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Spark (Steel Brothers Saga 19) by Helen Hardt-Review Tour

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Spark (Steel Brothers Saga 19) by Helen Hardt-Review Tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date September 28, 2021.

He’ll do anything for his family…

Donovan “Donny” Steel is on a partnership track with a major Denver law firm. He loves his city career and his luxurious downtown loft, and life is going just how he planned it…until his mother, the city attorney for his hometown of Snow Creek, Colorado, asks him to move back and work for her when her assistant retires. Mom asks? Donny goes. Because he’ll do anything for the family who took him in twenty-five years ago. The fact that he can pick up where he left off with gorgeous Callie Pike is simply a fringe benefit.

Caroline “Callie” Pike was looking forward to finally beginning law school at age twenty-six, but the western slope fire that destroyed most of her family’s vineyards put that plan on hold. At least she has Donny Steel’s return to look forward to. After she spent an evening with him at a recent party, he hasn’t strayed far from her mind.

When Donny and Callie meet again, sparks do more than fly. They shoot like rockets to the stars. But their chemistry can’t protect them from the emerging mysteries regarding the Steel family’s past…or the secret Callie is keeping as well.

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REVIEW: Helen Hardt delivers the next installment in the ever going Steel Brothers Saga. Book 19 devils into Donny Steels story. Like every other installment in the brothers saga, the author captivated us with her words. Spark gives us all the feels as well as the twists and turns of family drama that we all so look forward to reading about.

After returning home at the request of his mother, Donny Steel is after one thing and one thing only.Callie Pike. Their history is long, their chemistry hotter than ever, but can the new neighbors let go of the past and reveal their secrets long enough to give their new found love a chance again? Will the Steel family drama ever really stop?

Spark is a fast paced, page turning read that no reader will be able to put down. As in so many of her books Ms. Hardt weaves her wonderful words into a world of mystery and intrigue. Callie and Donny are a couple that readers root for, after turning each page we can’t wait to see how they get their happily ever after. And better yet? What comes in the next book!?

Previous reviews
Ravenous
Insatiable
Fate
Legacy
Descent
Awakened
Cherished

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#1 New York Times, #1 USA Today, and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Helen Hardt’s passion for the written word began with the books her mother read to her at bedtime. She wrote her first story at age six and hasn’t stopped since. In addition to being an award-winning author of romantic fiction, she’s a mother, an attorney, a black belt in Taekwondo, a grammar geek, an appreciator of fine red wine, and a lover of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. She writes from her home in Colorado, where she lives with her family. Helen loves to hear from readers.

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Follow Me Always ( Follow Me ) by Helen Hardt-a review

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Follow Me Always ( Follow Me ) by Helen Hardt-a review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date AUGUST 10, 2021

He unleashed the darkness in her…but it might cost them both.

Billionaire Braden Black has one hard limit in the bedroom. He doesn’t talk about it, and he doesn’t engage in it. But when his lover, Skye Manning, begs him for it, he has to face facts—while he may be able to buy her anything, he can’t give her this. Though he loves her desperately, he’s starting to worry their relationship can’t continue.

Skye Manning has fallen down the rabbit hole and become captive to her needs. When Braden asks her why she desires something so dark, and she finds she can’t respond, she knows she’ll have to come up with those answers on her own. She’s willing, but she wants something in return—Braden’s complete honesty about his past.

Because Skye is convinced her needs, his limits…everything is tied to this one secret.

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REVIEW: I took the plunge into the world of Helen Hardt and her Follow Me series, and WOW what a read! Braden was a top contender for book boyfriend in book one, but now he’s number one for the month! Follow Me Always is the third book in Hardt’s ongoing series, and this one is a woozy. The series to me should be read in order to get all the goodness and back story to continue on. That being said books one and book two are both amazing and are enjoyable reads on their own.

