TITLE: Give It Up
SERIES #: Dean Brothers & Friends #1-3
CHARACTERS: Varies
AUTHOR: Lori Foster
PUBLICATION DATE: 11/24/15
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N
BOOK SYNOPSIS:
New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster knows what to do with the right man at the right time…
He Sees You When You’re Sleeping
What Booker Dean wants for Christmas isn’t under the tree, it’s right next door. Frances Kennedy is everything Booker desires…and the gift he has planned for her involves a lot of delicious unwrapping…
Some Like It Hot
Family practitioner Cary Rupert wants Nora Chilton so badly he can barely keep a hold of his stethoscope. Now he’s out to prove that when it comes to loving her forever, he’s just what the doctor ordered…
Playing Doctor
Dr. Axel Dean likes his women with sensual moxie, not virginal innocence. But when Libby Preston won’t take no for an answer, Axel is more than willing to administer the cure…
REVIEW:
3.75 Hearts I was going to review the three stories separately but all the stories can be put together very easily. My favorite was definitely Axel’s story (Playing Doctor). Booker and Carys stories are sweet. But the thing is the boys have met the woman they have a crush on and are finally making it official and talking the women into becoming involved. Booker is a good guy but a little too soft for me. Cary is sweet too but seems to think he is cooler than he is. And I enjoyed their stories but it is Axel’s story that brought the review up from 3.5 hearts.
I just found Axel to be great. I loved the first part of the story with these strangers and how Axel reacts to the situation is pretty spot on but what he does after their second meeting is what won my heart. As per the norm when reading a short story it is hard to tell the parts we enjoyed because it will give away too much story but I can say I am glad that Lori saved the best for last.
This would be a great set of stories to have to read between novels. You can read one in short order without much commitment. You can just have each story to read when you have the time and are looking for a sweet quick romance.
Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
TITLE: All He Wants for Christmas (An Anthology)
AUTHOR: Elisabeth Naughton, Alexandra Ivy, Cynthia Eden, Katie Reus, Laura Wright, and Skye Jordan
PUBLICATION DATE: December 1, 2015
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N
BOOK SYNOPSIS:
From six of your favorite New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors…
Here’s to finding spies, cops, rockers, SEALs, professional hockey players and billionaires under the Christmas tree this year!
MELT FOR ME by Elisabeth Naughton
Yuletide Spirits pub owner Ella McKinley doesn’t do holidays. Not after everything she lost on a cold, snowy night long ago. In fact, she’d be perfectly happy if the calendar jumped from November to January, bypassing December all together. Then rock’s latest “it” guy, Tate Kendrick, rolls into town, and though Ella tries to resist his wicked charm, the heat they once shared flares hotter than ever. When trouble linked to the rock star strikes at her pub, Ella suddenly starts to wonder if the return of her first love is a holiday miracle or nothing more than her nightmare before Christmas.
SWEET RAPTURE by Alexandra Ivy
Meg Anderson has returned to her home in Holly, North Carolina after she discovered her relationship with Dylan Cain was nothing more than a lie. The last thing she expects is for Dylan to be her new tenant. Or the realization that he might be the only thing standing between her and a killer…
THE SPY WHO CAME FOR CHRISTMAS by Cynthia Eden
Everyone in town thinks that Jemma White is as sweet as the delicious treats she makes at her chocolate shop—but they’re wrong. Jemma is ready to let her wild side out, and she’s just found the perfect man to make all of her fantasies come true. Grayson Cole is a too-sexy-to-be-true stranger who has escaped to Holly for the holidays. He is her perfect temptation, and Jemma can’t wait to steam up the cold winter nights with him. But when danger from Grayson’s past follows him to town, she realizes that the man she is falling for has been keeping some very dark secrets…secrets that may just get them both killed.
