Partridge in a Bear Tree (Renaissance Shifters #2) by Murphy Lawless

 

 

Blurb:

Work-focused, goal-oriented grizzly shifter Ashley Torben has just taken over managing her cousin's brewpub. She has plans for the struggling business, cousins to corral, and a vision to implement. The last thing she needs—or expects—is to find her fated mate. But Penny Partridge, the drummer for breakout rock band The Sixty Pix, is everything Ashley could have ever dreamed of.

Brash, organized, and enthusiastic, Penny is a woman who goes for what she wants, and she wants the gorgeous, determined-to-succeed Ashley. But Ashley can barely even look at her, and The Sixty Pix’s sudden fame interferes with any hopes Penny might have of getting the pub manager to warm up to her. Still, the holidays are coming, and maybe Christmas wishes do come true—because Ashley has a business disaster on her hands, and Penny might just be the woman who can rescue her.

As one crisis is averted, another one presents itself when Penny’s life is turned upside-down...and this time it’s Ashley who has everything Penny needs to sort things out again. It starts to look like they might have a clear path forward together—assuming they can survive their first Christmas with Ashley's huge, overwhelming family....

 

My review:

I didn’t realize that this was the second in a series when I purchased it. Yes, I grabbed this because I got a chuckle out of the title.  This book had me rolling on the floor laughing out loud. I cannot tell you how much I bothered everyone around me with my giggle-snorting and loud guffaws. Do Not Read This In Public! After reading this I immediately purchased OctoBEARfest (the first book in this series) and preordered Renaissance Bear.

 

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Mack by Pepper North

 

 

Blurb:

All it takes is a glimpse of a hidden stuffie…

Mack Oliver loves his job as a server at Alfonso’s. The clientele is wonderful and the food divine. Things might be going well at work, but the rest of his life is in shambles.
High-powered lawyer, Grey Bradford spends long hours in his office. He does enjoy taking time to enjoy a good meal. When he spots a small fuzzy face peeking at him from the new waiter’s bun, something inside tells Grey to focus. Could this be the Little he’s dreamed of finding?

Addiction Warning: Pepper’s stories will touch your heart and may warm your bottom. While both sweet & spicy, the Dr. Richards’ Littles stories may contain more heat than some will find comfortable. Playing doctor with Dr. Richards can be an intense experience that borders on electrifying. The greatest risk, however, is developing an intense craving for more after reading just one. Proceed with caution.

 

My review:

Mack is just adorable. This is the kind of guy that just makes you smile. He is happy in his skin and knows who he is and what he wants. Meeting Grey is icing on the cake. These two will leave you with a happy heart.

 

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A Winter Mating by Lia Davis

 

 

Blurb:

Preschool teacher, Everly Wright loves her job and the people in Willow Glenn. After the heartbreak of Brady running out on her, she has finally found peace. That is until Brady shows up with his sexy smile, dangerous good looks, and delusions of claiming her as his mate. All she has to do is ignore the desires he ignites within her.

Wolf shifter, Brady Hudson has loved Everly from the moment they met at the age of four. He broke her heart and her trust three years ago when a family emergency pulled him away without a chance to explain why he had to leave. He returns to Willow Glen with one goal, claim his mate. Convincing her that she belongs to him will be his toughest challenge, but he’s not above using seduction to get what he wants.

Brady isn’t the man he was when he left town. After all, turning in his rogue father to the enforcers of the local pack and becoming the guardian of his thirteen-year-old half-sister changes a person.

When Brady’s sister is taken, he is faced with having to leave his mate, again. However, Everly isn’t letting him go off to search for the teen alone. They will work together to find his sister and the rogue who took her. And this time, Brady will do what he should have three years ago—unalive his father.

 

My review:

It’s the season for miracles and when Brady comes home to Willow Glen after running out three years ago without so much as a fare thee well to the woman who loves him he is going to need a miracle to win her back.

This is a sweet and heartwarming tale of second chances.

 

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A Rare Gift (Kent Brothers #2) by Jaci Burton

 

 

Blurb:

With a disastrous marriage behind him, Wyatt Kent has no interest in getting involved with any woman, let alone his ex-wife's younger sister. But when Calliope Andrews hires him to build an addition onto her day care center, Wyatt can't help but notice she's a desirable woman, as warm and funny as his ex was cold and aloof.

Calliope fell hard for Wyatt the first time he walked through the door of her family's home, and can't believe her sister let him get away. He's still the star of all her fantasies, and she's determined to prove to him she's nothing like his manipulative ex. Wyatt may be all business, but Calliope sees the way he looks at her when he's supposed to be working...

It's not long before Wyatt and Calliope are keeping each other warm on cold December nights. But it's going to take a Christmas miracle for Wyatt to put his trust in love a second time.

 

My review:

A grumpy contractor and a perky childcare specialist. He’s sworn off women and she loves a challenge. Even if it is her sisters ex. I loved watching these two get together. Sometimes the second time is the charm. A sweet romp in the season of miracles.

 

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Daddy's Naughty List Anthology

 

Daddy's Naughty List Anthology by Pepper North, Stella Moore, Raisa Greywood, Cami Carlisle, M.A. Innes and Lucky Moon

 

Blurb:

Good girls and boys get Daddy’s kisses. Naughty girls and boys get Daddy’s switches.

When Santa makes his list, the worst thing a naughty little one has to worry about is some coal in their stocking. But those who end up on Daddy’s naughty list have far more delicious punishments coming their way.

When these Daddies find out what kind of mischief their little ones have gotten into, Christmas Eve will no longer be a silent night…

And Rudolph’s nose won’t be the only thing glowing red and bright.

