* Blog Tour/Book Review * NASTY by R.L. Kenderson

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* Blog Tour/Book Review * NASTY by R.L. KendersonNasty by R.L. Kenderson
Series: Naughty #2
Published by R.L. Kenderson on June 29, 2018
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five-stars

He doesn't do commitment. She's his dead friend's wife. They can never be more than friends.

Piper Stevens had already met—and lost—the love of her life. When she buried her husband, she buried her chance for a happily ever after…but also found a shoulder to lean on in Nate.

As a commitment-phobe womanizer, Nate Hall has never had a female as a friend, but he made a promise to his buddy before he passed. Take care of Piper.

And these days? He can’t imagine his life without her.

Now, a year later, things Piper thought were long gone are beginning to come back.
Like her previously healthy libido.

Except she can't picture dating someone in her husband's place, nor can she sleep with a stranger either.

So, she turns to Nate. After all, he's the perfect choice. He's her friend but also a player. He cares about her but they'll never fall in love…and she won’t get hurt. Not like she did when she lost her husband.

But can two friends give their bodies without involving their hearts and things turning nasty?

 

Emotion filled, laugh out loud funny and super steamy! I loved Piper and Nate’s story! The underlying plot is easy to fall into and follow throughout the book. The characters both have past heartache that has defined who they are today and they each are trying to work through some of their issues. They’re really adorable together as best friends, and as lovers, oh my, they heat up the place for sure! Really enjoyed their story!

When Piper Stevens lost her husband a year ago, she figured life as she knew it was over. They never got the chance to start that family they always dreamed of, so now it won’t happen. She became numb when her husband died and parts of her never came back to life. She’s going through the motions of her new life with the support of her good friend Nate by her side.

Nate Hall was her husband’s best friend, and he promised him he’d take care of her. He’s a major player who has never been friends with a member of the opposite sex before, but this past year has been eye opening for him and he now adores Piper and would do anything for her. When she comes asking him to be the one that reawakens her sexual journey though, that one he’s not so sure about! He wants her, he won’t deny that … but she’s a happily ever after type of woman. Can she really be happy settling for just sex?

 

 

 

R.L. Kenderson is here today to share the release of her new romance, Nasty! Check it out and be sure to grab your copy today!

Title: Nasty

Author: R.L. Kenderson

Genre: Contemporary Romance

About Nasty:

Piper Stevens had already met—and lost—the love of her life. When she buried her husband, she buried her chance for a happily ever after…but also found a shoulder to lean on in Nate.

As a commitment-phobe womanizer, Nate Hall has never had a female as a friend, but he made a promise to his buddy before he passed. Take care of Piper.

And these days? He can’t imagine his life without her.

Now, a year later, things Piper thought were long gone are beginning to come back.

Like her previously healthy libido.

Except she can’t picture dating someone in her husband’s place, nor can she sleep with a stranger either.

So, she turns to Nate. After all, he’s the perfect choice. He’s her friend but also a player. He cares about her but they’ll never fall in love…and she won’t get hurt. Not like she did when she lost her husband.

But can two friends give their bodies without involving their hearts and things turning nasty?

 

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Piper and Jordan had moved to the area in January the previous year, and when they had first moved, it had been all about getting situated. Jordan had settled into his new job while Piper had to search for her own. Then, before she had known it, it had been May, and she was a widow.

After that had come his funeral and sorting out all the paperwork after someone passed, all while trying to deal with grief. For a while, the only people Piper had seen outside of work were her mom and Nate. She had just wanted to be left alone. Socializing took too much energy.

But she’d slowly started coming back to life a few months ago, and that was when Nate had really started bringing his friends around. She knew he’d been afraid that she’d be lonely with no family in the area. She felt like she was almost back to normal. Well, her new normal because she was never going to be the same person she had been before Jordan passed away.

And, now, she was grateful that Nate had introduced her to Elise. The two of them got along great, and while Nate was her best friend, sometimes, a lady just needed some girl time. They still didn’t know each other that well, but Piper hoped that could change.

Nate and Luke burst through the front door, shirtless, sweaty, and laughing. They went straight to the food without a word to either of the women and dug in like they hadn’t eaten for a week. Neither of them bothered to sit either; both stood on the other side of the counter.

