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* REVIEW * HER SWEETEST FORTUNE by Stella Bagwell

January 15, 2017 Leave a Comment

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* REVIEW * HER SWEETEST FORTUNE by Stella Bagwell

Her Sweetest Fortune by Stella Bagwell
Series: The Fortunes of Texas: The Secret Fortunes
Published by Harlequin Special Edition on February 1, 2017
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FRIENDS WITH…BENEFITS?

Sophie Fortune Robinson is on a mission. The word around the office watercooler is that the boss's youngest daughter is intent on landing Mr. Right by Valentine's Day—and that she has her eyes, and heart, set on a certain hunk in Marketing. But when she enlists her longtime pal and coworker Mason Montgomery to teach her how to get a man to notice her, little does she know she's already captured his attention!

Now Mason's in a real bind! He has just a few short weeks to fight his way out of the "friend zone." On his agenda: convincing sweet Sophie that he is the real man of her dreams! Will Fortune smile on true love's venture?

A sweet friends to lovers story to take us deeper into the secret Fortunes drama!

Sophie Fortune Robinson may be the youngest sibling, but she has big dreams of being the next one to find true love! She has her sights set on a Marketing hottie, and sets out to get him to notice her and be her Valentine!

Mason Montgomery is a self proclaimed geek working long hours on the tech side of the company, but he has been admiring Sophie romantically from afar for quite some time. They are good friends and enjoy each other’s company … but she seems blind to his crush. Can simply spending time with her show her that he’s actually the man for her instead of the womanizer she has her eye on?

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REVIEW TEXAS-SIZED TROUBLE by Barb Han

January 13, 2017 Leave a Comment

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** REVIEW ** TEXAS-SIZED TROUBLE by Barb Han

Texas-Sized Trouble by Barb Han
Series: Cattlemen Crime Club
Published by Harlequin Intrigue on February 1, 2017
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A Texas reunion turns old rivals into soon-to-be parents

For as long as the O'Briens have run their ranch, their rivals have been the McCabes. So when Ryder O'Brien returns home to his brothers, only one thing can screw things up: getting involved with Faith McCabe. There's no temptation greater in Texas, and Ryder is about to pay the price for their forbidden fling.

Because just as their passion ignites, Faith up and leaves…only to return five months later, seeking Ryder's help finding her missing brother—and pregnant with Ryder's baby. Ryder O'Brien may have held grudges longer than he ought to, but he always does right by his kin. Especially when the woman about to change his life is in danger.

Falling for a member of the rival family in your town isn’t the smartest move, but Ryder O’Brien and Faith McCabe just seemed to happen upon each other when they both were in a place that they needed a friend … and more. Though things ended badly, Faith knows that when she needs help, Ryder is the only one she can turn to! The latest in Barb Han’s Cattlemen Crime Club series takes us through their story and the hunt for answers. It’s exciting, riveting and gives us a happy feeling inside when we see how much they overcome to be together!

Faith might be a member of the dreaded McCabe family, but Ryder thought she was different from the rest … until she up and left him in a cold-hearted and humiliating way. He has no use for the likes of her anymore either.

Faith didn’t want to end things with Ryder, but when faced with a situation that terrified her, she set a plan in motion that would extricate her from the relationship in the best way to move forward with her plan. Now she’s back and asking for help to find her missing brother. Ryder is hesitant to have anything more to do with her … until she drops her bombshell on him … they’re having a baby! Can he get them through the danger that is stirring around them and keep them safe for the long haul?

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REVIEW RAFAEL’S ONE NIGHT BOMBSHELL by Tina Beckett

January 13, 2017 Leave a Comment

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** REVIEW ** RAFAEL’S ONE NIGHT BOMBSHELL by Tina Beckett

Rafael's One Night Bombshell by Tina Beckett
Series: Hot Latin Docs
Published by Harlequin Medical Romances on February 1, 2017
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From passion to pregnancy!

