Naughty Dreams by Joey W. Hill

 

 

Blurb:

"Roy, I need to be sure there’s not going to be any Kevin Costner, crushing-on-the-client nonsense from you. Because I’m pretty irresistible.”

World famous rockstar Dorian “DJ” James is a wiseass. He’s also stubborn, willful, talented—and a submissive.
While falling for his client is a dangerous conflict of interest, experienced bodyguard Roy Bloodwell realizes it will take an all-in, committed Master to keep this kid safe. Especially when a tragedy tears DJ’s world apart, and a nameless fan decides DJ is meant to be his.
Screw conflict of interest. Roy has a message for that fan, and anyone else who threatens DJ.
You aren’t taking what’s mine.

 

My review:

Naughty Dreams by Joey W. Hill is an emotional journey that takes place in the maelstrom of the rock and roll world of ego and artistry.

DJ may be the leader of Survivor but only because it allows him to take care of his “family”. When his life is threatened, he hires Roy Bloodwell an experienced bodyguard and a total dominant. The chemistry between the two is instant and off the charts.  

This book tore my heart into little pieces and rebuilt it happier for Roy and Dory.  Another winner by Joey W. Hill

 

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The Rebel with Broken Strings (Naked Moose #3) by Stacey Kennedy

 

 

Blurb:

Self-proclaimed good girl Aubrey Hale has too many secrets. Among them is missing the big-city life she left behind for small-town Montana—the life that included a one-night stand with country star Gunner Woods. But Aubrey and her friends have recently sworn off men. So when Gunner turns up in Timber Falls looking all kinds of sexy, she pretends she’s never met him.

Gunner is surprised to see Aubrey again and even more surprised by how she’s acting. The carefree woman he knew for one night is now jaded. After a failed record launch, Gunner can relate—and maybe they could even find solace in each other, if she’d stop treating him like a stranger.

Aubrey’s not ready to let her guard down, but she’s just fine with letting the sparks between them burn… But when Gunner’s career reignites, she’ll have to reckon with her discontent. Can you chase two separate dreams without burning everything to the ground?

 

My review:

The Rebel with Broken Strings is a gut-wrenching, heartwarming tale of second chances and redemption. Our hero is a country star who blew up his professional life and with help from his friends is trying to get his life back on track. One of the things he lost was a chance to love Aubrey the incredible chef in Atlanta. Now Aubrey is in his hometown in Montana creating magic at the Naked Moose. He’s a new man can he convince her to give him a second chance. I ached at Aubrey’s pain and respected Gunner’s path to redemption. This is a fantastic addition to the Naked Moose series.

 

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Caged Desire by K.R. Hall

 

 

Blurb:

Lacey Woodard came to New York to find fame and fortune, but instead found deceit and danger. Trapped in her polar bear form for the past six years in an illegal zoo, she finally escapes when authorities raid the place.

Living on the streets, Lacey has had to grow up fast. As winter approaches, she knows she needs to find shelter, but options are limited when you're homeless. Desperate, she attempts to pick a man's pocket as he enters The Borough's Lounge. But her plan is foiled when the man catches her in the act.

Xander Conti, manager of The Borough's Lounge, is taken aback when he feels someone trying to pick his pocket. Without hesitation, he is ready to defend himself. But when he sees a thin and dirty girl, his anger deflates. He grabs her arm, and an unexpected electric shock shoots through his body.

Feeling the shock as well, Lacey's inner polar bear says that Xander is their fated mate and he will protect them. But as their relationship grows, danger lurks in the shadows, threatening to tear them apart.

 

My review:

Caged Desire by K.R. Hall is a sweet and sassy tale of love and danger for a small town girl in the big city and a big city guy who loves polar bears.  This is a heartwarming tale that had me rooting for Lacey and Xander and flipping pages ever faster to get to their HEA.

 

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Mom Said "I Do," But I Didn't! by Misti Renna

 

Blurb:

MOM SAID. "I DO... BUT I DIDN'TI
New house. New dad. New baby. New problem.
Ave-year-old Madison is not amused.
Her mom is marrying James (ew), which means moving to
a new house (double eww), and worst of all, being left with
Aunt Mary during the honeymoon (maximum ewww).
Aunt Mary is the worst!
Her older brother Scott? Totally fine with it.
Traitor.
And now ... there's a baby on the way? Seriously?
Madison's trying to keep it together, but it's hard when
everyone else is acting like this whole "new life" thing is normal. (Spoiler: it's not.)
Full of sass, snacks, and sibling side-eyes, MOM SAID, "I DO," BUT I DIDN'T!, is a laugh-out-loud look at big changes through the eyes of a tiny drama queen just trying to survive her so-called new normal.
MOM SAID, "I DO," BUT I DIDN'T!
Is the first book in a series starring Madison-
the queen of meltdowns, mismatched socks, and making things way more complicated than they need to be.

