Apr 10, 2015 | April 2015, Blog, Samantha Chase
Meant For You (The Montgomery Brothers Series, Book 5) by Samantha Chase has it all, lots of surprises, a meddling family, and lots of chemistry. A must read adventure that will keep you in suspense until the very last page!
All her life Summer Montgomery has lived in the shadows of her protective family and is frustrated that she’s not treated the same as her brothers. When will they take her for the strong and smart women that she is? When will they wake up and realize what she’s capable of? When she must make choices that will affect everyone she loves, can she do it? Summer has admired Ethan Reed from afar for as long as she can remember. Will he finally be the one to stand up to her protective brothers and fight for her, especially when one of those brothers is Ethan’s best friend? Can they take their friendship to the next level and make it work?
While this story can be enjoyed without reading the previous yummy Montgomery Boys it is part of a fabulous series and I know you will love reading them all. The characters are loveable and the passion is hot and flirty! Plus, I adore how there is cross-over so we get updates on previous characters from other books in this series.
As with all the Montgomery Brothers books, they just get better and better! I received this ARC for a fair and honest review from the publisher but will happily purchase any future books by Samantha Chase! I absolutely loved this story and look forward to catching up on all the Montgomery Brother’s.
I previously reviewed Return to You
Author Bio:
New York Times and USA Today bestselling romance writer Samantha Chase released her debut novel, Jordan’s Return, in November 2011. Although she waited until she was in her 40’s to publish for the first time, writing has been a lifelong passion. Her motivation to take that step was her students: teaching creative writing to elementary age students all the way up through high school and encouraging those students to follow their writing dreams gave Samantha the confidence to take that step as well.
When she’s not working on a new story, she spends her time reading contemporary romances, playing way too many games of Scrabble or Solitaire on Facebook and spending time with her husband of 25 years and their two sons in North Carolina.
Apr 9, 2015 | April 2015, Blog
Today I was very lucky to enjoy quality time with my family making new memories and catching up. Alas, the day is over and it’s back to the daily grind.
While everyone is preparing for tomorrow’s adventures, I’m sneaking in a bit of quality time to read, reflect and discover. I look forward to sharing with you many of those new “finds” in the coming weeks.
How did you spend this fabulous spring day?
Apr 8, 2015 | April 2015, Blog, Sonya Weiss
The Millionaire’s Forever by Sonya Weiss is a fast paced, steamy and absolutely fabulous story. Olivia Carter finally has it all, a small boutique where she designs must-have bridal dresses, and more customers and publicity than she could ever dream of. There’s just one problem, she might have told a little, itty, bitty, white-lie. Once word about her imaginary boyfriend traveled through the media and her business boomed. Now the lies are too tangled, perhaps she could just tell the world the truth? Then trouble walked into her shop.
While reading the paper that morning she should have read her horoscope. Why else would a handsome stranger suddenly appear in her shop and proclaim he’s her mysterious beau. Was that in her future? How did the stars above know she needed a real boyfriend, like yesterday?
Only now, her world is spinning and her past has been dredged up. Cash Mason Parker was once a high-school crush, a boy she desired with all her heart until something awful happened. What could possibly motivate him to insist that they are in a relationship after all this time. Why did Mason suddenly appear? There was something more to this and hopefully Olivia can figure it out.
Will the truth around that fateful night finally be revealed? For some, it’s still a constant memory that can’t be unshackled. Justice must be served. What will happen when Olivia discovers the truth? Relationships will be strained and lives will forever be changed when the details emerge. Mason has been searching a lifetime for answers, will he finally find them? Will vengeance cure it or cause more pain?
Lines will be crossed, relationships tested and boundaries shredded. Who’s telling the truth? Who’s involved in a cover-up? The tension is electric and this book is absolutely steamy and seductive. As soon as I saw the cover I knew I had to read the book. It’s absolutely fab! I look forward to more books by Sonya and hope that this is the beginning of a new series. After all, I must find out what happens to Cole and Jake – those boys are also forces to be reckoned with! I received this ARC from the publisher for a fair and honest review.
Just enough tingle to make you sizzle. For mature readers, 18+
Author Info:
Sonya loves writing all things romance whether it’s writing contemporary adult or teen fiction and still hasn’t lost the wonder that she gets to do what she loves. She writes for Entangled Publishing’s Bliss as well as their Indulgence line. She enjoys reading, movies, chocolate, and laughter and credits her daughters as being the sweetest blessings in her life.
Apr 7, 2015 | April 2015, Blog, Maggie Kelley
Breaking the Bachelor, by Maggie Kelley, is simply amazing. Jane Wright is a NYC matchmaker who’s created an app that will find your ideal mate in just FIVE days! She’s so confident that it works that she’s willing to wager Charlie Goodman, her childhood best friend and NYC most sexy and eligible bachelor, will find his soul mate! For a woman who abhors gambling this bet comes with a heavy price if she loses.
