Title: The Aristocrat

Author: Penelope Ward

Genre: Standalone Contemporary Romance

Release Date: August 30, 2021

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The one that got away. Every girl has one, right?

Mine was a charming, British aristocrat who turned my world upside down one summer.

From the moment I first spotted Leo in the distance through my binoculars, I’d been captivated. I certainly never expected to find a man showering outside of the property across the bay in his birthday suit.

Then I noticed his housemate staring back at me with binoculars of his own—watching me watching Leo.

That made for an interesting conversation starter when I inevitably ran into them.

Turned out, the handsome Brits were only renting that house for the summer in my seaside town.

Leo and I formed an instant connection, even though we were technically opposites by all appearances. I taught him how to dig for clams, and he taught me that not all wealthy and powerful guys are pretentious.

Despite knowing he was totally wrong for me, I couldn’t seem to stay away.

It was a wild and crazy few months. And before I knew it, we’d fallen in love.

We both had one wish: more time together.

But Leo had obligations back home. He lived a life I’d never fit into. And I was going to law school. So, we decided to end it and never look back.

A part of me always felt like I’d let my soulmate walk away.

I believed our story was over.

Until five years later when he sent me a letter that shook me to my core.

I’d thought my world was turned upside down that first summer?

Well, I knew nothing yet.

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Hell.

Hell was the moment I stepped into the grocery store a few days later and nearly knocked right into him.

“It’s you.” He held up a long, phallic-looking baguette and shook it. “Remind you of something?”

My face felt hot. “Very funny.”

“I haven’t seen much of you outside over the last couple of days. Did we scare you?”

This was not Shower Guy, but rather the one who’d caught me peeping. He had a strong British accent and was extremely tall, with dark hair.

“I’ve just been taking a break from the backyard.”

“Too hot outside for you, eh?”

“Look, I didn’t intend to see what I saw. I’ve been into…birdwatching this summer. Then one day you two moved in, and I—”

“Whoa, whoa, whoa...” The other guy had appeared next to his housemate. “I’m sorry for anything he might have said to you just now. Rest assured, it’s all shite. He’s just playing around.” He, too, had a strong British accent. “I don’t believe we’ve properly met.”

“Although, you’ve improperly met...” his friend chided.

“Put a sock in it, Sigmund.”

Okay, so the asshole is Sig—or Sigmund. The previously naked one must be Leo, then. They were both tall and good-looking, but Leo, with his chiseled features, lustrous hair, and striking eyes was on another level—a total Adonis, and intimidatingly gorgeous.

Sigmund shrugged. “Surely she knows I’m just kidding.”

“But you don’t know when to stop. That’s always been your problem. Can’t you see how red her face is getting? You’re embarrassing her.”

Uh…how red is my face getting? This was mortifying. I couldn’t control that about myself. After all, I was a redhead with fair skin covered in freckles. Whenever I got embarrassed, I basically turned red from head to toe.

Leo’s tone softened. “I apologize for his rude behavior.” He held out his hand. “I’m Leo Covington.”

I took it, enjoying the warmth of his skin. “Felicity Dunleavy.”

The other guy offered his hand. “Sigmund Benedictus. But please call me Sig.”

Benedictus?

Been a dick-tus.

He sure had.

Fitting.

“Good to meet you,” I said.

“And you, as well, Freckles.”

Freckles? He couldn’t have come up with a more original nickname? I was self-conscious about my freckles, and typically wanted to murder anyone who dubbed me Freckles.

“Do you mind not calling me that?”

“Do you prefer a different nickname?” Sig asked. “Peeping Tom, perhaps?”

Leo gritted his teeth. “Enough. Seriously.”

“All right. I’ll behave. Going in search of tapenade for this bread.” He winked. “Be back.”

Relief washed over me as he walked away.

“I’m...really sorry about him,” Leo said.

“Well, given how you came to know of me, the ridicule is warranted. I shouldn’t have been spying.”

“I don’t reckon you anticipated seeing me in my birthday suit. That was the first time I’d ever done that. I assumed no one was in the vicinity, of course. For the record, I don’t make a habit of showering for all the world to see. I never had an outdoor shower in England. So it’s a novelty.”

Leo was simply striking. His hair was light brown with golden undertones. He had beautiful bone structure and full lips that were difficult not to stare at. There wasn’t one thing I would change about his face. His eyes were a deep blue. They reminded me of a piece of sea glass I’d used to make a necklace once.

I cleared my throat. “What brings you to Narragansett?”

“I’m taking six months off from life. It seemed like a good location to get lost. We picked this place randomly on a map, actually. Sigmund and I have spent our time in a few different locales. First was California, then New York, and now Rhode Island.”

“Are you two…together?”

His brow lifted. “What do you mean by together? We’re rooming together. But if you mean romantically together, then no. Exactly what did you assume?”

“I thought you might be gay.”

“If I were gay, I’d have far better taste in men than that wanker cousin of mine. What in God’s name made you think we were gay?”

“I don’t know. Two handsome men...living together in a big house…”

“So, if I’m a guy living with another man, I’m automatically shagging him?”

