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* Review * OFF LIMITS by Clare Connelly

March 4, 2018 Leave a Comment

Off Limits by Clare Connelly
Published by Harlequin Dare on February 1, 2018
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“I want to taste you tonight.”

With chemistry this hot, it’s worth getting burned…

Billionaire Jack Grant is totally off-limits to Gemma Picton. He’s wild, deliciously dangerous…and her boss. When working late turns X-rated, it’s better than her wildest imaginings—and Gemma’s imagined a lot! But Jack has major emotional baggage, so when Gemma starts wanting to heal his heart as well as enjoy his body, she knows she’s in big trouble…

A spicy take on an affair with the boss! The characters are bold and go after what they want, so are a joy to get to know and watch as they each try to get their personality mixed into their relationship. While overtly sold as a no-holds-barred sexual rendezvous type of book, there’s also an underlying story of heartache and healing. It was really fun to read!

Gemma Picton knows she shouldn’t lust after him … her boss, promiscuous playboy, emotionally stunted soul, sexy as all get out man … but telling herself something and actually doing it are two totally different things. She’s controlled herself for so long, but all of a sudden she wants to be bad … and she finds herself hoping upon hope that she might actually be able to heal his heart!

Billionaire Jack Grant doesn’t want a relationship. He wants sex … lots of it … with an endless array of women, never repeating! Gemma is a rock star to him in his business, so he’s not one to take that lightly, but he’s finding it hard to resist the draw to her he’s feeling lately. He just has to get her on the same page that they are sex … only sex.

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* Review * AWAKENING THE SHIFTER by Jane Godman

March 4, 2018 Leave a Comment

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* Review * AWAKENING THE SHIFTER by Jane Godman

Awakening the Shifter by Jane Godman
Published by Harlequin Nocturne on March 1, 2018
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A tiger shifter falls for a werewolf

But their passion is forbidden…

Rock star Khan hides his shifter status behind his bad-boy reputation. But the weretiger is floored by the combined beauty and talent of singer Sarange Tsedev…who doesn’t know she’s a wolf! Their chemistry is potent, but tigers and wolves don’t mix. Still, Khan’s and Sarange’s past and present are linked; it will take their combined magical abilities to create a future together.

Electrifying chemistry! I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not a typical reader of shifter/werewolf books, but the rock star bad boy sold me! The early excitement of the book was attention grabbing and kept me turning page after page to see where it all would lead, whether they would find a way to be together, and why they felt so connected. The characters were easy to like and follow into their forever after, and the plot was intriguing. I would have liked to see the rock star portion carry forward more throughout the story, but overall it was an entertaining read!

Sexy rock star Khan is on top of the world on the road with his band, but all that he thought he wanted in life is blown away when he sees her. She’s gorgeous, assured and more talented that he ever imagined possible. He can’t imagine walking away without having her … if only they weren’t polar opposites!

Singer/songwriter Sarange Tsedev is thankful to Khan for the work he’s done to help out her non-profit fundraiser, but she can’t believe how arrogant he is. He’s stalking around her like he owns her! She wishes she could ignore him the way anyone in her right mind would do .. if only she didn’t feel like she was drawn to him! When danger comes knocking and secret truths are revealed, she is shocked to learn that not only is she a werewolf, but Khan is a shifter tiger and she shouldn’t want him .. but she does … and when the past collides with the future, they’ll understand their calling more clearly!

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* Review * BEAUTY AND HER BOSS by Jennifer Faye

March 2, 2018 Leave a Comment

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* Review * BEAUTY AND HER BOSS by Jennifer Faye

Beauty and Her Boss by Jennifer Faye
Series: Once Upon a Fairytale
Published by Harlequin Romance on March 1, 2018
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An innocent beauty, a scarred hero…

Could she be the one to open up his heart?

Handsome but guarded former Hollywood star Deacon Santoro prefers the confines of his mansion since an accident left him scarred both inside and out. But he promised to protect sparky beauty Gabrielle Dupré, his new PA. Can Gabrielle convince Deacon that love will give them the fairy-tale ending they deserve?

