Thursday 29 July 2021

Perfect Kiss - Lacey Black




Malcolm
 
They say opposites attract, but I never understood the phrase until Leni Abbott walked into my office—or more specifically—into my office bathroom, while I was naked. Even as the pink stained her cheeks and she stuttered to speak, I was completely intrigued. She’s unlike anyone I’ve met before and, wildly enough, seems immune to my charms.
 
She also has a son. A young five-year-old boy, Trace, who blindsides me with his toothless grin and worms his way into my heart.
 
Together, they make me feel things. Things I’ve never expected. This single mom might not know it, but she could be everything I never knew I wanted. 
 
 
Leni
 
I’ve heard all the rumors about Malcolm Wright, the playboy mayor with a trail of broken hearts left in his wake. I try to resist him, really I do, but he’s always there with those devastatingly gorgeous eyes and a sexy smile full of wicked intent. When he hires my business to clean his impressive house, I know I should stay away, yet find my resolve slipping.
 
Then he meets my son. I fully expect him to run for the hills, but that doesn’t happen. In fact, being near Trace only seems to draw Malcolm and I closer.
 
Now there are two hearts on the line as I put my trust and faith into the one man in Mason Creek who may not be able to give his own heart in return.
 

 
 
 
 
 



 
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 Perfect Kiss is the ninth addition to the Mason Creek series.  After reading about Lenora in Perfect Embrace, Kaylee Ryan’s contribution to this series, I was eager to read her story and it didn’t disappoint.  

Perfect Kiss is a fast paced, small town romance, featuring Lenora and Malcolm and their story is a sexy, heartfelt, slow burn romance.  Their meet cute is awkward, but also quite memorable. 

Malcolm is the mayor of Mason Creek, and a lawyer who works with his family’s firm, who has a well-earned reputation as a ladies’ man.  He’s charming, charismatic, caring and determined when he sets his mind to going after what he wants. 

Lenora otherwise known as Leni is a single mother to five-year-old Trace, and recent return to the town of Mason Creek.  An endearing heroine, who is kind, loyal, thoughtful and curvy.  She’s driven and hardworking, owning and running her own cleaning business, and the town laundromat.  She’s been burned in the past and is reluctant to put her faith in someone with Mal’s reputation.  

The chemistry between this pair is undeniable, and overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this engaging romance and ninth addition to the Mason Creek series. 


Loved by Liam - Melanie Moreland



 Liam Callaghan is happy with the way things are.

He has a successful business, a family he loves, and a life he thinks is fulfilling and complete.

Until a favor for his brother brings him to her.

She sparks something inside him. Something he had no idea he was missing.

One touch and he knows Paige Winters is the woman he wants.

She and her daughter become his focus. His world.

He only has to convince her to believe in them.

Liam entered Paige’s life quietly, but from the moment he took her hand, her world exploded.

Larger-than-life, he stepped in, brightening her days and filling her with happiness.

But she has more than her own heart on the line.

Her daughter, Lucy, has to come first.

As much as her soul yearns for him, can she trust his words?

Can the seeds love plants take root and bloom, growing over the past?

If Liam has anything to do with it, they will.



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Loved by Liam is the third title in the Vested Interest: ABC Corp series.  Liam and Paige’s story runs concurrently to Finding Ronan’s Heart and this pair both featured in Ronan and Beth’s story.   

Liam is the eldest of the Callahan siblings, and is an owner of a successful landscaping business.  He’s a charming, caring, and compassionate hero who is open and honest about his feelings and what he wants in life.

Paige is a single mother to Lucy and has been burned in the past and is hesitant to let anyone pas the walls she’s erected around her heart.  Her vulnerabilities and insecurities make this heroine all the more relatable.

The attraction between this pair is immediate and undeniable, and their story is sweet, emotional, and heartfelt.

I look forward to future additions to this series.




Wednesday 28 July 2021

Love Next Door - Helena Hunting

  


Love Next Door, an all new addictive small-town romance from New York Times bestselling author Helena Hunting is now live!

 

 


When Dillion Stitch left her hometown, she had no intention of going back. But when her brother gets into trouble, Dillion reluctantly agrees to return home to take her place at the family business.

 

Being back in Pearl Lake after all these years feels familiar, but also brings a few surprises. She’s quick to notice that someone new has shown up at the cottage next door.  Dillion gets more than an eyeful when she goes to check out the newcomer and meets Donovan “Van” Firestone—her beloved neighbor’s grandson—in all his unclothed glory.

 

Having gotten off to a rocky start, it’s not long before they begin bickering with each other all over town. All that back and forth inevitably sparks an undeniable attraction. But Dillion’s family has issues, Van’s family resents him, and neither Dillion nor Van feels truly at ease in the small town. For these Pearl Lake exiles, home isn’t just where the heart is—it’s where things get complicated.

