Thursday, November 7, 2019

Review Round Up ~ November 7


Today's Review Round Up (also known as the oops, that's life addition) features two new releases from last week that I just wasn't able to read before release. 

 Tangled Up In Christmas (Texas Heat #2)Tangled Up In Christmas by Lisa Renee Jones

3.5 stars - Worth a Reader's Time

Review Copy Provided by Publisher via Net Galley

Tangled Up in Christmas is the second book in a series focusing on previous secondary character, Roarke, as he reconnects with the love of his life. While this is a stand alone, I would suggest reading the books in order for the full back story to make sense.

I genuinely liked Roarke and Hannah. They were interesting, well developed characters that I couldn’t help but root for them to have a happy ending. Their story, from the way the rediscovered each other to dealing with the past, and facing current issues was dynamic and engaging.

One of the things I struggled with in the first book was the fact that the fictional town of Sweetwater takes its name from a real place. In book one of the series, I kept looking for similarities between the real and fictional. In this book, it was easier to separate the two.

I am looking forward to seeing where the author takes this series in the future.

*version included a Bonus Read of Santa Baby
This was a fun little extra read. I enjoyed it, but really wanted the heroine to be a little more consistent.

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 This Earl of Mine (Bow Street Bachelors, #1)This Earl of Mine by Kate Bateman

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Review Copy Provided by Publisher via Net Galley

This Earl of Mine is fun and engaging first book in a brand new series.

Georgie is a strong female lead. She is a unique character for a book set in high society just after the Napoleonic wars and is incredibly easy to like. She is also the perfect counterpart to Benedict - one of three friends/former soldiers serving as part time Bow Street runners. He is an atypical hero, but the combination of these two as a couple was terrific.

The set up here was something that I hadn’t seen before and I appreciated the fresh approach to a historical romance set in this time period. Add in elements of intrigue and this is must read that has me looking forward to the next book in the series.

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Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Steals and Deals ~ November 6 - 8


Steals:



Deals:


Million Dollar Marriage by Katy Evans $1.99



Hardwired: The Hacker Series #1 by Meredith Wilde $.99


The Kiss Thief by L J Shen $.99

Sacred Hart by A M Johnson $1.99

Defending Allye (Mountain Mercenaries Book 1) by Susan Stoker $1.99

Defending Chloe (Mountain Mercenaries Book 2) by Susan Stoker $1.99

Defending Morgan (Mountain Mercenaries Book 3) by Susan Stoker $1.99

Defending Harlow (Mountain Mercenaries Book 4) by Susan Stoker $1.99

Call Her Mine (Harmony Pointe Book 1) by Melissa Foster $1.99

Hard Sell (21 Wall Street Book 2) by Lauren Layne $1.99

Huge Deal (21 Wall Street Book 3) by Lauren Layne $1.99

Come Closer by Brenda Rothert $.99

Kim Law Deals

Carry Me Home (Paradise, Idaho Book 1) by Rosalind James $.99

The Complete Darkest Sunrise Series by ALy Martinez $2.99

The Red Hot Earl (Love is All Around Book 1) by Darcy Burke $.99

Top Shelf: An Aces Hockey Novel by Kelly Jamieson $1.99

Disaster at Roosevelt Ranch by Elise Faber $.99

Worth The Lies (Worth Series Book 6): A Copper Country Romance (The Worth) by Mara Jacobs $.99

Glory in Death (In Death, Book 2) by J D Robb $1.99

No Vacancy by Stephanie Rose $2.99 (Special Release pricing)

Risky Play (Red Card Book 1) by Rachel Van Dyken $1.99

Other Fun Stuff


Holiday Electronic Gift Guide

100 Top Toys

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Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Tacker ~ Sawyer Bennett ~ New Release

Tacker (Arizona Vengeance, Book #5)
Sawyer Bennett
Release Date: November 5, 2019


Synopsis: 
I am not okay. 

Fifteen months ago, my life was turned upside down when the plane I was piloting went down. Injured and trapped in the wreckage, I had to watch my fiancée die a painfully slow death, which is something that can really mess with your head. 

Since that day, I’ve had little desire to do much of anything. Except play hockey, that is. Because that is the one place where the bad memories are banished and I can escape my pain. 

