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Light Em Up (Bang Brothers Hockey 5) by Kelly Jamieson-review

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Light Em Up (Bang Brothers Hockey 5) by Kelly Jamieson-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date August 6, 2024

Light ’em Up by Kelly Jamieson is book 5 in the Bang Brothers Hockey series

Annie Bang

I’m thrilled to be working in professional hockey, since my five brothers are all hockey players. My new role as skating coach to the New York Bears is the perfect fit and I can’t wait to whip all these guys into shape so we can win more games. Except one of the guys is Logan Coates—the guy who sent my brother to the hospital in a memorable game three seasons ago. I want nothing to do with him.

Logan Coates

I don’t need some tiny figure skater telling me what to do. I know how to skate. I wouldn’t be in the NHL if I didn’t. Although, I am a fourth liner. I do want more ice time. I want to make a difference on the team. But learning how to figure skate isn’t it. Especially from Annie Bang, who hates my guts. Speaking of guts…she has ’em. She’s a pint-sized badass. And that’s sexy as hell. When I’m around her, my skate blade’s not the only thing made of steel.

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REVIEW:LIGHT ‘EM UP by Kelly Jamieson is the fifth instalment in the contemporary, adult, multi-authored hockey romance series focusing on the Bang siblings. This is former figure skater turned skating coach Annie Bang, and professional hockey player Logan Coates. LIGHT ‘EM UP can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary. For followers of Kelly Jamieson, the story line is set in the author’s Bears Hockey series.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Annie and Logan) LIGHT ‘EM UP follows the forbidden relationship between Annie Bang and Logan Coates. Annie Bang is the new skating coach for the professional hockey team the New York Bears but Annie never expected to come face to face with Logan Coates, a one-night from six years earlier, and the man who almost destroyed her brother’s career.Working with each member of the team, Annie teaches strength and agility but most of the players become defensive when a figure skater threatens everything they thought they knew including our story line hero. Logan Coates’ knows his reputation precedes his introduction to Annie Bang but not everything is as it appears to be. What ensues is the building but secret relationship between Annie and Logan, and the potential fall-out when their affair is revealed.

The world building focuses on the proverbial ‘elephant in the room’. Logan’s take down of Annie’s brother was an accident but the ensuing penalty, suspension, and fan negativety added more heart break to our hero’s already floundering self-esteem. Too many injuries ended Annie Bang’s figure skating career, and in an effort to prove herself worthy of being a ‘Bang’ sibling, Annie focused on getting a job in the NHL.

The relationship between Annie and Logan is one of second chances, of a sorts. A one-night stand six years earlier, and their careers going in different directions culminates in a rekindling but potentially forbidden romance. Annie is the team’s skating coach, and Logan is off limits as far as Annie is concerned . Keeping their relationship on the down-low, Annie must come to terms with betraying her entire family, a family she believes had given up on our story line heroine. Logan doesn’t want to be Annie’s dirty little secret, and finds himself struggling with his own issues of low self esteem. The $ex scenes are passionate and provocative.

There is a large ensemble cast of energetic and charismatic secondary and supporting characters. We are reintroduced to several members of the Bears team and coaching staff, as well as Logan’s parents, and Annie’s brothers, mom and dad.

LIGHT ‘EM UP is a story of secrets, family, friendships, acceptance and love. The premise is captivating and emotional; the romance is seductive ; the characters are charismatic and compelling.

Previous reviews in the Bears Hockey series
Must love Dogs and Hockey
You Had Me at Hockey
Talk Hockey to Me
The O Zone

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Reviewed by Sandy

 

Kelly Jamieson is a USA Today bestselling author of over fifty romance novels and novellas. She writes the kind of books she loves to read–sexy romance with heat, humor and emotion. Her writing has been described as “emotionally complex”, “sweet and satisfying” and “blisteringly sexy”. She likes coffee (black), wine (mostly white) and shoes (high!). She also loves watching hockey. She is the author of the popular Heller Brothers Hockey series, Aces Hockey series, and the Rule of Three trilogy.

