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* Review * CLAIMING HIS PREGNANT PRINCESS by Annie O’Neil

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* Review * CLAIMING HIS PREGNANT PRINCESS by Annie O’Neil

Claiming His Pregnant Princess by Annie O'Neil
Series: Italian Royals
Published by Harlequin Medical Romances on August 1, 2017
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"Hello, Beatrice."

Face-to-face with the man she'd loved and lost two years ago, Dr. (and Princess) Bea di Jesolo knows she has no right to forgiveness, but she hopes they can call a truce for the sake of their patients.

Pediatrician Jamie Coutts had always seen the woman beneath the royal fanfare that surrounded Bea: at heart, she was more surgical gown than ball gown. But loving her had cost him once. Could he risk his heart again—especially when he discovers her secret?

The second half of Annie O’Neil’s Italian Royals duet brings us a sweet reunion story! Bea made choices based on family responsibilities and it came back to bite her. Now she has a chance to make it right with the man she always loved … but will he be willing to forgive her? The characters are down-to-earth with a touching connection. I really enjoyed getting to see Bea again … and getting to go along for the ride towards her happy ending this time!

Fleeing her nightmare of a wedding scandal, Princess Beatrice di Jesolo has settled for a short term job at a trauma center in Italy, when to her shocking surprise, in walks the love of her life that she dumped 2 years ago!

Pediatrician Jamie Coutts was heartbroken when Bea walked away from the life they had planned together. He’s not happy to see her, but he’s willing try to work peacefully alongside her while she’s here. When he finds out the circumstances behind her leaving and the outcome, will he decide he’s willing to forgive her? And will her big secret change anything when it comes out?

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* Review * THE KNIGHT’S SCARRED MAIDEN by Nicole Locke

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* Review * THE KNIGHT’S SCARRED MAIDEN by Nicole Locke

The Knight's Scarred Maiden by Nicole Locke
Series: Lovers and Legends
Published by Harlequin Historical on August 1, 2017
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A maiden for the mercenary

Mercenary knight Rhain is living on borrowed time. With a vengeful warlord pursuing him, he has accepted his fate—though first he must get his men to safety.

When he rescues mysterious and deeply scarred Helissent from her attackers, Rhain soon wishes he wasn't marked for death. He can never be the man she deserves—his scandalous lineage alone dictates that—but Rhain can't resist the temptation to show this innocent maiden how beautiful she truly is…

Attention grabbing details intrigue you, and an intricately woven plot carries us away in this tale of unexpected love! The characters believe they each are flawed and undeserving, yet they each see a truer side in the other. I would have liked to see a bit more of the two of them developing their relationship and also would have liked to have seen his family story line have a bit more of a conclusion, but overall, a very nice read!

A traveling mercenary knight, determined to find info about his past … a hunted man destined to pay for his deeds … a kind-hearted man unable to turn away from someone in need. Rhain has a lot of duty sitting on his shoulders right now and he’s not going to back down until he accomplishes what he has set out to do.

Helissent leads a sheltered life of almost non-existence. She’s badly scarred and ignored by those around here … only her luck runs out and she’s all of a sudden the target of some bad men when Rhain steps in to rescue her. He takes her with him to get her to safety, but along the way they find themselves learning about each other in a way neither has told anyone else. Are they destined to be together … or meeting just to lose each other immediately?

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* Review * STOLEN KISSES WITH HER BOSS by Susan Carlisle

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* Review * STOLEN KISSES WITH HER BOSS by Susan Carlisle

Stolen Kisses with Her Boss by Susan Carlisle
Published by Harlequin Medical Romances on August 1, 2017
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After hours…

To medical transcriber Cynthia Markum, Dr. Sean Donovan is just a voice—a deliciously sexy one—in her earpiece…until he asks to meet in person. She's nervous and excited, but it's crazy to have feelings for a man she's never laid eyes on, right? Besides, he's her employer!

Stunning Cynthia couldn't be further from the woman Sean imagined her to be, and their attraction is mutual and instantaneous. Neither are ready for a relationship, but from the moment their lips meet there's just no going back…

A quick and easy read about finding love when you’re not even looking for it! A fun connection, lots of family drama and a sweet love story.

Medical transcriber Cynthia Marcum has a lot on her plate right now, but when she puts on her headphones to do the jobs on her docket for Dr. Sean Donovan, she gets pure pleasure out of it. She can’t believe she’s so drawn to a man she’s never even met, but … that voice!!!

Sean happens to need a big favor from Cynthia and requests she come by his office to talk about it. She’s not the type of woman he would normally go for, nor the type he thinks he even needs … but he can’t seem to resist being attracted to her! Will family obligations and mismatched ideals keep them apart or will they decide to work around the difference they have to see where a relationship could go?

