* Review * TEMPTED BY SCANDAL by Karen Booth

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

* Review * TEMPTED BY SCANDAL by Karen BoothTempted by Scandal by Karen Booth
Series: Dynasties: Secrets of the A-List #1
Published by Harlequin Desire on May 1, 2019
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five-stars

As her billionaire boss, he had everything.

“I don’t have you.”

Nadia Gonzalez has too much at stake to fall for her boss. But billionaire entrepreneur Matt Richmond has a way of getting past her defenses. Too bad what’s amazing in the bedroom is bad for Richmond Industries—especially when tabloid rumors threaten to destroy Nadia’s career. Can she trust Matt to stand by her…or must business come first?

 

Explosive chemistry from start to finish! With the first book in the brand new Dynasties: Secrets of the A-List quartet, Karen Booth hits the floor running with introducing us to the characters and their drama. One couple finds their happily ever after and a second couple hits a pinnacle at the end of the book that will carry forward into the next book, TAKEN BY STORM by Cat Schield which is out next month. Ms. Booth does a fantastic job of weaving an electrifying tale of scandal, betrayal and outright lust. Really enjoyed the story and am looking forward to the continuation!

Nadia Gonzalez has been secretly longing for her handsome boss for the entire year plus that she’s been his assistant. When a magical fundraiser event turns into a secret night of passion between the two of them, she’s confused of how to continue. Can they go back to boss/employee after such a passionate night together or will there be this constant awkwardness between them now?

Billionaire Matt Richmond knows that Nadia is the best assistant he’s ever had and after the night they had together, he doesn’t want to go back to all work and no play with her again. Can they make personal and professional co-exist for them? When her secret dash out of his door winds up being spread all over the local tabloid, trouble is likely to tear them apart!

five-stars

*Blog Tour/Review * THEIR DISCOVERY by Rebecca Grace Allen

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*Blog Tour/Review * THEIR DISCOVERY by Rebecca Grace AllenTheir Discovery by Rebecca Grace Allen
Series: Legally Bound #3
Published by Rebecca Grace Allen Enterprises on April 29, 2019
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four-stars

Exploring their fantasies could save their marriage...or push it over the edge

Samantha Archer's life has hit a wall. Her world is housework, homework and reminding her husband—the biggest kid in the family—to help out at home. Once she felt confident, powerful and sexy, but Brady doesn’t seem to notice her anymore, and now all she feels is invisible.

Brady has tried being the goofy guy who stole Sam’s heart, but it’s not working. He’s losing the woman he loves and doesn’t have a clue how to fix it. He’s keeping his darkest fantasies hidden too, sure they’re not what Sam wants, and his inability to please her cuts him deeper than she knows.

When Sam lands a new job at a law firm, Brady still won’t pick up the slack, and one night giving him orders unexpectedly reignites their missing spark. Sam discovers the Femdomme she didn’t know she was, kindling Brady’s submissive desires.

But while things heat up inside the bedroom, life outside it starts unraveling. Brady's need to call the shots at work complicates his hunger to kneel for his wife, and Sam has longed to experiment in more ways than one. Their exploration of dominance and submission goes a step too far when they invite Sam’s sultry switch coworker into their bed, and the fallout could cost them everything.

Warning: contains a six-foot-five, ex-football player geek and a ballsy, badass redhead who's learning to unleash her inner Domme. Scenes depicting humiliation, pegging and threesomes could disturb, or stimulate a thirst for adventure.

 

Emotionally scintillating! With the last book in the Legally Bound series, we finally get down and dirty with Brady and Sam. We’ve been familiar with the problems running rampant throughout their marriage since his brother Jack’s story in Book One, and now we get to know them behind the scenes. The story line was attention grabbing, and brought love and emotions to the forefront. I enjoyed the entire series!

Samantha Archer is in a rut. She used to be powerful and ready to take on the world, but these days she’s struggling to hold onto her sanity while she cares for the kids and keeps the house running smoothly with no help from her over grown child of a husband. She is seriously at her breaking point … somethings got to give!

