* Blog Tour/Review/Excerpt * BETWEEN ME AND YOU by Kimberly Kincaid

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* Blog Tour/Review/Excerpt * BETWEEN ME AND YOU by Kimberly KincaidBetween Me And You by Kimberly Kincaid
Series: Remington Medical #3
Published by Kimberly Kincaid Romance on August 13, 2019
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four-half-stars

He hates the corporate world.
She's all business.

Now they have to work together
on the one job that could
make or break them both...

Connor became a flight medic
for one reason, and
one reason only.
To help people.
If he can keep his head down
and his past in the past while he's at it?
Even better.

Until Harlow appears to upend his world
with an offer he can't refuse.

She's calculating. Composed.
Scalpel-sharp.

And she'll stop at nothing to make
her father's business successful.

Even if that means teaming up with Connor
to turn around a failing clinic.

He shouldn't like her.
He definitely shouldn't want her.
But the more they work together
the less he's able to resist.

But Connor's secrets run deep.
Will Harlow's ambition ruin him,
or will she be his salvation?

 

Between Me And You is book three in Kimberly Kincaid’s Remington Medical series and revolves around a high powered business woman and a laid back flight medic in a classic enemies to lovers story.

Connor has a been a favorite throughout the entire series because he’s kind, he’s nurturing and best of all, he’s just fun to be around. In this book we get a deeper side of Connor and learn all about what life has thrown at him in the past and the secrets he’s been keeping … even from his beloved hospital family.

Harlow is a bit machine like. She is no nonsense, cutting and a bit like she’s a robot spewing exactly what her daddy taught her and without a mind of her own. She has just been waiting for the likes of Connor to bring out the simmering woman inside of her and when he does, we see this cold fish warming up and showing the person underneath in so many new ways.

I highly recommend this story to anyone looking for a fast paced, character driven story with lots of steam and a whole lot of heart. You can’t go wrong with any book in the series, but Connor was particularly special.

 

 

 

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He hates the corporate world.
She’s all business.
Now they have to work together
on the one job that could
make or break them both…

Connor became a flight medic
for one reason, and
one reason only.
To help people.
If he can keep his head down
and his past in the past while he’s at it?
Even better.

Until Harlow appears to upend his world
with an offer he can’t refuse.

She’s calculating. Composed.
Scalpel-sharp.
And she’ll stop at nothing to make
her father’s business successful.

Even if that means teaming up with Connor
to turn around a failing clinic.

He shouldn’t like her.
He definitely shouldn’t want her.
But the more they work together
the less he’s able to resist.

But Connor’s secrets run deep.
Will Harlow’s ambition ruin him,
or will she be his salvation?

From USA Today best-seller Kimberly Kincaid comes an enemies-to-lovers story full of emotion and heat. This full-length romance features a muscle-bound veteran flight medic and a smart, tart female CEO finding happily ever after…the hard way.

 

EXCERPT:

Christ, her need was pouring off her in waves, each one of them slamming into his chest. Without breaking the connection of their mouths, Harlow reached down, yanking his shirt up just far enough to close her fingers around the waistband of his scrubs.

It took everything he had—and he really meant everything—to capture her fingers with his own and bring them to stillness. “Wait,” he said against her lips.

“No.” She grasped the hem of her sweater, yanking the heavy material up and over her head. The move made her hair wild around her face, but not enough to cover the emotion there.

“Yes.”

Harlow froze, her eyes glinting in the low light. “Connor, I want—”

“I know what you want, sweetheart. But I want something, too.”

Her brows gathered in question, and he cupped her face to answer.

“Let me in, Harlow.” He tipped her chin back, kissing the juncture where her jaw came together by her ear. “If all you want to do tonight is feel, then let me make you feel perfect. Slow down and let me make you feel everything.”

