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* Release Blast/Review * ONLY ONE CHANCE by Natasha Madison

October 21, 2020 Leave a Comment

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* Release Blast/Review * ONLY ONE CHANCE by Natasha Madison

Only One Chance by Natasha Madison
Series: Only One #2
on October 20, 2020
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Miller

They called me the pretty boy on and off the ice. Hockey’s most eligible bachelor.

When my teammate asked me to donate one date to his charity, I figured why not. Worst case, I’d spend the night with a fan. Best-case scenario, she would be hot. What I wasn’t expecting was for my dream girl to be the highest bidder.

For years, she brushed me off, and now, I finally had a chance to take her out and show her who I really was.

With only one shot at this, I really hoped I didn’t mess it up.

Layla

At the top of my career, I was riding the wave of my sports talk show having the best rating on the radio.

I also made it a rule to never date any sports players.

It was my one rule, and I was sticking to it until I bid on the only man who gets under my skin.

All it takes is one touch, one night, one kiss, and only one chance.

Swoon-worthy romance! The ultimate hockey hook-up has been a longtime coming as he’s lusted after her for years while she’s openly hated his guts. The tables are finally turning in his direction as she starts letting him knock down the walls she erected long ago and OMG, it’s worthy of all the feels! I am so loving this series and cannot wait for more!

Miller is hot personified and you have to simply love him! He’s unapologetic for the life he leads and it’s kind of a breath of fresh air really. I loved how much he fell for her.

Layla is a powerhouse and watching her figure out that he might not be the guy she thought he was anymore is mega special.

I highly recommend this book and the entire series to anyone who loves a hockey romance that’s strong in game and in love as one player after another shows their warm heart and decadent moves to their special lady.

Release Date: October 20

From USA Bestseller Natasha Madison comes a brand new Hockey series The Only One.

Miller

They called me the pretty boy on and off the ice. Hockey’s most eligible bachelor.

When my teammate asked me to donate one date to his charity, I figured why not. Worst case, I’d spend the night with a fan. Best-case scenario, she would be hot. What I wasn’t expecting was for my dream girl to be the highest bidder.

For years, she brushed me off, and now, I finally had a chance to take her out and show her who I really was.

With only one shot at this, I really hoped I didn’t mess it up.

Layla

At the top of my career, I was riding the wave of my sports talk show having the best rating on the radio.

I also made it a rule to never date any sports players.

It was my one rule, and I was sticking to it until I bid on the only man who gets under my skin.

All it takes is one touch, one night, one kiss, and only one chance.

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Meet Natasha Madison

When her nose isn’t buried in a book, or her fingers flying across a keyboard writing, she’s in the kitchen creating gourmet meals. You can find her, in four inch heels no less, in the car chauffeuring kids, or possibly with her husband scheduling his business trips. It’s a good thing her characters do what she says, because even her Labrador doesn’t listen to her…

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* Review * AGENT BY HER SIDE by Deborah Fletcher Mello

October 21, 2020 Leave a Comment

Agent By Her Side by Deborah Fletcher Mello
Series: Colton 911: Grand Rapids #4
Published by Harlequin Romantic Suspense on October 1, 2020
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She’ll do anything to track a killer

And he’ll do anything to keep her in line…

If PI Kiely Colton must work with FBI agent Cooper Winston, she will. But to solve a cold case, she won’t change her break-the-rules style to accommodate the single father’s by-the-book principles. As the investigation progresses, Kiely finds herself inexplicably attracted to her exacting partner and enchanted by his adorable son. Will a ruthless killer put an end to their possible future before it really begins?

An emotional race against time! With book four in the Colton 911: Grand Rapids series Deborah Fletcher Mello takes the reigns and quickly immerses her reader into a non-stop realm of danger as they try to figure out who has them in their sights … and why. The characters drew me in easily and the storyline was fast paced and exciting. I’m loving this series!

Kiely Colton is as easy to like as all of her siblings have been so far, and seeing her start to melt at the feet of this adorable little boy just endeared her to this reader’s heart even more. She’s confident and self-assured but down-to-earth and approachable.

Cooper is a gentle soul. He’s hard-nosed about following protocol on the job, but he’s putty in the hands of the son he’s been raising on his own since his wife died. Seeing him watch his son fall in love with the first mother-figure he’s ever known is breathtaking.

I highly recommend this book and the entire series to anyone who wants a romance filled with fast paced action and intrigue as the couple comes together and builds a future.

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* Review * UNTAMED PASSION by Cat Schield

October 20, 2020 Leave a Comment

Untamed Passion by Cat Schield
Series: Dynasties: Seven Sins #6
Published by Harlequin Desire on October 1, 2020
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Feel the drama and passion in the Dynasties: Seven Sins series!

One spectacular night… with an explosive aftermath!
Desire as volatile as theirs has consequences that could last a lifetime…

When a single rapturous night with Sammi Guzman leaves the intoxicating model pregnant, photographer Oliver Lowell is determined to embrace his responsibilities. But his wrath over his father’s numerous betrayals has haunted him for years and leaves Oliver feeling ill equipped for parenthood. Passion has never been his and Sammi’s problem, but will this black sheep tame his demons for good?

