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I was in a car accident and have a broken collarbone that requires surgery. I've been on pain medication that has kept me from being able to read. Surgery takes place on Wednesday June 29th. I will hopefully be able to read soon.
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Blurb:
Leia Stone is in over her head and accepting the help of a
talented fixer with a dangerous past is her only chance of survival.
She's just discovered her boss is in business with
some of New York's most brutal criminals. Going to the FBI throws her even
deeper into the dark waters of money laundering and human trafficking. A former
client is the only one she can turn to.
Eric Robb is a man of many
talents.
He's a professional fixer whose clients pay him
handsomely to make their problems disappear. But now he's got a problem of his
own--protecting an idealistic beauty he's never been able to get out of his
head. When a ghost from Eric's past joins the hunt they escape to the southern
city of Savannah looking for a reprieve only to stumble deeper into the
criminal's web.
Eric is only one man, with danger lurking around
every corner will his skills be enough to keep Leia alive?
*****
Savannah Run is the action-packed first book in
the Protecting Love series of standalone HEA romantic suspense novels. Expect
tangled sheets, car chases, and perilous rescues. A protective hero and a bold
heroine flee cross country from a hired killer.
My review:
Another winner that’s been languishing on my tbr pile for
far too long. Leia is a young woman with a strong sense of right and wrong.
When she finds herself working for a company that launders money for the worst
of the worst she knows she has to do something.
Eric is a Fixer and it pays well. When his former account
asks for help he reluctantly agrees.
These two have lessons to be learned from each other.
This is a fast paced, energetic romantic suspense that
uplift and ensconce you into a dark world that most never see.
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Beautiful, I love you. No ands, ifs, or buts. No beating
around the bush. Will you marry me?
From the first proposal on the playground when we were five
to the one two weeks ago, Coop has always been there for me.
Baby Girl, the only thing I’ve ever wanted is you. Forever.
Protector. Best friend. Lover. Jake’s a part of me in a way I
can’t define. Even when we were apart, I knew we would find each other.
This is my love song for you, Angel.
Music is Ian’s love language. He doesn’t just wrap me up to
keep me safe from the world, he pulled me into his. He shared his love and the
knots that bind our hearts are beyond anything I could have imagined.
From the day I met you—you were the one, Babe. The only one.
Archie’s my hero in some ways, he pushes and he demands. At
the same time, he savors and teases. He’s a builder and a fixer. I had no idea
that the day he arrived was the day the last piece missing in my world would
lock into place.
Marry us.
My name is Frankie Curtis, the four men I love more than
anything else in this world want me to marry them. They want forever.
They want me.
*Please note this is a reverse harem and the author suggests
you always read the forward in her books. Contains some bullying elements,
mature situations, violence, and is recommended for 17+. This is the twelfth
and final book in the Untouchable series.
My
review:
WOW! I
hate reading the last book in a series but I really needed this story. Frankie
and her guys have been run through a grinder and deserve their happily ever
after. I absolutely LOVED this book. The author wrapped up any lingering
questions and most importantly left us with hope for the future. This series
has been an emotional rollercoaster and I can’t recommend it enough. Well done.
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The day I took my life back
I was able to see the damage my lunatic aunt had caused, and my only ally was
my purple chicken, Harriet. I’m the prince of the Dark Fae kingdom, yet, my
people treat me as if I’m an outsider. I can’t say as I blame them. Imagine
being locked in your own mind and someone tosses in a stink bomb from an Ogre.
You’d fight like hell to escape, too.
Then
there’s the woman I knew to be my true fated mate, Shyla Olsen. She fought to
save me until the day I had her banished from the kingdom… but it wasn’t me,
not really. It was my aunt pulling the strings and I was nothing more than her
marionette. But I’m no longer a shiny puppet and dammit, I’m no doll to toy
with.
And now
my psychotic cousin has come to town. If he has his way, the kingdom will be
his. I have to put an end to his scheme and with Shyla by my side, nothing can
stop us.
Except
her heart… if she’ll forgive me and become my wife.
My review:
In this installment Theo gets his happy but boy does he have
to work for it. Each installment can be read standalone, but you’ll get so much
more out of the story if you’ve read the earlier books.
Dark Fae Prince Theo has been under a curse that has had him
acting like a total ass to everyone around him. We thought it had been broken
but traces linger. Now his cousin has come to town threatening his throne. Can
Theo ditch the curse, defeat his cousin, keep the throne, and most importantly
get the girl? This fun romp will have you laughing in no time and keep you on
edge till the end.
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Moonshine shop
owner Hattie Hayes is ready to lend a hand when a mystery starts brewing at a
train convention in Chattanooga, TN, in this charming cozy mystery series.
