Bridget is the youngest of 3 sisters and she feels invisible compared to them. Apparently both her oldeHoly amazeballs, people! Sordid is angsty hot!!
Bridget is the youngest of 3 sisters and she feels invisible compared to them. Apparently both her older sisters have had, uh, things going on in their lives that have made the attention focus on them, and quite frankly, Bridget wants to stand out herself now. Now if she could just get that internship she's been angling for. When it falls through, she begs one of her sisters to help her a little. And help her she does, right into a job with the one man she had an almost night with, the one man she never thought she'd see again, the one man who heated her up in the alley, then walked away. Yep...
Grant is a broken man. He's married to a soulless, life-sucking, evil woman who has leverage to keep him tied to her - their daughter. But, when he meets young Bridget one night, and rescues her from a sleazy guy intent on assaulting her, he finally feels a little alive. But, he can't have her, so he leaves. So what does he do when he walks into his office and meets his new PA and it's Bridget? Um, let's just say he does not react very positively to seeing the beautiful woman he can't get out of his mind, the woman he can't have because...married. Yep...
I really wasn't expecting Sordid to be as angsty as it was. But it's in a deliciously addicting way, even while it's super frustrating to watch Grant give poor Bridget whiplash when he pulls her to him because he wants her so badly, then pushes her away because he knows he can't really have her. I wanted him to man up a little, frankly, and do something about his stupid wife, because it was so obvious, at least to me, that she was shady and wasn't exactly on the up and up with him. But he was so passive, and it hurt Bridget (and his stupid self!!) that I wanted to smack him more than once. Sigh...
Thank God it all worked out because I was weeping with poor Bridget for awhile there, wondering when they'd get their hard-fought for HEA. Sordid is super sexy, super angsty and even sweet and I've found myself a brand new favorite author in Ava Harrison. Can't wait for more!
I received an ARC for an honest review.
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Holy amazeballs, people! Sordid is angsty hot!!
Bridget is the youngest of 3 sisters and she feels invisible compared to them. Apparently both her older sisters have had, uh, things going on in their lives that have made the attention focus on them, and quite frankly, Bridget wants to stand out herself now. Now if she could just get that internship she's been angling for. When it falls through, she begs one of her sisters to help her a little. And help her she does, right into a job with the one man she had an almost night with, the one man she never thought she'd see again, the one man who heated her up in the alley, then walked away. Yep...
Grant is a broken man. He's married to a soulless, life-sucking, evil woman who has leverage to keep him tied to her - their daughter. But, when he meets young Bridget one night, and rescues her from a sleazy guy intent on assaulting her, he finally feels a little alive. But, he can't have her, so he leaves. So what does he do when he walks into his office and meets his new PA and it's Bridget? Um, let's just say he does not react very positively to seeing the beautiful woman he can't get out of his mind, the woman he can't have because...married. Yep...
I really wasn't expecting Sordid to be as angsty as it was. But it's in a deliciously addicting way, even while it's super frustrating to watch Grant give poor Bridget whiplash when he pulls her to him because he wants her so badly, then pushes her away because he knows he can't really have her. I wanted him to man up a little, frankly, and do something about his stupid wife, because it was so obvious, at least to me, that she was shady and wasn't exactly on the up and up with him. But he was so passive, and it hurt Bridget (and his stupid self!!) that I wanted to smack him more than once. Sigh...
Thank God it all worked out because I was weeping with poor Bridget for awhile there, wondering when they'd get their hard-fought for HEA. Sordid is super sexy, super angsty and even sweet and I've found myself a brand new favorite author in Ava Harrison. Can't wait for more!
Layla's about to get the story (and love) of her life when she heads to the Elysian to write an exclusive. She's tired of writing fluffy, boring pieces about things she doesn't care about, so this break is something she's going to make the most of. Except the man behind Elysian is turning out to be quite unlike she had expected. He's hiding secrets for sure. But can she get past that idea and find a future with him?
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Here Lies North is such a departure for Ava in the sense that it's a thriller, but it's got her signature heart with great chemistry, and of course suspense and intrigue. And it was that intrigue, the twist that really made this story for me. I love how we really didn't know everything for the longest time, and when it came, I enjoyed the hell out of it. I hope Ava writes more romantic thrillers now!
Layla's about to get the story (and love) of her life when she heads to the Elysian to write an exclusive. She's tired of writing fluffy, boring pieces about things she doesn't care about, so this break is something she's going to make the most of. Except the man behind Elysian is turning out to be quite unlike she had expected. He's hiding secrets for sure. But can she get past that idea and find a future with him?
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Here Lies North is such a departure for Ava in the sense that it's a thriller, but it's got her signature heart with great chemistry, and of course suspense and intrigue. And it was that intrigue, the twist that really made this story for me. I love how we really didn't know everything for the longest time, and when it came, I enjoyed the hell out of it. I hope Ava writes more romantic thrillers now!
