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* Review * WAYS TO TEMPT THE BOSS by Joanne Rock

September 21, 2021 Leave a Comment

Ways to Tempt the Boss by Joanne Rock
Series: Brooklyn Nights #2
Published by Harlequin Desire on August 24, 2021
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Seduction is the only way to save his company.

But now who’s seducing who?

Could makeup artist Blair Westcott be the corporate saboteur who has infiltrated Deschamps Cosmetics? CEO Lucas Deschamps vows to get closer to her and find out—protecting his family’s business at all costs. But Blair’s beautiful, caring nature is at odds with Lucas’s suspicions. And her kisses spark a passion the guarded businessman can’t resist. As the stakes become much more personal, will he uncover Blair’s betrayal…or be guilty of a betrayal of his own?

This unexpected attraction heats up quickly! Book two of Joanne Rock’s Brooklyn Nights series picks up with roommate number two finding herself as a suspect of corporate espionage in WAYS TO TEMPT THE BOSS. The characters are endearing and each of their back stories lay a nice foundation for the story carrying forward. I enjoyed their connection.

I recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys a group of friends supporting each other through thick and thin as each one finds their forever love.

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* Review * THE RANCHER’S WAGER by Maisey Yates

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The Rancher's Wager by Maisey Yates
Series: Gold Valley Vineyards #3
Published by Harlequin Desire on January 12, 2021
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This wealthy rancher has placed his bet…

And it’s winner takes all!

No one gets under Jackson Cooper’s skin like fellow ranch owner Cricket Maxfield. Now, facing off at a charity poker game, the stakes get personal. Jackson finds himself on the losing end… And paying up means being the ranch hand at Cricket’s beck and call. In close quarters, tempers flare—and the fire between them ignites into a passion that won’t be ignored…

Friends to lovers has never felt so sweet! The third book in Maisey Yates’ Gold Valley Vineyards series is bringing the drama to life in an unexpected way! THE RANCHER’S WAGER pits Jackson Cooper against Cricket Maxfield in a winner takes all poker game and sparks are flying when bets are called in!

Cricket is a gentle soul who has your heart breaking fairly quickly when you hear her story and why she’s stepping out on her own. I enjoyed watching a sparkle blossom in her eye as she connected with Jackson and learned about things that she is passionate about.

Jackson is jaded and down on love. He saw what loving his father did to his mother and he wants no part of a person having that much control over his life’s joy. He’s tempted like never before when Cricket crosses his path though.

I highly recommend this book and the entire series to anyone who enjoys a close knit family that’s always filled with drama coming together and supporting each other as true love comes knocking at each siblings door.

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* Review * QUEEN BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT by Lucy Monroe

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Queen by Royal Appointment by Lucy Monroe
Series: Princesses by Royal Decree #1
Published by Harlequin Presents on May 25, 2021
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Fifty dates to decide…
If she will wear his crown!

As a naive teenager, Lady Nataliya signed a contract promising her to a prince. Now, to release them both, she causes a scandal by going on fifty dates for a magazine. It works… Until her betrothed’s brother, widowed King Nikolai, insists she honor the marriage agreement—with him!

Her first duty? Finishing those dates with Nikolai. Their whirlwind courtship may be thrilling, but no matter how irresistible Nikolai is, Nataliya can’t forget she was never his first choice of queen. His wounded heart will always be off-limits…

A decadent game of courtship! With the first book in her Princesses by Royal Decree trilogy Lucy Monroe delights her readers with an arranged marriage with a twist. The characters are intriguing and the back story is riveting. I enjoyed Nataliya and Nikolai and look forward to more in the series!

I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a royal romance with lots of family drama and tempting secrets as they make their way towards that happily ever after.

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* Review * SEDUCING THE LOST HEIR by Yvonne Lindsay

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Seducing the Lost Heir by Yvonne Lindsay
Series: Clashing Birthrights #1
Published by Harlequin Desire on December 15, 2020
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A sexy night with her soon-to-be ex

Or a scandalous encounter with his long-lost twin?

Lately, Honor Gould has doubts about her engagement to the heir of Seattle’s powerful Richmond family—until an unexpected night of passion. Only the man Honor thinks is her fiancé is actually Logan Parker, his long-lost twin! Now with Logan’s sudden return, the Richmond legacy is threatened. And Honor is caught between her promise…and the man who stole her body and heart.

An irresistible draw leads to irrevocable actions! Huge revelations change the course of the Richmond family in Yvonne Lindsay’s Clashing Birthrights series. The first book in the series SEDUCING THE LOST HEIR kicks off with a case of mistaken identity. The concept is fresh and the drama is high. I enjoyed the first delve into this family and look forward to more to come.

I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a whole lot of drama as a high profile family is riddled with rumors and innuendo when long lost family returns and secrets are unexpectedly revealed.