Now that her moonshine shop is up and running,
Hattie Hayes can focus her efforts on expanding her fledgling business to
events in the area, like the Chattanooga Choo Choo Model Train Convention,
which is running full steam ahead at the convention center down the block.
Hattie is all aboard, seizing this perfect opportunity to promote her Southern
homebrew to the folks who have come to the city for the annual event.
But when an attendee dies after drinking some of
Hattie's moonshine, she'll need to prove her innocence. Between tight-lipped
train hobbyists and competitors for a coveted convention prize, Hattie has a
wide array of suspects to choose from, and she'll need to use all the tricks up
her sleeve to make sure her moonshine business can survive a murderer and stay
on track.
My review:
Hattie is back and hip deep in trouble again. This is a fun
cozy mystery filled with model trains and moonshine. I loved this look into a
world I had little knowledge of. Hattie is sweet and I love her relationship
with her grandfather.
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Blurb:
When Death pays a visit to
Ramona’s shop, it seems only polite to invite him in. Particularly when he has
intense green eyes and can kiss like that…
A Grim Reaper knows how and when every living
thing will die. But Silas can’t see Ramona’s death. It’s one of many reasons
the Chaos witch intrigues him. But when a dire threat to a single soul calls
him away, it reveals something is out to destroy the order of life and death in
the world. The only one who might be able to help him untangle the snarl of
Fates’ loom might be the woman whose power—the very make of her soul—is the
antithesis of order.
If they survive the evil that wants to destroy
everything that matters to them both, Ramona wonders if she’s finally found the
male who won’t run from who and what she is. Suddenly the term “Death is the
only certainty in life,” isn’t a threat—it’s a promise.
My review:
This is a deep multi-layered tale of love, life and death.
This book took me awhile to get through as there were sections that threw me
into a space where I said woah and had to think on the revelations. The erotic
journey between Silas and Ramona is the least of the story but a truly
enjoyable part of it. This is a book I shall re-read often and I’m sure I’ll
get something new each time.
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Blurb:
When the Prince of Hell finally
meets his match, it’s no longer about collecting sin…
Samael has everything he needs at the snap of
his fingers. As the owner of a Den of Sin, he offers desires fit for every
person in the world. Those who come in never leave the same. But what happens
if he has desires of his own?
Isabella Wallace relocated to LA just over a
year ago. She started a new job, and began life with a fresh vivacity. When she
is offered a chance at a speed dating mingle at DeLux Café, she’s hesitant at
first. Determined to have a good time at this mingle, she doesn’t count on
being attacked on her way there and dragged into an alley. She suspects she’s about
to die, but what she doesn’t expect is to fall into the arms of a beautiful
stranger.
My review:
Samael is a Prince
of Hell who lives a debauched life of sex and sin. He has no problems
collecting souls for Lucifer. He was hanging outside a gambling den when he
witnesses when he sees a damsel in distress. Normally he would let things play
out but something about her calls to him so he steps in and thus starts the
story of Samael and Isabella.
This is a fast-paced steamy
story of a demon and an innocent. Break out the ice water cause this one is
hot!
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Driving home from a trip, Emma Matheson is run off the road
in an abduction attempt. Seems the alpha of her father’s former pack never
forgave his defection. To settle the old score, he plans to force her to mate
with a male of his choosing—his son, Dmitri.
Dmitri Gribkov wants no part of his father’s
revenge. A loner by choice, nothing has prepared him for sexy, stubborn Emma.
He’ll do whatever it takes to protect her—even if it means losing her.
Determined to control her destiny, she does her
best to escape, even as the attraction between her and Dmitri sizzles. Doesn’t
take long for her to realize this huge, sexy wolf is a protector at heart.
Tracking and killing are what he does best. Before
this is over, he’ll have blood on his hands, but winning her love will be the
hardest battle.
My review:
This is a spin off from the authors Salvation Pack series.
Romeo and Juliette have nothing on Emma and Dmitri. Dmitri wants
no part of his fathers’ revenge against Emmas’ father. When the two meet Dmitri
knows there is nothing his father can say or do to make him hurt her or her
family. Through Emma he learns what family is supposed to be.
This is a sweet and sassy tale of a young woman determined to
be seen and a man determined not to be judged by the actions of his father.
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Fighting against circumstances can usher in the greatest freedom.
Peter Sammerson, Viscount Bingham, is a man tortured by his past. No matter that he wishes the beau monde would forget what he’s done, he can’t, and for that there’s no peace, and definitely no future. During a walk to a friend’s townhouse, he has a heated exchange in the rain with an interesting woman who might change his mind about wanting to avoid the ton altogether.
