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* Review * FAST BURN by Lori Foster

March 23, 2018 Leave a Comment
* Review * FAST BURN by Lori FosterFast Burn by Lori Foster
Series: Body Armor
Published by HQN Books on March 20, 2018
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five-stars

For the woman who’s his perfect match, he’s willing to break the rules…

The moment Brand Berry meets beautiful, driven Sahara Silver, the connection between them is electric. It’s also something he can’t pursue. Sahara wants him, sure—to join Body Armor, where his MMA skills, size and cocky attitude make him perfect for her elite crew of bodyguards. For Sahara, the agency always comes first, and Brand needs more. Yet when she’s kidnapped by men searching for her missing brother, he doesn’t hesitate.

Somewhere along the way, flirting with Brand for the sake of business turned very personal. Despite his refusal to join Body Armor, it’s Brand who steps up when Sahara needs him most. Now there’s no more time for games, and no point denying the hunger they both feel. They’ll escape together or not at all. But if they survive, can Sahara finally surrender control to claim this blazing passion?

 

Our patience paid off! I’ve been waiting for Sahara and Brand’s story ever since the first moment we saw the steamy chemistry pouring off of them when they were in the same vicinity … and it did NOT disappoint! Captivating, action-packed and riddled with some oh-so-decadent sexual tension! The only sad thing about this book is the fact that it’s the last in the series. If you haven’t read a book in the Body Armor series yet, change that … STAT! The entire series has been great. Every book has been filled with a great cast of friends/turned co-workers who each meet the love of their life that helps grow their little family of friends bigger and bigger each time. This book was no different. We knew Sahara well going in since she’s the boss and has played a pivotal role in each prior book, so seeing her get the ending she so desperately deserved was an ideal ending to the series. I’m going to miss these guys!

Sahara Silver has been building the business that her presumed dead brother left for her ever since he disappeared. She loves the guys she works with at Body Armor like extended family, but she’d give it all up in a heartbeat if it would bring her brother back! When danger comes knocking in the form of some bad guys who think she knows something about her brother, she’s going to need all the help she can get!

MMA fighter Brand Berry has been putting Sahara off for months now. She wants him to join the company as another of her fighter/turned bodyguards, but you can cut the sexual tension with a knife when they are in the same room together, and he doesn’t think things would work out as a boss/employee relationship. All plans change when he learns that Sahara has been kidnapped though! He’ll do anything in his power to save her … no matter the cost!

five-stars
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* Review * BAD BOYS AFTER DARK: BRETT by Melissa Foster

March 23, 2018 Leave a Comment
* Review * BAD BOYS AFTER DARK: BRETT by Melissa FosterBad Boys After Dark: Brett by Melissa Foster
Series: Bad Billionaires After Dark #4
Published by World Literary Press on March 21, 2018
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five-stars

Everything's naughtier after dark...
Billionaire security expert Brett Bad has had his eye on his brother’s gorgeous legal assistant, Sophie Roberts, for years. He wants nothing more from her than a single night between the sheets to satisfy his desires. But Sophie is a white-picket-fence girl, and she’s turned him down more times than he cares to count.

Sophie is all about forever kisses and happily ever afters. But she can’t deny her attraction to Brett, as enticed by his bad-boy behavior as she is by his devastating looks and his painful past, which she’d like to help heal.

When Sophie’s friend urges her to throw caution to the wind, Sophie leaves the door to her heart ajar—and Brett charges in. But this Bad boy doesn’t know a thing about romance and has no interest in forever, forcing Sophie to make her toughest decision yet—follow her heart or protect it?

 

These Bad Boys just keep getting hotter and hotter! If you haven’t started the Bad Boys After Dark series, you really need to! With the final brother’s story, we meet Brett and the woman he hasn’t been able to get out of his mind since he met her! He thinks he can work her out of his system with just one night … but she knows one night will only be the start of forever! The characters are really fun and just downright easy to like and relate to. The story line, while a little cliche of bad boy meets good girl and lives happily ever after, is super sweet and undeniably entertaining! I only wish there were a couple more brothers so we’d be able to keep being BAD!