 

My review:

A delightful collection of age play romance during the holidays.

A Bucket List for Daddy by Raisa Greywood is a smart tale of a sheltered young woman who is encouraged to dream and finds the answer to her dreams in the arms of her smart Daddy.

A Little Christmas Booty by Stella Moore – Even Daddies have doubts and insecurities and in this sweet tale little girl Taylor asks Santa for what she wants and reassures her Daddy that she is indeed his good little girl

Connor’s Bliss by Cami Carlisle tells the tale of a strong Daddy and the bad little girl that owns his heart. I enjoyed watching these two get their holiday wish.

Daddy’s Special Helper by M.A. Innes features a little boy with trigger issues and his patience and loving Daddy. This story tore me up and put me back together. A heartwarming win.

Melissa by Pepper North introduces us to adorable little girl who has the most unique job I’ve read. She meets her perfect Daddy on an app. The holidays are going to be very happy for this little girl.

A Little Christmas Carnival by Lucky Moon takes us to a kink ranch where we meet Lulu a greeting card artist stifled in a job where she is not appreciated. We also meet a Texan businessman interested in setting up a similar place in Texas. Ben and Lulu are perfect for each other and maybe Santa can play matchmaker. I really liked watching Lulu blossom in this story.

 

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Johnny Gun: Devils' Spawn Daddies by Victoria Saccenti

 

 

Blurb:

This Daddy will protect his little, and he doesn’t plan to ask permission. Or forgiveness…

Johnny Gun’s errand from Garden City to the club’s Dalton, Georgia chapter is his idea of the perfect ride. Hard, fast…and alone. Until a pair of sparkling emerald eyes and a laugh like Christmas bells arouses his inner Daddy Dom and complicates his simple life all to hell.

Isolde is a sweet, natural little, but so damned young, while Johnny’s on the wrong side of thirty. Plus, her father—the Dalton club’s president—will snap him like a twig. So Johnny regretfully puts her angelic perfection in his rear-view mirror. As the months go by, he gives up trying to forget her.

When word reaches Garden City that the Steel Wolves are planning to kidnap Isolde and wipe out their Dalton brothers, Johnny doesn’t wait for permission. He sweeps Isolde into hiding at a remote waterfront house, where he discovers she never forgot him, either—and passion roars to life.

But somewhere in the Devils' Spawn brotherhood there’s a snake in the grass. And no one is prepared for the violence of the poison when it strikes…

Note: Johnny Gun is book three in the Devil’s Spawn Daddies series. It features a different couple from books one and two, Cutter and Barron, but for maximum enjoyment readers are encouraged to read the series in order. Age Gap and DD/Lg dynamics included.

 

My review:

We knew Johnny was in over his head for Isolde since his dispatch trip to Dalton. In this book we find out what happened on that trip and how it affects him now that Isolde is in trouble. Their relationship grows despite the dangers that follow them.

This is a sweet, sassy and smexy read that is guaranteed to melt your heart.

 

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Flirty Pucking Wolf (Paranormal Hockey League Book 3) by Jenny Fenshaw

 

 

Blurb:

What do you get when a flirty-as-puck hockey playing wolf shifter who seems to think everything is a joke is paired with his teammate’s sister who takes everything too seriously? Sparks.

Trevor

I’ve heard the gossip. The only reason I’m on the Devil Birds is because our coach is engaged to my sister. Doesn’t matter how many goals I score, how much fun I am to be around, or how hard I work, the haters say I don’t deserve to be here. I’ll do whatever it takes to prove my worth to the team, even if that means shaking my tail on national TV in a celebrity ballroom dancing competition as a publicity stunt for the team. However, I draw the line at falling for my dance partner. Sophie Mackenzie is sexy, snarky, entirely too serious, and no doubts wants things I can’t give her. And she’s my teammate’s sister.

Sophie

I’ve heard the gossip. I only have my spot on this season’s Celebrity Dance Dare – Shifter Edition because of my family connections. My mother is a judge on the original show and my twin brother is a past champion. I’m being given a chance as a favor to them. It doesn’t matter that I’m just as talented as my brother, learned everything I know from my mother, or paid my dues as a backup dancer in the show’s troupe - the haters say I don’t deserve to be here. I’ll do whatever it takes to prove I deserve my chance in the spotlight, even if it means I have to teach a hulking professional hockey player how to ballroom dance well enough to win the Platinum Paw trophy. However, I draw the line at falling for my dance partner. Trevor Carter is sexy, totally full of himself, entirely too irreverent, and no doubt wants things I can’t give him. And he’s my brother’s teammate.

We want a common goal - to win the Platinum Paw trophy and prove our worth to the haters - so why is it so hard to work together? It doesn’t matter how attractive we find each other, this is a business arrangement. We put up with each other to win the show and then part ways. We want different things, and those things are not compatible. No matter how much we secretly wish they were.

Flirty Pucking Wolf is a shifter hockey romance full of humor, heart, and heat. If you want to laugh, sigh, and swoon, not necessarily in that order, with funny, sexy shifters, this is the book for you!

 

My review:

I am getting a total kick out of this fun and flirty series. In this episode Devil Birds center Trevor is voluntold that he is to be a contestant on Celebrity Dance Dare – Shifter Edition to bring attention to the team.  The problem is his partner on the show is his teammates sexy sister.

Sophie Mackenzie wants win so she can get out from under her mother and her twins notoriety and recognized for her own talent.

The chemistry between these two is apparent from the start. Will the pressure from the hockey season, the dance competition, family and friends get between any chance of happiness between these two? Laugh your way through finding out.

A terrific addition to the series.

 

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