Miss Katherine Davies is in London to attend her sister’s wedding. Confined to a Bath chair due to an accident that left her lower half paralyzed, she still has her independence. A chance encounter with one of London’s most scandalous rakes leaves her incensed, but the secrets in his eyes intrigues her and makes her wonder. Yet England’s upper crust demands nothing less than perfection, and she is most certainly not.
Despite the chaos from their initial meeting, Peter recognizes a kindred spirit, but he’s terrified that when she hears of his terrible past, she’ll hate him. While Kate begins to learn about the broken man, her emotions are engaged, yet does he view her as a whole woman? Acceptance, heat, and friendship springs between them, and if fate is kind, two rejects from society might find something more valuable than either of them had ever hoped for.
My review:
Though this story takes place in the past it could be ripped from our very current headlines. Our hero has messed up in the past – doing bad things for a good reason – and though he wants redemption he doesn’t feel like he deserves it throwing him into depression and anxiety. Our heroine was thrown from a horse and broke her back putting her in a wheelchair. She is tired of people looking at her like she is broken. Her mind works just fine but their attitude has put a bit of a chip on her shoulder.
When these get together it’s fire and ice. I loved how he sees her and how she can reach beneath his anxiety. As with all great love stories they are better (more whole) together than apart. I loved these two perfectly imperfect characters and was thrilled watching them get together. I loved that they weren’t perfect. Bravo!
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Blurb:
Newly mated vampire, Hailey Whitfield has a
long to-do list that involves protecting her brother, dealing with newfound
powers, and plotting to take over the entire vampire political leadership
system.
It’s not enough that she and Jax have done
everything the council asked. Yeah, sure, there were some rocky roads and a
little defiance on her end, but they managed it.
Still, Soran and Gretchen aren’t happy.
Something to do with a prophecy about Jax and Hailey being the new power couple
that could bring an end to the council.
Well, they have a right to be paranoid. Don’t
mess with Hailey and her tight circle of family and friends. It won’t end well.
When Hailey and the Bond Girls track down a
skip who isn’t human, they have decisions to make. But this skip has
information Jax and Hailey need to implement their plan for dominating the
midlife.
Their lives, along with those of the vampire
race, are about to change forever.
My review:
Non-stop
action and intrigue. Jax and Hailey finally take on Soran and Gretchen with help from Ava and her
friends. But boy howdy are they all run through the gauntlet. This is a thrill
a minute read that leaves you exhausted, happy and wanting more.
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Blurb:
Lion shifter Carter King
doesn’t feel like himself. Is it the pressure of rebuilding the King fortune?
Nope. He actually likes a challenge. Is it because his family is bent on
finding his mate? No. He doesn’t need a mate. He’s fine on his own. So fine, he
even makes a million-dollar bet that he can stay away from his fated mate.
Amara Worthington is cut off from her family and
their business. Intent on making a name for herself, she leaves her life
behind. She walks into King Industries’ offices and demands that Carter hire
her. She knows she can fill the King coffers. She just has to stop her silly
attraction to her new boss and focus on her career.
Carter knows he’ll lose the bet the second Amara
walks into his office. He tries to keep away from her, but it’s no use. He
needs to be with her. He can’t fight fate or the attraction he feels. But Amara
isn’t who she claims to be, and after a series of break-ins, the pair will have
a hell of a time figuring out who is behind their troubles … and why. One thing
is certain. Even a King can’t stop fate!
My review:
Carter is the middle brother.
His younger brother has found his fated mate and now Carters’ mother, sister
and younger brother are determined to find mates for Carter and older brother
Weston.
Amara is trying to start over.
Her father has remarried and his bride is younger than her and a total beyotch
who cost Amara her job with her fathers company. Amara is of the belief that success
is the best revenge. Toward that end Amara gets a job at the King family companies
working for Carter who is dismayed to discover she is his mate.
This is a sweet and sexy story
that had me smiling throughout. It is a story of family and what that means. I
loved it.
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Blurb:
What would you do if you had nothing to lose?
Angela has reached the end of her rope. Bills are piling up, money is sparse,
and her two-timing ex-husband traded her in for a “Barbie” lookalike.
Depression and lack of hope put her in a world filled with never-ending pain,
and when she loses the one thing she has left—her will to live—she knows
there’s nothing left to go back to. Until an unexpected knock on her door wakes
her up.
The lonely, sad cat lady comes face to face with a new and exciting
opportunity, if only she grabs the bull by the horns and accepts. When she
does, she learns of a crazy family secret, but she also finds a way to save
herself, and the people she loves most.