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* Blog Tour / Book Review * REBEL IN A SMALL TOWN by Kristina Knight

July 17, 2017 3 Comments

Rebel in a Small Town by Kristina Knight
Series: A Slippery Rock Novel
Published by Harlequin Superromance on July 1, 2017
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He's not giving up his family without a fight

James Calhoun has never been able to resist Mara Tyler, or her knack for mischief. Her reputation as a reckless teenager drove Mara from their hometown. So Slippery Rock is the last place James ever expected to see her, and Mara's timing couldn't be worse. With the upcoming election for sheriff, she threatens the squeaky-clean image James needs to win. Because Mara has brought with her the result of their steamy affair: his two-year-old son, Zeke. After the initial shock, James is determined to have both his family and career. He just needs to convince Mara that her home is where it's always been. With him.

Star-crossed lovers, town secrets and a surprise baby … just a few of the things that make this such a fun read! A visit to Slippery Rock is always satisfying!

Known for the mischief she used to cause as a teenager, Mara Tyler wasn’t sure she would ever return home to Slippery Rock, Missouri, but times have changed and it’s time. It’s time to make face the town, her family and James Calhoun. She has a baby that it’s past time she told people about … especially his father!

James always did have a hard time resisting his childhood friend, turned lover … and even though her return is at an inopportune time for him, there’s no way he’s going to let the Sheriff’s election and what the town thinks of him get in the way of him getting to know the son he didn’t know he had! Mara admits to her mistakes, and James admits to a few of his own, and as they spend time together again, they both have to admit they still adore each other. Will the townfolk run her back out of town, or will the love of a man and the support of her family be just what she needs to put down roots there?

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Rebel in a Small Town
(Slippery Rock #2)
Kristina Knight
Contemporary Romance
Paperback & ebook, 384 pages
July 1st 2017 by Harlequin Superromance

He’s not giving up his family without a fight

James Calhoun has never been able to resist Mara Tyler, or her knack for mischief. Her reputation as a reckless teenager drove Mara from their hometown. So Slippery Rock is the last place James ever expected to see her, and Mara’s timing couldn’t be worse. With the upcoming election for sheriff, she threatens the squeaky-clean image James needs to win. Because Mara has brought with her the result of their steamy affair: his two-year-old son, Zeke. After the initial shock, James is determined to have both his family and career. He just needs to convince Mara that her home is where it’s always been. With him.

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Other Books in the Series

Famous in a Small Town
(Slippery Rock #1)
Kristina Knight
Contemporary Romance
Paperback & ebook, 384 pages
May 1st 2017 by Harlequin Superromance

Lifestyles of the small-town famous

Forced to leave Nashville after a scandal, Savannah Walters has come home to Slippery Rock, Missouri, with a bruised ego and her singing career in jeopardy. As if that isn’t humiliating enough, on her way into town she’s rescued by her swoon-worthy childhood crush, Collin Tyler.

His hands are full running the family orchard and dealing with his delinquent teen sister, so Collin doesn’t need to get involved with someone as fiery and unpredictable as Savannah. But the intense attraction between them can’t be denied. And when disaster strikes, they’ll both be surprised by who’s still standing when the dust settles.

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And coming September 2017…

Breakup in a Small Town
(Slippery Rock #3)
Kristina Knight
Contemporary Romance
Paperback & ebook, 384 pages
September 1st 2017 by Harlequin Superromance

This isn’t the man she married…

Jenny Buchanan never considered what “for better or for worse” meant when she married Adam Buchanan at nineteen. Six years and two little boys later, “for worse” arrives in the form of a tornado that ravages Slippery Rock and injures Adam. Now he’s a stranger to his family…and love won’t be enough to bring him back.

Only when Jenny asks him to move out does Adam become the husband she needs…but Adam isn’t the only one who’s changed. As their attraction sparks back to life, Jenny and Adam must learn what it is to grow up—and grow together—before this small-town breakup lasts forever.

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About the Author

Once upon a time, Kristina Knight spent her days running from car crash to fire to meetings with local police–no, she wasn’t a troublemaker, she was a journalist. Her career took her all over the United States, writing about everything from a serial killer’s capture to the National Finals Rodeo. Along the way, she found her very own Knight in Shining Cowboy Boots and an abiding love for romance novels. And just like the characters from her favorite books, she’s living her own happily ever after.

Kristina writes sassy contemporary romance novels; her books have appeared on Kindle Best Seller Lists. She loves hearing from readers, so drop her a line!

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