What A Lord Wants

By: Anna Harrington

Publication Date: March 8, 2019

Publisher: NYLA

Author Website: https://www.annaharringtonbooks.com/

4 Stars

What A Lord Wants, book five in Anna Harrington’s Capturing the Carlisles series, was a well-designed romance that will engage readers from the start!

Being held accountable under the harsh scrutiny of polite society Dominick Mercer, Marquess of Ellsworth and shipping heiress Eve Winslow lived double lives. One where they complied with propriety and the other where they stretched the boundaries of living and risked losing favor in the eyes of the people who dictated their social standing. What A Lord Wants was a story of dreaming big and the struggle to not dream big enough for fear of losing what the leads held dear.

As his secret alias, Domenico Vincenzo, Dom was able to freely explore his creativity and love of painting without the heavy mantle of his responsibilities as the Marquess of Ellsworth burdening him.  Keeping himself closed off from any real connection, other then his art, was how Dom approached life until he met Eve and then the once appealing possibilities of an empty canvas seemed less desirable when faced with empty arms and a lonely heart.  Eve knew how important living life to its fullest was from the experience of losing her mother at a young age, yet every time she grasped at feeling alive she was roughly reminded that her place in the world was that of a compliant woman. The meeting of Dom and Eve opened their eyes to the potential of what their lives could be if they risked exposing their hearts to each other.

Ms. Harrington did a fine job of building a slow simmer to a boil in guiding this couple to finding complete happiness.  In her usual manner this author brought a wide scope of historical and emotional perspective that gave her audience the feeling of being authentically involved in her story when reading her work.  The agony the hero and heroine grappled with as they fought with their desires was depicted well.

Like the bold brush strokes of the artist portrayed by Anna Harrington in What A Lord Wants she applied her pen in a similar manner, bringing history and romance to readers in just the right light!

*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own. *

*While part of a series this book can be read as a stand alone.*

Crash

Author: Harper Dallas

Series: The Wild Sequence, Book 2 (following Ride)

Release Date: April 16, 2019

Genre: Contemporary, sports

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Availability: Amazon + KU

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JJ Schneider has it all.

A high-octane career as a pro snowboarder. A ride-or-die crew. A seven-figure sponsorship deal.

None of it makes up for losing the love of his life.

It’s been a year since Raquel Sfeir walked away. From the man she loved. From the job of her dreams. She’s done with enabling extreme athletes to risk their lives for the next thrill… especially the one who chose his career—and its dangers—over her.

But when a life-threatening accident shatters JJ’s dreams as well as his spine, Raquel finds herself drawn back to the man who broke her heart.

This time, she’s not going to give him the chance. She’s going to get him whole and out of the house they bought together—and then she’s moving on for good.

Raquel won’t be anyone’s consolation prize. But JJ’s had a lifetime of pursuing impossible goals, and he’s determined to show the woman of his dreams that even hearts can heal.

Crash is a full-length, standalone romance in the Wild sequence.

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Harper Dallas writes romantic fiction. Her favorite stories are about true love, strong women, and the men who can handle them.

After exploring the world, Harper met her own tall, blond, and handsome stranger right back at home. She is now living her happy ever after in the wilderness of British Columbia.

When she’s not writing love stories, you can probably find her in the mountains.

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Friends with Benefits

By: Hazel Kelly

Publication Date: August 8, 2018

Publisher: Hazel Kelly

Author Website: https://www.hazelkelly.com/

5 Stars

Flirty, angsty and a swoon worthy forever after, Hazel Kelly brings it all to the pages with Friends with Benefits book two in her Beta Brothers series! It is always nice to read a work that deals with universal relationship issues and moves them beyond generic.  Hazel Kelly did a great job of writing a book that while filled with charm tackled her characters vulnerabilities and hopes in a way that made Friends with Benefits an entertaining read that went beyond superficial.

