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* Review * CAVANAUGH ENCOUNTER by Marie Ferrarella

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* Review * CAVANAUGH ENCOUNTER by Marie Ferrarella

Cavanaugh Encounter by Marie Ferrarella
Series: Cavanaugh Justice
Published by Harlequin Romantic Suspense on August 1, 2017
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Playboy detective Luke Cavanaugh O'Bannon isn't excited to be paired with his polar opposite, introverted Francesca "Frankie" DeMarco, on a case. But when Frankie's cousin is found dead of a suspicious drug overdose, she and Luke must work together to pursue a serial killer who's struck again. And though they try to fight it, the two opposites attract…passionately!

After several false leads, their investigation points them to an online dating site where Frankie, despite Luke's objections, offers herself up as virtual bait. Will the killer reply with dinner and a deadly proposition? Will Luke realize he's met his match—offline?

Always a pleasure to visit the Cavanaugh family again! The murder case was interesting and caught my attention quickly, and even though the sass and snark between the main characters was fun, there just wasn’t a great connection pulling me in there. Still a pleasant read!

When her cousin is found dead of an apparent drug overdose, Detective Frankie DeMarco isn’t buying it. She sets her sights on finding out what really happened and winds up working what looks to be a serial killer case with Detective Luke Cavanaugh O’Bannon.

Luke isn’t happy when Frankie comes up with the idea to use herself as bate on a dating website they think the killer is finding his victims on, but she won’t take no for an answer. Can he manage to keep her safe when the killer comes knocking?

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* Review * A DAD FOR CHARLIE by Anna J. Stewart

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* Review * A DAD FOR CHARLIE by Anna J. Stewart

A Dad for Charlie by Anna J. Stewart
Series: Butterfly Harbor
Published by Harlequin Heartwarming on August 1, 2017
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Doesn't she know she can trust him with anything?

To Butterfly Harbor deputy sheriff Fletcher Bradley, Paige Cooper is a mystery he's dying to solve. Ever since the single mother and her equally irresistible young daughter showed up, life in his California town has changed for the better. Fletch isn't sure what Paige is running from; he only knows she's keeping some pretty serious secrets. Yet here she is, already a vital part of the community and working with him to crack a series of recent break-ins. Paige has to trust someone sometime. And it's going to be Fletch. Doesn't she know that she belongs here-with him?

Another great return to Butterfly Harbor! This is a small town that always pulls us in with new adventures, so I love my return visits.

Deputy Fletcher Bradley his job. Butterfly Harbor is a quaint, close-knit town and he enjoys getting to help protect it. Getting to the bottom of some recent vandalism has suddenly risen to the top of his to-do list, and having the mysterious Paige Cooper pop her nose in where it doesn’t belong is sure to make for an interesting adventure!

Paige and her daughter Charlie are recent transplants to the town and have become favorites of many. It’s clear the Paige is hiding something though, and Fletch is determined to find out what it is while he lets her trail along with him during this most recent investigation. When her secrets start to come out, will he rally around her, or find himself in a professional pickle?

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* Review * THE TYCOON’S FIANCEE DEAL by Katherine Garbera

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* Review * THE TYCOON’S FIANCEE DEAL by Katherine Garbera

The Tycoon's Fiancée Deal by Katherine Garbera
Series: The Wild Caruthers Bachelors
Published by Harlequin Desire on August 1, 2017
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Dr. Derek Caruthers is up for the promotion of his life—if he can deflect his boss's romantic designs. His solution? Single mom Bianca Velasquez—longtime buddy turned fake fiancée. Unfortunately, he's feeling more passionate than platonic about beautiful Bianca…

She knows the engagement is only pretend, but seeing Derek with her son and having Derek's strong body next to hers at night feels way too real. Can she convince the stubborn bachelor that he's ready for a spouse?

Forgotten crushes reignite! A sweet & sassy reunion story between two people who were the best of friends through school, went on to live their own lives and now are reunited with lots of past behind them, and a little white lie forging them together for a future! Great characters, an adorable little boy, a fun plot and sexy attraction heating things up!

Surgeon Derek Caruthers is up for the promotion of a lifetime … if only the woman he’s been deflecting for ages now wasn’t in charge of making the decision! To waylay her once again, he tells her he’s engaged … and where will he find a quick fake fiancee? Why, his best friend of course!

Bianca Velasquez is willing to help him out … but as they start to play house, it feels all too real and feelings that she thought were pushed aside years ago start to fester and make her wish this life with him and her son was going to be forever!

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