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* Review * AN UNLIKELY ALLIANCE by Toni Shiloh

July 5, 2022 Leave a Comment

An Unlikely Alliance by Toni Shiloh
Series: K-9 Companions #7
Published by Love Inspired on June 28, 2022
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To save her animal shelter,
She’ll have to work with her biggest foe…

With her emotional support dog at her side, Jalissa Tucker will do whatever it takes to ensure the survival of the local animal rescue—even ally herself with her nemesis, firefighter Jeremy Rider. As working together dredges up old hurts, putting the past aside could be the key to their future joy. But can Jalissa resist falling for the man she’s always considered the enemy?

Highly emotional goodness! With book seven in the K-9 Companions series Toni Shiloh brings an inspirational opposites attract to life in AN UNLIKELY ALLIANCE and I wholeheartedly enjoyed it! The characters were complex and emotions were high throughout the storyline.

Jalissa is one of those characters who almost makes it easy to dislike her with her stout venom against a guy like Jeremy, but uncovering the depth of her past trauma makes it easy to forgive and see where her emotions come from. I didn’t like how she treated him for a good part of the book, but I understood it and enjoyed watching her overcome her judgements and truly heal her heart.

Jeremy is simply a sweetheart. He’s good, he’s wholesome, and he’s forgiving. There wasn’t a thing to dislike about this man.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone that enjoys an inspirational romance filled with love, laughter and healing.

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* Review * SHERIFF IN THE SADDLE by Delores Fossen

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* Review * SHERIFF IN THE SADDLE by Delores Fossen

Sheriff in the Saddle by Delores Fossen
Series: The Law in Lubbock County #1
Published by Harlequin Intrigue on June 28, 2022
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To uphold the law…will she take down her ex?

The town wants her to arrest her former boyfriend for a murder on his ranch—but Sheriff Leigh Mercer refuses. The newly elected law enforcer doesn't have evidence against bad boy Cullen Brodie. In fact, the search for the killer draws them passionately close again…and into relentless danger. Not only could Leigh lose her job for not collaring Brodie…but they could both lose their lives.

Attention grabbing from start to finish! The kick off to The Law in Lubbock County series is an intense reunion of former loves in the middle of a crime scene. The pace is fast, the drama is high and the storyline is addictive. I highly enjoyed their reconnection!

Leigh is the new sheriff of Lubbock County and watching her step into leadership is refreshing. She has a lot going against her in the form of her former sheriff father who won’t back off, her deputy who still acts like her dad is the boss and an ex taking center stage in her newest and most difficult crime scene.

Cullen is goodhearted and sincere and watching him try to get to the bottom of the murder that has occurred on his ranch while reconnecting with the one that got away is satisfying.

I highly recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a drama filled bit of intrigue as danger is lurking around the corner when they least expect it.

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* Review * SUSPECTS by Danielle Steel

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Suspects by Danielle Steel
Published by Delacorte Press on June 28, 2022
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A dedicated CIA agent becomes an unexpected ally to a woman haunted by the kidnapping of her family, in this thrilling novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel.

Theodora Morgan is fashion royalty. Founder of a wildly popular online shopping service, she is one of the most successful businesswomen in the world, although she prefers to keep a low profile, especially over the last months. It was a year ago when the unthinkable struck her family, and her husband, industry mogul Matthieu Pasquier, and their son were kidnapped and held for ransom—a nightmare that ended in tragedy.

The case has gone cold, despite evidence linking the crime to Matthieu’s Russian competitors. Theo has reluctantly gone back to work running her company. On the flight to a launch party for one of her highly anticipated pop-up shops in New York City, she crosses paths with high-society networker Pierre de Vaumont. Theo politely invites him to her event—unaware that Pierre has been flagged by the CIA.

Senior supervising CIA operative Mike Andrews investigates Pierre’s suspicious Russian contacts and clears him to enter the country, but when he realizes that Theodora Morgan is on the same flight, he becomes concerned for her safety. Posing as a lawyer, Mike begins a covert mission—starting with Theo’s opening party. When Mike and Theo meet, their connection is instant, but Theo is completely unaware of Mike’s true objective or identity… or that the life she is rebuilding is in grave danger.