An encounter with Rafael Valentino is brokenhearted Cassandra Larrobee's chance to live in the moment. It was supposed to be one night only, but the sinfully hot doc has left her with more than just memories…

Since a heartbreaking decision years ago, Rafe has been determined to remain alone—but when he's sent to work with Cassie he can't resist their reckless kisses! When he discovers Cassie's shocking surprise, can Rafe let her bring light into his shadowed life…and become a daddy to their baby?

A sexy yet sweet continuation of the Hot Latin Docs series! I am really enjoying this family of brothers and seeing them continue to heal from past heartache and find their way into a world of love and bright futures!

Neonatologist Cassandra Larrobee isn’t a risk taker, but on the night she had her heartbroken by an ex, she decided to be wild for once in her life and seek the arms of comfort that she needed. One night … that’s all it was going to be … until she ran across him again … and discovered the lasting token of their passion that she was left with.

Epidemiologist Rafael Valentino spends his time living life for today with no thoughts of happily ever after. He has past heartache and painful decisions weighing him down, and is happy to live life in the background where nothing ever falls on him again.

When Cassie & Rafe are called to work together on a medical scare, they can’t deny the attraction is still there. As they spend more time together, it only grows stronger … and when they discover she’s having a baby, will it be the nudge he needs to open himself up to love and forever or will he decide he can’t commit to being a Daddy?

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REVIEW EAGLE WARRIOR by Jenna Kernan

January 12, 2017 Leave a Comment

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** REVIEW ** EAGLE WARRIOR by Jenna Kernan

Eagle Warrior by Jenna Kernan
Series: Apache Protectors: Tribal Thunder
Published by Harlequin Intrigue on February 1, 2017
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Could protecting her mean protecting the enemy?

As a former US Marine, Turquoise Guardian Ray Strong is no stranger to high-risk situations. But when he is assigned to protect Morgan Hooke—a single mother and daughter to the Apache who killed a mass gunman—Ray suspects there is more to his mission than meets the eye. Is Morgan an innocent bystander, or the keeper of her father's secrets and blood money? Despite his better instincts, Ray feels a powerful attraction to Morgan. Motivated by love and the loss of his own parents and best friend, Ray will do anything to keep her out of the hands of unseen enemies.

An attention grabber! This fast paced book takes us from one danger to another as a tribesman tries to keep a mother and daughter safe from the fallout after the mass shooting and retribution that occurred previously on the reservation. I really enjoyed the connection between the main characters, and think this might be my favorite book yet in this series! It was exciting yet sweet as they ran from danger while falling in love at the same time!

Morgan Hooke claims to have had no idea that her father was going to kill the man who committed the mass shooting at the mine, but the authorities aren’t sure they can believe her. She’s a single mother with a daughter to support, and she could definitely put the money they think he was paid to good use!

Former Marine Ray Strong is brought in by one of his fellow Turquoise Guardians to keep her and her daughter safe. Ray has his own demons that he’s outrunning, so he’s not one to condemn someone without having all the info. He steps up to protect them as danger surfaces, and can’t deny the powerful attraction that rears it’s head during their close quarters!

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Review and Giveaway! A COWBOY TO KEEP by Karen Rock

January 10, 2017 58 Comments

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A Cowboy to Keep by Karen Rock
Published by Harlequin Heartwarming on February 1, 2017
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Can't stop running from the past

Dani Crawford has a secret…and if bounty hunter Jackson Cade finds out, he could ruin everything. The scarred yet handsome cowboy has tracked a dangerous criminal to the dude ranch Dani manages, and to get rid of Jack she'll have to help him catch his man. But the closer they get to cornering their quarry the more Dani wants Jack to stay. Spending time with him is making her long for things she can never have thanks to a past mistake. And if the truth comes out she may be spending her future behind bars rather than safe in her cowboy's arms…

With her upcoming Harlequin Heartwarming novel, Karen Rock is taking a delve into suspense … and you are going to love it! Not only do we get to enjoy the typical sexy hero she always delivers who makes a sweet love connection with the gal he sets his sights on, but we also get to try to solve the mystery right alongside them as they throw themselves into catching a fugitive before he gets away! I really enjoyed the characters, and as this book sets up an upcoming series about Jack’s family, I look forward to seeing future mentions of them in the books to come!

