REVIEW - Home for Christmas (Sanctuary Island #4) by Lily Everett

The Book
Release Date: 6 October 2015
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Tis the season for family and love…

At least it's supposed to be. For Libby Leeds, however, the holiday season is just another reminder of things she'd rather forget. When she left Sanctuary Island as an orphaned child, she never thought she'd go back except in her dreams, dreams she's kept alive by writing monthly column of her fictional small-town life, until her publisher sends her back home for the holidays.

Owen Shepard is a fallen hero, wounded in action rescuing three of his fellow soldiers, but after a whirlwind of media attention, all this charismatic Army Ranger wants is to get back on his feet and make it to Sanctuary Island to be with his daughter in time for Christmas. What he didn't expect was to be put on a crash course with a columnist hiding her past. Will the magic of Sanctuary Island at Christmastime allow them to find healing together?

My Opinion  4 STARS
**My thanks to NetGalley and St Martin's Press, for providing me with a free copy for an honest review**

Although this books is part of a series, it can most certainly be read as a stand alone book.

Libby is a journalist who writes a column in a magazine about her life on sanctuary island, only, the life she writes about is fictitious.  

But as her little white lie has to come out to her editor, the man tells her she has a choice.  Be fired or, host a family christmas for a wounded soldier just like in her column with his daughter.

The attraction between Libby and Owen is there from the beginning when they meet on the boat to the island, and stays there until truths are exposed and other relationships are formed.

It's a white Christmas, clean family feel good book that has a lovely HEA that is perfect to read sat next to a roaring fire whilst the rain lashes down and the wind howls outside.

BLOG TOUR (Review) - Good Girl Vs. Bad Boy: The Marine Meets His Match by Jessie Evans

The Book
Release Date: 17 November 2015
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Let the battle of the sexes begin…

He’s hot, wild, unpredictable, untamable, and her best friend’s older brother. 

Colton Brody is everything a good girl like Phoebe Page should avoid. But since her sister Kelly’s death, Phoebe isn’t as worried about being good as she used to be. She wants to live big with no regrets, the way Kelly did, and she intends to start with having a top secret, super steamy, no-strings-attached holiday fling with the man she’s crushed on her entire life.

What could go wrong? 

Except everything?

Wounded in action and discharged without a chance to prove himself, all Colton cares about is getting back into the Marine Corps where he belongs. He will not get sucked into small town drama, will not take that promotion at the firehouse, and certainly won’t fall in love with his little sister’s best friend. He’s down for friends-with-benefits, nothing more, and plans to leave town long before quirky, bossy, cute-as-a-button Phoebe can get under his skin.

He is in control. 

At least until a certain sexy brunette turns his world upside down. 

It isn’t long before Colton finds himself buying flowers, talking feelings, and wishing Phoebe wanted more than another night of hot, no-holds-barred sex. Because when he’s with Phoebe even hot and dirty feels like making love.

Now Colton will have to decide what’s worth fighting for—the dreams a plane crash stole from him or the dream he’s holding in his arms.

WARNING: Good Girl vs. Bad Boy contains a mix of heart-warming romance, quirky characters, laugh out loud moments, and blisteringly hot banging. If you don’t like hot sex, laughter, mentions of humping unicorns, turkey bowling, off-beat town rituals, or graphic descriptions of artisanal pancakes, steer clear.

My Opinion  5 STARS
**My thanks to the author for providing me with a free copy for an honest review**

Your going to need kevlar panties for this one girls!!!!

This is the epic beginning of another series by Jessie that should not be missed. Seriously, you will be fighting for the Brody men.

Colten (Colt) is a marine that has been discharged on medical grounds but has been fighting too get back ever since.

Phoebe has returned home after the death of her sister, but always ends up having a mishap some where leading to her embarrassment, hence the reunion of Colt and Phoebe on cold snowey morning.

The attraction between the two leaps off the pages and the chemistry has the pages turning by themselves as the pair are so hot I'm surprised the pages didn't self-combust.

Colt is a complete sweetie with a naughty side and happens to bring out the best in Phoebe and vice versa.

We get an introduction to Tucker, who the next book is for, the brother that has loved and lost and so you already really want him to get a happy ending.

Its yet another series that you just know is going to have you routing for each and every character.

RELEASE BLITZ - Good Girl Vs. Bad Boy: The Marine Meets His Match by Jessie Evans

Title: Good Girl vs. Bad Boy

Series: Brody Brothers #1

Author: Jessie Evans

Genre: Sexy Romantic Comedy

 Release Date: November 12, 2015

Blurb

Let the battle of the sexes begin…

He’s hot, wild, unpredictable, untamable, and her best friend’s older brother.