A journey of healing, growth and awakening! Steele was quick to grab my attention with this storyline and the connectability of her main character. I was engrossed in both the drama of what had happened to her family and in the subtle danger that seemed to be lurking around her. Once she met Mike and their relationship began to develop, I was fully entrenched.

I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a hint of danger mixed with a growing romance as the heroine picks up the pieces of her broken world and begins to live again.

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* Review * MASTER OF PLEASURE by Tara Sue Me

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* Review * MASTER OF PLEASURE by Tara Sue Me

Master of Pleasure by Tara Sue Me
Series: Lessons From the RACK #3
Published by After Six Publishing on June 28, 2022
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The long awaited third and final book in the Lessons From the RACK Series from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Tara Sue Me.

Five years ago, Terrence and Ronnie’s evening of incomplete pleasure ended with unspoken plans to get back together soon. Those plans died a slow and painful, public death when their private parting was captured by the paparazzi, and their identities were published for everyone to see, including each other. Because while Ronnie had no idea the Dom she’d played with was Hollywood’s golden boy, Terrence Knight, he didn’t know she was the just-turned nineteen year old daughter of the most conservative man in the US Senate.

When their paths cross again at RACK Academy five years later, they’re both wary of the other and vow to keep their distance. It’s a promise they don’t believe they’ll have any trouble keeping. However, they didn’t count on the not-so-subtle matchmaking attempts of the two couples residing at the academy with them for the summer, Fulton and Andie Matthews, and Lennox and Marie MacLure. As the summer goes on, they find it more and more difficult to resist the temptation of giving into what they both want - to finish what they started five years ago.

But the forces behind that long ago night have yet to be discovered, and the truth has the ability to bring an end to Terrence and Ronnie before they can truly start.

The conclusion of the Lessons from the RACK series is here! I’ve enjoyed all of the couples from this series as a whole and seeing them all again in this book was really nice. The characters are quick to catch my attention and the storyline held my interest throughout. I would have liked a bit more development on what happened to her during the fallout of their original scandal and then more time with them at the end to develop their relationship would have been welcome, but overall I enjoyed their story, I enjoyed the cameos of previous couples and I enjoyed the overall feel of the book.

Terrence is successful and commanding as a Hollywood actor and dominant. I enjoyed his personality very much.

Ronnie walked away from a lot after their scandal years ago and she finally feels like this new adventure might be her step in the right direction … until she sees a blast from the past and it all crumbles down around her again.

I recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys a sensual BDSM storyline with a group of characters who treasure their close friendships as love finds them all.

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* Review * ADVENTURE WITH A SECRET PRINCE by Andrea Bolter

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* Review * ADVENTURE WITH A SECRET PRINCE by Andrea Bolter

Adventure with a Secret Prince by Andrea Bolter
Published by Harlequin Romance on June 28, 2022
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They started in Miami…

And found forever in New York!

Prince Ras has a few weeks of freedom left before he must marry for duty. He doesn’t plan on wasting a second! But when he meets Gracie aboard a cruise ship, he recognizes the same need for adventure in her eyes. As they travel the East Coast, Gracie welcomes the distraction, which takes her further from her disastrous past—and closer to Ras! Except the secret he’s hiding could change everything…

A star-crossed royal romance! Prince Ras had my attention from the very first page and I was quickly hooked on watching him have his adventure. The pace was just right for the characters to endear themselves to the reader’s heart and seeing their love play out is rewarding.

Prince Ras is kind-hearted and loyal to his country, but he wants a few weeks of not being under scrutiny before he has to wed and begin his more stringent family duties.

Gracie is the sweetest and really brought a likable character to life.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a royal romance with a twist!

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* Review * WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN SHE’S EXPECTING by Laurel Greer

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* Review * WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN SHE’S EXPECTING by Laurel Greer

What to Expect When She's Expecting by Laurel Greer
Series: Sutter Creek, Montana #8
Published by Harlequin Special Edition on June 28, 2022
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This is one fire

He never wants to extinguish

Since childhood, firefighter Graydon Halloran has been secretly in love with Alejandra Brooks Flores. Now, with Aleja working as the building contractor near to where he's staying, it’s becoming impossible for Gray to hide his feelings. But Aleja's situation is complicated. She’s pregnant with IUI twins and she isn’t looking for love. Can Gray convince his lifelong crush that he can make her dreams come true?

