Sunday, September 29, 2019

Random Acts of Iniquity (Holly Anna Paladin Mysteries Book 7)

Random Acts of Iniquity (Holly Anna Paladin Mysteries Book 7) by [Barritt, Christy]

MY THOUGHTS:
When retro-girl Holly Anna Paladin is abducted and forced into a 1950s housewife scenario, terror seizes her. Though she manages to escape, too many baffling questions remain.

The perpetrator, known as Doll Man, remains on the loose. The one person who can help her figure out his identity is Detective Chase Dexter, her former fiancé. The man broke her heart, and working with him again might leave it permanently shattered.

Someone is determined to be the ultimate champion in a sick game. The more Holly uncovers, the more she realizes that nothing is as it seems. When all is said and done, will she come out the victor? Or will the final act of iniquity decide the ending of Holly’s story?

MY THOUGHTS:
I love Holly Anna series. I have missed her character. You really need to read the others in this series before reading this one. I was hooked on this book from the first page it was nice to have everything from the other books wrap up and finally get some good answers. I’ll be sad to see these characters taking a break but I know that there are always amazing things in store with this Author and her imagination!

My Not So Wicked Boss (My Not So Wicked Series Book 3)

My Not So Wicked Boss (My Not So Wicked Series Book 3) by [Peel, Jennifer]

ABOUT THE BOOK:
"I had a feeling their story would be my favorite, and it is. This is the perfect ending to this series!"Kathy Jo from KJ's Book Nook

"I love everything Jennifer Peel writes, but this book--this book is in a class by itself! It's everything romance is meant to be." - Whitney Dineen, Number One Bestselling Author of The Relatively Series

Love knows no contract.

Aspen Parker's life can be summed up in one word. Unexpected. For instance, she never expected to become a mother at twenty. Her divorce at twenty-one really threw her off. She certainly didn't see losing her promotion at the bank to that weasel Stephen. And she most definitely didn't see Miles Wickham, better known as Taron Taylor--international bestselling author, the man whose words have captivated her--offering her a job to be his nephew's nanny.

But there's a caveat to accepting the position; she must sign a contract agreeing to no romantic entanglements between her and the debonair Brit. Aspen doesn't expect this to be an issue seeing as she's not particularly fond of men. Once again, though, life is not turning out how she expected.

While Aspen and Miles traverse single parenthood together, there's no denying the chemistry between them. She can't figure out how her charming boss knows how to pierce the protective layers of her heart, and it's driving her mad. Mad with desire that is. Miles, too, is finding it hard to resist the reserved beauty who brilliantly takes care of his nephew and him. But with both their tentative hearts on the line, can they risk taking a chance on each other? Which will win? Love or the contract?

MY THOUGHTS:I love this series! I loved this one so much. My Mom is British so I loved having a Brit in this one! Aspen and Miles have great chemistry. Sometimes it is hard to fight that even when we want to. It was fun to see the characters from the other books as well! I can’t wait for more books from this Author they are amazing!

Her Marriage Pact with the Billionaire (Billionaire Bachelor Cove)

Her Marriage Pact with the Billionaire (Billionaire Bachelor Cove) by [McConnell, Lucy]

ABOUT THE BOOK:

Welcome to The Cove



With heavy iron gates, two security stations, and a groundskeeper's cottage, The Cove has everything a billionaire could ask for in a home. Dubbed Billionaire Bachelor Cove because of the resident's single status and income portfolios, The Cove is the perfect place to hide away from the world. But, as the residents soon find out, they can't hide from love. 


Her Marriage Pact with the Billionaire



Ten years ago, on graduation night, best friends Quinton and Virginia made a marriage pact. Virginia left the country and Quinton threw himself into designing roller coasters for his family’s amusement park business; but he never forgot that night or the kiss that seared Virginia in his heart.

No matter what corner of the world Virginia found, the memory of Quinton’s arms—safe, strong, homey—followed. When it’s time to return to the states, Quinn’s the beacon and the blanket that wraps her in warmth and courage.

Once they meet again, at their ten-year reunion, it’s clear they’ve been changed by time, experience, and distance. However, nothing could erase the underlying attraction and deep friendship between them. As their feelings mature and build, they must decide if a marriage pact is enough or if they’re brave enough to reach for love.

MY THOUGHTS:
Quinton and Ginny are cute together. It is fun getting to know all the people in the Cove individually. This one was a little slower paced than some of the other books but I still enjoyed it and can’t wait to read more.

The Girl in Seat 24B by: Jennifer Peel

The Girl in Seat 24B by [Peel, Jennifer]

ABOUT THE BOOK:
"Incredibly awesome book! This author never disappoints me!" - Charissa from Joy in the Moments

"I was, from beginning to end, pulled into the dynamics of this book.  It felt so real and emotional.  I really had a hard time pulling myself away from this story and these characters. Bottom line:  I loved it. - Aimee Brown from Getting Your Read On

Is love truly the most powerful force on earth?


One red eye flight and ten years of marriage later, Carly Bishop had what she considered a practically perfect life. Her journalist husband and her two adorable children were everything to her. But soon she would find out that her dream life didn't fall in line with her husband's expectations.

Left alone to sort out the pieces of her crumbling life, Carly finds strength in her children and her growing relationship with her in-laws. Most importantly, she finds her greatest strength as she builds a friendship with herself.

