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* Release Blitz/Review * MINE TO TAKE by Natasha Madison

July 24, 2023 Leave a Comment

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* Release Blitz/Review * MINE TO TAKE by Natasha Madison

Mine To Take by Natasha Madison
Series: Southern Weddings #5
on July 24, 2023
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When two worlds crossover. From the This Is Series and The Southern Series.

Things are supposed to go smoothly on your wedding day.
Aren't they?

Sofia Barnes
I’ve always loved to play dress-up.
Creating fake weddings was my childhood pastime.
Now it is my dream come true.

I’ve finally been handed my first client.
But nothing could prepare me for who greeted me when I walked in.

He was my first kiss, my first everything, including my first and only heartbreak.
Now I have to plan his wedding.

Matthew Petrov
My family is filled with hockey royalty.
From my grandfather to my uncle to my father.
Now it is my turn to work my way up the leaderboard.
I had everything that I’ve ever wanted in my life.
Or so I thought.
Nothing could prepare me for coming face-to-face with Sofia.
I knew her inside and out.
She knew my inner secrets.
Two years ago, I let her go, and now she’s planning my wedding to someone else.
They say time heals old wounds. They lied.
Maybe she was just mine to take.

A gritty, complex reunion of first loves! Natasha Madison is pouring on the feels when her This Is series combines with her Southern series to bring us a wedding in the superstar Petrov hockey fam … but things don’t exactly go as planned when Matthew reconnects with his first love while he’s planning his wedding to another. There is no cheating involved, but it’s still a bit of a wonky approach to be rooting for Sofia when he’s with someone else, but it eventually evens out and true love wins.

Sofia is sweet and sincere and she tugs on the reader’s heartstrings rather quickly. I enjoyed seeing her grow in experience as she figured out whether her heart was willing to give him another chance.

Matthew is easy to see that he’s a good guy at heart, but he is really immature and needs grow up for real. I liked them together in the end, but he’s a bit much.

I recommend this book to anyone that loves to see soulmates reconnect even though they may have previously walked away from each other.

MINE TO TAKE

Natasha Madison

Release Date: July 24

FREE IN KINDLE UNLIMITED

From Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author Natasha Madison comes a stand-alone small-town, second-chance sports romance.

When two worlds crossover. From the This Is Series and The Southern Series.

Things are supposed to go smoothly on your wedding day.
Aren’t they?

Sofia Barnes
I’ve always loved to play dress-up.
Creating fake weddings was my childhood pastime.
Now it is my dream come true.

I’ve finally been handed my first client.
But nothing could prepare me for who greeted me when I walked in.

He was my first kiss, my first everything, including my first and only heartbreak.
Now I have to plan his wedding.

Matthew Petrov
My family is filled with hockey royalty.
From my grandfather to my uncle to my father.
Now it is my turn to work my way up the leaderboard.
I had everything that I’ve ever wanted in my life.
Or so I thought.
Nothing could prepare me for coming face-to-face with Sofia.
I knew her inside and out.
She knew my inner secrets.
Two years ago, I let her go, and now she’s planning my wedding to someone else.
They say time heals old wounds. They lied.
Maybe she was just mine to take.

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Meet Natasha Madison:

When her nose isn’t buried in a book, or her fingers flying across a keyboard writing, she’s in the kitchen creating gourmet meals. You can find her, in four inch heels no less, in the car chauffeuring kids, or possibly with her husband scheduling his business trips. It’s a good thing her characters do what she says, because even her Labrador doesn’t listen to her…

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* Review * TEXAS BODYGUARD: WESTON by Janie Crouch

July 24, 2023 Leave a Comment

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* Review * TEXAS BODYGUARD: WESTON by Janie Crouch

Texas Bodyguard: Weston by Janie Crouch
Series: San Antonio Security #3
Published by Harlequin Intrigue on July 25, 2023
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A determined bodyguard. A fierce heiress.
And death is just a shot away…

Silent, stealthy and professional, Weston Patterson is always two steps ahead of trouble—until he’s hired to bodyguard a woman he never expected to see again. Someone won’t stop until Kayleigh Delacruz is dead. But the feisty heiress is challenging Weston to keep her close as well as safe. Will the suspicions between their different worlds lock them in an endgame impossible to survive?

