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Reality Re-Do by Ally Hayes

January 6, 2015 By Leave a Comment

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Reality Re-Do by Ally Hayes
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Genre: Contemporary, Romantic Comedy
Length: Short Story (114 pages)
Heat level: Sweet
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Willow

Following her husband’s sudden and tragic death, Beth Franklin finds solace in her couch, watching Dream House, a home improvement show – until she tires of the show’s routine and writes into the network, suggesting a plot twist.

When TV executives ask her to consider appearing on the show, she finds herself not only renovating a house, but her own life when she and co-host, hottie Scott Roberts, hit it off.

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The novella – Reality Do-over – is definitely every Fan-girl’s dream!

Beth Franklin is ready to move on with her life. To do this she gets her favourite reality television show to help her, but finds more then what she could of hoped for – that being Scott Roberts.

Scott Roberts, co-host of Dream house and Beth’s celerity crush is everything a main love interest should be – sweet, caring, gorgeous and most importantly truthful. Scott is definitely going on my list of fictional crushes.

The character development of Beth was brilliant. I was along for the ride a she tired to figure out how to continue her life after her late husband’s accident. I was truly blown away with Beth as she built her life back up from scratch after it crumbled around her. I was especially amazed with the fact her close friends and her daughter didn’t question her grieving method of ‘channel-surfing’ and help her out as the story goes along.

Ms Hayes has created a beautiful written story that I literally could not put down. I needed answers to the questions that had me bitting my nails right up to the last sentence.

This novel is perfect for all those who have ever fantasized a life together with their celebrity crush. I highly recommend it.

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Alpha In Disguise by Afton Locke

January 6, 2015 By Leave a Comment

ALPHA
Alpha In Disguise by Afton Locke
Publisher: Decadent Publishing
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Short Story (89 Pages)
Other: M/F, Spanking
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Reviewed by Tulip

When her mother is shot by a rancher, Lara Wolfe becomes the last Dominant of Yellowstone’s Lamar Canyon pack. Her mother’s dying wish sends her to South Dakota’s Black Hills to find her mate, but Lara would rather continue her mission—saving her pack.

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Although he begs Lara to stay in Los Lobos where she’ll be safe, she can’t turn her back on her pack. As her mate, Ogden is bound to protect her, but following her means risking his home and his very life. Are they willing to pay the price?

It was a pretty good read. This book easily snagged my interest because I love shifter stories. However, it was the strong plot, with engaging characters and a fairly steamy romance that pulled me in and had me reluctant to put it down until the end.

This book broke my heart right from the beginning, when tragedy set Lara Wolfe on a mission to fulfill her mother’s last wish. “The Black Hills of South Dakota. Your destiny is there.” So was her mate, who as it turned out, happened to be hiding a few secrets of his own. Ogden Woods had a few problems, and at first Lara wasn’t sure that he was the wolf for her. The funny thing about this story, and maybe the part that intrigued me the most, was how they had that instant connection and still very nearly turned their backs on the mating. To me that was what made this story original to most shifter books. They didn’t like each other either and had some misunderstandings between them. It was a conflict that made the book more interesting. While I never fully understood the reasoning behind Ogden’s deception, I did like the way he resolved it in the end.

For a short story, this book was one of the better ones I’ve read. It was well written and the plot was fast moving. It covers a brief time span so I couldn’t get into it quite as much as I’d have liked. Yet I found it very enticing to discover it is part of a series as this is what I actually prefer to read. I liked all of the characters and I’m rather curious about the rest of the Black Hills Wolves Stories. Something to look forward to reading later.

I enjoyed this one. I think that Alpha In Disguise is most certainly a book that anyone would enjoy as well. I recommend it to my fellow shifter lovers.

