Archives for April 23, 2017

* Review * SLOW BURN COWBOY by Maisey Yates

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

* Review * SLOW BURN COWBOY by Maisey YatesSlow Burn Cowboy by Maisey Yates
Series: Copper Ridge
Published by HQN Books on April 18, 2017
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five-stars

In Copper Ridge, Oregon, a cowboy's best friend might turn out to be the woman of his dreams…

If Finn Donnelly makes a plan, he sticks to it. After his brothers left Copper Ridge, Finn stayed behind, determined to keep their ranch going by himself. And when he realized his feelings for Lane Jensen were more than platonic, he shoved that inconvenient desire away. It was easy…until it wasn't. Suddenly his brothers are coming home to claim their share of the property. And Lane is no longer just in his fantasies. She's in his arms, and their friendship is on the line…

He's been her buddy, her handyman, her rock. But until that one breathtaking kiss, Lane somehow overlooked the most important thing about Finn Donnelly—he's all man. They're right together, no matter how much his volatile past has bruised him. Finn wants to hold Lane's body, but he doesn't want to hold her heart. But Lane is falling fast and now she's got a plan of her own…to show Finn there's nothing hotter than friendship turned to slow-burning love.


Feisty meets dependable as best friends take a second look at their decade long friendship and decide to add a little fun to the mix! This was a super fun read. I had a smile on my face throughout from the sass that came out of not only Lane’s mouth, but also from the interaction between the brothers. Emotions are flaring as we go on a roller coaster through their history and watch them come out on the other side of the pain to see a brighter future.

Cowboy Finn Donnelly has spent his entire adult life working hard at his family farm in Copper Ridge, Oregon to make it all that it could be … while his brothers have been out making it in the big bad world. Now they are all scurrying home to claim a piece of the pie and it really makes him mad.  He built this business, not them!

Lane Jensen is trying to be there for her best friend Finn, but she’s not sure how to help stave off the tension between the brothers, and when Finn throws another twist her way, she’s really confused.  He’s telling her he wants her … as more than a friend … and always has!  What?! They’ve been best friends for years … just friends … how can he want to change that now?

One simple kiss turns their lives upside down. They’re now fighting to save their friendship … and opening doors that have always been closed. Finn wants to have her in his bed, but not in his heart … and now that he’s opened her eyes, she’s falling hard! Will they be able to move forward together … even as friends?

five-stars

* Review * THE ITALIAN’S VENGEFUL SEDUCTION by Bella Frances

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

* Review * THE ITALIAN’S VENGEFUL SEDUCTION by Bella FrancesThe Italian's Vengeful Seduction by Bella Frances
Series: Claimed by a Billionaire
Published by Harlequin Presents on May 1, 2017
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four-half-stars

His tantalizing revenge!

Tycoon Marco Borsatto gave Stacey Jackson her first taste of pleasure…only to devastate her with accusations of treachery. Ever since, waitress Stacey has buried any hint of vulnerability behind a cool facade—she refuses to open herself up to hurt again.

Except Marco isn't a man to forgive and forget! When he rescues Stacey from another man, one look at Stacey's luscious form is enough to remind him of her bitter betrayal—and their electrifying magnetism!

Marco won't allow Stacey to slip through his fingers again: his touch will be his vengeance!


Lies, deception and innuendo take center stage in this 2nd half of the Claimed by a Billionaire duet by Bella Frances. I didn’t find the connection between the books to be all that deep, but none-the less, I enjoyed the story all on it’s own.

Marco Borsatto overcame his family’s very public downfall as a teen and went on to prosper in his professional life. He’s set on recouping one last thing that means a lot to him from his youth, and is only steps away from succeeding when he stumbles across a blast from the past. His high school girlfriend Stacey Jackson evidently has not had the same good fortune as him if the state she’s in when he runs into her is anything to go by!

Stacey Jackson has worked hard all of her life, but things just have not worked out well for her.  Now she’s thrust together with the only man she ever loved and his sanctimonious attitude. She can’t get a word in edge wise to correct his misconceptions from years ago … but the spark when he touches her has never been stronger!

four-half-stars

* Review * DI MARCELLO’S SECRET SON by Rachael Thomas

* Review * DI MARCELLO’S SECRET SON by Rachael ThomasDi Marcello's Secret Son by Rachael Thomas
Series: The Secret Billionaires
Published by Harlequin Presents on May 1, 2017
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four-half-stars

The challenge: to leave your billionaire lifestyle behind for two weeks…

Italian tycoon Antonio Di Marcello relishes a challenge—but running into Sadie Parker while undercover as a mechanic rocks him to the core. Four years after their fevered fling stripped away his iron guard, he's confronted with the shocking consequences…

Sadie gave up hope on her desperate attempts to contact Antonio. Now she has to face the day she's both dreaded and longed for! Yet Antonio's claim over her and her son is hard to resist—especially because he'll use a sensual onslaught to get what he wants!


When a friendly bet among friends leads to more than he ever bargained for, Antonio Di Marcello must figure out the best way to handle the changes about to happen in his life! Really enjoyed the kick-off to the new “The Secret Billionaires” trilogy. Rachael Thomas wove a story of not only a surprise child, but also a second-chance at love reunion … great characters, a fulfilling plot, and a nice set up for the following stories in the series.

Antonio Di Marcello has to live for two weeks without accessing any of his fortune or name to successfully hold up his end of the bet he made with his friends. He never expects to encounter a woman from his past at the temporary job he is sent to.

Sadie Parker spent one unforgettable weekend with Antonio four years ago … and will never forgive him for turning his back on her when she tried to contact him afterwards! She thinks the new guy at the garage seems familiar, but never in a million years did she think Toni was her son’s father in disguise!

Antonio will stop at nothing to get his son in his life … even if he has to remind her of the sensual pleasure he can give her in order to get her to agree to a future together!

four-half-stars