Category: Contemporary Romance

Fade Into You by Tracy Wolff

Posted June 26, 2016 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Fade Into YouTitle:  Fade Into You
Series:  Shaken Dirty #3
Author:  Tracy Wolff
Genre:  Contemporary Romance
Published:  February 15, 2016
Publisher:  Entangled Publishing – Brazen
My Rating:  4.5 stars
Source:  NetGalley
Cover Description:

Wyatt Jennings has been called a lot of things by the media. Bad-boy rocker. Intense drummer. Addict.

Finally out of rehab and desperate for a fresh start, Wyatt rejoins his mega-platinum rock band Shaken Dirty as they prepare for their world tour. But Wyatt’s demons are never far behind, always nipping at his heels for one. More. Fix.

Enter Poppy Germaine, the band’s new social media consultant. A beautiful bombshell who somehow manages to get underneath Wyatt’s skin, Poppy’s an addiction Wyatt can get behind. And even though she’s with the label—and therefore off-limits—he craves her. Needs her.

Except Poppy isn’t actually a social media consultant. She’s the daughter of the label’s CEO, sent undercover to babysit Wyatt and keep him from falling off the wagon again. Proving herself to her father is Poppy’s only goal—until she finds herself in Wyatt’s bed. But if Wyatt discovers the truth, it could send him spiraling all over again.

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MisTaken by Laurelin McGee

Posted June 25, 2016 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

MisTakenTitle:  MisTaken
Series:  Miss Match #1.5
Author:  Laurelin McGee
Genre:  Contemporary Romance
Published:  February 2, 2016
Publisher:  St. Martin’s Press
My Rating:  3 stars
Source:  NetGalley
Cover Description:

Jaylene Kim is an independent woman who’s never had a man tell her what to do.

But when her smolderingly hot and mysterious neighbor introduces her to a few new rules in the bedroom, Jaylene must learn to relinquish control…if she is to run wild with passion…

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Leaving Yesterday by Zoe Dawson

Posted June 24, 2016 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Leaving YesterdayTitle:  Leaving Yesterday
Series:  Laurel Falls #1
Author:  Zoe Dawson
Genre:  Contemporary Romance
Published:  February 9, 2016
Publisher:  Random House – Loveswept
My Rating:  4.5 stars
Source:  NetGalley
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Laurel Falls, Montana, features spectacular mountain scenery—but it takes a rugged cowboy to convince one woman to slow down and enjoy the view.

Rafferty Hamilton doesn’t plan on putting down roots anytime soon. With her divorce final, the hotel heiress has left Manhattan behind to scout new locations for her family’s chain of resorts. Which is why it’s so frustrating to be stranded in Laurel Falls while a good-looking, slow-talking, Stetson-wearing mechanic takes his sweet time with her overheated coupe.

A decorated vet who paid his dues in Afghanistan, Trace Black can fix anything with an engine and get it revving—even Rafferty’s ridiculous sports car. He couldn’t say the same for the knockout driver, who looks like she’s never gripped a gear shaft in her life. Women like Rafferty don’t usually stick around in Laurel Falls, but Trace finds himself showing her everything his hometown has to offer before she cruises on down the road.

As the days pass, Rafferty finds herself charmed by the pace of life and the openhearted warmth of the residents. She’s even tempted to trust again—and it’s all thanks to Trace. He’s not the kind of guy she’s used to falling for, but he just might be the man she needs.

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Lost & Found Love by Laura Browning

Posted June 23, 2016 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Lost & Found LoveTitle:  Lost & Found Love
Series:  Mountain Meadows Homecomings #2
Author:  Laura Browning
Genre:  Contemporary Romance
Published:  February 2, 2016
Publisher:  Lyrical Press
My Rating:  4 stars
Source:  NetGalley
Cover Description:

Tabitha MacVie has come to Mountain Meadow to meet the sister she never knew, and find the family she longs for. What she discovers is a close-knit community determined to close ranks against the new art teacher, especially once she catches the eye of the town’s most eligible bachelor. Tabby tries hard to keep Joe Taylor at a distance.  But staying away from the handsome preacher isn’t easy once he opens his arms to her….

Tabby is the answer to Joe’s prayers. Too bad the spirited beauty believes she doesn’t belong in Mountain Meadow—or with him.  Still, Joe can’t resist offering her shelter against the local gossips, or giving her a strong shoulder to lean on when her family hopes are dashed.  And when Tabby’s life is suddenly on the line, Joe will do anything to save the woman who stole his heart.

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Secretly Hers by Jamie Beck

Posted June 22, 2016 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Secretly HersTitle:  Secretly Hers
Series:  Sterling Canyon #2
Author:  Jamie Beck
Genre:  Contemporary Romance
Published:  June 21, 2016
Publisher:  Montlake Romance
My Rating:  4 stars
Source:  NetGalley
Cover Description:

On her thirty-first birthday, hopeless romantic Kelsey Callihan has all but given up on happily ever afters, which is why she agrees to a risqué proposition from Sterling Canyon’s notorious playboy, backcountry skier Trip Lexington. After all, every girl needs a little fun, and with Trip, there are no mixed signals or risks of a broken heart. And if his tips can help her land a husband in the process, all the better.

Trip couldn’t be happier with his secret, no-strings fling with sweet and sexy Kelsey until she calls it quits after meeting a man she believes could share her dream of marriage and family. His jealousy turns to outrage when he discovers that the man is his estranged half brother and lifelong rival.

Now Trip must decide whether the fire in his gut is due to sibling rivalry or something much more dangerous…like love.

