From the start, Eva Jacob enters a torrid affair with Derrick Hoffman with her eyes wide open. It is strictly a sex affair. SoHawthorne Family, Book 2
From the start, Eva Jacob enters a torrid affair with Derrick Hoffman with her eyes wide open. It is strictly a sex affair. So, why after many months did she have to go and fall in love with him? And to make matters even more complex, after Eva ends things with Derrick because she knows that he will never share her feelings, she discovers that she is pregnant with his child.
Derrick Hoffman is a ‘No-Strings-Attached’ type of guy. Continuous childhood family rejection issues have manifested themselves into his adult life to where he shows no emotions for fear it is a sign of weakness. That is until he learns that Eva Jacobs is having his baby. Yet, instead of admitting to his true feelings, Derrick bulldozes Eva into agreeing to what appears to be a loveless marriage.
A Hard Man to Love is a spectacular read! Just as Eva, I have a love/hate relationship with Derrick. One minute I despise him to no end because of his coldhearted actions and then, in the very next, I feel sorry for him because of his heartfelt emotional pain. I commend Eva for not allowing Derrick to walk all over her. But, when you think about it, it takes a special kind of woman of strength and determination to forever hold Derrick’s heart. It was a joy to see how Eva masterfully cracks Derrick’s protective shell forcing him to receive love, not only by her, but from his family as well. The passion showcased between Eva and Derrick is spicy hot and very naughty. Whew! I loved everything about this novel and I am excited to bestow Delaney Diamond’s A Hard Man to Love as a Joyfully Reviewed Recommend Read!
Note: A Hard Man to Love is book two in the Hawthorne series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.
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Hawthorne Family, Book 2
From the start, Eva Jacob enters a torrid affair with Derrick Hoffman with her eyes wide open. It is strictly a sex affair. So, why after many months did she have to go and fall in love with him? And to make matters even more complex, after Eva ends things with Derrick because she knows that he will never share her feelings, she discovers that she is pregnant with his child.
Derrick Hoffman is a ‘No-Strings-Attached’ type of guy. Continuous childhood family rejection issues have manifested themselves into his adult life to where he shows no emotions for fear it is a sign of weakness. That is until he learns that Eva Jacobs is having his baby. Yet, instead of admitting to his true feelings, Derrick bulldozes Eva into agreeing to what appears to be a loveless marriage.
A Hard Man to Love is a spectacular read! Just as Eva, I have a love/hate relationship with Derrick. One minute I despise him to no end because of his coldhearted actions and then, in the very next, I feel sorry for him because of his heartfelt emotional pain. I commend Eva for not allowing Derrick to walk all over her. But, when you think about it, it takes a special kind of woman of strength and determination to forever hold Derrick’s heart. It was a joy to see how Eva masterfully cracks Derrick’s protective shell forcing him to receive love, not only by her, but from his family as well. The passion showcased between Eva and Derrick is spicy hot and very naughty. Whew! I loved everything about this novel and I am excited to bestow Delaney Diamond’s A Hard Man to Love as a Joyfully Reviewed Recommend Read!
Note: A Hard Man to Love is book two in the Hawthorne series and can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.
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Amber is about to go through her first heat and is about to meet the man, the Alpha she was promised to as a child, Hunter. Amber wonders if he will aAmber is about to go through her first heat and is about to meet the man, the Alpha she was promised to as a child, Hunter. Amber wonders if he will accept her and maybe even learn to love her. Amber has learned that her heritage has made her mostly undesirable – she is half fae and half psi werewolf. Those are two peoples who hate each other.
Hunter is on the way to claim Amber in time for her first heat. Along with him are a few of his trusted men and his Gamma, Tru. All of them head to Amber’s pack expecting a few days to celebrate and for Hunter, lots of hot sex. What they find is a pack all but decimated from a Goblin attack. Frantic to locate the survivors and hoping that Amber is among them, Hunter sends out his men to locate anyone they can. Learning Amber is alive and trapped in a fallen tunnel with some kids, Hunter sends Tru to get to them and keep them safe.
