License to Date (Better Date than Never #6)

License to Date

I have always been a fan of Susan Hatler, especially the short romances in this particular series and this is by far my most favorite book in the Better Date than Never series. Susan's writing style was fun and flawless, but I did wish the book was dual point of view so we could get to know Paul's character a bit better.  I loved Paul's character because he was such a sweet romantic guy, but I did wish that he did not lie to Katlin. I found Katlin's character a bit annoying because she was going on dates just so she can get a free paint job and she was getting guys hopes up for nothing. The chemistry between Paul and Katlin was sweet and romantic and I really enjoyed it, but I did wish that the book was longer as I was really enjoying the story. Overall this was great short and sweet romance which will leaving you feeling warm and happy.

Rating: 4/5

Plot

After being cheated on by her fiance, Katlin decides to focus her attention on remodeling her new home and avoiding men at all costs. In order to get her back in the dating scene, Katlin's friend make a deal with her that she must go on five dates and in return they will paint her home for her.

Katlin schedules her five dates in one week so that she can get he house painted as soon as possible. Her plan begins to fail when she meets a sexy bartender on her first date. 

The last thing Katlin needs is to fall for the mysterious bartender, but makes her want to take the risk all over again. Will the gorgeous man with the blue eyes break her heart or help her to love again ? 

The Unintended Fiance (Captured by Love #4)

The Unintended Fiance 

This was my second time reading a book by this author in this series and I would recommended this to anyone who wants a short and sweet romance to read. The dual writing style by Miranda was good and it allowed you to understand both characters better.  I loved Erin's character because she was not afraid to demand what she wanted as well as she was willing to sacrifice for the man she loved. Brad's character was enjoyable, but I wish I saw a more possessive side of him. The chemistry between Brad and Erin was good, but I wished we saw more of it. The story was  a bit cliche and predictable, but it is a good romance to read in your spare time.

Rating: 3/5

Plot

Bradley Mead is a successful businessman who arranges a fake engagement with one of his good friends so that he can prove to a potential client that he is not after his wife. 

Erin Baker, the fake fiance, who is also his sisters best friend ends up being used as a pawn in the underhand tactics by his business rival. Brad is then torn between wanting to win in business and following is heart.

Erin did not expect to fall for her fake fiance as she thought she was immune to his charms. When an ex-boyfriend joins at her work place and starts to pester her, she thought accepting Brad's proposal will be great idea, however she realizes that she still has feelings for him. Will Erin be able to win the heart of the man who has never loved her back and looks to have no intention in doing so? 

Catching Cassidy (Harborside Nights #1)

Catching Cassidy

I am a huge fan of Melissa Fosters books and characters, but his book disappointed me a bit as it did not live up to Melissa's addicting novels which I am used to. Melissa's writing was brilliant as always and I enjoyed the dual point of view writing style. I loved Wyatt's character because he was an an alpha male protecting his best friend and sister at all times. Cassidy's character was annoying because she always let everyone walk over her especially her ex boyfriend and her parents and it took her very long to understand what doe she want from life. When I read Melissa Foster's books I know I am getting to get scorching hot chemistry between the main characters, but in this book the chemistry was good but was not up to Melissa's standards. I also felt that the book should have been more focused on Wyatt story rather than Cassidy's problems because the grief that Wyatt had to get over with the sudden death of his parents was much more than Cassidy and her cheating boyfriend and selfish parents. The secondary characters of Delilah and all of their friends was well conceived and set up the platform for the rest of the series. Overall this was a good book, but as a fan of Melissa Foster it did not meet my expectations as I am used to much better work from her.

Rating: 3/5

Plot

Wyatt Armstrong and his twin sister is left shocked after the sudden death of their parents on graduation. Unable to stay in their family home, Wyatt heads to their summer home in Harborside, with his best friend Cassidy in tow to try and figure out what is the next step.

Cassidy Lowell has been best friends with Wyatt since they were kids and he has always been there to support her, but after Cassidy's recent break up her feelings and attraction for Wyatt has come to the forefront.

Wyatt and Cassidy are unable to deny their chemistry, but Cassidy is aware of Wyatt's playboy past and she has a job in New York to begin in the fall. For the first time in his life Wyatt is forced to think of the future if he does not want to lose the only woman he has loved.

Never Kiss a Stranger (Never #1)

Never Kiss a Stranger

I generally never read books about step siblings, but I had decided to take a chance and try it out and this books really disappointed me with it's poor plot and annoying characters. It was my first time reading a book by Winter Shaw and I found her writing average and it definitely was not able to completely hold my attention. Wilder's character was an alpha male only in the bedroom because he just let people walk all over him and it annoyed me that he could not keep to his side of the bargain of not falling in love. Then there was Addison's character who was a selfish control freak who let her shady mother dictate her love life and I hated how she kept on telling Wilder that this has to be last time for like three times and for someone who likes rules and control she gave in very easily. The chemistry between Addison and Wilder was average and the intimate scenes were rushed and barely there. The family angel annoyed me as well because Addison's sister was more interested in her career than her sisters happiness. Overall this was a disappointing short novel which had very irritating characters.

Rating: 2/5

Plot

Addison Andrews is a workaholic real estate broker who has no time for relationships, so she decides to pick a man from a dating app for a night of pleasure. The guy she chooses is Wilder and his profile is blank, but he looks hot and perfect for a one night stand.

Wilder and Addison agree that it will be one night with no last names, but when they find pleasure together there is no denying that the fit together perfectly.

There is one problem, that Wilder is now her new stepbrother and if anyone found out about them it would ruin her reputation and family. Wilder does not care about the consequences because he wants Addison and will do  anything to have her.

