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* Review * COLTON BULLSEYE by Geri Krotow

March 30, 2021 Leave a Comment

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* Review * COLTON BULLSEYE by Geri Krotow

Colton Bullseye by Geri Krotow
Series: The Coltons of Grave Gulch #4
Published by Harlequin Romantic Suspense on April 1, 2021
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He’d been hired to protect her…not fall back in love!

Acting as his ex’s bodyguard pushes Stanton Colton beyond his limits. Thanks to Dominique de la Vega’s determined investigative reporting, he’s vowed to keep her safe…and guard his own heart. As Dominique delves deep to get her story, Stanton works to find out who’s put a bullseye on her back. But can their rekindled attraction survive a threat on her life?

Danger is lurking around every corner! Geri Krotow is bringing drama to the forefront with the fourth book in the Coltons of Grave Gulch series and it lasts the entire book. COLTON BULLSEYE is Stanton’s story and he can’t help but be swayed by his repressed feelings for his ex as he tries to keep her safe when her life is on the line.

Dominique is bold and assertive which sometimes puts her in risky situations, but she’s got the heart and soul to back up her sass when she’s chasing the story of an innocent.

Stanton is finding it hard to forget the love he still feels for Dom as he sees the danger of her pushing for her most recent story.

I recommend this series to anyone who enjoys heavy suspense mixed with emotion and strife as they head towards that HEA.

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* Review * BLUE COLLAR BILLIONAIRE by Karen Booth

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* Review * BLUE COLLAR BILLIONAIRE by Karen Booth

Blue Collar Billionaire by Karen Booth
Series: Texas Cattleman's Club: Heir Apparen #3
Published by Harlequin Desire on April 1, 2021
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Uptown girls who think they have the upper hand?

They don’t know Jack!

Jack Bowden has met enough rich women to know that Lone Star socialite Lexi Alderidge doesn’t take him seriously, even though their connection is instant. Still, the rugged contractor built his fortune from the ground up—surely he can build real rapport with Lexi the same way? But when “getting along” becomes “getting into bed,” will his brand of rough-and-tumble success ever truly fit into her high-class world?

This unlikely match is sure to delight! Book three in the Texas Cattleman’s Club: Heir Apparent series is fast paced and attention grabbing. BLUE COLLAR BILLIONAIRE by Karen Booth brings us Lexi Alderidge’s story and it was a whole lot of fun.

Lexi is a likeable character who though recently divorced, was also just left at the alter by her high school sweetheart. If she didn’t have bad luck, she wouldn’t be having much luck at all right now.

Jack doesn’t think much of Lexi’s type, but his soul forces him to step in and try to ease her discomfort by pretending to be dating her when her most recent jilting is brought up.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series for romance lovers who love a punch of drama with their romance. The Texas Cattleman’s Club is always good for a scandal!

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* Review * OUT OF THE STORM by B.J. Daniels

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Out of the Storm by B.J. Daniels
Series: A Buckhorn, Montana Novel #1
Published by HQN Books on December 29, 2020
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She can’t lose him again…

One look at his warm brown eyes and Kate Jackson knows she’s found her husband. It’s been twenty years since Daniel went missing in a refinery explosion and was finally declared dead, but Kate never gave up hope, convinced he was somewhere out there, suffering from amnesia. Then, on a trip to Buckhorn, Montana, she sees him—working as a carpenter, scarred, but still her Danny. Yet Jon Harper, as he calls himself, insists he’s a stranger.

Jon is certain he’s not the man Kate’s looking for. Though some of his memories are lost in shadow, how could he ever forget a woman like that? One thing Jon’s instinct does tell him is that she’s in danger from the very person she should trust most. Helping loyal, lovely Kate will mean exposing his own perilous past…but it’s the only way to protect her and this new chance at forever.

Emotional with a rich depth of love. OUT OF THE STORM is the first book in the Buckhorn, Montana series by B.J. Daniels and I loved it so much that I just added book two to my TBR pile! We’re taken on a journey of finding a lost love, but there’s a secondary story of mystery and danger going on at the same time that really holds your attention. My heart was stolen by great core characters and an endearing story.

Kate Jackson is loyal and caring. She lost her husband a couple of decades ago, but she’s never given up hope that she would find him one day still alive. Now she thinks she’s done it in small town Buckhorn, but the look-a-like she’s seen is telling her she hasn’t.

She’s on the verge of moving forward with her life, but if there’s even a small chance that it’s him, she can’t live with herself if she walks away.

I highly recommend this book to anyone that loves a small town romance rich with love, turmoil and a happily ever after.

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* Review * FIGHTING THE FIRE by Laura Kaye

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* Review * FIGHTING THE FIRE by Laura Kaye

Fighting the Fire by Laura Kaye
Series: Warrior Fight Club #3
Published by Laura Kaye on March 30, 2021
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One night is never enough…

For firefighter Sean Riddick, Warrior Fight Club keeps the demons of his past at bay, even though it means seeing Daniela England. Her ball-busting sarcasm drives him nuts, and he knows he’s damaged goods anyway, but he can’t help but remember how good they were together that one time. Now he wants to take her to the mats no matter how much they go toe to toe.

