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NOLAN (Savage Kings MC-South Carolina 6) by Lane Hart & DB West

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NOLAN (Savage Kings MC-South Carolina 6) by Lane Hart & DB West- review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date July 8, 2021

Nolan Bishop has felt like an outsider in the Savage Kings MC ever since he gave up the nomad lifestyle to try and put down some roots. He’s a convicted felon, searching for his place in the world without screwing up his probation.

The last thing Nolan needs is a giant oaf from a rival biker gang showing up at the MC’s clubhouse, threatening to kill Nolan if he doesn’t give his estranged wife, Rita, a divorce.

The funny thing is, Nolan is certain that he has never been married.

The name Rita does, unfortunately, ring a bell – she’s the reason he went to prison.

If Rita is lying about them being married, then she must be in serious trouble. Nolan just has to decide how much trouble the woman is worth.

Unlike before, now he knows that even the smallest mistake could not only send him back to prison, but also endanger the lives of all the Savage Kings.

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REVIEW: NOLAN is the sixth instalment in the contemporary, adult SAVAGE KINGS MC-SOUTH CAROLINA erotic, MC, romance series co-authored by Lane Hart and DB West. This is thirty-four year old, MC member Nolan Bishop, and thirty year old accountant assistant/waitress Rita Collins’ story line. NOLAN can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

WARNING: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Nolan and Rita) covering two timelines, NOLAN follows the rebuilding romance and relationship between Nolan Bishop and Rita Collins. Five years earlier, Nolan Bishop fell for our story line heroine. Three glorious weeks ended with Nolan Bishop taking the fall for someone else, leaving a heart broken and misinformed Rita behind. Fast forward to present day wherein Nolan finds himself facing a threat of another sort, this one also attached to the woman he once loved. What ensues is the rebuilding romance and relationship between Rita and Nolan, and the potential fall-out as Rita may have to spend the rest of her life on the run, in an effort to stay one step ahead of a man desperate to claim Rita as his own.

Five years earlier Nolan Bishop took the fall for a series of robberies and petty larceny but Nolan had no idea that Rita was unaware of what happened or why, and in this our heroine spent the last five years angry that Nolan had ghosted in the middle of the day. Rita Collins has worked two jobs for close to 11 years in an effort to look after herself and her younger brother but our heroine was facing a new battle when another MC took control of the place where she worked. In an effort to protect the woman he loved, Nolan and the Savage Kings MC worked behind the scenes, setting up plans that would inevitably see our couple on separate paths for the rest of their lives.

The relationship between Nolan and Rita is one of immediate attraction for our story line hero but Rita refuses to get involved with the local biker MC. Leaving her no choice, Nolan becomes protector and body guard only to find himself facing several years in jail for something he did not do. Rita is desperate to stay one step ahead of the man hunting her down but in doing so pulls Nolan into her own corner of h*ll, a corner from which neither may return. The $ex scenes are intimate, and intense.

There is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters including several of the previous story line couples, as well as Nolan’s friends Abel and Hugo; Rita’s brother Cory, and a number of members from the Rebel Henchman MC. Abel’s story is next.

NOLAN is a story of betrayal, secrets and lies;obsession, lust, power and control. The premise is gritty and twisted; the romance is provocative; the characters are animated and determined.

Reading Order and Previous reviews
Roman
Winston
Verek
Conrad
Cannon

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Trusting Molly (Silverstone 3) by Susan Stoker-a review

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Trusting Molly (Silverstone 3) by Susan Stoker-a review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date July 13, 2021

When Mark “Smoke” Chamberlin ventures into the Nigerian jungle with his team of government assassins, his mission is clear: get in, kill the target, and make it out alive. With his extensive military experience, Smoke has no problem heading into dangerous territory. When it comes to love, though, he’s always been a little wary. But then he meets the beautiful, intrepid Molly Smith.

Schoolteacher Molly has been trying to outrun a lifetime of bad luck, and now she finds herself kidnapped along with a hundred schoolgirls in the jungle. But when Smoke finds them, Molly thinks her luck might be turning around—until she returns to the US to find her beloved grandparents murdered.

