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* Review * THE BILLIONAIRES: THE BOSSES

September 4, 2017 Leave a Comment

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The Billionaires: The Bosses by Calista Fox
Series: Lover's Triangle #2
Published by St. Martin's Griffin on September 5, 2017
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What do you do when you have not just one hot boss, but two? And they both want you?

What will it take to make her theirs?

Bayli Styles leaves California wine country behind for the bright lights of New York City, in search of fame and fortune. However, fame and fortune are a little further out of reach than she had hoped, so to supplement her meager modeling income, she seeks a hostess position at Manhattan’s hottest new venue, owned by billionaires Rory St. James and Christian Davila. Bayli gets much more than she bargained for when both devastatingly handsome and magnetic men make her blood sizzle…and offer her the guiltiest of all pleasures—themselves.

Bayli is the perfect solution to the two problems currently plaguing entrepreneurs Rory and Christian, professionally and sexually. She’d make the ultimate “face” for their current joint venture, but both men are thinking beyond business and waste no time seducing Bayli into their brand of double pleasure. In the end, the threesome will put it all on the line—their bodies, their hearts, their souls—either destined for failure, or for the redefinition of true love.

This is a standalone ménage romance with an HEA by Calista Fox. (Book 2 in the Lover’s Triangle Series)

Another sinfully sexy menage in the Lover’s Triangle series from Calista Fox! She knows how to wrap our attention around the core characters and then turn on the heat when they begin to devour each other with undeniable passion. Always hot, always a meaningful connection, always leaves us yearning for the next book!

Bayli Styles is ready to take the world by storm as she strikes out on a new chapter in her life in New York City! She’s hoping to get a leg up on her modeling career by getting a prestigious job as hostess at the latest and greatest restaurant being opened by billionaires Christian Davila and celeb chef Rory St. James.

Virtual fireworks explode in the air around them when she first meets sexy Rory St. James. He’s hot headed, he’s passionate, and she’s not totally sure that giving as good as she gets in the attitude department is the best approach. Little does she know that he wouldn’t find her nearly as intriguing if she bowed meekly at his feet!

When Christian and Rory both agree that Bayli is the perfect face for the undercover project they have in the works, they set out to woo her into accepting. They all have to figure out if they can make it work along the way though because none of them are going to deny themselves the sensual pleasure of being intimate beforehand!

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* Review * FIRE AND LOVE by Melanie Shawn

September 4, 2017 Leave a Comment

Fire and Love by Melanie Shawn
Series: Hope Falls
on August 22, 2017
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Their future was set. He was going to be a firefighter, and she was going to be a filmmaker. They were going to get married and live happily-ever-after with two kids and a dog…She supposed one out five ain’t bad.

Mackenzie Sutton was an award-winning documentary filmmaker who had put her past where it belonged, behind her. But when her old flame’s hometown becomes the setting for her new project, she’s forced to remember what she wanted with all her heart but never got to have.

Eli Bishop achieved his goal and became a firefighter. And although the sexy hero risks his life daily, in reality, he has nothing to lose since he lost her all those years ago.

With fate giving them a second chance, both Mackenzie and Eli will be forced to relive the past if there is any hope of them having a future in…Fire and Love.

He was forced to walk away from the future they had promised each other, but he never stopped loving her. Now she’s walking into his life again temporarily, and he’s not sure how he’s going to be able to stand to be in such close proximity of her again … when she’s not his anymore. Loved the trip back to Hope Falls! A solid reunited love story building from several characters we’ve met in previous books in the series.

Firefighter Eli Bishop can’t believe his luck. He started his life over in a town away from home, and now the past that he’s never forgotten is showing up to dig up old memories and feelings again. What are the odds that Kenzie would show up in Hope Falls?

Mackenzie Sutton became the documentary filmmaker that she always dreamed of being, but it’s led her to confront a past that she wasn’t ready to face. She never knew why Eli broke her heart all those years ago … but being face to face with him again brings back that loving feeling!

