Review: All The Secrets We Keep (Quarry Road #2) by Megan Hart

*****4.5 STARS*****

Megan hart finishes her Quarry Road Duo with All the Secrets We Keep and surprisingly, I liked it even more than book one. I was a bit surprised by that because I had no love lost for Ilya in the first book, but Hart worked her magic. In no time at all I was firmly invested in Ilya's story and rooting for him.

Ilya is used to being a disappointment. He lost his wife to a drowning accident clothed in secrecy, he married her sister, but that ending in divorce and the business he started with her is a step away from being lost. Losing his grandmother seems to be last straw to break him until he is reunited his Theresa, his short lived stepsister.

Theresa was Ilya's stepsister for a year, until his mother kicked out her addict father. She returns for his grandmother's funeral and to try and see him through his failing business. She tries to convince him to sell and somewhere along the way her long ago feelings of sibling care turn into something deeper and less familiar. Just when things seem to be turning around for Ilya abs he finally has a glimmer of hope, secrets from the past put his future at risk.

Megan Hart gave this book duo an excellent conclusion. This was a little less heavy than book one, but just as exciting and emotional. Hart always writes stories that wrap around you send refuse to let go and this is another great addition to that list of work.

Reviewed by Rosemary Feil 

In the riveting conclusion to Megan Hart’s passionate new family drama, the secrets they keep are no match for the truths their hearts will never let go.

Still stuck in his small Central Pennsylvania hometown, Ilya Stern is used to feeling like a disappointment. After his high school girlfriend, Jennilynn, drowned, he married her sister, Alicia, only to divorce a decade later. The business they started together is threatened by a luxury development—and Alicia has already sold her stake. Now that Babulya, Ilya’s gentle Russian grandmother, has died, there’s no one left who believes in him. Or so he thinks.

Theresa Malone was Ilya’s stepsister for only a year, until his mother threw her pill-popping father out of the house in the middle of the night, forcing teenage Theresa to follow. Now she’s returned for Babulya’s funeral—and to facilitate the quarry-development deal. As she tries to convince Ilya to sell, she realizes her feelings for him have ignited—from sisterly into something more.

Working together closely, Ilya and Theresa struggle to define their intense attraction. When the details of Jennilynn’s death surface, will Ilya and Theresa’s deep connection keep their hope for the future afloat—or submerge them once and forever in their tragic past? 

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Review: Dangerous Rush (Furious Rush #2) by S.C. Stephens

****4 STARS****

I remember being incredibly confused at the ending of book one and I am happy to say that this second instalment continues where the last one left us hanging. 

Now it was Kenzie who frustrated me in the first book. I felt her character was too weak to be a likeable heroine, however she really became so much stronger in this story. I'd go so far as to say she finally grew a set of balls. 

We get to know Hayden so much more in this book, due to the chapters being told almost alternately in both Kenzie and Hayden's point of view. Yes he was still hot, as I'd stated in my review of book one, but with the appearance of Felicia, he had become this indecisive, confused guy that I wasn't really sure I liked anywhere near as much as I did. But I do get that his feelings and confusion was needed for this story and I loved that his character was so much more three dimensional compared to before.

Now it was the protagonists in this book that evoked the most feeling from me. Felicia and Keith especially had me thinking of all sorts of ways Kenzie could exact revenge. 

Overall, I did feel this book was slightly better than the first book, but I really did want to feel that level of angst that I had from reading the authors, Thoughtless series and I'm afraid that SC Stephens may have set the bar just a little too high. This was a very enjoyable read all the same.

Reviewed by Louise Dale 

Feeling the rush comes with a price...

Mackenzie Cox has lost everything—except Hayden Hayes. With Kenzie's racing career over, and her family no longer speaking to her, Hayden has been her rock, as she tries to pick up the pieces of what was once her life.

But when Hayden's racing team hires his beautiful ex-girlfriend, Felicia, to be their new hotshot rider, Kenzie and Hayden's seemingly solid relationship begins to crack. Kenzie can only watch from the sidelines, as Felicia lives the life she was forced to leave behind, and as tension begins to build between Hayden and Kenzie, she wonders if Hayden isn’t the man she once knew. 

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Review: Hot Cop by Laurelin Paige & Sierra Simone

*****5 STARS*****

Before I turned to the first page of this book (mainly because I was too busy ogling the front cover), I thought to myself 'I could do with a fun, hot little read' and low and behold I got exactly what I wanted and more. 

The synopsis alone is enough to make you realise there is going to be lots of sex, but what I didn't count on was it giving me the feels quite like it did during the last half of the book. Now I've not read many cop romances, but out of the few that I have, I can say with certainty that this was hands down my favourite. 

