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* Book Tour/Review * REDEMPTION ON RIVERS RANCH by Kathy Douglass

May 24, 2021 Leave a Comment

Redemption on Rivers Ranch by Kathy Douglass
Series: Sweet Briar Sweethearts #9
Published by Harlequin Special Edition on May 25, 2021
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The return of his childhood friend

leads to the fresh start he never expected

Horse rancher Carson Rivers has his own emotional demons. There’s no place in his life for a divorced single mom pulling at his heartstrings. But when Gabriella Tucker and her adorable children move next door—the place of her favorite childhood memories—Carson’s tempted to help the heart-guarded beauty make more adult memories. Maybe Gabriella and her kids are the healing balm he’s been yearning for…

Kathy Douglass shines with this emotional journey of reconnection and second chances! With book nine in her always endearing Sweet Briar Sweethearts series Douglass reunites childhood friends at a time when they need each other most. I was hooked right from the start and the captivating characters and heartwarming plot kept my attention throughout.

Gabriella and her adorable kids are the breath of fresh air that Carson needed to recover from the hard knocks that life has been throwing at him of late. He’s kind-hearted and special, but doesn’t feel good about himself at the moment. Watching him reconnect with the childhood innocence he once knew is breathtaking.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who enjoys a small town romance filled with great characters, great community and more heart than you know what to do with.

REDEMPTION ON RIVERS RANCH BY KATHY DOUGLASS

The return of his childhood friend leads to
the fresh start he never expected.

Horse rancher Carson Rivers has his own emotional demons. There’s no place in his life for a divorced single mom pulling at his heartstrings. But when Gabriella Tucker and her adorable children move next door—the place of her favorite childhood memories—Carson’s tempted to help the heart-guarded beauty make more adult memories. Maybe Gabriella and her kids are the healing balm he’s been yearning for…

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ABOUT KATHY DOUGLASS

Kathy is a born reader who as a child always had her nose in a book. She went from reading Bobbsey Twins to romance novels. One day she stumbled upon The Shining by Stephen King and was hooked on horror. When she caught herself checking under the bed and looking in the closet for monsters, she knew it was time to put down the horror and return to romance novels.

Her return was short-lived. She started law school and soon her reading was limited to legal opinions. Then she discovered Harlequin romances. They were short enough to read in a week and she wouldn’t have to search her room before she went to sleep.

When her first child was born, she became a stay at home mom. Her second child soon followed, and reading was limited to children’s books.

All too soon her kids were attending pre-school. Kathy spent those hours renewing her relationship with romance novels. Soon she felt the urge to write the stories she wanted to read. In 2016, Kathy sold to Harlequin. Her first book, How to Steal the Lawman’s Heart, was released in February, 2017. Since then, she has released several more books with Harlequin.

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* Release Blitz/Review * TITCH by Jessica Ames

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* Release Blitz/Review * TITCH by Jessica Ames

Titch by Jessica Ames
Series: Untamed Sons MC #5
on May 24, 2021
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Titch

As Road Captain of the Untamed Sons MC, I've had my share of pain, but nothing could prepare me for seeing my ex-wife move on with another man. It makes my demons want to come out to play, makes me want to destroy everything in my path. I love Rachel. I'll always love her, but she's no longer mine. Getting her back is my only focus and to do that, I'm willing to cross lines I shouldn't.

Rachel

I never expected my feelings for Titch to remain as strong as they were when I first married him. Getting a divorce was my first mistake. My second was trusting my new husband. He has secrets that put me and my sons in danger. I shouldn't be thinking about my ex, not now that I have a new man on the scene, but every thought I have is about Titch. He's the light in the darkness and he makes my heart beat faster than it has in years.

When I discover my husband has been hurting my child, I fall into the arms of the only man who can save us all. Titch.

*Warning : Contains adult content, reading age 18 +. Graphic violence and dark emotional scenes that may trigger some readers.

A reunion like no other! Sparks fly and tempers flare when Jessica Ames brings us the next book in her Untamed Sons MC series, TITCH. I loved the story as a whole, but I was left wanting more development into healing their relationship and moving forward to make it feel more satisfying. Looking forward to more to come in the series!

Titch is a solid guy who will do anything for his family … only he figured that out a little too late.

Rachel was too quick to throw Titch over because of youth and impetuousness, but seeing the love they still feel for each other is sweet.

I recommend this book and the entire series to anyone who enjoys a motorcycle club filled with solid characters, occasionally shady practices and hearts of gold.

