Kimberly

October 2, 2014September 28, 2014

Kelly reviews Mine To Have by Cynthia Eden

TITLE: Mine To Have
SERIES #: Mine #5
CHARACTERS: Saxon Black & Elizabeth Ward
AUTHOR: Cynthia Eden
PUBLICATION DATE: September 17, 2014
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Cynthia Eden continues her sexy “Mine” romantic suspense series with…MINE TO HAVE.

Is he a hero…or the villain?

When Elizabeth Ward sees Saxon Black rushing into the backroom of The Blade—a low end bar in Miami—she isn’t sure if he’s there to save the day…or just to raise some hell. But she’s being held hostage, and he’s her best hope of survival. Within minutes, she’s away from the jerks with the guns and riding fast and hard on the back of Saxon’s motorcycle.

Death stalks them.

Saxon has been working undercover for far too long. When he finds sexy Elizabeth—with a gun to her head—he knows he will do anything to keep her safe. But once he gets her away from her abductors, the threat to her isn’t over. Someone has put a price on Elizabeth’s head, and if Saxon can’t keep her safe from the danger stalking her, then she’ll be dead.

Their lives are both on the line.

As their enemies close in, Elizabeth and Saxon must go on the run. And the longer they are together, the hotter their attraction for one another seems to burn. Saxon vows not to let anyone hurt her, no matter what he has to do, because he’s falling fast for Elizabeth. He’ll stop the killers on her trail, and then he’ll have her. Forever.

REVIEW:
3.75 Hearts In Mine to Have we follow Saxon Black and undercover operative that works for the FBI. He is not suppose to be working this case. He should be done with this life. Yet when Victor asks him for his help Saxon can’t say no to his brother. Just one last case. One last case and then he will be free. Free to be who ever he wants. Only problem: Elizabeth Ward.

Elizabeth is having a very bad day. First she is kidnapped by some psycho wielding a gun, now she is being threatened with death and oh there is a new player who wants an hour with her before said psycho kills her. Not a good day at all. Except that Saxon Black claims he is there to save her.

Mine to Have is the 5th book in Ms. Eden’s Mine series. This was a good quick read. I enjoyed Saxon and Elizabeth’s story. The twists and turns that Ms. Eden through in were really good. I do hope that we get to visit Saxon & Elizabeth in future books I would like to see how they are doing. I am looking forward to the next installment in this series.

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

October 1, 2014September 28, 2014

Jennifer reviews The Hook Up by Kristen Callihan

TITLE: The Hook Up
SERIES: Game On #1
CHARACTERS: Anna Jones and Drew Baylor
AUTHOR: Kristen Callihan
PUBLICATION DATE: 09/07/14
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
The rules: no kissing on the mouth, no staying the night, no telling anyone, and above all… No falling in love.

Anna Jones just wants to finish college and figure out her life. Falling for star quarterback Drew Baylor is certainly not on her to do list. Confident and charming, he lives in the limelight and is way too gorgeous for his own good. If only she could ignore his heated stares and stop thinking about doing hot and dirty things with him. Easy right?

Too bad he’s committed to making her break every rule…

Football has been good to Drew. It’s given him recognition, two National Championships, and the Heisman. But what he really craves is sexy yet prickly Anna Jones. Her cutting humor and blatant disregard for his fame turns him on like nothing else. But there’s one problem: she’s shut him down. Completely.

That is until a chance encounter leads to the hottest sex of their lives, along with the possibility of something great. Unfortunately, Anna wants it to remain a hook up. Now it’s up to Drew to tempt her with more: more sex, more satisfaction, more time with him. Until she’s truly hooked. It’s a good thing Drew knows all about winning.

