That Night by Diane Dooley

May 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment

THAT
That Night by Diane Dooley
Publisher: Wild Rose Press
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (44 pgs)
Heat Level: Sensual
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Fern

Lindy Hopkins works early, works late, always gets the job done and never, ever has incredible one night stands with handsome coworkers. Until that night. But it’s okay. She’s just going to keep on pretending that it never happened.

Alex Anderson never imagined that buttoned-down workaholic Lindy had the ability to transform into a table-dancing, champagne-guzzling femme fatale. Until that night. And it’s not okay that she’s been giving him the coldest of shoulders ever since.

Neither are prepared to face the other, but they have no choice. They’ve each booked the company Catskill cabin for a few days before Christmas and are both too stubborn to budge. Over mulled wine and under a blanket of snow, it’s starting to look like that night might happen all over again.
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But this time Alex is playing for keeps, while Lindy is determined that no man will come before her career. Will they find that love is forever or will it be just another night to remember?

Lindy has borrowed her friend’s cabin for a few days of well-earned vacation, determined to do nothing but rest, relax and read. After unpacking and pouring herself an enormous glass of wine, she settles onto the couch with a forbidden delight – a cheesy romance novel. She’d barely begun to unwind when the cabin door bursts open and the unwelcome sight–Alex–enters. Some sort of mix up had her friend double booking the cabin – allowing him a few days vacation simultaneously with her own long-awaited rest. Unable to believe her terrible luck, Lindy tries to continue her break and ignore the sexy intruder. Sensual, frustrating images of “that night” they’d shared many months ago continue to bombard her, and Lindy knows her ignoring Alex will only work for so long before sparks fly.

I really enjoyed this book. Alex is a hoot! Smart, sexual and super-charged, he’s a wonderful hero. I particularly liked how patient he is with Lindy – who is having a hard time accepting she’d acted so outrageously on “that night” – even when she made me grit my teeth with her continual denial over their brief fling. Alex made me laugh and sigh – everything a hero should be. Lindy is more of a mixed bag. I related very well with her need for a break, her love of wine and eclectic assortment of reading material (everything from an Elanor Roosevelt autobiography to a Management textbook to spicy Greek romance novel) and while I connected with her I also never really fully understand her adamant denial of her fling with Alex. Despite a few small things like this, overall I really enjoyed the novel. Alex and Lindy have a bunch of things in common (lurid reading material included) and when they’re not trying to discuss or argue about “that night” they seem to have a lot of chemistry and work well together.

This is a slower-moving romance story but still quite steamy and sensual. There is plenty of sexual tension between Alex and Lindy. I really appreciated Alex’s patience with Lindy, especially when it came to helping her open up emotionally. There was no macho, alpha insistence or bullying – he was patient and kind, a real gentleman. In no way though was he weak – he knows exactly what he wants, but is prepared to play by the rules to get it. This is a spicy, wonderful romance story that I think will appeal to a broad range of readers. I found that the plot is interesting, the romance scenes spicy and enticing but not overly graphic or offensive. An enjoyable read I’d recommend.

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Secrets from the Past by Barbara Taylor Bradford

May 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment

SECRETS
Secrets from the Past by Barbara Taylor Bradford
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (368 pgs)
Heat: Sensual
Rated: 5 Stars
Reviewed by Snapdragon

Moving from the hills above Nice to the canals and romance of Venice and the riot-filled streets of Libya, Secrets From The Past is a moving and emotional story of secrets, survival and love in its many guises. Thirty-year old Serena Stone is a war photographer who has followed in her famous father’s footsteps. But after eight years, the danger and adrenaline rush take their toll. When her legendary father dies unexpectedly, she steps away from the war zone to reassess her life. Serena begins to write her father’s biography, takes the first chapters to Harry Redford, his best friend and frontline colleague. Harry asks Serena to go to Venice to look after her former lover and colleague, Zachary North, who has come out of the Afghan battlefields suffering from mental and physical exhaustion. Against her better judgment, Serena agrees to go to Zac’s side… It is Zac who offers to help her tackle her father’s huge legacy of iconic photographs. One collection about Venice, entitled La Serenissima, has never been seen before. It is among these images that Serena stumbles across pictures that threaten to turn her world upside down. In search of the truth about her father, her family and her own life, Serena traces the secrets of the past in a quest to understand a story from decades earlier.

