* 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

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* 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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four-stars

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

* Review * THE DOCTOR’S CINDERELLA by Susanne Hampton

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* Review * THE DOCTOR’S CINDERELLA by Susanne HamptonThe Doctor's Cinderella by Susanne Hampton
Published by Harlequin Medical Romances on July 1, 2018
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three-half-stars

One magical night…

…could change their lives forever!

After her ex leaves her penniless, nurse Molly Murphy takes an admin job in doctor Ryan’s practice. When Ryan needs a date for a charity ball, Molly finds herself wearing a gorgeous gown and sipping champagne for one sparkling night. But her Prince Charming guards his emotions closely. Dare they trust what’s in their hearts to find their own fairy-tale ending?

 

Finding a forever! This book was fairly light on the medical aspect, but it had a very heartwarming plot that grabbed my attention fairly quickly. I loved the underlying story of the two family’s coming together with so many similarities, but the romance fell a bit flat. Overall, an enjoyable book.

Nurse Molly Murphy finds herself finds herself needing to step back from her career for awhile and lucks into the perfect temp position as an administrative assistant at Dr. McFetridge’s practice. She a bit disillusioned with life right now, but it doesn’t take her long to see that beneath the showiness lies a very kind-hearted man!

Dr. Ryan McFetridge has his hands a bit full at this point in his life, but he really wouldn’t have it any other way. He’s enjoying himself tremendously and though he doesn’t have time for much in the way of a love life, he can’t help but find his new admin attractive. When circumstances throw them together for a magical night on the town together, who is he to contradict?

three-half-stars

* Review * MAJOR CRIMES by Janie Crouch

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* Review * MAJOR CRIMES by Janie CrouchMajor Crimes by Janie Crouch
Series: Omega Sector: Under Siege
Published by Harlequin Intrigue on July 1, 2018
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four-stars

If he wanted her help catching a killer... he probably shouldn't have seduced her then thrown her in prison.

Hayley Green never wanted to see Omega special agent Cain Bennett again. Ever. He seduced her, then sent her to prison for hacking, and Hayley's only just started piecing her life back together. Except now Cain needs Hayley's help to catch a murderer. Their past is colliding with their still-smoldering attraction...and the only thing more dangerous than the killer is the secrets Hayley's been keeping.

 

Secrets abound in this nail-biter from Janie Crouch! With the next book in the Omega Sector: Under Siege series, we’re getting one step closer to finding out who the mole is inside Omega Sector! Cain Bennett is brought to the forefront to try to secretly track the movements of the traitor, but to do so, he needs the help of his former love … only she isn’t exactly free to help him right now! The story line was exciting throughout, and we got to step away from the action we’re used to and solve another case. I enjoyed it!

Omega Sector agent Cain Bennett knows the person that can help him uncover the traitor, but he’s not so sure she’s going to agree to help him. She was once his high school sweetheart, and when they met up again a few years later, he just happened to send her to prison for hacking!

Hayley Green knows she committed a crime and has now paid her dues for it. She’s barely out of prison when Cain shows up out of the blue. She knows he was just doing his job in arresting her as part of the cyber crime ring, but she’ll never forgive him for sleeping with her just to get information! She might be forced to help him with this case … because the money will most definitely come in handy … but she won’t voluntarily be sharing her secrets!

four-stars

* Review * MISTER TONIGHT by Kendall Ryan

* Review * MISTER TONIGHT by Kendall RyanMister Tonight by Kendall Ryan
Published by Dream Press on June 18, 2018
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Last night was the most embarrassing night of my life.

I was that girl.

You know, the highly intoxicated chick celebrating her thirtieth birthday with her two best friends—who are happily married. And the more I drank, the more I wanted to do something reckless to celebrate.

By reckless, I mean the sexy and alluring man dressed in a business suit standing near the bar. You know his type—tall, dark, handsome. I was sure he was out of my league, but I’d had just enough alcohol that things like that no longer seemed to matter. I’m not fat, mind you, but you can tell I like french fries, so there’s that.

He took me home, and I enjoyed the hottest birthday sex of my life. Well, until it came to a screeching and rather unwelcome halt.

There’s nothing quite like being interrupted mid-ride with a little voice asking, “What are you doing to my daddy?”

Just kill me now . . . or so I thought.

Come to find out, the man I rode like a bull at the rodeo is my new landlord.

