The Love Coupon by Ainslie Paton Stubborn Hearts #2 Publication Date: April 9, 2018 Contemporary Romance Carina Press Reviewed by Kini Favorite Quote: “I need a hug.” “From me?” “It’s not a trick question, you big lump of granite. I declared I loved you this morning and after your exit pursued by a bear I didn’t stop loving you. You’re the best friend I have sex with, it’s been a crappy day, and I need you.” This book and author are so difficult to describe. I have been reading Continue Reading
Review: Feud by Phyllis Bourne
Feud by Phyllis Bourne Released: February 8, 2018 Contemporary Novella Self Published Reviewed by Mandi A novella-length, romantic comedy from Phyllis Bourne made me snort-laugh up until the end. There is a hundred-plus year old feud between the Lawson and Bridges family. Owning neighboring houses, the rest of the houses on the street have all been demolished by various storms throughout the years. When the very elderly Lawson gentleman passes away, Justice Bridges thinks his family has Continue Reading
Review: Peachy Flippin’ Keen by Molly Harper
Peachy Flippin’ Keen by Molly Harper Southern Eclectic, #1.5 Contemporary Romance/Southern Small Town April 9, 2018 Pocket Star Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: There was a reason Frankie didn’t work with living people. Peachy Flippin Keen’ welcomes readers back to Lake Sackett, GA with a very short and funny novella that preps readers for the second novel in Molly Harper’s hilarious Southern Eclectic series-Ain't She a Peach-which is Frankie McCready’s story. Frankie is the Continue Reading
Audio Book Review: The Theory of Second Best by J. Bengtsson
The Theory of Second Best by J. Bengtsson Cake #2 NA Contemporary Romance January 9, 2017 Self Published Reviewed by Helyce After finishing the first book in this series, I immediately picked up book two. Kyle is the younger brother of Jake, featured in book one. From the outside looking in, you’d think that Kyle had it made. Sure, he gets to hang out with his famous brother, travel the world, party like a rockstar, and enjoy all the other perks that lifestyle would bring. But the Continue Reading
Review: In the Eye of the Storm/Catering to the CEO by Samantha Chase
In the Eye of the Storm/Catering to the CEO by Samantha Chase Contemporary Romance Released: April 3, 2018 Sourcebooks Casablanca Reviewed by Sheena In the Eye of the Storm A Samantha Chase novel is a pretty good bet, so I was excited to see this two-in-one deal. Chase promises sweet and angsty romance and though the door is typically closed during the sexy times, the romantic tension and story telling usually balances the lack of "whoa baby, come to mama! *bites fist*" just fine. Continue Reading
Review: Cheeky Royal by Nana Malone
Cheeky Royal by Nana Malone (Royals Undercover #1) Released: April 2, 2018 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I'm all about the royals these days and when I read this blurb, what stood out to me is the heroine is in charge of guarding the royals (aka the hero). This is a really cute, super sexy story and I definitely recommend it. But let me also tell you that it's part one of a two-book series and it ends in a cliffhanger. The second book, Cheeky King, comes out Continue Reading
Review: Claim Me Cowboy by Maisey Yates
Claim Me Cowboy by Maisey Yates (Copper Ridge #4) Released: April 3, 2018 Contemporary Romance Harlequin Reviewed by Mandi Joshua has a successful career in marketing, and has moved back home to escape city life and enjoy fresh ranch air. His sister is an extraordinary architect, and he has started working with her, using his marketing skills to help her business. He is happy and content - but his dad thinks he needs to settle down and start a family. And to make that happen, his dad Continue Reading
Review: Happily Ever Alfie by K. Sterling
Happily Ever Alfie by K. Sterling M/M Contemporary Released: January 25, 2018 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi In Happily Ever After, we have Church, retired from the Army who is fifty, and Alfie, a twenty-nine year old whose mom and step-dad died, so he has stepped in as a father/guardian to several young kids. He supports himself by writing romance books, but is completely overwhelmed with caring for a houseful of kids. Alfie meets Church in a library, and when Alfie's car won't Continue Reading
Review: Cake: A Love Story by J. Bengtsson
Cake: A Love Story by J. Bengtsson Cake, #1 NA Contemporary Romance May 14, 2016 Self Published Audible Reviewed by Helyce A few weeks ago, faced with another tedious and mundane task at work, I opened up Audible to search for something that would make the task at hand a bit more bearable. Audible had just emailed me a romance spotlight list and Cake: A Love Story was second on the list. The short blurb about a rockstar with a tragic past was all I needed to know before I clicked Continue Reading
Review: Last Call by TL Watson
Last Call by TL Watson Contemporary Romance March 15, 2018 Self Published Reviewed by Helyce Gwen Cooper has missed her flight home and is attempting to text this information to her teenage son when she literally runs into a man, throwing them both to the floor. He spills his coffee all over her shirt, she drops her phone and loses a shoe. When they finally right themselves, she realizes that she’s bumped into actor Blake Donovan, Hollywood’s popular leading man. They exchange Continue Reading