Tru goes, never expecting the instant passion that affects him and Amber. Fighting like crazy against it, Tru and Amber finally give in to their passion – knowing it could be a death sentence for both of them. When Hunter gets to them finally, he knows what has occurred but strangely he isn’t upset with the fact that Tru and Amber have connected – after all aren’t they both his in a way? Hunter, Tru and Amber now have to find a way to protect what is left of the pack from the Fae who have targeted Amber for destruction and also a way to be sanctioned as a loving threesome which is what they become after some fierce soul searching. A feat never before tried, but with this determined trio it seems like the only solution.
A promised mating gets a new twist when the Goddess makes is a loving trio. A Promise of Amber brings not only Amber and Hunter together but also brings Tru into the mix during a time of passion and danger. Amber struck me as a very strong young woman as I read about the childhood she had been forced to live through. I loved how Hunter and Tru were exact opposite sides of the coin from each other and, therefore, the perfect men for Amber and her two sides. I wasn’t sure if they could figure out a solution that would fit them all at first, but as the story continued I knew that Amber would need both men to be complete, safe and loved. Watching Hunter and Tru come to terms with the fact they were both bonded to Amber and each other had me smiling and shaking my head. Each of the trio had to overcome parts of their personalities to find the place they could all come together and be what the others needed. A Promise of Amber divides the passion and suspense and rings it with humor and danger until the ending wraps it up perfectly.
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Amber is about to go through her first heat and is about to meet the man, the Alpha she was promised to as a child, Hunter. Amber wonders if he will accept her and maybe even learn to love her. Amber has learned that her heritage has made her mostly undesirable – she is half fae and half psi werewolf. Those are two peoples who hate each other.
Hunter is on the way to claim Amber in time for her first heat. Along with him are a few of his trusted men and his Gamma, Tru. All of them head to Amber’s pack expecting a few days to celebrate and for Hunter, lots of hot sex. What they find is a pack all but decimated from a Goblin attack. Frantic to locate the survivors and hoping that Amber is among them, Hunter sends out his men to locate anyone they can. Learning Amber is alive and trapped in a fallen tunnel with some kids, Hunter sends Tru to get to them and keep them safe.
Tru goes, never expecting the instant passion that affects him and Amber. Fighting like crazy against it, Tru and Amber finally give in to their passion – knowing it could be a death sentence for both of them. When Hunter gets to them finally, he knows what has occurred but strangely he isn’t upset with the fact that Tru and Amber have connected – after all aren’t they both his in a way? Hunter, Tru and Amber now have to find a way to protect what is left of the pack from the Fae who have targeted Amber for destruction and also a way to be sanctioned as a loving threesome which is what they become after some fierce soul searching. A feat never before tried, but with this determined trio it seems like the only solution.
A promised mating gets a new twist when the Goddess makes is a loving trio. A Promise of Amber brings not only Amber and Hunter together but also brings Tru into the mix during a time of passion and danger. Amber struck me as a very strong young woman as I read about the childhood she had been forced to live through. I loved how Hunter and Tru were exact opposite sides of the coin from each other and, therefore, the perfect men for Amber and her two sides. I wasn’t sure if they could figure out a solution that would fit them all at first, but as the story continued I knew that Amber would need both men to be complete, safe and loved. Watching Hunter and Tru come to terms with the fact they were both bonded to Amber and each other had me smiling and shaking my head. Each of the trio had to overcome parts of their personalities to find the place they could all come together and be what the others needed. A Promise of Amber divides the passion and suspense and rings it with humor and danger until the ending wraps it up perfectly.
For the first time in my entire romance reading career, I was literally sobbing after I finished a book. Last night I read The MusThe Muse WRECKED ME!
For the first time in my entire romance reading career, I was literally sobbing after I finished a book. Last night I read The Muse, I am still trying to process the right words to describe how I feel! O M G!!! I am still drained, phew. Man o Man!!!! Twyla Turner, WOMAN!!!!!! Muse is a great story of love overcoming all odds and ends with a truly satisfying HAPPILY EVER AFTER.
