REVIEW: The Bed Mate by Kendall Ryan

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So you all know that I've always been a big fan of Kendall Ryan. I've read almost every one of her books and I've loved them all! This book is a friends-to-lovers novella (one of my favorite when it comes to genre and plot) and I just can't wait to divulge in it as soon as I get it!

The story is about Sam and Maggie, best friends forever and even though deep down they have attraction toward each other, they never act toward it. Through everything, they count and come to each other. They have THAT type of friendship and none of them never wanted to toe the line. Maggie just broke up with her cheating boyfriend, so Sam decided to fly her and spend the holidays in Colorado with his friends. The problem is.. the hotel they're staying at is full, so Maggie will have to make-do with the shared room arrangement.

I love Sam and Maggie's friendship, and even though I would say Sam is a beta-alpha, I love him! They're so cute together and I love that this novella really packs a punch, gives a good character development in short amount of words, and leaves you feeling happy after reading it.

If you're short on time, definitely read this novella for that butterfly in your stomach type of feeling!

*4 out of 5 Stars*

THE BED MATE

BY KENDALL RYAN

RELEASE DAY November 14

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kendall Ryan comes a new story in her Room Mate series… 

I might be a typical guy, but these last few years, my love life’s been anything but. From crazy ex-girlfriends to one night stands who are stage-five clingers, my relationships go bad faster than the milk in your fridge. The only constant has been my best friend Maggie.

Fresh off a bad breakup of her own, I invite Maggie to my guy’s skiing weekend knowing she needs an escape from reality. But then something funny starts to happen. I start noticing things about her that I never noticed before. 

She’s beautiful and doesn’t know it, she’s funny without even trying, and now she’s suddenly single for the first time in forever. 

Sharing a hotel room with her proves to be the tipping point in our very platonic friendship. Suddenly I want to put my hands, my mouth, and my ... other parts ... all over her gorgeous body. I want to claim her, make sure no man touches her ever again. But then her groveling ex shows up, and Maggie’s torn. 

Am I ready to screw up the best relationship I’ve ever had for a shot at something more?

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A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of more than two dozen titles, Kendall Ryan has sold over 1.5 million books and her books have been translated into several languages in countries around the world. She's a traditionally published author with Simon & Schuster and Harper Collins UK, as well as an independently published author. Since she first began self-publishing in 2012, she's appeared at #1 on Barnes & Noble and iBooks charts around the world. Her books have also appeared on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists more than three dozen times. Ryan has been featured in such publications as USA Today, Newsweek, and InTouch Magazine.

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REVIEW: Dirty Filthy Fix by Laurelin Paige

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OKAY. I'M FANNING MYSELF RIGHT. NOW! Whatever you do, please make sure nobody is near because this book will make you flush! Lol

I've loved all of Laurelin Paige's work to date, and this book is no different. This story is very different from what she's written before, and the characters in this story is one I've never encountered (which is saying something, because I've read A LOT of books!). The story is about Trish, Hudson Pierce's secretary who has a dirty..dirty..secret. She loves going to a sex party every weekend, and nobody knows it's her they're meeting the monday after because of the fact she wore mask.

Then comes Nathan Sinclair. The man she met and can't stop thinking about. He's gorgeous, and.. he's her boss' business partner. This novella is very very different from the usual boy-meets-girl fairytale romance. If you're in the mood for something out of the box, go for it!

Personally, I don't share Trish's or Nathan's view on relationship, but then again I'm a very traditional person, and what works for them may not work for MY taste. Just keep that in mind. They're not my favorite Laurelin's couple (That's Hudson and Alayna for sure!) but I love reading about them and looking at glimpses of Hudson and Alayna's life today (bonus!).

It's a very fun read and I love every second of it. Totally recommend it for people in a book funk and would love to read something more dirty and different.

*4 out of 5 Stars*


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I like sex. Kinky sex. The kinkier the better.

Every day, it’s all I think about as I serve coffee and hand out business agendas to men who have no idea I’m not the prim, proper girl they think I am.

With a day job as the secretary to one of New York’s most powerful men, Hudson Pierce, I have to keep my double life quiet. As long as I do, it’s not a problem.