Colton Brody is everything a good girl like Phoebe Page should avoid. But since her sister Kelly’s death, Phoebe isn’t as worried about being good as she used to be. She wants to live big with no regrets, the way Kelly did, and she intends to start with having a top secret, super steamy, no-strings-attached holiday fling with the man she’s crushed on her entire life.

What could go wrong?

Except everything?

Wounded in action and discharged without a chance to prove himself, all Colton cares about is getting back into the Marine Corps where he belongs. He will not get sucked into small town drama, will not take that promotion at the firehouse, and certainly won’t fall in love with his little sister’s best friend. He’s down for friends-with-benefits, nothing more, and plans to leave town long before quirky, bossy, cute-as-a-button Phoebe can get under his skin.

He is in control.

At least until a certain sexy brunette turns his world upside down.

It isn’t long before Colton finds himself buying flowers, talking feelings, and wishing Phoebe wanted more than another night of hot, no-holds-barred sex. Because when he’s with Phoebe even hot and dirty feels like making love.

Now Colton will have to decide what’s worth fighting for—the dreams a plane crash stole from him or the dream he’s holding in his arms. 

WARNING: Good Girl vs. Bad Boy contains a mix of heart-warming romance, quirky characters, laugh out loud moments, and blisteringly hot banging. If you don’t like hot sex, laughter, mentions of humping unicorns, turkey bowling, off-beat town rituals, or graphic descriptions of artisanal pancakes, steer clear.

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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Jessie Evans, gave up a career as an international woman of mystery to write the sexy, contemporary romances she loves to read.

She's married to the man of her dreams, and together they're raising a few adorable, mischievous children in a cottage in the jungle. She grew up in rural Arkansas, spending summers running wild, being chewed by chiggers, and now appreciates her home in a chigger-free part of the world even more.

When she's not writing, Jessie enjoys playing her dulcimer (badly), sewing the worlds ugliest quilts to give to her friends, going for bike rides with her house full of boys, and drifting in and out on the waves, feeling thankful for sun, surf, and lovely people to share them with. 

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BLOG TOUR (Review) - Beauty and the Boss (Modern Fairytales) by Diane Alberts

The Book
Release Date: 16 November 2015
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Beauty is about to tame her beast...

Researcher Maggie Donovan has no luck with men, and it doesn't help that she can't keep her eyes off of her sexy boss - the one everyone else in the office calls The Beast. Relationships in the office are forbidden. So no one is more surprised than Maggie when she pretends to be his fiancée to save him during a difficult situation. Not only has she put her job on the line, but the future of the company.

Billionaire Benjamin Gale III doesn't believe in love or romance, but the look on his mother's face when Maggie tells her that she's his fiancée is worth millions. Instead of firing her for her insubordination, he goes along with the ruse. In his arms-and in his bed-she'd be everything he could ever want…which is why he can't have her.

But if he doesn't let her go, they'll lose everything…

My Opinion  4 STARS
**My thanks to NetGalley and Entangled Publishing LLC, for providing me with a free copy for an honest review**

Benjamin Gale works like a beast, but has an even more beastly mother, so much so that in a kind moment with an employee (Maggie) and his mother walks in, she sticks up for him.

Maggie is a nice girl who moved to New York and has only been there about 6 months, but thinks her boss it hot.

It's a story that follows the line from a small little white lie of a relationship, to something that becomes very real quiet quickly, where both realise that they need to open up to the other to get more back, and they both bring out the best in each other.

It's a lovely soft story that makes you really hope that the pair get a really good HEA.

REVIEW - TThe Billionaire's Christmas Proposal by Victoria James

The Book
Release Date: 16 November 2015
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he's everything he wants for Christmas…

Social worker Allison Barrington's home went up in smoke, literally, a month before Christmas. Now the guardian of her teenage sister and a crazy pup, she shows up on the doorstep of the only man in the city she can trust. Resisting Ethan Dane had never been easy, but luckily, Allie isn't into cutthroat playboy businessmen. And Ethan is as driven as they come.

Ethan Dane has wanted Allie since the moment he laid eyes on her at their best friends' wedding. Having her in his home is the perfect chance to prove to her that their chemistry can't be denied, but when he finds out that the biggest business coup of his career means destroying the youth center where Allie works, Ethan is forced to decide what kind of man he wants to be…

My Opinion  3 STARS
**My thanks to NetGalley and Entangled Publishing LLC, for providing me with a free copy for an honest review**

Ethan and Allie first meet at their friends wedding in The Billionaire's Christmas Baby, although this is not technically a series you do get a little background info from this book.

This is a romance story in which both characters have a past to overcome (him more than her) and one in which he helps her out from beginning to end, even if he loses his way a little on the journey.

