The Billionaire Bachelor by Jessica Lemmon Series: Billionaire Bad Boys #1 Contemporary Romance June 28, 2016 Forever Reviewed by Helyce Reese Crane has been groomed to be the next CEO of The Crane Hotels once his father retires. He’s wanted it badly for years and has done everything to prove that he is the man for the job. Unfortunately, the Board doesn’t agree and rumor is that they may not choose him as the rightful successor. It seems Reese’s private life, which has too often Continue Reading
Review: As You Wish by Isobel Starling
As You Wish by Isobel Starling (Shatterproof Bond 0.5) M/M Romance Novella October 5, 2015 Reviewed by Helyce From Goodreads: Declan Ramsay's brother Oliver was marrying Annabelle Aiken at a fairy tale Castle on the banks of Loch Ness in Scotland. The bride and groom decided, so that he didn’t feel left out, Annabelle's gay younger brother Sam Should share the best man duties with Declan. Declan had never met the kid who was to be his joint best man. Sam Aiken was abroad, Continue Reading
Review: Return of the Bad Boy by Jessica Lemmon
Return of the Bad Boy by Jessica Lemmon (Second Chances #4) Contemporary Romance Released: April 26, 2016 Forever Reviewed by Helyce Favorite Quote: “You made me want you” she said. “A future. A son. A...husband. You made me want to love you. You made me want it all.” I have truly enjoyed this series, but this is the story that I’ve been waiting for. Asher Knight, lead singer for the rock band Knight Time and, interestingly, a children’s book author, has intrigued me since the Continue Reading
Review: The Real Thing by Tina Ann Forkner
The Real Thing by Tina Ann Forkner April 7, 2016 Tule Publishing Group Reviewed by Helyce From Goodreads: Sometimes you have to don a pair of cowgirl boots… Manda Marshall is ready to leave heartache behind when she marries Keith Black, a champion saddle bronc cowboy and man of her dreams. But going from the serenity of small town Tennessee to the exhilaration of the rodeo, nothing can prepare her for being a cowboy’s wife. Becoming the new stepmom to Keith’s little boy and teenaged Continue Reading
Review: What We Find by Robyn Carr
What We Find by Robyn Carr (Sullivan’s Crossing #1) Contemporary Romance April 5, 2016 Mira Reviewed by Helyce Maggie Sullivan is close to having a total breakdown. A gifted and successful neurosurgeon, she’s at her best dealing in high stress emergency situations. But when a teenager dies resulting in a malpractice suit on the heels of a recent personal tragedy it’s just too much for her to handle. Maggie realizes that she desperately needs to step back and take stock of where she is Continue Reading
Review: Dirty Heart by Rhys Ford
Dirty Heart by Rhys Ford Series: Cole McGinnis #6 M/M Contemporary Romance March 18, 2016 Dreamspinner Press Reviewed by Helyce Former LAPD detective Cole McGinnis’s life nearly ended the day his police partner and best friend Ben Pirelli emptied his service weapon into Cole and his then-lover, Rick. Since Ben turned his gun on himself, Cole thought he’d never find out why Ben tried to destroy him. Years later, Cole has stitched himself back together. Now a private investigator and Continue Reading
Review: Fighting Dirty by Lori Foster
Fighting Dirty by Lori Foster (Ultimate #4) Contemporary Romance Released: February 23, 2016 Harlequin Reviewed by Helyce With the life he's led and the muscles he's gained, Armie Jacobson isn't afraid of anything. Except maybe Merissa Colter's effect on him. It's not just that she's his best friend's little sister. Fact is, she deserves better. Women pursue him for one night of pleasure, and that's all he wants to offer. Until rescuing Merissa from a robbery leads to the most erotic Continue Reading
Review: Eight to Midnight by Karen Harley
Eight to Midnight: A Best Friends Romance by Karen Harley Episodes 1-5 Contemporary Romance December 28, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Helyce Sara can't believe it when her friends Harrison, Jasmine, and Matt actually agree to try "The Challenge" one drunken, moonlit night. The four close friends and Seattle neighbors figure it's a positively inspired way to jog them out of their romantic ruts. All they have to do is have sex with each other for four hours every week and the rest of Continue Reading
Review: Giving It Up by Audra North
Giving It Up by Audra North (Pushing The Boundaries #1) Contemporary Romance January 12, 2016 Samhain Reviewed by Helyce If Beatrice Lawrence didn't know better, she'd swear the universe is out to make sure she is totally, completely screwed. It's not enough her family's restrictive rules drove her away from home at a young age. She had to go and fall for a guy whose mere presence heats her body like Death Valley. Except he seems to harbor a special brand of dislike, just for her. He even Continue Reading
Helyce’s Favorite Reads of 2015
Helyce’s Favorite Reads of 2015 2015 was a bit of a hit and miss year for me reading wise. I read the least amount of books when compared to previous years and though I hate to do so, I had more DNFs than ever before. On a positive note, I did read several new to me authors whose books made such an impression that they’ve made my list below. In no particular order, here we go: Vespertine by Leta Blake and Indra Vaughn: This M/M romance took me by surprise. New to me authors, Continue Reading