* Review * DEEP CHECK by Kimberly Kincaid

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* Review * DEEP CHECK by Kimberly KincaidDeep Check by Kimberly Kincaid
Series: A Station Seventeen Novella
on March 21, 2017
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five-stars

Hotshot hockey center Finn Donnelly wants nothing more than to take The Cup to his best friend's grave after the Rage's big win. The problem is, that also means going back to his hometown and seeing January Sinclair, a.k.a., the woman he left behind. Will Finn and January learn to build new trust--or will their ghosts keep them from falling in deep?


A sweet, yet super hot friends to lovers reunion story!

Cajun Rage center Finnegan Donnelly lives for hockey. He loves the game, he loves his team, and he loves the high the game brings to his life. When circumstances take him back to the hometown he hasn’t stepped foot in for years, will he find there’s more than he expected waiting for him back there?

Part of the HOT ON ICE: A Hockey Romance Anthology, out March 21!

five-stars

* Review * MARRY ME: A Wedding Romance Duet by Samantha Chase & Noelle Adams

* Review * MARRY ME: A Wedding Romance Duet by Samantha Chase & Noelle AdamsMarry Me: a Wedding Romance Duet by Samantha Chase and Noelle Adams
on March 7, 2017
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four-half-stars

What could be more romantic than a wedding... unless you're stuck in a fake relationship with a hot man you don't like. Warm up after a long winter with two fun, romantic wedding romances available together for a limited time.

Hired Bride by Noelle Adams - For years, Deanna's eccentric grandmother has been trying to marry her off to a rich man, and she's finally managed to do it. Sexy, obnoxious Mitchell Graves needs a wife to finalize a business deal, and he thinks she'll be easy enough to manage as a wife. He couldn't be more wrong.

The Wedding Season by Samantha Chase - To get through the six weddings she has to attend this summer, Tricia plans to pretend her best friend, Sean, is her boyfriend. But then Sean sends his brother, Ryan, in his place. Now Tricia has to go to all these weddings with her best friend's brother, who is stirring up feelings she never expected.

HIRED BRIDE by Noelle Adams  — Quirky meets outspoken and the sparks are sweet and intense!

Deanna Beaufort’s grandmother has been trying to coerce her into snagging a rich husband for years now, and when she sees an opportunity in the making, she makes sure to push her towards doing the deed!

Businessman Mitchell Graves is perfectly happy with his casual relationships and no commitment lifestyle, but when he needs a way into finalizing a business deal that means a lot to him personally, he agrees to a temporary marriage to achieve it.

During their time together, they each start to see another side to each other and they actually really enjoy their time together. Will they actually still want to end this marriage when the time comes?


THE WEDDING SEASON by Samantha Chase  —  A sweet set up and fun times together leads to more than they ever bargained for!

Tricia Patterson and her best friend Sean Peterson were invited to way too many weddings this summer, so they came up with a plan to pretend to be dating and go together to each one so their friends could no longer try to set them up with people or give them the looks of pity.  Only problem is, Sean has something come up that makes it impossible for him to attend, so he sends his brother in his place!

Ryan Peterson has always liked Tricia when she was always hanging around with Sean, but never really got to know her on his own.  Will the time they spend together at each of these weddings make them wonder why they have never noticed each other before and wonder if they should be planning one of their own??

four-half-stars

* Review * TAKEN BY THE CEO by Stefanie London

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* Review * TAKEN BY THE CEO by Stefanie LondonTaken by the CEO by Stefanie London
Series: The Scandalous Wentworths
Published by Entangled: Indulgence on March 13, 2017
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four-half-stars

It was only supposed to be a little white lie. When Emmaline Greene pretends to be Sarah, the confident, sexy woman she wishes she could be, she figures no harm, no foul. Her one-night stand will never find out. Wrong. The gorgeous guy she slept with isn’t just amazing in bed…he’s also her new boss.

Parker Wentworth has a lot to prove. He’s just been appointed CEO of his family’s company and is tasked with repairing its scandalous reputation. He can’t afford any distractions or complications. Too bad the attractive blonde he takes to bed turns out to be both. So why can’t he forget the incredible night they spent together and move on?

And why does he have this need to know the real Emmaline?


Such a fun read! A sexy take on a forbidden office romance leaves us rooting for a happy ending … and enjoying the heat along the way!

Emmaline Greene is trying to move forward in her life and leave an unhappy past behind, so she sets out to be more fun, flirty and confident! When she meets a guy she wants to have a little fun with, she decides to try out her new mantra and tells him her name is Sarah. He’s just going to be a one-night stand, so what does it hurt right?