Security expert Brett Bad doesn’t do relationships, but he sure does have a way with the ladies. He’s not one to invite you back more than once, but if a night to end all nights is what you’re looking for, he’s your guy! Only problem is, he hasn’t been interested for a few months now. Ever since he laid eyes one of his brother’s employees, he hasn’t been able to get her out of his mind. It’s really cutting down on his fun, so one way or another, he’s going to have to sweet talk Sophie into having one wicked night with him!

Legal assistant Sophie Roberts adores her job with Mick, and thinks his family is the best. She finds it hard to breath when Brett is up close and personal and flirting with her like crazy though. She’s a white picket fence, forever kind of love type of gal … so why does she find this guy that is only looking for one night so tempting? With her friend’s encouragement to throw caution to the wind and live a little, Sophie decides to give Brett that night he’s been looking for .. but what’s a girl to do when he keeps coming back for more??

five-stars
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* Blog Tour / Book Review / Excerpt * FEARLESS by Carly Phillips

March 23, 2018 Leave a Comment

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* Blog Tour / Book Review / Excerpt * FEARLESS by Carly PhillipsFearless by Carly Phillips
Series: Rosewood Bay #1
Published by CP Publishing on March 20, 2018
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four-half-stars

Fall in love with the Wards…

Mechanic and garage owner, Kane Harmon is used to the wealthy beautiful women visiting his beach town. He doesn't get involved because he knows most females would merely be slumming for the summer.

Except Halley Ward isn't just passing through. She lives a solitary life in a bungalow on the beach. A woman tormented by her past, distant from her wealthy family, different from Kane's usual fare of town girls who know his M.O.- Don't expect more than he's willing to give.

Kane rescues Halley and her broken down car from the side of the road and instantly he's hooked. She says she's not interested in him. He knows she lies. And he makes it his mission to bring her back to life, to return her emotionally to her family. To show her the colors around her were as vibrant as the ones she puts on her canvas.

Until past meets present and threatens all the progress they've made. Then it's Halley's turn to step up and stand up for the relationship and life she's finally coming to believe she deserves.

 

Heartwarming, sinful and downright decadent! Carly Phillips has hit another one out of the park with the first book in her new Rosewood Bay series! I was drawn in immediately to the sexy mechanic’s life, then once he and Halley crossed paths, the attraction and pull between them was flaring quickly. The characters both have a boatload of history and issues that weigh on them heavily, but they find that time together is refreshing and even healing as they let their guard down and let the other in. Great kick-off to the series with a complex back story bringing intrigue and compassion alive in our mind quickly. A nice foundation of characters, each with a story of their own just waiting to be told. Looking forward to more to come in the series!

Mechanic Kane Harmon is feeling washed up. He’s burned out on the rich socialites passing through his beach town for the summer just looking for a fling to entertain themselves with. The responsibilities of holding his family together are wearing thin. He just really needs something more, and when he runs into a familiar face while answering a call to help a stranded vehicle on the side of the road, he feels like a breath of fresh air just walked into his life!

Artist Halley Ward keeps to herself a lot, so it’s been years since she’s run into her old high school acquaintance Kane. He was always kind to her, and she appreciated that in a time when she felt like the world was against her. She prefers life hidden away and alone, so she’s hesitant when Kane sets his sights on wooing her out of her comfort zone, but the more time she spends with him, the more she wants to actually live for a change! She has an uncomfortable past that she wears like a shield around her heart and doesn’t exactly think she’s cut out for a relationship, but Kane just might be the guy to convince her otherwise!

 

 

 

 

Carly Phillips

Fearless

Rosewood Bay Series, Book 1

Release Date Mar. 20, 2018

Fall in love with the Wards…

Mechanic and garage owner, Kane Harmon is used to the wealthy beautiful women visiting his beach town. He doesn’t get involved because he knows most females would merely be slumming for the summer.