All’s fair in love and football…Game on

REVIEW:
4.25 Hearts Anna Jones wasn’t looking for romance when star football player, Drew Baylor, sat down next to her in class. The good-looking charismatic young man was used to charming the ladies but met his match when he looked into Anna’s eyes for the first time. She thought he was arrogant, argumentative and the last thing that Anna needed in her life for her senior year of college. But neither of them could deny the sexual attraction and before long both of them find themselves at risk of losing their hearts to one another.

I loved Anna and Drew together as a couple. Anna was an interesting character for me because even though she was in a physical relationship with Drew, she couldn’t bring herself to get emotionally attached to him. She was afraid to give everything of herself to him because she was afraid that he would break her heart and that would end of up devastating her. She tried to keep the relationship as a simple hook-up by having no kissing, no staying the night and having them pretend that they were strangers whenever they were in public together. It worked for a little while but Anna soon found out that Drew wasn’t like his reputation and he was already starting to fall hard for Anna.
I loved Drew. He was not your typical football player and worked so hard for everything that he had. He had good grades and wanted to be seen as more than a quarterback and was upset when teachers tried to give him grades that he didn’t deserve because of football. I was impressed with him because he knew that football wouldn’t last forever and took hard courses so he would have something to fall back on in life. When he met Anna, she changed his life and he was completely in the relationship with her, heart and all, while Anna was still trying to figure out what Drew really meant to her.
These two characters needed each other and they had a relationship that some people search for their entire lives and never find. Drew was that one person in Anna’s life that could make her a better person and that saw her for who she really was, flaws and all. He loved her from the beginning and couldn’t imagine his life without her. The Hook Up shows that the road to love isn’t always perfect but if you take a chance, it will be worth the risk. Ms. Callihan is one of my favorite writers and I can’t wait to read the second book in the series.

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

October 1, 2014September 28, 2014

Kelly reviews Snow Falling On Bluegrass by Molly Harper

TITLE: Snow Falling on Bluegrass
SERIES #: Bluegrass #3
CHARACTERS: Kelsey, Charlie, Luke and the whole KTC crew
AUTHOR: Molly Harper
NARRATOR: Amanda Ronconi
PUBLICATION DATE: September 22, 2014
AUDIO RUN TIME: 6 Hours & 7 Minutes
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N | Audible

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Parks & Recreation meets The Blue Collar Comedy Tour in this third ebook in Molly Harper’s Bluegrass series of contemporary romances: A love triangle of colleagues heats up the winter lodge where they get snowed in for a week.

Kentucky Tourism Commission employee and executive assistant extraordinaire Kelsey is known around the office for having everything under control. So it’s not surprising that she and her boss, Sadie, have everything planned to the second for the office winter retreat. But there are things even Kelsey can’t micromanage.

An unprecedented snowstorm smothers half of Kentucky and knocks out the power, closes the roads, and generally shuts down the state. Luckily, the lodge has working fireplaces and enough food to keep the staff from turning on each other like something out of The Shining. Kelsey wouldn’t mind being stuck inside if it wasn’t for the tension with her not-so-secret crush, Charlie, the office’s statistician. But handsome Ranger Luke, the lodge’s only employee on hand, is there to take Kelsey’s mind off her discomfort.

Even though this weekend is supposed to be a planning session for KTC, Kelsey can’t help her mind from wandering and finds herself conflicted over Luke and Charlie. Someone’s love will keep her warm, but whose will it be?