Brady Archer tries in his own quirky way to make his wife happy, but he’s not great at putting in the effort when it’s something he’s not interesting in picking up the slack on. When one too many mistakes makes her lose her temper big time, they stumble upon the fact that she just might be into the lifestyle he’s long yearned for but was afraid to try. Let the game’s begin!

 

 

 

 

 

Their Discovery
Rebecca Grace Allen
(Legally Bound, #3)
Publication date: April 29th 2019
Genres: Erotica, Romance

Exploring their fantasies could save their marriage…or push it over the edge

Legally Bound, Book 3

Samantha Archer’s life has hit a wall. Her world is housework, homework and reminding her husband—the biggest kid in the family—to help out at home. Once she felt confident, powerful and sexy, but Brady doesn’t seem to notice her anymore, and now all she feels is invisible.

Brady has tried being the goofy guy who stole Sam’s heart, but it’s not working. He’s losing the woman he loves and doesn’t have a clue how to fix it. He’s keeping his darkest fantasies hidden too, sure they’re not what Sam wants, and his inability to please her cuts him deeper than she knows.

When Sam lands a new job at a law firm, Brady still won’t pick up the slack, and one night giving him orders unexpectedly reignites their missing spark. Sam discovers the Femdomme she didn’t know she was, kindling Brady’s submissive desires.

But while things heat up inside the bedroom, life outside it starts unraveling. Brady’s need to call the shots at work complicates his hunger to kneel for his wife, and Sam has longed to experiment in more ways than one. Their exploration of dominance and submission goes a step too far when they invite Sam’s sultry switch coworker into their bed, and the fallout could cost them everything.

Warning: contains a six-foot-five, ex-football player geek and a ballsy, badass redhead who’s learning to unleash her inner Domme. Scenes depicting humiliation, pegging and threesomes could disturb, or stimulate a thirst for adventure.

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Author Bio:

Rebecca Grace Allen is an author of sweet, sexy and soul searching romance, emphasis on the sexy! She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English with a double concentration in Creative Writing and Literary Comparison, as well as a Master of Science degree in Elementary Education, both of which seemed like good ideas at the time. After stumbling through careers in entertainment, publishing, law and teaching, she’s returned to her first love: writing. A self-admitted caffeine addict and gym rat, she currently lives in upstate New York with her husband, two parakeets, and a cat with a very unusual foot fetish.

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four-stars

* Review * CARRYING THE SURGEON’S BABY by Amy Ruttan

* Review * CARRYING THE SURGEON’S BABY by Amy RuttanCarrying the Surgeon's Baby by Amy Ruttan
Published by Harlequin Medical Romances on February 1, 2019
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four-stars

What happened in Vegas…

Has life-changing consequences!

An impulsive Las Vegas encounter that left practical Dr. Emily West married to world-renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Ryan Gary should have simply been a lesson learned—except now she’s pregnant with his baby! When Ryan arrives at Emily’s Seattle hospital to assist on a case, they’re reunited and their powerful spark reignites. But can working side by side with Emily convince lone-wolf Ryan he’ll be the perfect dad, now and always?

 

What happens in Vegas … just might come back to bite you! A delightful story of a drunken quickie marriage and an unexpected pregnancy that is sure to grab your attention quickly. The characters are easy to like and you will find yourself pulling for them to find a way to make a relationship work from the start. Really enjoyed it!

Emily West never expected to wind up married while in Las Vegas on a medical conference, but when a little too much booze is paired with a sexy doctor, evidently that’s how she rolls! Settled back into her hospital in Seattle, she thinks all will be back to normal once they sign divorce papers … until she discovers their night together left a little surprise.

Neurosurgeon Ryan Gary finds himself reunited with Emily unexpectedly and discovers she’s pregnant. They never planned on a relationship, much less a baby … but there’s no way he’s walking away from his child!

four-stars

* Review * WEDDING NIGHT REUNION IN GREECE by Annie West

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* Review * WEDDING NIGHT REUNION IN GREECE by Annie WestWedding Night Reunion in Greece by Annie West
Series: Passion in Paradise #1
Published by Harlequin Presents on May 1, 2019
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four-stars

She’s his runaway bride…

He’s come to claim his wedding night!

