Friday, June 28, 2019

Naughty Stranger (Dangerous Love, #1) by Stacey Kennedy

From USA Today bestselling author Stacey Kennedy comes a thrilling, sexy romance about a woman in danger and a small-town police detective who will do anything to keep her safe.

After a sudden tragedy blew her world apart, Peyton Kerr fled her big city career and started over in Stoney Creek, Maine. So far, she’s loving small-town life–no one knows about her past, and her easy flirtation with Boone Knight gives her a reason to smile. But then someone is murdered in Peyton’s store, and her quiet, anonymous existence is instantly destroyed. To make matters worse, Boone–a police detective–is assigned to the case, and Peyton knows she can’t keep him at arm’s length any longer. She’s resisted the simmering heat between them–but now this gorgeous man is promising to keep her safe–and satisfied…

Boone Knight doesn’t want the complications of a relationship. But when he volunteers to protect his town’s newest–and sexiest–resident, he finally admits he’d like to explore their sizzling attraction. And after one incredible night, everything changes for Boone. Peyton is sweeter–and braver–than anyone he’s ever met, and with her in his arms, everything makes sense. He just needs to convince her to trust him enough to reveal her secrets, or risk losing her to a merciless killer who seems to grow bolder with each passing day.
 


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4 Dangerous Stars

This is the first book I have read from this author and I will say I am a big fan of Ms. Kennedy. Naughty Stranger is sexy, hot and full of mystery that kept me on the edge of my couch! It's the first book is the Dangerous Love series and I'm already ready for more!

Peryton Kerr and Boone Knight have hot, passionate chemistry from their first meet and it never sizzled. Peyton took off to start a new life in small town, Stoney Creek, Maine. She's overcoming a tragedy and moving away from Seattle that holds a lot of memories is what she needs to do in order to move on with her life. Petyon finds herself owning a lingerie shop and making new friends. And catching the eye of the town's hot detective, Boone. 

But right after she moves to Stoney Creek, someone is murdered in her shop and her life is changed again. Boone is on the case, but his feeling for Peyton makes him take a step back as Lead on the investigation, because he is too close. And keeping Peyton safe and trying not to fall for her, is what he's focused on.

This book is a wild ride of cat and mouse. It's intense, steamy makes you keep guessing who the killer is...

If you are a fan of Kristen Ashley books, I highly recommend this series. 

Heartache and Hope (Heartache Duet #1) by Jay McLean




Ava Diaz needs saving.

She just doesn’t know it yet.


Just like she doesn’t know a thing about the boy she sits next to on the first day of senior year.


He thinks she’s a brat.


She thinks he’s entitled.


Maybe first impressions don’t always last… 


Because Connor Ledger’s about to save her.


He just doesn’t know why.




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4.5 Stars

Ohhhh...Ohhhh...she does it again. Ms. McLean had me so wrapped up in Heartache and Hope, I couldn't stop and didn't want it to end. And I knew it was going to end on a cliffhanger, because this is a duet series! So this is your warning.

Ava Diaz is a high school who has gone through so much in life. She cares for her mother, goes to school and just tries to keep her head down. So when she ends up getting paired up with the new guy in school, everything changes.

Connor Ledger is the new kid in school. He's not the typical, rich kid in this school. Connor is there on an athletic scholarship for basketball and working hard to get recruited in a top college in order to go pro. But Connor soon finds out that basketball is not about everything. It's not his entire life. He learns to make room for the shy, mysterious, girl - Ava.

These two start a unique friendship and both feel

Thursday, June 27, 2019

Cover Reveal: LIES by Kylie Scott

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Lies, a fast paced and sexy standalone filled with the perfect blend of heat and humor from New York Times bestselling author Kylie Scott, is coming July 21st and we have the sexy cover!

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Betty Dawsey knows that breaking things off with Thom Lange is for the best. He’s nice, but boring, and their relationship has lost its spark. But steady and predictable Thom, suddenly doesn’t seem so steady and predictable when their condo explodes and she’s kidnapped by a couple of crazies claiming that Thom isn’t who he says he is.
Thom is having a hellish week. Not only is he hunting a double agent, but his fiancé dumped him, and thanks to his undercover life, she’s been kidnapped.
Turns out Thom is Operative Thom and he’s got more than a few secrets to share with Betty if he’s going to keep her alive. With both their lives on the line, their lackluster connection is suddenly replaced by an intense one. But in his line of work, feelings aren’t wanted or desired. Because feelings can be a lethal distraction.






