* Review * SECRETS OF THE TULIP SISTERS by Susan Mallery

* Review * SECRETS OF THE TULIP SISTERS by Susan MallerySecrets of the Tulip Sisters by Susan Mallery
Published by HQN Books on July 11, 2017
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four-stars

Kelly Murphy's life as a tulip farmer is pretty routine—up at dawn, off to work, lather, rinse, repeat. But everything changes one sun-washed summer with two dramatic homecomings: Griffith Burnett—Tulpen Crossing's prodigal son, who's set his sights on Kelly—and Olivia, her beautiful, wayward and, as far as Kelly is concerned, unwelcome sister. Tempted by Griffith, annoyed by Olivia, Kelly is overwhelmed by the secrets that were so easy to keep when she was alone.

But Olivia's return isn't as triumphant as she pretends. Her job has no future, and ever since her dad sent her away from the bad boy she loved, she has felt cut off from her past. She's determined to reclaim her man and her place in the family…whether her sister likes it or not. For ten years, she and Kelly have been strangers. Olivia will get by without her approval now.

While Kelly and Olivia butt heads, their secrets tumble out in a big hot mess, revealing some truths that will change everything they thought they knew. Can they forgive each other—and themselves—and redefine what it means to be sisters?


A heartwarming story about love, loss, and picking up the pieces afterwards. Susan Mallery brings family dynamics to the forefront in her latest release. We meet two sisters who have been estranged for years and are all of a sudden thrust together again … and have to learn how to co-exist without pulling each other’s hair out! The characters are well developed, there’s love, loss, humor and sex all rolled up into an entertaining read. It didn’t take my breath away, but it was a really fun read.

Kelly Murphy’s life in small town Tulpen Crossing, Washington was just getting interesting when she’s blindsided by her estranged sister returning to town! Sexy Griffith Burnett had recently returned to town and was making his interest in her more than obvious, but how can she concentrate on starting something up with him when her life all of a sudden feels like Public Enemy Number One has invaded?

Olivia Murphy sashays back into town looking for trouble and planning to wrangle in the man that got away, but when she gets met with disappointment as soon as she arrives, she decides to sit back and see what other damage she can do. She’s not expecting the friendliness and hospitality that is showered on her in town. She never felt like she belonged here in the past … but could she have been jinxing herself with her attitude?

Secrets are the norm around this town, and as they come out little by little, lives will be unraveled and they’ll be left picking up the pieces of the after math!

four-stars

* Review * A SEAL’S COURAGE by JM Stewart

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* Review * A SEAL’S COURAGE by JM StewartA SEAL's Courage by JM Stewart
Series: Military Match #1
Published by Forever Yours on July 11, 2017
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five-stars

A sizzling new series about three friends looking for love-and the sexy SEALs who are ready to fulfill their craziest fantasies.

He's a man on a mission.
Navy SEAL Trent Lawson isn't a man to back down from a challenge. Ever since he opened his eyes in that army hospital to learn the men from his unit were gone, Trent has been determined to live life in their honor. Even if that means facing his most terrifying mission yet . . . dating.

She's done playing games.
Lauren Hayes has standards. In fact, she's got an entire list of them. There's only ever been one man to come close to making the cut-Trent Lawson. Except her best friend's too-sexy-for-his-own-good brother is strictly off-limits.

When Trent and Lauren find themselves matched up by a dating service, the chemistry between them is nothing short of explosive. They both know getting involved is a huge mistake, but life is too short to walk away from something this good.


This adorable couple will melt your heart! She’s sassy but sweet, he’s gruff but endearing. Watching them heal each other from the scars of their individual pasts and move forward together was so rewarding! The characters are fun, the story line is a bit unorthodox but totally works for them. Can’t wait to read more in this brand new series!

Lauren Hayes is tired of waiting around for Mr. Right … and since he’s obviously not going to show up, she’s decided to start thinking more along the lines of Mr. Right Now! Her best friend talks her into trying out a new dating service … and low and behold she gets matched up with the guy she’s been crushing on for like forever .. her BFF’s big brother!

