Monday, November 11, 2019

Insatiable by Melanie Harlow ~ New Release and Review

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“Insatiable is absolute magic! Fabulous banter, volcanic level heat and a hero so sexy and swoon worthy he kicks all other book boyfriends off their pedestals.”

—Helena Hunting, New York Times bestselling author

Insatiable, an all-new “steamy and irresistible” friends to lovers romance from USA Today bestselling author Melanie Harlow is available now!

Insatiable AMAZON
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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About Melanie
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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Elizabeth's Review


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


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Insatiable takes us back to Cloverleigh Farm in Michigan to reconnect with the Sawyer sisters in the third book of the series. This interconnected stand alone focuses on Meg. We haven’t seen a lot of her up to this point as she has been living in Washington DC. A personal shake up has Meg returning earlier than expected for youngest sister, Frannie’s, wedding and reconnecting with life long friend, Noah.

From a character stand point, I found myself genuinely liking Meg, Noah, and the secondary cast of siblings, parents, and friends. They are people I could see myself hanging out with.

On the story/plot front, I appreciated that Meg was facing a bit of a cross roads and how she handled things. It was sweet to see her lean on her sisters and really listen to herself as she was trying to decide the direction she wanted life to go. For Noah - his journey was a bit different. It was fun to see him open himself up to Meg even when it violated his own sense of masculinity. The impact his siblings had on his decision making just highlighted the potential he and Meg had to be a good fit.

Insatiable is a well written family centric, friends to lovers story. It continues the excellent world building around the Cloverleigh Farm/Sawyer sisters, but new readers to the series could easily start here. If you have been following the series, you will be glad for glimpses of previous characters. There are also hints about what maybe coming, but this is very definitely Meg’s story.

I enjoyed the balance Ms Harlow had in Insatiable. Not only is there a romantic relationship, but family relationships play key roles in the story. Add in the emotional elements that Meg, Noah, and several of the secondary characters are dealing with and you have a must read story.

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Sunday, November 10, 2019

Steals and Deals ~ November 10 - 14


Steals:













Deals:


One Man (Naked Trilogy Book 1) by Lisa Renee Jones $.99

Good Guy (A Rookie Rebels Novel) by Kate Meader $.99

Red Hot Christmas (Pride Series Romance Novels Book 6) by Jill Sanders $.99

The Trouble with Honor by Julia London $1.99

The Remingtons (Book 1-3, Boxed Set): Game of Love, Stroke of Love, Flames of Love by Melissa Foster $2.99

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

Go Deeper: A Billionaire Accidental Baby Romance (Billionaire Elements Book 2) by Molly Sloan $1.99

Washed Up Royal (The Royals Book 1) by Kim Karr $.99

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

Disaster at Roosevelt Ranch by Elise Faber $.99

Begin with Me (Chaotic Love Book 1) by Claudia Burgoa $.99

A Love Letter to Whiskey by Kandi Steiner $.99

Make Me Yours: A Stand-Alone Single Dad Romance by Tia Louise $.99

Genealogy: a novel by Mae Wood $.99

Indefinite (Indefinite Duet Book 1) by Corrine Michaels $1.49

Kindle Deals

DARE: A Rock Star Hero by S L Scott $.99

Forever Right Now by Emma Scott $.99

Carnal Innocence: A Novel by Nora Roberts $2.99

A Wolfe Brothers Christmas: A Game On in Seattle Novella by Jami Davenport $.99

Walk of Shame Series (Books 1-6) Victoria Ashley $2.99 (Pre Order)

Prima Donna (Friends First Book 2) by Laura Drewry $.99

Slow Ride (Road to Love Book 2) by Lori Foster $1.99

Pretty Reckless: A Roommates to Lovers, Tortured Hero Standalone by Jane Anthony $.99

Begin with Me (Chaotic Love Book 1) by Claudia Burgoa $.99

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Friday, November 8, 2019

In The Unlikely Event ~ L J Shen ~ Cover Reveal

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Sometimes you meet people who are out of this world, so you make them a part of yours.

In the Unlikely Event, an all-new must-read contemporary romance from USA Today bestselling author L.J. Shen, is coming November 19th and we have the gorgeous cover!

In the Unlikely Event AMAZON
A one-night stand born from vengeance in a foreign land.
An explosive chemistry neither of us could deny.
We signed a contract on the back of a Boar’s Head Pub napkin that said if we ever met again, we would drop everything and be together.
Eight years and thousands of miles later, he’s here.
In New York.
And he’s America’s music obsession.
The intangible Irish poet who brings record executives to their knees.
The blizzard in my perfect, unshaken snow globe.
Last time we spoke, he was a beggar with no intention of becoming a king.
But a king he became, and now I’m his servant.
I’m not the same broken princess Malachy Doherty put back together with his callused hands.
I have a career I love.
A boyfriend I adore.
An apartment, a roommate, a life.
I changed. He changed, too.
But Mal kept the napkin.
Question is, will I keep my word?
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About LJ Shen
L.J. Shen is a USA Today, Washington Post and Amazon #1 best-selling author of contemporary, New Adult and YA romance. Her books have been sold to nineteen different countries.
She lives in California with her husband, son, cat and eccentric fashion choices, and enjoys good wine, bad reality TV shows and catching sun rays with her lazy cat.
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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

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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

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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


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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

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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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