Kiss the Sky (Calloway Sisters #1)

Kiss the Sky

I was absolutely addicted to this book because it was so unique and intriguing and I was unable to put the book down because it was refreshing to read a different type of love story. It was my first time reading a book by Krista and Becca Ritchie and I really enjoyed their dual point of view writing style as well as the ease at which they discussed such important issues. I loved Connor's character because he was an alpha male who protected his girlfriend and her family, he was also intelligent and not impulsive as well as he was able to calm a room down with his presence. Rose's character was childish and impulsive at times which made her annoying especially when she never wanted to ask for help when it was needed. The secondary characters of Lily, Loren, Ryke and Daisy were well written as well as out of the box and I really enjoyed seeing their personalities come out during the reality show. The chemistry between Connor and Rose was explosive and I loved how they built up their relationship by being friends first and I adored the fact that they always challenged each other intellectually. Overall this was a brilliant book,  filled with  a unique story, loads of drama, scorching hot chemistry and relatable  characters. 

Rating: 4.5/5

Plot

Rose Calloway is a Princeton graduate, an entrepreneur fashion designer and the daughter of a Fortune 500 mogul and she loves to be in control of everything around her, but that is very difficult when her sister is a sex addict. 

Rose, as a last resort, agrees for her life to be filmed for a reality show in order to save her struggling fashion line as well as her fathers company. She is forced to make nice with the Hollywood producer who is bent on making their lives a living hell.

Connor Cobalt is a twenty four year old who is confident, intelligent and who lives with his equally ambitious girlfriend Rose Calloway. Connor has to find a way to protect Rose from the producer without ruining the reality show, or else the producer will get what Connor has always wanted - rose's virginity.

Marry Me Again

Marry Me Again

I had many expectations from this book based on the synopsis that I had read and I was really disappointed because the story did not flow well and at parts the book got really annoying. Ryan's character I felt was very childish especially with the wanting to get married so quickly and expecting Kara to fall back into his arms straight away. Also for a person who is meant to be a genius he never really thought through his actions and its consequences. Kara's character was just annoying because she had no back bone and just went running back to the man who broke her heart as well as she was going into a marriage where she knew something was very wrong and just for the sake that she did not want to be alone. I also did not like Matt's or Kara's mothers character because they just believed the worst of Ryan even though they knew him for so long. The only good thing about this book was the steaming hot chemistry between Ryan and Kara and this was the sole reason I completed the book. Overall this was a predictable second chance which lacked a good story and characters.

Rating:2/5

Plot

Kara has always been in love with her brothers gorgeous best friend, but when he disappears just after proposing to her she is left completely heartbroken. It has taken Kara 5 years to get over Ryan and move on with her life.When she finally feels like she is going to be happy again, Ryan shows up again but now he is richer and more handsome and he wants Kara back in his life again.

Ryan had left the only women he had ever loved due to one horrible incident during a stormy night. No matter how successful he became he knows that Kara is the only one for him. He is now back in their home town to make her his again, but the catch is that she cannot find out what happen the night he left her.

The Kidnapped Christmas Bride (Taming of the Sheenans #3)

The Kidnapped Christmas Bride

I have read quite most of the books in the series and I had really enjoyed them so when I had found this book on Amazon I was very happy to read it and I must say that this book did not disappoint at all. It had the family theme that has been carried throughout the series as well as the sweet romance of reunited lovers. Jane's writing was flawless and she manages to make me fall in love with her well written characters. Trey's character was your typical protective male who loves his girl and his son beyond measure and I really enjoyed that his whole back story was given and that he was willing to become a better man. McKenna's character was a strong, independent single mom who was dealt more than her share of troubles and pain, but the fact that she was not going to let anyone separate a father and son is what I loved most. The chemistry between the two characters was good and I enjoyed seeing them as a family during the magical time of Christmas. I would have liked a bit more drama in the book as well as to see her brothers and jilted grooms reaction to her being kidnapped. Overall this was a sweet and magical romance about a family reuniting during Christmas.

Rating: 3.5/5

Plot

Trey Sheenan has the the reputation of being Marietta's resident bad boy, until one day when things go horribly wrong and he loses his freedom, fiance and baby boy.

McKenna Douglas has loved Try since they were teenagers, but when Trey is sent away for five years McKenna realizes she has had enough and sets out to do what is right for her son and herself which means moving on from Trey.

When Trey is released early, he returns to Marietta to  become the best father and husband but then he finds out that McKenna is getting married to another man in a candlelight Christmas wedding.

Trey ends up risking everything again just to have one perfect Christmas with his family.

The Fairy Tale Bride (Montana Born Brides #1)

The Fairy Tale Bride

I always love reading books based in the magical town of Marietta, but somehow this book disappointed me a little because it was too short. This was my first time reading a book by Scarlet Wilson and I enjoyed her writing style as it was simple and showed both perspectives. Lisa's character was one of a strong and independent woman who has overcome much pain in her life, but I did not get to know her well enough to fall in love with her character. Adam's character was a typical romance hero who was wary of women because he had been burnt in the past, but I felt we knew even less about Adam than we did about Lisa and that made him hard to relate to. The chemistry between Adam and Lisa was good, but nothing special because the author left out the intimate scenes between the two. The story definitely lacked depth as there was much potential that was left untapped as the ending was rushed and it felt like the main characters fell in love and decided to get married way to quickly. Overall this was a sweet and short romance that lacked depth and character development.

Rating: 2.5/5

Plot

Lisa Renee is the owner of Marietta's bridal salon and when a celebrity wedding rolls into town, Lisa is determined to do her best by hosting the fairy tale wedding for her client. The celebrity's badly behaved bridesmaids end up breaking Lisa's poise, excitements and hopes of putting her boutique on the map. The only place she seems to find peace is the pediatric ward in the local hospital where she volunteers, but a meeting with the new and handsome doctor changes all of that.

Dr Adam Brady is enjoying his new job in his new home town of Marietta, but he has not been able to focus since he met the gorgeous Lisa. As Lisa and Adam spend more time together, sparks begin to fly and he realizes he might not be the only one hiding something.