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CALLING Kenya Wright!!! You are a new to me author and I just finished Dirty Kisses. OMG! I honestly didn't expect that twist :O. I am totally into KaCALLING Kenya Wright!!! You are a new to me author and I just finished Dirty Kisses. OMG! I honestly didn't expect that twist :O. I am totally into Kazimir and Emily. You have me on the ropes and I NEED PART 2 RIGHT THIS MINUTE!!! ...more
The dynamic duo of Tessa Bailey and Eve Dangerfield have co-written a book filled with blazing hot sex, funny dialogue and endearing characters. Meet The dynamic duo of Tessa Bailey and Eve Dangerfield have co-written a book filled with blazing hot sex, funny dialogue and endearing characters. Meet Autumn and Blake, the couple that will definitely keep you Captivated until the very last page :DD
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Dirty British Romance, Book 2 Self Published Contemporary Reviewed by Joy for Joyfully Reviewed
Rahul is totallllly swoony, the perfect hero and a virgin Dirty British Romance, Book 2 Self Published Contemporary Reviewed by Joy for Joyfully Reviewed
Rahul is totallllly swoony, the perfect hero and a virgin when we begin. meow!!! Jasmine is a thoroughly modern heroine who is unrepentantly herself and owns her sexuality. Jasmine is extremely wary of committment and has lots of issues when it comes to relationships, she doesn't do them, ever. Her lack of a relationship with her mom at a very young age formed within her a total fear of abandonment.
After a one time sexual encounter, Jasmine gives Rahul the option of either being a friend or a casual hook up, but not both. Rahul takes door number one as he can't imagine not being in Jasmine's life for the long haul. You see Rahul falls very much in love with our very independent heroine and being her friend means more to him than trying to change her.
Ms. Hibbert gives Jasmine and Rahul time to not only figure out themselves within these thirty days together, but as individuals. Their journey towards finding love is very realistic. I felt like I was witnessing a realtionship work out in real time.
I loved that everything wasn't wrapped up in a neat bow after those thirty days were up. Rahul realizes that for them to continue going forward in any sort of relationship, their friendship has to be on a more even keel. He's been a great friend to Jasmine much more than she has been to him. Jasmine realizing that not only does she need to be a better person to her friends, especially Rahul, but she needs to learn to how to love herself, seeks therapy. She also has another issue she must deal with as well.
Talia Hibbert is a new to me author and she certainly delivered on all levels. Wanna Bet is a very intuitive, romantic, relevant and hot read. For some couples, the journey to true love isn't always a total joy ride. Working on being a better you, means you need to step back for a bit in order to go forward in a relationship. I finished Wanna Bet with a complete sense of total enjoyment. I am a big sucker for an epilogue, Jasmine and Rahul's was the icing on a romance filled cake. I declare Wanna Bet to be a Joyfully Recommended Read.
***Trigger Warning: Wanna Bet contains themes of parental neglect and abandonment, parental death, and alcohol dependence.
The Red was truly is a gripping, intense, page turning, erotic read told from the heroines POV. The Red not only challenged me as a romance reader by The Red was truly is a gripping, intense, page turning, erotic read told from the heroines POV. The Red not only challenged me as a romance reader by taking me out of my comfort zone, but continued to keep me there by the sheer unique premise of the story. Kudos to Ms. Reisz for keeping me intrigued enough to continue reading because the mystery really had me wondering how it would be resolved. She truly had me guessing how the story would end until almost the last page. I literally couldn't put it down.
I consider The Red to be more erotica & kink with romantic elements as I didn't feel that the hero/heroine had time to develop an actual emotional relationship, given the nature of the overall story. The Red starts out and continues throughout as more of a series of sexual encounters and sexual situations. The paranormal elements actually made me want to continue reading and adds to the uniqueness of the book. If you are looking unique and erotic with lots of sex and intrigue then The Red is for you.
Note: I received an Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for an honest review.
