September 17, 2017

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

Texas Showdown by Barb Han
Series: Cattlemen Crime Club
Published by Harlequin Intrigue on October 1, 2017
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To protect the love he lost, this rugged Texas rancher will risk everything

When FBI agent Maria Belasco is mysteriously attacked, her soon-to-be ex-husband, Austin O'Brien, is instantly on the scene. Problem is, she can't remember what happened or the case she was working on. Or how, months before, tragedy had driven her and the reserved rancher irrevocably apart…

Now Austin must pretend that nothing has changed between them to help Maria get her memory back—and discover who wants her dead. But protecting her 24/7 is reigniting desires even more explosive than before. Austin will do whatever it takes to expose the enemy on their trail. But putting his heart on the line a second time could prove the most lethal risk of all…

With the conclusion of the Cattlemen Crime Club, we finally get some answers about the crime against the O’Brien parents that we’ve been following for this entire series. We also get Austin and Maria’s story. It’s full of it’s own set of puzzles, and a sweet love story of being there for your mate, even when it’s not your place anymore … and better yet, the healing of a heartache that can finally let love shine through again.

FBI agent Maria Belasco is suspiciously attacked and left without any memory of many months of her life. She can’t remember the cases she’s working on to know if one of those perps might be involved in her attack, and even worse, she thinks things are still totally normal with her and her soon-to-be ex-husband!

Austin O’Brien loves Maria and he’d do anything to help her. He’s there immediately when he hears she’s been hurt, and he’s willing to put his life on hold to be there to support her through her recovery and even goes so far as to try to pretend they are still together. The doctors don’t want her memory coming back forcefully, so he has to make sure when she remembers the tragedy that tore them apart, that it’s at her own mind’s speed.

* Review * THE TYCOON’S MARRIAGE DEAL by Melanie Milburne

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

The Tycoon's Marriage Deal by Melanie Milburne
Published by Harlequin Presents on October 1, 2017
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A virgin's passionate awakening

Ruthless playboy Blake McClelland dominates in the boardroom and commands in the bedroom. So when he's required to produce a fiancée in order to clinch the most important deal of his life, his solution is as coldhearted as Blake himself—he'll choose a woman innocent enough to convince the world he's a reformed man!

After being jilted at the altar, shy bakery owner Matilda Toppington is in no hurry to wear another man's ring. Blake's cynical proposition is scandalously, shockingly outrageous—of course she should refuse! Unless Tillie dares surrender to the unknown pleasures his sinful gaze promises…

Temporary temptation turns into forever in the latest from Melanie Milburne! He might sort of blackmail her into helping him, but she’s not all that unwilling once she realizes he’s actually a nice guy and his reasons are good-hearted. Two lonely and scarred souls find their way towards healing and opening up to more than they ever dreamed of!

Matilda Toppington has sworn off of men, love and happily ever afters since being left standing at the altar by her former fiancee! She’s happy just to spend her day baking and living life vicariously through her bakery customers … until one of those customers throws a snag in her plans!

Blake McClelland will stop at nothing to get what he wants … even if it means blackmailing the town’s sweetheart into pretending to be his fiancee in order to clean up his tarnished reputation. It should only take a month to get the deal he needs closed, and he’s willing to make it more than worth her while!