Devastated by their deaths and mystified by the turn of events, Molly turns to Smoke for comfort. But as Molly and Smoke grow closer, a different threat emerges…one that will put their relationship to the test and their lives in grave danger.

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REVIEW:TRUSTING MOLLY is the third instalment in Susan Stoker’s contemporary, adult SILVERSTONE romantic suspense series focusing on group of former US Special Forces soldiers, who own and operate Silverstone Towing. This is thirty-eight year old, Mark ‘Smoke’ Chamberlin, and thirty-five year old Molly Smith’s story line. TRUSTING MOLLY can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary. The SILVERSTONE series is a spin off from the author’s Mountain Mercenaries series but you do not have to have read the aforementioned series to understand or follow the current timeline.

Told from three third person perspectives including Molly and Mark, TRUSTING MOLLY follows the Silverstone Team of former Special Forces operatives as they perform a search and rescue in the Nigerian jungle for a group of girls kidnapped by the Boko Haram but the girls are not the Team’s only target, as a missing American woman was last seen working the teenaged girls. As Mark ‘Smoke’ Chamberlin , and his Team spend more than a month searching for the missing girls, Molly Smith is targeted for who she is, and finds herself secluded in an underground hole. Rescued and recovering with the Silverstone Team, Molly will discover that everyone she loved back home was killed in a fire, a fire believed to be set by someone Molly once knew. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Molly and Mark, and the potential fall-out as Molly’s past comes hunting for our story line heroine.

Molly Smith is an environmental engineer and volunteered to work for her company in Nigeria but Molly is more or less on the run from a dangerous past, a past that is about to collect what he believes is his due. Mark Chamberlin fell immediately for our story line heroine. Protective to a fault, Mark offers Molly a place to stay, believing his security is enough to protect our story line heroine. Having watched several of his teammates fall in love, Mark wants the same, and Molly is the perfect fit for our story line hero. The $ex scenes are intimate, passionate and intense without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

We welcome the return of Bull and Skylar, Eagle and Taylor, Gramps aka Leonardo, and Eagle aka Kellan; several Silverstone Towing employees including Bart Jose and Leigh; single father Shawn Archer, as well as Molly’s ex boyfriend Preston Weldon. Gramps and Cassidy’s story is next.

TRUSTING MOLLY is a story of obsession, betrayal and vengeance; search and rescue, acceptance, love and romance. The fast paced premise is engaging, captivating and gritty; the romance is stirring, tender and spirited ; the characters are animated, wary and honorable.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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SAVAGE (Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance) by Anna Ray- review

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SAVAGE (Enemies to Lovers Mafia Romance) by Anna Ray- review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date July 7, 2021

He scares the living daylights out of me. But not for the reasons he might think. And that scares me even more. Hazel He’s magnetic. Tall and commanding. Heartbreakingly gorgeous.

Borne of ice. Ruthless. Dangerous. And his dark, mesmerizing gaze is locked onto me. This man is fantasy in the flesh. Callum O’Daire.

Darling of Boston’s moneyed society and king of the underworld. And I’m here to ask a favor from this soulless creature. Beg, if I have to. I despise him. Body and soul. Callum Hazel Brentwood. Even from a distance, she’s striking. Stands out. Eyes like dark gold that glittered with fire and untapped passion. She needs my help.

But I hate the Brentwoods. All of them. Old money that covers sins and crimes that will never be answered to The very thing keeping Hazel so pampered and pretty. Blood money. If anyone’s going to tear her to shreds, to destroy her, it’s going to be me. My way. Sultry stares, passionate embraces, and suspense await you inside Savage.

This enemies-to-lovers mafia romance will have you flipping the pages, begging Callum or Hazel to make the first move!

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REVIEW: SAVAGE by Anna Ray is a contemporary, adult, enemies to lovers, Mafia style, dark romance story lines focusing on businessman Callum O’Daire, and Hazel Brentwood.