Enter: Nathan Sinclair. Tall, dark and handsome doesn’t come close to describing how hot he is. And that’s with his clothes on. But after a dirty, filthy rendezvous, I accept that if we ever see each other again, he’ll walk right by my desk on his way to see my boss without recognizing me.

Only, that’s not what happens. Not the first time I see him after the party. Or the next time. Or the time after that. And as much as I try to stop it, my two worlds are crashing into each other, putting my job and my reputation at risk.

And all I can think about is Nathan Sinclair.

All I can think about is getting just one more dirty, filthy fix.

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REVIEW: The Constant by Rachel Higginson

OMG! OMG! OMG! I'M STILL REELING FROM THIS BOOK! I can't believe it!! I'm in such a book slump after reading this, it's not even funny. OH MY GOD I NEED THE NEXT BOOK RIGHT NOW!

When I was approached to receive an ARC of this book by one of my favorite author of all time, of course I said yes! Knowing that the genre will be a bit different that what she's written before, I still held hope I'm going to love it just as much as her other books. This book, it just blew me away. It suck me in from the first page, and I read it literally in one sitting until 3 in the morning. That's how good this book is. I just can't get enough!

The story is about Caroline, a single mother that lives in small town Frisco with her daughter and best friend, Frankie. We understand Caroline and Frankie's fear and struggle to stay grounded, to not attract anything suspicious because they're both runaway from the Russian bratva, a syndicate that was thrown into their life by fate for as long as they can remember. Suddenly, Caroline met her past, Sayer. He is the person she is so scared to meet again, just because she loves him so much but is conflicted about his choices. I totally fell in love with Sayer. I don't think words can describe how much I just ADORE him! He's a beautiful person, a very loving, very protective, yet at times very flawed character that at first I don't know if I like him, but as the book progress he's just the best man for Caroline EVER. Their love is so so beautiful and I just want more. This book has a really slow-pace and build up, I have to warn. Because we didn't get to meet the hero until about 30%-ish of the book. But I'm telling you. Just hold on and trust the author! I don't think I can divulge too much without revealing anything, but honestly this book literally has everything that I could ask for.

It's a second-chance romance, set between the past and present so we can better understand Caroline's choices and circumstances, and it's just so good I can't get enough. Be warned though, this book has a cliffhanger and if you hate cliffhangers, I suggest waiting until the second book comes out in February to read it because I can't stop thinking about this book and I need the second one like right now!

Once again, Rachel Higginson never dissapoints. I just can't wait for the conclusion of Caroline and Sayer's story!

*5 out of 5 Stars*


EXCERPT

His mouth was on mine before I could answer. Bruising, punishing… defeating me. I was so surprised I could only stand there and let him kiss me.

But that didn’t stop him. His lips moved over mine in a way they never had before. This wasn’t the sweet, gentle familiar of kids that had fallen in love as kids. This was a man that had spent five years in prison alone, abandoned, hardened. This was his shocking transformation on display. His muscled arms and broad chest. His darker, more serious eyes and the hard, chiseled jaw. This was the man that had gone through hell and survived.

“Come on, Caro,” he growled against my lips, shaking my arms roughly at the same time. “Fight back.”

My mouth responded before my brain could figure out what he meant. On a gasp, his tongue was in my mouth, coaxing me to kiss him back, reminding me of how explosive we were together, seducing me into a world I did not want to go.

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COVER & BLURB REVEAL: The British Knight by Louise Bay

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When I’m offered the chance to leave New York to live in London for three months, I can’t pack my suitcase fast enough.

As soon as I touch down I’m obsessing over red telephone boxes, palaces and all the black cabs.

But my favorite place is the tube. It’s wall-to-wall hot British men in suits.

When I’m offered a temporary job working for a barrister, I say, sign me up.

On my first commute into work, it’s a total accident when I lose my balance and fall against the most handsome Brit alive. He’s as charming as James Bond and as suave as Mr. Darcy. I want to lick tea from his hard abs and listen to his accent all night long.

Turns out Mr. Handsome is my new boss. And his attitude isn’t as hot as his gorgeous face, broad shoulders and tight ass. He’s brooding, short-tempered and the most arrogant man I’ve ever met.