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ENCHANTED ENOUGH (Love in Montana 7) by Kelly Elliott-review tour

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ENCHANTED ENOUGH (Love in Montana 7) by Kelly Elliott-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date August 6, 2024

Finally returning home after years in Paris, ex-model Avery Littlewood never imagined a rerouted flight plan would land her on destiny’s runway. She’s seated next to a gorgeous stranger…and as he shares his story, it’s not long before she discovers why his arresting blue eyes look so familiar. There are several reasons why Beck should be off limits—he lives in Texas; he needs a friend, not a relationship; he’s practically family—but none of that overshadows Avery’s instant attraction for the man the moment she stepped foot on that plane.

Months after his mother’s death, old love letters have given Beck Dahlstrom the courage to seek out the Shaws, the family of the long-deceased father he never knew. He can’t believe his luck when the most gorgeous creature he’s ever seen sits beside him on the plane. When he discovers she’s not only heading to the same small Montana town, but she’s close to his father’s family, it’s more like fate. There are several reasons why Avery should be off limits—she’s considerably younger; they’re from different worlds; her father might kill him just for looking at her—but every glimpse into her stunning turquoise eyes just makes him fall deeper.

Montana, the Shaw family, Avery…all of them soon have Beck enchanted enough to consider big changes. But his life in Dallas also has considerable pull, including a person…or two…unwilling to give up Beck so easily.

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REVIEW: ENCHANTED ENOUGH is the seventh instalment in Kelly Elliott’s contemporary, adult LOVE IN MONTANA erotic, romance series-a spin off from the author’s Meet Me in Montana series. This is eighteen year old, former model Avery Littlewood, and twenty-seven year old, rancher/businessman Beck Dahlstrom’s story line. ENCHANTED ENOUGH can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary..

Told from dual first person perspectives (Avery and Beck) ENCHANTED ENOUGH follows the building romance and relationship between our story line couple. One year earlier, Beck Dahlstrom’s mother died from cancer, and Beck is on the hunt for his father’s family, a man he never knew but Beck never expected to find his future in the guise of former model Avery Littlewood who knew something about the family of which Beck was looking. Finding more relatives than he could have ever imagined, Beck reconsidered a future in Montana but his grandfather back in Texas had given Beck an ultimatum, come home or else. Beck never expected to fall in love, and leaving Avery in Montana, threatened any future happiness for our story line couple. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Beck and Avery, and the potential fall-out as choices, decisions and changes forces Beck to see the bigger picture, and a possible future without the woman he loves.

The world building focuses on Beck’s large extended family in Montana; the mother he lost, her connections to Montana, and the business back in Texas he has known all of his life. Avery has retired from modelling, and at only eighteen years of age, with a new direction in life, Avery’s future is in Montana, with or without the man that she loves.

The relationship between Avery and Beck is one of instant attraction but Beck is unaware of Avery’s connections to the family he never knew. Avery is determined to take their friendship to the next level but Beck struggles with the age difference, and a possible end date when he has to travel back home. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is another large ensemble cast of colorful, energetic, fun and familiar characters most of whom we have me in the previous story lines and original Meet Me in Montana Series.We are re-introduced to Avery’s parents Dirk and Merit Littlewood, her brother Bradly and his girlfriend Mackenzie Reeves (FOREVER ENOUGH 6)

ENCHANTED ENOUGH is an emotional story of secrets and lies, betrayal, forgiveness and acceptance. The premise is heart breaking yet satisfying; the romance is seductive; the characters are real, determined, and feisty.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews

Fearless Enough
Cherished Enough
Brave Enough
Daring Enough
Loved Enough
Forever Enough

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Reviewed by Sandy

Kelly Elliott is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling contemporary romance author. Her bestselling works include, Wanted, Broken, Lost Love, and Never Enough, to name a few.

Kelly lives in central Texas with her husband, Gus, her chocolate lab, four cats, and endless wildlife creatures. When she’s not writing, Kelly enjoys reading and spending time with her family.