Braden Black and Skye Manning are back at it again in the latest installment of the series. Braden is as controlling and intense as ever and Skye continues to pour her heart and soul out to him, but something is missing. There are questions that she has, and no matter how hard she tries Braden simply won’t answer them. Nothing is what it seems with Braden’s past, the more he won’t share, the more it digs for Skye to know. There is so much to decompress with Follow Me Always. After three books, I am so emotionally involved with these characters I feel like I should be invited to the “better happen one day” wedding. I have nothing negative to say about the book, it’s sexy and dark, full of off- and off-screen chemistry. Their conflict and learning moment in this book is sure to surprise some readers as it did me, but nonetheless, I can’t wait to see what happens next!

Reading Order and Previous reviews

Follow Me Darkly
Follow Me Under
Darkly

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Freed (Steel Brothers Saga 18) by Helen Hardt-Review tour

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Freed (Steel Brothers Saga 18) by Helen Hardt-Review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date June 29, 2021

When you hit rock bottom, there’s nowhere to go…

Dale Steel has spent his life running from the horror of his past, so he’s completely unprepared for horror to follow him into the present. But that’s exactly what it’s done. His only hope is his love for Ashley White, so he grabs hold with both hands, determined to escape his bleak existence.

Ashley is so in love she can’t see straight. Dale—and the thrall he holds over her—has given her a new outlook on sex and relationships, and she’s all in. Things are finally falling into place.

But Ashley and Dale’s troubles are far from over. An untimely death disrupts their hopes at happiness, followed by a phone call that leaves Dale even more grief-stricken. He must make an important decision. Two roads lie in front of him, but only one will free him.

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REVIEW:Take a deep breath before you plunge into this masterpiece because once you start, you will not be able to stop! Freed is book 18 in the Steel Brothers Saga by Helen Hardt. As always with any series, reading it in order is recommended, with Freed I do think the author gives enough back story that you won’t be lost if you read it as a standalone, but that being said, you’ll want to go back and read it in order.

The entirety of The Steel Sage is fantastic, and that continues with Dale and Ashley’s adventure into the unknown. Dale has demons, ones that he struggles with from his past, Ashley has her own battle scars from her childhood, but doesn’t let it control her life now. Two people that you wouldn’t think would need each other end of being their own saving Grace.

Without spoiling all the goodness to come from this read, be prepared to want to scream every five seconds as well. The book is so well written, the emotion, the feeling, the pain and twists of the plot will suck any reader under. For parts of Freed, Dale was dangling off a cliff, and even with the shoddy things he said and did to Ashley, she was the only one to talk him down from that edge. There were times, even as I read it, I wasn’t sure what was going to happen next!

Five star review from me, Freed is a tantalizing read that is sure to keep its readers on their toes, and better yet, coming back for more.

Previous reviews
Ravenous
Insatiable
Fate
Legacy
Descent
Awakened
Cherished

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Reviewed by Sarah

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#1 New York Times, #1 USA Today, and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Helen Hardt’s passion for the written word began with the books her mother read to her at bedtime. She wrote her first story at age six and hasn’t stopped since. In addition to being an award-winning author of romantic fiction, she’s a mother, an attorney, a black belt in Taekwondo, a grammar geek, an appreciator of fine red wine, and a lover of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. She writes from her home in Colorado, where she lives with her family. Helen loves to hear from readers.

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Cocktails on the Beach by Helen Hardt et al -Review Tour

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COCKTAILS ON THE BEACH by Helen Hardt, Leah Marie Brown, EmKay Connor & Lyz Kelley-Review Tour

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Sip something sweet… Savor something steamy…

Feel the heat and find love in these four original romances written by New York Times, USA Today, award winning, and international bestselling authors! AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY.

Are you looking for a hot and naughty book boyfriend to take you away this summer? What’s your pleasure? A sexy billionaire? A smooth-talking bartender? A gorgeous island doctor? A seductive Irishman? These irresistible men are hot enough to melt the ice in your margarita. Start your sizzling read today!

Escape by Helen Hardt
She’s running from one man…and ends up in the arms of another, putting them both in danger.

