Category: This one’s a Keeper

Growl by Eve Langlais, Kate Douglas, A. C. Arthur

Posted January 8, 2016 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 2 Comments

Title: Growl
Series:
Author: Eve Langlais, Kate Douglas, A. C. Arthur
Genre: Paranormal Romance – Shifter
Published: January 3, 2016
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

In Legal Wolf’s Mate, taking on a pro bono murder case isn’t a problem for a lawyer who enjoys a challenge. Discovering his new client is his mate? A tad more complicated. Gavin has no intention of settling down, especially not with a woman accused of murder, but once he sets eyes on Megan, his fate is sealed.

In The Alpha’s Woman, Kira Radney is all delicious curves and strong will and has no desire to be a subservient mate. When a member of her father’s pack attempts to make her his mate by force, Kira has no choice but to flee. The last thing she wants is to submit to any male and their pack. But when her escape attempt leads her straight into the arms of an alpha wolf—a sexy, dangerous, protective alpha—Kira must fight against her need to be free, and her secret desire to be controlled…

In Feral Passions, what better place for an adventurous woman to explore her wild side than a luxurious resort in northern California’s beautiful Trinity Alps? Especially when that resort is run by sexy werewolves looking for mates—Feral Passions Resort, where fantasies come true.

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

Less Than A Lady by Eva Devon

Posted December 28, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 0 Comments

Title: Less Than A Lady
Series:
Author: Eva Devon
Genre: Historical Romance
Published: December 28, 2015
Publisher: Entangled Publishing / Select Historical
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

To win a lord, you can’t be a lady…

Darcy Blake, Earl of Chase, is a solider, rogue, and a loyal King’s man. Commanded to spy on the luscious actress Amelia Fox, Darcy must pretend to be her student for a court theatrical. He is certain he can school her in the art of seduction while discovering if she is a traitor. But to his shock, he finds Mrs. Fox teaching him an entirely different kind of lesson.

As London’s most popular actress, Amelia is famous at court, and she doesn’t have a husband to tell her what do. Unfortunately, the king has ordered her to train the rakehell, Lord Chase to act for the court. Before long, the Earl is driving her wild with desire and awakening her heart to love. As an actress, society dictates she can never be more than Lord Chase’s mistress, and Amelia has vowed never to be less than a lady.

When Darcy learns the witty actress is indeed linked to a traitor, he’ll have to decide if love or loyalty will rule the day.

Read on for my thoughts on Less Than A Lady. No true spoilers, promise.

A Beary Sweet Holiday by Lia Davis

Posted December 24, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 1 Comment

Title: A Beary Sweet Holiday
Series: Bears of Blackrock #3
Author: Lia Davis
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Published: December 8, 2015
Publisher: after Glows
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

The kitchen isn’t the only thing heating up this winter…

Tiffany Black, culinary artist and owner of Beary Sweets Café, is determined to make this year’s Winter Solstice celebration one to remember. Especially since it will also be the mating ceremony for her brother, Anthony, and soon-to-be sister-in-law, Connie. She wants everything to be perfect. Unfortunately, you can’t always get what you want. When she falls off a ladder in her café and breaks her ankle, she fears her plans are doomed. Until the sexy bear Healer, Holt, comes to the rescue–stirring up more than just recipes.

Mating has never been at the top of Holt’s to-do list, and he’s known Tiffany all her life. So when the mating urge slams into him after mending her ankle, he’s taken aback–unsure and intrigued at the same time. The girl he watched grow up is now a curvy, sensual woman, and his bear wants to claim her. He wants to claim her.

The stubborn female refuses to follow Healer’s orders and allow her ankle to heal, and she’s hell-bent on catering the winter celebrations. In order to do what needs to be done, she insists that he help her. Since it gives him an excuse to stay by her side, he’s all right with that. As they work side by side to make the Solstice unforgettable, their passions ignite, and things turn utterly delicious.

Read on for my thoughts on A Beary Sweet Holiday. No true spoilers, promise.