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Make It Real by Nan Reinhardt – a Review

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Make It Real by Nan Reinhardt – a Review

 

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They were only faking it … .

A landscape designer for his family’s construction firm, Joe Walker, is nearing completion on one of the most important projects of his career—gardens for spec homes that if they wow, Walker Construction will survive. When a freak accident sidelines him with a broken leg, the firm hires a competitor. Her ideas are radically different, but his stalker ex arrives to play nurse, and Joe needs more than gardening help.

After six-years working in English manor gardens, horticulturist Kara Sudbury returns to River’s Edge to help in her grandparents’ struggling garden center. She’s thrilled when Jackson Walker hires her to execute his injured cousin’s designs. Ignoring Joe is difficult because he’s as sexy now as he was in high school and even more stubborn. But when. Kara’s up for the subterfuge…for a price, but then the pretense feels real, and Kara is reminded that every rose has its thorns.

 

 

Review:

Make it Real by Nan Reinhardt is the 2nd book in her wonderful The Walkers of River’s Edge series. We meet Kara Sudbury, our heroine, who returned to River’s Edge, to help her grandparents with their struggling garden center.  Joe Walker, our hero, is a landscape designer for his family’s construction firm; and he is currently working on a very important project. Joe has a freak accident that will sideline him with a broken leg and a protruding bone. Kara happened to come to his rescue, and tries to get him to move away from poison ivy, which will make matters worse. It is Kara who helps get Joe to the hospital, and call his family.

Kara visits Joe at the hospital, and also finds Joe’s ex-girlfriend falling all over him, with Joe telling the nurses to kick her out; as they broke up weeks ago.  Joe asks Kara if she can pretend to be his girlfriend, so he can get rid of the other girl; they agree that Kara will play the current girlfriend role, and Joe will let Kara handle the landscaping and pay her for the work.  This will help Kara bring the Sudbury’s Nursery back on track, allowing them to bring more business.    

Kara is very good at her job, especially after spending a number of years in England, as a landscaper.  She tries to tell Joe about more colorful plants to will make things look better, which in time he will begin to realize that Kara knows what she is doing. Joe’s brother Jackson, hires her to execute his injured cousin’s designs.  Kara also aids in helping Joe get around from his severe injury, which in a short time, they will both begin to have feelings for each other.  The chemistry between them was off the wall.

I really enjoyed watching Joe and Kara fall in love. I also loved all the Walker family, as well as Kara’s grandparents.  It was a bit sad close to the end, which I won’t reveal why; so not to ruin it for you. 

What follows is a sweet wonderful heartwarming romantic story, with a great couple, excellent secondary characters; and great small town.  Make It Real was so very well written by Nan Reinhardt; as I have read her other previous series, and loved them.   If you enjoy a fun, sweet romance, I suggest you read Make It Real.

Reviewed by Barb

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City Gone Askew (Brooklyn 8 Ballo Mystery 2) by Matt Cost-review

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City Gone Askew (Brooklyn 8 Ballo Mystery 2) by Matt Cost-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date July 31, 2024

8 discovers that a priceless Aquila—an ancient eagle Roman standard carried into battle 2,000 years ago—was stolen from Karl Vogel when he was killed. This provides ties to a secret German organization known as the Batavi. But Vogel was also involved in the eugenics movement centered in Cold Spring Harbor on Long Island, as well as being involved with the Ku Klux Klan.

As 8 peels back layers of the underbelly of 1920s Brooklyn, the more complicated and dangerous it becomes for him and those who are important to him. What is happening at Cold Spring Harbor with Herman Wall and the eugenics movement? Who are the mysterious Germans threatening 8? And what is the identity of the charismatic Grand Cyclops? 8 must race against time to uncover the truth and put a stop to the most chilling triumvirate ever conceived.

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REVIEW:CITY GONE ASKEW is the second instalment in Matt Cost’s historical, adult BROOKLYN 8 BALLO noir mystery, crime series set in the roaring 20s, focusing on Brooklyn PI 8 Ballo.