Emma Piper’s just promised to love, honor and cherish Greek tycoon Christo Karides…but then she overhears him admitting he married her purely for convenience. Bolting to her family’s beautiful Corfu villa, Emma doesn’t expect Christo to follow—especially with seduction in mind! Their intense attraction promises an explosive reunion. Will a night in her husband’s bed show Emma there’s more to their marriage than just convenience…?

 

Betrayed on her wedding day! With a richly enchanting backdrop, we travel the countryside in Annie West’s latest release. My attention was drawn in from the first page and I enjoyed the passionate interaction between the characters. Recommend for all romance lovers!

She had stars in her eyes on their wedding day until she happened to overhear him telling his best man that he married her for convenience. She’s heartbroken and wastes no time walking out the door and disappearing.

Christo Karides has no idea where his new bride has disappeared to, and when he finds out she left him on purpose, he’s furious. He’ll get her to agree to stay in their marriage for as long as she’s useful to him … one way or another.

four-stars

* Review * PENNILESS VIRGIN TO SICILIAN’S BRIDE by Melanie Milburne

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* Review * PENNILESS VIRGIN TO SICILIAN’S BRIDE by Melanie MilburnePenniless Virgin to Sicilian's Bride by Melanie Milburne
Series: Conveniently Wed!
Published by Harlequin Presents on May 1, 2019
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four-stars

“Marry me this weekend.”

He will wed his Cinderella!

Sicilian billionaire Gabriel Salvetti offers a simple exchange—for her hand in marriage, he’ll save Francesca Mancini’s ancestral home. Penniless Frankie has the aristocratic name Gabriel needs to redeem his family’s notorious reputation. And their blatant physical attraction can only sweeten the deal. But when he discovers his convenient bride is a secret virgin, one taste is enough to make Gabriel crave his wife—forever!

Lose yourself in this tale of innocence and desire…

 

A marriage of convenience turns into more than they can handle! Fast paced and with a beguiling plot, Melanie Milburne’s latest release is sure to delight. The characters share a witty banter as passion begins to unravel their best intentions. Enjoyed their connection!

Francesca Mancini is broken hearted. She just lost her father, and now she’s having to say goodbye to the home that’s been in her family for centuries. She’s shocked when the man she has pretended not to be affected by in the past brings her an offer she can’t refuse.

Billionaire Gabriel Salvetti washed his hands of his family of criminals years ago, but the name he carries brings a stigma to every moment of his life. No matter the success he’s made of himself, he still is looked down upon and found less than. Marrying Frankie will give him the prestige of her family name behind him, and it will allow him to help the daughter of the man that mentored him for years.

four-stars

* Review * A FORTUNATE ARRANGEMENT by Nancy Robards Thompson

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* Review * A FORTUNATE ARRANGEMENT by Nancy Robards ThompsonA Fortunate Arrangement by Nancy Robards Thompson
Series: The Fortunes of Texas: The Lost Fortunes
Published by Harlequin Special Edition on May 1, 2019
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four-half-stars

From “office wife” to love for life

Landing a job as Austin Fortune’s assistant was a dream come true for Felicity Schafer—until she made the mistake of falling for her boss! But the brooding executive was nursing wounds from a nasty divorce, so she kept her distance. Now, after five years, Felicity seems no closer to a promotion—or to getting Austin to open up. Will giving notice finally get Austin to take notice?

 

Unrequited love … or is it? With the next book in The Fortunes of Texas: The Lost Fortunes series, we get Austin’s story. He thinks he’s living the good life, but when the woman who makes his world turn just the way he likes it offers up her resignation, he’s gutted. She’s just an assistant right? He can replace her easily can’t he? So why does it feel like a chunk of him is going to be missing when she walks out the door? Great story line, fulfilling characters and a sweet happily ever after in the making!

Felicity Schafer hit the jackpot when she got the job as Austin Fortune’s assistant five years ago and she’s enjoyed learning so much about the business world from him. She fell hard for him years ago but he still doesn’t notice she’s alive as anything other than the person who makes his day run smoothly, so she doesn’t see that it’s worth wasting anymore of her time.