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KylieScott.jpgKylie is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author. She was voted Australian Romance Writer of the year, 2013, 2014 & 2018, by the Australian Romance Writer’s Association and her books have been translated into eleven different languages. She is a long time fan of romance, rock music, and B-grade horror films. Based in Queensland, Australia with her two children and husband, she reads, writes and never dithers around on the internet.
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Friday, June 21, 2019

Cover Reveal: Finding Storm (Storm #4) by Samantha Towle


The Cover Reveal We All Been Waiting For...


New York Times bestselling author Samantha Towle’s newest book in the hugely popular STORM SERIES is coming September 6th, 2019!

Cover Design: Najla Qamber Designs
Photograph: Wander Aguiar Photography
Model: Colton B.

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FINDING STORM:

The son of an icon.

He was a legend. Rock royalty.

A man I never met.

But I’m measured against him in every aspect of my life.

The only time I feel like me … the real me … is when I’m onstage with my band. But the more we grow in popularity, the more people compare me to him.

I’m not him. And I never will be. If only everyone could figure that out for themselves.

I need a break from it all.

Then, a confrontation has me jumping in my car, putting LA in my rearview mirror. And a stupid mistake ends up with my car on the side of the road. And straight into the path of a girl who is the exact opposite of everyone else in my life.

She’s like everything I used to know.

And she has no clue who I am.

Even if she did, I don’t think she’d care.

She thinks I’m cavalier.

I think she’s intriguing. And hot. Let’s not forget hot.

I’m stuck in this town overnight while my car is being fixed. But I’m thinking I’m gonna stick around a bit longer.

I’m Storm Slater, lead guitarist in Slater Raze and the only child of the late, great Jonny Creed. But, here, right now … I’m nobody. Just a regular guy.

I’m liking it a whole lot.

And I’m liking her even more.



Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Letters to Molly (Maysen Jar #2) by Devney Perry

Molly and Finn Alcott had the picture-perfect marriage. With two gorgeous children, a lovely home and their own business, they were the couple others aspired to be. But when news of their divorce spreads through town like wildfire, it sends their beautiful image up in flames.

Molly spends years mending her broken heart. She finds joy in a life centered around her kids and career. Her happiness has a different picture now.

Then one day, she finds a letter in her mailbox. Written in Finn’s handwriting, dated over fifteen years ago, it’s a letter he wrote Molly after their first date.

Week after week, Finn’s letters appear. Each marks a date in their history. Each holds the confession of the man who still owns Molly’s heart. Each heals a wound from their past.

It’s just too bad Finn isn’t the one sending them.










5 (500) STARS - One of my best reads in 2019

OMG. I was so scared to start this, because I knew this book would be emotional, heartbreaking and heartwarming...and it was! But it was AMAZING - another fantastic read by Ms. Perry. 

I don't even know where to start. Letters to Molly is a book that once you start, you can't stop. It's a story about heartbreak and trying to move on, but sometimes that one person who you love the most and hurt you the most, is that one soulmate of yours - whose love will never go away. And that is how it is between Molly and Finn Alcott. Their love story is far from perfect. Their story had all the ups and down and its' why I loved this book.

We meet Molly and Finn in The Birthday List and the beginning of their separation. In this book, six years has passed after their divorce and Molly and Finn had finally mended their friendship for their kids. But when events keep pushing them together, they learn not only that their love has never gone away, but come face to face in what went wrong in their marriage.  

I can't tell you enough to move this up to your TBR pile! 


About the Author
Devney is the USA Today bestselling author of the Jamison Valley series. She lives in Montana with her husband and two children. After working in the technology industry for nearly a decade, she abandoned conference calls and project schedules to enjoy a slower pace at home with her kids. She loves reading and, after consuming hundreds of books, decided to share her own stories. Devney loves hearing from readers! Connect with her on social media.





Sunday, June 16, 2019

Love in the Afternoon (Dove Pond #1.5) by Karen Hawkins




A woman with a legendary green thumb, a man living in an emotional desert, and a small boy unable to connect with others. Can the three of them, with a little help from the charmed town of Dove Pond (and a pesky ghost), turn a nightmare into a fairytale and forge their own happily ever after?

Young widow Sofia Rodriquez has just accepted the position of greenhouse manager for Ava Dove’s booming herbal tea business. Sofia is delighted to have found a job that will make use of her gardening skills and allow her to spend time with her son, Noah, who has been diagnosed with Asperger’s. Adding to her joy is the charming farmhouse she’s renting on the edge of Dove Pond.