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* Cover Reveal / Excerpt * THIS BABY BUSINESS by Heatherly Bell

September 4, 2017 Leave a Comment

THIS BABY BUSINESS
Heatherly Bell
Harlequin Superromance
Publication Date: October 1, 2017

Strictly business…or is it?

Air force pilot Levi Lambert has seen plenty of danger—but his infant daughter might be the death of him. Fortunately, Levi’s found the answer to his sleep-deprived prayers: his next-door neighbor! Carly Gilmore is willing to be his nanny…until a small white lie turns their arrangement from business to very personal. The fake engagement was intended to keep Levi from losing custody of his baby girl, but is causing all sorts of new problems. Not only does Carly attract trouble like bees to honey, but there’s the little matter of Levi’s smokin’-hot attraction to her. The last thing he needs is to fall in love…

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How exactly did he manage to look like sex on a stick at the end of a long day? He had this whole badass look going on, late-afternoon scruffiness over his jawline, making her want to rub against him like a cat.

Bad, bad Carly. “I wanted to talk to you about something anyway.”

“Oh, yeah. I haven’t had a whole lot of luck finding another sitter. I’ll make a few calls tonight.” He followed her into the family room.

“That’s not it. I need a favor.”

“Done.”

“You don’t even know what it is yet.”

He gave her an easy smile. “Doesn’t matter.”

“Be careful, Levi Lambert. You never know what I might ask.”

“Bring it on.” His eyes filled with obvious male appreciation.

She was reminded of her bare legs. The look he slid her was so full of heat that she thought her panties might spontaneously burst into flames. Focus, Carly, focus.

“I want to put photos of Grace on my website. I took some cute ones today.” She took her phone out and showed them to him. Shots of Grace staring with delight at a tree as if she’d just discovered them. Smiling as she watched a child playing ball, staring wide-eyed at a woman walking her poodle down the street.

“You took her to the park. She loves it there.” Levi didn’t take the phone from her, but instead held her wrist and brought the phone up closer.

Her stupid wrist tingled as if it thought it might be about to have a good time. She cleared her throat. “I know. Just look at this one. I think she noticed a cloud for the first time.”

He grinned, still holding her wrist. “Nah, she saw one last week.”

“Right. So…is it okay if I put her photos up? She’s an adorable baby.”

“Fine with me.”

“Don’t worry. I’ll never share her real name with my readers. And no one has any idea that the company is based in Fortune. My mother took great precautions to protect our privacy.”

“I trust you.” His big, rough hand slid from her wrist to her elbow, and the tingle traveled.

“Thank you.” She stared at his lips, willing him to kiss her. “The trust is…important.”

“Extremely.”

That talented hand now settled on her waist and pulled her closer. And somehow her hands were squeezing his biceps and she went up on the balls of her feet to get closer still. He kissed her long and deep, his hot, wet tongue insistent. It got wild and crazy as her hands fisted his shirt and his hands palmed her ass.

“Levi.” She broke off from the kiss, breathless. “We probably shouldn’t do this. It’s not…a good idea.”

He pressed his forehead to hers. “You’re right.”

Great. He agreed with her. “It’s stupid.”

“Yeah.” He tugged her in tighter and kissed her again. And again.

She threaded her fingers through his hair and moaned into his mouth.

And they continued to be crazy stupid for the next hour.

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* Review * TROUBLE IN PARADISE by Liz Fielding

September 2, 2017 Leave a Comment

Trouble in Paradise by Liz Fielding
on August 7, 2017
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Maddy Osbourne's first encounter with Hugo Griffin could not have been more embarrassing. It got worse when he was flying her to her godmother's house on St Vincent and engine trouble forced him to bring his sea-plane down in the lagoon of the uninhabited Paradise Island.

With no radio they are forced to fend for themselves until someone sends out a search party to rescue them. Meanwhile, Griff isn't a man to do all the work while a woman he'd decided is a pampered and ill-manner rich girl sits back and waits for him to wait on her.

