Category: Contemporary Romance

Falling Hard by Kate Hewitt

Posted April 7, 2016 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Falling Hard
Series: Falling For The Freemans #2
Author: Kate Hewitt
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: March 10, 2016
Publisher: Tule Publishing
My Rating: 4.5 stars
Source: Owned, Kindle Edition
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Quinn Freeman has spent his life avoiding the dangers of commitment, but his reluctant return to his home town that’s in tragedy for his family stirs up memories and emotions he’d intended to leave buried. His arrival lights hope in many hearts including one long dormant.

Meghan O’Reilly, the town’s only plumber and solo caretaker of her dependent sister, is weighted down with responsibility. She only sees in Quinn a careless charmer who isn’t used to hard work—but she still can’t keep from imagining his kiss… and longing for his touch.

Surely some things, like a fling between them, can be simple… Or is it possible for a fling to become forever?

Read on for my thoughts on Falling Hard. No true spoilers, promise.

This One Moment by Stina Lindenblatt

Posted April 6, 2016 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: This One Moment
Series: Pushing Limits #1
Author: Stina Lindenblatt
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: April 5, 2015
Publisher: Loveswept
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
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When Nolan Kincaid skipped town to chase the music career of his dreams, he knew he wouldn’t miss the reminders of his broken family—he wasn’t so sure he could forget the girl he left behind. Now his band is touring nonstop, the recording sessions go all night, and the groupies are crazed. But when he hears that Hailey Wilkins is in trouble, he drops everything.

Hailey thought she’d missed her chance with Nolan. Five years ago, the moment she realized she loved him was the moment he decided to leave. Now, when a brutal assault lands her in the ICU, Nolan flies straight to her bedside, acting like nothing’s changed. What’s a rock star like him doing, canceling shows and risking his record deal, just to nurse an old friend back to health? And why should Hailey believe he’ll stay this time?

With her attacker still at large, Nolan’s ready to rise to the occasion. He knows he let Hailey down once before, but he’s ready to give her everything, heart and soul—and he’ll fight for the chance to prove it.

Read on for my thoughts on This One Moment. No true spoilers, promise.

Catching Summer by L. P. Dover

Posted April 6, 2016 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Title: Catching Summer
Series:
Author: L. P. Dover
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: April 5, 2016
Publisher: Loveswept
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
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Falling for someone can be dangerous, especially when someone wants to take them away from you. But what happens when fighting for the one you love could cost them their life?

For over two years, Summer Jacobs has tried to get her life back on track. A former nurse and now a prestigious restaurant owner, she’s living the dream just like her husband wanted. After watching him get killed in the MMA ring and almost losing her life herself, it left a scar on her soul. The thought of moving on scares her, but the local NFL star, Evan Townsend, is determined to catch her heart.

Forced to work with him and the football team, Summer succumbs to his relentless attempts at capturing her heart. He has the power to heal her, but there’s someone out there who wants to keep them apart. Even if it means getting rid of Evan permanently. Summer is being chased by hidden dangers and it’s up to Evan to catch her. The question is . . . will he get to her in time?

Read on for my thoughts on Catching Summer. No true spoilers, promise.

Heart Like Mine by Maggie McGinnis

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

Title: Heart Like Mine
Series: Echo Lake #2
Author: Maggie McGinnis
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: April 5, 2016
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press/ St. Martin’s Paperbacks
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
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Delaney Blair loves her job at Echo Lake’s Mercy Hospital, where she’s developed a reputation for being smart, fair, and driven. When she’s assigned to cut funding, she has to temporarily relocate her office, put on borrowed scrubs, and go toe-to-toe with Dr. Joshua Mackenzie, the interim head of the pediatrics department. His killer smile and rock-star body are distractions Delaney could do without, but she’s determined to stay focused while she brings his budget into line. It’s not working.

Beloved by his colleagues and patients alike, Josh is too busy caring for sick kids to talk numbers with the sexy, stiletto-clad Delaney. Every time they talk business, tensions run high…but so does a powerful attraction neither of them can ignore. When an emergency brings Mercy to its knees, Delaney and Josh must work together to save lives. But can they also find a way into each other’s hearts?

Read on for my thoughts on Heart Like Mine. No true spoilers, promise.

Love Walks In by Samantha Chase

Posted April 5, 2016 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 2 Comments

Title: Love Walks In
Series: The Shaughnessy Brothers #2
Author: Samantha Chase
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: April 5, 2016
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
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He lives by a schedule. Aubrey Burke is on the run from an about-to-be-disastrous mistake when resort owner Hugh Shaughnessy catches her climbing through his office window. Until Aubrey tumbled into his life, Hugh had relied on work and discipline to safeguard a heart damaged by family tragedy. Now his careful world will never be the same.

She lives for the moment. Hugh’s approach to life and love is the opposite of Aubrey’s, but she soon finds herself falling hard for the handsome hotel mogul. There’s a darker reason behind her “live for today” attitude than Hugh could possibly know, but for the first time Aubrey dares to hope this man’s love might make it worth taking a chance on the future.

Read on for my thoughts on Love Walks In. No true spoilers, promise.

Romancing The Ranger by Jennie Marts

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

Title: Romancing The Ranger
Series:
Author: Jennie Marts
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: March 14, 2016
Publisher: Entangled
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
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Reese Hudson meant to destroy mementos from her last failed relationship, not burn down an outhouse and incur the wrath of a sexy park ranger. When the judge rejects her offer to pay for the structure and sentences her to rebuild it—with the hot ranger supervising—she embraces the challenge to take control of her life.

