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* Review * BODYGUARD WITH A BADGE by Elizabeth Heiter

* Review * BODYGUARD WITH A BADGE by Elizabeth HeiterBodyguard with a Badge by Elizabeth Heiter
Series: The Lawmen: Bullets and Brawn
Published by Harlequin Intrigue on June 1, 2017
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four-half-stars

Take the shot…or take a chance?

FBI sniper Andre Diaz saved Juliette Lawson from a deadly hostage situation. But only hours later, he receives the surprise of his life when she takes him hostage in order to escape Quantico. Now the federal agent knows just how desperate Juliette is to stay hidden from her dangerous cop ex-husband.

Putting her trust in another law enforcement officer is difficult. Yet Juliette senses Andre is definitely one of the good guys. Perhaps he truly can protect her from the secrets she's been running from—unless her deadly past catches up with them both first.


Just when she thought she could stop running, danger strikes when she least expects it! Elizabeth Heiter is back with the first of three books in a spinoff to her popular “The Lawmen” series, “Bullets and Brawn”.  She brings us in hot in the middle of a hostage situation, and keeps the action and intrigue popping throughout. A well-developed cast of lawmen, friends and family work diligently to get to the bottom of the case and keep Juliette safe. I would have liked to see a tad more of their romance play out in the plot, but overall a great book! Looking forward to the next in the series!

FBI sniper Andre Diaz expects just another day on the job when he’s called out to a hostage situation, but as things turn rocky, he steps in to rescue Juliette Lawson. She knows who is behind this setup, but she can’t admit to it.  When she tried to get help in the past, no one would believe that her cop of an ex-husband did what she said he did. She’s desperate to get away from the questioning, but Andre never thought she’d urge him at gunpoint to get her away from Quantico!

Even though she’s threatening him, Andre can tell she’s not the bad guy here. She needs someone on her side for once, and based on the instant draw he feels towards her, he’s going to be it! Can he and his connections keep her safe while they try to track down her ex?

four-half-stars

* Blog Tour / Book Review * READ, WRITE, LOVE AT SEASIDE

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

* Blog Tour / Book Review * READ, WRITE, LOVE AT SEASIDERead, Write, Love at Seaside by Addison Cole
Series: Sweet with Heat: Seaside Summers #1
Published by World Literary Press on June 14, 2017
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five-stars

Read, Write, Love at Seaside by Addison Cole is the sweet edition of New York Times bestselling author Melissa Foster's steamy romance novel Read, Write, Love. The stories and characters remain the same, and convey all of the passion you expect between two people in love, without any explicit scenes or harsh language.

In READ, WRITE, LOVE at SEASIDE...
Bestselling author Kurt Remington lives to write. He spends twelve hours a day in front of his computer, rarely leaving the seclusion of his beach-front property, where he's come to finish his latest thriller -- that is, until free-spirited Leanna Bray nearly drowns in the ocean trying to save her dog. Kurt's best-laid plans are shot to hell when he comes to their rescue. Kurt's as irritated as he is intrigued by the sexy, hot mess of a woman who lives life on a whim, forgets everything, and doesn't even know the definition of the word organized.

Leanna's come to the Cape hoping to find a fulfilling career in the jam-making business, and until she figures out her own life, a man is not on the menu. But Leanna can't get the six-two, deliciously muscled and tragically neat Kurt out of her mind. She tells herself she's just stopping by to say thank you, but the heart-warming afternoon sparks an emotional and unexpectedly sweet ride as Kurt and Leanna test the powers of Chemistry 101: Opposites Attract.


Bestselling Author Melissa Foster has tweaked some of her steamy books into a milder, sweet edition under her new alter ego Addison Cole. This one is the milder version of Melissa’s original READ, WRITE, LOVE novel.  It’s a sexy, sweet connection and brings an exciting summer fling to life! Great characters & a really fun story!

Bestselling author Kurt Remington lives a strict and regimented life. His writing is what he lives and breathes for, and he doesn’t let anything get in it’s way. He’s spending the summer at his cottage in Wellfleet, Massachusetts finishing up his current novel when he’s introduced to the whirlwind that is Leanna Bray in a wild and unpredictable way!

