Archives for April 9, 2017

* Review * EXPECTING THE BILLIONAIRE’S BABY by Andrea Laurence

* Review * EXPECTING THE BILLIONAIRE’S BABY by Andrea LaurenceExpecting the Billionaire's Baby by Andrea Laurence
Series: Texas Cattleman's Club: Blackmail
Published by Harlequin Desire on April 1, 2017
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five-stars

A Texas-size pregnancy surprise!

Cecelia Morgan needs to take her business to the next level, and decorating the new luxury resort in Royal, Texas, is just the ticket. But at the meeting to pitch her designs, she comes face-to-face with Deacon Chase, her former flame from the wrong side of the tracks who grew up to be a billionaire hotelier. Turns out he's the silent partner in this project. Their chemistry is off the charts. Too bad she's spoken for.

But when the blackmailer terrorizing the Texas Cattleman's Club targets Cecelia, revealing a past secret that ruins her present engagement, she turns to Deacon for comfort…only to soon be expecting!


The ultimate in reunited love! I didn’t think it was possible for me to like Cecelia after how mean and uptight she and her “mean girl clique” were in a previous book in the series, but Andrea Laurence performed a miracle and made her likable! Not only did I understand her attitude, but I even pulled for her to win her guy.  Great characters, a sweet reunion and a happily-ever-after with all the feels!

Cecelia Morgan is crossing her fingers that the expansion she wants to happen with her successful business will work out. She’s putting her all into this presentation to decorate the new luxury hotel in Royal, Texas, The Bellamy Hotel. When she walks into the meeting to present her bid, she’s sure she’s about to be laughed out of the room though, when she finds out the silent partner in the hotel is none other than the high school boyfriend she dumped years ago.

Billionaire Deacon Chase has come a long way from when he was the boy from the wrong-side of town dating the rich, popular girl in school. He dearly loved her, and even though it’s been many years and he’s had a good life since, he’s never forgotten her or the future they had planned together. When the blackmailer targeting the Texas Cattleman’s Club sets their sights on Cecelia, will he be able to help rescue her from becoming the talk of the town?

five-stars

* Review * FIGHTING ATTRACTION by Sarah Castille

* Review * FIGHTING ATTRACTION by Sarah CastilleFighting Attraction by Sarah Castille
Series: Redemption #4
Published by Sourcebooks Casablanca on April 4, 2017
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four-stars

My sweet, sexy Penny has a dark side. Just like me.
I will have her. And then I will lose her, and suffer a lifetime of regret.

Rampage. Everyone loves him. He is Redemption's top heavyweight fighter and the biggest gossip in the gym. But he isn't the teddy bear everyone thinks he is. He's hiding a dark secret-and he hates himself for it.

Twice a week, Rampage transforms into Master Jack, a notorious dom only the most hard-core submissives will play with. How can he-a Southern gentleman, bred to respect and protect women-want to dominate them?

But Penny Worthington wants him. Beneath her pearls, kitten heels, and prim British exterior beats a tortured heart...Master Jack is the only one who can set her free.


An explosive delve through dark secrets and intense desires to find their soul mate! Fun characters and hot sex help carry this book as the plot dips and recovers throughout with periods of dragging only to come back to an exciting pivot. Overall a satisfying read with a happy ending.

Jack “Rampage” Caldwell is just getting his MMA career to the peak he has wanted for a long time when he can’t seem to keep his mind free of Pen. He’s not good for her and no matter how much his heart races when she’s near, there’s no way he can answer the pull he sees in her eyes. He has secrets that he’s not proud of … he can’t pull her down with him!

British born Penny Worthington puts off the air of being proper, but has dark secrets and desires hidden beneath the surface. She sees a kindred spirit hiding beneath the southern gentleman facade that the public sees of Jack. Can she bring herself to reach out and grab what she wants most in life … even though she knows he deserves better?

four-stars

* Review * THE SPANISH TYCOON’S TAKEOVER by Michelle Douglas

* Review * THE SPANISH TYCOON’S TAKEOVER by Michelle DouglasThe Spanish Tycoon's Takeover by Michelle Douglas
Published by Harlequin Romance on April 1, 2017
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five-stars

The new boss…

Her family hotel has just been taken over and Wynne needs to do whatever it takes to seem bright, breezy and unflappable. Easier said than done! If she can work nicely with the charismatic Xavier Ramos then her colleagues might just keep their jobs…

Xavier has no qualms about ruthlessly transforming a homely motel into a chic boutique hotel—only, he has a fight on his hands against fiery Wynne! While he's busy taking over her hotel, with every battle he finds she's taking another piece of his heart…


Captivatingly sweet! From the moment they meet, we are intrigued by the chemistry Wynne and Xavier share. Great characters, a heartwarming story line and just a whole lot of feel good reading!

Wynne Stephens isn’t looking forward to meeting the new owner of the hotel that’s been her family treasure for years, but she’ll do anything she can to make nice so her staff can keep their jobs. Will she be able to win over the new owner … and when she learns his true reason for taking over, will she even want to try?

Xavier Ramos isn’t here to make friends. He’s here to turn this eyesore of an inn into the ever efficient kind of facility he runs all over the world. Having it fulfill a bit of payback and revenge at the same time is simply his just reward.

Past secrets, misunderstandings and lots of cozy interaction pave the way to both sides reassessing what’s really important in life.

five-stars