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* Review * SEVEN GIRLS GONE by Allison Brennan

March 30, 2023 Leave a Comment

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* Review * SEVEN GIRLS GONE by Allison Brennan

Seven Girls Gone by Allison Brennan
Series: A Quinn & Costa Thriller #4
Published by MIRA on April 25, 2023
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When nobody will talk and corruption runs deep, turning to outsiders is the only way to make sure women stop disappearing…

For three years, women have been going missing—and eventually turning up dead in the small bayou town of St. Augustine, Louisiana. Police detective Beau Hebert is the only one who seems to care, but with every witness quickly silenced and a corrupt police department set on keeping the cases unsolved, Beau’s investigation stalls at every turn.

With nobody else to trust, Beau calls in a favor from his friend on the FBI’s Mobile Response Team. While LAPD detective Kara Quinn works undercover to dig into the women’s murders and team leader Matt Costa officially investigates the in-custody death of a witness, Beau might finally have a chance at solving the case.

But in a town where everyone knows everyone, talking gets you killed and secrets stay buried, it’s going to take the entire team working around the clock to unravel the truth. Especially when they discover that the deep-seated corruption and the deadly drug-trafficking ring at the center of it all extends far beyond the small-town borders.

Gritty, raw and seductive! Secrets unravel as danger lurks in the heart of the Louisiana Bayou in Allison Brennan’s latest Quinn and Costa thriller and I was hooked from the very first page! We are quickly thrust into a case of lust, corruption and murder that has detective Beau Hebert calling in the big guns, namely his old service buddy who happens to be an integral part of the FBI Mobile Response Team.

Multiple cases bring various witnesses and players into the story line but the integral part of the story revolves around Beau, the FBI team and the hot spot where all of the crime in town seems to center around. Brennan brings forth a lot of heart into her characters and laying the back drop of this downtrodden situation. I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone that enjoys a thriller that will keep you guessing while you are also invested in the outcome of this team of law enforcement and the drama that every day life throws at them.

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* Review * TEXAS RANCH TARGET by Virginia Vaughan

March 30, 2023 Leave a Comment

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* Review * TEXAS RANCH TARGET by Virginia Vaughan

Texas Ranch Target by Virginia Vaughan
Series: Cowboy Protectors #2
Published by Love Inspired Suspense on April 25, 2023
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Somebody wants her dead…
But they'll have to go through him first.

After his client is murdered, security expert Brett Harmon plans to lie low at his family’s ranch—until he comes across an injured woman in the road. With only Brett’s business card in her pocket and no memory of her attack, Jaycee Richmond turns to her rescuer for answers. But when their search reveals a deadly connection, can Brett protect her from a killer she can’t remember?

Filled with intrigue and danger! The second book in Virginia Vaughan’s Cowboy Protector’s series is a top notch addition to the series with unputdownable mystery and hints of romance. Their relationship really didn’t have time to be developed fully amid all of the drama of the danger knocking at their door throughout, but they felt connected none-the-less and it made for a very enjoyable read.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone that loves intrigue mixed with a touch of romance while their faith is freely talked about. I’m looking forward to more to come in the series!

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* Review * SINFUL BEATS by Arell Rivers

March 30, 2023 Leave a Comment

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Sinful Beats by Arell Rivers
Series: Untamed Coaster #1, Sins of the Fathers and Untamed Coaster Crossover
Published by Tarnished Halo Publishing LLC on March 30, 2023
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The line between secrets and sins can be razor thin…

Quinn

I want to make movies that document drama. But in my personal life? I have zero tolerance for it.

So, I intend to keep my gnarly family history to myself. Forever.

Besides, my dream job—making a rockumentary about Untamed Coaster—just fell into my lap and nothing is going to distract me.

Not even my alarmingly sexy Scottish neighbor…

Callum

Gold diggers are everywhere. I learned this lesson the hard way and now keep my family’s fortunes hidden.

So, love and romance aren’t for me. Not anymore.

