Review: Montana Mistletoe by R. L. Syme

Posted June 22, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Title: Montana Mistletoe
Series: Granite Peak #1
Author: R. L. Syme
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: May 18, 2015
Publisher: Hummingbird Books
My Rating: 3 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Caught in a Christmas nightmare, Gillian needs to keep her distance from her ex, but with mistletoe everywhere and feelings resurfacing, she’s not sure she can resist just one more kiss…

Gillian Potter is having the biggest night of her life. A giant fundraiser, a beautifully decorated Christmas scene, an original madrigal, and her job is on the line. When she needs a caterer at the last minute, her secretary books the only person they can find on short notice. Unfortunately, that person is Gillian’s ex: Mason Herrick. Hurt as she is by the way he ended things, she wants to hate him and tries to stay away…

Mason Herrick took too many years to grow up and the perfect girl got away. Returned to Madison Falls, a new man and a business owner, Mason is determined to make good and to someday show Gillian Potter that he can be different. When her job and her future depend on Mason, he’s not sure if he’s become a good enough man to save her. Or to deserve her.

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

Review: The Lost Tycoon by Melody Anne

Posted June 22, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Title: The Lost Tycoon
Series: Baby for the Billionaire #5
Author: Melody Anne
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: January 18, 2014
Publisher:
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: Owned, Kindle edition
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Fighting to survive, Misty Elton takes one look at the man standing in front of her and knows she needs to make a decision – does she want to live? Discovering that her boyfriend is storing enough drugs to supply a small country, she looks for an escape route. He’s standing in the doorway – standing in the way of her freedom.

Misty has nothing left – no family, no friends, no one she can rely on. She is all alone and frightened. Managing to get past her ex, she flees, running away and landing in Seattle, she changes her appearance, her name, her life.

After a year, she begins to feel safe. Her ex won’t find her. She’s beginning to pick up the pieces of her once shattered existence and carve out a new world for herself.

That is, until a tall, well-dressed man shows up at her job and tells her they need to talk – and he knows her real name. Fleeing to get away from him, she rushes to the back room and grabs her Taser. When she hits him with it, she thinks she’s home free.

Read on for my thoughts on The Lost Tycoon. No true spoilers, promise.

Review: The Tycoon’s Secret by Melody Anne

Posted June 22, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Title: The Tycoon’s Secret
Series: Baby for the Billionaire #4
Author: Melody Anne
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: January 23, 2013
Publisher:
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: Owned, Kindle edition
Cover Description:

Damien Whitfield lost his father when he was an infant, and then lost his mother when he was a young teenager. The only thing his mother left him was a thirst for vengeance. On her deathbed she made him promise to seek revenge for those she held responsible for her death.

Damien grows up fast and conquers the business world, going from a homeless boy to a billionaire bachelor. He has no time for love in his quest for righting wrongs of the past. What he doesn’t know is that love isn’t something he can hide from.

Sierra grew up with a monster of a father after losing her mother at the tender age of six. Her dad punishes her for sins he assumes his deceased wife made against him. Finally, her father does a business deal with Damien Whitfield, selling Sierra to the highest bidder.

Damien and Sierra may both be running from old demon’s and forging ahead to what they think are their perfect futures, but fate has a way of changing everything. Take the journey with Damien and Sierra as they fight a passion that won’t be denied.

Read on for my thoughts on The Tycoon’s Secret. No true spoilers, promise.

Review: Tempting the Knight by Heidi Rice

Posted June 22, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Title: Tempting the Knight
Series: Fairy Tales of New York #2
Author: Heidi Rice
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: June 22, 2015
Publisher: Tule Publishing
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

Once upon a time, poor little rich girl Zelda Madison wanted someone to love her, until she discovered being a badass was much more fun.

Ten years after getting kicked out of convent school and torn away from her three best friends, Zelda has worked hard to clean up her act, but her wild streak has never been completely tamed and — one midnight swim on Manhattan Beach later — she’s suddenly in urgent need of a knight in shining armor…

Hard-working legal aid attorney Tyrone Sullivan is the last guy she should call. Not only does he hold a grudge when it comes to Zelda leading his little sister astray all those years ago, he’s also supremely pissed about having to rescue a runaway supermodel from a Brooklyn police station at two am. But when Ty reluctantly agrees to bust Zel out of her ivory tower and let her hide out on his house barge for a few days, she shows him the wild side he didn’t know he had.

Zel discovers there’s nothing hotter than tarnishing a good guy’s armor… Until he starts to steal her bad girl’s battered heart.

Read on for my thoughts on Tempting the Knight. No true spoilers, promise.

Review: Pursued by the Rogue by Kelly Hunter

Posted June 22, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Title: Pursued by the Rogue
Series: Fairy Tales of New York
Author: Kelly Hunter
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: June 19, 2015
Publisher: Tule Publishing
My Rating: 5 stars
Source: NetGalley
Cover Description:

A no-strings affair between two dedicated professionals? It should have been the perfect solution.

