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* Review * A CALIFORNIA CHRISTMAS by Brenda Novak

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* Review * A CALIFORNIA CHRISTMAS by Brenda Novak

A California Christmas by Brenda Novak
Series: Silver Springs #7
Published by MIRA on October 13, 2020
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Spend the holidays in Silver Springs, where the greatest gift of all is the love you never expected.

Up-and-coming TV anchor Emery Bliss can’t imagine anything more humiliating than the sex tape her ex revenge-posted online. That is, until it causes her to lose her job on top of her self-esteem. Seeking solace—and anonymity—in Silver Springs, Emery isn’t looking to get involved with another man any time soon. But when she’s thrown back into contact with Dallas Turner, she sees something that his many detractors have missed.

Being home for the holidays and his adoptive mother’s wedding isn’t where mountain climber Dallas feels most comfortable. Thanks to his troubled childhood, he’d rather be on a rock face alone than trying to connect with people. Emery, however, makes him want to overcome his past…somehow.

Both Emery and Dallas had been planning on a quiet, solitary Christmas, but the sparks between them are lighting a fire strong enough to last—possibly forever.

A happy occasion brings the family back together again! What better way to reconnect with Aiyana and her Silver Springs brood than watching her happily ever after commence over her Christmas wedding to Cal. With book seven in the series Brenda Novak delights with the perfect amount of love, happiness and angst to keep her reader riveted throughout.

Dallas Turner is returning home from his mountain climbing adventures to be with his family for the holidays and his mom’s wedding celebrations. He didn’t expect to reconnect with his high school crush the minute he steps in the door.

Emery Bliss grew up in Silver Springs and though she struck out in the big city of LA in her TV personality career, it’s home she needs when the world starts falling apart around her.

I highly recommend this book and the entire series to anyone who enjoys a tight-knit family who always has each other’s back as they slowly find their happily ever after.

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* Review * THE LAST CHRISTMAS COWBOY by Maisey Yates

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* Review * THE LAST CHRISTMAS COWBOY by Maisey Yates

The Last Christmas Cowboy by Maisey Yates
Series: Gold Valley #11
Published by HQN Books on October 13, 2020
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Will this brooding Gold Valley cowboy find redemption this Christmas?

Cowgirl Rose Daniels is determined to play matchmaker to ensure her beloved sister will meet someone under the mistletoe. She enlists the reluctant help of family friend Logan Heath, but his insistence that she doesn’t understand chemistry is exasperating. Until they share one electrifying moment that shows her exactly what chemistry is all about, and it becomes outrageously, irresistibly intriguing…

Logan hates the holidays. They are a painful reminder of the family he lost and a time of year he always wants to spend on his own. But Rose refuses to let him. Logan’s worked for years to keep his attraction to her under wraps—she’s his best friend’s youngest sister and she couldn’t be more off-limits. He’s the last cowboy that innocent Rose should ever kiss, but this Christmas, maybe Logan will become the only cowboy she’ll ever want.

An unlikely match! With book eleven in her much-loved Gold Valley series Maisey Yates brings us baby sister Rose’s story and it’s a sweet love connection. It lagged a bit in the beginning when Rose was showing a bit of her childish ways, but it picked up throughout and became quite enjoyable.

Rose Daniels grew up a lot in this book and it was for the better. She started out being a bit childish, but as her relationship with Logan progressed, she started to see the things she has buried her head in the sand about over the years.

Logan Heath has been a sweetheart for as long as he’s been popping up in the Daniel’s family books and this was no exception. I enjoyed watching him get the love he’s been missing and the watching the connection he’s been feeling for years come to life.

I recommend this book and the entire series to anyone who enjoys a small town romance centering around a close-knit family who suffered heartache and trauma at a young age. Watching them heal and find love and happiness is heartwarming.

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* Review * LOKI’S LUCK by Monique Moreau

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* Review * LOKI’S LUCK by Monique Moreau

Loki's Luck by Monique Moreau
Series: The Demon Squad MC #3
on October 10, 2020
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A damaged biker.

A younger woman.

An exchange of sex for secrets.

To punish himself for his baby brother's death, Loki is determined to live a life of abstinence—no partying, no women, no nothing. He stays focused by throwing himself into managing the MC's new gym. But when he's roped into teaching a self-defense class, the supervisor threatens his self-control. Although the annoying little pixie loves butting into his business, Loki’s gaze keeps returning to her luscious curves. Again and again.