“You’re right. That was a hasty assumption.”

“Thank you for the compliment, by the way.”

I just called him handsome, didn’t I? Feeling suddenly hot, I looked toward the produce section. “Well, I’d better be going...”

“Before you do, I want to apologize for the flowers he sent your way the other night. I urged him not to. Not everyone appreciates that sense of humor.”

I shrugged. “It was fine. And they were pretty. I was embarrassed, at first, but then I ended up laughing about the whole thing. Mrs. Angelini certainly got a kick out of it.”

His brow lifted. “Mrs. Angelini?”

How do I explain who she is without unloading my history on this stranger? I kept it simple. “She’s my roommate.”

“Ah. Roommate. So she must be your lesbian lover, then.” He raised an eyebrow, and I had to smile. “Anyway, why do you call her Mrs. Angelini? She doesn’t have a first name?”

“Well, she’s seventy. It’s more of a respect thing. It’s what I started calling her some years back, and it stuck. She’s always asked me to call her by her first name, but I got used to calling her Mrs. Angelini.”

“I see.” His eyes seared into mine for a moment. “Your roommate is seventy. And how old are you, might I ask?”

“Twenty-four. What about you?”

“Twenty-eight,” he answered. His eyes lingered on mine for a bit. “Listen, we’re going to be renting the house across from you for the entire summer. We know virtually nothing about Narragansett. I’d love to pick your brain about places to go and things to do here. Maybe you wouldn’t mind coming over for tea sometime this week?”

“Tea? You really are British, aren’t you?”

“Guilty as charged.” His white teeth gleamed.

Looking down at my feet, I said, “I don’t know.”

“I promise not to take off my clothes...” He added a crooked smile.

I let out a much-needed laugh. “Well, since you put it that way.”

“Tomorrow at two, then? Or whatever time works for you.”

A part of me wanted to refuse, but why? It wasn’t like I had anything more exciting going on. I didn’t quite understand whether he genuinely wanted my expertise on Narragansett, or if there was something more to the invitation, now that I knew he wasn’t gay.

“Sure. Two tomorrow works.”

“Brilliant. You know how to get to the house without having to swim across, I take it?”

“Yes.” I smiled.

“Very well, then. And I promise, Sigmund will be on his best behavior.”

“I can handle it if he’s not.”

This seemingly rich traveler had no idea just how much I could handle. I might turn red when I was embarrassed, but I’d grown a pretty-thick skin over the years.

That’s the way it is when you always had to fend for yourself.

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She grew up in Boston with five older brothers and spent most of her twenties as a television news anchor. Penelope resides in Rhode Island with her husband, son, and beautiful daughter with autism.

With over two million books sold, she is a 21-time New York Times bestseller and the author of over twenty novels. Her books have been translated into over a dozen languages and can be found in bookstores around the world.

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Jenerated ReviewsAugust 26, 2021

“Shantel takes us back to the gritty, addictive world of the Dark Kings and it’s as steamy, twisted, and captivating as the first two books in this amazing series.”--Siobhan Davis. USA Today & Wall Street Journal bestselling author

Cross, an all-new dark standalone romance from USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Shantel Tessier, is available now!

CROSS

Have you ever stood next to a fire and felt the heat of it on your skin? Stared into the flames and thought how amazing it would be to be that free? It changes directions with the wind, destroying everything in its wake.

That's what she felt like.

Alexa was a wildfire that torched everything she touched, and I couldn't wait to be consumed by her.

She was off-limits. Even though I promised to stay away, I couldn't resist. She was the spark I had been missing in my life. The fire I craved.

I knew from an early age I was destined to burn in hell, but she was born to walk through fire.

ALEXA

I was single-minded, focused, and independent. Just how my mother raised me. I didn't have time for anything other than myself and work.

Funny how everything can change in an instant when you least expect it.

A King entered my life. What was supposed to be one night ended up being too many to count.

He was afraid that I'd see his darkness, but I couldn't get enough of him.

After all, a fire burns the brightest in the dark of night. And it only takes one match to cause total devastation.

Cross is the third standalone in The Dark Kings Series. You are introduced to the Kings in Code of Silence: A Dark Mafia Romance.

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She slides in, and I make my way to the driver’s side. Starting it up, I look over at her. “Where to?” I meant it more as a “where do you live?” but what I wanted to say and the words that actually came out were two very different things. 

She looks over at me. “Wherever you want to go.”

That’s an open invitation if I’ve ever heard one. Obviously, she doesn’t want me at her house, or she would have suggested that. “Kingdom?”I question, unable to keep my eyes from dropping to her legs as she runs her hands over her jeans. Her nails are kept short and painted black. She wears a silver banded ring on her right hand. It’s plain yet dainty at the same time. 

“I don’t gamble,” she states. 

My eyes meet hers. “Neither do I.”

What I have planned for her is much more intimate. I mean, if she’s into a crowd watching, then that’s fine too. I’m not shy. 

She laughs, leaning her head back against the headrest, and smiles softly at me. Her green eyes drop to my jeans, and I refrain from groaning at the thoughts that run through my mind. My hand in her hair while she’s bent over the center console with her lips wrapped around my cock …“Kingdom it is.” Not wanting to waste another second, I take off, getting the hell out of here. 

