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Crazy For You – Ms. Goody Takes A Ride With Mr. Wild

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February 20, 2017

Rachel Lacey, since her first book, has been one of my feel-good-go-to authors that I adore and love reading. Her new series, “Risking It All” had a rocking start with a short story “Rock With You” (Carly and Sam’s love story), and the actual series started off in the little town of Haven with “Run To You” and now the latest coming in March 2017, “Crazy For You” will have Emma Rush riding the wild side of Ryan Blake.

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Her last name may be Rush, but she is one good girl that everyone wants to be friends with. But Emma Rush wants to shake things up, and who better than to Ryan Blake to take her on the wild side of Haven. With the dreams of getting the degree that she never had a chance to do, and owning her own landscaping business, Emma wants to have a few wild days before she leaves Haven. Her attraction to Ryan only sparks her friends to dare Emma into having a fling with him.

Ryan Blake always had Emma in his heart since he arrived in Haven, and Emma’s persistence to have an affair with no strings attached only spurs his attraction and want to be the person to explore the wild side with her. Teaching her rock climbing, spending time with her, being supportive of her getting a tattoo, only deepens his feelings for her and scares the hell out of him.

But then this is the wild ride of love, and these two people crazy for each other have to figure out their deeper fears to have their happy ending. What I like about Rachel Lacey’s writing is her ability to be so eloquent with feelings and situations. The appearance of Ryan’s brother is as surprising and perfect as is his closure with Emma’s brother and his promise to take care of her. The placing of supportive characters, the banter and chemistry among the friends and the resident so Haven is a perfect blend of romance and pleasure to read, “Crazy For You”.

Received an ARC from Forever (Grand Central Publishing), via NetGalley for an honest review.

 

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Saved By Darkness – Ian And Fiona Sizzle The Realm

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February 18, 2017

“Saved By Darkness” book six in Katie Reus’s Darkness series is just as fiery as the love that Ian McCabe had been cheated of, decades ago. Held prisoner and blackmailed into leaving Ian and to protect him decades ago, Fiona O’Riley finally breaks ties with a family that betrayed her and makes a life on the outskirts of the Stravos pack, unknown to Ian.

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Half-demon half shifter, Ian McCabe will go to the end of the realm to keep Fiona safe and alive. And someone with an evil plan is killing humans to rule the world and he’ll do his duty of protecting the innocent along with the Stravos pack. Fiona only loved one and that is Ian. She’ll defy everything to be with him even if her days are numbered. She’ll protect Ian until her last breath and will stand against the evil that’s tearing up the world.

“Saved By Darkness” has so much action that keeps the readers on the edge of their seats as the good fight against the evil. Fiona and Ian make a formidable pair as they finally get together to fight against the very people that they share their own blood.

Katie Reus is one brilliant writer of paranormal and all her books are just fabulous reads. It’s always a pleasure as the previous characters make an appearance, as one clan, supporting each other, looking out for each other, within the boundaries of their clans, yet protecting the innocent.
Received an ARC from KR Press LLC via Netgalley for an honest review

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Sunset In Central Park – Happily Ever After In The Big Apple

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February 13, 2017

I love reading a series! And Sarah Morgan writes some really, really warm romances that gets to the heart and bring smiles as the hero and heroine find their happily ever after.

Her “From Manhattan, With Love” series is one of those very warm romances set in one of the most romantic cities, New York. Book two of the series; “Sunset In Central Park” is the love story of Matt Walker and Frankie Cole. Both have feelings for each since eternity but have been dancing around each other forever!

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Matt Walker always thought he knew everything about Frankie. But finding out that she’s hiding from the world behind glasses is a revelation itself that sets the ball rolling in wooing Frankie and helping her through her fears and uncertainties. He may be a successful businessman, when it comes to the matters of the heart, Frankie scares him but he is one determined man in love to protect and to cherish.