Carter’s reputation as a player served him well until it prevented the one girl he was truly interested in from taking him seriously.  Nina had bad luck in relationships to the point that she was beginning to think attracting cheaters was part of her genetic makeup. These leads shared more in common than their outer facades revealed and were ultimately two lonely people terrified to risk being hurt, resorting to the boundaries of “friends with Benefits” to avoid heartache.

Carter and Nina were easy to develop a reader rapport with. Each character brought an element of likability to the story. What started off as a fling with no commitment rapidly became a lot more as the leads each tried to decipher the feelings they were developing for each other.  The self-sabotaging that each party brought into the mix as their insecurities started to surface was carried out skillfully by this author.  Ms. Kelly with insight and a lot of steam was able to evolve these characters from the consequences of their mistakes in a believable manner.

Friends with Benefits was the right mix of fun and serious showing off Hazel Kelly’s tremendous talent for a great read!

*While part of a series this book can be read as a stand alone.*

Murphy

By: L. Wilder

Publication Date: March 3, 2019

Publisher: L.Wilder

Author Twitter: https://twitter.com/wilder_leslie?lang=en

5 Stars

L.Wilder is incapable of writing a story that does not draw readers in from the first page and proves this with Murphy, the next book to join the Satan’s Fury Memphis series brotherhood!

Lincoln led a rough life full of disappointments and betrayals, defining himself by his “Road” name Murphy, a direct reference to the adage Murphy’s Law. This hero was cautious and surrounded himself with a self imposed wall around his heart that he frequently cracked open to perform acts of kindness in direct contrast to the role he played in the Satan Fury MC. Riley was a devoted daughter and sister willingly taking on responsibility in her family. The dynamic between Murphy and Riley went beyond the obvious heated attraction and built upon a foundation of real interest and mutual respect. This couple was not closed off to each other and did not fall prey to assumptions.  Riley had no illusions of what Murphy was capable of and was able to see beyond his actions to the reasoning behind them.  Murphy was able to feel vulnerable with the spirited independent Riley, something he had previously denied himself.

Ms. Wilder built the theme of this story well around the Murphy Law adage and events going south added to the suspense and action of this work nicely. This writer has the ability to identify with the bikers she portrays on a deeper level in her writing that makes them approachable to her readers. Some intense developments in the story added a kick of adrenaline to this work for some nail-biting moments.

Once again L. Wilder takes readers on a wild ride to true love with Murphy, a great addition to her Satan Fury’s MC series!

*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own.*
*While part of a series this book can be read as a stand alone.*

He’s the hot-as-sin rocker hiding a secret that would devastate his fans. She’s the only girl he’s ever loved, but keeping her safe means he had to walk away…

Only Ever You, an all-new emotional, second chance standalone from USA Today bestselling author Siobhan Davis is available now!

RYDER

My entire life is a lie, propelled by one wrong decision that altered my fate.

If fans knew the truth, they’d run away screaming. But all they see is Ryder Stone, moody guitarist and lead singer of Torment, and a potential notch on their bedpost.

Only two people know who I really am. My manager has a vested interest in keeping my secret, and the girl I was forced to leave behind doesn’t even know the true extent of my shame.

Losing Zeta is both my biggest regret and my proudest moment. But she was the glue keeping me together, and I’m struggling to survive without her. Especially when the demons from my past continue to haunt me and the threat of disclosure is ever present.

When she reappears in my life, this time, I’m too weak to push her away.

Her love has the power to save me.

Mine has the power to destroy her.

ZETA

I’ve worked hard to forget my past. To rise above my messed-up childhood and make something of myself; however, there’s no forgetting him.

Ryder’s gorgeous face and drool-worthy body are plastered over tabloids and TV screens, reminding me I’m still in love with the boy who captured my heart in juvie.

When he failed me, I thought I’d never again experience such heart-crushing pain. But watching him fall out of clubs with a succession of different girls renews the agony, resurrecting countless unanswered questions.