MERRY CHRISTMAS, BABY by Katie Reus
After unexpectedly inheriting a bookstore, Nora and her younger sister settled in Holly, NC, a place where it’s Christmas year-round. As the legal guardian for her sister the past few years, romance has been the last thing on Nora’s mind. But she broke her rules for the town’s golden boy—former SEAL Jackson O’Connor. When Jackson does something stupid and almost loses Nora for good, he realizes just how far he’s willing to go for the woman who’s stolen his heart. But it might take a Christmas miracle to get Nora to give him a second chance.
SINFUL IN SNOW by Laura Wright
Billionaire Back In Town: Gabriel Fox is a ruthless, heartless, soulless grinch. His only goal in coming to Holly, North Carolina is to ruin Carol Cardini’s Christmas. Like she ruined his—and his life—ten years ago. Now that her business is in trouble, he’s finally found the way. But the beautiful owner of Christmas Carol’s Shop and Crafts won’t allow her dream to be destroyed. Not by revenge, and certainly not by the sexiest man she’s ever known. She can, however offer an apology, and a chair at her holiday table. But can a grinch’s cold heart be warmed and healed by the love of a good woman—and the magic of Christmas spirit?
HOME ADVANTAGE by Skye Jordan
NHL superstar, Meier Grant, finds himself sidelined for a bum shoulder and sentenced to three weeks recovery—in his hometown of Holly, North Carolina. But an extended family stay isn’t on his holiday wish list, especially when his parents are more interested in capitalizing on his fame than much needed family bonding. So when he learns the high school beauty and so out-of-his-league Faith Nicholas is suddenly single, and even sexier ten years later, home doesn’t seem so bad. Not when it includes spending some quality bonding time with Faith. Meier may have some of the best moves in the league, but will they be enough to win a woman deserving of forever?
Collection: 150,000 words
REVIEW:
4.5 Hearts
Since this is an anthology featuring six wonderful authors I will give you a brief review of each story. Welcome to Holly, North Carolina where Christmas abounds 24-7-365!!!
Melt For Me:
This was a sweet second chance at love story. I really enjoyed Ella and Tate. I loved the back-story and the issues that kept them apart for so long. These two are most definitely a couple that I hope Ms. Naughton will bring back at sometime in the future. I would love to know what the future holds for them
Sweet Rapture:
Too cute! That is how I would describe this story. Dylan & Meg are just to darn cute. The suspense was a little unexpected but it was a nice twist. I loved that Dylan was willing to rick everything for a second chance. And that Meg was able make one of Dylan a life long dream come true.
The Spy Who Came For Christmas:
Grayson may just be passing through town, or a least that is what he thinks he is doing right up until he sees the town’s beautiful chocolatier. Jemma is the good girl in town, the girl that never does anything bad or reckless. But one look at Grayson, that all is about to change. Loved these two and this story
Merry Christmas, Baby:
Great story. I loved Jackson and Nora. They are both so sweet and kind. I loved how they dealt with the break in’s and how Jackson gave Brad the “I am going to kill you if you look at my girl” look.
Sinful in Snow:
What does it take to bring a billionaire bad boy to his knees? That is a simple answer that Gabriel Fox is about to realize. Carol Cardini!! The girl that Gabriel has wanted to seek revenge on for the last 10 years. Poor guy, he is not going to know what hit him.
Really enjoyed this story. Gabriel is a total pain in the butt and Carol makes sure he knows it.
Home Advantage:
What could be better than a superstar who knows he is hot sh*t coming home and finding out that his superstar powers will not work on the town’s very pretty hardware store owner. I loved this story. I loved that Faith didn’t let Meier’s superstardom cloud her judgement. And I loved that Meier is not above begging and groveling. 🙂
I truly enjoyed all of these stories. If you are looking for six wonderful Christmas stories to get you in the holiday spirit, then you need to plan a trip to Holly, North Carolina. Where you could not hide from Christmas even if you wanted to.
Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Katie Reus in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.
TITLE: To Catch His Mate
SERIES #: Crescent Moon #5
CHARACTERS: Reece O’Shea & Alyssa Clare
AUTHOR: Savannah Stewart
PUBLICATION DATE: December 15, 2015
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N
BOOK SYNOPSIS:
When she ran, she didn’t think he’d follow…
Pack princess Alyssa Clare was trying to come up with ways to get out of her arranged mating to alpha wolf Reece O’Shea—until she meets the powerful male. After getting to know him, mating doesn’t seem like such a bad idea anymore. But when he makes it clear she’s just a business arrangement for him and his pack, she calls off the mating and heads south to stay with a friend to lick her wounds in private.
