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Jax (Immortals of New Orleans #7) by Kym Grosso-Review Tour

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Jax (Immortals of New Orleans #7) by Kym Grosso-Review and Book Tour

 

JAX
Immortals of New Orleans #7
by Kym Grosso
Release Date: November 17, 2015
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, paranormal, romance

 

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 17, 2015

Agrestis Wolves’ Alpha, Jax Chandler, is on a mission to exact retribution after being captured and tortured by an enigmatic adversary. When the sophisticated publishing mogul rescues a beautiful wolf, he recognizes the woman he’d once believed to be his mate. Captivated, he sets out to discover her secrets and teaches her to embrace submission.

With Alpha blood running through her veins, Katrina Livingston’s shifter magic has been systematically stolen over time. On the run from demonic forces, she turns to the striking New York Alpha, the one she’s both hurt and protected. As she indulges in his erotic world, she struggles to resist the instinct to mate with Jax, a bond she believes will kill him.

From New York to New Orleans, Jax and Katrina embark on a dark and sensual adventure, discovering sorcery that could eradicate his entire pack. With their lives in danger, they search for clues to release her from the ominous prophesy. Will they survive the predator that comes ever closer to destroying their lives? And will Jax acknowledge the bond to a woman he never imagined he could trust to be his mate?

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REVIEW: JAX is the seventh full-length installment in Kym Grosso’s contemporary, adult Immortals of New Orleans paranormal, erotic romance series. This is wolf shifters Jax Chandler, Alpha of the Agrestis Wolves, and Katrina Livington’s storyline. JAX can be read as a stand alone although for cohesion and backstory I recommend reading the series in order as many of the previous storyline characters play secondary and supporting roles throughout. There is some bad blood between the Agrestis and Lyceum wolves including a misunderstanding regarding Jax and Katrina’s potential mating, and Tristan’s non-acceptance of his sister’s mate.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Jax and Katrina) JAX focuses on the rescue and recovery of Katrina Livingston. For several years Lyceum wolf shifter Katrina (Tristan’s sister) has been the victim of a series of abductions at the hands of what she believes are witches and demons. Her latest kidnapping finds a kindred spirit in the Agrestis Wolf Alpha Jax Chandler, who has found himself in the same predicament as the woman he once believed to be his fated mate. Following their escape to freedom, and Jax’s need to keep Katrina close, our couple begins the search for the people or things behind their abductions, and the reason Katrina has been targeted by an unknown source. What ensues is a building relationship and fated mating between Jax and Katrina; the search for the truth; and Katrina’s continuous rejection of claiming Jax as her mate.

Something about Katrina is changing. With every kidnapping, Katrina’s powers and abilities have changed and grown. But her greatest fear is the loss of her wolf as she begins to lose the ability to shift. As Katrina’s wolf begins to disappear, other abilities come to the forefront as the search for the demons brings the wolves full circle when they are pulled into the world of witches and magic; betrayal and revenge; and the search for the ultimate power.

The attraction between Jax and Katrina has already been established. At each meeting between our couple the spark of a mate cannot be ignored but Katrina lied to her Alpha about Jax’s intentions, and Jax’s anger towards Katrina has grown with every encounter. The $ex scenes are erotic and intense. Jax knows that Katrina is his mate but Katrina is not willing to place Jax in the direct line of potential harm –the demons want something from Katrina, and Jax is determined to protect the woman with whom he is falling in love.

JAX has a large ensemble cast of characters with vampires, witches, demons, wolves and shape shifters including wolves Tristan, Jake and Finn, and vampire Luca and his (witch) wife Samantha. Samantha is nearing her date of delivery, and with it comes the potential for more harm than good. There are numerous references to previous storyline premises as the build up to Jax and Katrina’s storyline crosses over several installments between New Orleans and New York, and the inclusion of Ilsbeth-the powerful witch who started it all.

JAX is the culmination and build up of several storyline premises (including Dimitri #6) wherein the wolves are targeted for their power and ability to shift; an engaging, erotic, romance with some M/F/M sexual situations, bondage and discipline, and light spanking. The story is infinitely detailed, intriguing and wondrous; the characters are passionate and dramatic; the romance is intoxicating and intense.

Kym Grosso’s IMMORTALS OF NEW ORLEANS is a magical and provocative series focusing on the supernatural species of vampires, shifters, witches and more. JAX is a must read for followers of Grosso’s IMMORTAL OF NEW ORLEANS.

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Reviewed by Sandy

 

 

Series Spotlight

 

KADE’S DARK EMBRACE: FREE ebook Amazon.com / Amazon.ca / Amazon.uk/ Barnes and Noble / KOBO / Smashwords

LUCA’S MAGIC EMBRACE: Amazon.com / Amazon.ca / Amazon.uk/ Barnes and Noble / KOBO / Smashwords

TRISTAN’S LYCEUM WOLVES: Amazon.com / Amazon.ca / Amazon.uk Barnes and Noble/ KOBO / Smashwords

LOGAN’S ACADIAN WOLVES: Amazon.com / Amazon.ca / Amazon.uk/ Barnes and Noble / KOBO / Smashwords

LEOPOLD’S WICKED EMBRACE: Amazon.com / Amazon.ca / Amazon.uk/ Barnes and Noble /

DIMITRI: Amazon.com / Amazon.ca / Amazon.uk/ Barnes and Noble / KOBO /

JAX: Amazon.com / Amazon.ca / B&N / KOBO /

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Kym GrossoKym Grosso is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the award-winning paranormal romance series, The Immortals of New Orleans. She also has a new erotic romantic suspense series, Club Altura Romance. In addition to romance novels, Kym has written and published several articles about autism, and is passionate about autism advocacy. She is also a contributing essay author in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Raising Kids on the Spectrum.

Kym enjoys reading, tennis, zumba, traveling and spending time with her husband and children. New Orleans, with its rich culture, history and unique cuisine, is one of her favorite places to visit. Also, she loves traveling just about anywhere that has a beach or snow-covered mountains. On any given night, when not writing her own books, Kym can be found reading her Kindle, which is filled with hundreds of romances.