Told from limited omniscient third person perspective, using both historical fact and fiction, CITY GONE ASKEW is set in 1924. PI 8 Ballo has been hired by Theda Vogel, the widow of Dr. Karl Vogel, a man she claims was killed on the hunt for the elusive Aquila-the Standard of the Roman Legion. The Great War has ended: the power of the Irish and Italian mobsters is fast accelerating, and Hitler’s rise to power is claiming supporters in America in the name of Eugenics and Anti-Immigration. As 8 Ballo, and his friends including partner Asta Holm, and African American businessman Pearle Hill search for the people responsible for the murder of Theda Vogel’s husband, 8 finds himself facing down the KKK, and the ongoing practice of sterilization, eugenics and the rise of Nazism in America. 8 Ballo will be thankful for the support of Arnold Rothstein, Bugsy Siegal, Myer Lansky, and Dorothy Parker, friends in both low and high places. As racism and discrimination run rampant including Brooklyn’s law enforcement, the corruption goes higher, possibly to the top of power in the USA.

Once again, there is another large ensemble cast of who’s who of the famous and infamous: sports stars and writers, gangsters and speakeasies, prohibition and gambling; racism and discrimination, murder and corruption. The cast of characters is animated, and imaginative; the premise is dramatic and edgy.

CLICK HERE for Sandy’s review of book one VELMA GONE AWRY

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Over the years, Cost has owned a video store, a mystery bookstore, and a gym. He has also taught history and coached just about every sport imaginable.

Cost now lives in Brunswick, Maine, with his wife, Harper. There are four grown children: Brittany, Pearson, Miranda, and Ryan. A chocolate Lab and a basset hound round out the mix. He now spends his days at the computer, writing.

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High Frequency (High Mountain Trackers 2G) by Freya Barker-tour

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High Frequency (High Mountain Trackers HMT 2G) by Freya Barker-review & excerpt tour


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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date August 5, 2024

When the rug is pulled from under Detective Sloane Eckhart, she leaves the Billings PD and returns to Libby, Montana.

Eight years ago she left with her pride and the promise of a future, but her heart was broken. On her return, there is no pride left, no prospects to speak of, but at least her heart is safely secured in the back seat.

Still, a bit of groveling, a kind offer of help, and a brand-new job with the sheriff’s office quickly gets her back on her feet.

High Meadow will always be home to Dan Blakely. Working with horses, being part of the HMT search and rescue team, and now building his own home right next door checks all his boxes. Only one thing is missing, but that dream walked out the door a long time ago.

Still, his life is good, steady…and perhaps a little boring.

That quickly changes when the rescue of a young, teenage girl, places the new sheriff’s detective squarely in his path. He’s not bored now, doing his best to keep her safe, even as their past holds them back while they fight for a future.

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REVIEW:HIGH FREQUENCY is the first instalment in Freya Barker’s contemporary, adult HIGH MOUNTAIN TRACKERS 2G romantic suspense series, a spin off from, and set in the author’s HIGH MOUNTAIN TRACKERS and ARROW’S EDGE MC series. This is single mother, Detective Sloane Eckhart, and search and rescue specialist Dan Blakely’s story line. Dan Blakely is Lindsey Zimmerman’s half brother (EDGE OF NOWHERE 7).

Told from dual first person perspectives (Dan and Sloane) HIGH FREQUENCY follows the second chance relationship between our story line couple. Approximately eight years earlier Sloane walked out of Dan’s life but in the ensuing years, each remember something different about that time. Fast forward to present day wherein Sloane returns to Libby Montana as their newly hired Detective, a position that will bring her up close and personal with the man she once loved. Enter Dan Blakely. A missing teen, and the discovery of several bodies, and damage to Dan’s property finds Sloane diving head first into the investigation only to discover there may be a connection to all three, a connection that places Sloane in the direct line of fire. What ensues is the rebuilding romance and relationship between Dan and Sloane, as they navigate their rekindled romance, and the possibility of a serial killer in the small town of Libby Montana.

