Jingle Bell Harbor by Tracy Brogan

Posted October 20, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Jingle Bell HarborTitle:  Jingle Bell Harbor
Series:  Bell Harbor  #3.5
Author:  Tracy Brogan
Genre:  Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published:  October 20, 2015
Publisher:  Montlake Romance
My Rating:  5 stars
Source:  NetGalley
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As assistant buyer for the world’s second-largest Christmas store, Kelsey Parker feels like a holiday harlot. She’s contractually obligated to promote the yuletide season. All. Year. Long. And it’s taking a toll on her spirit. But when her clueless, self-absorbed boyfriend goes on their long-anticipated romantic vacation—without her!—Kelsey is beyond disappointed to find herself tromping through the Bell Harbor snow instead of lounging on a tropical beach.

Drew Hampton is considered quite a catch among the Bell Harbor bachelorettes, but when his high school dream girl, Kelsey Parker, shows up at his grandfather’s Christmas tree lot complaining about her love life, he decides it’s long past time to get her under the mistletoe himself.

As things heat up between the two, a surprise visitor arrives, making Kelsey an offer she can’t quite believe. Now she must decide what matters most, and she just may discover the key to her happiness.

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Christmas in Vermont by Bryan Mooney

Posted October 20, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Christmas in VermontTitle:  Christmas in Vermont
Series:
Author:  Bryan Mooney
Genre:  Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published:  October 20, 2015
Publisher:  Lake Union Publishing
My Rating:  4 stars
Source:  NetGalley
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In the small town of Woodstock, Vermont, Christmas means white snow and warm traditions. For ex-Marine Jack Reynolds, it’s a chance to visit home and sort out his life. He’s engaged but unhappy, his brother is missing in action, and he often thinks about Hope, the beautiful teacher who helped him survive an attack in Iraq before disappearing. Unbeknownst to Jack, Hope is in Woodstock, having sworn to visit the hometown of the man who saved her life.

A chance encounter brings Jack and Hope together once more, and they instantly feel the same deep connection that sustained them in Iraq. When a long-lost bag of Christmas cards is discovered at the local post office, the pair sets out to deliver them. As the letters bring joy around Woodstock, Jack and Hope grow closer—but misunderstandings and uncertainty come between them. Can the cozy town’s Christmas spirit help them find the courage to follow their hearts?

Read on for my thoughts on Christmas in Vermont, A Very White Christmas.  No true spoilers, promise.

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Lost in Tennessee by Anita DeVito

Posted October 19, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Lost in TennesseeTitle:  Lost in Tennessee
Series:  Lost #1
Author:  Anita DeVito
Genre:  Contemporary Romance
Published:  October 19, 2015
Publisher:  Entangled Select Suspense
My Rating:  5 stars
Source:  NetGalley
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Sometimes a man finds trouble…and sometimes it comes looking for him…

Heartache makes for good country music. It’s what country superstar Butch McCormick keeps telling himself. He’s done with women and can’t handle one more disappointment. He’s taking a few months off to work on the old house on his parents’ land to fix shutters, scrape paint, and figure out what he wants in life…

Then she appears out of nowhere, with red hair and a peaches-and-cream complexion…and just so damned lost.

Architect Kate Riley doesn’t have the luxury of getting lost, having a damaged car, or being smitten by a sexy-talkin’ cowboy with an irresistible smile. But the longer Kate stays at Elderberry Farm, the stranger things get. For one, there’s the crazy chemistry between her and Butch. For another, dead bodies are starting to turn up…and Kate might be the murderer’s next victim.

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Ghosts of St. Barts by Emme Cross

Posted October 17, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 0 Comments

Ghosts of St. BartsTitle:  Ghosts of St. Barts
Series:  St. Barts #5
Author:  Emme Cross
Genre:  Contemporary Romance
Published:  September 30, 2015
Publisher:  Joffe Books
My Rating:  4 stars
Source:  NetGalley
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Sunny and Sven should be blissfully happy. His acting career is booming; they have a beautiful baby daughter and are planning to spend time in Oslo to be near Sven’s family.

But the death of a dear friend brings back traumatic memories for Sunny. Can their relationship survive the ghosts from the past?

Grief, trauma . . . and reconciliation, how do you escape your history?

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

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Promises To Keep by Patricia Sands

Posted October 17, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction / 0 Comments

Promises To KeepTitle:  Promises To Keep
Series:  Love In Provence #2
Author:  Patricia Sands
Genre:  Women’s Fiction, Romance
Published:  October 13, 2015
Publisher:  Lake Union Publishing
My Rating:  4 stars
Source:  NetGalley
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Falling in love with the south of France was no surprise to Katherine. Choosing to walk away from her past and start over was completely unexpected. A new country, a new lover, and the promise of a bright future beginning in mid-life … who knew?

Now there were the exciting dreams of restoring the property on the Cap, of beginning a new career, of experiencing the traditions of Christmas in Provence, of falling even more deeply in love with the man who inspired these hopes.

It was all so perfect, until it wasn’t.

She had embraced new possibilities in life and given her heart only to discover something was being kept from her. Something terrible from her lover’s past. Something that could destroy everything.

What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger, had become her mantra. Would it be enough?

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The Duke and Miss Christmas by Amelia Grey

Posted October 17, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Series / 0 Comments

The Duke and Miss ChristmasTitle:  The Duke and Miss Christmas
Series:  The Heirs’ Club of Scoundrels #2.5
Author:  Amelia Grey
Genre:  Regency Romance, Christmas Romance
Published:  October 13, 2015
Publisher:  St. Martin’s Paperbacks
My Rating:  5 stars
Source:  NetGalley
Cover Description:

Crispin, the Duke of Hurst, has never met a woman he couldn’t handle–until he’s hit over the head with a basketful of mistletoe by a young lady who mistakes his intentions. When he gets into a tussle with her–and she can hold her own–Crispin knows he has finally met his match.

