Category: Series

Snowbound in Montana by C J Carmichael

Posted December 15, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Snowbound in Montana
Series: Carrigans of Circle C #4, Christmas Romance
Author: C J Carmichael
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: October 23, 2014
Publisher: Tule Publishing
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: Owned, Kindle Edition
Cover Description:

When Eliza Bramble signs up for a Christmas mountain ski adventure with sexy mountain guide Marshal McKenzie, she’s looking to escape the attention of a two-timing charmer and find some inner peace. Instead, a blizzard traps her in a remote mountain hideaway with Marshall and two other families in need of their own Christmas miracles.

Christmas is looking like a write-off, until Marshall suggests they make the best of what they have, and work together. The avid outdoorsman has a special touch with people…and with Eliza in particular. Soon she realizes Marshall isn’t just fixing Christmas — but her broken heart, too.

Read on for my thoughts on Snowbound in Montana. No true spoilers, promise.

Cedar and Cinnamon by Jennifer Bramseth

Posted December 14, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Cedar and Cinnamon
Series: Bourbon Springs #5
Author: Jennifer Bramseth
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: December 8, 2015
Publisher:
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Harriet Hensley usually enjoys the legal work and other tasks that come with being an attorney for Bourbon Springs’ most important business, Old Garnet Distillery. But when Hannah Davenport asks her to help with a project to help the distillery apply for National Historic Landmark status, Harriet isn’t excited, but not because she doesn’t think the work would be dull. It’s because of the guy with whom she’s going to have to work.

Goose Davenport, Hannah and Bo’s cousin, has been known for years as the local hothead, the crazy guy who seemed to hide behind his father’s badge—the late former Craig County Sheriff Fuzzy Davenport. And a few years earlier, Harriet, the local little-miss-perfect and former Miss Bourbon Daze, had a taste of that wild side of the man—and found she liked it quite a bit. But despite their mutual attraction, fate denied them the chance to see what happened next, and they kept the fact of their encounter—and feelings—to themselves.

Working with Goose presents new professional, personal, and legal challenges, and feelings suppressed for years boil to the surface. He’s enchanted by the woman he never thought he’d attain, and she’s delighted to learn about Goose’s softer side—as well as his deep knowledge and love of Old Garnet which astounds her.

Yet within that knowledge is buried a hidden, deep vein of resentment in Goose that stretches back nearly a hundred years, far back into the history of the brand and family. This lingering bitterness threatens not only Harriet and Goose’s new love, but Old Garnet itself.

Read on for my thoughts on Cedar and Cinnamon. No true spoilers, promise.

The Pirate’s Tempting Stowaway by Erica Ridley

Posted December 14, 2015 by Marsha in Series / 0 Comments

Title: The Pirate’s Tempting Stowaway
Series: The Dukes of War #6
Author: Erica Ridley
Genre: Historical Romance
Published: December 1, 2015
Publisher: Intrepid Reads
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Captain Blackheart leads a simple life of roving the seas, wenching and treasure-hunting. He steers clear of romantic entanglements that could tie him to land. He shouldn’t have any trouble keeping his hands off the gently-bred lady he’s commissioned to abduct—except his cargo turns out to be feisty and passionate! She’d be a prize worth treasuring, if having her aboard didn’t jeopardize everything…

Clara Halton thought the worst loss she could suffer was to be stripped of her family, stricken with consumption, and left to die alone. Then she meets Blackheart. Their attraction is ruinous…and irresistible. When he delivers her like so much plunder, his mission is over — but hers has just begun. She’ll force him to acknowledge their connection, even if she must storm his ship to do it!

Read on for my thoughts on The Pirate’s Tempting Stowaway. No true spoilers, promise.

In Search Of Scandal by Susanne Lord

Posted December 13, 2015 by Marsha in Series / 0 Comments

Title: In Search of Scandal
Series: London Explorers #1
Author: Susanne Lord
Genre: Historical Romance
Published: December 1, 2015
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

A DARING EXPLORER

All of London is abuzz with the tale of Will Repton. The lone survivor of a massacre in Tibet has returned to England a hero, but the traumatized explorer has no time for glory. Another dangerous expedition awaits. Nothing will deter him from his quest, and no one will unearth his secret—until Will meets Charlotte Baker.