But off the ice, I’m spiraling out of control. Losing the grip on my life and putting myself and my career in danger. Now, thanks to a string of bad decisions, I’ve been ordered to complete therapy in order to stay on the team. 

The problem? Nora Wayne, my beautiful and somewhat unconventional therapist. I can’t buy into the brand of happy clappy crap this woman is feeding me. What could she possibly understand about the type of loss that I’ve suffered? How does she know anything about finding happiness after losing the most important person in your life? 

Turns out, I’ve got a lot to learn, and she’s just the person I need to break through those walls I’ve erected. 

I am not okay. 
But for the first time in a long time, I know that I will be.

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 About the Author:
Since the release of her debut contemporary romance novel, Off Sides, in January 2013, Sawyer Bennett has released multiple books, many of which have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists.

A reformed trial lawyer from North Carolina, Sawyer uses real life experience to create relatable, sexy stories that appeal to a wide array of readers. From new adult to erotic contemporary romance, Sawyer writes something for just about everyone. Sawyer likes her Bloody Marys strong, her martinis dirty, and her heroes a combination of the two.

When not bringing fictional romance to life, Sawyer is a chauffeur, stylist, chef, maid, and personal assistant to a very active daughter, as well as full-time servant to her adorably naughty dogs. She believes in the good of others, and that a bad day can be cured with a great work-out, cake, or even better, both.

Sawyer also writes general and women’s fiction under the pen name S. Bennett and sweet romance under the name Juliette Poe.

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Elizabeth's Review


4.5 stars - One of the Best


Review Copy Provided by Author


When I think hockey books, rarely do I think “emotional” and “tugs on the heart strings,” but that is exactly what Ms Bennett has given us with Tacker.

If you have followed the Vengeance series, you’ve met Tacker and know a lot of his back story. Here we get to see what happens when he his forced to face his issues head on.

Given Tacker’s past and issues, I was curious as to how he was going to be a romantic hero. Ms Bennett handled this with grace and honored the grieving/healing process while also letting light and joy into a potentially difficult story arc. The choice of Nora for a leading lady made a huge difference. She is the the type of character everyone should have has a friend and she is the perfect pair for Tacker.

One facet of the story that I appreciated was that his healing process was just focused on one part of his life. We also saw Tacker repair relationships with friends, teammates, and people he considers family.

I don’t want to say too much more about the well written and engaging book because I don’t want to give anything away. I will say that if you are new to the Vengeance, you can start here - this is a stand-alone. But, Tacker is a secondary character in almost every book leading to this one, so reading the series in order would only make the experience better.

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Friday, November 1, 2019

Review Round Up ~ November 1


New Releases


Twice in a Blue MoonTwice in a Blue Moon by Christina Lauren

My rating: 4 of 5 stars - Would Recommend to a friend

Review Copy Provided by Publisher via Net Galley

Based on the blurb, I expected Twice in a Blue Moon to strictly be a second chance romance by an author pair whose work I’ve enjoyed in the past. There are elements of that here, but the real story is about Tate embracing and taking ownership of her life and relationships.

When we first meet young Tate (and Sam) on their London adventure, it’s a sweet first love that seems to be fated. It was a pleasure to watch them dance around each other and begin to make plans.

Adult Tate stuck me as somewhat isolated, a little lonely, and very easy to like. This well written piece shows her struggle with her feelings/relationship with her father, we see her in the midst of friendships both old and new, and the shock of reuniting with Sam.

This is not a fast paced book, but given the complexities of the relationships involved the pacing worked. I enjoyed watching Tate figure things out and decide where her future lies.

Every Christina Lauren book I read makes me look forward to the next one more and that is definitely the case here.

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 Hold on to HopeHold on to Hope by A.L. Jackson

4.5 stars - One of the Best

Review Copy Provided by Author

Hold on to Hope is one of those books where I almost begrudged the busy- ness that kept me from reading the whole thing in one sitting. Ms Jackson takes us back to a wonderful small town full of friends turned family with this second generation, second chance story.

Evan and Frankie Leigh are characters that we initially met as children when we had the chance to see their respective sets of parents fall in love. In Hold On To Hope, we get to see them as 20 something’s with a lot of love, a lot of hurt, and a few misguided notions in between them.