There’s only one problem, Charlie and Maggie have history. One night and a message on a napkin at a bar in the Caymans may just have ruined everything. Will he forgive her and save her from despair? Will he allow himself to be honest about his feelings? Even with all the drama, he just can’t shake her. Sometimes things can’t be fixed and you just need to fold and walk away.
What does the Brooklyn Bridge, a slice of pizza and a sexy hot bartender have in common? Read and discover a hot, passionate and hilarious look at dating, friendships and life. A great first book in what I hope is a new and fantastic series. I’m not a gambler but my bet is that Nick might just get his story next.
I received this ARC from the publisher for a fair and honest review. I look forward to the next installment and hope that Nick will finally get his story! Fingers crossed!
Author Info:
After ten years of survival, aka working, in Hollywood, this former actress and current author of sexy contemporary romance is living happily-ever-after in Pittsburgh with her longtime sweetie, and their two punky kids. When not carpooling to birthday parties or testing her gourmet cooking skills by throwing a frozen pizza into the oven, Maggie daydreams about sneaking off to the Vegas or Napa, or even just the movies. A love of red wine, Italian food, and music round out her list of life’s greatest joys. Oh, and Tuesday night karaoke, totally underrated fun.
Apr 6, 2015 | April 2015, Blog, Shana Galen
While You Were Spying by Shana Galen is a fantastic prequel in her Regency Spies series. I’m always ready to read a great spy story set in Regency England that has dashing Lords besotted by strong and resourceful women. Oh, and the cover – OMG it is absolutely fabulous! Based on a few book covers I’ve seen lately, I think purple is the new hot color!
Our heroine, Francesca Dashing, is still trying to sort out her future after her broken engagement a short while ago. No one has discovered the reason for her unmarried state and she hopes to never reveal the truth to anyone. If her parents had their way she’d be married and settled down, but that doesn’t seem to be in her future just yet.
As usual, one afternoon while out and about she plans to save yet another animal, from a neighbors farm, from a fate worse than death. Unfortunately, she falls into the arms of the Marquess Winterbourne, Ethan Caxton and discovers she may be the one in need of rescuing.
Unfortunately, Francesca is not content sitting about and learning the skills necessary to take care of domestic tasks. Much to the exhaustion of her parents, she finds herself in precarious positions of adventure that test everyone daily. When she brings home another injured animal in need of rescue, her father finally puts his foot down and tells her no. However, when Francesca’s parents discover who the gift is from, they assume there is something much bigger going on and insist on an explanation. Will she be able to find a way out of her sticky situation this time?
Ethan was hurt before and is convinced he will never be able to fully give himself to another woman ever again. No matter how pretty, smart or seductive and charming she might be. When Ethan can’t get Francesca out of his thoughts he has a decision to make, his job isn’t one that allows him to disclose personal information or matters of the heart. Still unable to trust after being hurt he has a choice to make and it’s one he can’t seem to do on his own.
When lives are in danger and a thief must be caught they will have to work together, or risk endangering everyone they care about. Will Francesca finally put herself first? Will Ethan allow himself to truly trust and be open to finding love again?
Through the sweeping countryside of England to the taverns and rustic roads of Paris, France, this book will take you on a journey of the heart and capture your soul. This prequel is the perfect beginning for a fabulous new series filled with spies, mystery, romance and lots of sizzle that will leave you breathless and wanting more from these fabulous characters! I received this ARC from the author for an honest and fair review. I loved it and know that you will too! I only hope that I hope that we don’t have to wait too long to read the next book!
Author Info:
Shana Galen is the bestselling author of passionate Regency romps, including the RT Reviewers’ Choice The Making of a Gentleman. Kirkus says of her books, “The road to happily-ever-after is intense, conflicted, suspenseful and fun,” and RT Bookreviews calls her books “lighthearted yet poignant, humorous yet touching.” She taught English at the middle and high school level off and on for eleven years. Most of those years were spent working in Houston’s inner city. Now she writes full time. She’s happily married and has a daughter who is most definitely a romance heroine in the making. Shana loves to hear from readers, so send her an email or see what she’s up to daily on Facebook and Twitter.
Apr 5, 2015 | April 2015, Blog
To all those celebrating Passover I hope that you had Seders with family and friends that were both meaningful and full of matzah.
To all those celebrating Easter I hope that it was meaningful and you were able to spend it with family and friends with sweets and tasty dishes.
Holidays are always rich in tradition, family “secret” recipes and hopefully reflection. How did you spend your weekend?