IS NO MATCH FOR AN ADVENTUROUS HEART

Vivacious Charlotte Baker also has a mission—to find a man whose bold spirit matches her own. When she meets Will Repton, she immediately recognizes him as her soul mate, and she’s naively willing to turn her back on the rules of propriety to ensnare him. Will is torn between his fascination with Charlotte and his vow to finish his quest. He knows what it is to risk life and limb—but what if his most perilous adventure doesn’t lie across an ocean, but within his own lost heart?

Read on for my thoughts on In Search of Scandal. No true spoilers, promise

Welcome to Forever by Annie Rains

Posted December 12, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Welcome To Forever
Series: Hero’s Welcome #1
Author: Annie Rains
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Military Romance
Published: December 1, 2015
Publisher: Random House Publishing / Loveswept
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

In Seaside, North Carolina, there are two kinds of people: Marines, and kids of Marines. Then there’s Kat Chandler. Recently hired as the principal of Seaside Elementary, Kat makes it her mission to turn the school into a place of peace and calm. That’s not going to be easy with hard-liner parents like Micah Peterson storming in, telling her how to do her job—and then kissing her with those gorgeous lips of his and turning her brain into mush.

As a Marine Sergeant and a single dad, Micah Peterson has just two priorities: doing his job better than anyone else, and getting the absolute best for his son, Ben. But when he meets Ben’s beautiful new principal, a different yearning shifts into focus. He wants her, sure, but he’s also moved by the connection Kat forges with her students. So after learning that she refuses to date Marines, Micah sets two more objectives: convincing Kat to give him a chance . . . and then holding on to her forever.

Read on for my thoughts on Welcome To Forever. No true spoilers, promise.

I’ll Be There by Samantha Chase

Posted December 11, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: I’ll Be There
Series: The Montgomery Brothers #6
Author: Samantha Chase
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: December 1, 2015
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Working for Zach Montgomery is challenging on many levels-coming from a wealthy and powerful family, he lives by his own rules and doesn’t answer to anyone. But Gabriella Martine has no intention of backing down. She’s used to handling stubborn men, and it doesn’t hurt that Zach is smart, charismatic… and gorgeous.

Zach’s perfect world is turned upside down when a climbing accident leaves him broken, angry, and maddeningly dependent. In his slow quest for recovery, Gabriella is always there to help… but as Zach comes to see his beautiful assistant in a new light, he is forced to re-evaluate what it really means to be a man worthy of Gabriella’s love.

Read on for my thoughts on I’ll Be There. No true spoilers, promise.

How To Seduce A Scot by Christy English

Posted December 10, 2015 by Marsha in Series / 0 Comments

Title: How To Seduce A Scot
Series: Broadswords and Ballrooms #1
Author: Christy english
Genre: Historical / Regency Romance
Published: December 1, 2015
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

The plan is simple:
1. Descend from the Highlands to face the aggravation of a London Season;
2. Foist his wild sister off on some gullible English lord;
3. Retreat before the ladies of the scandalized ton can get any ideas.

Determined to see his hellion of a sister wed, Highlander Alexander Waters is willing to face anything—even the English. He just didn’t expect his own rough manners to cause such a riot…or for a blooming English rose to catch his eye.

Gently bred Catherine Middlebrook must find a respectable man to marry or her family will be ruined. She won’t allow herself to be distracted by Highland barbarians…no matter how her body may thrill whenever Alex is near.

Catherine wasn’t part of the plan, but as their battle of wills escalates, Alex comes to realize this “proper” English girl is as wild as the Highlands themselves…and nothing will stop him from having her.

Read on for my thoughts on How To Seduce A Scot. No true spoilers, promise.

