Review - The Right Move by Liz Tomforde

 

This is book 2 in the Windy City series. It's another sports romance, but this one is about basketball.

I have to admit, I'm not a big basketball fan, but that didn't take away from my enjoyment of this book. Ryan Shay is pretty close to the perfect book boyfriend. I liked him in book 1 of this series, Mile High, but I loved him in this one. He was the perfect mix of protective male and vulnerability. His love for Indie had me swooning more than once.

We met Indie in the first book of the series, as well. She is very much Ryan's opposite, but it was exactly what he needed. She brought him out of his shell and helped him to let go of a little of his control. 

If you're looking for a sports romance with some spice, I would recommend you check this one out. 

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Review - Mile High by Liz Tomforde

 

 

I recently finished reading Mile High by Liz Tomforde. This is a hockey romance set in Chicago, IL The hero is a cocky playboy with a reputation for being the bad boy of hockey, while the heroine is a curvy flight attendant with body image issues.

This is the first time I've read this author, so I wasn't sure what to expect. The story started off slow for me. I didn't love the cocky badboy who seemed determined to make his flight attendent's job a nightmare every time he was on the plane.

But Stevie gave as good as she got and Zanders began looking forward to their banter. What started out as a way to annoy her turned into a way to get her attention.Their banter became more playful and soon the sexual tension was heating up.

I ended up loving Zanders and Stevie, not wanting their story to end. It's a good thing this is the first book in a series. I'm hoping we get some more glimpses of Zanders and Stevie in book two.

4.5 stars.

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Zanders

Chicago hockey isn’t complete without me—everyone’s favorite player to hate. I know my role, and I play it well. In fact, I thoroughly enjoy spending the majority of my game time in the penalty box before leaving the arena with a new girl on my arm each night.

What I don’t like is the new flight attendant on our team’s private plane. She works for me, not the other way around. But I’ll be sure to remind her of that, and I can guarantee, by the end of the season, she’ll be begging to quit her job.

But every road trip blurs the lines, and I can’t quite figure out if I keep pushing that flight attendant call button in order to push her buttons or if it’s more than that.

Stevie

I’ve been a flight attendant for years. I thought I’d see it all, but when my new job lands me onboard working for the most egotistical and self-righteous diva in the NHL, I start to second guess everything. Including the promise I made to myself of never hooking up with an athlete again…no matter how annoyingly tempting he may be.

Evan Zanders is unfiltered, unapologetic, and too attractive for his own good. He loves his image, but I hate everything about it.

Everything but him.

 

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Review of My Best Friend's Mardi Gras Wedding

Josh Landry is one of the hottest bartenders in New Orleans. He’s shown many a female tourist that things are definitely big and easy down here.

And he’s now been celibate for a year. Because he finally met her.

Yes, her. The One.

But, after nothing more than a hot goodnight kiss and a promise to meet up again next year if they’re both still interested, she went home to Iowa.

It’s been a long year.

But now it’s Mardi Gras again and he’s ready for his happily ever after.

If she shows up.

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Oh, she shows up. For her best friend’s wedding.

But Tori is a terrible bridesmaid because all she can think about is her knight-in-shining-Mardi-Gras-beads from last year.

Well, and because she accidentally lays a hot kiss on her BFF.

Aka, the groom.

Unfortunately, no one believes that it was a case of mistaken identity. So, now she has to convince everyone she has no intention of ruining the wedding. She’s going to need a crazy-about-her boyfriend ASAP. Even if he’s just faking it.

Well there’s only one other person she knows in Louisiana...

Josh is all in. In fact, he’s thrilled. And he’s not faking anything.

But the groom isn’t faking his sudden case of cold feet either.

And now Tori might have a choice to make.

 

I dove into this one and had to force myself to stop reading at 1am.

 

This book had a very star-crossed lovers feel to it. The blurb makes it seem as if it's a love triangle, but it really isn't. These two only have eyes for each other from the start and seeing them come to the realization that they really are it for each other was swoon worthy.

 

I was never a fan of her best friend. And his betrothed was even worse. Josh's family was quirky and fun, the perfect counter balance to the stuffy wedding Tori is taking part in.

 

This is the first book in the series, and I have no doubt that the second book will be just as good. 

 

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Something A Little Outside The Box - Review of The First 100 Kisses

I decided to try a new to me author this past week, and I'm glad I did. If you're looking for a romance that's a little outside the norm, then The First 100 Kisses is for you.