Non-stop intrigue mixed with an emotional reunion! The third book in the San Antonio Security series by Janie Crouch brings us Weston’s story. I was quickly hooked by not only Weston’s quiet nature and backstory, but also on the reunion of childhood friends aspect even before we got into the heart of the danger and romance. A really heartfelt connection was at work here throughout.

Kayleigh is sweet and sincere and I enjoyed getting to know her very much. She took the danger happening around her in stride and powered through to be supportive and loyal to her father.

Weston is my new fav! He’s sweet, he’s loyal and he’s an all around great guy … and getting to know that lost little boy inside of him from way back when was really rewarding.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone who loves a close-knit family who is always there for backup when the going gets tough and even just when life needs a support system. Fast paced and addictive series!

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* Review * THE RUNAWAY BRIDE OF BLOSSOM BRANCH by Janice Maynard

July 24, 2023 Leave a Comment

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* Review * THE RUNAWAY BRIDE OF BLOSSOM BRANCH by Janice Maynard

The Runaway Bride of Blossom Branch by Janice Maynard
Series: Blossom Branch #1
Published by Canary Street Press on July 25, 2023
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She thought she had life all figured out.

But perfect doesn’t always mean it’s right…

Cate Penland once believed she could have it all—but that was before her fiancé left her at the altar in front of twelve hundred guests. Heartbroken and humiliated, Cate can think of only one thing to do: run.

But escape leads right to her nemesis, Prescott “Harry” Harrington III. They're ten years apart and not compatible. He might be lauded in their Atlanta social circles, but she doesn’t like him. He makes her feel prickly and all…something inside. Why is he rescuing her? Putting her up in his penthouse suite, offering a sympathetic ear—suddenly the older, wiser Harry is someone she can lean on…

Now Cate isn’t sure what she wants. The life she left behind…or the one she hasn’t quite found yet? The one thing she knows: she’s going home to Blossom Branch. Even if Harry says he’s coming with her. Maybe there, under the peach trees, is where she’ll find out what perfection really means…

Fast paced and addictive drama! The first book in Janice Maynard’s brand new Blossom Branch series was highly enjoyable. Cate is humiliated when her wedding doesn’t go off as planned, but the last person she would have ever expected coming to her rescue puts a major twist into her life. I felt like the town setting and characters as a whole could have been developed more to leave us eager to come back for a repeat visit, but overall Cate and Harry won my heart.

Cate is young and naive, but she has a good heart and is easy to like and root for as her story plays out.

Harry is accomplished and sincere as he helps her during her time of need and gently guides her to see her worth. I enjoyed his character very much.

I highly recommend this kick off to the Blossom Branch series to anyone that enjoys a small town romance with lots of feels and an enjoyable happily ever after.

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* Review * MONTANA SILENCE by Josie Jade

July 24, 2023 Leave a Comment

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* Review * MONTANA SILENCE by Josie Jade

Montana Silence by Josie Jade
Series: Resting Warrior Ranch #7
Published by Calamittie Jane Publishing on July 21, 2023
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Raised in a cult where opinions and freedom in women were not tolerated, Mara Greene narrowly escaped a life as a child bride—one where she would’ve been shared and owned by all the men in the compound.

Her testimony helped put the cult leader in prison, but she’s never truly gotten past the horrors inflicted on her. Her conditioning to keep silent persists even now—despite having found a safe haven at the Resting Warrior Ranch.

Here she’s safe, but still always alone and trapped in her silence.

Liam Anderson is always the first team member to crack a smile or a joke. No one—not even his Navy SEAL brothers—know about his painful past or the truth he hides behind his charming mask.

He’s captivated by fragile Mara and wants to help her heal. Watching her find her voice is the most amazing thing he’s ever known. And it doesn’t take long to realize she’s healing him just as much.

When Mara’s past resurfaces, Liam won’t let her face it alone. He’ll be her personal protector no matter what it cost.

No one is going to steal her voice again.

Heartfelt and addictive! The seventh book in the Resting Warrior Ranch series packs a punch of the feels when we finally get to know Mara’s background story and see Liam get his happily ever after. The characters are endearing and quickly stole this reader’s heart. There is tenderness, action, twists and most importantly love shining through. I really enjoyed them!

