the Obvious by K A Servian
Published by Sweetpea Publishing on February 12, 2017
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Three years before 'Throwing Light' begins, Tom and Grace find themselves thrust together at the wedding of their old friend, David. Grace is trying hard to ignore her inappropriate crush on her best friend's big brother, but when he starts to flirt with her, she wonders if tonight will be her opportunity to finally act on her hidden feelings.

A super quick read of a short prequel to K A Servian’s upcoming novel, THROWING LIGHT. Just enough of a hint into Grace Southern’s life that makes us want to come back for more to see what happens with Tom! A nice teaser!

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* Review * HOLDEN by Delores Fossen

February 15, 2017 Leave a Comment

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Holden by Delores Fossen
Series: The Lawmen of Silver Creek Ranch
Published by Harlequin Intrigue on February 21, 2017
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When a baby goes mising, a Texas marshal and a woman from his past discover there's a whole lot more behind this kidnapping…

Holden Ryland certainly didn't become a marshal just to end up busting his ex, Nicky Hart, for taking files from Conceptions Fertility Clinic. But only Nicky knows just what was really stolen: a newborn being held for ransom. A newborn who is kin to both her and Holden. The missing boy is only the start of a mystery that snakes through Texas, winding its way through their families. Bad blood may linger between them, but Holden can protect his nephew back at the Silver Creek Ranch. If they can lay their past to rest to rescue this child, is it possible for them to have a future together?

A ring of blackmail and deception makes up the plot of Delores Fossen’s latest in The Lawmen of Silver Creek series! We’re drawn in quickly and go through twists and turns with them to see if they will get to the bottom of the mystery! If you’re a follower of this series, you will have no problem recognizing all of the various characters who come through for back-up … if you’re new to the series, it will seem overwhelming to try to keep all the brothers and cousins straight. Don’t even worry about it, as they are only minor players in this book .. and if you want to get to know them each in their own right, go back and pick up the earlier books in the series to enjoy! 🙂

US Marshal Holden Ryland never expects to be going after his ex for stealing files from a fertility clinic, and when he shows up at her door and gets the story behind it, he understands why she’s been risking life and limb to get the answers she needs!

Nicky Hart never set out to hurt Holden or his family, so the bad blood between them doesn’t set well with her … but she’ll put aside their differences if she can get him to help her find a missing baby … a baby that’s related to them both!

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* Review * A DEBT PAID IN THE MARRIAGE BED by Jennifer Hayward

February 15, 2017 Leave a Comment

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* Review * A DEBT PAID IN THE MARRIAGE BED by Jennifer Hayward

A Debt Paid in the Marriage Bed by Jennifer Hayward
Published by Harlequin Presents on March 1, 2017
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The unwilling Ricci wife…

Angelina's world is shattered when Lorenzo Ricci walks through the door of her engagement party and demands she call off the wedding—because she's still married to him! She left the formidable Italian to save her heart, but now, with her family business at stake, Angelina must consider his terms…

In need of an heir, Lorenzo will use any means to reclaim his wayward wife and return her to their marriage bed. He'll make her debts disappear if she repays him…in desire! The chemistry may be alive and well between them, but can they survive their tempestuous reunion unscathed?

An exciting read filled with a mixture of turmoil and emotions!

Angelina Carmichael has her world turned upside down at her engagement party when her ex-husband shows up to tell her that they are still married and she will be returning to his bed to fulfill her duties as his wife … or he’ll ruin her father!

Lorenzo Ricci can’t stand the fact that Angie walked out on him all those years ago, and now that he needs an heir and finds out that they are conveniently still married, what better way to get one than to bring his wayward wife back home?

These two produce fireworks when they are in each other’s vicinity. Will they actually be able to calm down and listen to each other to make their marriage work, or will it be all be a repeat of history with them pushing each other away again?

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