 

ABOUT KIMBERLY:

Kimberly Kincaid writes contemporary romance that splits the difference between sexy and sweet and hot and edgy romantic suspense. When she’s not sitting cross-legged in an ancient desk chair known as “The Pleather Bomber”, she can be found practicing obscene amounts of yoga, whipping up anything from enchiladas to éclairs in her kitchen, or curled up with her nose in a book. Kimberly is a USA Today best-selling author and a 2016 and 2015 RWA RITA® finalist and 2014 Bookseller’s Best nominee who lives (and writes!) by the mantra that food is love. Kimberly resides in Virginia with her wildly patient husband and their three daughters.

 

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* Blog Tour/Review/Giveaway * FALLING FOR HER BODYGUARD by Amy Vastine

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

* Blog Tour/Review/Giveaway * FALLING FOR HER BODYGUARD by Amy VastineFalling for Her Bodyguard by Amy Vastine
Series: Grace Note Records #4
Published by Harlequin Heartwarming on August 1, 2019
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She needs his protection…

But can he protect his heart?

Radio personality Kelly Bonner isn’t convinced she needs a bodyguard, especially one as intensely good-looking as Detective Donovan Walsh. Yet beneath Donovan’s tough-guy facade is a man struggling to raise his sister’s children. A man Kelly could care about…if he’d let her. Now she’ll have to find a way to convince her big, bad bodyguard that his family—and his heart—are safe in her hands.

 

Falling for Her Bodyguard is book four in Amy Vastine’s Grace Note Records series and revolves around a radio host and a detective who are thrown together out of necessity when she finds herself with some attention from a fan that she doesn’t much want.

Donovan was particularly fun to get to know because he is sort of a loner who is thrust into caring for his sister’s kids … one delightful little angel and one surly teenager. He thinks he’s doing a terrible job and hasn’t a clue how to improve until Kelly begins to guide him.

Kelly is a free spirit. She loves her job, she loves life in general, and she’s very outgoing. She’s not used to having to watch her back, and she doesn’t like the vulnerability that it brings to the surface.

I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a sweet romance with a strong family foundation, lots of emotion and a hint of intrigue. The characters were very well developed, the story line was endearing and the overall outcome very satisfying. Really enjoyed watching this happily ever after evolve!

 

 

 

 


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Falling for Her Bodyguard
(Grace Note Records #4)
By Amy Vastine
Contemporary Romance
Paperback & ebook, 384 Pages
August 1st 2019 by Harlequin Heartwarming

She needs his protection…

But can he protect his heart?

Radio personality Kelly Bonner isn’t convinced she needs a bodyguard, especially one as intensely good-looking as Detective Donovan Walsh. Yet beneath Donovan’s tough-guy facade is a man struggling to raise his sister’s children. A man Kelly could care about…if he’d let her. Now she’ll have to find a way to convince her big, bad bodyguard that his family—and his heart—are safe in her hands.

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* Review * ALL THE LOVELY PIECES by J.M. Winchester

* Review * ALL THE LOVELY PIECES by J.M. WinchesterAll the Lovely Pieces by J.M. Winchester
Published by Thomas & Mercer on August 6, 2019
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four-stars

Motherly love can drive her to the absolute edge…

For nine years, Drew Baker has been running from her brutal husband and the dark deeds of the night she left him. Focused on protecting her ten-year-old son, Drew reluctantly settles into a small town, eager to find proof of her husband’s true nature so she can stop looking over her shoulder.

But Drew is also on the run from her own terrible crimes—ones that mean prison and separation from her son should the police catch up to her before her husband does. If only she could remember that night and what really transpired…

Without warning, the unthinkable happens, and Drew is plunged into the most nightmarish situation a woman and mother could imagine. Desperate to save her child, Drew takes matters into her own hands, proving that anyone is capable of darkness, and nowhere is safe for those who fear themselves.

 

A satisfying debut thriller! J.M. Winchester normally writes happily-ever-afters under another name, so I wasn’t sure what to expect going into her first psychological thriller, but she held her own quite well. The back story was secretive enough to keep us guessing well into the book, and the turmoil the heroine and her child faced was riveting. Winchester stayed a bit true to her roots and left us with a semblance of a HEA with a twist, but there was also a little quirk involved. Recommended to anyone wanting some mystery and mind games without all the gore.