Love when you least expect it! With a take on a beauty and the beast story, Jennifer Faye brings us the story of a man who suffered injuries in an accident that took away his striking Hollywood face and left him a bitter, tortured man. Will secrets hinder them acting on the attraction they feel towards each other? And when some truth comes to light that changes the outlook they’ve all been assuming for months now, will it bring them closer together? I enjoyed the characters, but would have liked a little more development around the subject that brought them together in the first place. The story was touching and I enjoyed it.

Former Hollywood heartthrob Deacon Santoro has hidden away in his Malibu mansion since a horrific car crash changed his life in the blink of an eye. He has issues to try to overcome, and truth to try to capture and live with. When circumstances bring Gabrielle Dupre into his life as his new temporary assistant, she shakes up his closed off world and makes him come out amongst the living again! Will being in such close quarters show her the type of man he really is, or will she leave thinking he’s the same closed-off gruff man that she walked in the door seeing?

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* Review * MARRYING THE WEDDING CRASHER by Melinda Curtis

March 2, 2018 Leave a Comment

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* Review * MARRYING THE WEDDING CRASHER by Melinda Curtis

Marrying the Wedding Crasher by Melinda Curtis
Series: A Harmony Valley Novel
Published by Harlequin Heartwarming on March 1, 2018
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This bachelor’s pretend girlfriend just made a shocking discovery—

She’s pregnant!

Although they dated for only a month, Harley O’Hannigan just agreed to be Vince Messina’s plus-one at a Harmony Valley wedding. Big mistake, given her deepening feelings for the tall, dark, unavailable bachelor. And what about Vince’s long-buried family history? Then there’s the growing secret that could transform this pretend relationship into the real thing…

Secrets abound as we head back to Harmony Valley! Melinda Curtis always brings us a heartwarming, sweet romance when we visit her make-believe world, and this time was no exception! The characters catch our attention quickly and the drama surrounding them intrigues us from the start. He seems like a nice guy, but she obviously broke up with him for a reason … and she seems down-to-earth, but why all the secrets? The story unravels into a great exes reuniting and becoming better than ever type of story! Really enjoyed the visit to Harmony Valley!

Vince Messina needs a date to his brother’s wedding back home in Harmony Valley, CA … but his best option dumped him! Can he convince her to play along with his ruse long enough to keep his family happy until he can hit the road and head back to Texas?

Harley O’Hannigan thought Vince was a really nice guy, but his overhanded behavior when she admitted some secrets to him turned her off quickly. She’ll go along with his happy relationship ruse .. but only temporarily! But who knew what being in close contact with him was going to reignite … and what new revelation would come about while they were in town!

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* Review * A BABY IN HIS IN-TRAY by Michelle Douglas

February 28, 2018 Leave a Comment

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* Review * A BABY IN HIS IN-TRAY by Michelle Douglas

A Baby in His In-Tray by Michelle Douglas
Published by Harlequin Romance on March 1, 2018
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Taking care of baby

With the boss!

When Liv Gilmour’s identical twin sister begs her to take her place for a week to work for business hotshot Lord Sebastian Tyrrell, she can’t say no—after all, the boss will be away. Until someone abandons a baby with a note demanding Sebastian take care of it. Suddenly Sebastian’s swift return sees Liv up close and personal with the sexy boss…and a baby who needs them both!

A delightful read! With a different take on a surprise baby story, Michelle Douglas takes us on a journey of surprise and discovery as they slowly fall in love and work through this mysterious baby situation. The characters are really easy to like and fall under the spell of their story. The plot had a few unexpected turns that kept it interesting, and despite dragging in a few places was a really enjoyable playground towards their happy ending!

When Olivia Gilmour’s twin sister Eliza needs a huge favor, Liv can’t say no to her. She has to swap places with Liz at her job for a week … but it won’t be a big deal because the boss is away! A surprise baby left on her desk changes things up drastically, and soon the boss is on his way home, and she ends up working side by side with him to take care of this innocent little one … and try to figure out who the mother is!

Sebastian Tyrrell has never felt an attraction towards his employee Eliza before, but when he returns home to this baby snafu, he’s instantly smitten! What is going on? Why does it feel so different with her now? And why does playing house with this baby alongside her feel so right?