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Feel The Burn (Dragon Kin #8) by G.A.Aiken-a dual review

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FEEL THE BURN (Dragon Kin #8) by G.A.Aiken-a dual review

Feel The Burn

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About the book: Release Date November 24, 2015

War makes strange bedfellows.

I, Gaius Domitus, one-eyed rebel dragon king of the Provinces, know that better than most, since I have to fight off half my ungrateful family on a regular basis to keep law and order here in my lands. But I never expected to have to consort with a barbarian human woman.

Kachka is beautiful, if you like them fierce—and of course I do. But she keeps complaining about how spoiled and decadent I am, and how a feared Daughter of the Steppes has no time for foolish dragons. I think she likes my eye patch, though. It is quite dashing. With death always at our tails, we take our passion like we take our allies. As they say, love the barbarian you’re with.

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Sandy’s Review

REVIEW: FEEL THE BURN is the eighth full length installment in G.A Aiken’s adult DRAGON KIN fantasy series focusing on a group of dragon shifters and their mates. This is one-eyed Rebel Dragon King Gaius Domitus, and human female Rider warrior Kachka’s storyline. FEEL THE BURN should not be read as a stand alone as there are many references to previous storylines, plots and premise all leading towards a major war for Queen Annwyl and her family of dragons.

Told from several third person perspectives FEEL THE BURN follows several different plotlines that converge in battle with a declaration of war between Annwyl’s armies and the evil forces hoping to destroy the abominations (Talan, Talwyn and Rhiannwen). As such, FEEL THE BURN has a very large ensemble cast of characters including the introduction of several new players, as well as most of the previous storyline couples, dragons, the extended Cadwaladr Clan and a new branch of the dragon family on Uncle Rhys’s side. Annwyl and Feargus’s thirty year old twins Talan and Talwyn, along with Briec and Talaith’s daughter Rhi play a more significant role then in previous storylines as their powers continue to grow exponentially. There is also the introduction of another god, whose focus centers on one of the, now, adult children.

The building relationship between King Gaius and the Rider known as Kachka is not the primary focus of the storyline but almost an afterthought to the journey and preparations for war. The romance and $ex scenes are limited due to the nature of the plot, and the converging paths towards battle finds little time for exploring the sexual side of their relationship. There are some definite humorous moments between Celyn and Elina as the constant barrage of interruptions finds this couple unable to find some alone time without an audience or distraction.

We were first introduced to Gaius and Kachka in LIGHT MY FIRE (Celyn and Elina’s storyline). Kachka is Elina’s sister, and a formidable warrior who is sent on a quest to retrieve something long, thought gone. Kachka has little respect for most of the people and dragons in her life. She is a barbarian with a penchant for violence, back talk, and yet she is commanded by Queen Annwyl to serve and obey. With this, Kachka sets out on her journey with a very small army of fighters, including Celyn’s sister Branwen, to retrieve a potentially, powerful weapon against anyone possessing a secondary power or magic.

Gaius is the Rebel King and a dragon who seeks revenge for the abduction and torture of his sister-something, for which, he blames himself. While trying to ensure Kachka’s survival on her journey for the Queen, Gaius promises retribution for the evil inflicted upon his younger sister. One of the final battle scenes follows Gaius as he seeks revenge against the person who has tried to destroy their lives only to see retribution disappear in a flash.

FEEL THE BURN is a little more graphically violent than previous storylines but such is the nature of war; the battle of good vs evil; and revenge. Alongside the blood, death and dismemberment, G.A. Aiken adds her amazing talent for comedic wit, sarcasm and humor such that I found myself giggling at the most inappropriate times-Aidan’s family dinner scene is a laugh out loud snort-fest as the Riders continue to sing their ‘song of death’. And don’t get me started on the recitation of all of the Rider’s full names.

Along with the previous storyline (Light My Fire), FEEL THE BURN has shifted the arc and focus of the series away from romance and individual couples, to a fantasy tale of adventure and legend; a saga that draws in more characters, more magic, and mythology resulting in an aggregation and association of various species of dragons, supernatural elements and beings all battling towards a common goal. G.A.Aiken (aka Shelly Laurenston) is one of my favorite paranormal/fantasy authors-you can’t go wrong with a dragon shifter storyline-they are the protectors of the supernatural world.

 

Barb’s Review

Feel the Burn by G.A. Aiken is the 8th book in her wonderful Dragon Kin series. This is one of my top favorite series, which has put G.A. Aiken/Shelly Laurenston close to the top of my most favorite authors. I never fail after reading a Dragon Kin book to find myself feeling happy, laughing and totally in love with all the characters that she creates in this series. For those of you have not read the Dragon Kin series or anything by Laurenston/Aiken, you are missing a magnificent series that is a joy to read, not to mention exciting and steamy at the same time. No one makes me laugh like she does; such a talented author. In every book, we get to tag along on a journey with two people we already know, and watch them bond, not to mention spending such quality time with all the other couples and characters we have met in all the books. Fantastic.

Feel the Burn belongs to Gaius, the one eyed Rebel King and Kachka Shestakova, Elina’s (last book heroine) sister. Kachka is one of the Daughters of the Steppes ( I will not bother to repeat her full title 😉 ), she is finding herself bored with boring men (Dragons)in Southland. But when Queen Annwyl, sends her on mission, Kachka is happy to go, even if it is extremely dangerous. Since all Daughters of the Steppes feel men are worthless, Kachka enlists other members of the Daughters of the Steppes to help her. The mission was to retrieve something and to help stop followers of the evil Chramnesind, who were slaughtering priests/priestesses who did not believe in their religion. With a war on the horizon, and coming to close to Southland, all of these women are up to the challenge, and what a group of warriors they are. So many great new characters; especially Zoya that has us laughing so many times, even when they were killing anyone standing in their way.

Gaius, the king of the provinces, was on his own journey to find the person who kidnapped and hurt his sister, only to find himself bewitched and kidnapped. Kachka and her group save him from sure death.   Gaius becomes enamored by the fierce, tough , crazy but beautiful Kachka. Their romance was a slow build, with Gaius being the perfect man for her, as he totally adored her aggressive barbarian nature. Their relationship was fun to watch.