He had her so wrong! Maddy knew what it was to be poor and she'd worked hard to build up her own business, but she'd never fished for her own supper and the bivouac she'd built for herself collapses in the middle of the night.

She gradually wins Griff round with her determination not to rely on him for anything but, just as paradise seems within reach, she discovers that he's been lying to her.

Maddy has been lied to before and once she realises she has a way off the island she makes a bid for freedom.

Will her escape bid end in disaster? Will her heart be broken all over again or can Griff persuade her to return to paradise?

From the moment they meet, Maddy and Griff have sparks flying … sparks of dislike! The plot has them at each others throats a lot, but they can’t deny the attraction they feel for very long. A fun read!

Maddy Osborne has worked hard for what she has, and when bad timing leads Hugo Griffin to think that she’s a mean and rude person, she is bothered by that. He keeps twisting things that she says and makes it clear he thinks she’s not worthy of his attention. When he is tasked with flying her to her godmother’s house, the plane has engine problems and they are forced to make an emergency landing on Paradise Island.

Griff isn’t planning to let this pampered princess sit on her duff and have him wait on her while they are on this deserted island fending for themselves. He sets out to teach her what hard work is all about, but before long, he’s realizing she’s not exactly what he thought she was … and about the time he’s starting to fall for her, she discovers the secrets he’s been keeping!

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* Review * SARAH AND THE SECRET SHEIKH by Michelle Douglas

September 1, 2017 Leave a Comment

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* Review * SARAH AND THE SECRET SHEIKH by Michelle Douglas

Sarah and the Secret Sheikh by Michelle Douglas
Published by Harlequin Romance on September 1, 2017
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Expecting the sheikh's baby…

When one magical night with gorgeous and enigmatic Majed leaves Sarah pregnant, she's torn apart over whether to reveal her secret. She already loves this baby, but will confirmed bachelor Majed feel the same?

Discovering he's going to be a father changes everything for Majed. It's time to face the music and unveil his true identity as Prince of Keddah Jaleel! He'd love to make Sarah his sheikha, if only he can convince her she'll be much more than his convenient bride…

Opposites attract? This was a really fun read! Sarah & Majed had a really sweet connection and friendship over a several month period before they ever moved towards romance. After there is a baby on the way and they are having to decide what type of future is in store for them, they continue to grow close and each is willing to give up what they might ultimately want in order to make the other happy. Loved it!

Sarah Collins has lived a fairly laid back and free lifestyle. She carries scars from her childhood along with her and wants no part in heading towards the poison that her parents spewed on a daily basis towards each other. When her friendship with Majed turns steamy for one night of fun, she thinks that’s all it is … until she finds out she’s pregnant and has to go tell him!

Majed likes Sarah and appreciates her for the talented person that she is … he only wishes she could see herself through his eyes. When she tells him their one night tryst has left them expecting a baby, he’s blown away. He finds himself telling her his secret … that his father is the ruling Sheikh of Keddah Jaleel and he’s his heir! Sarah agrees to accompany him to his country to make amends with his father and see if she’s interested in the future he offers her with his proposal.

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* Review * THE HEIR AFFAIR by Cat Schield

September 1, 2017 Leave a Comment

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* Review * THE HEIR AFFAIR by Cat Schield

The Heir Affair by Cat Schield
Series: Las Vegas Nights
Published by Harlequin Desire on September 1, 2017
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Bound by the Baby

Singer Melody Caldwell has given guarded entrepreneur Kyle Tailor months to take their relationship from casual to serious—and run smack into the wall around his heart. But fate has intervened—because Melody's pregnant.

Jealousy. Fear. Amazement. Kyle doesn't know how to feel about Melody's news. He's been holding back to protect himself. But when a mysterious someone takes too great an interest in Kyle's woman and unborn child, it forces Kyle's hand. If the millionaire hopes to keep what's his, he has to stake his claim now…with all his heart and soul.