Ethan keeps his secrets close to his chest, with very few knowing about his past, but his family are not the ones he would have chosen.

All looks after her teenage sister as their mother is an alcoholic, and loses all her belongings in a fire, asking her friend Ethan to put them up until she can find other arrangements.  She is a social worker who loves her job and hates the fact that.

We have a lovely HEA where Ethan manages to redeem himself and their part of the world rights itself to an extent that both characters are happy.

A nice, soft holiday romance.

REVIEW - Christmas With the Billionaire Rancher by Mandy Baxter

The Book
Release Date: 13 October 2015
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In Christmas with the Billionaire Rancher by Mandy Baxter, there's nothing Nate Christensen hates more than a golddigger. Nate wants to stay away from all the women who want his money. That is, until he meets the sexy, beautiful Chloe Benson, who lights a fire in his blood that only the most passionate nights can ease...

Chloe cannot get enough of Nate-she's never felt more wild with desire in her life. The only problem is, she needs Nate's money. True, it's for a very worthy charity...but is their passion enough to still Nate's fears that she's only wants him for how big his bank account is? 

My Opinion  3 STARS
**My thanks to NetGalley and St Martin's Press, for providing me with a free copy for an honest review**

This is a story where the main characters jump into bed almost instantly and find out that they have a fair amount in common, however money and not talking gets between them.

Nate finds that Chloe soothes his turbulent mind and Chloe finds a sense of connection, however she is stressed with having to find a large amount of money to keep her sports foundation open.

Nate has a wonderful set of brothers that are there for him, yet we never really find out about Chloe's family and where they are.  However one little scamp from here foundation does find a way into their hearts.

A soft, warm hearted romance with a good HEA for the holidays.

REVIEW - Feisty Princess (A Sexy Manhattan Fairytale #2) by Michelle A. Valentine

The Book
Release Date: 13 October 2015
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I’m fucked. 
Royally. 
She tempted me—screwed with my head—and gained the upper hand. 
She’s the enemy. 
I can’t forget that. 
My weakness jeopardized my company. 
The Feisty Princess of Manhattan will not win this war. 
No matter how fantastic her lips felt around my cock.

Book two in a three part erotic romance series. Super naughty new series From NY Times and USA Today bestselling author Michelle A. Valentine (Rock the Heart, Phenomenal X, Demon at My Door).

My Opinion  0 STARS
**My thanks to the author for providing me with a free copy for an honest review**

This is the second book of a series and starts where the previous book finishes, so cannot be read as a stand-a-lone book.

Both Alexander and Margo have strong characters, and they also have a red hot lust for each other that leads them to do things that they would not ordinarily do.

Margo agrees to help Alex out on one condition, that she gets her fathers company.  He agrees, as long as the charade is complete and she moves in with him.

We see a little of Jack, a little of Diem and more of Yamada, along with another character to dispise.

Again we get another cliff hanger, and you are left gripping onto your book really wanting to know what is going to happen next.

Another brilliant instalment in this series.

RELEASE BLITZ (Review) - Dirty Twisted Love by Lili Valente

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Release Date: 10 November 2015
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Warning: This is a dark enemies-to-lovers romance that contains violence, a damaged alpha male, and dirty twisted hate banging. Read at your own risk.
The first time CIA Agent Clay Hart fell for Harley Mason, she nearly killed him. But she won't get another chance at his heart or his life. He's going to take the son she's hidden from him for years, send her to jail where she belongs, and never look back.
Harley isn't the sick twisted person she used to be, but sins have a long half-life and rage an even longer reach. Now the only man she's ever loved is back from the dead and determined to take away her reason for living. But she won't give up her son without one hell of a dirty, twisted, sexy fight.
She won't give up.
He won't give in.
And neither of them is prepared for the sparks that fly between them or the shared enemy determined to destroy them both.
* *Dirty Twisted Love is the first installment in the Dirty Twisted Love romance series. It is a spin off of the Bought By the Billionaire series, but can be read as a standalone romance. This is a SERIAL story, with a CLIFFHANGER ending. If you don't like being teased, steer clear.* *

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My Opinion  5 STARS
**My thanks to the author for providing me with a free copy for an honest review**

Harley is Hannah's identical sister and we met her at the end of Lili's previous series near the conclusion of Hannah and Jackson's romance.  

Harley in the first series looks to still be a fairly cold person especially as she runs the first opportunity she gets leaving her sister behind.

In this part of the series we see a softer side to Harley from the beginning, however seeing Clay for the first time is, understandably, quite a shock.

Harley is still up to her old tricks, however she always makes sure that her son Jasper is safe, whilst Clay has only two things on his mind.  Revenge and getting Jasper away from his mother and cared for by himself.

