Dating You/Hating You by Christina Lauren Romance Contemporary June 6, 2017 Gallery Books Reviewed by Tracey Wasinger Despite the odds against them from an embarrassing meet-awkward at a mutual friend’s Halloween party, Carter and Evie immediately hit it off. Even the realization that they’re both high-powered agents at competing firms in Hollywood isn’t enough to squash the fire. But when their two agencies merge—causing the pair to vie for the same position—all bets are off. What could Continue Reading
Review: The Bet by Elizabeth Hayley
The Bet by Elizabeth Hayley Series: The Players, #1 Contemporary Romance July 27, 2017 Swerve Reviewed by Tori The first in a series, Elizabeth Hayley’s The Bet focuses on a famous football player whose skills on and off the field are legendary, his two equally sports famous friends, and a friendly wager revolving around a popular sports event. Each man has to convince whomever the other two pick as their date, to go to the event with them. Jace “The Jet” Benning isn’t quite on board Continue Reading
Review: All There Is by Violet Duke
All There Is by Violet Duke Series: Juniper Hills #1 Contemporary Romance June 27, 2017 Montlake Reviewed by Helyce I enjoy the theme of second chance love, so I was excited to read this by new-to-me author Violet Duke. I also thought that the circumstances for this romance were interesting since the blurb infers that there was a death but more than that, it tells us that Jake takes the fall for his brother. I was very intrigued by this. How could this possibly play out to the hero’s Continue Reading
Review: The Cartographer by Tamsen Parker
The Cartographer (The Compass #6) Erotic BDSM Released: June 26, 2017 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Oh Reyes. Fans of The Compass series have greatly been anticipating Rey getting his HEA. The kink life coach who has helped so many others find their way in life to their own HEA, now finally gets his chance, and it comes in a man named Allie Hart. Rey is a hard person to describe. In control, intense when needed, open and warm at other times. He works in the kink scene - helping Continue Reading
Review: Until It Fades by K.A. Tucker
Until It Fades by K.A. Tucker Romance Contemporary June 27, 2017 Atria Publishing Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Maybe I can still make a great life for Brenna and me, here.” Twenty-four year old single mother Catherine Wright never wanted to be the focus of her hometown’s attention again. That proves impossible to avoid when she risks her life to save a man from a burning car only to discover he is Brett Madden, a famous pro hockey player. Now she has to worry about her past Continue Reading
Review: Stay by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy
Stay by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy Series: WAGS, #2 Romance Contemporary June 20, 2017 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “It’s high time we got someone to remove that stick from your ass. And then spank you with it.” Matt Erikkson hasn’t had a very good year. Recently divorced, his ex-wife’s toxicity is really taking a toll on his self-esteem. Texting with HTE (aka Hottie) from Fetch is fast becoming the highlight of his days. When Matt needs a favor asap and calls Continue Reading
Hoodwinked Hearts by Ainslie Paton
Hoodwinked Hearts Publication Date: June 19, 2017 Contemporary Romance Carina Press Reviewed by Kini A master jewel thief meets his match in a daring romance of love and larceny… Confidence man, master thief and professional crook Cleve Jones knows a thing or two about risk. Ten years ago, he risked his freedom to fall in love with a dangerously sexy, foulmouthed, punk-ass professor's daughter and she disappeared, stealing his future happiness. Vegas hustler Aria Harp is back, Continue Reading
Review: On Point by Annabeth Albert
On Point by Annabeth Albert (Out of Uniform #3) M/M Contemporary Romance Released: June 5, 2017 Carina Press Reviewed by Tracey Blurb: Never fall for your best friend… Pushing thirty, with his reenlistment looming, decorated navy sniper Maddox Horvat is taking a long look at what he really wants in life. And what he wants is Ben Tovey. It isn't smart, falling for his best friend and fellow SEAL, but ten years with Ben has forged a bond so intimate Maddox can't ignore it. He needs Ben by Continue Reading
Review: Second Chance Season by Liora Blake
Second Chance Season (Grand Valley #2) Released: June 20, 2017 Contemporary Romance Pocket Books Reviewed by Mandi I really enjoyed this one - maybe it's because I live a little ways in the country. I like a guy who drives a big truck, that has dirt on his t-shirt, stubble on his face, and is sweaty from a hard day in the fields. My husband is a computer programmer but also part-time goat farmer! I MAY glance at the guy who fills my mini-van with bales of hay for my goats a little too Continue Reading
Review: Small Change by Roan Parrish
Small Change by Roan Parrish (Small Change #1) Contemporary Romance Released: June 1, 2017 Self Published Reviewed by Tracey Blurb: Ginger Holtzman has fought for everything she’s ever had—the success of her tattoo shop, respect in the industry, her upcoming art show. Tough and independent, she has taking-no-crap down to an art form. Good thing too, since keeping her shop afloat, taking care of her friends, and scrambling to finish her paintings doesn’t leave time for anything else. Which Continue Reading