Now my boss has sent me to interview him. It’s a massive scoop for the magazine, and turning it down would kill my career. So, I delude myself into thinking I can handle this.

Perhaps this is the closure I need to finally move on.

Except I’m terrified nothing has changed and one look into those soulful eyes will suck me in again.

Ryder almost destroyed me last time. This time, he could ruin me forever.

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5 Stars

Siobhan Davis has the uncommon talent of being able to translate feelings into words so accurately that reading one of her books is like being in her characters skins. This was demonstrated beautifully in her work Only Ever You. The poignant story of Ryder Stone and Zeta Williams’ struggle to grasp the happiness that constantly eluded them, personally and together, was an unforgettable epic journey.

In Only Ever You this author introduces soul mates Ryder and Zeta as two teenagers in Juvie.  In an environment full of abuse and neglect their ability to retain their humanity drew them together in an inescapable attraction that went beyond the physical and bonded them spiritually. The depth of Ryder’s sensitivity and sense of responsibility was profound and shaped the destiny of all he touched.  This was a complicated hero full of love yet incapable of loving himself. Zeta was incredibly resilient, yet her own inner wounds kept her from achieving true happiness.  When fate intervened and reunited this couple after years of separation and self-destructive behavior their agony was tangible with every observation, interaction and conclusion. The saying bad things happen to good people would be appropriate with this couple.

Intuitive writing showcased in great plot twist Ms. Davis seamlessly kept this story flowing. This author showed no hesitation in exposing her characters doing a fine job of displaying their vulnerabilities and flaws without taking away from their appeal.  With considerable writing skill Ryder and Zeta’s supposed weaknesses were transformed to ultimately becoming their greatest strengths. The underlying intent of kindness and caring in this author’s leads made the miscommunication and poor choices that resulted in tragic circumstances forgivable.

Siobhan Davis’ Only Every You is an emotional read that addresses multiple difficult subjects but in the end, it was a beautiful love story proving love does conquer all.

*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own. *

Excerpt:

He kisses the top of my head. “I can admit to myself now that I was falling into a dark hole again. Recently, I’d been partying too hard, and slipping back into my old ways, but I told myself I had it under control. These last few weeks have helped enormously. Being back in the Hamptons house has always been my salvation. I keep to myself, bury myself in the music, and avoid all other temptations. I never invite people back to my house. It’s my only sanctuary. My only privacy. And having you back in my life has given me purpose. Given me a reason to clean up my act.” He tilts my face up to his. “Because I want to be the kind of man you deserve.”

“You already are.” I stretch up and kiss his lips.

“I’m broken, babe, and a part of me always will be.” He looks so unbearably sad, and I want to erase all trace of sorrow from his face.

“I’m broken too, Ryder. Maybe that’s why it works between us.”

About Siobhan:

USA Today bestselling author Siobhan Davis writes emotionally intense young adult and new adult romantic fiction with swoon-worthy romance, complex characters, and tons of unexpected plot twists and turns that will have you flipping the pages beyond bedtime! She is the author of the international bestselling Kennedy Boys, Saven, and True Calling series’.

Siobhan’s family will tell you she’s a little bit obsessive when it comes to reading and writing, and they aren’t wrong. She can rarely be found without her trusty Kindle, a paperback book, or her laptop somewhere close at hand.

Prior to becoming a full-time writer, Siobhan forged a successful corporate career in human resource management.

She resides in the Garden County of Ireland with her husband and two sons.

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If the cover reveal for Wynne Roman’s next book in her Wycked Obsession series, Wycked Trio, is any indication of what to expect you better keep a fire extinguisher on hand because it looks like her story may set the pages on fire!

Can this skeptical player let down his guard long enough to let love into his life, or is this forbidden romance a train wreck in the making?

No Feelings Involved, an all-new steamy romance from USA Today bestselling author Siobhan Davis is coming March 31st!

Ryan James doesn’t believe in love.

