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Her Secret Ranger by Donna Michaels – a Review

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Her Secret Ranger by Donna Michaels – a Review

 

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Kissing the sexy soldier was a dare she couldn’t resist…

By-the-book event planner Beth Brannigan’s best friend dared her to kiss a cowboy. She should have said no. Instead, she said please…again and again. If her brother finds out she’s dating—okay, kissing—okay, sleeping with—one of his military buddies, he’ll kill her. Assuming he doesn’t kill his friend first.

Former Army Ranger Brick Mitchum isn’t a relationship kind of guy. But then he meets Beth and starts to wonder if maybe it’s time he settled down. She’s mysterious. Unpredictable. Curvy in every way he needs… And hiding something. He’s just got to figure out what.

 

Review:

Her Secret Ranger is book two in The Men of At Ease Ranch series by Donna Michaels.  Brick Mitchum is a former Army Ranger who runs the At Ease Ranch with his brother Stone and some Ranger friends. He respects his Ranger friends and respects the brother code that goes along with that. While he usually stays away from relationships – opting for one night stands that usually end after the sex is over.  He has definitely earned his nickname “Romeo.” Never one to even spend an entire night with a girl – but this last one – Beth – he just can’t seem to get her off of his mind.

Beth Brannigan is a follow the rules event planner.  Usually the one doing all the work while her boss takes all the credit.  She goes with the flow and gets her work done and she is good at what she does.  She has come to Joyful, Texas on work in the past and now is here for an extended stay to help her friend Rachel with her wedding, and to spend some time with her brother Cord. 

But Cord is quite secretive about his life here and not overly willing to allow “Lizzie” as he calls her to meet his friends. He knows how his buddies are and he doesn’t want to chance one of them falling for his sister.  But now that his best friends have significant others he has no issue with bringing her around to meet them.  And Beth wants nothing more than to get to know her brother again and see what occupies his time.

When Beth is out at the Braxton fairgrounds  with her friend Rachel, among a sea of handsome cowboys they discuss just how out of the dating scene Beth is.  And on a whim – Rachel decides to play a game of truth or dare with her.  When Beth can’t tell the truth she takes the dare.  Rachel dares  her to kiss the next cowboy through the nearby gate.  When she turns around Beth sees the most delicious cowboy she has ever seen, she doesn’t blink twice to follow through with the dare. In fact it was a dare she couldn’t resist. Her sexy cowboy and her actually hooked up a few weeks ago when she was last in town and she has no qualms about kissing him again, in fact she delights in the thought of it.

After the kiss knocks the cowboy and herself for a loop they want nothing more than to spend more time together. And that they do.  But on a trip out to Brick’s ranch he is explaining to her that he co-owns the ranch with some Army Ranger friends and caters to the needs of returning war veterans. And then it dawns on her – that is exactly what her brother does. Her overly protective Army Ranger brother.  The one that will never allow her to date a military man, because he knows how they are and how hard military relationships can be.

Caught between what she feels for Brick and what she knows will happen once her brother finds out – Beth is on a whirlwind to try and spend what remaining time she know she has left with Brick before both he and her brother find out the truth.  Because she knows that Army friendships mean more than any woman. And that Brick will never break the brother code and date his friends sister.  But she has fallen for her secret Ranger and isn’t quite sure how to tell the truth to Brick or her brother.

I enjoyed both book one and two in this series.  The main characters are solid and honest.  Their relationship is real and wonderful.  The Mitchum brothers are true military in their beliefs and morals and I love how that follows through the entire series.  The sub-characters are just as amazing and you want to know everything about them and you want them all to weather their personal storms and find happiness.  I have never been one to even consider reading any kind of military romance – it  just was never an interest.  These books have changed my mind and I look forward to reading more in this series.  I love that Lula Belle continued her antics in this story and made me laugh out loud.  I also spent several pages crying at the end of this book.  The story is emotional, and the connection real.  The author definitely can spin a tale of love and romance with just the right amount of amazing sex scenes.

Reviewed by Erin

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Hard Play by Sheryl Nantus – a Review

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Hard Play by Sheryl Nantus – a Review

 

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Ex-special forces ranger Dylan McCourt is a stone cold killer who cares only about his military brothers and doing what’s right. He’s used to giving orders and has zero patience for bullshit. Most people tremble when they look him in the eye, but not his infuriatingly sexy new rescue mission, Jessie Lyon. She just juts her chin and says she’s not leaving without clearing her father’s name, to hell with his rules. And was that a one finger salute he sees in her eyes or his imagination? Either way, he knows this is one job his training might not have prepared him for.