A Hero and a Gentleman by JoMarie DeGioia

Posted December 11, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 0 Comments

Title: A Hero and A Gentleman
Series: Gentlemen Under Cover #1
Author: JoMarie DeGioia
Genre: Historical Romance
Published: November 17, 2015
Publisher:
My Rating: 2 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Taylor Shelby has fled her home. She needs help and there’s only one man she can trust. Blake Thompson. He’s also the only man she’s adored since childhood.

Blake is shocked to see Taylor on his doorstep in the dead of night after so many years. He remembers her as a carefree young girl chasing ducks around the family estate. He, on the other hand, was always causing mischief with Taylor’s older brother Robert. When he invited Robert to join his private investigations firm, it was more of a lark than anything else. He never thought his best friend would go missing while on a case, and he certainly never expected to see Robert’s proper sister at his inn, The Hideaway, with a bruised eye and an air of desperation about her.

Blake can’t deny the beauty Taylor has become. But she’s his best friend’s little sister! How can he find Robert, solve this dangerous case, and protect Taylor, all while trying to ignore her captivating allure?

After all, he’s no hero . . . and he’s certainly no gentleman.

Read on for my thoughts on A Hero and A Gentleman. No true spoilers, promise.

A Matter of Time by Margaret Locke

Posted December 10, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 2 Comments

Title: A Matter of Time
Series: Matters of Love #2
Author: Margaret Locke
Genre: Time Travel, Regency Romance
Published: November 30, 2015
Publisher: Locked On Love Publishing
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: Borrowed, Kindle Unlimited
Cover Description:

Nobody would blame widowed doctoral student Eliza James for giving up on Happily Ever After; at twenty-nine, she’s suffered more loss than most people do in a lifetime. But Eliza’s convinced her own hero is still out there, waiting for her, just like in the beloved romance novels she devours. Every girl deserves a Darcy, right?

Only Eliza doesn’t dream of a modern-day affair: she wants the whole Regency experience. When a magical manuscript thrusts her back two hundred years into the arms and life of one Deveric Mattersley, Duke of Claremont, however, Eliza soon realizes some fantasies aren’t all they’re cracked up to be, especially when her duke proves himself less than a Prince Charming.

Deveric Mattersley has no interest in marriage. Determined to atone for his sins after convincing himself he’s at fault for the death of his first wife, he decrees himself content to focus on running his family’s estates, and on raising his son–until the mysterious Mrs. James appears. Who is she? What does shewant? And why does she make Dev’s blood run hot in a way no woman ever has?

Read on for my thoughts on A Matter of Time. No true spoilers, promise.

LISTEN TO ME by Kristen Proby Cover Reveal

Posted November 20, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 0 Comments

Order on Amazon | B&N | iBooks | Kobo

Add to your Goodreads

In New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kristen Proby’s brand new series, five best friends open a hot new restaurant, but one of them gets much more than she bargained for when a sexy former rock star walks through the doors—and into her heart.

Seduction is quickly becoming the hottest new restaurant in Portland, and Addison Wade is proud to claim 1/5 of the credit. She’s determined to make it a success and can’t think of a better way to bring in new customers than live music. But when former rock star Jake Keller swaggers through the doors to apply for the weekend gig, she knows she’s in trouble. Addie instantly recognizes him—his posters were plastered all over her bedroom walls in high school—he’s all bad boy…exactly her type and exactly what she doesn’t need.

Jake Keller walked away from the limelight five years ago and yearns to return to what’s always driven him: the music. If he gets to work for a smart-mouthed, funny-as-hell bombshell, all the better. But talking Addie into giving him the job is far easier than persuading her that he wants more than a romp in her bed. Just when she begins to drop her walls, Jake’s past finally catches up with him.

Will Addie be torn apart once again or will Jake be able to convince her to drown out her doubts and listen to her heart?

About Kristen Proby:

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Kristen Proby is the author of the popular With Me in Seattle series. She has a passion for a good love story and strong characters who love humor and have a strong sense of loyalty and family. Her men are the alpha type—fiercely protective and a bit bossy—and her ladies are fun, strong, and not afraid to stand up for themselves. Kristen spends her days with her muse in the Pacific Northwest. She enjoys coffee, chocolate, and sunshine. And naps. Visit her at KristenProby.com.