DUKE IS IN THE WILD & running free!! Hardcore ripped me to pieces, in a good way. We have been waiting for Duke's story since meeting him in Perv and DUKE IS IN THE WILD & running free!! Hardcore ripped me to pieces, in a good way. We have been waiting for Duke's story since meeting him in Perv and Dakota didn't disappoint us. The wait was well worth it.
PHEW! Duke is one stubborn man!!! Kennedy was more woman than me (lol). At times I wanted to gut punch Duke but Kennedy was patient and well you have to read the book to find how the mighty Duke falls and falls hard. Mwahahhaha.
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Mallory Sullivan grew up in foster care and has had to work hard for everything in her life. Having just moved to New York City and living with her beMallory Sullivan grew up in foster care and has had to work hard for everything in her life. Having just moved to New York City and living with her best friend Paige, her life is exciting. To top it off, she is about to start a new job at one of the top companies in the world, The Osbourne Corp, where she will be one of three interns in the accounting department. What Mallory doesn’t know is that she is about to meet the man who will not only change her life sexually but that she's been the star of his fantasies for years.
After seeing Mallory for the first time years ago, Miles Osbourne fell in love with her but he couldn't do anything about it, one because she was too young at the time and two, he wanted everything to be in place so that he could provide her with anything her heart desired. Now years later it’s time for all of his plans to come to fruition and to finally claim Mallory as his own. Finally being able to be so close to her, is causing him to make mistakes before he is ready to show his hand. He is desperate and hopes that his missteps don't lose him the woman that he has come to love so deeply.
Everything For Her is the first book I have had the pleasure of reading from Alexa Riley and to be honest the storyline had me hesitant, but I’m really glad I did. Once I started, I was sucked into a world of wants and desires that ran deep within characters that were very likable and a man that would do truly anything to get the woman he's loved from afar for so very long.
To be honest while reading Everything For Her, Miles started off as the creepy/borderline stalker type. I didn't understand the obsession he had in wanting Mallory so much when I’m sure he could have had any woman he wanted, after all he's good looking, rich and very powerful. But as I read further into Everything For Her, I found Miles to be sweet and not creepy at all. The things Miles did for Mallory were endearing and ranged from the smallest, simplest gestures to being outrageously and over the top at times. One thing I was never in doubt of was that Miles was completely, one hundred percent, in love with Mallory.
I liked Mallory from the very beginning; apart from being smart and a hard worker, she was just a simple girl trying to make it on her own. She wasn’t flashy or looking for someone to take care of her, in fact when she meets Miles for the first time I was surprised how much she tried to resist him.
Everything For Her is sweet, sexy and everything I love in a romance. I thoroughly enjoyed that it's written in dual povs but would have liked to have seen more of Miles pov as the story was unfolding. Ms Riley delivered a book that is truly unforgettable and I’m already anticipating the next book in the For Her series. It looks like Mallory’s roommate and best friend, Paige, is the next book in the series and I can’t wait for her story. Confession time, right after I read Everything For Her I started it again immediately, that’s just how much I loved it! I Joyfully Recommend Everything For Her and hope everyone enjoys it as much as I did.
Piper Allen spent the night with Erik Titov months ago, now she is six months pregnant and she's only confided in two people. Now it’s time to tell ErPiper Allen spent the night with Erik Titov months ago, now she is six months pregnant and she's only confided in two people. Now it’s time to tell Erik. Piper knows he isn’t going to take it well at all, after their night together he said it was a mistake and he’s been avoiding her ever since. When Erik needs help to get back into the good graces of Assassins management, he asks Piper to help him with his image. He'll become a family man, he proposes that their marriage can end after their baby is born, but the more time these two spend together the more they become a real family. The marriage may have an expiration date but Piper will give it her all in the hopes that Erik will change his mind and stay.
Have you ever felt like you had waited forever for a book to come out and hope it’s as good as you were anticipating? Blue Lines was that book for me. When Piper was talking about her crush on the playboy Erik Titov from Empty Net, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on their story. Was it worth the wait? Absolutely, and oh boy I now have a new book boyfriend in Erik.
