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Christmas on the Last Frontier by J.H. Croix

Posted November 11, 2016 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Christmas On The Last Frontier
Series: Last Frontier Lodge #1
Author: J. H. Croix
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: August 22, 2016
Publisher:
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

A sexy Christmas romance set against the wilderness and beauty of small-town Alaska. Gage Hamilton is a smoldering Navy SEAL and a man on a mission. He’s returning to Diamond Creek, Alaska to resurrect his dream of reopening Last Frontier Lodge. Marley Adams moves back home hoping to find a sense of security and safety after it was stolen from her.

Gage has spent many years successfully avoiding emotional entanglements. He is looking for nothing more than peace and sanctuary at his family’s old ski lodge. His new neighbor, Marley, was definitely not part of his plans. Marley is a brainy computer whiz and way too sexy for Gage’s own good. A man who prides himself on always being in control, Gage finds that he has little when it comes to Marley.

Marley only wants to get her feet back under her after her world was turned upside down in Seattle. She’s been focused on little else beyond her work and is seriously out of practice with anything resembling romance…including the scorching hot attraction that sizzles anytime Gage crosses her path.

Gage and Marley are powerless against the magnetic pull between them. Steamy and snowy nights weave a spell around them. While Marley thought she escaped whoever set out to hurt her in Seattle, she finds the threat of danger has followed her to Diamond Creek. Gage must face the depth of his feelings for Marley when he realizes he will do anything to protect her. Can Marley and Gage discover love in time for Christmas? The magic of a white Christmas is right around the corner.

Titles in this series include: Christmas On The Last Frontier – Love At last – Just This Once – Falling Fast – Stay With Me – When We Fall

Read on for my thoughts on Christmas On The Last Frontier. No true spoilers, promise.

Welcome Home for Christmas by Annie Rains

Posted November 11, 2016 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Welcome Home For Christmas
Series: A Hero’s Welcome #4
Author: Annie Rains
Genre: Contemporary Christmas Romance
Published: November 8, 2016
Publisher: Random House Publishing – Loveswept
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Three-hundred-and-sixty-four days a year, Allison Carmichael doesn’t mind being single. It sure beats dating another loser, and it keeps her heart safe. Then there’s that three-hundred-and-sixty-fifth day: Christmas Eve, the traditional time her entire family gathers together—and gangs up on her, demanding to know when she’s going to get married. This year, she swears, is going be different. And that’s why, at a charity auction she’s throwing on-base, she buys herself a man.

Sergeant Troy Matthews insists that he’s not for sale. His time is, though, and he’s happy to donate it. Happier still when he learns the identity of the winning bidder: the redhead with the killer good looks and smart mouth who runs the veteran’s center. Allison needs Troy’s help to fool her family into believing they’re an item, and he’s all too happy to indulge her. But by the time Christmas Eve rolls around, their little charade is working a little too well . . . because Troy’s falling head over heels.

Titles in this series include: Welcome To Forever, Welcome Home Cowboy, Welcoming The Bad Boy, Welcome Home For Christmas

Read on for my thoughts on Welcome Home For Christmas. No true spoilers, promise.

Turbulent Desires by Melody Anne

Posted November 10, 2016 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Turbulent Desires
Series: Billionaire Aviators #2
Author: Melody Anne
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: November 8, 2016
Publisher: Montlake Romance
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

ER nurse Lindsey Helm used to be strong. Then a late-night attack at the hospital nearly killed her and left two close colleagues dead. Now Lindsey has retreated from the world. She knows she needs to move on, but every hint of danger seems threatening—including a certain sexy fly boy who’s determined to show Lindsey what she’s missing. But falling for F-18 pilot Maverick Armstrong is a risk she can’t afford…

Maverick knows that fear can eat away at the soul, and he won’t leave Lindsey to that fate. She needs someone to reach her and to remind her of the exhilaration and unbelievable passion of being touched. He’ll help her heal, and then he’ll walk away. He has to walk away. Because Maverick swore he would never fall in love and never marry. But this is a rescue operation, and Maverick will stay the course—even if things get hazardous. Even if saving Lindsey means surrendering his heart in the process…

Titles in this series include: Turbulent Intentions, Turbulent Desires, Turbulent Waters (Feb. 2017)

Read on for m y thoughts on Turbulent Desires. No true spoilers, promise.