Except Halley Ward isn’t just passing through. She lives a solitary life in a bungalow on the beach. A woman tormented by her past, distant from her wealthy family, different from Kane’s usual fare of town girls who know his M.O.- Don’t expect more than he’s willing to give.

Kane rescues Halley and her broken down car from the side of the road and instantly he’s hooked. She says she’s not interested in him. He knows she lies. And he makes it his mission to bring her back to life, to return her emotionally to her family. To show her the colors around her were as vibrant as the ones she puts on her canvas.

Until past meets present and threatens all the progress they’ve made. Then it’s Halley’s turn to step up and stand up for the relationship and life she’s finally coming to believe she deserves.

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EXCERPT:

Halley freshened up in the restroom. She washed her hands and swept a fresh coat of gloss over her lips, realizing this was the first time she’d willingly gone out without reservation. Kane had asked and she’d said yes. Easy as that.

She was changing, letting her mother into her life… letting Kane in. As much as trusting made her nervous, she had to admit she felt lighter and freer without that constant shadow of worry sitting on her shoulder. Phoebe had said to expand her horizons, and somehow, without planning to, she’d done just that. Maybe her sister didn’t approve of all the ways in which she was reaching out, but Kane was right. Halley had to live life for herself.

And right now she had a sexy man waiting to take her home and to bed. Life was good, and when was the last time she’d actually had a positive thought like that going through her head?

She dropped her gloss into her purse and rushed back out to Kane, stopping short when she walked out of the restroom and saw he wasn’t alone at the table.

Liza had shoved herself into his side of the booth, her ample and probably fake cleavage exposed above the V neck of her tight dress. She swallowed back the bite of jealousy, reminding herself that Kane, who was leaning back and away from her touch, didn’t want to be with her, despite the fact that she obviously wasn’t taking no for an answer.

Halley hadn’t done confrontation with mean girls since foster care. Even in high school, she’d ignored the jibes about her being unwanted and unloved and turned into herself rather than argue or fight back.

But this was Kane and he was hers, and the more Halley watched, the angrier she got. She strode over to the table and glared at Liza.

“Did you not see the second champagne glass? Or do you just not care that he’s not interested in you?” she asked Liza point-blank.

She didn’t see the point in beating around the bush when the other woman was the type to deliberately ignore signals.

“Oh, I’m sorry. Was that you he couldn’t wait to get rid of?” Liza asked in a catty voice.

“Oh, for the love of God. Go away, Liza. He’s mine.”

She huffed and slid out of the booth. “I’ll come back when she’s not around,” Liza muttered and strutted away, her ass swinging as she walked.

Halley rolled her eyes. “Is she dense or what?”

“I’m yours?” Kane asked, pushing himself out of the booth and standing beside her.

She blushed a healthy shade of red, she was sure because her face was on fire. “Can we go now?”

She pivoted but he grasped her hand and turned her back. “Not until I hear you say it to me.”

“Kane—”

He cupped her face in his hand. “If it’s true, it shouldn’t be so difficult to say.”

He leaned down, his face inches from hers, the scent of his aftershave making her weak. She wondered if the rest of the restaurant was watching, but she couldn’t bring herself to look away from his handsome visage or to care if they’d become a spectacle. “You’re mine,” she whispered.

His face lit up with pleasure.

About the Author:

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.

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four-half-stars
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* Blog Tour / Excerpt * FAST BURN by Lori Foster

March 21, 2018 Leave a Comment

 

 

From New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster, comes FAST BURN -the fourth standalone novel in her Body Armor Series!

For the men of the Body Armor agency, the only thing more dangerous than the job they do is the risk of losing their hearts. Don’t miss Brand and Sahara’s epic story. Grab your copy today!

