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* Review * MONTANA DANGER by Josie Jade and Janie Crouch

March 19, 2022 Leave a Comment

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* Review * MONTANA DANGER by Josie Jade and Janie Crouch

Montana Danger by Josie Jade, Janie Crouch
Series: Resting Warrior Ranch #2
Published by Calamittie Jane Publishing on March 15, 2022
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Some mistakes haunt you forever.

Harlan Young knows that from personal experience. Walking away from Grace Townsend, even with the best intentions and no other choice, still haunts him to this day.

So when he had the chance to return to Montana, and be part of something as special as the Resting Warrior Ranch, he took it. Here he can help train service and emotional support animals for former soldiers with PTSD.

And maybe, just maybe, convince Grace to give him a second chance.

He never expected that second chance to be in the form of a fake marriage in order to save the land she loves so much. But he’ll do it, as well as help fight the danger closing in on her. She thinks she’s alone, but she’s wrong.

She knew him as a boy, but now he's a man. And real men don’t run.

High energy suspense! Danger is knocking as suspicious happenings are putting Grace on edge and in need of Harlan’s rescuing in MONTANA DANGER. The second book in the Resting Warrior Ranch series by Josie Jade and Janie Crouch does not disappoint as the reader is quickly hooked on finding out what’s going on with Grace’s ranch and unraveling the past drama between she and Harlan. I highly enjoyed this book from start to finish!

Grace puts up a good front of being self-reliant and tough, but she’s as sensitive and scared as the next gal would be in her situation. I enjoyed getting to know the ins and outs of what her past has been that made her who she is today.

Harlan is a man with good intentions that still pays for his decisions of years ago. I enjoyed him a lot.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys a group of former soldiers who not only overcome their own demons from the time they served on a daily basis but also set out to help all that they can around them.

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* Review * KISSING GAMES by Stefanie London

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* Review * KISSING GAMES by Stefanie London

Kissing Games by Stefanie London
Series: Kissing Creek #2
Published by Entangled: Amara on March 21, 2022
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Injured pro baseball player Ryan Bower has plenty of reasons for not sleeping. But thanks to a steamy romance novel that’s ignited the imaginations—and libidos—of pretty much everyone in Kissing Creek, Ryan’s kept awake by the sound of his parents. Having sex. Unforgivably gross. And Ryan is almost certain that the town’s adorably quirky and troublemaking librarian is responsible.

Sloane Rickman adores everything about her little town—with the exception of its very tall and infuriatingly sexy Golden Boy. Ryan Bower may be a ball-playing hottie, but where exactly does he get off telling her what books to recommend to her oddball little book club? Good thing he’s only in town for the fall.

Now Sloane and Ryan are stuck planning the main float for the town’s parade. But somewhere between arguments over paint colors and papier mâché flowers, their fights keep turning into red-hot kisses. And between Ryan's demanding ball career and Sloane's life in Kissing Creek, they face the biggest game of their lives…if they’re ready to play for keeps.

Adorably sassy! Stefanie London continues to bring a smile to her reader’s face with laugh out loud clarity in the second book in her Kissing Creek series. In KISSING GAMES, the town golden boy returns home to heal from an injury and butts heads with the quirky librarian that everyone loves. Fast paced fun, sexy connections and so many heartfelt emotions wrap themselves around your heart!

Ryan is tenacious and spunky and watching him fall head over heals for the one he professes not to like is really fun.

Sloane is sweet and sensitive and just feisty enough to make this read funny as well as heartfelt.

I recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys a small town setting with close knit community as love swirls in the air.

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* Review * THE RANCHER’S RECKONING by Joanne Rock

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* Review * THE RANCHER’S RECKONING by Joanne Rock

The Rancher's Reckoning by Joanne Rock
Series: Texas Cattleman's Club: Fathers and Sons #6
Published by Harlequin Desire on March 29, 2022
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“All of Royal, Texas, wants to know who the father is.”

And a beautiful outsider knows the truth.

Rancher Colt Black is stunned to learn he has a secret son. And he owes Sierra Morgan big-time for bringing him together with baby Micah. What Colt feels for the intense reporter goes beyond gratitude, however—and that’s a problem. Indulging in the connection with Sierra is an irresistible risk, especially after she moves onto the ranch to help him with the baby. But soon Colt learns Sierra’s life-changing secret…and their newfound arrangement may never be the same.

Long awaited answers arrive in this fast paced, addictive tale! With the final book in the Texas Cattleman’s Club: Fathers and Sons series Joanne Rock is pouring on the feels when a long lost father is united with the son he didn’t know existed. Emotions are high, mistrust is at the forefront and a solid foundation into fatherhood begins to build. I highly enjoyed this series!

Sierra has been a complex character throughout this series. I had a bit of a hesitation regarding her initially because everyone feared she was only out to stir up drama, but in the end she became an endearing force in this reunion.

Colt is a character who has family ingrained into the heart of his very soul, so it doesn’t take any convincing to have him step forward.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys high drama, romance and mystery all mixed into one.