Mara has been a mainstay since the story started and we always knew her story was going to be something fierce, but it was even more than we could have ever expected. Watching her draw strength and conquer her fears was empowering.

Liam is a sweetheart and had me right from the start. I loved seeing his love and gentle heart show Mara how she deserved to be cherished.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone that loves an action packed story filled with romance as couple after couple overcome the odds for true love to win.

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* Release Blitz/Review * THE AGENT by Kimberly Kincaid

July 11, 2023 Leave a Comment

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* Release Blitz/Review * THE AGENT by Kimberly Kincaid

The Agent by Kimberly Kincaid
Series: The Intelligence Unit #7
Published by Kimberly Kincaid Romance on July 11, 2023
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His enemy’s little sister is the only person with the power to undo him.

Nothing rattles stone-cold FBI Agent Kai Roman. Not chasing down ruthless criminals. Not losing his wife years ago. Not even inadvertently being caught in the middle of a bank robbery.

Except Camila Garza is right beside him when danger strikes, and suddenly he’s the only person who can protect the off-limits beauty. No matter how much her older brother hates him.

And no matter how much he secretly wants her.

Camila knows she should hate Roman. He’s made it clear he doesn’t like her—or possibly anyone—one bit. But when they have to go on the run to save their lives, she begins to see past his icy exterior to the man who would do anything to keep her safe.

Including risk it all.

Attention grabbing passion and angst from start to finish! Kimberly Kincaid is heating up the pages with the seventh book in her Intelligence Unit series when FBI agent Kai Roman can’t resist the draw of Camila Garza. There is a romance happening in front of us but an equal amount of draw towards the intrigue portion of the story and we’re left with a deliciously entertaining addition to a great series.

Roman is known for his cool and collected demeanor, but we get to know him for the pain he’s suffered and the things that truly make him tick in this book. I enjoyed him a lot.

Camila is sweet and sincere and really likes this gruff charmer.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone that loves a close knit group of co-workers/friends who always rally for the good and the bad for each other as each one meets their forever love and begins their journey into forever.

The Agent by Kimberly Kincaid is now live!

His enemy’s little sister is the only person with the power to undo him.

Nothing rattles stone-cold FBI Agent Kai Roman. Not chasing down ruthless criminals. Not losing his wife years ago. Not even inadvertently being caught in the middle of a bank robbery.
Except Camila Garza is right beside him when danger strikes, and suddenly he’s the only person who can protect the off-limits beauty. No matter how much her older brother hates him.
And no matter how much he secretly wants her.

Camila knows she should hate Roman. He’s made it clear he doesn’t like her—or possibly anyone—one bit. But when they have to go on the run to save their lives, she begins to see past his icy exterior to the man who would do anything to keep her safe.

Including risk it all.

****

The Agent is the sixth and last standalone in the Intelligence Unit series, set in the shared world of Remington. Full of edge-of-your-seat action and scorching romance, this adversary’s little sister, grumpy hero, lovers on the run from danger romance will have you swooning and sweating. No cheating, no cliffhangers, all hard-fought HEA.

Download today!

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Meet Kimberly Kincaid

USA Today best-selling author Kimberly Kincaid writes romantic suspense that sizzles and contemporary romance with heart and heat. Equal parts action and emotion, her firefighters and first responders always save the day.

When she’s not finding adventure with her husband, three teens, and naughty Whippets, Olive, Daisy, and Jack, she can be found practicing obscene amounts of yoga, whipping up anything from enchiladas to éclairs in her kitchen, or curled up with her nose in a book.

Kimberly’s series include Remington Medical, Station Seventeen, the Line series, Cross Creek, and her brand-new Intelligence Unit series. All titles stand alone for easy reading.

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* Review * JUST A LITTLE SECRET by Carly Phillips/Erika Wilde

July 10, 2023 Leave a Comment

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* Review * JUST A LITTLE SECRET by Carly Phillips/Erika Wilde

Just a Little Secret by Carly Phillips, Erika Wilde
Series: Dare Crossover #2
on July 25, 2023
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He’s not just a bachelor up for auction …

He’s her sexy birthday gift for the weekend.