 

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Love Next Door is the first title in the Lakeside series and features Dillion and Donovan.

Dillion and Donovan are both at a crossroads, their families in crisis when they return to Pearl Lake.  Their preconceived notions of each other have them pitted against each other as soon as they cross paths.  Both are flawed, yet relatable and endearing in this slow burn, small town enemies to lovers romance.

Dillion is a strong, confident, fierce, and sassy heroine, whilst Donovan is hard working, playful, kind, compassionate, and sensitive, yet assertive.

The banter between this pair is witty, fun, flirtatious and at times antagonistic. As much as they fight their attraction, they are inexplicably drawn to each other.

I thoroughly enjoyed the secondary characters and look forward to future additions to this series.

Although a little different to some of Helena Hunting’s previous titles I was captivated and engaged by this story of family, friendship, community, and love.


I turn on the flashlight and trudge through the brush and past the campfire, which incidentally has been left unattended. It’s down to a smolder, but Van has left out hot dog sticks and a bag of buns.

I keep going, toward Bee’s front porch and the blinding spotlight. Standing in front of the cottage is Van. Shirtless. Sweaty and shirtless. The bright light shines directly on him, accenting the dips and ridges, the smooth planes of muscle.

Van is ripped. Probably because he spends a lot of time at the gym, staring at his own reflection in the mirror. He lifts his ball cap from his head and runs a hand through his deliciously sweaty dark hair before he flips his cap around and replaces it, backward this time.

I roll my eyes at myself. What the hell is wrong with me? Deliciously sweaty. “Hey!” I bark.

He startles and the hammer in his hand goes flying, but he was on the back swing, so it heads in my direction. I sidestep it, and it manages to miss me by about six inches. He spins around, eyes wide as they land on me. “What the fuck?”

“Do you realize what time it is?”

“Do you realize that you scared the living shit out of me and I could’ve hurt you, or myself?” He motions to the hammer lying on the ground next to me.

“Wouldn’t that have been a pity,” I snap.

“What the hell is your damn problem?”

“You.” I point a finger at him. “You are the problem. It’s after ten. There’s a bylaw in place around here that stipulates all construction takes place between the hours of seven a.m. and nine p.m. from June to August, and you’re violating that. And for what? It’s not like whatever you’re doing is going to matter when your damn plan is to parcel out the property!” I’m yelling now, and heaving. And my nipples are peaking under the white tank I wore to bed. I hug myself to hide them.

“This is the second time you’ve said that. What the hell are you talking about?”

“What do you mean, what am I talking about?” I flail for a second and then cross my arms again. “You called me about it. Bee wasn’t gone a couple of weeks, and you were already asking about acreage and subdividing. It doesn’t take a genius to know what your plans are!”

“I don’t even know what you mean by subdividing, and I never called you.”

“Yes, you did!” He’s just so infuriating.

“No. I didn’t. Believe me, I’d remember dealing with someone as hostile as you.”

“I am not hostile.”

“Really?” Van props a fist on his hip. His narrow hip.

I follow the movement, which leads my eyes to his waist, that enticing V of muscle dragging my gaze down farther. Of course, because my brain is a jerk, the image of him naked pops back into my brain.

As if he’s reading my mind, his brow arches. “You’re picturing me naked right now. Aren’t you?”

“What? No!” My eyes snap back up to his.

“Yeah. You are.” His lip curls, somewhere between a smirk and sneer, his tone needling. “You were staring at my crotch, probably thinking about the last time you visually molested my junk. Is that why you stopped by? To check me out again? This whole fake phone call thing is an excuse for you to come back over here and get a look at the goods again.” He runs a hand down his chest.

“You’re an egotistical asshole. I realize that this might be some kind of fun holiday for you, and that you’re probably sleeping until noon every day, but some of us have to be up at the crack of dawn. Bylaw hours are seven a.m. to nine p.m. Next time you break them, expect to get a visit from the sheriff.” I spin around and stomp over to the extension cord, find the place where it’s joined to the lamp, and break the connection, submerging us in darkness. “Next time I won’t be so nice about it.”

“Hate to break it to you, but you weren’t very nice about it this time,” he calls after me.

It drives me crazy how easy it is for him to push my buttons.

A few seconds later I hear an oof and a clatter, which means he’s tripped over something in the dark. I smile to myself. Hopefully this time he’ll get the message.

Adrift - Kaylea Cross


 



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A RISING STAR WITH EVERYTHING TO LOSE.

As Hollywood’s newest darling, Becca Sandoza is vigilant about guarding the image and reputation she’s so carefully created. Her career has allowed her to escape her past, but her newfound fame turns out to be a sharp double-edged sword. The nightmare she’s been trying to escape for twenty years has resurfaced. The man responsible knows all her secrets, and his silence comes at a heavy price. She’ll do whatever it takes to keep the past buried and protect the person she cares about most. But when it seems like she’s trapped with no way out, Becca finally turns to the one man she can trust—the one man capable of making her body burn and her heart ache with a yearning she’s never felt before.