Determined to move forward and be happy, Carly does her best to make the most of her difficult situation. But will it be enough to save her marriage and the man she loves, or will his selfishness destroy everything they've worked for, including his own happiness?

MY THOUGHTS:
Oh how I loved this one!!!! Best book I have read in a while! I binge read it in a day and was up until 3:30AM cause I didn’t want to put it down I love that the Author’s daughter asked her to write “A tragically beautiful story”. This book was all that and then some. I love when an Author puts life on the pages of their stories because let’s face it, life can be hard, marriage can be hard and it’s not all happiness and sunshine. This book is that and so much more. It’s one of my new favorites for sure!! Amazing book! Go read it right now!

The Fiance's Secret by Kimberley Montpetit

The Fiance's Secret (A Secret Billionaire Romance Book 6) by [Montpetit, Kimberley]

ABOUT THE BOOK:
He's a successful entrepreneur who almost has it all. She's the long-ago crush—the girl who got away. When they meet again, fireworks explode once more, but will a buried secret steal their chance for a happy ending?

Troy Thurlow let the girl of his dreams get away fourteen years ago, back when he was a high school football star. Now he’s a highly successful executive with a life most people only dream of. He's never stopped thinking about Jasmine and wondering what would have happened if he'd ever had the courage to ask her on a date. When he meets her by chance on a New York business trip, he's determined to take this second opportunity and run with it. That is if his past doesn't catch up with him first . . .

Jasmine Cervantes does “happily ever after” for a living, arranging dream-destination honeymoons for the fabulously rich and famous. But, so far, her own fairy-tale ending has eluded her--until the boy she couldn’t stop dreaming about in high school barges unexpectedly into her office one day.

When the two begin a whirlwind romance on the romantic coast of Italy, Jasmine begins to believe their love is real, but Troy is hiding something that could change everything . . . will that buried secret steal their second chance at a happy ending?

If you like sweet romance with explosive secrets and second-chances, you'll love THE FIANCE'S SECRET!

MY THOUGHTS:
This was a cute second change love type story. I really like this series and it was fun to get to know more about Troy from DREAMS. Can’t wait to read more from this Author!

Plan of Action (Lantern Beach P.D. Book 5)

Plan of Action (Lantern Beach P.D. Book 5) by [Barritt, Christy]

ABOUT THIS BOOK:
The thrilling conclusion to the Lantern Beach PD series is finally here!
A missing Navy SEAL. Danger at the boiling point. The ultimate showdown.
 When Police Chief Cassidy Chambers’ husband, Ty, disappears, her world is turned upside down. His truck is discovered with blood inside, crashed in a ditch on Lantern Beach, but he’s nowhere to be found. As they launch a manhunt to find him, Cassidy discovers that someone on the island has a deadly obsession with Ty.
Meanwhile, Gilead’s Cove seems to be imploding. As danger heightens, federal law enforcement officials are called in. The cult’s growing threat could lead to the pinnacle standoff of good versus evil. A clear plan of action is needed or the results will be devastating.
Will Cassidy find Ty in time, or will she face a gut-wrenching loss? Will Anthony Gilead finally be unmasked for who he really is and be brought to justice? Hundreds of innocent lives are at stake . . . and not everyone will come out alive.

MY THOUGHTS:
 stayed up waaaaay to late reading the conclusion of the PD series. Not exactly the ending I was hoping for but still good none the less. I won’t give any spoilers. I think that Blackout series will be interesting. It will be fun to see more from the good people in Lantern Beach .

Dead on Arrival (Lantern Beach P.D. Book 4) by Christy Barritt

Dead on Arrival (Lantern Beach P.D. Book 4) by [Barritt, Christy]


ABOUT THE BOOK:
A make-or-break election. A food poisoning epidemic. A town in chaos.
With a highly charged local election consuming the community, Police Chief Cassidy Chambers braces herself for a challenging day of breaking up petty conflicts and tamping down high emotions. But when widespread food poisoning spreads among potential voters across the island, Cassidy smells something rotten in the air.
As Cassidy examines every possibility to uncover what’s going on, local enigma Anthony Gilead again comes on her radar. The man is running for mayor and his cult-like following is growing at an alarming rate. Cassidy feels certain he has a spy embedded in her inner circle. The problem is that her pool of suspects gets deeper every day.
Can Cassidy get to the bottom of what’s eating away at her peaceful island home? Will voters turn out despite the outbreak of illness plaguing their tranquil town? And the even bigger question: Has darkness come to stay on Lantern Beach?
***Dead on Arrival is the fourth book in the new Lantern Beach P.D. series. Each novel contains a standalone mystery, but several overarching mysteries stretch throughout the entire series.***

MY THOUGHTS:
This series is getting so good and yet twisted at the same time. I love the people of Lantern beach I really hope to seen a happy ending for them and a good ending to all the evil. Can’t wait to read more.