Parker Wentworth is taking on a big headache as he takes over as CEO for his family business. He needs to improve their numbers, rally their staff and try to overcome the laughingstock his father made of their reputation. Imagine his surprise when he walks in on his first day and sees his one night stand Sarah standing among his employees … only they are calling her Emmaline!

four-half-stars

* Review * BREAKAWAY BROOKE by Angi Morgan

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* Review * BREAKAWAY BROOKE by Angi MorganBreakaway Brooke by Angi Morgan
Series: Bodyguards in Heels
on March 21, 2017
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four-stars

When hockey phenom Deacon Sanders mistakes Brooke Henderson for a puck bunny, he's set on scoring the ultimate goal with the fiercely sexy bodyguard. Keeping watch from a distance is impossible when everywhere she turns Deacon's there like a loose puck in front of the net. Despite his annoyance that his family thinks he can't keep himself out of trouble, can he convince this Amazon beauty to stop fighting her erotic powers long enough to play his game?


A fun & quirky read!

Hockey player Deacon Sanders has received some threats, but he’s not concerned. His family however is and secretly brings in bodyguard Brooke Henderson to keep an eye on him during The Cup festivities planned in his hometown. Can the persuasive powers of this unique bombshell bring this hunky guy to his knees?

Part of the HOT ON ICE: A Hockey Romance Anthology, out March 21!

four-stars

* Review * HARD AS STEEL by Laura Kaye

* Review * HARD AS STEEL by Laura KayeHard As Steel by Laura Kaye
Series: A Hard Ink/Raven Riders Crossover
Published by Evil Eye Concepts, Inc on September 22, 2015
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four-half-stars

After identifying her employer's dangerous enemies, Jessica Jakes takes refuge at the compound of the Raven Riders Motorcycle Club. Fellow Hard Ink tattooist and Raven leader Ike Young promises to keep Jess safe for as long as it takes, which would be perfect if his close, personal, round-the-clock protection didn't make it so hard to hide just how much she wants him--and always has.

Ike Young loved and lost a woman in trouble once before. The last thing he needs is alone time with the sexiest and feistiest woman he's ever known, one he's purposely kept at a distance for years. Now, Ike's not sure he can keep his hands or his heart to himself--or that he even wants to anymore. And that means he has to do whatever it takes to hold on to Jess forever.


My first Laura Kaye book will definitely not be my last! I was wanting to start her Raven Rider MC series, so I grabbed this prequel/crossover that kicked it all off. I haven’t read the Hard Ink series, but I didn’t find it hard to pick this one up and enjoy it at all … easy to follow, described enough from that series to follow along without a problem. I really enjoyed tough guy Ike … especially the tender center that Jess brings out. They both carry a lot of guilt for previous times in their life, but to move forward, they find themselves able to let go of enough to let each other in. Loved their story and look forward to getting to know more of the MC guys soon!

Jessica Jakes finds herself in a boatload of trouble when she accidentally gets mixed up with a dangerous group that is targeting her employers. She needs to get out of her house … and fast!

Ike Young is there the minute Jess calls him for help. He can’t stand to see her so afraid and vows to keep her safe. He takes her back to the Raven Rider’s compound to lie low until the Hard Ink guys can catch the men that are after them and it’s safe for her to go home again. Ike likes Jess a lot … which is exactly why he’s kept his distance from her. The attraction between them is explosive .. and it doesn’t take long for their solitary time together to cause it to detonate!

four-half-stars

** FRIDAY FAVORITES with Stefanie London **



Join me every Friday to see my spotlight on one of my favorite authors …
who will be sharing a few of their favorite things!


 


Featured today is Harlequin Blaze and Entangled author STEFANIE LONDON!  Thanks for joining me and sharing some of your favorites Stefanie!

 


Stefanie London is the USA Today bestselling author of over ten contemporary romances with humour, heat and heart.

Growing up, Stefanie came from a family of women who loved to read. Thus, it was no surprise Stefanie was the sort of student who would read her English books before the semester started. After sneaking several literature subjects into her ‘very practical’ Business degree, she got a job in Communications. When writing emails and newsletters didn’t fulfil her creative urges, she turned to fiction and was finally able to write the stories that kept her mind busy at night.

Originally from Australia, she now lives in Toronto with her very own hero and is currently in the process of doing her best to travel the world. She frequently indulges in her passions for good coffee, lipstick, romance novels and zombie movies.