My brand and upcoming launch party are what matter now. I can’t let anything ruin them.

Not even my very inconvenient (and damn near overwhelming) attraction to the girl next door.

As our relationship intensifies and the launch approaches, I have to divulge my truths. But it’s never the right time. When the beats leading up to discovery run out, our pasts collide in a shocking way.

There is so much to love about this story! Arell Rivers is kicking off a brand new series with a bit of a cross-over from a family her fans will recognize well, but the heart of this series is based on a band who had their world ripped out from under them and how they pick up the pieces after. There’s a brooding Scottish distiller that totally stole the show as well! I loved every minute of Quinn and Callum’s story and I can’t wait for more to come from the Untamed Coaster band!

Angst is a large part of the back story of this series, but heart and fortitude to honor shines brightly with this band.

Quinn will be familiar to fans of Rivers’ Sins of the Father series and in all honesty I didn’t go into this book absolutely loving her because of her part in a previous book … but that quickly changed. Learning her side of the story and watching her put forth such effort with the band while falling in love with what she believed was an average guy was really heartwarming.

Callum was my absolute favorite! Yes, he keeps secrets and all that, but he’s just the sweetest … and I admit, the accent didn’t hurt.

Overall a solid read that I highly recommend to fans of a contemporary romance with multiple plot lines that mesh well with each other.

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* Review * TEXAS BODYGUARD: BRAX by Janie Crouch

March 30, 2023 Leave a Comment

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* Review * TEXAS BODYGUARD: BRAX by Janie Crouch

Texas Bodyguard: Brax by Janie Crouch
Series: San Antonio Security #2
Published by Harlequin Intrigue on March 28, 2023
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A baby in his care…
A target on their backs

A skilled security expert and bodyguard, Brax Patterson is ready for anything…except unexpected custody of his reckless half brother’s baby boy. Someone will kill to take young Walker—and silence his resourceful new nanny, Tessa Mahoney. With her help, Brax is breaking all the rules to keep them safe. But will his and Tessa’s shattering secrets prove too lethal to survive?

Dramatic and sincere! The second book in Janie Crouch’s San Antonio Security series with Harlequin Intrigue is bringing us Brax’s story and several heart pounding tales merge to form one fast paced delight of a read. I loved the characters and their connection was meaningful. There was a lot to keep track of with all of the various bad guys circling at once, but it was an addictive journey.

Brax is a sweetheart and watching him step up for an innocent baby without a second thought was really heartwarming. I enjoyed his story and look forward to more from this family.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone that enjoys a tightly woven family who is always involved in an intriguing story line as one brother after another finds their forever love amid danger and mystery.

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* Review * BOUND BY THE ITALIAN’S “I DO” by Michelle Smart

March 30, 2023 Leave a Comment

Bound by the Italian's ''I Do'' by Michelle Smart
Series: A Billion-Dollar Revenge #1
Published by Harlequin Presents on March 28, 2023
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In this game of revenge,
She’ll meet her enemy at the altar…

Billionaire Gianni Rossi destroyed Issy Seymore’s family legacy…and it’s time for payback. Issy has a plan: she’ll get him onto a yacht headed for the Caribbean, distract him then take down his company!

Gianni has been onto Issy from the start, outmaneuvering her at every turn. But, as the heat between them rises, it’s the Italian who begins to feel out of his depth. To finally end the charade, he calls her bluff with an outrageous marriage proposal. Then Issy makes one last move—by saying yes!

Rich in strife and desire! The first book in the Billion-Dollar Revenge duo is fast paced and quick to snag a reader’s attention. I loved the characters and the back story of each and was invested in their happily ever after. I did feel like it wasn’t truly a stand-alone story though because we are left wondering about a lot having to do with her sister instead of having it play out in both books of the duet. I’m looking forward to reading the conclusion in the final book.