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* Review * SAY I DO by Janice Maynard

February 28, 2018 Leave a Comment

Say I Do by Janice Maynard
Series: Southern Hearts #2
on January 29, 2018
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Even though Hannah has met the man of her dreams, she knows she can’t keep him. He’s far too normal and down to earth for her screwed up background. Even so, she can’t say no when Morgan puts a square-cut diamond on her finger. What she “can” do is drag her feet about setting a date. And then she comes up with an inspired plan. She tells Morgan she wants the two of them to go to premarital counseling…but it’s a brand new approach that focuses on sexual intimacy. She’s sure Morgan will say no, and she can continue to put off setting a date. But she has underestimated her fiancé. He calls her bluff. Soon the two of them are neck deep in therapy sessions that involve talking to other couples and after that, some very private role playing. What should have been easy and fun turns out to reveal the couple’s deepest desires, but their deepest fears and insecurities as well. Only when Morgan’s bedrock-solid life is shaken to its foundation by an unexpected event do he and Hannah finally end up on common ground and head for the altar.

A super quirky take on a romance … but in the end, it works! Hannah doesn’t believe in love and marriage … yet she’s engaged to the man of her dreams! Morgan is a great guy who is patient and loving with her as she works her way through her issues. It was really easy to dislike the way she treated him … but I also felt sorry for the life she had been subjected to early on that led to her hang-ups. It’s an unusual take on a romance, but by the end I was really invested in their story and pulling for their happy ending.

Hannah Quarles has found the man of her dreams … only she knows it won’t last! She’s seen too much in her time and knows that love doesn’t last forever. She shouldn’t lead him on, but he’s such a great guy! When he places a gorgeous engagement ring on her finger, she can’t help herself … she says yes! But now she has to figure out how to stall setting the date long enough for it all to fall apart beforehand.

Morgan Webber adores Hannah and wants to spend his life with her. He’s not so wrapped up in love that he can’t see that she’s hesitant and not really “all in” like he is. He only hopes his love will prove to her that he’s there to stay. When he pushes to set a date, she comes up with yet another delaying tactic … a new type of premarital counseling that centers on sex. Say what?!?! Oh she’s not going to get away with it this time, he’s going to call her bluff and do the counseling in exchange for a wedding date!

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* Review * BABY DADDY by Kendall Ryan

February 27, 2018 Leave a Comment

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Baby Daddy by Kendall Ryan
on February 27, 2018
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We met in a trapped elevator.

Emmett was on his way to work, sophisticated and handsome in his tailored suit and tie.

I was on my way to the sperm bank. Awkward, right?

At thirty-five, my life hadn’t taken the path I thought it would and I was tired of waiting—I wanted a baby. And I was ready to take matters into my own hands to make it happen.

After our ill-fated elevator encounter, Emmett insisted on taking me to dinner—he also insisted on something else—that I ditch my plan involving a turkey baster and let him do the job. He would be my baby daddy. He was a wealthy and powerful CEO with little interest in diapers or playdates. And since he didn’t want kids, I’d be on my own once his bun was in my oven, free to go my own way.

But once his baby was inside me, it was like a switch had been flipped, and I got a whole lot more than I ever bargained for.

Delightfully HOT! A super quick and easy read with a lot of spice and some goodnatured humor. The characters are easy to like, and the plot while being a little out there, is super cute.

Could this day get any more stressful? Jenna Porter is on her way to the appointment of her lifetime at the fertility clinic when BAM, she’s stuck in an elevator! At least she has something to look at while she’s there since she’s stuck with CEO Emmett Smith. He’s super hot … and he knows it!

Emmett is always up for a good time, and right now the good time standing in front of him is looking mighty fine. All he has to do is convince the pretty lady that he can take the sterile ugliness out of her dream and put a baby in her the good old fashioned way!

A hot and hilarious new standalone from New York Times bestseller Kendall Ryan.

We met in a trapped elevator.

Emmett was on his way to work, sophisticated and handsome in his tailored suit and tie.

I was on my way to the sperm bank. Awkward, right?

At thirty-five, my life hadn’t taken the path I thought it would and I was tired of waiting—I wanted a baby. And I was ready to take matters into my own hands to make it happen.

