This Won’t End Well by Camille Pagan


This Won’t End Well by Camille Pagan
Publisher: Lake Union Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full length (303 pages)
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Ginger

No new people: that’s Annie Mercer’s vow. It’s bad enough that her boss sabotaged her chemistry career and her best friend tried to cure her with crystals. But after her fiancé, Jon, asks for space while he’s gallivanting around Paris, Annie decides she needs space too—from everyone.

Yet when Harper moves in next door, Annie can’t help but train a watchful eye on the glamorous but fragile young woman. And if keeping Harper safe requires teaming up with Mo, a maddeningly optimistic amateur detective, who is she to mind her own business?

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What’s a girl to do when her fiance has up and left for Paris without notice, her mom has spent the latter years depressed, her best friend thinks crystals are a cure for all and she quit her job due to her boss’s sexual advances? Annie’s answer is to alienate herself and swear off new people. But how long will this last when Harper moves in next door and she literally falls on top of handsome private investigator Mo?

Annie Mercer a twenty-seven year old scientist whose life seems to be going down hill fast shares her story through journal writing and emails. I think the author took a bold approach in telling the story this way. I was quickly won over as Annie’s story progressed. Annie is a character that drew me in. Her life’s in chaos but she makes the most with the small circle of people who surround her. I enjoyed seeing Annie’s growth as she tries to make sense of the madness called her life. For this I think she is a character that other female readers may find relatable. I started out feeling sympathy for Annie due to her current setback of circumstances. Lost, a recluse, hurt by people and ready to wallow in her pain. With the beautiful, mothering advice from my favorite character Ms. Viola, Annie kept calm during the bewilderment and emerged.

Annie’s relationships were safe but as she journals her story the two new people she meets, it helps her reevaluate herself and find her strength to write a better life. I never felt a connection between Annie and Jon. I’m not sure if the author planned it that way or if that’s just the circumstances of the relationship between the two. Annie’s light seem to shine on those she knew and she inspired them with her kind spirit. The space that Jon asked for wasn’t understood by Annie but I think in the end the space helped her see other possibilities for her life. I was proud of Annie’s stance in her August 10th email to Jon. Annie standing in the reality and pain and thinking of herself. Jon seemed to be a good guy but his actions were selfish and inconsiderate. He took the easy way out instead of using words to express to Annie how he felt about his career and other things at a time when Annie was left to deal with life after being sexually harassed and quitting her job.

I think Annie’s treatment of Leesa was a down trickle of her unhappiness, her sense of loss. I enjoyed the humorous parts of Annie’s observation of Harper and her excuse to work in the yard. The emails from the Oak Grove Neighborhood Associate were hilarious.

What I took away from this book is growth, friendships, and life delivers in surprising ways and if you’re willing to look for joy and open yourself to new possibilities, the end is not an ending at all.

This is the second book I’ve read by this author. She has a talent for writing books with humor that also give a story of real life drama. I look forward to reading other books she’s written.

Heart of the Storm by Gemma Snow


Heart of the Storm by Gemma Snow
Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (210 pages)
Other: M/F, M/F/M, spanking, Anal Sex, mild BDSM, Menage
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Honeysuckle

Cade and Sawyer might be Hollie’s biggest risk yet…

Ten years ago, Hollie Callihan left her best friends Cade Easton and Sawyer Matthews in the middle of the night for fear of breaking their hearts—and broke her own instead. She’s spent her whole life chasing adventures on distant shores, but spring floods in the Black Reef Mountains force Hollie, Region VIII FEMA Response Director, to return to Wolf Creek, the town where she left her heart in two.

Cade and Sawyer are now Wolf Creek’s chief of police and fire captain, Hollie’s first line of defense in emergency response…making them unavoidable. Her former friends are all grown up now and totally at odds since she left.

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But facing genuine destruction and danger alongside Cade and Sawyer helps Hollie learn that vulnerability and trust aren’t dirty words. If she’s brave enough to let Cade and Sawyer in on what had her running all those years ago, Hollie might just find that taking the biggest risk of her life leads to its biggest adventure—three hearts beating as one.

A natural disaster that FEMA agent Hollie Callihan can fairly accurately predict leads to a reunion collision with her past that no one could predict.

