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Legal Wolf’s Mate by Eve Langlais

Posted October 5, 2016 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 0 Comments

Title: Legal Wolf’s Mate
Series:
Author: Eve Langlais
Genre: Paranormal Romance – Shifter
Published: October 4, 2016
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

In Legal Wolf’s Mate, taking on a pro bono murder case isn’t a problem for a lawyer who enjoys a challenge.

Discovering that his new client is his mate? A tad more complicated.

Gavin has no intention of settling down, especially not with a woman accused of murder, but once he sets eyes on Megan, his fate is sealed.

Read on for my thoughts on Legal Wolf’s Mate. No true spoilers, promise.

Twelve Days of Christmas by Debbie Macomber

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

Title: Twelve Days of Christmas
Series:
Author: Debbie Macomber
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published: October 4, 2016
Publisher: Random House – Ballantine
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Friendly and bubbly, Julia Padden likes nearly everyone, but her standoffish neighbor, Cain Maddox, presents a particular challenge. No matter how hard she’s tried to be nice, Cain rudely rebuffs her at every turn, preferring to keep to himself. But when Julia catches Cain stealing her newspaper from the lobby of their apartment building, that’s the last straw. She’s going to break through Cain’s Scrooge-like exterior the only way she knows how: by killing him with kindness.

To track her progress, Julia starts a blog called The Twelve Days of Christmas. Her first attempts to humanize Cain are far from successful. Julia brings him homemade Christmas treats and the disagreeable grinch won’t even accept them. Meanwhile, Julie’s blog becomes an online sensation, as an astonishing number of people start following her adventures. Julia continues to find ways to express kindness and, little by little, chips away at Cain’s gruff façade to reveal the caring man underneath. Unbelievably, Julia feels herself falling for Cain—and she suspects that he may be falling for her as well. But as the popularity of her blog continues to grow, Julia must decide if telling Cain the truth about having chronicled their relationship to the rest of the world is worth risking their chance at love.

Read on for my thoughts on Twelve Days of Christmas. No true spoilers, promise.

Take Me Deeper by Jackie Ashenden

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

Title: Take Me Deeper
Series: Texas Bounty #1
Author: Jackie Ashenden
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: October 4, 2016
Publisher: Random House – Loveswept
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Even as a Green Beret, Zane Redmond hasn’t faced a tougher mission than going home again. Loyalty to his brothers is the only reason he’s back in Texas, not that he intends to stay for long. Zane sure as hell isn’t going into the family business. One last bounty and he’s done—or so he thinks. Nobody warned him that his fugitive happens to be a red-hot brunette with a smart mouth, a body made for sin, and a brutal cartel on her trail.

Bad circumstances and worse choices have left Iris Callahan in a desperate situation. After getting arrested for a drug drop gone wrong, she skipped bail and hit the road to avoid testifying. Now the cartel wants Iris silenced forever, and she’s just lucky that Zane catches her before they do. Handcuffed to a bed, she surrenders to the cool-as-ice bounty hunter in order to survive. But as the chase heats up, Zane sneaks past her emotional defenses—and Iris is in too deep to let him go.

Titles in this series include: Take Me Deeper

Read on for my thoughts on Take Me Deeper. No true spoilers, promise.

A Rancher’s Surrender by Michelle Beattie

Posted October 3, 2016 by Marsha in Series / 0 Comments

Title: A Rancher’s Surrender
Series: Frontier Montana #1
Author: Michelle Beattie
Genre: Historical Romance, Western Romance, Cowboy Romance
Published: October 3, 2016
Publisher: Tule Publishing
My Rating: 4 s tars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Denied entrance into vet school because of her gender, fiery and determined Jillian Matthews trained at her father’s side and then headed west to Montana Territory after answering an ad using only her father’s initials and last name.

She is convinced that her skills will override local ranchers prejudice. She’s wrong and handsome Wade Parker, the one who hired her, is the first to make his displeasure public. But Jillian refuses to back down and sets out to win Wade’s approval. Soon that’s not all she hopes to win.

Widower Wade Parker is furious the new vet he helped hire is a woman. The fact that she’s beautiful, smart and wakes parts of him that he thought dead burns even more. Feeling tricked, Wade is determined to send her back east but when the town turns on Jillian and her enemies become dangerous, he steps up to be her protector. And that’s not the only role Jillian has him contemplating.

Titles in this series include: A Rancher’s Surrender (with more to come)

Read on for my thoughts on A Rancher’s Surrender. No true spoilers, promise.

Christmas At The Dog & Duck by Jill Steeples

Posted October 2, 2016 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Title: Christmas at the Dog & Duck
Series:
Author: Jill Steeples
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: October 1, 2016
Publisher: Aria
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Ellie Browne has left behind her high-flying job in London to return to the charming Buckinghamshire village of Little Leyton. Working shifts at The Dog and Duck and running her own doggy-day-care business, Ellie’s looking for a much simpler way of life and a good old fashioned Christmas.

