Archives for August 20, 2022

* Review * PREGNANCY SHOCK FOR THE GREEK BILLIONAIRE by Kandy Shepherd

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* Review * PREGNANCY SHOCK FOR THE GREEK BILLIONAIRE by Kandy ShepherdPregnancy Shock for the Greek Billionaire by Kandy Shepherd
Published by Harlequin Romance on August 23, 2022
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four-stars

Her revelation: “I’m pregnant”

His reaction: “Come to Greece with me”

Entrepreneur Claudia can’t believe it. How could she go from not seeing her ex Stefanos in ten years to a one-night reunion that leaves her pregnant? Yet there’s no time to think, when the billionaire whisks her away to his private Mediterranean island! While Stefanos is determined to claim the family that once slipped through their fingers, Claudia refuses to marry for convenience. Even though saying "I do" to a second chance is oh-so tempting…

 

Reunited and connected like never before! I was quickly hooked on Claudia and Stefanos’ storyline when we find that they shared an ideal summer first love affair a decade ago and now run into each other by chance to reconnect. Emotions are high and drama is never far as their story unfolds and plays out into the happily ever after they were denied previously. I enjoyed them!

I recommend this book to anyone that enjoys an emotional reconnection with a past love as history is dredged up and wrongs are righted.

four-stars

* Review * STRANGE AND UNUSUAL by Lani Lynn Vale

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* Review * STRANGE AND UNUSUAL by Lani Lynn ValeStrange & Unusual by Lani Lynn Vale
Series: Battle Crows MC #6
on August 23, 2022
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four-half-stars

The moment he divorced his ex-wife, Jeremiah decided two things.

One, he would never, ever get into that kind of situation again—i.e., marriage.

Two, he would spend more time doing what he loved—baking, riding motorcycles, spending time with the Battle Crows MC, and getting some quiet time for just himself. Pretty much doing the things he enjoyed, that his ex-wife could no longer ruin.

And, months after his divorce was final, he’s held strong.

He hasn’t gotten entangled with a woman. He’s opened his own bakery. And he’s never been closer to his club.
It has to be why he allowed them to have a massive club party at his place, which became the cause of Gracelynn Barry entering his life.

If he’d known Gracie was going to be his employee, he definitely wouldn’t have slept with her.

Yet, there he is, in the middle of an interview, finding out not only was the woman he slept with the most viable applicant for a job he very much needed filled, but that she’d recently broken up with the man he loathed. The second reason he’d divorced his ex-wife. Erich. His ex-stepson.

To say life is simple for Jeremiah would be a joke of epic proportions.

It’s time for him to buckle up.

 

Emotional and dramatic! With the sixth book in the Battle Crows MC series, we get a glimpse into the next chain up in the fam with Jeremiah AKA Sparkle’s story. I was hooked instantly and the connection between he and Gracie was the bomb. The ending was a bit out there and drama filled, but I couldn’t help but love their story. Always looking forward to more!

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone that enjoys a close knit group of rebels who love hard and have so much goodness in their hearts. Always sassy, addictive and sexy as all get out.

four-half-stars

* Review * THE POWERFUL BOSS SHE CRAVES by Joss Wood

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* Review * THE POWERFUL BOSS SHE CRAVES by Joss WoodThe Powerful Boss She Craves by Joss Wood
Series: Scandals of the Le Roux Wedding #2
Published by Harlequin Presents on August 23, 2022
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four-stars

Her compelling attraction…

…to the CEO she shouldn’t want!

South African event planner Ella Yeung is done with men who call the shots. So when commanding Micah Le Roux requests her assistance in finding a last-minute venue for his sister’s society wedding, she can’t believe she’s even considering it…

Only there’s something about her steel-edged new boss that intrigues and attracts Ella beyond reason. Yielding temporarily to the passion between them may help them both move on from the past. But the intensity of their connection tells a different—more permanent—story!

 

Dramatic and addictive! With the second book in the Scandals of Le Roux Wedding we jump into the heart of scandal with Micah and Ella. I was quickly drawn into the story line and it held my attention throughout. I would have liked to have seen a little more development in what felt like a rushed ending, but overall it was an enjoyable and emotional read. I’m looking forward to Thadie’s story!

I recommend this book and as well as the entire series to anyone that enjoys a bit of family drama mixed in with sibling interaction and rich and powerful players as each sibling pairs up with their forever.

four-stars

* Review * MISSING WITNESS AT WHISKEY GULCH by Elle James

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* Review * MISSING WITNESS AT WHISKEY GULCH by Elle JamesMissing Witness at Whiskey Gulch by Elle James
Series: The Outriders Series #5
Published by Harlequin Intrigue on August 23, 2022
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four-stars

This ex-soldier will break all the rules

to see justice done…

Shattering loss taught former Delta Force operative Becker Jackson to play things safe—and never risk his heart again. Still, he can’t turn down Olivia Swann’s desperate plea to find her abducted sister. Nor resist the instant heat with the beautiful artist as they go undercover. But with two mob families targeting them, can they save an innocent witness—and their own lives—in time?

