* Review * CINDERELLA’S ROYAL SEDUCTION by Dani Collins

January 21, 2020 Leave a Comment

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* Review * CINDERELLA’S ROYAL SEDUCTION by Dani Collins

Cinderella's Royal Seduction by Dani Collins
Published by Harlequin Presents on February 1, 2020
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His until midnight

Will she wear his crown?

Sopi is exhausted! With Prince Rhys Charlemaine staying nearby, the luxury spa she calls home is overflowing with aspiring princesses! It’s frantic…until working all hours leads to a late-night encounter with charismatic Rhys himself…

Untouched Sopi gives herself one chance to feel like a princess in Rhys’s arms. She knows it cannot go further, until Rhys stuns her with his convenient proposal! He promises exquisite pleasure, but Sopi has seen the man behind his royal mask—dare she believe he wants her for more than desire?

Could she really be the one to steal the Prince’s heart? CINDERELLA’S ROYAL SEDUCTION by Dani Collins is a really fun take on a modern day Cinderella story. The characters are very likable and the story is fast paced and well told.

Cassiopeia (Sopi) nabs a readers heart from the very beginning of the story. She’s run ragged trying to please all of the guests at the inn she holds dear to her heart while trying to keep her step-family from destroying all that her mother built.

Prince Rhys could have his choice of any of the wanna-be-Princesses that are clamoring for his attention … but he’s only interested in one. She seems to be an employee of the spa … and she’s delightful!

I highly recommend this story to anyone enjoying an opposites attract story with a royal spin on it. I really enjoyed everything about Sopi and Rhys!

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* Blog Tour/Review/Excerpt * GETTING OFF EASY by Erin Nicholas

January 20, 2020 Leave a Comment

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* Blog Tour/Review/Excerpt * GETTING OFF EASY by Erin Nicholas

Getting Off Easy by Erin Nicholas
Series: Boys of the Big Easy #4
Published by EN Fiction, Inc. on January 14, 2020
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New Orleans firefighter, James Reynaud’s true love is hanging out in the jazz clubs on Frenchmen Street and playing piano with some of the best musicians in the city. But driving his cute, bookworm neighbor Harper Broussard crazy is right up there on his list of favorite things.

The buttoned-up linguistics professor across the hall is a little older, a lot smarter, and way too good for him. And she knows it. But wow is she beautiful when she blushes.

She’s equally gorgeous when she’s saving his butt. Because now things just got serious. A baby has been, literally, dropped off on his doorstep and to say he’s in over his head is an understatement. Not that Harper knows anything about babies either. But at least they now have something in common.

Every book in this series is an absolute delight! Erin Nicholas is sweet talking her readers once again with book four in her much adored Boys of the Big Easy series and GETTING OFF EASY continues to thrill!

James Reynaud is one of those characters that keeps a reader smiling the whole way through the story. He’s funny, he’s sexy and he’s got just about the best heart around.

Harper Broussard kept us guessing for a little while to figure out if she was going to let James woo her into loosening up her uptight attitude or not … and once she did, she added so much to his story!

I recommend this book and highly recommend the entire series to anyone wanting a down home feel to a cast of great characters with lots of sass, lots of heart and a whole lot of sexy goodness! This wasn’t my favorite book in the series because I found myself wanting a little more here and there, but it was still so much fun to read and added a nice dimension to the series as a whole.

Getting Off Easy, an all-new sexy, single parent romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Erin Nicholas is available now!

New Orleans firefighter, James Reynaud’s true love is hanging out in the jazz clubs on Frenchmen Street and playing piano with some of the best musicians in the city. But driving his cute, bookworm neighbor Harper Broussard crazy is right up there on his list of favorite things.

The buttoned-up linguistics professor across the hall is a little older, a lot smarter, and way too good for him. And she knows it. But wow is she beautiful when she blushes.

She’s equally gorgeous when she’s saving his butt. Because now things just got serious. A baby has been, literally, dropped off on his doorstep and to say he’s in over his head is an understatement. Not that Harper knows anything about babies either. But at least they now have something in common.