Former Navy SEAL Trent Lawson has had a hard time adjusting to life and loss since he’s been back home, so the fact that he let a friend twist his arm into trying out this dating site is surprising. Who knew he’d be matched up with the one woman he most definitely wanted … but couldn’t have? When they decide to secretly get it all out of their system and then go back to being friends, will it all blow up in their faces?

five-stars

* Review * MAYBE THIS SUMMER by Jennifer Snow

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* Review * MAYBE THIS SUMMER by Jennifer SnowMaybe This Summer by Jennifer Snow
Series: Colorado Ice
Published by Forever Yours on July 11, 2017
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five-stars

Always a wingman . . .

Owen McConnell is used to being ignored. After all, it's only when he appears as the Colorado Avalanche's team mascot that he gets all the attention. When the costume is off, women tend to gravitate toward his famous hockey player friends. But after he meets lovely, damaged Paige Adams, he knows he can be the star player for her. She's raising funds for the hospital burn unit, and Owen's determined to help her out---and sweep her off her feet.

The burn unit has been near and dear to Paige's heart ever since the doctors helped her after a vicious attack. Yet the scars---both emotional and physical---haven't faded as much as she'd hoped. She's closed herself off from relationships, and the thought of opening up is terrifying. But Owen's sexy charm might be just the push Paige needs to start loving again.


Two hearts find each other just when they need it most! Jennifer Snow brings us a short & sweet novella from her Colorado Ice series. Owen might only be a friend of the main Westmore family of this series, but I think he might just be my favorite guy yet! He’s a truly nice guy who more than deserved this happily ever after!

Colorado Avalanche mascot Owen McConnell might be the star of the show when he’s in his over-sized Saint Bernard costume entertaining the NHL crowds, but when he’s just being himself, he feels like he’s the unseen guy around a bunch of hockey stars. He’s lived a lot of life in years and he’s ready to settle into the niche that will finally make him happy … and with one visit to a charity function meeting, he thinks he might have found it … or more like HER!

Paige Adams puts her whole life into raising money for the Burn Treatment Center that helped her so much after a life-altering attack she was the victim of. She’s looking to partner up with the Avalanche for some fund-raising … and when she meets Owen, she does her best to hide that she’s affected by him. Little does she know that he has set his sights on her and will do just about anything to get a chance with her!

five-stars

* Review * TEMPTED BY THE BRIDESMAID by Annie O’Neil

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* Review * TEMPTED BY THE BRIDESMAID by Annie O’NeilTempted by the Bridesmaid by Annie O'Neil
Series: Italian Royals
Published by Harlequin Medical Romances on August 1, 2017
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four-stars

A woman to unlock his heart?

The last time brooding Italian surgeon Luca Montovano saw bubbly heiress Francesca Martinelli was at his best friend's failed wedding. Sparks flew then, and now she's made a surprise appearance at his mountaintop clinic, bringing a much-needed whirlwind of laughter!

Aristocratic Luca just wants to be left alone to care for his orphaned niece. The scars on his face reach right to his heart, and he's learned to push people away. Until Fran forces him to see the world through her eyes!


A heart-tugging story of love, redemption and broadening one’s horizons! The characters were a fun mix. He’s brooding and has given up on feeling … she’s full of life and happy to share her flare. The teen interaction is fun to watch.

Italian surgeon Luca Montovano has escaped his old life to build a mountaintop clinic retreat that he hopes will help his orphaned teenage niece prosper after an accident that derails their life and leaves them with only each other to depend on. The last thing he wants to see walking through his doors is drama … but here she comes!