Addison is so over her ex. The ex who's marrying someone else. So she invents a reason to get away. Thank God she did, because it was while she was on her excuse of a trip that she met Oliver. The hot Brit who keeps calling her "love." But is he really just Olly as he says he is? Or is his identity a close kept secret, the real identity one that will absolutely crush her heart when she discovers it?
Ava Harrison is sooo good at angst, and let me tell you, that angst is front and center in Deceit! But in the very best kind of ways. Olly and Addy are so intense, so passionate together, and the push and pull kept me on my Kindle for hours straight, dying as the angst of their love was making me anxious for when the inevitable truth would come out and devastate poor Addison's heart.
But, Ava did not let me down, so have no fear if you are like me and demand your romances have an HEA or at the very least, an HFN. And thank God because if anyone deserved a happily ever after, it's these two whose story got to my heart. I will not soon forget the gorgeous, arrogant Brit and his love, Addison, the strong woman with walls thicker than Fort Knox!
Addison is so over her ex. The ex who's marrying someone else. So she invents a reason to get away. Thank God she did, because it was while she was on her excuse of a trip that she met Oliver. The hot Brit who keeps calling her "love." But is he really just Olly as he says he is? Or is his identity a close kept secret, the real identity one that will absolutely crush her heart when she discovers it?
Ava Harrison is sooo good at angst, and let me tell you, that angst is front and center in Deceit! But in the very best kind of ways. Olly and Addy are so intense, so passionate together, and the push and pull kept me on my Kindle for hours straight, dying as the angst of their love was making me anxious for when the inevitable truth would come out and devastate poor Addison's heart.
But, Ava did not let me down, so have no fear if you are like me and demand your romances have an HEA or at the very least, an HFN. And thank God because if anyone deserved a happily ever after, it's these two whose story got to my heart. I will not soon forget the gorgeous, arrogant Brit and his love, Addison, the strong woman with walls thicker than Fort Knox!
Bailey's desperate - she needs a job so she won't be homeless. She's a sober addict, though, so not just any job is healthy for her. Too bad the job she's hooked up with is at a club. Yep. But, beggars cannot be choosers, and she's desperate like I said.
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When she sees the most gorgeous man she's ever laid eyes on at the club and finds he's Drew, her new boss, she's rattled. She's not looking for a man or a relationship, especially with her boss. But the two cannot seem to keep themselves away. Will her past and his demons keep them from finding happiness together?
I wasn't expecting Tempted to be quite so emotional. I should have considering Bailey's a sober addict, but I guess I wasn't expecting Drew's demons, too, the combination was heavy at times. But I loved the two together, and I especially loved Bailey. She's strong, she's tough, and she's a sweetheart. She weathered a lot - loss, addiction, about to be homeless, to name a few. But through it all, she persevered and came out on the other side even stronger for everything. Drew was not my favorite guy at first, I will admit, but he completely redeemed himself well before the end. I think my favorite part about him, aside from his serious hotness, was how much he loved Bailey. Their chemistry is positively fire and I loved reading their journey.
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ARC via author for an honest review. Ebook also purchased via Amazon.
Bailey's desperate - she needs a job so she won't be homeless. She's a sober addict, though, so not just any job is healthy for her. Too bad the job she's hooked up with is at a club. Yep. But, beggars cannot be choosers, and she's desperate like I said.
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When she sees the most gorgeous man she's ever laid eyes on at the club and finds he's Drew, her new boss, she's rattled. She's not looking for a man or a relationship, especially with her boss. But the two cannot seem to keep themselves away. Will her past and his demons keep them from finding happiness together?
I wasn't expecting Tempted to be quite so emotional. I should have considering Bailey's a sober addict, but I guess I wasn't expecting Drew's demons, too, the combination was heavy at times. But I loved the two together, and I especially loved Bailey. She's strong, she's tough, and she's a sweetheart. She weathered a lot - loss, addiction, about to be homeless, to name a few. But through it all, she persevered and came out on the other side even stronger for everything. Drew was not my favorite guy at first, I will admit, but he completely redeemed himself well before the end. I think my favorite part about him, aside from his serious hotness, was how much he loved Bailey. Their chemistry is positively fire and I loved reading their journey.
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ARC via author for an honest review. Ebook also purchased via Amazon.
One little kissing session in a closet mistaken for a bathroom, one hot but grumpy Brit boss, one sassy woman = a fiery combination. How on earth are Raven and Charles going to keep their attraction from igniting all over the office?
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Charles has been so badly betrayed by people in his past that now he's a rather cold, unfeeling (outwardly) grump. He doesn't trust, to put it lightly, and he definitely doesn't mix business with pleasure. Then a Rae of sunshine shimmers into his life and nothing is ever the same again. But he'll need to figure those trust issues out if he wants to keep this woman he's actually admitted to falling for.
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Grumpy/sunshine has never been so hot. Provoke is fun, witty, with a Brit with a swoony accent, and a smart, sunshiny woman who have chemistry to spare. I love office romances, especially when they're as great as Raven and Charles' story.
One little kissing session in a closet mistaken for a bathroom, one hot but grumpy Brit boss, one sassy woman = a fiery combination. How on earth are Raven and Charles going to keep their attraction from igniting all over the office?