ER nurse Daniela England has lost so much that she’s vowed never to need anyone again. Fight club helps her beat back her survivor’s guilt, but it means dealing with Riddick. The hot-but-infuriating firefighter is everything she wants to avoid, which is why their one-night stand was a mistake. Now she needs to keep her distance so it doesn’t happen again.

But when Dani witnesses Sean’s motorcycle accident, she steps up to help him recover. One on one, they get beneath all the snark and find a connection neither expected. As Sean heals, the sparks between them burst into red-hot passion—and ignite old wounds. Now there are fires all around—and they have to decide which they’ll fight and which they’ll let consume them.

Delectable sexual tension! Laura Kaye is finally delivering on that sexy firefighter we’ve heard so much about in the Warrior Fight Club series and he’s as delicious as we assumed. In FIGHTING THE FIRE we delve into Sean and Dani’s story just as he has an accident that sidelines him for awhile. I wasn’t as all in as I am with some of Kaye’s couples, but I enjoyed their story.

Sean is a sweetheart. We see him at his most vulnerable in this book, yet his tough guy persona is still lurking underneath to peak through and smile at us now and again.

Daniela started out being a tad snarky, but as soon as she witnesses Sean’s accident, a button is pressed in her and she’s all in as his avenging angel.

I recommend this book and the entire series to anyone who enjoys a comradery between veterans trying to find a way past their demons after returning home. The characters are intense and the romance is rewarding.

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* Review * RUNAWAY GROOM by Lynne Marshall

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* Review * RUNAWAY GROOM by Lynne Marshall

Runaway Groom by Lynne Marshall
Series: The Fortunes of Texas: The Hotel Fortune #4
Published by Harlequin Special Edition on March 30, 2021
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From “I don’t” to…”I might?”

When Mark Mendoza discovers his fiancée cheating on him on their wedding day, he hightails it out of town. Megan Fortune is there to pick up the pieces—and to act as his faux girlfriend when his ex shows up. Mark swears he will never get involved again. Megan doesn’t want to be a “rebound” fling. But they find each other irresistible. What’s a fake couple to do?

I was hooked from the very start! With book four in The Fortunes of Texas: Hotel Fortune series it’s Lynne Marshall’s turn to pick up the Fortune family reins and delight us with the next sibling HEA. What starts out as a fake relationship doesn’t stay that way very long when Mark and Megan start to fall for one another. I loved their story and am looking forward to more in the series.

Mark is easy to sympathize with and seems like a good natured guy. Seeing him overcome his rigidness when it comes to the thought of love is rewarding.

Megan is a breath of fresh air. She’s sweet, she’s kind, and she’s just what Mark needs to keep his cheating ex at bay.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who likes to see the siblings of a high powered family fall in love one by one. There is always a lot of heart in this series.

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* Review * CATCHING MR. RIGHT by Carol Ross

March 28, 2021 Leave a Comment

Catching Mr. Right by Carol Ross
Series: Seasons of Alaska #7
Published by Harlequin Heartwarming on February 1, 2021
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They can’t both win…

Can they?

Louisiana angler Victoria Thibodeaux needs the spokesperson contract with Romeo Reels to keep her business going and give her daughter a better life. But her hard-won confidence sinks to the bottom of the bayou when her rival, Alaskan fisherman Seth James, arrives. With his smooth-talking charm, handsome Seth could steal both her job and her heart, unless secrets from her past catch up with her first…

With her signature ease at weaving a tale and tugging on our heartstrings Carol Ross once again delighted me on a return visit to her Seasons of Alaska series! With a fresh plot concept, a couple of adorable kiddos and an easy to like couple, we embark on a journey of love and forgiveness in CATCHING MR. RIGHT and I loved every minute of it!

Victoria is a character that is pure comfort to be around and you’re rooting for her every minute of the book. She is all about family and giving them all the best life possible.

Seth was sweet and easily brought a smile to my face with his easy friendship with the kids.

I recommend this book and the entire series to anyone who loves a heartwarming small town romance with a guaranteed HEA and a cast of great characters.

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* Review * THE REBEL by Kendall Ryan

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The Rebel by Kendall Ryan
Series: Looking to Score #1
on March 30, 2021
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I never thought I’d see her again.

We shared one hot night together back in college before our paths took us in different directions.

But now, the most brilliant and beautiful woman I’ve ever met is back in my life. And the chemistry I remember? It’s more combustible than ever.

Except…our fling is forbidden and must exist only in secret. Her rules, not mine.

I can’t be her forever. I’m not that guy, and even she knows it.

But I can’t stay away from her either. I’m determined to claim not just her body but her heart, even if that’s the one thing she’s vowed not to give me.

An unforgettable meet cute! With the first book in her Looking To Score series Kendall Ryan brings a really fun relationship to life in THE REBEL. I enjoyed the adorableness of Eden and Holt together but I felt like there was so much potential drama and strife left out of the equation where the whole ex factored into the storyline. There was also a prequel novella (ONE NIGHT WITH THE REBEL) for this series, but then that prequel word for word was put into the front of this book as Chapters 1 through 6 with no explanation, so there was unnecessary confusion.