Holy hell, Ms. Aleo put these two through the ringer! I absolutely loved Piper and Erik together. Piper was smart, feisty and a lover. Even though she didn’t plan to get pregnant she handled everything that Erik threw at her like a champ, when I would have probably committed murder. From the beginning Erik acts like a total d***, but as Blue Lines progresses, I began to see the unsure and vulnerable side of him as he dealt with ghosts from his past. Piper never gave up hope that he would finally come to accept them not only as a couple but as a family unit as she gets hurt over and over by Erik's selfish words and actions. One thing I can say about Erik is that once becoming a father started to sink in, he really did try to do the right thing and got his head out of his ass.
From the very beginning, Piper and Erik had great chemistry, even when they were verbally sparring. Even when they strongly disagreed with each other, they loved harder and that showed through loud and clear in everything they did. As far as the sex scenes went, I wasn’t sure what to expect as Piper is in fact pregnant throughout Blue Lines, but Toni did so tastefully and very much on the sexy side. I loved how during those times Erik was in fact worried about hurting the baby, which showed it wasn’t just sex for him and he really did care about the wellbeing of their baby.
Blue Lines is both deep and emotional, but also contained a lot of humor and funny banter. Piper and Erik turned out to be a match made in heaven and I really enjoyed them. I also enjoyed how Ms. Aleo went back to the night they spent together a few times during the story and showed it from both their povs. It not only helped me understand what happened but also really showed how much Erik cared for Piper even though he didn’t want to.
Blue Lines was written well, though it did drag a little in some parts. I did find somethings that were repeated such as Erik not thinking he could be in a relationship because of his family issues, but it didn’t take away from my overall enjoyment of the story at all. Blue Lines flowed and I liked how Piper and Erik grew not only separately, but together as a couple. Ms. Aleo showed that things aren’t always black or white in any relationship and it takes hard work to make it work out in the end, I thought Aleo did that beautifully. I’m sure I say this about every book in the Assassins series but Blue Lines might be one of my favorites. I can’t wait to read Phillip’s story and find out how he falls for Reese in the next installment in the series.
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Do you love Toni Aleo’s Nashville Assassins series as much I do? Well you won’t want to miss Boarded by Love, the first book in her new spin off serieDo you love Toni Aleo’s Nashville Assassins series as much I do? Well you won’t want to miss Boarded by Love, the first book in her new spin off series, Bellevue Bullies and you guessed it, it’s about Phillip’s niece Claire Anderson. She is no longer the sourly teenager we met in Breaking Away. Claire is now a college woman with the whole world ahead of her, including catching the eye of campus playboy and team captain, Jude Sinclair.
Claire still has trust issues because of her past, which doesn’t always cause her to make the best decisions, but the support she gets from Phillip and Reese really help her along. She has tested them in many ways to make sure they would always love and support her. She finally realizes that no matter how she acts out, they are a family and will stand by one another.
I have to be honest, the only reason I wanted to read Boarded by Love was to see how Claire turned out. I know that might not be a reason to read a book but I liked her and was hoping she would find love and be a successful dancer. Some spin off series are really hit or miss with me but to my surprise I ended up really enjoying Boarded by Love. I was completely satisfied with how Aleo had the story play out. Plus, hello!, more hockey players was also an added bonus.
Jude and Claire go from zero to sixty in like 4.5 seconds … okay maybe it takes a little longer but the moment they catch each other’s eye it’s definitely a game changer for the both of them. They have spectacular chemistry and I just loved how they came together. While Jude was a player on and off the ice, I thoroughly enjoyed how completely smitten he was with Claire from the very beginning.
While the romance blooms with Jude and Claire, it was a bit rushed for me. Toni fleshed out these characters so well that I felt their emotions and could "see" all the happenings as if I was there. What I really liked was although there was a little drama, which is always needed in a good romance, the secret was the big issue. Not only was Claire keeping a secret from her family but she was also keeping it from her new boyfriend. I knew when the secret came out, things could go either way, it was swoon worthy when Jude finally comes to his senses.