 

 

FAST BURN Synopsis:

For the woman who’s his perfect match, he’s willing to break the rules…

The moment Brand Berry meets beautiful, driven Sahara Silver, the connection between them is electric. It’s also something he can’t pursue. Sahara wants him, sure-to join Body Armor, where his MMA skills, size, and cocky attitude make him perfect for her elite crew of bodyguards. For Sahara, the agency always comes first, and Brand needs more. Yet when she’s kidnapped by men searching for her missing brother, he doesn’t hesitate.

Somewhere along the way, flirting with Brand for the sake of business turned very personal. Despite his refusal to join Body Armor, it’s Brand who steps up when she needs him most. Now there’s no more time for games, and no point denying the hunger they both feel. They’ll escape together or not at all. But if they survive, can Sahara finally surrender control to claim this blazing passion?

 

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EXCERPT:

“Sahara?” Brand prompted.

She wished she hadn’t worn her hair in her usual clas­sic updo. With her nape exposed, the heat of his breath sent swirling sensations to riot in her belly.

Brazening her way through the awkward moment, she flapped a hand and admitted, “I might have been a little nosy.”

“And a little opinionated?”

“Maybe just a smidge.” His closeness made her edgy, so she again moved away, very casually in hopes that he wouldn’t know he had her on the run. “After that job, I was a lobby receptionist.”

“Fired from the elevator job, or was it a promotion?”

Damn him, did he really have such a low opinion of her? Maybe he didn’t like her. That was something she’d never considered. She got along great with the other bodyguards who were all friends with Brand.

Or…did they feel the same way, too? Did they humor her in person while resenting her the rest of the time?

Disliking that possibility, she paused near her desk and, doing her best to keep the frown off her face, said, “A lateral move, actually.”

“Uh-huh. Did Scott tell you that?”

Scott had told her to quit harassing the clients—but she didn’t feel like sharing that part. Although, seeing Brand’s expression, she’d bet he already assumed as much. He seemed to know her too well.

Better than anyone else, in fact.

“Scott told me he wanted me to experience every facet of the business.”

“But you were never a bodyguard.”

She took pleasure in saying, “Yes, I was.”

Now Brand frowned, and she loved how intimidat­ing he looked. He’d make an ideal bodyguard if only he’d realize it.

“Bullshit.”

She tsked at the crude language, her idea of a rep­rimand. “Scott taught me to shoot. I’m actually pretty good at it.”

“I’ve never seen you practice.”

“Here, with my employees? Of course not.” She had to maintain some mystique. “Scott owned his own range elsewhere and now it’s mine.”

“Where?”

She smiled. “It’s private.”

He countered with “Protecting a client isn’t always about shooting.”

“No, it’s mostly about intelligent decisions, good planning and quick thinking.” She let her gaze dip over him. “It’s one reason I thought you would do so well at the job.”

“Me, yes. But you?” His long strong fingers circled her upper arm. “You’re brilliant, Sahara, so no prob­lem there.”

The assurance that he didn’t consider her stupid would have been nice, except that the moment he’d touched her, her thinking faltered. So did her breath­ing. And her heartbeat.

 

 

 

 

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Lori Foster’s FAST BURN – Review & Excerpt Tour Schedule:

March 19th

AC Squared Book Blog – Excerpt

Books, Coffee & Passion – Excerpt

CJR The Brit – Excerpt

Sweet Red Reads – Excerpt

The Smut-Brarians – Review & Excerpt

March 20th

RELEASE DAY!

