Making the Play by T.J. Kline (Hidden Falls #1) Contemporary Romance September 27, 2016 Avon Impulse Reviewed by Helyce Goodreads blurb: T.J. Kline launches a brand new series with the charming story of a NFL player who finds love when he least expects it… Grant McQuaid has dedicated his entire life to his football career. Now an injury threatens his place on the team and he’s forced to return home to rehabilitate. But when he meets his “biggest fan,” a precocious, blue-eyed, hearing Continue Reading
Review: Tempting Tristan by Melissa Foster
Tempting Tristan by Melissa Foster (Harborside Nights #3) Released: October 19, 2016 M/M Contemporary Romance Self Published Reviewed by Mandi This is the first I've read of this series and it works well as a stand alone. I believe the first two books are m/f, and this one is m/m. Both Tristan and Alex are dealing with their own issues. Tristan works in a popular bar in his hometown of Harborside and has recently gotten out of a troubled relationship. His ex would never fully commit Continue Reading
Review: Room at the Inn for Christmas by Mary Connealy
Room at the Inn for Christmas by Mary Connealy Released: October 25, 2016 Holiday Romance Novella Swerve Reviewed by Mandi When Amanda graduated college, her father encouraged her to leave her hometown in Oregon and explore and prosper in a place that didn't feature her family's inn. Amanda left for California and never looked back. Her father told her that Cart, the man she was sweet on in Oregon, was married and had moved on with his life. Her father painted a bleak picture of the inn Continue Reading
Review: Big Package by Opal Carew
Big Package by Opal Carew Released: October 25, 2016 Erotic Romance Swerve Reviewed by Mandi All Holly wants to do is get on a bus and make it to her sister's house for Christmas morning. But when her ex-boyfriend shows up at the bus stop and brings a huge box full of stuff for her and leaves - she is unable to take it on the bus, and is stranded at the bus stop on Christmas Eve. Kalen sees his sister safe on the bus, and then notices a woman who may need help. He offers to drive Continue Reading
Review: Mistletoe Games by Jaci Burton
Mistletoe Games by Jaci Burton: A Play-By-Play Anthology Contemporary Romance October 18, 2016 Berkley Reviewed by Helyce Holiday Games For the high-achieving Elizabeth and her husband, baseball player Gavin Riley, failure is not an option. So when it comes to making a baby, they’re not about to let any holiday distractions get in the way of their necessary pleasures. This story was just okay for me. I haven’t read the Play By Play series, and though I enjoy a sports Continue Reading
Review: Top Shelf by Kelly Jamieson
Top Shelf: An Aces Hockey Novel by Kelly Jamieson Publication Date: October 18, 2016 Contemporary Romance Loveswept Reviewed by Kini Whether it’s a clutch goal or a cocktail, nothing beats “top shelf.” In this novel from the bestselling author of the Heller Brothers Hockey series, a fun-loving jock and an ambitious career woman mix business with pleasure. Not only is Jared Rupp one of the stars of the NHL’s Chicago Aces, he’s also the owner of the Sin Bin, the after-hours hot spot Continue Reading
Review: Twisted Palace by Erin Watt
Twisted Palace by Erin Watt Series: The Royals, #3 Romance Contemporary/YA October 17, 2016 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Relationship issues are a lot easier to handle when you’re not worrying you boyfriend might go to prison.” These Royals will ruin you… From mortal enemies to unexpected allies, two teenagers try to protect everything that matters most. Ella Harper has met every challenge that life has thrown her way. She’s tough, resilient, and willing to Continue Reading
Review: Royally Screwed by Emma Chase
Royally Screwed by Emma Chase (Royally #1) Contemporary Romance Released: October 18, 2016 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I have a good history with Emma Chase. Her last series I enjoyed so much - especially Sustained and the novella follow-up, Sidebarred. That family holds a very special place in my heart. Then I heard she was starting a new series featuring royals. And honestly - I wasn't that excited. I'm not sure why, I guess I thought reading about royals wouldn't be fun (what Continue Reading
Review: Thief of Hearts by L.H. Cosway
Thief of Hearts by L.H. Cosway Series: Hearts, #5 Contemporary Romance October 4, 2016 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: "People like you give people like me a soft place to fall. Otherwise we'd just be cold and hard. That's how I was before I met you." Andrea (Andie) Anderson is a widow whose job teaching adults trying to re-enter the world of education and taking care of her cousin is her whole world after her husband passed away. Love is not something she aspires Continue Reading
Review: The Boy is Back by Meg Cabot
The Boy is Back by Meg Cabot (Boy #4) Released: October 18, 2016 Contemporary romance William Morrow Reviewed by May When I saw this book announced I squealed aloud like the twenty something I was when the first of Cabot’s “Boy” series was released over a decade ago. Every Boy’s Got One was one of my first favorite books as an adult, and remains my favorite of all the Cabot books. A new book related to that? I don’t even need the premise I’m sold! Sadly my excitement was short lived, Continue Reading