Boarded by Love is a very emotional story, so much that I was totally tearing up at certain moments as well-being equally humorous. When Phillip and Jude met was very funny and of course since Phillip pretty much raised Claire, I felt how protective he was of her. Jude handled the situation well and really won me over in that scene. Jude respects Phillip but is also falling for Claire and wants to stand by her and her decisions. Seeing Phillip like that was different since when he was introduced into the Assassins series he was a player and the fun guy, now he is all settled down being the father that Claire needs.
I believe the whole point of a spin off series is to have some guest appearances by previous characters. While there were numerous ones that did appear from previous Assassins books, I was happy to catch up with the ones that did make special appearances. Phillip and Reese finally tie the knot and do it Assassins style with the whole team there to help support them. One of the cutest moments is when Jude is sitting next to Shea and threatens that if he ever hurts Claire he will have the entire hockey team out to get him. They were one big happy family and I loved it!
Boarded by Love strongly starts the Bellevue Bullies series off and I’m excited for Jude’s bothers and his sister upcoming stories. Yes, each of them will be getting their own story! I fist bumped at that news, because not only do we get more hot men, but more hockey! The Sinclair’s are definitely an interesting group and I’m hoping the series gets even better as more Bellevue Bullies books are released.
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Jackson Stone never felt like he belonged in the Stone family and after his adoptive mother passed away those feelings only got worse. His adoptive faJackson Stone never felt like he belonged in the Stone family and after his adoptive mother passed away those feelings only got worse. His adoptive father took his brother everywhere, leaving Jackson behind and feeling abandoned. Now that Jackson is older and successful, he hires a P.I. to find his real family but what he finds out is something he never expected. Not only does he have three brothers but one of them is his twin. Jackson has no idea what kind of reception he is going to get from them but he knows he has to at least try to get to know them. His first stop is to meet his twin, Clay, when he walks into Kincaid’s Bar he comes face to face with Tara. When Tara offers to help make the brothers transition a little easier Jackson is grateful. The more time he spends with her the more he realizes she has demons of her own and he wants to get to know her better as well.
Tara Kent has just finished her degree and been working at Kincaid’s for years ever since Clay Kincaid gave her the chance of a decent life. The Kincaid brothers and their wives have become family to her. When a good looking gentleman walks in looking exactly like Clay, her boss, she knows things are about to become complicated. After hearing Jackson’s story she helps him and Clay forge a relationship, but Tara knows the journey won't be easy. Tara helps them to find a common ground but when secrets that were supposed to stay hidden come out into the open, and a past mistake comes to light, she wonders if it will put her new relationship with Jackson in jeopardy. Can this Sinner help Tara learn to sin?
Dirty Sexy Cuffed, book three in the Dirty Sexy series, ended with a bombshell. Dirty Sexy Sinner picks up right where Dirty Sexy Cuffed left off, which I found was the prefect was to start the next book. Dirty Sexy Sinner was hot and a great addition to the series. I enjoyed both the writing and getting to know Tara a little better as she's been in all of the previous books. Although the story was interesting, I did feel that some important information was skipped over in regards to Jackson's back story. Jackson and Tara spend time together but it also didn’t feel like enough time was spent developing their relationship before they actually became a couple.
Dirty Sexy Sinner is the fourth and final book in the series and while I have enjoyed each and every book, I can’t wait to see what this writing duo have in store for their fans, to which I am most certainly one. A new series that contains more book boyfriends to make me swoon? Yes, please. I am already looking forward to the next journey they take us on. Can these new heroes top the Kincaid men? I most certainly hope so. Ms. Phillips and Ms. Wilde ended the Dirty Sexy series on a high note with Jackson Stone.