But he’s not willing to let her go without a fight.
Reece can’t let Alyssa go, not when he’s completely fallen for the sweet, sexy female. He doesn’t care about the arranged mating deal, he just wants her and has no idea why she ran. To win her back he infiltrates another alpha’s territory, knowing it could mean his death. Luckily Grant Kincaid allows him in his domain—as long as Alyssa is okay with it. Convincing her that she’s all he wants is a bigger challenge than he imagined. But he’s not giving up, because he knows she’s the one he’s meant to be with forever.
Length: NOVELLA
REVIEW:
To Catch His Mate was a quick and enjoyable read. I very much liked Reece and Alyssa’s story. Reece messes up royally in the beginning. But like any good Alpha male he knows when to turn on the charm and add a little groveling to win what is his.
As stated this is a novella so I don’t want to give away too much of the story. But know that Alyssa makes life a little rough for poor Reece. Oh and there is a secondary romance in this book that I just loved as much as Alyssa and Reece. I really can’t wait to see what is up next in the Crescent Moon series.
Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from KR Press, LLC in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.
TITLE: The Fix Up
SERIES #: First Impression
CHARACTERS: Ben Langley & Holly Colvin
AUTHOR: Tawna Fenske
PUBLICATION DATE: December 14, 2015
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N
BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Uncovering this sexy geek’s charm is easy. Keeping her hands off of him is impossible.
While he may look like the love child of a movie starlet and an NFL linebacker, Ben Langley has the people skills of a half-drowned porcupine. Why socialize when there are chemistry labs and bad sci-fi flicks? If he has any hope of taking the helm as CEO of the family business, Ben needs an image makeover. Pronto.
Enter Holly Colvin, owner of First Impressions public relations and branding firm, and the woman who just saved Ben from the clutches of an over-attentive sales clerk. Holly’s rebranded hundreds of companies in her career, but she’s never rebranded a person. The guy clearly needs help, though, and she’s just the woman for the job.
With the clock ticking for them both, Holly and Ben face off over wardrobe malfunctions and business jargon that sounds a lot sexier than it should. But can Holly make Ben into the man he thinks he should be without losing the man she’s starting to love?
REVIEW:
What do you get when you throw a jade women and a sci-fi nerdy geek who is about to become CEO of his family company? You get a fun, witty and totally awesome story, as always from Ms. Fenske. I loved Ben and Holly. This story was so cute. Ben and Holly meet by chance at a furniture store. From that point on Ben and Holly’s relationship was one mixed with humor, education, sexualy tension, and Star Wars.
If you are looking for a fun feel good story where the nerdy geeky boy finally wins you will want to pick up a copy of The Fix Up.
I can’t wait to see what is next in this series. I have a funny feeling that Miriam story will be just as fun!!!
Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley & Entangled Publishing, LLC in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.
TITLE: Secret Sisters
CHARACTERS: Madeline/Jack & Daphne/Abe
AUTHOR: Jayne Ann Krentz
PUBLICATION DATE: 12/08/15
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N
BOOK SYNOPSIS:
No one does romantic suspense better than Jayne Ann Krentz. Now, the New York Times bestselling author of Trust No One and River Road delivers a novel that twists and turns into a read that will leave you breathless.
Madeline and Daphne were once as close as sisters—until a secret tore them apart. Now it might take them to their graves.
They knew his name, the man who tried to brutally attack twelve-year-old Madeline in her grandmother’s hotel. They thought they knew his fate. He wouldn’t be bothering them anymore…ever. Still their lives would never be the same.
Madeline has returned to Washington after her grandmother’s mysterious death. And at the old, abandoned hotel—a place she never wanted to see again—a dying man’s last words convey a warning: the secrets she and Daphne believed buried forever have been discovered.