 

Kendall Ryan never disappoints! Picking up one of her books, you’re always guaranteed a super fun read. Steamy sex, feisty connections between the characters and laugh out loud moments. I loved this story!

She’s out celebrating turning thirty with her best friends when a sexy guy standing by the bar catches her eye. She’s had that one drink too many that makes her think she can get any man she wants … even though he’s totally out of her league! What do you know … he’s actually interested!

He’s a single dad, out for the night and takes the chance on having fun with the hot lady propositioning him at the bar. They’re in the middle of a lusty encounter when every parent’s worst nightmare happens … his toddler walks into his bedroom mid-act! Talk about mortified … he’s never seen a woman run out of his house so fast. He’s sure he’ll never see her again … oh but wait … come to find out, she’s the lady who wants to rent his garage apartment!

four-half-stars

* Review * HIS MILLION-DOLLAR MARRIAGE PROPOSAL by Jennifer Hayward

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* Review * HIS MILLION-DOLLAR MARRIAGE PROPOSAL by Jennifer HaywardHis Million-Dollar Marriage Proposal by Jennifer Hayward
Series: The Powerful Di Fiore Tycoons
Published by Harlequin Presents on July 1, 2018
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four-half-stars

“I have a business proposition for you.”

Sealed with a million-dollar ring!

To win the most important deal of his life, Lazzero Di Fiore needs a fake fiancée. He strikes a pact with his gorgeous but guarded local barista Chiara: he’ll save her father from bankruptcy, if she agrees to wear his ring! But any convenience is consumed by their explosive attraction. Now Lazzero is determined to see his diamond on Chiara’s finger—for good!

 

Fast paced, flirty and delightful! With the next book in The Powerful Di Fiore Tycoons series, we get to watch Lazzero fall head over heals for the woman least likely to be by his side at a luxurious event. She’s tough as nails, but he can’t resist her sensitive side. He’s all business, but the man beneath the suit is irresistible! I really liked them together. Their relationship developed really quickly, but it was quite entertaining.

Lazzero Di Fiore will do just about anything to take the empire he has built with his brothers to the next level of success … even put a ring on a virtual stranger’s finger! He needs a make-believe fiancee and the woman who has been delighting him on a daily basis for months now seems like an ideal choice!

Barista Chiara Ferrante has a personal grudge against the entitled lifestyle of extremely wealthy people, so when Lazzero first approaches her with his request, she’s adamantly against it … until she finds out he will save her father’s bakery from financial ruin for just a few days of time. How can she refuse?

four-half-stars

* Review * FROM DOCTOR TO PRINCESS by Annie Claydon

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* Review * FROM DOCTOR TO PRINCESS by Annie ClaydonFrom Doctor to Princess? by Annie Claydon
Published by Harlequin Medical Romances on July 1, 2018
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four-stars

He’s her reluctant patient…

But might she soon be his royal fiancée?

Dr. Nell Maitland escaped her unpleasant former boss to become private physician to Dr. Hugo DeLeon—who’s also a crown prince! But doctors make the worst patients—especially when they’re as distractingly handsome as Hugo. When her past catches up with her, Nell must fake an engagement with the prince who makes her heart pound! Might she become his princess for real?

 

Doctor versus doctor! This story was fast paced and had sweet aspects. The friendship that developed between them was fun to watch and once they began to have romantic interest, it picked up a little bit. Overall, an enjoyable read.

Dr. Hugo DeLeon knows they say doctors make the worst patients, but he’s hoping to get out of being a patient at all because he doesn’t need to be watched by this doctor his father, the King, is insisting on hiring.

Dr. Penelope Maitland is happy for the time away from London where she just got out from under a precarious work experience with an unpleasant boss. She quickly starts to appreciate the position Hugo is in and agrees to help him ease back into work, but when her past comes back to rear it’s ugly head, they find themselves pretending to be engaged to stop the media storm that’s about to hit!

four-stars

* Review * THE SECRET SON’S HOMECOMING by Helen Lacey

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* Review * THE SECRET SON’S HOMECOMING by Helen LaceyThe Secret Son's Homecoming by Helen Lacey
Series: The Cedar River Cowboys
Published by Harlequin Special Edition on July 1, 2018
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five-stars

TO LEARN TO LOVE…HE WILL HAVE TO LET GO…

The illegitimate son of the wealthiest man in Cedar River, Jonah Rickard spent his life avoiding his father. Forced back home for a wedding, he’s brought face-to-face with the only woman to ever threaten his hardened heart. Connie Bedford knows what it is to be haunted by the past, betrayed by trust…scared by desire. Years ago, Jonah’s father saved her. Now only Connie and her love can save Jonah—and, maybe, his family…