March 21st

A British Bookworm’s Blog – Review

Fire and Ice Book Reviews – Review & Excerpt

Irene Chart Loves Books – Review & Excerpt

Panty dropping Book Blog – Review & Excerpt

Sofia Loves Books – Review & Excerpt

Thoughts of a Blonde – Excerpt

March 22nd

A Soccer Mom’s Book Blog – Review & Excerpt

Book Munchies – Review & Excerpt

Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews – Review & Excerpt

Jen’s Reading Obsession – Review & Excerpt

Kick Back & Review – Review

March 23rd

Adventures in Writing – Excerpt

Ever After Book Reviews – Excerpt

Oh My Growing TBR – Review & Excerpt

Reading Between the Wines Book Club – Excerpt

Reads All the Books – Review & Excerpt

March 24th

Booknerd1107 – Review & Excerpt

Crystal’s Book World – Review & Excerpt

Only One More Page – Review & Excerpt

Romance Reviews and More – Review & Excerpt

The Reading Cafe – Review & Excerpt

March 25th

Alphas Do It Better Book Blog – Review

Brittany’s Book Blog – Excerpt

Evermore Books – Review & Excerpt

Feel the Book – Review & Excerpt

Tfaulcbookreviews – Review & Excerpt

March 26th

Kari’s Book Reviews and Revelations – Review & Excerpt

OMGReads – Review & Excerpt

Rockchick Addiction Reviews and Blog – Review & Excerpt

Two Crazy Ladies Love Romance – Review & Excerpt

March 27th

Kitty’s Book Spot! – Review & Excerpt

Literary Misfit – Review & Excerpt

More Books Than Livros – Review & Excerpt

Reese’s Reviews – Review & Excerpt

StarAngels Reviews – Review & Excerpt

March 28th

All Things Dark & Dirty – Excerpt

Becca the Bibliophile – Review & Excerpt

ContemporaryCween – Review & Excerpt

Naughty and Nice Book Blog – Review

We Do What We Want Reviews & More – Review & Excerpt

March 29th

Books 2 Blog – Review & Excerpt

I’m A Sweet And Sassy Book Whore – Review & Excerpt

Jax’s Book Magic – Excerpt

MI Bookshelf – Review & Excerpt

One-Click Chocolate Chick – Review & Excerpt

The Book Maven – Review & Excerpt

March 30th

Ashleyz Wonderland – Excerpt

Curvy and Nerdy – Review & Excerpt

Moonlight Rendezvous – Review & Excerpt

Renee Entress’s Blog – Review & Excerpt

Shannon’s Book Blog – Review & Excerpt

 

 

About Lori Foster:

Since first publishing in January 1996, Lori Foster has become a USA Today, Publisher’s Weekly and New York Times bestselling author. Lori has published through a variety of houses, including Kensington, St. Martin’s, Harlequin, Silhouette, Samhain, and Berkley/Jove. She is currently published with HQN. Visit her online at LoriFoster.com.

 

 

 

 

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* Review * VIERI’S CONVENIENT VOWS by Andie Brock

March 20, 2018 Leave a Comment

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

* Review * VIERI’S CONVENIENT VOWS by Andie BrockVieri's Convenient Vows by Andie Brock
Published by Harlequin Presents on April 1, 2018
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four-stars

A deal sends them to the altar…

But desire leads them to the bedroom!

Harper has no choice but to honor her runaway sister’s agreement—even though becoming the fake fiancée to formidable tycoon Vieri Romano sets her heart racing! After she’s stolen away to his Sicilian castle, Harper is at the mercy of their mutual longing. But when consummating their vows has consequences, she must decide: Dare she trust Vieri with more than her body?

 

Switching places is more than she bargained for! A delightful story of twin sisters where one finds herself always cleaning up after her wayward twin, and this time just might be the catalyst to make her put her foot down! The story was fast paced and the characters were easy to be drawn in by. There were a few spots where the plot could have been developed a tad more, but overall it was an enjoyable read!

Harper McDonald would do just about anything for her twin sister, but finding herself stuck living up to a bargain in her place with a ruthless international tycoon seems to be going too far! She’s willing to play the part, but when the stakes are raised, will she be able to live up to his expectations?