 

This isn't your classic 'friends to lovers' romance. Liam is shy, socially awkward, and a total sweetheart. Chloe has a lot more experience when it comes to men, but that's not always a good thing. Sure, she's savy in physcial aspects of relationships, but it's that emotional connection that trips her up.

 

The book grabs your attention right from the gate when Liam asks his much more experienced best friend to help him get ready for a date. We're not talking picking out suits here. We're talking...you guessed it...kissing.

 

Well...it ends up being a little more than kissing.

 

Chloe and Liam's story is sweet with a dose of spice thrown in here and there. By the end of the story, I didn't want it to end. And lucky for me, it won't. The sequel, The Second 100 Kisses, comes out later this month.

 

If you're looking for something that is not your typical cookie cutter romance, check out The First 100 Kisses by Danielle Bannister. 

 

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An Enemies To Lovers Romance Review

 I'm not generally a huge fan of the enemies to lovers trope. I know some readers love it, but it's never been one of my go to things to pick up. Usually when I end up reading an enemies to lovers romance it's because it was written by one of my one click authors and I didn't bother reading the blurb before downloading it.

 

That was the case with Filthy Rich Revenge by Lynn Raye Harris. 

 

I will read pretty much anything by this author. She writes this amazing military romance series, and if you haven't checked it out you need to.

 

Despite my lack of love for the enemies to loves trope, I found myself liking both Rebecca and Alejandro. There were times I got frustrated with them both, but I also understood where their take on the situation was coming from.

 

This is the first book in a series, but it can be read as a standalone, and if you like the enemies to lovers trope, you need to add this one to your reading.

 

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He’s rich and ruthless - and he wants to destroy her. But first he will possess her.

Hotel heiress Rebecca Layton loved Alejandro de Ramirez once. He betrayed her and broke her heart when he married another. Now he’s back, in control of her hotels - and her destiny.

Alejandro claims that Rebecca nearly ruined him, that he’s the one wronged. He wants his revenge. And this time he will settle for nothing less than her soul…

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My Review Of Midnight Sun By Stephenie Meyer

 

This has been one of my most anticipated reads for a while. I read the draft years ago that the author posted online after it was leaked and couldn't wait to read more.

 

Midnight Sun didn't disappoint. I loved every minute of reading Edward's POV. It gave a lot of insight into some things that were hinted at but not fully explored in Twilight.

 

I teared up twice while reading, but the biggest surprise for me was a conversation between Edward and Rose. The author did such a great job in expressing Edward's pain, both the current pain and what he perceived was to come.

 

The most surprising part of the story, though, was not Bella or Edward. It was Jasper. While reading Twilight, and even the rest of the series, I was rather indifferent toward Jasper. Even with what we learned about him in Eclipse, I wasn't overly moved one way or the other. In Midnight Sun, my entire perspective changed. 

 

If you were team Edward, then this is a must read book.

 

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Review: Love Under Construction by M.C. Cerny

Hunter Hart knows construction.
He knows relationships hurt after watching his parents self destruct.
Somehow he forgot all the warnings when Taylor Jane Bryant blasted through the crumbling foundation around his heart.

Taylor Jane Bryant knows home design.
Well... she thinks she knows based on marathon sessions of her favorite television show.
Now she's all grown up and ready to nail the last stud, Hunter Hart.


A romantic comedy by M.C. Cerny, Love Under Construction is book one in the Love By Design series. Come meet a sullen, stubborn hero with a 2x4 stuck up his rear about falling in love, and a heroine who has watched every episode of the Property Brothers ready to flip her dream house. Between every construction nightmare possible, animals that need to move out, and friends determined to interfere, what could possible go right? Step into a small town with a big heart, and laugh your way into love. Each book in the LBD series is a standalone HEA romance.

My Review:

I liked Hunter and Taylor Jane and wanted to see their romance flourish (I'm a bit of a sucker for a good friends to lovers romance). These two have been friends since high school and have a long history. There's always been an attraction there, but they haven't acted on it because they were afraid it would ruin their friendship.

This is a blue collar romance, as the title implies, which I love. Taylor Jane buys a fixer upper and convinces her best friend, Hunter, who owns his own construction business, to help flip the house.

There are some funny bits in the story, but there are also some things that while probably meant to be funny just got on my nerves...mainly two of their friends. It really pulled the book down for me as they were always turning up when all I wanted to do was focus on the developing relationship between Hunter and Taylor Jane.