First Degree Murder (Lantern Beach P.D. Book 3) by Christy Barritt

First Degree Murder (Lantern Beach P.D. Book 3) by [Barritt, Christy]

ABOUT THE BOOK:
Threatening messages from an unknown source. Shallow graves with unidentified bodies. A friend facing impending peril.
Police Chief Cassidy Chambers longs for a break from the recent crimes plaguing Lantern Beach. She simply wants to enjoy her friends’ upcoming wedding, to prepare for the busy tourist season about to slam the island, and to gather all the dirt she can on the suspicious community that’s invaded the town.
But trouble explodes on the island, sending residents—including Cassidy—into a squall of uneasiness. Cassidy may have more than one enemy plotting her demise, and the collateral damage seems unthinkable.
As the temperature rises, so does the pressure to find answers. Someone is determined that Lantern Beach would be better off without their new police chief. And for Cassidy, one wrong move could mean certain death.
***First Degree Murder is the third book in the new Lantern Beach P.D. series. Each novel contains a standalone mystery, but several overarching mysteries stretch throughout the entire series.***
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MY THOUGHTS:
Love Cassidy and Lantern beach. I didn’t like this PD spin off as much at first but it’s growing on me. Can’t wait for more in this series!

Her Awkward Blind Date with the Billionaire (Billionaire Bachelor Cove)

Her Awkward Blind Date with the Billionaire (Billionaire Bachelor Cove) by [McConnell, Lucy]

ABOUT THE BOOK:
A blind date gone wrong may be the best thing that happened to these two lonely hearts.

Welcome to The Cove



With heavy iron gates, two security stations, and a groundskeeper's cottage, The Cove has everything a billionaire could ask for in a home. Dubbed Billionaire Bachelor Cove because of the resident's single status and income portfolios, The Cove is the perfect place to hide away from the world. But, as the residents soon find out, they can't hide from love.

Her Awkward Blind Date with the Billionaire



Billionaire Benjamin Walker Wilaby only agreed to go on the blind date to help out a friend. Circumstances beyond his control make him late and an allergic reaction causes him to embarrass himself even further. It’s a good thing he’ll never have to see the woman again because there’s no coming back from what he’s done.

Avery Croft is mortified to find out that the worst date of her life is the father of the new girl at school. As the secretary for the Royal Belfast Academy, she helps with everything from the carnival to field trips, making it impossible to avoid Ben. When Ben goes out of his way to help Avery’s son, she can’t help but see him in a new light. And, Ben’s daughter turns to Avery for motherly advice making her wish she could take on the role full-time.

Ben didn’t think he’d fall in love again, but Avery’s kind heart and sense of adventure have him falling fast.
Can they find a way to blend their families; or, will the two of them be forced to go their separate ways?

MY THOUGHTS:
 love these Billionaire cove books! Avery and Ben story is so great! That horrible blind date is hilarious! I don’t know you come back from that! They are so cute together and this is another awesome book! Can’t wait to read the next one!

Hiding a Secret on Seattle's Billionaire Bachelor (Billionaire Bachelor Cove)

Hiding a Secret on Seattle's Billionaire Bachelor (Billionaire Bachelor Cove) by [Houston, Christene]

ABOUT THE BOOK:
There’s one rose left and it’s meant for Willow. But what happens when things aren’t what they seem on Seattle’s Billionaire Bachelor?

Welcome to The Cove



With heavy iron gates, two security stations, and a groundskeeper's cottage, The Cove has everything a billionaire could ask for in a home. Dubbed Billionaire Bachelor Cove because of the residents' single status and income portfolios, The Cove is the perfect place to hide away from the world. But, as the residents soon find out, they can't hide from love.

Hiding a Secret on Seattle's Billionaire Bachelor


Labor and delivery nurse Willow Price is thrilled when her twin sister, Mila, gets a spot on the reality show Seattle’s Billionaire Bachelor. But when a case of pinkeye sidelines her on the day she’s set to meet the bachelor, Willow takes her place and is thrust into the spotlight like never before. Knowing the show is make believe relationship television, she has no intentions of offering her heart to the handsome bachelor. But a chance meeting and instant connection leaves her no longer calling the shots. Can she keep her secret identity and hang on until the last rose?

Handsome Sawyer Griffin commands an empire that stretches across the country, but he has yet to take control of his own love life. After a recent relationship fail, Sawyer finds himself cast as Seattle’s Bachelor. He’s in it to help the homeless of Seattle and doesn’t quite believe that love can be found on a reality TV show. But that’s before he meets a gorgeous, redheaded bachelorette who captures his attention from day one. When a plot twist wrenches her from his grasp, he’s faced with the choice of the women left behind or the one his heart can’t forget.

MY THOUGHTS:
*Sigh* I LOVED this one. Sawyer and Willow are so cute together! Even though things didn’t all play out as planned it was perfect and I loved it! All of the books in the bachelor Cove series have been soooooo good! This is one of my favorites of the series for sure! Can’t wait to read more of them!

Her Flyboy Billionaire Boss (Billionaire Bachelor Cove)

Her Flyboy Billionaire Boss (Billionaire Bachelor Cove) by [Stevenson, Holly]

ABOUT THE BOOK:
Love, turbulence, and adventure is in the air at Billionaire Bachelor Cove.

Welcome to The Cove



With heavy iron gates, two security stations, and a groundskeeper's cottage, The Cove has everything a billionaire could ask for in a home. Dubbed Billionaire Bachelor Cove because of the resident's single status and income portfolios, The Cove is the perfect place to hide away from the world. But, as the residents soon find out, they can't hide from love.

