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* Review * BETTING THE BAD BOY by Stefanie London

May 8, 2017 Leave a Comment

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* Review * BETTING THE BAD BOY by Stefanie London

Betting the Bad Boy by Stefanie London
Series: Behind the Bar
Published by Entangled: Lovestruck on May 8, 2017
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Self-confessed perfectionist Paige Thomas isn’t used to failing. But when a critical error in romantic judgment sends all her big city career dreams crashing down, she scrambles to find a job—any job—to make ends meet.

Noah Reid may as well have “trust issues” tattooed on his forehead. Being raised in the foster system didn’t give him a positive outlook on relationships, but now he’s looking after his best friend’s bar for one month, and he can’t do it alone.

Things get steamy when Noah hires Paige, but she’s determined not to repeat her mistakes and she bets Noah that she can keep her hands to herself while they’re working together. Too bad for her, Noah is an expert at breaking the rules…

Sexy and fun is the motto when country chick meets city dude! He’s hot, down with the ladies and out for a good time always … she’s a unique take on sexy, sweet and dedicated to finding her perfect life. Total opposites right? So why do they mesh so well? He finds himself feeling more for her than he ever imagined was possible … but can she accept less than she was looking for and learn to trust in what he’s offering?

Paige Thomas disappointed her parents by taking off for a life in the city instead of staying closer to home, so there’s no way she can fail and have to run crying home again! She had a job she thought was going to take her places, but she mistakenly trusted the wrong person and now she’s crashing on her friends sofa with no job and no money! What’s a girl to do?

Noah Reid is a fun guy to hang with, but he doesn’t take anything too seriously. Growing up in the foster system and having disappointment after disappointment taught him not to trust in anything being there when he needed it. He has some great friends, loves his job and has a blast cruising through life … but that’s all he’s looking for.

He is filling in for his buddy while he’s away for a month and ends up hiring Paige at the coffeeshop/bar temporarily. Instant attraction is her worst fear realized, so she playfully puts a bet in place to make sure they don’t fall into the lusty trap! Will they be able to hold out, or will she be pushing her rules to the side faster than she can recite them?

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* Blog Tour / Book Review * THE FIREMAN’S SON by Tara Taylor Quinn

May 8, 2017 2 Comments

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* Blog Tour / Book Review * THE FIREMAN’S SON by Tara Taylor Quinn

The Fireman's Son by Tara Taylor Quinn
Series: Where Secrets are Safe
Published by Harlequin Superromance on May 1, 2017
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Secrets are burning out of control

After she broke his heart in college, Faye Walker is the last person fire chief Reese Bristow ever expected to see again, especially as his new EMT. But that's not Reese's only surprise. Faye has an eight-year-old son, Elliott, whose counseling at The Lemonade Stand shelter is her first priority.

It's nearly impossible to accept that she had a child with another man—and married that man—right after their breakup. Trusting Faye won't be easy. Especially when she reveals a secret about the boy that might tear them apart for good.

Emotionally raw and gut wrenching! You feel sorry for the child for what he’s been through, and as secrets and questions unravel, you find yourself feeling so sad that such little things caused such a monumental life change for all of them. Really connectible characters who we hope can find the peace they all need.

The last person fire chief Reese Bristow expected to see walk up to one of his fire scenes as his newest EMT is his high school/college sweetheart who broke his heart almost a decade ago! He’s become bitter about life over time, and he’s not interested in reconnecting with her what-so-ever. When he finds out she has a son who needs the counseling only The Lemonade Stand can give him, he agrees to work with her, but plans to keep his distance.

Faye Walker will do anything to heal her son from the damage her life choices have caused him. She needs to find a way to forgive herself for her mistakes and find the courage to reach out for the truth that may very well save her son.

