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* Review * A FAMILY FOR THE BILLIONAIRE by Dani Wade

September 25, 2017 Leave a Comment
* Review * A FAMILY FOR THE BILLIONAIRE by Dani WadeA Family for the Billionaire by Dani Wade
Series: Billionaires and Babies
Published by Harlequin Desire on September 1, 2017
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five-stars

This stubborn tycoon isn't a family man…or is he?

When Royce Brazier hires the hottest event planner in Savannah to mastermind his charity masquerade ball, it's just another win for his portfolio. But Jasmine Harden isn't some lackey to boss around. The dynamic single mom and her adorable little girl quickly penetrate Royce's business-only facade…and Jasmine's passionate kisses cast a sensual spell…

Jasmine fears falling for the most eligible bachelor in town, even as she falls into Royce's bed. Is her billionaire boss's bad attitude about family based on a deeper hurt? Perhaps Jasmine and her daughter are the ones to change his mind!

 

The cold workaholic is brought to his knees by a caring woman and her irresistible baby! The characters are fun and well developed. The story takes us through many emotions as we hear about their lives and their past experiences.  I really enjoyed it!

When billionaire Royce Brazier wants to hire an event planner to throw him the biggest charity event around, he goes to the best Savannah has to offer! He’s an all business kind of guy, with no time for letting his guard down … so why is he suddenly enthralled with the planner and her adorable baby girl??

Jasmine Harden loves her job and her connections, so when she is offered the chance to create an event at a lifetime, she wants to jump at the chance … but can she get this guy to be hands on with the event decisions like she likes her hosts to be? And what’s with the softening in his attitude that she sees happening when he’s around her and her family? He better be careful, because the loner is certainly making her start to fall for him!

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* Review * STONE COLD CHRISTMAS RANGER by Nicole Helm

September 24, 2017 Leave a Comment
* Review * STONE COLD CHRISTMAS RANGER by Nicole HelmStone Cold Christmas Ranger by Nicole Helm
Published by Harlequin Intrigue on October 1, 2017
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four-half-stars

Bennet Stevens will do anything to prove himself. But the ranger never expected a cold case lead like Alyssa Jimenez, a wild-card bounty hunter. Or that someone would target her. The only safe place she can hide is in Bennet’s elite world. But Alyssa’s gutsy maneuvers and surprising vulnerability are putting Bennet’s heart at passionate risk…

Alyssa barely survived her drug-cartel family’s machinations. She knows all too well that trusting anyone can get you dead. Still, Bennet is the only way she can finally put her mother’s unsolved murder to rest. But posing as his lover is seductive—and risky. And exposing the truth could guarantee they won’t live to celebrate Christmas.

 

Danger at every corner with a powerful opposites attract storyline! She’s from a crime family, he’s from political power … yet they joing together in the middle of chaos and find their happily ever after! We were kept playing the guessing game throughout most of the story to try to figure out who was playing games with them and why. The characters were serious and fun to watch grow into a couple.

Texas Ranger Bennet Stevens is determined to impress the powers that be at work by solving a cold case that’s been on the books for years. He’s not afraid to get down and dirty to do it, and that’s a good thing because he’s just discovered that his case involves a major drug-cartel in the area!

Under-ground bounty hunter Alyssa Jimenez was lucky to escape as unruffled as she did from her family of criminals. She’s none too pleased to have even the thought of the cartel stirred up again when Bennet comes calling, but once she realizes he can help her get justice for her mother’s murder, she decides it might be worth her while to attempt to work with him. When danger comes knocking and her only safe haven is smack dab in the middle of Bennet’s elitist family, she’s not so sure how she’s going to handle this!

four-half-stars
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* Review * LUCAS by Sawyer Bennett

September 22, 2017 Leave a Comment

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* Review * LUCAS by Sawyer BennettLucas by Sawyer Bennett
Series: Cold Fury Hockey
Published by Loveswept on September 19, 2017
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four-half-stars

Lucas Fournier is only serious about one thing: hockey. The league’s fun-loving charmer, Luc is always up for a good prank or a great lay, and he has no intention of settling down. But being traded to the Carolina Cold Fury—and to play alongside his big brother, Max—is no joke. With another title in sight, the last thing Luc wants is to let his new teammates down. To succeed, Luc will need to keep his head in the game and the most . . . er, demanding member of his anatomy in check. But when temptation hits, Luc hits back harder.