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Charles has been so badly betrayed by people in his past that now he's a rather cold, unfeeling (outwardly) grump. He doesn't trust, to put it lightly, and he definitely doesn't mix business with pleasure. Then a Rae of sunshine shimmers into his life and nothing is ever the same again. But he'll need to figure those trust issues out if he wants to keep this woman he's actually admitted to falling for.
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Grumpy/sunshine has never been so hot. Provoke is fun, witty, with a Brit with a swoony accent, and a smart, sunshiny woman who have chemistry to spare. I love office romances, especially when they're as great as Raven and Charles' story.
Payton is only 21, but life has done so many terrible things to her. Then her older sister's boyfriend dies, and life decides to throw another her way, only this one is even worse, and it's in the form of a cold, bitter man dead set on taking out his anger on her. No matter that she didn't do anything to deserve his anger, but Trent isn't exactly in the most clear-thinking frame of mind when his father dies and leaves his estate to Payton, some girl who happens to be the sister of the woman his dad was cheating on his mom with. Yep...
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Trent has never forgiven his father for what he did to his sister, Ivy (Corrupt Kingdom). He's allowed his anger and bitterness at him to color his every thought, to taint his behavior. So much so that when his father has the nerve to leave his estate to some girl, but makes Trent the one in control of distributing the money, he decides to wreak his anger on poor Payton, even though she had nothing to do with the horrible man his father was. Will Trent allow Payton's ability to see past his anger and to the real him, get to him? Will he allow her into his heart?
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Damn, Trent was, as Payton called him, a real douche canoe, for about 3/4 of Shattered Dynasty. But Payton was a champ. She was smart and tough, and fought back. She didn't take his shit lying down, knew she was more worthy of good in life than what had been thrown at her so far. She was my favorite part of her story. Her chemistry with Trent was hot, the story was entertaining, and I always love it when an alphahole is brought to his knees and knocked onto his ass, by love.
Payton is only 21, but life has done so many terrible things to her. Then her older sister's boyfriend dies, and life decides to throw another her way, only this one is even worse, and it's in the form of a cold, bitter man dead set on taking out his anger on her. No matter that she didn't do anything to deserve his anger, but Trent isn't exactly in the most clear-thinking frame of mind when his father dies and leaves his estate to Payton, some girl who happens to be the sister of the woman his dad was cheating on his mom with. Yep...
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Trent has never forgiven his father for what he did to his sister, Ivy (Corrupt Kingdom). He's allowed his anger and bitterness at him to color his every thought, to taint his behavior. So much so that when his father has the nerve to leave his estate to some girl, but makes Trent the one in control of distributing the money, he decides to wreak his anger on poor Payton, even though she had nothing to do with the horrible man his father was. Will Trent allow Payton's ability to see past his anger and to the real him, get to him? Will he allow her into his heart?
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Damn, Trent was, as Payton called him, a real douche canoe, for about 3/4 of Shattered Dynasty. But Payton was a champ. She was smart and tough, and fought back. She didn't take his shit lying down, knew she was more worthy of good in life than what had been thrown at her so far. She was my favorite part of her story. Her chemistry with Trent was hot, the story was entertaining, and I always love it when an alphahole is brought to his knees and knocked onto his ass, by love.
Emily's come to this town for a refresh. A widow who wants to not be sad and exhausted, brings along her teen daughter, and is just trying to be the best mother she can, and trying to get through the day. Having a very rare night out brings a hot, very alpha Weston into her life, and things are never the same after. But obstacles stand in the way of any kind of committed relationship, including both their grief, and insecurities at starting a new relationship. Will this couple be able to get past the pain of their pasts and allow a new lease on life together?
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Weston saw the pain in Emily's eyes the first night they met. He saw and recognized it because it mirrors his own. He too has lost, and it's made him shut off the idea of love again. But seeing that pain in her makes him want to help heal it, even as she fights him. Two more scarred souls could not be found, but if they each are willing to let the other in, they can have something beautiful.
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Right in the heart! That's where A Wild Heart got me, and where I felt this story the entire way through. So much pain, but the way Emily and Weston forged their way through it, together is just beautiful. I admit to shedding more than a few tears, but I was smiling by the time the sweet ending was finished. I think this just may be one of my favorite reads this year with all its emotion, and the love they finally found with each other.
ARC provided by Social Butterfly PR for an honest review.
Emily's come to this town for a refresh. A widow who wants to not be sad and exhausted, brings along her teen daughter, and is just trying to be the best mother she can, and trying to get through the day. Having a very rare night out brings a hot, very alpha Weston into her life, and things are never the same after. But obstacles stand in the way of any kind of committed relationship, including both their grief, and insecurities at starting a new relationship. Will this couple be able to get past the pain of their pasts and allow a new lease on life together?
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Weston saw the pain in Emily's eyes the first night they met. He saw and recognized it because it mirrors his own. He too has lost, and it's made him shut off the idea of love again. But seeing that pain in her makes him want to help heal it, even as she fights him. Two more scarred souls could not be found, but if they each are willing to let the other in, they can have something beautiful.