Francesca Martinelli has no clue it’s Luca who runs the clinic that she’s gotten a temporary job at. The last time she saw him, he was angry with her for ruining their mutual friend’s wedding! She is loyal to a fault, and she couldn’t let her dearest friend make such a mistake. Will her bubbly personality be just what his niece needs to see the joy in life again? And will he be able to let down his own walls enough to enjoy her a little bit himself?

four-stars

* Review * PROTECTION DETAIL by Julie Miller

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* Review * PROTECTION DETAIL by Julie MillerProtection Detail by Julie Miller
Series: The Precinct: Bachelors in Blue
Published by Harlequin Intrigue on August 1, 2017
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five-stars

A seasoned cop becomes the target of a killer. And so does the woman he's falling for.

Detective Lieutenant Thomas Watson had been off air force active duty so long, he thought he was safe. Until a gunman crashes his daughter's wedding, reawakening the warrior inside him. He hires nurse Jane Boyle to care for his injured father so he can focus on bringing the gunman to justice. While Jane is the ideal caretaker, her dark past has landed her in witness protection. And the more she's embraced by this family of cops, the more danger she's in. For a shadow from Thomas's own past might be willing to lend Jane's stalker a helping hand…


Long awaited answers are here with the latest from Julie Miller! We’ve been enjoying the intrigue surrounding the Watson family for several books now in The Precinct: Bachelors in Blue series and finally we get to the bottom of who has been targeting their family … but not without another huge mystery coming along for the ride! Great book!  I have enjoyed each and every one of the books showcasing the Watson kids finding their happily ever afters, and now we get the rare treat of the parent being the hero finding love! I just loved that!

Detective Lieutenant Thomas Watson was shocked to learn his family was being targeted when gunfire broke out at his daughter’s wedding a few months ago. Still fighting to get back to normal after the fall-out, the family is supporting his Dad in every way possible after his injury, including hiring private nurse Jane Boyle to be in charge of his care.

Unbeknownst to them, Jane is in witness protection, and the danger from her past just might be coming to visit her again … with the help of the Watson family enemy! Will they be able to rally this family of cops together to keep her safe … and will he give in to the temptation to act on the feelings she’s stirring up in him?

five-stars

* Review * BOUGHT FOR THE BILLIONAIRE’S REVENGE by Clare Connelly

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* Review * BOUGHT FOR THE BILLIONAIRE’S REVENGE by Clare ConnellyBought for the Billionaire's Revenge by Clare Connelly
Published by Harlequin Presents on August 1, 2017
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five-stars

Sold to the ruthless tycoon!

Innocent socialite Marnie Kenington was devastated when her parents forced her to spurn Nikos Kyriazis. She's never forgotten him, nor his raw sensuality. So years later, when Nikos insists on a meeting, Marnie's heart leaps…until Nikos strikes a cold, hard deal. Her family is on the verge of bankruptcy and he will rescue them—if she becomes his wife!

Marnie's rejection drove self-made billionaire Nikos to unimaginable success. Now, he'll take his revenge. Marnie's poise is legendary, but he knows in the bedroom he can take her apart, piece by sensual piece…


Reunited … no matter the cost! This is a really great reunion story! They were star-crossed lovers … she a teen from a prestigious family and he was only slightly older and from poverty. When forced to make an impossible choice, Marnie spurned Nikos’s love and sent him away. Years later he’s back … and he’s determined to claim what should have been his!

Lady Marnie Kenington is shocked to hear from Nikos after all of these years. She can’t imagine why he needs to see her so urgently, but she won’t disappoint him by not showing. He was her first love … the one she has never forgotten, nor moved past.

Nikos Kyriazis used his ire over her rejection as fuel to make something of himself. He worked harder than everyone around him to prosper and become the self-made billionaire he is today. Now her father is on the verge of ruin, and he’s come to get his revenge … and prove that he was more than good enough for the likes of her!

five-stars

* Review * MASTERING HER SENSES by Laura Kaye

* Review * MASTERING HER SENSES by Laura KayeMastering Her Senses by Laura Kaye
Series: Blasphemy
Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on February 20, 2017
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five-stars

He wants to dominate her senses--and her heart...

