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Book Review - The Money Man by Nancy Herkness

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ABOUT THE BOOK She’s small-town business. He’s Manhattan high finance. Together they ignite in a novel about unexpected love and danger by Nancy Herkness, award-winning author of the Wager of Hearts series. New Jersey bookkeeper Alice Thurber has a carefully constructed risk-free life. Everything in perfect balance. Until little discrepancies show up in her clients’ accounts. Most would ignore it. Not the impeccably precise Alice. In desperation she reaches out to a high-powered consulting firm for help. New York City’s movie-star handsome financial wizard Derek Killion reaches back. All he has to do is smile and Alice’s fantasies stir. A girl can dream, can’t she? A cofounder of KRG, Derek’s promise is to advise small-business owners in trouble. He never guessed that assisting the diffident but sexy Alice would be so captivating and make it so hard to keep his desires in check. But just as intriguing is the alarming puzzle behind the computer glitch that’s unsettled his client. As t

Audiobook Review - Black List by Lynn Raye Harris

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ABOUT THE BOOK Jace Kaiser is a man without a country, without connection. His only loyalty is to the group who saved him, and the man who leads them. Until her... The assignment should have been easy. Capture a deadly assassin and take her to HQ. But flawed intel leads to disaster, and Jace abducts a beautiful art appraiser instead. Intrigued by her courage, he's drawn to her in ways he can't explain. Dr. Madeline Cole stood up to him, fought for her identity, and never backed down. She's the kind of woman he could fall for if it wasn't so dangerous - for her. Then Maddy is targeted for elimination because she's the sole person who can identify the mysterious female assassin - and the only thing standing between her and certain death is the sexy mercenary who swears he'll die before he lets anything happen to her. As the passion between them ignites, it seems clear that keeping Maddy safe has become the most important assignment of Jace's life. Even then,

Book Review - Everything Changes (Creek Canyon Book 3) by Catherine Bybee -- Read and listen for free with Kindle Unlimited!

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ABOUT THE BOOK A woman proving herself in a man’s world finds love in the suspenseful and emotional conclusion to the Creek Canyon series from  New York Times  bestselling author Catherine Bybee. As the only female civil engineer in her department, Grace Hudson needs space from men. Her last love interest traumatized her in ways she never saw coming; with that behind her, she is determined to focus on her career. Even so, a little flirting with a handsome stranger over coffee can’t hurt, right? In their short interaction, Grace dazzles Dameon Locke. But he’s focused on his newest development project and keeping his company afloat after his biggest investor pulled out. So during the planning huddle with the city board, he’s stunned to find the petite spitfire he met at the coffee shop running the show. Grace can’t ignore Dameon’s charm, but when a disgruntled developer accuses Grace of taking bribes, her world is upended. Worse still, something much more important than her job may be

Book Review - The Secret One by Ruth Cardello

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ABOUT THE BOOK In this steamy third book in  New York Times  bestselling author Ruth Cardello’s Corisi Billionaires series, a trip to Italy could jump-start a lasting relationship—but only if all that’s hidden comes to light. When Christof meets a beautiful mechanic on the side of the road, he knows they’re meant to be. His family, however, needs him and his mediation skills in Italy, where decades of secrets and betrayal could cost them everything. His mother is convinced a fiancée would help smooth things over. But he’d be nuts to ask a woman he just met to participate in such a farce. Men always find something about McKenna they want to change—her independence, her success, the grease that clings to her after a satisfying day in the garage. So when she starts falling for a handsome billionaire, she doesn’t believe it will last. Their engagement is fake, but the sparks that fly when they’re together are too real to resist. If Christof and McKenna trust themselves and each other, Ita

Book Review - Reluctantly Resuced by Ruth Cardello

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ABOUT THE BOOK Bradford has spent his life saving innocents, but there are some days he doesn't see much difference between himself and the criminals he takes out. His goal is to die doing something important. Until he meets Joanna and she turns his life upside down. Children's book author. Mini-horse rescue owner. She believes every life has value, and that no matter how lost someone is there is always a way back. She's determined to be his friend, but she's too sweet, too sexy to resist, and way too interested in another man. She's everything he isn't and everything he wants. He's so broken she can't walk away from him, but how far will she go to save him? (Starring: Clay Landon as Fairy Godfather Extraordinaire) REVIEW You had me at "Starring: Clay Landon as Fairy Godfather Extraordinaire."  Ruth has once again written a romantic comedy that is equal in both.  The best thing about Bradford is that he has been the straight man to every

Book Review - More than Neighbors by Shannon Stacey

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ABOUT THE BOOK Known for publishing with Carina Press, this is Stacey’s first novel with Harlequin Series under  Harlequin Special Edition ! The only thing they have in common is a property line! He’s trying to uncover his past. She’s hoping for a brighter future. Cam Maguire is in Blackberry Bay to unravel a family secret. Meredith Price has moved next door with her daughter. He’s unattached. She’s a widowed single mom. He’s owned by a cat. She’s definitely team canine. All these neighbors have in common is a property line. One they cross…over and over. And Cam thought he knew what he wanted—until his family’s secret changes everything. New York Times  Bestselling Author Try Harlequin Special Edition! In Harlequin Special Edition stories, relate to finding comfort and strength in the support of loved ones and enjoy the journey no matter what life throws your way. Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness. REVIEW What I loved best about this book was the slow burn roman