Vieri Romano might agree to let Harper fill in for her sister in the pretend fiancee deal that they had made on his trip to Sicily, but it doesn’t take him long to figure out that they are nothing alike. It’s clear he has gotten the better end of the bargain when he begins to see what a genuine soul she truly is, but when consequences come out of their time spent together, will he mistake her intentions or be patient enough to see her goodness through it all?

four-stars
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* Review * SOLDIER, HANDYMAN, FAMILY MAN by Lynne Marshall

March 20, 2018 Leave a Comment

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* Review * SOLDIER, HANDYMAN, FAMILY MAN by Lynne MarshallSoldier, Handyman, Family Man by Lynne Marshall
Series: American Heroes, Delaney's of Sandpiper Beach #2
Published by Harlequin Special Edition on April 1, 2018
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five-stars

He’s all kinds of man. But is he a family man?

It’s good to be home! But civilian life isn’t easy for Mark Delaney. The former surf champ copes by carving California waves and working solo as the handyman for his family’s beachfront hotel. Until Laurel Prescott, pretty owner of the new B and B—and widowed mother of three—asks for his help. One small task leads to another and another, and suddenly Mark is knee-deep in kids, responsibility…and a love he never dreamed possible.

 

A picture perfect rendition of life’s second chances! With the second book in her Delaney’s of Sandpiper Beach series, Lynne Marshall spins the tale of how two people who have both suffered heartache can pick up the pieces and move forward with life while healing together. Both of their stories are touching and how they play out together keeps us entrenched in drama, feel good family moments and hopes of a happily ever after! A heartwarmingly good story!

Mark Delaney’s reintroduction to life as a civilian after so many years in the Army isn’t easy. He likes to spend a good bit of time by himself as he adjusts and makes sure his former surf champion lifestyle is kept alive and well as he spends the afternoons relaxing on the waves. When a new neighbor catches his eye, he might soon find himself busy with more than he ever expected!

Laurel Prescott’s move to Sandpiper Beach was meant to be a healing step for her and her three kids. It’s a big undertaking, but remodeling a glorious old Victorian house into her very own bed and breakfast seems to be a perfect solution for her little family. When she meets Mark at just the right time to get his help on a few projects, it seems it was meant to be … but the more time he spends with her and the kids, the more of a connection they all forge together. Can this really be her second chance at a happy ending?

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* Blog Tour / Review * A DANGEROUS GAME by Heather Graham

March 20, 2018 2 Comments

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* Blog Tour / Review * A DANGEROUS GAME by Heather GrahamA Dangerous Game by Heather Graham
Series: New York Confidential #3
Published by MIRA on March 13, 2018
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three-half-stars

TROUBLE ALWAYS FINDS HER…

Wrapping up a normal day at the office, criminal psychologist Kieran Finnegan is accosted by a desperate woman who shoves an infant into her arms and then flees, only to be murdered minutes later on a busy Manhattan street.

Who was the woman? Where did the baby come from? Kieran can’t stop thinking about the child and the victim, so her boyfriend, Craig Frasier, does what any good special agent boyfriend would do—he gets the FBI involved. And asks Kieran to keep out of it.

But the Finnegans have a knack for getting into trouble, and Kieran won’t sit idle when a lead surfaces through her family’s pub. Investigating on her own, she uncovers a dangerous group that plays fast and loose with human lives and will stop at nothing to keep their secrets—and they plan to silence Kieran before she can expose their deadly enterprise.

 

Delectably enticing! From the first page, we are thrust into the middle of a complex crime and taken for a ride throughout New York, various crime scenes, various law enforcement agencies and multiple possible scenarios! The basis of the plot is good, but there are so many secondary characters brought into the mix that it dilutes the plot a lot. The main couple are intriguing, but spend the majority of the story chasing leads without showing their connection a great deal. Perhaps it was shown stronger earlier in the series, as this is the third book surrounding this family, but only the first that I’m reading. For me, it had promise, but was missing some substance. An okay read.

To say that she’s a magnet for trouble might be putting it mildly as Kieran Finnegan finds herself once again thrust smack dab in the middle of a crime! She truly was just minding her own business wrapping up a normal day of business as a criminal psychologist when a woman approaches her by name and thrusts a baby into her arms. Attempting to catch up with her as she flees down the street, Keiran is shocked to see that she has been murdered practically in front of her!