Eden’s character is a bit of a mash-up. She was a follower when she was with her ex and didn’t stand up for what she wanted in life, but now she’s stepping into her own and taking charge of the hockey team she inherited.

Holt was a sweetheart. I really enjoyed seeing him get to reconnect with the one that got away.

I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a hockey romance with dramatic setups and complex characters.

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* Review * CUSTOM MADE by Chantal Fernando

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* Review * CUSTOM MADE by Chantal Fernando

Custom Made by Chantal Fernando
Series: Fast & Fury #2
Published by Carina Press on March 30, 2021
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Cameron Davies has the job she’s always wanted—designing custom motorcycles at Fast & Fury. No way is she going to screw this up. But when her wild, sexy one-night stand ends up being the shop’s new VIP client, her life is suddenly turned on its head.

Orion Stenton radiates power, danger and, most of all, sex. His lavish lifestyle is fraught with dangers for Cam—and a far too intimate link to her past. She has to keep things professional, but it’s impossible to forget the feel of him or the way he whispers her name.

The connection between them demands far more than a quick fling. But when Cam’s past puts Orion in danger, she must face her demons if she’s going to save them both.

So much complexity rolled into one amazing book! With the second book in her Fast & Fury series Chantal Fernando brings us Cam’s story in CUSTOM MADE, and it was so much more than I expected. She’s living the dream, but her past comes back to haunt her when the man of her dreams ends up connected to a demon from her past. The storyline was addictive and fast paced and left me super excited for the series to continue!

Cameron is a doll. She’s tough and self-assured, but has that soft inner heart that can’t forgive herself for the past. Watching her fall hard for a man was so much fun.

Orion is high-powered and tough, but when it comes to Cam he’s a total teddy bear right from the start. I adored him, even if he did let me down a few times throughout the book.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys a close knit group of friends and coworkers who will give their heart and soul to help one of their own if need be. Watching them pair off into their forever love match is really satisfying.

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* Review * AN UNEXPECTED FATHER by Marie Ferrarella

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An Unexpected Father by Marie Ferrarella
Series: The Fortunes of Texas: The Hotel Fortune #3
Published by Harlequin Special Edition on March 1, 2021
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This is the story of a man named Brady

Reformed playboy Brady Fortune has suddenly become legal guardian to his best friend’s little boys, and he is in over his head…until Harper Radcliffe comes to the rescue. His new nanny makes everything better, but her past makes her wary. Can Brady convince her they can somehow form a family? Their Fortune bunch won’t feel complete without her!

This ready-made family will steal your heart! With the third book in The Fortunes of Texas: The Hotel Fortune series Marie Ferrarella delights her readers with Brady Fortune’s story and it does not disappoint. There wasn’t a huge amount of relationship development in AN UNEXPECTED FATHER, but the overall warmth of the story and the adorable twin aspect carried the story well. I really enjoyed Brady and Harper and look forward to more from the Fortunes as the series continues.

Brady was quick to catch my heart because of the instant father situation he finds himself in and the sincerity in which he forges all in.

Harper and her connection with the twins was adorable, and watching her fall head over heals for Brady was heartwarming.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys a fast paced series based on various members of the same family finding their happily ever afters as a bit of mystery hangs in the background as the storyline continues.

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* Review * THE SWEET TALKER by Gina Azzi

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The Sweet Talker by Gina Azzi
Series: Boston Hawks Hockey #1
on January 27, 2021
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I’ve sworn off hockey players. Until the pregnancy test turns pink.

Noah Scotch is revered in Boston, a veritable god on the ice. I’m a nerdy, newly minted college professor who would rather color code my planner than hit the club scene. Noah shouldn’t look at me twice but when he does, I falter.

Who can blame me?

The sweet talker with the deliciously chiseled abs and sinful chocolate eyes is a force. On and off the ice. One hot and intense night with Noah has me second guessing my lack of a dating life.

Friends with benefits? He offers, I dive in headfirst. Growing up in a hockey family, I know better than to get serious with a player.

But the more time I spend getting to know Noah, the more my intention to keep things casual rings false.

Now, I’ve got a hopeful heart and a baby on the way.

I just need to tell Noah. But when I do, will I end up with everything I never knew I wanted? Or on my own?

Sweet, sassy and sexy as all get out! With a first in a series read of a new author to me, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I dived into the Boston Hawks hockey world in THE SWEET TALKER, but it wasn’t long before I was all in and hooked on every word! The characters are well developed with a close knit supporting cast of family and team members and the drama was intense. I loved every minute of it and can’t wait to dive into the next book!

Noah is an easy to like guy. He’s accomplished yet down-to-earth and even though he has some family drama going on, he’s determined not to let it affect his gameplay.

Indy was a fun character. She’s from a hockey family and swore off of dating in the field after her ex, but Noah is hard to resist and it’s only going to be one night … until one night turns into a friends with benefits relationship … and then a baby is on the way!

I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a close knit hockey family with game, friends and family taking center stage.

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