REVIEW:
Snow Falling in Bluegrass takes us back into the world of the KCT (Kentucky Tourism Commission). But this time the crew is going on location, well a work retreat. What started out as a fun outing (well as much fun as spending the weekend with your co-workers) soon turns into the snow apocalypse (think Gillian’s Island covered in snow, no power, no heat, no phones, no internet, lots of ice, snow and ice. Oh and your co-workers). But it is not all bad. There is Auntie Nina’s rubbery bacon cheeseburger pizza cooked in a gourmet redneck oven, The Professor, Fort Kelsey, a very cranky marsupial, the lost of panties, and some sweet revenge that smells like popcorn.
Another awesomesauce story from Molly Harper. I love how Molly can bring together such a great story while delivering some of the funniest stuff I have ever read. I have never meet a Molly Harper book that didn’t leave me in tears, gasping for air, and loving every page of what I read. I am already preparing for my Molly Harper book withdrawals (trust me it is not pretty)
As always I listened to this book on audio, because one I love love love Amanda Ronconi reading to me. Two, I love listening to Molly’s stories because Amanda brings the character to life in a way that I am not my mind could do. And three because I am weird and I started Molly’s books on audio and plan to continue listening to them on audio. But I do still own them all on paper or in ebook form (Yes, I know I have a book hoarding issue. No, I don’t need help 😀 )
One of many of my favorite lines:
“I would gladly slap her with a salmon”
“With a salmon”
“I would follow with cream cheese” I told him “My vengeance is best served with bagels.”
“You’re an incredibly strange girl, and I mean that in the best possible way.”
If you have not picked up a Molly Harper *wiggles finger at you* shame on you. I demand you go grab one of Molly’s book and try it out.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book from NetGalley & Galley, Threshold, Pocket Books & Tantor Media in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

September 30, 2014September 28, 2014

Kelly, Jennifer & Kimberly review Chained By Night by Larissa Ione

TITLE: Chained by Nights
SERIES #: MoonBound Clan Vampires #2
CHARACTERS: Hunter & Aylin
AUTHOR: Larissa Ione
PUBLICATION DATE: September 30, 2014
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
THE FUTURE OF HIS TRIBE
Leader of the vampire clan MoonBound, Hunter will do what he must to save his people from extinction—or worse, a torturous eternity as vampire slaves and subjects of human experimentation.To keep his enemies at bay, he has agreed to mate a rival clan leader’s daughter in return for peace between the clans and an ally in the looming war with the humans.

THE LOVER OF HIS SOUL
But survival comes at a price. First, Hunter must break an ancient curse by successfully negotiating three deadly tests. Then he must resist the searing passions of the gorgeous vampire warrior he despises but is bound to mate. Will Hunter stay true to his word? Or will he risk everything for the woman he really loves: the vampire seductress’s identical twin sister?

KELLY’S REVIEW:
5 Hearts In Chained by Night we pick up a few months after where we left off in Bound by Night (bk1), with Hunter waiting to be mated to a rival clan’s first daughter. But this is not a mating of love, but one of duty. Even so, Hunter is willing to do what needs to be done to protect his clan. So when Hunter’s intended mate is attacked outside his clan’s walls he runs to her rescue. Once she is safe Hunter is happy to see that she is more than he could have wished for.

Aylin is strong, feisty and determined. Unfortunately, she has been told all her life that she is nothing and noone. But in Chained by Night Aylin learns so much about herself and grows into an amazing person. One of the many things that Alyin learns is that she loves a man that can never be hers.
Rasah is Hunters intended mate. And let me tell you I hate this girl. I mean I wish there was a deep dark hole for her to fall into. Rasah, has no problem taking what she wants no matter who she hurt or what stands in her way. Not even her sister.
This book was Awesome sauce. I honestly don’t think that I have met a Larissa Ione book that I have not fallen in love with. And like all of Ms. Ione’s books, Chained by Night kept me up late at night and turning that next page to see what would happen. If you have not read Bound by Night you need to start there.
I am hoping that Myne’s story will be told next. Although there are many others that need a story too 🙂 Either way I will be very happy for the next book in this series.

KIMBERLY’S REVIEW:
5 Hearts Let me think how to be describe this book… Wonderful? Sure. Maybe Amazing? Sure. Maybe Perfect? Yep that about covers it.