A Thousand Letters

A Thousand Letters

This was my first time reading a book by Staci Hart I found that I really enjoyed it because after very long a book touched my emotions and made me cry as it was a beautiful book about second chance at love.  Staci's writing was flawless and brought to life heart wrenching emotions which did not allow me to put the book down once I had started reading it, which meant me pulling an all nighter just to finish the book so that I could control my emotions. Wades;s character was stubborn and egoistic and I did not enjoy him much because he only though about himself and his own grief and not about his sisters or even Elliot. Then there was Elliot's character who never stood up for herself and allowed her family and Wade to treat her like a doormat, I just wished that she would have fought for what was most dear to her. The chemistry between Wade and Elliot was okay, but their emotions made up for the lack of sizzling chemistry. I loved the dual point of view style of writing because it enabled the reader to get into the  mind and heart of both the characters and understand the reasons behind their actions, however I did wish that they had communicated more openly as it would have saved both of them a lot of heartache. Overall this was a well written and conceived book that will take you on an emotional roller coaster and will force you to look at life from a different perspective. Rating: 4/5 Plot Elliot has spent the last seven years regretting the decision to let the love of her life go, after a thousand letters went unanswered she felt broken and lost. Now so many years later he is back, but Elliot is unable to recognize the man he has become, but she is still able to see a glimmer of the boy she walked away from when she was young. Maybe if he had come back home under different circumstances, he would be able to speak to me without anger in his voice or rejection in his eyes. One regretted decision sent him away from Elliot and an painful journey brought him back. If only they could find their way back to each other.

Rescuing Rayne (Delta Force Heroes #1)

Rescuing Rayne

After downloading this book, I was procrastinating reading it because I thought I am not going to like this book and it is going to be boring, however this surprised me and turned out to be a fantastic read filled with action, suspense and romance. I am a huge fan of military and SEAL based books because I love the alpha male heroes who are always willing to protect their woman and country. This was my second time reading a book by Susan Stoker as I had read Protecting Caroline  a while back and I found that I enjoy her dual point of view writing style and her strong characters. I loved Ghost's character because he was the typical protective alpha male who always put others first as well as he never hid his intentions from Rayne at the beginning. Rayne's character was not your typical female, she was strong, independent and always brutally honest and I had really enjoyed that. The chemistry between Rayne and Ghost was scorching hot and well written because their relationship was not only based on physical attraction. I loved the action drama as it made the book more interesting as well as gave it a difficult angle. The incorporation of the SEAL's from the previous series was a great touch as it was great seeing the two different teams getting along. Overall this was a brilliant book filled with hot alpha males, action and romance and I cannot wit to read the rest of the series.

Rating: 5/5

Plot

Rayne Jackson is a flight attendant who is used to flight cancellations, however she never expected her latest would lead to a tour of London with a gorgeous stranger  with whom she spends an amazing night. One night is all the handsome stranger can offer which Rayne is more than willing to accept.

Keane 'Ghost' Bryson is a member of the elite Delta Force, and is heading home after another extreme mission. He never expected to meet and seduce the beautiful Rayne during his layover.  For Ghost being a Delta Force member means that he has to protect his identity and lie to Rayne about himself, which is unfortunate considering Rayne was made for Ghost. For the first time in Ghost's life, he is filled with regret when he slips away the next morning.

Rayne and Ghost are both shocked six months later when they meet again under the worst possible circumstances. It seems that destiny has given them a second chance, that is if they can escape a terrorist attack. Can Rayne can forgive Ghost's lies and will Ghost be able to trust Rayne to be strong enough to handle the secrets and uncertainty that comes with a Delta force member.

Wild Boys After Dark: Logan (Wild Boys After Dark #1)

Wild Boys After Dark: Logan

I am a huge fan of Melissa Foster and I had read the second book in the series before I had read this one, but once again Melissa did not disappoint with a skillful writing and swoon worthy characters. I absolutely loved Logan's character because who does not love an alpha male whose only wish is to protect the woman he loves with his life. Stella's character was a bit weak and annoying at times because the back and forth with wanting to be with Logan just became irritating.  I really enjoyed the inclusion of the Bad and Wild boys in the series because it added to the family theme that helped make the book more emotional. Melissa's writing was once again flawless and I love her dual point of view writing style and the fact that she added an edge of danger to the book which made it more exciting. The chemistry between Stella and Logan was off the charts hot and was definitely well constructed and written. My only issue with the book was the ending as it felt rushed and incomplete because I dont think Stella would be rid of her fear and Kutcher unless he was dead. Overall this was a brilliant read by an extremely talented author and I definitely want to read the rest of the series.

Rating: 4/5

Plot

Logan Wild is an ex NAVY SEAL turned private investigator who loves getting justice and one night flings. When he meets Stella Stormy Knight, he craves more of her magnificent beauty.

Stella Stormy Knight is an expert at hiding everything including her feelings and her past. Logan is now determined to uncover all Stella's secrets and and he craves more than just a one night stand from her.

Coerced: Blackmailed by the Billionaire (Buchanan Romance #1)

Coerced: Blackmailed by the Billionaire

I am generally a fan of the Fifty Shades types of books, but this book was a huge disappointment as it was unable to hold my attention and lacked a story line. It was my first time reading a book by Alexx Andria and I did not enjoy the third person POV style of writing because it did not allow the reader to connect with the characters. I absolutely hated Sutton's character because he was not an alpha male or a gentlemen he was just a spoiled asshole who is used to getting whatever he wanted and I could not stand what a prick he was to Elizabeth especially when it came to cheating on her. Elizabeth's character was okay because she was able to stand up to Sutton sometimes, but she also did get annoying when she let him have his way after he cheated and then she was willing to forgive him because of an expensive holiday. The chemistry between them was good, but this booked seemed only about the sex and not about the story or characters because the reader barely got to know the characters background stories and the reasons behind their insecurities. I also felt that the book was rushed towards the end which was very irritating. Overall this was a disappointing read of one of my favorite genres and I definitely would not be reading the rest of the series.

Rating: 2/5

Plot

Sutton Buchanan is a spoiled rich billionaire who will stop at nothing to get what he wants, including the curvy blonde artist he runs into at his newly acquired gallery.

Elizabeth Downing is a shy struggling artist who is desperate to save her disabled sister from losing her home. After Elizabeth's art is rejected by the Covington Museum, Sutton takes the opportunity to proposition her.

