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* Review * NANNY BODYGUARD by Lisa Childs

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* Review * NANNY BODYGUARD by Lisa Childs

Nanny Bodyguard by Lisa Childs
Series: Bachelor Bodyguards
Published by Harlequin Romantic Suspense on March 1, 2017
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Payne Protection's latest hire has a secret agenda…but his heart keeps getting in the way!

Digital security specialist Nikki Payne is eager to prove herself. So when former marine Lars Ecklund asks for her help in tracking down his sister, Nikki happily volunteers her services. But she doesn't anticipate falling for her role as nanny and bodyguard to a baby they're protecting…or uncovering a raging hunger for guarded Lars.

To find out what happened to his sibling, Lars must get into a fortified mansion at any cost and track down an elusive lawyer. But his fierce desire for Nikki is complicating everything. Putting the stunning spitfire in danger doesn't sit easily with him, yet he has no choice if he's to reclaim his sister—or create a future with this new family.

A riveting case grabs our attention from the first page and doesn’t let up the rest of the time! We see several familiar faces from previous books playing parts in this story. The main characters have a really compelling chemistry from the moment they set eyes on each other and I enjoyed going along for their story.

Former Marine Lars Ecklund has arrived home from his final tour of duty to find his sister missing. He knows where she said she was headed the last time he talked to her, so he goes and tries to find her, but keeps hitting brick walls. When his former teammate Cooper Payne comes into the picture as a way into the fortress of a house he’s trying to get access to, Lars connects with him without giving him any details that might put him in a bad position.

Security Specialist Nikki Payne is really irritated that her overly protective brothers refuse to let her do the job in the family business that she wants to do. She doesn’t need them holding her back and she really resents being treated like a weakling! When Lars comes on the scene and she realizes he’s being secretive about something, she sets out to see what’s going on. Will they be able to get to his sister before the whole situation blows up?

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* Review * TWIN SECRETS by Jules Bennett

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* Review * TWIN SECRETS by Jules Bennett

Twin Secrets by Jules Bennett
Series: The Rancher’s Heirs
Published by Harlequin Desire on March 1, 2017
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This wealthy rancher is about to meet his match…and her two little secrets!

Colt Elliott is as handsome as he is cunning. And he wants his neighbor's ranch. So when the owner's beautiful daughter begs him to save her family's home, he gives her a job so she can pay off her debt…and he becomes consumed with a new goal: seduce the fiery virgin.

But Annabelle is the guardian of her infant twin nieces and all three ladies begin to pull at his heartstrings. Colt will go to any lengths to get what he wants—but will his hidden agenda cost him Annabelle?

Webs of deception bring this story to life as the heroine suffers one betrayal after another from the people she loves most and yet keeps finding a way to get back up and move forward. Kicking off “The Rancher’s Heirs” series, Jules Bennett draws us in immediately with the sorrow we are feeling for this woman who is struggling to pick up the pieces of her life, and she continues to take us on a ride of romance, laughter and happily-ever-afters! She sets the stage well for the future stories, and leaves us ready to jump into Nolan & Pepper’s story! I can’t wait to see what’s next.

Rancher Colt Elliott enjoys his life and the fruits of all of the labor he’s put into it. He learned well from his father and has gone on to run the ranch well in his absence, but now he wants to prove to himself and everyone else that he can do more than just hold his own … he wants to grow and prosper! He needs his neighbor’s land to do so, so he’s happy to set up a sweet situation that hands it to him!

Annabelle Carter is coming home to Stone River, TX with her infant twin nieces newly in her care. She has been hit with a lot in her young life and just wants to be able to fulfill her dreams and live a good life for a change. When she learns her father has put her plans in jeopardy once again, she’ll do anything to keep from losing their house and land to the wealthy neighbor … even take a job as a ranch hand for Cole Elliott himself to pay back the money her father borrowed!

Neither want to give up on their dream, but they are both wishing for it on the same land. As they spend time together and actually start to like each other, it makes for an awkward situation with all of the secrets floating around. Will Colt realize before it’s too late that he wants this ready-made family for his very own?