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The Fireman’s Son
(Where Secrets Are Safe #11)
by Tara Taylor Quinn
Adult Contemporary Romance
Mass Market Paperback & ebook, 384 pages
May 1st 2017 by Harlequin Superromance

Secrets are burning out of control

After she broke his heart in college, Faye Walker is the last person fire chief Reese Bristow ever expected to see again, especially as his new EMT. But that’s not Reese’s only surprise. Faye has an eight-year-old son, Elliott, whose counseling at The Lemonade Stand shelter is her first priority.

It’s nearly impossible to accept that she had a child with another man—and married that man—right after their breakup. Trusting Faye won’t be easy. Especially when she reveals a secret about the boy that might tear them apart for good.

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Other Books in the Where Secrets Are Safe Series
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About the Author

The author of more than 70 original novels, in twenty languages, Tara Taylor Quinn is a USA Today bestseller with over six million copies sold. A 2015 RITA finalist Tara appears frequently on bestseller lists, including #1 placement on Amazon lists, and multiple showings on the Publisher’s Weekly Bestseller list. She has appeared on national and local TV across the country, including CBS Sunday Morning.

Tara is a supporter of the National Domestic Violence Hotline. If you or someone you know might be a victim of domestic violence in the United States, please contact 1-800-799-7233.

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May 13th: Grand Finale

Domestic Violence Shelter Drive

As Tara supports speaking out against domestic violence and supporting those who have been abused, both through her books and in her community, she would love for you to join her in donating items to a shelter in your area. Find out more here.

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1 winner will receive ebooks of Where Secrets are Safe series books 1 – 13 (open internationally)
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* Review * CLAIMING COLTON by Melanie Shawn

May 7, 2017 Leave a Comment

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* Review * CLAIMING COLTON by Melanie Shawn

Claiming Colton by Melanie Shawn
Series: Wishing Well, Texas #5
Published by Red Hot Reads Publishing on April 30, 2017
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Colton McCord was just a regular cowboy before the world made him famous after several stints on reality TV. And even though he turned on his charm for prime time, his real heart belonged to the one he let go because he loved her…

Bella Connor thought she’d never return to Wishing Well. Although it was her home, she could never forget how he broke her heart while at the same time changed her life forever…

The gorgeous blonde is back to settle her late grandfather’s affairs. The sexy all-American boy is ready to shoot his final reality dating show. Life kept them apart and now it was bringing them back together. Will Colton finally be able to tell her the truth and never let her go? Will Bella be able to let go of the past for a chance at a future they both deserve?

A sweet reunion that brings more than we bargained for! We know several of the characters from the previous books in the series so it’s always fun to see them again and see what’s happening with them … and with this one, Colton finally gets his chance to find his happiness!

Colton McCord has been reality tv’s heartthrob for several years now and he’s declared this upcoming show his last! He started it all for his sister Cara, and he did this final one as a favor for his friend Mia, but he’s tired of it all and wants to settle into his real life again.

Isabella Thomas never expected to step foot back in Wishing Well, Texas again after all of these years, but times have changed and necessity has brought her home to settle her late grandfather’s estate so she can move on once and for all. She knows she’ll see Colton again, but she’s unprepared for the way he still affects her. He is adamant he needs to talk to her as soon as he sees her, but can she bear it? Secrets and lies have been the foundation of their separation … is there any chance they can be overcome and give them a chance at a future again?

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* Review * PAYBACK by Christina Phillips

May 7, 2017 Leave a Comment

Payback by Christina Phillips
Series: Viking Bastards MC #2
Published by Entangled: Scorched on May 1, 2017
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Gage…

I don't fuck girls who work for me, but as soon as Amelia turns those big green eyes on me I know she's trouble. I can't keep my hands off her, and the almost-but-not-quite-sex we share in the kitchen is the hottest thing I've ever had. Except she calls it quits, before we've even started.

Instead of moving on, she's all I can think about and that's bad news. I'm breaking all my rules for her, and don't even care.

Until I find out who she is and what she really wants. She's after payback, but there's no way she's going to get it. No way in hell...

