Review: Checkmate: This is Reckless by Kennedy Fox

April 12, 2017

Checkmate: This is Reckless by Kennedy Fox
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Checkmate #3
Release - February 28, 2017
Genre - Contemporary Friends to Lovers Romance
Dual POV - 1st person
Heat - 3.5 out of 5
Length - 404 pages

Drew Fisher is the type of guy every girl wants.
Noble police officer by day, charming prince by night.
He has no idea the effect he has on women, especially me--his little sister's best friend.
I'm the blonde Southern belle who lives up to the cliché, except I have my own quirks. I'm smart as a whip, can change my own oil, and recite The Pledge of Allegiance backward, but he doesn't see that girl.

It'd be easier to forget him if he wasn't my roommate and if the first thing I saw in the morning wasn't his shirtless body covered in tattoos. I've crushed on him since the day we met, but he's made it perfectly clear where we stand. Just friends.

I know I need to move on and accept that his feelings will never be mutual, but every day he smiles at me, I'm left dreaming of what if.
He has girl issues, and I've got a crush I can't deny.
We're friends, but I want more.

One drunken hookup leaves us with much more than a platonic friendship. Pretending it never happened proves to be more difficult than anticipated.

A crazy ex-girlfriend, a dangerous war of stolen glances, and passionate kisses leads to the most reckless battle yet. I won't be a pawn in his game, but I'll play by his rules if it will show him I'm the one worth breaking them for.

Checkmate, Prince Charming.

Review: Hate 2 Lovers by K Webster & J.D. Hollyfield

April 11, 2017

Hate 2 Lovers by K Webster and JD Hollyfield
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Standalone - 2 Lovers #2
Release - April 4, 2017
Genre - Enemies-to-lovers RomCom
Dual POV - 1st person
Heat - 4 out of 5
Length - 287 pages

***This is book two in the series. It is best if you read book one first to fully understand this couple's story.***

She hates him and his big head.
He likes her and her big t*ts.

She hates him because she somehow ends up naked every time she sees him.
He likes her because she somehow ends up naked every time he sees her.

She hates him because the big oaf knocked her up with his kid.
He likes her because she's carrying his child.

She hates the way he gets inside her head.
He likes the way she lets him see glimpses of her heart.

Andie: I hate you.
Roman: I know...but I'm going to change that.

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Review: Kiss Me Now by Holly Dodd

Kiss Me Now by Holly Dodd
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Standalone - Brewhouse #3
Release - April 11, 2017
Genre - NA Contemporary Romance
Dual POV - 1st person
Heat - 3 out of 5
Length - 218 pages

Angela Watts loved being the life of a party. Until one night changed everything.

Now, she just wants a fresh start. With one semester left of college, she's intent on finishing it and moving on. That means no more distractions and no more boys. Especially womanizer's like Jackson. His cocky smile and mesmerizing eyes ignite her like none other. Which is exactly why she vows to stay away from him. Except he's always there when she needs him. His hungry kisses and fiery touch inflame her. She hadn't wanted a relationship, but in his arms, she is safe again.

Jackson Clark f*cked up. He failed the only job he'd had, and that failure ruined Angela's life. Even though he didn't have a hand in what happened, he's drowning in guilt. Then, he sees Angela again, and he becomes the protector he should have been. The heat between them is undeniable. For the first time he doesn't only want a tight little body and juicy mouth, but her heart too.

But one thought lingers: if Angela knew the role Jackson played in her downfall, would she still want him?

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Review: Truly, Madly, Whiskey by Melissa Foster

Truly, Madly, Whiskey by Melissa Foster
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Standalone - The Whiskeys: Dark Knights at Peaceful Harbor #2
Release - April 10, 2017
Genre - Contemporary Friends-to-lovers Romance
Dual POV - 3rd person
Heat - 3.5 out of 5
Length - 320 pages

Eight months is a long damn time to have the hots for a woman who keeps a guy at arm's length. But Crystal Moon is no ordinary woman. She's a sinfully sexy, sass-mouthed badass, and the subject of Bear Whiskey's midnight fantasies. She's also one of his closest friends.

