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* Review * THE HERO NEXT DOOR by Carrie Nichols

February 13, 2022 Leave a Comment

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* Review * THE HERO NEXT DOOR by Carrie Nichols

The Hero Next Door by Carrie Nichols
Series: Small-Town Sweethearts #6
Published by Harlequin Special Edition on February 22, 2022
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Love—and kittens—to the rescue!

Olive Downing has big dreams for her Victorian bed-and-breakfast. She doesn’t need her handsome new neighbor pointing out the flaws in her plan. But Cal Pope isn’t the average busybody. The gruff firefighter can be sweet, charming—and the perfect partner for the town fundraiser. Then Cal surprises her with two adorable rescue kittens. Maybe there’s a soft heart underneath his rough exterior that needs rescuing, too…

Two unlikely hearts ignite in the latest book in Carrie Nichols’ Small-Town Sweethearts series and bring on all the feels! THE HERO NEXT DOOR brings town newcomer Olive and all around good guy Cal into each others lives with a smidge of an enemies to lovers feel. I was quickly hooked on both the characters as well as the town interaction.

Olive is sincere and sweet and made me want to see her succeed right off the bat.

Cal is well-liked and kind-hearted but thinks he needs to distance himself from Olive before she wants more than he can give. Their predicament is humorous and heartwarming.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a sweet small town setting to your romance with a touch of drama, a bit of passion and a whole lot of heart.

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* Release Blitz/Review * CAUGHT BY LOVE by Melissa Foster

February 9, 2022 Leave a Comment

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* Release Blitz/Review * CAUGHT BY LOVE by Melissa Foster

Caught by Love by Melissa Foster
Series: The Steeles at Silver Island #3
Published by World Literary Press on February 9, 2022
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He’s set on pleasure, but she’s all business. Sizzling chemistry and a surprising connection set this sexy love story in motion. But is it enough to last forever? Find out and fall in love on the sandy shores of Silver Island, home to coffee shops, boat races, midnight rendezvous, and the sexy, sharp-witted Steeles.

Archer Steele is one of the leading vintners on the East Coast. He’s arrogant, aggressive, and has never been interested in settling down, which is what makes his hookups with his sister’s beautiful blond best friend, hair and makeup artist Indi Oliver, the perfect escape. But Indi’s toying with moving to the island, and when she ends their no-strings trysts to focus on her business, Archer isn’t ready to let her go…

Archer Steele was all I envisioned and more! Melissa Foster is known for pouring the sass into her characters and Archer and Indi could not have been more suited for each other or more adorable. I loved every single minute of them. Well developed characters, lots of heart and so much sexy goodness!

I knew coming into this book that Archer had a dramatic past and was somewhat of a surly grump, but he was so much more in the end!

Indi was sassy and independent, but she had a heart of gold that just couldn’t help getting attached to that hunk of a man.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys a close knit family who is all up in each others business as love and laughter surround them and their happily ever afters!

Caught by Love by Melissa Foster is live!

He’s set on pleasure, but she’s all business. Sizzling chemistry and a surprising connection set this sexy love story in motion. But is it enough to last forever?

Archer Steele is one of the leading vintners on the East Coast. He’s arrogant, aggressive, and has never been interested in settling down, which is what makes his hookups with his sister’s beautiful blond best friend, hair and makeup artist Indi Oliver, the perfect escape. But Indi’s toying with moving to the island, and when she ends their no-strings trysts to focus on her business, Archer isn’t ready to let her go…

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Meet Melissa Foster

Melissa Foster is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of more than 100 novels. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance and women’s fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Melissa’s emotional journeys are lovingly erotic, always family oriented, and feature fiercely loyal heroes, smart, sassy heroines, and complex relatable issues. Melissa enjoys chatting with readers and book clubs. Send her an email invitation to your next event!

