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* Release Blitz/Review/Excerpt * SPARK by Gillian Archer

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* Release Blitz/Review/Excerpt * SPARK by Gillian ArcherSpark by Gillian Archer
Series: Burns Brothers #3
on April 23, 2020
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five-stars

Flames almost killed this ex-firefighter. And the sparks he’s feeling now might burn what’s left of his heart.

Sabrina
He was a charming S.O.B. when I dated him two years ago, but the Logan Carter who arrives at Bad@ss Builds is a shadow of the one I knew. This Logan is surly, bitter, and scarred—evidence of the fire he survived marked him both inside and out.
Does he really not remember me?

Logan
I’m upright and functioning. Isn’t that enough? I shouldn’t even be alive. And I definitely don’t have time for the bubbly, gorgeous woman from my past who can do better than me.
No matter how much I wish I could be the man she remembers.

*Can be read as a standalone

 

Filled with emotional turmoil! With book three in her Burns Brothers series Gillian Archer brings us yet another heart-wrenching story with SPARK. The characters are well developed and various bits of drama make for an action packed story filled with emotions, heart and a whole lot of love. Loved it!

Sabrina wrangles her wild-man brothers on a daily basis so not much phases her anymore, but when the “one that got away” walks back into her life and pretends he doesn’t know her, she’s fit to be tied!

Logan so easily wraps himself around a reader’s heart. He’s surly and bitter in the beginning, but as he begins to accept love and heal, he becomes a better man than even he thought he could be.

I highly recommend this story as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys drama, alpha men and happily ever afters being developed with a close-knit family behind them.

 

 

 

 

 

Title: Spark: A Bad Boy’s Second Chance Romance
Series: Burns Brothers #3
Author: Gillian Archer
Genre: Steamy Contemporary Romance
Release Date: April 23, 2020
Blurb

Flames almost killed this ex-firefighter. And the sparks he’s feeling now might burn what’s left of his heart.

Sabrina
He was a charming S.O.B. when I dated him two years ago, but the Logan Carter who arrives at Bad@ss Builds is a shadow of the one I knew. This Logan is surly, bitter, and scarred—evidence of the fire he survived marks him both inside and out.
Does he really not remember me?

Logan
I’m upright and functioning. Isn’t that enough? I shouldn’t even be alive. And I definitely don’t have time for the bubbly, gorgeous woman from my past who can do better than me.
No matter how much I wish I could be the man she remembers.

*Can be read as a standalone

 

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“Seriously? I thought you’d be all over that.” The woman was one of the most tenacious I knew. No way she’d just roll over and hide her head in the sand. That wasn’t Sabrina.
“Yeah, I guess it’s taking me a minute to come to terms with the fact that my whole life has been a lie.” She swiped suspiciously at her eyes. But she couldn’t be crying—her voice sounded too flat and matter of fact. “I thought you of all people would get that.”
“What’s that supposed to mean?”
“Oh come on. You’ve spent the better part of two years pushing everyone you know and love away from you because you survived when most of your crew didn’t. It doesn’t take a psychologist to see that you have a serious f*cking case of survivor’s guilt.”
“F*ck you.” She didn’t know what the hell she was talking about.
“Already have.” Her smile looked more like a snarl. “Wouldn’t mind having one last throw though.”
“You’re nuts.”
“Takes one to know one.”
I snorted a laugh. Christ, how could she be so cute while being all angry and plastered?
“I’ve heard that angry sex is hot. Maybe we should try it.”
I about swallowed my tongue when she said that. While I was busy sputtering, she leaned over and kissed me. Her hand cupped the side of my face as her lips covered mine.
Contrary to her angry words, she was just as soft and delicious as I remembered. She moaned deep in her throat, and I lost it. I took control of the kiss, moving my lips over hers, relearning everything I forgot I knew about her.
I pulled her onto me until she straddled me then pulled her face down to mine so I could kiss her some more. While I was busy kissing her, our hands roamed. I had my hands full of her amazing tits and was thinking about the best way to get her bra off. Because I loved her breasts. They were gorgeous and soft and just everything. I had to have more.
Sabrina must’ve thought the same since her hands raked down my back, her nails scoring my skin under my shirt.
I stiffened.
That used to be something I loved, but not anymore. I couldn’t bear to even look at that part of me in the mirror, let alone touch it. I sure as hell didn’t want her to feel my f*cked-up skin.
A prickling sensation swept over my scalp and my body heated in a way that had absolutely nothing to do with the alcohol or the gorgeous woman on my lap. I pulled back and gulped to keep the champagne down.
Sabrina slumped into me with a moan. “Is the room spinning, or is that just me? Or maybe it’s you.”
F*ck. I held her a little bit away from me, wary she was going to puke. She blinked blearily back at me and smiled.
I sighed. “You’re wasted. We can’t do this.”
What had I been thinking? Everything about this was so f*cking wrong.
But I still really wanted to. My dick throbbed impatiently under her round ass.
We hated each other. Or something. I couldn’t remember exactly. Something else held claim to the majority of my blood flow.
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Author Bio

