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This is one of the most fabulous books I’ve read in the very recent times. It’s absolutely captivating, brilliantly entertaining and passionately thrilling and Scarlett Cole as a debut author definitely has become a member of my elite author list.

“The Strongest Steel” is strong in its story, tight with emotions and Harper Connelly and Trent Andrews are one of the most beautiful fictional couples I’ve read and have charmed me with their empathy, courage and love.

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Harper Connelly is tattooing her life of scars with the brilliant colors of ink, braving the nightmares and the pain of reliving her traumatic past with the vibrant colors of life. Trent Andrews is a mini celebrity tattoo artist drawn to Harper, her fear, her innocence and her strength to overcome her past. As Trent colors her fear, Harper blossoms into the woman she was once, witty, charming and strong. As Trent falls in love with her, she loses the fear of touch and proximity with strangers.

As Harper and Trent strengthen their relationship, Harper’s past comes pinging and death seems just a message away. But with Trent on her side and friends in strong support, Harper is tired of running and wants to fight for a future that she deserves with Trent.

Scarlett Cole did a brilliant job with her debut novel weaving an incredible story around Harper and Trent. With emotions running deep and love playing its trump card, “The Strongest Steel” is a heartwarming story that showcases Harper’s mettle and Scarlett Cole debuts as strong as steel!

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

The Red Stone Security Series by Katie Reus is one of favorites to-go-to-when-I-need-a-lift kind of books, utterly captivating, intense and full of passion and danger.

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“Sworn To Protect” takes us on a fast and furious ride of danger, love and passion as Athena ends up as an employee with Red Stone Security where Quinn is already working. Past dates and a break in their relationship a few months ago does not deter their attraction for each other and Quinn wants to be Athena’s first and last love…forever.

But an ex-cop from Quinn’s past life is on a road of revenge and Athena ends up been his target. With danger and death stalking them, love and passion riding their hearts and with the team of Red Stone Security and Serafina on protective mode, Katie Reus gives us another super charming, short and ultra delectable story.

Short as it is, Katie shows her writing prowess in bringing a good depth of character to Quinn and Athena. It is always wonderful to visit the many agents and alpha males that comprise Red Stone Security and Serafina.

A wonderful series that I’ve revisited countless times and will do so countless times!

Received a copy from KR Press LLC via NetGalley for an honest review.

Book four of the “Fairy Tales of New York” brings Faith Sullivan her very own Prince Charming and her happily ever after.

Running her father’s pub, sacrificing her desire of being a artist to help her father run their family pub leaves no room for Faith Sullivan to socialize or romance. All she’s got is her four friends and their unconditional love and support along with her alpha brothers.

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Fate brings the rich baron Rafael Quartermain into her pub and her life suddenly is filled with romance and companionship. Along with testing his new beer in the pub, he is smitten with Faith and wants to test the sparks that ignited between them.

Short and sweet, romantic and charming, emotional and heartwarming, Amy Andrews delivers Faith’s fairy tale of a story in “Seduced By The Baron”, with finesse and sizzle. Truly heartwarming and enjoyable as Faith and Rafael get there very own happy ending.

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

Whatever books I’ve read of Maisey Yates, have been fun, lighthearted and warm. So “The Billionaire’s Intern” sure did catch me off guard and I like the dark side of Maisey Yates too.

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Book one of “The Forbidden Series” is dark, intense and fiery in its narration. She brings back Logan Black literally from the dead and for Logan; the world is for his taking. Shipwrecked and surviving on an island for four years before he made it to the mainland, leaves Logan with enough nightmares. Keeping himself locked in his ivory tower he can neither escape the guilt nor the blood that is on his hands. And Addison may very well be his only salvation.

Witness to her corrupt father’s assassination leaves Addison Treffen in a cloak of scandal that alienates her from finishing college, friends and her life. Knowing her father was responsible for heinous crimes and flesh trade drowns Addison into sadness of a man who was a monster, yet a father to her. Wanting to escape the ghosts of her past brings her to Logan Black as his assistant.

Sparks fly, empathy surfaces and love blossoms, yet Logan and Addison have a lot of pain, fear and insecurities to face before they can make a future. Maisey Yates does a good penmanship of Addison and Logan as two individuals trying to swim against the depth of emotions and find a shallow landing to give their love a chance to survive.

Received an ARC from Harlequin via NetGalley for an honest review

It’s been a very long time since I’ve read Diana Palmer. I remember enjoying her older books so much and her new book “Untamed” caught me off guard. Not that it doesn’t keep you reading, it just was so different from what I remember about her writing.

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Steely mercenary and dangerous Stanton Rourke lives on the edge of danger and away from his childhood friend Clarisse Carrington, with a misunderstanding that they are related. Yet he never misses a beat to save his love or face death to keep her protected. But once the truth comes out that they are not related, Stanton woos his Tat to the end of the world and are ready to get married.

Clarisse has been a through a lot and survived repeated death and is all ready to make a future with Stanton. Unfortunate circumstances tear them apart, leaving Clarisse pregnant and Stanton facing amnesia. As death shadows Clarisse, Stanton unwittingly ends up being her savior, yet with no memory of their relationship.

“Untamed” is definitely an interesting read. It reminded me of a Bollywood movie in certain places, yet it keeps you captivated to the end. Diana Palmer’s magic is just as enchanting as I remember. I’ve always liked her in depth characterization and the intensity of her love stories.

A good and hot summer read!

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

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