WARNING: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Callum and Hazel) SAVAGE follows in the wake of Sam Brentwood’s death. Hazel Brentwood and her brother Sam were adopted as children and babies but Sam’s death has left too many unanswered questions including the identity of Hazel’s birth mother. With only the name ‘Callum O’Daire’, our heroine goes in search of the information she may not want to find. Callum O’Daire, is a former, illegal MMA fighter turned underworld boss, whose hatred for the Brentwood family is only surpassed by his hatred for the life in which he was born. What ensues is the acrimonious and tempestuous relationship between Callum and Hazel, and the fall-out as the truth reveals a deeper connection between our story line couple.

Callum O’Daire wants nothing to do with our story line heroine but the more Hazel persists, the more Callum succumbs. At every turn, secrets are revealed, lies are exposed, and the twists expose a dark and dangerous world of which Hazel does not belong. Often TSTL (too stupid to live) Hazel becomes the target of threats and intimidation, but she continues along a tangled path of heart breaking discovery.

The relationship between Callum and Hazel is fraught with a thinly veiled line between love and hate. Callum doesn’t do relationship, and Hazel represent everything Callum hates in the world. Often threatening, angry, and exasperated, Callum struggles with his attraction to a woman that won’t leave well enough alone. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and dramatic.

We are introduced to Callum’s friend, former MMA fighter and right-hand man Damon Jones, as well as Hazel’s father Davis Brentwood, and her roommate and best friend Finley.

SAVAGE is a dark, gritty, haunting and twisted tale of betrayal and vengeance, secrets and lies, power, control, obsession and love. The character driven premise is tragic and complex; the characters are broken and desperate; the romance is visceral and intense.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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The Do-Over by Melissa MacKinnon – a Review

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The Do-Over by Melissa MacKinnon – a Review

 

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After years in the grueling California dating scene, Maggie Kelley has finally agreed to marry her Mr. Right Now. But there’s just one teensy problem…the county clerk lets her know that she’s technically still married to her Vegas fling: the best three days she ever had…and can’t actually remember. The moment she sees her very hot husband after eight years, with his works-well-with-his-hands attitude, she’s sure their wedding night must have been explosive. 

The absolute last person Finnegan Garrity expected at his door is Maggie—his ultimate “one who got away.” Yet here she is in his small-town boat shop, looking just as adorable as ever…and wanting a divorce. Yeah, he has no intention of letting that happen. Now he’s got one week to convince Maggie that they’re still perfect for each other. 

But he’s going to need more than just a do-over: he’s going to need a miracle.

Content Warning The Do Over  is a heartwarming romance with two at-odds main characters. However, the story includes elements that might not be suitable for some readers. Cancer, a child with a disability after a car accident, mentions of a car accident, mentions of a violent relationship and alcoholism, parental death, and mentions of childhood parental neglect are included in the novel. Readers who may be sensitive to these elements, please take note.

 

 

 

Review:

The Do-Over by Melissa MacKinnon is the 1st book in her new Finding Home series. This is the first book that I’ve read by this author, and I have to admit I laughed through most of the book. 

A drunken Vegas wedding!! Sounds like a recipe for a disaster. But for four days Maggie and Finn were inseparable, drunken dares had led to a spontaneous marriage proposal and Finn had hoped to keep Maggie forever. But with a dawn four days later comes regret and guilt. They both their separate ways, each thinking the other had “sorted” the annulment!! 

Eight years later, Maggie is looking for a divorce from her four day husband….. And that’s where we start our story. 

Maggie needs a divorce and she needs it done now. Her family need her to solidify a union between two families (I know right! Sounds like a mafia deal!). But doing her duty for her family is what she’s all about. But there is a small party of her that was relived when she finds out her divorce hasn’t gone through. 

Finnegan thought he’d found the woman he’d spend the rest of his life with. He’d even plucked up the courage to find her after Vegas. But he’d been made to realize that they were from two different worlds.  And so he resigned himself never to see her again. 

And now he’s got a second chance, can he get her to change her mind? Will she even want to after eight years? Well he needs to give it one last shot…..

A fake engagement leads to all sorts of misunderstandings. Finn tells his grandmother that Maggie is his girlfriend from New York (looooong story) grandmother sees Maggie’s ring and assumes they are now engaged!!! Finn asks Maggie to pretend to be his fiancée until the divorce is signed…. 