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Right in the heart! That's where A Wild Heart got me, and where I felt this story the entire way through. So much pain, but the way Emily and Weston forged their way through it, together is just beautiful. I admit to shedding more than a few tears, but I was smiling by the time the sweet ending was finished. I think this just may be one of my favorite reads this year with all its emotion, and the love they finally found with each other.
ARC provided by Social Butterfly PR for an honest review.
Killian has always been drawn to Devyn "Hellfire" but spending all this time together in close proximity trying to find out who's after them, has fanned the sparks into a full on explosive fire. Now he's claiming her, in love with her even if they've chosen not to say the word to each other. They just have to make it out of this alive...
Devyn and Killian may have been in the CIA together, but he's since gotten out and has started his own elite security company, so there's no one else she'd rather have with her to take on this psycho coming after them. Sure, he's the only man to ever dig beneath her skin, but that's not what she should be thinking about right now, right?
I have been looking forward to Killian's story since his first mention. And damn did he not disappoint! He's alpha to the core, but when he finally falls, he allows Devyn to see his softer side, one he lets very few people see. Devyn is his equal in every way, just as badass, if not more, just as strong, and she falls just as hard as he. I love the way she becomes bffs with Bram, and the whole crew falls in love with her once she integrates herself into their team. The usual action is present, and the lead in to the next character's story. Now I'm very anxiously awaiting the next story. I know who I hope it's about!
Reanna is on a quest and Dirk is just the man who's going to help her. She just has to fool him into believing she's a real student. Oh and keep her heart intact once she realizes he's not who she thought he would be, and that she's having a hard time resisting his dominant nature.
Dirk and his crew's case has been resolved so now he's taking a breather and is set to teach at a local college. He doesn't realize that not only is the case not really resolved, but he's about to be brought to his knees by a beautiful woman whose submissiveness calls to his dominance.
Reanna and Dirk are so freaking hot that I think my Kindle melted. The tension was there from their very first meeting, and only got more intense with every page. There isn't just serious chemistry here, though, the over arching plot that's weaved through this whole series, comes to its conclusion and wow, I didn't expect a lot of what went on. The action is ramped up, and combined with Dirk and Reanna's electric connection, Forbidden is now my favorite in this excellent series.
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ARC provided by author for an honest review. Ebook also purchased through Amazon.
Lucia's brother may be gone, but she has a pseudo brother in Noah, and he's probably even worse than Rafe. He's overprotective, broody, and drives her nuts. So she has a tiny little crush on him, it doesn't mean anything considering Noah has only ever seen her as an obligation, the duty he owes her brother. Until it changes and she realizes her little crush isn't unrequited.
Noah's been watching over Lucia for so long that he has a hard time remembering life before her. Before her brother. But that brother, his brother, is gone, and all he has is his duty to protect Lucia, from danger, from dates, from potential dates, and most of all, from himself. Because he's been having a hard time reigning in his decidedly unbrotherly feelings for her. But he can never give into them, he's far and away not good enough to deserve an innocent like her. Someone untouched by all that he's seen and done. And now that past just may be coming for Lucia, and he's not about to let anything harm her, even if he has to step in front of the danger himself.
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I read this series back when it was released as the Shameless series, and loved it. Now that it's been revised and put into one continuous story, it's even better. The chemistry and the connection between Noah and Lucia is sizzling hot, and only gets stronger as the story continues. There's a lot of action and suspense, and twists and turns. There's a whole crew of guys of Noah that I know got stories before, and will hopefully be getting their own revised stories. I can't wait to read them now!
A night spent in Vegas meant to distract him from losing everything to his wretched stepmother lands Raleigh with a title of Baron, and a Scottish estate. He's gained a new lease on life, but...it comes with a marriage pact. A business arrangement with beautiful Kyla can be the key to his new dream, if the two of them can keep their hearts intact and separate after a marriage of convenience runs its course. Neither's counting on developing feelings for their new spouse, though, so perhaps everything won't be quite so easy.
Kyla has done what she can to keep her family's estate, so when the woman her brother was to marry runs away, Kyla knows she has to step in and take on the marriage pact. She has a deal with someone she's been seeing, so a marriage of convenience to Raleigh shouldn't be in anything but name only. She underestimated just how appealing the gorgeous Texan would end up being, how much they'd have in common, how well they'd fit together, and how their chemistry would sizzle. Now she has a choice to make, and someone will end up hurt at the end.
I love this slow burn, marriage of convenience love story. Raleigh is an absolute swoon worthy sweetheart and Kyla is sassy, sweet and selfless with a big heart. Their chemistry, though slow burn, is obvious from the very beginning and I was rooting them on from their first meeting. The epilogue sets up the next couple, and I'm very impatient now for their story now.
Broody Diego has just discovered his new nanny's submissive nature and his dominant one revels in it. He, though, isn't too sure of getting involved with this ray of sunshine, even though everything in him is drawn to her. Being in such close proximity to her is going to test his will...