Sutton makes the shocking offer that no decent man would ever make, but he never pretended to be good.  Sutton is now going to own Elizabeth's body and soul and he is going to push the shy artist past all her limits. The one promise Sutton has made to himself is that he wont make the same mistake as his cousins and fall in love with his plaything. Elizabeth is going to learn that the words love and sorry are not in Sutton's dictionary.  

A Kiss For The Cameras (The Hollywood Showmance Chronicles #1)

A Kiss For The Cameras

This was a sweet contemporary romance which is is full of drama, emotion and fun. It was my first time reading a book by Olivia James and  I enjoyed her dual point of view writing style because it enabled the reader to understand both Nate and Paige. I liked Nate's character with his British accent and romantic side,but he got a little annoying when he decided he knew what was best for Paige and when his self esteem was getting in the way of his relationship. Paige's character was my favorite because she was strong, intelligent and independent and she never tolerated anyone's bullshit and always called Nate out on his bad behavior. The chemistry between Nate and Page was good, but there was definitely room for improvement. The secondary characters of both Nate and Paige's friend was well written and conceived and definitely set a good platform for a wonderful series. Overall this was a wonderful and light romance which will definitely leave you with warm feelings and I cannot wait to read Max and Carrie's story.

Rating: 3.5/5

Plot

Nate Mason is a sexy and charming Hollywood heartthrob, who is always in the eye of the paparazzi with the image of not being one to settle down with one woman. 

Paige Mitchell is a famous best selling author who has agreed to date Nate for mutual publicity, but she is determined to keep him at an arms length. Their relationship is meant to be pure business because Paige does not need a bad boy actor who will break her heart.

As Paige and Nate spend more time together, Paige begins to see the real man behind the actor, but now she has to decide who is the real Nate and if she can have him in her life.

Claiming Her Seal (Assignment: Caribbean Nights #1)

Claiming Her Seal

This is the first installment in the Caribbean Night series as well as the first book that have read by Kat Cantrell. I am generally a huge fan of books based on Navy Seals because I love their alpha male and protective behaviour, but this book kind of disappointed me because I did not fall in love with Dex's character. I found that Dex was always so wrapped in his insecurities and he was always craving for someone to give his problems and feeling attention, which really was annoying at times especially when he painted himself as the devil. Emma's character was strong and independent and I enjoyed her standing up to Dex as well as to her fears, but she also became irritating with the back and forth with Dex because she was unable to make up her mind. The chemistry between Dex and Emma was good, but did not leave you wanting more. For a first time reader of Kat Cantrell, I found her dual point of view style of writing enjoyable, however the book did have a very slow and dragging feel to it. Overall this was an okay read which held nothing special or captivating, therefore making this book a time pass read.

Rating: 3/5

Plot

Dex Riley is an ex Navy Seal, who hides the darkness of his past in his soul. He is now content running an island adventure company, in the Caribbean, with a few of his fellow Navy Seal friends, that is until Emma, a resort guest, targets him for vacation fling.

Emma is innocent and battling demons of her own and after Dex saves her from jerk who was being to hands on, she begins to hero worship him and yearns for the man she deserves. Emma scares Dex more than a war zone as he is unable to stay away from her.

Will both Emma and Dex be able to overcome the demons from their past for Emma to be able to claim her SEAL?

 

Magic Kiss (Hope Falls #11)

Magic Kiss

This is the second book I read by Melanie Shawn in the Hope Falls series and I really enjoyed this sweet romance which leaves you feeling all warm and fuzzy on the inside. I loved Logan's character because of his alpha male qualities and the way he respected his friendship and tried to look after his friends family, however I would have liked to see more of Logan's PTSD and how he dealt with it.  Emma's character was sweet and innocent and I loved how she was an example of an everyday woman with normal problems. I really enjoyed the fact that Emma was a writer and I loved the scenes where she is writing her book because I manged to get engrossed her novel's characters and I wish that Melanie would bring that series to life. The dual point of view writing style was good, but I did feel that there was not enough drama in the book so for me it began to drag towards the end. The chemistry between Logan and Emma was hot and definitely help pull the reader into the story. I did not like the fact that Drew was acting to mature for his age especially when it came to women and his parents love life. Over all this was a great small town romance which highlights a second chance at love.

Rating: 3.5/5

Plot

Logan Dorsey left his job at the military and as an undercover cop when he lost his best friend. He cannot seem to get rid of his nightmares and the only person who can help him is untouchable. 

Emma Locke, is a romance writer who lost her husband six years ago and now she is unable to find the inspiration to keep on writing her famous romance series. The only man who can inspire that passion in her again is off limits.

It is said that time heals all wounds, but will it be enough to help grow new love?

Wednesday

Wednesday

I am generally a fan of dark romances, but this book completely disappointed me because it lacked a story and character depth. This was my first time reading a book by Kendall Ryan and she did not manage to leave a good impression because even though I liked the dual point of view narration the story felt like it was just an after thought and was not written for the sake of it. I completely hated the way Shaw treated Chloe because she was his best friend and he was treating her like some cheap prostitute who he could not care less about. Chloe was also such a push over because she let Shaw treat her like dirt and just accepted it for the sake of sex and love. The sex scenes were good but definitely lacked emotions. e never really got to know the characters properly and it seemed like Kendall Ryan wrote the book in the middle of her sleep. The book definitely felt incomplete because it was over before you even really tried to get into this poorly written story. A definite waste of my reading time and I dont think I will be reading any more of Kendall Ryan books.

Rating: 1.5/5

Plot

Shaw and Chloe have been best friends since they were children, but when Shaw's wife dies he is filled with heartache and regrets so every Wednesday he goes to Chloe for sex. Chloe has always been in love with Shaw and even though she desires him she wishes things were different and that he had more to offer her than sex.

As time goes on Chloe is unsure if she can carry on just sleeping with Shaw because she has given him her heart and soul. Expressing her feelings may drive him away, but it si a risk she is willing to take.