 

My review:

I picked up this book because of the absolutely adorable cover. And though this book deals with a serious subject, especially to a precocious five year old, Madison will steal your heart. I heartily recommend.

 

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Grizzly's Grump by Delta James

 

 

Blurb:

I’ve spent years keeping to myself. Just me, the woods, and the quiet that helps me forget everything I’ve lost.

Then she showed up.

Cilla Morgan, sweet smile, sugar-scented skin, and a stubborn streak as wide as the forest. I didn’t want a mate. Didn’t deserve one. But the bear inside me roared the moment he saw her. Mine.

She doesn’t believe in magic. Doesn’t know what I am.
But that doesn’t matter.

Because I’ll protect her. I’ll claim her.
Even if she runs. Even if fate has other plans.

She’s mine. And I’m not letting her go.

Welcome to Redwood Rise, where the bears are grumpy, the mates are fated, and the only thing stronger than magic… is love.

 

My review:

Magic and love drive this grumpy/sunshine romance. Cilla is all sugar and sass and Calder is a total grumpy bear. Watching these two spar is a total hoot. You just know somethings gotta give. I totally enjoyed this story and look forward to the rest of the series.

 

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Running with the Werewolf by Laurie London

 

 

Blurb:

Welcome to Darkaway Island: A destination resort for supernaturals.
Where Monsters Come to Play!

Daphne Dupree needed to get out of town after things at work got a little…complicated. The last thing she expected when she filled out a silly online quiz was winning a singles trip to paradise. Too good to be true? Probably.

Turns out, Darkaway Island is more than a little strange. People in costumes. Large dogs running around unleashed. And there’s a lot of crazy talk about monsters.

But the weirdest of all is that she seems to be part of a…dating contest.

The prize: a smoking-hot cowboy with an unhealthy fixation on the moon.

Travis Monroe wasn’t planning to stay long on the island. As the grumpy werewolf star of a supernatural soap opera, all he wants is to give his newly-inherited ranch to his sister then fly back to the set on his private plane.

Trouble is, if he isn’t mated by the White Wolf Moon, the ranch reverts to a half-brother he just met, and his sister loses everything.

Solution: Find a mate, sign over the property, break up. Falling in love isn’t in the script.

As Travis and Daphne spend time together on group dates and one-on-ones, his feelings for her grow, extending far beyond duty to his family. And she learns he’s more—much more—than just fangs and fur.

But a rival pack is stirring up trouble, and Daphne is hiding a secret of her own.

Do Travis and Daphne find love in paradise only to lose it in the end?

Live your life like there’s no tomorrow because you’re Running with the Werewolf.

 

My review:

Running with the Werewolf by Laurie London is a fun human/werewolf romance.  Daphne is a human hiding out on paranormal getaway Darkaway Island. She thinks she’s won a vacation getaway but discovers a whole new reality. Travis is a werewolf superstar trying to save the family ranch and his role of Alpha which demands he be mated. A bachelor type dating show and a reluctant human contender leads to laughter and love. This was an enjoyable escape.

 

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An Alien Affair: Amaya's Legacy Book One by Fiona Forbes

 

Blurb:

FEAR FIGHTS FURY…
when anthropologist Lee Barry is “invited” to upgrade her lecturing skills at an alien facility. A few TV broadcasts by white-coated extraterrestrials, and humans had embraced the alien invasion of Earth with open arms. Lee wondered if she really was insane. The aliens couldn’t control the minds of everyone else on the planet, could they?

Zhan, alien Director of the Arizona Adult Education Centre, also had moments when he doubted his sanity. He’d taken this post because he knew his government was wrong. Humans were too independent to forgive mind control, despite all the wonders his people had bestowed upon them. But if they didn’t vote for his people in the Intergalactic Federation elections, war would soak the galaxies with innocent blood!

When Zhan and Lee meet, passion flames, legendary symbionts awaken, and the truth is stranger and far more dangerous than anyone expected. Hunted by resistance fighters, bloodthirsty priests, and rival empires, they must persist. But can love born of cosmic destiny survive political betrayal, primal instincts, and a war for the soul of humanity?

This isn’t just a love story. It’s a rebellion written in blood and memory – a sizzling, high-stakes sci-fi romance with teeth!

 

My review:

An Alien Affair is an intelligent sci-fi fantasy that engages mind and imagination. Part political thriller, part intellectual exercise and part love story this book thoroughly engages the reader. I enjoyed this but was occasionally thrown from the story by the authors continued use of an alien language that required me to leave the story to decipher it. One of the downsides of sci-fi I guess.

 

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