As a social worker, Abby is called to help troubled souls and she's never met anyone more broken than Loki. Determined to heal him, she offers him a deal: he can have her—any way he wants—in exchange for stories from his past. Whatever it takes for her to uncover the truth, she's game.

When Loki's enemies hurt Abby to get to him, the biker revs up for a long-overdue fight. He'll have to convince Abby she's safer by his side or risk losing her completely.

A gut wrenchingly real depiction of a soul left behind. With book three in her Demon Squad MC series Monique Moreau delighted this reader with a spot-on rendition of grief. If you’ve been following along with the series, we all knew Loki’s story was going to rip our hearts out piece by piece … but what we didn’t know was the beautiful awakening that would come afterwards. I’ve been watching this author’s voice grow stronger with each book in the series, and with Loki, pure perfection spewed out. I’m so looking forward to seeing what’s coming next in the series! * Note: Must be okay with dom/sub relations to enjoy *

Loki is a complex character in this series. He has done some lowdown things that might make a reader think he’s a jerk, but as we get to know his inner workings and how he feels about the loss he’s suffered, we understand that he’s not exactly intentionally bringing pain to others on purpose, he’s just being jabby with anything good in his life that he feels like he no longer deserves … like love, friendship, loyalty.

Abby is pure to the core, so watching her work her magic on Loki in such a sassy way is satisfying. She knows he needs an outlet for his pain, and she’s willing to be that … in more ways than one.

I highly recommend this book and the entire series to anyone who enjoys a gritty MC filled with good along with the occasional evil mixed in with a strong brotherhood and a growing amount of love.

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* Review * CHRISTMAS AT HOLIDAY HOUSE by RaeAnne Thayne

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* Review * CHRISTMAS AT HOLIDAY HOUSE by RaeAnne Thayne

Christmas at Holiday House by RaeAnne Thayne
Published by HQN Books on October 13, 2020
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In the town of Silver Bells, there’s always a feeling of Christmas in the air… Let love—and RaeAnne Thayne—melt your heart this holiday season!

This New Year will bring widowed nurse Abigail Powell a fresh start in a different city. Excited about the chance to create an unforgettable Christmas for her young son in picturesque Silver Bells, Colorado, Abby has been hired to take care of her dear friend’s recuperating grandmother. But sprightly senior Winnie insists she doesn’t need looking after. What she does need is help decorating her historic mansion, Holiday House, for a seasonal town fundraiser. Abby warms to the festive task, but she’ll have to contend with her own personal Grinch: Winnie’s prickly grandson, Ethan Lancaster.

Ethan Lancaster is good at a lot of things. Relationships surely aren’t one of them. His ex-fiancée convinced Ethan he was incapable of love, and he believes her…up until the moment he impulsively kisses Abby. What is it about this vibrant woman and her sweet son that knocks his world off-kilter? He knows they’re leaving town after Christmas. He just didn’t expect they’d be taking a little of his heart with them. But as he and Abby work together on the magical Holiday House through the record cold weather, visions of a different future dance in his head…one filled with warmth, love and a new beginning for them both.

A small-town Christmas delight! I can always count on RaeAnne Thayne to bring me a sweet small town romance, and one filled with Christmas spirit is all the sweeter. The characters were easy to fall for, the atmosphere was magical and the love story super pleasing. I would have liked to have seen the ending developed slighter more with a magical Christmas morning for Christopher, but overall it was sweet, sentimental and delightful.

Abigail Powell is a doll. She knows she hasn’t given her son the best of holidays over the last couple of years without her husband, but after the new year they are starting a new adventure in a new town without all of the memories crowding around, so she’s happy to get the opportunity to help out a dear friend with her ailing grandmother in a magical Christmas town.

Ethan Lancaster starts out a bit Scrooge-like, but he quickly warms up and becomes enjoyable. He’s less than pleased that his grandmother is being contentious about her injury and he wants her on the mend properly. He eventually realized Abigail and her son are good for the situation.

I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a holiday read filled with love, laughter and a whole lot of heart.

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* Review * THE BOYFRIEND EFFECT by Kendall Ryan

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* Review * THE BOYFRIEND EFFECT by Kendall Ryan

The Boyfriend Effect by Kendall Ryan
Series: Frisky Business #1
on October 13, 2020
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I’m not boyfriend material.

If a trail of broken hearts and a piss-poor record of failed relationships have taught me anything, it’s this. My buddies are happy to give me shit about my latest breakup from here to next Sunday. Thanks, but I’d rather have a root canal.