Leanna Bray kind of lives life by the seat of her pants! She flits from one place and one job to another trying to find what fulfills her in life and her current foray is a jam and jellies business! She stumbles upon Kurt and her wild and free attitude intrigues him. He shouldn’t want this type of disruption … but want her he does! Will a summer fling be just what they both need or will she be too much a distraction to him? And when they consider the future, what does it look like for her?

 

 

 

 

Sweet with Heat: Seaside Summers features a group of fun, flirty, and emotional friends who gather each summer at their Cape Cod cottages. They’re sassy, flawed, and so easy to relate to, you’ll be begging to enter their circle of friends!

Sweet with Heat Series

by Addison Cole
Publication Date: June 14, 2017
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Sweet Romance

Read, Write, Love at Seaside by Addison Cole is the sweet edition of New York Times bestselling author Melissa Foster’s steamy romance novel Read, Write, Love. The stories and characters remain the same, and convey all of the passion you expect between two people in love, without any explicit scenes or harsh language.

In READ, WRITE, LOVE at SEASIDE…
Bestselling author Kurt Remington lives to write. He spends twelve hours a day in front of his computer, rarely leaving the seclusion of his beach-front property, where he’s come to finish his latest thriller — that is, until free-spirited Leanna Bray nearly drowns in the ocean trying to save her dog. Kurt’s best-laid plans are shot to hell when he comes to their rescue. Kurt’s as irritated as he is intrigued by the sexy, hot mess of a woman who lives life on a whim, forgets everything, and doesn’t even know the definition of the word organized.

Leanna’s come to the Cape hoping to find a fulfilling career in the jam-making business, and until she figures out her own life, a man is not on the menu. But Leanna can’t get the six-two, deliciously muscled and tragically neat Kurt out of her mind. She tells herself she’s just stopping by to say thank you, but the heart-warming afternoon sparks an emotional and unexpectedly sweet ride as Kurt and Leanna test the powers of Chemistry 101: Opposites Attract.

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Dreaming at Seaside is the sweet edition of New York Times bestselling author Melissa Foster’s steamy romance novel Seaside Dreams. The stories and characters remain the same, and convey all of the passion you expect between two people in love, without any explicit scenes or harsh language.

In DREAMING at SEASIDE…
Bella Abbascia has returned to Seaside Cottages in Wellfleet, Massachusetts, as she does every summer. Only this year, Bella has more on her mind than sunbathing and skinny-dipping with her girlfriends. She’s quit her job, put her house on the market, and sworn off relationships while she builds a new life in her favorite place on earth. That is, until good-time Bella’s prank takes a bad turn and a handsome police officer appears on the scene.

Single father and police officer Caden Grant left Boston with his fourteen-year-old son, Evan, after his partner was killed in the line of duty. He hopes to find a safer life in the small resort town of Wellfleet, and when he meets Bella during a night patrol shift, he realizes he’s found the one thing he’d never allowed himself to hope for—or even realized he was missing.

After fourteen years of focusing solely on his son, Caden cannot resist the intense attraction he feels toward beautiful Bella, and Bella’s powerless to fight the heat of their budding romance. But starting over proves more difficult than either of them imagined, and when Evan gets mixed up with the wrong kids, Caden’s loyalty is put to the test. Will he give up everything to protect his son—even Bella?

 

 

EXCERPT:

LEANNA BRAY WAS wet, cold, and floundering. Literally. She’d been floundering for twenty-eight years, so this was nothing new, but being pummeled by rain, wind, and waves, chasing a dog that never listened? That was new.

“Pepp—” A wave knocked her off her feet and she went under the water, taking a mouthful of saltwater along with her. She tumbled head down beneath the surface.

Now Pepper and I will both drown. Freaking perfect.

Something grabbed her arm, and she reflexively fought against it, sucking in another mouthful of salty water as she broke through the surface, arms flailing, choking, and pushing against the powerful hand that yanked her to her feet.

“You okay?” A deep, annoyed voice carried over the din of the crashing waves.