After our ill-fated elevator encounter, Emmett insisted on taking me to dinner—he also insisted on something else—that I ditch my plan involving a turkey baster and let him do the job. He would be my baby daddy. He was a wealthy and powerful CEO with little interest in diapers or playdates. And since he didn’t want kids, I’d be on my own once his bun was in my oven, free to go my own way.

But once his baby was inside me, it was like a switch had been flipped, and I got a whole lot more than I ever bargained for.

This full-length standalone contains a hot, swoonworthy hero, lots of playful banter and some hot baby-making ! Enjoy.

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A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of more than two dozen titles, Kendall Ryan has sold over 1.5 million books and her books have been translated into several languages in countries around the world. She’s a traditionally published author with Simon & Schuster and Harper Collins UK, as well as an independently published author. Since she first began self-publishing in 2012, she’s appeared at #1 on Barnes & Noble and iBooks charts around the world. Her books have also appeared on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists more than three dozen times. Ryan has been featured in such publications as USA Today, Newsweek, and InTouch Magazine.

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* Blog Tour / Review * FOREVER A FATHER by Lynne Marshall

February 26, 2018 4 Comments

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* Blog Tour / Review * FOREVER A FATHER by Lynne Marshall

Forever a Father by Lynne Marshall
Series: The Delaneys of Sandpiper Beach
Published by Harlequin Special Edition on March 1, 2018
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“Will you be my dad?”

Ask me anything but that.

Once upon a time, Dr. Daniel Delaney had it all. But he lost it in the blink of an eye, and he won’t let himself fall again—not even for his dedicated new assistant, Keela O’Mara, and her adorable, lonely little girl, Anna. Resisting a starry-eyed four-year-old is tough enough. Denying her perfect, loving single mom may be more than Daniel can handle…

Adorably sweet and heart-wrenching all in one! My heart was stolen by a four year old! 🙂 Such a great story! The hero and heroine have both had a hard time with love in the past and carry the scars on their heart each and every day to prove it. Daniel has suffered immeasurable loss and isn’t sure he can heal himself enough to be any good for Keela and Anna … but he sure wishes they could be his! The Delaney family is really down to earth and fun to spend time with, and I’m looking forward to more to come in this trilogy!

Dr. Daniel Delaney is still trying to pick up the pieces of his life and move forward after suffering heartbreak and loss. He’s finally stepping outside of his comfort zone and making a go of a new practice, and his new assistant is turning out to be his best employee ever … even before he starts to fall for her!

Keela O’Mara is so grateful for Daniel giving her a shot at her dream job and she’s enjoying the fulfilling work. When her adorable daughter visits the office, it doesn’t take long for Dr. Dan to fall under her spell and wish he could call her his very own!

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Forever a Father
(Delaneys of Sandpiper Beach #1)
by Lynne Marshall
Contemporary Romance
Paperback & ebook, 224 pages
March 1st 2018 by Harlequin Special Edition
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“Will you be my dad?”

Ask me anything but that.

Once upon a time, Dr. Daniel Delaney had it all. But he lost it in the blink of an eye, and he won’t let himself fall again—not even for his dedicated new assistant, Keela O’Mara, and her adorable, lonely little girl, Anna. Resisting a starry-eyed four-year-old is tough enough. Denying her perfect, loving single mom may be more than Daniel can handle…

Other Books in the Series (coming soon)

About the Author

Lynne Marshall has been traditionally published with Harlequin as a category romance author for more than ten years with over twenty-five books, and more recently with TULE Publishing, she has also gone hybrid with self-publishing. She is a Southern California native, has been married to a New Englander for a long time, and has two adult children of whom she is super proud. She is also an adoring grandmother of two beautiful little girls, a woman of faith, a dog lover, a cat admirer, a meandering walker, a curious traveler, and an optimistic participant in this wild journey called life.