It was unnatural to want two guys, right? That’s what a younger version of Hollie told herself nearly 10 years ago. The heart wants who the heart wants but she couldn’t see a way without hurting one of them so she chose to spread the love…err, uh heartache actually. Coming face to face with much more grown up and commanding versions of the boys she left, as well as some surprising new trouples (tri-couples) in town, has Hollie questioning her reasons to go and embracing her reasons to stay. I was sad right along with them, for the time they had lost, and I think the author did a good job of conveying that.

Cade and Sawyer aren’t what anyone in town would call friends or even frenemies. I actually thought that was an interesting twist from the author because in most scenarios like this, the guys are typically at least friends with the same goal. Not these two so, I looked forward to seeing exactly how they would work things out between themselves and still convince Hollie to give them (the three of them) a chance.

The story flows really well and the constant threat that looms over the town, the impending natural disaster, kept the tension ratcheted up for a good portion of the book. When it finally hits! Expectantly destructive and well described. I felt like I was battling Mother Nature right along side of them.

Honestly, if it wasn’t for some nagging grammatical errors, this book would be close to perfect. Not like every other sentence or even page but unfortunately noticeable to the observant.

Readers looking for a story where the guys or girl are constantly denying themselves of what they want shouldn’t read this book. If instead, they appreciate a lust/love temptation that can’t be denied, Cade/Hollie/and Sawyer’s reawakening is the way to go! It’s powerful and emotional and just a bit raw. And it made me want to go check out the three books that precede this one. That’s some good story telling in my book.

The Firefighter’s Thanksgiving Wish by Anna J Stewart


The Firefighter’s Thanksgiving Wish by Anna J Stewart
Butterfly Harbor Stories Book 7
Publisher: Harlequin
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full length (384 pages)
Heat Level: Sweet
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Mistflower

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Working with the new fire chief, Roman Salazar, is a challenge for Frankie Bettencourt. Everyone in Butterfly Harbor agrees she was the one destined for the top job at the station house! So, should she quit? No way! But she will steer clear of Roman from now on…or at least until his kindness, quick smile and can-do attitude win the town—and possibly Frankie—over for good!

It’s no secret that I enjoy to read books written by Anna J Stewart and I’m pleased to share that this book is no exception. I wish I could say that I’ve read every book in the Butterfly Harbor Stories series but I can only claim to have read book five and then this book, which is book seven. This book can be read as a standalone.

This was a relaxing read at the end of a hard day’s work. A sweet escape to a heartwarming romance, I found Frankie, the heroine, to be the glue that held the cast of characters together. She was the epitome of the girl next door that everyone loved. The town of Butterfly Harbor is a tight knit community with a variety of well-developed characters that are easily relatable. I felt like I was part of the community. I only wish it really did exist.

The hero, Roman, was the newcomer in town that we all had to learn to accept and love. Not that difficult of a task if I say so myself. Together Roman and Frankie made for a fun and entertaining read. I have a soft spot for books that make me laugh, have a happily ever after, and leave me with a book glow. This book does all that and more.

My interest was captured from beginning to end and I really didn’t want to story to end. Fortunately, I can go back and read some of the books I’ve missed to complete the series. If you haven’t read an Anna J. Stewart book yet, I highly recommend you give her a try. There is no better time than now to start and no better book than to start with than The Firefighter’s Thanksgiving Wish.

Falling for the Tycoon by Aurora Russell


Falling for the Tycoon by Aurora Russell
Anywhere and Always Book 1
Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (206 pages)
Other: M/F
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Honeysuckle

One wild and passionate Caribbean night leaves Annelise with amazing memories…but what happens when her vacation fling reappears as a VIP client?

Deserted by her fiancé only three months before their wedding, a devastated Annelise decides to go on their Caribbean honeymoon alone in the hope of thawing the deep freeze of her emotions. Tripping and landing on top of the most gorgeous man she’s ever seen, a sexy French-Canadian stranger, is as surprising as it is mortifying.
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Their passionate vacation romance is cut short by a troubling accident and they part ways, but neither can stop thinking about the other. When they meet up again in Montreal, seemingly by accident six months later, their attraction is just as strong…or stronger. As they face the challenges of misunderstandings, suspicions and a shadowy menace that won’t leave Rémy’s family alone, one thing becomes clear. Their love remains strong, anywhere and always.

There’s falling in love and then there’s falling on top of, as in tripping over, the embodiment of sexy European wet dreams. Except that Remy is French-Canadian and that’s important to remember.