Austin Fortune went through a nasty divorce filled with deception and betrayal right about the time Felicity came into his life, so he wasn’t exactly looking at the dynamo that righted his world the moment she entered it. Five years have passed, and she now wants to move on to bigger and brighter things. He can’t blame her a bit, but why does it feel like she’s about to take a part of him with her? What are these feelings he’s all of a sudden having when he’s around her?

 

four-half-stars

* Review * JUNK MAIL by Kendall Ryan

* Review * JUNK MAIL by Kendall RyanJunk Mail by Kendall Ryan
on April 23, 2019
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four-stars

It all started with a sexy selfie.

Texted to the wrong number.

Oops.

Not my finest moment—but I have nothing to be ashamed of.

She thought I was no better, and I quote, than the knuckle-dragging douche-bags she was never dating again.

It was a stupid dare from a girl I’d met online, but since she’d given me a fake number, I didn’t feel bad that my interests were suddenly focused elsewhere—on the fiery and sharp-tongued, Peyton that I found myself sparring with over text for the rest of the evening.

The following day, my case of mistaken identity came back to bite me in the banana.

When I strolled into the office, I was introduced to Peyton as the new client I needed to win over. The Peyton , in case you're not tracking.

And let’s just say she had my full attention.

Brains? Check.

Beauty? Oh yeah.

And the best part? She hated me on sight.

Dear God, do I love a challenge.

Let the games begin.

 

A humorous mistaken identity! With her typical charm, Kendall Ryan brings us a fast paced read about a mix-up that turns interesting pretty quickly. I felt like there could have been a bit more banter between the two, especially when the chat was happening, but overall it was a fun read and I enjoyed it!

Businessman Josh Hanson has worked hard to achieve all that he has, but he enjoys his downtime just as much … what there is of it. When a woman he’s been chatting with on a dating app asks for an advanced look at the merchandise, he proudly shows off the goods … but the response he receives is unexpected!

Peyton Richards can’t believe some dude would just arbitrarily text her like that, but what she’s even more shocked over is when she recognizes the guy the next day at a big business meeting about launching her product with theirs! This is going to be interesting.

four-stars

* Review * UNBROKEN COWBOY by Maisey Yates

* Review * UNBROKEN COWBOY by Maisey YatesUnbroken Cowboy by Maisey Yates
Series: Gold Valley #5
Published by HQN Books on April 23, 2019
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four-half-stars

In Gold Valley, Oregon, forbidden love just might be the sweetest…

Dane Parker traded in his trailer-park roots for glory as a bull rider. But when a serious injury sidelines him for months, it’s the first time he can’t just pull himself up by his bootstraps. The last thing he wants to deal with is sweet family friend Bea treating him like one of her wounded animals—or the unexpected attraction that suddenly flares between them.

Beatrix Leighton has loved Dane for years, while he’s always seen her as another sister. When she enlists his help to start her animal sanctuary, she thinks it will give him purpose. Instead, it brings all the desire she feels for him to the boiling point. Bea’s father taught her early on that love means loss. But could her forbidden crush turn into a love that will last a lifetime?

 

Unrequited love finally pays off! Dane has had his head buried in the sand for years where Bea is concerned, but she finally gets his attention … attraction, drama and chaos ensues! I always love a return trip to Gold Valley where the characters are always filled with goodness, and this one was especially sweet!

When a major injury sends bull rider Dane Parker home to Gold Valley, Oregon to recuperate for months on end, he’s ready to pull his hair out. He lives for the adrenaline that danger and excitement brings, so to be laid up barely able to leave the house is driving him insane. When family friend Bea needs a helping hand, he jumps at the chance to have something to do … even if it is for the little busybody who has been nagging him non-stop!