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Tour Schedule

February 26th:
Launch
Among the Reads
Hearts & Scribbles
Thoughts of a Blonde
Teatime and Books
February 27th:
Deal Sharing Aunt
Mello & June, It’s a Book Thang!
Rockin’ Book Reviews
Paulette’s Papers
February 28th:
Jorie Loves A Story
It’s All About the Romance
Busy Bumble Bee Book Reviews
Nicole’s Book Musings
March 1st:
A Striking Viper, Caught in a Tangled Web
Becky on Books
underneath the covers
Wishful Endings
March 2nd:
Inside The Mind of an Avid Reader
Brooke Blogs
Simply Kelina
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* Review * KANSAS CITY COP by Julie Miller

February 25, 2018 Leave a Comment

Kansas City Cop by Julie Miller
Series: The Precinct
Published by Harlequin Intrigue on March 1, 2018
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She cheated death once…But a killer still lurks.

After a gunshot rips streetwise police officer Gina Galvan from the line of duty, all she wants is to return to the front line and stop a shooter. But good guy physical therapist Mike Cutler won’t back down from a challenge, or his blazing attraction to Gina. Without a badge or a gun, Mike is ready to face anyone—including a killer—to prove he’s every inch a hero.

Exciting from start to finish! With the next book in her ever-popular The Precinct series, Julie Miller brings some familiar faces to life. Years ago, we met the hero Mike Cutler Jr. as an angry, yet good-hearted teenager in TAKEDOWN, the book that brought us his father Michael Cutler’s story. It was a really unique experience that we don’t get the pleasure of seeing very often in a Harlequin to turn around a character we already loved from that previous story and make him the one we’re following towards his own happily ever after now. I loved it! If you read that previous book, you already have a warm-fuzzy feeling in your heart for the young man that he was, and now we get to see the man he’s grown into, the life that he has lived since we last saw him, and watch him develop a patient relationship into more when Gina comes into the picture. Great story line, well developed characters and a unique story idea! He couldn’t top his father in my heart, but man did he come close! 🙂

As a cop on the Kansas City Police Department, Gina Galvan lives to take down the bad guys. She’s well on her way towards making her dreams come true in the department when an unexpected bullet takes her down.

Physical therapist Mike Cutler happens to be in the right place at the right time to get a downed officer help in a timely fashion. When his dad brings her to him asking for some PT help down the road, they recognize each other. Mike is intrigued by her, and doesn’t hesitate to show his attraction, but is Gina willing to put aside her tough gal attitude to allow a relationship to develop?

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* Review * A PROPOSAL FOR THE OFFICER by Christy Jeffries

February 25, 2018 Leave a Comment

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* Review * A PROPOSAL FOR THE OFFICER by Christy Jeffries

A Proposal for the Officer by Christy Jeffries
Series: American Heroes
Published by Harlequin Special Edition on March 1, 2018
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She was used to flying solo…

But that was before Kaleb came on board!

Temporarily grounded combat pilot Molly Markham didn’t come to Sugar Falls to get serious about a man she barely knows! But when Kaleb Chatterson becomes her unexpected hero, she agrees to date the billionaire software developer to keep their secret from getting out. Except the sexy brainiac—and her pretend boyfriend—is fast turning into the man of her dreams…

Love when you least expect it! It’s always such a pleasure to make a return trip to the idyllic town of Sugar Falls created by Christy Jeffries. The town is a close-knit gossipy small town full of kind-hearted folks, but to newcomers Molly & Kaleb, it seems they can’t do anything but what it’s being reported to the very people they are trying to keep in the dark .. their families! A little white lie snowballs out of control in this fun-loving story of hope, family and happily ever afters. It’s funny and downright real in the dialogue and problems that arise with a serious spin that shows how dire circumstances can sometimes lead to a brighter future!

Temporarily grounded combat pilot Captain Molly Markham is making the most of her time off with a spur of the moment visit to her sister in Sugar Falls. She’s had some life altering things happen recently and is trying to decide what the future holds while keeping new developments to herself for the moment.

Billionaire software developer Kaleb Chatterson got himself into a pickle when he agreed to a family vacation. Now he can’t get a moments peace or find any time to get any work done in this town! He’s running errands when he unexpectedly becomes a hero in disguise for Molly when she experiences an episode out of her comfort zone. To keep her secrets under wraps, Molly pretends to be dating Kaleb … and soon, it doesn’t feel like their relationship is fake!

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