Kimberly

April 15, 2016April 10, 2016

#TBF Kimberly reviews A Highlanders Obsession by Vonnie Davis – Catch Up From The Beginning

TITLE: A Highlander’s Obsession
CHARACTERS: Paisley & Creighton
AUTHOR: Vonnie Davis
PUBLICATION DATE: 08/19/14
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Two wandering souls discover that true love needs no words in this explosive, fantastical novel from Vonnie Davis.
Somehow able to telepathically communicate with animals, Paisley Munro has found meaning in her so-called gifts by working as a veterinary assistant. But while traveling to Scotland for a relative’s funeral, Paisley fears that she really has lost her mind. Out in the highlands, she hears distinctly human thoughts coming from a wild bear. Terrified and desperate, she returns to the lodge and collapses in the powerful arms of its owner, a mysterious man with whom she shares a simmering attraction.
Creighton Matheson and his fellow shape-shifters have been roaming this land freely for centuries. Now Paisley may inherit his home, putting his kind in grave danger. His mistrust only deepens when he realizes she can read his mind. Yet he cannot deny that this tantalizing woman makes him burn with desire—and hunger for the prospect of a tender love. Now Creighton must decide which would hurt more: revealing the truth or losing Paisley forever.

REVIEW:
4.75 Hearts I can not even begin to tell you how much I enjoyed this story. It has me smiling more times than I can count. All I can say is if this does not become a series and I get to be with more of these Highlander Bears I will be one upset woman.
Paisley is pretty great. Some times she is a bit… whats a good word?… soft maybe. She faints a couple of times and runs away a few times when she doesn’t like how something is said but then she suddenly hardens up and I really enjoy her. She is able to handle a lot more once she gets a backbone. I didn’t like at first that she was engaged but once it played out I understood why it was in the story. I actually would have liked a little bit more of when the ex comes to Scotland.
Now Creighton is just in a word YUMMY. Oh my goodness. He is not afraid to put his heart on his sleeve and is so possessive and protective how can you not love him? I enjoyed that he was a bear and not the alpha wolf that is in so many shape shifter books these days. I love the connection he has with his brothers and his mum and mostly how sweet he is with his niece. I was saddened that once we got to know her she kind of left the story but I am hoping we get Bryce’s story which will include more of Colleen.
And what a great character Effie/Gram is. What a hoot. She made me smile so often and even laugh out loud a time or two. I so enjoyed this story and think every fan of shape shifter romances will love it too.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

April 14, 2016April 10, 2016

#TBT Kelly & Kimberly review Claimed by Stacey Kennedy – Catch Up From The Beginning

TITLE: Claimed
SERIES #: Club Sin #1
CHARACTERS: Dmitri Pratt & Presley Flynn
AUTHOR: Stacey Kennedy
PUBLICATION DATE: Aug 5, 2013
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Presley Flynn is ripe to experience her secret fantasies . . . and Dmitri Pratt wants nothing more than to fulfill them. Once inside the elite Club Sin in Las Vegas, Presley is nervous but excited—and determined to surrender to her every desire. Dmitri is her Master, and his touch is like fire. With each careful, calculated caress, he unleashes her wildest inhibitions, giving her unimagined pleasure.

Presley is different than the other submissives Dimitri has mastered. The BDSM lifestyle is new to her, and so are the games they play at Club Sin. From the start, Presley stirs emotions in him far beyond the raw purity between a dom and the perfect sub. For the ecstasy they share goes beyond the dungeon igniting a passion that claims the very depths of the heart.

KELLY’S REVIEW:
Just when I think I might be done with the BDSM genre Stacey has to write a story that tugs at my heartstrings.
I really enjoyed this book. Stacey does a really good job of not going over the top with the BDSM factor and focus more on the relationship. I really felt more connected with the characters because of this. It was not just about the sex.
I can’t wait to see what happens in the next book in this series.

KIMBERLY’S REVIEW:
I enjoyed this story. It is a short story of less than 200 pages but it captures the reader from the beginning and doesn’t let go. I will say you have to be a fan or BDSM erotica to read, if not then this is not the book for you at all. But if you are a fan you will not want to miss it.