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* Review * FALLING FOR THE BAD GIRL by Nina Croft

March 2, 2017 1 Comment

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* Review * FALLING FOR THE BAD GIRL by Nina Croft

Falling for the Bad Girl by Nina Croft
Series: Cutting Loose
Published by Entangled: Brazen on February 27, 2017
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As a second generation detective, Nathan Carter is a cop, through and through, one who definitely sees things in black and white. But his work ethic—and libido—are thrown off balance when he heads up the case against jewel thief, Regan Malloy. Because with one sizzling look, she’s got him hot and hard. And he’s been that way, ever since.

Growing up, Regan’s favorite hobby was learning to crack safes, and she was very, very good at it. Still, she’d always tried to keep to the straight and narrow, and only strayed when she believed a friend was in desperate straits. Now she’s out of prison and starting over. If only she could forget that she’d spent the last three years fantasizing about the stunningly gorgeous detective who locked her away.

It’s inevitable that they meet up again—in bars, hotels…and hotel beds. Despite their differences, they can’t keep their hands off each other. Still, it’s just desire. If they give it enough time, it’ll burn itself out. Because a good boy and a bad girl can’t possibly make it work. Can they?

Loved this book! There was just something about the simple, raw connection between these two characters that really got to me. He was lonely and needing comfort, she was distancing herself from those she loved most and hanging adrift … but together they felt right. It’s majorly steamy, fun with a side of sass, and a pleasure to read!

Regan Malloy grew up in a family where cracking safes and picking locks was just something you learned. She didn’t set out to live the life that her family did, but when faced with a friend in need, she agrees to do just one job .. and gets caught. Now freshly out of prison, she is trying to start over and get her life on track for the future that she wants … if only she didn’t keep lusting after the detective that put her away!

Detective Nathan Carter didn’t forget Regan after she was locked up … in fact, she was a regular visitor to his nightly fantasies! His life is adrift right now, and he finds himself seeking her out … outside the prison when she’s released, in hotel bars, in her bed. They agree to just get each other out of their systems … sexy only … but as they spend more and more time together, they actually like each other. It’s crazy! The cop and the bad girl … it can’t possibly work … can it?

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* Blog Tour / Review * NO ONE TO HOLD by Arell Rivers

March 2, 2017 1 Comment

No One to Hold by Arell Rivers
Series: The Hold Series #1
Published by Tarnished Halo Publishing LLC on December 16, 2016
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Succumb to Cole Manchester—talented, witty, charming, sexy and oh-so flawed—a womanizing rock star whose shallow life is transformed when he experiences love for the first time.

From the outside, Cole Manchester seems to have it all: looks, fame, money, awards and women. When tragedy strikes, he realizes how hollow his life is, and opens the door to the one thing he’s never considered … finding love. He’s inexplicably drawn to the quiet wallflower who works on his team, a line he knows he shouldn’t cross.

After devastating heartbreaks, all Rose Morgan wants is to blend into the background. Working at her dream job as a publicist, she’s safely hiding in plain sight. Until her client, the irresistible Cole Manchester, notices her. Rose must ignore her desires in order to protect her bruised heart … and keep her prized career.

Cole needs Rose to teach him how to love. Rose needs Cole to teach her how to trust. Together, they form a bond ignited by passion but fueled by insecurities. When her mother’s interference collides with his fan’s twisted plot, Cole and Rose may find themselves with No One To Hold.

Not your typical raunchy, major bad boy rock star book … but fun none-the-less! This story picks up in a rocker’s life when he’s lived that wild lifestyle for awhile and is now ready to settle down. The characters draw you in and you want to know what’s going to happen next. WARNING — It ends in a cliffhanger!

When rock star Cole Manchester starts to re-evaluate his life, he realizes that even though he had a lot of fun over the years and accomplished so many dreams, he’s left with a fairly empty life. He wants more, and he sets out to get it … he just can’t seem to get his shy Publicist off his mind long enough to do so.