Dani Crawford felt like she found her home away from home when she found her job at the Mountain Sky Ranch just when she needed it most. She’s enjoyed her time there and is stepping up to even more responsibility when a possible problem arises that could expose the secret she’s been hiding and jeopardize her future!

Bounty hunter Jackson Cade has tracked a wanted man to the dude ranch and needs access to try to catch him. Dani wants him gone as soon as possible, so she sets out to help him find his guy before her past catches up with her and it’s her that he takes in! When they both start to long for a future they know they can’t allow themselves, will matters of the heart have them rethinking their plans?

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REVIEW – WORTH THE WAIT by A.J. Pine

January 9, 2017 Leave a Comment

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Worth the Wait by A.J. Pine
Series: Kingston Ale House
Published by Entangled: Select Contemporary on January 16, 2017
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I like to think of myself as a man of pleasure...

I enjoy a good pint of ale, being in the arms of a beautiful woman, and living by my own rules. The only thing I try to avoid? Commitment. And I’ve got a three-year success rate to prove it.

I wasn’t planning on Grace—the beautiful, funny, totally off-limits massage therapist who keeps popping up in my life. She’s on a six-month mission to rid her life of toxins. No alcohol. No red meat. And, yeah, no men. I’m talking full-on man cleanse.

I know I should walk away, but I can’t...and the only way to keep her in my life is to live by her rules. I’ll need to prove to a woman who’s lost all trust in men that I’m worthy of her love. And do it all without so much as a single kiss.

The only problem? If I win, I’ll lose the one thing I swore I’d never give up. My heart.

A quirky read that will have you smiling … often! A sexy bartender meets a gorgeous massage therapist, they flirt, they go their separate ways … and then proceed to run into each other a handful more times over the next couple of days, even in different states! Obviously fate has spoken … right??

Jeremy Denning is a self-proclaimed lover of women! He’s a great guy, loyal friend, loves his family … but he is never going to commit to a relationship again. Previously burned, twice … well, never going to happen!

Grace Bailey is struggling to prove herself to her family, and trying to help herself grow into a more aware person at the same time. When she meets Jeremy, there’s obviously some major attraction there … but he only wants one thing, and she’s not going there!

He tries to walk away … he really does. She’s sworn off bad food, booze and most especially MEN for six months. How can he compete with that? He doesn’t even want to right? Well … maybe!

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Blog Tour / Book Review THE COWBOY’S TWINS Tara Taylor Quinn

January 9, 2017 10 Comments

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** Blog Tour / Book Review ** THE COWBOY’S TWINS Tara Taylor Quinn

The Cowboy's Twins by Tara Taylor Quinn
Series: Family Secrets
Published by Harlequin Heartwarming on January 1, 2017
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It looked so good on camera…

If it weren't for the money, Spencer Longfellow would happily drive Natasha Stevens and her TV crew right off his ranch. But his land, and his kids, mean the world to him—and he'll do anything to secure their future. Even cohost Natasha's cooking show, Family Secrets, in his barn. Even play the token hunky cowboy to her sophisticated city slicker and flirt with her on national television… It could never amount to anything real anyway. After all, he was fooled and left in the dust by a city girl once. And he will never let that happen to him—or his kids—again.

With Book 3 in the Family Secrets series, we finally get to hear Natasha’s story. We’ve seen her producing the show and wondered what made her tick, and now we find out! It was a bit slower moving than the previous books in the series, but still an enjoyable cast of characters.

Let down by one city-gal already, Spencer Longfellow isn’t happy about allowing another one onto his ranch, but money is money and he’s looking forward to getting some put away to solidify his children’s future by agreeing to this production.

Natasha Stevens is producing an off-site portion of her reality cooking show competition and what better place to do it than on a ranch that produces a great source of beef that they can educate the audience about? She’s not expecting to be drawn to the single father and his adorable kids. She doesn’t do relationships or roots.