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* Review * FALLING FOR ROME by Gillian Archer

February 8, 2022 Leave a Comment

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* Review * FALLING FOR ROME by Gillian Archer

Falling for Rome by Gillian Archer
Series: Star Studded #2
on February 10, 2022
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Hollywood’s hottest actor is off the market! Who’s the mystery woman that caught his eye…and his heart?

Rome: My brother’s whole world imploded this week, and the media coverage is relentless. My assistant has come up with the perfect plan to take the attention off him and put it on me. Who doesn’t love a love story? Now let’s see if what’s-her-name wants to make some money and industry connections. It’s a win-win.

Sophia: The whole world knows who the Grier brothers are. The sexy Hollywood actors are on every woman’s wish list—and if I’m honest, mine too. But then I met Roman Grier and totally embarrassed myself. At least I’ll never see him again.

Only now he’s pursuing me. Well, kinda. He is promising me the world. Literally. I’ve always wanted to be a screenwriter, and he’s got the connections to get me through the door—if I pretend to date him and lie to everyone. It’s only a few months, and it’s not like I’m going to fall for Roman Grier for real…

Quick to catch my attention! Gillian Archer is kicking off a brand new Star Studded series with FALLING FOR ROME and I enjoyed these characters so much! A fake relationship is always a fun trope to follow, and when real chemistry is heating up … even better! I can’t wait to see more of this family as the series progresses.

Rome is attention grabbing as a successful actor with loads of family drama going on. I enjoyed his down-to-earth persona once his true nature came to the surface.

Sophia is all over the place in her life up to this point, but she was a real sweetheart and so much fun to watch shine.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a fake romance that turns all too real as emotions build and personalities light up.

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* Blog Tour/Review * SAY IT LIKE YOU MANE IT by Erin Nicholas

February 2, 2022 Leave a Comment

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* Blog Tour/Review * SAY IT LIKE YOU MANE IT by Erin Nicholas

Say It Like You Mane It by Erin Nicholas
Series: Boys of the Bayou Gone Wild #6
Published by EN Fiction, Inc. on February 1, 2022
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What happens when a hellraiser turned hot cop is stuck with a headstrong heiress he’s determined to protect...and resist?

A run-away bride, wearing a freakin’ tiara, and carrying a stolen lion cub, of all things. This was not how rowdy, bad-boy-turned-small-town-cop, Zander Landry expected his day to go.

He really didn’t expect his night to end with her sleeping in his bed after her near-kidnapping.

But his intense attraction to her and the feelings of protectiveness she stirs up? Oh, yeah, he knew those were coming.

She’s stunning, whip-smart, and trouble with a capital T.

Which means, he needs her to head right back the way she came. ASAP.

His town is exactly the way he wants it . . . crazy and trouble free.

Well, the crazy trouble he’s not related to anyway.

Stranded in a tiny town in her half-million-dollar wedding gown with no money and no place to go . . . today is going pretty much exactly the way Caroline Holland expected it to.

But the grumpy, tattooed, oh-my-god hot cop being the answer to all her problems isn’t at all what she expected.

Now that she’s turned all the criminal (and obnoxious) info about her exotic-animal-dealing ex-fiance over to Zander, she can kick back in a hammock with some sweet tea and relax.

Or not.

Turns out Caroline’s not the spoiled heiress Zander thinks she is. The gorgeous hellion wants in on the action and soon discovers just how dirty things can get in the bayou. And the bedroom.

More and more, Zander just wants her safe on the sidelines. But Caroline isn’t going anywhere until justice is done.

It’s a clash of wills that’s gonna get hotter than a crawfish boil in July. And the most fun the Landry family has had watching sparks fly since . . . well, the last book.