Exes and Ohs! by Leah Marie Brown
A chance meeting with a gorgeous Irishman has her thinking about Mr. Right instead of Mr. Right Now.

Next Rock on the Right by EmKay Connor.
Sometimes life takes an unexpected turn…that takes you on a wild ride leading to exactly where you’re meant to be.

Her Perfect Guy by Lyz Kelley
She’s his sister’s hands-off best friend. He’s her perfect guy.

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REVIEW:Cocktails on the Beach is a collaboration between Helen Hardt, Leah Marie Brown, EmKay Connor and Lyz Kelly, and each ends with a scrumdellyumgices recipe. Each book is its own individual story and can be read as a novella.

The collaboration starts off with Helen Hardts; Escape, then to Exes and Oh’s by Leah Marie Brown, followed by Next Rock on the Right by EmKay Connor, and finished off with Her Perfect Guy by Lyz Kelley. Each book is a fun, flirty, summer romance with some great twists. I’m not familiar with two of the authors in the collaboration, so it was a great way to dip my toes into their work.

The series as whole is light and sweet, just what a reader would want in a summer read on the beach or next to the pool. Even better, each novella ends with a yummy recipe to try out when you come in from summer fun. Fun and enjoyable reading for the sun and sand!

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Reviewed by Sarah

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#1 New York Times, #1 USA Today, and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Helen Hardt’s passion for the written word began with the books her mother read to her at bedtime. She wrote her first story at age six and hasn’t stopped since. In addition to being an award-winning author of romantic fiction, she’s a mother, an attorney, a black belt in Taekwondo, a grammar geek, an appreciator of fine red wine, and a lover of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. She writes from her home in Colorado, where she lives with her family. Helen loves to hear from readers.

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Darkly (Follow Me ) by Helen Hardt-Review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date May 25, 2021

Self-made billionaire Braden Black is used to getting what he wants when he wants it. So when aspiring photographer Skye Manning doesn’t immediately fall into his bed, Braden finds himself craving her even more. And when she finally does submit to him, no one is more surprised than Braden that the thrill of the chase didn’t satisfy his appetite—to the contrary, it only fuelled it. Behind Skye’s dedication and focus, he sees a natural submissive, and he’s determined to bring her out.

Skye Manning takes charge of her life. Everything she does brings her one step closer to her goal of becoming an internationally known photographer. Until Braden Black. He challenges her, shows her more pleasure than she ever imagined between the sheets, but he asks something in return—something she can never give up. Her control.

But Braden Black never backs down from a challenge.

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REVIEW: Darkly by Helen Hardt is the third book in the Follow Me series, going into this read, be warned that this is NOT the continuation of that book, it’s Follow Me Darkly, but from Braden’s point of view. As always, I’m a sticker for reading a series in order, but for this one, I don’t think it’s really necessary as it’s the first book told from the main male lead’s perspective.

Wow! I was a huge fan of Braden and Skye from the beginning of the series, but to get their origin story from Braden’s view was an entirely different feeling. The man is like Batman, mysterious and dark, filled with secrets, his need to control, to dominate. His character is one I have very, very much enjoyed reading. Reading the scenes from the previous books and getting just a little understanding as to why he is thinking what he is thinking, why he is doing what he is doing, were by far my most favorite of the book.

I wish we saw more of his softer side, or maybe more of his softer side with Skye, Braden is always so focused on winning control from her that I think parts of their relationship is missing. Nevertheless, Darkly was a treat to read, it left me with questions of course, but ones I will happily wait to be revealed!

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Follow Me Darkly
Follow Me Under

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Reviewed by Sarah

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#1 New York Times, #1 USA Today, and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Helen Hardt’s passion for the written word began with the books her mother read to her at bedtime. She wrote her first story at age six and hasn’t stopped since. In addition to being an award-winning author of romantic fiction, she’s a mother, an attorney, a black belt in Taekwondo, a grammar geek, an appreciator of fine red wine, and a lover of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. She writes from her home in Colorado, where she lives with her family. Helen loves to hear from readers.

