Category: Contemporary Romance

Snowbound in Montana by C J Carmichael

Posted December 15, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Snowbound in Montana
Series: Carrigans of Circle C #4, Christmas Romance
Author: C J Carmichael
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: October 23, 2014
Publisher: Tule Publishing
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: Owned, Kindle Edition
Cover Description:

When Eliza Bramble signs up for a Christmas mountain ski adventure with sexy mountain guide Marshal McKenzie, she’s looking to escape the attention of a two-timing charmer and find some inner peace. Instead, a blizzard traps her in a remote mountain hideaway with Marshall and two other families in need of their own Christmas miracles.

Christmas is looking like a write-off, until Marshall suggests they make the best of what they have, and work together. The avid outdoorsman has a special touch with people…and with Eliza in particular. Soon she realizes Marshall isn’t just fixing Christmas — but her broken heart, too.

Read on for my thoughts on Snowbound in Montana. No true spoilers, promise.

Cedar and Cinnamon by Jennifer Bramseth

Posted December 14, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Cedar and Cinnamon
Series: Bourbon Springs #5
Author: Jennifer Bramseth
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: December 8, 2015
Publisher:
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Harriet Hensley usually enjoys the legal work and other tasks that come with being an attorney for Bourbon Springs’ most important business, Old Garnet Distillery. But when Hannah Davenport asks her to help with a project to help the distillery apply for National Historic Landmark status, Harriet isn’t excited, but not because she doesn’t think the work would be dull. It’s because of the guy with whom she’s going to have to work.

Goose Davenport, Hannah and Bo’s cousin, has been known for years as the local hothead, the crazy guy who seemed to hide behind his father’s badge—the late former Craig County Sheriff Fuzzy Davenport. And a few years earlier, Harriet, the local little-miss-perfect and former Miss Bourbon Daze, had a taste of that wild side of the man—and found she liked it quite a bit. But despite their mutual attraction, fate denied them the chance to see what happened next, and they kept the fact of their encounter—and feelings—to themselves.

Working with Goose presents new professional, personal, and legal challenges, and feelings suppressed for years boil to the surface. He’s enchanted by the woman he never thought he’d attain, and she’s delighted to learn about Goose’s softer side—as well as his deep knowledge and love of Old Garnet which astounds her.

Yet within that knowledge is buried a hidden, deep vein of resentment in Goose that stretches back nearly a hundred years, far back into the history of the brand and family. This lingering bitterness threatens not only Harriet and Goose’s new love, but Old Garnet itself.

Read on for my thoughts on Cedar and Cinnamon. No true spoilers, promise.

Take A Chance On Me by Debbie Flint

Posted December 14, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Title: Take A Chance On Me
Series: Hawaiian Trilogy #2
Author: Debbie Flint
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: March 14, 2015/December 7, 2015
Publisher: (Hot) Choc Lit
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

You know what they say about mixing business with pleasure …

When the breakdown of her marriage leaves Sadie Turner a single mum, she vows that she will make it on her own. After all, why would a smart businesswoman with a PhD and the prospect of a life-changing deal on the horizon need a man?

But Sadie’s man-ban is tested to the limit when she travels to Monaco to meet her potential investor. There she encounters Mac, a rough and ready playboy billionaire who lives life in the fast lane – and that’s when the real adventure starts!

But Sadie’s heart isn’t the only thing on the line. There’s also the business she’s worked so hard to make a success; the business that could so easily slip out of her grasp if she doesn’t seal the deal within thirty days …

Published under Hot Choc Lit – slightly raised heat level but not erotica!

Read on for my thoughts on Take A Chance On Me. No true spoilers, promise.

Welcome to Forever by Annie Rains

Posted December 12, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Welcome To Forever
Series: Hero’s Welcome #1
Author: Annie Rains
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Military Romance
Published: December 1, 2015
Publisher: Random House Publishing / Loveswept
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

In Seaside, North Carolina, there are two kinds of people: Marines, and kids of Marines. Then there’s Kat Chandler. Recently hired as the principal of Seaside Elementary, Kat makes it her mission to turn the school into a place of peace and calm. That’s not going to be easy with hard-liner parents like Micah Peterson storming in, telling her how to do her job—and then kissing her with those gorgeous lips of his and turning her brain into mush.

As a Marine Sergeant and a single dad, Micah Peterson has just two priorities: doing his job better than anyone else, and getting the absolute best for his son, Ben. But when he meets Ben’s beautiful new principal, a different yearning shifts into focus. He wants her, sure, but he’s also moved by the connection Kat forges with her students. So after learning that she refuses to date Marines, Micah sets two more objectives: convincing Kat to give him a chance . . . and then holding on to her forever.

Read on for my thoughts on Welcome To Forever. No true spoilers, promise.

Cookie Girl Christmas by Christene Houston

Posted December 12, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Title: Cookie Girl Christmas
Series: Snowflake Falls #1
Author: Christene Houston
Genre: Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance
Published: December 4, 2014
Publisher:
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: Borrowed, Kindle Unlimited
Cover Description:

Molly Hayes has one more job before Christmas and then she can put her plans for a storefront bakery of her own in motion.