New Year’s Eve in Miami. One night. No names. No going back. Workaholic, Alana Hernandez and former Navy Seal, Cole Roberts have a one night stand. CoNew Year’s Eve in Miami. One night. No names. No going back. Workaholic, Alana Hernandez and former Navy Seal, Cole Roberts have a one night stand. Cole is seeking to soothe his injured heart, Anna is looking for a quick hook up, but ohhhh how life throws a huge wrench in their "perfect" plan when morning comes!
Stroke of Midnight is Ms. Christopher's debut, and not only has she captured the flavor and spirit of Miami but she has written, in my opinion, a Hero and Heroine who experience a true and realistic romance. I thoroughly enjoyed "watching" Alana & Cole's relationship unfold. The pacing and story flowed very well. Cole is a dirty talking hero who not only loves Alana very much, but is just as determined to show her that what may have started out as a one night stand, quickly became so much more for him. I felt like Alana and Cole could be a part of my inner circle, that's just how authentic the romance feels.
Stroke of Midnight is a well written, sexy, hot romance that will have you not only laughing out loud but wishing for your very own Cole. I am eagerly anticipating Alana's brother, Javi and her sister, Carla's HEA's. Kudos on your debut, Ms. Christopher and keep 'em coming! Stroke of Midnight is a perfect combo of romance with a dirty talking hero, a take charge heroine, hot sex & unny story, which I thoroughly enjoyed!
Raven Crowne could not believe her luck. A representative for Hoan Dwell, a well-known and mysterious photographer, wants to showcase his work in her Raven Crowne could not believe her luck. A representative for Hoan Dwell, a well-known and mysterious photographer, wants to showcase his work in her art gallery. But, there is one catch, Raven must agree to have dinner with him. Grudgingly, Raven agrees because loner by choice, she does not allow anyone to get too close other than her best friend from college, Noah Caldwell. Raven is shocked to discover that the covert Hoan Dwell is no other than Noah.
Noah Caldwell has been secretly in love with Raven since the moment they became friends ten years ago. However, Noah has never told her about his true feelings for fear that his past would cause her physical harm. Unable to deny his desire to have her any longer, Noah proposes a deal that Raven could not refuse – a month long affair in exchange for an exclusive showing of his renowned artwork in her gallery.
Exposure is a must read type of novel. From start to finish, I was deeply captivated by thrilling suspense and sensual romantic affair. I just had to know how the storyline would unfold. Would there be a ‘happily-ever-after’? What would become of Raven and Noah’s friendship once the intimacy lines were cross? Would Noah’s secret past cause harm to Raven? These are all the good mixtures of a spectacular novel and will keep you hanging on the edge of your seat with breathtaking anticipation. Raven and Noah are a dynamic couple that will have you rooting for them to overpower and eliminate the baggage from their past; but, most importantly, for them to find happiness with one another. The chemistry between them is off the charts and the sexual encounters will have you fanning your flaming face. Kudos to Kelly Moran for writing such an emotional, sexy, and suspenseful storyline. I Joyfully Recommend getting your hands on Exposure. You will not be disappointed!
Those who survived called it the Chaos. Earth’s atmosphere was crippled, volcanos erupted, and the land barely limped along. A thick layer of ash coveThose who survived called it the Chaos. Earth’s atmosphere was crippled, volcanos erupted, and the land barely limped along. A thick layer of ash covered the skies and torrential, deadly rain storms seemed endless. In the end those who had underground hideaways were the strongest.
In post apocalyptic Chaos the Defiance Motorcycle Club and Keller’s mafia compound were able to thrive. Other groups survived as well, like the Lords of Vengeance Motorcycle Club who recently attempted to decimate Keller’s compound and caused great loss of life before they were driven off. Retaliation, however, was brutal. Whispers of another group called the Nomads were reported to have psychic talents, though no one ever lived to verify their existence.
To strengthen their home bases Defiance and Keller call a truce, an alliance against all others. Willing hostages are exchanged between them. Keller sends one of his top men, the assassin Declan to Defiance. The club is unaware that Declan and Rebel, one of the MC’s ranking members, are engaged in a secret relationship. Rebel is adamant that no one can know. His life could be in danger within the club if anyone found out. At first they were scratching an itch, but now it’s different. Neither will admit to love yet… Declan will be with Rebel every day, within reach. Talk about Chaos.