 

Gillian has a bachelor’s degree in mining engineering but prefers to spend her time on happily ever after. She writes the kind of stories she loves to read—the hotter the better!

When Gillian’s not pounding away on the keyboard, she can be found surfing the couch indulging in her latest reality tv fixation, baking something ridiculously tasty (and horrible for her waist line) or snuggling with her husband.

Home is currently in the wilds of Nevada with her amazing husband, ridiculously cute kiddo, and goofy dog.

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five-stars

* Review * SHE LOVES ME by Melissa Foster

* Review * SHE LOVES ME by Melissa FosterShe Loves Me by Melissa Foster
Series: Harmony Pointe #3
Published by Montlake Romance on April 21, 2020
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Something is off in Piper Dalton’s life, and she has a feeling it might just be her. All her siblings are blissfully settled with their forever loves. But while her sisters were dreaming of white weddings, Piper was left heartbroken and commitment phobic by her first love, her best friend’s younger brother. As a woman dominating the male-driven construction industry, Piper has no interest in turning in her hammer for an apron—even if hot and hilarious Harley thinks otherwise.

Burly bar owner Harley Dutch has a bum ankle and two preteen nieces to take care of, and having his best friend, tough-as-nails and sexy-as-sin Piper Dalton, come to his rescue is just the remedy he needs. Piper is her snarky self, and she kind of sucks at caregiving, but she’s owned his heart for years, she’s got a way with the girls, and Harley would sure like to have his way with her…

As things heat up between Piper and Harley, she warns him not to fall in love with her because she’ll only break his heart. Harley is the right man for that challenge—until he makes the biggest mistake of his life, and they begin to wonder if true love really can conquer all.

 

Melissa Foster has a way of continually topping one emotionally perfect story with another! With book three in her Harmony Pointe series, she delights fans again with Piper Dalton’s story. We’ve seen her siblings fall in love and now it’s her turn!

Piper is delightful. She’s tough and can hold her own with any guy on one of her construction sites, but she is tender and sweet when life calls for it … just don’t let it get out!

Harley won our hearts quickly because not only is he her best friend, but he’s obviously been in love with her for years and just biding his time until he thought she was ready to be able to handle the knowledge.

I highly recommend this story and the entire series to anyone who loves a close knit family and friend foundation behind each couple as they work through the road blocks towards their happily ever after. Always packed with emotions and entertaining!

five-stars

* Review * ONE-OF-A-KIND BRIDE by Charlene Sands

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* Review * ONE-OF-A-KIND BRIDE by Charlene SandsOne-of-a-Kind Bride by Charlene Sands
Published by Tule Publishing on April 23, 2020
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five-stars

It’s a promise she intends to keep at all costs

Taylor Preston never breaks a promise, especially to her dying mother about following her dreams to become a successful New York bridal gown designer. But when Taylor unexpectedly loses her high-profile job, she returns early to Last Stand, Texas where she happily spent childhood summers, to help with her cousin’s wedding. On Taylor’s first day back, the boy she left behind twelve years ago comes to her rescue and her sleeping heart inconveniently reawakens.

All during their youth, Ryan “Coop” Cooper played Taylor’s “promise game,” and they never once broke a promise to each other, but that was years ago, and Coop, now an established contractor, isn’t the same person. Building a wedding gift she-shed brings Coop closer to Taylor. They recall their promises – silly and solemn – and realize the spark could easily once again flame.

