Category: Series

Dark Alpha’s Embrace by Donna Grant

Posted September 11, 2016 by Marsha in Series / 1 Comment

Title: Dark Alpha’s Embrace
Series: Reapers #2
Author: Donna Grant
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Published: February 16, 2016
Publisher: St. Martin’s Paperbacks
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

There’s no escaping a Reaper. I’m an elite assassin, part of a brotherhood that only answers to Death. And when Death says your time is up, I’m coming for you…

I’m a warrior. My unbreakable determination, my backbone of steel define me. As a Reaper who does Death’s bidding, weakness is a word I don’t understand. Until a stunning librarian stirs emotions deep within me I’ve never felt before. Her soft curves blunt the sharp edges of my soul, crushing my defenses – yet make me stronger. But underneath those wide eyes and fierce femininity, she has a weapon, one she won’t hesitate to use. And when the Dark begin their deadly descent, we’ll need each other’s love and protection…or risk fracturing apart.

Read on for my thoughts on Dark Alpha’s Embrace. No true spoilers,, promise.

Wild Hearts by Melissa West

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

Title: Wild Hearts
Series: Hamilton Stables #2
Author: Melissa West
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: February 2, 2016
Publisher: Kensington Books – Lyrical Shine
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Charming, reckless, and restless, youngest brother Alex Hamilton has a reputation for sweet talking his way into any woman’s arms—and failing at anything to do with the family business. So when he commits to managing their new breeding operation, it’s under one condition: he’ll focus on work and nothing else—no distractions, no fun…no women. But just when Alex has promised to keep his hands to himself, sweet, sexy Kate Littleton gallops away with his heart…

Kate knows Alex isn’t the long-term type—he proved that in a lot of delicious ways when they first met more than a year ago. But seeing him blazing with new dedication to Hamilton Stables, she can’t deny that he’s miles ahead of any other man who interests her. The attraction between them is electric right out of the gate, but it will take an unexpected loss to put them back in the race and headed for a passionate future together…

All the stories in the Hamilton Stables series can be read as stand alone books. The series included: Racing Hearts, Wild Hearts, Silent Hearts (so far)

Every Little Kiss by Susan Hatler

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

Title: Every Little Kiss
Series: Kissed by the Bay #1
Author: Susan Hatler
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: September 3, 2015
Publisher: Hatco Publishing
My Rating: 4.5 stars
Source: Purchased, Kindle Edition
Cover Description:

When Wendy Watts left Blue Moon Bay, she vowed never to return to the small coastal town where her parents had abandoned her and her brother. Now she’s a successful Realtor, and a workaholic who stays away from complicated emotions—until her grandmother dies, leaving Wendy the Inn at Blue Moon Bay and mandating that if Wendy sells it, she must put it on the market herself “in person.”

As soon as Wendy arrives in Blue Moon Bay, bad memories, the inn’s poor condition, and her brother’s pleas to keep the inn overwhelm her. Then she meets a sexy laid-back stranger on the beach, and Wendy does something she never does . . . she opens up and confides her problems to him. Since Max Huntington’s only in town for one night, Wendy spontaneously kisses him, hoping to be distracted from her troubles for just one evening.

But when Wendy begins the painstaking process of fixing up the inn in order to sell it, Max tells her he’s staying on longer. He’s enchanted by the charming inn and even more with the kisses they shared on the beach. He wants to help her with the repairs, and she reluctantly accepts his offer.

Although she’s determined to remain detached from the allure of her inn, Blue Moon Bay and Max, every repair, every stroll on the beach, and every moment spent with Max, draws her in and reminds her of the local legend she’d believed as a child: that being kissed by the bay under a blue moon will lead to love that lasts forever.

No true spoilers, promise.

Turbulent Intentions by Melody Anne

Posted August 15, 2016 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Turbulent Intentions
Series: Billionaire Aviators #1
Author: Melody Anne
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: August 9, 2016
Publisher: Montlake Romance
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

The Armstrong brothers are wealthy, wild-at-heart bad boys—until their father’s will demands they prove themselves and marry in order to inherit their fortune.