 

 

Review:

Hard Play by Sheryl Nantus is the first book in the Delta Force Brotherhood series.  Dylan McCourt owns and operates a nightclub in Las Vegas called The Devil’s Playground.  While it is quite successful it is also a cover for the Delta Force Brotherhood; an organization of ex Delta Force brothers who are always available to help someone in need. 

When Lisa Boudreau comes into the club – Dylan can tell by the look of her that she isn’t there for a drinks and a party.  She needs the help of the Brotherhood.  Lisa’s best friend Jessie Lyon is in some kind of trouble.  An ex cop, turned private investigator, hasn’t gotten in touch with Lisa in about a week.  If Jessie needs to go undercover – they have an agreement that she texts at least once a day – that is Lisa’s way of knowing that Jessie is alright.  But she hasn’t heard anything from her and she knows something is wrong.  Lisa has exhausted all of her leads, the cops think she is crazy and that Jessie just took off to clear her head and find a new life.  But Lisa knows that is not the case. 

With no indication of what case Jessie had been working on, or where she may be – Dylan agrees to take the case.  And after looking at a picture of Jessie he knows he must do whatever he can to save her, he has no idea why. But at first sight of the photo he knows – he must do whatever it takes to make her safe.  After doing some investigating Dylan and the Brotherhood soon find out that Jessie had been working at Fluxxx Casino as a blackjack dealer for the last three months.  What he can’t figure out is why? Why would an ex-cop turned PI need to work at a casino?  Unless she was undercover for some reason.  After looking into the casino more – Dylan finds out that the place is owned by Edward Molodavi, an old school mobster.  Edward Molodavi is bad news in the worst kind of way.  Not exactly  the kind of person that you want to get involved with.  And for some reason Jessie has upset him. 

The Brotherhood works fast to find out that Molodavi has Jessie held captive.  He found out that Jessie was working undercover to try and bring Molodavi down.  You see for Jessie it is personal.  One of Molodavi’s men shot Jessie’s dad while he was a  cop with Metro.  Her father was paralyzed and died not long after.  And Jessie swore to her father before he passed away that she would take Molodavi down. 

When Dylan moves in to rescue Jessie he finds is a stubborn, strong willed woman with the beauty and the brawn to be everything he has ever wanted.  After saving her from her captive, he must keep her safe and the more time he spends with her – the more he realizes that he would do anything to keep her with him. But is their attraction just Stockholm syndrome?  Are they only attracted to each other because of the adrenalin rush of the rescue and keeping her safe?  There may be only one way to find out.

Dylan McCourt is a hot, able bodied ex Delta Force on a mission.  From the moment you meet him you know he means business.  He doesn’t play games, he goes to work, gets the job done and does what ever is needed to keep those around him safe. The moment he sees the photo of Jessie you kind of know he is in trouble.  His primal instinct kicks in and he wants nothing more than to save her and find out more about her. He is rugged, and good looking and yet a complete gentleman all at the same time.  And his loyalty to his Brothers knows no bounds. 

Jessie Lyons is one stubborn willed woman on a mission.  She wants nothing more than to expose Molodavi for the criminal he is.  With the police seemingly turning their heads at all the illegal activity surrounding Molodavi, she knows she must be the one to bring him down.  She didn’t bargain for Dylan McCourt.  The attraction is there – quite obviously – but she has a job to complete.  She knows now that she can’t possibly do it all on her own and the help of the Brotherhood may be the only help she has.  She is strong willed, stubborn and can kick some serious ass if need be.  But on the same note she is relatable – and likeable.  You want her to be your friend.  You know she would always have  your back.

This is nowhere near my normal genre, but I enjoyed it quite a bit. Being that I live in Las Vegas I loved how all of the surroundings were on point.  The outlying areas of Summerlin mentioned and Mt. Charleston was on point.  I have travelled the road from Mt. Charleston holding onto the dash for dear life myself. The story was spot on about the surroundings.  And I believe that makes the story much more enjoyable and relatable.  I love when the author gets it all right.  This story had intrigue and danger;  you want and need to know what is going to happen.  I loved all the sub-characters from the Brotherhood and I cannot wait to read the next soldiers story.  I loved that Lisa and Jessie’s friendship was real and you could feel the bonds of friendship in their words.