The chemistry is still there, but Maggie is trying really hard to keep her distance, and Finn isn’t helping one bit…So what happens when the papers finally come? Will Maggie leave and return to California? Or has Finn done enough to keep Maggie by his side permanently this time? 

Loved the grandmother, she wasn’t as silly as people thought her to be. And a few supporting characters were just a joy to read about. And if I had to pick a family to visit…. I’d pick Finn’s family every time, they were just so warm and friendly. Maggie’s family were just so cold and power oriented! 

It’s a book that can easily be read in a few hours. 

Reviewed by Julie

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OWNED BY THE BRATVA KING by Jagger Cole-a review

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OWNED BY THE BRATVA KING (Bratva Captive Romance 5) by Jagger Cole

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She’s been mine since the second I saw her.

It would be easy to say I have no business even looking at a girl like River Finn. She’s too young. Too innocent. Too much my daughter’s best friend.

That is, until the gorgeous forbidden fruit becomes my business. A rival bratva kingpin wants her. I want his empire. Kidnapping her as leverage should be an easy, simple business arrangement.

Except there’s nothing easy or simply about this. Not when she captures my piercing gaze. Not when she leaves me hungry and wanting. Not when her sassy mouth and dangerous curves make me weak.

But my world is strength and brutality. There’s no place in it for softness like River. There’s no room for the long-forgotten, smoldering feelings she ignites in me.

Touching her could destroy my empire. Keeping her could start a war. And yet, possession is nine-tenths of the law.

River has no business being in my world. But now, I’m making it my business to make sure she never leaves.

She’s mine—finders, keepers.

This scorching hot Bratva captive romance is a standalone story in the Bratva’s Claim series. Older H/younger h, twists, turns, and so much heat you’ll need a cold drink. Safe, absolutely no cheating, no cliffhanger, and a perfect happy ever after.

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REVIEW: OWNED BY THE BRATVA KING is the fifth instalment in Jagger Cole’s contemporary, adult BRATVA CAPTIVE ROMANCE erotic, Bratva, romance series. This is forty-five year old, billionaire Bratva kingpin Yuri Volkov , and twenty-one year old, fashion model River Finn’s story line. OWNED BY THE BRATVA KING can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary. River Finn is best friend’s with Yuri’s daughter Belle (His Captive Bratva Princess 4).

WARNING: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Yuri and River) OWNED BY THE BRATVA KING follows the abduction of fashion model River Finn by Bratva kingpin Yuri Volkov. River Finn knew very little about her best friend’s father Yuri Volkov but our heroine never expected to become a pawn in a much larger game of power and control. To gain a larger foothold against Semyon Belsky, another powerful kingpin, Yuri Volkov kidnaps the woman Semyon has claimed as his own, only to discover that the woman is his daughter’s best friend River Finn, a spunky fashion model who refuses to bow to our story line hero. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Yuri and River, and the fall-out as Semyon takes back what doesn’t belong.

Yuri Volkov is a powerful Bratva Kingpin in the world of dangerous and dark but Yuri will lose his heart to a woman more than half his age, as he struggles in the aftermath of kidnapping aka protecting our story line heroine. Semyon Belsky has something Yuri Volkov wants, and in return Yuri holds our heroine hostage until Semyon gives Yuri everything including the woman with whom he is falling in love. River Finn has no idea that she is about to be claimed by the Russian Bratva, a man she has never met but finding herself a ‘captive’ of Yuri Volkov, has River pushing all of Yuri’s button, buttons that place River in the direct line of fire.

The relationship between Yuri and River is an age-gap, forbidden, Bratva romance in which our heroine will fall for her best friend’s father. Yuri, from the outset, demands everything from River, discovering that River is most of an innocent than he could have ever imagined. The $ex scenes are intimate, passionate, erotic and intense.

OWNED BY THE BRATVA KING is story of power, control, betrayal and vengeance; obsession and love. The premise is thought provoking, gritty and twisted; the romance is spicy, hot and spirited; the characters are feisty,sassy and dynamic.

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Reviewed by Sandy

A reader first and foremost, Jagger Cole cut his romance writing teeth penning various fan-fiction stories years ago. After deciding to hang up his writing boots, Jagger worked in advertising pretending to be Don Draper. It worked enough to convince a woman way out of his league to marry him, though, which is a total win.