The writing was good and the editing was solid. I won't be continuing this series because the next book involves the two characters that got on my nerves in this one. However, I will most likely check out other books by this author.

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About The Author

M.C. Cerny fell in love with books after experiencing her first real ugly cry reading, Where The Red Fern Grows. Her debut romantic suspense novel, Flashpoint was written in a series of post-it-note ramblings that would likely make her idol Tom Clancy and her mother blush. She is a post graduate of NYU, and calls rural NJ home with her menagerie of human and fur-babies. When M.C. is not writing, you'll find her lurking in Starbucks, running stupid marathon, singing Disney show tunes, and searching out the perfect shade of pink nail polish. xoxo 

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Review: Nights With Him by Lauren Blakely

A sensual and smoldering standalone romance novel from #1 NYT Bestseller Lauren Blakely!

An extremely eligible bachelor in New York, Jack Sullivan is the total package, handsome as hell, rich as sin, and charming as anything.

But the powerful and successful sex toy CEO has commitment issues a mile-long after the tragic way his relationship with his fiancée ended.

He's looking for a way to erase the pain and that arrives in the form of Michelle Milo. From her pencil skirts to her high heels, she's his perfect fantasy, especially since she doesn't have room for anything more in her life.

When Jack proposes a deal - share her nights with him for thirty days of exquisite pleasure, then they walk away, his proposition sounds blissful.

And it is full of bliss and ecstasy, until trouble from the past threatens their present arrangement...

My Review:

Jack and Michelle are a pretty dynamic couple. And this book is HOT! These two steam up the pages right from the start and they don't stop until the last page.

He runs a sex toy business with his sister and she is an intimate relations therapist. Their professions mean that neither shy away from sex and are open to just about anything in the bedroom.

I have to be honest and say there was almost too much sex for me in the book. There were some scenes I thought would have worked better if they were fade to black verses a written out sex scene, but on the flip side all the sex scenes were spicy and sometimes a bit kinky.

The story flowed well and I really liked all the characters, including the supporting ones. They were all easy to relate to and well rounded. The conflict in the story was realistic and I didn't find any major editing or plot issues in the book.

I would highly recommend this to anyone who is looking for a spicy romance read.

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Review: Her Guarded Hero by Caitlyn O'Leary

Can He Save Her Life? Can She Save His Soul?

Navy SEAL Dalton Sullivan, once again, seeks solace in the wilderness. As he treks through the forests surrounding Lake Tahoe shots ring out, and he watches in horror as a woman is thrown off her horse and lands unconscious at his feet.

Aurora Chance has no idea why someone wants her dead. When Dalton offers to keep her safe, she is pressured by her family to accept his help. As the danger intensifies, Dalton becomes her safe harbor. Meanwhile Dalton wrestles with demons from his past as Aurora becomes a beacon of hope that he knows he doesn’t deserve.

Will Dalton have to give up his life in order to save Aurora? Will Aurora survive and prove to Dalton he can trust her with his heart?

Her Guarded Hero will take you on an emotional, action-packed read that will leave you craving more. Don’t miss out, one-click this story today.

My Review:

This story opens with a bang. Literally.

Dalton is on leave from his duties as a SEAL, and while hiking int he woods he hears a gun shot. But it isn't aimed at him. It's aimed at a woman on horseback.

This situation throws Dalton and Aurora together. He's convinced that the shots were no accident and is determined to protect her.

What I liked...

Dalton's backstory was flushed out well by the author. He was leery about getting into a relationship and once the reasoning is revealed, it makes sense as to why he's cautious.

Aurora is sort of a 'horse whisperer'. Her specialty is taking in abused horses and rehabilitating them. She has a calming way about her, which Dalton needs.

I also enjoyed getting to know her grandfather. He was a character in and of himself.

What I didn't like...

Aurora made a really stupid decision in the story. I get why she did it, so it wasn't completely out of character, but it was stupid nonetheless.

Would I recommend this book?

Yes! If you like contemporary romance, especially military romance,  you should enjoy this story.

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#Romance #Review A View To A Thrill by Lexi Blake

Title: A View To A Thrill

Author: Lexi Blake
Rating: 3 stars

I debated on writing this review for over a month, but ultimately decided to post it. I read my first book my Lexi Blake about two years ago and I loved it. Sean and Grace's story was amazing. I fell in love with them and couldn't wait to dive into more books in the series. 

A View To A Thrill is the seventh book in the series and it was a book I was really looking forward to. The author had been setting up Simon and Chelsea's book since we met Chelsea and her sister in book five. To say I was disappointed in how the story unfolded is putting it mildly. 