THE ONLY MAN WHO CAN PROTECT HER.

Chase Davenport took everything he learned as a Marine Corps combat veteran and is now a sought-after stuntman. Hollywood is every bit as competitive and unpredictable as he expected, but the biggest surprise so far is Becca Sandoza. She’s got a reputation as an ice queen with the media, but it’s clear to him that’s only a mask she puts on to protect herself. Behind the scenes she’s down to earth, kind, and just being around her brings out all his protective instincts. So when she comes to him for help with a dangerous situation, he steps up. She might be totally out of his league, but the more time they spend together, it quickly becomes clear there’s more between them than scorching chemistry. And when the threat suddenly escalates with no warning, Chase will do anything to save her—no matter the cost.



Adrift is the third title in the Kill Devil Hills series, featuring Becca and Chase.

This title is a romantic suspense full of action, and intrigue, with a few twists and turns that I didn’t see coming!

Becca is a Hollywood actress, who has a past she’d rather forget, but it’s currently haunting her present.  She’s strong, protective, loving, and loyal.

Chase is a former marine, turned stunt man who is charming, fearless and has a big heart.

The connection and chemistry between this pair is intense and passionate.

Another enjoyable addition to the series, and I look forward to Ryder’s story next that will be a crossover between the Kill Devil Hills and Crimson Point series.

Tuesday 27 July 2021

Southern Secrets - Natasha Madison

 



 

Some secrets have a way of coming back and haunting us, no matter how much we try to bury them.

Amelia
Never make the same mistake twice is my motto.
After being left in the dust of an old pickup truck, I promised that I would take care of myself
and never trust another man with a sexy smirk and cowboy boots.
Then he showed up, and he’s everywhere I turn. He's at the barn, he's at the bar, and now, he's my roommate.
He makes me want things I shouldn’t

Asher
I grew up in foster care, and on my eighteenth birthday, I was set free.
I spent years coasting from town to town.
Staying wasn’t a part of my plan and neither was love, especially with someone off limits.
This was all supposed to be temporary.
I’m just hoping my secret doesn’t destroy the only family I’ve ever known.

Buried secrets are never buried for long.

 

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Southern Secrets is the seventh title in the Southern series featuring Amelia, the daughter of Kallie and Jacob who were featured in Southern Chance.

Amelia and Asher’s story is an emotional small-town romance with a touch of intrigue and drama.

Amelia is strong, stubborn, resilient, hardworking, and most importantly driven and determined to succeed on her own.

Asher is a quiet, reserved, and hardworking hero, who had a heartbreaking past, having grown up in foster care, he has no roots and is a bit of drifter. 

Both have underlying vulnerabilities, resulting in trust issues from their past, but despite how much they fight their attraction they are undeniably drawn to each other, and their connection is full of passion and heat.

Overall another thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining addition to this series, with a twist that I didn’t see coming, and I look forward to the next addition to this series.


A Greene Family Summer Bash

 



 

Catch up with the Greene family during their annual summer party. There's sure to be surprise announcements and unexpected guests!

 

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A Greene Summer Family Bash is an entertaining, fun, sweet and humorous addition to The Greene Family series.  This novella features all the Greene siblings, plus a few extras and I thoroughly enjoyed this peek into who will find love next with the help of Ethel and Dori. 



Love Next Door - Helena Hunting

 


Love Next Door, an all new addictive small-town romance from New York Times bestselling author Helena Hunting is now live!

 

 


When Dillion Stitch left her hometown, she had no intention of going back. But when her brother gets into trouble, Dillion reluctantly agrees to return home to take her place at the family business.

 

Being back in Pearl Lake after all these years feels familiar, but also brings a few surprises. She’s quick to notice that someone new has shown up at the cottage next door.  Dillion gets more than an eyeful when she goes to check out the newcomer and meets Donovan “Van” Firestone—her beloved neighbor’s grandson—in all his unclothed glory.

 

Having gotten off to a rocky start, it’s not long before they begin bickering with each other all over town. All that back and forth inevitably sparks an undeniable attraction. But Dillion’s family has issues, Van’s family resents him, and neither Dillion nor Van feels truly at ease in the small town. For these Pearl Lake exiles, home isn’t just where the heart is—it’s where things get complicated.

 

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Love Next Door is the first title in the Lakeside series and features Dillion and Donovan.

Dillion and Donovan are both at a crossroads, their families in crisis when they return to Pearl Lake.  Their preconceived notions of each other have them pitted against each other as soon as they cross paths.  Both are flawed, yet relatable and endearing in this slow burn, small town enemies to lovers romance.

