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Crazy Pucking Love (Taking Shots #3) by Cindi Madsen-a review

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CRAZY PUCKING LOVE (Taking Shots #3) by Cindi Madsen

Crazy Pucking Love

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 7, 2016

I just met the girl of my dreams.

Megan Davenport is funny and smart, and she’s as much of an insomniac as I am. She’s also my team captain’s little sister, which I only found out after our passionate kiss.

Megan is completely off-limits—her brother makes that very clear—and I know better than to think I can keep a relationship going during hockey season anyway. But that doesn’t mean we can’t be late-night friends, right?

The only problem is, love makes you do crazy things, like breaking all the rules.

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REVIEW: CRAZY PUCKING LOVE is the third installment in Cindi Madsen’s contemporary, new adult TAKING SHOTS romance series focusing on the members of a Boston college hockey team. This is hockey player Dane Kowalski , and college student Megan Davenport’s story line. CRAZY PUCKING LOVE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Megan is Beckett Davenport’s (Getting Lucky Number Seven #1) younger sister-and as such is off limits to the guys on his team.

Told from dual first person points of view (Dane and Megan) CRAZY PUCKING LOVE follows the building romance and relationship between Dane Kowalski and eighteen year old Megan Davenport. Unbeknownst to Megan, Dane is a member of the college hockey team- a team in which her brother Beckett is a member and his over protective alpha attitude has placed Megan in the ‘hands off’ category as it pertains to his fellow team players. Dane’s attraction to Megan finds our hero pushing away the young woman with whom he is falling in love leaving a heartbroken Megan to deal with the anxiety of another failed relationship. Megan’s ‘Fresh Start Checklist’ – a bucket list of things to accomplish while at college including finding a guy with boyfriend potential -begins to fall apart when Dane walks away because of his past and Megan’s brother’s warning.

Dane and Megan’s backstories are heartbreaking and full of angst and lost opportunities. Megan’s parents were killed years before, and Dane’s parents were all but absent throughout most of his life. To escape his home town Dane walked away and never looked back but recent events find our hero battling more guilt than his secret relationship with Megan Davenport. The $ex scenes are mostly implied reading more like a YA story line than a new adult formula.

Several of the previous story line couples plays secondary and supporting roles including Beckett Davenport and Lyla Wilder (Getting Lucky Number Seven #1) as well as Hudson Decker and Whitney Porter (Anatomy of a Player #2).

CRAZY PUCKING LOVE is a bit of a frustrating story line in that Dane is reluctant to cross an invisible line as it pertains to his relationship with Megan, and his friendship with teammate Becket Davenport. For all intents and purposes the situational anxiety was unfortunate in that I was disappointed in the overall feel of the story. The push and pull of the relationship was tempered by the possibility of Beckett’s discovery, and in this, their ‘dirty little secret’ felt more like an affair than a growing love.

CRAZY PUCKING LOVE is a story of ‘forbidden love’; a young woman on her own for the first time falling for an older man who is friends with her over-protective brother. The premise is entertaining but maddening; the characters are caught between friendship and love; the romance is a struggle towards a happily ever after.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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In a Ranger’s Arms by Donna Michaels – a Review

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In a Ranger’s Arms by Donna Michaels – a Review

 

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Description:
Former Army Ranger Stone Mitchum doesn’t have time for sex. Since starting a company with his brother and two buddies, he’s had more important things on his mind. Like transitioning veterans back into society. But when his curvy new tenant falls into his arms—literally—his libido snaps to attention.

Jovy Larson has four weeks to prove she’s worthy of taking over the family business. Her challenge? Sell gluten-free, vegan food—in the middle of cattle country, Texas. It’s a tough task, but not half as tough as fighting her attraction to her sexy, surly landlord.

Before she knows it, Jovy’s tangling sheets with the hot cowboy, stalked by a jealous cow, and strategizing ways to help Stone’s ranch. But by the time her lease runs out and the test is over, she’s faced with a new challenge…competing against Stone’s sense of duty to win.