Museum curator Stephanie Frazier has always put business before pleasure, which just about explains her nonexistent sex life. But when Stephanie meets Luc at a champagne-fueled gala, she finds herself flirting like crazy—and going home with the uninhibited athlete. For one night, she learns what passion is all about. She just never counted on the little surprise Luc leaves behind. And that’s when things really start to get . . . interesting.

 

A hot and steamy read! When a one night stand leads to a baby, the games are suddenly over and things are getting real! The characters were fun to get to know and really easy to connect with. He was a sweetheart … and he really hung in there trying to secretly love her through getting over her hang-ups in life. Really enjoyed their story and will look forward to more in the series!

Lucas Fournier lives and breathes hockey and as the newest member of the Carolina Cold Fury, he looks forward to playing the best hockey of his NHL career right alongside his brother Max. He’s living the life of exhilarating game play, head in the clouds stardom, and the power of getting laid any time he wants … what more could a man want??

Museum curator Stephanie Frazier lives her life for herself in neat little columns so she can always feel in control. When she lays eyes on Luc at a charity gala at the museum, she figures “why not!” and sets out to have a fun filled night with the hottie … what she doesn’t expect is for the stick to turn positive a month later! She didn’t have a great life growing up, so she isn’t all that forthcoming with sharing her life, so when Luc steps up and decides to get to know the woman he’s going to be raising a kid with, she better brace herself!

four-half-stars
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* Review * PINE LAKE by Amanda Stevens

September 21, 2017 Leave a Comment
* Review * PINE LAKE by Amanda StevensPine Lake by Amanda Stevens
Published by Harlequin Intrigue on October 1, 2017
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four-stars

SLEEPWALKING WITH DANGER

The murder of security expert Jack King’s girlfriend has haunted him for fifteen years. Returning to Pine Lake, Texas, where the townsfolk still consider him suspect, might not be the smartest move, but a killer seems to be holding up a mirror to his past. The same witness to this new murder was also present the night Jack’s girlfriend dieds…but both times, she was sound asleep…

Sleepwalking has gotten Olive Belmont into some sticky situations. Being the witness to both murders may have put her on the killer’s list. Even so, she doesn’t think the killer is Jack and is willing to help him. But will putting his past to rest ease her mind or leave her with even greater nightmares?

 

A classic who-done-it! With multiple people acting suspiciously, we’re on the hunt for the true culprit from beginning to end. There’s not a huge amount of romance to the story, but the characters are really easy to connect with, and I enjoyed them both from the start. With a lot of subterfuge, it’s a fun read as we go back and forth trying to figure out who is looking more guilty than the next!

Security expert Jack King left his hometown of Pine Lake, Texas behind 15 years ago, but the trauma and loss he experienced before he left continues to haunt him to this day. His high school girlfriend was murdered … a beautiful, fun-loving spirit who deserved a warm and fulfilling life … and the whole town thought he did it!

Recent events have brought Jack back to town to figure out what’s really going on in Pine Lake. He’s received calls from his so-called former best friends, both shining light on the other’s actions and possible deception. Just after arriving, he runs across Olive Belmont in a very dangerous situation. He puts himself out there to help her, and as new things come to light it appears her sleepwalking habit might have had her subconsciously witnessing two murders!

four-stars
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* Blog Tour / Review * CHASING CHRISTMAS EVE by Jill Shalvis

September 21, 2017 1 Comment

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* Blog Tour / Review * CHASING CHRISTMAS EVE by Jill ShalvisChasing Christmas Eve by Jill Shalvis
Series: Heartbreaker Bay
Published by Avon on September 26, 2017
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five-stars

Meet cute...

Run for the hills—temporarily. That’s Colbie Albright’s plan when she flees New York for San Francisco. Wrangling her crazy family by day and writing a bestselling YA fantasy series by night has taken its toll. In short, Colbie’s so over it that she’s under it. She’s also under the waters of a historic San Francisco fountain within an hour of arrival. Fortunately, the guy who fishes Colbie out has her looking forward to Christmas among strangers. But she’s pretty sure Spencer Baldwin won’t be a stranger for long.