Christmas Kisses by Alison May

Posted November 4, 2016 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

christmas-kisses Title: Christmas Kisses
Series:
Author: Alison May
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published: November 4, 2016
Publisher: Choc Lit
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Three girls, three kisses, three gorgeous Christmas stories …

Holly hates Christmas with a passion and can’t wait to escape it – but then the flight to her once-in-a-lifetime holiday destination is cancelled. (Holly’s Christmas Kiss)

Cora has had the year from hell, and faces a bleak Christmas working in Golding’s department store – in the most unflattering reindeer costume imaginable. (Cora’s Christmas Kiss)

Jessica is in denial after her husband’s betrayal, and can’t help but think back to when her life still seemed so full of hope and promise. (Jessica’s Christmas Kiss)

Three years from hell, three sets of broken dreams, three girls in desperate need of Christmas spirit.

Is the perfect Christmas kiss all it take?

Christmas Kisses contains three Christmas novellas by Alison May. It includes: Holly’s Christmas Kiss – Cora’s Christmas Kiss – Jessica’s Christmas Kiss

Read on for my thoughts on Christmas Kisses. No true spoilers, promise.

A Thankful Heart by Melissa McClone

Posted November 4, 2016 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: A Thankful Heart
Series: Love At The Chocolate Shop #2
Author: Melissa McClone
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: November 3, 2016
Publisher: Tule Publishing
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Chocolate is better than men, and so are dogs. At least, that’s what Dakota Parker tells herself as she mends her broken heart and finds forever homes for rescue animals. So far, so good. She can indulge her love of chocolate where she works while her foster dogs provide her with the unconditional love she craves. What more does she need?

Seattle architect Bryce Grayson is counting the days until he can return home to the big city with his father in tow. That is if he can convince his dad to leave Montana. Bryce’s escape plan, however, goes astray when he meets Dakota. Her sweet kisses put the chocolate she sells to shame. Maybe he should be the one to move to Marietta, but could he be happy living in such a small town?

He has until Thanksgiving to decide.

Titles in the Love At The Chocolate Shop series include: Melt My Heart, Cowboy – A Thankful Heart – Montana Secret Santa – The Chocolate Cure – The Valentine Quest – Charmed by Chocolate – The Chocolate Comeback

Read on for my thoughts on A Thankful Heart. No true spoilers, promise.

Goodbye My Sweet Charlie

Posted November 1, 2016 by Marsha in Discussion Post / 6 Comments

There are moments that stay in one’s memories. A kitten fetching a pom-pom tiny “ball” and bringing it back to me over and over again for me to toss one more time. The indignant glare when a water dish was dry. The contented purr when I found just the right spot under his chin. The constant head butting to insure that I was paying attention. The heavy weight of a sleeping cat on my lap.

Sunday, my sweet boy left this earth for, hopefully, fields of catnip and constant sunshine. He was over two decades old, he had lost the spring in his pounce, he was deaf, it obviously hurt to walk around and he couldn’t see us very well anymore. But he was still our Charlie. Defender of a young boy, comforter to that boy’s mom.

It’s too quiet here now. We’re missing a heartbeat. I don’t think I’m going to get much done today. I keep staring off into space, and wiping away tears.

If you’ve ever loved a pet then you know how I’m feeling today. My heart is broken.

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Worth the Risk by Jamie Beck

Posted November 1, 2016 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Worth The Risk
Series: St. James #3
Author: Jamie Beck
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: November 1, 2016
Publisher: Montlake Romance
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

When Jackson St. James decided that six weeks in Vermont’s Green Mountains would help him get his life together, he didn’t anticipate replacing his craving for whiskey with a craving for his alluring new landlord, Gabby. Now, instead of prioritizing his sobriety and the resolution of the lawsuit threatening his business, he’s making excuses to spend time with the spunky young landscaper whose candor is more than a little addictive.

Gabby Bouchard refuses to let her pill-popping mother and unreliable baby daddy turn her into a cynic, so she doesn’t fight her attraction to her enigmatic new tenant. Although Jackson’s smile rarely reaches his eyes, his generosity and dependability make her willing to overlook his demons. But once she convinces him to give in to temptation, Gabby’s jealous ex threatens to disrupt the life she has built for herself and her son.

With so much at stake, Gabby and Jackson must decide if love is worth the risk.