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* Review * A NURSE TO CLAIM HIS HEART by Juliette Hyland

March 17, 2022 Leave a Comment

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* Review * A NURSE TO CLAIM HIS HEART by Juliette Hyland

A Nurse to Claim His Heart by Juliette Hyland
Series: Neonatal Nurses #1
Published by Harlequin Medical Romance on March 29, 2022
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A picture is worth a thousand words…

What about a viral video?

When Dr. Benedict saves an infant on the Washington Metro, the treatment he performs with nurse Penny becomes the talk of the town—and social media! Not least because the world thinks they’re a couple… While a real relationship is a no-go zone for divorced Benedict, prolonging their “faux-mance” is the perfect way to raise vital hospital funds. But the longer their ruse goes on, the more real it feels!

An emotional journey into forever! With the kick-off book of the Neonatal Nurses duet Juliette Hyland continues to shine with attention grabbing, well developed characters and a plot that holds up throughout. I always know I’m going to connect fully and sink into the current storyline with ease when I pick up Hyland’s latest!

Penny is the hospital sweetheart who always goes the extra mile for her patients and colleagues. Seeing her on the verge of getting the happiness she deserves after utter disappointment is heartwarming.

Benedict has quite the back story and I felt deeply for him, but also disliked a bit of his attitude. He was easily able to redeem himself in my eyes though.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a fast paced, medical setting for a romance with lots of drama and sweet interactions included.

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* Review * SNOWBOUND WITH HIS FORBIDDEN PRINCESS by Pippa Roscoe

March 17, 2022 Leave a Comment

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* Review * SNOWBOUND WITH HIS FORBIDDEN PRINCESS by Pippa Roscoe

Snowbound with His Forbidden Princess by Pippa Roscoe
Series: The Royals of Svardia #1, Jet-Set Billionaires #7
Published by Harlequin Presents on March 29, 2022
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A winter storm…

and a white-hot reunion!

Princess Freya is dreading the dutiful task that will mean facing Kjell Bergqvist again. The hardened soldier he’s become is nothing like the man who broke her heart eight years ago. But memories of what they once shared enflame new desires when a snowstorm leaves them stranded!

Kjell can’t forgive Freya for exiling him from his country—until they discover the truth of what really tore them apart. Without a royal title, he cannot offer Freya the future she deserves, but they have each other as long as the storm rages…

A delectable reunion of first loves! With the first book in her Royals of Svardia series Pippa Roscoe delivers a top notch story that kept me engrossed from start to finish. Well-developed characters, a back story and continuation that sold the plot well and a sweet yet steamy romance.

Princess Freya is a sweetheart who is willing to forsake herself for the good of others. She’s on the verge of a turning point in her life when she’s forced to reconnect with the man that broke her young heart years ago.

Kjell is steadfast and self-reliant, but stubborn when it comes to hearing about the past.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a royal romance with a boatload of drama to unpack throughout. I’m looking forward to seeing the other siblings meet their match!

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* Review * WRONG BROTHER, RIGHT KISS by Joss Wood

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* Review * WRONG BROTHER, RIGHT KISS by Joss Wood

Wrong Brother, Right Kiss by Joss Wood
Series: Dynasties: DNA Dilemma #2
Published by Harlequin Desire on March 29, 2022
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This was her former brother-in-law.

The last person who should make her feel hot…and alive.

Events guru Cody Gallant is off-limits to Tinsley Ryder-White. Why? Cody is the brother of her unreliable ex-husband. Sure, there’s a major spark between them. But she won’t risk falling in love again. Even if Cody is sexy, considerate—everything his brother isn’t. Business pushes them together, but she can’t blame that for kissing him on New Year’s! Is it a future together she sees in Cody’s smoldering gaze? Or the promise of another Gallant-brother heartbreak?

This emotional continuation of the Dynasties: DNA Dilemma series by Joss Wood is sure to please! The characters in WRONG BROTHER, RIGHT KISS have powerful backstories, not to mention a bit of a contentious history between each other. I enjoyed their story wholeheartedly and can’t wait to see more secrets exposed as the series continues.

Tinsley is a bit of a wounded soul and watching her unravel her hang ups and finally start to let Cody in is rewarding.

Cody is sweet and stable, but his past left wounds he isn’t quick to get over.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys a romance filled with familial drama as sibling after sibling finds their way to forever.

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* Review * ESCAPE WITH HER GREEK TYCOON by Michelle Douglas

March 12, 2022 Leave a Comment

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* Review * ESCAPE WITH HER GREEK TYCOON by Michelle Douglas

Escape with Her Greek Tycoon by Michelle Douglas
Published by Harlequin Romance on March 29, 2022
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A taste of the forbidden…

Under the Mediterranean sun!

As long as hotelier MJ can remember, dangerously attractive tycoon Nikos has been strictly off-limits because the scars of their families’ feud run deep. Now MJ needs to track down her wayward sister, and he’s the only person who can help! They're alone together, and tensions run high as they both fight the inevitable chemistry. But when MJ sees the real man behind the guarded mask, she realizes he’s worth risking it all for!