With very contemporary – even ‘in the news’ kind of content, Barbara Taylor Bradford’s new novel delivers both powerful romance and believable intrigue. It is also a little edgier than most contemporary romances, really dealing, on a very personal level, with the individual’s struggles with aftermath of war.

Serena Stone works as a photojournalist in some of the most war-ravaged places on the planet. The finality of a death –inability to reconcile or complete some phases of a relationship, marks the opening. The horror of war, as well as regrets, create a very dark backdrop that gives impact to the emotional content.
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Zac is not the man he once was – not less, but somehow, more. He’s suffered, he’s been in violent situations, he seems, at times, dangerous. We all so want to Serena believe that his emotions are more heartfelt, his apologies honest – you cannot help but think that the Zac she aids today is a more genuine person than ever before. And, we discover that Serena was less than 100% truthful to him…we start to believe there is hope for these two, yet.

Everything you expect from a Barbara Taylor Bradford book is there – the well-developed relationships, depth of characters/family relationships, the twists in the plot that make it all so unpredictable.

While some readers might favor some of Barbara Taylor Bradford’s earlier works, I love that she still produces strong, self-actualized female characters and that she does indeed confront very contemporary issues. Style and story – it all goes hand-in-hand here. Her work is still head and shoulders above the best out there today. Secrets from the Past must go on your summer reading list.

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Thinking of You by Jill Mansell

May 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment

YOU
Thinking of You by Jill Mansell
Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (424 pgs)
Heat Level: Sensual
Rating: 5 Stars
Reviewed by Stephanotis

When Ginny Holland’s daughter heads off to university, Ginny is left with a severe case of empty nest syndrome. To make matters worse, the first gorgeous man she’s laid eyes on in years has just accused her of shoplifting. So, in need of a bit of company, Ginny decides to advertise for a lodger, but what she gets is lovelorn Laurel. With Laurel comes her dangerously charming brother, Perry and the offer of a great new job, and things begin looking up…until Ginny realizes that her potential boss is all too familiar. Is it too late for Ginny to set things right after an anything but desirable first impression?

Thinking of You is the second book I’ve read by Jill Mansell, and just like the first one it was an enjoyable read from first page to last. One thing I love about her books is they’re full of three dimensional characters who seem to become more real with each chapter you read. In fact, all the characters are so wonderful that you’re not sure who to cheer for.

A common element with her books is characters facing issues we all have, or will face, like falling out with friends, children leaving home, the empty nest syndrome, fearing it’s too late to do something with your life. There’s always at least one character you can identify with which I think adds to the enjoyment of the book.
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The dialogue between all the characters is also life-like. Some of them are quirky which I think adds to the fun factor of reading a story by Ms. Mansell. She also does a wonderful job with the setting and the description of places like Gem’s flat at the university and Finn’s restaurant.

Despite its four hundred plus pages, the pacing is spot own and you find yourself half way through the book before you realize it.

If you enjoy women’s fiction with a touch of British Chick Lit thrown in, I think this is probably the ideal pick for you.

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The Echo by Sarah Lockhart

May 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment

ECHO
The Echo by Sarah Lockhart
Publisher: Limograf Press
Genre: Historical
Length: Short Story (108 pgs)
Heat: Sensual
Rated: 4.5 Stars
Reviewed by Snapdragon

Their lives were entangled by death and bitter scandal… would their hearts find a way out?

Ruined. Sarah Vere is the victim of early nineteenth century society – and events that she never expected. She does her best to face down the rumors, and the delighted horror of society. To be abandoned by that same society might be a relief.

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Abandoned by those around her (can we afford to associate with a house of questionable morals?) rejected by all that matter, Sarah is, quite suddenly, invited by those who don’t… don’t behave that is: the legendary demi-monde. Her reaction is simply to hide.