 

Emotionally powerful! With the latest book in The Cedar River Cowboys series, we get the secret son Jonah’s story. I really enjoyed this book, but I feel like to get a real appreciation of the family dynamic behind his existence, it works better to have read the earlier books in the series. You can read it as a stand alone, I’m just not sure you’ll realize the hardship that’s been suffered by them all in doing so. It’s been a great series, and I enjoyed getting Jonah & Connie story. Very emotional and heartfelt!

Jonah Rickard has felt like J.D. O’Sullivan’s dirty litte secret for the thirty years that he’s kept him a secret from his family. Now that the truth has come out and the turmoil the revelation caused in his father’s family has started to calm down, Jonah finds himself stuck between his love for his mother and his anger at being put in this position to have to have contact with the father that he feels like rejected him.

Connie Bedford works for J.D. and one of Jonah’s half brothers, and feels a special allegiance to them because they saved her at a particularly rough time in her life. She really likes Jonah, and she can’t deny she’s super attracted to him, but how can she consider having anything to do with the man who is constantly bad-mouthing this family that she dearly loves?

five-stars

* Review * LOCKED DOWN WITH THE ARMY DOC by Scarlet Wilson

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* Review * LOCKED DOWN WITH THE ARMY DOC by Scarlet WilsonLocked Down with the Army Doc by Scarlet Wilson
Published by Harlequin Medical Romances on July 1, 2018
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four-stars

There’s a crisis in paradise!

But is her heart at risk…?

When Dr. Amber Berkeley met ruggedly handsome Jack at a conference in Hawaii, she never imagined they’d end up locked down together in the middle of a hurricane! Army doc Jack’s take-charge attitude pushes straight-talking Amber’s buttons—until their sparks ignite into a fierce attraction! Amber has a “no doctors” dating rule for good reason, but amid disaster rules are meant to be broken…

 

A race against time! An exciting story of doctors pulling together when a huge disaster is barreling down on them in order to help as many people as possible. Each of the main characters had their own story of heartbreak to share, and each dealt with life’s circumstances differently. An entertaining read!

When Dr. Amber Berkeley agrees to speak at a conference in Hawaii, she doesn’t know it’s going to change her life! Amidst the craziness of a natural disaster, Amber meets a man she’s instantly drawn to … the only problem is, she has a rule against dating fellow doctors!

Army doctor Jack Campbell is at the conference to present a new product he’s hoping will save many lives. He never expected to find a woman who is the first to make his blood stir in years, but now that he’s found her, he’s not going to stand by and let her walk away that quickly just because of what he does for a living!

four-stars

* Review * SWAT STANDOFF by Lena Diaz

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* Review * SWAT STANDOFF by Lena DiazSWAT Standoff by Lena Diaz
Series: Tennessee SWAT
Published by Harlequin Intrigue on July 1, 2018
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four-half-stars

A SWAT team vanishes.

Can two partners put aside their differences to save them?

Playing hero backfires on sexy SWAT team member Blake Sullivan. He infuriates his partner, Donna Waters, as much as he attracts her. But before they can resolve their differences, they discover that the rest of their team have been kidnapped by an unknown assailant. Now as they race to rescue the small Tennessee town’s real heroes, they share a growing mutual trust…and a hot, life-changing connection.

 

Action packed and mysterious! With our latest visit to the Tennessee SWAT series, we walk into the middle of chaos when the majority of the team vanishes into thin air! It’s a fast paced story with secrets popping up here and there to keep the intrigue high. A great connection between the characters brings us a satisfying romance amidst all of the action.

As the newest member of the Destiny, Tennessee SWAT team Blake Sullivan is finding it hard to let go of some of his past experiences and become a true part of the team. He’s been partnered up with Donna for the last few months and as much as she tries to show him the ropes with how things are done here, he just keeps pushing people’s buttons and going his own route. A recent training exercise just might be the last straw!

SWAT officer Donna Waters likes Blake and wants him to succeed, but he needs to admit his faults and show the boss that he’s going to do better if he gives him another chance … only just when she’s going to get him to do so, the team has disappeared! Something is in play here and there’s a limited time for Blake and Donna to figure out what it is and rescue their team before it’s too late!

four-half-stars