When a secret comes to light and the future is unsure, Natasha will be the one to step forward and offer help in the situation … and in doing so, will realize that she has been wrong all these years!

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The Cowboy’s Twins
(Family Secrets #3)
by Tara Taylor Quinn
Adult Contemporary Romance
Mass Market Paperback & ebook, 368 pages
January 3rd 2017 by Harlequin Heartwarming

It looked so good on camera…

If it weren’t for the money, Spencer Longfellow would happily drive Natasha Stevens and her TV crew right off his ranch. But his land, and his kids, mean the world to him—and he’ll do anything to secure their future. Even cohost Natasha’s cooking show, Family Secrets, in his barn. Even play the token hunky cowboy to her sophisticated city slicker and flirt with her on national television… It could never amount to anything real anyway. After all, he was fooled and left in the dust by a city girl once. And he will never let that happen to him—or his kids—again

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Tour Schedule

January 7th: Launch
January 8th:
underneath the covers
Nicole’s Book Musings
Hearts & Scribbles
Angels with Attitude Book Reviews
January 9th:
Thoughts of a Blonde
Wishful Endings
January 10th:
Katie’s Clean Book Collection
Becky on Books
January 11th:
Rockin’ Book Reviews
Falling Leaves
Book Lover in Florida
January 12th:
Getting Your Read On
Heidi Reads…
I Am A Reader
January 13th:Grand Finale

Other Books in the Series

For Love or Money
(Family Secrets #1)
by Tara Taylor Quinn
Adult Contemporary Romance
Mass Market Paperback & ebook, 384 pages
August 1st 2016 by Harlequin Heartwarming

She can’t afford to lose this…or him

There’s no way that struggling single mom Janie Young is going to lose Family Secrets. Not even to Dr. Burke Carter. The prize money and media exposure from the cooking-competition show will secure the future for her and her son, who has special needs. Sure, Burke is a talented chef with his own reasons to win, but he already has so much: wealth, a beautiful daughter, great looks…and definitely her attention. As their families become closer, Janie is beginning to care too much about him. But she can’t afford to get involved. Not when everything is riding on beating him.

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Her Soldier’s Baby
(Family Secrets #2)
by Tara Taylor Quinn
Adult Contemporary Romance
Mass Market Paperback & ebook, 368 pages
November 1st 2016 by Harlequin Heartwarming

Will the truth heal him–or tear them apart?

The baby she gave up for adoption long ago is a secret Eliza Westin has concealed from her husband. With good reason. Wounded soldier turned police officer Pierce Westin was Eliza’s high school sweetheart. He’s also her son’s father.

Seventeen years ago, Pierce went off to war unaware that he’d fathered a child. Eliza’s shot as a contestant on the Family Secrets cooking competition show is her chance to reconnect with the past. But once she finds her long-lost son, she can only hope that Pierce will embrace their newfound family. Or will Eliza lose the love of her life all over again?

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About the Author

The author of more than 70 original novels, in twenty languages, Tara Taylor Quinn is a USA Today bestseller with over six million copies sold. A 2015 RITA finalist Tara appears frequently on bestseller lists, including #1 placement on Amazon lists, and multiple showings on the Publisher’s Weekly Bestseller list. She has appeared on national and local TV across the country, including CBS Sunday Morning.

Tara is a supporter of the National Domestic Violence Hotline. If you or someone you know might be a victim of domestic violence in the United States, please contact 1-800-799-7233.

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Review SEDUCTION Calista Fox

January 8, 2017 Leave a Comment

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Seduction by Calista Fox
Series: Bayfront Billionaires
Published by Swerve on January 10, 2017
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100 Shades of Sin...

Delicious and hot, the seductive Bayfront Billionaires need one thing, and one thing only: the woman made for them, the one woman on earth who can complete their trio of passion and desire.

Lily Hart has taken a temporary position as a live-in butler for billionaire musicians Jackson Sterling and Lexington Alexander. She expected to be on call day and night. But what she did not plan for was that these two billionaires would be as handsome as sin and hell-bent on having her in their bed. Entirely skilled at the art of seduction, they make Lily burn for pleasure in ways she never knew she could.