The world building follows the second chance relationship between our story line couple, as well as the investigation into the discover of several bodies. As Sloane begins to uncover the clues, someone else targets Dan, in an act of anger and betrayal.

The relationship between Dan and Sloane is a rekindling romance. Eight years earlier Sloane walked out of Dan’s life, and Dan has no idea what happened or why. As our couple rebuild upon what was, Dan discovers not all was at it seemed. Working together, as well as journey towards their own happily ever after finds Sloane overwhelmed with everything. The $ex scenes are passionate.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful and familiar secondary and supporting characters, many of whom we met in original High Mountain Trackers series including Sully and Pippa. We are introduced to Sloane’s mother and step-father, as well as deputies Jason Heany and Frank Schmidt: Dan’s ex Shelby.

HIGH FREQUENCY is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, obsession and murder, forgiveness and acceptance. The premise is dramatic and intriguing; the characters are desperate and charismatic; the romance is magnetic.

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Reviewed by Sandy

 

“What do you need me to do?” I offer.
Next thing I know, my arms open automatically when she shoves the baby at me.
“Take her.”
Ama disappears inside before my brain can come up with an objection.
Any baby experience I have began and ended with Carmi, Sully’s daughter, and Fletch’s son, Hunter, and that was twelve or thirteen years ago. It’s not that I don’t like babies, because I do, but the fact this is Sloane’s baby is making it a little awkward. Still, I settle her a little better in the crook of my arm.
Then I hear the creak of the rocking chair and Thomas’s raspy chuckle and look up. The old fart clearly thinks this is funny.
“You should see the look on your face,” he points out as he continues to rock his chair. “I’m guessing young Sloane becoming a parent was a surprise to you as well?”
“Yes,” I grumble, just as a little hand slaps against my chin and catches on the short hairs of my beard.
I drop my eyes to Sloane’s baby, who has her little face turned toward me. I don’t know who the dark hair belongs to, but those blue eyes are unmistakably her mother’s.
“Aspen. That’s her name,” Thomas shares. “Pretty little thing, ain’t she?”
She is, especially when her little mouth spreads in a wide, toothless smile.
“You look good holdin’ that baby,” he continues. “Too bad you let her momma slip away, or that wee one could’a been yours.”
Fuck. That stings.
Should’ve known the old man wouldn’t hesitate to poke his finger in the sore spot.
“I’m not the one who left.”
The bitter comment slips out before I can check it.
“No, you weren’t. You’re just the one who let her walk.”
Agitated, I get to my feet, shifting the baby to my shoulder as I start to pace the porch.
“It wasn’t that simple.”
“It never is, son. It never is.”

USA Today bestselling author Freya Barker loves writing about ordinary people with extraordinary stories.

Driven to make her books about ‘real’ people; she creates characters who are perhaps less than perfect, each struggling to find their own slice of happy, but just as deserving of romance, thrills and chills in their lives.

Recipient of the ReadFREE.ly 2019 Best Book We’ve Read All Year Award for “Covering Ollie, the 2015 RomCon “Reader’s Choice” Award for Best First Book, “Slim To None”, and Finalist for the 2017 Kindle Book Award with “From Dust”, Freya continues to add to her rapidly growing collection of published novels as she spins story after story with an endless supply of bruised and dented characters, vying for attention!

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CAGED BLISS (Bianco Crime Family 4) by BB Hamel-review

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CAGED BLISS (Bianco Crime Family 4) by BB Hamel-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date August

I’m dancing in a cage when I first meet him.
And he’s not shy about what he wants.
Angelo Bianco is fresh out of prison and looking for revenge, while I need to get my addict sister away from her drug dealer boyfriend.
Tuns out, we have an enemy in common.
If I help Angelo take down the owner of Club Cage, he’ll put my sister through rehab and pay to finish her nursing degree.
All I have to do is risk everything for a man I barely know.
Angelo’s powerful and dangerous, and he’s not shy about watching me work. His eyes undress me, and when he pulls me into a private room to explain the plan—
I should keep my hands to myself, but it’s hard when Angelo looks so good.
He’s going to get what he wants, and nothing will stop him, except revenge isn’t enough anymore.
Angelo wants all of me, and he won’t stop until he gets it.