 

Review:

Stone Mitchum is a former Army Ranger and the man in charge at the At Ease Ranch in Joyful, Texas. Since starting the ranch and forming the business with his brother and two army buddies, he hasn’t had much time for anything let alone even consider dating.  His sole purpose now is the ranch, which was established to help veterans returning from war reintegrate into society.  The construction company within – teaches returning veterans a trade and gives them a haven from the outside world to reconnect and reestablish themselves.  So the last thing Stone needs is the distraction of a woman, or any distraction for that matter.

But fate has other ideas. When Stone goes into town to meet his new tenant and collect rent, Jovy Larson  falls right into his arms, literally.

Jovy Larson is in Joyful and  has just four weeks to open a vegan restaurant in cowboy cattle country and prove to her grandfather that she has what it takes to take over as CEO of Larson Industries.  

In a competition with her cousin to prove who has what it takes to take over the company, Jovy has no time for distractions or dating.  She is here for one thing and one thing only – to win the CEO position. But when circumstances beyond her control lead her into the arms of an Army Ranger cowboy her body does everything in its power to push the two together.

With both of them with priorities and a lot running on the success of their businesses – neither one of them have time for what’s in store for them.

Stone Mitchum is still staunch military and takes his responsibilities seriously.  He main goal is to take care of the veterans under his charge at his ranch and insure that they always have someone watching their backs.  But when a distraction sidetracks him from doing what he believes is his duties – he swears off women and anything to do with them.  That is until he meets Jovy.  His body betrays his mind and ever belief and moral he has flies out the window when she is around.  He has strong morals, beliefs and his loyalty to his brothers which makes you fall for him quite quickly. Who wouldn’t love a tall, rugged, handsome cowboy?  He is the epitome of a country gentleman and very hard to resist, although at times stubborn in his beliefs and convictions. 

Jovy Larson is one tough cookie. She has a great sense of humor and a wonderful personality. But, taking on the task of opening a vegan restaurant in the middle of beef country will be no easy task.  But she wants to honor her late fathers wishes and she wants to prove to her grandfather that she has what it takes to be CEO of Larson Industries.  But when she falls quick for cowboy Stone her life takes an unexpected twist.  Her mind shifts from what will bring her happiness to what happiness she can bring to others.  And spending time at the At Ease Ranch has showed her how compassion for another person can change their lives. 

I have never been crazy about stories with cowboys, but this one was a delicious change of pace for me.  I loved everything about Stone Mitchum from page one.  He is stubborn, strong and full of compassion.  Even though he doesn’t want anyone to really know that.  The work up of him falling for and pursuing Jovy was a work of art and beautifully written.  Slowly building tempo that leads to an amazingly wonderful crescendo.  Jovy made me laugh – city girl finding herself in the country – what more could you ask for.  Her personality is addicting and I loved how she found good in everyone.

I loved Stone and Jovy’s relationship, I laughed and got teary eyed – ok I cried. Not going to lie – it was a great story with wonderful characters all around. The secondary characters were absolutely amazing – you want to know what happens to every single one of them.  (Especially Leo?!)  This wonderful love story also touches a lot on the struggles that soldiers face every day returning from war.  And as gut-wrenching as that may seem this story shows you the reality of that and how it affects everyone around that person.  Moving and emotional – I highly recommend and can’t wait for book two.

Reviewed by Erin

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Legalizing Kane by Sara Holland-a review

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LEGALIZING KANE by Sara Holland-a review

Legalizing Kane

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 12, 2016

Libby Michaels is pulling her life back together after escaping – barely – from an abusive relationship. On a dream trip to Tahiti, she meets Kane Ellis, the shaggy maned lead singer of one of the hottest new hair bands around. But their brief encounter ends badly, leaving Libby with no doubts that she just isn’t cut out for one night stands.

Back home in New York, though, chance throws them together once more, and their connection rekindles, quickly building to an unstoppable blaze of lust. And maybe love.

But when the fates are being so kind, there’s always a price to pay.

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REVIEW: LEGALIZING KANE by Sara Holland is a stand alone, contemporary, erotic, romance story line focusing on musician/singer Kane Ellis, and attorney Libby Michaels.

Told from dual third person points of view (Kane and Libby) LEGALIZING KANE follows the forbidden relationship between attorney Libby Michaels, and singer Kane Ellis. While on vacation in Tahiti, our heroine Libby had a one-night stand with a man she knew only as Kane. Back home, Libby is assigned an exclusive client-a musician who needs a personal attorney-enter Kane Ellis, the man who is currently at the forefront of Libby’s desires. What ensues is the building relationship between attorney and client- a relationship Libby wants to keep on the down low, and Libby’s need to move on from her past.