The story was exciting, as the group faced danger at every turn. This adventure was just the beginning of the war that will continue in future books. Kachka and the Daughters of the Steppes were a wild and crazy bunch, not to mention hysterical; Gaius proved to be a great partner and teammate that showed the Daughters that not all men are worthless. I also loved that Brannie played a big part in this story, and loved Aidan.   This was non-stop action, intrigue, danger, adventure, violence, fantastic characters and hilarity. Nobody does this better than G.A. Aiken/Shelly Laurenston.  

Feel the Burn continues the world building of Dragon Kin with another wonderful book. It was so great to see them all again, with all the wild craziness that makes us smile each and every time. I can never have enough of this series. 

 

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Tracks of Her Tears by Melinda Leigh – a Review

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Tracks of Her Tears by Melinda Leigh – a Review

 

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Description:
County investigator Seth Harding intends to spend the holidays with his newly reconciled family, but a few days before Christmas, a homicide thwarts his plan. Seth arrives at the scene and makes a painful discovery: the victim is his brother-in-law’s girlfriend. Her apartment has been ransacked and her toddler left motherless. To make matters worse, Seth’s brother-in-law, Bruce, is missing. With Solitude locked in a rare, deadly deep freeze and the temperature plummeting, the residents launch a desperate search.

Seth calls his wife, social worker Carly Taylor, to take the case so the little girl doesn’t get lost in the foster care system. With the holidays near, Carly brings the child home with them to celebrate Christmas. But when the Taylor farm is also trashed, Seth and Carly must race against time—and against a paralyzing winter storm—to find Bruce and catch a killer in the first pulse-pounding sequel to the Rogue River Novellas.

 

Review:

I’m afraid I’m at a disadvantage. While I had the utter pleasure of reviewing books 1 and 2 of the Rogue River novella series by Kendra Elliot and Melinda Leigh, I regrettably did not catch up to the last 2 books. All of a sudden, the Rogue Winter novellas (2 to be exact) are releasing, and, well…I’m in a confused frenzy. Trusting in Ms. Leigh, which I do, seems the logical place to start. Let me quit the meandering and follow the Tracks of Her Tears.

Now that he had her back in his life, he wouldn’t let anything come between them again.

Seth has reconciled with his wife, Carly, and he’s realized that love is too precious to ever take for granted. When Seth’s brother-in-law’s girlfriend turns up dead, Seth is in a near panic. Did his brother-in-law, Bruce, meet with the same fate or is Bruce suddenly the number one suspect? Either way, how is that not going to disrupt the harmony Seth’s just reestablished at home? With a supportive wife, that’s how!

This is not a “new” Carly. Seth has always admired his wife’s tenacity at home and as a social worker. Facing her brother’s disappearance on the heels of her father’s death should bring Carly to her knees, but she doesn’t cower, she perseveres. Watching Seth and Carly excel at their respective professions was impressive; collaborating to bring forth justice was inspiring. Watching Seth and Carly share a moment’s grief, or a consoling breath, was life-affirming. These two are reinvigorated and protective of their second chance no matter the mounting pressures.

At 99 pages, my initial uncertainty disintegrated immediately. Melinda Leigh will lead you down the Tracks of Her Tears with strong characters who will wrap you up in a moving and motivational story. This novella was far from mournful. I try to be impartial when reading and reviewing, but I can honestly say that Melinda Leigh engages you every time.

Stay close: November 17 will bring forth the equally compelling sequel, Dead in Her Tracks, by co-author, Kendra Elliot.

Reviewed by Carmen

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Lady of Intrigue by Sabrina Darby – a Review

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Lady of Intrigue by Sabrina Darby – a Review

 

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Description:
Lady Jane Langley values logic and reason over passion and emotion. Her intellect has given her value in the eyes of both her father and society. Logic gives way to terrible, icy fear when Jane finds herself in a devastating carriage accident… an accident in which she is helpless to do anything but watch as her aristocratic companion is murdered.

But this was no mere accident. This was an assassination. Spy and grandson of Lord Landsdowne, Gerard Badeau is methodic in his dark, shadowy work, knowing that any display of emotion could get him killed. Something about the mysterious woman and her cool blue eyes stays Gerard’s lethal hand. Now he has both a witness and a hostage.

And if he doesn’t kill Lady Jane Langley, he risks a fate that is far, far worse…falling in love with her.

 

Review;

Lady of Intrigue by Sabrina Darby is the sequel to her first historical romance Lord of Regrets. I have not had the chance to read Lord of Regrets or anything else by Sabrina for that matter, but found it quite easy to follow along and figure out all that was going on throughout the story. For that matter, I have to say that I really enjoyed Lady of Intrigue. From the first chapter Sabrina had me under Gerard and Lady Jane’s spell and found it very hard to put the book down.

The story is written in such a way that you can’t help but want to find out what’s going to happen next. The book is titled Lady of Intrigue, but for me I’d call it Man of Intrigue because Gerard was one very intriguing and captivating male character for me. He lives his life in the shadows and cloaks himself in mystery, that in the words of Shrek, he’s like an onion, onions have layers, lots of layers (I crack myself up sometimes) and Ms. Darby slowly peels back each and every layer, laying Gerard bare and open to Lady Jane Langley to see the real person who’s been hiding away in the shadows.I really enjoyed getting to know Gerard and who he really is, why he’s lived in mystery and shadows for so long, and then realizing that it doesn’t have to be like that anymore thanks to his Jane.

As for Jane, she’s quite the female lead and holds her own beside Gerard. If I were in her position, a prisoner in the hands of an assassin, not knowing if he’s going to let me live or not, I don’t think I’d have handled it as well as she did. Given the time period of the book, Jane doesn’t act like the typical female of the time. She’s quite brave, feisty, stands up to Gerard and pretty much tells him like it is. I like that she didn’t shy away from him, but instead slowly and steadily manages to get under Gerard’s skin, and break down that wall he’s been hiding behind. She brings out the real Gerard, and with it a love that builds strong and true.