Ione has brought us back into her world of the MoonBound Vampires. The world where everyone knows that vampires exist and are something to be hunted. At the end of the first in the series we told that Hunter was being forced to mate with Rasha for the good of the clan but Hunter had one problem he can’t stand the vampire. But when Hunter meets her identical sister, Aylin, now that is a vampire he could sink his teeth into to (did I just say that?). This world is a bit different then most of the worlds that are written in vampire lore. She also takes some liberties with what we have learned about the “norm” of vampires but those liberties make this story special and she mixes a bit of Native American lore which is a fun twist.

I couldn’t put this book down. I am a huge fan of Ione’s books and love this series. If you have not read any of Ione’s books then you are missing out. Ione is one of the best in the paranormal genre and should not be missed. While this story could (mostly) be read as a stand alone I would not suggest it. Read the first in the series first. It explains why Hunter is being forced to mate with Rasha.

Enjoy… I did!

JENNIFER’S REVIEW:
4.75 Hearts Hunter was a character that had always intrigued me and I definitely wanted to learn more about him when he made his appearance in Bound by Night. In Chained by Night, we learn that Hunter has agreed to mate with the daughter of his mortal enemy to help pacify the volatile relationship between the two clans. What he never expected was that his future mate, Rasha, was a nightmare to be around and that he unexpectedly finds himself attracted to Rasha’s twin sister, Aylin.

A man of his word, Hunter prepares for the mating ceremony, but first, he and his future mate must take part in three deadly trials to save their future first born child. Each born vampire must participate in these trials before the mating ceremony or be destined to lose their future child to a deadly enemy. Rasha declines to participate in these trials but Aylin agrees to take her place, to assist the man that is like no other that she has ever known before. As Hunter’s feelings for Aylin deepen, will he be able to say goodbye to the one woman who has his heart in order to protect the people that he has been his family for so long?

I loved Hunter and Aylin together as a couple in Chained by Night and I was praying that they would find a way to stay together in the end after everything they went through. Hunter had spent most of his life trying to be good man for his clan and even though he didn’t want to be around Rasha, he was willing to make the sacrifice. Meeting Aylin wasn’t what he planned but she was the perfect partner for him. She was smart, humble and was always looking out to help other people. After the horrors that she had been through growing up had made her not only a strong person but a good one as well and she’s become one of my favorite heroines to date. Personally, I would love to smack Rasha with a shovel just because of her attitude and the way she treated Aylin during the course of this book. She made me hate her and because of that, I loved Aylin all the more because she was still able to love her sister even after the things Rasha had done to her.

Chained by Night was an amazing paranormal tale of forbidden love and adventure that will definitely strike a chord with readers. I was swept right along with Hunter and Aylin during their dangerous trials and tribulations to protect the people they loved or die trying. Ms. Ione has always been one of my favorite authors and with each new book, she continues to captivate with her stories of hot, sexy romance and heart-stopping action.

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

September 30, 2014September 21, 2014

Kimberly reviews The Betrayed by Heather Graham

TITLE: The Betrayed
SERIES #: Krewe Of Hunters #14
CHARACTERS: Mo & Aidan
AUTHOR: Heather Graham
PUBLICATION DATE: 09/30/14
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Sleepy Hollow isn’t so sleepy anymore…
One night, New York FBI agent Aiden Mahoney receives a visitor in a dream–an old friend named Richard Highsmith. The very next day he’s sent to Sleepy Hollow because Richard’s gone missing there.
Maureen–Mo–Deauville now lives in the historic town and works with her dog, Rollo, to search for missing people. She’s actually the one to find Richard?or more precisely his head, stuck on a statue of the legendary Headless Horseman.
Mo and Aiden, a new member of the Krewe of Hunters, the FBI’s unit of paranormal investigators, explore both past and present events to figure out who betrayed Richard, who killed him and now wants to kill them, too. As they work together, they discover that they share an unusual trait?the ability to communicate with the dead. They also share an attraction that’s as intense as it is unexpected?if they live long enough to enjoy it!