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REVIEW: CAGED BLISS is the fourth instalment in BB Hamel’s contemporary, adult BIANCO CRIME FAMILY erotic, Mafia romance series. This is youngest Bianco son Angelo, and dancer Claudia’s story line. CAGED BLISS can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

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

Told from dual first person perspectives (Claudia and Angelo) CAGED BLISS follows the building romance and relationship between our story line couple. Angelo Bianco spent the last five years in prison, and upon his release was seeking revenge against those he blames but his biggest surprise is the family owned Club Cage, once Angelo’s pride and joy. No longer in control, Angelo continues to hunt those who refused to stand by his side, never expecting to meet and fall for dancer Claudia. Claudia works at Club Cage in an effort to protect and keep an eye on her sister, a young woman who has is currently controlled by the man in charge. Falling for Angelo was never on the horizon but Claudia found herself protecting a man who was capable of protecting himself. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Claudia and Angelo, and the potential fall-out as the men who Angelo are hunting, are determined to take down our story line hero.

The world building focuses on Angelo’s hunt for the people he suspected were betrayers.Five years in prison, and everything about his previous life was in ruins, and the lack of support from his brothers left Angelo wondering where he belonged.

The relationship between Angelo and Claudia is one of immediate attraction but Angelo needs Claudia’s access to Club Cage, and Claudia is desperate for help in return. As the relationship begins to develop, Claudia wonders if their time together part of Angelo’s game. The $ex scenes are intimate and provocative.

All of the previous couples return as well as Angelo’s mother Freddie, and the introduction of Claudia’s struggling sister Serena.

CAGED BLISS is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, power and control, family and friendships, acceptance and love. The fast paced premise is edgy and tragic; the romance is seductive; the characters are desperate and dynamic.

Reading Order and previous Reviews
Cruel Tyrant
Stolen Sin
Brutal Power

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Kissed by a Scoundrel (Rogue Hearts 4) by Anna St. Claire-review

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Kissed by a Scoundrel (Rogue Hearts 4) by Anna St. Claire-review

ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date August 6, 2024

Their paths were never meant to cross… until tragedy struck.

Marriage is the one thing he avoids…
Lord Sebastian Soren, known as Slice to his friends, earned his nickname on the battlefield during his illustrious military service. Now a successful security expert, Sebastian is content traveling the world and indulging in carefree liaisons with charming widows. As the second son of a duke, he sees no need for the parson’s mousetrap called marriage. But when he agrees to protect his friend’s sister during her London Season, his life takes an unexpected turn.

Marriage is the one dream she lost…
Katie Latham has spent the past year mourning the tragic death of her fiancé during a robbery. Overwhelmed by guilt and grief, Katie becomes a recluse, fearful of the outside world. When her family finally persuades her to re-enter Society, she realizes she must conquer her fears. Who better to teach her self-defense than the man known as Slice?
From the moment their eyes meet across a glittering ballroom, Katie and Sebastian are drawn to each other. As danger threatens to destroy everything they hold dear, they discover the true depths of their feelings.

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REVIEW: A little murder/mystery with romance and suspense thrown in for good measure.

Lord Sebastian “Slice” to his friends has no intention of getting married. He leaves that to his older brother. He’s happy travelling the world and having liaisons with willing widows. As a favour to his friend, Sebastian has the job of keeping an eye on the sister during the London Society season!

Poor Kathleen “Katie”, she tragically lost her fiancé in a robbery! Terrified of the outside world, she became trapped in her own home! Nightmare and flashbacks keep her afraid of her own shadow!

Neither have plans to marry. Neither had plans to fall in love! Fate has a little surprise for them both!

Her brother and sister in law having been slowly getting her to come out of her shell, and now they want her to attend the Dowager’s ball! But attending gives her a horrible experience and a flashback! But before she can leave, Sebastian comes to her aid. They spend the evening together talking….

