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* Review * KANSAS CITY COP by Julie Miller

February 25, 2018 Leave a Comment

Kansas City Cop by Julie Miller
Series: The Precinct
Published by Harlequin Intrigue on March 1, 2018
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She cheated death once…But a killer still lurks.

After a gunshot rips streetwise police officer Gina Galvan from the line of duty, all she wants is to return to the front line and stop a shooter. But good guy physical therapist Mike Cutler won’t back down from a challenge, or his blazing attraction to Gina. Without a badge or a gun, Mike is ready to face anyone—including a killer—to prove he’s every inch a hero.

Exciting from start to finish! With the next book in her ever-popular The Precinct series, Julie Miller brings some familiar faces to life. Years ago, we met the hero Mike Cutler Jr. as an angry, yet good-hearted teenager in TAKEDOWN, the book that brought us his father Michael Cutler’s story. It was a really unique experience that we don’t get the pleasure of seeing very often in a Harlequin to turn around a character we already loved from that previous story and make him the one we’re following towards his own happily ever after now. I loved it! If you read that previous book, you already have a warm-fuzzy feeling in your heart for the young man that he was, and now we get to see the man he’s grown into, the life that he has lived since we last saw him, and watch him develop a patient relationship into more when Gina comes into the picture. Great story line, well developed characters and a unique story idea! He couldn’t top his father in my heart, but man did he come close! 🙂

As a cop on the Kansas City Police Department, Gina Galvan lives to take down the bad guys. She’s well on her way towards making her dreams come true in the department when an unexpected bullet takes her down.

Physical therapist Mike Cutler happens to be in the right place at the right time to get a downed officer help in a timely fashion. When his dad brings her to him asking for some PT help down the road, they recognize each other. Mike is intrigued by her, and doesn’t hesitate to show his attraction, but is Gina willing to put aside her tough gal attitude to allow a relationship to develop?

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* Review * A PROPOSAL FOR THE OFFICER by Christy Jeffries

February 25, 2018 Leave a Comment

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* Review * A PROPOSAL FOR THE OFFICER by Christy Jeffries

A Proposal for the Officer by Christy Jeffries
Series: American Heroes
Published by Harlequin Special Edition on March 1, 2018
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She was used to flying solo…

But that was before Kaleb came on board!

Temporarily grounded combat pilot Molly Markham didn’t come to Sugar Falls to get serious about a man she barely knows! But when Kaleb Chatterson becomes her unexpected hero, she agrees to date the billionaire software developer to keep their secret from getting out. Except the sexy brainiac—and her pretend boyfriend—is fast turning into the man of her dreams…

Love when you least expect it! It’s always such a pleasure to make a return trip to the idyllic town of Sugar Falls created by Christy Jeffries. The town is a close-knit gossipy small town full of kind-hearted folks, but to newcomers Molly & Kaleb, it seems they can’t do anything but what it’s being reported to the very people they are trying to keep in the dark .. their families! A little white lie snowballs out of control in this fun-loving story of hope, family and happily ever afters. It’s funny and downright real in the dialogue and problems that arise with a serious spin that shows how dire circumstances can sometimes lead to a brighter future!

Temporarily grounded combat pilot Captain Molly Markham is making the most of her time off with a spur of the moment visit to her sister in Sugar Falls. She’s had some life altering things happen recently and is trying to decide what the future holds while keeping new developments to herself for the moment.

Billionaire software developer Kaleb Chatterson got himself into a pickle when he agreed to a family vacation. Now he can’t get a moments peace or find any time to get any work done in this town! He’s running errands when he unexpectedly becomes a hero in disguise for Molly when she experiences an episode out of her comfort zone. To keep her secrets under wraps, Molly pretends to be dating Kaleb … and soon, it doesn’t feel like their relationship is fake!

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* Review * LONE STAR LOVERS by Jessica Lemmon

February 25, 2018 Leave a Comment

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* Review * LONE STAR LOVERS by Jessica Lemmon

Lone Star Lovers by Jessica Lemmon
Series: Dallas Billionaires Club
Published by Harlequin Desire on March 1, 2018
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This sexy Texan was only a one-night stand.

Until he became her client—then her fake fiancé!

Penelope Brand’s hookup with billionaire Zach Ferguson was casual. Until he announces her as his fake fiancée to avoid scandal—and she discovers she’s pregnant. Now Zach demands they say, “I do,” for their child. But Pen won’t settle for a sham marriage. If Zach wants to keep his Lone Star lover, it’s his whole heart or nothing…

A steamy and oh-so-satisfying introduction to the Dallas Billionaires Club! With her signature voice of bringing a cast of feisty, fun-loving characters to life, Jessica Lemmon does not disappoint in her Harlequin Desire debut! We jump into the fray of a well-off Texas family who seems to attract scandal no matter how much their big brother tries to ward it off. With this first book in the series, we meet the younger brother Zach and his fake fiance Pen. The story line is well developed with equal amounts of strife and passion as they strive towards that happily ever after. I really enjoyed this family and look forward to more to come in the series!

Public relations guru Penelope Brand has a stead-fast rule of not mixing business with pleasure since relocating to Texas, so when she discovers the man she hooked up with at a club is none other than a sibling in the prestigious family she recently started working for, she’s not happy!

Zachary Ferguson didn’t know Pen was working with his siblings, but he’s not sorry to see her again. Their chemistry is still off the charts hot, and he can’t wait to woo her into his bed again! The hint of a scandal suddenly has him announcing to a room full of party-goers that she’s his fiancee … and when she soon discovers that their night of passion left a little consequence, Zach’s more determined than ever to make that “I Do” a reality!

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* Review * THE SHERIFF’S NINE-MONTH SURPRISE by Brenda Harlen

February 25, 2018 Leave a Comment

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* Review * THE SHERIFF’S NINE-MONTH SURPRISE by Brenda Harlen

The Sheriff's Nine-Month Surprise by Brenda Harlen
Series: Match Made in Haven
Published by Harlequin Special Edition on March 1, 2018
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A shotgun wedding…

or a Match Made in Haven?

By-the-book attorney Katelyn Gilmore has her entire life mapped out. But a spontaneous weekend of passion with Reid Davidson upends that well-ordered universe. She’s going to have a baby! And what’s more, her hunky fling’s now the new sheriff in town…literally. Reid’s taking his dad-to-be duties seriously and won’t rest until Katelyn has a ring on her finger. Sure, the baby’s the most important thing, but what about true love?

Can one night turn into forever? A sweet lovers to more story that brings us a couple of good-hearted characters who each dealt with painful pasts differently. She forged forward accomplishing her career with the hope of a family one day … he jumped into his future with his heart closed off. They are different people and in different circumstances now, and no matter how much they try, they can’t stay away from the other or the draw of forever that courses through them when in each other’s arms. The plot kept our attention, and though there were a lot of supporting characters introduced, it didn’t overshadow the story. An enjoyable read!

Attorney Katelyn Gilmore decides to throw caution to the wind and live it up for a change while attending an out of town conference. She’s played it safe for way too long, and a weekend fling is just what she needs to liven up her staid life! Only she gets more than she bargained for … a baby on the way … and that one night-stand daddy-to-be is now the new sheriff in town!

Sheriff Reid Davidson hasn’t been able to stop thinking about Katelyn since their weekend together, so when he’s offered the job in the town she’s from, he jumps at the chance of seeing her again. When he discovers she has more than just herself to offer up, he is determined to get her to agree to marry him so they can start their family off right. Both carry scars from the past … will they be able to see past them to discover a brighter tomorrow?

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