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* Review * UNLEASHED by Caitlin Crews

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Unleashed by Caitlin Crews
Series: Hotel Temptation
Published by Harlequin Dare on October 1, 2018
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She has fantasies…

Now he’s bringing them to life!

Notorious seducer Thor Ragnarsson runs the scandalous Hotel Viking in Reykjavik, where tourists go to fulfill their wildest fantasies. When straitlaced American professor Margot Cavendish gets snowed in while studying Icelandic sex culture, Thor challenges her inhibitions with some very hands-on research—soon she’s exploring every inch of his delicious body. It’s only one night of passion, but when the snowstorm clears they’re left aching for more…

Steamy yumminess! If you’ve been searching for Thor, the sex God, you’ve just found him! This book has a deliciously hot sex appeal to it, and will definitely have you squirming. I liked both of the characters, but found it really hard to connect with them early on in the book. Yes, the sex is outstanding, but there’s not enough depth to them outside of the philosophical/feministic tirade that is a constant for about 75% of the book. The last quarter gave us a good picture of how they end up, but I wanted more overall. Still worth a read, even if only for the sexy hot night they have together!

American professor Margot Cavendish has ventured far from home during a sabbatical to study the Icelandic sex culture. She’s heard lots of gossip about the sexual beast running Hotel Viking outside of Reykjavik and is attempting to get an interview with him but keeps getting the run around. A surprise trip to the hotel leads to her getting snowed in, and the man himself shows up to trade wits with her.

Thor Ragnarsson isn’t quite as free with his loving as rumor spreads around, but he doesn’t deny he’s a very sexual man and enjoys his life. He can tell from the moment he meets Margot that even though she’s here researching this, that she’s not exactly honest with herself on her own sexual wants, needs and desires. He put an offer on the table to her … she’s snowed in anyway, so why not spend the night exploring her body with him.

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* Review * THE BOYFRIEND ARRANGEMENT by Andrea Laurence

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* Review * THE BOYFRIEND ARRANGEMENT by Andrea Laurence

The Boyfriend Arrangement by Andrea Laurence
Series: Millionaires of Manhattan
Published by Harlequin Desire on October 1, 2018
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Fake it until you make it…

to the altar?

Instead of attending yet another friend’s wedding alone, Harper Drake asks Sebastian West—sexy, available and not a total stranger—to pose as her adoring boyfriend. With sparks flying, a little faux affection could be fun, and no one, especially Harper’s ex, will guess the truth. Except things get very hot very fast, for real… And then a blackmailer’s threats force them to reveal all their secrets!

Convenience … to forever! The premise of this book starts out fun, flirty and tempting, then it takes a turn towards the mysterious when someone puts a target on Harper and her big secret. Sebastian’s life is downplayed a good bit, and the blackmail twist came across a bit underdeveloped, but overall I enjoyed getting updates on a bunch of the previous Manhattan gang and following Harper and Sebastian towards their happily-ever-after!

When bridesmaid Harper Drake finds out her ex-boyfriend is coming along on the big destination wedding trip along with his new fiancee, she knows she has to somehow save face and have a plus one to take along! Running into socially awkward yet stunning Sebastian at just the right time seems to be kismet. Can she convince this hunky workaholic to accompany her on a trip to Dublin?

Techie Sebastian West just happens to be on some forced downtime when he is approached by Harper to accompany her on an all expense paid trip. The money isn’t important to him, but the company of a gorgeous woman makes the offer pretty impossible to resist. As their time together turns tempting, secrets begin to unravel and a blackmailer takes aim that just might ruin the remainder of their time together!

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* Review * NY DOC UNDER THE NORTHERN LIGHTS by Amy Ruttan

September 30, 2018 1 Comment

NY Doc Under the Northern Lights by Amy Ruttan
Published by Harlequin Medical Romances on October 1, 2018
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Escaping the big city…

For love under Icelandic skies

When surgeon Betty Jacinth’s heart is broken once again, she takes a job in Iceland for a change of scenery. She expects cold weather—but not the frosty welcome she receives from gorgeous but brooding Dr. Axel Sturlusson! Now father to his orphaned niece, Axel gradually thaws, and a flame ignites—but when Betty’s ex begs her to return, can she make the right choice for love?