Her Flyboy Billionaire Boss



Kate Coleman isn’t looking for love—especially not at 30,000 feet. She enjoys her career as a flight attendant, but it isn’t enough to pay for her Dad’s ever-increasing medical bills. When she’s unexpectedly offered a job as a corporate flight attendant—at three times her current salary—it seems like an answer to prayer. However, Kate’s growing attraction to her roguish employer could lead to turbulence ahead.

Lincoln Pierce has two loves in life: airplanes and money. With all the time he spends personally delivering private jets from Pierce Airways to clients in the Middle East, having a reliable flight attendant is key to his success. But the woman hired for the position sends his world into a tailspin. How is he supposed to focus on business transactions with the beautiful and mysterious Kate Coleman constantly in his view?

As her employer, Lincoln can hardly make a move, and Kate isn’t willing to do anything to jeopardize her job. The attraction between them grows palpable and jealous coworkers enter the mix, forcing Lincoln and Kate to question if rough skies are in their future, or if love lies on the horizon.

MY THOUGHTS:
I loved this one it’s one of my favorites of the series for sure! It had me laughing out loud a few times which doesn’t happen all that often when I read. I loved Kate and Lincoln together and I loved their story I hope we get more glimpses of them in the other books! This was a first for me for this Author I’ll be looking up her other books after this!

Attempt to Locate (Lantern Beach P.D. Book 2) by: Christy Barritt

Attempt to Locate (Lantern Beach P.D. Book 2) by [Barritt, Christy]

ABOUT THE BOOK:
A deadly trio of robbers. A missing woman. A community in crisis.
A fun girls’ night out turns into a nightmare when armed robbers barge into the store where Cassidy and her friends are shopping. As the situation escalates and the men escape, a massive manhunt launches on Lantern Beach to apprehend the dangerous trio.
In the midst of the chaos, a potential foe asks for Cassidy’s help. He needs to find his sister who fled from the secretive Gilead’s Cove community on the island. But the more Cassidy learns about the seemingly untouchable group, the more her unease grows.
The pressure to solve both cases continues to mount. But as the gravity of the situation rises, so does the danger. Cassidy is determined to protect the island and break up the cult . . . but doing so might cost her everything.
***Attempt to Locate is the second book in the new Lantern Beach P.D. series. Each novel contains a standalone mystery, but several overarching mysteries stretch throughout the entire series.***

MY THOUGHTS:
I liked this one much better than the first in the P.D. Series. I get that the cult is a big part of the story line but I felt like the Author was able to keep it important but dial it back a little in this one. Cassie is such an amazing character and I love to see her selection more and more with each book. You can help but love her and Lantern Beach. I can’t wait to read more of this series.

My Not So Wicked Ex-Fiancé (My Not So Wicked Series Book 2)

My Not So Wicked Ex-Fiancé (My Not So Wicked Series Book 2) by [Peel, Jennifer]

ABOUT THE BOOK:
"Oh. My. Lan. Ta. Thank you, Jennifer Peel, for another fantastic, romantic escape. I could live in your books forever." - Aimee, Getting Your Read On ★★★★★

"My Not So Wicked Ex-Fiancé was AMAZING! It more than lived up to the first book in the series. In fact, I think I loved it more." Author Becky Monson, Best Selling Author of the Spinster Series ★★★★★

He rocked her world. She wrecked his. Now their worlds are colliding again. 

Expensive schools and etiquette classes never prepared Shelby Duchane for Ryder Prescott. He taught her more about life in his hay field classroom beneath a blanket of stars than anyone. Under that Georgia sky, she pledged forever to the farm boy with soul-melting chocolate brown eyes, even though it meant forfeiting her large inheritance. She couldn't wait to clip coupons and buy clothes off the sales rack until death do they part. But then she receives some photos of her intended with someone she had not intended. Brokenhearted, Shelby flees her hometown for Colorado without bothering to say goodbye to her cheating ex-fiancé.

A year later and wiser, Shelby's doing her best to move on while running her boutique in Carrington Cove, when Ryder shows up and challenges all she thought she knew. Perhaps he wasn't the wicked ex-fiancé she believed him to be after all. But will Ryder be able to swallow his pride enough to see why she was so persuaded? Will he realize before it's too late that the only way to heal his own broken heart is to mend Shelby's?

MY THOUGHTS:
I adored this book so much! I was so great to read Shelby’s story. I loved getting another peek at Emma and Sawyer too! Shelby and Ryder have such a crazy story and you can’t help but hope the best for them they are so cute together even when they are fighting. And oh my heck the sneek peek at Aspen’s story I can’t wait for that one 😍😍😍 These are all must reads and so amazing!

Her App, a Match, and the Billionaire (Billionaire Bachelor Cove)

Her App, a Match, and the Billionaire (Billionaire Bachelor Cove) by [Hoagland, Maria]

ABOUT THE BOOK:
She is looking for an investor, not a connection. 
He is looking to invest his money, not his heart. 

Welcome to The Cove 

With heavy iron gates, two security stations, and a groundskeeper's cottage, The Cove has everything a billionaire could ask for in a home. Dubbed Billionaire Bachelor Cove because of the residents' single status and income portfolios, The Cove is the perfect place to hide away from the world. But, as the residents soon find out, they can't hide from love. 