As we’re fighting, out of nowhere he kisses me. And I’m pretty sure I see fireworks over Big Ben and hear God Save the Queen.

I wasn’t looking for the fairytale but I might have found my knight in shining armor. The problem is he lives an ocean away.

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REVIEW: The Outpost by Devney Perry

OMG! OMG! OMG! Dare I say this...is probably THE BEST BOOK I HAVE READ THIS YEAR!

Another Devney Perry book, another one I devoured in one sitting and I. Just. Can't. Get. Enough! I love this book so so much I feel like reading it over and over again. It has everything I want in a book. Sweet, sexy, angsty, and a little bit of mystery. I love the hero and the heroine (!!!) and it's just the perfect book for me that I can't stop thinking about it even after reading a few books afterwards..

This is the fourth book in the Jamison Valley Series, and although you can read them separately as it's an interconnected stand-alones, I totally recommend reading it by the order so you get the full impact of the story. The story is about Sabrina, a reporter who went undercover to write an expose about a powerful mob family. Now, she is escaping to save her life and runs to her best friend's small town house in Prescott, Montana. In Montana, she is set to hide in a cabin under the protection of Beau Holt, the town's head of search and rescue team. Beau is... just swoony. Beau is a big, burly, bearded, protective guy and a true mountain man. Sabrina on the other hand is a city girl through and through. On paper, they have nothing in common. But their attraction is so palpable you can feel it just by reading about it.

Living together in isolated space, fighting their attraction towards each other is hard. But what's harder is the fact that both of them knows that it can't go anywhere, that the second Sabrina is safe she is going back to the city live she leaves behing, and Beau is a small-town guy who loves his life in Prescott. So will they finally give in, and if they do what happens when it's time to say goodbye?

I have to say, this is the book with the most angst out of all of the books in the series before. I love both Beau and Sabrina so much, and I just ADORE that freaking swoony epilogue I want more! More! I can't wait to see more of them in the next book of the series. I love how everything wraps up in the end. FAVORITE BOOK THIS YEAR!

*6 out of 5 Stars*

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Title: The Outpost

Author: Devney Perry

Genre: Contemporary Romance

About The Outpost:

Trapped in his tiny mountain cabin, she didn't expect to fall for his big heart.

Exposing a prominent criminal family with an investigative news report didn’t exactly work out the way Sabrina had hoped. Instead of basking in the glory of her article’s success, she’s on the run from a powerful man who wants her dead. To stay safe, she’s forced to trade one bad situation for another. Stuck in the Montana wilderness, she’s secluded from anything resembling civilization or the modern-day world. The only good thing about her situation is the gorgeous mountain man assigned to protect her. Too bad he isn’t the slightest bit interested in a city girl like her.

Beau likes his life quiet and simple. Give him a peaceful day hiking in the woods with his dog, and he’s a happy man. He has no use for large crowds, noisy cities or dramatic women. So when a hotshot reporter rolls into town, dragging her big-time problems with her, he should have run for the hills. Instead, he volunteered to keep her safe. Bringing her into his world won’t be easy, but if he can convince her that Montana isn’t as terrifying as she believes, they might just be the perfect match.

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COVER REVEAL: Xo, Zach by Kendall Ryan

xo, Zach

By Kendall Ryan

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Release Day: Jan 23, 2018

The first time we met was at a party.

Your ex arrived to show off the person he'd left you for last month, and you asked me to pretend to be your date. 

I was more than happy to help. You were attractive, smart and witty--and that kiss we shared? It left me wanting you for days. 

The second time we met was in my office on campus where we were both surprised to discover you were the new master’s degree student in poetry that I would be working with. You promised to be professional. I did no such thing.

The late nights and intense study sessions spent alongside you majorly throw me off my game. I want you, and I fight with myself daily over this fact. 

I know I'm crass, that my sexual innuendos and dirty mouth annoy you, but I live for those two bright spots of color in your cheeks. If that's the only reaction I can get out of you, I'll gladly take it. 

You hate Mondays so every Monday I slip an anonymous poem into your bag and your smile gets me through the week.