Persuasion by Violetta Ramd

Posted December 10, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Persuasion
Series: Sons of Odin #1
Author: Violetta Rand
Genre: MC, Romance
Published: December 8, 2015
Publisher: Random House / Loveswept
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Lang Anderson may be the new leader of the Sons of Odin motorcycle club, but his personal life is in shreds. He’s struggling to take care of his three young sisters in the wake of tragedy, while rumors of drug dealing within his ranks jeopardize everything he’s built. The last thing he needs is another distraction—like a bar brawl over a woman—but Lang is a sucker for a damsel in distress. And this one gets him roaring like a finely tuned engine.

High school guidance counselor Lily Gallo is no fender bunny. So why can’t she get Lang off her mind? Lily’s head says the rugged, rough-and-tumble biker who came to her aid is bad news. Her body begs to differ. But when Lang’s troubled kid sister walks into her office, Lily’s determined to help, even if it puts her in the crossfire of a gang war. On a crash course with danger and desire, Lily partners up with Lang to fight for his family—and for love.

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

Coming Back by Lauren Dane

Posted December 10, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Coming Back
Series: Ink & Chrome #3
Author: Lauren Dane
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: December 8, 2015
Publisher: Forever
My Rating: 3 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Arriving back in Seattle after five years, Jessilyn Franklin is done pretending she didn’t want two men. She’s done letting anything stop her from being with Adam and Mick, now back from the war and working at Twisted Steel, a custom hot rod and motorcycle shop.

One night changes everything, but their relationship must strengthen to weather the storms they’ll face as they make their way back to one another.

Coming Back is an adult romance with a mini triad love relationship. If you are not comfortable with the love, physical and emotional between two men and one woman – this might not be the book for you. 18+ readers.

Read on for my thoughts on Coming Back. No true spoilers, promise.

Hold Me Down by Jackie Ashenden

Posted December 9, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Hold Me Down
Series: Deacons of Bourbon Street #3
Author: Jackie Ashenden
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: December 8, 2015
Publisher: Loveswept
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

When the biker who broke her heart rides into town, a woman must choose between passion and duty. Jackie Ashenden ups the ante in a seductive series co-written with Megan Crane, Rachael Johns, and Maisey Yates.

Leonidas “Blue” Delacroix might be the prodigal son of New Orleans aristocrats, but the Deacons of Bourbon Street are his real family. And with their patriarch murdered, Blue wants nothing more than to unleash hell on the motorcycle club’s enemies—even if it means taking up arms against the girl who used to be his best friend. She’s done quite a bit of growing up, and suddenly their chemistry is red-hot. But where’s the line between ruthless seduction and sweet temptation?

For Alice Day, loyalty is everything. When Blue skipped town, she had no choice but to adopt a new family: their rivals, the Graveyard Ministry. Seeing him again reawakens old feelings . . . and fiery fantasies. Alice could never forget the scent of leather on his skin—just as she could never forgive the sting of his betrayal. But while the Ministry has treated her like one of their own, Blue is part of her soul. And as their liaisons hit the boiling point, Alice trusts her heart with the deadliest choice of her life.

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

Morrison by Chelsea Camaron & M J Fields

Posted December 4, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Title: Morrison
Series: The Caldwell Brothers #2
Author: M J Fields & Chelsea Camaron
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: December 1, 2015
Publisher: Random House / Loveswept
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

For Morrison Caldwell, life’s a game of chance. A high roller with a legendary poker face, he’s the wild card of the family, always chasing the next thrill and never staying put for long. The one place that always lures him back is Las Vegas, with its hot tables and even hotter women. He’s perfectly content to live his life as a series of one-night stands. But when a parking lot confrontation with a cocktail waitress takes a naughty turn, she leaves Morrison aching for another round.

After a long losing streak in Sin City, Hailey Poe is ready to get lucky. A steamy tryst with a cocky, mysterious stranger is the kind of no-strings encounter she’s been craving . . . until Morrison Caldwell asks for more than she’s willing to offer. But when Hailey’s controlling, soon-to-be ex-husband tries to take her daughter away, she can’t afford to turn down a helping hand. In this winner-takes-all game, Morrison is gambling with Hailey’s life—and her heart.

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