Just when Crystal thinks she has her life under control, scorching-hot, possessive, aggressive, and fiercely loyal Bear pushes all her sexual buttons, relentless in his pursuit to make her his.

The more Bear pushes, the hotter their passion burns, unearthing memories for Crystal that are best kept buried. But there's no stopping the collision of her past and present, catapulting the two lovers down an emotionally charged road that has them questioning all they thought they knew about themselves.

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Review: Resistance on Ice by S.R. Grey

April 09, 2017

Resistance on Ice by SR Grey
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Standalone - Boys of Winter #2
Release - April 10, 2017
Genre - Contemporary Sports Romance
Dual POV - 1st person
Heat - 3.5 out of 5
Length - 272 pages

Hockey star Nolan Solvenson is nothing short of skilled perfection, both on and off the ice. Or so everyone thinks. His teammates are constantly hitting him up for advice, but really, when it comes to his own life, Nolan can't seem to make the right moves anymore.

Blame it all on Lainey Shelburne, a woman he wants but is determined to keep at arm’s length. That’s why, after a few sexy encounters, he unceremoniously blows her off.

When they’re reunited, facing off against the fiery cocktail waitress becomes the challenge of his life. Lainey is furious with him for dumping her and wants nothing more than to kick him in the junk. But Nolan—typical man—is only interested in getting Lainey back in his bed.

That plan is shot all to hell when they reach a shaky truce and Lainey drops the bomb that all she’s looking for now is a "just friends" relationship with Nolan.

Take that, Mr. Hot Right Winger!

Suddenly, the "know-it-all" athlete is skating on thin ice as he tries to hide his burgeoning feelings from the one woman who has the ability to thaw his heart. But is Lainey willing to try a relationship with him again? Can Nolan resist the urge to walk away?

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Review: The Wedding Planner's Baby by Amanda Ashby

April 08, 2017

The Wedding Planner's BabyThe Wedding Planner's Baby by Amanda Ashby
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a fun and flirty read and I really enjoyed it. As the youngest Watson sister, Bec was rebellious, stubborn, quirky, flighty and free-spirited. Never feeling like she quite fit in, she traveled in order to find her place in the world. Now she's back at the family farm because it's time for her to settle down. Why you ask? Oh that's because she's pregnant and alone. Hurt and humiliated, she fled from England and the father of her child because he forgot to mention that he was a Lord!! Then the father, Lord Lincoln Matthews, shows up to beg her forgiveness, among other things. Little did he know the surprise that was in store for him.

The plot was sweet and the characters were a delight. Bec was a bit lost and Lincoln was burdened by too much responsibility. In the interest of full disclosure, Bec frustrated me. I didn't like her methods and I didn't like how hard she tried to keep Lincoln out. He had rights and part of me wanted him to push for them. That may just be me though. Regardless, they had virtually nothing in common, however, when it comes to love, none of that matters.

Release Date: April 10, 2017
Genre: Contemporary Romance - Second chance romance trope
POV: Dual - 3rd person
Steam: 2 out of 5
Book Type: Standalone - Book 2 of the Sisters of Wishing Bridge Farm series
Publisher: Entangled Publishing

Review: The Baby Bombshell by Victoria James

The Baby Bombshell by Victoria James
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Standalone - Shadow Creek Montana #2
Release - April 10, 2017
Genre - Contemporary Second Chance Romance
Dual POV - 3rd person
Heat - 1.5 out of 5
Length - 172 pages

Lily Cookson has a few rules for the New Year, the most important being don't fall for Jack Bailey. The gorgeous, rugged man returned with a new look and a determination to win her back, catching her off guard. After a forbidden night in his arms, she vows never to let it happen again. But when morning sickness kicks in a few weeks later, Lily realizes staying away from Jack just got a whole lot harder.

Jack Bailey left Shadow Creek behind five years ago when his world imploded around him, knowing it would be best for everyone if he was gone...including Lily. It took him a long time to get his life back on track and grow into the kind of man she needs him to be. Now he's determined to prove to Lily that he's back for good and ready to commit, but the secrets she's holding onto are nothing compared to the bombshell he drops...