But will she be able to forgive him when she finds out he’s hiding more than a little secret?

Georgia Brooks had no intention of bidding on a bachelor at the charity auction, but her sister has other ideas and gifts her with a man for her birthday weekend. But not just any man . . . Drew Daniels. A hot, gorgeous lawyer who makes her want to shed her good-girl image and learn all sorts of new and risqué things.

Attorney Drew Daniels is more than willing to introduce the beautiful Georgia to her naughtier side. Their weekend together is steamy and romantic . . . and it doesn’t hurt that a rival of Drew’s has his eye on Georgia, too. Stirring the other man’s jealousy is a fun side benefit.

Their tryst should have been just about pleasure, but Drew finds he’s attracted to more than Georgia’s outer beauty and he wants to keep her as his own. When Drew suggests they continue their affair, Georgia is too smitten to say no. Even if her parents expect her to marry her lawyer father’s right-hand man.

Georgia finds herself falling for Drew harder and faster than she could have imagined. Until she discovers he's keeping a secret that has the potential to break her heart.

Sexy as all get out! Delectable charm surrounds the next book in Carly Phillips and Erika Wilde’s Dare Crossover series when hotshot attorney Drew Daniels meets his match in good girl Georgia Brooks. The sizzling chemistry between these two at their first meeting nabbed my attention quickly and had me hoping for them to make a go of a relationship. I enjoyed the angst coming from both sides in whether this was all going to work out or not, but in the end the fast pace felt almost too stilted with very little true relationship development. However it was very entertaining, super sexy and a very pleasurable read overall!

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* Review * ROUGH SHOT by Kat Mizera

July 10, 2023 Leave a Comment

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Rough Shot by Kat Mizera
Series: Lauderdale Knights #6
on July 18, 2023
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Slava:
From the first moment I laid eyes on Zoe in that Paris nightclub I knew it was love. Nothing else could explain the intensity I felt for the petite blond. She wasn’t my usual type, but she didn’t even blink at my scars, muscles, and voracious sexual appetite. A big, burly hockey player, brought to my knees by a woman a fraction my size.

Everything was going great. Until I asked her to marry me. I’m Russian and she’s Swiss. The only way we can be together is if we get married, but she won’t even consider it. I don’t know what the hell I’m going to do, but leaving hockey to move to Switzerland isn’t an option.

Zoe:
When my ex-fiance left me at the altar, I was devastated. It took nearly three years for me to get over it and I vowed I’d never let anyone get that close again. Then I met Slava and realized I’d never truly been in love before. He’s everything a man should be—strong, sexy, successful, and tender. But I can’t marry him. I was going to lose him if I couldn’t get over my fears, so I did the only thing I could: I let him go.

When the past rears its ugly head, Slava is the only one who can save me. But letting him back in could destroy us both.

Highly addictive, super sexy and filled with so much heart! With the sixth book in her amazingly yummy Lauderdale Knights hockey series, Kat Mizera is pouring on the sizzle with Slava and Zoe’s story. Fans of the series as a whole will recognize them from a previous book when Zoe and her BFF’s traveled and she hooked up with Slava in Paris. This story is their attempt at a happily ever after. As a whole, I loved this fast paced read, but felt like the drama filled Russian portion of the story was somewhat glossed over and distracted us from the core of the story.

Slava is a sweetheart. He’s sexy and demanding in all the best ways and gentle and endearing when Zoe needs patience. I adored him from start to finish.

Zoe is quite honestly very, very hard to like. She treats Slava poorly and really has no justification for it, so it’s not easy to feel like she deserves such a great guy.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone that enjoys a steamy hockey romance series with so many hunky men who simply melt when they find “the one”.

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* Review * AWAKENED ON HER ROYAL WEDDING NIGHT by Dani Collins

July 10, 2023 Leave a Comment

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* Review * AWAKENED ON HER ROYAL WEDDING NIGHT by Dani Collins

Awakened on Her Royal Wedding Night by Dani Collins
Published by Harlequin Presents on July 25, 2023
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Swept away to the palace

To become his bride!

Having dived into the ocean to escape one man, model Claudine Bergqvist washes up at Prince Felipe’s feet. She’s never before felt the searing heat that flashes between them. But she hardly expects Felipe to propose marriage!