 

A mob twist on a cowboy story! With the fifth book in The Outriders Series by Elle James we get to meet the newest member of the Outrider Security group as tension quickly heats up when Becker is thrust into the middle of a kidnapping before he even arrives at the ranch. The characters are attention grabbing, and while it wasn’t my favorite book in the series, it was enjoyable and kept me reading to see what was going to happen to the characters.

I recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone that enjoys a group of former military guys banding together to start a security company that helps out deserving folks as each guy finds his happily ever after.

four-stars

* Review * A WYOMING SECRET PROPOSAL by Amy Vastine

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* Review * A WYOMING SECRET PROPOSAL by Amy VastineA Wyoming Secret Proposal by Amy Vastine
Series: The Blackwells of Eagle Springs #2
Published by Harlequin Heartwarming on August 23, 2022
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four-half-stars

Can a secret Vegas wedding…

Survive in Wyoming?

Social media influencer Harper Hayes never wanted to marry. So how did drop-dead gorgeous cowboy Wyatt Blackwell end up as her husband in Vegas? Now Harper’s in Wyoming, trying to convince her gun-shy groom to stay married for at least a month so she can save face. But marrying a Wyoming Blackwell comes with a whole lot of complications. Especially when Harper falls for her handsome new husband…for real.

 

Spunky characters and a heartfelt storyline make for a really fun read! The second book in The Blackwells of Eagle Springs series has black sheep baby of the family Wyatt returning home … with a secret bride in tow. There is laughter, secrets and emotional turmoil throughout as the Blackwell family continues to love and support each other no matter what. I’m loving this series, but I expected nothing less based on the past series’ of this fam and this group of authors. Looking forward to more to come!

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone that enjoys a close knit family who rallies around one another even as they are razzing and keeping things down to earth as each sibling finds their forever.

four-half-stars

* Review * CLAIMED TO SAVE HIS CROWN by Pippa Roscoe

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* Review * CLAIMED TO SAVE HIS CROWN by Pippa RoscoeClaimed to Save His Crown by Pippa Roscoe
Series: The Royals of Svardia #3
Published by Harlequin Presents on August 23, 2022
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four-half-stars

From Cinderella in the palace shadows…

To his unexpected queen!

Lady-in-waiting Henna would do anything for the royal family that gave her a home when her own wouldn’t. So after Henna stops a marriage that would protect King Aleksander’s throne but ruin his life, she must face the Ice King’s fury!

Aleks’s coldhearted reputation isn’t a secret. His tough exterior is designed to fiercely guard against the heartbreak that once tore his world apart. But then a transformational kiss with Henna awakens him to a surprising new possibility that could save his crown… And it starts with her!

 

Temptation abounds! The long-awaited HEA for King Aleks is decadently divine in the final book in The Royals of Svardia trilogy! The chemistry is electrical, the gentle spirit of Henna is a draw and the kind heart of Aleks towards his sisters already had us half in love with him before the story even began. I really enjoyed this series as a whole and Aleks and Henna in particular.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone that enjoys a fast paced royal romance with attention grabbing characters and dramatic plots as they race towards forever.

four-half-stars

* Review * MENDING THE ER DOC’S HEART by Susan Carlisle

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* Review * MENDING THE ER DOC’S HEART by Susan CarlisleMending the ER Doc's Heart by Susan Carlisle
Published by Harlequin Medical Romances on August 23, 2022
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four-half-stars

Unexpected second chance…

…for the single dad!

ER doctor and widower Chad is focused solely on his job and his little boy. But when the newest nurse at Atlanta Children’s Hospital, Izzy, walks into his emergency room, Chad’s firm defenses are tested! Because behind her dazzling smile he recognizes a similar wariness in her eyes. But when Chad sees how she can make his little boy light up like never before, he can’t ignore how she may be the missing piece to their puzzle…

 

Heartfelt and emotional! A second chance at love story always appeals to me as there are battle scars to overcome from that past love, but also hopefulness to finding lasting love again. With this story, there is the added adorableness of a kiddo who needs the connection of the woman who is so appealing to his father too, so it adds another dimension to the story. I felt like Izzy’s character could have used a little more development, but overall this story was very fulfilling and enjoyable.

I highly recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a fast paced storyline with emotional growth and endearing love at the center of it all.

four-half-stars