Now, after almost two decades, Madeline and Daphne will be reunited in friendship and in fear. Unable to trust the local police, Madeline summons Jack Rayner, the hotel chain’s new security expert. Despite the secrets and mysteries that surround him, Jack is the only one she trusts…and wants.
Jack is no good at relationships but he does possess a specific skill set that includes a profoundly intimate understanding of warped and dangerous minds. With the assistance of Jack’s brother, Abe, a high-tech magician, the four of them will form an uneasy alliance against a killer who will stop at nothing to hide the truth…
REVIEW:
JAK is one of my favorite authors and I really enjoyed this story. The story has a different feel to me than most of JAK’s novels. The romance is there and the suspense is there but something is a bit off to me. Now don’t get me wrong that doesn’t mean I didn’t enjoy the story because I did but it wouldn’t be at the top of my favorites by her.
I never really warmed up to Maddie or Jack. I liked Daphne and really liked Abe much more. Maddie went through a traumatic experience as a teen and Daphne, Maddie’s grandmother and some others covered up the incident and now almost two decades later the truth is coming out. But I never really got what the big deal was and why everything was taboo for 18 years. I understand the trauma for Maddie and Daphne but not really what the big deal is about everything else.
Again I want to say I really liked the story. I thought it was well written as all of JAK’s stories are. I think anyone who enjoys romantic suspense will enjoy this story. Another great read from JAK. Can’t wait for the next one.
Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
TITLE: Bring the Heat
SERIES #: Sugarland Blues #5
CHARACTERS: Austin Rainey & Laura Eden
AUTHOR: Jo Davis
PUBLICATION DATE: December 1, 2015
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N
BOOK SYNOPSIS:
The author of On the Run and the Firefighters of Station Five series once again proves that nothing is hotter than loving a man in uniform—or more dangerous…
Being on the Sugarland P.D. means never backing down, no matter how intense the case—or how dangerous the attraction…
Captain Austin Rainey knows all too well that being a good cop sometimes means gaining some bad enemies. After his ex-wife is killed, he finds himself on the wrong side of the law, trying to prove he’s innocent of her murder. The last thing he needs is a distraction—especially of the irresistible female kind…
Medical examiner Laura Eden has always found Austin more than a little intriguing, but she’s kept her feelings under wraps. Now she’s determined to do her job and clear his name—but as her investigation brings them into close proximity, she can’t deny the attraction between them—or resist the temptation he presents.
But Laura and Austin soon realize their budding feelings might be more than emotionally perilous. Someone is coming after everyone Austin holds dear—and Laura might be the next one in the line of fire
REVIEW:
Another wonderful story in the Sugarland PD series. In Bring the Heat we follow Captain Austin Rainey. Austin’s life has not be that easy for the last year or so. First his marriage falls apart, then his soon to be ex is fighting him for their unborn child (a child she never wanted) and now someone is committing horrible crimes all in the name of revenge on Austin.
My heart broke reading this story. Austin has to go through so much. Way more than any man should ever have to go through. Luckily for him he has an amazing set of friends, colleagues and of course Laura Eden.
I really enjoyed this story. Ms. Davis does an amazing job of sucking you into the life of her characters and making you feel all of their joy, pain, sorrow and happiness. Bring the Heat was a roller coaster of emotions. And while there were parts of this book that were beyond painful it was a great ride with a happy ending.
I can’t wait to see what is next in this series.
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.
TITLE: Spellbound
SERIES #: Warlocks MacGregor
CHARACTERS: Jane & Iain
AUTHOR: Michelle M Pillow
PUBLICATION DATE: 07/07/15
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N
BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Let Sleeping Warlocks Lie…
Iain MacGregor knows how his warlock family feels about outsiders discovering the truth of their powers, its forbidden. That doesn’t seem to stop him from having accidental magickal discharges whenever he’s around the woman who has captured his attention. Apparently his magick and other “parts” don’t seem to care what the rules are, or that the object of his affection just might be his undoing.