Vegas Love (Love Series #1)

Vegas Love

This was my first time reading a book by Jillian Dodd and I was drawn right in with her brilliant writing and funny moments. The writing style was great and I loved the dual point of view style and her likable characters. Cash is definitely a candidate for book boyfriend because he was sweet and romantic, but at the same time possessed some of the alpha male qualities that I loved. Ashlyn was innocent and nave to the point where it got annoying and I did not like the fact that she resorted to getting high when at work especially when she has been a victim of drug abuse. The chemistry between Cash and Ashlyn was hot, but I did feel that the insta love was a bit far fetched. The booked kept me intrigued for the first half and I loved the humor that came along with the characters, but I did wish there was a bit more drama as the book began to drag towards the end. Overall this is a great book which will definitely leave a smile on your face and I cannot wait to read the rest of the series with Cash's brothers.

Rating: 4/5

Plot

Ashlyn Roberts is a famous Hollywood star who has just had the worst week in her life because her ex boyfriend released a sex tape of her and her current boyfriend just broke up with her at her best friends wedding. She resorts to alcohol to drown her sorrows when she meets a sexy stranger with whom she leaves the wedding with and ends up getting married to in Vegas.

Cash Crawford, is a lawyer who was just offered his dream job working with his brother as a talent agent. His first task is to keep Ashlyn Roberts out of trouble and under no circumstances is he to sleep with her, which is definitely difficult considering they definitely consummated their marriage on their wedding night. 

Will their one night stand end in a quickie demand as promised or will they get a chance at true love? 

Breakaway (Heller Brothers #1)

Breakaway

I am a huge fan of sports romance and this book did not disappoint me as it was both fun and romantic. This was my first time reading a book by Kelly Jamieson and I enjoyed her dual point of view writing style as well as her her well written characters. I loved Jase's character because he was able to get over his weaknesses and insecurities and make something of himself and he did not flash his money or bask in his popularity.  Remi's character was a bit annoying at times because she never though about herself and was always babying her siblings even though it was time for them to grow up. She also was very insecure when it came to Jase and was always doubting his reasons for being with her. The chemistry between Jase and Remi was scorching hot and was well conceived as their relationship was about more than just the physical aspect. I really enjoyed the book, but I felt that it lacked drama and that it was rushed at the end as I would have liked to see more about how they coped with their new situation. Overall this was a great sports romance and I am definitely looking forward to reading the rest of the series.

Rating: 4/5

Plot

Jase and Remi are both looking for a scorching not strings attached affair. Jase had recently broke up with his long time girlfriend because he did not want to commit and Remi, who is a school teacher, just saw the last of her younger siblings leave the nest. Jase is not ready for anything serious and Remi has had enough with being serious.

Their hot affair becomes complicated when felling start getting involved. Then responsibility begins to mess up their relationship when Jase's past comes knocking on the door. Now Jase and Remi have to both figure out what they really want.

Trophy Husband (Caught Up in Love #3)

Trophy Husband

I am generally a huge fan of Lauren Blakely and I have really enjoyed the Caught Up in Love  series thus far, but I was really disappointed with this book as a third installment to the series. This book lacks Lauren's powerful characters as well as her flawless writing style because I felt that most of this book was spent in McKenna's imaginary scenarios and less in the actual story. I also did not like the fact that this book was written in a single point if view writing style as it results in Chris's character lacking depth and us barely getting to know him well enough other than the fact that he is 29 years old and he is a gamer. McKenna's character was annoying due to her imagination as well as her being unable to move on with her life after her fiance left her and her having to prove a point of equality. The chemistry between McKenna and Chris was good, but not as scorching as we are used to in Lauren's books. Overall this was a an average read which did not live up to the brilliant series by a great author.

Rating: 2.5/5

Plot

McKenna Bell is a successful fashion blogger who is still recovering from her fiance leaving her a day before their wedding for another woman he met at his bachelors party. After running into her cheating ex and his new wife McKenna decides that is wrong that only men are allowed to get trophy wives, therefore she starts up an internet reality competition for a trophy husband.

After the competition is announced that is when Chris comes into the picture and he has everything that McKenna wants as he is handsome, successful and has amazing chemistry with her. McKenna will now have to come face to face with what she really wants in life which is either protecting her heart or letting go of the pain for a new beginning.
  

Playing for Keeps (Neighbor from Hell #1)

Playing for Keeps

When I downloaded this book I was not sure if I had read this book before because it sounded familiar, but once I started reading the book and I had realized that I read  the book a couple years ago, but I still could not put the book down as it was so funny. R.L Mathewson delivers a brilliant read with flawless writing and humorous characters which keep you interested and addicted to the book right till the end. I loved Jason's character even though he was immature and irritating at times because he had managed to bring Haley out of her shell and he was hilarious throughout the book especially with his obsession with food. Haley's character development was brilliant as she went fro a shy pushover to someone who was willing to stand up for herself and I loved the pranks she used to play on Jason as it kept you laughing. The chemistry between Jason and Haley was hot and I enjoyed that their relationship was more than just a physical attraction. The drama and back and forth at the end of the book did get annoying, but it did not take away completely from this awesome book. Overall this was a fun, light and sexy contemporary romance novel that will definitely leave you with a smile on your face.

Rating: 4/5

Plot

Haley has decided that she is done being a shy pushover when her annoying neighbor pulls the last straw by trying to destroy her garden. Little did Haley know that with her new attitude she will end up getting sucked into his world, but Haley has a game plan as she knows that her annoying but gorgeous neighbor has the power to break her heart.

The last thing that Jason expected was for hos shy neighbor to go all crazy on him over ruing her flowers. After their first encounter he decides to take her under his wing to help her change from the pushover that she has been, but he cant help notice that she fits perfectly into his life. Now he is left to convince her that their relationship is anything but a game. 

Big Shot (Book Boyfriend #1)

Big Shot

As you all know I am a huge fan of Carly Phillips and her magnificent writing skills and when she combines with the powerhouse of Erika Wilde, they always manage to turn out a great book.  This was my second time reading a book by this duo and I found once again that their writing was flawless and their character development was much better than Dirty Sexy Saint. I loved Wes's character has he was the dominant alpha male who definitely earned the title of book boyfriend because he was both sexy and caring. I enjoyed that Natalie was an independent sassy woman who was trying to prove her worth to Wes in the business world after he had refused to give her a job. The chemistry between Wes and Natalie was combustible as expected when you read a book by Carly Phillips. I did feel the story was a bit short and I would have loved to see more than two weeks of their relationship. Overall this was a short, fun and sexy romance that will definitely leave you wanting more.