We don’t say much during the twenty-minute drive back to the Strip. I keep checking on her to make sure she hasn’t passed out, and every time, she’s looking out the window. 

I pull up around the back of tower one, where the Kings and I have a private entrance. Parking the car, I help her out and up the fifteen stairs that lead to a set of black doors. 

Her drunk eyes take in the white marble floor and black circle with the gold K in the middle when we enter the building. Lifting her head, she notices the mirrored ceiling and chandelier hanging in the entrance. 

Nigel stands behind his black marble desk in the corner. Nigel is our right-hand man. He’s more of a father to us than our actual fathers ever were. Guess it didn’t take him and Titan very long to bury Kenneth. He looks up and smiles at us. “Good evening, Cross. Alexa. It’s good to see you again.” I’m not sure how he knows her other than maybe he met her at Titan’s wedding. 

“You too, Nigel,” she tells him as I scan my key card for our private elevator. Only a King has access to it. Other than him, of course. It opens immediately, and we step inside. I have to refrain from ripping her clothes off right here and now. Just a few more minutes and she’s all mine. 

It comes to a stop on the Royal level to the suite that the Kings share. But no one will be here tonight. Titan hasn’t stayed one night here since he married Emilee. Grave stays at his house with April, and Bones rarely sleeps. I’m sure he’s at Glass—one of the many businesses he owns that we all pretend we don’t know about. 

Stepping into our suite, I turn to face her. “Would you like a drink?”

She places her hands on my chest, gripping my shirt. “I think I’ve had enough.”

My hands go to her hips, and I yank her to me. The thought crosses my mind that this is a mistake. That she’s off-limits to me. I try to think of my best friend and how it would affect him. “I made a promise not to touch you,” I rush out, hoping she pushes me away. 

She surprises me by smiling, and it’s anything but innocent. Her pretty green eyes drop to my lips before returning to mine. “I can keep a secret.” Then her lips are on mine.

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Hope

By: Shauna McDonnell

Release Date: August 11, 2021

Publisher: Shauna McDonnell

Author Website: https://shaunamcdonnell.com/about/

5 Stars

Hope, book four in Shauna McDonnell's 4Clover series, takes readers through the depths of despair and back for an emotional read.

Conor Maguire seemed to have it all but he lived a half life caught up in a past that held his heart. The struggle he had to embrace the joy in life was heartbreaking. Cassie Davis had a past that made it difficult to move forward even as she strived to do so. When these two lost souls met each other the connection was electric which both invigorated and terrified them. The processing of this pair's feelings from dealing with their attraction to the angst over their desire to move on was intense. Standing out with this couple was their kindness to each other and their recognition of the pain they each felt. This author did a wonderful job of not minimizing Conor and Cassie's feelings for their first loves even while showing that while the love they developed for each other was different than their first it was just as significant, there was no settling or second best.  The conversations throughout this work were meaningful and moved this story forward adeptly.

Often when you come across a series later in it's progression the earlier books tend to take a back seat to the current work in the review process but in the case of Ms. McDonnell's 4Clover series the previous books merit mentioning. Each book was well put together and thoughtful, the perfect mix of humor and heartache. As the last book in the 4 Clover series, Hope, tied things up it did not take long for it to sink in what a great series this author put out. Each book took readers on an individual journey even as readers experienced the overall evolution of the band spanning across the series. It was clear from book one onward that Shauna McDonnell writes with her heart. Her stories are filled with genuine emotion that shows a depth that translates well to her audience. The easy flow of her writing makes her work approachable as well as absorbing. With an abundance of thoughtful interactions her works are anything but trivial and give readers a glimpse into the full potential awaiting them from Ms. McDonnell. A highly recommended Jenerated Review series, get ready for the 4Clover guys to rock your world!

*While this book can be read as a standalone for an overall enhanced reading experience reading the previous books in the series is recommended.*

Title: Wish of My Heart

An All the Tomorrows Series Standalone

Author: Carian Cole

Genre: Contemporary Romance

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It all started with a random, spontaneous, inexplicable hug between two strangers. But it didn’t end there. Suddenly, that stranger was starring in my dreams as my romantic and sensual husband-to-be.

That role’s already taken, though.

But no matter how hard I try, I can’t stop thinking about Reece Blackstone, the famous 47-year-old, soft spoken guitarist. Especially when he keeps coming in to my café, trying to find out why the hell he can’t stop thinking—and dreaming—about . . . me.

Reece is much more than just a swoony musician. He’s charming, charismatic, and incredibly sexy. And thoughtful. He’s an amazing dad, and a great friend. Powerless to deny the pull to him, I take a crazy leap of faith to find out if dreams really can come true.

How can I resist when he’s everything I’ve dreamt my soulmate would be. Literally.

But I never could’ve known that Reece has been living with a terrible secret that’s kept him from having the love and happiness he deserves.

And now, it’s back again, threatening to tear him, and us, apart.

What Reece doesn’t realize is that he’s no longer in this alone—I’m going to fight for him, our happily ever after, and all the wishes of our hearts.