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The Laws of Seduction by Gwen Jones

January 6, 2015 By Leave a Comment

LAWS
The Laws of Seduction by Gwen Jones
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Publisher: Avon Impulse
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (384 pgs)
Other: M/F
Rating: 3 stars
Reviewed by Waratah

When Rex Renaud, the COO of Mercier Shipping, is arrested for a crime he didn’t commit, he knows he’ll need a miracle to clear his name … and sassy lawyer Charlotte Andreko is the perfect woman for the job.
Charlotte has built her career defending pro bono clients against womanizers like Rex Renaud, and she’d much rather let him sweat it out in a jail cell than defend him in court. Yet Rex swears he’s been set up, and when he offers her a shocking sum of money in exchange for her legal counsel, the financial security is too tempting to resist. The court dubs Rex a serious flight risk—how many people have their own jet?—and he’s released on one condition: Charlotte’s his new jailer, and he’s stuck with her until his arraignment.

But when a bomb threat sends Rex and Charlotte on the run, neither is prepared for the explosive chemistry and red-hot passion that flare between them as they hunt for the truth about his arrest.

Money talks but it can’t buy love. Sparks fly in and out of the courtroom when one determined lawyer meets her match in one sexy French mogul.
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Charlotte is an attorney, not a pro-bono but lately that’s all that she has been defending. The other partners are just about ready to call her on it. Where the other partners are billing, Charlotte isn’t. She’s all about the under-dog….mostly women.

Rex is a COO of a shipping company, he pretty much has money to burn. When he finds himself arrested for a crime he didn’t commit, he’s determined to hire the best attorney his money can buy.

Of course, Charlotte knows about men like Rex Renaud. The typical “I’m rich, so it’s my way”. She was dead set on refusing the case but Rex didn’t get to the top of his game by being giving up easy.

I liked the writing but the premise was a bit played out of me. In this type of genre you have be way above the rest. Don’t get me wrong, I liked it, it just didn’t have the “wow” factor for me.

It’s a long story but it felt like it had a bit more detail than I necessary, I found myself drifting a couple of times. This is book three in the series, though I haven’t read the other two, yet. The characters were good and I had the chance to get to know them. I loved how they went back and forth; both Rex and Charlotte have a cutting wit.

Charlotte had all the confidence in the world. I loved how she stood up to the judge that had called her in her chambers. She didn’t however have a lot of confidence in herself as a woman. It was enjoyable to watch her grow into a stronger woman outside the courtroom.

There are a couple of tense moments, a bit of a mystery, and some lovely sexy playtime. All around it was a good read.

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Private Affair by Rebecca York

January 5, 2015 By Leave a Comment

AFFAIR
Private Affair by Rebecca York
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Genre: Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense
Length: Full Length (330 pages)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Camellia

Model Olivia Winters comes home to escape her job in New York City, and finds herself compelled to investigate the suspicious suicide of a former high school classmate. She enlists the help of private investigator Max Lyon, an ex-detective from a troubled family. Posing as husband and wife, the pair uncovers a grisly trail of murder, and the danger propels them into each other’s arms.

With a murderer on the loose, Max and Olivia realize they’re in too deep, too late. They’re getting close to the truth—and to each other’s secrets.

Things done in high school come back to haunt as preparations for a tenth year class reunion begin. Suspense, terror, tension, anxiety, and fear have the characters, both good and bad, on edge.

The “who-did-it” element keeps the reader searching for clues. The “what-really-happened” elements that no one wants to talk about keeps a reader turning pages.
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Olivia Winters, the heroine, wants to know who killed her high school friend and maybe others. Yet, she holds back information that might help Max Lyon, the private investigator, get to the truth. Trust and honesty do not come easy for her when it involves her high school years.

Max Lyon had been the “bad boy” in high school and had not been a part of her group. He became a cop and is now a good private investigator. He senses that Olivia is holding back something, but he is still drawn to her just like he was in high school.

The sizzle and spice in the rising of their passion is woven into the story so the reader feels the ebb and flow of it until the storm of desire and love takes over.

The antagonist, so treacherous, is a cunning, smart killer in the beginning. But, as things accelerate, this once creative killer gets reckless, vicious, and determined to have what he/she wants regardless of the cost. The terrifying climax is breath-holding.

