Category: Series

The Rogue You Know by Shana Galen

Posted September 5, 2015 by Marsha in Series / 0 Comments

Title: The Rogue You Know
Series: Covent Garden Cubs #2
Author: Shana Galen
Genre: Historical Romance
Published: September 1, 2015
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Casablanca
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

She’s beyond his reach…
Gideon Harrow has spent his life in London’s dark underworld-and he wants out. A thief and a con, he plans one last heist to finally win his freedom. But when everything goes wrong, he finds himself at the tender mercies of one of Society’s most untouchable women-Lady Susanna Derring.

…and out of her depth.
Susanna has spent her life in London’s glittering ton, under the thumb of a domineering mother-and she wants out. When a wickedly charming rogue lands at her feet, she jumps at the chance to experience life before it’s too late. But as she descends into London’s underworld, she finds that nothing- not even Gideon-is as it seems. As excitement turns to danger, Susanna must decide what price she’s willing to pay…for the love of a reformed thief.

Read on for my thoughts on The Rogue You Know. No true spoilers, promise.

The Skeleton in the Closet by Angie Fox

Posted September 5, 2015 by Marsha in Mystery, Series / 0 Comments

Title: The Skeleton in the Closet
Series: Southern Ghost Hunter Mysteries #2
Author: Angie Fox
Genre: Paranormal
Published: August 30, 2015
Publisher:
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

A haunted library is no place for a girl who can see ghosts, but when Verity Long stumbles on a dead body in the middle of the main reading room, she has to believe someone…even a dead someone…must have witnessed the crime.

Her ghostly sidekick Frankie warns her to stay out of it. The very alive, very handsome deputy sheriff, Ellis Wydell, inadvertently places her directly in the middle of it. And her ex-fiancé, Ellis’s brother, is back with an agenda of his own.

Undaunted, Verity presses forward, uncovering scandalous secrets, long-forgotten ghosts, and a shocking trail of clues that places her directly in the path of a killer.

Read on for my thoughts on The Skeleton in the Closet. No true spoilers, promise.

A Ghostly Gift by Angie Fox

Posted September 4, 2015 by Marsha in Series / 0 Comments

Title: A Ghostly Gift
Series: Southern Ghost Hunter Mysteries #1.5
Author: Angie Fox
Genre: Paranormal
Published: February 15, 2015
Publisher:
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: Owned, Kindle Edition
Cover Description:

Verity Long doesn’t want to see ghosts, and she’d rather not let anyone know her little secret, either. But when a restless spirit stirs up trouble in her friend’s resale shop, Verity and her very new, very dead gangster friend team up to learn what is really happening.

They discover an age-old secret, and must learn the truth behind a mysterious disappearance…before it’s too late.

Read on for my thoughts on A Ghostly Gift. No true spoilers, promise.

Primal Force by D. D. Ayres

Posted September 3, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Primal Force
Series: K-9 Rescue #4
Author: D. D. Ayres
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: September 1, 2015
Publisher: St. Martin’s Paperbacks
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Passion is always worth fighting for…

Jori Garrison trains dogs for Warrior Wolf Pack, which provides service animals for disabled veterans. Four years ago, she was wrongly convicted of a crime—thanks to her no-good ex-fiancé. Now she just wants to live her life in peace with her beloved dogs. No men, no complications. But it’s hard to play it cool when a lethally hot male is on her tail—and the attraction is fierce, mutual, and dangerous…

Lauray “Law” Batisse is a Military Police veteran who was wounded in Afghanistan. Haunted by the loss of his K-9 partner in combat, he’s reluctant to accept a service dog named Samantha into his life. But once he meets her trainer—the gorgeous Jori Garrison—he can’t fight his primal instincts. And neither can Jori. This sexy alpha male might be the only man strong enough to unleash her desires. And when unseen enemies start hunting them down, he and his new K-9 partner might be her only hope… to survive.

Read on for my thoughts on Primal Force. No true spoilers promise.

Force of Attraction by D. D. Ayres

Posted September 3, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Force of Attraction
Series: K-9 Rescue #3
Author: D. D. Ayres
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: March 31, 2015
Publisher: St. Martin’s Paperback
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: Owned, Kindle Edition
Cover Description:

The only thing more powerful than fear is desire…

A seasoned K-9 officer with the police in Maryland, Cole Jamison has left her old life behind her. With a new home and a new partner—a protective canine named Hugo—Cole is ready for fresh challenges. A crucial position on an important drug task force is exactly what she wants…until she discovers her gorgeous, infuriating ex-husband will be the DEA agent in charge.

Agent Scott Lucca may be a pro when it comes to undercover assignments, but this job is daunting even for him. Posing as a happy couple on the dog competition circuit means he and Cole need to get a lot closer than they’ve been in years. Playing a live-in couple should seem like a walk in the park compared to tracking a brutal criminal, but suddenly nothing could be more dangerous than the passionate fire they’ve rekindled.

