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Fool’s Gold is making way to the Mitchell Brothers and their love stories are sure to enthrall and mesmerize us. Susan Mallery writes some ultra sweet romances and Fool’s Gold is one of favorites as I follow the trials and tribulations of wonderful people meant to be together.

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Once young lovers promising each other the moon and the stars Del Mitchell and Maya Farlow go their separate ways, only to have fate bring them together in the charming town of Fool’s Gold. Thrown together to work on a marketing project, they rediscover themselves as well as realize that their feelings for each other have never faded. Proximity takes them between the sheets, attraction sends sizzles between them, love burns in their hearts and insecurities and trust hold them back from a future that’s meant to be theirs.

Maya and Del are two characters created with an immense depth of character, strong and dependable, independent and supportive, yet leaning on each other as the past hurt fades away to a promising relationship. It’s always wonderful to revisit characters from the previous stories and bringing Zane, Phoebe and Chase just adds more charm and entertainment.

Another emotional and charming story by Susan Mallery, “Thrill Me” brings out the dynamics of a family with too many secrets and regrets among them, and a love that faces the challenges of trust and the fear of heartache and loss. Susan Mallery weaves another sweet story as she introduces the Mitchell brothers, with their many gripes and issues yet showing unconditional love and support when needed.

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

Seems like forever I read Cynthia Eden, but it’s been only a few weeks ago I read her Purgatory Series, and now the latest in her “Dark Obsession” Series leaves me in the wake of a passion that refuses to die and a past that threatens to defy the very existence of Ethan Barclay and Carly Shay.

BewareOfMe-CynthiaEdenCarly Shay has been through a horrific trauma and has come out on the other side, but lost the love of her life Ethan Barclay to evils of the world. Yet when he comes face to face with her, there is no denying the passion that exists between them or the revenge of a past that haunts them to death. Ethan will lay his life down for Carly and Carly will go through hell to save Ethan from destroying himself. Two lives tied by death and an obsessed killer wanting blood to avenge his demons – adrenaline pumping and spine chilling!

Cynthia Eden leaves no room to take a breath as she continues the saga of the Dark Obsession series. Bringing back the kick-ass characters from her past stories to laying the foundation for another kick-ass story, only adds more sizzle and fire to an already intoxicating story of lust and revenge.

Received an ARC from Hocus Pocus Publishing Inc. via NetGalley for an honest review.

The Dark Kings of the Realm never cease to entice us, dazzle us or scorch us with their desire to save the innocent, their passion for their intended mates and fight for peace within the various clans.

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Warrick is the next in line in her latest release, “Soul Scorched”, to get burned by the passion and love of Darcy, with her powerful magic as a druid. Love and revenge has no boundaries as Warrick and the Dark Kings want to save the innocent and Ulrik wants to sate the revenge burning in his heart. And Darcy gets right into the middle of this eternal battle of love and revenge as Warrick draws her in with his love, and Ulrik wants Darcy to unleash his magic, for him to become the powerful Dragon King he was once.

Love, revenge and magic bring out the dark evil with Darcy’s life on line, and Warrick will go against his King to save Darcy and make her his mate. As I always maintain, Donna Grant can’t go wrong writing these amazing love stories of the Dark Kings, filled with good and evil, power and courage, betrayal and compassion. Each story is an embodiment of her creative prowess and I sure hope we get to see Rhi getting her own closure with her mysterious Dragon King lover.

Received an ARC from St. Martin’s Press via NetGalley for an honest review.

The synopsis sounded great, the cover was romantic, unfortunately the story lacked depth and character. The second book in The Palmera Royals, “The Royal Affair” is lackluster in its narration and failed to dazzle me with its royalty.

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The premise of the story is actually really good. A royal princess with beauty and charm, Marina Palmera is smart, independent and super successful running her own thriving horse racing business. She falls in love with the successful horse whisperer Jonas Wilder but circumstances break them apart. And now fate brings them back together for a second chance.

As good as the story line may be, if the characters are not developed properly, it’s hard for a reader to relate to them or be with them. For all their success and individuality, I just couldn’t relate to Jonas and Marina or the way the story developed or was narrated. Neither was I very impressed with the journey to their happily ever after.

But I definitely believe Jane Beckenham has lot of potential and I hope with every book, she reaches success. With good grasp of language and creativity, it is only a matter of time for her to become a good writer, and I may circulate back to her.

Received an ARC from Samhain Publishing via NetGalley for an honest review.

Christie Ridgeway is relatively a new author on my list that I’m enjoying reading. She packs quite a punch of emotions and some heartwarming narration of romance and love. And I “Can’t Fight This Feeling” to read more of her books!

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Angelica is trying to rebuild her life Blue Arrow Lake after her father drains her and several other investors off of their life savings in a Ponzi scheme. Working in a hardware store, no home to go to and desperately trying to find her bearings, she runs into Brett Walker, the guy who’s been giving her sleepless nights.

Brett Walker runs his own landscaping company, and is very protective of his hometown and his sisters. And now Angelica is bringing out feelings that he has buried a long time ago. With the war behind him but the demons still chasing him, Brett wants nothing more than to stay away from Angel Face. But circumstances bring Angelica as his neighbor and he ends up fighting a losing battle with his heart.

Christie Ridgeway has a way of drawing her characters with depth and soul. Angelica as the lost and brave woman, fighting to love herself and gain confidence sure brings a lump of sadness. With dialogues that twist our hearts, and passion to sizzle the sheets, she does a super fine job of creating a story of love, support and courage.

A definite good read for its immense strength of narration and emotions, “Can’t Find This Feeling” will touch your heart.

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

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