Every return trip to Autre is guaranteed to please! Erin Nicholas keeps on delighting her readers with joyful love stories filled with laughter, heart and family goodness in her Boys of the Bayou Gone Wild series and I personally hope this family lasts forever in her literary future! SAY IT LIKE YOU MANE IT brings us the long awaited romance for family cop Zander when a gorgeous runaway bride steps into town. The hijinx are hilarious, the sexual chemistry is off the charts HOT and the goodness pours from this family every single time we are around. I would have liked to have seen Caroline’s family be brought into the story and understood more, but overall a great plot and lots of love and laughter taking place.

I recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys humor, heart and overbearing family members mixed into your sexy romance. This series is hilarious and such a feel good setting!

One hot cop, one headstrong heiress, and one bed. What could possibly go wrong?

Say It Like You Mane It, an all-new sexy, opposites attract romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Erin Nicholas is available now!

What happens when a hellraiser turned hot cop is stuck with a headstrong heiress he’s determined to protect…and resist?

A run-away bride, wearing a freakin’ tiara, and carrying a stolen lion cub, of all things. This was not how rowdy, bad-boy-turned-small-town-cop, Zander Landry expected his day to go.

He really didn’t expect his night to end with her sleeping in his bed after her near-kidnapping.

But his intense attraction to her and the feelings of protectiveness she stirs up? Oh, yeah, he knew those were coming.

She’s stunning, whip-smart, and trouble with a capital T.

Which means, he needs her to head right back the way she came. ASAP.

His town is exactly the way he wants it . . . crazy and trouble free.

Well, the crazy trouble he’s not related to anyway.

Stranded in a tiny town in her half-million-dollar wedding gown with no money and no place to go . . . today is going pretty much exactly the way Caroline Holland expected it to.

But the grumpy, tattooed, oh-my-god hot cop being the answer to all her problems isn’t at all what she expected.

Now that she’s turned all the criminal (and obnoxious) info about her exotic-animal-dealing ex-fiance over to Zander, she can kick back in a hammock with some sweet tea and relax.

Or not.

Turns out Caroline’s not the spoiled heiress Zander thinks she is. The gorgeous hellion wants in on the action and soon discovers just how dirty things can get in the bayou. And the bedroom.

More and more, Zander just wants her safe on the sidelines. But Caroline isn’t going anywhere until justice is done.

It’s a clash of wills that’s gonna get hotter than a crawfish boil in July. And the most fun the Landry family has had watching sparks fly since . . . well, the last book.

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About Erin Nicholas

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Erin Nicholas has been writing romances almost as long as she’s been reading them. To date, she’s written over thirty sexy, contemporary novels that have been described as “toe-curling,” “enchanting,” “steamy,” and “fun.” She adores reluctant heroes, imperfect heroines, and happily ever afters. Erin lives in the Midwest, where she enjoys spending time with her husband (who only wants to read the sex scenes in her books), her kids (who will never read the sex scenes in her books), and her family and friends (who claim to be “shocked” by the sex scenes in her books).

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* Review * MONTANA SANCTUARY by Josie Jade and Janie Crouch

January 31, 2022 Leave a Comment

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Montana Sanctuary by Josie Jade, Janie Crouch
Series: Resting Warrior Ranch #1
Published by Calamittie Jane Publishing on January 31, 2022
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Sometimes the worst wounds can't be seen.

Lucas Everett knows that firsthand. It's why he and his former Navy SEAL brothers created the Resting Warrior Ranch.

They aren't doctors, but they can offer the healing freedom of their Montana range. And they specialize in training service and emotional support animals to help soothe even the worst emotional scars.

Usually, soldiers show up at their door. But this time it's Evelyn Taylor—a soldier in a very different kind of war.

She's as skittish as one of the horses Lucas gentles. But he's learned how to be patient with animals, and he's more than happy to be patient with this quiet beauty too.

When Evelyn's past nightmares show up in Montana, she thinks she has to run again, but Lucas isn't going to let that happen. He's protected his country against the worst types of threats, and he'll protect her too.

She's met the rancher, but now she's about to meet the SEAL.