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Excerpt:

Harper reached out to lift the baby off of James, but just as her hand touched his back, James stirred.

She froze.

“Professor?”

His voice was husky from sleep, low and gravelly, and Harper’s belly flipped, heat sliding from her stomach lower, between her legs. They were in his bedroom. One of them was in bed. And that voice. And the nickname. She could hardly be blamed for her reaction.

“Hey,” she said softly.

“You okay?”

It was the middle of the night, and he was the one asleep with the thing that had just turned his life upside down, but he was asking about her? She never came to him with needs. He came to her. She nodded. “I thought I’d take him so you could get more comfortable.”

He looked down at the baby, and seemingly instinctively, his hand slid from the baby’s butt to his back. James’s hand was huge on the tiny baby, and Harper swallowed hard at the sweet picture. “He’s okay.”

“You sure? I don’t mind.”

He looked up at her. He was clearly still sleepy, maybe not fully awake. “You wanna help?” he asked.

She nodded. “Yeah.” She felt terrible for leaving earlier. It had gone against every instinct except the one that screamed at her to protect her heart no matter the cost. But she was afraid she was far past the point of that being possible.

“Then come here.”

Harper wet her lips. “Come… there?”

“Yeah.” He reached for her with his free hand and caught her around the wrist, tugging her forward.

She could have easily pulled back, broken free, resisted. But she let him urge her onto the mattress.

Harper knelt with a knee next to his hip. “How does this help?”

“Gets you up against me,” he said, his voice still sleep roughened.

Her heart skittered. “That’s helpful?”

“Can’t imagine how it will hurt.” He gave her a sleepy, but still devastatingly sexy smile. “This way you’re here if he does need something.”

Well, he had a point.

Harper stretched out on the mattress beside James. He put his arm up above his head again, not holding her, but definitely exposing plenty of surface area for her to be up against.

Oh, what the hell. She wouldn’t sleep well at her place now, wondering what was going on over here. This way she was very much here for whatever went on. And she’d wanted to be up against him for a few months now. Lord only knew what the next few days were going to bring with the baby and everything. She might as well enjoy this moment while she had it.

She scooted closer. His body was hot and hard. She swallowed with some difficulty.

Then the baby made a little grunting sound and curled and stretched against James.

This was so not how she’d ever pictured being in bed with James Reynaud. That was for sure.

About Erin Nicholas

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Erin Nicholas has been writing romances almost as long as she’s been reading them. To date, she’s written over thirty sexy, contemporary novels that have been described as “toe-curling,” “enchanting,” “steamy,” and “fun.” She adores reluctant heroes, imperfect heroines, and happily ever afters.

Erin lives in the Midwest, where she enjoys spending time with her husband (who only wants to read the sex scenes in her books), her kids (who will never read the sex scenes in her books), and her family and friends (who claim to be “shocked” by the sex scenes in her books).

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* Review * COLTON’S LETHAL REUNION by Tara Taylor Quinn

January 20, 2020 Leave a Comment

Colton's Lethal Reunion by Tara Taylor Quinn
Series: The Coltons of Mustang Valley #2
Published by Harlequin Romantic Suspense on January 1, 2020
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Long ago, he broke her heart.

Now he’d do anything to save her life.

Rafe Colton and Kerry Wilder were inseparable as kids—until Rafe cut Kerry out of his life without explanation. Now a detective, Kerry unexpectedly crosses paths with Rafe again while investigating a deadly shooting. When Rafe discovers she’s also investigating a cold case that puts her in harm’s way, he vows to work overtime to protect her. But can Rafe redeem his betrayal…and keep her safe?

The intrigue intensifies! With the second book in the exciting new Coltons of Mustang Valley series, Tara Taylor Quinn picks up the story with adopted brother Rafe when his childhood friend becomes the detective working his father’s shooting in COLTON’S LETHAL REUNION. The characters are well developed and the plot is fast paced.