All the Lovely Pieces is a thriller centering around a mother who’s been on the run with her child for years from a brutal husband and a night she can’t exactly remember. The back story is given in small doses while weaving her current life in the mix as well as the husbands current machinations.

four-stars

* Review * WICKED ANGEL by Sawyer Bennett

* Review * WICKED ANGEL by Sawyer BennettWicked Angel by Sawyer Bennett
Series: Wicked Horse Vegas #6
Published by Big Dog Books, LLC on August 6, 2019
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five-stars

First there was pain, and now there is just… nothing. No one can ever understand the losses I’ve suffered. A solitary existence that consists of my work and the empty house that serves as a constant reminder of all I have lost.

After months of paralyzing emptiness, I turn to The Wicked Horse so I can feel something. Anything, really. Any shred of emotion that will explain why I’m still here. Any justification for why my life was spared and theirs were not.

It’s all in vain. Not even the debauchery of the notorious sex club can fill the hollowness that consumes me.

Until she walks in.

Absolutely perfect. Gorgeous and bends to my will. Gives me her body willingly, while expecting nothing more from me than the pleasure I offer her. And the more she gives, the more I find myself wanting to take.

Wanting to crawl out of my personal hell for this wicked angel.

 

Hold on to your heart-strings ladies! Wicked Angel is the sixth book in Sawyer Bennet’s delectable Wicked Horse Vegas series and is a second chance at love story between a neurosurgeon who once had it all, and a hairstylist who has yet to find true love.

Benjamin is particularly compelling because he has closed himself off from the world since the tragedy that took all that he lived for away. He is numb to life, and watching him slowly start to wake up once Elena comes into his world is riveting.

Elena doesn’t trust herself anymore after picking a bunch of losers, but she can’t turn her back on the instant pull she feels towards Benjamin. Their connection is full of heat and sass.

If you love an angst ridden hero who isn’t so sure he ever wants to put his heart on the line again after heartbreak, this story is for you. You can’t go wrong with any book in the series so far, but this one was particularly emotional and I highly recommend it.

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* Review * FALLING FOR THE PREGNANT HEIRESS by Susan Meier

* Review * FALLING FOR THE PREGNANT HEIRESS by Susan MeierFalling for the Pregnant Heiress by Susan Meier
Series: Manhattan Babies #3
Published by Harlequin Romance on August 1, 2019
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five-stars

A pregnant heiress, a bachelor billionaire…

…an unlikely family?

In this Manhattan Babies story, Trent Sigmund’s discovered Sabrina McCallan’s shocking secret: she’s pregnant! As his best friend’s sister, Trent’s compelled to help her. But offering Sabrina his private jet to track down her errant ex wasn’t supposed to become a whirlwind trip of Europe… And it certainly wasn’t supposed to awaken an attraction that makes him long to take this unexpected chance and build it into the perfect family!

Manhattan Babies trilogy
Book 1 — Carrying the Billionaire’s Baby
Book 2 — A Diamond for the Single Mom
Book 3 — Falling for the Pregnant Heiress

 

A delightful read! Falling for the Pregnant Heiress is Book 3 in Susan Meier’s Manhattan Babies series and is a brother’s best friend with a twist of a surprise baby story. I was quickly enthralled with the characters and along for the ride towards their happily ever after.

Trent Sigmund was quick to grab my heart. He was the first to notice when she was out of sorts and stepped up to help her in honor of his best friend. As his character developed he only endeared himself further with a sad back story. Really enjoyed him!

Sabrina McCallan is attractive because she steps up and honors the things she feels like she needs to accomplish and doesn’t let a knock here and there get her down.

Really enjoyed Trent and Sabrina’s story!

 

five-stars

* Review * ADIRONDACK ATTACK by Jenna Kernan

* Review * ADIRONDACK ATTACK by Jenna KernanAdirondack Attack by Jenna Kernan
Series: Protectors at Heart #2
Published by Harlequin Intrigue on August 1, 2019
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four-half-stars

Isolated in the deep Adirondack wilderness…

Their mission—escape!