Beatrix Leighton has been in love with Dane for like forever, but he’s too blind to see it. To him, she’s an additional sister that he can pester but who’s always there offering help if he needs it. She’d give anything for him to see her differently, but her family has taught her that love isn’t all it’s cracked up to be anyway, so maybe she’s not missing out on much.

four-half-stars

* Review * LOSING LAUREL by Kat Mizera

* Review * LOSING LAUREL by Kat MizeraLosing Laurel by Kat Mizera
Series: Alaska Blizzard #4
on April 25, 2019
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four-half-stars

The line between love and hate isn’t always thin…

Professional hockey team owner Gage Caldwell has it all: Money, friends, and a career some would kill for. But everything means nothing if you don’t have someone to share it with. The one thing missing is Laurel, the ex-wife he never stopped loving. Too bad she hates him.

Hockey coach Laurel Saunders will never forgive her ex-husband for not being there when she needed him most, but that doesn’t mean she stopped loving him. Desperate to let go of the past, she’s thrown herself into coaching women’s hockey and made a new life for herself. A life without Gage.

Sparks fly and history repeats itself, when they find themselves thrown together. This second chance might be their last, and Gage is determined to do whatever it takes to prove to Laurel this time will be different. Can he find a way to win her back or will she always be the one who got away?

 

Quick paced, tempting and raw! With the next book in the Alaska Blizzard series, Kat Mizera brings us the beauty of a reunion story. The characters are very easy to like, the back story is intriguing and the sports drama is a lot of fun to read. Really enjoyed!

As the wealthy owner of a professional hockey team, Gage Caldwell has the perks of a prominent life at his fingertips, but there’s constantly something missing … and that something is the woman he never stopped loving, his ex-wife.

Laurel Saunders might not have wound up the places she thought she’d be at this point in her life, but thanks to the unwanted generosity of her ex-husband she finds that she can pick and choose her coaching positions in order to take on the projects she most wants. When Gage shocks her with an offer she can’t refuse, she finds herself co-existing with the man who never left her heart. A part of her hates him and the fallout from the lies that he told, but another part of her could never stop loving him.

four-half-stars

* Review * OUT OF THE RED by Arell Rivers

* Review * OUT OF THE RED by Arell RiversOut of the Red by Arell Rivers
Series: The Hunte Family #1
Published by Tarnished Halo Publishing LLC on April 20, 2019
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four-half-stars

One impassioned argument.

One dominating kiss.

One unexpected moment that turns everything upside down.

And that’s only the opening act.

Rockstar Braxton Hunte is the type of chaos that makes your soul burn…

Brax has been on tour for a decade, and some may say he swallows obstacles for fun. Well, maybe he does—he’s never encountered a riff he couldn’t handle, a treasure he couldn’t score, or a woman he couldn’t conquer. No one, especially not a buttoned-down rule-follower like the band’s new tour accountant, is going to change him.

Accountant Sara Anderson is an unabashed stickler for the rules…

Sara’s worked nine long years to make partner, and only one thing stands between her and her goal—Hunte. Now she’s going on their tour to whip the band into financial shape. So long as she gets them out of the red, the promotion will be hers. Those bad boys of rock will be tamed, no matter how yummy their lead singer is.

When rebellion confronts discipline, fireworks explode.

Passions collide, and lives are permanently altered, in this enemies-to-lovers, slow burn standalone romance set in the mid-1990s—when grunge ruled the airwaves and women partners were as uncommon as those new mobile phones.

 

Exhilarating! Personalities clash and tempers flair when pandemonium meets restriction … but the dislike is only going to be able to hold out for so long once sexual chemistry starts to flair! Great characters, a compelling story line and lots of steam. Looking forward to more from the family.

It’s the 90’s, and rockstar Braxton Hunte refuses to believe he and the guys might just be on a downward spiral. Yeah, they might not be filling up stadiums like they used to and they haven’t had a #1 hit in quite some time, but they still have the fans screaming for more on a nightly basis … not to mention the ladies!

Accountant Sara Anderson happens to love Hunte’s music, but she’s less than thrilled when she finds out the client that has been the bane of so many before her’s existence is now her problem to deal with. She’s on the cusp of the promotion she’s been working almost a decade for and it’s going to be sewn up in no time … well, as soon as she gets this band out of the red for a change!

four-half-stars