Rafe Colton was fairly unseen in the first book in the series, but we learn his past fairly quickly when the woman he walked away from re-enters his life in a boisterous way. He’s easy to like, and more laid back than the rest of the family.

Kerry Wilder knew working the Colton case would have her facing old ghosts, she just didn’t realize it would slap her in the face quite as much as it did. She’s determined to find out what happened to her brother two years ago and she can’t let anything derail that plan … even her childhood love.

I recommend this book and the entire series to anyone looking for an ongoing mystery filed with lots of family drama and happily ever afters.

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* Review * DISRUPTIVE FORCE by Elle James

January 18, 2020 Leave a Comment

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* Review * DISRUPTIVE FORCE by Elle James

Disruptive Force by Elle James
Series: Declan’s Defenders #6
Published by Harlequin Intrigue on February 1, 2020
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They’ll have to trust each other

in order to survive this mission.

After escaping Trinity, a terrorist organization, trained assassin CJ Grainger has insider knowledge about the group’s plans, but she needs resources that Cole McCastlain, a member of Declan’s Defenders, can provide. Yet they face a dilemma: they must either facilitate the deaths of government officials or become Trinity’s next targets. CJ and Cole will make it out alive only if they can place their lives in each other’s hands.

Secrets and lies are finally exposed! With the sixth book in her action packed Declan’s Defenders series, Elle James brings us the conclusion of the series with DISRUPTIVE FORCE, and it does not disappoint!

C.J. Grainger brings a lot to this story line. She’s a former trained assassin with the organization DeClan and his band of former Marines have vowed to take down for the part it played in John Halverson’s death and the continued terror threat on US soil. She was kidnapped and trained to be a killer, but she has so much good in her heart. She’s afraid of her own shadow right now, but something makes her know that Cole is the man to help when she needs it.

Cole McCastlain is familiar to anyone who has been reading along with this series and is a solid guy. It’s clear to see from the beginning that he’s drawn to C.J. and wants to help her stay hidden even when they need her to help them bring down the organization.

I highly recommend this book and the entire series to anyone who enjoys a fast paced thrill of a read with lots of action, lots of turmoil and a whole lot of heart. I have really enjoyed watching the guys fall in love and solve their mystery!

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* Review * RICH, RUGGED RANCHER by Joss Wood

January 17, 2020 Leave a Comment

Rich, Rugged Rancher by Joss Wood
Series: Texas Cattleman’s Club: Inheritance #2
Published by Harlequin Desire on January 1, 2020
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“Why aren’t you pushing me away?”

“Because you kiss like a dream.”

Ever since the accident that took his leg, oil tycoon Clint Rockwell doesn’t do relationships—he likes being alone. And he doesn’t need anyone’s pity. Then fast-talking reality star Fee Martinez sweeps into Royal, Texas, on to his ranch…and into his bed. It’s only for a night, and then two. Wanting more is impossible, but this goodbye might be the hardest thing he’s ever done…

A delightful unexpected romance! Joss Wood brings us the delectable second book in the new Texas Cattleman’s Club: Inheritance series and continues unraveling secrets surrounding Blackwood Hollow Ranch. I absolutely loved this book, but it did feel like the choice of these two characters as the second book instead of one of the Blackwood siblings pushed the mystery to the back burner somewhat. I’m looking forward to continuing the series soon!

Rancher Clint Rockwell is a really solid guy and was a joy to get to know. He lost his leg in the Army and while he has prospered greatly in his physical healing, circumstances after he returned home led him to close off emotionally. Meeting Fee seems to be just the healing balm he has been needing.

Seraphina Martinez is tired of the reality show glitz that she’s been surrounding herself with and feels really alive for the first time in a long time when she meets and trades wit with Clint.

I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting a bit of scandal, a bit of glitz and a whole lot of heart in their romance.