But Taylor’s life is faraway and Coop, a single father, won’t risk his heart or his daughter’s again…

 

A reunion dreams are made of! With a delightful sweet romance, Charlene Sands brings her readers a heartfelt reunion of summertime friends and first loves in ONE-OF-A-KIND BRIDE. The characters are fun, their connection feels like they were never apart and the added depth of the family and friends around them makes for a romantic reunion. I loved their story!

Taylor Preston is easy to like. She’s never been shy about being a big city girl in New York City, but her summers spent with family in Last Stand, Texas are some of her fondest memories. When city life gets her down, she heads to TX early to give her cousin some extra help in planning her wedding and who does she run into almost the second she steps foot into town? Her first love … the man she left behind … the man who seems to still make her heart tingle at first sight.

Ryan “Coop” Cooper has a heart of gold. Taylor might have left him behind all those years ago, but he hasn’t held a grudge, and he went on to be happy without her. His life now is a bit different from what he dreamed of though, and he’s doing his best to be the type of father his little girl needs in her life. He can’t let his guard down and bring anymore heartache to either of their lives.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a sweet reunion of first loves with a great supporting cast behind them of friends, family and an adorable little girl.

five-stars

* Review * COPYCAT KILLER by Laura Scott

* Review * COPYCAT KILLER by Laura ScottCopycat Killer by Laura Scott
Series: True Blue K-9 Unit: Brooklyn #1
Published by Love Inspired Suspense on April 1, 2020
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four-half-stars

Murder strikes close to home

for a new K-9 unit in Brooklyn

When a double homicide is strikingly familiar to a twenty-year-old cold case, Detective Nate Slater is rattled by the parallels. With a child as the only witness, he and his K-9 partner must protect little Lucy and her aunt, Willow Emery. Nate’s rough past means he always keeps an emotional distance…but in this case getting closer is the only way they’ll all survive.

True Blue K-9 Unit: Brooklyn

 

Intrigue from start to finish! With the first book in the new True Blue K-9 Unit: Brooklyn series, Laura Scott kicks it off with a bang in COPYCAT KILLER. We are quickly drawn into the heart of the story line carrying forward through the series and then integrated into a smaller bit of danger that reaches a conclusion in this book. The ending was a bit rushed, but overall a spot on read with lots of action, mystery and emotions.

Willow walks into the middle of a crime scene and her life is changed forever. She’ll do anything to protect her niece, and having Nate by her side makes the weight of the world easier.

Nate and his canine partner Murphy are mainstays of the book. Strong, dignified and comforting.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys faith based intrigue. The story is set that will continue forward in the series, and the side kick of danger in this particular novel was satisfying. I’m looking forward to more!

four-half-stars

* Review * CAN’T HURRY LOVE by Melinda Curtis

* Review * CAN’T HURRY LOVE by Melinda CurtisCan't Hurry Love by Melinda Curtis
Series: Sunshine Valley #1
Published by Forever on March 31, 2020
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four-stars

A heartwarming romance about a city girl who finds herself widowed in a quirky small town and the new target of the town's relentless matchmaking Widows Club.

Head-over-heels in love, Lola Williams gave up everything to marry Randy, including a promising career in New York City. Now, after one year of marriage and one year of widowhood, Lola finds herself stranded in Sunshine, Colorado, reeling from the revelation that Randy had secrets she never could have imagined. She swears she's done with love forever but the matchmaking ladies of the Sunshine Valley Widows Club have different plans...

Sheriff Drew Taylor also knows what it feels like to be unlucky in love. So when Lola comes to him for help uncovering Randy's hidden life, Drew finds himself saying yes against his better judgment - especially with the Widows Club eyeing them both. Soon enough, Lola is upending Drew's peaceful, predictable world...and he kind of likes it! But will this big-city girl ever give her heart to a small-town guy again?

Includes the bonus novella "Kiss Me in Sweetwater Springs" by Annie Rains!

 

Sweet romance with a size of humor! With the first book in her new Sunshine Valley series Melinda Curtis takes her reader deep into the heart of small town living in CAN’T HURRY LOVE. Everybody knows your business and you can’t hide from your mistakes, but you also have a built in support system when things go wrong. This cast of characters were a bit quirky, and the story line drug a bit in parts, but overall I enjoyed Sunshine, Colorado and plan to make a return visit!