Will a baby bring them back together? If you’ve read the previous books in the Las Vegas Nights series, you will recognize Melody and Kyle. I was really intrigued by their story from reading the lead up to it in the other books, but somehow it fell flat. I understood her being irritated that he didn’t trust her, but her reaction to it was over the top. She was hard to connect with because it didn’t feel like she even wanted to work things out with him. She was constantly blowing him off and making it seem like she felt like she was doing nothing wrong. I liked Kyle and I understood the walls he had up … I just couldn’t connect enough with her to believe their story.

Singer Melody Caldwell is supposed to be in a relationship with Kyle Tailor, but when her being on tour and away for months made him feel insecure, she basically gave up and ran away instead of even discussing things. When she finally is cornered and has no choice but to finally talk to him, she decides to finally fess up about the baby she’s carrying as well.

Kyle Tailor knows he was in the wrong, but he also doesn’t understand why Melody isn’t willing to fight for their relationship. She acts like she doesn’t even want to be with him anymore. He has issues that he’s been working on from his youth, but how is he supposed to put what he’s learned to use if she won’t open up in return?

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* Review * TAKING HOME THE TYCOON by Catherine Mann

September 1, 2017 Leave a Comment

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* Review * TAKING HOME THE TYCOON by Catherine Mann

Taking Home the Tycoon by Catherine Mann
Series: Texas Cattleman's Club: Blackmail
Published by Harlequin Desire on September 1, 2017
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Sexy cybersecurity guru Max St. Cloud's trip to Royal, Texas, is strictly business: he's here to expose a tech-savvy blackmailer. Falling for Natalie Valentine, the captivating widow who runs the local B and B, isn't on the agenda. Plus, Max isn't daddy material and she comes with two kids too many. So why does he rethink his bachelor status after one red-hot kiss?

Max's heart is damaged goods, yet Natalie can't deny her growing feelings. But will the recently widowed single mom go to any lengths to show the reluctant family man where he belongs?

Catherine Mann has us feeling all the feels with her latest release! She’s bringing us the latest in the Texas Cattleman’s Club: Blackmail series and is telling the story of a young widow trying to survive with her two young kids when along comes a rich techie who is much more down to earth than she ever imagined he would be. It’s sweet to watch him connect with her kids, and gently woo her into giving him a chance. Really enjoyed this story!

Billionaire Max St. Cloud comes to Royal, Texas as a favor to his good friend Chelsea Hunt. His specialty is cybersecurity, and he aims to track down who this cyber bully that’s terrorizing the Texas Cattleman’s Club is. During interviews around the area, he meets the town’s lovely B & B owner and is suddenly smitten.

Natalie Valentine is overworked and still trying to find her footing on her own with two toddlers. When the sexy stranger comes to town, she can’t help but notice him … but why is he acting like he’s interested in her? She’s plain Jane compared to what he’s used to … and he’s not exactly Daddy material!

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* Review * DETECTIVE DEFENDER by Marilyn Pappano

August 31, 2017 Leave a Comment

Detective Defender by Marilyn Pappano
Published by Harlequin Romantic Suspense on August 1, 2017
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"Someone knows, Martine. And they're coming after us."

Martine Broussard has never forgotten the terrible night years ago that drove her and her best friends apart. Now a vengeful someone is brutally killing each woman involved. Martine has one chance at survival—and that's the one person she distrusts most! And the passion flaring between them is anything but safe…

Rule-breaking New Orleans detective Jimmy DiBiase wastes no time putting Martine under his 24/7 personal protection. His bad-boy ways caused them to fall out years ago; now all he wants is to guard her and end this nightmare. With every lead they follow, every secret they can't hide sparks a hunger neither can resist—even as a killer's vicious end game turns desire into a devastating trap.

A riveting mystery brings to light an innocent teenage game gone awry that is now leading to murder and mayhem! The characters have a great connection with their own level of angst that gives us a side bit of possible romance to stew about on the side.