Make merry...

Spence’s commitment to hiding from the Ghosts of Relationships Past means he doesn’t have to worry about the powerful—okay, crazy hot—chemistry he’s got with Colbie. Just because she can laugh at anything, especially herself... just because she’s gorgeous and a great listener…just because she “gets” Spence immediately doesn’t mean he won’t be able to let Colbie go. Does it?

…and hope for a miracle.

Now the clock’s ticking for Colbie and Spence: Two weeks to cut loose. Two weeks to fall hard. Two weeks to figure out how to make this Christmas last a lifetime.

 

I love Spencer! He’s always been a bit of a mystery, and in this book we finally get to know more of his history … and enjoy watching him find his happily ever after! The standard group of friends are all aboard and making us laugh as usual. They have great chemistry together and truly are their own little family. Loved my return trip to Heartbreaker Bay!

Author Colbie Albright is burned out! Between taking care of her family and cranking out book after book in her Young Adult fantasy series that became an overnight success, she’s just done. And her next book is feeling the pain! She decides she’s going to spontaneously run for the hills and have herself a vacation away from it all and leaves New York with sunshine in mind and winds up in gorgeous San Franscisco where she quickly stumbles into a sexy dreamboat!

Spencer Baldwin doesn’t mean to knock her into the famed fountain … it somehow just happens! Her reaction intrigues him and he can’t let her get away without enjoying more of her company. Spencer is having his own little burn out, and finds himself drawn to the idea of watching this beautiful woman’s eyes light up with laughter to brighten his day. With only a couple of short weeks available, they set out to see the sights of the city around them and enjoy every moment they can get … will they be able to walk away when the Christmas Eve deadline gets here?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis comes the next sexy, standalone novel in the Heartbreaker Bay series… Don’t miss the amazing excerpt and giveaway below, and order your copy today!

 

 

About CHASING CHRISTMAS EVE:

Meet cute…

Run for the hills—temporarily. That’s Colbie Albright’s plan when she flees New York for San Francisco. Wrangling her crazy family by day and writing a bestselling YA fantasy series by night has taken its toll. In short, Colbie’s so over it that she’s under it. She’s also under the waters of a historic San Francisco fountain within an hour of arrival. Fortunately, the guy who fishes Colbie out has her looking forward to Christmas among strangers. But she’s pretty sure Spencer Baldwin won’t be a stranger for long.

Make merry…

Spence’s commitment to hiding from the Ghosts of Relationships Past means he doesn’t have to worry about the powerful—okay, crazy hot—chemistry he’s got with Colbie. Just because she can laugh at anything, especially herself… just because she’s gorgeous and a great listener…just because she “gets” Spencer immediately doesn’t mean he won’t be able to let Colbie go. Does it?

…and hope for a miracle.

Now the clock’s ticking for Colbie and Spence: Two weeks to cut loose. Two weeks to fall hard. Two weeks to figure out how to make this Christmas last a lifetime

 

 

Order CHASING CHRISTMAS EVE in ebook or paperback, releasing 9/26/17!

 

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EXCERPT:

Spence drew in a deep, shuddering breath that wasn’t much steadier than hers and pulled off his now crooked glasses. “Hang on a second.” He tossed them aside. “I need to check on something.”

“What?” she asked warily.

Once again he slowly drew her in, his eyes heated and focused on hers, infusing her with some of his calm. “I want to see if this is how it’s going to be.”

“How what’s going to be?” she whispered.

“This.”

His kiss started out just as slow and thoughtful as the first, all careful control. But when his tongue touched hers, control flew straight out the window.

 

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September 18th

Bea’s Book Nook – Review & Excerpt

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I Love Romance – Review & Excerpt

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Writing My Own Fairy Tale – Review & Excerpt

September 19th

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September 20th

Bridget’s Book Bungalow – Review & Excerpt

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Inside The Mind of an Avid Reader – Review & Excerpt

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JOJO THE BOOKAHOLIC – Review & Excerpt

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Book Angel Booktopia – Review & Excerpt

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Booked All Night – Review & Excerpt

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A Hopeless Romantic’s Booklandia – Review & Excerpt

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Book Munchies – Review & Excerpt

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Books and Tequila – Review & Excerpt

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About Jill Shalvis:

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jill Shalvis lives in a small town in the Sierras full of quirky characters. Any resemblance to the quirky characters in her books is, um, mostly coincidental. Look for Jill’s sexy contemporary and award-winning books wherever romances are sold and click on the blog button above for a complete book list and daily blog detailing her city-girl-living-in-the-mountains adventures.