Watching Gerard transform and want to become someone better and worthy of Jane is very satisfying and commendable. You can’t help but pull for this couple, especially Gerard. I don’t know how many times I was worried for him because of his ‘jobs’ that he had to carry out. I was sitting on the edge of my seat hoping and praying that all his ‘jobs’ weren’t going to catch up to him at the end and he’d be the one lying on a road with a gunshot in him or a broken neck. Thankfully this one ends with a very satisfying HEA for me.

Lady of Intrigue by Sabrina Darby is a fast paced read, filled with mystery, suspense, danger, intrigue, angst and love. Gerard and Lady Jane are two very strong and compatible lead characters who had no problem carrying the story, and bringing you along on their adventure. The secondary characters are well written as well, and play the part of supporting cast to help further Gerard and Jane’s story along. For anyone who’s a fan of historical romance I feel this one will be right up your alley.

Until next time, happy reading!

Reviewed by Marcie

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Bound in Darkness (Immortal Brothers #4) by Jacquelyn Frank-Review and Giveaway

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BOUND IN DARKNESS (Immortal Brothers #4) by Jacquelyn Frank-Review and Giveaway

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Bound in Darkness
Immortal Brothers #4
by Jacquelyn Frank
Release Date: November 24, 2015
Genre: fantasy, mythology, romance

Bound in Darkness

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 24, 2015

After drinking from the fountain of immortality along with his brothers, Maxum is condemned by the gods to be entombed in the earth. Even though he has now been granted a reprieve by day, each night he is buried anew, his rock-hard body immobilized, his bones crushed by the pressure. When he emerges, his body heals, but his spirit remains scarred. There is only one way for Maxum to be completely free: He must kill the god who cursed him.

The task will require tremendous power, so Maxum embarks on a quest to gather talismans to equip him for the battle. Then an earthy wench seduces him and steals one of his magical amulets, but he catches her. Finding herself between a rock and a hard place, she strikes a bargain. The beautiful and alluring Airianne is a skilled thief—and she can help him in his acquisition of the talismans. Will this stealthy seductress also try to steal his heart—or will their boldness end up getting them both buried?

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REVIEW: BOUND IN DARKNESS is the fourth and final installment in Jacquelyn Frank’s adult IMMORTAL BROTHERS paranormal, fantasy romance series focusing on four brothers cursed by the gods and goddesses, in their search for immortality.

Two hundred years earlier, four brothers went in search of the waters of Immortality and upon the discovery drank from the forbidden streams. The gods and goddesses were angered and cursed each brother to suffer eternal damnation and pain. This is Maxum and Airianne’s storyline. BOUND IN DARKNESS can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Maxum and Arianne) BOUND IN DARKNESS follows Maxum as he sets out on a quest to destroy Sabo-the god of pain and suffering-and the god who condemned Maxum to an endless cycle of being entombed and crush within the bowels of the earth. Maxum, along with his rag-tag band of forgotten warriors, traverses the lands in search of five artifacts said to be imbued with magical qualities-qualities Maxum needs to defeat the god of pain and suffering. A beautiful thief will take off with one of Maxum’s prized possessions, and in the ensuing weeks Arianne will become a full fledge member of Maxum’s group, helping him to defeat the god who has destroyed his life.

Jacquelyn Frank’s BOUND IN DARKNESS takes much of its’ characteristics from Tolkien’s THE LORD OF THE RINGS. The author combines archers, elves, Orcs, mages, dragons and magical rings of invisibility; add the possibility of a talking and walking tree, and a final battle between the gods wherein our hero becomes a god himself to reign over the world and all of its pain and suffering. Even the journey from town to town becomes a quest into the unknown.

BOUND IN DARKNESS is a tale of adventure; a quest for power and magic; a journey that will end the suffering of the fourth and final brother but not before he must sacrifice his ‘immortal, human’ life for that of omnipotent power. The fourth installment in Jacquelyn Frank’s IMMORTAL BROTHERS series follows a different path than the previous three installments wherein our hero is not tasked with fighting a war but brings the war unto himself. In this, BOUND IN DARKNESS, can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. The premise and basic outline are familiar but entertaining; the characters a mixed assortment of the good, bad and ugly; the happily ever after a welcome relief. There is plenty of action; a continuous saga in search for the unobtainable; and a romance that pushes our hero to both a lover and protector.

Reading Order
Cursed by Fire
Cursed by Ice
Bound by Sin
Bound in Darkness

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Reviewed by Sandy

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The Highland Chief / The Highland Curse by Dana D’Angelo-Reviews, Interview & Giveaway

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The Highland Chief / The Highland Curse by Dana D’Angelo-Reviews, Interview and Giveaway

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THE HIGHLAND CURSE
(The Scottish Strife #2)
by Dana D’Angelo
Genre: adult, historical, romance, Highlander, paranormal

The Highland CurseAbout the book: Release Date September 2, 2015

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Adrina MacGill sees and hears things that no ordinary lass can. At first she attributes the visions and whispers as nothing more than her overactive imagination. But when everyone she loves is cursed by an evil enchantment, she’s forced to acknowledge the sinister reality. Following her inner guidance, she travels to Tancraig Castle where unexpected aid comes from a bold Highlander. But even though the handsome warrior repels her, she’s drawn to his electrifying kisses.

Duncan MacGregon scorns superstition and anything that isn’t rational and logical. When a pretty lass shows up at his brother’s castle he’s skeptical about her, and her fantastic tale. War is looming on the horizon, and he must strategize and gear up for battle. So when Duncan is commissioned to escort the attractive lass home, he balks at the task. Yet despite his resistance, he feels an irrational, scorching desire for the beauty. And as they continue their journey through the highlands, mysterious things start to occur. Was Adrina telling the truth after all?

