Archives for June 24, 2018

* Review * KNOCKED UP by Stacey Lynn

* Review * KNOCKED UP by Stacey LynnKnocked Up by Stacey Lynn
Series: Crazy Love #2
Published by Loveswept on June 12, 2018
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four-stars

First comes love. Then comes marriage. Then comes baby in a baby carriage. Just not necessarily in that order. . . .

Braxton: I should probably be dead or in jail right now. Instead, thanks to some tough love, I worked my ass off and now I own a string of tattoo parlors throughout the Pacific Northwest. And yet the one thing I’ve always wanted—a family—still seems out of reach. When my best friend gets married, I’m just hoping to blow off some steam with the super-hot maid of honor. But after Cara Thompson tracks me down to tell me she’s pregnant, she’s more surprised than I am when I tell her I’m all in.

Cara: For the first time in my life, I’m living for myself—not for my parents and their ridiculous expectations. I gave up on my MBA, dropped out of the Ivy League, and moved to Portland to pursue my dream of becoming an artist. And what’s the first thing I do? Get knocked up. For a tatted-up sex god, Braxton Henley seems way too eager to “be there for me.” Is this guy serious? Maybe. He sure is patient. Because he won’t back down until I admit what I know in my heart: that our one night stand might’ve led me to the one.

 

Straight talking, sexy and oh so fun! They might have started out as just a fling, but watching Braxton and Cara tiptoe their way though getting to know each other and deciding if they can make a relationship work is really fun. They’re both strong-minded people, but both want that person who will make them their everything. Enjoyed it!

Wouldn’t you know it! She finally decides to throw caution to the wind and enjoy her first one-night stand after her best friend’s wedding … and she winds up pregnant! Cara Thompson certainly wasn’t planning on being a mom at this time in her life. She recently walked away from her parents stringent expectations, dropped out of college and is now pursuing her artistic dreams. She has to admit though, she’s excited about this baby.

Tattoo shop owner Braxton Henley isn’t shy about the fact that he enjoys women. When he sets out to have a wicked night with the gorgeous bridesmaid at his best friend’s wedding, he certainly doesn’t expect her to show up at his shop a few weeks later to tell him he’s going to be a daddy. He can tell that he doesn’t fit into her hoity toity world, but he’s not going to walk away from the one thing he’s always wanted … a family!

four-stars

* Review * TEMPTED BY DR. PATERA by Tina Beckett

* Review * TEMPTED BY DR. PATERA by Tina BeckettTempted by Dr. Patera by Tina Beckett
Series: Hot Greek Docs
Published by Harlequin Medical Romances on June 1, 2018
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four-stars

He’s gotten right under her skin…

But will she end up getting burned?

In this Hot Greek Docs story, since losing her fiancé, Dr. Lea Risi doesn’t do complicated. But helping after an earthquake, Lea’s thrown together with Dr. Deakin Patera in all his sexy, rugged glory! Scarred inside and out, Deakin’s everything Lea’s tried to avoid—but she’s still tempted. As their chemistry becomes something deeper, can Lea help him leave the past behind?

 

With the second book in the Hot Greek Docs series, Tina Beckett brings us Deakin’s story. It’s fun, fresh and appealing. There were a few plot holes left that I would have liked to have gotten some answers to, but overall, a very enjoyable read. Looking forward to the next two books in the series!

On vacation when an earthquake hit the Greek island of Mythelios, psychiatrist Dr. Leanora Risi stepped up and volunteered at the clinic in town when a call was made needing doctors. She’s a bit out of her element on the medical side of things since it’s not her specialty, but she’s become very useful helping the townspeople through the trauma they have suffered because of the quake.

Plastic surgeon Dr. Deakin Patera doesn’t enjoy coming home to Mythelios because of his past there, but when his partner in the clinic tells him he needs him to come help, he makes his way there as quickly as he possibly can. Memories of times past still haunt him, but meeting Lea turns out to be a breath of fresh air!

four-stars

* Review * TYCOON’S FORBIDDEN CINDERELLA by Melanie Milburne

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

* Review * TYCOON’S FORBIDDEN CINDERELLA by Melanie MilburneTycoon's Forbidden Cinderella by Melanie Milburne
Published by Harlequin Presents on July 1, 2018
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four-stars

An illicit temptation…

A desire too strong to resist!

Love is a weakness that billionaire Lucien Fox refuses to indulge in. But delectable Audrey Merrington tests his formidable control! With their families united by marriage, Audrey has always been utterly off-limits, yet her shy innocence holds an enticing appeal for cynical Lucien. When a scandal forces them together, Lucien proposes a temporary solution to their inconvenient craving—total, delicious surrender!

 

Fast paced, intriguing and delightful! I was quickly drawn into this story and read it straight through to see what was going to happen. I loved the two of them together and was really happy when they finally stopped dodging each other and gave in to their attraction. The back story of their past and their parents story was a nice aspect of the story. Really enjoyed!

Audrey Merrington has been crushing on Lucien Fox ever since she met him when she was a teenager. She’s made the drunken mistake of trying to show him how she felt two times during the duration of their relationship and she’s bound and determined that she won’t make that mistake again … ever!

Lucien Fox has been drawn to Audrey for years as well, but a family connection by marriage, in addition to her youth led him to keep her at arms length. Now they are thrown together by circumstances and decide to once and for all throw caution to the wind and see where this attraction will take them!

four-stars

* Review * THE DOCTOR’S CINDERELLA by Susanne Hampton

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

* Review * THE DOCTOR’S CINDERELLA by Susanne HamptonThe Doctor's Cinderella by Susanne Hampton
Published by Harlequin Medical Romances on July 1, 2018
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three-half-stars

One magical night…

…could change their lives forever!

After her ex leaves her penniless, nurse Molly Murphy takes an admin job in doctor Ryan’s practice. When Ryan needs a date for a charity ball, Molly finds herself wearing a gorgeous gown and sipping champagne for one sparkling night. But her Prince Charming guards his emotions closely. Dare they trust what’s in their hearts to find their own fairy-tale ending?

 

Finding a forever! This book was fairly light on the medical aspect, but it had a very heartwarming plot that grabbed my attention fairly quickly. I loved the underlying story of the two family’s coming together with so many similarities, but the romance fell a bit flat. Overall, an enjoyable book.

Nurse Molly Murphy finds herself finds herself needing to step back from her career for awhile and lucks into the perfect temp position as an administrative assistant at Dr. McFetridge’s practice. She a bit disillusioned with life right now, but it doesn’t take her long to see that beneath the showiness lies a very kind-hearted man!

Dr. Ryan McFetridge has his hands a bit full at this point in his life, but he really wouldn’t have it any other way. He’s enjoying himself tremendously and though he doesn’t have time for much in the way of a love life, he can’t help but find his new admin attractive. When circumstances throw them together for a magical night on the town together, who is he to contradict?

three-half-stars