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Cherished (Steel Brothers Saga 17) by Helen Hardt-Review Tour

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Cherished (Steel Brothers Saga 17) by Helen Hardt-Review Tour

CHERISHED
Steel Brothers Saga 17
by Helen Hardt
Release Date: March 23, 2021
Genre: adult, contemporary, erotic, romance

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date March 23, 2021

He doesn’t know how much he’s cherished…

Dale Steel has fallen in love with his intern, Ashley White. She’s vibrant, intelligent, and full of life, despite a past that was far from perfect. She’s everything he’s not…which is why he’s determined to keep her at arm’s length. The emotions she’s awakened in him have stirred something dark that he’s kept buried for years, and a relationship with him would only destroy her.

Ashley has other ideas. She adores Dale, and more than anything, she wants him to understand he deserves her love. As they work together side by side, their passion grows, and Dale finally agrees to a trial run at a relationship.

But a secret from his newfound birth father and an act of God throw a wrench into his world once again, threatening not only his relationship with Ashley, but everything else he holds dear as well.

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REVIEW:The Steel Family Saga rides again. Helen Hardt has given us yet another amazing story in the Steel family series, one that is jaw dropping and encompassing. Steel Brothers Saga, book 17 has arrived and I can’t wait to sink my teeth into!

What an emotional ride! Ashley White is in love with Dale Steel. Fact. Nothing will change it, he has become part of her soul. Dale, the wonderfully stupid man thinks he is too broken and too damaged to have Ashley in his life. He believes he isn’t worth loving, so like a big stupid man, he pushes Ashley away. Dale is tortured and damaged, the pain he feels from his past is holding him back from a future he desperately wants.

I can’t say it enough, Helen Hardt’s ability to write such strong emotions from her characters is so rare and rich that there will never be a time I wouldn’t read her books. Throughout Dale’s struggles with his past, the unsure future with Ashley and then the cliffhanger at the end. HH writes it in a way that you “the reader” feel as if you are standing right there with them, experiencing it all.

Way to go! Five stars read, and what a journey, once I finish one book, I always can’t wait to get my hands on the next one.

Previous reviews
Ravenous
Insatiable
Fate
Legacy
Descent
Awakened

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Reviewed by Sarah

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#1 New York Times, #1 USA Today, and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Helen Hardt’s passion for the written word began with the books her mother read to her at bedtime. She wrote her first story at age six and hasn’t stopped since. In addition to being an award-winning author of romantic fiction, she’s a mother, an attorney, a black belt in Taekwondo, a grammar geek, an appreciator of fine red wine, and a lover of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. She writes from her home in Colorado, where she lives with her family. Helen loves to hear from readers.

 

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Follow Me Under (Follow Me 2) by Helen Hardt-Review Tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: RELEASE DATE January 26, 2021

She gave him control in the bedroom. But is she losing control of her identity?

Dating Boston’s billionaire bachelor has opened up a new world for Skye Manning. Opportunities are suddenly everywhere, her new career is flourishing, and she experiences luxury she’s only seen in the pages of magazines. So why does she feel like she’s losing herself?

Braden Black never meant to fall for Skye, and he still tries to resist a relationship he knows he’s not wired for. But not only has Skye awoken something inside him—he’s stirring something dark and forbidden inside his Cinderella. Something even he can’t control…

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REVIEW:Follow Me Under, more like follow me down the rabbit hole. This is book is as addicting as they come with no chance of stopping once you start reading. The second book in the series, I do highly recommend reading the first book before adventuring into the next. When I finally got my hands on Follow Me Under, I was very excited to see where it picked up with the killer cliffhanger that the first book leaves off on.

Not a disappointment in sight! Follow Me Under picks up right where the first book ends and we get into the nitty gritty of Skye and Braden’s relationship. As the plot progresses, things start to reveal themselves and both Skye and Braden learn new things about each other and their growing relationship. Skye is still coming into herself and her career as well as learning more about the “real” Braden is, not the one he shows the public. Then we still have the mystery of Addison’s and Braden’s past relationship. What isn’t he telling her? Will it matter?