Lola Williams is easy to sympathize with. She finds herself living a small town life after giving up her big city dreams to marry a man who left her a widow within a year’s time. She’s an interesting character and we can relate to her need to find answers about her husband’s secrets before she moves on.

Drew Taylor is easy to like. He’s a single dad trying to do right by his daughter at the same time he keeps peace in Sunshine as the sheriff, but he isn’t sure what to do about all of the drama floating around lately having to do with Lola. He’s finding it easier to keep her in his sights than find out what she’s up to after the fact … of course that might have to do with the fact that he sort of fancies her.

I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a small town sweet romance. The drama is high, and the kindness of the townsfolk is high.

four-stars

* Release Blast/Review * WILD FOR YOU by Kendall Ryan

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* Release Blast/Review * WILD FOR YOU by Kendall RyanWild for You by Kendall Ryan
Series: Hot Jocks #6
on April 20, 2020
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four-stars

He’s growly. Grumpy. Stubborn.

And now, my new roommate.

Walking away from my disastrous last relationship was an easy decision, but moving in with a friend-of-a-friend hockey star who’s rarely home? Not quite as simple, because Grant makes me feel all kinds of things I’m not prepared for.

Protected. Desired. Unsteady.

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She’s beautiful. Smart. Tempting.

And a little fragile.

I’ve never been anyone’s knight in shining armor, but when Ana needed a place to stay, it was easy to offer her a room with me.

Not so simple, though, is keeping my hands—or my mouth—to myself. And the night she crawls into my bed and shares her body with me? Heaven.

But she’s not looking for a relationship, and to my surprise, I find myself pissed off by that idea.

They say my heart is broken, that I’ll never settle down. I used to think that was true. Now, though? Hell, your guess is as good as mine.

First, she took my bed.
Then she took my heart.
Then she took my everything.

 

The sweetest guy yet! With book six in her highly anticipated Hot Jocks series, Kendall Ryan brings us Grant’s story in WILD FOR YOU and it is unexpectedly delicious! I absolutely adored Grant and Ana’s relationship, but there is a glaring lack of development in one major aspect of this story line that glosses over a major issue, so I couldn’t in good conscious rate it higher. Had the emotional depth that was needed for the circumstance been present, I would have rated it a five.

Grant is laid back and calm compared to the younger guys on the team and quick to lend a hand when it’s obviously needed. He snagged my heart quickly and I was pulling for him throughout the story line.

Ana is complex. She’s quiet and kind, but she has a lot of baggage she hasn’t yet addressed before accidentally falling for Grant. Her situation lacks the development that would have made this book a super star.

I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a little lighthearted turmoil and angst on the way towards that happily ever after. The hockey was a bit light in the book, but the drama carried the momentum forward enough to forgive that. Great series overall.

 

 

 

Wild for You
By Kendall Ryan
Release Day: April 20, 2020

He’s growly. Grumpy. Stubborn.

And now, my new roommate.

Walking away from my disastrous last relationship was an easy decision, but moving in with a friend-of-a-friend hockey star who’s rarely home? Not quite as simple, because Grant makes me feel things even I don’t understand.

One thing’s for certain, though. I definitely shouldn’t have crawled into his bed that night.

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There’s a brightness to her eyes I can’t seem to look away from.

She’s beautiful. Smart. Tempting.

And a little fragile.

I’ve never been anyone’s knight in shining armor, but when Ana needed a place to stay, it was easy to move her in with me.

Not so simple, though, is keeping my hands—or my mouth—to myself. And the night she crawls into my bed and shares her body with me has me conjuring up all kinds of ideas about our future.

Until a big surprise I never saw coming changes everything.

 

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If you like sexy, confident men who know how to handle a stick (on and off the ice), and smart women who are strong enough to keep all those big egos in check, this series of athlete romances is perfect for you!

(Books can be enjoyed in any order.)

 

About Kendall Ryan

A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of more than three dozen titles, Kendall Ryan has sold over 3 million books and her books have been translated into several languages in countries around the world.

Her books have also appeared on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists more than 100 times. Ryan has been featured in such publications as USA Today, Newsweek, and InTouch Magazine.

She lives in Texas with her husband and two sons.

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four-stars