A powerfully written, emotional journey of healing! With the first book in their Resting Warrior Ranch series Josie Jade and Janie Crouch join forces to bring us an intriguing story in MONTANA SANCTUARY and I enjoyed it fully. The direness of Evelyn’s situation quickly had my attention from the very start of the book and I was quickly hooked by her plight. One Lucas came on the scene and showed her such a gentle kindness, I was deeply entrenched in seeing their happily ever after unfold. I can’t wait for more in the series!

I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a romantic suspense story with powerful backstories taking center stage. This refuge is staffed by a close knit group of guys who are there to help others like themselves be able to cope with life again after tragedy.

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* Review * DECONSTRUCTED by Liz Talley

January 31, 2022 Leave a Comment

Deconstructed by Liz Talley
Published by Montlake on February 1, 2022
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Antique-store owner Cricket Crosby’s life is turned upside down when she discovers that the rumors of her husband’s affair aren’t just leisurely southern gossip. Her plan: hire an investigator; find an attorney; enlist the help of her new assistant, Ruby; and make her husband pay.

Ruby knows how quickly everything changes. After a dicey past, she’s determined to forge a new future by working for Cricket and reinventing herself as a designer, deconstructing vintage haute couture. If anybody can help mend a few tears in Cricket’s life, she can.

But turns out Cricket’s life isn’t just a little torn. It’s wrinkled, stained, and falling apart at the seams. With Ruby and her ragtag relatives—a soused PI and a hunky tow truck driver—Cricket is sleuthing her way to the truth, no matter how dangerous it gets.

Sure, Cricket’s life isn’t what she imagined. But she’s embracing change and figuring out what she really wants. And that’s kind of fabulous.

Well-written, engaging and attention grabbing from start to finish! I would describe Liz Talley’s latest release as women’s fiction with a cozy mystery twist and I loved every minute of DECONSTRUCTED. The main character is successful and accomplished and watching her step up and dig up the dirt on her cheating spouse was inspiring. Her partner in crime assistant almost stole the show with her quirky style and her following of humorous relatives. I really enjoyed their friendship and seeing her succeed in bettering herself was a joy to read.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a bit of mystery mixed with drama, humor and family dynamics.

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* Review * OUT OF THE BLUE by Alison Bliss

January 31, 2022 Leave a Comment

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Out of the Blue by Alison Bliss
Series: A Perfect Fit #4
Published by Forever on February 1, 2022
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The course of true love was never supposed to start on a stair climber…

Preslee Owens has never worked out in a gym before. Like truly never. Until today. As she struggles to stay upright on the stair climber, she accidentally broadcasts a vlog that lets complete strangers—and even worse, people in her own small town--witness the hilarious start to her fitness journey. To her surprise and mortification, viewers love it.

The positive reaction leaves Preslee with no choice but to return—and the discovery that her unrequited crush, Josh, works out in the same gym is a big bonus. It also helps that her new personal trainer is making sure she doesn’t kill herself in the process. In fact, Adam has even offered to pretend to be her boyfriend to help make Josh a little jealous.

Having Adam cheering her on brings out a strength and confidence Preslee barely recognizes in herself. And soon she’s enjoying being his fake girlfriend waaay too much. But will her newfound courage allow her to face her biggest fear yet and seize the life she truly wants?

Fun, quirky and down right addictive! With the fourth book in her always humorous A Perfect Fit series Alison Bliss returns with a solid addition to the series with OUT OF THE BLUE. I was quickly hooked by Preslee’s sincere personality, laugh out loud embarrassing moments and the sweet connection she and Adam have right from the start. I loved seeing a few of the guys from the series pop up in here, but I would have loved to have seen even more. Book 1 and 2 will still always be my favs, but Preslee and Adam did a pretty good job of hooking my heart.

I recommend this book and the entire series to anyone who loves a plus size heroine full of love, laughter and snark. Bliss is the queen of adding some sass to her stories!