I was more drawn to Gianni and his success story with his cousin than I was in Issy’s revenge plot. I felt like he was successful after hardship and continued to work hard to gain the prestige he wants while she believes what she remembers from childhood without truly getting her facts straight. They complement each other with an intriguing storyline.

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* Release Blitz/Review * ONE MORE CHANCE by Samantha Chase

March 28, 2023 Leave a Comment

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* Release Blitz/Review * ONE MORE CHANCE by Samantha Chase

One More Chance by Samantha Chase
Series: Band on the Run #4
Published by Chasing Romance, Inc. on March 28, 2023
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Years ago, he hopped on a bus to pursue his dreams in the music business.
But that meant leaving behind the girl who could never really be his.

Mick Tyler is insanely successful and has achieved everything he ever wanted, but he’s never been more miserable. Feeling a little disenchanted and introspective, he can’t help but let his mind wander through all of life’s “what if” moments. The biggest what if? What if I hadn’t walked away from the girl of my dreams—the one who had dreams of her own. And now that he’s thought about her once, he can’t stop wondering.

Sienna Ashley is desperate for a little excitement. As thrilling and satisfying as her pursuit of scientific research has been for her intellect, it’s left her heart feeling a little neglected. For years she dreamed of finding someone who not only understood her brains but accepted her and all her quirks. Once upon a time she thought she’d found that someone, but it’s been years since he walked out of her life.

Past and present collide when Mick and Sienna unexpectedly come face to face. Together, they decide to see what could have happened had they chosen a different path all those years ago. But they’ve given themselves a deadline. Two weeks. Two glorious weeks to either work each other out of their systems, or to embark on the love of a lifetime.

An utterly addictive fan-girl delight! I’m sure I’m not the only one squealing at the top of my lungs to be reunited with Shaughnessy again and seeing our favorite band manager/agent Mick get his truly deserved happily ever after. It’s like visiting old friends to see this group of characters again and the emotion we get wrapped up in regarding Mick’s life choices is powerful. I loved every minute of this heartfelt delight and was overjoyed for touches of the Shaughnessy family mixed in as well. I’m crossing my fingers Chase decides to do a second gen series down the road with all of those kiddos who are growing up fast so I can bury myself in the warmth of this family for years to come.

Mick has been the backbone of this band for all of the years that we’ve been devouring their exploits and I always wanted to see what was beneath the surface with him, so getting to know what made him tick and who he left behind was a real treat. This book allowed us to see his emotional depth, his fun side and so much sexy goodness.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series of both the Band on the Run and the Shaughnessy Brothers to anyone that enjoys emotional storylines with tight-knit friend and family support systems as life churns one surprise after another.

One More Chance by Samantha Chase is now live!

Years ago, he hopped on a bus to pursue his dreams in the music business.

But that meant leaving behind the girl who could never really be his.

Mick Tyler is insanely successful and has achieved everything he ever wanted, but he’s never been more miserable. Feeling a little disenchanted and introspective, Mick can’t help but let his mind wander through all of life’s “what if” moments. The biggest what if? What if I hadn’t walked away from the girl of my dreams—the one who had dreams of her own. And now that he’s thought about her once, he can’t stop wondering.

Sienna Ashley is desperate for a little excitement. As thrilling and satisfying as her pursuit of scientific research has been for her intellect, it’s left her heart feeling a little neglected. For years she dreamed of finding someone who not only understood her brains but accepted her and all her quirks. Once upon a time she thought she’d found that someone, but it’s been years since he walked out of her life.

Past and present collide when Mick and Sienna unexpectedly come face to face. Together, they decide to see what could have happened had they chosen a different path all those years ago. But they’ve given themselves a deadline. Two weeks. Two glorious weeks to either work each other out of their systems, or to embark on the love of a lifetime.

