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* Review * SNOWED IN SECRETS by Jules Bennett

October 20, 2022 Leave a Comment

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* Review * SNOWED IN SECRETS by Jules Bennett

Snowed In Secrets by Jules Bennett
Series: Angel's Share #3
Published by Harlequin Desire on October 25, 2022
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A night they’ve kept a secret.

A relationship that has to stay professional.

Until a snowstorm strands them together…

Sara Hawthorne can’t pretend the passionate night she spent with an anonymous stranger never happened…especially when Ian Ford shows up at her distillery. Keeping things strictly professional becomes impossible when they’re snowed in together. The enigmatic journalist’s past is cloaked in mystery. But as passion reignites, Ian and Sara must both lay bare their deepest secrets. Will shocking revelations shatter their idyll? Or give them a second chance at love?

The conclusion to the Angel’s Share trilogy is seductive and oh so satisfying! The final sister meets her match in the form of a secretive one night stand who turns out to be not so easy to walk away from. I loved their story and enjoyed seeing the sisters interact and settle into their new lives. I wanted a little more logistical follow through of how the relationship was all going to play out in the end, but overall a satisfying read with lots of passion and emotion.

I recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys a high powered group of sister’s making their way in a successful business world and letting love in when it crosses their paths.

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* Review * HER FAVORITE WYOMING SHERIFF by Cari Lynn Webb

October 20, 2022 Leave a Comment

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* Review * HER FAVORITE WYOMING SHERIFF by Cari Lynn Webb

Her Favorite Wyoming Sheriff by Cari Lynn Webb
Series: The Blackwells of Eagle Springs #4
Published by Harlequin Heartwarming on October 25, 2022
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She keeps finding trouble…

He keeps finding her

Adele Blackwell Kane can’t seem to not get arrested. In fact, the pretty widowed mom of twin girls might be Sheriff Grady McMillan’s favorite not-quite-a-criminal. But keeping Adele out of trouble is hard work—especially when Grady wants out of Wyoming for good. When Adele decides to rescue the town from developers, Grady wonders if his quirky felon might be stealing his heart, too…

Fast paced, addictive and oh so adorable! With the fourth book in The Blackwells of Eagle Springs series Cari Lynn Webb is picking up the reigns for Adele’s story, and it was a delight. Her adorable kids steal the show, and her string of bad luck keeps us turning page after page to get to the bottom of the mystery. I am enjoying this series so much and can’t wait for more. I wanted a smidge more to the ending, but overall it was adorable and heartwarming.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys a close knit family feeling their way through overcoming adversity as love comes knocking on each siblings door.

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* Review * RECLUSIVE MILLIONAIRE’S MISTLETOE MIRACLE by Michelle Douglas

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* Review * RECLUSIVE MILLIONAIRE’S MISTLETOE MIRACLE by Michelle Douglas

Reclusive Millionaire's Mistletoe Miracle by Michelle Douglas
Published by Harlequin Romance on October 25, 2022
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Can one winter kiss…

…defrost a frozen heart?

Widow Chloe’s new gardening commission is the perfect excuse to avoid Christmas. When she discovers that her complicated new boss, Beau, also hates the festive season, they agree to mutually dislike it together! Scarred Beau has lost everything and sealed his heart off for good. But Chloe breathes fresh air into his life and together they embark on an unexpected, blistering affair. Will their Christmas together be the miracle they never knew they needed?

Michelle Douglas quickly captivated my heart with the emotional turmoil she magnificently unraveled! The characters each have a heart-wrenching back story that sets the stage for the drama they must overcome to find their happily ever after amidst the holiday season. I enjoyed every minute of Chloe and Beau!

I highly recommend this book to anyone that enjoys personal growth and healing as a setting point to a new romance.

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* Review * MONTANA STORM by Josie Jade and Janie Crouch

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* Review * MONTANA STORM by Josie Jade and Janie Crouch

Montana Storm by Josie Jade, Janie Crouch
Series: Resting Warrior Ranch #5
Published by Calamittie Jane Publishing on October 18, 2022
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Kill first, ask questions later.