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REVIEW: THE HIGHLAND CURSE is the second installment in Dana D’ Angelo’s adult THE SCOTTISH STRIFE Highlander historical romance series. This is Duncan MacGregon, and Adrina MacGill’s storyline. Duncan was first introduced to the reader in The Highland Chief #1. THE HIGHLAND CURSE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. There is a slight fantasy aspect to the storyline

Told from third person perspective THE HIGHLAND CURSE looks at the power of magic. Adrina MacGill approached Tancraig Castle in the hopes of procuring some assistance-our heroine believes everyone at home has been cursed by her father’s one-time cleric, but Adrina herself has some psychic abilities of her own. Our heroine is a seer with visions, and dreams of portents of doom. When the latest visions warn of her parent’s impending deaths, Adrina goes in search of aid, in the hopes of returning her father’s estate to its former ways. But a war between the English and the Scots has the MacGregon Clan stretched to the limits for men. Enter Duncan MacGregon, Laird Rory MacGregon’s brother, and the man who would become Adrina’s mate.

The relationship between Adrina and Duncan begins acrimoniously as Duncan wants nothing to do with the stranger, and believes her tales of ‘possession by magic’ are crazy and insane. But the more Duncan hears of the strange happenings at Adrina’s home, the more he begins to realize that perhaps Adrina is far from insane. What ensues is a cross-country journey where Adrina has several more visions that do not bode well for her family back home, and Duncan’s hardened heart begins to melt for the woman with whom he is falling in love.

We are reintroduced to Rory MacGregon (Duncan’s brother) and Darra (from The Highland Chief #1), as well as Darra’s mother Venora. Venora is a healer as well as a seer, and with it comes the realization that something is definitely amiss where Adrina is concerned.

THE HIGHLAND CURSE is first and foremost a story of romance set in the  Scottish Highlands of 1560 as war simmers between the English and Scots. As to the authenticity of Dana D’Angelo’s ‘historical’ accuracy in her storylines,  the author has stated the series is set in a ‘fantasy world’ of her own creation, but the backdrop of war is always a fascinating addition to any historical romance. THE SCOTTISH STRIFE series is not a series about the Anglo-Scottish wars but of a romance set against a culture and landscape where a long fought war has scarred the people of Scotland. The premise is engaging and entertaining; the characters are intense and magical; the romance is seductive without the use of sexual erotic imagery.

My only concern is the ‘supernatural’ path that the author has chosen to venture. I was not aware that the series would address supernatural elements such as magic, fae, Druids, and seers, and at this point, I am not aware if the remainder of the series will follow the same direction.

THE HIGHLAND CURSE is an enjoyable read with charming characters and a welcome happily ever after.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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THE HIGHLAND CHIEF
(Scottish Strife Series #1)
by Dana D’Angelo
Genre: adult, historical, Highland, romance

the Highland ChiefABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date March 2, 2015

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With their father nearing death, Rory MacGregon and his brothers fear the inevitable. But their hopes are renewed when the ailing man names a renowned Scottish healer who defected to England years ago. Rory crosses dangerous territory to obtain her help, only to discover that the gifted healer would rather kill herself than save his dying father. Rory gauges that kidnapping the woman is his only option when the healer’s beautiful daughter appears. The spirited lass declares that she is also a healer, and offers to go in her mother’s stead.

Darra Berchelaine has heard many stories about the bloodthirsty savages from the north. When she learns that the devil Scots plan to abduct her mother, Darra must protect her at all cost — even if that means feigning co-operation and luring the brutish Highlanders away from the castle. But even as she schemes to escape from her enemies, she finds herself inexplicably drawn to the brawny Highland Chief. Suddenly Darra realizes that the handsome Highlander is neither an enemy nor a savage. And the only thing she needs to protect is her heart.

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REVIEW: THE HIGHLAND CHIEF is the first installment in Dana D’Angelo’s adult SCOTTISH STRIFE historical, romance series. This is Rory MacGregon, and Englishwoman Lady Darra Berchelaine’s storyline.

Told from third person point of view using current day and memories of the past, THE HIGHLAND CHIEF focuses on the ‘kidnapping’ of Darra Berchelaine by Scotsman Rory MacGregon. Darra and her mother Venora are English healers, and Venora had a previous history with Rory’s father. What ensues is the attempted abduction of Venora Berchelaine wherein Darra offers herself up in exchange for her mother. Darra, an accomplished healer in her own right, finds herself a willing captive on a cross country journey that will find Darra and Rory falling for one another while trying to outrun the British Army, local bands of thieves, and eventually Rory’s family who despise Darra and everything she represents.

The relationship between Darra and Rory is one of immediate attraction but Darra is Rory’s prisoner, and the only person who may be able to save his dying father. The sexual tension between our leading couple is palpable; Darra is attracted to the man who has taken her from her family and home, and Rory fantasizes about the woman at every opportunity. The $ex scenes are intimate and seductive without the over the top graphic erotic imagery.

The world building focuses on the struggles between the England and Scotland; the war between the countries; and the memories that allow the Highlanders to focus their hatred on a people they barely know. Cross-cultural barriers and a mutual hatred between the English and the Scots proves to be a continuous catalyst for battle and war.

THE HIGHLAND CHIEF is an entertaining and romantic storyline but there are some issues of spelling; typos and improper grammar that could have been corrected with a proper proofreader and editor but he errors did not detract from my overall enjoyment. The premise will captivate your attention; the characters are colorful, sympathetic and spirited; the romance leads to a happily ever after. There is always something magical about a Highlander and the woman he loves.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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TRC:   Hi Dana and welcome to The Reading Café.

We would like to start with some background information. Please tell us
something about your self?

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Dana:  Thanks for having me at The Reading Cafe! Ok, about me. I’m a stay-at-home mom, and have been writing historical romance stories seriously for the past three years. I live near Toronto, Canada, and am a die hard foodie. Readers will tell you that some food scenes in my stories made them feel hungry. So I’m coming clean and saying, “Sorry, I couldn’t help it!” I was hungry myself when I wrote those scenes.

TRC:   Who or what influenced your career in writing?

Dana:  In high school I decided that I wanted to become a writer. At the time I was really into reading romance novels, but I was determined to write literary works. Off I went to university to get my degree, and then life happened. When my second child was just about to enter Kindergarten, I dreaded the idea of going back to work. A friend told me about indie publishing, and so having my husband’s blessing, I continued to stay at home and work at my dream job.