Harlequin Desire: Luxury, scandal, desire—welcome to the lives of the American elite.

One man’s betrayal can destroy generations. Fifteen years ago, a hedge-fund hotshot vanished with billions, leaving the high-powered families of Falling Brook changed forever. Now seven heirs, shaped by his betrayal, must reckon with the sins of the past. Passion may be their only path to redemption. Experience all Seven Sins!

Uncensored lust leads to consequences they never expected! With book six in the always sinful Dynasties: Seven Sins series Cat Schield delivers one of my favorites so far in the series when a footloose playboy meets his match and curtails his wild ways. The characters each had intriguing back stories and the passion they ignited was decadent. Looking forward to what the conclusion of this dramatic series has in store for us!

Oliver just might be my favorite of the characters affected by the Black Crescent scandal yet. He’s such a kind-hearted guy and pours his pain and struggles out bit by bit to show us the man he used to be and how far he’s come to put himself back together. I adored him and loved watching him fall for his new future.

Sammi is a sweetheart. She’s worked hard all of her life to try to achieve greatness but just feels like she’s some kind of a Barbie doll playing at life. She has a breakthrough when life throws her the curve of a baby on the way and makes her strive to be the person she really wants to be for that little one.

I highly recommend this book and the entire series to anyone who loves a dramatic love story filled with passion, angst and happily ever afters.

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* Review * THE SINGLE DAD’S HOLIDAY WISH by Susan Carlisle

October 20, 2020 Leave a Comment

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* Review * THE SINGLE DAD’S HOLIDAY WISH by Susan Carlisle

The Single Dad's Holiday Wish by Susan Carlisle
Published by Harlequin Medical Romances on November 1, 2020
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All he wants for Christmas…

…is her!

Christmas is supposed to be the most magical time of the year. But for single dad and doctor Carter Jacobs, it only holds painful memories. He definitely isn’t looking for romance. Until Carter meets hardworking Dr. Liz Poole. She offers a safe harbor and the promise of a future Carter thought lost to him… As Christmas approaches, might Carter’s happily-ever-after be just around the corner?

Small town charm is hard to resist in this magical holiday romance! With the back drop of Christmas and an adorable little boy in the mix Susan Carlisle was quick to nab my heart in THE SINGLE DAD’S HOLIDAY WISH. Great character interaction, several medical situations to heighten the drama and so many instances of pure holiday joy made this story a winner from start to finish!

Carter had me from hello. A single dad who adores his child, a husband done wrong and a strong thread in the blanket of his community … who could ask for more? Loved him!

Liz was also a great character. She suffered situations in her life that made her doubt her worth even though she was a remarkable woman, so seeing her find her strength and let it shine when she needed it most was breathtaking.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a holiday romance filled with an adorable family in the making and lots of plot thickening moments. I thoroughly enjoyed their story!

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* Review * THE VOWS HE MUST KEEP by Amanda Cinelli

October 20, 2020 Leave a Comment

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* Review * THE VOWS HE MUST KEEP by Amanda Cinelli

The Vows He Must Keep by Amanda Cinelli
Series: The Avelar Family Scandals #1
Published by Harlequin Presents on November 1, 2020
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A pledge to protect…

That will be tested at the altar!

After tragedy strikes, Daniela Avelar steps up as CEO to her brother’s global yacht empire. But to prevent corporate mutiny, she needs the help of his business partner, Valerio Marchesi.

Little does Daniela know that Valerio has already sworn to keep her safe. And when the tycoon discovers she’s in grave danger, he insists she become his bride! He’ll risk the unavoidable chemistry that sparks every time they lock eyes. Because this engagement of convenience is anything but… It’s a red-hot fire burning out of control!

A passionate story of lust and betrayal! With the first book in her Avelar Family Scandals duet, Amanda Cinelli is quick to enthrall her reader with a story of loss in THE VOWS HE MUST KEEP. The characters were multi-faceted as carriers of the drama for the loss they shared and in holding the reader’s attention as passion began to ignite between them like never before. I’m looking forward to more in the series.

Daniela was quick to draw my sympathy as we met with the news of her picking up the pieces after losing her brother and the added stress of a business takeover in the making if she can’t get his business partner back at the helm to calm the board.

Valerio is a complex character. He’s easy to understand, but difficult to read the depth of his guilt. He eventually tells Daniela why he felt the need to distance himself from the company and steps up to make things right with her.

I highly recommend this story to anyone who enjoys a fast paced romance filled with equal amounts of romance and strife.

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* Review * A CALIFORNIA CHRISTMAS by Brenda Novak

October 16, 2020 Leave a Comment

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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

October 16, 2020 Leave a Comment

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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

October 16, 2020 Leave a Comment

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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

October 16, 2020 Leave a Comment

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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

October 16, 2020 Leave a Comment

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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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