Rating: 4/5

Plot

Wes Sincalir is a bad boy and a notorious heart breaker whom no woman seems to be able to resist. That is except his business adversary and best friends little sister Natalie Prescott who seems to be unaffected with his charm and flirting. Even though Natalie has become a part of his dirty fantasies, she wants nothing to do with him. After losing a bet, Natalie is then forced to face her attraction to Wes and their combustible chemistry leads to them having a two week fling. Will Natalie be able to keep her heart out of sex with the man who she has always loved?

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Resisting the Boss (Mid-Life Love #1)

Resisting the Boss

This was my first time reading a book by Whitney G and I absolutely loved the story and her great writing style. I don't generally read books about older people with children, but I did enjoy this mid life love book. Jonathon character has the alpha male characteristics that I love, but sometimes I felt that he was steam rolling Claire into doing things she did not want as well as that he was a billionaire who did not seem to care about his business or money as he was just making changes and spending money for the woman he was sleeping with. I also felt that he did not care about his sister or his family once Claire came into the picture which I found annoying .I felt that Jonathon did not fight for Claire and demand that she stay when it counted the most and that he was always asking more of Claire than he was ready to give.   Claire's character was of a lady who is having a mid life crisis, but for someone who was meant to be mature it was irritating she gave into Jonathon's demands and she kept on playing games with Jonathon due to her insecurities. The chemistry between Claire and Jonathon was mind blowing and it was what kept me hooked on the book. Overall it was a good book and I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.

Rating: 3.5/5

Plot

Claire Gracen is a brilliant marketing director who believes she has the perfect life, until she finds out that her husband has been cheating on her with her best friend. Broken and depressed Claire decides she needs to move to a new city, job and make new friends.

Claire is attracted the most sexiest man she has ever seen, but when she finds out that he is younger than her she refuses to go out with him only to later discover that he is her boss Jonathon Statham, the CEO of Statham Industries.

Jonathon is unlike any other man Claire has ever met and he always get what he wants, so he is not going to take no for an answer.

Hot Stuff (Hot Zone #1)

Hot Stuff

I am a huge fan of Carly Phillips books and when I choose to read a book of hers I know I am in for a brilliant story, however I felt this book a bit disappointing as it did not have the usual charm of her books. Brandon's character was selfless and always wanting to help those in need even if it meant opening up on his weaknesses, but I missed the alpha male type behavior that are synonymous with Carly Phillips books. Annabelle's character was one with fears and insecurity of losing her family, but I enjoyed how she tries to always keep her family together. I loved the inclusion of Uncle Yank and Lola's story as it helped bring a humorous dimension to the book. The chemistry between Brandon and Annabelle was good, but not as scorching hot as I am used to in a Carly Phillips book. Carly's writing style was good, but I did not enjoy the dual point of view as it kept on switching between characters in the middle of a chapter. Overall this was a good book, but not up to the brilliant standards of Carly Phillips.

Rating: 3/5

Plot

Annabelle Jordon, along with her two sisters, were orphaned when they were little which lead to them having to go and live with their sports lawyer uncle. Now all grown up, the girls have become publicists in their uncles firm, The Hot Zone.

Annabelle, is a beautiful young women who tends to be drawn to the athletic type, so when she is forced to take on former football legend Brandon Vaughn she is naturally attracted to me.

The chemistry between Brandon and Annabelle is undeniable and Annabelle soon learns that there is more to Brandon than just a hot jock. Annabelle must now hold on tight if she does not want to lose her heart.

Hidden Hollywood (Happy Endings Book Club #1)

Hidden Hollywood

This is the first book in the Happy Endings Book Club series and can be read as a stand alone novel. This was my first time reading a book by Kylie Gilmore and I enjoyed her writing style and story, but her character could have used a bot more depth. Claire, I felt was very self centered and even when trying to be a normal person was very concerned about her glamour image and what people will recognize her and I hated the fact that she lived in fear of the press and let them dictate her life. Jake was the typical billionaire character who is tired of money grabbing ladies, but  when he is trying to play a normal person he fully enjoyed the simplicity.  I feel that we did not get to see enough of the characters relationship with each another especially with how Jake manged to deal with Claire's stardom. The chemistry between Claire and Jake was good, but their relationship felt more physical than emotional. The secondary characters of Josh and Hailey was well written and I enjoyed watching their love hate relationship. Overall this was an okay book, that had much more potential.

Rating: 3/5

Plot

Claire Jordan is a famous actress, who is currently in the process of making her favorite book into a movie, through which she forms a bond with the author and the Happy Endings book club. One drunken night at the book club, Claire expresses her wish to date a regular guy which results in the book club setting her up with bartender Josh Campbell.

Jake Campbell is a tech billionaire who is tired of the gold digging superficial type ladies, so when his identical twin Josh asks him as a favor to step in as him on a date, Jake figure maybe the the shy regular type girl might be what he needs. After one date and a night of passion with the a regular girl, Jake decides he wants more, except she seems to have vanished.

Chance for Love (The Watson Brothers #1)

Chance for Love

This is the first book in the Watson Brothers series as well as the first book that I have read by Ann B Harrison. The book was set in the magical town of Marietta which I always love reading about as it now feels so familiar due to the many books that I have read that was based in the area. For me personally, the idea of a mail order bride who instantly fell in love with her husband was a bit far fetched an unrealistic. I liked Callie's character because she was strong and independent and was straight forward, however I disliked how she instantly fell into bed with Chance as well as forgot about her sisters towards the end of the book. Chance's character was okay, but I felt that we did not get to know him well enough to form a solid opinion of him. The chemistry between Callie and Chance was good, but again it was not realistic especially for someone suffering with an injury. The secondary characters were well written and spiked my interest in the next few books in the series. Overall this was a far fetched story set in the magical town of Marietta, however I am interested to read the next book in the series.