But Little Leyton’s landscape is changing; Johnny Tay, Ellie’s ex, wants to pick up where they left off; sultry property developer Max Golding, has moved into the village and is ruffling feathers; and rumour has it that the pub, which holds a special place in Ellie’s heart, might be sold. Suddenly, life’s looking a whole lot more complicated.

Read on for my thoughts on Christmas at the Dog & Duck. No true spoilers, promise.

A New York Love Story by Cassie Rocca

Posted October 2, 2016 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Title: A New York Love Story
Series:
Author: Cassie Rocca
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published: October 1, 2016
Publisher: Aria
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Giving a present is not always easy. Clover O’Brian knows that only too well: her job consists of helping people in the arduous task of choosing unusual gifts. Christmas is coming, New York is buzzing, and Clover, who has always loved the festive period, savors the atmosphere.

Cade Harrison already has everything in life. A Hollywood actor, he is handsome, rich, famous and popular. Success, however, has its downsides; having just emerged from a disastrous relationship with an actress, he feels a need to hide away in an area unfrequented by stars, in an apartment lent him by a friend, far from prying eyes – especially those of tabloid reporters. But as chance will have it, the apartment in question is right opposite the one occupied by Clover, who until now has seen Hollywood actors only on the big screen. Two quite different lives meet by chance, at the most exhilarating time of year.

Read on for my thoughts on A New York Love Story. No true spoilers, promise.

Wanting It All by Christi Barth

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

Title: Wanting It All
Series: Naked Men #2
Author: Christi Barth
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: August 9, 2016
Publisher: Random House Publishing – Loveswept
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

The heartthrobs of the Naked Men blog and podcast get a little too real about friendship, love, and sex. For one wealthy bachelor, the trouble starts when all three collide. . . .

After narrowly surviving a bus crash in high school with his best friends, science geek Knox Davis resolved to become so successful that he could have anything and everything he wants. Now he’s über-wealthy, a huge business success, and a notorious ladies’ man. Knox refuses to limit himself to one woman, but when his latest conquest—a blond beauty from the Alaskan bush—challenges his superficial ways, Knox begins to see the world through her eyes, and finds he likes what he sees.

A nurturer at heart, Madison Abbott wants to put down roots. She left Alaska to meet Mr. Right—and to track down Logan, the half-brother she’s never met. Instead, she finds Knox. Although the sexy-as-sin bachelor may not seem like marriage material, Madison’s starting to think that Knox is The One. But Knox refuses to settle down, especially once he learns that Madison is his best friend’s little sister. Now it’s up to her to convince Knox that she’s everything he really wants.

Titles in this series include: Risking It All, Wanting It All, Giving I All (January 2017), Trying It All (May, 2017)

Read on for my thoughts on Wanting It All. No true spoilers, promise.

Alpha Wolf Need Not Apply by Terry Spear

Posted October 1, 2016 by Marsha in Series / 0 Comments

Title: Alpha Wolf Need Not Apply
Series: Heart of the Wolf #19, Silver Town Wolf #6
Author: Terry Spear
Genre: Paranormal Romance – Shifters
Published: May 3, 2016
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
My Rating: 4.5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Wolf shifter and park ranger Eric Silver is committed to his job policing spectacular San Isabel National Forest, and he’s hot on the scent of some mysterious wolves who are up to no good. When Eric’s investigation leads him to cross paths with forester Pepper Grayling, he’s fascinated to learn this she-wolf is her pack’s leader — strong, independent, and definitely not looking for a mate.

With unknown dangers on the prowl, Pepper is tempted to give in to her attraction to Eric and align her pack with his. But Pepper’s been pursued by many alpha males–all out to take over her pack and gain her hard-won territory–and Eric is a born leader. How does Eric earn the trust of a she-wolf who’s been betrayed so often in the past?

Titles in the Silver Town Wolf series include: Destiny of the Wolf, Wolf Fever, Dreaming of the Wolf, Silence of the Wolf, A Silver Wolf Christmas, Alpha Wolf Need Not Apply

Read on for my thoughts on Alpha Wolf Need Not Apply. No true spoilers, promise.

Kiss Me in Christmas by Debbie Mason

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

Title: Kiss Me In Christmas
Series: Christmas, Colorado #6
Author: Debbie Mason
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: February 23, 2016
Publisher: Forever (Grand Central Publishing)
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Actress Chloe O’Connor has become America’s sweetheart, but back in little Christmas, Colorado, she’s still remembered as a shy, awkward schoolgirl. And there’s no one she dreads (and secretly wants) to see more than her high school crush, Easton McBride. Just one look from the former star quarterback and it’s like she’s instantly transformed from daytime drama queen to tongue-tied teenager. She’s kissed Hollywood actors and famous cover models, so she can certainly play it cool while turning up the heat, right?