TRC:   What challenges or difficulties have you encountered writing and publishing your stories?

Dana:  My biggest difficulty was/is getting self-disciplined. When my kids were young, I had the excuse of caring for them. But now both my kids are in school, and I technically have more time to work. If I can organize my day better and avoid distractions, I hope to write and publish more books.

The Highland CurseTRC:   Would you please tell us something about premise of THE HIGHLAND CURSE-the
latest installment in your Scottish Strife paranormal romance series?

Dana:  Just to clarify, The Highland Curse isn’t really a paranormal romance. My Scottish series is set in a fantasy world I created. In this 16th century setting anything can and does happen.

With this particular storyline, I play with elements of the supernatural. In terms of the premise of the story, Adrina MacGill has special psychic abilities to see and hear messages from another realm. At first she tries to ignore the otherworldly messages but she discovers that an evil wizard has cursed her clan. Suddenly, she can no longer deny the warnings. Following her inner guidance, she’s led to Clan MacGregon for help. The hero Duncan MacGregon is a very logical, analytical warrior, and doesn’t believe in the fantastic or the supernatural. But when he spends time with the attractive lass, strange things occur around them. All at once, he’s forced to confront his beliefs about Adrina, and the terrible curse that’s placed on her people.

TRC:   Have you ever had the opportunity to visit Scotland for research purposes
or vacation?

Dana:  No, I haven’t visited Scotland for research or for pleasure, although it’s definitely on my bucket list. Right now my only research visits are to the Toronto Reference Library. And you know what? It feels like a vacation because I don’t take the kids with me lol

TRC:   How many books do you have planned for the series?

Scottish Strife Series

Dana:  I’m currently planning to write seven books for this series, but if there’s a demand for it, the series will continue longer, and possibly explore other families.

TRC:   What’s next for your Medieval romance novella series?

Dana:  I don’t have a Medieval romance novella series per se. The two novellas I have were written in an English Medieval world I created for the trilogy. At the moment those sexy Highlanders from the north are calling for my attention. Still, if inspiration hits, I’ll revisit Medieval England.

TRC:   How do you keep your story line plot(s) unpredictable without sacrificing content and believability?

Dana:  Even though my settings are fantasy based, I put in enough authentic details in the stories to give readers a sense of the people, time and culture of the era. For example, 16th century Scotland was known as the “Age of Feuds and Forays” so my stories reflect the climate of the time, although the clans and monarch are make-believe. In terms of how I keep the storyline unpredictable yet believable? I outline my plots, and add twists and turns to keep readers guessing.

TRC:   When writing a storyline, do the characters direct the writing or do you direct the characters?

Dana:  It’s both, I think. I have a plot outline, but I’m not so rigid that I would ignore the characters if they urged me to go in a different direction.

TRC:   The mark of a good writer is to pull the reader into the storyline so that they experience the emotions along with the characters. What do you believe a writer must do to make this happen? Where do you believe writer’s fail in this endeavor?

Dana:  In my opinion, I think the storyline has to be a compelling one. You also have to make readers care and/or root for the main characters. If a writer fails to have these two elements in her story, then readers won’t relax enough to experience the emotions along with the characters.

TRC:   Do you listen to music while writing? If so, does the style of music influence the storyline direction? Characters?

Dana:  I needed total silence while writing but then I discovered that I wrote better when there was upbeat pop music playing in the background. I don’t normally use music to influence my story direction, although I’ve found that it distracts my conscious mind and keeps that inner critic quiet while I work.

TRC:   What three things would you like to accomplish in the next five years?

Dana:  In the next five years, I want to double my yearly publishing output, get into Regency Romance, and then move into Contemporary Romance.

TRC:   Many authors bounce ideas and information with other authors or friends and family. With whom do you bounce ideas?

Dana:  My husband is the main person I bounce ideas. Sometimes talking about my ideas helps me to see holes as well as come up with fresh solutions to plot problems.

TRC:   What do you believe is the biggest misconception people have about authors?

Dana:  I don’t know about authors in general, but I believe that the biggest misconception about romance authors is that we just write about sex. Yes, sex can be in the novels but that is only a small part of it. Many romance stories explore relationships and delve into a complex array of human emotions.

TRC:   What is something that few, if any people, know about you?

Dana:  I love Mr. Darcy. But shhh, don’t tell my husband!

TRC:   On what are you currently working?

Dana:  I’m currently working on Griogair MacGregon’s story, which is book 3 of the Highland Strife series.

TRC:   Would you like to add anything else?

Dana:  Just a shout-out to all my friends and fans who’ve supported me and my works from the start. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

LIGHTNING ROUND

Favorite Food
Sushi

Favorite Dessert
Cheesecake

Favorite TV Show
Outlander

Last Movie You Saw
Big Hero 6

Dark or Milk Chocolate
Milk Chocolate

Secret Celebrity Crush
Chris Hemsworth

Last Vacation Destination
Montreal

Do you have any pets?
No

Last book you read
Confessions of a Murder Suspect by James Patterson

Pet Peeve
When the internet goes down

TRC:   Thank you Dana for taking the time to answer our questions. Congratulations on the new release. We wish you all the best.

Dana:  Thank you everyone at The Reading Cafe! I had a blast.

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Crush ( Tainted Love Duet #2) by Kim Karr-Review and Book Tour

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CRUSH (Tainted Love Duet #2) by Kim Karr-Review and Book Tour

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CRUSH
Tainted Love #2
by Kim Karr
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, romantic suspense
Release Date: November 16, 2015

Crush

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 16, 2015

Logan McPherson and Elle Sterling continue to thrill in this powerful conclusion to their tantalizing, provocative, and unexpected sizzling romance that began in Blow.

The danger isn’t over.
It’s only just begun.

Circumstances brought them together and their undeniable connection won’t let them part. But when the past and the present collide, emotions run high—things are said, lines are crossed, and rules are broken. Both focused on crushing the enemy, the retribution is almost too much to bear. Still, there’s no undoing what has already been done, and every action has a consequence.