Another drama filled visit with the MC! There’s just something about these guys that really gets to me … they’re supposed to be big, bad and tough, but when they meet the right woman who finally takes them off the market to all the clubhouse girls, they turn into protective teddy bears. 🙂 On the lighter side of MC’s, but lots of fun to read!

Amelia Davis has been waiting for revenge for practically half of her life, but when she sets out to get it, it doesn’t work out like she planned. She can’t believe some of the info she was fed, and decides it’s not worth it in the end … but her original plan comes back to bite her!

Gage Reynolds grew up in the MC, and he’s happy that it’s his way of life. He has owned Odin’s bar for a few years now and when he meets the newest hire, he’s not happy. Amelia sets him on fire the second he lays on her. He has rules … he doesn’t screw his employees … but he’s thinking to break that rule just for her!

What starts as one night turns into much more as they both find something more in each other than they ever expected. When Gage finds out the secrets she’s been keeping, will there be a way to rectify what’s been done?

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* Review * OBSESSION by Calista Fox

May 7, 2017 Leave a Comment

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Obsession by Calista Fox
Series: A Bayfront Billionaire Novella, #4
Published by Swerve on June 6, 2017
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100 Shades of Sin...

Delicious and hot, the seductive Bayfront Billionaires need one thing, and one thing only: the woman made for them, the one woman on earth who can complete their trio of passion and desire in the next Bayfront Billionaires novella by Calista Fox.

When Roxy Shea arrived in Bayfront, she had no idea she would instantly attract the attention of two of the town’s sexiest and most eligible bachelors. She doesn’t want anything to do with them—with a dangerous past in her rearview mirror, a new relationship would be disastrous. But with every smoldering gaze and unspoken promise of pleasure, these billionaire bad boys are determined to make her theirs, to claim her body and soul.

Nick Faulkner and Hunter Valens are forces in their respective entertainment industries, but a past conflict has put a strain on their lifelong friendship—and vying for the mysterious Roxy’s affection doesn’t help matters. Until their craving for her leads to an explosive night for the threesome. But can they show Roxy that she can trust the men responsible for the sizzling pleasure she finds with them—and that their love is soul-deep?

Another sizzling hot read from the Bayfront Billionaires series! Must be okay with menage to enjoy this book! The connection between them was great, and the sex was hot … but the plot revolving around her ex showing up just wasn’t believable.

Roxy Shea is running from a past, but trying to remake a name for herself with her art when she meets two sexy, hot men who woo her off her feet … and into their beds!

Nick Faulkner and Hunter Valens have been best friends for years, but had been estranged for a few years due to some drama in the past, and Hunter doing some traveling. Now he’s back in town and they both have set their sights on Roxy. Will she have to pick between the two of them … or can she convince them both to share her?

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* Review * FOREVER MINE by Joanne Dannon

May 7, 2017 Leave a Comment

Forever Mine by Joanne Dannon
Series: Alex Jackson Series, #4
Published by Clarendon 3 Publishing on April 27, 2017
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It’s never a good idea to fall for your best friend’s brother… or so they say.

Hannah Greene is fed up. A romantic at heart, she’s had a major crush on her best friend’s brother for years but he’s never noticed her. To shape a life for herself away from Zac, she must move on.

Zac Warne, smooth-talking sales guy who takes responsibility to a whole new level, loves the thrill of the chase but is not interested in settling down, ever. It’s not that he doesn’t believe in love, it’s just not for him.

But circumstances have Hannah and Zac spending one weekend together and a night of fun leads to more than just emotional consequences for them.

Compelled to right wrongs and beholden to fix problems, Zac has to convince Hannah his about-turn about wanting a relationship with her is not just one of convenience. Can Hannah now trust this smooth-talking playboy who has a reputation for breaking hearts, including her own?

A sweet friends to lovers story! It’s a fast moving fun story … lots of familiar faces from the previous books in the series!

