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Keys to Paradise by Macy Butler

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Genre: Contemporary Romance

Synopsis:

Simon would rather be anywhere but London in winter—anywhere except a wedding, that is.It’s hard to celebrate love when you don’t believe in it.

But it was his best mate, and he was best man. Bonus it was on an exclusive private island in the Florida Keys.

Delaney isn’t sure how she landed the Executive Chef position at Paradise Key in the first place.

Catering the resort’s inaugural wedding was the ultimate test.

And fooling around with the best man is a surefire way to ruin the opportunity of a lifetime.

My Review:

Rating: 3.5 out of 5.

Keys to Paradise was a good quick read for me. The blurb made me pick it up and I was sure the author knew the places described in the story. Finding out she’s a local explained all. The Keys were so amazingly described that I could almost be there myself too. I’ve rated it just 3.5 stars because I’d have loved the author to be so detailed even for the story itself as much she was for the island, food and activities. This story has so much more potential.I couldn’t relate with Delaney, even though at the beginning she seemed the perfect girl, but all her confidence vanished during the first chapters and I wanted to slap her almost in all pages. For her being an executive chef was a little disturbing her lack of confidence since seemed she couldn’t take a decision without Gus’s help, both goes for her work and her life… I loved Simon, though and Gus which for me saved it all. The end of the book was cute, the author wrapped it nicely in a HEA.

Spicy: /5

Funny: /5

Would I recommend it? Yes, if you like a second chance at love. Would I read it again? No.

The Billionaire Doctor by Hope Paris

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Genre: Short Steamy Friends to Lovers Romance

Synopsis:

Nate

Sydney Elliot is off-limits. I’ve known that for years. Then why can’t I take my eyes off her? I thought I put my forbidden attraction for her in the past, but when she turns up on my doorstep looking for a job, I’m faced with a horrifying realization – I’m in love with my best friend’s little sister.

Sydney

Ever since Nate broke my heart all those years ago, I’ve kept my distance… but I can’t avoid him forever. My crush has blossomed into full-blown lust – and this time, I want him more than ever, even if it means getting involved in a secret relationship that could throw both our lives into chaos.

When Sydney is forced to rebuild her life after a disastrous breakup, she finds herself roped into working in the sunny city of Miami alongside her brother’s wealthy best friend. There’s only one big problem: she’s had a not-so-secret crush on him for as long as she can remember. If her brother finds out, he’ll go ballistic – and even though they’re playing with fire, her feelings for Nate are getting stronger by the day.

Nate walked away from her once. Can he find the strength to refuse her again? Or will their feelings be too strong for them to resist?

Edmund’s Last Heartbreak by Jean Marie

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Genre: Western Military Romance

Synopsis:

It destroyed me to hide this crush I had on my best friend.
It destroyed me, even more, when I was attacked because of him.

Let me backtrack for a moment…

Edmund was married to a psycho.
A complete psycho.
Brandy made Edmund’s life a living hell when we made plans together.
She even lunged at me when she became jealous of our friendship.
And so I disappeared, to not cause any more problems.
…until he got a divorce.

Edmund being single meant that I could finally confess my feelings.
And I was able to act on this crush after all these years.
It meant that I could let him touch me. And I could touch him.

Just when life seemed perfect, a tornado hit us.
I was attacked… again.
Brutally this time.
My life was in serious danger and Edmund would feel responsible if anything happened to me.

The question was… how far was he willing to go to protect me?

Full Court Press: Courting Love Book 1 by Sierra Hill

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Genre: College Sport Romance

Synopsis:

***He’s the king on the court and will go full-court-press to get the girl.***
An enemies-to-lovers college sports romance.

As a college basketball player, I don’t chase girls – they come to me. I’m the star athlete everyone wants a piece of, with skills on the court and in the sheets.
I get what I want, when I want it.
I’m unstoppable.
Until I meet Ainsley Locker.
She doesn’t play games but plays hard to get, seemingly resistant to my charm.
That’s okay because I like a good challenge.
And my plan is to go full-court-press to win her over and make her mine.
As long as I don’t foul out in the process.

** Note: This book was previous titled “Sweetness”. Same great story with a fresh new look.**

His Princess by Day Leclaire

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Genre: Steamy Royalty Romance

Synopsis:

Alyssa’s My-Life-Sucks List:

Forced to fly to the European kingdom of Verdonia to bail my mom out… Again.Discovered I’m a frigging princess! (Should have led with that, but it’s not as cool as you might think. I get it, Meghan. I get it!!)Told I had to marry this mean prince or else… (They have actual dungeons in Verdonia and I am not a dungeon kind of girl!)Kidnapped at the altar and on the run with a man who leaves me shaking with desire. (Don’t you just hate when that happens?!?)

Merrick’s Saving-the-Kingdom List:

Coffee. Must have coffee. (Hey, even super heroes need a kickstart in the morning.)Okay. Much better. Time to kidnap a princess to maintain the political balance of Verdonia. (Yeah, yeah. Honor, country, and duty. Sounds like BS, but I take those things seriously. So, she’s getting kidnapped.)Keep hands to self. (No, really. KEEP HANDS TO SELF!)Screw it.Marry the princess and then I don’t have to keep hands to self. (Problem solved and country saved.)

His Mistress by Day Leclaire

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Genre: Steamy Royalty Romance

Synopsis:

Julianna’s List of Secrets:

I have lousy taste in men. (Which explains why I let one ruin my career.) I’m operating under a secret alias. (My career fail was so epic, I’m globally blacklisted!) I meet Prince Charming at an actual ball (aka Lander Montgomery) and don’t even realize it! I kind of think I love this guy, but I’ll ruin his life if he discovers my true identity. (See #2!) If I marry Lander, I could cost him his kingdom. (See #1-3!)