Libby’s previous relationship has scarred our heroine both inside and out; her ability to trust has been fractured, and her relationship with Kane struggles with Libby’s emotionally, needy demands. Kane is a professional musician whose lifestyle finds our hero missing the woman that calls to his heart as he is about to head out on tour.

The relationship between Kane and Libby is one of immediate attraction but a relationship that Libby hopes to hide from people with whom she works. One of Kane’s band mates has a love-hate relationship with Libby Michaels, and Libby’s past tries one more time to intimidate our story line heroine. The $ex scenes are numerous, intense and provocative without the use of the over the top sexually graphic language and text.

We are introduced to Kane’s fellow band mates, as well as Libby’s boss Jake, and her friend and co-worker Jo-Jo may or may not have an interest in Kane’s band mate Max-here’s hoping for another story line or novella.

I did struggle with one particular issue of the story line as is pertained to Libby’s past and the man who destroyed her trust. Libby’s issues stemmed from the previous abuse, and the possibility that the man in question refused to accept that Libby had move on but for all intents and purposes, the ‘threats’ were more of a red-herring as nothing came to fruition throughout the story line build up. The resolution of the threats was never addressed to completion.

LEGALIZING KANE is a passionate and heartwarming story line. The premise is romantic and encouraging: the characters are animated, colorful and engaging; the romance is seductive and inspiring. LEGALIZING KANE is an intimate and intoxicating story line about two sensual and playful people.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Dealing in Deception by Samantha Joyce – a Review

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Dealing in Deception by Samantha Joyce – a Review

 

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Veronica Wilde finds that playing make-believe isn’t all it’s cracked up to be—especially when it’s keeping her from pursuing the one man who makes her heart go wild.

As an actress-for-hire, Veronica Wilde has made a living out of pretending to be other people. It’s the one thing at which she’s always excelled: taking on someone else’s personality and running with it. So after Elise Jameson, author of the bestselling Viking Moon series, decides she no longer requires Veronica’s services, she needs to find a new gig—and fast.

But when her newest client hires Veronica to help him make his small business look more successful than it actually is, the sparks that fly between them are definitely not part of the act. Suddenly, Veronica finds she’s tired of playing pretend for a living. She’s been acting for so long, she’s blindsided by the one man who sees her for who she really is. And the most terrifying part? She might actually like it.

 

Review:

Dealing in Deception by Samantha Joyce is the 2nd novel in her Love in Disguise series.  Even though this book read very well as a standalone, I do recommend that you read the first book in this series, Flirting with Fame.  Veronica Wilde, the bad girl in the first book, becomes the heroine in this one, and surprisingly, Samantha Joyce does pull this off. I could not stand Veronica in the first book, and when I found out she was the lead, I was not sure if I would enjoy this one.  Even if I wanted to smack her a few times early on, Veronica grew on me, and I actually surprised myself by liking and rooting for her.  Veronica is an actress, who helps clients in many facets, such as a pretend girlfriend, business associate with many contacts, or just a pretty date for the rich client.

We meet Baxter (Bax) our hero when he is down on his luck trying to sell his invention of special warming blankets for the homeless.  As his frustration mounts, Bax’s friend ,Scott, convinces him to hire an actress who helped him get his girlfriend back.  When Bax meets Veronica (she does use many names for different clients), he ends up saving her from an accident, but she wasn’t very nice and they both got off on the wrong foot.  They will run into each other again in a bar, and Veronica will offer her services to help Bax meet wealthy contacts of hers, as well as to teach him how to dress and act.

Despite that they are both so different, a slow build romance will begin, with Bax falling for Veronica; but she refuses to allow herself to recognize that Bax is the perfect man for her.  Veronica does come off as spoiled and snobbish, but underneath it all, we learn more about her childhood, family tragedy, and how she had to do everything for herself at very young age.  Together, they will get funding for Bax’s invention, and Bax will become an entrepreneur.  Bax has always helped with the homeless, and Veronica will find herself slowly changing, becoming more caring of those in need.