REVIEW:
4.25 Hearts Another wonderful tale by Graham. The best thing about Graham’s stories is the history. There is no way to read her books without wanting to jump in the car and race off to the locale to see all she speaks of. Or if you can’t drive there at least jump in the car to head to the library to read about the places and people that are real. In this case we are in Sleepy Hollow, the home of the classic by Washington Irving. Sleepy Hollow is something I have known for a long time, really who doesn’t, but there was background that I was not aware of which made it more interesting.Other things happened in this story that I am not used to in Graham books. First, Aidan is different. Aidan has the gift but it is dormant which is a real difference from the normal Krewe tales. Most of the time the main couple each have the gift but aren’t willing to tell each other right away. In this one Aidan doesn’t have it. Or at least he thinks he lost it and Mo has the gift but in a much different way than is normally written. They both are very interesting characters and a welcome change. And the second thing that was different? I figured out the “who-dun-it” which I usually am not able to do. And to tell you the truth I am not even sure how I figured it out this time. But again that was a welcome change for me. While I love the fact that I usually can not figure it out once in a while it is nice to know I am not just plain dumb.
I really enjoyed this story. Probably one of my favorites from Graham lately even though I would never miss one of her Krewe Of Hunters books.

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

September 29, 2014September 21, 2014

Kelly & Kimberly review In Your Dreams by Kristan Higgins

TITLE: In Your Dreams
SERIES #: Blue Heron #4
CHARACTERS: Jack Holland & Emmaline Neal
AUTHOR: Kristan Higgins
PUBLICATION DATE: September 30, 2014
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Emmaline Neal needs a date. Just a date—someone to help her get through her ex-fiancé’s wedding without losing her mind. But pickings are slim in Manningsport, New York, population 715. In fact, there’s really only one option: local heartthrob Jack Holland. Everyone loves Jack, and he won’t get the wrong idea…. After all, Jack Holland would never actually be interested in a woman like Em. Especially not with his beautiful ex-wife creeping around, angling to reunite ever since he rescued a group of teens and became a local hero.

But when the wedding festivities take an unexpectedly passionate turn, Em figures it was just one crazy night. Jack is too gorgeous, too popular, to ever end up with her. So why is she the one he can talk to about his deep, dark feelings? If Em is going to get her dream man, she’ll have to start by believing in him

KELLY’S REVIEW:
3.5 Hearts Everyone loves Jack Holland. Well everyone, but me. Jack is sweet, yes. Jack is uber hot, yes. Jack is the town hero, yes. But Jack as a serious I can say no to anyone problem. I liked Jack a lot in the beginning then he kinda got on my nerves. By the end of the book I liked him again. But I think he had it too easy. There should have been a lot more I need to kiss your ass for screwing up so badly.
Emmaline on the other hand I liked all the way through the book. Oh she had her moments I wanted to shake her and tell her to get over it. But, I knew she would be okay. She is one tough chick. And really should have made Jack work harder.
But all in all this was a great story. So much going and so many sensitive issues were addressed. I am looking forward to the next novel in the Blue Heron series.

KIMBERLY’S REVIEW:
3.5 Hearts Ok so here is the thing… Everyone in town just adores Jack but 95% of the time I really didn’t like him at all. He is so sad and stuck in his own head and waiting for bad things to happen and then he can be mean and thinks that an “I’m sorry” will fix everything and that is the second problem. With Em it does. Why that girls falls for him I have no idea. I get that when he is sweet he really is cute and funny but those times are so rare that it really shouldn’t matter. And Em has had her heart broken before and in such a big way that why she lets Jack walk all over and use her I just do not get.

I really enjoyed the Jack we met when he was a background character but the writing was different with him in this book and I didn’t like that very much. The book is very wordy with a bunch of the same things over and over. And the amount of time we spend reading about the ex’s is just too much. I liked Em most of the time. She is comfortable in her own skin and sassy and just plain likeable but she can also be such a doormat.

I have enjoyed the others in the series and look forward to reading the next one but this one just didn’t do anything for me at all.