Completely out of my reading comfort zone – but absolutely enjoyed this book.  Would recommend to anyone that enjoys a good love story with some kick ass fight scenes.

Reviewed by Erin

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Surrender to Sin by Nicola Davidson – a Review

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Surrender to Sin by Nicola Davidson – a Review

 

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To save her, he must ruin her.

Lord Sebastian St. John, dedicated bachelor and a co-owner of Fallen, the most scandalous pleasure club in London, is known as Sin for good reason. Orphaned by a shocking accident, Sin long ago vowed a life of solitude and
decadence. Yet when Lady Grace Carrington begs for his help destroying her reputation, Sin can’t turn the ton’s most proper lady away.

Obedient daughter, wife, and young widow, Grace has had enough of being controlled. After her father arranges a second loveless marriage to an eminently respectable ancient, Grace plans a fortnight of defiance and self-ruination to stop the wedding. But as Grace enters the heady, risky world of an affair with Sin, she finds herself inexplicably drawn to him— and she soon realizes two weeks won’t be nearly enough.

 

 

Review:

Surrender to Sin is book one of The Fallen Series by Nicola Davidson.  Lady Grace Carrington has found herself in the most unsavory of predicaments. Recently widowed her father has arranged another loveless marriage for her with none other than Lord Baxter.  Lord Baxter is a prudish, stuffy old man who Lady Grace has no desire to marry.  She has already suffered through one loveless marriage and now that she is widowed she has no desire to peruse another marriage as bad as her first. But when Lady Grace confesses to her maid-companion Nell, they set about with a diabolical plan to ruin Lady Grace’s reputation to the point where Lord Baxter will no longer want or desire her, thus calling off the engagement.   

But plan involves Lord Sebastian St. John – known better around town as Sin.  Sin is part owner of Fallen; a private pleasure club so exclusive that only the richest, highest ranking members of England society can apply for membership.  While in London getting new gowns made, she only has a fortnight for the plan to come to fruition. Lady Grace is strong willed, but has fulfilled her duties as an obedient wife.  With the passing of her husband, she has now set her sights on living her life for herself. Doing what it is she would like to do. Her engagement to Lord Baxter by her father is the last thing she wants.  So, she sets out to find this man called Sin and that is exactly what she does – in more ways than one.

After years of being in an unhappy marriage, followed by a year of mourning for her late husband, Lady Grace was ready to explore the world and find herself a proper lover, one that she could explore her sexual freedom with.  The prospect of having to marry Lord Baxter put and end to all of that.  She knew the only way out of it was to stage a scandal that would repulse Lord Baxter and lead to him ending their engagement.  But if a scandal  meant the ruin of her reputation it would be well worth it.  There is no way she is going to live her life in a loveless, adventure less marriage again.  But once she entered Fallen while seeking out Lord Sebastian her life would be forever changed.  Lord Sebastian was exactly what she had been naughtily daydreaming about for years.   He was the exact man that caught her eye at Hyde Park years ago and she had daydreamed about the wonderfully lusty things they could possibly do together.  But now he was in front of her, and she was about to ask him to participate in  a scandal to save her from her engagement.  Every part of her body screamed to attention the moment he walked into the room.  And she had played the obedient wife, dutiful daughter for far to long.   It was time to ruin her reputation and she is going to enjoy every minute of it, especially with Sin.            

Lord Sebastian may be part owner of The Fallen, but he is also a gentleman.  Once he found out that Lady Grace is betrothed to Lord Baxter, he will do whatever it takes to keep the marriage from happening. His history with Lord Baxter requires that he step in to help.   But what starts out as helping her to ruin her reputation and end her engagement, soon turns into so much more.  He soon wants to do whatever he can to help Lady Grace.  With that he also realizes that once he destroys her engagement he may never see her again.  And that is not a risk he is willing to take.  After scandal upon scandal they created does not sway Lord Baxter, they soon realize that the only way to end it once and for all is to put on a full public sexual display at Fallen.  And while this will surely mean the ruination of her reputation she no longer cares. She must end this engagement.

This story was wonderfully written and a lovely historical era piece, with bunches of erotica thrown in.  An enjoyable story that makes you root for the good guys and pray that the bad guy gets put in his place.  And that he does.  I look forward to reading more in this series as the secondary characters leave you wanting to know their stories and where Fallen will take them.  

Reviewed by Erin

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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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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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Three Simple Words by A.J. Pine -a Review

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Three Simple Words by A.J. Pine -a Review

 

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he’s holding out for a happy ever after.