When Detective Dalton Stevens follows his estranged wife, Erin, to the Adirondack Mountains, neither of them expects to be entrusted with intel that must be shared with Homeland Security. They are forced to begin a harrowing wilderness trek to outrun the terrorists who’ll kill for the secret. Dalton’s real objective—to reconcile with headstrong Erin—happens by chance…when one bullet changes everything.

 

Edge of your seat suspense! Adirondack Attack is the second book in Jenna Kernan’s Protectors at Heart series and is an action packed second-chance at love story. The suspense heats up quickly and doesn’t stop!

Dalton grabbed my attention from the start because he truly seems like he loves his estranged wife and was clueless that she was at the end of her rope.

Erin seems tough at first because we come into their relationship after all of the turmoil has occurred, but as the story unfolds, we realize what drove her to say she was done.

This book and the one prior took place in the great outdoors, showcasing national parks and gorgeous sites. It was fast pace, full of intrigue and satisfying. I’m looking forward to more in the series!

four-half-stars

* BlogTour/Review * ONE YEAR HOME by Marie Force

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* BlogTour/Review * ONE YEAR HOME by Marie ForceOne Year Home by Marie Force
Series: Navy Captain John West #2
Published by HTJB, Inc. on August 6, 2019
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four-half-stars

He came home a hero and lost the only woman he’s ever loved...

John
I have no idea how to survive without my beloved Ava. She had no choice but to move on with her life during my six-year deployment and has now married Eric. I hate him for taking her from me. I’d prefer to wallow in my depression and heartbreak, but the whole damned world wants a piece of the SEAL Team leader who helped capture the world’s most-wanted terrorist. I need help handling the relentless requests, and when Ava sends her new sister-in-law to manage the media circus for me, I’m prepared to hate her on principle. Her brother took my Ava. What else do I need to know about her?

Julianne
It takes five seconds to realize Ava’s ex is going to be the most complicated and difficult client I’ve ever had, but the opportunity to represent the most celebrated man in the world could make my career. I’m determined to do the job, even if I dislike John from the moment I meet him. And I like everyone. So much so that my brothers worry about me being exploited by those who would take advantage of my unwavering love for others. But John… He’s in a class by himself, and his bitterness is a festering wound that I begin to wish I could somehow fix for him. The more time we spend together, the more our mutual disdain morphs into something that feels an awful lot like desire. There’s no way I can want this man, or so I tell myself, and when Eric finds out I’ve developed feelings for the man causing trouble in his new marriage, well…

That’s going to be a hot mess.

The hotly anticipated follow up to Five Years Gone is here!

 

I’ve so been waiting for this book! One Year Home is the highly anticipated follow-up to Marie Force’s beloved Five Years Gone novel that stole all of our hearts last year. It’s a reawakening of a lost soul with a chunk of forbidden romance added into the mix and quite the emotional roller coaster.

John West already had my heart on a string going into the story, and watching him mourn for Ava was heart wrenching. I really enjoyed Ava and Eric’s happily ever after in the first book, but watching John be the one left behind is hard.

Julianne Tilden is a breath of fresh air. She brings each scene to life when confronting this broken man and forcing him to live again. Their connection sparks early and often.

I highly recommend you read Five Years Gone prior to digging into this follow up story because the first book delivers the emotional punch to let you go into this book understanding the turmoil properly. Overall, the story line as a whole has been amazing and sincerely unputdownable! Amazing characters, great depth to the emotions portrayed by everybody involved and a joy to read!

 

 

 

Today we are celebrating the release of ONE YEAR HOME by Marie Force with a blog tour post. This is the highly-anticipated follow-up to the bestselling novel Five Years Gone. Check out some teasers and buy links for the book below.