It’s a truth he learned early in life. A truth he carried with him into adulthood. He broke his golden rule one time, but Myndi trampled all over his heart, cementing his belief that love is a lie and not worth the effort.

Now he’s returned to his cynical views and promiscuous lifestyle, racking up more notches on his bedpost than he can count.

Until Summer Petersen comes crashing into his world, threatening to knock down his walls with her tempting body and sunny, sweet personality.

Summer is determined to lose her V-card before she starts freshman year of college, and the hot, older guy with the cute dimples, dazzling smile, and rippling biceps is just the man for the job. Ryan doesn’t take much persuading, and he rocks her world, giving her a night to remember.

When they walk away, there’s an unspoken agreement it was a one-time thing. Ryan doesn’t do feelings, and Summer doesn’t want to be tied down at eighteen.

But when she moves into her brother Austin’s apartment, she’s shocked to discover her new roomie is the guy who recently popped her cherry.

Ryan can’t believe he slept with Austin’s baby sister, and if he finds out, he’ll literally kill him. Keeping their hook up a secret is nonnegotiable. Keeping his thoughts, and his hands, off Summer, less so. Because the longer he’s around her, the more he finds himself catching feelings for the gorgeous brunette.

Summer doesn’t want to care for her older brother’s best friend, but Ryan makes her feel things she’s never felt before, and she’s slowly falling under his spell.

Embarking on an illicit affair behind Austin’s back has train wreck written all over it, but provided they keep their feelings in check, they can end this before he ever finds out.

It’s not like either of them is in love.

Right?

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USA Today bestselling author Siobhan Davis writes emotionally intense young adult and new adult romantic fiction with swoon-worthy romance, complex characters, and tons of unexpected plot twists and turns that will have you flipping the pages beyond bedtime! She is the author of the international bestselling Kennedy Boys, Saven, and True Calling series’.

Siobhan’s family will tell you she’s a little bit obsessive when it comes to reading and writing, and they aren’t wrong. She can rarely be found without her trusty Kindle, a paperback book, or her laptop somewhere close at hand.

Prior to becoming a full-time writer, Siobhan forged a successful corporate career in human resource management.

She resides in the Garden County of Ireland with her husband and two sons.

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We are so excited about TEXT ME BABY ONE MORE TIME, a new laugh-out-loud funny romantic comedy from Teagan Hunter. Be sure to grab your copy today!

About TEXT ME BABY ONE MORE TIME

I love you, he said.
Forever, he said.
Turns out, he lied.

When he leaves me high and dry after a cross-country move, I push him out of my life as much as I can, which is hard to do when the guy who broke your heart also happens to be the most famous dude in town.

After a disastrous year, he’s aiming to rehab his reputation, and I just so happen to be aiming for a promotion at the paper.

So, we strike a deal, and it’s a win-win all around.

Besides, what’s the harm in a few dates to charity galas anyway?

He’s arrogant, a total jerk. There’s no way I’ll fall for him…again.

I used to love him. Now I hate him…I think.

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Text Me Baby One More Time

By: Teagan Hunter

Publication Date: February 9, 2019

Publisher: Teagan Hunter

Author Website: https://www.teaganhunterwrites.com/

5 Stars

In book four of her Text series, Text Me Baby One More Time, Teagan Hunter brings past wrongs to the forefront for some serious comeuppances! Angst, laughs and a sexy simmer set the tone for one great read.

Shepard Clark was the reigning “villain” of this series, he just could not walk away from an encounter without wreaking havoc and literally clearing a room.  In a nice twist this author sets up a scenario where Shep in his past with the Denny, the heroine, is referred to as “Cap” as in “Captain American,” implying that maybe there was more of a hero to Shep than met the eye. Denver “Denny” Andrews was the one that Shep pushed away but was in full possession of his heart. Full of sass Denny owned the pages as she strutted around with her no nonsense attitude that attempted to hide the emotional wounds she carried from Shep.