Titles in this series include: Worth The Wait, Worth The Trouble, Worth The Risk

Read on for my thoughts on Worth The Risk. No true spoilers, promise.

My Wild Irish Dragon by Ashlyn Chase

Posted October 29, 2016 by Marsha in Series / 0 Comments

Title: My Wild Irish Dragon
Series: Boston Dragons #2
Author: Ashlyn Chase
Genre: Paranormal Romance – Shifters
Published: September 6, 2016
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Dragon shifter Chloe Arish is hell-bent on becoming a Boston firefighter. She uses her Irish charm and fake documents to score an interview, knowing she has to work every bit as hard as a man-harder if she wants their respect.

Born into a legendary Boston firefighting family, phoenix shifter Ryan Fiero can’t possibly let someone best him on the training course or the job. He’d never hear the end of it. When a feisty new recruit comes along who’s determined to do just that, Ryan plots to kick her out-until their sizzling chemistry turns explosive

Titles in this series include: I Dream of Dragons – My Wild Irish Dragon

Read on for my thoughts on My Wild Irish Dragon. No true spoilers, promise.

May the Best Man Win by Mira Lyn Kelly

Posted October 29, 2016 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: May The Best Man Win
Series: The Best Men #1
Author: Mira Lyn Kelly
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: August 2, 2016
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
My Rating: 3 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Jase Foster can’t believe his bad luck. He’s been paired with the she-devil herself for his best friend’s wedding: Emily Klein of the miles-long legs and killer smile. She may be sin in a bridesmaid dress, but there’s no way he’s falling for her again.

They can barely stand each other, but given how many of their friends are getting married, they’ll just have to play nice-at least when they’re in company. Once they’re alone, more than just gloves come off as Jase and Emily discover their chemistry is combustible, and there may be something to this enemies to lovers thing after all…

Titles in this series include: May The Best Man Win, Best man For The Job – Best man With Benefits – Stand-In Best Man

Read on for my thoughts on May The Best Man Win. No true spoilers, promise.

Melt My Heart, Cowboy by CJ Carmichael

Posted October 29, 2016 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Melt My Heart, Cowboy
Series: Love At The Chocolate Shop #1
Author: C. J. Carmichael
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: October 6, 2016
Publisher: Tule publishing
My Rating: 4.5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Who is the handsome cowboy who comes into small town Marietta’s chocolate shop every week to buy a box of chocolates? More importantly…who is he buying the chocolates for? These are the questions sales clerk Rosie Linn asks herself as she waits for her sadly neglected childhood home to sell so she can pursue an exciting new career in L.A.

Rosie finds out the answers the day rugged ranch hand Brant Willingham introduces himself and asks for her help in managing the care of his younger sister. Brant’s mother has recently died, leaving him the sole guardian of eighteen-year-old Sara Maria–who has been a puzzle to Brant ever since she began exhibiting signs of autism at age two.

Rosie and Brant come up with a plan. She’ll help with his sister if he handles repairs and a new paint job for her old house. It seems the perfect solution, but a new dilemma is created when the couple start spending time together. Brant discovers he doesn’t want Rosie to sell and leave, and Rosie fears she will have to choose between love and her dreams.

Titles in this series include: Melt My Heart, Cowboy – A Thankful Heart – Montana Secret Santa – The Chocolate Cure – The Valentine Quest – Charmed by Chocolate – The Chocolate Comeback

The Rebel Heir by Elizabeth Michels

Posted October 28, 2016 by Marsha in Series / 0 Comments

Title: The Rebel Heir
Series: Spare Heirs #2
Author: Elizabeth Michels
Genre: Historical Romance
Published: September 6, 2016
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Lady Evangeline Green is living a lie. To please her family, she masquerades as the perfect debutant…until she meets the wickedly charming Lord Crosby. With him, there are no rules. She’s finally free to do as she desires—but freedom comes with a price, and Lord Crosby is not what he seems…

Ash is not Lord Crosby. He’s a con artist, a noble Spare Heir living off his silver tongue. When the Green family ruined his, he swore he’d make them pay, and he never doubted his devotion to revenge…until he met Evangeline. Now, caught in a web of lies, torn between duty and desire, what’s a con to do but deceive all of London and steal the one lady who dared match wits with the devil himself?

Titles in this series include: The Infamous Heir, The Rebel Heir

Read on for my thoughts on The Rebel Heir. No true spoilers, promise.