Heartfelt characters, adorable connections and just a really fun return to Sutter Creek, Montana! With the eighth book in this small town series a childhood crush finally pays off when firefighter Graydon Halloran finally gets the attention of contractor Alejandra Brooks Flores and sparks flare and ignite.

Gray is adorable and I adored every minute of him on the pages.

Aleja is a real go getter who isn’t afraid to take chances to get to where she is today, but she’s afraid the chance she might take on her heart and career by falling for a younger man who is wrapped up in the heart of the town might be more than she can handle.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys a fast paced small town romance that’s always filled with love, laughter and family as drama paves the way towards forever.

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* Review * HOW TO FAKE A WEDDING DATE by Karen Booth

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* Review * HOW TO FAKE A WEDDING DATE by Karen Booth

How to Fake a Wedding Date by Karen Booth
Series: Little Black Book of Secrets #3
Published by Harlequin Desire on June 28, 2022
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It started with one simple request:

“Pretend to like me for three days.”

Canceling her own million-dollar wedding made socialite Alexandra Gold infamous. Now the only way to avoid going alone to the wedding of this season—and keep vicious gossip account Little Black Book of Secrets quiet—is to bring a fake date. The almost-perfect candidate: architect Ryder Carson, her brother’s best friend. Ryder’s off-limits, yet tempting, despite their recent history. And as the celebration heats up, so do the sparks. But is it only a matter of time before Little Black Book reveals their secret?

The all too tempting conclusion to Karen Booth’s Little Black Book trilogy! The characters are complex with emotional sides as their fake connection triggers the all too real attraction that has been rearing it’s head between them for awhile, no matter how off-limits the other is! Really enjoyed their story and the conclusion to the series.

Alexandra is sweet and sincere and I enjoyed watching her come into her own and reach for the dreams she wanted so badly.

Ryder is a doll and I loved every minute of his story.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone that loves their steamy romance riddled with family, close friends and a stewing mystery that spins throughout the series.

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* Review * ONE COLORADO NIGHT by Joanne Rock

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* Review * ONE COLORADO NIGHT by Joanne Rock

One Colorado Night by Joanne Rock
Series: Return to Catamount #2
Published by Harlequin Desire on June 28, 2022
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She vowed to make peace with her past.

Now she’s having her ex’s baby…

After her parents’ messy divorce—and her own bad breakup with rancher Ryder Wakefield—Jessamyn Barclay cut all ties to Catamount, Colorado. But the New York real estate guru is back, reuniting with her estranged siblings to claim their inheritance—and reuniting with Ryder to rekindle their undeniable fire. Now Jess is expecting his child. Will she give their relationship a real second chance, especially once she learns the secret he’s been keeping about her father?

An emotional journey of healing has her reuniting with her first love … and falling for him all over again! The second book in the Return to Catamount series has Jessamyn returning home to reconnect with her sister and work on settling their grandmother’s estate. The characters are intriguing, the drama is spot on and the surprise baby that comes from their reunion is my favorite kind of trope!

Jess is more down to earth than I originally thought from the first book in the series and maybe part of that is the fact that she’s away from work and out from under her father’s thumb for awhile. I enjoyed seeing her enjoy the life around her again.

Ryder is kindhearted and really easy to like.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series if you enjoy a bit of good old fashioned family angst as an underlier to your romance.

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* Review * WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT … by Jules Bennett

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* Review * WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT … by Jules Bennett

When the Lights Go Out... by Jules Bennett
Series: Angel's Share #1
Published by Harlequin Desire on June 28, 2022
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A blackout gives this straitlaced executive the chance to break the rules…in USA TODAY bestselling author Jules Bennett’s scorching new series, Angel's Share!