Now, Dad to two little princesses and King to a Queen, Jagger is thrilled to be back at the keyboard.

When not writing or reading romance books, he can be found woodworking, enjoying good whiskey, and grilling outside–rain or shine.

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Scoring with Him (Men of Summer 1) by Lauren Blakely-Review Tour

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Scoring with Him (Men of Summer 1) by Lauren Blakely-Review Tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date July 7, 2021

Falling for the rookie wasn’t part of the plan.
As a pro athlete, I have one unbreakable rule when it comes to men — Don’t date another baseball player.
Good thing I haven’t been tempted once in four years in the majors.
Until the day a rising star walks into my locker room. Outgoing, affable, and sexy-as-sin, Grant has confidence and talent for miles. He seems to get me too, maybe because we each have our fair share of secrets and scars — ones we’ll both fight to protect.
But, I’ve got far too much trouble in my past to want to bring any into my present.
All the more reason to resist the kind of dirty deeds his lips and eyes promise.
Even after I plant a scorching, hot kiss on the rookie one night after a game.
Even after he sends me the world’s sexiest selfie.
But when Grant reveals his biggest secret, I’m so damn ready to rip up the rulebook.
Turns out he’s a virgin and he wants me to help him get around all the bases.
The only rule? Don’t fall in love with him as we go.

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REVIEW:SCORING WITH HIM is the first full-length instalment in Lauren Blakely’s contemporary, adult MEN OF SUMMER erotic, MM, LGBTQ romance series. This is the continuing story of twenty six year old, short stop Declan Steele, and twenty-two year old, rookie catcher Grant Blackwood. Grant’s story begins in the prequel novella CRUSHING ON HIM but you do not have to have read the novella to understand or follow the current story line.

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NOTE: SCORING WITH HIM focuses on two gay men in professional sports including graphic scenes of same $ex situations.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Declan and Grant) SCORING WITH HIM follows the forbidden relationship between San Francisco Cougars’ twenty six year old, short stop Declan Steele, and twenty-two year old, rookie catcher Grant Blackwood. Both Declan Steele, and Grant Blackwood are open about their sexual orientation but when Grant is called up to the majors, on the same team as his idol Declan Steele, all bets are off when Declan begins to flirt with the team’s newest rookie. Hoping to avoid any unwanted publicity, Declan and Grant keep their relationship a secret, a relationship with a timeline as Declan teaches the ‘rookie’ about more than just baseball and the major leagues. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Declan and Grant, and the fall-out as Grant’s place on the team isn’t guaranteed, and Declan declares their relationship over.

Grant Blackwood is a rookie in more ways than one having never had a same sex relationship until meeting Declan Steele. Nothing only does Grant idolize his teammate but Grant has crushed on the guy for as long as he can remember. Pre-season sees Grant struggling to make the team but Declan’s about to reveal that more than Grant could have imagined.

The relationship between Grant and Declan is a M/M relationship ; a forbidden relationship in as far as both men work and play for the same team. Author Lauren Blakely’s series of same-$ex stories does not focus on homophobia or hate but on a world where being gay and lesbian is always accepted. As Declan and Grant begin their relationship behind closed doors, Declan learns that his time with Grant has come to an end. The $ex scenes are descriptive, passionate, detailed and erotic.

We are introduced to Grant’s best friend Reese, and her brother River; Declan’s best friends Emma, and her brother, professional hockey player James Fitzgerald; and several members of the San Francisco Cougars: Crosby Cash, Sullivan, Miguel, and Chance Ashford.

SCORING WITH HIM is a story of first loves, first relationships, friendships and sport. A story of anxious moments, trepidation, uncertainty and love. The premise is captivating and engaging; the romance is spicy and hot; the characters are energetic, real and lost. SCORING WITH HIM ends on a cliff hanger-you have been warned.