Livia is a pretty great heroine. She's a librarian, which gives her that innocence but on the other hand she's desperate for a baby and fancies 'Hot Cop' Chase like crazy so these things pretty much turn her into a sex kitten. Add in a lot of vulnerability and BAM! Instantly pulls at my heart strings. 

I have to admit my first thoughts of Chase was that this guy was probably going to be more brawn than brain, however he was what really surprised me. Not only was he insanely sexy, but this was intensified by the fact that he was actually so damn considerate and not at all like the playboy I thought he would be. Then add in his dirty, filthy mouth and voila! Perfect fictional Hero. 

I absolutely devoured this book and even though I love Laurelin's books and Sierra's, Priest was just so good and unique, individually I also feel together they have produced something pretty damn impressive. Yes it's very light hearted for the most part, especially when you compare it to their individual books, but for me there is still a level of maturity to the writing, which makes it so much more.

Reviewed by Louise Dale 

You have the right to remain sexy.

Anything you say can and will be used to get you in my bed.

You have the right to use my body to give yourself a delirious, life-changing orgasm.

If you have trouble...don’t worry, I’m a bit of an expert in that department.

There’s nothing ‘thin’ about my blue line, if you catch my drift, and trust me, I know how to put those handcuffs to good use.

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Livia Ward wants a baby before she’s thirty. And even though Officer Chase Kelly is exactly the kind of cocky jerk this librarian has sworn off, he is undeniably hot. Both of them think they can give each other what they want--a few nights of fun for Officer Kelly, a no-strings baby for Livia--but this hot cop is about to learn that sex, babies, and love don’t always play by the rules.

From NYT Bestselling Author, Laurelin Paige and USA Today Bestselling Author, Sierra Simone comes a steamy contemporary romantic follow-up to last year's bestseller P*rn Star.

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Review: The Last Guy by Ilsa Madden-Mills & Tia Louise

****4.5 STARS****

What do you get when Ilsa Madden-Mills and Tia Louise co-author a romantic comedy? A hilarious and sexy office romance that will have you grinning like crazy!

Everyone knows better than to mix business with pleasure, especially when you work at a news station and dream of landing an nightly news anchor spot. Rebecca always focuses on her dream, but when she spots the new sports director her laser focus falters. He may be sexy, but his ego is huge and she has more important things to obsess over. She may have let a one night-stand happen, but she won't let it go any further.

Cade knows not to let business relationships turn personal, but once he lays eyes on Rebecca he has to have her. When a chance presents itself to take things to a sexy new level he jumps at it. Rebecca may be willing to leave it at that, but Cade can't wait to have a repeat over and over again.

I was highly entertaining by the Last Guy. I always love when the man has to chase the woman and convince her they're meant for each other. Rebecca and Cade's back and forth was hilarious and super sexy. This was the perfect fun, sexy, light read.

Reviewed by Rosemary Feil 

The first rule of office romance is don’t do it—especially if your dream is to hold the anchor spot on the nightly news and your boss is trying to get you fired.

But one look at Cade Hill, the sexy new sports director, and uptight reporter Rebecca Fieldstone is daydreaming about other things.

Sex in his office…

Sex in the on-set kitchen…

Sex in the supply closet…

She can’t stop thinking about the former NFL quarterback and how perfect he’d look between her sheets—except he’s an arrogant jerk with a huge...ego.

He’s the last guy she’d ever have a one-night stand with.

Cade Hill draws a professional line on office romance—until it comes to the hyper-focused Rebecca. He wants her, and he gets his wish when a chance encounter has them having the hottest sex of their lives.

It’s just a hook-up, she says.

When can we do it again? he says.

With Rebecca determined to keep Cade in the friend zone, it’s going to be an uphill battle for Cade to convince her that he’s the last guy for her…

THE LAST GUY is the first white-hot CONTEMPORARY ROMANTIC COMEDY from Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ilsa Madden-Mills and Tia Louise, coming June 12, 2017! 

It features Fireball-fueled hookups, Doritos Locos Tacos, attack monkeys, toddlers in tiaras, and one fabulous drag queen. 

Prepare for frantic clicking and smoking-hot sexytimes all the way to the out-of-this-world happily-ever-after.

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Review: My Roommates Girl by Julianna Keyes

****4 STARS****

Well I was really pleasantly surprised by this book. I think because it was my first book by this author that I didn't really know what to expect.

I'm not going to rehash the story because tbh I went in blind I didn't even read the blurb properly. In the beginning I hated the characters Aiden was a right douchebag wanting things that didn't belong to him and destroying people's lives in the process wasn't a problem for him. Jerry was like a boring robot who didn't know what having a life was and Aster came across as very fake, which I suppose she was in the beginning but only due to thinking she had to put a pretend persona up to get the free pass to the career she wanted to train for. In the end though all 3 characters learned valuable lessons and became very likeable indeed. I totally fell in love with Aiden by the end.