Cough. Cough. “Yeah. I—” Cough. Cough. “My dog.” She blinked and blinked, trying to clear the saltwater and rain from her eyes. The man’s mop of wet, dark hair came into focus. He held tightly to her arm while scanning the water in the direction of where she’d last seen Pepper. His clothes stuck to his body like a second skin, riding the ripples of his impressive chest and arms as he held her above the surface with one arm around her ribs.

“Come on.” She coughed as he plowed through the pounding surf with her clutched against his side. She slid down his body, and he lifted her easily into his arms, carrying her like he might carry a child, pressing her to his chest as he fought against the waves.

She pushed against his chest, feeling ridiculous and helpless…and maybe a little thankful, but she was ignoring that emotion in order to save Pepper.

“My dog! I need to get my dog!” she hollered.

Mr. Big, Tall, and Stoic didn’t say a word. He set her on the wet sand and tossed her a rain-soaked towel. “It was dry.” He pointed behind her to a wooden staircase. “Go up to the deck.”

She dropped the towel and plowed past him toward the water. “I gotta get my dog.”

He snagged her by the arm and glared at her with the brightest blue eyes she’d ever seen—and a stare so dark she swallowed her voice.

“Go.” He pointed to the stairs again. “I’ll get your dog.” He took a step toward the water, and she pushed past him again.

“You don’t have t—”

He scooped her into his arms again and carried her to the stairs.

 

 

About Addison Cole

Addison Cole is the sweet alter ego of New York Times and USA Today bestselling and award-winning author Melissa Foster. She writes humorous and emotional sweet contemporary romance. Her books do not include explicit sex scenes or harsh language. Addison spends her summers on Cape Cod, where she dreams up wonderful love stories in her house overlooking Cape Cod Bay.

Addison enjoys discussing her books with book clubs and reader groups and welcomes an invitation to your event.

Addison’s books are available in paperback, digital, and audio formats.

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five-stars

* Review * DEEP BURN by Kimberly Kincaid

* Review * DEEP BURN by Kimberly KincaidDeep Burn by Kimberly Kincaid
Series: Station Seventeen #2
Published by Kimberly Kincaid Romance on June 13, 2017
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four-half-stars

Firefighter Shae McCullough is all-in, all the time. When her reckless response at a fire earns her a two-week penance filing paperwork for the arson investigation unit, the rules and routines are enough to bore her senseless. But the discovery of a possible arson at a murder scene has her instincts fired up, and when Shae is assigned to assist Remington’s elite intelligence unit with their investigation, she’s all too ready to jump in with both boots first.

To tech and surveillance expert James Capelli, logic isn’t just a job requirement, it’s a way of life. He’s less than thrilled to work with Shae, whose impulsiveness threatens his sanity and whose curves threaten his composure. Despite their differences, they uncover a case bigger than anyone could have expected—along with an attraction that burns deep.

But this killer is no stranger, and Capelli’s got a dark past. Can he and Shae outsmart a ruthless murderer, or will his secrets bury them both?


Explosive! A sexy female firefighter meets her match when she gets paired with the tech guru in Remington PD’s intelligence unit. Sparks fly and opposites attract as they find themselves knee deep in an investigation neither of them expected … and outrunning danger at every turn! Great characters, familiarity from previous books, and an exciting plot. Looking forward to more in the series!

Firefighter Shae McCullough is feisty! She goes all in at every turn and she doesn’t believe in backing down from danger. Her gutsy attitude has gotten her into trouble on more than one occasion, and this time she’s really done it! A two week suspension from the firehouse is going to be torture! Her only saving grace is that they didn’t send her home to twiddle her thumbs … at least she still gets to go work at the boring arson division.

James Capelli works with the Remington Police Department as an IT and surveillance specialist. He’s logical and all about following the rules and being a “by the books” kind of guy. When he gets involved working with Shae on an arson investigation, he can’t deny he’s attracted to her .. but she’s so against the rules! She jumps into something without thinking while he examines every possible outcome before proceeding … she would drive him crazy! But he finds he just can’t resist her. When danger rears it’s ugly head in her direction from someone from his dark past, will he be able to keep her safe?

four-half-stars