Website | Facebook | Twitter | Newsletter SignUp | Goodreads

Looking for your next great, gotta have it, keep it forever series? Then you’re gonna want to get this one.

Order on Amazon | B&N | iBooks | Kobo

Add to your Goodreads

Coverreveal

Ice Moon by Lisa Kessler

Posted November 16, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 2 Comments

Title: Ice Moon
Series: Moon #5
Author: Lisa Kessler
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Published: November 16, 2015
Publisher: Entangled
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Jared Ayers works outdoors, embracing a solitary life, hiding from his inner demons. But after so many of his Pack brothers have found their mates, he starts wondering if there might be a mate in his future too. His world turns upside down after he’s hired by the “Ice Queen of Lake Tahoe”. One touch is all it takes. One touch to send the wolf howling within…

A gifted psychic with pyrokinesis, Taryn Goldstone wields fire beyond her control– sometimes with dire consequences. With Jared, she discovers that some flames are meant for passion–and healing. She has enemies who covet her powerful gift, but they are about to learn just how far a wolf will go to protect his mate.

Read on for my thoughts on Ice Moon. No true spoilers, promise.

The Reluctant Duchess by Sharon Cullen

Posted November 15, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 0 Comments

Title: The Reluctant Duchess
Series:
Author: Sharon Cullen
Genre: Regency Romance
Published: November 10, 2015
Publisher: Loveswept
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Lady Sara Emerson was jolted out of her dull provincial life by her cousin’s murder. Now that the killer seems to be targeting her, Sara seeks help from the man who was once her cousin’s fiancé, Gabriel Ferguson, Duke of Rossmoyne. With his towering frame and fiery personality, Ross cuts an intimidating figure. Living under his protection, however, has its own hazards—like the sudden urge Sara feels to take their relationship in new, exquisitely inappropriate directions.

Dazzled by the social graces of his betrothed, Ross never noticed her shy, blushing cousin. Looking at Sara now, though, he’s drawn to her lovely eyes and calm disposition. Funny how a year away from the hustle and bustle of the ton changes a man. But Ross has no intention of allowing a woman to interfere with his plan to return overseas. He will simply capture the murderer and set sail once again. The problem is, with her beguiling lips and heavenly touch, Sara makes him never want to leave home—or his bed—again.

Read on for my thoughts on The Reluctant Duchess. No true spoilers, promise.

The Alpha’s Temporary Mate by Victoria Davies

Posted November 10, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 2 Comments

Title: The Alpha’s Temporary Mate
Series: Fated Mates #3
Author: Victoria Davies
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Published: November 9, 2015
Publisher: Entangled
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Fated Match has spent centuries pairing supernatural mates together. Witch and matchmaker, Chloe Donovan, takes pride in helping her clients find their happy endings. But when werewolf alpha and millionaire playboy Kieran Clearwater stalks into her office, she may have finally met the one man she can’t help.

Kieran has no intention of finding his mate. Love is a weakness he can’t afford. But with his pack growing more concerned over his single status he, needs to assure them all is well. What better way to do so than to hire a fake girlfriend he can parade around at the annual pack retreat?

Chloe is coerced into becoming the wolf’s temporary mate, but she’s determined to keep their agreement professional. But her seductive partner in crime has other ideas, and his considerable charm makes it difficult for her to keep her eye on the prize. While these two burn hot when they’re together, behind-the-scenes politics work to rip them apart.

Read on for my thoughts on The Alpha’s Temporary Mate. No true spoilers, promise.

Roped By The Bear by Meredith Clarke

Posted November 8, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 0 Comments

Title: Roped By The Bear
Series:
Author: Meredith Clarke
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Published: November 3, 2015
Publisher:
My Rating: 3 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Finn has always been alone. His father, a bear clan leader, abandoned him years before. His boss at the ranch is disgusted by shifters, and Finn is just dirt beneath his heel, but he longs for acceptance and the love that was always denied him.