Annelise is recovering from a shock courtesy of her ‘we want different things’ ex-fiance. Really, who does that? What a jerk! As a reader, I instantly liked Annelise as a sympathetic character but I appreciated that the author didn’t put me through the full grief spectrum. Instead the story opens with her actively making the decision to heal. It didn’t hurt that ‘healing’ came in the form of a hot guy on a deserted beach.

One thing I noticed real quick. Remy’s got moves. Really sexy moves! Their brief time in Mexico was memorable and I was looking forward to when they would run into each other again.

I had in my mind how I thought that would go and surprisingly in a good way, I was wrong. The author throws in some instant intrigue that had me anxious to keep reading. She didn’t disappoint. I won’t go into details but meeting Remy’s sister, hearing about his brothers, there’s so much more story to tell. I for one can’t wait for the next installment.

Reader’s who love to get in on the beginning of great series should get in on this one. Looking at her website, it appears that big brother Pierre’s book is next. Can’t wait!!

Blame it on the Billionaire by Naima Simone


Blame it on the Billionaire by Naima Simone
Blackout Billionaires Book 3
Publisher: Harlequin Desire
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full length (224 pages)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Honeysuckle

Will a blackout change everything for these unlikely lovers?

She fell into his arms.

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It was a night filled with secrets, lies…and soul-stealing passion. And now the blackout that turned lowly executive assistant Nadia Jordan and start-up billionaire Grayson Chandler into insatiable lovers leads to a proposal Nadia can’t refuse. As she steps into Grayson’s privileged Chicago world, will his matchmaking mother and vengeful ex destroy her dreams? Or will her fake fiancé make those dreams a reality?

Second best to the memory of a ghost. The spare that was never meant to be the heir and that was just fine with Grayson Chandler. He was a successful tech giant but there was something missing in his life. It took a city wide blackout to shed some light on just what or who he needed to bring both a dose of reality and off the charts chemistry to his life.

Nadia’s life in Chicago consisted of supporting her brother, avoiding becoming her mother and being on call to her boss who had no problem with sending her on crazy errands afterhours. Her life would forever be changed by a chance encounter with a gorgeous man who wouldn’t remember her tomorrow. Funny thing about chance, it can go either way.

Blame it on the Billionaire is book 3 in the Blackout Billionaires series. Grayson and Nadia don’t run in the same circles and that fact is brought out several times in the book. The fact that Nadia isn’t like the women who are frequently thrust at Grayson, women who socially acceptable to his parents, is part of her appeal. Her self confidence and sassy kissable mouth are high on the list as well.

Nadia and Gray had instant chemistry but I thought it was interesting that he was so determined to try and not let it get beyond the physical. The physical was totally hot and it was fun to watch them fight to not let it get out of control. It got out of control several times, much to my pleasure and their chagrin.

Ms. Simone paints Nadia’s story, her background and reason for not trusting easy, in very clear and descriptive terms. I could picture the young girl that she was, proud and determined to fight for her brother and herself. She’s a character that was easy cheer for but I wasn’t sure how Gray could overcome her past to make her part of his future. An uphill battle for sure.

The story has a happy ending and wraps up the series nicely. I liked how Ms. Simone worked out the issues. It felt legit, not just thrown together. Readers who love the world of big money and hot men will love Nadia and Gray’s story.

Salvaging Love by Sara Ohlin


Salvaging Love by Sara Ohlin
Rescue Me Book 1
Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Other: M/F
Length: Full length (293 pages)
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Honeysuckle

When a sexy veterinarian rescues a brooding attorney, the temperature rises…

Perfectly content saving animals at her clinic in a charming but run-down neighborhood, veterinarian Ellie Blevins slams into new landlord Jackson Kincaid, who plans to turn the local buildings into condos.

Hotshot defense attorney Jackson is intrigued by the feisty Ellie and gives her one month to convince him not to put his gentrification plans into progress. Attraction soon sizzles between them, but when Jackson makes his desires known, Ellie’s vulnerable heart doesn’t know what to think.
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Can the enchanting veterinarian and the guarded attorney fight the ghosts of the past and build a new future?

“One single month to convince an angry lion not to eat her up?” I don’t normally open a review with a quote from the book but this line was brilliant and I was breathless from Ellie and Jackson’s first encounter. He wants to be her dragon slayer and she heals him in ways he never imagined possible.