Warning: Contains yummy, hot, mischievous MacGregor boys who may or may not be wearing clothing and who are almost certainly up to no good on their quest to find true love.
REVIEW:
4.5 Hearts I really enjoyed this story. I read it in one sitting. I could not put it down. The MacGregor clan is funny and enjoyable and just people you want to know. Iain and Jane have an instant connection but they have no idea why. For that matter neither do we until we read a flashback from book one…. so you should read the first before you read this one. You don’t have to but I would suggest you do.
Jane has some special talents. She sees ghost and she believes she is close to dieing so to her it is just an omen of what is to come. But there is more to every story. Iain has an attraction to her the moment they lock eyes but has no idea how they can be so close when they just met but the family has some concerns about who, or what, Jane is.
I truly enjoyed this story. There were not as many laugh out loud moments like I had with the first story but it was still enjoyable. The background characters are worth the read alone. The boys are funny and pranksters who believe family is for fun as well as love.
You can not go wrong with this book or series for that matter. The humor is wonderfully written. The romance is wonderfully written. The characters are wonderfully written. In general this book (and series) is just wonderful.
Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
TITLE: Blood Kiss
SERIES #: Black Dagger Legacy#1
CHARACTERS: Craeg & Paradise
AUTHOR: J.R, Ward
PUBLICATION DATE: December 1, 2015
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N
BOOK SYNOPSIS:
The legacy of the Black Dagger Brotherhood continues in a spin-off series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author…
Paradise, blooded daughter of the king’s First Advisor, is ready to break free from the restrictive life of an aristocratic female. Her strategy? Join the Black Dagger Brotherhood’s training center program and learn to fight for herself, think for herself…be herself. It’s a good plan, until everything goes wrong. The schooling is unfathomably difficult, the other recruits feel more like enemies than allies, and it’s very clear that the Brother in charge, Butch O’Neal, a.k.a. the Dhestroyer, is having serious problems in his own life.
And that’s before she falls in love with a fellow classmate. Craeg, a common civilian, is nothing her father would ever want for her, but everything she could ask for in a male. As an act of violence threatens to tear apart the entire program, and the erotic pull between them grows irresistible, Paradise is tested in ways she never anticipated—and left wondering whether she’s strong enough to claim her own power…on the field, and off.
REVIEW:
4.5 Hearts Great start to Ms. Ward’s spin off series. Blood Kiss reminded me of why I fell in love with the Black Dagger Brothers in the first place. We got back to basics in Blood Kiss, back into the training center and back with the story focused on the Brotherhood. I was really happy that there was not much focus on the Lessers. While this new series is highly focused on the new recruits we get to see the Brothers again up close and personal.
1st up Butch and Marissa. I have always loved Butch from day one (okay he was a bit of an Asshat in the beginning with the whole Beth thing…. but he is awesome). It was great to have a closer look at Butch and Marissa’s relationship. One that always seemed so perfect on the outside, but we learn that there are problems. It was great to see them both step out of their comfort zone to make sure the other knew where they stood. Oh and Marissa, DANG girl you rock all kinds of awesome. Just wait and see 🙂
As for our new kids. I like them a lot, okay there are a few that get on my nerves and a few that I thought that underneath all of the tough I am an island stuff are going to be great characters and I can not wait to see where they all go and what the future holds for this series.
Favorite lines:
“…Since one of you is already on the horizontal, no one has to worry about fighting Hollywood over here.”
“Personally, I’m about to cry over that,” Rhage said……
“And to show there’s no hard feelings for you being a douche just now, I’ll set you up with a good TV, internet and a twelve month calendar of Rhage so you have something pretty to look at.”
“You ever do females?”–This whole conversation had me rolling on the ground.
Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Penguin/Signet in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.
TITLE: She Can Kill
SERIES #: She Can…..#5
CHARACTERS: Cristan Rojas & Sarah Mitchell
AUTHOR: Melinda Leigh
PUBLICATION DATE: December 8, 2015
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N
BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Reformed assassin Cristan Rojas just wants to raise his daughter in peace. But after twelve years on the run, he learns that even the quiet little town of Westbury, Pennsylvania, has many hidden dangers. Although he can’t shake the feeling he’s under surveillance, Cristan’s attraction to Sarah Mitchell continues to grow, as do his concerns that his secret past could jeopardize anyone who gets too close to him.