Allie’s life has sucked ever since her mother died. Inside her father’s ranch, relationships are as cold as the harsh Colorado winters.

A fateful snowstorm throws them together, and when they’re stuck in a cabin together for a weekend, sparks fly between the two damaged and lonely lovers.

But now, they have to hide their relationship from Allie’s father… and the man she was arranged to be married to.

Can the heat of their passion melt the coldness of those closest to them?

Read on for my thoughts on Roped By The Bear. No true spoilers, promise.

Alphas Uncaged Bundle by Various Authors

Posted November 5, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 0 Comments

Title: Alphas Uncaged
Series:
Author: Various Authors
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Published: October 10, 2015
Publisher:
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Bear in Sight
Piper Alexander has a gift. At least that’s what her grandmother called it. But seeing into the future isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, especially because the visions she sees rarely come true. When she meets Noah Hunter, who looks remarkably like the man her grandmother predicted she would marry, it suddenly seems like maybe her grandmother was right. Maybe destiny does exist.

The Write Bear
Riley James has one assignment: help bestselling author Hudson Highland finish his latest book. She travels to his family home ready to help him tackle his writer’s block. The only problem is Hudson has been hiding out from the world and women.

For Bear or For Worse
Bear shifter Cole Maddox is used to getting everything he wants, especially when it comes to women. When members of sleuth start to have problems with their shifting abilities, the elders start to pressure him to find his mate to solidify his alpha line.

Lonely Wolf
Erica needed to get away from it all. Hiking and camping alone is a bad plan, though, and a dangerous mishap leaves her fearing for her life.
On the advice of his Omega, Brandon is taking a long hike in the woods, despite not being happy about doing so. A scream of terror leads him to Erica, who’s trapped in a dangerous situation.

Bear Tycoon
Everyone wants a piece of Luke. With his alpha temperament, dashing good looks, and a 9-digit bank account, he is among Boston’s most eligible bachelors. No one knows he is a bear shifter and he intends to keep it that way.

Bearly Breathing
Shy and curvy Breanna is used to being overlooked. Just weeks before the wedding, she runs away, knowing she can’t marry someone she doesn’t love. As she flees to her friend in Canada, she wrecks her car in the mountains. Rafe, the man who rescues her, is a bear-shifter wintering in his cabin. Snowed in together, the passion flares between them, and he soon realizes she is his mate.

A Mate For Bear
An Alpha Werebear Lord and an innocent, strong willed woman fighting for her survival.
Eldest daughter of her clan, curvy Annina fights a powerful enemy for her family’s survival. Complicated territory politics force the North American Bear Shifter Council to send an overlord to make the Seven Clans clean up their act.

Shades of a Shifter
Viola St. James is an ice-cold assassin by trade, who thought she was done with men. But when she meets her latest target, the handsome billionaire philanthropist Graham McCallum, she finds herself breaking her cardinal rule; never fall for your prey. Viola finds it hard to resist Graham’s powerful confidence and charming refinement. Little does she know behind Graham’s arresting gaze lies a dark secret.

Slice of Honeybear Pie
When Mina Brooks’ dreams of opening her own bakery go up in literal flames, she has no choice but to run. Bad men are after her and they won’t stop coming until she’s silenced for good. It’s hard to escape though when you roll your car off a mountain road and get tangled up with the local police. Trapped in jail with her enemies closing in, Mina is all but done for.

Promised
Wolf Shifter Kara Smith is on the run from her old pack. Her only goal – to escape the man she has been promised to and live on her own terms. The problem is that her chosen protector – the Alpha of the Colstone Wolf Pack – is sexy as hell, making her wolf sit up and pant, begging for a taste. Definitely not part of her plan.

Art of Cunning
Alexandra Kline has landed her dream job – curating her first art exhibition at the prestigious Halt Institute in the small English village of Crookshollow.

Read on for my thoughts on Alphas Uncaged. No true spoilers, promise.