Rebecca York, after laying the ground work, sets the reader in the midst of a plot that bubbles like a hot cauldron with suspense, intrigue, and incredible love. The plot propels the readers along with secretive characters and action that keep the tension high.

While PRIVATE AFFAIR starts off in a somewhat ordinary setup, it does not stay that way. It picks up momentum and keeps a reader’s senses engaged with well developed characters and a plot that takes the reader on an emotional rollercoaster ride.

Good entertainment!

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A Bride for the Season by Jennifer Delamere

January 5, 2015 By Leave a Comment

EASONS
A Bride for the Season by Jennifer Delamere
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Genre: Historical, Inspirational
Length: Full Length (384 pgs)
Heat Level: Sweet
Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by Rose

Lucinda Cardington doesn’t care that she is close to being “on the shelf.” She has more serious pursuits in mind and is perfectly content to leave dreams of romance to silly young ladies like her sister. Yet when her sister places herself in a compromising situation with London’s most scandalous bachelor, the entire family’s reputation comes perilously close to ruin. Suddenly Lucinda is in the limelight . . . and in need of a husband.
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James Simpson’s rakish ways have finally caught up with him. Snared in a scandal that for once is not his doing, he is forced to do the honorable thing and offer marriage to the lady. But her father won’t agree to a dowry unless James can also find a suitable husband for the lady’s elder sister-quiet, reserved Lucinda Cardington. As James gets to know the vibrant, charming, and passionate woman behind Lucinda’s shy exterior, he comes to the distressing realization that he doesn’t want her in anyone’s arms but his own…

This is a fun story and it was a quick read. I finished it in one sitting and enjoyed it very much. I was especially drawn to Lucinda–the older daughter. She was not as socially adept as her younger sister, but she had so much more depth of character that I think she would have been a good friend. Unlike a lot of women at the time, she has no desire in getting married, mostly because she doesn’t think anyone would want her.

It’s an inspy romance without being preachy. The faith of these characters isn’t something they hit you over the head with–it’s the way they live; i.e., Lucinda working at Caring House for Wayward Ladies.

James is a cheerful, fun rake with his own set of scruples. While he is an inveterate flirt, he would never compromise an innocent. He, also, has no intention of being married–until one day he is caught in a dilemma and forced to become engaged to Lucinda’s younger sister–with the strict admonition from the parents that he also find a husband for Lucinda.

Seeing how they slowly fall in love with each other, while at the same time being forced by their own code of ethics to do nothing about it makes this story work. And I have to say I absolutely love the ending. I could so see this being made into a movie and it would be so much fun!

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My Last Season With You by S.V.C. Ricketts

January 5, 2015 By Leave a Comment

SEASON
My Last Season With You by S.V.C. Ricketts
Publisher: Self-Published
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (130 pages)
Heat Level: Sweet
Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by Willow

“Dealing with your own terminal illness is easier than telling your best friend that you’re in love with her. Just sayin’.” – Regina Callahan

Reggie Callahan has come to terms with her prognosis of less than a year to live. She’s been dealing with it all summer thanks to blacking out and falling off her horse back home in Wisconsin. Instead of starting her junior year, she’s only back at New York University to tie up loose ends. One of them is breaking the news to her childhood friend, actress and model, Desi St. Clair. For Reggie, telling her that she is sick, and leaving the city is harder than learning you’re going to die.

Until Desi kisses her.
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This isn’t a story about gender preference or about living with cancer. Plain and simple, it’s about love and what people are willing to endure to live without regrets and savor every moment.

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This has to be the sweetest book I have ever read!

Regina Callahan and Desi St Clair’s life long friendship and love for each other is really something to be envious over. Although Regina is going though her own personal hell and Desi is juggling both her school life and career they still look out for each other. Ms Ricketts really has captured what friendships and relationships are all about – being there for each other no matter what.

I was on an emotional ride reading this book; I was really sucked into the story and didn’t want it to end. Regina and Desi are two perfect characters with excellent character development.

This novella has really opened my eyes with its very clear message – ‘Don’t ever be afraid of following your dreams and being who you are.’