 

ONE YEAR HOME by Marie Force

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ABOUT THE BOOK:

He came home a hero and lost the only woman he’s ever loved…

John
I have no idea how to survive without my beloved Ava. She had no choice but to move on with her life during my six-year deployment and has now married Eric. I hate him for taking her from me. I’d prefer to wallow in my depression and heartbreak, but the whole damned world wants a piece of the SEAL Team leader who helped capture the world’s most-wanted terrorist. I need help handling the relentless requests, and when Ava sends her new sister-in-law to manage the media circus for me, I’m prepared to hate her on principle. Her brother took my Ava. What else do I need to know about her?

Julianne
It takes five seconds to realize Ava’s ex is going to be the most complicated and difficult client I’ve ever had, but the opportunity to represent the most celebrated man in the world could make my career. I’m determined to do the job, even if I dislike John from the moment I meet him. And I like everyone. So much so that my brothers worry about me being exploited by those who would take advantage of my unwavering love for others. But John… He’s in a class by himself, and his bitterness is a festering wound that I begin to wish I could somehow fix for him. The more time we spend together, the more our mutual disdain morphs into something that feels an awful lot like desire. There’s no way I can want this man, or so I tell myself, and when Eric finds out I’ve developed feelings for the man causing trouble in his new marriage, well…

That’s going to be a hot mess.

The hotly anticipated follow up to Five Years Gone releases on Aug. 6!

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AUTHOR INFORMATION:

Marie Force is the New York Times bestselling author of contemporary romance, including the indie-published Gansett Island Series and the Fatal Series from Harlequin Books. In addition, she is the author of the Butler, Vermont Series, the Green Mountain Series and the erotic romance Quantum Series. Duchess By Deception is the first in her new historical romance Gilded Series, that will continue with Deceived By Desire in September 2019.

Her books have sold more than 8.5 million copies worldwide, have been translated into more than a dozen languages and have appeared on the New York Times bestseller list 30 times. She is also a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller, a Speigel bestseller in Germany, a frequent speaker and publishing workshop presenter as well as a publisher through her Jack’s House Publishing romance imprint. She is a three-time nominee for the Romance Writers of America’s RITA® award for romance fiction.

Her goals in life are simple—to finish raising two happy, healthy, productive young adults, to keep writing books for as long as she possibly can and to never be on a flight that makes the news.

Join Marie’s mailing list for news about new books and upcoming appearances in your area. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter @marieforce and on Instagram. Join one of Marie’s many reader groups. Contact Marie at marie@marieforce.com.

 

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* Blog Tour/Review/Excerpt * DARE ME TONIGHT by Carly Phillips

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

* Blog Tour/Review/Excerpt * DARE ME TONIGHT by Carly PhillipsDare Me Tonight by Carly Phillips
Series: The Knight Brothers #4
Published by CP Publishing on August 6, 2019
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five-stars

One virgin, one night, one surprise baby…

For Ethan Knight, managing his empire is his priority. Women, not so much. But when a favor leads to him meeting sexy, driven Sienna Dare at a black tie corporate event, his interest is piqued along with his desire, and his infamous control slips as he joins her for an unforgettable night in bed.

Sienna Dare is trying to figure out the direction of her life when she meets enigmatic Ethan Knight—a strong, confident man so hot and irresistible he's the one she finally relinquishes her v-card to.

The problem? Ethan has a billion dollar contract with Sienna's brother at stake. An overly-protective brother who doesn't take it well when he finds out his business associate bedded his much younger sister. Oh, and she's pregnant, too . . .

 

Dare Me Tonight is a sexy take on a forbidden love type of story. He’s a successful businessman with a boat load of drama behind him and she’s a breath of fresh air having newly graduated from college and trying to figure out what drives her in life to settle into the right type of career. He just happens to have a billion dollar contract happening with her brother’s company right now, so getting involved is not a good idea.

Ethan Knight is particularly satisfying to read about because we’ve already read about his life being torn apart by secrets and lies in his brother’s books previously, so we already have a great deal of empathy towards this man who deserves to find his happily ever after.