 

 

 

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* Blog Tour / Review * MR. SERIOUS by Danica Winters

September 21, 2017 1 Comment

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* Blog Tour / Review * MR. SERIOUS by Danica WintersMr. Serious by Danica Winters
Series: Mystery Christmas
Published by Harlequin Intrigue on October 1, 2017
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four-stars

Duty and danger bring an alpha hero to Mystery, Montana

Waylon Fitzgerald had a life of adventure all planned out—one that did not include returning to his family’s ranch to bring his missing ex-wife into custody for murder. With so much bad blood between them, the sexy military police officer understands why his ex’s sister, Christina Bell, hates him. And yet he and Christina spark a sizzling attraction.

What changes everything for Waylon is Winnie, Christina’s adorable ward…and the startling revelation that he’s her father. When she goes missing—her mother a killer at large—Waylon’s world is upended. Will he redeploy to follow his passions around the world…or stay where his heart has found an unexpected Christmas present?

 

Hunting a killer! With the second book in her Mystery Christmas series, Danica Winters brings us Waylon Fitzgerald’s story. He left home years ago to lead an exciting life of danger in the military, but current circumstances have him heading home to find some answers. We pick up with the mystery of the murders on or around Dunrovin Ranch, and trying to catch the murderer. Looking forward to more from this family!

Military police officer Waylon Fitzgerald left Mystery, Montana and his family behind when he finalized his divorce from his ex-wife Alli and needed a change. He enjoys the excitement that life brings his way now, but when he receives word that Alli is being accused of murder and is missing, he heads home to see if he can help track her down and bring her to justice.

Christina Bell isn’t happy to see her sister’s ex show up at all. Her sister left her the guardian of the niece she dearly loves … the daughter Waylon doesn’t even know he has. After all she’s heard about him, she can’t help but dislike him on sight … not to mention be afraid he’ll take Winnie away from her … but the more time she spends with him, the more she actually starts to like him … and the sparks between them? Smoking hot!

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Serious
by Danica Winters
Series: Mystery Christmas, #2
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Paperback Release Date: September 19, 2017
Digital Release Date: October 1, 2017

 

 

Duty and danger bring an alpha hero to Mystery, Montana

Waylon Fitzgerald had a life of adventure all planned out—one that did not include returning to his family’s ranch to bring his missing ex-wife into custody for murder. With so much bad blood between them, the sexy military police officer understands why his ex’s sister, Christina Bell, hates him. And yet he and Christina spark a sizzling attraction.

What changes everything for Waylon is Winnie, Christina’s adorable ward…and the startling revelation that he’s her father. When she goes missing—her mother a killer at large—Waylon’s world is upended. Will he redeploy to follow his passions around the world…or stay where his heart has found an unexpected Christmas present?

 

 

 

Book 1: Ms. Calculation

 

Book 3: Mr. Taken
Available October 17 – Pre-Order Now!

 

Book 4: Ms. Demeanor
Available November 21 – Pre-Order Now!

 

 

Danica Winters is a Nielsen BookScan and an Amazon bestselling author who has won multiple awards for writing books that grip readers with their ability to drive emotion through suspense and occasionally a touch of magic. Most recently, Danica was the winner of the Paranormal Romance Guild’s Paranormal Romantic Suspense Book of the Year Award and Chanticleer Media’s Paranormal Book of the Year for her novel Montana Mustangs.

When she’s not working, she can be found in the wilds of Montana testing her patience while she tries to understand the allure of various crafts (quilting, pottery, and painting are not her thing).  She always believes the cup is neither half full nor half empty, but it better be filled with wine.

Danica Winters is represented by Jill Marsal of the Marsal Lyon Literary Agency, LLC.