Her App, a Match, and the Billionaire 

It is a truth universally accepted that anyone who's single must be looking for their perfect match, right? Lizzie Beckett isn’t, however. At least not romantically. As a software developer, Lizzie pitches her dating app to a panel of tech billionaires on the national television show Tech Tank, hoping to land the perfect financier to boost her business. It’s just her luck, the only offer she gets is a provisional contract with the toughest, most skeptical and self-important of the CEOs. 

Dawson Fitzwilliam isn’t a fan of online dating--or dogs, for that matter. When he blunders during Lizzie's presentation, guilt drives him to give her app, Capture My Heart, a 30-day trial period. If Lizzie can convince him the app works within that time frame, then his company will back the product. If not, the deal will have helped him save face and protected his brand. Unfortunately, what he forgets to protect is his heart. Although Lizzie Beckett is so wrong for him in so many ways, Dawson can’t help but fall for the beautiful, headstrong woman. 

When it appears Lizzie’s intellectual property has been undermined, her pattern of hasty judgments might destroy her opportunity for love and success. Dawson, on the other hand, is starting to recognize signs that the two of them might actually be a good match. Now he must decide if Lizzie and her app are worth the investment this billionaire is ready to make.

MY THOUGHTS:
The title of this one almost turned me off. I get where it fits in but I just find it awkward. I loved the story line but it was very slow paced and there were a few times I almost gave up on it. I am Loving the Cove series and it was fun to get to know Dawson better can’t wait to meet more of the neighborhood.

Speak Now: or Forever Hold Your Peace by: Becky Monson

Speak Now: or Forever Hold Your Peace by [Monson, Becky]

ABOUT THIS BOOK:
“Ms. Monson creates a quintessential work of Chick Lit that left me wondering about all my "what-if's." - Author Cecilia Kennedy ★★★★★
“What an adorable story this is - full of likeable characters, interesting plot twists, and written with such a refreshingly funny sense of humor.” - Beth ★★★★★
Speak Now is the latest hit from the author of the hit Spinster Series, Becky Monson. In this Readers’ Favorite Book Award Winner (Bronze Medal) novel, Bridgette Reynolds needs to stop a wedding, but can she do it?
If there’s one thing that Bridgette Reynolds has learned recently, it’s that the perfect shoes, the perfect hair, and the perfect dress do not make for the perfect proposal. In fact, sometimes they make for the not-so-perfect breakup.
Now, Bridgette must do everything in her power to win Adam back. She knows they are meant to be. And nothing will stand in her way—not her friends, not her grandmother, not even the fact that Adam is now engaged to Serene after a whirlwind romance.
Focused on her plan to win Adam back, Bridgette isn’t expecting Ian—her college best friend, her love, her big regret—to come back into her life. They sink back into their comfortable friendship as if no time has passed at all, making Bridgette start to question her feelings for Adam. But Ian has a few secrets of his own . . . secrets that could shatter their friendship once and for all.
Bridgette has to make some major decisions—should she speak now? Or forever hold her peace?
“Laugh out loud funny and tears of joy and sentiment! A must read!” - Monica Williams ★★★★★

MY THOUGHTS:
*Dreamy sigh* oh I loved this one sooooooo much. I’m still trying to come down from a book high. I want good things for Brigette and I want her to end up with Ian. I don’t know why I waited so long to read this one but trust me it is amazing you don’t wanna miss it.

Family Dinners with the Billionaire (Billionaire Bachelor Cove) by: Amberlee Day

Family Dinners with the Billionaire (Billionaire Bachelor Cove) by [Day, Amberlee]

ABOUT THE BOOK:
He’s a billionaire widower with three misbehaving kids; she’s a Seattle chef struggling to keep her business open. Can she turn his mansion into a home, and will he give his heart to a new kind of beauty?

Welcome to The Cove

With heavy iron gates, two security stations, and a groundskeeper's cottage, The Cove has everything a billionaire could ask for in a home. Dubbed Billionaire Bachelor Cove because of the resident's single status and income portfolios, The Cove is the perfect place to hide away from the world. But, as the residents soon find out, they can't hide from love.

Family Dinners with the Billionaire
When Jetton Bolt’s supermodel wife died two years ago, his kids handled it surprisingly well. After all, she was hardly ever home. Now that they’ve moved back to Jetton’s home town of Seattle, however, problems arise, and the counselor he’s hired recommends he spend more time with his children. First thing on the list: eat dinners together, and cook them together, too. Jetton doesn’t cook, but that’s what money’s for, right?

Julie Kiyama has earned a name in Seattle and beyond as a talented chef, but when it comes to running a business in a saturated restaurant market, she struggles. Hoping that the third time will be the charm, she opens a “restaurant” where diners actually help cook their own dinners. She never dreamed that this odd foodie niche would land her a job helping a billionaire and his kids learn to cook together, or that she’d be driving daily to the luxurious private neighborhood known as The Cove to make it happen.

When sparks begin to fly in the Bolt kitchen between Jetton and Julie, both will have to redefine their ideas of success if they have any hope of believing what their hearts are telling them.

MY THOUGHTS:
I love this one! Getting to know all the residents of the Cove has been fun. Julie and Jetton have great chemistry together and I love the idea that she is bringing them close together thru family and food. I make dinner and we eat together every night so I am a firm believer that this is important. Each of the residents all have a back story and it awesome getting to know them all in their own way. Can’t wait to read more in this series!