Ms Jackson weaves a wonderful tale full of emotion as she takes us on a journey with these two as they figure out the right path. Evan and Frankie Leigh are characters that are impossible not to like. They are surrounded by an excellent secondary cast that loyal readers will be excited to see. My favorite is the scene stealing Everett! Add in a dash of intrigue and Hope on to Hope is a must read if you are looking for a emotional true love story.

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Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Confessions of a Naughty Nanny ~ Piper Rayne ~ Cover Reveal






When a famous music producer moves to Lake Starlight it can’t just be a coincidence. It’s the universe helping to move things along in the right direction so that Griffin Thorne can discover me.

I have to confess—I’ll do whatever it takes to make that happen.

Confession #1: I may have overhead that he was in search of a nanny. What can I say? My brother has a big mouth.

Confession #2: It’s possible I helped along the assumption that I had nanny experience. Hey, babysitting my nieces and nephew counts, right?

Confession #3: There’s a good chance I oversold my qualifications. But my Grandma Dori backed me up, so it’s not completely my fault.

And it worked. He hired me. Only for me to find out that he left the business.
I guess it’s on to Plan B.

When he accidentally overhears me singing, I expect nothing from him. Then he asks to work with me on a song for our town’s Founder’s Day Parade and it feels like a dream come true. Until...


Confession #4: I’ve fallen for him. 




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Tuesday, October 29, 2019

The Kingmaker ~ Kennedy Ryan ~ Blog tour

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“Powerful, gripping, unflinchingly honest and sensuously gorgeous writing.”

-- Kristan Higgins, New York Times Bestselling Author

The Kingmaker, the first book in the addicting All The King’s Men Duet, from RITA ® Award-winning author Kennedy Ryan, is available now!

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Power. Passion. Betrayal.
Kennedy Ryan delivers the epic first installment of the All the King's Men Duet.
Raised to rule, bred to lead and weaned on a diet of ruthless ambition.
In a world of haves and have nots, my family has it all, and I want nothing to do with it.
My path takes me far from home and paints me as the black sheep. At odds with my father, I'm determined to build my own empire. I have rules, but Lennix Hunter is the exception to every one of them. From the moment we meet, something sparks between us. But my family stole from hers and my father is the man she hates most. I lied to have her, and will do anything to keep her. Though she tries to hate me, too, the inexorable pull between us will not be denied.
And neither will I.
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Releasing November 17th
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Excerpt

“What do you want?” The look he pours over me is hot oil, burning me even through serviceable layers of cotton. His heated perusal caresses my face, sluices over my breasts and hips, and then pools at my feet. “Oh, that you won’t ever get again,” I say, my voice a soft, certain promise. “I don’t screw liars. I’m particular that way.” “Never say never,” he drawls, tilting up my chin with his finger. “Nev–” He crushes the word between our mouths. It falls apart in the scorching, sweet tangle of lips and teeth. With one hand, he digs his fingers into my hair. The other splays across my lower back, his grip on me almost convulsive, urging me up and closer. I’m in stasis. I’m completely startled by the kiss, unable to respond. I send a desperate message to my brain. Move. Pull back. Push him away. But the urgent glide of his hand down my spine to cup my ass melts my thoughts to liquid and they swim in my head. I can’t pull back, and all hope of resistance dissolves when he presses his thumb to my chin, prying me open. He stalks my tongue, hunts down a response, licking and sucking and groaning and growling. His hands tighten on me until I strain up to seek him, yanking his hair, pulling him even closer. “Dammit, Nix,” he mutters between kisses. His hand wanders down my neck and across my shoulder, and cups my breast, twisting the nipple through flimsy barriers of cotton and lace. He shoves up my skirt, pulling my legs wider, and pushes my panties aside, his fingers invading me. My body remembers this mad craving that claws out of my bones—that wants out. That wants him. Under his rough touch, my body blooms and my hips rock. “That’s it,” he says, taking my earlobe between his lips. My head falls back and I moan. It’s so damn good. His touch awakens me. His hands, his kisses bring me to life. It feels like I’m taking my first deep breath since we were last together, and it fills my lungs, seeps into my pores. “I missed you,” he says, sucking my lips and kissing the corners, quick, hungry. “I’m sorry. Baby, I—” “Stop talking.” I reach between us to loosen his belt, catching his zipper and dragging it down, dragging him out. “Shut up.”
About Kennedy
A RITA® Award Winner and Top 25 Amazon Bestseller, Kennedy Ryan writes for women from all walks of life, empowering them and placing them firmly at the center of each story and in charge of their own destinies. Her heroes respect, cherish and lose their minds for the women who capture their hearts. She is a wife to her lifetime lover and mother to an extraordinary son. She has always leveraged her journalism background to write for charity and non-profit organizations, but enjoys writing to raise Autism awareness most. A contributor for Modern Mom Magazine, Kennedy's writings have appeared in Chicken Soup for the Soul, USA Today and many others. The founder and executive director of a foundation serving Atlanta families living with Autism, she has appeared on Headline News, Montel Williams, NPR and other media outlets as an advocate for families living with autism. KR W Bckg Verti.jpg
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The Kingmaker (All The King's Men Duet, #1)