Sarah is ready to start her life over with her children, a new job, and a budding romance. Her newfound happiness is threatened when her ex-husband becomes increasingly violent—and she soon learns her ex isn’t the only person stalking her.
Cristan fears someone from his past has arrived in town, someone far worse than a jealous ex. Someone who may be responsible for a brutal—and unsolved—murder a dozen years ago. To protect Sarah and his daughter, he must shine a light into the darkest recesses of his nightmarish past.
REVIEW:
4.5 Hearts She Can Kill is like a room of mirrors. You can see your enemy in the reflection but when you turn they are no longer there.
In She Can Kill we get to learn more about Cristan and his past. We get to learn that not all is as it seems in his life. We learn that this time his choice to stay may just be the the last choice he ever makes. We also get to see how Sarah (Rachel’s sister (bk 2)) is doing. Which is not great. Sarah finds herself on the wrong end of a very angry ex-husband.
She Can Kill has a lot going on. Just when you think you have the enemy in your sights they have moved. I really enjoyed Cristan and Sarah’s story. They both are dealing with choices from their past haunting them in the present. They both care deeply for their children and are willing to go to any lengths to keep them safe. While I kinda figured out the who’s, but the ending shocked me. The why’s were a real shocker to me.
It is so hard to write a review and not give away anything. So I will stop while I am ahead and spoiler free. But know that Ms. Leigh has written another excellent story.
I can’t wait to see what she has in store for us next.
Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley & Montlake Romance in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.
TITLE: Can’t Fight This Feeling
SERIES #: Cabin Fever #3
CHARACTERS: Angelica & Brett
AUTHOR: Christie Ridgway
PUBLICATION DATE: 06/30/15
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N
BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Welcome back to charming Blue Arrow Lake as temptation sizzles in a glittering new romance from USA Today bestselling author Christie Ridgway…
Blue-collar landscaper Brett Walker has no interest in the Hollywood vacationers flocking to his hometown in the California mountains. But the scarred ex-soldier does have a duty to protect Blue Arrow Lake—and the family ski resort—from a serial burglar. So when he suspects a break-in, he takes action…and ends up catching sinfully tempting down-on-her-luck heiress Angelica Rodriguez. She reminds him of trouble, but he can’t deny her a safe place to stay—in one of his cabins.
Angelica has plenty of reasons to distrust—losing her money to her father’s legal woes being one of them. Getting up close and naughty with rough, tough and sexy Brett tempts her out of her comfort zone and into the arms of a man who’s not from her wealthy world. She’s after safety and he’s chasing justice, but the fire between them might reveal that all they want is each other.
REVIEW:
3.75 Hearts I will start by saying that by the end of the book I really enjoyed it. I had a hard time in the beginning. Brett seemed rude and had a preconceived notion of rich people. He seemed a bit egotistical as well and he really didn’t sit well with me. Yes there is a reason behind his attitude but for some reason it didn’t read right if you know what I mean. Angelica is someone I liked. She has had a lot thrown at her quickly and yet is still ok with what is going on. I spent the first half of the book wanting to ask her why she was interested in Brett and telling her to get over it.
But then something changed (mostly). Brett easied a little and I found I liked him. I never really fell for him. Until the near end of the book I am not sure there was a lot of chemistry. Well that may not be right. There was chemistry and then not and then there is and then there’s not….. I have read the first two books in the series and Brett has always seemed this way to be honest so I wasn’t expecting to fall for him but I still enjoyed the story. Like I said Angelica is great. She is the type of woman we should all try to be (again, mostly). She falls but gets back up. She proves she is not some richie rich that can’t do anything, no matter how many times Brett treats her that way. She works hard and still smiles.
Like I said I enjoyed the story even though it took me a little bit to get into it but once I was I liked it. I look forward to Mac and Zan’s story next.
Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
TITLE: Secret Sisters
CHARACTERS: Madeline Chase, Daphne Knight, Jack & Abe Rayner
AUTHOR: Jayne Ann Krentz
PUBLICATION DATE: December 8, 2015
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N
BOOK SYNOPSIS:
No one does romantic suspense better than Jayne Ann Krentz. Now, the New York Times bestselling author of Trust No One and River Road delivers a novel that twists and turns into a read that will leave you breathless.
Madeline and Daphne were once as close as sisters—until a secret tore them apart. Now it might take them to their graves.
They knew his name, the man who tried to brutally attack twelve-year-old Madeline in her grandmother’s hotel. They thought they knew his fate. He wouldn’t be bothering them anymore…ever. Still their lives would never be the same.
Madeline has returned to Washington after her grandmother’s mysterious death. And at the old, abandoned hotel—a place she never wanted to see again—a dying man’s last words convey a warning: the secrets she and Daphne believed buried forever have been discovered.
Now, after almost two decades, Madeline and Daphne will be reunited in friendship and in fear. Unable to trust the local police, Madeline summons Jack Rayner, the hotel chain’s new security expert. Despite the secrets and mysteries that surround him, Jack is the only one she trusts…and wants.
Jack is no good at relationships but he does possess a specific skill set that includes a profoundly intimate understanding of warped and dangerous minds. With the assistance of Jack’s brother, Abe, a high-tech magician, the four of them will form an uneasy alliance against a killer who will stop at nothing to hide the truth.
REVIEW:
Eighteen years ago Madeline & Daphne survived a horrible ordeal. Madeline’s grandma has passed and now she gets a frantic phone call from the past.
This was a great story. Ms. Krentz writes a wonderful story with many twists and turns. As with every great suspense book I am always trying to put together the pieces of the puzzle before the end. Ms. Krentz does a great job of keeping me guess and in a state of Oh my goodness what is going to happen next. I loved the suspense of the story. The unraveling of an old mystery of the horrible events that happened 18 years ago. I really enjoyed Jack and Madeline’s romance. They were both so perfect for each other. I also loved Abe & Daphne.
I really enjoyed this story and was very happy that I pick up a copy of this book.
Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of this 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.
TITLE: Intimate
CHARACTERS: Jake & Kaz
AUTHOR: Kate Douglas
PUBLICATION DATE: December 1, 2015
ORDER LINKS: Amazon | B&N
BOOK SYNOPSIS:
From bestselling author Kate Douglas comes the first book in a sensational new series set in California wine country—a place where love is always intoxicating…
HER BEAUTY IS POWERFUL.
They call her Kaz. She’s a gorgeous model with a good head for business—until now, at least. Kaz has just been fired from her latest photo shoot for having the wrong tattoo in the wrong place at the wrong time. But a chance encounter with photographer Jake Lowell could make everything right again . . . if Kaz is willing to accept his proposition. What does she have to lose?
HIS DESIRE IS DANGEROUS.
Jake has been searching for the perfect model to pose for a body-jewelry shoot—one that will leave no room for modesty. Is Kaz, who is nothing if not professional, ready to bare it all for a man she is not sure she can trust? It’s an offer that’s too good to refuse . . . and as Kaz finds herself growing more comfortable with Jake, the attraction between them reaches arousing new heights. But while the artist and his subject learn more about each other in the intimacy of wine country, evil lurks in the shadows—and soon it becomes clear that someone else has designs on them.
REVIEW:
This was a great story!!! Ms. Douglas has done an amazing job with this story. I really joyed Jake & Kaz’s story. Both have had some terrible events happen in their past. But those things made them the people they are today.
I will tell you that the story line moves really, really fast in this story. But it was not a forced fast. It felt very natural. Jake and Kaz are just too good together to think otherwise.
I really enjoyed the suspense part of the story too. I might have been a little slow on figuring out who was doing what. But it was a really good right. I am already looking forward to seeing what happens next.
Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley & St. Martin’s Press in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.
TITLE: Give It Up