Her Brilliant Cowboy Billionaire (Billionaire Bachelor Cove) by Erica Penrod

Her Brilliant Cowboy Billionaire (Billionaire Bachelor Cove) by [Penrod, Erica]

ABOUT THIS BOOK:
Jamon West is out of his element in the neighborhood full of old-money billionaires and tech geniuses. Can Gemma Stone transform him into a respectable Seattle billionaire without losing her heart to this Texas cowboy in the process?

Welcome to The Cove


With heavy iron gates, two security stations, and a groundskeeper's cottage, The Cove has everything a billionaire could ask for in a home. Dubbed Billionaire Bachelor Cove because of the resident's single status and income portfolios, The Cove is the perfect place to hide away from the world. But, as the residents soon find out, they can't hide from love. 


Her Brilliant Cowboy Billionaire


Gemma Stonewall considers her new position as a public relations/personal assistant for Jamon West two rungs down on the career ladder. At the request of her former employer, the prestigious billionaire, Adam Moreau, she accepts her assignment to transform West into a respectable billionaire with apprehension. This rags-to-riches cowboy wears boots to breakfast and anywhere in between and his Texan terminology requires translation. Gemma’s first day on the job leaves her feeling as though she’s brought an itinerary and organizational skills to a gun fight.

Jamon West never intended to be a billionaire. When his college chemistry project turned him into an instant millionaire and two years later a billionaire, he wasn’t prepared to leave his ranching way of life behind. Orphaned as a teenager along with his older brother, Jamon’s known hard times, but nothing prepared him for life as a billionaire bachelor. Distant relatives appeared out of nowhere, gold-digging women snuck into his bedroom, his brother wanted his money and he’d never felt more alone.

Jamon needed a change and The Cove called like a haven in the storm. Seattle is the perfect place to build his research facility and gain respect among the scientific community. To do that, Jamon has to dress the part—even if the idea of a new wardrobe is as painful as a burr in his boot. In short, he needs Gemma’s professional help and soon finds that he also needs her love.
But, Jamon’s already lost many of the people who mattered most to him and if he allows himself to love Gemma only to lose her, he’d never survive. All the money in the world can’t stop a heart from breaking. He’s got a choice to make and he’s about to find out just what being a real cowboy is all about.

MY THOUGHTS:
Jamen and Gemma were so cute together even though their names together are kind of a mouthful haha. I loved this one. She was trying to bring him up to a higher level but at the same time he tamed her down a little. Isn’t that how relationships should be? That together we comI’m loving these Cove books! Can’t wait for more in this series.

Unshakable Love: A Crystal Creek Romance (Shelter Sisters Book 1) by: Heather Tullis

Unshakable Love: A Crystal Creek Romance (Shelter Sisters Book 1) by [Tullis, Heather]

ABOUT THE BOOK:

He’s watching.


Meena thinks that she has it made when she wins the lotto with her five closest friends. They have big plans and she's thrilled with the chance to spend more time with her three-year-old son, Deven and create her one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces. But then the emails start coming.
In Haiku.
Her new pen pal is totally devoted, and totally freaking her out. She already gets recognized for winning the lotto, and this makes her even more paranoid about going out in public.
Army Paratrooper Kaleb Muller is thrilled when he runs into Meena while he’s off his Army base running errands in Leavenworth. He tells himself he just wants to make sure his best friend’s widow is okay, but when he spends time with her and Deven, he realizes the feelings for her that he had been trying to ignore are still there. When he learns about the stalker, he’s determined to help. If he can get to her see him as more than a friend along the way, all the better.

MY THOUGHTS:
I loved Meena and Kaleb’s story so much! I didn’t realize that the Author was writing stories about the ladies from the women’s shelter but I loved this first one and I hope that the other ladies are getting their own stories as well. Meena had a really rough 3 years or so and when Kaleb walked back into her life things changed for the better! Can’t wait for more in this series I hope they are in the works!

Monday, February 25, 2019

Her Beast of a Billionaire Boss (Billionaire Bachelor Cove) by Lucy McConnell

ABOUT THE BOOK:
This clean romance will sweep you away to a castle where maids do your laundry, a cook makes lobster for dinner, and there's a beauty parlor in the basement. 


Welcome to The Cove



With heavy iron gates, two security stations, and a groundskeeper's cottage, The Cove has everything a billionaire could ask for in a home. Dubbed Billionaire Bachelor Cove because of the resident's single status and income portfolios, The Cove is the perfect place to hide away from the world. But, as the residents soon find out, they can't hide from love. 


Her Beast of a Billionaire Boss




When Bella Creer’s father has a heart attack and is unable to finish his contract for Adam Moreau, a ruthless lawyer based in Seattle, she steps in to take his place and save The Cove Phase II.

Adam, a billionaire who lives in a secluded castle on a cliff, is gruff, demanding, brilliant, and injured. An acid attack left its mark on Adam’s face but it’s his heart wounds that Bella sees clearly.

