Sunday, February 7, 2021

Much Ado About You by Samantha Young



The cozy comforts of an English village bookstore open up a world of new possibilities for Evie Starling in this charming new romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Samantha Young.


At thirty-three-years old Evangeline Starling's life in Chicago is missing that special something. And when she's passed over for promotion at work, Evie realizes she needs to make a change. Some time away to regain perspective might be just the thing. In a burst of impulsivity, she plans a holiday in a quaint English village. The holiday package comes with a temporary position at Much Ado About Books, the bookstore located beneath her rental apartment. There's no better dream vacation for the bookish Evie, a life-long Shakespeare lover.

Not only is Evie swept up in running the delightful store as soon as she arrives, she's drawn into the lives, loves and drama of the friendly villagers. Including Roane Robson, the charismatic and sexy farmer who tempts Evie every day with his friendly flirtations. Evie is determined to keep him at bay because a holiday romance can only end in heartbreak, right? But Evie can't deny their connection and longs to trust in her handsome farmer that their whirlwind romance could turn in to the forever kind of love.

4 Stars

I've been fan of this author since day one (ever since On Dublin Street!), and Ms. Young does it again. Much Ado About You is a quick, romantic, sweet, low-drama read that will have you wanting to move to England and find yourself your own, farmer Roane Robson! 

Evie needs a fresh start - after leaving her job in the US, she decided to move to a tiny, quaint town in England to work and manage a bookstore for a month. She soon finds herself making friends in this small village and meeting the sexy Roane Robson. But romance is not in the cards for her. It's the last thing she needs in her fresh start. She is determined to be only friends with Roane, but there is something charming about him that she can't resist.

There's not much to say without spoiling this read, but it's a cute book with quirky characters! It's a great story about a woman who takes a chance on life and ends up discovering what makes her happy.


About the Author

Samantha Young is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. She's been nominated for several Goodreads Choice Awards. Samantha writes adult contemporary and paranormal romance, YA urban fantasy and YA contemporary fiction and is currently published in 31 countries.

She resides in Scotland.

Thursday, February 4, 2021

The Bluff (Calamity Montana #2) by Willa Nash


From USA Today Bestselling Author Devney Perry writing as Willa Nash comes a small town Montana romance.


As Calamity’s newest resident, Everly Christian thought life in small-town Montana would be dull and tame—and she needs a little mundane after the last few chaotic years. But one night, boredom drives her to the local bar, where she finds herself sitting beside a handsome and mysterious artist.

The man is anything but dull and tame, especially in the bedroom, and when she steps out of his shower and overhears his conversation, life gets interesting again.

Reese Huxley needs a wife.

And why shouldn’t Everly be the bride?

She’s got her reasons for agreeing to the hasty nuptials—reasons she’s keeping to herself. As long as she can stop herself from falling in love with her husband, she’ll make it out of this sham marriage in one piece. But Everly has a weakness for wayward men, and the more Hux pushes her away, the more she realizes this bluff is anything but a lie.








“You need a wife.”

“It was a joke.”

She sipped the hot, black liquid. “Was it?”

Everly had this way of posing a question that contradicted everything. Like the first night we’d met at the bar and I’d told her she’d missed the excitement.

Did I?

One two-word question that had led me straight to her bed.

Well, this two-word question wasn’t going to lead me to the altar.



5 Stars

I'm calling it...my first 5 star read in 2021. The Bluff (Calamity Montana #2) is everything I love about this author. She truly is a master of telling a story and making you love the characters (no matter how broken then are!) and be invested in their lives. I couldn't put this book down and when it was over, I just wanted more. 

Everly Christian is new to the small town in Montana, we briefly met her in the last book, as Lucy's best friend. They both went through a terrifying experience with a stalker and now Everly has decided to figure out her life while she stays in Calamity. 

Reese Huxley is the elusive and broody man in town. He's a successful artist and keeps to himself, and only has focus in life - his daughter and art. But when he runs into the sassy Everly, his entire life changes. 

Everly and Hux had chemistry from page one. They both were dealing with issues and being together - even if they didn't know it - really helped them overcome all their demons. As you know, Everly decides to help Hux by marrying him, but they both are set that this is just a ploy and then they will go their separate ways. 

And you know, that won't be the case. As these two know they have hot chemistry in the bedroom, but soon to realize that their relationship goes beyond that. I can't say it enough - this is really one of my favorite books from this author. And I'm so excited and can't wait for me in the next book to get Kerrigan's story!





About the Author

Devney is a USA Today bestselling author. Born and raised in Montana, she loves writing books set in her treasured home state. 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 husband and two sons. Writing one book, let alone many, was not something she ever expected to do. But now that she’s discovered her true passion for writing romance, she has no plans to ever stop. Devney loves hearing from readers! Connect with her on social media.



Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Still Standing (Wild West MC #1) by Kristen Ashley



When Clara Delany walks into the Aces High Motorcycle Club’s hangout, she’s hit rock bottom. She’s hiding her car from the repo man, she has less than two dollars in her bank account and the only employment she can get is delivering messages for a criminal.


All because of a man. Therefore, she’s sworn off them.

And then she meets West “Buck” Hardy, president of the Aces High MC.

Buck also meets her, and the minute he does, he makes it clear (to everyone but Clara) that they’re starting something. Since Clara doesn’t get that message, she decides to leave Buck and sort out her life in order to come back to him clean.

She’s not gone but hours before life hits Clara with another blow. Which means Buck and his boys have to ride in and save the day. After that, Buck makes no bones about where they stand.

But does he?

Welcome to the first novel in the Wild West MC series which will tell the stories of the brothers of the Aces High MC, the Resurrection MC, and the Chaos MC…and the women who love them.


4 MC Stars

When you give me Kristen Ashley book to read, just leave me alone, so I can sit in a comfy space and devour her book - especially if it's a new MC series. This author is my all-time favorite and she knows how to suck you into a story and make you love every character. And she did it again with her brand new MC series, Still Standing, in the Wild West MC. 

Ms. Ashley gives us another fantastic uber-alpha male character in this book - West "Buck" Hardy, the president of Aces High Motorcycle Club. He's pure alpha, commanding and when he wants something, nothing will stop him. And that something is sweet Clara Delany. 

Clara Delany finds herself in a pickle - her life took a turn of misfortune and she's starting at the very bottom. And she finds herself knee-deep with the wrong people - just trying to get her life on track and helping her best friend out. When she walks into Ace High Motorcycle Club to deliver a message, her entire world shifts (for the better - even though she doesn't realize it) when she meets West Buck Hardy. 

West and Clara have chemistry from the beginning. Their banter is fun and sexy and when West is willing to protect Clara - the push and pull between these two is great and I couldn't get enough. As always, throughout this book, you feel the protectiveness and love story between these two and throw in some chaos and trouble and it's a read you won't put down! Looking forward to more in this series!


About the Author

Kristen Ashley was born in Gary, Indiana, USA. She nearly killed her mother and herself making it into the world, seeing as she had the umbilical cord wrapped around her neck (already attempting to accessorise and she hadn't taken her first breath!).

Kristen grew up in Brownsburg, Indiana but has lived in Denver, Colorado and the West Country of England. Thus she has been blessed to have friends and family around the globe. Her posse is loopy (to say the least) but loopy is good when you want to write.

Kristen was raised in a house with a large and multi-generational family. They lived on a very small farm in a small town in the heartland and existed amongst the strains of Glenn Miller, The Everly Brothers, REO Speedwagon and Whitesnake (and the wardrobes that matched).

Needless to say, growing up in a house full of music, clothes and love was a good way to grow up.

And as she keeps growing up, it keeps getting better.
 

Release Blitz: Still Standing by Kristen Ashley

"Any hopeless romantic would devour everything Kristen Ashley has to offer!"
―Fresh Fiction

Still Standing, an all-new white-hot, high octane MC romance and the first standalone in the Wild West MC series from New York Times bestselling author Kristen Ashley, is available now!

When Clara Delany walks into the Aces High Motorcycle Club’s hangout, she’s hit rock bottom. She’s hiding her car from the repo man, she has less than two dollars in her bank account and the only employment she can get is delivering messages for a criminal.

All because of a man. Therefore, she’s sworn off them.

And then she meets West “Buck” Hardy, president of the Aces High MC.

Buck also meets her, and the minute he does, he makes it clear (to everyone but Clara) that they’re starting something. Since Clara doesn’t get that message, she decides to leave Buck and sort out her life in order to come back to him clean.

She’s not gone but hours before life hits Clara with another blow. Which means Buck and his boys have to ride in and save the day. After that, Buck makes no bones about where they stand.

But does he?

Welcome to the first novel in the Wild West MC series which will tell the stories of the brothers of the Aces High MC, the Resurrection MC and the Chaos MC…and the women who love them.

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About Kristen Ashley

Kristen Ashley is the New York Times bestselling author of over sixty romance novels including the Rock Chick, Colorado Mountain, Dream Man, Chaos, Unfinished Hero, The ’Burg, Magdalene, Fantasyland, The Three, Ghost and Reincarnation, Moonlight and Motor Oil and Honey series along with several standalone novels. She’s a hybrid author, publishing titles both independently and traditionally, her books have been translated in fourteen languages and she’s sold over three million books.
Kristen’s novel, Law Man, won the RT Book Reviews Reviewer’s Choice Award for best Romantic Suspense. Her independently published title Hold On was nominated for RT Book Reviews best Independent Contemporary Romance and her traditionally published title Breathe was nominated for best Contemporary Romance. Kristen’s titles Motorcycle Man, The Will, Ride Steady (which won the Reader’s Choice award from Romance Reviews) and The Hookup all made the final rounds for Goodreads Choice Awards in the Romance category.


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