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My favorite color is … black (which is totally a colour!) and emerald green

My favorite place to read is … on the couch with a cup of tea and a blanket

My favorite snack is … apple with peanut butter or chocolate

My favorite type of music is … electronic music and pop, but I listen to a bit of everything

My favorite hot beverage is … coffee! Specifically a flat white or cappuccino

My favorite type of flower is … It depends on my mood, honestly. I love irises, tulips, roses, gardenias, carnations, dahlias…I could go on all day

My favorite time of day is … Night, when it’s all glittery outside

My favorite candy is … liquorice! Yum 🙂

My favorite hobby is … Reading, of course

My favorite place to vacation is … I’ve rarely been to the same place twice. But, the places I’ve liked best so far are visiting home (Melbourne), Reykjavic (Iceland), Old Quebec City and Paris.

 


 

Look for Stefanie’s latest release from Entangled …

 

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TAKEN BY THE CEO
The Scandalous Wentworth Series

It was only supposed to be a little white lie. When Emmaline Greene pretends to be Sarah, the confident, sexy woman she wishes she could be, she figures no harm, no foul. Her one-night stand will never find out. Wrong. The gorgeous guy she slept with isn’t just amazing in bed…he’s also her new boss.

Parker Wentworth has a lot to prove. He’s just been appointed CEO of his family’s company and is tasked with repairing its scandalous reputation. He can’t afford any distractions or complications. Too bad the attractive blonde he takes to bed turns out to be both. So why can’t he forget the incredible night they spent together and move on?

 


 

And don’t miss Stefanie’s latest BLAZE  …


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MR. DANGEROUSLY SEXY
The Dangerous Bachelors Club

He’ll keep her safe…but can he keep his distance? 

When Addison Cobalt learns she has a potentially volatile stalker, she tries to hide it from her business partner, Logan Dane. The hyperprotective, supersexy cohead of their security company will only try to take control of the situation—and her.

Which is exactly what Logan does when he finds out about the stalker. Addison craves the safety of Logan’s body, but that doesn’t mean she’s willing to give up her independence, or all of her secrets, for him. She has a few ways to shake Logan’s iron control, but it’s a wicked and risky game. Because the only thing more dangerous than her stalker is Mr. Dangerously Sexy himself!

 

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Coming in May, the 3rd in Stefanie’s Behind the Bar series from Entangled …

 

* Blog Tour / Book Review * FIGHT FOR HER by Vanessa Vale

* Blog Tour / Book Review * FIGHT FOR HER by Vanessa ValeFight For Her Series: MMA Fighter Series #1
Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on February 28, 2017
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four-half-stars

A fighter ready to give up the gloves. A woman ready to take on the world. Grayson Green's an MMA champion who's spent years in the limelight where fast times and fast women were easy to come by. The appeal is gone and he steps out of the ring to make some changes and get control of his life. All the training in the world can't save him from the one-two punch of meeting Emory. She's different. She has no idea who he is…and she wants him anyway. When someone from his past is prepared to take him down... and Emory along with him, he'll do anything to fight for her...


Electrifying chemistry and a sweet romance bring the story of a former champion fighter and a empty-nested nurse to life! I loved these characters and the dynamic between them … the only thing missing was MORE. 🙂

Grayson Green is practically a household name from his notoriety with his MMA championship career over the years, but it gets old. He never knows if someone only wants to be around him because of who he is, or if they are actually being real. When he meets someone who actually has no clue who he is, it’s refreshing!

Emory doesn’t know anything about the sport, much less it’s participants. All she knows is the heat she feels throughout her body the first time she lays eyes on him across the bar.  Wow!

An unlikely couple with a sizzling connection between them. Will they decide to pursue a relationship from it? And when Gray things his past is coming back to bite him, will he be able to deal with it and keep Emory and their life together safe?

 

 

 

Fight For Her – MMA Fighter Romance Book 1 by Vanessa Vale

Date of Publication: March 9, 2017

Blurb

A fighter ready to give up the gloves.

A woman ready to take on the world.

Grayson Green’s an MMA champion who’s spent years in the limelight where fast times and fast women were easy to come by. The appeal is gone and he steps out of the ring to make some changes and get control of his life. All the training in the world can’t save him from the one-two punch of meeting Emory. She’s different. She has no idea who he is…and she wants him anyway. When someone from his past is prepared to take him down… and Emory along with him, he’ll do anything to fight for her…

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About Vanessa Vale

Vanessa Vale is the USA Today Bestselling author of over 30 books, sexy romance novels, including her popular Bridgewater historical romance series and hot contemporary romances featuring unapologetic bad boys who don’t just fall in love, they fall hard. When she’s not writing, Vanessa savors the insanity of raising two boys, is figuring out how many meals she can make with a pressure cooker, and teaches a pretty mean karate class. While she’s not as skilled at social media as her kids, she loves to interact with readers. You can find out more about Vanessa at vanessavaleauthor.com

