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Hope Burns by Jaci Burton (Book Review)

 

Molly Burnett dreads returning to her hometown of Hope for her sister’s wedding, especially knowing she’ll have to endure a weekend with the one man she never wants to see again. It’s only a couple of days, so Molly will try to forget her painful past with high school sweetheart Carter Richards. Because despite the bitter memories, she still can’t forget what they once meant to each other.

But when Molly is forced to extend her stay, Carter sees this as his second chance to do things right, to start over again with the only woman he’s ever loved. This time, he isn’t going to let Molly run. Together they’re going to confront the past and put it behind them, and hope for a future as bright as the flame that still burns hot between them.

 
 
 
Many of us found our first loves during our years in high school. Some of us stay with him or her, but like Molly and Carter, some didn’t for some reason or another. However, if a love his strong enough, two people will find their way back together. 
 
This is the case for Molly and Carter. They fell in love instantly but after the painful miscarriage, they pulled apart instead of together. Twelve years later, here they are once again in the same town and rekindled their love. It took a bit, many hurtful words/truths were spoken, but in the end it made them stronger. Now they have a loving future ahead of them. 
 
If you want a story about the power of true love, this is the story for you. Molly and Carter were destined to be together and I love a tale with a HEA. Don’t you?
 
Heart rating system:
1 (lowest) and 5 (highest) 
Score: ❤❤❤❤❤
 
 
 

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The ‘Good to Go’ Series by Marie Harte (Multi-Book Review)

In A Major Attraction, Major Kyle Waters returns from a deployment and wakes up with his arms full of Olivia Cava—the woman he’s been fantasizing about for months. But will his past resurrect issues of jealousy and ruin their growing love?

In A Major Seduction, Maria Thompson has been after her best friend’s older brother since she first knew boys existed. But after years of trying and failing, she’s giving up. Except now Major Mike Cava has realized Maria is all grown up. She’s the sexy woman of his dreams, and hopefully, his future.

And in A Major Distraction, Major Brad Cava accidentally put on a sexy show for his neighbor—the gorgeous—and annoying—Genevieve, a civilian he’s forced to work with. The show flames the sparks already between them, and soon he’s falling in love. Then rumors at work breach their fragile trust. Will Brad believe in love, or succumb to his past and believe in the lies?

 
Despite the fact this story features military men, there are NO battle mentions and NO espionage. It is about three men who find the love of their lives. 
 
These men and their women light the sheets on fire. Marie explores bondage play, anal play, and voyeurism. Ooo, doesn’t this sound deliciously kinky? 
 
If you answered yes, like me, then you are going to LOVE this anthology. 
 
 
Heart rating system:
1 (lowest) and 5 (highest) 
Score: ❤❤❤❤❤
 

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The Best Kind of Trouble by Lauren Dane (Book Review)

A librarian in the small town of Hood River, Natalie Clayton’s world is very nearly perfect. After a turbulent childhood and her once-wild ways, life is now under control. But trouble has a way of turning up unexpectedly—especially in the tall, charismatically sexy form of Paddy Hurley….

And Paddy is the kind of trouble that Natalie has a taste for.

Even after years of the rock and roll lifestyle, Paddy never forgot the two wickedly hot weeks he once shared with Natalie. Now he wants more…even if it means tempting Natalie and her iron-grip control. But there’s a fine line between well-behaved and misbehaved—and the only compromise is between the sheets!

 
 
 
 
This is the first full-length novel I’ve read by Lauren and I had mixed feelings regarding it. First of all, I want to express my appreciation for her using characters that are polar opposites of each other in regards to their career  choices. A librarian and a rock star…..can’t get more different than that.
 
I liked the fact she didn’t show them having all “sunny” moments during their reunion after all these years apart. We all have arguments with the ones we love and that’s all part of growing as a couple. Kudos for bringing “real life” instances into this tale. Those tiny touches make the story more alive – more relatable to a reader. 
 
My only negative comment about this story is some chapters ended rather abruptly before moving on to the next. It read rushed as if she was unsure how to wrap it up and threw a couple lines down to get it over with. It had a disjointed feel to me.  
 
Will I give the series another chance? I’m debating this as I type. She did tease me with enough tidbits about Ezra and Tuesday to consider another purchase. 
 
Decisions….
Decisions……
 
Heart rating system:
1 (lowest) and 5 (highest) 
Score: ❤❤❤1/2
 
 
 
 

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How to Handle a Heartbreaker by Marie Harte (Book Review)

Series: McCauley Brothers
Book 2 in series
Genre: Contemporary
Format: eBook, Print

 

Brody Singer took one look at Abby Dunn and fell in instant lust. Abby looks a lot like a woman he once knew, one who died years ago. But is his attraction merely a holdover from a secret crush from long ago? But Abby’s definitely someone different. She’s a lot shier, a lot sexier, and despite her attempts to dissuade his interest, mesmerizing.

Abby isn’t having it. She’s still trying to put her last disastrous relationship behind her and overcome the flaws her ex so kindly pointed out. She’s too short, too plump, too boring, too blah. But somehow Brody isn’t getting the picture that someone as handsome and built as he is should be with a woman far prettier. It doesn’t help that when writing her steamy books, she keeps casting Brody as the hero.

Only Abby can write her own ending. She just has to decide which version to keep: the one where she shows Brody she’s a woman worth keeping and he’s a man worth loving? Or the one where she settles for a rough draft of a life, alone and safe from ever getting hurt again?

 
 
 
I absolutely, positively agree with the message of this story —– Blood doesn’t make you a family. No, the people who care about you, are there for you through thick and thin, those are your family. Also, there is more to being a parent that sharing some DNA. Brody might not be a McCauley by birth but he is a McCauley nonetheless. 
 

Heart rating system:
1 (lowest) and 5 (highest) 
Score: ❤❤❤❤❤


Purchase Links: Kindle / Print

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Hot Chocolate an Anthology by four fabulous authors! (Book Review)

“Not Abigail” – Suzanne Forster
Abigail’s handsome boss, Max, wanted her to find him a wife! Them a sip of delectable love potion made Max fall for his lovely assistant. But was his love forever or fleeting?
 
“Tangled Sheets” – Lori Foster
Night after night, bar owner Cole Winston was seduced by prim and proper Sophie Sheridan’s way with hot chocolate ..until her sexy and outrageous twin, Shelly, walked into the bar…
 
 
 
 
“Buried in Her Heart” – Elda Minger
A luxurious bed-and-breakfast hosting a chocolate convention wasn’t the standard business lodging for Abby and Jack. But one taste of the convention’s delights, and they were tantalized – with each other…

 

“Ecstasy” – Fayrene Preston
Brenna’s fudge recipe was a huge hit at her cafe, and tycoon Hayden Garrett wanted it – and Brenna. But how far would he go to make them both his own. 
 
 
Review 
 
As the front cover proclaims, this collection of short stories are “sweet, steamy, and very satisfying”. For anyone who loves chocolate, I’m sure you’ll be craving a sugary treat after reading any of these stories. For me, I was most definitely thirsting for a a hot cocoa. And speaking of hot cocoa, I’m totally going to try the recipe Elda supplied to her readers in “Buried in Her Heart”. It sounds delicious! 
 
Heart rating system – 1 (lowest) and 5 (highest) 
Score: ❤❤❤❤
 

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