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Who I Am With You – A Stubborn Heroine And A Tenacious Hero!

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April 26, 2015

Melody Anne writes some really, really sweet romances with sassy and stubborn heroines and heroes equally stubborn, yet tenacious and protective. Being in the company of your loved one sure brings out the real you, to overcome the insecurities and give your heart the trust and love that it deserves.

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Taylor Winchester may be an ass-kicking, motocross rider throwing herself into danger every time she gets on the bike, but she’s still a woman who wants to be loved and cherished for who she is. And that is exactly what Travis wants to do when they end up at a cabin together.

Recovering from a major accident, Taylor is impatient to get back on the bike, and Travis is hell-bent on changing her mind, with his love, trust and protectiveness…. subtle and patient as Taylor is a firecracker of being the independent woman, who wants to prove she can survive in a male dominated sport.

One cabin and one bedroom, two people with a history, fiery passion crackling between them and the possibility of lightening and thunderstorms, Melody Anne gives her readers a spunky, charming and a romantic read as Taylor and Travis wage a battle of wills. Loved Taylor for her stubborn and independent streak, yet when the time comes she’s smart enough to realize what’s important to her. Travis is manipulative and good with easing in options, never dominating or demanding yet giving space to Taylor to make her own decisions is lovable and the perfect gentleman.

“Who I Am With You” is another charming addition to Melody Anne’s legacy of romance and love stories.

Received an ARC from Gallery, Threshold Books via NetGalley for an honest review.

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Matter Of Time – Endurance Of Love

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April 23, 2015

I like Alannah Lynne and so do her work and am loving her now! I’ve read one of her books in the Heat Wave Series (Saving Me) and have re-visited it a few times. She’s got good presence of writing and her narration is worth reading.

‘Matter Of Time’ (Book 5/Heat Wave Series) doesn’t disappoint at all. Lizbeth Sanders and Logan Steele had been together in college, but circumstances tear them apart and send them on a journey to opposite ends of a life.

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But it’s only a “Matter Of Time” before Logan and Liz come together. Sixteen years is what it takes to bring them face-to-face. Sixteen years hasn’t even scratched the surface of the love they have for each other and sixteen years later brings them together with deeper love and intense passion for each other. A second chance at love and a second chance to make a future that was denied to them, Liz and Logan need to get to know each other all over again and make time for the lives they have created in the time apart.

‘Matter Of Time’ is an enigmatic story of reuniting with that first love and rekindling the passion and desire between two fabulous characters meant to be together. Alannah is very good with creating her characters with so much depth and individuality, and infusing emotions of pain, love and patience that tugs at our heartstrings is no simple matter. Lizbeth is just an amazingly courageous and lovable person and Logan will pull at your heartstrings as he struggles to balance a family and new life with Lixbeth.

With secondary characters making their presence felt and tempting to read their stories, Alannah keeps her readers interested and vested in Logan and Liz.

A definite winner for me and definitely in my list of repeat authors!!!

Received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley for an honest review.

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Beefcake And Cupcakes – An Alliance Of Fun

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April 19, 2015

Judy Fennell came as a gift to be read and sure surprised me with her Beefcake and Cupcake partnership – partnership of a hunky, sexy and beefy Gage Tomlinson with the sweet and delectable Lara Cavallo.

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All Lara Cavallo wanted was for her business Cavallo Cups And Cakes to reach delicious levels of success, yet she gets sidetracked by the tantalizing Gage, so much so that she doesn’t even remember going to his room with him or what happened that night of Gage himself.

Gage Tomlinson’s main goal is to make his business Beefcake Inc. successful and get the necessary money to help for his nephew’s surgery. As part owner of the exotic dance company, never expected to get thrown for a loop by the melting and hot buttercream of a woman named Lara.

An utterly delicious and surprise package of a read, in the first book of the series, “Beefcake And Cupcakes”you can’t help but fall in love with Gage and Lara. For a first time read of Judi Fennell, she sure caught my attention and went on my list of circling back to her…. for more of her delectable cupcakes and beefy hotness! Good story line, good characterization and a fabulous narration of desire and trust all rolled into a connotation of love and a future filled with happiness and hope.

A definite good read, and I for sure can’t wait to catch up on Judi Fennell’s beefy stories.

Received a copy as a gift for an honest review.

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The Closer We Get – Holds Interest

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April 18, 2015

The closer I got to the crux of the story, the more it kindled my interest. Ann Jacobs writes some really nice stories and her Oil Barons Series is pretty charming.

Second in the series, “The Closer We Get” brings single mom Erin Winters up, close and personal with Blake Tanner. Losing her husband in a car accident and trying to get the necessary treatment for her wheel-chaired toddles, leaves Erin with becoming a surrogate mother to pay for the impending surgery. But circumstances throw things into a roller coaster ride of uncertainties and fears as she ends up in a marriage to the sperm donor.

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Rich and affluent attorney Blake Tanner loses his wife to a stray bullet bringing him face to face with Erin Winters carrying his child. Despite his initial resistance and reservations, Blake ends up with Erin under his roof and in the safety of his arms. As he gets closer to mother and son, sparks ignite to lust. As he gets to know Erin on a daily basis, lust turns into desire and love.

Ann Jacobs weaves a pretty interesting story around Blake and Erin. As much as I liked Blake and Erin and their chemistry, I did feel that the process of forgiveness, guilt and feelings needed a more intense delivery. Weaving in Erin’s sister’s and Blake’s friend’s story into the main storyline was pretty good as a supporting cast.

“The Closer We Get” is set at a little bit of a slow pace, but definitely charming enough to finish in one sitting.

Received an ARC from Beyond The Page Publishing from NetGalley for an honest review.

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Beyond These Walls – Are Soulmates For Eternity

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“Within These Walls”, Jude and Lailah had formed an undeniable bond of love and trust. Both of them had a multitude of demons to fight and despite giving her heart to Jude, had to get a new heart. They sacrificed a lot, and lived through separation and pain that came with any couple in love.

And now, Jude and Lailah are all set for a life “Beyond These Walls”. A life that had seen them in wedded bliss and a family that supports and loves them unconditionally. Beyond these walls, Jude and Lailah are living the life of their dreams, crossing out things on Lailah’s list, yet always on the edge of that fear that something can go wrong.

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In married bliss, Jude and Lailah are surprised with news that threatens to tear them apart. Emotions on a precipice, uncertainty and fear dogging their lives, Jude never gives up on Lailah, and Lailah puts her entire life in Jude’s hands. Strength, courage and forgiveness have given Jude and Lailah a chance at love and future, and now tenacity, support, love and hope have kept them together.

I don’t think words would do justice to J.L Berg’s latest release “Beyond These Walls” Jennifer has moved beyond the walls of her imagination, creating Jude and Lailah as human as possible, and beyond fictional characters. She has poured her heart and soul into Jude and Lailah , two bravehearts destined to be together and get a second lease of life.

With her sheer imagination and creative finesse, J.L Berg has done a brilliant job with giving Jude and Lailah their dream and her epilogue is one of my favorites and so very close to my heart. I cannot be more proud than I am now of an author I had followed since her very first book and her impressive and illustrious journey so far. Jude and Lailah still remain her crowning glory in my personal opinion.

Yes, “Beyond These Walls” can be read alone, but I highly recommend that the readers read “Within These Walls”, to understand Jude and Lailah, their pain and love, sacrifice and hope, and trust and dreams.

“Beyond These Walls” will break down the walls of your heart on April 21, 2015

Received an ARC for an honest review.

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