Felipe must wed promptly or lose his place in line to the throne. So, in return, he’ll provide everything needed to help Claudine’s ailing mother. Claudine agrees—this could be her only chance to experience true pleasure! But can she enjoy the benefits of their marital bed without catching feelings for her new husband?

Emotionally riveting! I was hooked from the very first page to this pair of really likable characters, drama galore and undeniable chemistry. The story is fast paced, yet overflowing with heart and an unknowingly perfect match.

Claudine is in over her head for sure, but she’s sincere and loyal and I really enjoyed her character.

I adored Felipe from the very beginning. He’s been ousted too much in his lifetime and deserves some goodness for once.

I highly recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a royal romance filled with a marriage of convenience that quickly turns into their forever love.

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* Review * YOU CAN DIE by Rebecca Zanetti

July 10, 2023 Leave a Comment

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* Review * YOU CAN DIE by Rebecca Zanetti

You Can Die by Rebecca Zanetti
Series: A Laurel Snow Thriller #3
Published by Zebra Books on July 25, 2023
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Men are dying in the Pacific Northwest, their bodies found near churches, charities, and counselling centers—each with valentine candy hearts shoved down their throats. They’re good men with families and community ties—or so they seem until Laurel Snow and her team begin to investigate. Then the case takes a shockingly personal turn when the father she’s never met, a former pastor, is attacked in exactly the same way.

Now, besides solving the case, Laurel is on the hunt to discover where her father has been. Complicating things is Laurel’s troubled half-sister, Abigail, a brilliant sociopath determined to prove that they’ve both inherited their father’s malignant narcissism.

Assisting Laurel is Washington Fish and Wildlife Captain Huck Rivers, a dangerous loner whose reliance on gut instinct puts him at odds with Laurel’s coolly analytic approach. But the choice may be moot when the killer hones in on Huck’s own dark secrets—putting him and Laurel squarely in the crosshairs.

Pulse pounding intrigue and drama from start to finish! The third book in Rebecca Zanetti’s Laurel Snow series is filled with mystery and equal amounts of strife as a crime spree keeps them on their toes in town and Laurel’s wayward recently found family continue to pull at her sanity. I really hope we have more to come in this series because there is so much still to uncover.

Laurel continues to be an intense investigator with lots of heart and warmth with those she cares about. I can’t wait to see what is in store for her and Huck in the future and what comes of her crazy fam.

I highly recommend this book as well as the entire series to anyone that enjoys a high impact serial killer drama with lots of emotion and heart backing up the characters.

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* Review * DIVING INTO FOREVER by Laurel Greer

July 10, 2023 Leave a Comment

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* Review * DIVING INTO FOREVER by Laurel Greer

Diving into Forever by Laurel Greer
Series: Love at Hideaway Wharf #1
Published by Harlequin Special Edition on July 25, 2023
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-- Travel the world
-- Become dive-certified
-- Find forever love?

To complete his beloved late sister’s bucket list, chef Kellan Murphy needs to triumph over his fear of deep water. Enter American dive instructor Sam Walker, as kind as he is electrifying to every fiber of Kell’s being. Sam’s soon nudging his way into the Irishman’s heart. But with Kellan’s dive certification comes an inheritance…and the restaurant of his dreams a continent away. Is Kellan’s future really on Oyster Island—with Sam?

Sexy, sweet and sentimental! Laurel Greer is kicking off her brand new Love at Hideaway Wharf series with just the sweetest M/M couple you could imagine. I loved Kellan and Sam from the very first scene and enjoyed every minute of their love story. This book portrays lots of emotion, light angst and the message of not letting life pass you by without reaching for your dreams. I’m hooked and can’t wait for a return trip to Oyster Island!

Kellan touched my heart right away with his journey to conquer his fears to accomplish the adventure list that his sister never got to finish. He had a lot to overcome, but also many dreams to reflect on during his trek to forever.

Sam is sexy, secure and the sweetest guy around. He goes out of his way to always help family and loves what he does and where he lives.

I highly recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a fast-paced small-town romance with passion and angst but equal parts warmth and family. Looking forward to more in the series!

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