With a heartfelt connection to this innocent baby, she sets out to try to find out what in the world is going on in this city and brings in her boyfriend, FBI Special Agent Craig Frasier to help her out. He agrees something is fishy and goes about investigating … but attempting to keep Kieran safely on the sidelines doesn’t work out that well.

 

 

 

 

About A Dangerous Game

Hardcover: 336 pages

Publisher: MIRA (March 13, 2018)

TROUBLE ALWAYS FINDS HER…

Wrapping up a normal day at the office, criminal psychologist Kieran Finnegan is accosted by a desperate woman who shoves an infant into her arms and then flees, only to be murdered minutes later on a busy Manhattan street.

Who was the woman? Where did the baby come from? Kieran can’t stop thinking about the child and the victim, so her boyfriend, Craig Frasier, does what any good special agent boyfriend would do—he gets the FBI involved. And asks Kieran to keep out of it.

But the Finnegans have a knack for getting into trouble, and Kieran won’t sit idle when a lead surfaces through her family’s pub. Investigating on her own, she uncovers a dangerous group that plays fast and loose with human lives and will stop at nothing to keep their secrets—and they plan to silence Kieran before she can expose their deadly enterprise.

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About Heather Graham

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Heather Graham has written more than a hundred novels. She’s a winner of the RWA’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Thriller Writers’ Silver Bullet. She is an active member of International Thriller Writers and Mystery Writers of America. For more information on Heather and her work, check out her websites:

TheOriginalHeatherGraham.com, eHeatherGraham.com, and HeatherGraham.tv. You can also find Heather on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

 

three-half-stars
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* Review * PROTECTED by Elisabeth Naughton

March 20, 2018 Leave a Comment

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* Review * PROTECTED by Elisabeth NaughtonProtected by Elisabeth Naughton
Series: Deadly Secrets #3
Published by Montlake Romance on March 20, 2018
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four-stars

Up-and-coming designer Kelsey McClane is on the cusp of success. Recently divorced, she should be enjoying her newfound freedom and glamorous future. Instead, she’s living in fear of the past. When she returns home to Portland on a press tour, danger creeps closer than ever. As threatening messages from her bitter ex-husband leave her vulnerable, a new man in her life makes her feel protected.

Former Army Ranger turned security professional Hunter O’Donnell is hired to guard Kelsey. When a shattering explosion rocks her world, Kelsey’s ex is the prime suspect, but Hunter speculates there’s more to the situation than Kelsey’s letting on. Intent on keeping her safe, he delves into Kelsey’s past. As the two work together to unmask her stalker’s identity, a fire ignites between them that they both struggle to contain.

While the investigation proceeds, it draws them closer not only to each other but also to a lethal plot that’s been in the works behind their backs. And with each new secret unveiled, it’s not just temptation putting them at risk—it’s a madman who will not stop until Kelsey is dead.

 

Explosively intense! When danger rears it’s ugly head, Kelsey finds herself being protected by an old friend and the sparks that fly between them have nothing to do with the danger chasing them at every turn! The story line is intense with a lot of mystery and a good bit of sexual tension as these two try to fight their attraction to each other. I wasn’t drawn in quite as completely as I was with the earlier books in the series, but still found it to be a fairly provocative tale with enough mystery to keep my guessing until the end. A satisfying read with lots of heat!

Up and coming fashion designer Kelsey McClane is newly divorced and should be basking in her new found freedom and success, but instead, she’s having to deal with a psychotic ex-husband who just might be stepping his nonsense up to a whole new level! Her brother’s have an old friend watching over her just in case, but no matter how cautious they all are, nothing can stop the danger that rains down on them!