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* Review * MAMA’S BOY by Avery Flynn

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I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

Mama's Boy by Avery Flynn
Series: Last Man Standing #1
Published by Entangled: Amara on September 27, 2021
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Top three lies about mama’s boys:

1. That we don’t know what we want. That one is straight up BS. I know exactly what I want—to win this bet with my cousins by any means necessary even if it means finding the worst possible date in all of Harbor City and agreeing to whatever she asks in exchange for her pretending to fall for me.

2. That we are soft, little wimps. Yeah, you don’t get to be CEO of a multibillion dollar company by letting other people take advantage of you. So as soon as I realize my date Fiona Hartigan isn’t exactly who she appears to be, there’s nothing that will stop me from figuring out the truth—no matter how many dates it takes to unravel that mystery.

3. That we don’t know how to kiss. Oh yes we do. The only problem is that once I start kissing Fiona, I don’t want to stop and I have to because we’ve already agreed that all of this is temporary.

Now I’m the guy that every woman wants to bring home to mom—except for the woman I’m fake dating and falling in love with for real.

Full of laughter, sass and so much heart! Avery Flynn is bringing on the fun with her new Last Man Standing series. Fans will be delighted to see the Hartigan family in all their glory showing up in MAMA’S BOY and amid the hilarity and angst, a truly adorable couple shines.

Fiona has a heart of gold, but nothing is going to stand in her way from getting her Nana the opportunity of a lifetime, so operation hijinx is in full effect.

Dixon is successful and accomplished but a treasured memory is worth putting it all on the line for in a bet with his cousins.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a romance filled with fun and laughter as true connections are made and hearts fall hard for each other. I’m looking forward to the series!

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* Release Blitz/Review * CODE NAME: ARIES by Janie Crouch

September 21, 2021 Leave a Comment

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* Release Blitz/Review * CODE NAME: ARIES by Janie Crouch

Code Name: Aries by Janie Crouch
Series: Zodiac Tactical Rescue Unit #1
on Calamittie Jane Publishing
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My code name is Aries. The stars say I’m aggressive, dominant, first in line to lead.

The stars aren’t wrong.

Zodiac Tactical is my company. It’s run by those I’ve chosen for their skills and ability to outmaneuver adversaries. We guard, protect, rescue…assist on the side of the angels.

We eliminate the threat when nobody else can.

My pastime of putting bad guys out of business has created powerful enemies, but I’ve always made sure there was nothing in my life I couldn’t live without.

Until now. Until her.

She’s not a warrior, she’s an artist. She sees colors everywhere and greets the world—and me—with a smile. I knew I shouldn’t come near her from the beginning, but she’s everything I’ve never been able to be.

And now a monster has taken her, caged her, to get even with me.

My code name is Aries. And I will burn the world to the ground to get her back.

Attention grabbing intensity! With the first book in her Zodiac Tactical Rescue Unit spin-off series Janie Crouch brings some familiar faces to the forefront in CODE NAME: ARIES. The action and tension are high and the feels are all over the place as Ian and Wavy showcase their feelings and the hard road it’s taking to embrace them. I’m looking forward to more to come in the series!

Ian is a complex character. He’s self-assured and solid when danger strikes, but has an endearing quality of understanding even the most wounded soul. Watching him fall for Waverly is very fulfilling.

Wavy is a sweetheart of a character. She’s tough and doesn’t take any lip from anyone, but she lets her softer side show through in her art. Seeing her put in such a rough position is difficult.

I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys suspense and intrigue but enjoys a lot of heart mixed into their characters.

Title: Code Name: ARIES

A Zodiac Tactical Series Standalone

Author: Janie Crouch

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Release Date: September 21, 2021

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Ian DeRose. Code Name: ARIES.

Zodiac Tactical is my company. We guard, protect, rescue…eliminate the threat when nobody else can.

I’ve always made sure there was nothing in my life I couldn’t live without.

Until Wavy Bollinger.

She’s the artist who sees colors everywhere and greets the world—and me—with a smile. I knew I shouldn’t come near her from the beginning, but her gentleness was my undoing.

And now a monster has taken her, caged her, to get even with me.

My code name is Aries. And I will burn the world to the ground to get her back.

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USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling author Janie Crouch writes what she loves to read: passionate romantic suspense featuring protective heroes. Her books have won multiple awards, including the Romance Writers of America’s coveted Vivian® Award, the National Readers Choice Award, and the Booksellers’ Best.

After a lifetime on the East Coast, and a six-year stint in Germany due to her husband’s job as support for the U.S. Military, Janie has settled into her dream home in Front Range of the Colorado Rockies.

When she’s not listening to the voices in her head—and even when she is—she enjoys engaging in all sorts of crazy adventures (200-mile relay races; Ironman Triathlons, treks to Mt. Everest Base Camp…), traveling, and hanging out with her hubby & four kids.

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