Luke by Kimberly Lewis All Karlie Jo wants out of life is for Luke to fall in love with her. She has had a huge crush on him ever since she was little, and now she thinks she loves him. Coming back to her hometown to intern with horses, she ends up interning at Luke's family ranch. Luke can't believe Karlie Jo is all grown up and has the confidence of a woman. He starts to lust after her right away and they start a fling that isn't supposed to have strings attached. This one was just Continue Reading
Helyce’s Thursday Thoughts on Maverick by Cheryl Brooks
Hello friends, it has not been a good reading week. I had 4 books drop on 9/4 and I only read one and a half. I had high hopes of relaxing and reading over my Labor Day Weekend, but it just didn’t work out that way for me. I’m more hopeful for the upcoming weekend. My kids have settled in to their college routines and have their own plans for the weekend, my hubby also has plans for the weekend, so I’m crossing my fingers for some reading and me time. Maverick by Cheryl Brooks (Cat Continue Reading
Sheena’s Wistful/Wanton Wednesday!
The Billionaire's Wake Up Call Girl by Annika Martin (Carolyn Crane's sexy, smexy alter ego) is the epitome of Wistful/Wanton! It is also hilarious and unbelievably entertaining. I stayed up all night reading it (putting it down was just not an option) and I was cackling only when I wasn't fanning myself feverishly and only fanning when I wasn't swooning! Prickly, uptight, self loathing and more than a little surly, CEO Billionaire Theo Drummand is a brilliant scientist and develops live saving Continue Reading
Tori’s Tuesday Tinys
Charlotte Walsh Likes to Win by Jo Piazza Women's Fiction/Political/Family Simon and Schuster July 24, 2018 Charlotte Walsh is running for a Senate seat in a district that could change the balance of power. Leaving her high powered job, she drags her husband and kids to her PA hometown and prepares for her campaign. Only, she wasn't prepared for just how far her opponent will go to defeat her. Or how living in a glass house would affect her marriage, her career, and her family. When the Continue Reading
Spotlight: Phoenix Unbound by Grace Draven and Giveaway!
New York Times bestselling author Ilona Andrews sums up the book way better than I ever could, “Fierce and captivating, PHOENIX UNBOUND is the story of a gladiator and a fire witch fighting for their freedom against an empire that wants them enslaved. With impossible odds, breathtaking battles, terrifying magic, and an unlikely love, this book is a must read. Grace Draven is a master of romantic heroic fantasy.” As this is the first book in Grace Draven’s Fallen Empire Continue Reading
Review: How to Dance an Undead Waltz by Hailey Edwards
How to Dance an Undead Waltz by Hailey Edwards Beginner's Guide to Necromancy #4 Urban Fantasy August 22, 2018 Self Published Favorite Quote: Once upon a time, I had wanted to corrupt the boy next door. From here, the boy down the hall was looking ripe for debauching to me. Reviewed by Angela Before I get into my review I just want to say I can't believe there are people who still haven't started reading this series yet. It's crazy good. CRAZY, SPOOKY, OMG WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN Continue Reading
Angela’s Monday Mornings
Good morning and Happy Labor Day! I have a date with my husband at the Astros game this afternoon and I can't think of a better way to spend the day! Cheap stadium wine, baseball, and my lover... all my favorite things. Be sure so come back later today and check out my review of How to Dance an Undead Waltz by Hailey Edwards. What I read: Magic Triumphs by Ilona Andrews Kate Daniels #10 Urban Fantasy August 28, 2018 by Ace Favorite Quote: They would have to go through the two of Continue Reading
Smex Scene Sunday
Yesterday on Twitter, a conversation came up talking about the expectations of romance contemporaries and various likes and unlikes. One question asked was,"what is your favorite romance contemporary you'd recommend to someone?" Now, I've read ALOT of books in my lifetime. Many get read once but others hold a special place on my bookshelf and/or Kindle for re-read purposes. One such book for me is The Unwanted Wife by Natasha Anders. I picked it up a few years ago during a sale and someone's Continue Reading
Weekly Wrap-Up
On Monday, Angela reviewed: B+ review The Governess Game by Tessa Dare (historical)B review Stripped by Zoey Castille (contemporary)A review The Duke with the Dragon Tattoo by Kerrigan Byrne (historical) On Tuesday, Tori reviewed: A review Magic Triumphs by Ilona Andrews (urban fantasy)B- review It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time by Kylie Scott (contemporary)B+ review Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan (fiction)D review From Here to You by Jamie McGuire (contemporary) On Wednesday, Continue Reading
September’s To-Be Read
Tori's List Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren -9/4 Who doesn't love a friends to lovers romance? Especially when they try so hard NOT to fall in love. People Kill People by Ellen Hopkins-9/4 Hopkins divulges into a political firestorm as she tackles gun violence and white supremacy in a small town. The Exes' Revenge by Jo Jakeman-9/11 Three women decide enough is enough when the man they all loved at one time goes too far. Intercepted by Alexis Continue Reading