June may be submissive but she's not in any way meek or weak willed. Though Diego is the dominant one in this relationship, she is more than willing to stand up for herself, let him know what she wants, and needs. When their two ultimate desires diverge, will she walk away? Or stay with the two guys to whom she's given her heart?
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June and Diego's story is an emotional rollercoaster. So many highs but so many lows, filled with tension and so much passion. I love them and their journey. Their chemistry combined with the most adorable, precocious little scene stealer in Diego's son Camilo, and a complete secondary cast made this an unforgettable story.
When Blake finds out her office nemesis, Vance, has a LonelyFans account all based on his ahem *p*, what's her first reaction? Why, to blackmail him of course! There really was no other way for Blake to react considering their snarky relationship. But wait, Vance blackmails her back, and now they're on this trip together, seeing if they can travel with the person they hate, and make it work. They have to write an article about it, so they need to make it good. And it is good, so good. So good that they end up taking out all that animosity in very delicious ways.
Vance is on this trip with the woman of his dreams. She may be his messy opposite, and has no idea she's his dream, but she is. Now all he has to do is show her that beneath all their antagonism is something much more, that they can be together if she'd only let go, trust him, and allow herself to be with him.
Enemies to lovers with witty, snarky banter, the most adorable blackmail scheme ever, seriously funny moments throughout, and lots of dirty delicious steam. That's the kind of romance I love most and Blake and Vance are the kind of couple I love most. I want to read much, much more about these two, and am now hoping that Blake's bestie Margot gets her own story because she is as awesome as Blake.
The very last person Noah expected to see in his restaurant is his former best friend's father, Ezra, the man who helped him escape his abusive father years ago. Ever since, Noah has never allowed himself to get too comfortable, lest his past come back to find him. Now Ezra's here and he's finding it hard to resist the gorgeous ginger, even though he knows Ezra isn't going to be here permanently. But then again, perhaps neither is he...
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Ezra's never forgotten his son Ty's best friend. Now laying eyes on him for the first time in more than a decade, he can't believe this gorgeous man is the young man he helped escape his abusive father. Though he may be more than 20 years older than Noah, there's something about him that calls to him. Now they're exploring their powerful attraction, exploring Ezra's desires and Noah's, and he's realizing he doesn't want it to end. How can he possibly make a relationship work when he's leaving town soon, and he gets the feeling Noah's own time here is about to end?
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I will be the first to admit that age gap relationships are not always my thing, but Noah and Ezra's story works beautifully. Add in all the yummy culinary references, the light D/s, and what the reader gets is a wonderful story about found family, love, and healing, with a hot, hot couple at its center.
Brax thinks he knows who Ms. Seaside is. And he's going to use this info to get back into Harlee's good graces. He wants forgiveness and he wants her. This second chance was a long time coming, but first Brax has to earn some forgiveness and redemption from his beautiful Harlee.
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Harlee hasn't forgiven Brax for breaking her heart years ago. When he rejected her after their night, her heart became closed for business. So why's the man using the information he thinks he has to spend time with her? Does he really think she'll ever forgive him? Ever give him a second chance to break her heart? But Harlee underestimated her own feelings and that she'd never really gotten over Brax. And now she's having a hard time keeping him out. Will she ultimately give into what her heart wants, or keep trying to stay mad at him?
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What a great way to end (or not) this series. Brax and Harlee were so obviously meant to be together, from the very first page I could see their feelings and was rooting them on so hard. The chemistry is seriously hot, the tension of will she forgive him, when will they give in - so much fun.
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ARC provided by Grey's Promotions for an honest review.
Misti Murphy and Tami Lund have struck gold with the Sexy Bad series, and Sexy Bad Daddy continues the series in grand, funny, sexy style. This time aMisti Murphy and Tami Lund have struck gold with the Sexy Bad series, and Sexy Bad Daddy continues the series in grand, funny, sexy style. This time around we're treated to Garrett (Paynter's brother) and Erin's journey from merely working relationship between nanny and employer to sexy, in love couple. Erin is a professional nanny who's just lost her position and is desperate to find another one. She's been crashing with her best friend, Danny, at his weird, boy infested house, but if she can get another great nanny position, she can move out and live with a family and care for their children.
In comes Garrett, world class professional golfer, who has an adorable daughter and is in desperate need of a nanny, and a cleaner image. When Erin's nanny agency sends her in for an interview, Garrett immediately says no. How can he expect himself to work with such a hot young woman? He knows himself, knows he is a womanizer, and seducing his nanny would be a bad idea. So, he says no. But he doesn't count on Erin's determination to secure this position. So he agrees to give her a trial run. Soon enough they're slipping into a steamy relationship and she's falling not just for Garrett, sexy golf daddy, but more importantly, for his adorable daughter, Abby. But, there's someone out there who has been watching Erin for years, just waiting to get to her, and he'll cause the couple no amount of problems. When it's revealed what happened between them, will Garrett be glad to be rid of Erin? He knows he has to clean up his image if he wants to retain his sponsors and his position in the world of professional golf. Or will Erin be more important to him than his image?