The only cloud on Sofia’s horizon is her next door neighbor, Jake, whose yard is a thorny jungle worthy of Sleeping Beauty. Soon enough, Sofia discovers that Jake himself is just as thorny and unpleasant as his yard.

After his fiancé left him, work-from-home IT whiz and game developer Jake Klaine has gone from Prince Charming to complete hermit. But Jake isn’t really alone; he’s living with a ghost: a (formerly) hairy man named Doyle who’s a fan of bad puns and who refuses to leave Jake’s bathtub. This is nothing new for Jake, as he’s been talking to ghosts since he was a boy. He finds real people harder to deal with, like the kid next door who won’t stop bugging him about the new game he’s developing.

Sofia and Jake know all too well that life isn’t a game. They’ve both lost the person they loved most. But under the watchful eye of the ghostly Doyle and Sofia’s new friend Ava, who has abilities of her own, Jake and Sofia decide to take a chance and let in an outsider. Soon they discover that, with a little magic, even the thorniest walls are no match for the innocent trust of a lonely child and the fierce determination of a woman wielding a razor-sharp pruner and a heart big enough to make even the most stubborn flower bloom.


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Sofia had never met anyone like her new boss, Ava Dove. Ava’s herbal tea business might be growing at an astounding rate but it was Ava’s knowledge of plants that intrigued Sofia. Ava spoke of the plants as if they were people, saying things like “Mint loves sunshine and Bach.” And “Rosemary may seem like a stiff, unyielding sort of plant, but she has a big heart.” If someone had heard Sofia saying anything like that, they would have called her crazy, but for some reason, when Ava said it, it made perfect sense.
And no one could say Ava didn’t know her plants. The greenhouses were filled with fat, happy, leafy plants. And when she walked down the aisles, it seemed as if the plants reached for her, wanting her attention.
It was weird, and yet so satisfyingly wonderful that Sofia found herself just accepting the fact that Ava loved her plants and they loved her back. If only all facets of life were that perfect and simple. In the meantime, Sofia was happy to learn what she could from her new boss and her wonderful greenhouses. The fresh scents made Sofia want to fill her lungs over and over, and the calmness of the space gave her the peace she’d been searching for since The Very Bad Day, while the flexible hours let her spend time with her son, Noah, whenever she wanted. This really is the perfect job.
When her cousin Juana had first suggested Sofia and Noah move from hot and crowded Orlando to quiet and peaceful Dove Pond, Sofia had been hesitant. At the time, she’d been in the middle of a messy, unresolved, painful divorce, and moving would have only complicated things. But Juana had persisted, which wasn’t surprising. Juana’s husband, Tony, said she didn’t know the word no, didn’t want to, and refused to hear it. So when Juana had repeatedly explained why Dove Pond was so perfect for Sofia, how the special education program at the elementary school Noah would be attending was amazing, the community welcoming and friendly, and the town itself “magical,” Sofia had found herself listening. And when the time had come, Sofia hadn’t thought twice—she’d packed up her and Noah’s things and moved here.
Of course she didn’t believe in magic, but she had to admit that so far, despite its slightly worn-out air, Dove Pond was casting a spell over her. She’d desperately needed peace and a place to get away, where she and Noah could heal and start fresh, and Dove Pond had delivered that and more. In fact, the second she’d put her foot outside her car and onto the pavement of Dove Pond’s historic downtown area, she’d felt as if she’d come home.
At first glance, the little town had seemed like every other small town in North Carolina, with two-story redbrick buildings lining an awning-festooned main street, charming tree-lined avenues with an impressive collection of large Queen Anne–style houses, and people more interested in the corn crop than in the sorry state of affairs in DC. But Dove Pond held surprises around every corner—treasures, really—each one a blessing for Sofia and Noah. And the first treasure had been Ava.



4 Stars


I'm not going to lie, when I read the synopsis for this book, my first thought - seriously, a ghosts are talking to him?!? But wow, Love in the Afternoon surprised me. The characters and the story line had me hooked. The characters are unique and eccentric and their chemistry grabs at their first meet.