The Cat
Lady Special is a story of second chances, discovering your inner savior, and
of finding hope in the most unexpected places. It will appeal to fans of “How
Stella God her Groove Back” and “Breaking Bad.”
My review:
This book has been on my TBR pile for a long time and I wish I
had gotten to sooner because this was one heck of a ride. I was worried because
it starts out with an extremely depressed character contemplating suicide. Don’t
worry she doesn’t and she pulls up her big girl pants and does what it takes to
get back to the warm and loving woman she is. I was not thrilled with the
avenue she took to get there but you do what you gotta do. This book made me
laugh, cry and think about what I would do to survive. I am really looking
forward to the next installment.
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Blurb:
I married a wolf who wasn’t my mate for “the good of the
pack.” Ask me how that worked out. Now a wolf in sequins and fierce heels is on
my doorstep, promising she can breathe life into the dreams that died that
day... if I’m willing to put my fate in her well-manicured claws.
I’ll get three questions.
Why did my ex tuck tail and leave me with our kids
and a giant mess? What is he trying to prove by coming back? And am I brave
enough to defy my pack and choose myself?
Oh, enough about him already. He had his chance.
I’m ready for a new life.
Bibi le Bonnet is my fairy dragmother. The
fabulous wolf will give me a total life makeover and the mating ceremony of my
dreams... All I have to do is become a contestant on The Mating Game and choose a mate sight unseen after asking
a few flirty questions in front of a live audience.
Three potential suitors.
The wolf who walks out from behind the curtain is
none other than superstar Logan Mathis. I’ve spent so many nights fantasizing
about the famous actor, and now he’s on The Mating Game wooing the
biggest homebody mom I know: me. Can I trust this wolf when he says
he’s willing to claim me, or is it all an act to revive his career?
And three dates to find my
forever.
Every date with Logan is time in the spotlight. My
pack and the paparazzi want nothing more than to tear us apart. I want to
believe the fantasy, but am I fooling myself? Because my ex is back, and he’s
not ready to let any other wolf have me.
The Mating Game is a brand-new series brought
to you by the team that created The Real Werewives! Get ready for a season
full of fun and flirty episodes finding fated mates where you least expect
them. Anything can happen when the cameras are rolling, but don’t worry, these
books don’t fade to black.
My review:
Sweet, fun and heart wrenching. I loved watching Cindy
come into her own, Logan find his wolf and Bibi is just fabulous. This book has
all the feels from cute kids to hunky heroes and nasty bad guys. Bring on
Wendy.
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Book
one of the Savage King Series
Zoe Creed is the best private investigator around. She’s so good
even shifters hire her. But when Roman King walks into her office with a
strange case, her instincts scream that she should turn down the job. Not
because she can’t do it. Because the man in question is irresistible. Roman
is trouble, and she’s fresh – and forever – off the market.
Lion shifter and
professional philanthropist Roman King cares only cares about his family and
making the world a better place. The last thing he needs is to find his mate.
But when his beloved little sister is embroiled in a blackmail scheme, he ends
up in Zoe Creed’s office. Zoe is not only his mate, she’s also bent on
resisting him.
Now, Zoe is on
Roman’s shortlist of things that matter. His sister’s case isn’t the only
mission he’s on. He will win his fated mate’s heart along the way.
Convincing her might be harder than tracking down the blackmailers
My review:
Milly Taiden does it again! Zoe Creed is smart and sassy. Lion shifter Roman King is sweet and sexy.
These two go through a rollercoaster of emotions with each other but are
really perfect for each other. This is a enthralling mystery and delicious
romance.
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Half-witch, half-necromancer, Ava Harper has finally
accepted her destiny, her inheritance, and her insane power. Yet, there is
still so much more to learn.
And it’s time to use it to do some good. Necromancers are being held captive at
the vampires’ headquarters in Milan.
No big deal for our Ava. She’s the most powerful necromancer in like… possibly
ever? She can handle those fanged suckers.
Things go a little crazy and Ava gets some help from a very unexpected ally.
Together, the group of friends and ghouls have to free the world from the
influence of a couple of very corrupted vampires.
That’s not to mention the rest of her to-do list: wedding planning, figuring
out the souls in the Viking blade, helping Olivia deal with her family’s new
magic, and don’t forget the mess Crystal left with the shifters.
It’s all going to be okay. Ava is powerful, right? She’s got this.
My review:
Ava and her gang of quirky friends are enmeshed in a
frenetic race to save captured necromancers and themselves. We get the answers
to some questions only to be replaced by new queries. I really enjoyed this fast-paced
romp.
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