This book is so good! Mystery and intrigue, romance and tension, this book has it all. The main character’s growth has to be one of my favorite parts. You can tell how much confidence and courage Skye has now, in the first book she seems more like a doormat, as well as holding tight to her control in the bedroom. Finally, she has come into her own in her career and has truly learned to trust Braden and give him control.

Finally, when things start to settle, Braden seems to want control on more than just their bedroom activities, and Skye isn’t so sure that’s a good idea. She’s still her own woman, strong and independent, but they love each other. A little control shouldn’t be a problem right?
Then just as you think nothing else can happen another bomb is dropped and the waiting game begins again! Way to go Helen Hardt, you sure know how to keep us coming back for more. Another five star review from this reader!

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#1 New York Times, #1 USA Today, and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Helen Hardt’s passion for the written word began with the books her mother read to her at bedtime. She wrote her first story at age six and hasn’t stopped since. In addition to being an award-winning author of romantic fiction, she’s a mother, an attorney, a black belt in Taekwondo, a grammar geek, an appreciator of fine red wine, and a lover of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. She writes from her home in Colorado, where she lives with her family. Helen loves to hear from readers.

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Awakened (Steel Brothers Saga 16) by Helen Hardt-Review tour

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Awakened (Steel Brothers Saga 16) by Helen Hardt-Review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 29 2020

His voice enthrals her. Her vibrancy awakens him.

Ashley White can’t wait to begin her internship at Steel Vineyards. As an oenology doctoral candidate, she knows all the theory but lacks practice. Working under renowned winemaker Ryan Steel—and his equally talented nephew, Dale—is an opportunity she can’t refuse.

Dale Steel is a loner. Despite his huge family full of uncles, aunts, and cousins, he’s more at home in his vineyards, where he finds something that comes close to the tranquility he craves. He’ll never find true peace, and he’s accepted his fate…until his new intern shows up and turns the only world he knows upside down.

Ashley awakens emotions in Dale that he never dreamed possible, and though he resents her intrusion into his life, he can’t deny the sparks that blaze between them. Still, he must remain distant. To succumb to his growing feelings would provoke something else entirely—the darkness he keeps hidden even from himself.

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REVIEW: Just when you think the Steel family has finished their story…another makes it way into the mind of Helen Hardt. Awakened is the start of the Steel children all over again; this one beginning with Talon and Jade’s children.

Dale Steel loves his vines and the connection he feels with them, working in the vineyard with Ryan is what keeps his demons at bay. Through therapy he has learned to cope, but still refuses to talk about the past and the trauma he experienced. He’s content in life, all he needs is the ranch and the vines.

Or so he thought.

Ashley White loves all things wine and is planning on making it her career. When she lands the internship at Steel Vineyards, she is so excited and happy, while she has the mental knowledge, she doesn’t have any experiences in the making of it. It’s the chance of a lifetime, but she wasn’t expecting Dale.

As always HH hooks us with her characters and storyline. Ashley jolts Dale out of his content little life and soon he starts to crave her just as much as she does to him. Feelings rise, drama ensues, the plot thickens. I very much enjoyed this new start to the Steels, as always HH leaves us with more questions than anything at the end of Awakened. All the more I want my hands on the new book. Way to go on this secret smiling story!

Previous reviews
Ravenous
Insatiable
Fate
Legacy
Descent

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Reviewed by Sarah

Craving – book 1 is **FREE**

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#1 New York Times, #1 USA Today, and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Helen Hardt’s passion for the written word began with the books her mother read to her at bedtime. She wrote her first story at age six and hasn’t stopped since. In addition to being an award-winning author of romantic fiction, she’s a mother, an attorney, a black belt in Taekwondo, a grammar geek, an appreciator of fine red wine, and a lover of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. She writes from her home in Colorado, where she lives with her family. Helen loves to hear from readers.

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