Jax and Lex have been waiting for a muse, and when breathtaking, sensuous Lily arrives on their doorstep, they know she’s the woman to join them in the seductive web the three of them weave. But passion between three can end in flames, and Lily, Jax, and Lex must decide—is opening their hearts worth the risk?

An erotic novella about finding love when you least expect it! Must be okay with Menage to enjoy it! It was a tad slow in the first half, but was steamy once it picked up. I enjoyed the characters.

Lily Hart has just taken on a temp job as live-in butler for a duo of billionaire classical musicians. She ends up being just as attracted to them as they are to her, and ends up being the catalyst muse to help inspire the album they are working on together.

Jackson Sterling and Lexington Alexander grew up together and have been the best of friends for years. They lost someone dear to them and stumbled to re-find their footing and move forward with life in a different direction and this CD that they are working on is meant to be a tribute and a release to let them move forward.

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Review DIRTY LOVE Meghan March

January 7, 2017 Leave a Comment

Dirty Love by Meghan March
Series: Dirty Girl Duet Book 2
Published by Red Dress Press on May 31, 2016
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From USA Today bestselling author Meghan March comes a sexy new spin-off duet from the Dirty Billionaire Trilogy. Are you ready to get dirty again?

Greer Karas has been mine since the first day I saw her.

I walked away because she deserved better than I could offer, but I always planned to come back and stake my claim when the time was right.

But true to form, Greer wasn't willing to wait. She threw down a challenge, and I’m meeting her head-on.

I’m not walking away this time because sometimes you have to fight dirty for love.

Part two of the Duet between Greer Karas and Cavanaugh Westman picks up right where part one left us. Greer has discovered a big secret that Cav didn’t feel the need to share with her, and it sends her reeling. Can she believe his feelings for her are real, or can she assume that it was all just some big game that he’s been playing for years?

Cav will do anything to get Greer to understand what happened all those years ago when he had to leave her behind … and he’ll take matters into his own hands to get enough time with her to prove to her how much he loves her!

More secrets unravel as we take a roller coaster ride through lies, deceptions and how far one will go for love!

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Review CLAIMING THE BILLIONAIRE by J.M. Stewart

January 5, 2017 1 Comment

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** Review ** CLAIMING THE BILLIONAIRE by J.M. Stewart

Claiming the Billionaire by J.M. Stewart
Series: Seattle Bachelors
Published by Forever Yours on January 10, 2017
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Code Name: Love

Staff Sergeant Tyler Benson is a survivor. He doesn't give up on what he wants, and right now, he wants Cassandra Stephanopolous. He thought about her every single day he was gone. Now that he's back, nothing will stop him from making her his. Plan of Action: Crash Seattle's biggest billionaire-bachelorette auction and make sure he comes out the highest bidder. If he wins a date with Cassie, she'll have to talk to him.

Three years. It's been three years since Cassie said goodbye to Tyler, and she's been trying to pick up the pieces ever since. Just as she's starting to feel ready to move on, he walks in, all cocky smiles and blue-collar charm. She's determined to keep her focus where it should be: on her thriving jewelry business. But as he lays siege to her heart, she wonders just how long her defenses will last . . .

With the fourth in the Seattle Bachelors series, we get to see Cassie get a happy ending! It’s an emotion pulling, sexy read! You kind of want to dislike her because even after all that she’s felt while he was gone, she’s still putting up walls instead of admitting how she feels when he gets back, but finally when she admits her feelings, she becomes more likable as she stands by him through everything.

For over three years, billionaire Cassandra Stephanopoulos has regretted how things ended with her ex Tyler. She felt the need to guard her heart, and instead of speaking honestly, she said some hurtful things that she didn’t mean just before he deployed.

Staff Sergeant Tyler Benson went through more than anyone can imagine during his 3 plus years away … and he’s still living with the aftermath. He’s home, and his feelings for Cassie haven’t changed. He’s determined to get her to talk to him … even if he has to win her at the annual charity auction to get her alone!

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