The erotic storyline is not over the top for the genre and you can feel the affection of the characters right away so you know there is a love story to follow the sex which was entertaining. There was one part that I really did not enjoy (no spoilers) but I guess it was needed for the story but I still didn’t enjoy those couple of pages. But that was all it was, a couple of pages, and helped the story to continue.

As I said if you are a fan of the genre then do not miss this story.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

April 13, 2016April 10, 2016

#TBW Kelly reviews Caress Of Darkness by Julie Kenner – Catch Up From The Beginning

TITLE: Caress of Darkness
SERIES #: 1001 Dark Nights #12
CHARACTERS: Rainer Engel & Callie
AUTHOR: Julie Kenner
PUBLICATION DATE: December 9, 2014
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
From the first moment I saw him, I knew that Rainer Engel was like no other man. Dangerously sexy and darkly mysterious, he both enticed me and terrified me.

I wanted to run–to fight against the heat that was building between us–but there was nowhere to go. I needed his help as much as I needed his touch. And so help me, I knew that I would do anything he asked in order to have both.

But even as our passion burned hot, the secrets in Raine’s past reached out to destroy us … and we would both have to make the greatest sacrifice to find a love that would last forever.

REVIEW:
Where to start?
Are Raine & Callie combustible together? Without a doubt.
Was the story link interesting? Yes (kinda)
Was I in love with this story? Not really
Am I glad I read it? Sure.
I can’t put my finger on exactly why I didn’t love. Maybe it was the writing style? It was kinda hard for me when it jumps around from person to person. I am not overly sure. I just felt lost at time.

I think Julie Kenner fan’s will enjoy this short story.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Evil Eye Publishing in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

April 11, 2016April 10, 2016

#TBM Kimberly reviews Worth The Fall by Claudia Connor – Catch Up From The Beginning

TITLE: Worth The Fall
SERIES #: McKinney Brothers #1
CHARACTERS: Abby & Matt
AUTHOR: Claudia Connor
PUBLICATION DATE: 09/09/14
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

See Claudia’s interview with BnK that is featured here!

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
They meet on a beach. . . . Abby Davis isn’t wearing a skimpy bikini or sipping umbrella drinks, not when she’s busy chasing around four little ones. And Matt McKinney isn’t looking for fun—he’s a Navy SEAL, a grown man with a long list of missions . . . and fallen brothers.

They only have a week. . . . Abby has brought her children to this beach to start over, to give them the enjoyable memories they deserve. Matt’s been sidelined by a combat injury, and haunted by the best friend he lost and the promise he made: to remain a SEAL—focused and dedicated. This leaves no time for what he’s always wanted: a family.

But a week is all it takes. . . . Matt opens her heart while Abby soothes his soul. And though they plan to say good-bye when the week is over, something magical happens on that beach, something neither can forget. Something utterly, completely worth falling for.

REVIEW:
5+++ Hearts Let me say first off that no matter how many wonderful things I say about this book it will not be enough. I am beyond in love with this book. There is absolutely nothing, and I mean nothing, I can say bad about this book. Usually even when I love a book there is something, however small it might be, that I would change but there is nothing in this one. It is PERFECT!

First the characters are great. Matt and Abby are perfect together. Matt is a wonderful man and Abby is strong and loving. She is broken but somehow such a strong woman. She is raising 4 (and a ½) kids on her own and she is doing a great job. Matt is blown away by her and it really is love and first site. But what makes this book is the kids and the way Matt is with them. The scene at the end of the week and him saying goodbye had me crying. I mean crying… full tears and all. And that wasn’t the last time. I laughed too. And how many times I caught myself smiling at something was too many to count. This is a family that was meant to be.