Sometimes what you’ve truly been looking for is right around the next corner! A story of fleeing heartbreak and ending up finding more than you bargained for at the other end. The characters are well rounded, the drama is high and the slow building relationship is a joy to watch. Enjoyed it!

When Betty Jacinth suffers one more heartache than she can handle, she decides to take advantage of an offer she received to leave New York and head to Iceland to experience working in a foreign country for awhile. The change seems to be just what she needs in order to heal her heart and get her head on straight again. She’s not expecting such a chilly welcome though!

Doctor Axel Sturlusson isn’t sure why his father brought Betty here, but he has better things to do with his time than hold her hand through a day in the office! He’s got a surly niece to raise and a father who makes him relive the worst day of his life over and over again on a constant basis. He doesn’t realize how much he carries on his sleeve until Betty calls him on his attitude a few times and they begin to actually forge a friendship … and possibly more!

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* Review * THE RANCHER’S REDEMPTION by Melinda Curtis

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* Review * THE RANCHER’S REDEMPTION by Melinda Curtis

The Rancher's Redemption by Melinda Curtis
Series: Return of the Blackwell Brothers #
Published by Harlequin Heartwarming on October 1, 2018
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His family committed a terrible wrong

Ben Blackwell wants to make it right

The last time Ben saw Rachel Thompson was when her best friend left him at the altar. Now Rachel’s suing the Blackwells over river water rights. Rachel’s a triple threat—rancher, fellow attorney and single mom—and Ben’s plan to win in court hits a snag when mutual attraction blooms. If he divulges a long-held secret, will his family forgive him? Will Rachel?

The prodigal brother returns! With the third book in the deliciously emotional Return of the Blackwell Brothers series, Melinda Curtis brings us the story of the betrayed brother. Past hurt is brought to the surface and hashed out while new horizons brighten when love is found again. The story line had my attention from page one, and it only continued to get better. I’m really enjoying watching this family works it’s way back into each other’s hearts … as well as mine! Looking forward to more to come in the series!

New York attorney Ben Blackwell happens to be at a crossroad in his life when he gets the call from his twin brother Ethan that the family desperately needs his help with a lawsuit about water rights on the family ranch. He hasn’t been home since his bride-to-be betrayed him and the family that he thought always had his back proved that they didn’t. He’s not gung ho about heading back to Montana, but he promises himself he’ll get in and get out quickly.

Childhood friend and neighbor Rachel Thompson also happens to be the one that flung the truth in his face about her best friend, his then fiancee all those years ago. Now she’s a single Mom, trying to fight his family for more water rights on her crumbling ranch. Close proximity brings out an attraction that neither of them expects, and encourages Ben to consider spilling a long-held secret that could affect this lawsuit … but would his family ever forgive him? … and would Rachel?

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* Review * HOT CHRISTMAS KISSES by Joss Wood

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* Review * HOT CHRISTMAS KISSES by Joss Wood

Hot Christmas Kisses by Joss Wood
Series: Love in Boston
Published by Harlequin Desire on October 1, 2018
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“You’re my escape. Just a temporary indulgence.”

But Christmas has a way of changing things…

On and then off again, Matt Edwards and DJ Winston share hot sex, hotel rooms—and nothing else. But now Matt is suddenly in DJ’s real life, where she’s not sentimental about anything—not her lovers or the holidays. Just one hot kiss has them back in bed… Will Christmas magic turn their fantasy into forever?

Steamy sex, delectable nights and no commitments! What was meant to be casual turns all too serious when her good time guy shows up wanting to hash out real life. The characters were very appealing, the intrigue of their secrets peaked my interest and their sensual return to each other was very satisfying. Really enjoyed them!

For two people supposedly too busy for a relationship, Dylan-Jane Winston and Matt Edwards have managed to have an on-again off-again hook-up relationship for several years now. When possible meeting up across the country for a stolen night or weekend together filled with hot sex, a few laughs and just honest companionship without the pressure of having it mean something.

Things seem to have changed the last year though, and Matt isn’t sure why. He’s passing through DJ’s home base for a few weeks, so he figures he might as well stop in to see her and try to get to the bottom of why they feel off all of a sudden. She’s not excited to see him, and eventually spills a secret that throws him off center for a bit, but time together might be just what they need to ground themselves and get back on track.

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