Hannah Greene has had a crush on her best friend’s brother for like forever, but she’s finally giving up on him ever seeing her as more than a little sister tag-along and is going to move forward with her life without him. One final party for Ellie’s wedding puts her there in his realm, and then it’s all over … or it should be!

Zac Warne has always thought of Hannah as a second little sister because she was there with his family so much … but now all of a sudden he’s seeing her in a new light! He has arranged a dream job for her … and for some reason when he hears she’s going to be leaving the area, it hits him hard. What are these feelings? And why is he suddenly so aware that she’s a desirable woman??

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* Review * TYCOON COWBOY’S BABY SURPRISE by Katherine Garbera

May 5, 2017 2 Comments

Tycoon Cowboy's Baby Surprise by Katherine Garbera
Series: The Wild Caruthers Bachelors
Published by Harlequin Desire on May 1, 2017
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Wedding planner Kinley Quinten's luck runs out when her job brings her back to Texas—and face-to-face with her child's father, rancher Nate Caruthers. The passion that got them in trouble during a one-night stand three years ago is still there, too strong to deny.

Nate can't help it: Kinley gets under his skin. But what happened in Vegas really needs to stay there. Too bad that cliché only gets him so far as he falls for the woman whose baby secret will change everything!

Loved it! The plot moved fast and was easy to follow and the characters were a lot of fun to read. Their family and friends added nicely to the mix, and it was nice to see a few familiar faces in the group from previous books!

Wedding planner Kinley Quinten knows she’s in trouble when her job takes her back home to Texas for a few months. She’s kept her distance ever since she had a wild weekend in Vegas with Nate, one of the sons of her dad’s boss. Now being back in town, it doesn’t take long for them to cross paths, and their chemistry is still off the charts!

Nate Caruthers feels bad when he sees Kinley again because he totally blew her off 3 years ago when she tried to contact him after their weekend together. He was going through some issues at the time and just didn’t have time to bring more drama into his life. He hopes she’ll forgive him and agree to go out with him now that she’s in town … but when he finds out the secret she’s been hiding, he might not feel the same way!

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* Review * THE COWBOY’S ACCIDENTAL BABY by Marin Thomas

May 5, 2017 3 Comments

The Cowboy's Accidental Baby by Marin Thomas
Series: Cowboys of Stampede, Texas
Published by Harlequin Western Romance on May 1, 2017
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FROM PLAYBOY COWBOY TO…DADDY?

Bronc rider Gunner Hardell never plans past the next stop on the rodeo. When he's home in Stampede, Texas, he's part-time manager of the run-down Moonlight Motel, to get his crotchety grandpa off his back. Then he meets interior designer Lydia Canter—hired to renovate the motel—and suddenly the gig gets a whole lot more appealing…

Lydia is looking for love, but there's nothing wrong with some Mr. Right Now while she waits for Mr. Right. But one steamy night with Gunner has unexpected consequences. And she would rather raise their baby alone than give the good-time cowboy a chance to break her heart. When Gunner learns he's going to be a daddy, he's determined to prove to Lydia he really is her Mr. Right!

Really enjoyed this cute story! The characters have a fun chemistry and the story line was easy to follow. Not only did we have the main characters to follow as they stumbled their way into a relationship, but there was also the back story of their aunt/grandpa who knew each other and were constantly bickering in the background as well.

Rodeo cowboy Gunner Hardell is all about the good time! He never plans past the next rodeo on his schedule and the only job he even pretends to do is “managing” the run-down Moonlight Motel that his grandpa owns and nagged him into handling. He doesn’t plan to settle down or ever stop having fun!