Miss Gwen Prim is mortified that she attacked a duke, but even more concerning is the way her resolve melts when she’s near him. She’s never felt this way about a London gentleman in her life. And with the magic of Christmas in the air, she may end up with a proposal she didn’t expect.

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Lethal Game by Julie Rowe

Posted October 17, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Lethal GameTitle:  Lethal Game
Series:  Biological Response Team #2
Author:  Julie Rowe
Genre:  Contemporary Romance, Thriller
Published:  October 12, 2015
Publisher:  Carina Press
My Rating:  5 stars
Source:  NetGalley
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As the nation’s youngest virologist and hematologist, Captain Sophia Perry has always been one step ahead of her peers. But there’s one thing she can’t beat—cancer. She wants to make a difference in the time she has left, so when she’s sent to investigate a breakout at a Syrian refugee camp, she goes, saying nothing of her diagnosis. But saving the masses isn’t easy when the man tasked to protect her is so irresistible.

Communications Sergeant Connor Button is back on active duty after a deadly explosion, but he doesn’t feel whole again until he meets Sophia. Assigned to keep her safe, he’s prepared to die for her, but for the first time in months he truly wants to live—if only she wasn’t so determined to put them both in danger.

With a secret to keep and nothing to lose, Sophia is determined to find the source of the breakout at any cost. Violent attacks on the camp convince her that someone wants her to pay dearly. But as Sophia’s health deteriorates, Connor must find a way to help her defeat her enemies before her body defeats her.

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Seducing Seven by MK Meredith

Posted October 17, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Series / 2 Comments

Seducing SevenTitle:  Seducing Seven
Series:  What Happens In Vegas #9
Author:  MK Meredith
Genre:  Contemporary Romance
Published:  October 12, 2015
Publisher:  Entangled Loveswept
My Rating:  5 stars
Source:  NetGalley
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He bet on logic. She bet on love.

Romance author Seven Michaels believes in love to her very core. She has to–not only for herself, but for her readers. So when luxury salesman Blake Turner insults not only her books but the people who read them, Seven’s ready to throw down. How dare a playboy like Blake insinuate romance lovers are full of crap?

He wants proof? Fine. She bets Blake she can make him fall for her by using the rules in her latest novel before the end of the convention, or she’ll denounce love in front of all her fellow authors and fans at the Romance Lovers Convention ball. A dangerous game to be sure, but humiliating Blake is worth the risk.

But when Seven realizes she’s the one who’s being seduced, she’s no longer sure who is playing whom…or whether she’ll have a career when the bet is over.

Read on for my thoughts on Seducing Seven.  No true spoilers, promise.

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Christmas With The Billionaire Rancher by Mandy Baxter

Posted October 16, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Christmas With The Billionaire RancherTitle:  Christmas With The Billionaire Rancher
Series:  Billionaire’s Club
Author:  Mandy Baxter
Genre:  Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published:  October 13, 2015
Publisher:  St. Martin’s Paperbacks
My Rating:  4 stars
Source:  NetGalley
Cover Description:

There’s nothing Nate Christensen hates more than a golddigger. Nate wants to stay away from all the women who want his money. That is, until he meets the sexy, beautiful Chloe Benson, who lights a fire in his blood that only the most passionate nights can ease…

Chloe cannot get enough of Nate-she’s never felt more wild with desire in her life. The only problem is, she needs Nate’s money. True, it’s for a very worthy charity…but is their passion enough to still Nate’s fears that she’s only wants him for how big his bank account is?

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Hot Toy by Jennifer Crusie

Posted October 16, 2015 by Marsha in Christmas Romance, Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Hot ToyTitle:  Hot Toy
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Author:  Jennifer Crusie
Genre:  Contemporary Romance, Christmas Romance
Published:  October 13, 2015
Publisher:  St. Martin’s Paperbacks
My Rating:  4 stars
Source:  NetGalley
Cover Description:

Mayhem ensues under the mistletoe as a determined shopper grabs the very last hot toy action figure off the shelf, only to find herself plunged into the middle of a real-life spy game and in the arms of a sexy secret agent.

Previously published in the anthology Santa, Baby, HOT TOY is now available as a standalone e-story for the first time!

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Love Me Tender by Ally Blake

Posted October 16, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Love me TenderTitle:  Love me Tender
Series:  The Cinderella Project #2
Author:  Ally Blake
Genre:  Contemporary Romance
Published:  October 12, 2015
Publisher:  Tule Publishing
My Rating:  5 stars
Source:  NetGalley
Cover Description:

It was love at first sight…

When her Papa loses his job, indomitable Serafina Scott insists it’s her turn to take care of him – meaning landing a well-paying job…and fast. Which is how she ends up working for the Cinderella Project, a high-end matchmaking business, even though she’s certainly no expert on affairs of the heart. Until she meets Murdoch, the gruff builder restoring her extravagant new work place. He’s inscrutable, infuriating, and gorgeous…

Convincing them was a whole other matter.

Murdoch finds Sera confounding…and luminous. But beneath her firecracker exterior, she is dangerously soft-hearted, and the last thing she needs is a broken brute like him.

While Sera does her best to convince Murdoch that they are a match made in heaven, Murdoch makes it his mission to prove her wrong. Will it come down to who’s the most convincing…or who’s most willing to be convinced?

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