I fell in love with this very tastefully written, sweet book and I highly recommend it. I look forward to reading more of Ms Ricketts’ books in the future.

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Secret Santo by Carla Caruso

January 5, 2015 By Leave a Comment

SANTO
Secret Santo by Carla Caruso
Publisher: Destiny Romance e-Penguin
Genre: Contemporary, Holiday
Length: Short Story (54 pgs)
Heat Level: Sweet
Rating: 3 stars
Reviewed by Hawthorn

Holly Plume is a bookseller by day and a romance blogger by night, dishing out scathing reviews under her pseudonym, Sultry Scarlet. When she scores an invite to the publishing event of the year, Holly couldn’t be more excited. Finally a chance to meet her favourite author, the mysterious thriller writer known only as AJ Ruffo.

When Holly literally falls into the arms of the mysterious and charming Santo Randolfi, she’s sure it must be AJ. After all, Santo has tousled good looks, dark curls, luscious lips . . . He’s exactly what she’d imagined. But when Santo reveals he’s actually the author of a romance novel Holly recently slammed on her blog, keeping her online identity a secret becomes vital.
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Secret Santo is a fun, sweet, seasonal read that will get you into the Christmas spirit in just a little over 50 pages.

With short stories, you can’t really expect a lot of character development or any complex plotting, and Secret Santo is no exception here. I was hoping for a less clichéd development of the story, but the final twist didn’t really surprise me.

The story offered an interesting juxtaposition of two people hiding behind fake names. Holly is a romance blogger, Sultry Scarlet, by night and works in a bookshop by day. Santo Randolfi, on the other hand, is a writer who publishes his works under a pen name. They meet at a Christmas party organized by a publisher, and while Santo openly criticizes book bloggers, Holly fears he is the author she slammed on her blog.

This conflict between them persists, even though they feel more and more attracted to each other, until Santo reveals that he’s guessed her secret. There’s a lot of Christmas slapstick humor in between, some of which felt flat to me, but a sweet ending follows once both of them reveal their true identities.

While Secret Santo is short, it’s a sweet and quick read that will get you to hum Jingle Bells and wish for Christmas miracles to happen under the mistletoe.

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Must Loathe Norcross by Summer Devon

January 5, 2015 By Leave a Comment

LOVE
Must Loathe Norcross by Summer Devon
Publisher: Samhain Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (151 pages)
Other: M/M, Anal Sex
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Lilac

When it comes to love, there’s no such thing as traveling light.

Born wealthy and ambitious, Grady once worked hard and played hard—so hard, it brought him to the brink of ruin. Now, after a five-year retreat into the contemplative life, he’s dipping a toe back into the real world.

Assigned to write a series of articles about a Connecticut valley’s small towns, Grady checks into a local hotel. And meets a bellhop who seems determined to show him around…and maybe indulge in a more intimate tour later on.

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Together they uncover a strange plot to detour Norcross’s tourist dollars, a plot that leaves Grady bruised and angry. Now they’ll have to decide how far they’ll go to save the town…and how far they’ll fall for each other.

A man on the road to recovery is mistaken for a famous travel journalist and ends up being seduced by a bellhop. But dangers lurk in the shadows of their quaint small town.

Grady and Josh have wonderfully differing personalities. Where Grady is reserved, quiet and trying to remain clean in all aspects of his life, Josh is open, wild, and a bit reckless with everything, even his heart. Grady starts out as a passive character but Josh’s active qualities bring that quality out in Grady as well. I liked seeing the two men grow into their full potential. Grady’s change is to be expected, since he can’t be a monk forever, but Josh’s transformation is more full-blown. Josh has many jobs in their small town, and while he’s spent his life wishing he were somewhere else, he learns to value what he has and what he’s got to lose.

I also appreciated the sex scenes that felt realistic. The flaming attraction between them is not quite instant but when it blazes, it’s hot. The realism comes in several stages, such as asking what the other desires and both men being versatile in their sexual roles. The constant need that happens at the start of any relationship was depicted well.