Their romance heats up, and becomes sizzling; but Veronica’s fears from her childhood days will make her push Bax away.  Will Bax convince Veronica that their love is worth fighting for?  Will Veronica be willing to give up her glitzy, cold life?

It was nice to see Elise and Gavin (heroes of the first book), though it was brief. I did like the addition of some of the homeless people, who both Bax and Veronica helped.  Once again, Samantha Joyce has given us a wonderful story of a couple that are opposites, with some twists, life situations, and romance.  I look forward to the next book in this series.

Reviewed by Barb

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Triple Trouble (Found in Oblivion #2) by Cari Quinn and Taryn Elliott-a review

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TRIPLE TROUBLE (Found in Oblivion #2) by Cari Quinn/Taryn Elliott-a review

Triple Trouble

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 18, 2016

She wasn’t looking to fall in love with one man. Never mind two.

Juliet Reece grew up in the shadow of her seemingly perfect older sister, Margo Reece. While Juliet’s wealthy, blue-blood parents dealt with infidelity, Juliet fought for normalcy. Now she’s the bassist in Warning Sign, a band on the rise, and she finally feels like she’s making space for herself in the world. It’s her time to shine, and she’s ready to have fun and focus on her career.

Until Randy “Sparks” Pruitt nearly blows up her life. Literally.

She can’t stand the guy. She definitely hasn’t fantasized about gripping a handful of his hair and – no. Not happening.

Then there’s Tristan Eves, Sparks’ new friend. He’s the exact opposite of Sparks. Playful. Naughty. Arousing.

Suddenly, she’s on the verge of something wilder than she’s ever experienced before. Two seductive men, hers for the taking – if she can handle the heat.

If double trouble is dangerous, watch out for the power of three.

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REVIEW: TRIPLE TROUBLE is the second full length installment in Cari Quinn and Taryn Elliott’s contemporary, adult FOUND IN OBLIVION erotic, romance series. FOUND IN OBLIVION, focusing on the younger siblings of the original story line characters, is a spin off from Quinn and Elliott’s LOST IN OBLIVION series. Several characters from LIO and the authors’ HAMMERED series cross over and make cameo appearances for familiarity and cohesion. This is bass guitarist for the upcoming rock band Warning Sign Juliet Reece, executive chef Tristan Eves, and tour lighting director Randy ‘Sparks’ Pruitt story line. You do not have to have read the previous series to understand or follow the spin off but for backstory and enjoyment I recommend reading the authors’ LOST IN OBLIVION and HAMMERED series as well. Juliet is the sister of Margo Reece, and Rand is the brother of Harper Pruitt (Lost in Oblivion series)

NOTE:
TRIPLE TROUBLE contains graphic M/F/M sexual situation, language and text, and may not be suitable for all readers.

Told from three third person perspectives (Tristan, Rand and Juliet) TRIPLE TROUBLE follows the building relationship between chef Tristan Eves, lighting coordinator Rand Pruitt, and bass guitarist for Warning Sign Juliet Reece. For months Rand aka Sparks has lusted after Juliet Sparks but believes himself out of her league. As part of the road crew Rand works behind the scenes and quietly desires the woman of his dreams until an opportunity presents itself at the Halloween wedding of Owen Blackwell and Callie Templeton (Manipulated /Hammered #3). When his best friend and roommate chef Tristan Eves makes a play for Juliet Reece, Rand is shocked when Juliet extends the invitation for all three. What ensues is the growing love between three people whose lives are about to spiral out of control when jealousy and love enter into the equation.

TRIPLE TROUBLE is a story with numerous graphic, M/F/M sexual situations; a spicy ménage relationship with palpable sexual energy between three unique and exceptional individuals. Cari Quinn and Taryn Elliott create a world of passion, heartbreak and anguish wherein our leading trio find love in the unlikeliest of situations. The premise is intoxicating; the characters are intense; the romance is seductive and erotic.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Bedded Bliss
Triple Trouble

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Love and the Shameless Lady by Barbara Monajem – a Review

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Love and the Shameless Lady by Barbara Monajem – a Review

 

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DESCRIPTION:
Disgraced lady Daisy Warren serves ale in a tumbledown inn, sings crude songs for the smugglers, and writes romantic novels in her spare time. Shunned by her own class, she’s resigned to her lowly life—until someone tries to kill her.