But unbeknown to them, they are being watched!

Spending more time together (being encouraged by their family and friends) the couple become close, and feelings that neither thought they would have have, grow.

A really good read. It has loads of fast paced action, but it is a really slow burn in the romance area. We have twists and turns, we also try to work out who killed Wendel (her betrothed) and why they still watch Katie! This is part of a series, I haven’t read the first book. But it’s not a problem, as they are all stand alone reads.

I did chuckle at the Dowager, she’s definitely a matchmaker and had fun putting these two together 😃

But do we find out why Wendel was murdered? Do we find out why Katie was being stalked?

We….. Sorry!!! To find out, you’ll need to read the book 😉

Previous Reviews
Boxing With My Duke

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Reviewed by Julie B🦋

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I love to express myself to the point that my daughter avoids going to the movies with me because I’m that woman in the row in front of you who gleefully munches her popcorn and laughs at every hilarious scene. Loudly. Besides my family, I love chocolate, popcorn, laughter, and animals. I love animals so much that I frequently sprinkle them in my stories as secondary characters. They usually steal the show! British and American history has always interested me, so writing historical romances set in the U.K. and the US is where my passion is.

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HIS RESCUED MATE (Alaskan Tails 1) by Delta James-review

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HIS RESCUED MATE (Alaskan Tails 1) by Delta James

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date June 5, 2024

Max had never questioned his need to live alone until she arrived.

Max had always been an enigma on Kodiak Island, his solitary life and mysterious past shrouded in secrecy. But when his friend breaks a leg, Max reluctantly offers to host the guest booked at Joe’s loft. When Alexa, a fearless journalist with a passion for adventure, steps off the plane and meets Max, he knows she is his fated mate.

Alexa soon realizes she’s staying with Max Renner, the well-known and reclusive artist who has consistently refused all interview requests. Determined to get his story, she plunges into his guarded world. Little does she know, she’s about to be swept into a web of secrets and deceit.

As they delve deeper into Max’s hidden past, their mutual attraction blazes into an undeniable passion. In a moment of excitement, Max marks her without her consent. The unveiling of his family’s dark secrets and the revelation of his true identity collide.

Can Alexa accept Max’s shadowy past and embrace the extraordinary future he offers her?

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REVIEW: HIS RESCUED MATE is the first instalment in Delta James’ contemporary, adult ALASKAN TAILS erotic, paranormal romance series, a spin off from the author’s MYSTIC RIVER SHIFTERS. This is wolf shifter Max Renner and journalist Alexa Carrington’s story line.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Max and Alexa) HIS RESCUED MATE focuses on the building romance and relationship between our story line couple. Alexa Carrington’s latest assignment finds her on Kodiak Island where she will come face to face with her future in the guise of wood carver Max Renner. When Alexa’s guide is injured, Max reluctantly volunteers, a position that reveals his new guest is his fated mate. Exploring the island together, Max and Alexa will discover buried secrets, long forgotten treasure, and a family mystery revealed for our story line hero. Max is desperate to claim his mate, a woman who is unaware of Max’s powers and his Alpha wolf.

The world building follows the growing relationship, as well as the search for the truth. Max’s aunt went missing years earlier, disowned by her family, and Max and Alexa will uncover the clues, and a possible love affair not approved by the family.

The slow building relationship between Max and Alexa is one of fated mates but Max is biding his time claiming the woman that calls to his wolf. Alexa is unaware of the existence of a supernatural world, and in this Max is determined not to frighten the woman with whom he is falling in love. The $ex scenes are intimate and provocative.

The secondary and supporting characters are limited. We are quickly introduced to Alexa’s co-workers, as well as the return of wolf shifter Asher Wells (Mystic River Shifters).

HIS RESCUED MATE is a novella length story of secrets, loss, acceptance and love. The premise is entertaining and engaging; the romance is seductive; the characters are determined and dynamic-Alexa easily accepts the existence of shifters, and her status as a fated mate.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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