Title: Titch
Series: Untamed Sons MC #5

Author: Jessica Ames

Genre: MC Romance

Release Date: May 24, 2021

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Titch

As Road Captain of the Untamed Sons MC, I’ve had my share of pain, but nothing could prepare me for seeing my ex-wife move on with another man. It makes my demons want to come out to play, makes me want to destroy everything in my path. I love Rachel. I’ll always love her, but she’s no longer mine. Getting her back is my only focus and to do that, I’m willing to cross lines I shouldn’t.

Rachel

I never expected my feelings for Titch to remain as strong as they were when I first married him. Getting a divorce was my first mistake. My second was trusting my new husband. He has secrets that put me and my sons in danger. I shouldn’t be thinking about my ex, not with a new man on the scene, but every thought I have is about Titch. He’s the light in the darkness and he makes my heart beat faster than it has in years.

When I discover my husband has been hurting my child, I fall into the arms of the only man who can save us all. Titch.

*Warning : Contains adult content, reading age 18 +. Graphic violence and dark emotional scenes that may trigger some readers.

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* Review * STOLEN IN HER WEDDING GOWN by Amanda Cinelli

May 23, 2021 Leave a Comment

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* Review * STOLEN IN HER WEDDING GOWN by Amanda Cinelli

Stolen in Her Wedding Gown by Amanda Cinelli
Series: The Greeks' Race to the Altar #1
Published by Harlequin Presents on May 25, 2021
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When the something borrowed…
Is the bride!

About to walk down the aisle of her Manhattan wedding, determined Priya realizes it’s impossible. After the news Greek playboy Eros has just shared about her convenient groom, she can’t go through with it. To save her father’s business, she flees in her white dress…and weds Eros instead!

To beat his brother to the family inheritance, Eros must stay married for one year. Stealing Priya as his wife was the first step. Then he discovers her deepest secrets—and a burning mutual desire. What started as convenient suddenly got very complicated…

A stolen marriage of convenience turns into much more! With the first book in The Greek’s Race to the Altar series Amanda Cinelli lays the ground work for an inheritance bargain that is sure to echo throughout the series in STOLEN IN HER WEDDING GOWN. I was quickly hooked by the drama unfolding and upon getting to know the characters and seeing their growing attraction, I was all in and cheering them on!

Eros is broody and determined. He will do just about anything to get even for how he’s been treated in life, but he gets more than he bargained for when he steals his brother’s arranged marriage for his own.

Priya is naive but endearing with her belief in goodness and hope.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a romance filled with love when they least expect it.

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* Review * DEAR ROOMIE by Kate Meader

May 23, 2021 Leave a Comment

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Dear Roomie by Kate Meader
Series: Rookie Rebels #5
Published by Kate Meader LLC on May 25, 2021
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Reid Durand isn't here to make friends.

Coming from a legacy of hockey greatness, he has games to win and things to prove. With his focus during his first season as a Chicago Rebel purely on his drive to succeed, every vice is off the table. No booze, no sugar, and definitely no women.

Kennedy Clark is the master of the side hustle.

She'll walk your dog, brew your espresso, and pick up your dry-cleaning, all while rocking it in Warrior pose. Standing still is impossible for her, because the moment she starts to slow down, it'll come rushing back in a torrent. The memories. The pain. The heartbreak.

Their meet-cute is more of a freeze-cute. Besides, they already know each other. He's the rude, entitled customer at her coffee shop, or what used to be her coffee shop since she just got fired--because of Mr. Extra Shot Americano himself.

Reid didn't intend to get Kennedy fired.
He didn't intend to rescue a dog after the poor thing ended up in the lake.
And he definitely didn't intend to acquire a new roommate.

A curvy, chatty, tempting roommate.
Now this perfect storm of events are about to wreak havoc on his neatly-ordered life.

Reid Durand isn't here to make friends, and he's certainly not here to lose his heart to a puppy, a team, or a chaos agent like Kennedy. But then we don't always get what we want ...

Kate Meader excels at creating the perfect combination of broody and goodness with Reid and Kennedy! DEAR ROOMIE is book five in Meader’s ever-popular Rookie Rebels hockey series and it is sure to delight her fans with the perfect amount of snark and sass. It’s always a pleasure to visit this team!