Interior designer Lydia Carter is in Stampede, TX visiting her great aunt, and she gets roped into planning a redesign on the sad excuse for a motel in town. She can’t believe how laid back Gunner is about life. He’s fun, but he’s not what she’s looking for in a man. He’ll do mighty nicely for a temporary fling though! When that fling all of a sudden has them on their way to being parents, the fun and games are over. Gunner wants to step up and do right by her and the baby, but there’s no way Lydia is going to settle for a no-good husband or daddy … even if she has fallen head over heals for him!

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* Review * CONVENIENTLY WED TO THE GREEK by Kandy Shepherd

May 4, 2017 Leave a Comment

Conveniently Wed to the Greek by Kandy Shepherd
Published by Harlequin Romance on May 1, 2017
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A marriage for the sake of her baby…

When luxury hotelier Alex Mikhalis encounters the blogger who once nearly destroyed his reputation, he wants to get even. Only Adele Hudson isn't exactly as he remembers. She's pregnant and alone, and he can't stop his protective instincts kicking in!

After a difficult breakup, Adele is very wary of all relationships. She has no choice but to accept the Greek tycoon's offer of a job, despite their complicated past. But his next suggestion is much more intimate: becoming his convenient wife!

A sweet enemies to friends … and more story! There is an explosive past between these characters, and when it first starts out, you see the fireworks from both of their points of view, but it doesn’t take long to realize there’s a change in the volatility. We get to go along for the ride as they both heal from their past relationship and life circumstances and start to fall for each other. I really enjoyed their chemistry!

Alexios Mikhalis never expected to stumble across the woman that nearly ruined his flagship restaurant’s reputation after all this time! There was a bitter feud between them once … but too much has happened since then that has made him realize his ire was overblown. He can’t hold a grudge anymore, and he only hopes she can forgive his arrogance.

Adele Hudson enjoys blogging about food and loved her former job as a restaurant reviewer. Right now she’s recently divorced and at a lull of what to do with her life and this relaxation spa is just what she needed! She’s blown away when she realizes Alex is there too. It’s been years since their blow-up!

Alex is notably a changed man, and he actually takes the time to appreciate Dell’s knowledge on hospitality and food and offers her a job in a new project he has going on. She is hesitant to take it, but realizes it will be a great stepping stone into her future … especially once she realizes she’s pregnant and needs all the help she can get!

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* Review * A STRANGER SHE CAN TRUST by Regan Black

May 3, 2017 Leave a Comment

A Stranger She Can Trust by Regan Black
Series: Escape Club Heroes #2
Published by Harlequin Romantic Suspense on May 1, 2017
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In USA TODAY bestselling author Regan Black's new Escape Club Heroes thriller, a guarded man builds a future with a woman without a past…

Outside of one of Philadelphia’s busiest nightclubs, a woman stumbles from her taxi. Beaten and bruised, Melissa Baxter is an amnesiac with a target on her back. Gun-shy, Melissa relies on a handsome hero to help her uncover who she really is.

Carson Lane—a paramedic with his own dark history—can’t help but bring this beautiful, vulnerable woman under his wing. Still reeling from his partner’s murder, he's no stranger to risk. But as he and Melissa begin unraveling the mystery of who she really is, Carson realizes falling in love could be the biggest risk of all.

Escape Club Heroes: Off-duty justice, full-time love…

The intrigue starts immediately and keeps us wondering who the bad guys are, and whether Carson and Lissa will make it out alive to pursue the relationship they are so obviously headed for! Great characters, an exciting story line and lots of who-dunnit to ponder on!

On-leave paramedic Carson Lane is taking on whatever work he can to keep him busy while he mourns the horrific death of his partner and tries to get back enough of his nerve to get back to work full-time. He’s heading out from a night working at the Escape Club when a taxi pulls up and leaves off an obviously beaten woman who can barely stand.

Melissa Baxter has no clue who she is, or what happened to her, but she somehow has the info to come to the club for help. Carson and his boss set out to help her figure out where she came from that night and who she is. Once memories start to surface and she knows the basics, they set out to find out what happened to the friend who was with her that night, and what the big cover-up is all about.

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