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

September 29, 2014September 21, 2014

Kimberly reviews Indecent Proposal by Molly O’Keefe

TITLE: Indecent Proposal
SERIES #: Bishop Boys #4
CHARACTERS: Ryan & Harrison
AUTHOR: Molly O’Keefe
PUBLICATION DATE: 09/30/14
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
With his chiseled jaw and his thick blond hair, Harrison Montgomery was born to lead. Four generations of Montgomery men have served the state of Georgia and now he’s next in line. Harrison, though, is driven to right wrongs: namely to clean up the political mess left by his father’s greed and corruption. But Harrison must first win his congressional bid, and nothing can get in his way—not even an angel who served him whiskey and gave him a shoulder to lean on and a body to love for a night. Problem is, she’s pregnant. Scandal is brewing and there is only one solution: marriage.
Damage control? Ryan Kaminski can’t believe that a cold, calculating political animal now inhabits the body of the emotionally vulnerable stranger who’d given her the most unforgettable night of her life. Really, she doesn’t want anything from Harrison, except to be left alone to have her baby in peace. But Ryan is broke, jobless, and essentially blackmailed by Harrison’s desperate family to accept this crazy marriage deal. For two years, she will have to act the role of caring, supportive wife. But what is Ryan supposed to do when she realizes that, deep in her heart, she’s falling in love.

REVIEW:
3.75 Hearts This was a cute story. Not my favorite of the series but still a sweet story. Ryan and Harrison have had so much pain in their life and have lived so many lies that they just can’t trust anyone or anything. And both have never felt true love or I guess I should say Harrison never felt it and Ryan knew love growing up but then had her world drop out from under her. Weirdly enough they are perfect for each other but at the same time them hiding their feelings gets a bit old after a while.

There was no question we would get to read Harrison’s story. We actually got a taste of it in the last story in the series. We found out he was married during his sisters story so we knew it would come soon to hear what had happened. As I said this was not my favorite in the series but still worth the read. Since none of this story took place in Bishop I wonder what or who is next in the series?

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

September 26, 2014September 26, 2014

Natasha reviews Generation 18 by Keri Arthur

SERIES #: Spook Series #2
CHARACTERS: Sam & Gabriel
AUTHOR: Keri Arthur
PUBLICATION DATE: 9/30/14
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
COUNTDOWN TO CRISIS
A serial killer strikes every twelve hours. A vampire takes lives at random. At first glance, these tragic incidents seem unrelated. But Special Investigations Unit agents Sam Ryan and Gabriel Stern trace them both back to a military base known as Hopeworth. Is the murder spree part of a cover-up? And are the vampire killings less by chance and more methodical?
The investigation takes an eerie, personal turn when Sam discovers a connection between herself and the victims—and a clue to her own mysterious origins. With the violence escalating and the danger drawing closer to home, the stakes are raised and the mission changes from seeking justice to ensuring Sam and Gabriel’s own survival. And the one person who seems to hold all the answers—about Hopeworth, about Sam’s past—is a mystery man she isn’t sure she can trust. They share a psychic link through her dreams, and he once saved her life, but he may just be the greatest enemy humankind has ever known.

REVIEW:
4.5 Hearts Darn you cliff hanger endings!! This was another really strong installment of the Spook series. There are so many questions and so little answers in this second book. Sam is finding keys to her past and it’s pointing in a direction that is so disturbing. She continues to be a great lead character for this series. She’s extremely practical and self-aware, which makes her very likable and strong. Gabriel is just driving me crazy! Someone just needs to slap him on the head a couple of times. Though it does make for great intensity and funny dialogue between the two. We meet more supporting characters in this book, which is really fun. However, trying to keep all of the plot characters in line was difficult for me. There was just so much going on, at times it was hard to follow. The strong story was there for me and I’m completely invested in this series. I cannot wait for book 3, I need to know how all of this ends!