Quinton Ross has always been a thrill-seeker--so it's no surprise that he's drawn to extremes in the bedroom and at his play club, Blasphemy, where he creates sense-depriving scenarios that blow submissives' minds. Now if he could just find one who needs the rush as much as him...

Cassia Locke hasn't played at Blasphemy since a caving accident left her with a paralyzing fear of the dark. Ready to fight, she knows just who to ask for help--the hard-bodied, funny-as-hell Dom she'd always crushed on--and once stood up.

Quinton is shocked and a little leery to see Cassia, but he can't pass up the chance to dominate the alluring little sub this time. Introducing her to sensory deprivation becomes his new favorite obsession, and watching her fight fear is its own thrill. But when doubt threatens to send her running again, Quinton must find a way to master her senses--and her heart.


Sensually raw and addictive! This is my favorite book so far in the Blasphemy series. The characters are so real and true with each other that it really makes you feel their connection. He can ease her fear like no one else, and she makes him feel more than he ever thought was possible. It’s a joy to watch them bring each other to life … and reap the rewards!

Cassia Locke used to enjoy playing at the Blasphemy club … especially flirting with Master Quinton who she was majorly crushing on! Two years ago, she inadvertently stood him up for a play date because she was caught in the middle of a collapse in a cave. Since then, she’s been crippled with fear of the dark. She’s finally back with one goal in mind … conquering that fear once and for all!

Quinton Ross is one of the Doms that owns Blasphemy, and when Cassia’s return stirs up a panic, he steps in to calm the situation … and the sub! He’s a little hesitant once he realizes who she is … but once he hears her story, he jumps at the chance to be her soft place to fall as she tries to conquer this fear. He’s notorious for his sensory deprivation scenes, so he seems like a great match to help her … but will temptation be too much to handle and leave them both wanting more than just some temporary playtime??

five-stars

* Blog Tour / Book Review * THE CHARM OFFENSIVE by Cari Lynn Webb

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* Blog Tour / Book Review * THE CHARM OFFENSIVE by Cari Lynn WebbThe Charm Offensive by Cari Lynn Webb
Published by Harlequin Heartwarming on July 1, 2017
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four-stars

Winning her over means winning everything

Sophie Callahan is PI Brad Harrington's best lead to tracking down the man he's been hired to bring to justice: Sophie's own thieving father. But when Brad arrives at The Pampered Pooch, just behind a litter of stray kittens, the pet-store owner is the big surprise. This scrappy, huge-hearted woman with charm to spare gets to Brad in a way no one has ever been able to before. She spends her life finding—and making—homes for others: abandoned pets, her young niece. He'll have to tell her why he's really here. Which means he'll have to choose between his sail-away dreams and the chance to build a forever home—with her.


Secrets and crime pave the way for Cari Lynn Webb’s latest Harlequin Heartwarming! Really good characters grab our attention with a promising plot from the beginning. I was a bit thrown by the writing style where we would get a subtle hint of knowledge on a character without giving us details several places throughout the book that kind of left us guessing … but overall, it was an enjoyable read with a happy ending to be enjoyed by all.

Private Investigator Brad Harrington is on the hunt for a thief when he pops into The Pampered Pooch one morning. He doesn’t expect to find a basket of abandoned kittens on the doorstep, a chaotic family scene playing out inside the door or the beautiful woman that seems smack dab in the middle of it all.

Sophie Callahan is in the dark. She has no clue Brad is crossing her path because he’s investigating her father, and she has no idea what her father has been up to. She’s busy working hard to take in and re-home strays … both of the animal and human variety!

 

 

 

 


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The Charm Offensive
by Cari Lynn Webb
Contemporary Romance
Paperback & ebook, 384 pages
July 1st 2017 by Harlequin Heartwarming

Winning her over means winning everything

Sophie Callahan is PI Brad Harrington’s best lead to tracking down the man he’s been hired to bring to justice: Sophie’s own thieving father. But when Brad arrives at The Pampered Pooch, just behind a litter of stray kittens, the pet-store owner is the big surprise. This scrappy, huge-hearted woman with charm to spare gets to Brad in a way no one has ever been able to before. She spends her life finding—and making—homes for others: abandoned pets, her young niece. He’ll have to tell her why he’s really here. Which means he’ll have to choose between his sail-away dreams and the chance to build a forever home—with her.