Ugly duckling Dawn Turner doesn’t do relationships. She has her reasons and they’re good ones. But she can’t resist the magic in Finbar Sullivan’s touch, so she negotiates the next best thing with him. Scorchingly perfect, utterly casual sex.

World class musician Finnbar Sullivan always pushes the limits to get what he wants, and he wants Dawn. All of her. Love, commitment and a future together. So he reneges on the deal and composes a new one.

So what’s stopping her? And will Finn’s latest offer be enough to change Dawn’s mind?

Read on for my thoughts on Pursued by the Rogue. No true spoilers, promise.

Review: The Tycoon’s Proposal by Melody Anne

Posted June 18, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Title: The Tycoon’s Proposal
Series: Baby for the Billionaire #3
Author: Melody Anne
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: January 11, 2012
Publisher:
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: Owned, Kindle edition
Cover Description:

Nicole Lander has no choice but to contact Ryan Titan, the boy she had loved beyond compare when she was a teenager. Her sister was in desperate need of a heart operation, or she would not live more than six months. Nicole had lied to Ryan when they were teen’s because she had not wanted him to find out about the abuse she was going through from her father.

When Ryan Titan gets the call from Nicole, needing his help, he is ecstatic. He would finally get to exact his revenge for her dumping him for not being good enough for her. He will help out her sister, but she will pay him back every night until he is done with her. The problem is that he has never felt about any other woman the way he feels about Nicole, and his revenge is turning into him wanting to walk her down the aisle.

Read on for my thoughts on The Tycoon’s Proposal. No true spoilers, promise.

Review: The Tycoon’s Vacation by Melody Anne

Posted June 18, 2015 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments

Title: The Tycoon’s Vacation
Series: Baby for the Billionaire #2
Author: Melody Anne
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: January 11, 2012
Publisher:
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: Owned, Kindle edition
Cover Description:

Drew Titan decides it is time to take a vacation at one of his exotic resorts, and ends up literally running into Trinity Mathews while he is surfing. They end up having a steamy romance over the week long vacation, until she finds out he is the resorts owner, and had lied to her. She has sworn off all business men, since she couldn’t seem to find one who knew how to remain faithful to her, which is what landed her at the resort in the first place.

She goes back home to discover that her first impulsive thing she has done in her life has left her pregnant and alone, that is until Drew finds her and will not go away until she agrees to marry him.

Come enjoy the adventures Drew and Trinity take together in this fun filled story that has love, passion, fighting, and making up. Drew’s cousins Derek and Ryan add humor and even more love to the adventure, and will leave you wanting a hunk of your own.

Read on for my thoughts on The Tycoon’s Vacation. No true spoilers, promise.

Review: The Tycoon’s Revenge by Melody Anne

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

Title: The Tycoon’s Revenge
Series: Baby for the Billionaire #1
Author: Melody Anne
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Published: November 18, 2013
Publisher:
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: Owned, Kindle edition
Cover Description:

Jasmine Freeman’s world is about to tumble down around her and the one responsible for it is none other than her first love, Derek Titan. She hasn’t seen him in ten years, and they are both going to learn the truth of what happened back then.

Jasmine grew up wealthy and oblivious to the destruction her father caused all around him. Derek was from the wrong side of the tracks. In ten years their lives will be reversed. He is now a multi-billionaire tycoon and she works hard, but barely gets by due to her father’s unethical business practices.

Derek comes seeking revenge and instead finds out he has a half grown son and the woman he’s been angry with for so many years is not who he thought she was. They both fight against the passion they still feel for each other, but in the end it is irresistible.

Come take the journey with Derek and Jasmine as they rediscover a passion that never died and the lies that kept them apart.

Read on for my thoughts on The tycoon’s Revenge. No true spoilers, promise.

Review: Wild Hearts by Evie Ryan

Posted June 17, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 0 Comments

owned Wild Hearts Title: Wild Hearts
Series: By Moonlight, part three
Author: Evie Ryan
Genre: Paranormal, Erotica, Romance
Published: May 14, 2015
Publisher:
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: Owned, Kindle edition
Cover Description:

A twist of fate…

Against all odds, Gwen and Brandon cheat death when she infuses him with her immortal blood. Now they are free to venture into the wild unknown of their forbidden love.As they flee the Cascade Mountains to start over in Seattle, Gwen’s attraction to Brandon becomes sparked by fresh desire. And his devotion to her blossoms as well.The bond between them just might be unbreakable. It seems this new beginning will be their last.

For a mountain man ruled by the wolf within, living in Seattle isn’t without its challenges, especially when Gwen pushes Brandon to adapt, impress her family, and otherwise help her reclaim the life she once knew. He’s determined to please his woman and makes every effort to set his bad boy ways aside. After all, she refused Christoph’s twisted seduction in order to be with him. He can do this for her. How hard can a little city living be?