It’s the instinct former-SEAL Jude Williams must fight every time someone touches him. His six months being tortured in an enemy prison camp may be long over, but he’s got scars—all over his body and mind—keeping that time at the forefront of his psyche.

So how could he even consider giving in to the desire he has for the town’s coffeehouse owner?

Lena Mitchell has big gray eyes and a bigger smile—she’s full of life, right down to her purple and teal streaked hair.

There are so many reasons Jude should stay away from her. So many ways he’s bad for her. But when danger shows up on Lena’s door, keeping his distance is no longer an option.

He’ll protect her from any threat.

But who will protect her from him?

A delight from start to finish! Jude and Lena have been dancing around each other for awhile now in the earlier books in the series that centered around their friends and coworkers, so it was like hitting the jackpot to see them finally come together and admit their feelings. I loved every minute of this book, both the romance as well as the emotional depth and in particular the tense intrigue around the sabotage going on in their lives. I’m looking forward to more in the series!

The characters of this series are well-rounded and continue to grow in depth as each book centers on other aspects of their lives. I like the down-to-earth likability of them all and also enjoy the humorous times they manage to share even after pouring their hearts out with each other and others they are helping to re-integrate into life. I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone that enjoys a band of former soldiers who believe in doing the work to overcome their adversity and paying it forward when they manage to find some goodness in their lives.

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* Release Day Blitz/Review * THE SAINT by Kimberly Kincaid

October 18, 2022 Leave a Comment

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* Release Day Blitz/Review * THE SAINT by Kimberly Kincaid

The Saint by Kimberly Kincaid
Series: The Intelligence Unit #6
Published by Kimberly Kincaid Romance on October 18, 2022
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His partner’s most trusted informant is his only hope…and his only weakness.

When Detective Liam Hollister is assigned to an assault-turned-murder, he brings his signature three “C”s: control, calm, and composure. The “C” he wasn’t counting on? His partner’s informant, Carmen Desoto, who’s not only the key to unlocking his case.

The sexy, sharp-tongued nurse is the only person who’s ever gotten under Liam’s skin. Driven him crazy.

Made him want the one thing he can’t have.

And now they have to go undercover together to catch a killer.

Liam knows he must keep Carmen at a distance, no matter how hard it is to resist. But when the scheme they uncover puts them directly in danger, distance isn’t an option.

They’ll have to fight together if they want to make it out alive.

Chock full of intrigue and temptation! The next book in Kimberly Kincaid’s Intelligence Unit series takes us full force back to Remington to solve a crime with familiar characters front and center. I enjoy all of the players in this series and the fire and medical ones they still delve into, but I had a little harder time connecting with this storyline than usual. It drug a bit and didn’t have me at the edge of my seat, but I did enjoy the camaraderie and romance.

Liam is happy go lucky and the life of the party but his reaction to Carmen surprises them all. He’s determined to solve this case, but he’s going to have to give in to temptation to do so.

Carmen is kindhearted and intent on making this second chance in life fulfilling and beneficial, but being dumped into the middle of this latest case wasn’t her intent.

I recommend this series to anyone that enjoys a close knit group of detectives who work hard while incorporating love and the family they all are to each other into the mix of daily life and shop talk.

The Saint by Kimberly Kincaid is now live!

His partner’s most trusted informant is his only hope…and his only weakness.

When Detective Liam Hollister is assigned to an assault-turned-murder, he brings his signature three “C”s: control, calm, and composure. The “C” he wasn’t counting on? His partner’s informant, Carmen Desoto, who’s not only the key to unlocking his case.

The sexy, sharp-tongued nurse is the only person who’s ever gotten under Liam’s skin. Driven him crazy.

Made him want the one thing he can’t have.

And now they have to go undercover together to catch a killer.

Liam knows he must keep Carmen at a distance, no matter how hard it is to resist. But when the scheme they uncover puts them directly in danger, distance isn’t an option.

They’ll have to fight together if they want to make it out alive.

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The Saint is the fifth standalone in the Intelligence Unit series, set in the shared world of Remington. Full of fast-paced action and smokin’ hot romance, this forbidden lovers, frenemies to lovers, protector hero medical romantic suspense will have you swooning and sweating. No cheating, no cliffhangers, all hard-fought HEA.