After an injury ended his military career, Easton McBride built a good life in the rugged countryside of his hometown. And the last thing he needs is his quiet solitude shattered by a high-maintenance temptress who isn’t anything like the sweet Chloe he misses. While he enjoys the flirtation with this new bold and beautiful woman, he can’t help but wonder whether a kiss could have the power to bring back the small-town girl he’s grown to love.

Titles in this series include: The Trouble With Christmas, Christmas In July, It Happened At Christmas, Wedding Bells In Christmas, Snowbound At Christmas, Kiss me In Christmas, Happy Ever After In Christmas

Read on for my thoughts on Kiss Me In Christmas. No true spoilers, promise.

Treasured Dreams by Susan Hatler

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

Title: Treasured Dreams Collection
Series: Treasured Dreams
Author: Susan Hatler
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: March 12, 2016
Publisher: Hatco Publishing
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley & individually purchased
Cover Description:

This book bundle includes seven short stories from the bestselling Treasured Dreams series.

Holly adores living in her small mountain town of Whitefish, Montana, treasures her beading business, but longs to fall in love. When she meets a handsome stranger at the Falling Leaves Festival, she starts to wonder if dreams do come true. . . .

AN UNEXPECTED DATE (6 pages, 1700 words).

Holly loves living in her cozy mountain town and all the surrounding beauty soothes her soul. She treasures beading jewelry for her own small business while watching nature and its amazing creatures outside her window. But, her mom begs her to move back to the city so she can find a man to marry.

Holly doesn’t want to give up on her dreams, but does that mean she’ll have to give up on love?

AN UNEXPECTED KISS (25 pages, 5200 words).

Holly is beyond excited about her first date with Dave. They share a love for her beloved small mountain resort town, plus she’s never felt such sparks for a guy before. But when her mom warns her to proceed with caution so she won’t get disappointed, Holly pulls back—until an unexpected surprise entices her to risk her heart completely.

AN UNEXPECTED LOVE (20 pages, 4500 words).

Holly receives an unexpected offer to expand her jewelry business, Treasured Creations, and she doesn’t know whether to accept the contract or not. Selling beaded jewelry at festivals in her small town is one thing, but a painful experience from her past has made her gun-shy about taking risks.

She wants to discuss her fears with Dave, her boyfriend of two months, but she’s falling in love with him and feels ashamed of her past failures.

Will opening up to Dave jeopardize their developing romance? Or will it lead them to a place more beautiful than she could’ve ever imagined?

AN UNEXPECTED PROPOSAL (24 pages, 5200 words).

When Holly’s boyfriend is offered the job of his dreams in Africa, Holly must choose between the love of her life and the small mountain town that soothes her soul.

AN UNEXPECTED WEDDING (24 pages, 5300 words).

Instead of being an excited bride-to-be, Holly’s frazzled beyond belief as she tries to plan her wedding. Her fiancé, Dave, says whatever she wants works for him, but she can’t get her mom and soon-to-be mother-in-law to so much as agree on a date.

The worst part is that her dad passed away four years ago, and she’s heartbroken he won’t be walking her down the aisle.

Holly begins to accept the wedding is doomed, but then an unexpected surprise reminds her why she’s getting married in the first place.

AN UNEXPECTED JOY (22 pages, 4900 words).

Holly is struggling with some of life’s greatest challenges, but hiking in Montana’s rocky mountains gives her much needed peace she hopes to share with Dave.

AN UNEXPECTED BABY (12 pages, 3200 words).

Holly’s already in over her head when she receives an unexpected surprise, which is beyond her wildest dreams.

Read on for my thoughts on Treasured Dreams Collection. No true spoilers, promise.

The Real Thing by Tina Ann Forkner

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

Title: The Real Thing
Series:
Author: Tina Ann Forkner
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: April 7, 2016
Publisher: Tule Publishing
My Rating: 4.5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Sometimes you have to don a pair of cowgirl boots…

Manda Marshall is ready to leave heartache behind when she marries Keith Black, a champion saddle bronc cowboy and man of her dreams. But going from the serenity of small town Tennessee to the exhilaration of the rodeo, nothing can prepare her for being a cowboy’s wife. Becoming the new stepmom to Keith’s little boy and teenaged daughter has Manda relying on her deep sense of longing for a family and budding love for her stepchildren to strengthen their bond.

Manda’s desire of being a rodeo cowboy’s wife begins to take second place as she works to reinvent a life for herself and new family, but when mysterious phone calls from Keith’s missing ex-wife dredge up the past, Manda finds her marriage and family in an unusual and heart wrenching dilemma. The life she had worked so hard to build is suddenly redefined and her commitment to her husband and family is tested.

What Manda discovers has the power to heal or break her family in this emotional tale of cowboys, rodeo queens, and what it really means to ride beside a cowboy and his family, no matter the risk.

Read on for my thoughts on The Real Thing. No true spoilers, promise.