Cowboys Don't Samba (Cowboys Don't #3) by Tara Lain

Blurb:

A Cowboys Don’t Story

Maury Garcia’s one of the greatest bull riders in the world—and one of the biggest liars. Can he turn forbidden love with a rodeo rookie into a lasting romance? 

Ever since his brother was killed because he was gay, Maury’s worked to take his brother’s place as the bull rider, the provider, and the ideal of his family’s macho expectations. The only thing Maury’s ever done for himself is buy a secret ranch so he can get away from the responsibilities he’s chained himself to. Then he meets Tristão Silva, the younger brother of the one man who could rob Maury of his bull riding championship. 

Tristão may be a world-class bull rider in his own right, but his kind, gentle nature and sexy samba hips make Maury long for something beyond his selfless, sexless life. The two men’s lives are worlds apart, even if they’re both buckling under family expectations. Will their future last beyond an eight-second ride?

My review:

Cowboys Don't Samba is a heart wrenching story about a professional bull rider raised in a macho Latin culture home afraid to love the man he’s come to know also raised that he can’t be gay even though he most definitely is. They can take everything a two thousand pound bull throws at them but disappointing their family and PBR fans is something they just can’t do. This is a sweet and touching story that will fill your heart and leave you with a smile.

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Her Teacher Mate: A Seasoned Shifters Novel by Tasha Black

Blurb:

A sizzling hot teacher burning for the one thing he can’t have, a student with a forbidden fantasy that’s more than just a crush, and an enemy determined to keep them apart… 

Ten years ago, Ian Anderson met the woman he instantly knew was meant to be his mate. There was just one problem – he was a brand-new high school teacher, and she was a top student. Though he ached to protect Bianca and was desperate to take her as his mate, he knew she was still too young for him to stake his claim. So Ian did the only thing he could – he walked away - from his job, and his forbidden desire. 

Now Bianca Silver is back in Tarker’s Hollow to do her graduate research. She’s never gotten over her inexplicably intense yearning for Mr. Anderson, which she swears is more than a silly schoolgirl fantasy. But an unexpected encounter with him alone in the woods sends her quiet new life into a tailspin, putting Bianca in the path of grave danger and showing her a depth of longing and pleasure she never imagined was possible. 

With Bianca by his side, Ian has everything he ever dreamed of. But loving her isn’t as easy as he thought it would be. Between Bianca’s stubborn streak and the efforts of a mysterious attacker who seems to want her out of the picture, it’s going to take all her smarts and his experience for these fated mates to begin their new life. 


Experience Required. 

If you like wolves, magic, strong women, and alphas with experience, you’re going to love Seasoned Shifters, set in the steamy shifter world of Tarker’s Hollow. 

Her Teacher Mate*
Her Lawyer Mate
Her Doctor Mate
Her Professor Mate 

My review:

Her Teacher Mate is a sweet second chance romance. I really enjoyed this story as I’ve always wondered what would happen if a wolf shifter finds their mate at an inappropriate age. Ian meets his mate when she is a student at the school he’s just started teaching at. He bailed and she went on to graduate. Now she is back and he is determined to claim her. This was an enjoyable romp that I recommend.

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Bitten by Night (Night and Day Ink #1) by Milly Taiden

Blurb:

Kiara wants Royce, but felines and wolves don't mix. Until she goes into heat and finds herself being chased by big bad himself. Will Royce get her to submit to his desires for a lifetime, or will she take their night of passion and walk away from the promise of a mating by moonlight? 

Reader Note: This title contains explicit sexual material.

My review:

Bitten by Night is a smoking hot shifter tale. Cats and dogs don’t mix or do they? This is a perfect sexy lunchtime get away.

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Guarded By The Alpha (Shifters, Inc. #1) by Heather Hildenbrand as Holly Eastman

Blurb:

“Great snarky dialogue and an excellent twist! I definitely recommend Guarded by The Alpha!” –Georgette St. Clair, NYT Bestselling Shifter Romance Author 
Puma shifter, Del Santoni, has lived her entire life as the heir to a decades’ old feud with the Armsford family—a struggle that ended in the death of her own father years ago. Since then, both sides have done nothing but fight and grapple for social power—and Del’s sick of it. She’s willing to do anything to end the war—even if it means dethroning her own family. 
Del begins a secret mission to recover the Maker’s Mark. If legend is true, its symbols will reveal the name of the one true ruling family. When the statue is found and someone threatens Del’s life in order to steal it, Del is forced to accept the help and protection of her greatest enemy. He is the most stubborn, infuriating werewolf she’s ever laid eyes on. He also happens to be her fated mate. Throw in a sassy human car thief who won’t leave her alone, a marriage hoax, and tattooed coyote shifters trying to kill her at every rest stop...if she survives the week, it’ll be a miracle. 