My first impression of Ellie Blevins, besides loving that she obviously has a huge heart for animals, is of a feisty, hard working, I’m not afraid to stand up for myself, owner of her dreams. Jackson was used to speaking and seeing people jump through hoops. Ellie didn’t do hoops.

First impression of Jackson Kincaid: he may be all kinds of dark dangerous alpha male but it was going to be a delight to watch Ellie bring him down a notch or three. Not to make him less of man, just less of a jerk and actually more of a man. Ms. Ohlin didn’t disappoint. The fall of Jackson Kincaid was as hot as it was smooth and satisfying.

By the way, Jackson isn’t really a jerk, he just plays one really well when confronted with a beautiful, sassy vet determined to not lose what she loves. It took only a conversation with his best friend and dose of his back story for me to realize I was going to fall in lust with this book hero right along with Ellie. He calls her ‘Babe’ and I felt it right along with her. ‘Babe’ doesn’t work for me in every book. It works really well for Jackson and Ellie’s book.

Readers, this is one of those books. The kind that makes you feel a little swoony when you read it. The story flows well, the characters have well built, pull-at-your-heart-strings background stories, and just the right amount of tension that builds up to some explosive love making. I knew very early on that I would be looking for other books by this author if they all read this well.

Looking for a hot book on a cold night? Salvaging Love is the first in the Rescue Me series and I can see Duggan’s book building to be a wonderful followup.

The Shadowheart Curse by Karilyn Bentley


The Shadowheart Curse by Karilyn Bentley
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Genre: Paranormal, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Contemporary
Length: Full length (192 pages)
Heat Rating: Spicy
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Lavender

Escaping New York after a client’s untimely death, medium Adrianna Sinclair flees to her family property in Italy. All she wants is to avoid ghosts, but an attractive one tempts her in ways she never knew possible.

Luca Fausto has been trapped on the Romani property for over a century for a crime he didn’t commit. Adrianna may be the answer to breaking the curse that keeps him bound.

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Adrianna has an interesting job: psychic medium, and moves from New York City to Italy after a traumatic experience, a mystery for readers. In Italy, a mill was found on Adrianna’s family’s property and turned into a bed and breakfast, and it is haunted by two very different “ghosts.”

Luca is a very attractive man from the year 1910 who is cursed into a ghost-like body. His brother Marco is scary and is trapped with him. Together, they lead a fascinating “life.” Little mysteries keep appearing and add interest to the story.

Luca is in a tricky position, and this is cleverly written. Luckily, Adrianna has the power to help him. Can he win her over? They grow closer through a series of unusual dates with remarkable backdrops. But how could they possibly have a future together? Readers will be left wondering and maybe slightly sad for their situation.

Luca must discover his brother’s dark plans to harm Adrianna, must find out his secrets before it’s too late. The danger escalates, creating great tension. We discover that Adrianna has other gifts, and it’s fun reading about her using them.

Adrianna asks Luca a difficult question, one he cannot take lightly. Turns like this in the story add excitement to an already entertaining tale and give it depth as well.

This is a gratifying paranormal romance that is sure to please readers of the genre with its lovable characters, creative situation, and interesting setting.

Scratch by Harley Wylde


Scratch by Harley Wylde
Devil’s Boneyard MC Book 2
Publisher: Changeling Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (157 Pages)
Other: M/F, Anal Play/Sex
Rating: 4 Stars
Reviewed by Sorrel

Clarity — I’ve been on my own since I was sixteen, and I’ve fought tooth and nail to make a life for myself and the son I never planned to have. Caleb is my entire world, despite the circumstances of his birth. Being homeless a second time certainly hadn’t been in my life plans, so when a gruff yet sexy biker offers a bit of help, how can I possibly say no? Doesn’t hurt that the older man is easy on the eyes, and he’s so good with Caleb. I’d thought I wasn’t able to trust anyone ever again, but looking into his eyes, I know deep down he’d never hurt us. It just never occurred to me that I’d fall completely in love with him.

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A Sweet Story.

The beginning was surprise, but a welcome one. A homeless mom seeks shelter at the doorway of a building owned by a local motorcycle gang. What she did not expect was this huge and intimidating guy to give her and her son a place to say. The relationship that developed between all three of them was definitely something to watch.