He loves her and she loves him, but love isn’t a shield.

Sometimes your only choice is the one you’d rather not make. Pushed to the limit, the tainted love of Logan and Elle is in jeopardy. With outside forces driving a wedge between them, they have to dig deep within their souls to release the ghosts of their pasts, and fight even harder for what neither knew they needed—each other.

Can love really conquer all?

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NOTE: If you have not read book one BLOW there may be some spoilers in my review.

Click HERE for Sandy’s review of BLOW

REVIEW: CRUSH is the second installment in Kim Karr’s contemporary, adult Tainted Love romantic, suspense duology focusing on attorney Logan McPherson, the woman he loves Elle Sterling, and the Boston Irish Mob. Their continuing story begins immediately after the events of book one. Elle’s sister Lizzy is still missing, and Lizzy’s husband Michael looks guiltier as the days go by. To ensure the safety of her niece Clementine, Elle continues to stay in contact with her brother-in-law Michael-placing herself in the direct line of fire.

Told from alternating first person points of view (Elle and Logan) CRUSH focuses on the Boston Irish Mob; the potential for a drug war between controlling factions; and the possible re-emergence of a long forgotten Irish cartel. Threats against Elle’s life, and Michael’s confrontational attitude have Logan opening up an investigation of his own only to uncover a more dangerous, darker threat to everyone that he loves. To protect Elle from the madness that is his life, Logan will walk away from the only woman he has ever loved. A life for a life never felt more ominous or more of a threat.

Logan is an alpha male; a protective lover whose guilt eats away at his heart and soul. Elle is a strong, female heroine who at times pushed a few buttons as it pertained to her own safety. Together, our couple struggles to rise above the murky waters of betrayal and revenge, family solidarity, and the Boston Irish Mob.

CRUSH is a roller coaster of emotions; an action packed story of suspense and intrigue where passions meets resistance; where vengeance is a promise; where the sins of the past all but destroy the present and the future. The challenges and threats come in various incarnations-some the embodiment of Satan himself. The $ex scenes are intense, provocative and romantic-there is no denying the sexual chemistry between our leading couple. Kim Karr has another hit!

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Reviewed by Sandy

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NOTE: Teaser is intended for mature audiences only 18+

The coolness of the night air had begun to set in. With the suddenly harsher wind, Lindsay and I both felt the chill and even in our heels, we hastened our pace.
As soon as we walked into the hotel suite, I was assaulted by the tang of a sticky, sweet scent. It was the smell of pot. Never one to try it myself, in my travels I’d come across many people who had. Moldy grass was how I’d always described the smell.
Lindsay shot me a glance and confirmed my suspicion.
Hard rock blared through the open space. The patio doors were open and I saw the back of two heads flopped on the lounge chairs. Even over the music, I heard laughter rumbling into the room. I was glad that at least Logan was upbeat.
Lindsay started for them and looked at me. “Shhh.”
I followed, keeping my mouth shut.
We both approached, eager to see our men, but stopped at the edge of door to watch them. They were playing cards and a baggie of pot was on the floor.
James had changed and was now wearing sleep pants and a T-shirt. He had a cigar gripped between his teeth while he tossed two piles of cards onto the table between them.
Logan was still in his suit pants but had removed everything else. Everything. Outside in his pants only, I wondered how he wasn’t freezing until I looked up and saw the heat lamps were on.
“Baby, you’re going to stink,” Lindsay said loudly, breaking the silence.
Both men jerked their heads back.
The smile that spread across Logan’s face was slow and seductive.
Sexy.
The sight of him dried my throat and made my heart pound. Right then I didn’t care about anything but comforting him through kisses.
Lindsay was still talking, saying something about the rancid smell of the cigar.
Me, I was already leaning over Logan and placing my lips very close to his. “Are you okay?”
“I am now.”
“You sure?”
He nodded and said, “Don’t listen to James. He likes to be a drama queen.”
“I heard that.”
Ignoring James, Logan gave me a single tug and pulled me onto his lap. I found myself provocatively straddling him. His cards fell to the floor, but I heard no one complain. And then his hands anchored my hips as his mouth attacked mine, while my hands gripped his shoulders for support.
“Where are your clothes?” I managed to ask.
The corners of his lips tilted up. “We had a small wrestling match and my shirt took the brunt of the action.”
I laughed.
Boys will be boys.
My dress had ridden up and if anyone was looking, they could see my panties. I just didn’t care enough right then to see what James and Lindsay were doing.
I should have cared. I should have cared just how inebriated or high Logan was. I should have, but his primal response to my presence did something to me that made me want to be what he needed. Made me want to be wild and free for once in my entire life.
Maybe it was the Lindsay effect.
His kiss traveled from the corner of my mouth, along my jaw, to my throat.
My hands moved higher to toy with his hair behind his neck.
His teeth were sharp as they skidded across my skin, but the soft heat from his tongue soothed the burn.
I turned my head to give him full access, and that was when I saw Lindsay’s head moving towards James’s lap.
Again, I should have cared, but I just didn’t.
I wasn’t sure if Logan noticed, but he turned my chin to look at him. “We should go home,” he slurred. The way his eyes flickered over me so intensely made the idea of waiting for a cab and then riding home in one seem like it would take a lifetime.
With my hands flat on his bare chest, I found myself scooting up his body, stopping only when the soft fabric of my wet panties aligned perfectly with the tented fabric of his slacks. “I want you now,” I whispered.
Logan’s tongue flicked out to wet his lips. “I’m drunk, probably not the best idea.”
I raised myself ever so slightly and lowered my body, making the most exquisite contact with his erection. “I’m not and you seem just fine.”
His hand stroked my hair and pulled out the clip holding it up. “You want this? Here?”
My breath was wild. My nipples taut. My clit was pulsing. I realized I was excited. “Yes, I want you to take me here.”
His gaze slid to the side and so did mine. James was thrusting into Lindsay’s mouth. “James!” Logan shouted.
A grunt was his only reply.
“Hurry up and get the fuck inside, will you.”
Again, a grunt was his response.
Logan’s attention back on me, his hands threaded through my hair and slid over my shoulders and down my arms to capture my hands. He pressed our palms together so that our fingers were linked and drew in a shuddering breath. “You’re so beautiful. You know that?”
“I love you.” I’m not sure why I felt compelled to tell him that, but the way he looked at me when I did made me feel like we’d both found true love in each other, and all the worries that messed with my thoughts evaporated as his gaze flared. All that mattered was him. Comforting him. Getting him through this. Being here—for him.
He brought me to him with a hand to the back of my head, holding me in place while he kissed me breathless, maybe hard enough that he might have bruised my mouth.
Again, I didn’t care.
The kiss went on and on and when he finally pulled away, I hadn’t had nearly enough of him. It was when my eyes fell to the bag of joints on the ground that I realized Logan did not taste of thyme or moldy grass or smell like skunk, and I was a little glad that he hadn’t gotten high. I had a feeling he had struggled with drugs during his life and with my own father being an alcoholic, I was all too familiar with the claim that addictive habits were hereditary.
Another sideways glance on his part had my gaze following. “Finally,” he muttered. The lounge beside us was now empty, as was the living area. James and Lindsay must have gone into the bedroom. Logan must have been waiting for them to leave.
Knowing we were alone, lust won out over good sense and I stood and stripped myself naked.
Logan drew in a shuddering breath and stood as well, shedding his pants and underwear quickly.
I stared at him, naked and beautiful, and licked my lips. That card I’d seen in the store came to mind. Just because my issues might never allow me to be submissive didn’t mean I couldn’t be the dominant type.
He held out his hand for me to take it and instead I pointed to a chair next to the lounger. “Sit down.”
“Don’t you want to go inside?” he asked.
I shook my head. “No, sit down.”
He raised a brow.
I kept my finger pointed.
No one could see us up this high and with the heat lamps on, something about fucking outside felt incredibly erotic.
A slow, seductive smile spread across his lips, and as he sat his eyes looked like dark flames. The hazel was gone, replaced by dilated pupils that bled pure lust.
Since I was already drenched, he easily slid inside me as I sat on his cock.
The sensation of him filling me made me shout out, and Logan wasn’t exactly quiet himself. I heard pleasurable groans escape his throat.
This was what we both needed.
Each other.
I just hoped it would be like this forever.
My hands were not bound but they gripped the chair, my back was to his chest, and my legs were spread wide. I was open to him. Fully and completely open to him. In this position, I was his to do with whatever he pleased.
It was then I realized that in our relationship we didn’t need a dominant or a submissive. We only needed each other.
And as his palm found my breast and his fingers pressed against my clit, I closed my eyes and relished what I had with him.
For us…give and take was all we needed.

