Blueberry Bliss (Little Cakes Book 18) by Pepper North and Paige Michaels

 

 

Blurb:

No one has ever looked at her the way he does. And that smile…
Altitudinally gifted, Nora Bancroft has no trouble stocking the top shelves in her craft store. There is one thing she struggles with though–finding a man who knows there are more important things than whether or not she can see his bald spot. Burying herself in ribbons, paint, and beads, she has given up on ever finding her Daddy.

When he runs out of candles for his Cuban restaurant, Mateo Rodriguez makes an emergency trip to Craftastic. It’s a tall order, but to his delight, the delectable store owner helps him replenish his supply with a surprise flair that calls to him. Could she be the Little he’s been searching for?

 

My review:

Blueberry Bliss is an enjoyable insta-love DD/lg romance that had me from page one. This one hit close to home. Although I’m not quite as tall as Nora I too suffered from tall girl syndrome. I loved Nora’s willingness to try new things and go for the brass ring. An adorable addition to the series.

 

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The Art of Avoiding Your Alpha (Wildwood Book 2) Lola Glass

 

 

Blurb:

My soulmate bought me a sugar cookie… and now, he's not going to let me go.

He wants a mate bond.

I don't.

He's even more stubborn than I am, though. So, I agree to move in with him, for the sake of putting more emotional distance between us.

But the plan backfires.

And it makes me like him more.

If I can't convince him to walk away, I'm eventually going to have to accept a difficult truth:

I've never met anyone I want to avoid less than him.

 

My review:

Tori was raised in captivity and forcibly turned into a blood wolf (half vampire half wolf shifter) and used as a blood bank for the vampires who made her. All she wants is her freedom. She ran from the vampires but is limited to the town of wolf shifters for her own protection. Modified freedom is better than none. She sure as heck doesn’t want some alpha wolf to claim her as his fated mate and force her into a new type of prison. Vex is about to show her that love is its own kind of freedom. That is if he can ever get close enough.

I loved the give and take and hilarious moments of snark. Can’t wait for Sienna’s story.

 

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The Ambassador's Anchor (The Diesel War Series Book 3) by Mikea Howard

 

 

Blurb:

Karel is haunted by the memory of the man who stripped away her sanity. Sent away to the Alaskan wilderness by her pack Alpha, she struggles to build a new life free of her ex. As she establishes her place as an ambassador working to thwart the Animal Gang she finds herself growing closer to her new Beta. But every time she feels ready to take a step forward with him the ghost of her tormentor pushes her back. How can a dead werewolf stand in the way of her happiness?

Baz, the Beta wolf for the McKinley pack, has been tasked to watch over a visiting ambassador who often seems locked in her own mind. Unable to suppress his need to care, protect, and even love her, he grapples to find the balance between his duty and his desires. With the Animal Gang moving closer into their territory he needs her to recognize her strengths.

In order to dispel her insecurities, Baz will have to uncover her dark past. But is Karel’s mental suffering so deep that she’ll never be able to love him back?

 

My review:

First thing, What a fabulous cover.

The Ambassador's Anchor takes place in the Diesel War world but I don’t think you necessarily need to have read the earlier installment to enjoy this tale.

This is a multi-layered tale of love, female empowerment and healing. I really loved this story watching Karel grow and heal warmed my heart. Baz is my kind of hero.

 

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Hidden Away (Masters of Marquis #7) by Golden Angel

 

 

Blurb:

Frenemies-with-benefits in paradise... because there's no way that could go horribly wrong.

For one adventurous bridal party, a week away at the exclusive Hideaway Island resort is the perfect opportunity for an unforgettable bachelor-and-bachelorette celebration. And as the maid-of-honor, Rae doesn't want to cause any problems when an unexpected complication forces her out of her guest room. Bunking with the one man she can't get out of her head - the infuriatingly bossy best man - might be a temptation, but it's better than ruining the ongoing party for the bride and groom.

Daddy Dom Brian is sure of two things - one, Rae is a natural babygirl, and two, she's just as attracted to him as he is to her. So when dumb luck gives him an entire week to put both of those beliefs to the test, he readily agrees to enjoy all the secret passion and pleasure Rae is willing to share with him so he can finally prove to her they belong together.