I will say if I had read this book without having read any of the other books in this series, while I might not have loved it like I did Sean and Grace's book, I would have most likely wanted to read more from this author. As it is now, I have no plans to read anything else from this author in the future.

After reading seven books in the series I've notice that all of the heroes, Dominants, have the same likes, dislikes, requirements, etc. The only variation was in book two, which was a menage. But even then the two Doms still required the same protocols for their submissives and the submissives all seem to have the same likes, dislikes, limits, etc. It has started to feel as if I am reading the same book over and over again, which is very disappointing.

The writing and editing is solid, as always, but I can't seem to get past the character repetition. 

I would recommend this book to anyone who likes romantic suspense with a little kink thrown in for good measure.

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NY Times and USA Today bestselling author Lexi Blake lives in North Texas with her husband, three kids, and the laziest rescue dog in the world. She began writing at a young age, concentrating on plays and journalism. It wasn't until she started writing romance and urban fantasy that she found the stories of her heart. She likes to find humor in the strangest places and believes in happy endings no matter how odd the couple, threesome, or foursome may seem. 

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#Romance #Review of Dungeon Royale by Lexi Blake

Title: Dungeon Royale

Author: Lexi Blake
Rating: 4 stars

I have mixed feelings about this book. Even rating it was a struggle. I can say that this was my least favorite book in the series so far. 

That's not to say the story line was bad, because it wasn't. The plot itself was right in line with the rest of the books in this series. However, there were times when the hero in the story, Damon, got on my nerves. He never crossed a huge line or anything, but I just wasn't as crazy about him as I have been some of the other heroes in this series. 

Penny, however, was a different story. I loved her! She was smart and brave...one of my favorite heroines so far in this series.  So you see my dilemma. 

As always, it was great seeing some of the previous characters we met in other books again in this one. We also got to meet a new character, and I look forward to getting to know him as the series progresses. 

I would recommend this book to anyone who likes a spicy BDSM romance with lots of action and adventure.

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NY Times and USA Today bestselling author Lexi Blake lives in North Texas with her husband, three kids, and the laziest rescue dog in the world. She began writing at a young age, concentrating on plays and journalism. It wasn't until she started writing romance and urban fantasy that she found the stories of her heart. She likes to find humor in the strangest places and believes in happy endings no matter how odd the couple, threesome, or foursome may seem. 

Her first novel, Their Virgin Captive: Masters of Ménage, Book 1, was a collaboration with New York Times bestselling author Shayla Black. There are five more books available in the series: Their Virgin's Secret, Their Virgin Concubine, Their Virgin Princess, Their Virgin Hostage, and Their Virgin Secretary. The next book in the series, Their Virgin Mistress, is releasing this April.

In addition to the Masters of Ménage series, she is the author of the Masters and Mercenaries series. There are eight full-length novels and four novellas available now, with more coming in 2015.

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#Review #Romance My Forever Valentine by Tracey Alvarez

Title: My Forever Valentine

Author: Tracey Alvarez
Rating: 5 stars

I was excited to visit Stewart Island again. I love these characters and it was great to check in with the couples I fell in love with in previous books. 

First, this is four short stories about the four couples we already met in this series and their first Valentine's Day with each other, so I would recommend reading the first four books in the series before picking up this one. Not a sacrifice by any means as they are all great reads.

I loved seeing these couples again, but I have to say that Del and Shaye were still my favorites. Their book was my first introduction to this author and I absolutely love them any way I can get them.

My only complaint? It was too short. LOL.

I would recommend this book to those who love small town contemporary romance and have read the first four books in the Stewart Island series.

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Tracey Alvarez lives in the Coolest Little Capital in the World (a.k.a Wellington, New Zealand) where she’s yet to be buried under her to-be-read book pile by Wellington’s infamous wind—her Kindle’s a lifesaver! Married to a wonderfully supportive IT guy, she has two teens who would love to be surgically linked to their electronic devices.

Fuelled by copious amounts of coffee, she’s the author of contemporary romantic fiction set predominantly in New Zealand. Small-towns, close communities, and families are a big part of the heart-warming stories she writes. Oh, and hot, down-to-earth heroes—Kiwi men, in other words.

When she’s not writing, thinking about writing, or procrastinating about writing, Tracey can be found reading sexy books of all romance genres, nibbling on smuggled chocolate bars, or bribing her kids to take over the housework. 

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