I love Sexy Bad Daddy. It's sexy and sweet, and Garrett is just as perfectly imperfect as I had been hoping for with the glimpses I got of him in Sexy Bad Neighbor. The secondary cast is just as great as Garrett and Erin: from adorable, precocious Abby, to silly, solid as a rock BF Danny, and the quirky animals that litter this series (who doesn't love ducks and goats?!) there isn't one person in this world that Misti and Tami have written that I don't adore. I can't wait for more!
I received an ARC for an honest review.
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Misti Murphy and Tami Lund have struck gold with the Sexy Bad series, and Sexy Bad Daddy continues the series in grand, funny, sexy style. This time around we're treated to Garrett (Paynter's brother) and Erin's journey from merely working relationship between nanny and employer to sexy, in love couple. Erin is a professional nanny who's just lost her position and is desperate to find another one. She's been crashing with her best friend, Danny, at his weird, boy infested house, but if she can get another great nanny position, she can move out and live with a family and care for their children.
In comes Garrett, world class professional golfer, who has an adorable daughter and is in desperate need of a nanny, and a cleaner image. When Erin's nanny agency sends her in for an interview, Garrett immediately says no. How can he expect himself to work with such a hot young woman? He knows himself, knows he is a womanizer, and seducing his nanny would be a bad idea. So, he says no. But he doesn't count on Erin's determination to secure this position. So he agrees to give her a trial run. Soon enough they're slipping into a steamy relationship and she's falling not just for Garrett, sexy golf daddy, but more importantly, for his adorable daughter, Abby. But, there's someone out there who has been watching Erin for years, just waiting to get to her, and he'll cause the couple no amount of problems. When it's revealed what happened between them, will Garrett be glad to be rid of Erin? He knows he has to clean up his image if he wants to retain his sponsors and his position in the world of professional golf. Or will Erin be more important to him than his image?
I love Sexy Bad Daddy. It's sexy and sweet, and Garrett is just as perfectly imperfect as I had been hoping for with the glimpses I got of him in Sexy Bad Neighbor. The secondary cast is just as great as Garrett and Erin: from adorable, precocious Abby, to silly, solid as a rock BF Danny, and the quirky animals that litter this series (who doesn't love ducks and goats?!) there isn't one person in this world that Misti and Tami have written that I don't adore. I can't wait for more!
Keeping Mr. Sweet is such a back and forth, push and pull, emotional story that tugs on the heart.
Sam and Ash have always felt the pull toward each otKeeping Mr. Sweet is such a back and forth, push and pull, emotional story that tugs on the heart.
Sam and Ash have always felt the pull toward each other. They've used each other as a source of comfort and healing for most of their lives until Sam finally put his foot down and told her she couldn't come to him for help anymore, that he wanted something stable and permanent, the whole home and white picket fence thing, and if Ash couldn't stick around to offer that, then all they could be was friends.
"We can be friends, the kind of friends that catch up when we see each other, but you can't come to me when you need someone to help you out of a jam. Or you just want to play house for a little while. It's not good for either of us."
"You came to me. You came because you needed me as much as I need you. But we can't keep doing this. I don't know about you, but maybe I want a real future with someone who wants the things that I want. A house. A dog. Kids. A woman my own age who's ready to settle down. Or maybe I'm just too damn tired to keep up with you anymore,"
But now Ash is back in town with her tail between her legs because one of her latest men released a tape of her and him and another guy. A tape she didn't know about, and definitely didn't consent to. And when Sam sees her, all he wants to do, AGAIN, is fix it for her. Fix her. And keep her. But, how can he possibly help someone who won't help herself? Because it doesn't seem Ash will help herself. She's so damaged from her father's neglect, from his emotional distance, that she doesn't take care of herself. Why should she, when she's always had Sam there to take care of her in the past?
I don't know about the rest of you, but Keeping Mr. Sweet was exhausting to read. Not because I didn't love it, because I did, but because Ash was an absolute mess of a person. What she and Sam had going on was pretty unhealthy, and I wanted her to wake up, grow up, and be the woman Sam deserved. And that's the only problem I had with Keeping Mr. Sweet - I don't honestly think Ash was good enough for Sam. Sam who had a hero complex and who loved his sister's best friend. The best friend who was a complete train wreck and just couldn't seem to help herself, couldn't seem to grow up and become the woman she needed to be for Sam, be the woman Sam deserved. Sigh...but still, I can honestly give it 5 stars because it's so well-drawn and vividly portrayed. It's sweet. It's sexy. And it's set in Reverence - my favorite place in Misti Murphy land.
I received an ARC for an honest review.
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Keeping Mr. Sweet is such a back and forth, push and pull, emotional story that tugs on the heart.
Sam and Ash have always felt the pull toward each other. They've used each other as a source of comfort and healing for most of their lives until Sam finally put his foot down and told her she couldn't come to him for help anymore, that he wanted something stable and permanent, the whole home and white picket fence thing, and if Ash couldn't stick around to offer that, then all they could be was friends.
"We can be friends, the kind of friends that catch up when we see each other, but you can't come to me when you need someone to help you out of a jam. Or you just want to play house for a little while. It's not good for either of us."