What she doesn’t bargain for is the handsome young Scrooge who insults her cookies and makes her blood boil.

Toss in a heaping helping of snowstorm and a pinch of romantic old Inn and you’ve got yourself the perfect recipe for a not-so-silent-night.

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

I’ll Be There by Samantha Chase

Posted December 11, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: I’ll Be There
Series: The Montgomery Brothers #6
Author: Samantha Chase
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: December 1, 2015
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Working for Zach Montgomery is challenging on many levels-coming from a wealthy and powerful family, he lives by his own rules and doesn’t answer to anyone. But Gabriella Martine has no intention of backing down. She’s used to handling stubborn men, and it doesn’t hurt that Zach is smart, charismatic… and gorgeous.

Zach’s perfect world is turned upside down when a climbing accident leaves him broken, angry, and maddeningly dependent. In his slow quest for recovery, Gabriella is always there to help… but as Zach comes to see his beautiful assistant in a new light, he is forced to re-evaluate what it really means to be a man worthy of Gabriella’s love.

Read on for my thoughts on I’ll Be There. No true spoilers, promise.

Persuasion by Violetta Ramd

Posted December 10, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Persuasion
Series: Sons of Odin #1
Author: Violetta Rand
Genre: MC, Romance
Published: December 8, 2015
Publisher: Random House / Loveswept
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Lang Anderson may be the new leader of the Sons of Odin motorcycle club, but his personal life is in shreds. He’s struggling to take care of his three young sisters in the wake of tragedy, while rumors of drug dealing within his ranks jeopardize everything he’s built. The last thing he needs is another distraction—like a bar brawl over a woman—but Lang is a sucker for a damsel in distress. And this one gets him roaring like a finely tuned engine.

High school guidance counselor Lily Gallo is no fender bunny. So why can’t she get Lang off her mind? Lily’s head says the rugged, rough-and-tumble biker who came to her aid is bad news. Her body begs to differ. But when Lang’s troubled kid sister walks into her office, Lily’s determined to help, even if it puts her in the crossfire of a gang war. On a crash course with danger and desire, Lily partners up with Lang to fight for his family—and for love.

Read on for my thoughts on Persuasion. No true spoilers, promise.

Coming Back by Lauren Dane

Posted December 10, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Coming Back
Series: Ink & Chrome #3
Author: Lauren Dane
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: December 8, 2015
Publisher: Forever
My Rating: 3 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Arriving back in Seattle after five years, Jessilyn Franklin is done pretending she didn’t want two men. She’s done letting anything stop her from being with Adam and Mick, now back from the war and working at Twisted Steel, a custom hot rod and motorcycle shop.

One night changes everything, but their relationship must strengthen to weather the storms they’ll face as they make their way back to one another.

Coming Back is an adult romance with a mini triad love relationship. If you are not comfortable with the love, physical and emotional between two men and one woman – this might not be the book for you. 18+ readers.

Read on for my thoughts on Coming Back. No true spoilers, promise.

Hold Me Down by Jackie Ashenden

Posted December 9, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Hold Me Down
Series: Deacons of Bourbon Street #3
Author: Jackie Ashenden
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: December 8, 2015
Publisher: Loveswept
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

When the biker who broke her heart rides into town, a woman must choose between passion and duty. Jackie Ashenden ups the ante in a seductive series co-written with Megan Crane, Rachael Johns, and Maisey Yates.

Leonidas “Blue” Delacroix might be the prodigal son of New Orleans aristocrats, but the Deacons of Bourbon Street are his real family. And with their patriarch murdered, Blue wants nothing more than to unleash hell on the motorcycle club’s enemies—even if it means taking up arms against the girl who used to be his best friend. She’s done quite a bit of growing up, and suddenly their chemistry is red-hot. But where’s the line between ruthless seduction and sweet temptation?

For Alice Day, loyalty is everything. When Blue skipped town, she had no choice but to adopt a new family: their rivals, the Graveyard Ministry. Seeing him again reawakens old feelings . . . and fiery fantasies. Alice could never forget the scent of leather on his skin—just as she could never forgive the sting of his betrayal. But while the Ministry has treated her like one of their own, Blue is part of her soul. And as their liaisons hit the boiling point, Alice trusts her heart with the deadliest choice of her life.

Read on for my thoughts on Hold Me Down. No true spoilers, promise.

Josey’s Christmas Cookie by Sharon Kleve

Posted December 9, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Title: Josey’s Christmas Cookie
Series:
Author: Sharon Kleve
Genre: Christmas Contemporary Romance
Published: November 23, 2012
Publisher: Books To Go Now
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: Gift from the Author
Cover Description:

In the blink of an eye, Josey lost the most important people in her life, her parents.

Can a hound dog named Cookie, a pair of Mourning Doves, and a passionate vet bring the holiday spirit back into Josey’s life in time for Christmas?

Read on for my thoughts on Josey’s Christmas Cookie. No true spoilers, promise.