Gentleman spy Sir Julian Kerr noses out seditionists and traitors. When he visits the inn to investigate two suspicious Frenchmen, he meets the lovely but hostile Daisy. He doesn’t intend to get involved with her—but then he learns that someone is threatening her life. 

He wants to find out more—it’s part of his investigation. 
He wants to protect her—he’s a chivalrous man. 
He just wants her. 
But will Daisy’s bitter past allow her to risk love again? 

 

REVIEW:

4 out of 5 for this reader folks!

Love and The Shameless Lady by Barbara Monajem is the third book in her Scandalous Kisses series.  A regency romance, this story follows Daisy and Julian, and I have to say I was really looking forward to reading about Daisy.  She captivated me in the previous novels and she is everything I had hope she would be.

Daisy Warren is a ruined woman.  Having seduced and bedded a smuggler before marriage, she has been shunned by her fellow high class society and in order to avoid her family any further embarrassment she has taken to living in a local inn and resigned to being a spinster.  Daisy is a spitfire however, and while she may be resigned to live this way, she also takes her future in her own hands.  She has secretly penned a romantic book series and uses stories and people she meets in this inn as inspiration.  Her latest book is ready for release, but someone does not want it published and they have gone so far as to threaten and make attempts on her life to ensure it isn’t.

Julian Kerr is a spy.  YUP, that’s right, a true gentleman like spy.  While investigating, and doing his spy stuff, he lands at the inn that Daisy just so happens to reside.  He is immediately attracted to her and wonders why such a well bred lady is residing in a place like this.  When he witnesses her life being threatened, he jumps right into gentleman savior mode and whisks her away to safety.  Just so happens he can do a little investigation in the process as well.

Before we know it, these two are breaking all the polite society rules and falling for each other.  Julian brings her to her cousin’s home (just so happens to be Miles from the first book) where Daisy is afforded opportunity to heal in more ways than one.  Sassy exchanges, healed relationships, a little action and adventure and blossoming beautiful romance soon come to surface.

Well written, this novel truely flowed from one page to another.  I loved Daisy, I loved everything about her.  I loved that she was hard on the outside but strong and soft on the inside.  She has a vulnerability that is completely endearing and made my want to root for her.  Julian .. he was easy to adore as well.  His patience for Daisy was incredible, and while he wanted her badly, he knew that her previous experience was traumatic in ways and he wanted her to feel safe and loved.

A little slow in the beginning is the only complaint I have.  Once the story got going, it was engaging.  I recommend that you read the first two books of this series before this one.

HAPPY READING! 🙂

Reviewed by Rachel

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Sweet Cheeks by K. Bromberg-a review

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SWEET CHEEKS by K. Bromberg-a review

Sweet Cheeks

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RELEASE DATE: November 14, 2016

It all started with the invitation. To my ex-fiance’s new wedding.

I should have ignored it. Thrown it away. Set it afire. But I didn’t. I replied.

With a plus one.

And then my assistant accidentally mailed it.

Enter Hayes Whitley. Mega-movie star. The man who has captured the hearts of millions. But I gave him mine years ago. He was my first love. He was my everything. Right until he up and left to chase his dreams without so much as a simple goodbye.

When he showed up out of the blue ten years later, I should have known to steer clear. I should have rejected his offer to take me to my ex’s wedding. I should have never let him kiss me.

But I didn’t.

And now we’re left wondering if the pieces of the life we once shared still fit together somehow. First loves are hard to forget. The question is, do we want to forget? Or do we risk the chance and see what happens next?

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REVIEW: SWEET CHEEKS by K. Bromberg is an adult, contemporary, stand alone, second chance romance story line between movie star Hayes Whitley, and bakery shop owner Saylor Rodgers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Saylor and Hayes) SWEET CHEEKS focuses on Sweet Cheeks bakery owner Saylor Rodgers following the invitation to her ex-fiance Mitch’s wedding. With his sister in need of the perfect date for the island nuptials Saylor’s brother Ryder calls in an IOU from Hayes Whitley-the man whom Saylor has loved for most of her life- and the man who broke her heart ten years earlier. What ensues is the rekindling romance and rebuilding of a friendship between two people who have never forgotten the past.