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Reviewed by Sandy

A #1 New York Times Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that’s hot, sweet and sexy. She lives in California with her family and has plotted entire novels while walking her dogs. With fourteen New York Times bestsellers, her titles have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller Lists more than eighty times, and she’s sold more than 2 million books. In October she’ll release HARD WOOD, a sexy, standalone romantic comedy. To receive an email when Lauren releases a new book, sign up for her newsletter–laurenblakely.com/newsletter

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What If You and Me (Say Everything 2) by Roni Loren-a review

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What If You and Me (Say Everything 2) by Roni Loren-a review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date July 6, 2021.

The world can be a scary place. At least, that’s what Andi Lockley’s anxiety wants her to believe. It doesn’t help that she narrowly escaped a dangerous man years ago, or that every relationship since has been colored with that lingering fear. But things are better now―she’s channeling everything into her career as a horror novelist and true crime podcaster, and her next book may be the breakthrough she needs.

If only her grumpy new neighbor would stop stomping around at all hours of the night.

Former firefighter Hill Dawson can’t sleep. After losing part of his leg in a rescue gone wrong, he’s now stuck in limbo. He needs to figure out what he’s supposed to do with his life, and he can’t let himself get distracted by the pretty redhead next door. But when someone breaks into Andi’s place, Hill can’t stop himself from rushing in to play the hero. Soon, a tentative bond forms between the unlikely pair. But what starts out as a neighborly exchange quickly turns into the chance for so much more…if Andi can learn to put aside her fear and trust in herself―and love―again.

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REVIEW:WHAT IF YOU AND ME is the second instalment in Roni Loren’s contemporary, adult SAY EVERYTHING erotic, romance series. This is thirty-one year old, former firefighter Hill Dawson, and author/podcaster Andi Lockley’s story line. WHAT IF YOU AND ME can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Andi and Hill) WHAT IF YOU AND ME follows the neighbors/friends with benefits relationship between thirty-one year old, former firefighter Hill Dawson, and horror author/podcaster Andi Lockley. Approximately two years earlier Hill Dawson’s life as a fire-fighter ended when a work place accident ended his career leaving Hill struggling with depression and something to do. Meeting his new neighbor/tenant gave Hill thoughts he had long forgotten, since he discovered his fiancée in love with another man but his spunky next door neighbor offered a reprieve from his thoughts, thoughts that continued to stray on what was and what will never be. Andi Lockley is a horror author, and podcaster about murdered and missing people, and in this Andi had some experience when it comes to the frightening reality about what it is she talks. Falling for her neighbor was never on the agenda but a friendship with benefits relationship would quickly turn into something more, something of which Hill wanted nothing to do. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Andi and Hill, and the potential fall-out as Hill pushes Andi out of his life, just as Andi’s life is about to implode.

Andi and Hill are both dealing with the trauma of past events, and in this, the past continues to affect the present and the future. Hill and Andi both agreed neither one was ready to settle down but Andi was the first to fall, and Hill wasn’t ready to pick up the pieces. A disastrous prior relationship for both has caused both physical and emotional scars but Hill refuses to accept that he is the man for our heroine, believing he is a place holder for someone more to come.

The relationship between Andi and Hill is a neighbors/friends with benefits that turns into something more. From podcasting to writing, cooking to a Firefighter’s auction, our couple find themselves celebrating the little things in life, things that detract from the terror that was once their lives. As Andi slowly falls for her firefighter hero, Hill begins to pull back just as Andi’s life spirals out of control. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and intense without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

We are introduced to Hill’s fellow firefighter and friend Ramsey, Andi’s friends and therapist Eliz, Hill’s ex-fiancee Christine, as well as the return of Hollyn and Jasper (YES AND I LOVE YOU #1).

WHAT IF YOU AND ME is a story of betrayal and loss with a sassy and determined heroine, and a sometimes miserable hero who believes himself too broken to move forward. The premise is emotional and edgy; the romance is energetic and intense; the characters are tragic, animated and inspiring.

Click HERE for Sandy’s review of book one YES, AND I LOVE YOU

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Reviewed by Sandy

Roni wrote her first romance novel at age fifteen when she discovered writing about boys was way easier than actually talking to them. Since then, her flirting skills haven’t improved, but she likes to think her storytelling ability has. If she’s not working on her latest sexy story, you can find her cooking, watching reality television, or picking up another hobby she doesn’t need–in other words, procrastinating like a boss. She is a RITA Award winner and a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author.