Sofia Rodriguez is a single mom, raising her her son, Noah, who has Aspergers. She moved to Dove Pond to start over and quickly found friendships with her employers and the small town.  Jake Klaine is the handsome town "hermit." He's a video game programmer and keeps to himself, so when the new neighbors move next door to him, he can't help but want to hide more. But Noah and Sofia end up living next door to Jake and when Noah inserts himself in his life, he slowly breaks his walls down. 


I'm not going to get into the relationship with Jake and Doyle (it's one that I loved and it made me laugh!), but Jake makes an immediate connection with Noah and knows to handle him, while being intrigued by Sofia. 


Love in the Afternoon is a short and fabulous read that will make smile, especially that epilogue! 





About the author
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Karen Hawkins writes novels that have been praised as touching, witty, charming, and heartwarming. A native Southerner who grew up in the mountains of East Tennessee where storytelling is a way of life, Karen recently moved to frosty New England with her beloved husband and multiple foster dogs. The Dove Pond series is a nod to the thousands of books that opened doors for her to more adventures, places, and discoveries than she ever imagined possible. To find out more about Karen, check in with her at Facebook.com/KarenHawkinsWriter, @KarenHawkinsAuthor on Instagram, and at her website, KarenHawkins.com.

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey




Can a romcom-obssessed romantic finally experience the meet-cute she always dreamed of or will reality never compare to fiction, in this charming debut adult novel from Kerry Winfrey.

Annie is twenty-seven years old, single, and obsessed with romantic comedies (she and her mother watched them religiously, before her mom died). Her dating life is limited by the expectations she’s formed from these movies. She is not as open to new experiences as she might be, because she’s waiting for her Tom Hanks–i.e., a guy she’ll find in the perfect, meet-cute romantic comedy way. When Annie does finally meet her perfect match, it’s not quite in the way she expected, and she’s forced to reckon with the walls she’s built around herself over the years.
 







(Chapter 4)

I blink a few times, staring straight into Drew Danforth’s face. It’s like when you’re a kid and there’s a solar eclipse, and all the teachers are like, “Don’t look directly into the sun! You’ll destroy your retinas!” but there’s always that one kid (Johnny Berger, in our class) who can’t stop staring.

In this situation, I’m Johnny Berger. And I guess Drew Danforth is the sun.

“Are you okay?” he asks again, enunciating his words even more as if me understanding him is the problem. His brown eyes, I notice, are flecked with tiny bits of gold, which is something you can’t see when you watch him on TV. His hair is just as voluminous as it seems in pictures, but in person, I have the almost overwhelming urge to touch it, to reach out and pull on that one lock of hair that hangs over his forehead.

“She’s not responding.” He turns to Chloe. “Is something wrong?”

“She’s French,” Chloe says without missing a beat. “She only speaks French.”

“I’m not French,” I say, breaking my silence. Chloe and Drew’s heads swivel to look at me.
“I’m sorry about your coat,” I whisper, then I run toward Nick’s.

Chloe bursts in the door behind me, the bell jingling in her wake. “I’m not French?” she screeches. “Those are the first words you spoke to Drew Danforth? Really?”

“Well then, why did you tell him I was French?” I shout, ignoring the curious stares of everyone working on their laptops and the calming melody of whatever Nick put on to replace the Doobies.

“I don’t know!” She throws her hands in the air. “You weren’t talking, so I thought I’d give you an interesting backstory!”

I put my hands over my face. “This is ridiculous.”

“No,” Chloe says, grabbing me by the shoulders. “This is your meet-cute, and now you need to go back out there and find him and say something that isn’t a negation of your Frenchness or an apology for destroying his probably very expensive coat.”
“Meet what?”
Nick stares at us from behind the counter, a dishtowel in his hand.

“A meet-cute,” Chloe stands up straight, shoulders back, as if she’s delivering a Romantic Comedy 101 lecture to Nick and his patrons, “is the quirky, adorable, cute way the hero and heroine of a romantic comedy meet.”

Everyone stares at her blankly.

“Or hero and hero. Or heroine and heroine. Not to be heteronormative,” she clarifies.
“Like how me and Martha met at her wedding,” Gary says.

Chloe thinks about it. “I don’t know that I would necessarily call that one a meet-cute, but sure, Gary.”

“Did you just make that up?” Nick asks, arms crossed.

I shake my head. “No. It’s a thing.”

“Watch a romantic comedy, dude,” Tobin says.

Nick rolls his eyes.

“Anyway,” Chloe continues, “Annie straight up ran into Drew Danforth and spilled a cup of coffee all over his coat, which is, like, the cutest of meets.”