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* Review * TELL NO LIES by Allison Brennan

January 24, 2022 Leave a Comment

Tell No Lies by Allison Brennan
Series: Quinn & Costa #2
Published by MIRA on March 30, 2021
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The unsolved murder of a young activist leads to the discovery of much darker crimes in New York Times bestselling author Allison Brennan’s latest compelling thriller to feature the young, edgy detective Kara Quinn and the loner FBI agent Matt Costa. This time they work to uncover possible ties to a high-stakes cartel in the Southwest desert.

Something mysterious is killing the wildlife in the mountains just south of Tucson. When a college intern turned activist sets out to collect her own evidence, she, too, ends up dead. Local law enforcement is slow to get involved. That’s when the mobile FBI unit goes undercover to infiltrate the town and its copper refinery in search of possible leads.

Quinn and Costa find themselves scouring the desolate landscape, which keeps revealing clues to something much darker—greed, child trafficking and more death. As the body count adds up, it’s clear they have stumbled onto much more than they bargained for. Now they must figure out who is at the heart of this mayhem and stop them before more innocent lives are lost.

Multiple crimes colliding make for an addictive story when Quinn and Costa once again join forces to take down the bad guys in TELL NO LIES by Allison Brennan! I was quickly intrigued by the concept of the story of this second book in the series and numerous undercover missions held my attention throughout. I’m looking forward to more from this dynamic duo!

I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a mystery chock full of danger and surprises around every corner.

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* Review * GAME CHANGER by Stacey Lynn

January 24, 2022 Leave a Comment

Game Changer by Stacey Lynn
Series: Las Vegas Vipers #1
Published by SLB Publishing on December 14, 2021
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Falling for your best friend is one thing, accidentally getting knocked up by him is another…

Hockey hottie Garrett Dubiak has been my best friend since college and the one constant in my life the past seven years. Through distance, career changes, and other relationships, we’ve always found our way back to each other.

Including one wild weekend this winter, when he finally told me he wanted more… wanted everything from me.

Too afraid to admit I felt the same, I told him I needed time.

Twelve weeks later, here I am, pregnant with his baby, alone, and terrified.

He’s my best friend. He deserves to know the truth.

So I swallow my fear, my pride, and I shoot my shot. I just hope he’s still willing to have me—and our baby.

Such an adorable couple! I was quickly hooked after starting this first book in Stacey Lynn’s latest hockey series and I’m anxiously awaiting more! GAME CHANGER is a sassy friends to lovers romance with a huge twist and kicks off the Las Vegas Vipers hockey series nicely. I wanted a bit more development of what their past was all about ultimately, but overall I really connected with them and was entrenched in their story from start to finish.

I recommend this book to anyone who loves a dramatic hockey romance with strong characters and heartwarming yet sexy connections.

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* Review * GREEK HEIR TO CLAIM HER HEART by Jennifer Faye

January 24, 2022 Leave a Comment

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Greek Heir to Claim Her Heart by Jennifer Faye
Series: Greek Paradise Escape #1
Published by Harlequin Romance on January 25, 2022
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From Greek island fling

To forever?

Managing a luxury resort on a picturesque Greek island is more than a job for Hermione Kappas. It’s been her lifeline since losing her home and family. So when gorgeous Atlas Othonos, who has recently inherited the resort, arrives set on selling it, Hermione has just two weeks to change his mind. But as their Valentine’s Day deadline approaches, it’s Hermione’s feelings for Atlas that are changing into something more…

Love in the nick of time! A gorgeous Greek island sets the scene for a new trilogy from Jennifer Faye that is sure to delight Harlequin Romance fans. GREEK HEIR TO CLAIM HER HEART is the first book in the Greek Paradise Escape series featuring the manager of a luxury resort meeting her match when the new owner of said resort arrives planning to sweep the rug out from under her. The characters were intriguing from the start and their gentle love story held my interest throughout.

I recommend this book to fans of exotic locations for a sweet and luxurious romance.

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