Clarity is homeless but above all else she is a mother and her need to keep her son safe and fed makes her take that helping hand from Scratch. Scratch is quite a bit older than her but also understood enough to give her and her son space as well as everything they would need to grow. He was insightful enough to know that there were somethings that would take time to heal.

Clarity’s trust in Scratch did not come immediately. Instead it came gradually. Action speaks louder than words and his actions were loud and clear. Their chemistry rose up each time spend together with each other. There is drama. Thing about it–a woman, child and biker plus romance? There has to be drama and this book delivers. Between the kid, Scratch’s brothers, Clarity’s past and the club, it kept me entertained throughout.

There is a mystery in here that took some time to unravel but the suspense of it made it all so worth it.

The story is of trust and love and family. Recommended.

The Bucket List by Douglas Black


The Bucket List by Douglas Black
Publisher: Pride Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (108 pages)
Other: M/M, Masturbation, Anal Sex
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Paperwhite

When Kade tackles the bucket list his friends created for him after he’s been dumped, nobody could have predicted how it would transform his life.

When Kade Doherty’s long-term partner walks out on him, he expects sympathy from his friends. Instead, fearing Kade’s life has been stagnating, his friends make him a bucket list. Kade isn’t convinced a list of outlandish leisure pursuits—some of which he’s never even heard of—is going to do much good, but to keep the peace, he decides to play along.

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To Kade’s surprise and delight, it is a path that brings him a taste of happiness he didn’t know he was missing—a taste that threatens to be stolen from him when his ex makes an unwelcome return to the scene. Kade might have been having the time of his life with Blake, but he hasn’t been completely honest about his recently ended relationship or the origins of his bucket list.

Will Kade be able to convince him to stick around when Blake learns the truth?

This was a really great read!

Kade got dumped, so his mates made him a Bucket List. What could go wrong? Well, nothing really, because Kade meets Blake. The meeting is right near the top of that list. Blake pushes Kade to make some changes to his life and to himself–but only because Kade wants to make those changes. Nothing is pushed onto him, bar the list.

The situation with Kade’s ex unravels itself beautifully. It’s not all laid out, and the pieces and clues come in dribs and drabs at first and then speed up, which is great. It’s hot and steamy in places, but I didn’t think it got especially emotional. I didn’t FEEL that emotion coming off the page. It’s well written, and well delivered. Only Kade has a say, and this could have been a 5 star read had Blake been given a voice.

Still, a delightfully sexy, sweet story that passed a couple of hours on a quiet Sunday evening at work.  4 good solid stars.

Tiny Imperfections by Alli Frank & Asha Youmans


Tiny Imperfections by Alli Frank & Asha Youmans
Publisher: G P Putnam
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full length (306 pages)
Heat Level: Sensual
Rating: 4 stars
Review by Aloe

All’s fair in love and kindergarten admissions.

At thirty-nine, Josie Bordelon’s modeling career as the “it” black beauty of the ’90s is far behind her. Now director of admissions at San Francisco’s most sought after private school, she’s chic, single, and determined to keep her seventeen-year-old daughter, Etta, from making the same mistakes she did.

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As admissions season heats up, Josie discovers that when it comes to matters of the heart–and the office–the biggest surprises lie closest to home.

Josie is now an admissions office at a private school. She skipped college to go into modeling, thinking she would make more money that way, but it was not to be and, as she aged, she could no longer compete with the young ones.

She sees some things in common with her mother. She was dropped off at Aunt Viv’s when she was four. She left her child with Aunt Viv’s while she chased her career goals. But Etta is growing up now and she just wants the best for her. There’s a problem, though. Etta is smart and she wants her to go to a well accredited college and get a good job. All Etta wants to do is dance. She wants to go to Juilliard. Josie is not happy with that but Aunt Viv is on Etta’s side.

In the meantime. Two gay dads come in to meet her during admission. She calls one of them the golden boy and she wishes he wasn’t gay. When her aunt has a heart attack, it turns out he’s her doctor.

Everything in life is just a tad off but the author does an excellent job tying it together by the end of the book. Between the school and Etta’s fight for the music school, Josie is busy all through the story. It’s easy to relate to her problems. Most moms worry about their children.

This was a pleasant read and the ending was very good, too. The author draws you in and really makes you care about her characters.