Temperance sets the stage for madness in a world few are equipped to handle. Life is cheap and love can be deadly in the fourth Defiance story. Brutal times, intense characters, and excruciating emotional baggage Temperance delivers a dynamic tale. Author S.E. Jakes, otherwise known as Stephanie Tyler, pens a terrific story set in a cruel future with potent characters, driving dialogue, and deadly rivals. This complex book will keep you up reading long past bedtime. I Joyfully recommend Temperance for her passionate cast, incredible sexuality, and a story not to be missed.
The band mates of Sinner’s Gin were riding high from their sell-out worldwide tour and their spectacular night at the Grammy Awards. Leaving the ceremThe band mates of Sinner’s Gin were riding high from their sell-out worldwide tour and their spectacular night at the Grammy Awards. Leaving the ceremony the four young men were on top of the world, right up to the point where their car was struck by another driver. Only one survived. Lead singer Mieko ‘Miki’ St. John took his battered, broken body home to San Francisco where he holed up in his warehouse condo. There Miki hid from everyone as his body tried to mend and his soul withered to dust.
SFPD Inspector Kane Morgan rents space in a local warehouse to relax in his downtime by creating beautiful woodwork pieces. On this particular day off Kane’s deep into his zone when another tenant’s dog steals an expensive piece of wood from his stash. Confronting his neighbor Kane is intrigued by the seriously sexy stranger. And the conversation becomes extremely awkward when the Inspector makes a gruesome discovery – there’s a dead guy sitting in his neighbor’s GTO.
As the investigation gets underway Kane and his reclusive neighbor begin to grow closer. They have nothing in common except a rising body count of people that once upon a time tormented Miki and a passionate chemistry. Very quickly Kane is ready to protect the damaged singer from the world at large. As for Miki, he’s not quite sure how Kane got under his skin, but he did, like a tick, a hot erotic tick. Someone else, however has entirely different ideas for the singer and neither Kane nor Miki will like the killer’s plans.
Hold onto your seat. Sinner’s Gin is an original, character driven emotional tsunami with a murderous psychopath for extra kicks. The powerhouse dramatic storyline features incredibly poignant characters who will absolutely grab the reader’s heart. Secondary characters such as the Morgan clan are equally important to the story. Miki and Kane’s decidedly uncomfortable beginning highlights their unusual courtship, which further enriches Sinner’s Gin. These characters challenge and love each other at every turn of the page. I must Joyfully recommend Sinner’s Gin. This one will be read again and again.
Ten years ago Luc Dodd left home because he could not tolerate seeing the woman that he has secretly been in love with for years fall for and marry anTen years ago Luc Dodd left home because he could not tolerate seeing the woman that he has secretly been in love with for years fall for and marry another man. Now that Luc has returned home and Meghan is single, he is determined not to allow her to slip through his fingers again.
Meghan Montgomery-Warren is struggling to maintain control over her life both financially and psychologically. During her marriage, Meghan’s self-esteem took a downward spiral from the constant verbal abuse from her husband. Now years later, divorced and mentally broken, Meghan is fearful of starting another relationship with any man. That is until Luc, her childhood best friend, returns home and charms his way into her heart.
Harder Than Words is an expressive story about second chances. This romance journey will take you on an emotional roller coaster ride. You will laugh. You will cry. You will yell. You will lust with heated desire. Meghan is a mentally damaged woman who is determined regain control over her life and make a good living for her children. I greatly admire her for that. Luc is a compassionate, patient, and sensitive man who is prepared to lay it all on the line to win Meghan and her children’s hearts. I sincerely enjoyed Meghan and Luc as a couple and their sexual encounters were scorching hot and sweet at the same time. Throw in an idiotic, abusive ex-husband and you have a sensational novel that you will want to continue reading until the dramatic conclusion makes its appearance.
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