“I apologize for my husband’s table manners—or lack thereof,” Elise said.

Luke looked up from stuffing his face. “Wha—” he said around a mouthful of food, his brown eyes gleaming with humor.

“You’re a pig,” Elise said.

Nate nestled in the corner of the counter and laughed.

Luke swallowed and smiled. “But I’m your pig.”

Elise shook her head and rolled her eyes, but Piper saw she was hiding a smile.

“Apologies, Piper,” Luke said. “I’m hungry.”

Elise turned to Piper. “Do you care if I get a glass of water?”

Piper jumped from the stool, feeling like a terrible hostess. “Oh my God, I’m sorry.”

“No, you don’t have to get up,” Elise protested, also rising from her seat.

“Yes, I do. My mother would pass out from shame if I didn’t take care of my company.”

Elise sat back down and laughed. “I understand.”

She looked around to the two guys. “Water okay with you guys, too?” she asked as she walked around to Nate and Luke’s side.

“I can get my own, you know,” Nate said.

It was true. He wasn’t really a guest in her home anymore. He raided her fridge whenever he was hungry and helped himself to whatever he needed without asking anymore.

“That’s okay,” she said as she opened the cupboard and reached up for the glasses.

But Nate went for them at the same time she did. As he reached from behind her, she felt his naked chest against her back. A tingle went down her spine, straight to her belly, and she dropped her hands to the counter as she tried to fight a slight tremor.

Apparently, her libido hadn’t died with Jordan. It had just gone dormant. And she didn’t know what to do with it if it was coming back.

 

About R.L. Kenderson:

R.L. Kenderson is two best friends writing under one name.

Renae has always loved reading, and in third grade, she wrote her first poem where she learned she might have a knack for this writing thing. Lara remembers sneaking her grandmother’s Harlequin novels when she was probably too young to be reading them, and since then, she knew she wanted to write her own.

When they met in college, they bonded over their love of reading and the TV show Charmed. What really spiced up their friendship was when Lara introduced Renae to romance novels. When they discovered their first vampire romance, they knew there would always be a special place in their hearts for paranormal romance. After being unable to find certain storylines and characteristics they wanted to read about in the hundreds of books they consumed, they decided to write their own.

One lives in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area and the other in the Kansas City area where they’re a sonographer/stay-at-home mom/wife and pharmacist/mother by day, and together they’re a sexy author by night. They communicate through phone, email, and whole lot of messaging.

You can find them at http://www.rlkenderson.com, Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, Twitter, and Goodreads. Join their Facebook Reader Group. Or you can email them at rlkenderson@rlkenderson.com, or sign up for their newsletter here. They always love hearing from their readers.

 

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five-stars

* Blog Tour / Book Review * ANYTHING FOR LOVE by Melissa Foster

* Blog Tour / Book Review * ANYTHING FOR LOVE by Melissa FosterAnything For Love by Melissa Foste
Series: The Bradens and Montgomerys: Pleasant Hill - Oak Falls #2
Published by World Literary Press on June 27, 2018
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four-stars

In Anything for Love…
After Charlotte Sterling loses her last family member, she moves to Sterling House, her family's Colorado mountain inn, to live a solitary life. As an erotic romance writer, her days and nights are filled with passion and intrigue-even if only fictional. She loves her busy, quiet lifestyle, and she learned early on that real men can't live up to the fictional heroes she creates-until ruggedly handsome Beau Braden arrives to do some work at the inn and, for the first time in forever, she's intrigued by a real man.

Beau lost his first love years ago, and he's never let go of his guilt over her death. As he nears the anniversary of his loss, he is on the cusp of becoming the star of a home-renovation reality show. Escaping the painful memories of his past to work at the defunct old inn is just the promise of solitude he needs to clear his head before diving in to the all-too-public career. But he didn't count on being attracted to the whimsical, adorably sexy innkeeper.

Neither Charlotte nor Beau is looking for an attachment or a fling. But the more they learn about each other, the closer they become. Romantic evenings lead to intimate conversations, and neither can deny their deep connection or the passion it sparks. They've never fully healed on their own, but together maybe anything is possible.