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Born and raised a Jersey girl, Carian now resides in beautiful New Hampshire with her husband and their multitude of furry pets. She spends most of her time writing, reading, and vacuuming.

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Title: Timeless

Series: Less Than Zero, Book Four

Release Day: September 29, 2021

Author: Kaylene Winter

Genre: Rockstar Romance

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I vowed nothing would keep us apart...

Fiona Reynolds is my other half.

It’s been that way from the day I was born.

I’ve dedicated my life to keep my promise.

Fate just laughs in our face.

She’s always out of reach, this time for good.

I’ll do anything to prove she’s my destiny.

If only she’d trust me one more time.

After what I’ve done, how can I deserve him?

Zane Rocks is my everything.

There’s no one I love or trust more than him.

It wasn’t his fault when he left me.

I always knew he’d find his way back.

Fear overwhelmed me, and I broke his heart.

Will the most celebrated musician on the planet.

Really give me another chance?

When a rash decision changes their lives forever, hope for their future is all but shattered.

Stakes are high.

But Zane’s determined to prove a love this pure is timeless.

 

 

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Kaylene Winter wrote her first Rock Star Romance novel at age 15 starring a fictionalized version of herself, her friends and their gorgeous rocker boyfriends. After living her own rockstar life as a band manager, music promoter and mover and shaker in Seattle during the early 1990's, Kaylene became a digital media legal strategist helping bring movies, television and music online. Throughout her busy career, Kaylene lost herself in romance novels across all genres inspiring her to realize her life-long dream to write creatively.

She lives in Seattle with her amazing husband and Siberian Husky. She loves to travel, throw dinner parties and support charitable causes supporting arts and animals.

 

 

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Release Date: July 27 The first time I meet Madison Shore, I’m greeted by her knickers. She’s upside down and trying to untangle herself from my chair at a wedding. I get to see a whole lot more of her later that night. The second time I meet Madison Shore is in my London office. Turns out she’s a journalist writing an article about me. To keep control of my company, I need to convince people I’m more serious about business than my playboy reputation suggests. Madison holds my future in her hands. Now I just need to convince the woman I took to bed on Saturday night that I'm not the player everyone thinks I am. Private Player is stand-alone novel with brand new characters that have never been seen in any previous books.

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Title: The Aristocrat

Author: Penelope Ward

Genre: Standalone Contemporary Romance

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Release Date: August 30, 2021

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From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward, comes a new standalone novel.

The one that got away. Every girl has one, right?

Mine was a charming, British aristocrat who turned my world upside down one summer.

From the moment I first spotted Leo in the distance through my binoculars, I’d been captivated. I certainly never expected to find a man showering outside of the property across the bay in his birthday suit.

Then I noticed his housemate staring back at me with binoculars of his own—watching me watching Leo.

That made for an interesting conversation starter when I inevitably ran into them.

Turned out, the handsome Brits were only renting that house for the summer in my seaside town.

Leo and I formed an instant connection, even though we were technically opposites by all appearances. I taught him how to dig for clams, and he taught me that not all wealthy and powerful guys are pretentious.

Despite knowing he was totally wrong for me, I couldn’t seem to stay away.

It was a wild and crazy few months. And before I knew it, we’d fallen in love.

We both had one wish: more time together.

But Leo had obligations back home. He lived a life I’d never fit into. And I was going to law school. So, we decided to end it and never look back.

A part of me always felt like I’d let my soulmate walk away.

I believed our story was over.

Until five years later when he sent me a letter that shook me to my core.

I’d thought my world was turned upside down that first summer?

Well, I knew nothing yet.

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 Release Date: August 31

Matt

Loving Izabel Bryson should be the easiest thing in the world. Heck, she’s been the inspiration for at least half a dozen of the songs he’s written for his rock band, Sad Fridays.

He’s loved her for a decade.

But she’s his best friend and fellow-band mate’s little sister, and he promised a decade ago that he’d never put his hands on her.

She can never be his, no matter how much he craves her.

Izabel

Loving Matt Palmer is the most hopeless thing in the world.

The hours she spends running her friend’s yoga studio and volunteering at the Manchester homeless shelter only go so far in distracting her from the painful truth.

He doesn’t want her.

Because she screwed up that awful night two years before when she slept with Matt’s brother.

He will never be hers, no matter how much she yearns for him.

When a good deed leads to one bed, and one night of ruthless honesty, everything is laid bare. They belong together, but acting on it will cost them everything.

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Meet Scarlett Cole

The tattoo across my right hip says it all really. A Life Less Ordinary. Inked by the amazingly talented Luke Wessman at the Wooster Street Social Club (a.k.a. New York Ink). Why is it important? Well, it sums up my view on life. That we should all aspire to live a life that is less boring, less predictable. Be bold, and do something amazing. I’ve made some crazy choices. I’ve been a car maker, a consultant, and even a senior executive at a large retailer running strategy. 

Born in England, spent time in the U.S. and Japan, before ending up in Canada where I met my own, personal hero – all six and a half feet of him. Both of us are scorpios! Yeah, I know! Should have checked the astrological signs earlier, but somehow it works for us. We have two amazing kids, who I either could never part with or could easily be convinced to sell on e-bay.

