Category: Contemporary Romance

The Tycoon’s Forced Bride by Jane Porter

Posted June 12, 2016 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Title: The Tycoon’s Forced Bride
Series: Bad Boy Short Stories #2
Author: Jane Porter
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: January 28, 2016
Publisher: Tule Publishing
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Malcolm McKenzie will never forget that night in New York when he put Ava Galvan in a taxi following a heated argument, and the Argentine beauty was involved in an horrific accident—one that ended her career as an acclaimed soloist with the Manhattan Ballet, and impaired her memory and ability to live an independent life.

The Scottish tycoon and philanthropist lives with his guilt, and another consequence: Ava was pregnant with his child the night of the accident. Ever since that night, Malcom has raised Jack as a single father.

But Ava is stronger now, and Jack wants his mommy to come home. Malcolm has never stopped wanting her and he’s determined to do whatever it takes to claim Ava—with or without her consent.

Read on for my thoughts on The Tycoon’s Forced Bride. No true spoilers, promise.

The Baby Arrangement – Baby I’m Yours – Baby Be Mine by Samantha Chase

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

Title: The Baby Arrangement – Baby, I’m Yours – Baby Be Mine
Series: Life, Love and Babies complete novella series
Author: Samantha Chase
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: February 2, 2016
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
My Rating: 4.5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

An exciting reissue of all three novellas in the beloved Life, Love, and Babies series from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Samantha Chase

For anyone who’s ever lost their heart to a man, or a baby…or both

The Baby Arrangement
Derek Sloan is more than shocked when someone mysteriously delivers a baby to his office. Kayleigh Mitchell naturally steps up to help her boss, and soon hopes he’ll see her as more than just a temporary solution.

Baby, I’m Yours
When Nicole Taylor rediscovers the father of her child three years after their one wild night of passion, Josh Masterson is determined to prove there’s still a chance for their own happily-ever-after.

Baby, Be Mine
Jake Knight came home one night to find trouble on his doorstep-times two. With infant twins to care for, Jake desperately calls on a heartbroken ex for help…and the more time he spends with Olivia, the more he wants this makeshift family to be permanent.

Read on for my thoughts on this charming anthology. No true spoilers, promise.

Sealed With A Kiss by Susan Lute

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

Title: Sealed With A Kiss
Series: Sellwood Novellas #3
Author: Susan Lute
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: January 18, 2016
Publisher: Crazy Hair Publishing
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

When friends become lovers, is there a chance friendship can turn into something more?

Cyber security consultant, Sloane Cooper is dumped by her wanna-be politician boyfriend, his parting shot—not only are you the worst girlfriend I’ve ever had, but you’re a lousy kisser, too! So she turns to game developer Miles Preston for “kissing lessons”, but very quickly realizes, though there’s a surprising attraction there, playing kissing games with her safe, easy-to-talk-to best friend isn’t the solution to her problem.

Who is the real Sloane Cooper?

For two years Miles has been Sloane’s best friend while he watched her play house with another guy. Secretly he’s wanted more, but never once thought he’d catch her on the rebound. How does he convince the enchanting woman steamy kisses are not enough? Helping her open a cyber cafe is a start, but the real fun begins when he hires her to alpha test his new game. Traditional wooing won’t work. Can a few well chosen gaming obstacles do the trick instead?

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Dream A Little Dream Of Me by Cobie Daniels

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

Title: Dream A Little Dream Of Me
Series:
Author: Cobie Daniels
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: May 9, 2016
Publisher:
My Rating: 3 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

It’s 1995, and though raised in a conservative home, by a controlling mother; Kelsey Chapman has graduated from high school, met the love of her life and is about to embark on a summer adventure in York, England. Although she leaves a waiting Jason Bauer behind, she will spend the summer with Gareth Blythe who falls in love with Kelsey and tries to convince her, he’s the one she should marry.

Gareth has no way of knowing he is about to set into motion a chain of events that will revisit him in 2015. Kelsey Chapman has a wonderful life ahead of her but it will be filled with life altering decisions, adventure, love, heartache and second chances. Except she doesn’t know it yet.

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How To Wrangle A Cowboy by Joanne Kennedy

Posted June 8, 2016 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: How Tow Wrangle A Cowboy
Series: Cowboys of Decker Ranch #3
Author: Joanne Kennedy
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Cowboy Romance
Published: February 2, 2016
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
My Rating: 2 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Lindsey Ward is shocked when her grandfather leaves his ranch to her, complete with a ranch foreman who’s difficult and annoyingly attractive. Lindsey thinks she has no choice but to sell the ranch, but Shane Lockhart is determined to change her mind…

Shane is determined that working and living at the Ward ranch is the only way to raise his young son properly. In order to stay at the ranch he calls home, Shane will have to warm the heart of the most stubborn, appealing woman he’s ever met – opening up his own heart in the process

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Sweet Resolve by Jill Sanders

Posted June 8, 2016 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Sweet Resolve
Series: Lucky #2
Author: Jill Sanders
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: June 7, 2016
Publisher: Montlake Romance
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Amy Walker is steps away from her perfect job. The day she makes partner at her real estate firm will be the happiest of her life, second only to the day in junior high when her tormentor, Logan Miller, finally moved away. But fate has a warped sense of humor, because Logan is back. In her town, in her office, gunning for the same promotion. Worse, the man is sinfully hot. But that won’t keep Amy from exacting the revenge he richly deserves…

Logan had reasons for acting wild in his youth, but he still regrets the way he treated Amy. Especially once he’s sharing an office with the smart, self-controlled beauty. For one thing, she’s got a wicked sense of payback. For another, he’s realized there’s something he wants much more than a promotion. And that’s to melt the ice he helped form around her heart all those years ago and to prove that loving thine enemy can be the ultimate happy ending.