What happens on the island stays on the island... that's supposed to be the agreement. But Brian's tired of playing by the rules.

 

My review:

Brian and Rae finally get their happy! Brian and Rae have been involved in this push me pull you rut through several books now. Forced proximity during Domi & Mitch’s Jack & Jill bachelor party only confirms their sexual compatibility but can they get out of their own ways to make this more? I enjoyed finding out.

 

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Burning Djinn of Fire: Destiny of a Middle-aged Witch Book 1 by Renee George

 

 

Blurb:

Seven months ago, goddess magic allowed me, the very human Marigold Everlee, to have a couple of sizzling nights with the very paranormal Zev. He was tall, dark, and smoking hot.

Literally. He's an ifrit--a fire-magic-wielding djinn.

Spoiler alert: When the goddess magic poofed---so did Zev.

Yeah. I was ghosted after he promised me, he’d be back. His disappearance turned my heart to ash. But you know what? I'm middle-aged and marvelous, baby. Crying over spilled magic isn't going to change what happened to my one-sided love connection.

I have new aspirations: being the best bad-ass witch possible. My new bestie is teaching me the ways of eclectic magic, and I’m throwing all my energy into the process. I’ve always been a little hippy-dippy, so using my crystals and herbs for spell work should come naturally to me, right?

Wrong.

Just when I think I’m getting the hang of potions, a fire spell blows up in my face, leaving a cryptic message scorched into my kitchen cabinets.

From Zev. What the what!?

It seems Zev didn't want to disappear after all.

I may be a magical mess, but no one gets away with hurting the people I love, including my stubborn, sarcastic, sexy genie.

Watch out, world. This girl is on fire. Get out of the way ... or get burned.

 

My review:

Burning Djinn of Fire is an exciting spin-off from Grimoires of a Middle-aged Witch. This tells of Marigold and Zev. This is filled with action, adventure and love. I was left breathless.

 

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Hunter's Mate (Canyon Springs #2) by Becca Jameson

 

 

 

Blurb:

The small town of Canyon Springs, Colorado, is filled with warm, welcoming people and breathtaking views. Is that why visitors often decide to stay for the rest of their lives? Or is it something else?

Layla doesn’t believe any of the nonsense her grandmother filled her head with growing up. There’s no way shifters have the ability to entice humans into their world through some sort of coercion. The woman was simply prejudice. The concept is nonsense.

So, Layla isn’t concerned about making the trip to Canyon Springs to settle her estranged aunt’s estate. In fact, she’s hoping to meet her first shifter and find out if they really are larger, sexier, and more tempting. The truth is that Layla is a starving actress, and she needs a change.

She’s not, however, prepared to meet Hunter and put all her beliefs to the test. He’s everything she hoped for and then some. It would seem he’s also doing exactly what her grandmother warned her about—luring her into his lair. Her libido is on overdrive. Her heart is in danger.

 

My review:

We met Hunter and Layla in Caleb’s Mate. This is their story. Layla is a struggling actress who goes to Colorado Springs to settle her great aunts estate. Family secrets and a hot wolf shifter definitely keep her mind off her career woes. This is a sassy, sweet and smexy romp that will have you wanting to Gibbs smack a few old ladies and break out a fan or two.

 

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The Art of Avoiding Your Werewolf (Wildwood 1) by Lola Glass

Blurb:

I almost hooked up with a werewolf… but before we got to third base, he dragged me off to jail.

Apparently, he's the leader of the pack in town.

The fact that I’m an illegal blood wolf—a vampire/werewolf hybrid—doesn’t help my case.

And he didn't appreciate me accidentally biting him when we were kissing, either.

Luckily, or unluckily, he seems to think I'm his true mate, which means he won't let anyone hurt me.

But he also won't let me go.

Between his possessiveness, my need to be near him, and the vampire clan hunting me, one thing's becoming clear:

I won't be able to avoid my werewolf forever.

 

My review:

A fun romance with a terrific take on blood wolves. The interaction between Archer and Lovene had me rolling. Truly enjoyable.

 

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