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* Review * A CONTRACT, A WEDDING, A WIFE? by Christy McKellen

April 1, 2018 1 Comment

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* Review * A CONTRACT, A WEDDING, A WIFE? by Christy McKellen

A Contract, A Wedding, A Wife? by Christy McKellen
Published by Harlequin Romance on April 1, 2018
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“What I need most right now is a wife.”

But can their convenient marriage turn into forever?

Solitaire Saunders will do anything to save her family’s café—even marry enigmatic billionaire Xavier McQueen! As his contracted bride, she’s there to secure Xavier’s inheritance—not to enjoy his delicious kisses… It’s only meant to be temporary, until the pretense of being married starts to feel passionately real!

A sweet “arranged marriage that turns into forever” story! A fast paced read involving a man who doesn’t think love and forever belong in his life who stumbles across a dreamer of a gal who teaches him that it’s never too late to start over! An entertaining read with minimum strife and a fitting happy ever after.

Solitaire Saunders is just desperate enough to do just about anything to save her family’s cafe. She has more responsibilities on her shoulder than anyone can imagine, so she can’t add one more thing to the list or she will crumble. A rare request from a virtual stranger might seem extreme … but she’ll do it if it means her family will be taken care of!

Xavier McQueen isn’t heartless, and he doesn’t mean to make Soli’s life difficult, but business is business … however, when she offers just the right incentive, he’s willing to listen! He needs a temporary, no strings wife in order to secure his inheritance, and if she’s willing to become his wife under those terms, they’ve got themselves a deal! Only neither of them expected to feel the chemistry and attraction to each other that comes about.

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* Review * BAD BOY RANCHER by Karen Rock

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* Review * BAD BOY RANCHER by Karen Rock

Bad Boy Rancher by Karen Rock
Series: Rocky Mountain Cowboys
Published by Harlequin Heartwarming on April 1, 2018
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He’s not the only one who needs saving…

But maybe they can save each other?

Dark, brooding, dangerous…and possibly suicidal. Renegade rancher Justin Cade was exactly the kind of man former army chaplain Brielle Thompson needed to avoid after escaping the horrors of Afghanistan with an honorable discharge—and PTSD. The whole point of moving to the remote Rocky Mountains of Colorado was to leave the darkness behind, not fall back into it. But falling she is…

A heartfelt story of redemption! Returning to Carbondale, Colorado for another Cade family story is always a pleasure. This family is very tight-knit and always entertaining as they try to make it through one day at a time as they all recover from the loss of a brother and continue to pick up the pieces of their lives moving forward. Justin is the ones that was hit in a unique way by Jesse’s loss because he was his twin, his other half, his mirror. Watching him find a way to start to see the other side of the darkness is a very powerful story. He wasn’t my favorite brother, but I enjoyed his story! Looking forward to more to come in the series.

Former Army chaplain Brielle Thompson is hoping moving to a quaint town in the Colorado Rocky Mountains will be the salvation she needs to be able to heal from the trauma she’s seen and the PTSD she still suffers from. She needs to be helping someone, but in a controlled way so that she doesn’t get too attached.

Justin Cade hasn’t cared whether he lived or died for years now. Losing his twin brother made him feel like he’s drifting alone in a world he doesn’t like anymore. One dare devil stunt puts him right in Brielle’s path, and the restitution he has to give is going to be beneficial to more than just the lovely lady!

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* Review* UNMASKED by Stefanie London

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Unmasked by Stefanie London
Series: Melbourne After Dark
Published by Harlequin Dare on April 1, 2018
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Cinderella is about to get wicked…

But can a naughty fantasy have a happily-ever-after?

Lainey Kline has one goal before she leaves Melbourne forever: transform herself into a sexy siren, sneak into the season’s most glamorous masquerade ball and seduce Damian McKnight. Only there’s a teeny little problem—one deliciously hot night isn’t nearly enough. Now Lainey wants more. But while getting naked is one thing, taking off their masks is quite another…

Adorable and spicy all rolled into one! A case of going after what you want, no matter how sneaky you have to be to get it! Lainey is a really fun character to get to know, and as we hear about how much she likes Damian and the fact that him not seeing her as more than a friend has really affected her life, we really feel for her. Watching them pick up the pieces after her secret quest comes with consequences is really fun. I enjoyed them a lot!

Lainey Kline has been lusting after her best friend’s older brother for like forever now, so when she makes the decision to leave Melbourne, she decides to go out with a bang! She sets out on a mission of seduction, and crashing a masquerade ball is just the way to accomplish having one sexy night with her dream man without him ever knowing it’s her! Only problem is … one night just isn’t enough!

Damian McKnight knows that Lainey has had a crush on him for years, but he’s never been wiling to go there and risk her friendship with him and his sister in the process. He’s focused on making his business all that it can be, and if he’s lucky, nabbing that one special client that will help him purge his revenge for past wrongs!

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* Review * HIS BEST FRIEND’S SISTER by Sarah M. Anderson

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His Best Friend's Sister by Sarah M. Anderson
Series: First Family of Rodeo
Published by Harlequin Desire on April 1, 2018
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He’s always played by his family’s rules.

Until he plays house with his best friend’s sister.

Rodeo mogul Oliver Lawrence can’t say no to his best friend’s sister, pregnant widow Renee Preston. When the innocent beauty needs refuge from the tabloids, he offers his penthouse—and his bed. The passion between them is anything but innocent. And soon Oliver must choose: protect his family from her scandal or stand by the woman he can’t let go…

A sweet and sassy reuniting of old friends leads to a future neither was expecting! Kicking off a new rodeo series, we’re drawn quickly into Renee’s plight and follow her on a journey of redemption. Oliver might hate some of his responsibilities, but he’s been a strong force in keeping his family together and thriving over the years. He’s happy to show Renee a better side of life than she’s known. I’m looking forward to more in the series!

Renee Preston certainly never thought she’d be widowed, pregnant and hiding from the press at this point in her life. She can’t seem to wrap her head around what’s happened to her life over the last few months, and right now she feels totally alone in the world with nowhere to turn. She’s desperately in need of somewhere to lay low for awhile, and the only thing she can think of is that her brother told her to go to Oliver if she needed anything.

Oliver Lawrence hasn’t kept up with his best friend Clinton’s life in recent years, but when his little sister shows up needing a helping hand, he’s certainly not going to turn her away. He takes her in and tries to get to the bottom of the mess that Clinton’s gotten himself into and what he can do to help Renee. After a short time in each other’s company, neither can deny the attraction they are feeling towards each other, so acting on it can’t make things worse can it? Well … if the press track her down and bring scandal circling around his family business, he might be thinking differently!

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