I’ve wanted to be a writer for a really long time. Check through my office cupboards or my computer and you’ll find half written stories and character descriptions everywhere. Now I'm getting the chance to follow that dream.

I am represented by Beth Phelan at The Bent Agency, NY.

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Pause, an all new emotional friends-to-lovers romance from New York Times bestselling author Kylie Scott is available now!

An unpauseable new romance from New York Times bestselling, Audie Award winning author Kylie Scott!

When Anna wakes up from a coma after a car crash, she discovers life has gone on without her. Her husband has been unfaithful—with her best friend—and she’s been long since replaced at work. While her old life is a distant memory, her new life feels like an empty shell. Then she meets the stranger who saved her life during the crash, and he changes everything.

Leif Larsen—tattooist, joker, and player—has his own scars thanks to the crash that put Anna in a coma. Helping her move on from her failed marriage, and create a new life, sounds like a perfect distraction. So when he needs a new roommate, he invites Anna to begin her new life with him.

Although their lives may have been put on pause, together they just might find a way to heal.

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Leif Larsen lives in a big old brown brick building with a sprawling dogwood out front in a cool urban neighborhood. No one answers when I press the buzzer. But according to the details on the scrap of paper the nurse gave me, I’ve got the right place. 

What to do? 

The rational response would be to give up and go home. Because hiding out in my childhood bedroom has worked out great so far (and this would be sarcasm). It’s been months since I left the house for anything other than a medical appointment. Weeks since I’ve heard from any friends. Right on cue, my cell buzzes inside my tan Coach purse. I don’t bother to look. Mom requests proof of life every hour on the hour. Not even dinner at the country club can distract her, apparently. Her parental concern for me is well past claustrophobic.

My hand clenches the iron railing against a gust of unseasonably warm evening wind. It’s been a while since I stopped using a mobility aid, but things can still feel tricky. The whole damn world does, if I’m being honest. So many things I took for granted have now been turned upside down. 

This is the problem with living the supposed dream. With having an airtight plan for your life. Meet Prince Charming and marry him. Find the perfect job. Only problem is, if something goes wrong, when reality smacks you upside the head and sends you reeling, then there’s no system for putting the pieces back together. There’s no Plan B because it never occurred to you that you’d need one. A lack of imagination on my part, perhaps.

A motorcycle pulls up to the curb and it’s like everything happens in slow motion. Something about this long, lean man just makes time want to stand still. A denim-clad leg is swung over the back of the iron beast. A helmet is removed and shoulder-length hair tumbles free. High cheekbones and perfect lips are framed by stubble and all I can do is stare.

I don’t know if I’m intimidated or turned on or what.

“Can I help y . . .” he begins. There’s the faintest spark of recognition in his eyes.

I continue to stand there frozen.

“Fuck me,” he mutters, stalking closer. His gaze slides over me from top to toe, lingering on the small scars on my left cheek from the glass. There’s no attempt made to hide his curiosity. “It’s really you.”

Nichelle the nurse described him as being a nice young man. Nothing more. Certainly nothing that would prepare me for this. And I dispute “nice.” Ripped denim, battered leather, and a Harley-Davidson motorbike are not nice.

“Never seen you conscious before,” he says, getting even closer.

I just blink.

From beneath the collar and cuffs of his leather jacket emerge colorful tattoos. Lots of them. Blue waves and black letters. Red flames and white flowers. The man is a walking, talking piece of art. My parents would be horrified. Ryan too, for that matter. Not that any of their opinions matter. I need to forge my own path. Go my own way.

“How did you find me?” he asks with a faint frown.

“Oh. Ah.” I smooth down the front of my pale blue midi-length linen summer dress. My dark hair is slicked back in a low ponytail and my makeup is simple but perfect. It’s nice having some things I can control. “One of the nurses from the ICU told me about you and I wanted to come say thank you. But maybe an apology would be more in order?”

For a moment he pauses, then he asks, “Do you want to come in?”

Good question. The fact is, I don’t know. Nor do I know how to do this. Something made obvious when my mouth opens, but nothing comes out. So much nothing for such a length of time that it’s beyond embarrassing. Dammit. Whatever it is I came here looking for, it wasn’t this. Him. Whatever.

“We’ve never properly met, have we?” He holds out his big hand. “Hi, I’m Leif.”

“Anna.” 

While I’m tentative, he shows no such reserve. Strong, warm fingers enfold my own stiff and cold ones. There’s no attempt at a dominating handshake or groping. He gives my hand a squeeze, just the one gentle squeeze, before setting me free. 

“I’d say it’s nice to meet you, but that would be weird.” He grins conspiratorially and oh my God. Everything low in my stomach wakes up and takes notice. Shame on my lady parts, but the chemical pull of the man is ridiculous. It takes me a minute to remember that I’m a married woman. Mostly. Well, somewhat anyway. I certainly have no business smiling at him like I am. My life is messed up enough without adding a crush. Perhaps it’s in reaction to me, I don’t know, but the mirth disappears and his gaze becomes serious. A little bleak even. “I still have nightmares about that day, you know?”