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* Review * CROSSING THE LINE by Kendall Ryan

January 17, 2020 Leave a Comment

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* Review * CROSSING THE LINE by Kendall Ryan

Crossing the Line by Kendall Ryan
Series: Hot Jocks #4
on January 20, 2020
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Recovering from a pulled groin muscle isn’t exactly how I planned to spend my much-needed summer vacation. But being nursed back to health by my gorgeous friend Bailey, who’s just graduated from medical school, doesn’t exactly sound like a hardship.

We spend a week together at my family’s beach house, a week of swimming and barbecues, a week of entertaining my little cousins and sleeping right across the hall from each other. A week of watching Bailey grow closer with my mom and sisters, and my wacky but lovable grandma. A week of enjoying Bailey tending to me—which is saying something, because it involves a lot of shoving ice packs into my underwear and taping up sore muscles.

She’s funny and kind, and after just being myself for the first time in a long time, I find my walls come tumbling down. But when Bailey says she’s not looking for a relationship, I’m bound and determined to be more than just the fun hookup who sprained his groin a second time—this time with her.

Fast paced, steamy and simply adorable! With book four in her Hot Jocks series, Kendall Ryan delights her readers with yet another of her sexy jocks in CROSSING THE LINE.

Asher is a fun-loving joy of a character to read. He’s sweet with just the right amount of cockiness to keep a grin on your face at his antics.

Bailey is a little harder to read. She likes him even before she agrees to be his medical presence on his trip home, but she also knows she needs to buckle down as she becomes a doctor. Good times help make her decision!

I missed the heavier hockey spin since he was out injured in this book, but it was still a fun read and I enjoyed it a lot. Looking forward to more to come in the series!

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* Review * THE RIVAL by Joanne Rock

January 17, 2020 Leave a Comment

The Rival by Joanne Rock
Series: Dynasties: Mesa Falls #2
Published by Harlequin Desire on December 1, 2019
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They both have something to hide,

but their chemistry can’t be contained…

Media mogul Devon Salazar wants Regina Flores, but his desire is tempered by suspicion. With sibling rivalry and his father’s secrets threatening the family empire, Devon can’t afford to trust Mesa Falls Ranch’s nosy new hire. This won’t stop him from seducing her. He looks forward to seeing Miss Flores exposed… Until the tables turn and Regina reveals their surprising connection…

Fast paced, attention grabbing and embroiled in scandal! With the second book in her Dynasties: Mesa Falls series, Joanne Rock continues to expose secrets as we get the second Salazar son’s story in THE RIVAL.

Devon came across as easier to like than I was maybe expecting after reading about him from Marcus’s point of view in book one of the series. He was authentic and took it well when faced with the fact that Regina was wrapped up in lies.

Regina was a bit of an enigma. You can understand once you hear her story why she’s intrigued with finding answers, but she never really tells us what type of revenge she was planning, so that plot of hers was left a bit up in arms.

I really enjoyed Devon’s story and getting to touch base with Marcus and Lily from the first book. I recommend this book and this series in general to anyone who likes a power-driven story of lies and intrigue that revolve somewhat around a scandal in Hollywood. Looking forward to more to come!

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* Review * KILLER INSIGHT by Virginia Vaughan

January 17, 2020 Leave a Comment

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* Review * KILLER INSIGHT by Virginia Vaughan

Killer Insight by Virginia Vaughan
Series: Covert Operatives #4
Published by Love Inspired Suspense on February 1, 2020
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From profiling criminals

to being hunted by a killer.

Asking FBI agent Lucy Sanderson to profile the Back Roads Killer is the only way Bryce Tippett can prove his brother is innocent—unless Lucy becomes the next victim. When someone begins stalking her just as she arrives in town, it falls to the single dad to protect her. But as clues lead in unexpected directions, can they uncover the truth…and survive to expose it?

Powerful intrigue from start to finish! With the fourth book in her Covert Operatives series, Virginia Vaughan continues to delight with KILLER INSIGHT.

Lucy Sanderson has our allegiance from the first page when by simply arriving in town she suddenly becomes the next victim of the guy she’s there to profile! She is a FBI profiler on leave and doing a favor for a friend of her late fiancee when she walks smack dab in the middle of the case.