 

Quirky, hilarious and oh so sexy! With the next book in The Braden and Montgomerys series, we get Beau Braden’s story. He’s carrying a lot of baggage in his heart and meeting free spirit Charlotte is like a breath of fresh air. Neither of them were looking for a relationship, nor even wanted one … but they can’t ignore the fireworks that explode every time they look in each others eyes. The characters are a lot of fun to read and the plot was enjoyable.

Beau Braden lives a life filled with guilt and regret over the loss of his first love. Every year when the anniversary of her death rolls around, he hits the road to get as far away from the memories as he can. This year, it just so happens that his journey takes him to a rustic inn in the Colorado Mountains. He’s agreed to do some repairs as a favor to some family members. What he doesn’t expect is to be taken with the sprite of an owner. She’s like nothing he’s ever experienced before, and he has to admit, he feels more alive than he has in years when he’s in her company!

Erotic romance author Charlotte Sterling lives in her own little world. Amidst her quirky Sterling House, her sex toys and blow up dolls, she’s a solitary figure who finds her joy in life by creating fairy tales in her imagination that just so happen to strike a chord with her horde of fans! She’s alone in life, after losing her last family member … but she doesn’t let it bring her down. She loves what she does for a living, she loves her quaint sanctuary, she just loves life!

 

 

 

Neither Charlotte or Beau is looking for an attachment or a fling, 
but true love is hard to ignore.
ANYTHING FOR LOVE
The Bradens and Montgomerys
Pleasant Hill ~ Oak Falls, Book 2
Melissa Foster
Releasing June 27, 2018
World Literary Press

 

After Charlotte Sterling loses her last family member, she moves to Sterling House, her family’s Colorado mountain inn, to live a solitary life. As an erotic romance writer, her days and nights are filled with passion and intrigue—even if only fictional. She loves her busy, quiet lifestyle, and she learned early on that real men can’t live up to the fictional heroes she creates—until ruggedly handsome Beau Braden arrives to do some work at the inn and, for the first time in forever, she’s intrigued by a real man.

Beau lost his first love years ago, and he’s never let go of his guilt over her death. As he nears the anniversary of his loss, he is on the cusp of becoming the star of a home-renovation reality show. Escaping the painful memories of his past to work at the defunct old inn is just the promise of solitude he needs to clear his head before diving in to the all-too-public career. But he didn’t count on being attracted to the whimsical, adorably sexy innkeeper.

Neither Charlotte nor Beau is looking for an attachment or a fling. But the more they learn about each other, the closer they become. Romantic evenings lead to intimate conversations, and neither can deny their deep connection or the passion it sparks. They’ve never fully healed on their own, but together maybe anything is possible.

 
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Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance and new adult romance with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Melissa’s emotional journeys are lovingly erotic and always family oriented–perfect beach reads for contemporary romance lovers who enjoy reading about wealthy heroes and smart, sassy heroines.

 

 

four-stars

* Review * THE SHERIFF by Sarah M. Anderson

* Review * THE SHERIFF by Sarah M. AndersonThe Sheriff by Sarah M. Anderson
Series: Men of the White Sandy #5
on March 6, 2018
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four-half-stars

The last thing he needs is another person he has to protect…

Tim Means is the sheriff on the White Sandy Reservation—a thankless job on the best of days. He’s trying to keep a gang war from breaking out, vigilantes from running amuck and he’s doing it all with a two-man force. When a kid named Georgey gets busted breaking into the Clinic, Tim doesn’t have time to keep the kid on the straight and narrow. He needs a relative to take the teen off his hands.

But who? The only person who could take custody of Georgey is Summer Johnson, Georgey’s half-sister. She hasn’t been on the White Sandy in almost twelve years . But what choice does she have? She made a promise to her father to look out for her little brother, so she gives up her job teaching summer school and her hopes of a summer fling to venture west and meet a brother she barely remembers. But what she finds on the White Sandy is more than just a family or a sense of belonging. She meets one sexy sheriff and suddenly, a summer fling seems like just the thing.

But things on the White Sandy are never simple—or easy. When the gang war threatens Summer and her brother, will Tim be able to do his job—or will his heart get in the way?

Warning: This book features smart-mouthed teenagers, poverty issues, dyslexia, jackalopes, and car sex. Plan accordingly!