“I’m sorry.”

“Not your fault.”

“I shouldn’t have come.”

“Don’t, Anna. Don’t look like that. I didn’t tell you to hurt you or make you uncomfortable. I was just . . . sharing.” His expression changes again, a more subdued smile taking the place of the brief hint of trauma. Then he suddenly winks at me all flirty like. I don’t know how to react. I can barely keep up. The man is a whirlwind. “Want to come in and have a beer with me?”

“Are you sure?”

“Yes.”

“I just . . . I don’t want to remind you of things you’d rather—”

“I want you to come inside. I wouldn’t have asked otherwise.”

A drink with a pretty wild man that I have a strange sort of history with or a swift return to safety and boredom? I don’t overthink it. I don’t even hesitate. “Then yes, Leif. I’d love to.”

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Pause

By: Kylie Scott

Release Date: July 13, 2021

Publisher: Kylie Scott

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5 Stars

Two people brought together in tragedy find a way to move on both together and apart in Kylie Scott's Pause.

It was impossible not to be taken in by the charm of this works leads Leif and Anna. Joined together by a horrific accident that left both with visible and hidden scars this couple's journey was engrossing. Leif and Anna pushed and pulled the best out of each other as they each learned to come to grips with a life event that was both horrific and transformative. The empowerment they gave each other enabled them to move forward from the shock of having their lives shaken up. Full of stumbles, the lives of this pair progressed with the balance they provided each other for some really touching interactions. The witty banter in this work was off the charts and was so much fun to watch play out, it came as organically as the tears that flowed.

The whole premise of waking up from a coma to find that the event weeded out all the superficial elements of your life was well done. What Anna thought was a successful life was really settling and what could have been a tragedy ended up being the best thing that could have happened to her in many ways after her seven month coma "pause." Leif was a gorgeous clown with a lot of sensitivity and insight hidden behind his wit and easygoing manner. Haunted by past events he struggled to find his way despite his outward confident appearance. Leif was really a wonderful romantic lead with just the right amount of light hearted to offset his passion and make readers swoon alongside Anna. With a steady flow of interesting occurrences and catalysts to keep things interesting this was a captivating story from start to finish. 

What continues to stand out with Kylie Scott is her portrayals are not generic. This work like Ms. Scott's others had lots of moments that were unique to her story and it's characters giving it a distinctive voice. Her conflict always feels based in reality even when it is jaw dropping; readers can step into her characters shoes, stand beside them or have their backs. Kylie Scott's Pause makes a strong case that there should be a Leif and Anna on everybody's bookshelves!

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When Anna wakes up from a coma after a car crash, she discovers life has gone on without her. Her husband has been unfaithful—with her best friend—and she’s been long since replaced at work. While her old life is a distant memory, her new life feels like an empty shell. Then she meets the stranger who saved her life during the crash, and he changes everything.

Leif Larsen—tattooist, joker, and player—has his own scars thanks to the crash that put Anna in a coma. Helping her move on from her failed marriage, and create a new life, sounds like a perfect distraction. So when he needs a new roommate, he invites Anna to begin her new life with him.

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Kiss To Defy

By: Anna B. Doe

Release Date: July 9, 2021

Publisher: Anna B. Doe

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

4 Stars

Anna B. Doe brings the pressures of life and love to readers in Kiss To Defy, book 3 in her Blairwood University series.

Hockey player Zane and figure skater Rei's first encounter started off on the wrong foot causing them to spend a lot of time working through their initial poor impressions of each but the one thing that was accurate from the start was their mutual attraction. There was a constant simmer accompanying their exchanges that charged the pages. Once this pair got past the barbs and shields they had put up they found out that they were extremely compatible on many levels leaving them open to all kinds of emotions and options they had not considered before. Both leads lead fairly isolated existences either by circumstances or choice and their breaking through to each other while at first was hesitant once they were exposed to each other the joy and wonder of their closeness took over.

This book began with Zane and Rei working through their walls with each other and to some extent others, gradually moving into their growth individually and as a couple as external drama prompted them and exposed their vulnerabilities. There were lots of secrets and heartache revealed as this work progressed and that really accelerated this story. Ms. Doe was very in touch with her portrayals and easily expressed complicated feelings and actions with sensitivity and insight. Great camaraderie and interactions with the secondary cast rounded out this work and added to this story. This author put a lot of thought into her work from the technical aspects to her characters interpersonal dynamics. It was apparent Ms. Doe was invested in telling Zane and Rei's story even as she allowed them to stumble, showing their unique journey and adding to the depth of her work.

What really stands out with this author's writing is her clarity in showing the problems unique to being a young adult. She zeroed in on the struggles of two individuals accomplishing extraordinary goals yet plagued with universal doubts. Any of Ms. Doe's readers could have gone through or emphasized with what her characters were going through, making her portrayals relatable and believable. In a Kiss to Defy Anna B. Doe brings out not only her characters emotions but her readers for an intense and satisfying read!