Wolf shifter Zak Armsford has never been accused of being a good guy – but being good doesn’t get the job done. Mislabeled and misunderstood, he left Fort Jericho years ago and joined the military to put his bad rep to good use. Now that he’s a free man, he’s not exactly white collar material. So when his friend from Shifters, Inc calls with a protection detail, Zak is just hungry enough for some action to say yes. 

Turns out his assignment offers plenty of action. Zak discovers he’s been hired to protect the Princess of Fort Jericho herself. Del Santoni—his greatest enemy and his childhood crush all in one. Zak can’t walk away a second time. To keep Del alive and the statue safe, he’ll ruthlessly use his supernatural strength, his connections, and Del’s own secrets against her. 

On the run, Del struggles with the truth. Is Zak her Fated Mate – or her mortal enemy? Because it’s not just Del’s heart that’s at risk – it’s her life. 

STANDALONE Shifter Romance with a HEA! 

My review:

Romeo and Juliette have nothing on Zak and Del. Del is trying to find an end to the feud between her family and Zak’s and ends up needing Zak to keep her safe from those who want to control the outcome. Watching these two find each other and a solution to the family feud was a lot of fun.

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The Alien's Rebel (Guardian Warriors Book 2) by Milly Taiden

Blurb:

Cirrus Moonmist will walk through the fires of hell, move heaven and earth, and travel to the ends of the galaxy for her daughter. Diagnosed with a rare, incurable disease, the little girl’s only hope of survival lies on a distant planet and Cirrus plans to get it. Even if it means knocking down a smoking-hot bad guy who makes her panties wet and knees weak.


Sent to infiltrate a rogue faction, Guardian Defender Gavin Sagestar is so deep undercover even he has trouble remembering which side he’s on. Then he sees Cirrus. Law, duty, and order take a backseat to want, need, and...damn, is that love? Smart, beautiful, and curvy, Cirrus is his and anyone who thinks otherwise can fuck right off. Even the rogue military leader who wants her for his mate.


To have the sexy-as-hell housekeeper, Sagestar has to get Cirrus away from the bloodthirsty tyrant eager to kill. Time's running out. Two lives hang in the balance. Sagestar is determined to save both mother and daughter, no matter what. Even if it costs him his life. 

My review:

I spit my drink! I laughed out loud and soda douched my nose. Seriously don’t drink and read. Despite the serious sub-plots this is a really funny read. I sat and imagined the author coming up with various names for the bad guys and just had the best time. Check your brain at the door and enjoy.

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Ayslum (Safe Haven Book 4) by Sheri Lyn

Blurb:

Nate Finley finds solace working with his hands. Fixing objects helps when he can't fix his family. Sitting and watching them as they torture themselves each day and still push forward to help and rescue others. Nate finds himself drawn to one member of his new family more than the others, but he's never been with a man before. 

Thanatos knows Nate is his mate, but Nate is innocent. Thanatos won't push him away as his brothers did to their mates, but he won't push him for more than Nate is ready for. When push comes to shove, Thanatos worries the family's need for revenge will push away their budding relationship. 

What happens when Asylum is found in the arms of a loved one, and the love of family?

My review:

Ayslum is a wonderful addition to the Safe Haven series. The author takes us on an emotional rollercoaster ride and leaves us breathless. This story takes us through the spectrum from agony to ecstasy with stops along the way. I think this may be the best in the series to date and I look forward to see where the author takes us next.  Fantastic! Though this can be read standalone I think you would enjoy this more if you've read the earlier books.

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Tortured Mate: Sassy Ever After (Sassy Ever After Universe #62) by Sheri Lyn

Blurb:

Valac’s finally found his freedom from his brother and Hell, literally. But neither are ready to let him go. He’s on the run with only the cries of the damned to keep him company. Each day a new hell on earth is unleashed and each night a new nightmare unfolds. His time is growing short, either insanity will claim him or his brother will. 


Rogue’s name fits him for a reason. He’s part of a pack, but he doesn't like people. On a simple errand in town he stumbles upon his mate fighting for his life. Now it’s a race against time and the demons who hunt them. Will their love be strong enough to rescue him from the hell that awaits at his brothers hands? 

Love is powerful, but is it enough to battle the forces of Hell and win? 

My review:

Tortured Mate speaks to the saving grace of love. Valac is on the run and just trying to stay alive. Wolf shifter Rogue appears just as an exhausted Valac is beset by overwhelming odds and helps stave them off until help arrives. What neither expected was to find in each other their mate. This is a sweet tale that brings these two very different guys into each others lives and allows them to find something in the other that brings them peace and love.

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