I know where to find my happily ever after–between the pages of a romance novel. It’s why I sell books, why I blog about them, and why I’ll never get disappointed by love.

So what if my brother’s best friend from high school is now a bestselling author? Or that he just blew back into town on a Harley, filling out a pair of jeans like he never did before? Or that he’s agreed to do a signing at my bookstore on such short notice?

Because despite all his adoring female fans, I kind of hated his book.


Review:

Three Simple Words is book three of the Kingston Ale House Series by A.J. Pine.   Annie Denning wanted her happily every after.   As owner of the local book store Two Stories – she won’t settle for anything less.  And after reading hundreds of romance books, she completely believes in true love and happy endings – but getting one hasn’t proved that simple.   She is quiet and beautiful and loves to spend her time reading romance novels and blogging about what else – romance.   When she finds out her brothers high school best friend, Wes Hartley is in town she is less than thrilled.

Wes is a New York Times best selling author who’s books don’t end in a happily ever after.  In fact, they are no where close to it.  Wes doesn’t believe in happy endings.  Annie’s brother Jeremy gives Wes a place to stay for a bit and some shifts at Kingston’s to make some extra cash. But Jeremy asks one favor in return.  He asks Wes to do a book signing at Annie’s book store.  Wes is quick to oblige, that is until he finds out just how much Annie hated his book…

But, when Wes arrives at the book signing – Annie is stopped dead in her tracks. She knows she hates Wes Hartley the author, but she was not prepared for how attractive Wes had become.  He has certainly grown up since they were kids.  And after a quite successful book signing, Wes finds himself as Annie’s last minute date for a weekend wedding.  What started out as the two of them just having a fun time, turned into something so much more!  But Annie has read Wes’ book and she knows his book hero rings true with him also – they just don’t believe in true love and all that entails.  So what’s a girl to do – when she is falling head over heels for someone she knows will never reciprocate the feelings.  Wes has a grocery list of women from his past – all conveniently laid out in his best selling novel.   For the entire world and Annie to see.  Every one of them showing her just how afraid of commitment he is.  How can she convince him otherwise, and will she even need to?  But surprisingly Wes is feeling things that he has never felt before.  He finds himself wanting to spend time with Annie.  Wes has never felt this before for any woman.  And he isn’t quite sure how to process everything that he is feeling right now.

Annie was wonderful to read.  She was funny (loved all the t-shirts) and smart.  And from the moment you met her you wanted to convince her that HEA’s do really happen and that they are not just things of fiction.  But Wes is stubborn and seemed pretty convinced that he wasn’t meant for any type of relationship. They are adorable together and the story unfolds perfectly.  Leaving you wanting to know what is going to happen next and will the two of them get their acts together and finally be on the same page.

If you love a romance novel inside of a romance novel this is the book for you.  You can read this book as a stand alone – but I highly recommend the entire series! The characters have all been heartwarming and loveable and you become invested and want to see the best for them.

Reviewed by Erin

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Blind Spot by Katana Collins – a Review

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Blind Spot by Katana Collins – a Review

 

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I’m used to going for the easy things in life.
The easy A in school.
The easy lay in bed. The easy life my trust fund affords me.
Until I met Shelby.
Never in my life have I found retro T-shirts and lip balm so damn sexy.
She’s exactly what I never knew I wanted.
And she’s anything but easy.
But suddenly, easy is overrated.

Only one damn problem… For Shelby, hating me is easy.

For the first time in my life, I have to work for something. And though
she may not be easy…she’ll be worth it.

 

Review:

The Blind Spot by Katana Collins is a New Adult romance.  Shelby Stevens is a senior in college and for the first time in a long time things are changing for her. She is moving out of the dorms and being a resident advisor and into her own apartment.  At twenty one years old her entire life fit into only sixteen boxes. But she had saved for years working several jobs and was moving into a modern, upscale, safe apartment complex complete with a doorman.  With her friends (Reagan and Harrison) there to help, she embarks on moving day.  When she reaches her new apartment building she is greeted by the drop dead gorgeous doorman. After a brief exchange she realizes she may like this new place more than she anticipated.  

Once moved in, her and her friends decide to order a pizza and study for French. But her upstairs, penthouse partying neighbor had other ideas.  After tolerating all she can, she decides to call the cops and head upstairs to confront her noisy neighbor. On the elevator ride upstairs she finds out her new neighbor’s name is Tate. And when she tells a white lie to get herself and friends into the party she can’t wait to find this “Tate” and give him a piece of her mind. But things don’t work out that way.  