Disclaimer:
I received a copy of this book from Netgalley. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

September 26, 2014September 22, 2014

Kelly& Natasha review Rock Courtship by Nalini Singh

TITLE: Rock Courtship
SERIES #: A Rock Kiss Novella #1.5
CHARACTERS: David Rivera & Thea Arsana
AUTHOR: Nalini Singh
PUBLICATION DATE: September 30, 2014
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N coming soon

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh’s new contemporary romance novella is pure hard rock and scorching heat…

What happens when the Gentleman of Rock decides to play dirty?

A drummer for the hottest rock band on the planet, David has a single, powerful weakness: Thea, the band’s publicist and the woman who steals his breath away with her every move.

Only problem is, Thea doesn’t date clients–or musicians. Emotionally scarred by a cheating ex, she’s not about to risk her heart with a man who has groupies buzzing around him like flies. Even if his sexy smile ties her up in knots.

What she doesn’t know is that David is a one-woman man…and he’s madly in love with her. David’s determined to prove he’s worth the risk, and willing to court her, step by exquisite step. Thea’s about to discover just how long and hard this handsome drummer can play.

KELLY’S REVIEW:
4 Hearts Rock Courtship is book 2 in Nalini Singh’s new Rock Kiss. In book one we learned that David had a bit of a crush on Thea. But the Thea has a two die hard rule “never date a client” and “never date a musician”. But David wants her and is willing to do anything he can to get her.

This was a quick read. Only 14 chapters but filled with a lot of heat and love. I don’t want to get any spoilers. David and Thea’s relationship is so sweet and I love the lengths that David goes to to get his woman.

If you enjoyed Rock Addiction (bk1) you will enjoy Rock Courtship. If you have not started the Rock Kiss series yet I would suggest you get started. But never fear you could read Rock Courtship and be okay.

NATASHA’S REVIEW:
5 Hearts This was my first Nalini Singh book and now I’m hooked! I literally could not put this book down. I sat down to read a few pages and two hours later I was done. My only complaint is that it was a novella and not nearly long enough for my liking. This novella takes place parallel to book 1 in the Rock Kiss series – Rock Addiction. I haven’t read book 1, but found this story very easy to follow along with. Thea and David are so sweet and so perfect together. I found them both extremely likable characters and was invested in their stories very quickly – which is not typical for me. I am now going to go back and read Rock Addiction and every other book that comes out in this series. The characters are intriguing and I want to know what goes on with this tight-knit group of characters and their sometimes dysfunctional family.

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

4 Hearts

September 25, 2014September 21, 2014

Kimberly reviews Gentlemen Prefer Curves by Sugar Jamison

TITLE: Gentlemen Prefer Curves
SERIES #: Perfect Fit #3
CHARACTERS: Belinda & Carter
AUTHOR: Sugar Jamison
PUBLICATION DATE: 09/30/14
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Stuck. At thirty years old Belinda Gordon felt her life was at a total standstill. With her love life in the dumps, her best friends happily married and her parents smothering her, she decides her life needs a little bit of shaking up.
Just when Belinda is about to make a move, her estranged husband and the last man on earth she ever wants to see, Carter Lancaster, comes storming back into her life. And this time he’s not taking no for an answer. Armed with his sweet daughter and a take no prisoners attitude, he’s determined to win his wife back.
Can Belinda let go of their rocky past and let love in? Or will she let it prevent her from finding her happily ever after?

REVIEW:
Another cute story by Sugar Jamison. Jamison has a way of getting right to the heart of the bigger girls in the world. She brings out the insecurities but also the love of our own bodies. She manages to roll everything emotion into the big girl from desire to despair to everything in between.
We met Belinda in book 1 and have waited for her story ever since. And boy did we get it. Belinda is already married… Who knew? But estranged from her husband for 4 years. Both have hurt feelings on how it ended and even why it ended but the thing we realize right away is that they never stopped loving each other no matter how mad or hurt they were.