 

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* Review * SLEIGH RIDE WITH THE SINGLE DAD by Alison Roberts

September 20, 2017 Leave a Comment

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* Review * SLEIGH RIDE WITH THE SINGLE DAD by Alison RobertsSleigh Ride with the Single Dad by Alison Roberts
Series: Christmas in Manhattan
Published by Harlequin Medical Romance on October 1, 2017
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four-half-stars

Her secret Christmas wish

Dr. Grace Forbes's dramatic first day in Manhattan Mercy ER is unforgettable—especially when she runs into her old flame, ER chief Charles Davenport, again!

That spark is still there between them but they're different people now—after losing his wife, Charles is a single dad to adorable twin boys, while Grace has survived cancer but lost her dream of having children. Yet, as the weather gets colder, she is drawn into the warmth of his family—could he make her Christmas wish come true?

 

Alison Roberts tugs on our emotions with the best of them!  A heartwarming story about learning to live again after loss and personal tragedy. The characters are developed throughout the story as we learn bits about each of their pasts and watch them remember the past they shared together with fondness. Neither is looking for the other when they reconnect, but it doesn’t take them long to figure out it was meant to be! Looking forward to more in this series!

Dr. Grace Forbes has been dreading her first day at Manhattan Mercy’s ER because it was going to reconnect her with a flame from her past, Charles Davenport who just happens to be her new boss! Being thrown head first into a drastic first day in the ER manages to make the re-introduction much easier than expected and they find themselves remembering old times fondly before they know it.

Dr. Charles Davenport feels like he has lived an entire life since he last saw Grace. He prospered in his career, wed a wonderful woman and proceeded to lose her and be left to parent their adorable twin sons on his own. He’s not looking to stir up his life, but the attraction between he and Grace doesn’t seem to have dwindled after all of these years! She’s been through hard times herself and is just now coming back out into the world to enjoy it after beating cancer … and as bittersweet as it is to be around his sons knowing she can’t have children of her own, she begins to adore them as soon as she has her first meeting!

four-half-stars
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* Blog Tour / Review * ROCK ME by Carly Phillips

September 20, 2017 Leave a Comment

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* Blog Tour / Review * ROCK ME by Carly PhillipsRock Me by Carly Phillips
Series: Bodyguard Bad Boys #1
Published by CP Publishing on September 19, 2017
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five-stars

A pop star in danger.

Her reluctant bodyguard.

A past they can’t deny.

Summer Michelle is on the verge of ultimate fame.

Ben Hollander has sworn off mixing business with pleasure.

But keeping his hands off of the sexy songstress is easier said than done and once the threat is neutralized, will she choose fame over love?

 

The forbidden is always such a temptation! They never thought they’d see each other again … and yet here they are in a similar situation to the one that blew up in their faces previously. A sexy read with a powerful reunion! It’s hard to tear yourself away … and I was left really looking forward to more in the series!

Up and coming pop star Summer Michelle finds herself in need of a bodyguard as she sets out on a thrilling journey that just might be the break she’s been hoping for … but she never expects HIM to show up!

Bodyguard Ben Hollander is at a high point in his career with a great bunch of colleagues surrounding him, but he gets the shock of his life when he finds out who his new assignment is going to be. He’s come a long way since the past they shared, and he’s no longer willing to mix business with pleasure … or so he thinks!

 

 

 

 

Rock Me: Bad Boy Bodyguards Book 1 by Carly Phillips

Date of Publication: September 19, 2017

Blurb

Blurb:

ROCK ME, an all-new sexy STANDALONE, is coming this fall from Wall Street Journal bestselling author Carly Phillips!

Bodyguard Bad Boys… Sexy, Hot, and oh so protective!

A pop star in danger.

Her reluctant bodyguard.

A past they can’t deny.

Summer Michelle is on the verge of ultimate fame.

Ben Hollander has sworn off mixing business with pleasure.

But keeping his hands off of the sexy songstress is easier said than done and once the threat is neutralized, will she choose fame over love?

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About Carly Phillips

After a successful fifteen-year career with various New York publishing houses, and over 40 sexy contemporary romance novels published, N.Y. Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Carly Phillips is now an Indie author who writes to her own expectations and that of her readers. She continues the tradition of hot men and strong women and plans to publish many more sizzling stories. Carly lives in Purchase, NY with her family, two nearly adult daughters and two crazy dogs who star on her Facebook Fan Page and website. She’s a writer, a knitter of sorts, a wife, and a mom. In addition, she’s a Twitter and Internet junkie and is always around to interact with her readers. You can find out more about Carly at www.carlyphillips.com.