Now the writing. What a great book Conner has written. She pulled out every emotion there is. She showed true love with humor and heartache. This was a book written from the heart and it must have used every ounce of hers. I am so thrilled this is a series but I can’t imagine any book she writes could possibly live up to this one but goodness I hope it does and I will have my eyes open every moment waiting for the release. I could go on and on but why do that when you can pick up the book and read it yourself and fall in love with the book, Matt, Abby and the kids.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

April 8, 2016April 2, 2016

Kelly reviews What We Find by Robyn Carr

TITLE: What We Find
SERIES #: Sullivan’s Crossing #1
CHARACTERS: Cal Jones & Maggie Sullivan
AUTHOR: Robyn Carr
PUBLICATION DATE: April 5, 2016
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Join Robyn Carr, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Virgin River and Thunder Point series, as she explores the healing powers of rural Colorado in a brand-new story of fresh starts, budding relationships and one woman’s journey to finding the happiness she’s long been missing

Between the urban bustle of Denver and the high-stress environment of a career in neurosurgery, Maggie Sullivan has hit a wall. When an emergency, high-risk procedure results in the death of a teenager, Maggie finds herself in the middle of a malpractice lawsuit—and experiencing levels of anxiety she’s never faced before. It’s in this desperate moment that Maggie’s boyfriend decides he can’t handle her emotional baggage, and she’s left alone, exhausted and unsure of what her future holds. One thing is certain, though: she needs to slow down before she burns out completely, and the best place she can think to do that is Sullivan’s Crossing.
Named for Maggie’s great-grandfather, the land and charming general store at the crossroads of the Colorado and the Continental Divide trails have been passed down through the generations and now belong to Maggie’s estranged father, Sully. Though raised by her mother and stepfather after her parents divorced, Maggie has always adored Sully—despite his hands-off approach to fatherhood. When she shows up unannounced in Sullivan’s Crossing, he welcomes her with opens arms, and she relishes the opportunity to rebuild their relationship.
But when Sully has a sudden heart attack, Maggie’s world is rocked once again. Consumed with his care, she’s relieved to find that Cal Jones, a quiet and serious-looking camper, has been taking over many of Sully’s responsibilities as he recuperates. Still, Maggie is suspicious of this mysterious man’s eagerness to help—until she finds out the true reason for his deliberate isolation.
Though Cal and Maggie each struggle with loss and loneliness, the time they spend together gives Maggie hope for something brighter just on the horizon…if only they can learn to find peace and healing—and perhaps love—with each other.

REVIEW:
I really liked this book. Ms. Carr does a great job of bring us a story that makes you want to cry, laugh and remember what it is like to fall in love again. I really loved the first interaction between Cal & Maggie. Maggie is so septical of this hangered looking camper who is offering help in her time of need. I loved the Maggie google’s Cal to try to find out more about him. And she tries to guess what Cal is short for (and no I am not going to tell you). It was really great to see how two broken people can find some kind of happiness in this crazy world.
I can’t wait to see what is next in this series.

Favorite line: “If anyone tells you I passed out while you were being lowered to that little edge, they’re lying,”

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley & Harlequin (US & Canada) MIRA in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

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April 7, 2016April 2, 2016

#TBT Kelly & Kimberly review Her Perfect Mate by Paige Tyler – Catch Up From The Beginning

TITLE: Her Perfect Mate
SERIES #: X-Ops #1
CHARACTERS: Landon Donovan & Ivy Halliwell
AUTHOR: Paige Tyler
PUBLICATION DATE: May 6, 2014
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
When Special Forces Captain Landon Donovan is picked for an assignment with the Department of Covert Affairs, he’s stunned to find his new partner is a beautiful woman who looks like she couldn’t hurt a fly, much less take down a terrorist.

Ivy Halliwell isn’t your average covert op. Her feline DNA means she can literally bring out the claws when things get dicey. She isn’t thrilled to be paired with yet another military grunt, but Landon is different. He doesn’t think she’s a freak and he’s smokin’ hot.

Soon they find themselves facing a threat even greater than anyone imagines…and an animal magnetism impossible to ignore.

KELLY’S REVIEW:
4.5 Hearts To say Ivy is a little gun shy when it comes to her newest partner is an understatement. Ivy has not had the best track record with her partners. But there is something about Landon something that puts her at ease. But even that makes her a bit nervous.

Landon is not very happy to be pulled off of his mission and forced to come back stateside. That is until he learns who is new partner is and what she can do.