 

Unexpected love at it’s best! I’ve really enjoyed this entire series, but Sheriff Tim turned out to be one of my very favorites. I wasn’t expecting it. I went into the book thinking he was a surly jerk … but it didn’t take long to figure out that he really had a heart of gold. Great characters, an emotional story of family and second chances and a sweet love story. Great read!

When Sheriff Tim Means of the White Sandy Reservation in South Dakota discovers teenage Georgey a guest of his lovely jail cell, he’s at his wits end. The family that this kid has around is no kind of good influence, but the only other relative he knows of is his half-sister who hasn’t been around since he was just a little tyke. He decides he’ll try anything and gives her a call in Minneapolis.

Summer Collins has plans to teach summer school and have a summer vacation fling, but when she hears that her little brother needs her, she agrees to head to White Sandy as soon as possible. She plans to stay for awhile to get Georgey used to her in a familiar setting before she takes him back home with her, but sparks start to fly between her and the sheriff right from the start. Perhaps she’ll be having that summer fling after all!

four-half-stars

* Blog Tour/BookReview * VANISHED IN THE NIGHT by Lynette Eason

* Blog Tour/BookReview * VANISHED IN THE NIGHT by Lynette EasonVanished in the Night by Lynette Eason
Series: Wrangler's Corner
Published by Love Inspired Suspense on June 1, 2018
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four-stars

Someone is after her and her baby…

Danger returns to Wrangler’s Corner

After saving Kaylee Martin from abduction and delivering her baby boy on the side of the road, Dr. Joshua Crawford can’t get them out of his mind. Unfortunately, neither can Kaylee’s violent stalker. He’ll stop at nothing to get to the new mom and her child. Can Joshua keep them safe so they can become the family he’s dreamed about?

 

Danger is popping up around every corner! An exciting plot grabs out attention from the start and holds it throughout in Lynette Eason’s latest in the Wrangler’s Corner series. The characters are complex and well developed and the story line is exciting. I enjoyed it!

Dr. Joshua Crawford happens to be in the right place at the right time to stop Kaylee Martin from being abducted … and then to delivery her baby boy! He’s not sure what’s going on with all of this danger, but he can’t bring himself to leave her side without knowing she and her baby are going to be safe!

Kaylee Martin is stressed out enough by moving back home to Wrangler’s Corner just before her baby is due, but when someone tries to kidnap her while she’s in labor, she doesn’t know what to think! She had a stalker recently … but he’s in custody … isn’t he??

 

 

 

Title: Coming Home to Crimson
Author: Michelle Major
Genre: Romance
Harlequin Imprint: Special Edition
Blurb:
“We’re not friends. We’re not going to be friends.”
No, they’ll be so much more…
Escaping from a cheating fiancé in a “borrowed” car, Sienna Pierce can’t think of anywhere to go but Crimson, the hometown she swore she’d never go back to. And Crimson sheriff Cole Bennett has a lot at stake in keeping the town on an even keel. On the surface, they have nothing in common. Unfortunately, there is nothing superficial about their feelings for each other!

Michelle Major grew up in Ohio but dreamed of living in the mountains. Soon after graduating with a degree in Journalism, she pointed her car west and settled in Colorado. Her life and house are filled with one great husband, two beautiful kids, a few furry pets and several well-behaved reptiles. She’s grateful to have found her passion writing stories with happy endings. Michelle loves to hear from her readers at www.michellemajor.com.

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Title: Billionaire’s Bride for Revenge
Author: Michelle Smart
Genre: Romance
Harlequin Imprint: Presents
 
Blurb:
A billionaire seeking retribution… A bride stolen for revenge!
Billionaire Benjamin has the ultimate plan for vengeance on those who betrayed him: steal his enemy’s fiancée, Freya, and marry her himself. It’s meant to be a convenient arrangement, yet the cool, collected prima ballerina ignites a passion in his blood! There’s nothing remotely convenient about the red-hot pleasures of their wedding night—and Benjamin is tempted to make Freya his for more than revenge…

Michelle Smart is a Publishers Weekly bestselling author with a slight-to-severe coffee addiction. A book worm since birth, Michelle can usually be found hiding behind a paperback, or if it’s an author she really loves, a hardback. Michelle lives in rural Northamptonshire in England with her husband and two young Smarties. When not reading or pretending to do the housework she loves nothing more than creating worlds of her own. Preferably with lots of coffee on tap.