As she takes on the management of a multi-billion-dollar project, Bella’s confidence in herself strengthens and her attraction to Adam grows. But Adam didn’t become the best lawyer in the state by making friends and the wolves circle, ready to attack him at his weakest. Bella will have to be stronger than she’s ever been just to survive. And, before it’s too late, she’ll need to realize that her true power lies in her ability to love beyond measure.
MY THOUGHTS:
I loved this one so much. It is so much like Beauty and the Beast but also so different in a swoony kind of way. I loved Adam and Bella together and I love the idea of the Cove it’s going to be fun getting to know all of the residents there. I can’t wait for more!

On the Lookout (Lantern Beach P.D.) by Christy Barritt

ABOUT THE BOOK:
A runaway woman. A dead body. A mysterious compound. When Cassidy Chambers accepted the job as police chief on Lantern Beach, she knew the island had its secrets. But a suspicious death with potentially far-reaching implications will test all her skills—and threaten to reveal her true identity. Cassidy enlists the help of her husband, former Navy SEAL Ty Chambers. As they dig for answers, both uncover parts of their pasts that are best left buried. Not everything is as it seems, and they must figure out if their John Doe is connected to the secretive group that has moved onto the island.As facts materialize, danger on the island grows. Can Cassidy and Ty discover the truth about the shadowy crimes in their cozy community? Or has darkness permanently invaded their beloved Lantern Beach?

MY THOUGHTS:
I love lantern beach and Cassidy. I’m not sure how I feel about this whole cult thing as the next evil on the island. I know that stuff is out there but I don’t like the idea of the island being tainted like that. Kind of a bummer. I still liked the book and it has a ton of suspense and action. I even like the newest member of the police force that is going to be good I think! Just not so excited about this cult story line we will see where the Author takes us....

Love and Karma: Book 1 in the Belfast Series by: Shannon Guymon

ABOUT THE BOOK:
Can Riley run from Karma and start over in Belfast? Or will Karma ruin the one thing she really wants . . . love?
Riley Nash has had more than her share of failure lately. Bring fired from her dream job was not a good day. Ruining her best friend, Heidi’s wedding? Maybe not her greatest moment. So moving to Belfast, Maine, seems like her best chance of starting over. Except for one thing. Karma. Karma can follow you across the country it turns out. When Heidi, her ex-best friend shows up, ready to destroy everything, including her new romance with Mac, Riley will have to make the decision to run, or fight for what she really wants.
Will Mac fall for Heidi, and give her the perfect revenge? Or will Mac stay true to Riley and help her break her cycle of bad karma?

MY THOUGHTS:
Dreamy sigh I love the town of Belfast as much as I did Fircrest! I can see that this is going to be another awesome series and I am already starting to wonder who is going end up with whom in my head! Riley is the best and I can see her doing great things for this town! Her and Mac make such a great couldn’t and this is a good opener for a new series. I am so glad this Author is back after a break from writing! Her books are still amazing! I can’t wait for more in the series!

The Corporate Groom (Billionaire Marriage Brokers) by Lucy McConnell

ABOUT THE BOOK:
Kensington Donegal is in trouble. Her father is dying and her sisters are plotting against her to sell off the family ice cream business—a business that has made them all billionaires. The position of CEO will be decided by a vote and her sisters' two votes will cancel out her one—unless she gets married. In desperation she turns to her aunt, Pamela Jones, who is an experienced match maker for the wealthy. Kensington counts on Aunt Pamela to find the type of husband that will get her the vote and secure her position as CEO. What she wasn’t counting on was Nash Westport’s immovable moral compass. He won’t vote for her unless she can prove she’s the best woman for the job.

Nash isn’t about to give away his chance at redemption—not for a big paycheck and certainly not for a pretty face. Kensington certainly is beautiful and her ability to command a room is unquestionable. What Nash has to worry about, is her ability to take command of his heart. He needs to be a stand-up guy and shake off the dust of his misdeeds so he can regain his family’s trust and earn a new reputation. 

When the vote for CEO is cast, and Nash is once again portrayed as the bad guy, he finds that he doesn’t care as much about his reputation with the business world as he does for his relationship with Kensington. The problem is, he may have already lost her.

Kensington doesn’t know what to think of the man she married. For a mail-order groom, he turned out to be surprisingly tender, big-hearted, handsome, and a pain in the backside. Kensington is forced to choose between her family’s legacy and her temporary husband. She’ll have to gamble one of them or lose them both—and her dreams—forever.

MY THOUGHTS:
I missed this series it is one of my all time favs and this book did not disappoint. I loved Nash and Kenzi. They are so great together and are able to complete each other weaknesses the way every good marriage should. I also loved that things didn’t go as planned, such is life. We need more from this series 😬😬

My Not So Wicked Stepbrother (My Not So Wicked Series Book 1) by Jennifer Peel

ABOUT THE BOOK:
"Wickedly charming, flirty, and clever. This is the ultimate friends to lovers story. I loved it!" Becky Monson, Number One Bestselling Author of the Spinster Series ★★★★★

"You'll want to crawl between the covers of this book and never leave." - Whitney Dineen, Number One Bestselling Author of Relatively Normal ★★★★★

Loveless is more than a name, it's a curse.