Reid is absolutely adorable. He’s moody, he’s rude, he’s borderline obnoxious … but he’s the epitome of a guy done wrong. Watching him let the goodness come to the surface as he falls for Kennedy is so rewarding.

Kennedy is a sweetheart who buries the bad things in life and only focuses on the here and now and what she can do to make her dreams come true.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who loves a group of hockey players who are like family as they volley through the ups and downs of life and finding their happily ever afters.

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* Review * HER UNLIKELY PROTECTOR by Regan Black

May 23, 2021 Leave a Comment

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* Review * HER UNLIKELY PROTECTOR by Regan Black

Her Unlikely Protector by Regan Black
Series: Escape Club Heroes #5
Published by Harlequin Romantic Suspense on May 25, 2021
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She keeps her heart to herself

But a new case changes everything…

Officer Aubrey Rawlins has learned the hard way—trusting people only ends in disaster. So when Leo Butler shows up in her precinct, claiming his sister has gone missing, she remains sympathetic but detached. As danger stalks the investigating pair, she’s unsure if what’s growing between them is real. But can Aubrey open up to let in her unexpected protector?

Unexpected twists will have your attention quickly in Regan Black’s return to her Escape Club Heroes series. HER UNLIKELY PROTECTOR is fast paced and attention grabbing as a brother’s only hope of finding his missing sister is a dedicated street cop. Solid characters, a unique plot and a sweet happily ever after will have you riveted.

Aubrey is a unique character who goes out of her way to help any and every person she can in life. She’s optimistic and truly believes that good will win out and it was endearing to get to know her.

Leo is pushy and interfering in the beginning of the book and in one aspect that was irritating, but in another it made us adore him because he was so dedicated to his little sister. I ended up liking him a lot.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who likes a good mystery with interesting characters and a hint of romance to round out the story.

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* Review * BOUND BY A RING AND A SECRET by Jennifer Faye

May 23, 2021 Leave a Comment

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* Review * BOUND BY A RING AND A SECRET by Jennifer Faye

Bound by a Ring and a Secret by Jennifer Faye
Series: Wedding Bells at Lake Como #1
Published by Harlequin Romance on May 25, 2021
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A mistaken identity…
…a proposal that changes everything!

Photographer Gianna is done with men. Retreating to her villa on the shore of Lake Como, Gianna is stunned to find gorgeous Dario renting her house! When Dario is mistaken for her long-gone fiancé, they realize a fake engagement could solve problems for them both. Pretending to be in love should be easy, but what happens when very real feelings start to grow?

Charming and addictive! BOUND BY A RING AND A SECRET is book one in Jennifer Faye’s Wedding Bells at Lake Como duet and it is sure to delight her readers with it’s witty banter and gentle romance. I enjoyed the characters very much and was spellbound throughout.

Gianna wasn’t easy to like at first as she burst onto the scene and was a bit unfair to Dario, but I grew to like her and enjoy their connection.

Dario was a doll and I adored him from the very first page. It was a joy to watch him overcome his obstacles and shine on the path he always dreamed of.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys an unexpected romance with endearing plot qualities and a sweet happily ever after.

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* Review * THE BAIT by Carol Ericson

May 23, 2021 Leave a Comment

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The Bait by Carol Ericson
Series: A Kyra and Jake Investigation #3
Published by Harlequin Intrigue on May 25, 2021
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They’re after a vicious serial killer.

And this time it’s personal.

Decades after The Player’s infamous murder spree, a third copycat killer terrorizes LA. Detective Jake McAllister and victim advocate Kyra Chase launch a risky dark web investigation—complicating their relationship and exposing their troubled pasts. But when the copycat kidnaps Jake’s daughter, Kyra defies her partner to lay her life on the line. Just one chilling question remains: Is The Player back?

Non-stop twists and turns! THE BAIT is book three in the Kyra and Jake Investigation series by Carol Ericson and it kept me captivated from start to finish. Each book is leading up to a big reveal and the atmosphere grows more tense as time passes. I’m looking forward to figuring out all of the secrets in the last book to come!

Kyra and Jake are testing the waters as a couple after meeting and falling for each other as they worked to figure out who the copycat serial killer was, but each time they think they will have some down times another twisted psycho jumps into the game. I enjoy their chemistry as they bounce ideas off of one another day in and day out but find time for subtle closeness that makes them seem real.

I highly recommend this book and the entire series to anyone who likes a touch of romance along with addictive action and suspense.