“That doesn’t sound very cute,” Nick says skeptically, rubbing the scruff on his chin. “Was it still hot?”

“Scalding,” I say, sinking into my chair and resting my head on the table.

“Sounds like a meet painful,” says Gary, and a few people laugh.

“Thanks,” I mutter. “I’m so glad you all find my embarrassment entertaining.”

“Annie!” Chloe sits down across from me as a customer walks in and the rest of the shop stops paying attention to us. “This isn’t embarrassing. This is merely a story I’ll tell in my toast at your wedding to Drew.”

I lift my head to look at her. “I hate to break this to you, but I don’t think he’s my Tom Hanks. I think he’s just a famous guy with a possible third-degree burn on his chest. And now my first day on set is going to be super awkward because I accidentally assaulted the lead actor with a beverage.”

Chloe’s about to say something, but then a song starts and she closes her mouth, looking up toward the speakers. “I swear to God, I told Nick not to play any more Bon Iver. It makes people look up their exes on Instagram, not buy coffee. I’m gonna go put on some Hall and Oates.”

As she walks away, I rest my head on the table again. As if it wasn’t embarrassing enough to have my uncle get me a job on set, now I have to deal with this.



4 Stars

Get ready for a fun, humorous and adorable read! Waiting for Tom Hanks is the perfect read for all you rom-com fans (that's me!). Who doesn't love watching these movies and wishing the perfect man will fall on your doorstep? 

Annie Cassidy is a rom-com lover, who is looking for her perfect man. A man who's sweet and sensitive, well...kinda like Tom Hanks' characters! Obviously, this 'perfect man' doesn't exist, but she just might have found her match when she meets Hollywood heartthrob Drew Danforth

Drew is a fun character, their banter when they first met had me laughing. And falling for each other wasn't instant like in the movies! It took time to develop their relationship between all the misunderstandings. But it did work out at the end.

Sure this book is predictable, but what rom-com isn't and I wouldn't expect anything less. A great light and fluffy read from this debut author. Looking forward to more!

Monday, June 10, 2019

Gimme Some Sugar (Sex and Sweet Tea, #5) by Juliette Poe


Larkin Mancinkus prides herself on making the town of Whynot, North Carolina just a little sweeter. As owner of Sweet Cakes Bakery, Larkin gets all the town gossip – the sugar, the spice, and the everything not so nice. So when she finds herself on the tip of everyone’s tongue thanks to an encounter with a mysterious and handsome stranger, she learns the true meaning of ‘if you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.’ 

Deacon Locke has spent his life traveling the world with no particular destination in mind. But when he rolls into Whynot on his Harley, he just knows there is something different about this town. What he doesn’t know is that out of all the places he’s traveled and all the people he’s met, the gorgeous bakery owner might just entice him to put down some solid roots.

Come on down to see what’s cookin’ between Larkin and Deacon!



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4 Sweet Stars
I say this every time I finish a Sex and Sweet Tea book - I want to move to Whynot, NC! This small town is filled with joy, family and every one seems to find their happily ever after there! And this book is filled with southern charm and humor. 



And Larkin Mancinkus finally gets her own happily ever after in Gimme Some Sugar - with the most unexpected stranger in town.  Deacon Locke rolls into Whynot on his Harley and with his bad boy looks, people in town take notice. Particularly, Larkin, who is intrigued by the sexy stranger is who is staying at Melly's bed and breakfast. Larkin is shy, but can be sassy and that is what attracts Deacon to her. But Larkin can't imagine why someone as good looking as Deacon, would be interested in her. 

As they two pursue a friendship/romance, they both realize their feelings run deep. But Larkin is hesitant cause Deacon is a wanderer and doesn't stay in one place too long. And she knows Whynot, NC is not a place she sees Deacon settling. 



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Juliette Poe is the sweet and swoony alter ego of New York Times Best Selling author, Sawyer Bennett.

A fun-loving southern girl, Juliette knows the allure of sweet tea, small towns, and long summer nights, that some of the best dates end sitting on the front porch swing, and that family is top priority. She brings love in the south to life in her debut series, Sex & Sweet Tea.

When Juliette isn’t delivering the sweetest kind of romance, she’s teaching her southern belle daughter the fine art of fishing, the importance of wearing Chucks, and the endless possibilities of a vivid imagination.

Sawyer also writes general and women’s fiction under the pen name S. Bennett and sweet romance under the name Juliette Poe.

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