Landon & Ivy make such a great team. From the save on the rope cross I knew this was going to be a great story. The interaction between these two was so much fun.

This is my first Paige Tyler book and I am totally in love with the world that she created. These are not your ordinary shifters! Oh no this shifters. Should I tell you? I am not sure. You will just have to pick up a copy of Her Perfect Mate and find out for yourself.

KIMBERLY’S REVIEW:
4 Hearts As different as this book was I really enjoyed it. Maybe I enjoyed it because of how different it is. First has much as it claims to be a shifter story the shift is different. Ivy never really becomes a cat. She can bring out her cat tendencies like claws, night vision, climbing, etc but she never actually turns into a cat. Landon is a cool character. He seems to just accept her unique qualities and while he jokes it is in fun and not to be mean. I enjoyed them together.

The one problem I have is Ivy is supposed to be one of the best but she seems to mess up a bit too much. But that is a minor problem. I really hope that the next story is Angelo’s. I love the friendship Landon and he have. Looking forward to the next in the series.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book from NetGalley & Sourcebooks Casablanca in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

April 6, 2016April 2, 2016

Kelly reviews Little Red Writing by Lila DiPasqua

TITLE: Little Red Writing
SERIES #: Fiery Tales #6
CHARACTERS: Nicolas de Savignac & Anne
AUTHOR: Lila DiPasqua
PUBLICATION DATE: April 4, 2016
ORDER LINKS: Amazon
BOOK SYNOPSIS:
**NOTE: Originally published in the AWAKENED BY A KISS anthology.

Inspired by the tale of Little Red Riding Hood—an erotically charged historical romance novella from the acclaimed Fiery Tales series.

Nicolas de Savignac, Count of Lambelle, is on a mission. A member of the King’s elite private Guard, Nicolas has been assigned by the Crown to uncover the secret identity of the author writing scandalous stories about powerful courtiers.

He never expected his investigation would lead to his grandmother’s house, or to a ravishing woman who would ignite an untamable desire…

WARNING: This tale may scandalize you. Keep the smelling salts nearby.

**Can be enjoyed as a standalone story.

REVIEW:
4.75 Hearts Another great Fiery Tale story by Ms. DiPasqua. I love Ms. DiPasqua’s ability to take a story that we all know and love and twist it, turn it and turn up the heat. I really enjoyed Nicolas and Anne’s story. I loved that the Wolf in this story is fierce, determined and will do anything to complete his mission. Red is equally as fierce, yet she is witty, kind and able to out fox the Wolf.
I don’t want to tell too much or give too much away. But if you like your stories hawt, you hero hotter and your heroines strong and brave you need to pick up this story and find out why they are called Fiery Tales.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley & Lila DiPasqua in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

April 5, 2016April 2, 2016

#TBT Kelly & Kimberly review Reckless by Skye Jordan – Catch Up From The Beginning

TITLE: Reckless
SERIES #: Renegades #1
CHARACTERS: Jax Chamberlin & Lexi LaCroix
AUTHOR: Skye Jordan
PUBLICATION DATE: August 23, 2013
ORDER LINKS: Amazon

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
A couture wedding dress designer to the rich and famous, Lexi LaCroix’s image means everything. But crossing paths with a sexier-than-sin, bad-boy biker makes Lexi realize how much living she’s sacrificed for her success and one touch is all it takes to threaten her carefully choreographed life. When that touch fills far more than just Lexi’s physical needs, she finds herself torn between the career she needs and the bad-boy she craves.

Jax Chamberlin gave up the superficial life of acting for the thrill of running his own stunt company years ago. But a recent betrayal proves he’s still too close to the limelight to find a woman who doesn’t plan to use him as a stepping-stone to success. When the charming and mysterious Lexi offers him a totally anonymous hook-up during an out of town trip, Jax accepts. Only Lexi is more sextacular than charming, and Jax wants more.

But Lexi’s got a major hang-up over his renegade lifestyle, and Jax isn’t willing to change his ways. Especially not when he discovers who she really is. Because if she finds out his connections could catapult her to the top of her career, he’s afraid the fantasy woman he’s falling for might just end up like all the other gold-diggers. And this time, it’s not just his bad-boy reputation at risk, but his heart, too.