The book started off well and had me hooked but then the middle of the book began to sink for me because not much was happening but alas it wasn't long before it picked up pace and things started happening. Just when I didn't know where the book could go from that point there was a couple of twists where events led to a lot changing and characters growing up and for me it's a bonus because i love seeing characters mature and grow throughout their journey.

The writing itself flows well and with what seems like little effort although I know authors put their heart and soul into their writing. I will definitely be reading more from this author and look forward to seeing what Julianna Keyes writes next.

Reviewed by Claire Lamb 

The day a judge gave me the choice between going to prison or going to college was the day I vowed to stop stealing. Never again would I see something beautiful and beyond my means and take it, just because I wanted it. Just because I could.

When I moved in with Jerry, it was with good intentions. I needed a place to live while I got my degree, and he needed a roommate. 

Then I saw Aster.

Blond and beautiful, good, pure, sweet, smart…and Jerry’s girlfriend. She was everything I never thought I could have. Except…maybe I can.

So I put a plan into action. Yeah, I’d probably go to hell, but it would be worth it. I wanted Aster. I wanted her yesterday and tomorrow and every possible way.

But you know what they say.

Be careful what you wish for…because you just might get it.

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Review: The Story Of Us by Tara Sivec

*****5 STARS*****

Tara Sivec is probably most well known for her romantic comedies, but she also writes excellent romantic suspense and emotional contemporary romances. The Story of Us is one of those emotional contemporary romances. It will break your heart at certain points and most likely will require a box of tissues.

Eli and Shelby were childhood sweethearts and as often happens, people, events and life got in the way of their love story. It has been five+ long years since Eli has seen Shelby and he has bee to hell and back during that time. While in the army, he became a prisoner of war. They tried to break him and if not for the memories of his sweet Shelby, he most likely would have never survived the ordeal.

When he finally makes his way back to her, she is not the sweet girl he remembers. Her dreams are seemingly forgotten, her fire and spark is extinguished and she seems more like a stranger than someone he has loved and dreamed about for years. He is sure she still has feelings for him and he is determined to fight for her and their love, no matter how difficult or hopeless that may seem.

This book wrecked me. Sivec really knows how to prey on her readers' emotions. My heart broke continuously for Eli and I so desperately wanted him to get his happily ever after. This is one of the most emotional second chance romances I have read in a good long while and if you like your romances to pull at your heartstrings, rip you apart and then sew the pieces back together you will love this story.

Reviewed by Rosemary Feil 

From USA Today bestselling author Tara Sivec comes an emotional, breathtakingly romantic new book about the power of first love and the promise of second chances.

How much can a man take before he breaks?

1,843 days. That's how long I survived in that hellhole. They tried to break me, but I resisted. And I owe it all to the memory of warm summer nights, the scent of peaches, and the one woman who loved me more than I ever deserved to be loved. Now, I'll do anything to get back to her. 

Only Shelby Eubanks isn't the girl I left behind all those years ago. She's someone else, a stranger. My Shelby-my little green-eyed firecracker-would never give up her dreams, would never disappear into her mother's ambitions. But I won't give up on her. On us. I may be broken, and scarred, and not the man I used to be, but I will do whatever it takes to remind her of the story of us.

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Review: Battle of the Sexes (Kindle World Novella for Imperfect Love) by Adriana Locke

*****5 STARS*****

A fantastic novella from a favourite author of mine that never fails to deliver a great story with characters you feel invested in even in such a short story.

Carver Jones is an arrogant sod but you love him for it, he owns it. He knows where he is headed until his partner throws him a curve ball in the guise of his daughter Amity. Carver and Amity knew each other in childhood but haven't been in contact for some time and Amity is not what cocky Carver is expecting, she is fierce and ready for proving herself.

What follows is a fantastic laugh out loud battle of wits which quickly becomes more as they rediscover each other.

I really wish this had been a full length novel as I loved everything about this couple and their story. Hopefully we will see more from them in the future.

Reviewed by Vikki Ryan 

Carver Jones’ partner at Jones + Gallum had to step down for medical reasons. He’s absolutely devastated. He swears. Just ignore his cheeky grin, okay?

When word reaches his fancy corner office that Gallum is replacing himself with his daughter, Amity, Carver is ecstatic. 

For real this time. 

Jones squashes men in the business industry flat. A woman? Pfst. He’ll be completely in charge in no time, doing whatever he wants. He’s so ready for this. 

But is he ready to fight the hardest fight of his life? No, not the one to maintain control of his company. The one to keep control of his heart.

The battle may begin in the boardroom, but the war will definitely be won in the bedroom. May the best sex win.

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