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Title: Vanished in the Night
Author: Lynette Eason
Genre: Romance
Harlequin Imprint: Love Inspired Suspense
Blurb:
Someone is after her and her baby… Danger returns to Wrangler’s Corner.
After saving Kaylee Martin from abduction and delivering her baby boy on the side of the road, Dr. Joshua Crawford can’t get them out of his mind. Unfortunately, neither can Kaylee’s violent stalker. He’ll stop at nothing to get to the new mom and her child. Can Joshua keep them safe so they can become the family he’s dreamed about?

Lynette Eason grew up in Greenville, SC. She graduated from the University of South Carolina, Columbia, and then obtained her masters in education from Converse College. Author of twenty inspirational romantic suspense books, she is also a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and Romance Writers of America (RWA). In 1996, Lynette married “the boy next door” and now she and her husband and their two children make their home in Simpsonville, South Carolina.”

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four-stars

* Review * BACK IN DR. XENAKIS’ ARMS by Amalie Berlin

* Review * BACK IN DR. XENAKIS’ ARMS by Amalie BerlinBack in Dr. Xenakis' Arms by Amalie Berlin
Series: Hot Greek Docs
Published by Harlequin Medical Romances on July 1, 2018
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four-stars

She can’t resist the doc from her past!

But do they have a future?

In this Hot Greek Docs story, obstetrician Erianthe Nikolaides is returning home to Mythelios and dreading seeing her sinfully hot ex, Dr. Ares Xenakis! She’s still haunted by the devastating circumstances of their breakup. To truly heal she must share her pain with Ares, but when a scorching kiss reignites their desire, dare Eri risk her heart a second time?

 

Can reuniting with her first love heal the heartbreak she never got over? Amalie Berlin brings us the next book in the Hot Greek Docs series with Ares as the hero. It’s very emotional as their past packs a powerful punch to our emotions. Really good read!

When Erianthe Nikolaides makes the journey home to the Greek isle of Mythelios for the first time in a decade, she is dreading dredging up the past by seeing the people who hurt her the most all of those years ago. If it wasn’t for her brother Theo needing her doctoring skills at the clinic after the big earthquake, she wouldn’t be here.

Doctor Ares Xenakis is Theo’s best friend and was Eri’s secret first love. He’s never forgiven himself for the way it ended with her, and returns home as seldom as possible himself. Seeing her again brings back that same old love that always claimed his heart when she was near. Forced proximity is going to make them iron out the past once and for all … will it bring peace and the possibility of a reunion?

four-stars

* Review * DOWN DEEP by Kimberly Kincaid

* Review * DOWN DEEP by Kimberly KincaidDown Deep by Kimberly Kincaid
Series: A Station Seventeen Engine Novel
Published by Kimberly Kincaid Romance on June 18, 2018
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four-stars

Ian Gamble has a past he’d rather forget—which is exactly what he’s doing at The Crooked Angel Bar and Grill when the place catches fire. Between his active duty in the Marines and his experience as a firefighter, his instincts get him and hot, headstrong bar manager, Kennedy Matthews, to safety. But those same instincts kick into high gear when the fire is ruled an arson, and he discovers Kennedy’s got secrets of her own.

The only thing that matters more to Kennedy than her bar is her brother. When she finds out he’s in over his head with a dangerous arsonist, she’ll do anything to keep him safe—even if it means teaming up with Gamble, who’s too sharp-eyed and hard-bodied for his own good. With every step, their attraction flares hotter and the risks grow more dangerous. Can Gamble and Kennedy face their fears—and their secrets—to catch a terrifying enemy? Or will they go down in flames?

 

Dangerous, exciting and oh so sexy! With the next installment in Kimberly Kincaid’s ever-hot Station Seventeen series, we get sexy Lieutenant Gamble’s story! I knew when I saw that he was getting mixed up with the sassy Kennedy that it would be a spicy, fun read … and it did not disappoint! This entire series has been a really enjoyable read with close-knit characters, danger and intrigue at the forefront and hot romantic connections galore!