The plot revolves around two centers. In the first part of the book Grady is being mistaken for his cousin Geoffrey, the luxury-loving travel journalist whose opinion makes or breaks small towns that rely on tourism. There are some confusing and funny moments because of that. The second part of the plot is about an apparent conspiracy against Norcross by a rival town that seeks the same special project grants and community prizes as Norcross, as they fight for the same tourist dollars. Grady and Josh find themselves in a key position to solve the problem. Whether this reads as realistic or not is anybody’s guess. I don’t doubt that corruption happens, but if this fits the story… well, I’ll leave that up to you to decide.

About Norcross and its citizens. Well, this is one those small towns you either love or you hate. In the beginning, I was firmly in the hate department. None of the side characters were amiable or sympathetic, and their views awfully insular. Then I began to see the light shining on the dung heap, as it were. There were some positive aspects to the town and its people. But, all in all, I didn’t warm up to the town much. I didn’t like any of the side characters, who were nosy, prejudiced, scheming, outright evil, or simply rude for no reason. Others of you may like the town with its so-called eccentric folks and quaint ambiance. Personally, I didn’t see it.

Nonetheless, I liked the main couple, so the problems this book had were overlooked. Grady’s life lessons were intriguing to follow, and Josh was just a lovable man, practically in every sense. Their scenes, whether talking or making out, were a pleasant read. Because of the sweet romance, I recommend this to all folks who don’t mind a couple of aggravations along the way to perfect happiness.

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In the Land of Gold by Angela Christina Archer

January 5, 2015 By Leave a Comment

LAND
In the Land of Gold by Angela Christina Archer
Publisher: Soul Mate Publishing
Genre: Historical
Length: Full Length (205 pages)
Heat Level: Sweet
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Camellia

Looking down upon Christopher Payton, Cora Colton can’t believe she even doubts saying yes to his proposal. From a good family, wealthy, and charming, Christopher is perfect for her. However, staring down at the band of gold and diamonds, she hesitates. Something is missing, something is wrong, but she just doesn’t know what that something is.

After her father’s sudden death, Cora travels to Tacoma and learns that she is now the owner of his gold claim in Dawson City, Canada. Throwing caution to the wind, she leaves her ring on the table, and departs for Canada and the adventure of a lifetime.

Arriving in the canvas tent town of Skagway on the Klondike trail, Cora catches the attention of Flynn O’Neill, an Irishman who has lived on the trail guiding stampeeders for a few years. A bond thrusts them together, but their pasts could be what tears them apart—if they can survive the hardships and death on the trail to the land of gold.

In the Land of Gold is told in first person. The heroine, Cora Colton, at first, appears to have little backbone and is pretty much a puppet that her mother manipulates. Cora does whatever her mother deems “proper.”
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With the help and encouragement of the “outrageous” Grace, Cora does what she really wants to do, all the while knowing her mother and her very “proper” fiancée will disapprove vehemently. Next, when she receives an inheritance from her father whom she has not seen nor heard from since she was nine years old, she goes to claim that inheritance.

In the late 1800s Klondike gold rush, she sets out to claim her inheritance near Dawson City, Canada. Her ignorance keeps her in danger most of the time. Only when the reluctant hero, Flynn O’Neil, comes to her aid, does it seem she has a chance to make it or even survive in the beautiful but deadly conditions of the far north.

The reader gets to know Flynn a little at the time, but the feeling he will take care of Cora and get them to their destination, even when she is stubborn in her ignorance, keeps one turning pages. Snow, Flynn’s she-wolf companion, proves to be invaluable at times.

Ms. Archer describes the environment so that the reader’s senses are assailed with the odors, sights, sounds, and the feel of the awful cold, wet misery. But she also reveals the majestic views and beauty of the perilous country. It is breath-holding at times and breathtaking at other times.

The love story that develops is subtle and solid. Cora‘s rite of passage into womanhood is a challenge every step of the way, but she emerges a strong woman with a “can-do” attitude.

In the Land of Gold is a cold, wet vicarious trip over perilous terrain where lawlessness makes staying alive even more perilous—an attention keeping read.

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