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

By: Anna Harrington

Release Date: June 29, 2021

Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca

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

5 Stars

Anna Harrington's Lords of the Armory series just keeps getting better and that is no easy feat! 

In An Extraordinary Lord Ms. Harrington takes readers further into the intrigue of a treasonous secret society called Scepter leaving the saving of England in the hands of a few brave men and women. From the start of this story there was little rest for readers as clues and action mixed with heated attraction. Setting off a series of events, an unexpected encounter between Lord Merritt Rivers and Veronica Chase drove this story and sealed their fate.

Well matched, this couple kept up their interest in each other and their audience as their interactions required them to traverse places ranging from rookeries to the ballrooms of Regency England. Merritt was a man carrying tremendous guilt and lack of closure from a horrific past event. Veronica was a fighter and fought with her demons from her past. As this couple navigated their personal issues and their attraction this work moved quickly. The wit and verbal foreplay in this story was rapier sharp!

Anna Harrington’s stories always have thoughtful exchanges that move her plots like the pieces of a chessboard, she is always one step ahead of her audience building up the suspense and anticipation. In true Anna Harrington fashion her research was impeccable as it seamlessly blended into a captivating story. Period appropriate issues involving women and the showcasing of strong women continue to take a prominent role in this writer's work. Don’t expect a tame walk in the park with the Lords of the Armory in An Extraordinary Lord, there is danger lurking behind every chapter and a kiss to make it better, well done Anna Harrington, a recommended Jenerated Review read!

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Camden Walker: Apartment 8C

By: Aly Stiles

Release Date: June 23, 2021

Publisher: Aly Stiles

Author Website: http://www.alysonsantos.com/

5 Stars

In Camden Walker: Apartment 8C Aly Stiles goes the extra emotional mile visiting places that many avoid or turn a blind eye too. Never discount the vision of this writer or the depth of her sensitivity. To find that one special person who sees beyond the outside facade that we all wear is special and Ms. Stiles shows that in this story as Olivia recognizes the beauty of Camden beyond the superficial. In turn Camden unleashed the beauty that Olivia kept hidden, protecting herself from the censure of the world she rigidly lived in.

This was an intense story, often sad, yet hope lingered and eventually turned into one of finding true happiness. Ms. Stiles took a man that people only saw at face value, never taking the time to search deeper, finding the real beauty that lay in his mind and heart. The underlying tragedy in his life, that Camden struggled with, further complicated his already difficult issues when people formed their own opinions of him based on something that happened to him versus the man that he really was. Olivia saw the real Camden from the moment she met him and their journey as a couple was one of building trust and recognizing their truths. It was heartbreaking to watch this pair each grapple with feeling deserving of each other's love and love in general. To see two kind and gentle souls find their place in the universe was really powerful and this author tapped right into the energy of their metamorphosis.  

Aly Stiles continues to stretch the scope of her amazing mind and the unique love she creates in Camden Walker: Apartment 8 C. Showing that love comes in many forms and expressions is her forte. The emotions that this author describes easily translate to her audience with profound clarity. Camden Walker: Apartment 8 C was so much more than a romance, it is the kind of work that remains on shelves and hearts permanently, a highly recommended Jenerated Reviews read.

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Title: My Rebound
Series: On My Own #2

Author: Carrie Ann Ryan

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: June 8, 2021

BLURB

A rebound isn’t supposed to last. Though, sometimes, fate has other ideas.

It wasn’t supposed to happen this way.

I started planning my future at the age of six. I knew the college I wanted, the career I needed, and the boy I would marry.

Only he wasn’t supposed to break up with me in such a spectacular fashion. Now, I’m tossing my planner and breaking my rules.

First up: Pacey Ziglar.

Too bad I fell for my rebound along the way

I never meant to say yes.

I know exactly what Mackenzie Thomas wants when she asks me out on a date. She won’t be my first no-strings-attached relationship, and if things work out the way we both want, she won’t be my last.

Yet the more I get to know her, the more I want her. But she’s not looking for me to be her forever.

And when the past comes back for both of us, I’m afraid forever might end far too soon.

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Love in Secrets

By: Scarlett Cole

Release Date: May 25, 2021

Publisher: Kadelo Group Ltd

Author Website: http://www.scarlettcole.com/

5 Stars

Romantic love between old friends can be hard to transition to but Scarlett Cole made it seem like the easiest thing in the world in Love in Secrets. Jake and Cassie knew the friendship they had as children had changed after not seeing each other for a number of years. The once easy going camaraderie of people who grew up together was now infused with an intense physical attraction that set them off on an unavoidable path to owning each other's hearts. What always stands out with this author is how she goes about addressing her characters' attraction. This story carried on Ms. Cole's tradition of thoughtful interactions displaying feelings in a mature and caring way yet at the same time keeping readers experiencing all the highs and lows of love with liberal doses of drama.

Jake and Cassie's relationship was full of moments of mutual understanding and respect as well as including all the fun of people who knew how to tease each other without misunderstandings. The ease of their connection was wonderful to watch. Jake's confidence was extremely appealing and well placed, making him the perfect partner for a woman like Cassie who made her career in a male dominated world. His lack of intimidation and insecurity where Cassie's ambitions laid, without diminishing his own strengths, was inspiring. There were lots of emotional moments in this work that moved it quickly. 

