Intercepting the Chef by Rachel Goodman (How To Score #1) Contemporary Romance Released: May 2, 2017 Pocket Star Reviewed by Helyce Favorite Quote: “You’re like the best parts of fall. Changing colors, the first brush of cool, crisp air. The stadium lights and cheering crowds, the scent of a well-worn ball Coach hands me after a win. All my favorite things wrapped up into one tiny, spirited package.” From the beginning, this story had me feeling a bit off-kilter. We meet Gwen, Continue Reading
Review: Good Girl’s Guide to Talking Dirty by Alice Faris
Good Girl’s Guide to Talking Dirty Publication Date: March 20, 2017 Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Kini Talking dirty as a phone sex operator isn't what straight laced school psychologist East Winters had in mind as a portable counseling job. But after being budget-cut out of employment, she needs the cash to get out of town fast and hitchhike to Maine for her dream job working at a school with a bigger pocketbook and no knowledge of her family's nasty history. Ex Continue Reading
Review: All the Lies we tell by Megan Hart
All the Lies We Tell by Megan Hart (Quarry Road #1) Released: May 1, 2017 Contemporary Romance Montlake Reviewed by Mandi Megan Hart is an author I will always read. Even though All the Lies We Tell isn't the most emotionally intense book by her, she still has a way of writing her main characters that allows the reader to have an intimate relationship with them. In this book, I'd say there are three main characters (maybe four) and we learn of their story, of their grief and how they Continue Reading
Review: Behind the Curtain by Beth Kery
Behind the Curtain by Beth Kery Released: May 4, 2017 Contemporary Romance Berkley Reviewed by Mandi If you like angst, emotional young love, and a books that give you "all the feels" Behind the Curtain is for you. We start in present day, with our hero Asher returning to Chicago for some relaxation before he starts his new job in London. Asher has been traveling the world as a reporter, stationed mostly in the middle east. His family owns a large media company and it was assumed he Continue Reading
Review: Baby, Come Back by Molly O’Keefe
Baby, Come Back by Molly O’Keefe Series: Bad Boy Romance, #2 Contemporary Romance May 1, 2017 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: "I need to save myself.” Jack gave up everything to repay his father’s debt and keep his brother safe. Forced to play enforcer for the mob, Jack lives day to day alone with no hope of redemption. When a young woman comes into his life, bringing with her the light and warmth he’s missed for so long, he grabs on to her with both hands. He knows Continue Reading
Review: Daddy’s Best Friend by London Hale
Daddy's Best Friend by London Hale (Temperance Falls #1) Released: May 2, 2017 Erotic Novella Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Blurb: Nathan’s always been more than just my dad’s friend. I never thought he'd see me as an adult, especially not after avoiding me for so long. But one hug, one moment feeling every inch of him against me, shatters that illusion. Consequences no longer matter—I’m eighteen, and I’m willing to risk everything for my shot with him. I never should’ve seen Eve Continue Reading
Review: Pipe Dreams by Sarina Bowen
Pipe Dreams by Sarina Bowen Series: Brooklyn Bruisers, #3 Contemporary Romance/Sports May 2, 2017 Berkley Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: Bitter much? Why yes, I still am. Mike Beacon, the first string goalie for the Brooklyn Bruisers, married young and worked hard to build a promising career while raising a family. When he files for divorce, he runs to the one person who understands him best; Lauren Williams. He and Lauren slip easily from friends to lovers but while looking for Continue Reading
Review: Purple Hearts by Tess Wakefield
Purple Hearts Publication Date: April 25, 2017 Contemporary Romance/Military Atria Reviewed by Kini Cassie Salazar and Luke Morrow couldn’t be more different. Sharp-witted Cassie works nights at a bar in Austin, Texas to make ends meet while pursuing her dream of becoming a singer/songwriter. Luke is an Army trainee, about to ship out for duty, who finds comfort in the unswerving discipline of service. But a chance encounter at Cassie’s bar changes the course of both their Continue Reading
Review: The Player by K. Bromberg
The Player by K. Bromberg Series: The Player, #1 Contemporary Romance April 17, 2017 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: "You're nothing like I expected." "I'm never what anyone expects. It's a blessing and a curse." Easten Wylder is baseball royalty with a baseball hall of famer father and a talent that has him in high demand. When an injury sidelines him and the team’s new GM seems to be more about the money then the game, Easten needs the best physical therapist Continue Reading
Review: Too Hard to Forget by Tessa Bailey
Too Hard to Forget (Romancing the Clarksons Book #3) Publication Date: April 25, 2017 Contemporary Romance Forever Reviewed by Kini This time, she's calling the shots. Peggy Clarkson is returning to her alma mater with one goal in mind: confront Elliott Brooks, the man who ruined her for all others, and remind him of what he's been missing. Even after three years, seeing him again is like a punch in the gut, but Peggy's determined to stick to her plan. Maybe then, once she has the Continue Reading