Hayes Whitley is an award winning Hollywood actor whose fame came at the cost of his relationship with Saylor Rodgers. Ten years earlier, Hayes left his hometown and the woman he loved to seek his fame and fortune, then never looked back. Saylor Rodgers thought she found love in the guise of someone new but six years later realized that Hayes was the only man she would ever love. The $ex scenes are intimate and intense.

We are introduced to Saylor’s brother Ryder Rodgers, and her co-worker and best friend Dee Dee who is responsible for sending Saylor’s wedding invitation reply. Saylor’s ex-fiance Mitch Layton has yet to sever the umbilical cord still attached to his overbearing mother; and Mrs. Layton who is attempting to destroy Saylor’s business one nasty comment at a time.

SWEET CHEEKS is a second chance romance between two people who share a lifetime of memories, of hopes and of dreams. The premise is emotional and sexy; the characters are passionate and real; the romance is fated by time.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Real Earls Break the Rules by Tina Gabrielle – a Review

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Real Earls Break the Rules by Tina Gabrielle – a Review

 

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1816 England

Brandon St. Clair, the Earl of Vale, has never been one to follow the rules. Even though he must marry a wealthy heiress so that he can be rid of the pile of debt he inherited with his title, he can’t stop thinking of another. Amelia Somerton is the daughter of a forger and is not a suitable wife. But that doesn’t stop Brandon from making Amelia a different offer, the kind that breaks every rule of etiquette…

Sin runs in Amelia’s family. And even though she now rubs elbows with the aristocracy, she knows the truth—she has the ability to forge priceless works of art. She’ll never be seen as an acceptable wife, not that she wants to marry, anyway. So when the earl scandalously offers her the one thing she’s always dreamed of, she can’t help but take it. But what begins as a simple arrangement, soon escalates into much more, and as the heat between them sizzles, each encounter becomes a lesson in seduction…

 

Review:

Real Earls Break the Rules begins with Amelia’s family being invited to a house party hosted by Brandon St. Clair.  Brandon and Amelia’s brother in law are friends, which led to the invitation, but Brandon has an ulterior motive.  He’s inherited a mountain of debt from his deceased father and needs Amelia’s help.  He knows that Amelia inherited her infamous father’s artistic talents and makes her an offer that she knows she should refuse.  Once he makes her the offer and tells her how it will benefit her, and her artistic talents, she accepts the offer, knowing all too well the ramifications if she’s discovered.  Brandon knows, too, the perceived ramifications if she’s caught, but he is almost desperate to erase the debt he inherited.  His father bought businesses that were bad investments and left them to flounder, leaving Brandon to set things to right and take care of his grandmother and his sisters. 

As Brandon and Amelia set their plan into motion, neither can dismiss their attraction to each other, which started a year before upon a chance meeting.  To add to Brandon’s stress, his grandmother wants him to propose to a spoiled brat, who just happens to be the daughter of a Duke and comes with a large dowry.  The fact that Brandon doesn’t even like the girl doesn’t carry much weight with his grandmother, as it is his responsibility to take care of the family by any means necessary.  Seemingly, someone is sabotaging the one business that he knows can make money:  the textile mill.  With machines breaking down and deplorable working conditions, he makes it his personal mission to turn the flailing business around.  He also makes it his personal mission to make Amelia his……….

Real Earls Break the Rules is an outstanding addition to the Infamous Somerton series.  Amelia fascinated me in the first installment of the series and I knew her story would be awesome.  I love that she stands her ground and is not willing to give up on what SHE wants, and knows she deserves.  She has a big heart and a true artist’s eye.  Brandon, even though I wanted to thumps his ears a couple of times, has a sense of honor that shined through.  His determination to do right by his family, and ultimately Amelia, will endear him to all who read this story.  Real Earls Break the Rules is ultimately a story about setting aside preconceived notions set by society and doing what is truly right, listening to your gut and following your heart.  I honestly can’t wait for the next installment.  (One problem is there are only three Somerton sisters, but I’m hoping she can keep this series going past that.)  There is angst, treachery and a somewhat slow building romance that kept my attention and kept me turning the pages.  If you’re a fan of this genre, you will love this series.  Well done, Tina Gabrielle!  Very, very well done!!!

Reviewed by Vickie

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