KELLY’S REVIEW:
4.5 Stars Lexi has always been wanted by people. Wanted for her looks, wanted for her designs, but never wanted for who she is deep down. After spotting a very attractive man, Lexi uses her best friends newest security app to find his phone number. Lexi uses this app to send him a couple flirty text. Just a little something to break her out of her shell. Just a little harmless fun.

Jax has been burned one too many times. Everyone always wants something from him. But when Jax gets an anonymous text joking with him about his spilled coffee he finds himself drawn to this stranger and truly enjoyed the flirting back with them. But when he asks to meet her he may have gone to far.

Can Jax & Lexi put the pain of past relationships behind them long enough to trust? Or is this rendezvous in the dark to Reckless?

Guess you will need to pick up a copy to find out.

You know you just read a good book when you finish the book, look over at the clock and realize that it is 2 am. Loved this first book in the Renegades series by Skye Jordan. This story was smoking hot and yet sweet all at the same time.

KIMBERLY’S REVIEW:
5 Stars I loved this story. I didn’t want to miss one word of it. I loved the connection the characters had right off the bat. I loved the whole first texting scene (oh so much). I loved the angst both characters have. And I love the morale of the story (yes it sorta has a morale). I really just loved this story!

I received this book from NetGalley and for probably the first time I am thinking I need to get this book in print so I can read it again sometime. The writing is very well done. There is such fun in so many of the scenes and even some sadness but it wraps up so well. The writing of the sex scenes was done so well. While sexy it was not over the top. This author is not trying to prove herself by the sex but by the words. Bring on the next Renegade! I am waiting breathlessly!

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

April 4, 2016April 2, 2016

Kelly reviews Nobody But You by Jill Shalvis

TITLE: Nobody But You
SERIES #: Cedar Ridge #3
CHARACTERS: Jacob Kincaid & Sophie Marren
AUTHOR: Jill Shalvis
PUBLICATION DATE: March 29, 2016
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
SOMETIMES YOU CAN GO HOME AGAIN…

After an overseas mission goes wrong, Army Special Forces officer Jacob Kincaid knows where he must go to make things right: back home to the tiny town of Cedar Ridge, Colorado. All he needs to scrub away his painful past is fresh mountain air, a lakeside cabin, and quiet solitude. But what he discovers is a gorgeous woman living on a boat at his dock.

Sophie Marren has nowhere else to go. She’s broke, intermittently seasick, and fighting a serious attraction to the brooding, dishy, I’m-too-sexy-for-myself guy who’s now claiming her dock. Something about Jacob’s dark intensity makes her want to tease—and tempt—him beyond measure. Neither one wants to give any ground . . . until they realize the only true home they have is with each other.

REVIEW:
Okay, I am not sure if I could fall for Jacob any harder. He is great. Over the course of the last two books we have heard all about the missing Kincaid brother. About him up and leaving his family behind and not speaking for nine long years. But not all is as it seems. Jacob is a very good person and has tried to do right by his family even from afar. The family reunion will tug at your heartstrings and make you want to slap both Hud and Jacob upside the head. But while it was great to see the family back together it is how Jacob is with Sophie that makes you totally fall for him.
Want more? You will have to pick up this book and find out for yourself…..
As for Sophie, girl is feisty and I want her as my new BFF!!! Loved her!! Love the whole boat problem. Loved her ability to adapt to her new life and keep the glass is half full attitude. These two are just great together!! I can’t wait to see them in the next book.
Speaking of next book. Bring on Kenna!! This is going to be fun. 🙂
Until next time Cedar Ridge!

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley & Grand Central Publishing in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

April 1, 2016March 27, 2016

Kimberly reviews Vulnerable by Mary Burton

TITLE: Vulnerable
SERIES #: Morgans of Nashville #4
CHARACTERS: Amber & Jake
AUTHOR: Mary Burton
PUBLICATION DATE: 03/29/16
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
The Smallest Mistake

Three went in; one came out. For five years, no trace has been found of two high-school friends who went hiking in the woods near Nashville. The third teen, Amber Ryder, was discovered at the bottom of a ravine with a broken arm, head trauma–and zero memory of the horror that put her there.