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* Review * THE COWBOY WHO GOT AWAY by Nancy Robards Thompson

September 19, 2017 Leave a Comment

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* Review * THE COWBOY WHO GOT AWAY by Nancy Robards ThompsonThe Cowboy Who Got Away by Nancy Robards Thompson
Series: Celebration, TX
Published by Harlequin Special Edition on October 1, 2017
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five-stars

From homecoming crowns to wedding rings

Hunky bull rider Jude Campbell seems to have the world by the proverbial horns. But when the world champion returns to Celebration for his high school reunion, he's confronted by the ghosts he'd worked so hard to forget. Not to mention the high school love who got away…

Bridezilla wrangler Juliette Lowell is as gorgeous and genuine as she was as Jude's homecoming queen. And the spark between them burns as bright as ever. But Jules still smarts from Jude's betrayal years before. And as successful as he seems, Jude's struggling with the prospect of hanging up his spurs. But with his queen, Juliette, by his side, maybe this homecoming will take once and for all…

 

When love reunites, it’s beautiful to see! With the next book in the Celebration, TX series, we get the renegade Campbell sibling’s story! Jude left town to hit the rodeo circuit 10 years ago and never looked back … or so it seemed! Crossing paths with his high school sweetheart at Ethan & Chelsea’s wedding a few months ago after all of those years apart really got him to thinking … and when an injury took him out of the running for the year, he could think of no better place to visit than home!

Juliette Lowell might have gone away to school all those years ago, but her heart never ventured far from Celebration, and she soon came home and created a successful wedding planning business. She’s feeling unsatisfied though, and part of that has always been because of an unsatisfying love life. She tried to get over Jude after he moved on all those years ago, but no one ever quite measured up to the boy that stole her heart as a teenager.

Jude Campbell happens back into town just as their ten year high school reunion is ramping up, and it’s kind of fun to look back and recreate some of their memories from when they were homecoming king and queen together. He’s at a crossroads in his career and wishing for something more … she’s also looking to be more satisfied with her life — maybe reconnecting and rekindling the love neither of them was ever able to bury will be the answer??

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* Review * HIS MAJESTY’S TEMPORARY BRIDE by Annie West

September 19, 2017 1 Comment

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* Review * HIS MAJESTY’S TEMPORARY BRIDE by Annie WestHis Majesty's Temporary Bride by Annie West
Series: The Princess Seductions
Published by Harlequin Presents on October 1, 2017
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four-half-stars

Out of the shadows…

As the illegitimate secret daughter of royalty, Cat's life has been far from luxurious. After years of bullying, she's set against a return to her childhood home. But her princess half sister has mysteriously disappeared ahead of her engagement to charismatic King Alexander.

…into the bed of the king!

Cat agrees to stand in for her—but she didn't agree to the electric attraction between her and Alex! He might have no idea who she really is—but when their insatiable desire threatens to strip away every boundary between them, Cat cannot hold back from the temptation of Alex's caress…

 

Secrets abound in this wayward royal tale! Cat and Alex are electrifying together! Each of their backgrounds are filled with unpleasantness that led them each to be who they are today. The passion they share is explosive and they forge such a sweet connection. I really enjoyed their story and can’t wait to catch up with what Princess Amelie has been up to in the upcoming conclusion of The Princess Seductions!

Cat Dubois spent her life hiding from the fact that she was the illegitimate secret daughter of royalty. Once she came of age and left her home country, she vowed never to return again … but now she’s been contacted because her half-sister, Princess Amelie has disappeared … and they need her look-a-like secret sister to fill in!

King Alexander of Bengaria has agreed to go to St. Galla to meet the Princess that his council wants him to take as his wife. He’s really not interested in the responsibility yet at this point in his life, but he feels he has to take the meeting and soothe the ruffled feathers. Circumstances lead to him meeting Cat before he’s supposed to be introduced to her as Princess Amelie and he’s quite taken with her. When he finds out she’s who they want him to wed, he just might have to reconsider based on the chemistry sizzling when she is near!

four-half-stars
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