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* Review * CHRISTMAS AMNESIA by Laura Scott

October 4, 2017 Leave a Comment

Christmas Amnesia by Laura Scott
Series: Callahan Confidential
Published by Love Inspired Suspense on October 1, 2017
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MISTLETOE MEMORY LOSS

Assaulted a week before a high-profile drug trafficking trial, assistant district attorney Madison Callahan narrowly escapes death…but suffers amnesia. Now, when she can't recall the identity of her attacker, everyone is suspect—except the handsome policeman who saved her. Officer Noah Sinclair will do anything to bring the mob-connected drug trafficker to justice, including providing personal protection to Madison—the sister of the partner he nearly got killed. But helping her regain her memory may end their unlikely alliance because once she remembers him, Noah might be the last man she'll want to rely on. As the trial looms and with the assailant dead set on ensuring that Madison doesn't survive to see Christmas, it'll take everything Noah's got to keep Madison alive.

Terror on the run! The next book in Laura Scott’s Callahan Confidential series is Maddy’s story. It’s fast paced and filled with non-stop danger and intrigue from beginning to end. The characters are well developed and even if you haven’t read the previous books in the series, you will find yourself able to follow along without a problem.

Assistant District Attorney Madison Callahan is on the verge of starting the biggest case of her career to put a major drug runner away for a long time when she’s attacked and left for dead. She wakes up with a major case of amnesia and even though she doesn’t recognize him, she manages to wind up with her brother’s former partner, police officer Noah Sinclair at her side.

Noah still feels major guilt over the hesitation on his part that left her brother injured back when they were partners so he knows if she did recognize him she would not accept any help from him … but he can’t stand by and do nothing when it seems every time she turns around she’s in danger again. Too many things are going on for this to be a coincidence and he will do anything to keep her safe long enough to make it to that trial!

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* Review * SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SHERIFF by Melinda Curtis

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* Review * SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SHERIFF by Melinda Curtis

Support Your Local Sheriff by Melinda Curtis
Series: A Harmony Valley Novel
Published by Harlequin Heartwarming on October 1, 2017
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Will he pass the daddy test?

With his job in jeopardy, it couldn't be a worse time for Sheriff Nate Landry's recent past to come back to haunt him. But it would take an army to stop SWAT team leader Julie Smith. The fellow cop—and sister of his ex-fiancée—wants one thing from the beleaguered lawman: custody of the toddler son that Nate didn't know he had.

He may not be natural daddy material, but he quickly takes a shine to little Duke. And then there are the feelings Nate's been hiding for years. Only now Julie's running for sheriff of Harmony Valley—against him. Time to retreat? Not if he wants a future with the woman he loves.

An endearing story about forgiveness … of other people, and of yourself! I enjoyed watching the connection between this man who thought he would be no good as a father with the little boy who stole his heart at first glance. It was bittersweet to hear all of the sadness they had all endured, but watching them work through their pain was very rewarding. I was a bit thrown by the way they would instantly be thinking back to the past in the middle of a scene, but overall, I really enjoyed the writing style, the plot and the characters!

Sheriff of Harmony Valley, Nate Landry has an easy-going life as the law in a small town one minute, and the next minute the job that means a lot to him is all of a sudden in jeopardy when the town busy-body wants to make heads roll for things not going the way she wants them to! As if that isn’t upheaval enough, who should suddenly show up in his town but the sister of his former fiance … with a toddler in tow who looks awfully familiar!

Julie Smith is recovering from some work issues herself, and still reeling from the loss of her sister … and the last thing she wants is to be in the company of her former friend Nate Landry. She has hated him for years since he broke her sister’s heart on what would have been their wedding day … and she’s only here for as long as it takes for him to sign over custody of the son he didn’t even know he had!

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* Release Blast * THIS BABY BUSINESS by Heatherly Bell

October 4, 2017 Leave a Comment

This Baby Business
Heatherly Bell
(Heroes of Fortune Valley)
Published by: Harlequin
Publication date: October 1st 2017
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

Strictly business…or is it?

Air force pilot Levi Lambert has seen plenty of danger—but his infant daughter might be the death of him. Fortunately, Levi’s found the answer to his sleep-deprived prayers: his next-door neighbor! Carly Gilmore is willing to be his nanny…until a small white lie turns their arrangement from business to very personal. The fake engagement was intended to keep Levi from losing custody of his baby girl, but is causing all sorts of new problems. Not only does Carly attract trouble like bees to honey, but there’s the little matter of Levi’s smokin’-hot attraction to her. The last thing he needs is to fall in love…

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EXCERPT:

How exactly did he manage to look like sex on a stick at the end of a long day? He had this whole badass look going on, late-afternoon scruffiness over his jawline, making her want to rub against him like a cat.

Bad, bad Carly. “I wanted to talk to you about something anyway.”

“Oh, yeah. I haven’t had a whole lot of luck finding another sitter. I’ll make a few calls tonight.” He followed her into the family room.

“That’s not it. I need a favor.”

“Done.”

“You don’t even know what it is yet.”

He gave her an easy smile. “Doesn’t matter.”

“Be careful, Levi Lambert. You never know what I might ask.”

“Bring it on.” His eyes filled with obvious male appreciation.

She was reminded of her bare legs. The look he slid her was so full of heat that she thought her panties might spontaneously burst into flames. Focus, Carly, focus.

“I want to put photos of Grace on my website. I took some cute ones today.” She took her phone out and showed them to him. Shots of Grace staring with delight at a tree as if she’d just discovered them. Smiling as she watched a child playing ball, staring wide-eyed at a woman walking her poodle down the street.

“You took her to the park. She loves it there.” Levi didn’t take the phone from her, but instead held her wrist and brought the phone up closer.

Her stupid wrist tingled as if it thought it might be about to have a good time. She cleared her throat. “I know. Just look at this one. I think she noticed a cloud for the first time.”

He grinned, still holding her wrist. “Nah, she saw one last week.”

“Right. So…is it okay if I put her photos up? She’s an adorable baby.”

“Fine with me.”

“Don’t worry. I’ll never share her real name with my readers. And no one has any idea that the company is based in Fortune. My mother took great precautions to protect our privacy.”

“I trust you.” His big, rough hand slid from her wrist to her elbow, and the tingle traveled.

“Thank you.” She stared at his lips, willing him to kiss her. “The trust is…important.”

“Extremely.”

That talented hand now settled on her waist and pulled her closer. And somehow her hands were squeezing his biceps and she went up on the balls of her feet to get closer still. He kissed her long and deep, his hot, wet tongue insistent. It got wild and crazy as her hands fisted his shirt and his hands palmed her ass.

“Levi.” She broke off from the kiss, breathless. “We probably shouldn’t do this. It’s not…a good idea.”

He pressed his forehead to hers. “You’re right.”

Great. He agreed with her. “It’s stupid.”

“Yeah.” He tugged her in tighter and kissed her again. And again.

She threaded her fingers through his hair and moaned into his mouth.

And they continued to be crazy stupid for the next hour.

Author Bio:

Heatherly Bell drinks copious amounts of coffee, craves cupcakes, and occasionally wears real pants.

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