Eldest brother Cooper channels his reckless spirit into becoming CEO of his own airline. The only thing better than the adrenaline rush of flying is his one-night stand with a stunning stranger. At first he doesn’t recognize the fiery barista he clashes with years later at an airport coffee shop. But when Stormy Halifax turns up as his new house sitter, Cooper knows she’s his Cinderella. And he doesn’t just want her in his mansion. He wants her back in his bed.

Stormy can’t believe she’s living under Cooper’s roof. Gorgeous and arrogant, he’s convinced she’ll surrender again—and he’s right. But just as Stormy is succumbing to a world of pleasure, her trust is shattered. And the biggest challenge Cooper has ever faced will be proving he wants Stormy, now and forever, for all the right reasons.

Turbulent Intentions was originally published as Below the Radar – The Billionaire Aviators. This edition has been completely edited and revised, including significant plot changes.

Shadow Rider by Christine Feehan

Posted August 9, 2016 by Marsha in Series / 0 Comments

Title: Shadow Rider
Series: Shadow #1
Author: Christine Feehan
Genre: Paranormal Romance-Suspense
Published: June 28, 2016
Publisher: Jove
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: Purchased Kindle Edition
Cover Description:

Whether it’s fast cars or fast women, Stefano Ferraro gets what he wants. When he’s not fodder for the paparazzi, he commands Ferraro family businesses—both legitimate and illegitimate.

While their criminal activity is simply a rumor yet to be proven, no one knows the real truth. The Ferraros are a family of shadow riders capable of manipulating light and dark, an ability Stefano thought ran in his family alone—until now…

With little left to her name, Francesca Cappello has come to Chicago in hopes of a new life. She wasn’t expecting to attract the attention of a man with primal hunger in his eyes, driven to claim her as his to protect and to please. And if he discovers her secret, it could ruin her.

Read on for my thoughts on Shadow Rider.

You and Only You by Sharon Sala

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

Title: You And Only You
Series: Blessings, Georgia #1
Author: Sharon Sala
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: February 22, 2016 (Original February 4, 2014 different title)
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
My Rating: 3.5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

It’s never too late
Mike Dalton has secretly loved LilyAnn Bronte since they were all children together in the small town of Blessings, Georgia. But one fateful day T.J. Lachlan roars into town and starts showering LilyAnn with his charm, and Mike feels his dream of them being more than friends slipping away.

To find the love you missed
LilyAnn, as anyone in Blessings will tell you, let herself go after her fiancee was killed in Iraq. The attention of the handsome new guy shocks her into a revelation: she’s ready to live again, and maybe the best is yet to come. The thing is, everybody in Blessings is sure it’s Mike and LilyAnn who belong together-and they’re willing to do whatever it takes to make LilyAnn realize the love of her life has been by her side all along.

Read on for my thoughts on You and Only You. No true spoilers, promise.

Reckless in Texas by Kari Lynn Dell

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

Title: Reckless in Texas
Series: Texas Rodeo #1
Author: Kari Lynn Dell
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Cowboy Romance
Published: August 2, 2016
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Violet Jacobs is fearless. At least, that’s what the cowboys she snatches from under the hooves of bucking horses think. Outside the ring, she’s got plenty of worries rattling her bones: her young son, her mess of a love life, and lately, her family’s struggling rodeo. When she takes business into her own hands and hires on a hotshot bullfighter, she expects to start a ruckus. She never expected Joe Cassidy. Rough and tumble, cocky and charming, Joe’s everything a superstar should be-and it doesn’t take a genius to figure out he’s way out of Violet’s league.

Joe came to Texas to escape a life spiraling out of control. He never planned on sticking around, and he certainly never expected to call this dry and dusty backwater home. But Violet is everything he never knew he was missing, and the deeper he’s pulled into her beautiful mess of a family, the more he realizes this fierce rodeo girl may be offering him the one thing he never could find on his own.

Read on for my thoughts on Reckless in Texas. No true spoilers, promise.

Random Acts of Marriage by Boone Brux

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

Title: Random Acts of Marriage
Series: Wedding Favors #2
Author: Boone Brux
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: August 8, 2016
Publisher: Entangled Publishing – Lovestruck
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

A wedding. A playboy. And a week he’ll make sure she never forgets.