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Meet Samantha

Samantha Chase is a New York Times and USA Today bestseller of contemporary romance that’s hotter than sweet, sweeter than hot. She released her debut novel in 2011 and currently has more than seventy titles under her belt – including THE CHRISTMAS COTTAGE which was a Hallmark Christmas movie in 2017! She’s a Disney enthusiast who still happily listens to 80’s rock. When she’s not working on a new story, she spends her time reading romances, playing way too many games of Solitaire on Facebook, wearing a tiara while playing with her sassy pug Maylene…oh, and spending time with her husband of 30 years and their two sons in Wake Forest, North Carolina.

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* Release Blitz/Review * HARD HIT by Brenda Rothert and Kat Mizera

March 21, 2023 Leave a Comment

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* Release Blitz/Review * HARD HIT by Brenda Rothert and Kat Mizera

Hard Hit by Brenda Rothert, Kat Mizera
Series: St. Louis Mavericks #5
Published by Silver Sky Publishing, Inc. on March 21, 2023
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Michael Boone has just one goal: to get traded to his hometown team so he can be closer to his family. But when a runaway bride who happens to be his coach’s daughter jumps into his car to escape Mr. Wrong, the heat is on ... in more ways than one.

Boone
I’m supposed to be a guest at my coach’s daughter’s wedding to a player from another team, but instead I find myself helping her escape it. The timing couldn’t be worse—I have to stay in Coach’s good graces to secure the trade I need. But when the sexy, newly single redhead with legs for days shows up in my life again, I can’t say no.

Jolie
After escaping marriage to a man who made me feel like I was never enough, I plan to focus entirely on completing my dissertation. Science has never let me down—I can avoid emotional entanglements by focusing on cold, hard data. But when I’m powerfully drawn to a man who is warm and, okay, I’ll admit it—also hard—all bets are off. Mr. Right Now is exactly what I need, until both of us find ourselves wanting the one thing we can’t have—more.

Emotionally charged temptation! With the fifth book in their always addictive St. Louis Mavericks hockey series Brenda Rothert and Kat Mizera delight their readers with a sweet and sexy romance with a touch of forbidden. The characters are developed well and easy enough to like and their back stories both have powerful tidbits that move the storyline. I always enjoy my visit to the Mavericks!

Boone has the rep of a player, but the emotional depth we see from him when the stakes are high with his family really endears him to the reader even before we grow addicted to his spark with Jolie.

Jolie is not as easy to like as Boone is because in all honesty she’s a bit of a flake who lets others control too big of aspects of her life, but she redeems herself a tad when she falls for Boone.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone that enjoys a steamy hockey romance with a tight knit team that loves to welcome the next guys forever love into the picture.

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* Release Blitz/Review * SNEAK ATTACK by Stacey Lynn

March 21, 2023 Leave a Comment

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* Release Blitz/Review * SNEAK ATTACK by Stacey Lynn

Sneak Attack by Stacey Lynn
Series: Nashville Steel #1
on March 21, 2023
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A sneak attack by the girl who broke my heart, reminds me what could have been…

I might have made it as an NFL quarterback, but I was still me– still living in my hometown north of Nashville and tackling being a single dad. The media assumed I wore a halo beneath my helmet, but they didn’t know my tragic past. I was no angel.

Because the only woman I ever truly loved was the girl who stole my heart when it was committed to another, and I never recovered from the mess we created.

Seven years is a long time to wait for a second chance. I tried to move on and live without her. Now, Eden’s returned home to haunt me all over again, making me feel all the things I can’t deny when she’s near.

She might have her running shoes strapped on tight, but I’m desperate for her to stay this time. In order to do that, I need to find a way for us to put the past where it truly belongs, buried six feet deep with the person whose death still stands between us.

I didn’t become one of the best in the league by playing it safe. Eden’s always been mine, and it’s time she finally learns it, too.

An emotionally raw and gritty reconnection of first loves! With the first book in her brand new Nashville Steel football series Stacey Lynn is pouring out the strife when the QB receives a blast from the past when the one that got away arrives back in town and drama ensues. The characters are flawed, yet redeemable and the heartfelt connections felt throughout with neighbors and family are really heartwarming. I loved every minute of their story and look forward to more to come in the series!