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Before You by Kathryn Freeman

Posted June 21, 2016 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Before YouTitle:  Before You
Series:
Author:  Kathryn Freeman
Genre:  Contemporary Romance
Published:  June 21, 2016
Publisher:  Choc Lit
My Rating:  4.5 stars
Source:  NetGalley
Cover Description:

When life in the fast lane threatens to implode …

Melanie Hunt’s job working for the Delta racing team means she is constantly rubbing shoulders with Formula One superstars in glamorous locations like Monte Carlo. But she has already learned that keeping a professional distance is crucial if she doesn’t want to get hurt.

New Delta team driver Aiden Foster lives his life like he drives his cars – fast and hard. But, no matter how successful he is, it seems he always falls short of his championship-winning father’s legacy. If he could just stay focused, he could finally make that win.

Resolve begins to slip as Melanie and Aiden find themselves drawn to each other –with nowhere to hide as racing season begins. But when a troubled young boy goes missing, everything is thrown into turmoil, including Aiden’s championship dream.

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Sin and the Millionaire by Lucy Farago

Posted June 18, 2016 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 2 Comments

Sin and the MillionaireTitle:  Sin and the Millionaire
Series:  Women of Vegas #3
Author:  Lucy Farago
Genre:  Contemporary Romance
Published:  February 2, 2016
Publisher:  Lyrical Press
My Rating:  3.5 stars
Source:  NetGalley
Cover Description:

At seventeen, Lizzy’s first love swindled her out of a small fortune in lottery winnings, and her own small business—forcing her to strip to keep loan sharks at bay. That’s what led her to Vegas. Now she’s agreed to cater a Valentine’s Day party for her friend and soon-to-be business partner, Duncan. What she doesn’t know is that the shy, wealthy tech wiz is secretly in love with her. Lizzy also doesn’t expect to be hauled in by the cops when the two of them are accused of murdering Duncan’s gold-digging (almost) ex-wife…
 
Lizzie should have learned the first time that mixing business with pleasure isn’t a good idea. For the record, she doesn’t sleep with friends. But as she and Duncan race to clear their names and find a killer, might they also discover they’re more than friends—just in time for the most romantic day of the year?

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Bayou My Love by Lauren Faulkenberry

Posted June 18, 2016 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Bayou my loveTitle:  Bayou My Love
Series:
Author:  Lauren Faulkenberry
Genre:  Contemporary Romance
Published:  March 7, 2016
Publisher:  Velvet Morning Press
My Rating:  4 stars
Source:  NetGalley
Cover Description:

Thirty-one-year-old Enza Parker is struggling to change the trajectory of her life. To prove to her overbearing father she can flip a house on her own, she takes on a project much too ambitious for her––and it puts her in the path of the most alluring man she’s ever met.

Enza plans to flip the house she inherited from her estranged grandmother, Vergie, in Bayou Sabine, Louisiana. As a child, she spent summers there until the day her mother—Vergie’s daughter—inexplicably left. Since then, Enza hasn’t let anyone get close to her.

Arriving in Bayou Sabine, Enza finds her house occupied by bedeviling firefighter Jack Mayronne. Enza has no intention of being a landlord, but Jack convinces her to let him stay––in exchange for helping her with repairs. With only six weeks to fix the house and sell, she’s determined to prove her father wrong––but she didn’t count on all the delicious ways Jack could distract her.

When Enza’s fling with Jack intensifies, she finds herself entangled with a vengeful arsonist from Jack’s past. As she reaches her breaking point, she must decide: Should she sell the house and leave her past in Bayou Sabine behind for good, or can she overcome her fears and build a new life there with Jack?

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Jordan’s Return by Samantha Chase

Posted June 17, 2016 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Jordan's ReturnTitle:  Jordan’s Return
Series:
Author:  Samantha Chase
Genre:  Contemporary Romance
Published:  June 7, 2016 (Print Edition)  Original November 2011
Publisher:  Sourcebooks Casablanca
My Rating:  4 stars
Source:  NetGalley
Cover Description:

WILL ONE SUMMER TOGETHER
All Jordan Manning wants is a quiet summer on the Virginia coast with her sons to recover from a near-fatal accident and an abusive relationship. Her plans to find a new direction for her future are turned upside down when she runs into the first man who ever broke her heart…and he’s determined to win it back.

BE ENOUGH TO HEAL OLD WOUNDS?
Rob Tyler thought he’d moved on, but when fate drops a second chance with his first love right in his path, his feelings rush back stronger than ever. Rob is determined to give Jordan the future they should have had years ago, but making up for past mistakes isn’t easy.

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Reckless by Kimberly Kincaid

Posted June 16, 2016 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

RecklessTitle:  Reckless
Series:  Rescue Squad #1
Author:  Kimberly Kincaid
Genre:  Contemporary Romance
Published:  January 26, 2016
Publisher:  Kensington Books – Zebra
My Rating:  4 stars
Source:  NetGalley
Cover Description:

Zoe Westin may be a fire captain’s daughter, but feeding the people in her hometown of Fairview is her number one priority. Running a soup kitchen is also the perfect way to prove to her dad that helping people doesn’t always mean risking life and limb. But when she’s saddled with a gorgeous firefighter doing community service after yet another daredevil stunt, the kitchen has never been so hot.

Alex Donovan thrives on adrenaline, and stirring a pot of soup doesn’t exactly qualify. He’s not an expert at following the rules either, not even when they come from the stubborn, sexy daughter of the man who’s not only his boss, but his mentor. Determined to show Zoe that not every risk ends in catastrophe, Alex challenges her both in the kitchen and out. One reckless step leads to another, but will falling for each other be a risk worth taking, or will it just get them burned?

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