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Cari Lynn Webb lives in South Carolina with her husband, daughters and assorted four-legged family members. She’s been blessed to see the power of true love in her grandparent’s 70 year marriage and her parent’s marriage of over 50 years. She knows love isn’t always sweet and perfect, it can be challenging, complicated and risky. But she believes happily-ever-afters are worth fighting for. She loves to connect with readers. Visit her at her website.

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four-stars

* Review * SEDUCING SAWYER by Melanie Shawn

* Review * SEDUCING SAWYER by Melanie ShawnSeducing Sawyer by Melanie Shawn
Series: Wishing Well, Texas
Published by Red Hot Reads Publishing on June 27, 2017
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four-stars

I had to keep my distance…

Sawyer Briggs could admit that she was all he ever thought about, but the tall, sexy alpha knew that if he truly wanted what was best for her, he would stay away…

It's now or never…

Delilah Turner was ready to go for who she really wanted! The curvaceous beauty had a plan and she was all in, whether he was ready or not…

After years of pent up attraction, lust, desire, and passion, he won’t know what hit him when Delilah puts it all on the line in… Seducing Sawyer…


Another fun visit to Wishing Well, Texas brings us Sawyer’s story! A fast read that brings a little star-crossed lovers story to life. There’s not a lot of substance to the plot, but it’s a fun read none-the-less. Both the hero & heroine are good people that you enjoy and their supporting cast of friends and family are always a pleasure to see.

Sawyer Briggs has wanted Delilah Turner for years. She’s all he ever thinks about, and he has to work super hard to keep his distance from her each and every day. He just isn’t good at relationships, so he can’t take the chance of ever hurting her.

Life lessons have caused Delilah to turn over a new leaf and to go after what she wants … namely Sawyer Briggs! She’s been in love with him for as long as she can remember, and she’s tired of sitting back and watching him … and life … pass her by! He won’t know what hit him when she sets out to seduce him!

four-stars

* Review * LITTLE SECRETS: HIS UNEXPECTED HEIR by Maureen Child

* Review * LITTLE SECRETS: HIS UNEXPECTED HEIR by Maureen ChildLittle Secrets: His Unexpected Heir by Maureen Child
Published by Harlequin Desire on July 1, 2017
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four-stars

Between duty, honor…and a baby!

Six months. That's how long Rita Marchetti has mourned Jack Buchanan. Yet here he is, alive, standing in front of her, perfect…and devastatingly sexy! Even more amazing is the former marine's admission that he wanted Rita to think he'd died. But the two of them are about to become three and Jack is back just in time.

That baby Rita is carrying is his. Despite the pain he holds so close to his heart, Jack can't walk away from his child. A marriage in name only would solve everything. Everything except a desire too deeply buried and too long denied…


Reunited when she least expects it! A touching story about how the memories of the past can haunt someone’s life. Strong characters, but bittersweet because he was pushing her away the entire time instead of enjoying their growing connection. Ended well though!

Baker Rita Marchetti had an impetuous fling with a Marine on leave and lost her heart forever! She thought they had a future, but when she didn’t hear from him as promised, she assumed he had been killed at war. Without any contact info for him, she could only grieve the loss and rue the misfortune of meeting her love at the wrong time in life.

Jack Buchanan meets up with Rita again purely by happenstance, and he can’t believe she’s pregnant. He’s not sorry she thought he was dead. He feels dead, and he can no longer give her the future he promised. He doesn’t want anything to do with her or their baby, but he refuses to let the baby be born without his name. A temporary marriage in name only with a quick annulment after the birth will fix that!

four-stars