Sienna Dare brings us back into the Dare family who has been beloved for years and we get to see the story from her point of view and watch her thrive in the family that she didn’t think wanted her for so long.

The story was fast paced and satisfying every step of the way. I thoroughly enjoyed every page and wish there had been even more to read about with this couple and these families overall. The Knight Brothers series has been filled with love, angst, family strength and has simply been a joy to read. You can’t go wrong with any book in the series, but this one in particular snagged my heart early!

 

 

 

 

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“Carly Phillips is synonymous with red-hot romance.”

–Lauren Blakely, New York Times Bestselling Author

 

DARE ME TONIGHT, an all new steamy standalone from New York Times bestselling author Carly Phillips is available now, and you do not want to miss this Dare/Knight crossover novel!

 

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One virgin, one night, one surprise baby…

For Ethan Knight, managing his empire is his priority. Women, not so much. But when a favor leads to him meeting sexy, driven Sienna Dare at a black tie corporate event, his interest is piqued along with his desire, and his infamous control slips as he joins her for an unforgettable night in bed.

Sienna Dare is trying to figure out the direction of her life when she meets enigmatic Ethan Knight—a strong, confident man so hot and irresistible he’s the one she finally relinquishes her v-card to.

The problem? Ethan has a billion dollar contract with Sienna’s brother at stake. An overly-protective brother who doesn’t take it well when he finds out his business associate bedded his much younger sister. Oh, and she’s pregnant, too. . .

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EXCERPT:

“Okay, I’m in the bathroom, door closed. What in God’s name is going on?” Thank God Avery did as she was told.

“I found the guy. The one. He’s in the other room now and I’m freaking out!” She didn’t tell Avery who she was with. Her half sister and best friend would pick up on the pertinent details.

“Oh my God. You’re going to lose your virginity!” Avery squealed.

“Shh! Just tell me I can do this. I need to know I’m not crazy.”

Avery’s breathing sounded over the phone, and then, “You waited this long. If you’ve found the guy, you’ve found the guy. Now pull up your big-girl thong and get back in there!”she instructed.

Laughing, which broke the tension and was just what Sienna needed in the face of Ethan’s intensity, she relaxed, comfortable again with her decision. “I’m going. Thank you! Bye!”

She breathed out, brushed her teeth, and went to undo her dress only to find she couldn’t reach the back herself. So that was how it was going to go.

She drew a steadying breath and returned to ask Ethan for help. She stepped back into the room.

He’d removed his jacket and hung it over a chair and rolled up the sleeves of his dress shirt, revealing tanned, muscled forearms.

She swallowed hard and, knowing she was blushing, said, “I need help with my dress.”

His eyes darkened at the request, ice darkening to a darker, sexier shade of blue.

She turned, pulling her long hair to one side.

He placed his empty glass on the nearest table and strode over, all her senses aware of him as he came closer. His seductive scent, the heat of his body, the sharp inhale of his breath as he placed his big hands behind her and slowly, seductively pulled down the zipper, until she felt the rush of cool air on her bare back and the warmth of his breath near her neck.

She was more aware than ever of the tiny scrap of lace she called underwear and the matching bra she’d chosen to wear. Just because she’d liked the set, not because she’d ever thought anyone besides her would see it.

His breath hissed out, and suddenly his calloused finger traced a line down her spine, causing her nipples to peak and tighten with awareness, sharp spikes of desire shooting to her core.

He slid the sides of her dress down and the garment dropped to the floor, leaving her bared to him in more ways than just physical. She hadn’t been prepared for such intensity, though she should have been. Everything about Ethan Knight was potent. Tonight had the power to change her world except, as he’d reminded her, it was one night.

A night never to be shared with anyone. She’d ignored the dagger she’d experienced at being relegated to his dirty secret, telling herself she understood. Sometimes there were reasons for discretion, and with everything at stake for him with the Miami Thunder Stadium, his request made perfect sense.

Even if it dug at the very pieces of her heart that she’d glued together over the years.