This is an absolutely emotionally gripping tale; readers find themselves on Sarah’s side from the first, wanting to fight back. Oh there’s cousin Hatty, who wants to be brave … there’s Mama, undoubtedly right, but hardly a help…

We hope for a friend to step forward, some escape to appear, anything. Sarah is no coward, but life is difficult. Sarah escapes the world via thunderous gallops on her wonderful filly. It will bring her under the eyes of someone she could not have expected…

And it seems a friend may indeed introduce her to a different part of society, and a very different sort of man. I don’t want to spoil it, so will say no more on plot,  however, cast and characters are wonderful here, conversations lively, emotions amazing. I didn’t care for the abrupt change in point of view, however, we moved fluidly forward, so it is a small point in such a wonderful story. Do read.

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A Knight On Horseback by Ellen L. Ekstrom

April 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment

KNIGHT
A Knight On Horseback by Ellen L. Ekstrom
Publisher: Central Avenue Publishing
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (306 pgs)
Heat Level: Sensual
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Reviewed by Jasmine

Violet Ellison is a woman who seemingly has it all: three adorable kids, a handsome – but distant – husband and a home in a good neighborhood. But her life is falling apart: she’s burning the candle at both ends to look after her family, finish a history degree and working a full-time job to keep the bill collectors at bay. The morning she finds a chess piece on the sidewalk, a knight on horseback, things start to change. While not one for fairy tales, Violet’s life takes a Cinderella turn and in finding the perfect dress for a society event, she runs into the perfect man: a rock star she’s had a crush on since her teens. A family friend who reminds her of everything she’s been trying to forget suddenly returns, and Violet has some difficult decisions before her. When it all comes crashing down, she realizes that she really didn’t need a knight in shining armor – just some time and space to figure things out, and maybe some sleep.

I think every little girl, at some point, dreams of her knight in shining armor, or knight on horseback, to come galloping into her life and sweep her away. Not literally, obviously, and not even necessarily in the sense that the little girl needs rescued. Just in the sense that every little girl, or woman, dreams of meeting another soul that recognizes hers. Unfortunately, sometimes the circumstances are not always ideal when it happens.

Violet is a busy lady. Not only does she work a full time job, but she also goes to school, takes care of her children and tries to find time each night to write. Her passion is history, so throughout the book, we get snippets of the historical romance that she is working on, and through that, we get to see what it is that Violet yearns for. She is ambitious but she is also kind and caring and always makes time for her children.

Sam, Violet’s husband, was a jerk. He didn’t really have any redeeming qualities to make him even slightly likable other than the fact that he could be charming when he wanted to be. I just wanted to yank him off the page and smack him a good one.
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I enjoyed most of the secondary characters. Ned, Violet’s boss and long time friend, was great as were the ladies that she works with. I loved the in-laws, they were amazing. The kids were also great. The little ones were funny and the oldest was insightful and compassionate and reminded me a lot of my niece. I just kept waiting for there to be one man in Violet’s life that wasn’t secretly in love with her. I get that the idea (I think) was to portray that she is an extremely attractive woman that doesn’t know how lovely she is but, wow, it’s a good thing she didn’t know more men than she did. The only exception seemed to be men who were already married – they were apparently immune to her many charms.

With this being a re-release, I think it would have been a smoother read if the author had gone back and changed dates and things to make it more current. I kept finding myself doing the math in my head and realizing that the main characters of this story would be in their sixties. With the author occasionally mentioning actual ages as in their forties or turning fifty, etc. and you do the math and realize that it would sixties or seventies instead, it worked to take me out of the story rather than draw me in. Also, one of the first things you see Violet do is enter DOS commands into her computer, which just made me laugh. If the target audience is anyone below forty, they probably wouldn’t even understand the reference.

I understood that most of this book is about Violet finding her true self again, realizing who she is as an individual away from her husband and family, and growing into that person, but I felt like on some level it glorified divorce and adultery. Or perhaps not “glorified” it, but made it acceptable and okay. I felt like it would have been better if the sequence of events had been a little different. It also made me lose a lot of respect for Violet to realize that she knew everything her husband had been doing for years and still stayed and put up with it, not only allowing herself to continue to be treated that way but risking her children realizing it and thinking it was okay.