And a vasectomy.

At the same time.

Relief comes in an unlikely package—the gorgeous and feisty Maren. She just so happens to be my best friend’s sister, so that’s not awkward at all.

But I’m a man on a mission, and Maren is down to teach me all the ways I’ve been failing as a boyfriend. Apparently, there are many. And it’s all very informative—until I start to catch feelings.

Now it’s not just my reputation on the line, but my heart too.

Adorably sweet and steamy! With the first book in her brand new Frisky Business series Kendall Ryan is quick to delight with a forbidden love story of falling for your best friend’s little sis. The characters were super easy to fall for and the story line was a mix of sass, humor and outright lust. I loved their story and can’t wait for more in the series!

Maren Cox is sweet and loyal. She’s trying to help save the floundering retirement home she works in and Hayes has some fundraising ideas that just might work.

Hayes Ellison is yummy. He’s sexy as all get out and all he really wants in life is true love, but he never seems to be able to do or say the right thing to make a relationship last. He needs help!

I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a sweet and sexy romance mixed up in real life problems with a close knit group of friends in the mix.

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* Release Tour/Review * IGNITE by Chelle Bliss

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* Release Tour/Review * IGNITE by Chelle Bliss

Ignite by Chelle Bliss
Series: Men of Inked: Heatwave #5
on October 13, 2020
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Bossy, protective bad boy biker Mammoth Saint always thought he’d be a member of the Disciples MC…until he laid eyes on her.
Tamara Gallo has always been headstrong, sassy, and never afraid to speak her mind, even when it comes to her hottie biker boyfriend and his brothers in the MC.

But when Mammoth’s ready to sever ties from the club for good, choosing love over the brotherhood, until someone from his past shows up and needs his protection, threatening his freedom along with their future.

♥ Happily Ever After—YES!
♥ Swoon-Worthy—Heck, YEAH!
♥ NO Cliffhanger

If you love a loyal biker, a strong heroine, steamy swoony romance, and witty laugh-out-loud banter…this book is for you!

Ignite is the fifth book in the USA Today bestselling Men of Inked™ Heatwave series.

Just the right amount of steam and sweetness to satisfy! With book five in her always irresistible Men of Inked: Heatwave series Chelle Bliss brings us Mammoth’s story, and it warms our heart! The characters had our attention from page one and as drama rose and tempers flared it only intrigued us more. I felt a little weakness in explanation of who each character was and background to make it a true standalone, but I enjoyed it a lot nonetheless. Looking forward to the next book already!

Mammoth is a dream. He’s hot, he’s bossy and he has such a caring heart. He’s being pulled in two ways a bit and when his past walks in the door it only adds another layer of not knowing which way to turn into the picture, but he’s determined to start a new chapter with the love of his life.

Tamara is a great character. She knows her mind and her spirit and doesn’t hesitate to speak up for what she wants, but she’s supportive regardless of the situation. I enjoyed seeing her in action with her family and watching them grow to accept Mammoth as the one.

I highly recommend this book and the entire series to anyone who loves a dramatic story that always includes a close knit group of family and friends who love hard as they support one another in finding their forever.

*****HOT NEW RELEASE*****

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Blurb

Bossy, protective bad boy biker Mammoth Saint always thought he’d be member of the Disciples MC…until he laid eyes on her.

Tamara Gallo has always been headstrong, sassy, and never afraid to speak her mind, even when it comes to her hottie biker boyfriend and his brothers in the MC.

But when Mammoth’s ready to sever ties from the club for good, choosing love over the brotherhood, someone from his past shows up and needs protections, threatening his freedom along with their future.

Happily Ever After—YES!
Swoon-Worthy—Heck, Yes!
Killer Cliffhanger—Nope!

If you love a loyal biker, a strong heroine, steamy swoony romance, and witty laugh-out-loud banter…this book is for you!

Ignite is the fifth book in the USA Today bestselling Men of Inked Heatwave series.

Genre: Contemporary Romance

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Meet the Author

USA Today bestselling author Chelle Bliss currently lives in a small town near the Gulf of Mexico. She’s a full-time writer, time-waster extraordinaire, social media addict, and coffee fiend. She’s written over ten books and has two series available. She loves spending her free time with her boyfriend, 2 cats, and her hamster.

Before becoming a writer, Chelle taught high school history for over ten years. She holds a master’s degree in Instructional Technology and a bachelor’s in History. Although history is her first love, writing has become her dream job and she can’t imagine doing anything else.

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