Read on for my thoughts on Force of Attraction. No true spoilers, promise.

Irresistible Force by D. D. Ayres

Posted September 2, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Irresistible Force
Series: K-9 Rescue #1
Author: D. D. Ayres
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: August 26, 2014
Publisher: St. Martin’s Paperback
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: Owned, Kindle Edition
Cover Description:

For Shay Appleton, it’s love at first sight when a gorgeous stray dog is brought into the animal shelter where she works. She just knows he’ll make a terrific watch dog—and with an abusive ex who won’t let go, she needs all the protection she can get. But Shay never suspected that her new pet is actually a trained police K-9 named Bogart—until Bogart’s even more gorgeous, human partner shows up on her doorstep.

Officer James Cannon is one tall, strong alpha male who’s convinced that Shay stole his dog. But once he gets closer to the suspect, he realizes that this stubborn, independent woman not only needs a guard dog, she needs James as well. It seems that someone from her past is stalking her, and threatening her life. When danger meets desire, will James risk his career and his best friend…to protect the woman who’s stolen his heart?

Read on for my thoughts on Irresistible Force. No true spoilers, promise.

Necessary Force by D. D. Ayres

Posted September 1, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Necessary Force
Series: K-9 rescue 0.5 prequel
Author: D. D. Ayres
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: July 1, 2014
Publisher: St. Martin’s
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: Owned, Kindle Edition
Cover Description:

It was supposed to be a sexy calendar shoot to raise money for K-9 service dogs. Photographer Georgie Flynn never expected to break all her personal rules and jump into bed with one of the hunky men posing. And after their steamy night together, she certainly never expected to see him again…despite their powerful connection.

When she’s targeted by a stalker and possible bomber, Georgie finds that her gorgeous one-night stand is the only one who can help.

Brad Lawson, an FBI operative, and his K-9 bomb sniffing partner are assigned to protect the pretty photographer–and this time, he’s determined to keep things professional. He just didn’t count on their explosive connection rekindling. But with a deadly threat on the horizon, will he be able to keep his body’s demands in check and complete his mission?

Read on for my thoughts on Necessary Force. no true spoilers, promise.

Sweet Home Carolina by Kim Boykin

Posted September 1, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Sweet Home Carolina
Series: Lowcountry Lovers #3
Author: Kim Boykin
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: May 10, 2014
Publisher: Tule Publishing
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: Borrowed, Kindle Unlimited
Cover Description:

Darcy Vance has sunk every cent she has into making Mimosa House the best bed and breakfast in Magnolia Bay. But the key to her success lies in the hands of the Historic Preservation Society run by the Bloom bitches who are embarrassed about their father’s connection to the storied house and they have no intention of validating it with a spot on the society’s registry.

After losing his PGA card, Trent Mauldin has come home to Magnolia Bay to lick his wounds and has no plans to stay. Until he falls for Darcy. Things heat up between the two until Trent’s good intentions to help Darcy go sideways. While Darcy works to save her house, Trent fights to win her back and keep her in Magnolia Bay for good.

Read on for my thoughts on Sweet Home Carolina. No true spoilers, promise.

Grave Expectations by Lina Gardiner

Posted September 1, 2015 by Marsha in Series / 0 Comments

Title: Grave Expectations
Series: Jess Vandermire, Vampire Hunter #4
Author: Lina Gardiner
Genre: Paranormal
Published: August 31, 2015
Publisher: ImaJinn Books
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Tough vampire cop, Jess Vandermire, fights against her undead brethren in New York City to protect the two men she loves more than life itself. But Jess is waging a personal war, too—to save the tiny shred of soul she has left. If she loses, so does the city…

For decades, Jess Vandermire, has been fighting the city’s biggest threat—deadly hunters in the night. But with John ‘Britt’ Brittain, by her side, there’s nothing she can’t handle. That is, until now. Suddenly…

The vampires Jess and Britt are hunting aren’t acting like normal bloodsuckers. They’re braver, smarter…and harder to kill.

The Vatican has ordered Jess’s brother, Father Regent Vandermire, to save the soul of a massive, bloodthirsty creature. But his prayers aren’t working. And if the monster gets much bigger, the whole city will need them.

Her beloved Britt is once again in her life. But until he understands his newfound powers, he won’t touch her. Because there’s a good chance his love might kill her…

Jess quickly realizes she and Britt aren’t powerful enough to handle the upcoming challenge alone. There’s only one man who can help—evangelist Malcolm Fisk. Too bad they can’t trust him.

Read on for my thoughts on Grave Expectations. No true spoilers, promise.