Tonight was about sex. Desire. A yearning so strong she was ready to give up the thing she’d held on to, waiting for the right time. The right man.

She’d found him, she thought, turning and finding herself in his arms, backed against the wall, his mouth coming down hard on hers.

 

Meet Carly Phillips

New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestseller, Carly Phillips gives her readers Alphalicious heroes to swoon for and romance to set your heart on fire. She married her college sweetheart and lives in Purchase, NY along with her three crazy dogs: two wheaten terriers and a mutant Havanese, who are featured on her Facebook and Instagram. The author of 50 romance novels, she has raised two incredible daughters who put up with having a mom as a full time writer. Carly’s book, The Bachelor, was chosen by Kelly Ripa as a romance club pick and was the first romance on a nationally televised bookclub. Carly loves social media and interacting with her readers. Want to keep up with Carly? Sign up for her newsletter and receive TWO FREE books at www.carlyphillips.com.

 

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five-stars

* Review * OFF LIMITS LOVERS by Reese Ryan

* Review * OFF LIMITS LOVERS by Reese RyanOff Limits Lovers by Reese Ryan
Series: Texas Cattleman’s Club: Houston #6
Published by Harlequin Desire on August 1, 2019
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four-half-stars

Everything is bigger in Texas—

especially temptation.

For attorney and Texas Cattleman’s Club member Roarke Perry, Annabel Currin is about as forbidden as it gets. A just-jilted bride, gorgeously sexy, tender-hearted…and the daughter of his father’s nemesis. The sexual currents crackling between him and his client should have been warning enough. Now they’re both playing with fire. And someone’s gonna get burned…

 

Off Limits Lovers is a forbidden romance story between an attorney and a fashion vlogger who were taught to think of each other in disdain by their feuding mogul fathers. The plot is interwoven with several side stories that are on-going in the Texas Cattleman’s Club: Houston series. I found the book to be very entertaining and satisfying. Some secrets are still left to be uncovered in the series, but we are getting closer to some answers!

Roarke Perry was particularly intriguing because his parentage is being gossiped about and he has to decide to what degree he wants to dig into it.

Annabel Currin has a lot more going for her than just her money as the daughter of a successful oil family. She’s sweet, she’s sassy, and she’s determined to make life better for others.

I recommend this book to anyone looking for family drama, secret scandals and scintillating romance! Really enjoying the Houston sub-series of the Texas Cattleman’s Club as a whole, and the individual books so far have all been delightful. Looking forward to more to come!

four-half-stars

* Review * FORBIDDEN TO TOUCH by JC Harroway

* Review * FORBIDDEN TO TOUCH by JC HarrowayForbidden to Touch by JC Harroway
Series: Billionaire Bachelors #3
Published by Harlequin Dare on August 1, 2019
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five-stars

She made the rules. But he’s changing the game…

Within thirty seconds of meeting Reid Faulkner again, I’m reminded of exactly why I had a crush on him for so many years. That confidence, that effortless control, that thigh-clenching hotness… Only, this time I’m not little Blair Cameron, sexually frustrated teenager. No, now I am an adult woman reliving every filthy fantasy I’ve ever had about him…

His dark, sexy stare is filled with naughty promises. Promises of sex. Great sex.

But I’m here to work for him. I have a contract, and I won’t let any man—no matter how delicious—underestimate me again. So I am proposing a second contract. An unofficial one, where we explore my every desire. It’s the perfect no-strings arrangement—all sex, no emotions. The only problem is that I made a concession: to play by his rules.

Now we’ve crossed that line and tasted the forbidden. It started with only a touch. But will a man who controls everything protect his heart at all costs…even if it means breaking mine?

 

Forbidden To Touch is the third book in the Billionaire Bachelors series and an old friends to new lovers story between a luxury hotelier and an interior designer. The characters were quick to catch my eye with their past connection and their sassy wit.

I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a steamy read and previously spurned characters who have to work through their past in order to reach their happily ever after. Really enjoying this series as a whole and especially this book!

five-stars