"You came to me. You came because you needed me as much as I need you. But we can't keep doing this. I don't know about you, but maybe I want a real future with someone who wants the things that I want. A house. A dog. Kids. A woman my own age who's ready to settle down. Or maybe I'm just too damn tired to keep up with you anymore,"
But now Ash is back in town with her tail between her legs because one of her latest men released a tape of her and him and another guy. A tape she didn't know about, and definitely didn't consent to. And when Sam sees her, all he wants to do, AGAIN, is fix it for her. Fix her. And keep her. But, how can he possibly help someone who won't help herself? Because it doesn't seem Ash will help herself. She's so damaged from her father's neglect, from his emotional distance, that she doesn't take care of herself. Why should she, when she's always had Sam there to take care of her in the past?
I don't know about the rest of you, but Keeping Mr. Sweet was exhausting to read. Not because I didn't love it, because I did, but because Ash was an absolute mess of a person. What she and Sam had going on was pretty unhealthy, and I wanted her to wake up, grow up, and be the woman Sam deserved. And that's the only problem I had with Keeping Mr. Sweet - I don't honestly think Ash was good enough for Sam. Sam who had a hero complex and who loved his sister's best friend. The best friend who was a complete train wreck and just couldn't seem to help herself, couldn't seem to grow up and become the woman she needed to be for Sam, be the woman Sam deserved. Sigh...but still, I can honestly give it 5 stars because it's so well-drawn and vividly portrayed. It's sweet. It's sexy. And it's set in Reverence - my favorite place in Misti Murphy land.
Beck (Beckett) McLain married a hot guy in a drunken impulse almost 2 years ago while in Vegas with her best friend. When she woke up the next morningBeck (Beckett) McLain married a hot guy in a drunken impulse almost 2 years ago while in Vegas with her best friend. When she woke up the next morning and discovered she was married, she ran out and hasn't seen him since. Until the day she's back in town and sees her husband. Her sexy af husband that she didn't realize she had been missing. She knows she needs to have the annulment discussion with him, but she's really wary about being around him, about being around the man she had the hottest night of her life with.
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For his part, Nox wants to divorce Beck, too. He looked like crazy for her after she ran out on him, but he didn't know her real last name, so he was never able to find her. She never knew how much their impromptu marriage saved him, and he was grateful (and their night was pretty hot, too). But now that she's back, he'll ask for a divorce and they'll go their separate ways, again, and he'll go back to trying to fix his life. That is his plan until her best friend suggests a different plan. A plan that involves her giving him enough money to get his family out the mess his father's death left them in if he stays married to Beck for 3 more months. Of course he didn't realize that Beck is an utter nutjob whackadoo chick with a crazy idea about a family curse keeping her from love and relationships. Sigh...
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On the face of it, It's Holy Matrimony, Baby sounds like a typical sexy second chance. But, it's really much deeper than the blurb suggests. Nox, for one, has a lot of layers and demons, and so much going on in his life that I wanted to give him a big hug. Add the crazy that is Beck to his life, and honestly I thought he probably should have kicked her to the curb. She added chaos to his life that he really didn't need. But, to his credit, his feelings were strong enough that in the end, the deal didn't matter, and he stuck by Beck even when most men would have dumped her on her annoying ass.
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It's Holy Matrimony, Baby is a sexy second chance, yes. But it's more than just that, and I loved it and can't wait for Nox's brothers to tell their own stories, too!
I received an ARC for an honest review.
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Beck (Beckett) McLain married a hot guy in a drunken impulse almost 2 years ago while in Vegas with her best friend. When she woke up the next morning and discovered she was married, she ran out and hasn't seen him since. Until the day she's back in town and sees her husband. Her sexy af husband that she didn't realize she had been missing. She knows she needs to have the annulment discussion with him, but she's really wary about being around him, about being around the man she had the hottest night of her life with.
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For his part, Nox wants to divorce Beck, too. He looked like crazy for her after she ran out on him, but he didn't know her real last name, so he was never able to find her. She never knew how much their impromptu marriage saved him, and he was grateful (and their night was pretty hot, too). But now that she's back, he'll ask for a divorce and they'll go their separate ways, again, and he'll go back to trying to fix his life. That is his plan until her best friend suggests a different plan. A plan that involves her giving him enough money to get his family out the mess his father's death left them in if he stays married to Beck for 3 more months. Of course he didn't realize that Beck is an utter nutjob whackadoo chick with a crazy idea about a family curse keeping her from love and relationships. Sigh...
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On the face of it, It's Holy Matrimony, Baby sounds like a typical sexy second chance. But, it's really much deeper than the blurb suggests. Nox, for one, has a lot of layers and demons, and so much going on in his life that I wanted to give him a big hug. Add the crazy that is Beck to his life, and honestly I thought he probably should have kicked her to the curb. She added chaos to his life that he really didn't need. But, to his credit, his feelings were strong enough that in the end, the deal didn't matter, and he stuck by Beck even when most men would have dumped her on her annoying ass.