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* Review * FROM EXPOSE TO EXPECTING by Andie Brock

May 20, 2021 Leave a Comment

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* Review * FROM EXPOSE TO EXPECTING by Andie Brock

From Exposé to Expecting by Andie Brock
Published by Harlequin Presents on May 25, 2021
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The most shocking story of all:
“I am going to have a baby.”

Following the sexiest time of her life with Leonardo Ravenino, journalist Emma Quinn is left mortified by his swift rejection. To let off steam, she writes a private, scandalous exposé on the tycoon…and is horrified when it’s accidentally published! Yet that’s nothing compared to the surprise that soon follows…

Leo’s enraged to see the woman who ruined his name on his doorstep. But once he discovers Emma’s pregnant, he knows what he has to do. Claiming his child will be easy. Trusting Emma and their palpable chemistry? Unimaginable!

Passionate and intense! FROM EXPOSE TO EXPECTING by Andie Brock quickly drew me in as a surprise baby turns the tide with this billionaire playboy. I enjoyed the characters and the plot was fairly fast paced with a few twists here and there.

Emma is easy to like and charming in a naive sort of way. She is a go-getter when it comes to kick-starting her career, but a few quirks led to some problems that could have been handled better.

Leonardo is broody and standoffish, but I liked him very much. Upon learning about his past it all becomes clear why he is the way he is and he’s very redeemable.

I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a surprise baby story with a hint of royalty in the background and endearing characters.

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* Review * DEADLY DOUBLE-CROSS by Lena Diaz

May 20, 2021 Leave a Comment

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* Review * DEADLY DOUBLE-CROSS by Lena Diaz

Deadly Double-Cross by Lena Diaz
Series: The Justice Seekers #4
Published by Harlequin Intrigue on May 25, 2021
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He runs an organization dedicated to pursuing justice for others,

but can he do the same for himself?

Someone is trying to destroy former chief of police Mason Ford, but he won’t go down without a fight. Neither will crime scene analyst Hannah Cantrell, who’s convinced he’s become a killer’s target and will do whatever it takes to help Mason survive. However, that doesn’t mean she’s ready to risk falling in love with him. Can Mason and Hannah discover the truth before a killer strikes again?

Attention grabbing from start to finish! With book four in her powerful Justice Seekers series Lena Diaz sweeps her reader into the story immediately and doesn’t waiver for a minute in DEADLY DOUBLE-CROSS. The pace is fast and intense and the characters are spell-binding. I loved every minute of it!

Mason is an electrifying character. Throughout the series we’ve known the head of the Justice Seekers had a back story, we just didn’t know how intense of a story it was going to be. He’s loyal to a fault and definitely won me over quickly.

Hannah is a fun character. Though she’s quickly thrust into the middle of Mason’s drama, she takes it well and lets her level-headedness lead the way as they go on the run.

I highly recommend this book and the entire series to anyone who enjoys a powerful bout of intrigue mixed in with a close-knit group of friends and co-workers as each one slowly falls for their forever love in the midst of danger.

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* Review * HER IMPOSSIBLE BABY BOMBSHELL by Dani Collins

May 20, 2021 Leave a Comment

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* Review * HER IMPOSSIBLE BABY BOMBSHELL by Dani Collins

Her Impossible Baby Bombshell by Dani Collins
Published by Harlequin Presents on May 25, 2021
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He’d planned for everything…
Except becoming a father!

A life of hardship and crushing responsibility left billionaire Tsai Jun Li never wanting a child to suffer the same. He made sure he couldn’t have children. So when Ivy Lam, the woman he shared one mesmerizing encounter with, appears claiming she’s pregnant, he needs proof!

After a painful relationship, Ivy’s night with Jun Li was a magical fresh start. Now she’s preparing for unexpected motherhood…but she didn’t plan on being whisked away to Shanghai! Because it’s suddenly clear Jun Li won’t relinquish his claim…to his baby or to Ivy!

An unlikely connection sets the pages on fire! HER IMPOSSIBLE BABY BOMBSHELL by Dani Collins brings an unexpected surprise baby story like no other to life with challenging characters and heartfelt revelations. Fast paced and endearing.

Jun Li comes across as your typical broody billionaire at first, but beneath the surface lies a man with deep vulnerability and emotional scars. He was abrupt, but once he warmed up to Ivy, a new man emerged.

Ivy is easy to like and sympathize with, but left a bit of a mystery in parts.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a standoffish connection that ends up being a deep and meaningful happily ever after.

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