Ms. Cole has such a deep devotion to her portrayals, there is never any wavering in her commitment to telling their stories and finding their HEA's no matter how difficult the road to finding them is. This author's sensitivity to her characters issues and her intuitive writing leads to some of the most interesting romances out there. Love in Secrets adds another reason why reading Scarlett Cole romances is a must!

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Reeve is the air I breathe.
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Excerpt

“I won’t pretend to know the exact inner workings of your mind, nor am I asking you to tell me, but you’re my brother, and I know you well enough to know part of what is going through that thick skull of yours.” She grabs a towel from behind her, gently mopping the wetness on my face. “You love her. I know you do. Like I know it terrifies you to trust your heart to someone. I understand she hurt you, but she’s hurting too. I should’ve knocked your heads together weeks ago and forced you to have a conversation about the future. You’ve both been skating around it instead of just talking.” 

“We did talk. I told her how I felt. I asked her to stay, and she said no.” 

“You sprung it on her at the last minute, Dil! You didn’t even give her time to consider it before you stormed off all butthurt.” 

“She rejected me, Ash.” I rub at the tightness spreading across my chest. “She was never going to choose me over him. She’s been in love with him most of her life. A few months with me isn’t going to change that fact.”

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!

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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Let Me Love You

By: Siobhan Davis

Release Date: May 31, 2021

Publisher: Siobhan Davis

Author Website: http://siobhandavis.co.uk/

5 Stars

Siobhan Davis just pulled off the perfect storm of crazy, boundless, extreme love in the All of Me Duet and it was impossible to walk away from!

Every character in this work stood out and in classic Siobhan Davis form, what you see is not necessarily what you get. The truths that hid and the lies that haunted this story were jaw dropping and more often than not heartbreaking. There was no shortage of tears in this work and the laughs, while rare, were treasures. Filled with wonderfully devised interactions there was meaning to everything in this story. This author did a wonderful job at exploring the gray areas in her characters lives and decisions that most readers' natural inclination would be to make black and white judgments of.

Siobhan Davis excels at conjuring drama in her writing and Let Me Love You was teeming with emotional turmoil from start to finish. Her ability to cause her readers feelings to vibrate in sync with her portrayals is uncanny. Seemingly unstoppable, this writer's works continue to amaze, confound and dazzle her audience with every story she puts out and the All of Me Duet was no exception. Let Me Love You is the kind of work that authors aspire to achieve as their end game and was an exceptional read!

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Falling for the President’s Daughter

By: L. Wilder

Release Date: May 27, 2021

Publisher: L. Wilder

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5 Stars

L. Wilder checks in with beloved characters like nobody's business and Falling for the President's Daughter brings readers back home to the roots of Satan's Fury MC!

Flynn and Lauren were a great addition to the Fury world. This couple each had a troubled past and it was their friendship that anchored them and kept them steady so when the banked feelings that always existed between them were fanned the sparks were not only expected but encouraged. This was a touching story and Ms. Wilder mixed things up by bringing Flynn into the Satan Fury fold without her converting him to the club yet still contributing to it. The friendship that this love built upon was lovely to watch grow and remain strong even as both Flynn and Lauren traveled their own paths before reconverging when the timing was right.

As to be anticipated with this writer there was a suspenseful subplot that was part of this romance and moved it along to a spectacular finish. Always showing the tender sides of her bikers alongside their brutal sides, this author does not get complacent in showing the reality of the world her characters live in.

Reading L. Wilder can be deceptively casual as everyday conversations fill the pages but this is her meeting and greeting her audience with her characters and giving them a personal investment in their stories. Every one of this author's stories brings emotions to the forefront and it is impossible to pick up one of her books without going all in! Falling for the President's Daughter brings all the warmth of a reunion coupled with edginess of L. Wilder's bikers for another fantastic ride with the Satan's Fury MC!

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Dear Roomie

By: Kate Meader

Release Date: May 25, 2021

Publisher: Kate Meader LLC

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

5 Stars

Kate Meader's grump whispering came out full force in the Dear Roomie for a great read that will leave readers with heart smiles!

Reid Durand had no idea he was in for a reluctant love fest when he was traded yet again to the Chicago Rebels. Known for his determination and less than cuddly disposition this author had her work set out for her in warming him up. With the introduction of the sunny dog walking, barista Kennedy and the absolutely fabulous rescue dog Bucky Reid's inner hero busted out and his evolution into a man with a visible heart took hold. Kennedy was the perfect catalyst to bring out the best in Reid and the sparks between them kept this story moving fast. With lots of difficult family dynamics for both Reid and Kennedy to deal with this was a complicated story. The interactions between Reid and Kennedy were charming and held up to whatever situation they were dealing with. This author's secondary cast fueled this work and gave a solid foundation to this plot.

Kate Meader does depth well. She devises multifaceted characters with ease and integrates all their traits seamlessly. Her ability to go from light to dark realistically and with kindness speaks to her ability as an author. Dear Roomie, Kate Meader at her best!

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