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Meet Kimberly Kincaid

USA Today best-selling author Kimberly Kincaid writes romantic suspense that sizzles and contemporary romance with heart and heat. Equal parts action and emotion, her firefighters and first responders always save the day.

When she’s not finding adventure with her husband, three teens, and naughty Whippets, Olive, Daisy, and Jack, she can be found practicing obscene amounts of yoga, whipping up anything from enchiladas to éclairs in her kitchen, or curled up with her nose in a book.

Kimberly’s series include Remington Medical, Station Seventeen, the Line series, Cross Creek, and her brand-new Intelligence Unit series. All titles stand alone for easy reading.

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* Review * NINE MONTHS AFTER THAT NIGHT by Melanie Milburne

October 15, 2022 Leave a Comment

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* Review * NINE MONTHS AFTER THAT NIGHT by Melanie Milburne

Nine Months After That Night by Melanie Milburne
Series: Weddings Worth Billions #2
Published by Harlequin Presents on October 25, 2022
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A surprise arrival…

…leads to an explosive reunion!

Billionaire hotelier Jack Livingstone is blindsided when he hears from the elusive woman he spent one mind-blowing night with nine months ago: Harper Swan is in the hospital—and she’s having his baby!

Jack soon discovers Harper is just as shocked as he is by the new arrival. And seeing her again brings the memory of their passion flooding back! Jack doesn’t believe in love or commitment—yet he’s determined to give his daughter the perfect upbringing he missed out on. A marriage proposal would secure that. But only if Harper accepts…

Drama and passion set the stage! With the second book in her Weddings Worth Billions series Melanie Milburne brings an unexpected twist to Harper and Jack’s interlude. I’m a big fan of a surprise baby trope, and this one was a surprise to all. I liked the characters and seeing them feel their way through emotions and hang ups to build a romance and future together was heartwarming.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone that enjoys unbridled passion kicking off a connection between unlikely pairs and the drama and romance that plays out from it. I’m looking forward to more in the series.

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* Review * PRESUMED DEAD by Nichole Severn

October 15, 2022 Leave a Comment

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* Review * PRESUMED DEAD by Nichole Severn

Presumed Dead by Nichole Severn
Series: Defenders of Battle Mountain #4
Published by Harlequin Intrigue on October 25, 2022
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Their shared history could be their undoing.

Forced to partner up, reserve officer Kendric Hudson and missing persons agent Campbell Dwyer work a baffling abduction case that gets more dangerous with each new revelation. As they battle a mounting threat, they must trust one another with their deepest secrets. But the truth they uncover could leave them lucky to escape with their lives…

An unexpected reunion sets the stage for drama and intrigue as the Defenders of Battle Mountain series continues. The characters are intriguing and their secrets make for a compelling story. I wanted a slight bit more development in a couple of spots but overall a solid read and a wild ride to completion.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys an action packed story that is fast paced and packed with intrigue and hints of romance.

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* Review * VAN by Kat Mizera

October 15, 2022 Leave a Comment

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Van by Kat Mizera
Series: Sidewinders: Generations #4
on October 18, 2022
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Temptation could destroy everything he’d spent his career building…

Professional hockey player Jean-Michel Vander is living the dream…. And the Las Vegas strip is a long way from the small town in Quebec where he grew up. He works hard but he plays harder, especially in the off-season. The sexy redhead he spots doing a striptease in a Paris nightclub is all kinds of fun.

Until he finds out who her father is… and she becomes all kinds of trouble.

College graduate Daisy DeSantos is living her best life spending the summer traveling abroad with her friends in Europe. Before heading back home to Las Vegas to start her new life, she wants to live a little. When she dances with a handsome stranger in a nightclub, she gets more than she bargained for: a viral video and a fake boyfriend.

The pretend relationship might have started out as a cover story, but their feelings are anything but fake.

Fun, fresh, feel-good romance! Kat Mizera is known for her hockey hunks, but when a chance meeting abroad leads Van into a fake/turned all too real romance with his coach’s daughter you know it’s going to be a fun ride! I enjoyed every minute of Daisey and Van and can’t wait for more to come in the series.