Her Winning Ways by J.M. Bronston

Posted December 9, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Title: Her Winning Ways
Series:
Author: J.M. Bronston
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: December 8, 2015
Publisher: Kensington Books / Lyrical Shine
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

GRAND PRIZE: $50,000 shopping spree for two in New York.
Includes makeover, photo shoot with Lady Fair magazine…and a shot at happily ever after.

As a college librarian in Wyoming, shushing students and tending the family cattle ranch is about the most excitement Annie Cornell can count on. So when Annie wins an all-expenses-paid shopping spree at a high-end department store in New York City, she’s thrilled to trade wide-open spaces for fast-paced Fifth Avenue. But she never expected to be swept off her feet—least of all by an overconfident, horse-mounted police officer…

Sergeant Bart Hardin is instantly attracted to Annie. He’s not sure if it’s the way she handles his trusty horse or the way those angelic hazel eyes held his gaze during that rowdy protest outside the UN. Whatever it is, Bart quickly learns that this clueless tourist in need of his protection can handle herself just fine—in fact, she might just teach him a thing or two on these mean Manhattan streets.

Read on for my thoughts on Her Winning Ways. No true spoilers, promise.

Protecting His Assets by J.K. Coi

Posted December 7, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Title: Protecting His Assets
Series: Bad Boy Bosses
Author: J.K. Coi
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: December 7, 2015
Publisher: Entangled Publishing / Indulgence
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

CEO Steve Nolan is wealthy, successful, and in danger. Now, thanks to his business partner, he has a bodyguard—a rigid, controlled woman with a smoky voice that invites steamy thoughts of rumpled sheets and oh-so-satisfying sleepless nights. So if Steve has to play the game, he’s going to make damn sure he’s in charge of the rules…just as long as no one finds out.

April Porter has met incredibly handsome, high-powered men before. Guys just as smooth, who didn’t take her seriously, and who broke her heart. So she’s just here to do her job and stay focused and professional.
Even if Steve Nolan isn’t just another rich jerk.

Even if the sexual spark between them keeps getting hotter.

And even if protecting his business and his ass(ets) means April could lose her heart in the bargain.

Read on for my thoughts on Protecting His Assets. No true spoilers, promise.

As Weekends Go by Jan Brigden

Posted December 5, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Title: As Weekends Go
Series:
Author: Jan Brigden
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: December 4, 2015
Publisher: Choc Lit
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

What if your entire life changed in the space of a weekend?

When Rebecca’s friend Abi convinces her to get away from it all at the fabulous Hawksley Manor hotel in York, it seems too good to be true. Pampering and relaxation is just what Rebecca needs to distract herself from the creeping suspicion that her husband, Greg, is hiding something from her.

She never imagined that by the end of the weekend she would have dined with celebrities or danced the night away in exclusive clubs. Nor could she have predicted she would meet famous footballer, Alex Heath, or that he would be the one to show her that she deserved so much more …

But no matter how amazing a weekend is, it’s always back to reality come Monday morning – isn’t it?

Read on for my thoughts on As Weekends Go. No true spoilers, promise.

Morrison by Chelsea Camaron & M J Fields

Posted December 4, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Morrison
Series: The Caldwell Brothers #2
Author: M J Fields & Chelsea Camaron
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: December 1, 2015
Publisher: Random House / Loveswept
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

For Morrison Caldwell, life’s a game of chance. A high roller with a legendary poker face, he’s the wild card of the family, always chasing the next thrill and never staying put for long. The one place that always lures him back is Las Vegas, with its hot tables and even hotter women. He’s perfectly content to live his life as a series of one-night stands. But when a parking lot confrontation with a cocktail waitress takes a naughty turn, she leaves Morrison aching for another round.

After a long losing streak in Sin City, Hailey Poe is ready to get lucky. A steamy tryst with a cocky, mysterious stranger is the kind of no-strings encounter she’s been craving . . . until Morrison Caldwell asks for more than she’s willing to offer. But when Hailey’s controlling, soon-to-be ex-husband tries to take her daughter away, she can’t afford to turn down a helping hand. In this winner-takes-all game, Morrison is gambling with Hailey’s life—and her heart.

Read on for my thoughts on Morrison. No true spoilers, promise.

A Midnight Clear by Hope Ramsay

Posted December 4, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Series / 2 Comments

Title: A Midnight Clear
Series: Last Chance #9.5
Author: Hope Ramsay
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published: December 1, 2015
Publisher: Forever Yours
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Dr. Tom Crawford isn’t feeling the spirit of the season when he arrives in Last Chance. Far from friends and family, he’s the odd man out in this town of gossiping, tight-knit Southerners-until he meets a sweetly sexy single mom who makes him feel welcome. Suddenly the handsome doctor is thinking he’s finally found a place to call home.

Local florist Teri Summers has her hands full of mistletoe in preparation for the holiday, yet finding someone to kiss is her last priority. But when the gorgeous new doctor makes a connection with her special needs son, Aiden, Teri finds herself wondering if she’s finally found happiness in this season of joy.

For Teri and Tom, Last Chance may be their best chance at love.

Read on for my thoughts on A Midnight Clear. No true spoilers, promise.