Places to find Roni Loren:
Site: www.roniloren.com
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Just One Scandal (Kingston Family 2)by Carly Phillips-review tour

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Just One Scandal (The Kingston Family 2) by Carly Phillips-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date July 6, 2021

A jilted bride. Her brother’s ex-buddy. An affair would be crazy…right?

Chloe Kingston’s life is exactly how she needs it: safe and stable. Right up until her reliable, low-risk fiancé jilts her on their fairy-tale wedding day. As she works her way through the reception champagne—and wonders where she’s going to live—she stumbles into her brother Linc’s ex-best friend.

If only Beckett Daniels was were hideous. But he’s not. He’s everything her erstwhile groom was not. Hot. Sexy. Dangerous. And she’s just buzzed enough to want all that Greek-god gorgeousness to show her the kind of fun she’s been missing.

Beck thrives on calculated risks, but taking advantage of Linc’s little sister isn’t one of them. What he can do is haul her tipsy, tulle-clad, tempting little butt to the bridal suite to sleep it off. Then move her into his spare room—which has the satisfying side effect of driving her brother crazy.

They can’t remain platonic roommates for long. Not when the sexual attraction sizzles out of control. But when tragedy threatens Beck, pain from his past reminds them both that life doesn’t come without risks…and this time, they’re gambling with their hearts.

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REVIEW:JUST ONE SCANDAL is the second instalment in Carly Phillips’ contemporary, adult THE KINGSTON FAMILY erotic, romance series focusing on the Kingston siblings (Linc, Xander, Dash, Chloe and Aurora), a spin-off from the author’s DARE NATION series. This is twenty five year old Chloe Kingston, and thirty-two year old Beckett Daniels’ story line. JUST ONE SCANDAL can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Chloe and Beck) JUST ONE SCANDAL follows in the wake of Chloe Kingston’s almost wedding. Dumped just hours before walking down the aisle, Chloe insists on continuing her party with her bridesmaids inviting a group of men they meet at the bar. Enter Beckett Daniels, her brother Linc’s one-time best friend turned nemesis and competition. Aware that the almost -bride is Lincoln Kingston’s little sister, Beckett offers Chloe a place to live, an offer that sees the Kingston family seeing red. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Chloe and Beck, and the fall-out as Beck is unable to let go of the past, pushing our heroine out of his life.

Chloe Kingston is an interior designer who is struggling with a direction in life. Having been dumped and humiliated Chloe looks towards a different future, a possible future with her brother’s ex best friend. Beckett Daniels doesn’t do relationships at least not long term, having lost someone close in his life but falling for Chloe means breaking his own rules, rules he refuses to break for anyone including our story line heroine.

The relationship between Chloe and Beck is brother’s ex best friend/forbidden relationship. Chloe didn’t want to go home, so Beck offered his place to stay. Roommates that quickly turns into something more, Chloe and Beck are the perfect couple but Beck’s life is about to spiral out of control, and he refuses to lose anyone else including the woman with whom he is falling in love. The $ex scenes are intimate, passionate and intense, without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters including Chloe’s siblings: Linc and Jordan, Xander, Dash, Aurora, and their mother Melly; Beckett’s brothers Drew and Tripp, and their parents Kurt and Audrey Daniels.

JUST ONE SCANDAL is a story of family and friendships, betrayal and hurt, loss, grief, acceptance and love. The premise is emotional and captivating; the romance is seductive and provocative; the characters are broken, energetic, engaging and dynamic.

Click HERE for Sandy’s review of book one JUST ONE NIGHT

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Reviewed by Sandy

After a successful fifteen-year career with various New York publishing houses, and over 40 sexy contemporary romance novels published, N.Y. Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Carly Phillips is now an Indie author who writes to her own expectations and that of her readers. She continues the tradition of hot men and strong women and plans to publish many more sizzling stories. Carly lives in Purchase, NY with her family, two nearly adult daughters and two crazy dogs who star on her Facebook Fan Page and website. She’s a writer, a knitter of sorts, a wife, and a mom. In addition, she’s a Twitter and Internet junkie and is always around to interact with her readers.

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