Park ranger Wade Baker wants nothing to do with the rich city girl, no matter how tempting he finds her lush curves. She’s too much like his ex-fiancée, and if he’s learned anything, it’s that women like Reese don’t fit into his world. And he sure as hell wants no part of her big city life.

Reese may not know a hammer from a screwdriver, but she’s working hard to prove she’s not just some pampered princess to be toyed with. And damn it if Wade doesn’t admire her tenacious spirit. If only they got along half as well outside the bedroom as they do in it, there might be a chance for them after all.

Read on for my thoughts on Romancing The Ranger. No true spoilers, promise.

After The Hurt by Shana Gray

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

Title: After The Hurt
Series:
Author: Shana Gray
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: march 29, 2016
Publisher: Loveswept
My Rating: 3 stars
Source: NetGalley
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Pepper Chapman refuses to throw in the towel. Six months ago, she made the biggest mistake of her life. Blinded by grief after her mom’s death, Pepper abandoned the man she loves. Now she wants a second chance at everything she gave up: strong hands driving her to ecstasy . . . a deep voice whispering naughty promises in her ear . . . the future they’d planned since they were teenagers. So Pepper comes home looking for forgiveness, ready for a new beginning—if he’s willing to give her a shot.

Retired MMA star Tank Sherman may be used to low blows, but Pepper’s emotional sucker punch left him reeling. Trying to ignore the pain and forget the pleasure of her body beneath his, Tank is prepared to ring the final bell on their relationship. Then Pepper shows up out of the blue, radiating pure sex. But Tank won’t let himself get hurt again, and that means resisting the heat that still burns between them. Because if he takes Pepper back, he knows he’ll never be able to let her go again.

Read on for my thoughts on After The Hurt. No true spoilers, promise.

Training The Temp by Melinda Di Lorenzo

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

Title: Training The Temp
Series:
Author: Melinda Di Lorenzo
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: March 21, 2016
Publisher: Tule Publishing
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: Owned, Kindle Edition
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Part-time journalist Beth Styles has been assigned the terrible task of reporting on one of Seattle’s most eligible bachelors. All she has to do is get in, get the story, and get out. Everything is going fine, until she opens her big mouth and challenges the man of the hour to a bet. Thank goodness the only thing on the line is her career. And her integrity. Oh, and her hand in marriage…

Real estate mogul Parker Stephenson likes to be in control, and he hates the press, so he’ll do anything to keep from ruining his reputation, including taking on this pretty, mouthy journalist. Even if that means promising – in front of thirty witnesses, no less – that he can make her fall in love with him in just 28 days. Too bad he can’t seem to take charge of her, the way he takes charge of everything else.

Read on for my thoughts on Training The Temp. No true spoilers, promise.

Marry Me by Karen Stivali

Posted March 28, 2016 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance / 1 Comment

Title: Marry Me
Series:
Author: Karen Stivali
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Light Erotica
Published: March 24, 2016
Publisher: Tule Publishing
My Rating: 3.5 stars
Source: Owned, Kindle Edition
Cover Description:

When British drummer Ben Davis lost his childhood sweetheart, he vowed to never love again. He immerses himself in his music, which propels him to international stardom and a lavish lifestyle, but has left his heart cold—until he meets creative and sexy clothing designer Julia Jones.

Julia’s career may be skyrocketing, but her personal life tanked when her last boyfriend crossed the line from controlling to violent. Certain that romance is not in the cards for her, she focuses on her career. Then devastatingly sexy Ben strolls into her life and his intoxicating charisma is impossible to resist.

Once Julia allows Ben into her bed and her heart, they fall hard and fast. But when Julia’s life is endangered, Ben’s reaction terrifies her. They both must confront their past demons if they want a chance at a future together.

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

Rebel Cowboy by Nicole Helm

Posted March 10, 2016 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 2 Comments

Title: Rebel Cowboy
Series: Big Sky Cowboys #1
Author: Nicole Helm
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Cowboy Romance (modern), Sports Romance
Published: January 5, 2016
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Mel Shaw is determined to keep her family ranch from going under, so she takes on a job helping some city slicker get his old ranch up and running. And if that means being in tight quarters with the hot NHL-star-turned-cowboy? Well, she did say she’d do anything for family.

After leaving his NHL career behind, Dan never expected to find a home on his rundown Montana ranch, but with Mel guiding the way, he finds that and so much more.

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

Risking It All by Christi Barth

Posted March 8, 2016 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 2 Comments

Title: Risking It All
Series: Naked Men #1
Author: Christi Barth
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: March 8, 2016
Publisher: Loveswept
My Rating: 3.5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Who doesn’t love Naked Men? In Christi Barth’s irresistible series, a group of close-knit friends talk out their problems with naked honesty on a popular blog. Bonded by a high-school tragedy, they’re moving on from the past—and fighting for the future with strong and sassy women.

Griffin Montgomery helps people. As a teenager, he kept his best friends alive after their soccer team’s bus crashed in the Alps. Now, as a Coast Guard search and rescue pilot, he saves lives with reckless abandon—until he goes too far and earns a lengthy suspension. Working on the Naked Men projects keeps his mind busy, but Griff’s itching to get back in the action. That’s when he finds his latest rescue mission: a pretty wallflower who’s stuck in her comfort zone.

Chloe Widmore doesn’t take risks. As a professional letter writer, she gets enough excitement out of expressing other people’s emotions. So when the hottest man she’s ever seen invades her coffee shop, Chloe surprises herself with how much she wants to be with him. Routines make her feel safe. Griff makes her deliciously unsafe, in so many ways. But falling for him is one risk she might just have to take . . . whether she’s ready or not.

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