Rating: 3/5

Plot

Callie is an Australian girl whose parents have just died leaving her with a large amount of debt as well as her sisters responsibility, so when she sees an advert for a ranch manger in Colorado she cant resist, however the contract stipulates marriage.

Chance is a famous bull rider who is unhappy with the life filled with glitz and glamour, so when an accident leaves him unable to return to riding he decides to fulfill his dream of marrying a down to earth girl who will raise bulls with him on his ranch. Little did he know that his Australian mail order bride will turn his world upside down.

Unconditional (Beachwood Bay #3)

Unconditional

This is another brilliant installment of what is turning out to be a magnificent series by Melody Grace. Melody has managed to keep me attached to the magical town of Beachwood Bay through her wonderful characters and outstanding writing. Garret and Carina's story is one of two damaged souls who are trying to move forward even though their past insecurities keep on trying to pull them back. Carina's character is a one of a strong women who was able to break free of an abusive  and fickle relationship and who has realized her past mistakes and is trying to correct them. Garret is tormented by his past and has been coping through his pain the only way he knew how. I enjoyed Garret's character because he was always willing to see the best in Carina and was always trying to protect her, but he was annoying and cowardly when he was running away from his feelings to avoid the pain. The chemistry between Carina and Garret was explosive and well conceived. I loved watching the characters from the first two books in the series being included in this book because it made the town and story even more familiar and enticing. Overall this is great series and I can't wait to read the final installment.

Rating: 4/5

Plot

Carina Mckenzie is running away from an abusive fiance and an awful past which leads her to the one place she felt happiness and comfort - Beachwood Bay. Garret Sawyer is not looking to fall in love again after how he has been hurt in the past especially not with an ice queen like Carina.

Soon after meeting again Garret and Carina are unable to deny their attraction to each other, but will they both be able to get over their hurtful past so that they can build love that is unconditional?

Going Down Easy (Billionaire Bad Boys #1)

Going Down Easy

Carly Phillips is one of my all time favorite authors and she once again proved she is one of the best writers in the contemporary romance genre as she has given another magnificent book. I absolutely loved her dual point writing style and realistic characters because they brought the story to life and made it enjoyable. Kade's character was not your typical billionaire, he had real illnesses which affected his daily life and he had a family back story that was believable. Lexi's character was one of of a selfless lady who was always willing to sacrifice her life and desires to look after her family and she was so understanding towards Kade and his problems which made her even better. The chemistry between Kade and Lexie was off the charts scorching hot, which is always expected when you pick up a Carly Phillips novel. However, I would have liked the story to be a bit longer and for us to learn more in depth about Kade and Lexie's characters. Overall this was a brilliant read from an exceptionally talented author and I cannot wait to read the rest of the series.

Rating: 4/5

Plot

Kaden Barnes is an intelligent and sexy tech billionaire who cannot seem to keep an assistant for a long time. Then Lexie Parker arrives, and she is all business and highly efficient and organised, but the problem is that she is extremely sexy and Kaden is attracted to her instantly.

When they are unable to deny their attraction to each other any longer, Kaden thinks he is calling the shots but going down easy has never felt so good.

Deliver Me (Holmes Brothers #1)

Deliver Me

Deliver Me is the first book in the Holmes Brothers series as well as the first book that have read by Farrah Rochon. This book like any other had both its positives and negatives, but I personally felt that the story did not have any wow points which made it stand out or remember-able.  Eli's character was of a flirt doctor who considered himself to be super doc, but in order to try and save the parenting center that he put so much effort into he had to strike a deal with the beautiful doctor. Monica was on overachieving doctor who was running away from her failures and is always out to impress everybody, I did not like the fact that at the first sign of trouble she ran away and hid behind her insecurities. The chemistry between Eli and Monica was good, but I did not like the fact that Monica got addicted to Eli so quickly. Farrah's characters and writing style was okay, but I did not enjoy that there were two stories running in conjunction with each another, because it mad e it confusing at times. Overall an okay book, with nothing unique to make it memorable.

Rating:2.5/5

Plot

Monica Gardner leaves her home in St Louis and moves to New Orleans to work as an ER doctor. Her first day starts out rocky when she keeps on running into super doc Elijah Holmes who maybe the man to changer her mind about falling in love again.

Worth the Scandal (Worth It #1)

Worth the Scandal

I am a fan of Karen Erickson and I found this book to be a little disappointing as it did not have the usual charm that is present in her book and characters. Lets start of with Alex, I enjoyed the whole alpha male aspect of his character, but I hated it when he was behaving like a jerk towards Tessa. Then there was Tessa who behaved like a spineless doormat who just agreed with everything Alex did because she loved him. The chemistry between Alex and Tessa was good, but nothing out of this world. I enjoyed Karen's dual point of writing style, however I did feel like the book was too short and missing many elements. In the beginning they speak about Alex being betrayed, but no information was given on that, then at the end they did not show us Tessa's reaction to falling pregnant as well as all the turmoil she went through with becoming a single parent and I felt that this lead to a lack of depth in the characters and the story. Overall it is an okay read, but it was not up to the standards of Karen's other books.

Rating: 3/5

Plot

Alexander Worth, is the CEO of Worth Luxury Goods, he is completely loyal to his business and family and he is always in control until it comes to his assistant Tessa Crawford. Because Tessa works for him she is the one woman he needs to stay away from.

Tessa is highly attracted to her gorgeous boss, but she knows that the last thing she must do is throw away her career by falling into bed with her boss. But when Alex and Tessa go on extended business trip to Europe, their chemistry and attraction become hard to deny and resist. 

Once they both return home, there is whispers of corporate espionage and Alex proves that his loyalty lies with his business and family.  After Alex dismisses her from the company and his life, Tessa is determined to move on and to get over her fling but the only problem is that she is now carrying his child. 