Jean-Michel is hardworking and dedicated to his game, but watching him let his guard down and truly enjoy time with Daisey is super sweet.

Daisy might have had a lot handed to her in life, but she’s determined to make it on her own now that she’s stepping into the workforce … too bad she lucked into a jerk of a first boss.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone that enjoys a close knit group of hockey players who play as hard off the rink as on but love hard once they fall.

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* Review * THE HIGH NOTES by Danielle Steel

October 15, 2022 Leave a Comment

The High Notes by Danielle Steel
Published by Delacorte Press on October 11, 2022
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Iris Cooper has been singing ever since she can remember, hitting the high notes like no one else. When she is twelve, her father convinces the owner of a bar in Lake City, Texas, to let her perform, and she stuns the audience. In the ensuing years, never staying anywhere for long, father and daughter move from one dusty town to the next, her passion for music growing every time she takes the mike in another roadhouse.

But it is not an easy life for Iris with her father in charge and using her income to pay for gambling, women, and booze. When she starts to tour at age eighteen, she takes on a real manager. Yet he exploits her too, and the singers and musicians she tours with are really the only family she has. It is they who give Iris the courage to finally fly free, leave the tour, and follow her dreams.

After years of enduring the hardships of the road, exploitation, and abuse to do what she loves, Iris’s big chance comes as her talent soars. But at the top at last, Iris still has to fight every step of the way. In The High Notes, Danielle Steel delivers an inspiring story about finding the strength to stand up for yourself and your dreams, no matter what it takes.

I was hooked from the first page! Danielle Steel is known for her way of wrapping an emotional situation around her reader’s heart and not letting go and that’s exactly what happens when we meet young Iris who can sing like an angel, but has a less than warm living situation. This book is about her journey through life both as a child and as a young adult when she first gets the chance to fly solo and spread her wings. Life isn’t easy, but she shines throughout and holds steady until she gets the chance of a lifetime and the doors to a fulfilling life begin to swing open. I enjoyed every minute of her story and recommend it to anyone who enjoys a coming of age story with heartfelt characters and bits of intrigue and drama mixed in.

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* Release Blitz/Review * BROKEN WINGS by Chelle Bliss

October 4, 2022 Leave a Comment

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* Release Blitz/Review * BROKEN WINGS by Chelle Bliss

Broken Wings by Chelle Bliss
Series: Open Road Series #3
Published by Bliss Ink on October 4, 2022
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Logan “Crow” Taylor had every intention of not getting involved in trouble after gaining his freedom and rejoining his motorcycle club. But when the rough and rowdy biker crosses paths with a single mother in need of help and his protection, he can’t turn his back and walk away.

Each book keeps getting better and better! With the third book in her always emotional Open Road Series, Chelle Bliss is giving Crow the gift of a lifetime when she has him crossing paths with Birdie and her daughter. The setup was intriguing right from the start and emotions were high throughout. Easy to like characters, drama galore and so much sexy goodness!

Logan is overwhelmed and unsure of himself at this point in his life, but it’s clear from the beginning what a good guy he is at heart. Watching him interact with Mia was such a sweet part of the story.

Bridget is at a low point and sees herself breaking into pieces in the not so distant future when Logan steps in like a knight in shining armor. She redeems herself from that low point nicely.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone that enjoys a somewhat tainted hero that earns his redemption as soon as he steps onto the pages. I am really enjoying this series!

Two broken souls. One chance encounter.

Broken Wings by Chelle Bliss is now live!

Logan “Crow” Taylor had every intention of not getting involved in trouble after gaining his freedom and rejoining his motorcycle club. But when the rough and rowdy biker crosses paths with a single mother in need of help and his protection, he can’t turn his back and walk away.

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Narrated by: Jason Clarke & Samantha Brentmoor

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Meet Chelle

Chelle Bliss is the Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author of Men of Inked Series and Misadventures of a City Girl.

She’s a full-time writer, time-waster extraordinaire, social media addict, coffee fiend, ex-high school history teacher, and currently lives near the beach even though she hates sand. Chelle loves spending time with her two cats, alpha boyfriend, and chatting with readers.

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