Lander’s Save-the-Kingdom List:

Save my kingdom at all costs. (No matter what it entails!)Taking Juliana for my mistress is a bad political move right now. At the very least, don’t fall in love with her. (Seriously. Don’t. Do. It!!)Agree to marry a woman who will solve the country’s financial crisis. (Thank God it’s Juliana!)Don’t tell Juliana marrying her will save my country in case she takes it the wrong way. (Crap! She took it the wrong way!!)

Fair warning! This story includes secret identities, a marriage of convenience, more than one deception, and a ton of romance.

Kiss & Tell Anthology

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Genre: New Adult Romance

Release Date: September 2022

Synopsis:

What could go wrong when the good girl gets stuck with the bad boy? After all, it’s just chemistry…

This limited edition collection takes readers on a whirlwind through new adult college romances where the good girl is stuck with the bad boy and she’s not happy about it, until their chemistry together makes her question everything she thought she knew about him.

This collection will include the following stories by the authors listed below:

Kings of Study Hall – Mandy Melanson, USA Today Bestselling Author
Journey to Cheshire Bay – H.M. Shander, USA Today Bestselling Author
The Science Club – C.A. King, USA Today Bestselling Author
Study Games – USA Today Bestselling Author, Sofia Aves and Dove Priest
Guarded – Lizzi Stone
What I Love about You – Kari Shuey
Making the Grade: a Woodbridge Park story – Kira Cunningham
Heartbreaker – Amy Stephens
Playing for Her – Sienna Grant
A Play called Pretend – USA Today Bestselling Author, Ainsley Jaymes
Truth or Dare – Corinne M Knight
Imperfect Chemistry – Lynn Stevens
The Good Girl Con – USA Today Bestselling Author, Sunny Abernathy
Ropin’ Her In – TB Mann
Right Now – USA Today Bestselling Author, Rachel A. Smith
TBD – USA Today Bestselling Author, Krista Ames
Love on Campus Radio – Danielle Jacks
Tempting – Zepphora
Bad Chemistry – USA Today Bestselling Author, Maci Dillon
TBD – Lissa Lynn Thomas
Precious Soul – Adina D. Grey
Campus Legend – Jennifer Sucevic
Collision Course – LJC Fynn & Hope Sherrill, International Bestselling Authors
TBD – Leanne Davis
Rescuing Griffin – Kaye Kennedy
TBD – Lexi Noir
Loft Mechanics – Rhylie Matthews and Eliza Matthews
How to Catch the Bad Guy – USA Today Bestselling Author, Helena Novak
In Session – Kay Blake, Award Winning Author
Reckless Legend – Zoey Drake
TBD – Lorelei Reese
Clueless in Calabases – Jade Bay
Bully Crush – Michele Mannon
TBD – A.L. Morrow
TBD – A.D. Brazeau
TBD – Amanda Shelley
TBD – Karen Stivali
TBD – CL Collier

The Fortunes of Fate by Cassie Hart

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Genre: Short Historical Romance

Synopsis:

The backdrop of the story is around 1804 A.D. Mr. Marsh was a ruthless successful millionaire cattle farmer and the owner of the Yana Meadows spread across 125 acres of lush green lands.

He was uneducated but very sharp in worldly matters. He believed a man should be street smart than bookish. So stern was his belief that he not allowed education to his five sons and three daughters. He was such a strict discipline that he often cross the limits of cruelty, so all his family members remain fearful of him.

Steffi was the youngest child and was an absolute dreamer. She also was impulsive and ready to plunge into action if an idea struck her. She wanted to get off from her father’s cruel tenterhook quickly, so marrying off is the real answer. In the 1800s, she dared to think about love-marriage.

As wishes were horses here came Kaiser Jasper, a dashing and handsome Persian boy, and rising businessman. Fortunes of Fate turned towards Steffi, they soon got engaged in a short love affair, they got involved physically that was taboo in that era, and Kaiser went back to Persia with a promise to return soon to marry her off from Austria.

But Steffi became pregnant and whole life changed for her. Her father threw her out of the house. Somehow she survived. She gave birth to Yana.

Again fortune takes another turn and her fate brought her back to her rich life. One after another in just four years, her elder sisters got married off, Mr. Marsh-her father suddenly passes away, and her five brothers succumbed to death in the plague epidemic.

What happens in her life will follow in part TWO.  

There’s Warmth by Nadine Hudson

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Synopsis:

WARNING This new slow burning romance is hotter, steamier, and sexier than any of my previous works as it comes directly from my Blackbox Collection. If you do not want to feel hot and bothered I recommend avoiding this book!

Conner thinks it’s all in good fun. Playful banter. He thinks all his flirting and sexual innuendos are harmless…And that’s exactly what I want him to think. He can never know how much each smirk or touch twists me up inside.

He’s been my best friend since we were kids. I could never jeopardize our friendship over some stupid childhood crush-even if that childhood crush has bloomed into something so much sexier as we’ve gotten older. 

Regardless, I can’t do it. I need to maintain our friendship and my heart unbroken above all else. Conner Smoak has more notches in his bedpost than I care to count and I can’t bear the thought of ending up as one of them. Not after everything we’ve been through together.

Let’s Get Naughty: A Limited Edition Romance Anthology

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Release Date: November 1st 2022

Synopsis:

Cancel your plans and spend this holiday season with 26 romance authors who have teamed up to bring you a delicious holiday treat. This collection will have it all: fake relationships, second chances, enemies-to-lovers, friends-to-lovers, workplace romance, age gap, CEOs, bikers, and falling for the best friend’s brother. Each of the authors will have an unforgettable, steamy story. So come on over, grab a blanket, and get started on finding your next favorite author today. Let’s Get Naughty is the perfect anthology for you to binge this holiday season.