There is a lot of pushing away from each of our main characters, but they cannot deny what initially brought them together, especially as they both were deeply in love with each other when the accident occurred.

I really look forward to finding out how the rest of the series will turn out.

Author Info
Lili Valente has slept under the stars in Greece, eaten dinner at midnight with French men who couldn’t be trusted to keep their mouths on their food, and walked alone through Munich’s red light district after dark and lived to tell the tale.
These days you can find her writing in a tent beside the sea, drinking coconut water and thinking delightfully dirty thoughts.
Lili loves to hear from her readers. You can reach her via email at lili.valente.romance@gmail.com

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BLOG TOUR (Review) - Dandelions on the Road by Brooke Williams

The Book
Release Date: 5 November 2015
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Twelve men…one woman…plenty of dandelions. Eva Merida has her life in order. She loves her job at the Furry Friends Rescue League and has a loving, supportive family. But she’s still missing that one special person to stand by her side. When she comes in third place on the local TV version of “The Bachelor,” entitled Accept this Dandelion, she nearly loses all hope for romance. Fortunately, the TV station decides to do a second season of the dating show…and they name Eva as the Bachelorette! With a plethora of dating mishaps recorded for TV, Eva finds herself falling for several men at once…including the show’s host. Will she find love at last or simply embarrass herself in front of the entire city? 

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My Opinion  3 STARS
Twelve men…one woman…plenty of dandelions. Eva Merida has her life in order. She loves her job at the Furry Friends Rescue League and has a loving, supportive family. But she’s still missing that one special person to stand by her side. When she comes in third place on the local TV version of “The Bachelor,” entitled Accept this Dandelion, she nearly loses all hope for romance. Fortunately, the TV station decides to do a second season of the dating show…and they name Eva as the Bachelorette! With a plethora of dating mishaps recorded for TV, Eva finds herself falling for several men at once…including the show’s host. Will she find love at last or simply embarrass herself in front of the entire city? 

The Author

Brooke Williams writes in a sleep-deprived state while her daughters nap. Her romantic comedy is best read in the same state. Brooke has twelve years of radio in her background, both behind the scenes and on the air. She was also a television traffic reporter for a short time despite the fact that she could care less about hair and make-up. Today, Brooke stays at home with her daughters and works as a freelance writer for a variety of companies. When she isn’t working for paying clients, she makes things up, which results in books like “Dandelions on the Road.”  Brooke is also the author of " Mamarazzi," "Accept this Dandelion," “Wrong Place, Right Time,” “Someone Always Loved You,” and “Beyond the Bars.” She even has children's books on the market, such as "Shower in the Rain" and looks forward to releasing “Baby Sheep Gets a Haircut” in June 2016 with Wee Creek Press. Brooke and her husband Sean have been married since 2002 and have two beautiful daughters, Kaelyn (6) and Sadie (2).

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Note from the Author on the book's inspiration:

I wrote "Accept this Dandelion" in a silly, sleep-deprived mood and thought that was it. But the characters in the book kept coming back to me, begging me to continue the story. Eventually, I listened, turned the tables, put a woman in charge, and created "Dandelions on the Road." I got so much joy from writing it, I'm glad I did! Now I just hope those reading it get even half the pleasure I got from writing it.

And next from Brooke Williams....

???

She has two more completed novels entitled:

After the Final Dandelion

and

The Leftover

Watch her website for details on upcoming releases....

REVIEW - Naughty King (A Sexy Manhattan Fairytale #1) by Michelle A. Valentine

The Book
Release Date: 14 March 2015
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The King Always Gets His Way.
Women, business, pleasure: When I want it, I get it.
I’m never denied.
Including her.
I will break her. 
I will show her who the king of this city really is. 
The Feisty Princess of Manhattan will learn I am not a man that can be tempted.
No matter how fucking bad I want her in my bed.

Book one in a three part erotic romance series. Super naughty new series From NY Times and USA Today bestselling author Michelle A. Valentine (Rock the Heart, Phenomenal X, Demon at My Door)

My Opinion  5 STARS
**My thanks to the author for providing me with a free copy for an honest review**

Both Margo Buchanan and Alexander King like to get their own way, especially Alex.

Heads butt as Margo is currently Alexanders assistant, but she is also the daughter of the man who's company he is about to buy out.

The attraction between them however is strong, and all it takes is a trip to Las Vegas for that lust to be acted upon, and King's friend and business partner.  Yamada is funny and reminds me a little of the guy from The Hangover movies, a brilliant addition to the story.

This is the beginning of a steamy series and ends with a cliff hangar that really makes you want to read the next book and find out just what will happen next.