The author is very skilled at description. I could picture each scene vividly in my head, regardless of where the characters were, from restaurants, hotel rooms or just walks along the sidewalk. It was all very well written, and not in the least bit overwhelming as some pages of description can be. I also really liked the cover. I’m not sure what it was about it, but it is one that would draw my attention if I was browsing bookshelves. It’s very relevant to the book and bright and colorful.

This book did an excellent job in holding my attention from start to finish. It kept me up later than I really should have been up just so that I could see what happened next. It was entertaining and there was a lot of realism to the plot. It was fun to watch someone’s fantasy and dreams become real life.

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Whispers on Shadow Bay by Raquel Byrnes

April 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment

WHISPERS
Whispers on Shadow Bay by Raquel Byrnes
Publisher: Pelican Books
Genre: Contemporary, Inspirational, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Full Length (352 pgs)
Heat Level: Sensual
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Quince

Ejected from her privileged life, Rosetta comes to Noble Island with a broken heart and shaken faith. She is enticed by hope in the arms of the dark and brooding Simon Hale, but people keep dying at Shadow Bay Hall, and Rosetta hears something in the walls.

Simon Hale finds the reclusive Rosetta both beautiful and intriguing, but when she seeks out the truth behind Shadow Bay Hall’s unexplained happenings, he is torn between hope for the future and his need to protect a dangerous secret.

With dark forces determined to keep truth at bay, Rosetta and Simon fight to uncover lies that imprison the island with fear. His wife’ death, tangled memories, a Romany feud; Rosetta must decide if she is strong enough to discover what’s behind The Whispers on Shadow Bay.

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Yes, just solid. The novel started strong. Young woman came to the island. She is faced with everything a Gothic novel needs: a lot of fog, rain, thunder storms, a grand and mysterious house, good looking owner’s son, and an unfriendly housekeeper. In the first quarter of the story the atmosphere was really spooky, and I was on the edge of my seat. Unfortunately, second and third quarters were very slow, because the author spent more time on building this atmosphere of mystery instead of developing the characters and developing the story. However, in the last quarter, Ms. Byrnes picked up the pace and the book became interesting again.

Besides the previously mentioned downsides of the story, there are some more errors that could have easily been avoided by an editor’s intervention. For example, in one scene the hero and heroine are searching through the woods during the thunder storm, but the author mentioned that the heroine saw the hero in the moonlight, not just once, but twice during the search. Furthermore the author mentioned that one of the protagonists had picked strawberries from the garden. That would not be problem if the strawberry season was in full swing. But this particular part of the story was happening in September. Furthermore, and not going into too much detail, there is a mix up regarding identical and fraternal twins. These kinds of errors distracted me too much to fully enjoy the story.

Whispers on Shadow Bay has a wonderful beginning. The author magnificently built the atmosphere in the few first chapters. Descriptions of the island are also beautiful and magical. All in all, the story had a lot of potential; with getting some facts straight, putting the more emphasis on characters and story development, the story would have been great.  I really loved the author’s voice, though, and will be looking for new releases from her in the future. She shows great potential.

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Changes in Autumn by Renee Charles

April 1, 2013 By 1 Comment

CHANGES
Changes in Autumn by Renee Charles
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Genre: Paranormal, Contemporary
Length: Short Story (67 pgs)
Heat Level: Sensual
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Fern

Ex-animal control officer, Autumn Reynolds always had a soft spot for injured animals. So when one shows up on her porch with a gunshot wound, she has no choice but to help it. But she gets caught in the maelstrom when the injured wolf turns out to be a hot werewolf and the shooter comes back to finish the job. Now she’s going to become a wolf, or die trying. Fortunately, she now has her own Alpha-male who owes her one. However, Autumn fears if she does survive, she might lose her heart in the process.

Conner Grayson owes the beautiful woman his life and feels obligated to help her through her first change. Though he recognizes her as his mate, as her Alpha, he won’t deny Autumn the right to choose once she becomes a wolf. That is, if he can resist the overwhelming need to claim her as his own.