Cole is a complex character. He’s an awesome father and strives to be a good man, but his teen selfishness still comes back to bite him after all of this time. He’s easy to like and easy to forgive for his mistakes.

Eden is kind and fragile and easily misunderstood by most. I really liked her and was happy to see her heal and find her place in the world.

I highly recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a sports romance with a whole lot of heart and drama behind the scenes.

Sneak Attack by Stacey Lynn is now live!

, …

I might have made it as an NFL quarterback, but I was still me—still living in my hometown north of Nashville and tackling being a single dad. The media assumed I wore a halo beneath my helmet, but they didn’t know my tragic past. I was no angel.

Because the only woman I ever truly loved was the girl who stole my heart when it was committed to another, and I never recovered from the mess we created.

Seven years is a long time to wait for a second chance. I tried to move on and live without her. Now, Eden’s returned home to haunt me all over again, making me feel all the things I can’t deny when she’s near.

She might have her running shoes strapped on tight, but I’m desperate for her to stay this time. In order to do that, I need to find a way for us to put the past where it truly belongs, buried six feet deep with the person whose death still stands between us.

I didn’t become one of the best in the league by playing it safe. Eden’s always been mine, and it’s time she finally learns it, too.

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Meet Stacey

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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* Review * HER BEST KEPT SECRET by Naima Simone

March 15, 2023 Leave a Comment

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* Review * HER BEST KEPT SECRET by Naima Simone

Her Best Kept Secret by Naima Simone
Published by Harlequin Desire on March 28, 2023
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Nore Daniels has sworn off love…only her powerful new client drives her to delicious distraction!

After the crushing end of her engagement, event planner Nore Daniels is through with love. Except her plan to throw herself into work ends with landing in the bed of sexy former motorcycle racer and CEO Joaquin Iverson. Now he wants Nore to work for him—and it’s a business arrangement that may require a decidedly personal touch…

Their chemistry is undeniably off the charts—but when it comes to trust, both Nore and Joaquin have been burned before. And when Nore discovers that he’s the brother of her ex-fiancé, it might send both their worlds spinning out of control…

Delectable angsty goodness! The core characters of this book snagged my attention quickly and delighted me with their lust-filled attraction, sassy conversations and heartfelt connections. There’s a bit of a dilemma early on when Nore realizes Joaquin is the half-brother of the man that yanked her heart out and stomped on it not so long ago, but the goodness wins out over the heartache in this captivating story. Strong back stories, intense steam and such a sweet connection easily held my heart throughout.

I highly recommend this book to anyone that loves angsty drama mixed into your steamy romance. There’s passion, angst and healing all mixed into one fine read!

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* Review * A BABY ON HIS DOORSTEP by Leigh Riker

March 15, 2023 Leave a Comment

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* Review * A BABY ON HIS DOORSTEP by Leigh Riker

A Baby on His Doorstep by Leigh Riker
Series: Kansas Cowboys #11
Published by Harlequin Heartwarming on March 28, 2023
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His surprise baby…

Could be her saving grace

Workaholic veterinarian Max Crane has sworn off entanglements. Then he wakes up to an infant on his doorstep—and a note saying the tiny girl is his. With his ex MIA, Max hires Rachel Whittaker as his live-in nanny. The grieving widow has her own reasons to keep their relationship professional, but when tongues start wagging, a fake engagement seems the perfect solution. Until they both start falling for the baby…and each other.

Heartfelt and endearing! With the eleventh book in the always enjoyable Kansas Cowboys series from Harlequin Heartwarming author Leigh Riker, we get veterinarian Max and library assistant Rachel’s story and it’s filled with just enough drama and sass to please all. The characters each have a memorable back story that is playing a part in them connecting over an adorable baby girl. I enjoyed the emotional depth and the happily ever after!

I recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone that enjoys a sweet cowboy romance with easy to love characters, sweet romance and meaningful connections.

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