What happens in the dark won’t stay in the dark—

when business partners cross the line…

Distillery executive Elise Hawthorne always puts business first. No way she’ll gamble a lucrative partnership for one night of pleasure. But when a storm outage strands her with VIP client Antonio Rodriguez, he awakens a passion Elise can’t ignore. Continuing their clandestine affair when the lights come back on puts everything she’s worked for at risk. And now a family secret could blow up her life and cost her the most priceless merger of all…

Passionate, down-to-earth and delightful! Jules Bennett’s first book in her Angels Share series is sure to please with a fast paced instant attraction story that lays the groundwork for family scandal as one sister falls in love with a Spanish tycoon. I loved their story and can’t wait to see where the rest of the series goes!

Elise is accomplished and sincere and I really enjoyed everything that she brought to the storyline.

Antonio is rugged and intriguing and I liked watching him let his guard down for the first time in years to actually care about someone new.

I highly recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a dominant female in a mans world type of trope that brings kindness and sincerity to the forefront.

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* Release Blitz/Review * SHOT TAKER by Stacey Lynn

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* Release Blitz/Review * SHOT TAKER by Stacey Lynn

Shot Taker by Stacey Lynn
Series: Las Vegas Vipers #5
Published by SLB Publishing on June 28, 2022
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It was just supposed to be a week-long vacation for my brother’s wedding.

I wasn’t supposed to find her. A woman I’m inexplicably drawn to. A woman I can’t keep my hands off of. A woman who doesn’t hesitate to ask for what she wants.

Kimmy couldn’t saunter into my life at the worst possible time.

I have an injury that might mean the end of my career if things don’t change. The only thing I’m focused on is getting healthy and capable of playing my next season. Otherwise, I’m done for. Just a guy who used to be good at hockey once upon a time, and I’m not about to let that happen.

So when she’s the one to approach me with a “what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas” type situation, I barely hesitate. A little distraction can’t hurt. Besides, we’re both on the same page—one week and then we go our separate ways three hundred miles apart.

Sooner than I expected, I’m all wrapped up in her—and not just her body. Her smiles. That wild, untamable hair. Her laughter. Confidence. Hell, she’s everything I’ve been looking for.

It was supposed to be a fling, but I want more. Even if it means I’m in for the fight of my life.

It’s my shot… and I’m taking it.

This destination fling is sure to delight! With the fourth book in the Las Vegas Vipers series from Stacey Lynn we get a vacation vibe as Max connects with another member of the wedding party when he stands up with his brother and sets out on what’s supposed to be simply a fling. There wasn’t much hockey action in this book, but there was talk of the sport a lot as he recovered from an injury. I enjoyed their connection, but felt the relationship was rushed at the end in particular. Max is easy to love and I found myself rooting for him throughout the entire story. Kim is accomplished and a real go-getter, so seeing her let herself actually relax and enjoy life with Max was really heartwarming. I recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys a hockey romance with a strong camaraderie of players, delectable passion and goodhearted people.

Shot Taker by Stacey Lynn is now live!

A week away for my brother’s wedding was supposed to be a chance to unwind, not get tangled up with a bridesmaid…

I have an injury that could end my career— and unless I’m ready to hang up my skates and become a hockey has been, the only thing I should be focusing on is getting healthy and playing my next season.

Kimmy saunters into my life at the worst possible time, but when she proposes a “what happens in Vegas” type situation, I figured what could it hurt. Especially when we’re both on the same page—one week and then we go our separate ways… three hundred miles apart.

Before I know it, I’m all wrapped up in her—and not just her body. Her smiles. That wild, untamable hair. Her laughter. Confidence. Hell, she’s everything I’ve been looking for and I can’t keep my hands off her.

It was supposed to be a fling, but now I want more. Even if it means I’m in for the fight of my life. This might be my only shot… and I’m taking it.

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Stacey Lynn likes her coffee with a dash of sugar, her heroes with a side of bossy, and her wine a deep shade of red.

The author of over thirty romance novels, many of which have been best-selling titles on Amazon, AppleBooks, and Barnes & Noble, she loves being able to turn her vivid imagination into a career that brings entertainment and joy to her readers. Focused on sports romance and emotional, small-town romance, she also loves stretching herself in different genres.

Born in Texas and raised in the Midwest, she now makes her home in North Carolina and loves all things Southern. Together with her ultimate tall, dark, and handsome hero, she has four children. Her life is a chaotic mess that fights with her Type-A, list-making, neurotically organized preferences and she wouldn’t have it any other way.

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