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This is an exciting paranormal story, filled with danger, tenderness and a strong plot. I really enjoyed the characters of Autumn and Connor, and hope there’s a sequel in Mac’s story too. The author does a great job in the descriptions of turning into a wolf, and in letting the reader know exactly what the characters are feeling and experiencing. Readers should feel like nothing’s held back, the full experience is laid out in vivid detail. While many of the laws and circumstances around the pack and its structure aren’t new, I found the connection I felt to the characters made up for any lack of novelty. I cared about Connor and his decisions, and really wanted to cheer Autumn as she came to grips with the new world she found herself in. My curiosity and hopes for Mac – Connor’s brother – are also strong enough I’m hoping to search out his story too.

With awesome characters and a fast pace of action, this is a great story when you’re in the mood for a werewolf tale. A spicy sex scene – not graphic but detailed enough to leave romance readers satisfied – tops off a fun and tasty treat of a read.

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Undone by Sara Humphreys

March 25, 2013 By 1 Comment

UNDONE
Undone by Sara Humphreys
The Amoveo Legend Series
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Genre: Action/Adventure, Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Full Length (265 pgs)
Heat Level: Sensual
Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by Peppermint

She’s Far From Human…

With her secret race of shapeshifteres embroiled in civil war, all Marianna Coltari wants is to stay far from controversy. Even so, when her overprotective brother insists on hiring his human friend Pete as her bodyguard, Marianna is furious.

Does She Dare to Love One?

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Finally, an author has written a story about a shifter female finding a human mate. You find in so many paranormal stories a human female and a shifter male lead that I found it refreshing to see the opposite in this story. On top of that, the author found a way to have a strong shifter female without emasculating Pete, the hero in Undone. While it may be questionable at times on who can win physically, it is clear to me that Pete is every bit an alpha male even if he cannot turn into a ferocious bear.

Marianna is a character that I quickly fell in love with. She has a spice for life that you just don’t see in many stories. While she can certainly be a reckless party girl, she also bears a lot of weight on her shoulders from various places such as her Amoveo blood, family, friends, and enemies – whether they be forthcoming are hidden in the shadows. While at first I saw some of her behavior as reckless, as I learned more about her I discovered that she needs a way to let her hair down to keep from crumbling under all the pressure placed onto her. She also discovers that she can depend on Pete to help lift some of that burden as well.

Pete is an awesome man; he is the ultimate good guy. He clearly wants to make life better for those around him. It’s one of the attributes that made him a good cop previously and a good bodyguard/babysitter for Marianna. He has a way of seeing situations differently than the average human which makes him a true asset to the Amoveos and humans. One characteristic that I absolutely adore is his ability to push back. He never sees himself as weak especially when surrounded by preternatural beings, but instead analyses a situation and figures out how to make it work for him. This quality was truly enduring and makes me have a special appreciation for him.

I am a long time fan of this series and have truly enjoyed seeing the progression of not only the storyline but also the author’s ability. While all of the previous stories have been entertaining, I can see the progress that the author has made in finding a way to connect with her audience by painting a picture so clearly, it makes me forget the world around me. Many times I found myself so enthralled, that I had to shake my head just to jostle myself out of the Amoveo world and tend to the real world.

If you are not a follower of this series you can still enjoy Undone, though you may find certain areas unclear. I appreciate that the author does not go in too many summaries or explanations about characters and conflicts from previous stories. I have always found summaries tedious and downright boring. So some of the group or Amoveo conflicts, such as the counsel breaking up, may baffle a new reader, but Marianna and Pete’s romantic plot will keep anyone more than interested. Plus, if you have not read the series this will be a great time to pick up the previous books as well as this one and I assure you will not be disappointed.

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Sleeping in Eden by Nicole Baart

March 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment

SLEEPING

Sleeping in Eden by Nicole Baart
Publisher: Howard Books
Genre: Contemporary, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Full Length (341 pgs)
Heat Level: Sensual
Rating: 4 Stars
Reviewed by Stephanotis

She knew what he wrote . . .