But when Brandon begins to undergo radical changes as a result of her vampire blood, they discover precisely why vampires and werewolves shouldn’t mix.An evil storm is brewing in Brandon’s soul, and if it emerges it will tear them apart.

There’s only one way to conquer it and Christoph holds the key. He can help them, but first there’s something they must do…

Deep in the Cascade wilderness, the shifters are preparing for battle. The vampires plan to attack, but need the lovers to fight by their side. A war is on the horizon, which will put their love to the ultimate test. If they want to finally live in peace, they’ll do this. But agreeing isn’t as easy as it seems. Gwen’s true nature is surfacing and it threatens to destroy the one man she’s given her heart to.

Will they stand united or divide and fall?

Destiny is drawing near.

Read on for my thoughts on Wild Hearts. No true spoilers, promise.

Review: Primal Darkness by Evie Ryan

Posted June 17, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 0 Comments

Title: Primal Darkness
Series: By Moonlight, part two
Author: Evie Ryan
Genre: Erotica, Paranormal Romance
Published: May 15, 2015
Publisher:
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: Owned, Kindle edition
Cover Description:

Darkness becomes her…

Rugged, commanding, and undeniably sexy, Brandon Scott is the reason Gwen’s alive, but she isn’t sure about this mountain man who’s mischievous yet careful with her. He drives her nuts, but keeps her smiling. Every kiss sends her reeling with desire, but every mishap makes her smack him, annoyed. Despite his brazen attitude and rough ways Brandon charms her every time he flashes that bad boy smile. He’s not the type of man Gwen usually goes for, but then again she’s never fallen for a werewolf. This werewolf has her hooked. And neither Gwen nor Brandon seems very concerned that she’s a vampire. Vampires and werewolves don’t mix.

Caught up in their sudden romance, Gwen moves into Brandon’s cabin where falling in love and making love are their only priorities. But when Gwen discovers she isn’t the only hiker who was saved from death, she begins to unravel a dark secret that threatens to divide them, and an ancient power called primal darkness is at its core.

A vampire amongst werewolves, Gwen investigates alone. The closer she gets to discovering the truth, the greater the rift between her and the man she loves. Brandon’s keeping something from her, but the vampire who turned her isn’t. Refined, inviting, and highly seductive, Christoph Barone would do anything for her and Gwen can’t deny the temptation. His hands are strong, yet smooth as silk. Every touch melts her. And when he looks at her with those piercing green eyes she feels a connection so deep it takes her breath away. But isn’t Brandon the one?

As primal darkness rises, the two men vie for her heart. Gwen is torn between her werewolf lover and the love of a man who’s like her, a vampire. She must choose before the dark power makes the choice for her. If it does, it could mean her life.

Read on for my thoughts on Primal Darkness. No true spoilers, promise.

Review: Vamp Rising by Evie Ryan

Posted June 17, 2015 by Marsha in This one's a Keeper / 0 Comments

Title: Vamp Rising
Series: By Moonlight, Part 1
Author: Evie Ryan
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Published: May 14, 2015
Publisher:
My Rating: 4 stars
Source: Owned, Kindle edition
Cover Description:

Death is only the beginning…

When Gwen Keller arrives in the Cascade Mountains, ready for the long weekend ahead, she knows she’s out of her element. The steep terrain, crisp mountain air, and rugged wilderness are nothing like Seattle’s state-of-the-art amenities she’s accustomed to, but that’s the point. She wants an escape from her grueling career as a high-powered executive and the hectic lifestyle that comes with it. She needs time alone, just her and nature,so that she can come to terms with the diagnosis that’s looming over her head: Gwen will not live long.

Brandon Scott notices the city slicker the second she sets foot in his neck of the woods and he isn’t pleased. The way she wrestles her tent poles with a clatter, stomps noisily through the brush, and sings aloud through trails she has no business hiking sets his teeth on edge. But the longer he studies her from afar, the harder it is to deny she’s piqued his interest. Her curves, the short mop of blond hair she tosses with a smile, and the perky pep in her step has him curious about her, if not intrigued. Does she have what it takes to survive in his territory? Would his inner wolf scare her off? Maybe she’s the one…

But the opportunity slips through his fingers when he finds the lone hiker dead at the bottom of the ravine.

There’s only one way to restore her to life and it isn’t to make her like him. An ancient favor is called in, and the mysterious woman is saved. But what she’s become is destined to destroy him: a vampire.

Brandon must tame her darkness if he wants to win her heart, but Gwen is torn between the vampire life and that of werewolves. She must choose before time runs out…

The search party is closing in.

Read on for my thoughts on Vamp Rising. No true spoilers, promise.