Upon meeting Tate she comes to find out that he isn’t actually the apartment building doorman but some spoiled rich kid out to have a good time. She can’t deny the fact that he is handsome beyond anything and when she finds out he is fluent in French – the one subject she is having some struggles in. She relents and accepts his offer to help her with her studies. But will she be able to control herself around him and deny what her heart wants? Will Tate be able to put his partying ways behind him and find happiness with Shelby? 

Shelby is down to earth, with a very hard past to live down. She has been hurt and traumatized and simply afraid to open herself up to anyone. But she is strong. She will hold her own when all else fails.  She was wonderful to read and even better to watch evolve.

Tate Michaelson is a typical rich college student. Being the Governor’s son, he has had life handed to him. At first I thought I was going to completely dislike Tate but he was real and emotional and a true gentleman underneath the outward layers. I came to root for him and hope that Shelby would open up just enough to let him in.  As their story evolves you find that sometimes the rich kids have feelings too, and sometimes those running from love are looking for exactly that! 

I am hoping this story continues – I would love for Harrison to have his own story! The possibilities of where this story can go are endless, and I look forward to following along.

Reviewed by Erin

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Bayou Nights by Julie Mulhern – a Review

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Bayou Nights by Julie Mulhern – a Review

 

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New Orleans, 1903. Before he died, Christine Lambert’s father won a piece of eight in a poker game. How was he to know the coin was part of a puzzle that when solved revealed the location of Jean Laffite’s treasure? Now Christine must find the treasure before the killer beats her to it.

Matthias Blake is as out of place in New Orleans as a raven in a flock of hummingbirds. He has serious work to do and Christine is a distraction he doesn’t need. But how can he resist a lady in distress—even if that lady can win a fight armed with a hat pin? Together they must overcome their pasts and defeat dark forces sent by a shadowy evil. In the process, they just might find the greatest treasure of all…



Review:

Bayou Nights by Julie Mulhern is a wonderfully crafted historical read.  The story begins with Christine Lambert, New Orleans, 1903.  Christine is a milliner by trade and her ghost father Warwick is missing.

She is convinced that he has been kidnapped but she has no idea why. She sought help from her friend Trula and he was sending someone to help her find her father.  Little did she know that what was sent to her may be a greater threat then what she now faces.

When Mattias Drake arrives in New Orleans to help a friend, he is none too happy.  He is even more disgruntled when he realizes the man he came here to find is an actual ghost. His work has led him to work with ghosts in the past but finding a ghost in New Orleans is like finding a needle in a haystack.  He arrives at MIss Lamberts hat shop only to walk in on her being assaulted.  When the attacker winds up dead before him – Mattias is quick to realize there is a lot more supernatural going on here then he was expecting.

Christine Lambert is strong willed and iron hearted.  She is bound and determined to find her missing ghost father.  He was here a week or so ago and now he is gone.  And weird things are beginning to happen.  Zombies are coming after her and there seems to be a lot of people interested in the eight piece she wears around her neck.  Given to her by her father before he disappeared.  As luck would have it the helped she seeked is sent to her in a handsome, tall man named Mattias – and he is everything she insists she does not want in a man.

Having watched her mother suffer at the hand of her fathers gambling she knows that no man will ever be a part of her world.  She doesn’t need one – she can take care of herself.  But when her world comes crashing down and every paranormal element found in New Orleans is after her – she realizes the one person she can truly trust is the one she is fighting to close her heart off to.

Mattias Drake has had his fair share of loss.  His mother lost her life following his father into the same line of work.  His sister – the same.

Every woman that is close to him seems to die.  He has no desire to find love or a woman to share his life with.  That may be hard to accomplish when everything in his body responds to the silly milliner with the strong will.  Mattias is the strong brooding type that will always help a woman in distress.  Little does he know that this woman – Christine – may just be the death of him.  The story takes you on a wonderful paranormal experience through New Orleans.  And history abounds in the back story – leading you to wanting to know more and wanting to explore everything further.

The characters relationship evolves and pulls you in.  The characters mesh extremely well – even when they don’t get along – you want nothing more than the magic that is New Orleans to overtake them and embrace them.   I love a story of romance with a dash of paranormal on the side and this story did not disappoint. From zombies, to pirates, to book’s and voodoo priestesses – this story does not disappoint – you will take a journey through the bayou with an amazing story-teller.