One little word that made her feel both cheated and beloved.

One word that changed everything.
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On a chilly morning in the Northwest Iowa town of Blackhawk, Dr. Lucas Hudson is filling in for the vacationing coroner on a seemingly open-and-shut suicide case. His own life is crumbling around him, but when he unearths the body of a woman buried in the barn floor beneath the hanging corpse, he realizes this terrible discovery could change everything. . . .

Years before Lucas ever set foot in Blackhawk, Meg Painter met Dylan Reid. It was the summer before high school and the two quickly became inseparable. Although Meg’s older neighbor, Jess, was the safe choice, she couldn’t let go of Dylan no matter how hard she tried.

Caught in a web of jealousy and deceit that spiraled out of control, Meg’s choices in the past ultimately collide with Lucas’s discovery in the present, weaving together a taut story of unspoken secrets and the raw, complex passions of innocence lost.

I really enjoyed the opening of this book. Ms. Baart did a wonderful job setting the scene for the mystery that was weaved throughout the whole novel. I felt as if I were in the barn with the main character, Lucas, as he was called to examine a corpse. In this opening chapter the author gave us good insight into his personality, and not only where he’d come from, but where he seems to be heading both professionally and personally. He was very a sympathetic character and so much so that I got frustrated for him in the scenes where he had deal with Jenna, his estranged wife. The dialogue is very lifelike and the plotting moves fast. I think this had a lot to do with the way the book was written. One part being Lucas’ story, the other Meg, although I should add sometimes I wanted these two stories to merge faster than they did.

Another thing that Ms. Baart portrayed nicely in Sleeping in Eden is the hometown charm of Blackhawk and its residents. If you like stories that examine the past and its bearing on our future, along with some suspense then I think this might be a good pick for you.

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Falling For You by Heather Thurmeier

March 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment

FALLING

Falling For You by Heather Thurmeier
Publisher: Crimson Romance
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (148 pgs)
Heat Level: Sensual
Rating: 5 stars
Reviewed by Quince

Newly single Cassidy Quinn is thrilled to be a contestant on the new reality dating show The One. But her excitement turns to horror when the gorgeous bachelor turns out to be her ex-boyfriend. Seeing Brad again makes Cassidy realize she might not be as “over him” as she thought-and then she meets hunky cameraman Evan Burke. After watching his brother lose his wife in a tragic accident, Evan vows never to fall in love. But following Cassidy around as her personal cameraman makes him question his decision, and resisting her gets harder with every sunbathing, bikini-wearing day. Cassidy and Evan begin a forbidden affair while her ex-boyfriend tries to win her heart back one groping, awkward moment at a time. If Cassidy can manage to stop falling off horses (literally), stop falling onto her ex-boyfriend, the bachelor (yes, literally), and stop falling in love with backstage playboy Evan, she might still make it through the show without becoming a tabloid sensation. But soon Cassidy must choose between the ex who broke her heart and the cameraman who might never love her back. For Cassidy, this reality show just got real.

Love is the risk worth taking and it finds us in the most unusual places. These were the lessons that Evan Burke and Cassidy Quinn learned. Neither of them expects love. For him, being a cameraman on the show was just a job. For her, being a participant was an adventure in the unknown.

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Evan, well he is also great. What I especially loved about him is not just the character per se (I found him great) but the situation when “Mr. I’ll never fall in love” was slapped in the face by love. How I enjoyed that. I love the moment when he realized that the love is a much greater thing that anything else in the world and the only thing he can do is to surrender to it.

Other elements that are done really well are the descriptions of the atmosphere and the scenery. The setting of the story is a reality show, but the focus is not so much on what one can see on TV, as it is more on behind the scenes part. The dynamic between the contestants is captured so well I could feel all their emotions (jealousy, envy, sadness, disappointment and closeness). I am grateful to the author for providing me access behind the scenes of reality TV, because she did it so well.

This story has one of the greatest endings I’ve read. I was swept away when I read it.

Falling For You is the first book in the Reality TV Romances series. The second book is already out now and I cannot wait to read it. I highly recommend this one.

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