Martine Broussard has never forgotten that night long ago that tore her group of friends apart. She’s never shared their secret with anyone, but when someone starts brutally murdering the people that were there that night, she’s left depending on the one man she despises for help!

New Orleans detective Jimmy DiBiase has been intrigued by Martine for years, but a mistake made long ago left her looking at him like gum on the bottom of her shoe and avoiding him whenever possible. When he learns she’s in danger, he’ll stop at nothing to keep her safe … and the close quarters they have to keep while doing so gives him a chance to show her that he’s not such a bad guy after all!

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* Review * LONG FOR ME by Stacey Lynn

August 31, 2017 Leave a Comment

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Long for Me by Stacey Lynn
Series: Luminous
Published by Carina Press on September 4, 2017
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My boss already controls my days; do I want to give him my nights, as well?

Rebecca

I've seen what happens when you give everything to a man. That's not what I want. I won't have my heart crushed in anyone's fist.

Then he changed everything.

Him. Bennett Ashby. My boss.

Seeing him at Luminous, dressed in leather pants and wielding a whip…

Do I crave this?

My mind says no, but my body is starting to have very different ideas.

Bennett

I knew Rebecca Morales would be the perfect assistant. That's why I hired her.

I didn't know that working with her every day would lead to temptation—to own her, to possess her.

When she walked into Luminous, I knew I was screwed. Dipping your pen in the company ink is never smart, but we both agreed what happens at the club stays there.

One night and then it's back to business tomorrow.

Except I don't want just one night with Rebecca. I want them all.

Stacey Lynn brings us another sexy delve into the world of club Luminous. If you’ve been reading the series, you’ll recognize several of the characters already and this book brings us Rebecca and Bennett’s story. It’s another steamy one … maybe not quite as hot as the previous two, but a really good read!

Rebecca Morales can’t stand her rude and domineering boss! She works her tail off and gets no appreciation .. just attitude and snark. Imagine her surprise when she sees him at Luminous, using a whip on a woman … and she finds herself jealous and turned on. She doesn’t even like him, how can he possibly be making her want him??

Bennett Ashby knew Rebeecca would make a good assistant, but he didn’t realize how much it was going to drive him crazy with desire to be around her day in and day out. When he glances up and sees her standing there with interest and lust in her eyes, he knows he’s going to have her. They agree to one night … but will he be able to walk away after that?

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* Review * THE BABY MERGER by Yvonne Lindsay

August 30, 2017 Leave a Comment

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* Review * THE BABY MERGER by Yvonne Lindsay

Little Secrets by Yvonne Lindsay
Series: Little Secrets
Published by Harlequin Desire on September 1, 2017
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One white lie leads to one little secret…

The truth is, Sally Harrison's one-night stand with the breathtaking business tycoon Kirk Tanner was the most mind-blowing sex of her life. But after discovering that Kirk's her new boss, she feels used. And finding out she's pregnant has upended her life.

The intensity of Kirk's attraction to Sally is off the charts. But after concealing his identity that night, Sally's unwilling to ever believe him again. Besides, she resents that he's been put in charge of her father's company instead of her. But when Sally's suspended for corporate espionage, can Kirk prove her innocence…and his love?

One night stands to secrets to … a baby? A quirky take on an enemies to lovers type of story. The characters are fun, the pace is quick and a happy ending is found by all!

Sally Harrison has worked side-by-side with her father in his tech company for all of her life, so to all of a sudden be told that he’s retiring and handing over the company to someone she’s never even met is a huge slap in the face! She knew her father didn’t have total faith in her, but she never expected him to betray her like this.

Kirk Tanner has been brought in to run the company, and Sally is not happy about that at all … but what she really can’t forgive, is the fact that he didn’t tell her who he was before they slept together last night! When an unexpected baby is suddenly on the way, can he convince her to give him a chance to show her he can be the man she wants?

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