I, Emma Loveless, have a destiny. It's not the greatest of destinies, but when you have a name like Loveless, what can you do? I'm cursed to always be the friend, never the girlfriend. Unless you count my love affair with Duncan Hines, Dr. Pepper, and the ever-lovable Pillsbury Doughboy. They've seen me through it all, but a girl needs more than refined sugar to curl up to every night. It doesn't help that I have a meddling, albeit wonderful, mother who can't help playing matchmaker. Thanks to her, I can say I've been on a date with a felon. Now she swears she's found the one for me, her new optometrist, Dr. Sawyer King. Meanwhile, I'm preparing for the inevitable restraining order. That is, until I meet the sexy doctor and have to admit my mother is right--love at first sight does exist.

Unfortunately, my last name means business. Not only do I find myself in the friend zone, but also the twilight zone. Only in my world would Mr. Right turn into my stepbrother. To top it off, he brings with him a wicked stepmother who will do anything to keep us apart. Despite all this my heart--or is that my mom?--keeps telling me Sawyer is the one. But what if true love isn't strong enough to interfere with my destiny? It'll be me and the Doughboy...for eternity.

MY THOUGHTS:
Oh my heck I loved this one so much! I ended up staying up into the wee hours of the morning because I couldn’t put it down. It was so amazing! I loved Em and Sawyer together! I was seriously sad it was over and by that point I had almost been awake almost 24 hours 😂😂😂 I loved the humor and the banter and just everything about this one! One of my new favorites for sure!

Gaffe Out Loud (The Worst Detective Ever Book 7) by Christy Barritt

ABOUT THE BOOK:
Actress Joey Darling is beginning a new season . . . of her TV show and her life.

Joey Darling’s life is finally on track. Her hit series has been picked up by a new network, her relationship with Detective Jackson Sullivan couldn’t be better, and she’s even bought a house. But right after taking possession, Joey discovers a dead body upstairs. 

Joey knows she won’t have any peace until she figures out why a dead woman was left at her house and who killed her. And she desperately needs peace as the “normal” life she’s trying to establish quickly progresses from great to the brink of collapse. 

The countdown is ticking as Joey must soon leave to begin filming. But one gaffe after another slows her investigation and makes her question her choices. The closer Joey gets to answers, the more someone is determined to make sure this season of her life is canceled—permanently.

MY THOUGHTS:
I forgot how much I missed reading this series until it came back! I love Joey and Jackson! As always trouble just seems to fall into Joey’s lap this time she didn’t have Jackson as much to help her out but she still seems to get things going anyway. Their rocky relationship had me on the edge of my seat because I want to see great things for them! The Author doesn’t disappoint with the direction their relationship is headed(no spoilers here!) can’t wait to read more in this series.

Unshakable Love: A Crystal Creek Romance (Shelter Sisters Book 1) by: Heather Tullis

THIS ONE IS UP FOR PREORDER RIGHT NOW TRUST ME ITS WORTH IT!!!
ABOUT THE BOOK:

He’s watching.


Meena thinks that she has it made when she wins the lotto with her five closest friends. They have big plans and she's thrilled with the chance to spend more time with her three-year-old son, Deven and create her one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces. But then the emails start coming.
In Haiku.
Her new pen pal is totally devoted, and totally freaking her out. She already gets recognized for winning the lotto, and this makes her even more paranoid about going out in public.
Army Paratrooper Kaleb Muller is thrilled when he runs into Meena while he’s off his Army base running errands in Leavenworth. He tells himself he just wants to make sure his best friend’s widow is okay, but when he spends time with her and Deven, he realizes the feelings for her that he had been trying to ignore are still there. When he learns about the stalker, he’s determined to help. If he can get to her see him as more than a friend along the way, all the better.

MY THOUGHTS:
I loved Meena and Kaleb’s story so much! I didn’t realize that the Author was writing stories about the ladies from the women’s shelter but I loved this first one and I hope that the other ladies are getting their own stories as well. Meena had a really rough 3 years or so and when Kaleb walked back into her life things changed for the better! Can’t wait for more in this series I hope they are in the works!

The Undercover Bridesmaid by Kimberley Montpetit

ABOUT THE BOOK:
Can love overcome the tragic past between an FBI Agent and a bridesmaid-for-hire?

Chloe Romano is a good FBI Agent even though she fights a deep attraction to her team leader, the gorgeous Liam Esposito. Fraternizing with her boss is strictly forbidden so their feelings have to remain a secret longing.

When an FBI sting operation goes horribly wrong, Chloe's love for Liam become tangled with grief when she learns that he was the one that left her best friend behind to die. 

Quickly, Chloe resigns from the FBI and launches a bridesmaid-for-hire business. As a personal assistant for brides suffering wedding melt-downs, Chloe loses herself in her new career—until the day Liam shows up out of the blue begging for Chloe's help in stopping a diamond heist at her wealthy cousin's wedding. Their deep emotions flare stronger than ever when Chloe is drawn to Liam's charming wit and intelligence.

Can Chloe save her cousin from the ultimate bridal melt-down when it looks like the groom is the culprit, and most importantly, is Chloe brave enough to learn the truth and give Liam and their love a second chance?

If you adore enemies to lovers and second chance romance, then fall in love with THE UNDERCOVER BRIDESMAID today!

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MY THOUGHTS:
This one was so cute! Chloe had some bad things happened and decided on a career overhaul. I’m not one for big weddings I practically eloped do not the pick for me lol but I loved the story line. And I adored Liam and Chloe together. I always enjoy the books I read by this Author can’t wait for more!