Bryce Tippitt is an easy character to like. He’s an attentive and caring single father intent on helping clear his brother’s name in the serial killer case he’s being accused in.

I highly recommend this story to anyone enjoying an inspirational romance filled with nail biting intrigue and lots of heart. The characters were well developed, the plot was thick and the story flowed easily. Really enjoying this entire series!

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* Review * TEMPTING THE TEXAN by Maureen Child

January 14, 2020 Leave a Comment

Tempting the Texan by Maureen Child
Series: Texas Cattleman’s Club: Inheritance #1
Published by Harlequin Desire on December 1, 2019
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In the fight for his family’s legacy,

will this former flame consume him?

Rancher Kellan Blackwood is poised to fight the gold-digging stepmother who inherited his father’s empire. He doesn’t expect Irina Romanov, his father’s former maid—and Kellan’s long-ago lover—to block his way. Though Irina may hold secrets about his father’s motives, Kellan must keep his hands off. For the twice-tempted, secret lovers who once set Texas ablaze, that’s easier said than done.

With the first book in the Texas Cattleman’s Club: Inheritance series, Maureen Child sets up an on-going story filled with drama,lies and deception with TEMPTING THE TEXAN. It looks to be bringing an action packed saga that will leave us guessing until the end. I’m looking forward to more to come!

Kellan Blackwood starts out being a bit unfeeling, but as the story unwinds, we learn of the past he’s had and why he tries to keep himself aloof. Watching him begin to unravel his pent up feelings was powerful to watch and I ended up liking him a lot.

Irina Romanov was a delight to read. She gave as good as she took and didn’t let Kellan get away with simply walking away from her and the feelings she stirred up like she did years ago. Her past coming into the picture shed new light on his father’s character and made me take notice.

I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a drama filled story of luxury, intrigue and deception. A Texas Cattleman’s Club series is always a joy, so I can’t wait to see what we find out throughout this one.

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* Review * A PRIVATE AFFAIR by A.C. Arthur

January 13, 2020 Leave a Comment

A Private Affair by A.C. Arthur
Published by Harlequin Dare on January 1, 2020
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Rivals for the runways. Enemies in the industry. And for a single sinfully hot night, they’re about to indulge in the one thing they’re not allowed…each other.

Fashion executive Riley Gold knows that appearances are everything. And New Year’s Eve in Milan is no exception. If Riley’s going to have a reputation for being an “ice princess,” then she’s going to be flawless, glacier-cold perfection. Especially when Chaz Warren is here, looking too damn good, too damn sexy…and every inch the enemy.

Not only are their families fashion archrivals, but social media mogul Chaz Warren is a player—and the world knows it. But for one X-rated night, Riley will give in to the electric lust that’s always been crackling between them. All it takes is a searing kiss to turn the heat from simmering to full-on passion…

Riley thought one night with Chaz would be enough. But it’s not enough, not nearly. Now Riley and Chaz are having a private—and completely naughty—affair, and hiding the scandalizing truth from both the tabloids and their feuding families. But keeping her deliciously hot enemy close won’t just melt the ice around Riley’s heart…he could incinerate it completely.

A secret hook-up, a family rivalry, and non-stop temptation! PRIVATE AFFAIR by A.C. Arthur is quite the delight with high-powered characters, a hint of mystery and best of all is the steamy connection between this less than ideal match up.

Riley was an easy character to like. She is no nonsense and accepts nothing less than perfection … from herself and others. If she’s going to be labeled an “ice princess” by the industry because of that, then she will be sure to wear it well.

Chaz is yummy. His father-figure uncle is Riley’s dad’s biggest rival in the fashion industry, so they are supposed to dislike each other on sight, but a New Year’s Eve party in Milan is temptation neither of them seem to want to resist. It was supposed to be one night, but neither of them can stay away from the other.

I recommend this book to anyone looking for a fast paced steamy read with a lot of heart and a touch of intrigue to round the story out. Really enjoyed them!

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