Dillion is a strong, confident, fierce, and sassy heroine, whilst Donovan is hard working, playful, kind, compassionate, and sensitive, yet assertive.

The banter between this pair is witty, fun, flirtatious and at times antagonistic. As much as they fight their attraction, they are inexplicably drawn to each other.

I thoroughly enjoyed the secondary characters and look forward to future additions to this series.

Although a little different to some of Helena Hunting’s previous titles I was captivated and engaged by this story of family, friendship, community, and love.


Thursday 22 July 2021

No Rep - Lani Lynn Vale



Taos was tired.

 

Tired of everything that came with living. Not to the point where he was suicidal or anything, but tired enough that he just didn’t give a crap anymore.

 

He’d seen all the ugliness this world had to offer due to his job as a police officer for way too many damn years of his less than stellar life. After finding a way to sustain his spending habits that didn’t include having criminals point guns at his face, he quits without a backward glance.

 

Only, he just can’t step away from old habits.

 

Old habits that have to do with a beautiful young woman that makes his heart feel like it isn’t nearly as broken as it is.

 

Fran has experienced more than her fair share of crap. After an attack that nearly took her life, she stays hidden in her house, fearful that stepping out of her comfort zone will be the final nail in her coffin.

 

Then her sister forces her to face her fears, and she joins Madd CrossFit.

 

There, she meets the man that saved her life a year ago, and realizes rather quickly that he doesn’t even realize who he is to her.

 

He’s everything she ever thought a man should be and wants nothing to do with her.

 

Maybe she’ll have to give him a reason to look her way.

 

And damned if she doesn’t find a way to do it.

 

She didn’t plan on nearly getting killed for that to happen, though.

 

At least not again.


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No Rep is the first title in the Madd CrossFit series featuring a savior and a survivor.  

Taos is a former detective, turned mystery writer, who is also part owner in a CrossFit gym, who sometimes gets roped into running classes.  His tough and gruff exterior hides a big hearted, protective, sexy, and sweet hero. 

Fran is a survivor and despite a grueling attack is resilient, strong, and determined. 

The attraction and chemistry between this pair is undeniable, but there’s more to their connection than meets the eye. 

With intrigue and suspense added to the heat, heart and humor I’ve come to expect form Lani Lynn Vale, I was completely captivated, and thoroughly enjoyed this start to a new series. 

The side characters captured my interest and I look forward to future additions to the series. 



 

Wednesday 21 July 2021

Dirty Ginger - Stacey Kennedy

 




Dirty Ginger, an all new red hot second chance romance from USA Today bestselling author Stacey Kennedy is available now!

 

Everyone at Three Chicks Brewery knows that Amelia Carter has the magic touch when it comes to creating the perfect beer. Her ales have customers singing her praises and begging for more. Unfortunately, when it comes to love, the only magic she seems to have is the cursed kind. After being left at the altar by her ex-fiancé, Amelia gives up on the idea of happily-ever-after to focus on making the Carter family brewery a national success.

 

Beckett Stone finally started to believe in happily-ever-after the day Amelia’s worthless ex bailed on their wedding, finally giving Beckett another chance with his high school sweetheart— the only woman he’s ever loved. Unfortunately, Amelia’s broken heart is just one of the obstacles Beckett needs to overcome if he wants to win her for good. He knows he’s not the man Amelia deserves, particularly with his money-pit of a house, a 1975 truck that barely runs, an alcoholic father, and a universe that seems to have a twisted sense of humor when it comes to giving Beckett a break.

 

But when pressure mounts to make the Three Chicks Brewery’s top beer, Foxy Diva, into a huge success, Amelia starts to fall apart, and Beckett swoops in with his gentle reassurances and hard work ethic. While the last thing Amelia wants is fall in love again, she can’t deny that her heart beats a little faster whenever she sees Beckett walk through the door. Soon, every warm caress and soft whisper of understanding becomes a balm to both of them. As Beckett makes his intentions clear, Amelia must decide if she can overcome her shattered heart and believe in the magic of true love again.


 

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Dirty Ginger is the third title in the Three Chicks Brewery series, but was my first read by Stacey Kennedy, and it didn’t disappoint.  Although I wasn’t aware of the back story of the three Carter sister’s I was immediately drawn into Amelia’s story.   This title is a fun, sexy and heart-warming second chance romance.

Amelia and Beckett were childhood sweethearts who have both endured their fair share of grief, loss, and bad luck.  The latest trial for Amelia is being left a the alter by her fiancĂ©, but it doesn’t hold her back.  Amelia is driven, determined, fierce, strong and incredibly creative when it comes to crafting the perfect brew.

Beckett’s life has been quite tumultuous, but despite his struggles he’s resilient, strong, caring and compassionate.

Overall an engaging and entertaining small town romance with strong themes of family, friendship and love.