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Kim KarrKim Karr is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal Bestselling author.

She grew up in Rochester, NY and now lives in Florida with her husband and four kids. She’s always had a love for reading books and writing. Being an English major in college, she wanted to teach at the college level but that was not to be. She went on to receive an MBA and became a project manager until quitting to raise her family. Kim currently works part-time with her husband and recently decided to embrace one of her biggest passions–writing.

Kim wears a lot of hats! Writer, book-lover, wife, soccer-mom, taxi driver, and the all around go-to person of her family. However, she always finds time to read. One of her favorite family outings was taking her kids when they were little to the bookstore or the library. Today, Kim’s oldest child is seventeen and no longer goes with her on these, now rare and infrequent, outings. She finds that she doesn’t need to go on them anymore because she has the greatest device ever invented–a Kindle.

Kim likes to believe in soul mates, kindred spirits, true friends, and Happily-Ever-Afters. She loves to drink champagne, listen to music, and hopes to always stay young at heart.

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One Little Thing by Kimberly Lang – a Review

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One Little Thing by Kimberly Lang – a Review

 

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Even though her family moved away in disgrace after her father’s affair, Sophie Cooper knows that her childhood home in Magnolia Beach is the right place to open her bed and breakfast on the water—especially if it means she can watch the handsome local walk his dog on the beach every morning…

Quinn Haslett’s greatest regret has always been exposing the affair between Sophie Cooper’s father and their high school physics teacher—not that she ever knew who spilled the beans. When he sees Sophie again, the guilt comes rushing back, but it doesn’t stop him from wanting to see if the sparks flying between them could lead to something more.

But with a such a big secret lying in wait, it’s only a matter of time before their newly ignited relationship goes up in smoke…

 

 

Review:

One Little Thing by Kimberly Lang is a novella in her Magnolia Beach series. Sophie Cooper is our heroine, having just returned home to Magnolia Beach after a 10 year absence. She returns home to face many of her friends and neighbors, after her family’s abrupt departure due to a scandal involving her father having a gay affair. Coming off a divorce, Sophie wants to come back home to where she was happy in Magnolia Beach, and decides to open and B&B Inn.   While in the midst of working around the clock to fix up the place, she has not had time to revisit old friends. But every morning, Sophie sits on her deck drinking her coffee and admiring a hot guy, whom she nicknames Studly, walking and playing with his dog on the beach in front of the Inn.

Quinn Haslett, our hero, has been secretly enjoying the girl hiding on the deck watching him each morning. Quinn remembers Sophie, and knows she does not recognize him; since he was a skinny nerd with glasses back in his high school days. Quinn is now the owner of the local newspaper, and a respectable member of the town. He secretly had a crush on the teen age Sophie, who never looked his way, but now that she is back, Quinn plans on reintroducing himself.

Sophie knows she must become more visible in town, in order to promote her Inn, and forces herself to meet all those in town, who have not forgotten the terrible scandal that forced the family to leave. Sophie’s strength will overcome those obstacles, but will she be able to get past Quinn’s secret.

What follows is a sweet romance, that builds quickly, but the past has a way of rearing its ugly head, which will threaten the budding relationship between Quinn and Sophie. I really liked Quinn and Sophie together, as their chemistry was hot. One Little Thing is a fast quick fun read, and well written by Kimberly Lang. I look forward to the next book in this series.

Reviewed by Barb

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