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It's Holy Matrimony, Baby is a sexy second chance, yes. But it's more than just that, and I loved it and can't wait for Nox's brothers to tell their own stories, too!
Arrow made Saylor's high school years horrible. The day he left town was one of the best days of her life. Now years later she walks into his bar and those same feelings of contempt are still there. But the contempt was apparently just hiding attraction that is more than consummated. What will these two do when that attraction brings about unforeseen consequences? Will they be the adults they are in age and step up, or let the past rule their present?
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Hot, witty, enemies turned lovers. Yep, I'm so there. I loved this one - the witty snark, the heat, and the emotions they experienced. Loved Saylor especially. I hurt for Arrow's backstory even as I despaired how much it made him hurt Saylor in turn. I haven't read the previous stories in this series, but after loving this one, I will be sure to go back and pick them up now!
ARC via author for an honest review. Teasers via Misti's Facebook page.
Arrow made Saylor's high school years horrible. The day he left town was one of the best days of her life. Now years later she walks into his bar and those same feelings of contempt are still there. But the contempt was apparently just hiding attraction that is more than consummated. What will these two do when that attraction brings about unforeseen consequences? Will they be the adults they are in age and step up, or let the past rule their present?
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Hot, witty, enemies turned lovers. Yep, I'm so there. I loved this one - the witty snark, the heat, and the emotions they experienced. Loved Saylor especially. I hurt for Arrow's backstory even as I despaired how much it made him hurt Saylor in turn. I haven't read the previous stories in this series, but after loving this one, I will be sure to go back and pick them up now!
ARC via author for an honest review. Teasers via Misti's Facebook page.
Lus and Owen had a night then more that was beautiful, though secret. Then she suddenly broke it off and moved on. Since that time, Owen has spent his time at his bar, just going through the motions. Then she comes back to town and doesn't even tell him, he has to find out from someone else. Will he ever forgive her? Ever give her the second chance she wants?
Though cute and festive, and Owen is adorable, I really didn't connect to this story. I guess it's because it felt a bit rushed and incomplete due to its short length. And because I didn't like Lus or the reason she ended it. They spent most of the short time apart with him upset and her waffling because she couldn't tell him why she had broken up with him or why she really moved back to town. Sigh. But Owen is lovable enough, and the Grado family make up for Lus' less than attractive qualities. Also of note, I didn't think this story really fit in with the rest of the series. There wasn't even a tie into it except a brief mention. Probably should have been set on its own as a short holiday story.
Serenity "Sere" has come to Hope Valley to start over, to be near her sister Stella (When You Least Expect It). Since she and her family have left the grifting life they previously lived, she's free to forge a new path for her. Then she spies a gorgeous Hunter and she finds herself wanting him to go along with that new path. But, as Stella lets her know, Hunter is the least likely person to let someone in. He's notoriously private even with his friends and colleagues. How can she ever hope to slip past his defenses?
Hunter doesn't let people in but there's something about Sere. Though he's been resisting her pull, when it becomes clear she's in danger, suddenly his resistance is gone. Now he's going to protect her, claim her and ultimately, give his heart to her.
Damn, what a couple, what a story, to end this epic series with. Hunter and Sere are such a compelling pair, each with their own scars and damage, but with hearts just waiting to find their forever partner. I've loved this small town series, all the men and women who found love and joy, and Hunter and Sere just made me tear up knowing the series has come to its conclusion, and what an excellent conclusion it is.
Hadley's a badass former MI6 agent turned private security operator who's been tasked with an undercover assignment to root out the person trying to take out gorgeous billionaire Bennett Knightley. Though Hadley has walls thicker than Bennett's protective gear for soldiers, one look at her has him tempted to scale them. He shouldn't cross that line, but he can't seem to help himself. Working together so closely will tempt both of them to cross those lines, though, and delve into something they hadn't been looking for.
Bennett carries a load of guilt that will probably never leave him and the scars he bears along with that guilt have taken their toll on him. Then a strong, fierce woman happens to him, and he's suddenly wanting more. Will he ever be able to sneak his way past her defenses? Will she be able protect her man while he claims her heart?
Like Wolf and Hades before them, Hadley and Bennett's story continues in excellent fashion the Sentinel Security world. Their chemistry is fire, with Hadley leading the way. She's fierce, strong and guarded, with Bennett being the perfect foil for her. He has his own alpha tendencies, but isn't overbearing, is strong enough to appreciate and be insanely appreciative of hers too. These Sentinel men and women are awesome, can't wait for when the big boss Killian finally falls in love *hint hint*.
Theo may be inexperienced and a bit naive, but even he knows he messed up when he let June get taken by men he thought originally were going to protect her. Now he and Carter will have to team up to get her back. Along the way they will deal with their feelings, for each other, for June, for their situation. What will they discover about each other? About themselves?
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Oh boy but this second installment is a doozy. It's got it all - angst, tension, pain, serious attraction, and the beginnings of what I can tell will be deep, abiding love. Now I just have to wait for the conclusion, which honestly cannot get here soon enough!