Will Put You

What started as a cold case has become a fresh hell for forensic technician Georgia Morgan. Another woman’s body is found in the woods, and it leads to the missing teens’ remains. But while Georgia works with Amber to try and reawaken her memories, her gut tells her the worst is yet to come.

At A Killer’s Mercy

Homicide Detective Jake Bishop can’t be sure whether Amber is an expert manipulator or the killer’s next target. Either way, he’s determined to protect Georgia. Because the deeper she digs into the past, the deadlier the secrets that emerge, and a nightmare years in the making is about to come to a bloody, terrifying end…

REVIEW:

I have not read the previous books in the series and maybe that would have made a difference but I doubt it. I really just didn’t enjoy this very much. I expected so much more from this story. It seemed it would be really interesting but I just didn’t click with this story.

It my opinion it seemed this book was thrown together. As if the first ones in the series were popular and the publisher was pushing for the book before the author was really ready.

Ok, that all being said, I can see why some people might enjoy it. There is some suspense and there is some romance. It just didn’t click with me.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

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March 31, 2016March 27, 2016

#TBT Kimberly reviews When Darkness Comes by Alexandra Ivy – Catch Up From The Beginning

TITLE: When Darkness Comes
SERIES #: Guardians Of Eternity #1
CHARACTERS: Abby & Dante
AUTHOR: Alexandra Ivy
PUBLICATION DATE: 01/15/07
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
It’s been a hell of a day for Abby Barlow. In just a few hours, she’s survived an explosion, watched her employer die, had a startling dream, and now she finds herself in a seedy Chicago hotel with the sexy, unearthly Dante, a vampire she both desires and fears.

For 341 years, Dante has stood as guardian to The Chalice, a mortal woman chosen to hold back the darkness. A terrible twist of fate has now made Abby that woman. Three hours ago. Dante would have used all his charms to seduce her. Now she is his to protect. And he will do so until his very death.

A terrifying plan has been set in motion, one that will plunge Dante and Abby into an epic battle between good and evil – and a desperate race to save their love…

REVIEW:
Review featured at www.books-n-kisses.com

This is the book that started my love affair with paranormal and Alexandra Ivy… The vampire Dante is sex personified… hot!!! There is so much to this story and so many characters that it will keep your turning the page and never wanting the story to end.

I could tell you everything about this story and not stop talking but then I would say too much and trust me you want to read this one for yourself.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

March 30, 2016March 27, 2016

Kelly reviews Going The Distance by Jennifer Fusco

TITLE: Going the Distance
SERIES #: Ringside #2
CHARACTERS: Michael Perez & Ava Phillips
AUTHOR: Jennifer Fusco
PUBLICATION DATE: March 15, 2016
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
The most restricted boxer at Las Vegas’s Stamina gym lets himself unravel in the second Ringside novel from the author of Fighting For It…

A dedicated fighter, Middleweight Michael Perez is willing to do whatever it takes to reach the top, and with his next fight scheduled at Madison Square Garden he’s almost there. A self-proclaimed control freak, he plans to drive himself cross country to the fight. But when his manager insists a sports reporter tag along, thinking it will be good for public relations, Michael finds himself under the watchful eye of Ava Phillips.

Ava Phillips has made a career out of exposing the underbelly of professional sports. Her instincts tell her that sexy, moody Michael Perez’s squeaky clean image is a cover for something more intriguing. Sharing the drive from Nevada to New York, Ava’s interest turns physical. But as their relationship heats up and Ava unearths his past, will she expose Michael’s darkness or succumb to the passions of a relationship she’s only ever read about?

REVIEW:
Another excellent installment in Ms. Fusco’s Ringside series. I just love this series!!! I love Michael and Ava. I loved the tension between these two. Both are stubborn and want to win. But sometimes in a game of will’s you don’t have a clear winner. Well unless you count us readers. We win big with Going The Distance.
I can’t wait to see what Ms. Fusco has in store for us next!!!

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley & Berkley Publishing Group in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.