Firefighter Ian Gamble is busy drinking the past off his mind at the station’s favorite hangout, The Crooked Angel when the place catches fire. His experience with fire and danger allows him to lead the way to safety for feisty bar manager Kennedy Matthews. When an investigation leads to an arson call, Gamble is determined to get to the bottom of who is messing with his territory … especially when Kennedy starts acting shifty!

Kennedy Matthews comes from a hard background, and the one person that she would do anything for is her little brother. When she catches sight of the fact that he’s somehow mixed up with a dangerous arsonist, she’s determined to find a way to help him, no matter what. Gamble doesn’t want her putting herself into danger, so he insists on riding shotgun on her adventure … and you know close proximity between two firecrackers like that is going to lead to sparks that will more than sizzle!

four-stars

* Review * A DEFENDER’S HEART by Tara Taylor Quinn

* Review * A DEFENDER’S HEART by Tara Taylor QuinnA Defender's Heart by Tara Taylor Quinn
Series: Where Secrets are Safe
Published by Harlequin Superromance on June 1, 2018
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three-half-stars

Her forgiveness is the only win that matters

Former defense attorney Cedar Wilson is on a mission for redemption. After losing sight of everything but winning, he betrayed the love of his life, Heather Michaels, to help a guilty man go free—a wrong he finally has a chance to make right when a potential new witness checks into The Lemonade Stand shelter.

Cedar needs Heather’s help as a top polygraphist to uncover the truth. And while he has no right to expect her forgiveness, the passion between them makes Cedar believe they could still have a future together. Maybe solving one case can fix two mistakes…

 

Redemption after betrayal! It’s sadly the end of an era as Tara Taylor Quinn’s last book in the famed Harlequin Superromance line is upon us. I personally have devoured and adored book after book from her for years on end, and it’s sad to see the line end. Never fear! We do have more books to look forward to soon, just under a different Harlequin line. That said, sadly this book fell a little flat for me. You might think that the person that did the betrayal would be the one making it hard to connect with in this couple, but in reality, I felt more connected to Cedar than I did to the victim, Heather. There were redeeming qualities to the story, and the big unexpected spin towards the end was an “a-ha!” moment indeed. Looking forward to seeing the The Lemonade Stand in the future.

Former defense attorney Cedar Wilson is on a mission to right the wrongs he created in life when he lost sight of why he became an attorney in the first place and started caring only about the win and the prestige. He lost the love of his life when he manipulated a situation in which he had asked for her help on a case … and it opened his eyes to the person he had become.

Polygraphist Heather Michaels walked away from the relationship she thought would last forever when Cedar showed a side to him she wanted no part of. She isn’t sure why he’s reaching out to her now, but she really has no trust left for his word at this point. When she learns of the mission he’s wanting help with, she agrees to go to The Lemonade Stand shelter and talk to the person who may hold the answers they need. She really hopes this doesn’t come back to bite her!

three-half-stars

* Review * KNOCKED UP by Stacey Lynn

* Review * KNOCKED UP by Stacey LynnKnocked Up by Stacey Lynn
Series: Crazy Love #2
Published by Loveswept on June 12, 2018
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four-stars

First comes love. Then comes marriage. Then comes baby in a baby carriage. Just not necessarily in that order. . . .

Braxton: I should probably be dead or in jail right now. Instead, thanks to some tough love, I worked my ass off and now I own a string of tattoo parlors throughout the Pacific Northwest. And yet the one thing I’ve always wanted—a family—still seems out of reach. When my best friend gets married, I’m just hoping to blow off some steam with the super-hot maid of honor. But after Cara Thompson tracks me down to tell me she’s pregnant, she’s more surprised than I am when I tell her I’m all in.

Cara: For the first time in my life, I’m living for myself—not for my parents and their ridiculous expectations. I gave up on my MBA, dropped out of the Ivy League, and moved to Portland to pursue my dream of becoming an artist. And what’s the first thing I do? Get knocked up. For a tatted-up sex god, Braxton Henley seems way too eager to “be there for me.” Is this guy serious? Maybe. He sure is patient. Because he won’t back down until I admit what I know in my heart: that our one night stand might’ve led me to the one.