Kinni Corbet is the perfect bridesmaid. She’s efficient and has a to-do list for every occasion. When the bride-to-be adds “relax and have some fun” to Kinni’s schedule, Price Lyons seems to tick all the right boxes. He’s guaranteed fun, and it’s only for one week—what can it hurt?

Playboy hotel owner Price Lyons has wanted to break down Kinni’s walls for years. Her plan to relax for a whole week is the perfect opportunity to get to the one person he’s never been able to charm. And this time, she seems…receptive to his advances. Unexpected, but he’ll take it.

There’s just one problem. Kinni’s allergic to spontaneity, and the only thing predictable about Price is his unpredictably. There’s no way they’ll last beyond the week, and Kinni’s going to make sure of it.

Ruthless by Gillian Archer

Posted August 6, 2016 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 2 Comments

Title: Ruthless
Series: True Brothers MC #1
Author: Gillian Archer
Genre: Contemporary Romance, MC Romance
Published: April 12, 2016
Publisher: Random House Publishing – Loveswept
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

After dinner with the most arrogant man in the world, Jessica Miller is shocked when her blind date tries to maul her in the parking lot. Enter “Zag”: the brooding, bruising alpha male who jumps off his motorcycle and teaches the jerk a lesson he won’t forget. After getting one taste of a bad boy who lives on the edge, Jessica’s hooked. Zag’s willing to give her the ride of her life. But she needs to wrap her arms around his powerful chest and hold on—tight.

Zag knows firsthand that the True Brothers MC isn’t for the faint of heart. He only intends to show beautiful, innocent Jessica a few cheap thrills to satisfy her curiosity. But the more he lets her in, the more Zag comes to depend on her gentle touch to help heal the wounds that he’s been denying for so long. Now, a rival gang has set its sights on Jessica, and Zag must step up once again. He just hopes he can go the distance to protect the woman he loves.

Series Includes: Ruthless, Rebellious, more to come

Little Girl Lost by Janet Gover

Posted August 2, 2016 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Little Girl Lost
Series: A Coorah Creek Novel #4
Author: Janet Gover
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: August 2, 2016
Publisher: Choc Lit
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

When a little girl goes missing, an entire town comes together to find her…

When Tia Walsh rides into the small town of Coorah Creek on a Harley Davidson, Sergeant Max Delaney senses that everything about her spells trouble. But Tia’s trouble is not all of her own making, and the dangerous past she tried to leave behind is hot on her heels.

Sarah Travers has returned home after three years of college to find that her parents have been keeping a devastating secret. Her teenage crush, Pete Rankin, is facing his own struggle with a tough reality that will take him away from the girl and the life that he loves.

Tia, Max, Sarah and Pete are all trying to find their future, but when a little girl goes missing in the harsh outback, nothing else matters except finding her safe.

Waking The Bear by Kerry Adrienne

Posted August 1, 2016 by Marsha in Series / 0 Comments

Title: Waking The Bear
Series: Shifter Wars #1
Author: Kerry Adrienne
Genre: Paranormal Romance – Shifter
Published: August 1, 2016 (originally shorter version in an anthology 2015)
Publisher: Carina Press
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Sexy shifter passion is awakened when two unlikely lovers are challenged by secrets, danger and an unstoppable need to claim one’s mate…

For human Amy Francis, the secluded cabin in Deep Creek is the haven she needs to map out a fresh new start. She never expected her heart to be reawakened by a distraction like Griff Martin, commanding yet gentle, too ferociously sensual to ignore. It’s clear that patrolling the forest is more than a job to Griff—it’s a means of survival. But what Amy doesn’t realize is she’s reawakened the beast within him.

Griff’s dormant hunger is stirred by this intoxicating woman…and threatened by the secret she must never learn. Duty-bound to defend his bear clan against an avenging pride of lion shifters, Griff’s entire world is upended when he meets Amy. His animal need to claim his mate has taken hold, but that very desire could seal her fate as an unwitting pawn in battle.

Now, as a shifter war looms, Griff must decide between letting Amy go or following his most carnal instincts. To have her would change his life…but risk everything he knows and was born to protect.

Series included: Waking The Bear, Pursuing The Bear (Nov. 2016). Taming The Lion (Jan. 2017)