Release Blitz - The Wrong Brother by Amanda Siegrist

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Title: The Wrong Brother Series: perfect for you #1 Author: Amanda Siegrist Genre: Contemporary Romance   Release Date: August 11, 2020 Blurb Objective:  Get hired as a temporary secretary and find out if Champ Holloway is a dirty, cheating scumbag. Time Frame:  One week. Gabby would do anything for her best friend, Mia. Anything. That’s what besties are for, right? But going undercover at her boyfriend’s work to find out if he’s cheating seems a bit extreme. Except she can’t say no. Never to Mia. The moment she walks in and sees her  boyfriend , she knows she made a mistake. He’s sex on a stick, and she wants to take a delicious bite. He’s also a bit too arrogant, needs to work on his pleases and thank yous, and he never smiles. Everyone should smile at least once a day. It’s one long week of a battle of wills, sinful glances, and keeping her hands to herself. All she can do is repeat Mia. Mia. Mia. This is all for Mia. Until she realizes…there are tw

Book Review - Home to Me by Catherine Bybee

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ABOUT THE BOOK A brave woman’s flight from the past leads her toward new love in a novel about courage, hope, and second chances by Catherine Bybee,  New York Times  bestselling author of  My Way to You . After Erin Fleming escapes from her controlling and abusive ex, she finds refuge in the heart of Santa Clarita, California. Eager to start over, she has a new name, a new look, and a new career. Settled into a private guesthouse, Erin can breathe free. Far from the shadows she’s outrun, Erin is finally learning to live for herself. Her new unexpected friendship with her landlord starts to crack open the armor Erin’s enclosed herself in. But it’s Matt who speeds up the pace of Erin’s heart and makes her wish for things she believes she can never have. Matt Hudson, a firefighter in one of California’s wildfire epicenters, has a passion for danger. He lives for the adrenaline rush his profession awards him. But his protective instincts take over once Matt meets Erin. So does an attract

Book Review - The New Normal by Tracy Brogan (Read and listen for free in Kindle Unlimited)

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ABOUT THE BOOK From neighbors to friends to lovers? All the makings of a risky second-chance romance by  USA Today  and  Wall Street Journal  bestselling author Tracy Brogan. Since Carli Lancaster’s divorce, she’s worked hard to keep life as normal as possible for her daughters. When she lands a job as cohost of a local morning show, it looks like a fresh start. So does the arrival of a handsome new neighbor, who has more in common with Carli than just a property line. Ben Chase is also new to single parenthood. And like Carli, he’s focused on the future. From navigating neighborhood gossip to decorating for holidays to reaching out in times of trouble, they quickly learn to rely on each other. Just like a couple but without the complications of coupling! Sure, there’s attraction. They’re only human. But they’re also friends, and who wants to ruin a perfect relationship with romance? They’re both thinking about adding some perks, though, and even if their new normal isn’t p

Review - Ruthless Princess by Rachel Van Dyken

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I'm going to say this not once, but many times. Everyone should read this book. RVD wrote one of the most epic mafia romance's I have ever read. She came in swinging to remind everyone why she's the queen of mafia. Amo Jones, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Ruthless Princess: A Mafia Royals Romance about best friends turned enemies, by Rachel Van Dyken, the number one New York Times bestselling author of the Eagle Elite series is LIVE. The enemy of my enemy is my friend… I never thought my father would ask this of me, to become the second generation at Eagle Elite University, to rule with an iron fist, and to take care of anyone who gets in our way. But ever since the incident. Ever since Him. There’s been a war in our little clique. After all, a house divided cannot stand. He’s the problem, not me. He used to kiss me like I was his oxygen. Now he looks at me like I’m his pois

Book Review - Third Life by Noelle Adams

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ABOUT THE BOOK First time. Second chance. Third life. My first time was with him--one hot weekend with a handsome stranger. It was supposed to be a one-time thing, but he keeps asking me to meet him all over the world, and I keep saying yes. I don't know anything about him except his first name. That's the way he likes it. He's too old for me, and he's hiding secrets, but I'm not going to be able to keep my heart out of it for long. REVIEW This is one of those stories that catch you off-guard.  I was expecting a sweet and easy read, but what I got was actually a complex story that sucked me in from the beginning and didn't let go until I finished.  I really liked learning about Richard and was invested in learning more about the mystery surrounding him.  I recommend for anyone looking for a quick read with good characters and fans of Noelle Adams. OVERALL RATING - 5 STARS! MATURITY RATING - 18+ a little steamy ABOUT THE AUTHOR Noelle hand

Book Review - It Had to be Fate by Tamara Baumann (Free on Kindle Unlimited)

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ABOUT THE BOOK Falling for a bad-boy rock star is the last thing single mother Casey Anderson-Bovier should do. Embroiled in a custody battle with her ex, Casey is fighting to raise her boys in their quaint Colorado hometown—a secret haven for celebrities. But when it comes to her hotel’s newest guest, Casey can’t connect the dots. Is Zane Steele the out-of-control rocker plastered all over the media, or the captivating man with a killer smile who’s charming her and her two boys? Zane has a good reason for letting the world believe the worst of him—and that’s a secret he’s sure he can never share…until he meets Casey. After years of having fans fall at his feet, he’s found the one woman who brings him to his knees. Casey is beautiful and intriguing—and thoroughly justified in not trusting him one bit, especially with her family at stake. But the only way to be together is to convince her to take a chance on him, on fate, and on their crazy, unexpected love. REVIEW This was