 

Straight talking, sexy and oh so fun! They might have started out as just a fling, but watching Braxton and Cara tiptoe their way though getting to know each other and deciding if they can make a relationship work is really fun. They’re both strong-minded people, but both want that person who will make them their everything. Enjoyed it!

Wouldn’t you know it! She finally decides to throw caution to the wind and enjoy her first one-night stand after her best friend’s wedding … and she winds up pregnant! Cara Thompson certainly wasn’t planning on being a mom at this time in her life. She recently walked away from her parents stringent expectations, dropped out of college and is now pursuing her artistic dreams. She has to admit though, she’s excited about this baby.

Tattoo shop owner Braxton Henley isn’t shy about the fact that he enjoys women. When he sets out to have a wicked night with the gorgeous bridesmaid at his best friend’s wedding, he certainly doesn’t expect her to show up at his shop a few weeks later to tell him he’s going to be a daddy. He can tell that he doesn’t fit into her hoity toity world, but he’s not going to walk away from the one thing he’s always wanted … a family!

four-stars

* Review * TEMPTED BY DR. PATERA by Tina Beckett

* Review * TEMPTED BY DR. PATERA by Tina BeckettTempted by Dr. Patera by Tina Beckett
Series: Hot Greek Docs
Published by Harlequin Medical Romances on June 1, 2018
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four-stars

He’s gotten right under her skin…

But will she end up getting burned?

In this Hot Greek Docs story, since losing her fiancé, Dr. Lea Risi doesn’t do complicated. But helping after an earthquake, Lea’s thrown together with Dr. Deakin Patera in all his sexy, rugged glory! Scarred inside and out, Deakin’s everything Lea’s tried to avoid—but she’s still tempted. As their chemistry becomes something deeper, can Lea help him leave the past behind?

 

With the second book in the Hot Greek Docs series, Tina Beckett brings us Deakin’s story. It’s fun, fresh and appealing. There were a few plot holes left that I would have liked to have gotten some answers to, but overall, a very enjoyable read. Looking forward to the next two books in the series!

On vacation when an earthquake hit the Greek island of Mythelios, psychiatrist Dr. Leanora Risi stepped up and volunteered at the clinic in town when a call was made needing doctors. She’s a bit out of her element on the medical side of things since it’s not her specialty, but she’s become very useful helping the townspeople through the trauma they have suffered because of the quake.

Plastic surgeon Dr. Deakin Patera doesn’t enjoy coming home to Mythelios because of his past there, but when his partner in the clinic tells him he needs him to come help, he makes his way there as quickly as he possibly can. Memories of times past still haunt him, but meeting Lea turns out to be a breath of fresh air!

four-stars

* Review * TYCOON’S FORBIDDEN CINDERELLA by Melanie Milburne

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

* Review * TYCOON’S FORBIDDEN CINDERELLA by Melanie MilburneTycoon's Forbidden Cinderella by Melanie Milburne
Published by Harlequin Presents on July 1, 2018
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An illicit temptation…

A desire too strong to resist!

Love is a weakness that billionaire Lucien Fox refuses to indulge in. But delectable Audrey Merrington tests his formidable control! With their families united by marriage, Audrey has always been utterly off-limits, yet her shy innocence holds an enticing appeal for cynical Lucien. When a scandal forces them together, Lucien proposes a temporary solution to their inconvenient craving—total, delicious surrender!

 

Fast paced, intriguing and delightful! I was quickly drawn into this story and read it straight through to see what was going to happen. I loved the two of them together and was really happy when they finally stopped dodging each other and gave in to their attraction. The back story of their past and their parents story was a nice aspect of the story. Really enjoyed!

Audrey Merrington has been crushing on Lucien Fox ever since she met him when she was a teenager. She’s made the drunken mistake of trying to show him how she felt two times during the duration of their relationship and she’s bound and determined that she won’t make that mistake again … ever!

Lucien Fox has been drawn to Audrey for years as well, but a family connection by marriage, in addition to her youth led him to keep her at arms length. Now they are thrown together by circumstances and decide to once and for all throw caution to the wind and see where this attraction will take them!

four-stars