A broken home and a wandering butterfly of a mother did a number on Frankie Cole. She may be successful with her friends in business, a master at Kung Fu, but when it comes to showing any emotions, she hides behind fake eyeglasses, t-shirts and jeans. Her work is her refuge and sanity, but lately with Matt discovering her vulnerabilities, she finally may be brave to test the feelings she had for Matt for the longest time.

Frankie, as an amazing woman with her kindness and support and Matt as the patient and protective lover, make “Sunset In Central Park” one of the most beautiful love stories to read. And the credit goes to Sarah Morgan to for her writing prowess, creating two amazing characters in Matt and Frankie, the chemistry among the friends and the unconditional support and care for each other, just creates a beautiful story to enjoy to our heart’s content.

Received an ARC from Harlequin via NetGalley for an honest review.

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Giving It All – Love Finds A Home

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If anyone hasn’t read “The Naked Men” series, you are missing out on a fabulous and entertaining saga of love stories written by Christi Barth…. of five friends, blood brothers since teenagers, partners in death and life, bachelors who have fallen to their knees in love…and Christi Barth totally rocks these romances.

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Third in the series, “Giving It All” has the wanderlust Logan Marsh rethinking his life, putting down roots and reconcile with the surprise that life has thrown at him in the form of a half-sister. With a passion for saving lives and helping in disaster zones, Logan has been around and about. But a chance meeting with his high school crush in the midst of a storm, sure has him longing for roots and a love that has his friends knocked his friends senseless.

Brooke Gallagher cannot believe that fate has thrown Logan Marsh into her path, taking her into a storm of passion and emotions. Going on a vacation to heal from a tragic past, reacquainting with Logan and acting on her feelings since being a teenager seems more like a vacation and a stress buster.

But before they can really think of a future together, Logan has a few things to take care and reconcile with his feelings that Brook comes first than anything else. And Christi Barth does exactly that with amazing clarity and depth as she explores the fears and insecurities, the battle of words and feelings eloquently penned, the chemistry among the Naked Men, so beautifully depicted with unconditional strength and support, and the most important thing of being there in life and death.

The entire series should be read to enjoy these Naked Men, as they open up their hearts and feelings to the outside world, baring themselves to the world of their fears and insecurities, laying the fact that successful and rich men do have their own issues and that life is just one happy place because you have the money.

I am totally hooked line and sinker into the Naked Men, and cannot wait to read the stories of the others as they find the love of their lives.

Received an ARC from Random House Publishing Group –Loveswept, via NetGalley for an honest review.

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Staying For Good – Home Is Where The Heart Is….

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February 11, 2017

Catherine Bybee is one of the most beautiful and entertaining writers I’ve had the pleasure of reading and re-visiting several times. Her new series “The Most Likely To Series” stars three childhood friends and their lives, as life takes them on different paths, and yet they all come to a crossroads where they converge and support each other through the touch times. Sometimes, friends are all the family we need, as Bybee says.

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Book two of the series; “Staying For Good” brings Zoe back to Riverbend for her best friend’s wedding, and to Luke. For a person who was voted as most likely not to leave Riverbend, she has not only left Riverbend, but also made a name for herself as a famous chef. Yet coming back brings back bad as well as good memories and getting close to Luke hopefully will outweigh the bad.

Luke’s life is in Riverbend, as a mechanic running his Dad’s workshop and content with his life until Zoe returns and everything seems to zap with energy, chemistry, lust and passion. But with Zoe’s family history and a load of fears and insecurities marring their relationship, Luke is willing to follow Zoe to the ends of the earth.

Another story by Catherine Bybee with love and passion, the evolutions of Zoe from an abused teenager to a woman of success, strength and courage, her past not shadowing her ability to be kind, generous and a good friend, “Staying For Good”, is a brilliant read.

Another charming and captivating read from the effervescent Catherine Bybee!!!

Received an ARC from Montlake Romance via NetGalley for an honest review.

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