Luck of the Draw by Kate Clayborn (Chance of a Lifetime #2) Contemporary Romance April 24, 2018 Lyrical Shine Reviewed by Kini Favorite Quote: “You’re the hero of this story,” he says, fierce and plain, the clearest he’s spoken since he sat down. “You were my rescue boat, Zo.” “Your— what?” “My rescue boat. I was on this island, all by myself, and you came to rescue me.” “Aiden, I’m not sure—” “The island is where I’ve been since he died. Or maybe it’s where I always was, but I used to Continue Reading
Easy Bake Lovin’ by Maggie Wells
Easy Bake Lovin’ by Maggie Wells Play Dates #2 Contemporary Romance March 6, 2018 Lyrical Shine Reviewed by Kini Favorite Quote: “Normal is a fantasy,” she said, craning her neck to peer over her shoulder at him. “Reality is messy, but so much better.” This is the second book in Wells’ series about single dads and the women they fall for. I reviewed the first book, Play Dates, last year. I liked this one about the same. It was okay but wasn’t great. Georgie is a baker with a Continue Reading
Review: Beginner’s Luck by Kate Clayborn
Beginner’s Luck by Kate Clayborn (Chance of a Lifetime #1) Contemporary Romance October 31, 2017 Lyrical Shine Reviewed by Kini Favorite Quote: “What does that mean?” I’m intentionally vague with my question. Maybe I’m asking what it means for Beaumont’s pursuit of me. Maybe I’m asking what it means for him and his job. But maybe I’m asking what it means for him and me. Because when I think of being “involved” with Ben, I think about his clothes on my bedroom floor. I think about all Continue Reading
Review: Play Dates by Maggie Wells
Play Dates by Maggie Wells Play Dates #1 Contemporary Romance October 3, 2017 Lyrical Shine Reviewed by Kini Favorite Quote: He yelped when she yanked, pulling his hair until she could look him in the eye. “Come.” One word and the woman completely unraveled him. Biting his lip, he closed his eyes and emptied every bit of loneliness and longing built up over the week into her. I stumbled upon this author earlier this year when I joined a Facebook group for Seasoned Romance, aka romance Continue Reading
Review: Once A Charmer by Sharla Lovelace
Once a Charmer by Sharla Lovelace Series: Charmed in Texas, #3 Romance Contemporary October 17, 2017 Lyrical Shine Reviewed by Tori By day, Allie Greene stays busy with her family diner, and keeping tabs on her teenage daughter. What’s really exhausting Allie, however, are the nights. Not that she minds Bash Anderson unbuttoning her naughty desires—if only in her dreams. But what was he doing there at all? He’s her best friend, and a father figure to her girl. Talk about awkward. Talk Continue Reading
Review: Diving In by Kristina Mathews
Diving In by Kristina Mathews Released: September 19, 2017 Contemporary Romance Lyrical Reviewed by Mandi Are adventure company romances the "in" thing right now? I've read several - including a m/m series from Lynda Aicher and a recent Nicole Helm series. I'm not a whitewater raft person by any means - give me a tube, a creek, and a cooler that floats. But I am drawn to this trope. But, not this book. This one did not work for me at all. I did like the heroine - but that's about it Continue Reading
Review: A Charmed Little Lie by Sharla Lovelace
A Charmed Little Lie by Sharla Lovelace Series: Charmed in Texas, #1 Romance Contemporary April 18, 2017 Lyrical Shine Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “You should walk in there at ease with the world. Like you're getting more sex than anyone in the room.” When Lanie discovers her aunt is dying, she tells a few little lies to help ease her passing. Only, her aunt didn’t quite believe her. Now Lanie has to find a husband and convince him to live with her in her childhood home for Continue Reading