I am looking forward to reading more of Miss Mulherns’ historical romances.  This is a must read if you love anything and everything New Orleans.

Reviewed by Erin

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Bound to the Bounty Hunter by Hayson Manning – a Review

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Bound to the Bounty Hunter by Hayson Manning – a Review

 

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Harlan Franco, Colorado’s busiest bounty hunter and security expert, lives by his own rules: be in control, be detached, and never mix business with pleasure. These rules are tested when the woman he’s being paid to secretly guard is none other than the sexy, unpredictable, pain in the butt, Sophie Callaghan––a woman determined to stay away from him. If Sophie finds out he’s in her life on an assignment, he’ll never get the info he needs. But those lips, those curves, that attitude… If he could only have her for one night where she’d play by his rules.

Freedom-loving private investigator Sophie Callaghan is on a mission. The daughter of a con-artist is not going to be used by a man again. What she doesn’t need is hot, broody, and controlling Harlan barging into her life. Her brain may say no, but her body craves this bad boy.

After a night where both live out their darkest desires, Sophie tries to fight the explosive chemistry between them. But the ties that bind her heart to this bounty hunter are tight and tangled.



Review:

Bound To The Bounty Hunter is book one in the Bound Series by Hayson Manning.

Sophie Callaghan is a private investigator.  And she is bound and determined to correct the wrongs of her con-man preacher father who has passed away.  She works several jobs along with her investigating business to repay all the victims one by one that were swindled by her father. Her latest investigation takes her to Hostage, a local sex club that she is hoping will lead her to more information on Vladimir Petrov, billionaire shipping magnate. For some reason she found a journal dedicated to Petrov in her father’s belongings. And she will stop at nothing to find out what the connection is.

While at Hostage, her worst nightmare walks in, Harlan Franco, bad ass bounty hunter. She despises him with a passion – and she has every right to. Eighteen months earlier –  when they were tailing the same bounty – she was caught off guard and found herself in Harlan’s arms. When they returned to his hotel room – what started as hot and heavy – ended with Harlan locking her in the bathroom in her underwear  just so he could snag the bounty.  As much as Sophie despises him – her body betrays her every time she is near him. But little does she know, Harlan’s new assignment is her. And he is going to use everything thing in his power to get the information he needs from her.

But will she finally open up to the man she so hates?  Will he even be able to break the surface of who she is? And at what cost will it be if she finds out he is just doing a job?

Sophie is headstrong, stubborn and more than anything in control of her life and herself.  She doesn’t mess around and isn’t afraid to even go one on one in the boxing ring with a man.  But every fiber of her being cannot stand Harlan.  She wants more than anything to hate him.  But every time she is in his presence her body betrays her.  She cannot control herself around him, and in turn makes very bad decisions when he is around.  I loved Sophie!  She is funny and strong and will kick butt if she needs to.  She isn’t afraid to step to Harlan or anyone else who steps to her.  Her back story is tragic and her father scum – but she is doing everything she can to correct his wrongs – even though she shouldn’t have to.  I loved her snarkiness with Harlan – and their relationship builds into an amazing crescendo.

Sophie life hasn’t been easy and it’s hard for her to let anyone in – but you can tell more than anything that she wants and needs these kinds of relationships in her life.  As hard and rough as she can be at times I loved when she melted into Harlan and her whole demeanor became soft and gentle.

Harlan is a tall, dark and handsome drink of water – the stuff book boyfriends are made of.  You know a character and a story is good when you give him a real life persona (Trace Adkins in this case) in your own mind and go with it for the entirety!  I loved Harlan – from the first moment you meet him – you wanted to know more – to tear away his layers and his clothes all at the same time.  He tried everything to resist the temptation of touching Sophie.  God knows that is all he thinks about.  Wanting her, touching her, tasting her. When her life becomes endangered he realizes that he will do anything to protect her – and that anything includes moving in with her.  Sophie realizes she may be over her head with whoever is after her and reluctantly agrees to allow Harlan to move in for the time being. What ensues with them spending more time together was magical.  If they were separated for any length of time, you can’t wait for them to be back together.

This story is fast paced and definitely a page turner. I enjoyed it from start to finish. The secondary characters were amazing and I am hoping and praying that each of them has their own story to be told.  And I am not afraid to admit that this story had one of the best intimate scenes that I have ever read. Steamy, hot and erotic is an understatement, completely left me wanting more.  I look forward to more books in the Bound series and I will never forget Harlan Franco.

Reviewed by Erin

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