Baby on St. Barts

Posted September 1, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Baby on St. Barts
Series: St. Barts #4
Author: Emme Cross
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: August 15, 2015
Publisher:
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: Borrowed, Kindle Unlimited
Cover Description:

Awaiting the birth of their first child in St. Barts, Sunny O’Hara hopes that movie-star bad boy Sven Larsen is ready to be a father.

He’s writing her love letters from Europe where he’s working on a new movie.

But two events will shatter her dreams in the most compelling St. Barts book yet. This time there may be no way back for Sunny and Sven.

Read on for my thoughts on Baby on St. Barts. No true spoilers, promise.

Back to St. Barts by Emme Cross

Posted August 31, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Back to St. Barts
Series: St. Barts #3
Author: Emme Cross
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: August 15, 2015
Publisher:
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Sunny O’Hara and Sven Larsen fell in love on the Caribbean Island of St. Barts.

But now they’ve moved to Los Angeles where the actor is working on a new movie. Sunny is at loose ends, trying to fit into his life but also establish one of her own.

Then something happens which will change everything . . .

Read on for my thoughts on Back to St. Barts. No true spoilers, promise.

The Billionaire’s Deception by Mimi Wells

Posted August 31, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: The Billionaire’s Deception
Series: Amalfi Night Billionaires #2
Author: Mimi Wells
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: August 23, 2015
Publisher: Tule Publishing
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

After quitting her first “real” job, Janine Pike takes off for Europe, saving an excursion to the famed Isola del Sole for last. But when her travel-mates sail off with her backpack, phone, and passport after a night of partying, she’s left only with the euros in her pocket and the faint hope that her estranged half-sister, who works at the renowned Hotel Dei Fiori Isola del Sole, might help her.

Shel Myerson, amateur racecar driver and wildly successful TV mogul, oozes wealth and prestige. What he doesn’t have much of is privacy, thanks to a recent and ugly public breakup. What he doesn’t expect is to be mistaken as an employee by a very pretty—and very broke—Janine, the one person in Europe who also doesn’t have any idea who he is.

Shel and Janine discover their chemistry is combustible—but will their budding relationship survive the heat once the press catches on?

Read on for my thoughts on The Billionaire’s Deception. No true spoilers, promise.

The Texan Meets His Match by Wendy Vella

Posted August 29, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: The Texan Meets His Match
Series: Lake Howling #2
Author: Wendy Vella
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: May 28, 2015
Publisher:
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: Borrowed, Kindle Unlimited
Cover Description:

Annabelle Smith has never had it easy, but she’s a survivor. So when her brother cleans out her bank account, she reluctantly turns to the one man she’d vowed to stay away from.

Ethan Gelderman is a hot, sexy Texan, who has more numbers in his black book than most men have socks, and placing her trust in him is one of the hardest things she’s ever had to do.

Lake Howling is home to Ethan’s closest friends, and it’s also where Annabelle “firebrand” Smith lives. Sassy, beautiful and pricklier than a cactus, she’s never made it a secret that she wants nothing to do with him, but he sure as hell wants something to do with her. Lord knows, it’s going to be hard to earn her trust, but Ethan’s never backed down from a challenge yet, and he soon realizes trust is just the beginning of what he wants from Annabelle.

Read on for my thoughts on The Texan Meets His Match. No true spoilers, promise.

Forbidden by Elle Thorne

Posted August 27, 2015 by Marsha in Series / 0 Comments

Title: Forbidden
Series: Never After Dark #1
Author: Elle Thorne
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Published: July 5, 2015
Publisher: Barbed Borders Press
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Jaclyn “Jax” Vasquez has a problem. Her parents are in town for a surprise visit. If they see her boyfriend, Scotty, the proverbial $h*t will hit the fan!

She needs help and chooses the first–and only–option, the indigo-eyed stranger in the corner.

What could possibly make this worse? He’s a white tiger shifter, and she’s got a secret.
Sparks and fur fly!

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

The Secret Son by Joan Kilby

Posted August 27, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: The Secret Son
Series: Secrets of Cherry Lake #1
Author: Joan kilby
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: August 25, 2015
Publisher: Tule Publishing
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

A birthday card out of the blue from his estranged father sends successful Seattle marketing man Alex Chernoff on a detour to Cherry Lake in search of answers about his past. A day, maybe two, to tie up loose strings and he’ll be out of there, heading for Mexico, margaritas and blondes in bikinis.

Emma Stanhope is all too familiar with hot, rich, entitled guys like Alex. They never hang around for long, especially not for a Plain Jane like herself. No problem. She’s smart and logical, like any good scientist, and knows better than to lose her heart.

What Emma doesn’t count on is chemistry—of the romantic kind. What Alex doesn’t count on is meeting the girl who’ll make him want to change his ways. But when he learns that he’s a secret from his father’s real family, he can’t stay in Cherry Lake… even if he wants to.

Will love be enough to convince Alex to stay… for good?

Read on for my thoughts on The Secret Son. No true spoilers, promise.