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Book Review - Before We Kiss (Fool's Gold #14) by Susan Mallery

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ABOUT THE BOOK Former pro-football kicker Sam Ridge has notoriously bad luck with women—from cheaters to fame chasers. Still, the gorgeous brunette at the bar in Fool's Gold looks harmless—until she takes him home and he discovers a room devoted to securing a man, for life. Dellina Hopkins never guessed that storing gowns from a friend's bridal boutique would chase away her first and only fling. After her parents died, she skipped her "wild youth" to raise her sisters. She doesn't want forever from Sam, but one night—all night—would've been nice. His clean getaway gets messy when his firm hires Dellina to plan an event. As long hours lead to late nights, the two succumb to temptation again. Has Sam's luck finally changed? Or this time, will Dellina be the one to run? REVIEW I love Sam Ridge.  He is absolutely the straight man living in a world of comedy/tragedy.  It is difficult to believe that one person would have the kind of bad ...

Book Review - When We Met (Fool's Gold #13) by Susan Mallery

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ABOUT THE BOOK Angel Whittaker earned his scars the hard way, but the scars that can't be seen are the ones that haunt him the most. Since he moved to Fool's Gold, California, he's cobbled together a life for himself as a bodyguard trainer. If he's not exactly happy, at least his heart is safe. Working with pro-football superstars taught tough-talking PR woman Taryn Crawford one thing—she can go toe to toe with any man. But then dark, dangerous former Special Ops Angel targets her for seduction…and challenges her to resist his tempting kisses. Even in four-inch heels, Taryn never backs down. Unless, somehow, Angel can convince her that surrender might feel even better than victory. REVIEW Taryn and Angel are both characters that had previously been introduced in the series, and made a fun pair to read about. Their flirty interactions were hot. The action scenes were well written. I really enjoyed seeing how big city girl Taryn fit in with small town life, stil...