A Little Harmless Sex (Harmless #1)

A Little Harmless Sex

I found this book to be average as there was nothing special or attention catching in the story-line or the characters. It was my first time reading a book by Melissa Schroeder and her writing style was okay, but her use of vocabulary was very poor.  Anna's character was very annoying at times especially when she was making assumptions in her head about her relationship with Max and I hated that she did not know Max well enough even though they claimed to best friends for years. I enjoyed Max's alpha male and possessive behavior, but I disliked that he rather make plans and play games instead of communicating clearly with Anna. The chemistry between Max and Anna was explosive and was one of the best things about the book. The first half of the book was at  a good pace, but it started to go downhill in the second half with all the confusion and uncertainty. Overall this was an okay read to pass your time.

Rating: 2.5/5 

Plot

Max and Anna have been best friends for many years, but when Max's fiance dumps him and Anna breaks up with her latest fling, they both decide to have a tequila party which leads to them having mind blowing sex.

After one night together Max has realized that he wants Anna in his bed and life for forever, but Anna is a known commitment phobe and it is Max's job to convince her otherwise. Anna cannot believe she slept with the man who has starred in fantasies for may years, but the problem now is that Max is pushing for more than just a little harmless sex.

Love So Hot (The Lawson Brothers #1)

Love so Hot

This book had me addicted from the start, I was unable to put it down because I loved that it had best friends turning to lovers as well as all the feelings that came with it. It was my first time reading a book by Marquita Valentine and I really enjoyed her dual point of view style of writing. Brody was the perfect man, he was sexy, caring and possessive and I loved the parts when he began to get jealous and territorial over Sydney. I felt Sydney's character was kind of weak because she depended o her friends to push her towards the man she loves and it seemed like she was a pushover who was not willing to fight for the man she loves instead she just blindly listened to her friends. The chemistry between Brody and Sydney  was off the charts and it mad up for the flaws in Sydney's character.  I personally did not find Cherry's character believable because no girl gives up the man she is dating so he can realize that he is in love with his best friend as well as no girl will help her  another girl to seduce her ex boyfriend. I would have also liked the book to be longer so we could have seen a better development through Brody and Sydney's relationship. Overall this was a great quick read which is filled with steaming hot chemistry and a dose of healthy jealousy.

Rating: 3.5/5

Plot

Sydney Mcknight is the nice girl who every guy wants to be friends with, but no one wants to date her. Sydney decides to bet on her best friend and secret crush Brody Lawson in the fireman's auction so that he can teach her how to seduce a man.

Fire captain Brody Lawson has been in love with his best friend for many years, but he has been scared to tell her as it might ruin their friendship. When Sydney wins him in the fireman's auction he can hardly believe his luck until she asks him to help her seduce a fellow fireman.

It is now up to Brody to show Sydney that he is the man for her and if she is going to be seducing any man then it is gong to be him because once he gets her in his bed he is not letting her go.

Every Little Kiss (Kissed by the Bay #1)

Every Little Kiss

This is a short and sweet romantic novel based in the magical town of Blue Moon Bay.  I am fan of Susan Hatler and I enjoy her simple novels which embraces the true nature of romance as she manages to make you fall in love with her characters. Wendy's character is strong and independent, but at the same time she is emotional and I really enjoyed seeing both sides of her. Max is everyone's dream man he is gorgeous, caring and a good listener. The chemistry between Max and Wendy was sweet and romantic and it did not feel rushed or superficial. I really enjoyed the magical legend of Blue Moon Bay that brought them together as well as the part fate had to play in bringing Wendy and Max together. The secondary characters of Brian, Olivia and Megan were well conceived and brought an emotional depth to the book that was much needed. I liked Susan's style of writing, however I did wish that this book was written in a dual point of view style as I would have loved to see Max's thoughts throughout the book. Overall this was a short romantic read which leaves you filled with warmth and happiness.

Rating: 4/5

Plot

Wendy Watts is returning to Blue Moon Bay nine years after she vowed never to come back because the town holds the painful memories of her parents abandoning her and her brother Brian. She is now a successful realtor who is forced to return after her grandmother passes away, so that she can sell their family inn in person.

Once Wendy returns to Blue Moon Bay she is reminded of the painful memories together with her brother wish to keep the Blue Moon Bay inn. Wendy then meets a gorgeous stranger on the beach to whom she spills all her troubles and since Wendy knows that Max Hunnington is not here to stay she gives in and shares a passionate kiss with him.

When Wendy begins to start renovating the inn, Max tells her that he is staying in Blue Moon Bay longer as he is in love with the inn and wants to help her with the repairs. As Wendy starts spending time with Max, she starts to fall in love with him and that reminds her of the local legend she heard as a child: that by being kissed by the bay under the Blue Moon will lead to love that lasts forever.

The Kingmaker (Powerplay #2)

The Kingmaker

The Kingmaker is the second book in the Powerplay series and it reminds me of one of my favorite programmes Scandal. I really enjoyed this book because it is a great mix of both politics and romance and I enjoy watching powerful men fall in love. Dereks's character was a powerful alpha male who sticks to his beliefs and is a true born leader and I loved that he could be ruthless in power games, but he was equally sweet and romantic with the woman he loved. London's character was strong and independent and I loved the fact that she never felt sorry for herself or let anyone pity her, she made her decisions and took the responsibility for them. This was my first time reading a book by Selena Laurence and I really enjoyed her style of writing and the way she makes her characters come to life. The chemistry between Derek and London was scorching hot and I enjoyed that their relationship was based around more than just their physical relationship. I really did enjoy this book, but I felt that something was missing and I do not exactly know what it is. Overall this was a brilliant read and I am looking forward to reading the rest of the series.

Rating: 4/5

Plot

Derek Ambrose is a political genius who is currently serving as a consultant to a presidential candidate.  On the night that his candidate is about to announce his candidacy for president, Derek finds him in a compromising position with a high class prostitute.

London Sharpe is a high end prostitute who leads a double life where on one end she is a prostitute and on the other she is a wealthy lady who volunteers for charity's and has wealthy friends. From the moment Derek and London meet sparks begin fly and they are unable to deny their attraction.

Together they end up becoming news headlines and the presidency depends on them, but there are secrets that London is hiding that will ruin Derek's life and career.