Rose Morgan has worked for Cole for years and knows his lifestyle well … only he’s not partying and womanizing like he used to … and she can’t help but notice that he’s looking at her differently! Can he truly be a changed guy that wants a relationship all of a sudden? Can she really bring herself to trust that?

No One to Hold

by Arell Rivers
The Hold Series
Publication Date: December 16, 2016
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

Succumb to Cole Manchester—talented, witty, charming, sexy and oh-so flawed—a womanizing rock star whose shallow life is transformed when he experiences love for the first time.

From the outside, Cole Manchester seems to have it all: looks, fame, money, awards and women. When tragedy strikes, he realizes how hollow his life is, and opens the door to the one thing he’s never considered … finding love. He’s inexplicably drawn to the quiet wallflower who works on his team, a line he knows he shouldn’t cross.

After devastating heartbreaks, all Rose Morgan wants is to blend into the woodwork. Working at her dream job as a publicist, she’s safely hiding in plain sight. Until her client, the sexy Cole Manchester, notices her. Rose must ignore her desires in order to protect her bruised heart … and keep her prized career.

Cole needs Rose to teach him how to love. Rose needs Cole to teach her how to trust. Together, they form a bond ignited by passion but fueled by insecurities. When her mother’s interference collides with his fan’s twisted plot, Cole and Rose may find themselves with No One To Hold.

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THE CONTINUATION OF THE SERIES:

Cheer for Rose Morgan—strong, determined and driven—a brilliant publicist who thought she had finally overcome her tragic past when, once again, her life is turned upside down. Rose and Cole’s passionate love story continues in this second full-length novel in The Hold Series.

Distraught by news of Cole’s unexpected marriage, Rose Morgan tries to pick up the pieces of her life, only to be confronted by Cole at every turn. With her PR career in serious jeopardy, Rose can’t escape his orbit and is forced to continue working on his account. Under snowballing pressure, she seeks solace from unlikely sources.

Reeling from the disastrous fallout after his drunken night in Las Vegas, rock star Cole Manchester is a tormented man. He reaches out to Rose, the one woman who has always fixed his mistakes, only to realize that he might have pushed her away forever. Now, he’ll do whatever it takes to get her back.

Rose and Cole each must face their deepest fears if their love is to survive. But Cole’s stalker is becoming increasingly unhinged … and dangerous. In the end, Rose and Cole must decide if some things are just too Hard to Hold.

Rally around Cole Manchester and Rose Morgan: the rock star and his publicist are about to face their most perilous trials yet. Cole and Rose’s passionate love story culminates in this third full-length novel in The Hold Series.

Back in the spotlight for his world tour, Cole Manchester performs hit after hit before delighted fans. However, his heart remains firmly in Los Angeles with Rose, whose condition remains critical following their terrible car wreck.

After lying unconscious for weeks, Rose Morgan awakens to find herself professionally and personally adrift. Her scrambled memories have convinced her Cole is dangerous, compelling her to shut him out and face an uncertain future on her own.

With nothing left to lose, Cole’s crazed stalker executes her final desperate act. After an explosive finale, who will survive her deadly rampage?

Destinies will be altered. Intentions stripped bare. Rose and Cole must face all of their remaining demons if their love is to survive. In the trilogy’s thrilling conclusion, they’ll discover if they truly have each other forever To Have and To Hold.

About Arell Rivers

For as long as I can remember, I have been lost in a book. During my senior year in college, I picked up a Danielle Steel novel … and instantly was hooked on romance.

I started writing my first novel, No One to Hold, because the characters were screaming at me to do so. The story started coming out in my dreams and attacking me in the shower, so I took to the computer to shut them up. But they kept talking.

Born and raised in New Jersey, I have what some may call a “checkered past.” Prior to discovering my passion for writing romance, I practiced law, was a wedding and event planner and even dabbled in marketing. I live with a very supportive husband and two mischievous cats. When not in my writing cave, I can be found making dinner in the crock pot, working out with Shaun T or hitting the beach.

I hope you enjoy my stories about driven men, strong women and the passions that ignite!

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