This couple brought out all their personal baggage and tossed it around for the readers to get up close and personal in their dynamic. A nice mix of hilarious text were well placed throughout this work showing off the leads text warrior skills for some charming moments.  Ms. Hunter did a great job of going beyond the hurt and showing a sweetness to Shep and Denny’s feelings toward each other, despite the magnitude of past mistakes, giving insight as to why a second chance for them was worth a try.  Exposing her characters flaws to their advantage in this story this writer was able to easily connect her readers with her portrayals as she managed to forgive the seemingly unforgivable.

Full of snarky wit and a jumble of feelings to sort through, Teagan Hunter concludes her Text series on a high five star note with Text Me Baby One More Time!

*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own.*

*While part of a series this book can be read as a stand alone.*

Don’t miss the other books in the Texting series!

Let’s Get Textual | I Wanna Text You Up | Can’t Text This | Text Me Baby One More Time

About TEAGAN HUNTER

TEAGAN HUNTER is a Missouri-raised gal, but currently lives in North Carolina with her US Marine husband, where she spends her days begging him for a cat. She survives off coffee, pizza, and sarcasm. When she’s not writing, you can find her binge-watching various TV shows, especially Supernatural and One Tree Hill. She enjoys cold weather, buys more paperbacks than she’ll ever read, and never says no to brownies. For more information, please visit www.teaganhunterwrites.com.

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Home Game

By: Odette Stone

Publication Date: January 29, 2019

Publisher: Odette Stone

Author Website: https://www.odettestone.com/

5 Stars

In Home Game, book two in her Vancouver Wolves Hockey series, Odette Stone brings another top-notch romance to the pages.

Ms. Stone takes on some heavy subject matter in Home Game while still managing not to diminish the romantic side of her work.  The hero and heroine were deftly portrayed as two genuinely good people on the opposite ends of the good fortune spectrum.  How this author brought them together and built their relationship was caring and showed considerable skill in creating a scenario where these destined characters could find love with each other.

Ryan is the type of hero it is hard not to fall for with his sexy exterior housing a huge heart. Zoey screamed out for love even as she bled it with every interaction she had, making her impossible to resist to both Ryan and readers alike.  With just as many charming moments as there were serious, Ms. Stone kept her story moving with well timed dramatic flair. There is an all around depth to this author’s writing that easily displays all the feelings she is trying to convey. This work was well developed with a great cast of secondary characters that stood out without taking the spotlight away from the leads.

Odette Stone brings an abundance of talent to her readers in Home Game with the added promise of more great stories to follow!

*While part of a series this book can be read as a stand alone.*

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Imogen

There is no way we can still love and cherish one and other.

When I married Theo Walsh, the rough, bearded townie who worked construction on my family’s summer house, I’d found my happily ever after.

That was before the fighting.
Before the jealousy.
Before the infertility.

We’ll be divorced long before death does us part.

But to secure my place in the family dynasty, there is just one more hoop I have to jump through. And I need him to do it.

Faking the marriage we once thrived in will gut me.
Especially with the secret I’m carrying.

Theo

I would have sacrificed for her until the end of time.

My job.
My home.
My happiness.

I’d given it all up to marry her. That’s how much I loved Imogen Weston, the daughter to one of the world’s richest families.

From the day we met, I’d done nothing but try to live up to the man she expected to be with. And now, I was done.

Sure, I’d complete this one final ask of hers, even if it destroyed me.

But I’ve made her promise the one thing that might save me. She swore that after she got everything she ever wanted, she wouldn’t look back.

I made my wife vow to leave me forever.

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Author of romance novels such as Red Card and Privileged, Carrie Aarons writes books that are just as swoon-worthy as they are sarcastic. A former journalist, she prefers the stories she dreams up, and the yoga pant dress code, much better.

When she isn’t writing, Carrie is busy binging reality TV, having a love/hate relationship with cardio, and trying not to burn dinner. She lives in the suburbs of New Jersey with her husband, daughter and dog.

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