Carter is an interesting character. He is not alpha nor nerd but something between them. He has a bad boy side that screams HOT in the bedroom and in love but then he is so unbalanced in real life. He forgets that his daughter needs shoes and tells her to remind him and only hears half sentences sometimes and is just out of his element and then he turns around and the love he has for Ruby just melts the readers heart. Ruby is an adorable character and while no 5 year old I know speaks like her she just steals every scene she is in. Another delightful read from Jamison and for us big girls in the world who want to love and be loved.

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

September 24, 2014September 21, 2014

Kelly reviews Hope Burns by Jaci Burton

TITLE: Hope Burns
SERIES #: Hope #3
CHARACTERS: Carter Richards & Molly Burnett
AUTHOR: Jaci Burton
PUBLICATION DATE: September 30, 2014
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Molly Burnett and Carter Richards share a painful past, one that sent Molly running out of town, vowing never to return. The only thing bringing her back is her sister’s wedding, and she doesn’t intend to stay long. But circumstances force her to remain in town, and within close distance of the one man who hurt her more than she’d ever been hurt before. Can the two of them face down the past and work together toward the possibility of love and happiness in Hope?

REVIEW:
4.5 Hearts With Emma & Luke’s wedding on the horizon Molly has no choice but to return home for her sister’s wedding. You see Molly left Hope 12 years ago and never looked back. Never visited. Never seemed to care about what and who she left behind. But being back will change all that. The only question is will Molly let it change or will she run again?
It was so nice to get back to the lovely little town of Hope, Oklahoma. I am totally in love with Carter. He is just so sweet and thoughtful. Yet, he knows what he wants and is willing to take that leap of faith to get it. Even if that means using a sledgehammer to knock it into Molly’s head. Molly on the other hand is so catch up in the past that she can’t see what an amazing future she could have. I loved both of these characters so much. There is hurt that they both have to get over. But if they can do that they future could be so amazingly bright.

If you have not stepped foot into Hope yet you need to pack your bags and take a trip down here and see what can happen in Hope, Oklahoma.

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book from NetGalley & PENGUIN GROUP Berkley, NAL / Signet Romance, DAW in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.

September 24, 2014September 24, 2014

Natasha reviews One Funeral by Kat & Stone Bastion

TITLE: One Funeral
SERIES #: No Weddings #2
CHARACTERS: Hannah & Cade
AUTHOR: Kat & Stone Bastion
PUBLICATION DATE: 9/29/14
ORDER LINKS: Amazon| B&N {coming soon}

BOOK SYNOPSIS:
The stakes climb higher in this second book in the No Weddings Series for Hannah Martin, a woman restrained by her past, and Cade Michaelson, the man who could help set her free.
I’m drawn to Cade as he charms his way into more of my life and offers me something I truly haven’t ever had: a friend. Yet his humor, patience, and drop-dead sexiness take my breath away, and I know my heart is at risk. I want to move forward but am terrified I can’t.
Cade seems to have it together from his own devastating heartache. His subtle actions, however, suggest a different story. And even though he says he wants more, I wonder if he’s able to trust in our developing relationship.
As we navigate through our tangled feelings, we vow to take it slow. Yet no matter how careful we try to be, things between us intensify—and there’s nothing we can do, or want to do, to stop it.

But the biggest question remains: Is chemistry enough to move beyond the past and toward a future together?

REVIEW:
Finally! A little fire between these two! This was book 2 in the No Weddings series, but told from Hannah’s perspective! Hannah and Cade have been through a lot, and I’m totally rooting for them the entire time. I fell in love with Cade and Hannah even more in this second installment and really want them to continue moving forward! Big steps were taken in this book and I can only imagine what more is to come. This is an exceptional series. The characters are intriguing and easy to relate to. You find yourself fully engrossed in their world and can’t put the book down. I can’t wait to see what else is coming for these two.

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