Elizabeth's Review



My rating: 4 of 5 stars - Would Recommend to a Friend


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Before I talk to you about The Kingmaker by Kennedy Ryan - I need to give a little disclaimer about the 4 star rating.....
That 4 stars is because the story isn’t complete - this is book 1 of a duet and knowing that plus the ending of this book means that I can’t fully judge the story until I see what happens next. Now, on the the real review.....

In The Kingmaker, we meet Lennix Moon Hunter of the Apache tribe in Arizona for the first time when she is 13. We see her again at 17, 21, and finally at 31. Using her trademark detailed research, Ms Ryan paints a vidid picture of who Lennix is, the issues that are important to her, and gives her a voice to affect change. We see the trials that impact Lennix both personally and as a member of a marginalized people. Those trial weigh on her and ultimately influence her decisions.

The counterpoint to Lennix is Maxim. While his background is 100% different, his passion and desire for change make him a personality that fits perfectly. The chemistry between these two radiated off the page whenever they were together and made me root for them to find success.

The Kingmaker is epic story telling at its finest. We may only have short periods with Lennix (and Maxim) at each stopping point, the actions and reactions tell us so much about who these people are that it feels as if they could be our friends. The fact that Ms Ryan does this while also acting as part of our social conscience speaks to her preparation and talent as a writer.

Duets are not something I am typically a fan of, but after reading the first book in the pair I see why the story required two books. I am anxiously waiting for books 2!

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Monday, October 28, 2019

Insatiable ~ Melanie Harlow ~ Cover Reveal

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After all those years of being just friends, suddenly we’re insatiable.

Insatiable, an all-new irresistible friends to lovers romance from USA Today bestselling author Melanie Harlow is coming November 28th and we have the gorgeous cover!

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I didn’t mean to see him naked--it was an accident.
It had to be, right?
Because Noah McCormick and I have never been anything more than friends. In all the years I’ve known him, he’s never once laid a finger on me. And even though he was a cute lifeguard at 16 and a hotter-than-hell sheriff’s deputy at 34, he's always been that protective guy I could trust to keep his hands to himself. I never wanted to mess with that.
Until I walked in on him getting out of the shower and saw his hard, muscular body totally bare and dripping wet. At that moment I never wanted to mess with anything so badly in my entire life.
I should have covered my eyes. Said I was sorry. At the very least, I could have handed him a towel.
After all, I was only in town for a few days, and he was just doing me a favor by escorting me to my sister’s wedding. It wasn’t a real date.
But I didn’t apologize. And he didn’t cover up.
(Talk about a hot mess.)
After all those years of being just friends, suddenly we’re insatiable.
He’s made it clear he’s not interested in romance. Which is fine with me because
I’ve got a plane ticket back to my real life at the end of the week.
It’s all in fun...or is it?
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Melanie Harlow likes her martinis dry, her heels high, and her history with the naughty bits left in. When she's not writing or reading, she gets her kicks from TV series like VEEP, Game of Thrones, Succession, and Homeland. She occasionally runs three miles, but only so she can have more gin and steak.
Melanie is the author of the ONE & ONLY series, the AFTER WE FALL series, the HAPPY CRAZY LOVE series, the FRENCHED series, and the sexy historical SPEAK EASY duet, set in the 1920s. She lifts her glass to romance readers and writers from her home near Detroit, MI, where she lives with her husband, two daughters, and pet rabbit.
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