An electrifying forbidden romance! Michelle Douglas shines in ESCAPE WITH HER GREEK TYCOON as a journey to healing and forgiveness makes way for familiar expectations and love at all cost. The characters were highly enjoyable and the emotional depth was spot on. I highly enjoyed MJ and Nikos!

MJ is a giving soul who loves deeply and invests all of herself in others.

Nikos is willing to transform the man he thought he was into the man worthy of this special lady once they narrow down the details of who is trustworthy in the past.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys an emotional love story filled with family drama, tender connections and the will to be together through anything.

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* Review * CINDERELLA FOR THE MIAMI PLAYBOY by Dani Collins

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* Review * CINDERELLA FOR THE MIAMI PLAYBOY by Dani Collins

Cinderella for the Miami Playboy by Dani Collins
Series: Jet-Set Billionaires #5
Published by Harlequin Presents on March 29, 2022
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His housekeeper in the spotlight
Or his irresistible Cinderella?

Bianca Palmer’s world hasn’t been the same since going into hiding for her own protection. After taking work as a housekeeper, she’s shocked to discover her boss is Everett Drake—the man she shared a mesmerizing encounter with six months ago!

Face-to-face, their attraction immediately flares back to life. And when their relationship is suddenly exposed, a pretend romance with playboy Everett will protect Bianca by distracting the press. But will it risk her wanting more from this billionaire with so many secrets?

Electrifying chemistry sets the stage! Dani Collins is joining the Jet-Set Billionaires series with a bang in CINDERELLA FOR THE MIAMI PLAYBOY and it was highly entertaining and enjoyable. The characters were intriguing and the storyline was fairly fast paced.

Bianca is self-reliant and resourceful when she has to be and the undercover life she’s leading leads her straight to the doorstep of a former steamy connection.

I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys the uncovering of a bit of a ruse as a relationship develops and fleshes itself out.

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* Review * THE REBEL’S RETURN by Nadine Gonzalez

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* Review * THE REBEL’S RETURN by Nadine Gonzalez

The Rebel's Return by Nadine Gonzalez
Series: Texas Cattleman's Club: Fathers and Sons #5
Published by Harlequin Desire on February 22, 2022
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An asset to his business…

Or a danger to his heart?

Only moments after a mysterious outsider catches hotelier Rafael Wentworth’s eye at the Texas Cattleman’s Club, he saves her from catastrophe. Their subsequent steamy night together leaves the recently returned black sheep of Royal’s illustrious Wentworth family craving more. In town to find her nephew’s father, Eve Martin needs a job, and Rafael is only too glad to help…and indulge their hotter-than-Texas chemistry. But Eve’s priorities are clear, and the perennial playboy has no plans to settle down. Maybe ever. Is he playing with fire? Definitely…

Love when they least expect it! With the fifth book in the always entertaining Texas Cattleman’s Club: Fathers and Sons series Nadine Gonzalez brings us an endearing match in THE REBEL’S RETURN. I loved both of these characters and thought they were great together, but I would have liked to have seen more development of their relationship in the end to make the story feel more complete. Overall a fast paced, emotional delight!

Eve is a complex character. She’s determined to overcome her health set back and get her nephew settled into a good life, but she finds herself falling for a man who isn’t the type to be there in the long run. I enjoyed her.

Rafael is a take charge kind of guy who built himself up from nothing and doesn’t feel the need to bow to pressure to be more than he is. He was an inspiring character.

I recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys a whole lot of drama and intrigue built into their romance with attention grabbing characters and satisfying connections.

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* Review * BITS AND PIECES by Nichole Severn

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* Review * BITS AND PIECES by Nichole Severn

Bits and Pieces by Nichole Severn
Series: Hunting Grounds #3
Published by Nichole Severn Books, LLC on March 22, 2022
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A criminologist out for justice.
A BAU agent desperate to save his career.
A dangerous path that can make them whole...or leave them in pieces.

FBI criminologist January Reese is on the hunt. A homicide victim robbed of one of her organs fits the motive behind two previous serial cases, and she senses a connection. But when her former partner—the ex who chose his job over her—is asked to consult on the case, January will do whatever it takes to ensure he can’t compromise her or this investigation.

Lincoln Dunn’s legendary career with the BAU is at risk. On probation with the unit, his only option is to solve this case ahead of January. But all too soon her insights, her compassion, and her determination to bring down a killer remind him of why he fell for her years ago. And threaten everything he’s set out to achieve.

As January and Lincoln unravel a puzzle of greed and desperation, they must rediscover the trust they once shared to stop this new brand of serial offender. Before the killer’s collection is complete.

Twists and turns will keep you hooked! With the third book in her Hunting Ground series Nichole Severn takes her reader along on an adventure filled with intrigue, danger and a reunion of past loves. The characters were quick to catch my attention and the storyline quickly moved into the heart of the mystery.

January is easy enough to sympathize with when we learn her history with Lincoln, and watching them overcome his abandonment and move forward together is heartwarming.

I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a complicated mystery involving serial killers and a mysterious connection that is still unfolding.

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