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four-half-stars

* Review * SEDUCE ME, COWBOY by Maisey Yates

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

* Review * SEDUCE ME, COWBOY by Maisey YatesSeduce Me, Cowboy by Maisey Yates
Series: Copper Ridge
Published by Harlequin Desire on March 7, 2017
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five-stars

Sheltered from her own desires for so long, Hayley Thompson wants to experience life. A new job at Gray Bear Construction is a start. The work she can handle. It's her boss—reclusive, sexy Jonathan Bear—who's scrambling her mind and her hormones…

No matter how successful he becomes, Jonathan's reputation will always precede him. And his type of woman is usually nothing like prim, innocent Hayley. Yet he can't resist unleashing the fire beneath her pent-up facade—even if seduction means losing his heart…


Good girl vs Bad boy. She’s innocently sweet, he’s delectably scorching. They shouldn’t fit … yet they do!

Haley Thompson has always been the good girl. She doesn’t do anything to cause a scandal, and lives her life helping others … but she’s bored. There has to be something more out there for her! It feels like life is passing her by, and she’s decided to set out on her own and find her spot in it.

Jonathan Bear is hard spoken and blunt and far from Mr. Nice Guy. He speaks his mind and he wants everyone to know the type of man he is. The fact that he is taking a chance on Haley being his new assistant is surprising to her. And that she thinks he’s actually a kind man underneath shocks her even more. She can’t help but find herself attracted to him … but will he actually bring himself to the point of sullying the untouched princess of the town in his search for a thrill?

five-stars

* Review * A MILLION LITTLE THINGS by Susan Mallery

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

* Review * A MILLION LITTLE THINGS by Susan MalleryA Million Little Things by Susan Mallery
Series: Mischief Bay
Published by MIRA on February 28, 2017
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five-stars

Zoe Saldivar is more than just single—she's ALONE. She recently broke up with her longtime boyfriend, she works from home and her best friend Jen is so obsessed with her baby that she has practically abandoned their friendship. The day Zoe accidentally traps herself in her attic with her hungry-looking cat, she realizes that it's up to her to stop living in isolation.

Her seemingly empty life takes a sudden turn for the complicated—her first new friend is Jen's widowed mom, Pam. The only guy to give her butterflies in a very long time is Jen's brother. And meanwhile, Pam is being very deliberately seduced by Zoe's own smooth-as-tequila father. Pam's flustered, Jen's annoyed and Zoe is beginning to think "alone" doesn't sound so bad, after all.

Loved it! A delve into friendship, love and the ups and downs of what happens when they intermix. The characters were mesmerizing and kept my attention. I enjoyed seeing how all of the drama played out!

Zoe Saldivar is lonely. She recently broke up with her boyfriend, she is working from home at a job that no longer excites her, and her best friend Jen is too obsessed with her new baby to have any time for her anymore. She needs a change!

When Zoe said she wanted some excitement in her life, she didn’t exactly mean all of this! She’s befriending Jen’s mom, feels more attraction than she’s felt in a long time for Jen’s brother, and her own Dad is all of a sudden trying to woo Jen’s mom! What’s going on around here?

five-stars

* Review * PRIVATE RESERVE by Cathryn Fox

* Review * PRIVATE RESERVE by Cathryn FoxPrivate Reserve by Cathryn Fox
Series: Dossier
Published by Entangled: Scorched on March 6, 2017
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four-half-stars

Olivia was the best thing that ever happened to me. But she’s a good girl, and I have a side that is far too dark for a minister’s daughter. When she started talking about plans after graduation, the only thing I could do was run back to Italy—to protect her from me. But she’s back in my life, and I need a wife before I can take full ownership of our failing vineyard and hotel. Only problem is, I want her again. No way can I put my hands on her. One kiss, one taste, could unleash the side of me that would only scare her.

If she discovers my dark side, I don’t know if she’ll flee back to the states, or surrender to me. What she doesn’t know is she already owns me, and if she leaves, I’ll never be the same.

A super sexy novella filled with a heated reunion story!  Must be okay with MM & menage to enjoy!

Olivia Fraser was the best thing that ever happened to Gio Rossi, but he had to walk away from her. His dark passion would have ruined the minister’s daughter for sure! He’s never forgotten her, and when he shockingly sees her visiting his family’s Italian vineyard, he believe his prayers have all been answered. Will Olivia agree to forgive Gio … and maybe help him get gain control of the vineyard before it’s too late?

four-half-stars