Former Army Ranger turned security expert Hunter O’Donnell considers the McClane’s family, so of course he’ll be there to watch over Kelsey … but he isn’t going to share his burning attraction for her with her brother/his best friend anytime soon! When danger keeps popping up around every corner, they have to figure out a way to find out who’s behind it all … and why. Uncovering some mighty big secrets will lead them to more info than they ever expected!

four-stars
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* Review * BLACKMAILED INTO THE MARRIAGE BED by Melanie Milburne

March 20, 2018 Leave a Comment

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

* Review * BLACKMAILED INTO THE MARRIAGE BED by Melanie MilburneBlackmailed into the Marriage Bed by Melanie Milburne
Published by Harlequin Presents on April 1, 2018
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four-half-stars

Vinn Gagliardi has everything he desires…

Except for his wife!

Vinn wants his estranged wife, Ailsa, back on his arm. And given that she ran out of their marriage, he’s not above blackmailing her into agreeing to his plan—a temporary reunion that will end on his terms! But passionate Ailsa meets his fire with fire. Now the challenge is on for Vinn to entice her into succumbing to his scorching seduction!

 

A feisty reunion, a disturbing back story, and hope for a happy ending kept me riveted! I really enjoyed this story. They both had bits of their past that shaped them into what they are and what they believe they are worth at this point in their life, and they haven’t been overly forthcoming in sharing those histories with each other. The characters believed they were flawed, but in actuality are rather sweet and caring with each other.

Vinn Gagliardi might have let his wife walk away from their marriage two years ago now, but he’s not going to actually make getting a divorce too easy on her! He needs her back at his side and in his bed for a time, and he’s not above using blackmail to get her to bend to his will!

Ailsa has secrets that she has shared with no one that cause her to believe that she’s not worth a lot in life. She loved Vinn, but she couldn’t accept the life that they shared. Now he’s holding her brother over her head in order to get what he wants from her … but she’ll give as good as she gets in this battle of wills with him!

four-half-stars
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* Review * TEMPTING LITTLE TEASE by Kendall Ryan

March 20, 2018 Leave a Comment

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* Review * TEMPTING LITTLE TEASE by Kendall RyanTempting Little Tease by Kendall Ryan
Series: Forbidden Desires #4
on March 20, 2018
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four-stars

She's the tutor I hired to teach me Italian.

She's way too young for me, but she's also gorgeous, bright and filled with a curiosity about life that I find incredibly refreshing.

It's fucking adorable.

I’m old enough to know better, but this pretty young thing tempts me beyond belief. And for the first time in my life, I can see myself falling.

***
Is this what it's like to be pursued by an older man? The complete confidence, the lack of expectations, the sincerity?

My God, it's exhilarating.

Quinn Kingsley is totally unexpected. I'm moving to Italy in three weeks to teach English, and while I never expected something so real to develop between us so quickly, our chemistry is undeniable.

There's something so sexy about this back and forth he and I share. Flirting with this man is like playing with fire, and I'm bound to get burned.

Io sono attratto da te. I'm attracted to you, he tells me.

But is our attraction enough to get us through the complications of a massive age gap and an international love affair?

Only one way to find out…

 

Forbidden temptation! We’ve been enjoying him from afar for awhile now, and finally we get to get Quinn’s story! The beginning of this Forbidden Desires series was super intense, a little seedy and secretive. With the last couple of brother’s stories, it’s mellowed out some and while they are still super alpha and sexy, they are more laid back and the story stays calmer. I have enjoyed the entire series! The characters of this one are really easy to like and the story flows quickly. There isn’t a lot of strife, but the love story is sweet and sexy. I really enjoyed it!

The bad boys of Forbidden Desires return with Quinn Kingsley’s story. He knows she’s way too young for the likes of him, but he simply cannot resist his sweet little Italian tutor. He has to make her his!

Alessandra is planning the move of a lifetime, but she never expected to meet a man like Quinn just beforehand. He’s successful, he’s sexy as all get out, and he really, really wants to be with HER! What’s a girl to do??

four-stars
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