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Love On Lavender Island by Lauren Christopher

Posted June 8, 2016 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Love on Lavender Island
Series: Lavender Island #2
Author: Lauren Christopher
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: July 7, 2016
Publisher: Montlake Romance
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

What’s worse than Paige Grant getting stuck in a window while breaking into her late grandmother’s Lavender Island ranch? Being discovered—and saved—by next-door neighbor Adam Mason. The Grants and Masons haven’t exactly been friendly in recent decades, despite Paige’s teenage crush on handsome, standoffish Adam. But the down-on-her-luck actress now needs more than saving: she wants to use part of Adam’s property to pull off a dramatic wedding for her idol, screen legend Dorothy Silver, in exchange for a movie role that could make her dreams come true.

Adam has been struggling with emotional and financial burdens inherited from the recent death of his father. Yet he reluctantly agrees to help Paige prepare the ranch for the wedding. As they continue to spend time together, sparks fly. But Paige is troubled by a secret that could ruin any hopes they have for a future together. When fire destroys the land that holds the key to both their dreams—and the secrets they carry make tensions run even hotter—can love rise from the ashes on Lavender Island?

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Fan The Flames by Katie Ruggle

Posted June 7, 2016 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Romantic Suspense, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Fan The Flames
Series: Search and Rescue #2
Author: Katie Ruggle
Genre: Romantic Suspense, Contemporary Romance, MC Romance
Published: June 7, 2016
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

In the remote Rocky Mountains, lives depend on the Search & Rescue brotherhood. But in a place this far off the map, trust is hard to come by and secrets can be murder…

As a Motorcycle Club member and firefighter, Ian Walsh is used to riding the line between the good guys and the bad. He may owe the Club his life, but his heart rests with his fire station brothers…and with the girl he’s loved since they were kids, Rory Sorenson. Ian would do anything for Rory. He’d die for her. Kill for her. Defend her to his last breath-and he may just have to.

Every con in the Rockies knows Rory is the go-to girl for less-than-legal firearms, and for the past few years, she’s managed to keep the peace between dangerous factions by remaining strictly neutral. But when she defends herself against a brutal attack, Rory finds herself catapulted into the center of a Motorcycle Club war-with only Ian standing between her and a threat greater than either of them could have imagined.

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Going All The Way by Cynthia Cooke

Posted June 5, 2016 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Title: Going All The Way
Series: Kiss The Bride
Author: Cynthia Cooke
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: February 8, 2016
Publisher: Entangled Publishing (Loveswept)
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

After a failed marriage and quitting her high-pressure job, Carrie Steinhem is ready for uncomplicated fun. Love? Not what she’s looking for. She’d rather crash a wedding with her friends and find a hot hookup. The bride’s father is onto her, though. But just as her night out veers toward public embarrassment, a sizzling stranger sweeps in and claims Carrie as his date.

Potential hookup? Check. If she doesn’t get cold feet first.

Ryan Burton is on the fast track to a promotion…assuming he can avoid distractions and nail this new account. Except the woman he rescued at a friend’s wedding ends up not only being his new neighbor—she’s his client’s ex-wife. And his client has every intention of winning her back.

Carrie and Ryan would love to leave complicated alone, but when two people share a duplex and irresistible chemistry, temptation—and love—is right around the corner.

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His Darling Bride by Anna DeStefano

Posted June 3, 2016 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: His Darling Bride
Series: Echoes of the Heart #3
Author: Anna DeStefano
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: April 26, 2016
Publisher: Montlake Romance
My Rating: 4.5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Bethany Darling doesn’t kiss men at first sight…until she falls into the arms of a handsome cowboy bartender.

A mysterious stranger, Mike helps scare off Bethany’s obnoxious ex-boyfriend. Mike’s touch feels like coming home. But Bethany’s so not interested. Between stalled-out dreams of becoming a painter, troubles reconnecting with her sprawling foster family, and the happy chaos of her sister’s upcoming wedding, Bethany’s already in over her head. But each time she and Mike stumble across each other in small-town Chandlerville…sparks fly.

A famous photographer hiding under a Stetson, Mike Taylor recognizes Bethany as a kindred artistic spirit. Together they rekindle her passion for painting—and she inspires him in unexpected, undeniable ways. Then when Mike’s own past threatens to tear apart his present, Bethany becomes his safe place to turn.

Can these two wandering souls finally trust their hearts? Or will they run from the forever love they never expected to find?

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Return to Jacaranda Avenue by Kerrie Paterson

Posted June 3, 2016 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance / 2 Comments

Title: Return To Jacaranda Avenue
Series:
Author: Kerrie Paterson
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: May 1, 2016
Publisher: Escape Publishing – Harlequin Australia
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Twenty-five years ago, Polly and Matt were in love—but their relationship came to a traumatic end following the death of her best friend.

Now Polly Chappell has moved back to her home town to open a patisserie and care for her elderly parents, and the last person she wants to see is Matt Enright. Until she actually sees him, that is…

Their attraction turns out to be stronger than ever, but both have their reasons to resist rekindling their romance—until someone attempts to run Polly out of town with escalating threats and vandalism, and Matt’s protective instincts surface.

Will the secret she keeps bring them together—or get them killed?

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