I think I'm falling for you, and I know it's wrong. I know that I'm only supposed to be your adviser and nothing more, but here's the thing. I think you're falling for me too. 

xo, Zach

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A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of more than two dozen titles, Kendall Ryan has sold over 1.5 million books and her books have been translated into several languages in countries around the world. She's a traditionally published author with Simon & Schuster and Harper Collins UK, as well as an independently published author. Since she first began self-publishing in 2012, she's appeared at #1 on Barnes & Noble and iBooks charts around the world. Her books have also appeared on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists more than three dozen times. Ryan has been featured in such publications as USA Today, Newsweek, and InTouch Magazine.

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REVIEW: Prince Roman by C.D. Reiss

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Wow! It's been a long time since I've read anything by C.D. Reiss.. and I love this one small novella! I love office romances in general, but the heroine in this novella is just a very likable and (somehow) relatable character. It's hard sometimes for a shorter stories to leave a lasting impression, but Prince Roman is a nice read for me.

The story is about Raven Crosby, who just moved to work on a new company. This company has no fraternization policy, which is part of the reason why Raven wanted to move. She wanted security, and constant in her life, and she doesn't want to repeat past mistakes of workplace hookup. Roman is an attorney that has the same outlook regarding office romance as Raven, and while they are both aware of their attraction, they can't bring it anywhere. This is a great story about a cat and mouse game and fighting attraction toward each other.

As always, C.D. Reiss never dissapoints!

*4 out of 5 Stars*

 

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About PRINCE ROMAN:

Rules for my new job:
1) Do not have sex with a man in the office (again).
2) Do not break Rule #1

I’m playing it cool, clean, and professional…until I meet Roman Bianchi. He’s not an insecure nerd or an ego-hole like the other kings of Silicon Valley. He’s charming and handsome. He’s fun, funny, and smart.

He’s also in the office across the hall.

Two broken rules waiting to happen.
I can’t lose this job over some guy.
But Roman’s not just some guy. Under that suit and cocky smile, he’s a prince.

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About CD Reiss:

C.D. Reiss is a USA Today bestseller. She still has to chop wood and carry water, which was buried in the fine print. Her lawyer is working it out with God but in the meantime, if you call and she doesn’t pick up, she’s at the well, hauling buckets.

Born in New York City, she moved to Hollywood, California to get her master’s degree in screenwriting from USC. In case you want to know, that went nowhere, but it did give her a big enough ego to write novels.

Critics have dubbed the books “poetic,” “literary,” and “hauntingly atmospheric,” which is flattering enough for her to put it in a bio, but embarrassing enough for her not to tell her husband, or he might think she’s some sort of braggart who’s too good to chop a cord of wood.

If you meet her in person, you should call her Christine.

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REVIEW: From This Moment by Melanie Harlow

WOOP! I'm always excited for a new Melanie Harlow book, and this one is no exception! When I read the blurb, I just knew I had to read it!

The story is about Hannah, a grieving widow who lost his husband a year prior. It is set in present time, where Hannah met Wes, her husband's identical twin who just recently moved back to town. Hannah works at a bed and breakfast owned by the Valentini's in town, and Wes is just grieving for the loss of his twin brother. They both seek solace and companionship in each other, which turns out to be more for the two of them.. What started as very platonic and friendly, things heat up and Hannah is torn if it's because Wes looks like his brother, of altogether different because Wes and Drew is very different from each other.

Let me just say, I love Wes so much! I love what a great guy he is, even though I would consider him a beta-alpha. He gives her a choice and space, and is not demanding at all. I love Hannah for not rushing anything to be with Wes, because the circumstances would be weird and she would like to know if what they have is real.

I gotta be honest though, Wes' mother really bugs me! I hate how Wes doesn't stand up to her, but that just shows how good of a guy he is.

This book might not be my favorite out of all the Melanie Harlow books I've read, but it's still a great read for me. I recommend it for people who love to read angsty love story.

*4.5 out of 5 Stars*

From This Moment by Melanie Harlow

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Publishing Date: October 10th, 2017

It was like seeing a ghost.

When my late husband’s twin brother moves back to our small town, I want to avoid him. Everything about Wes reminds me of the man I lost and the life we’d planned together, and after eighteen long months struggling just to get out of bed, I’m finally doing okay. I have a new job, an amazing support group, and a beautiful five-year-old daughter to parent. I don’t want to go backward.

But I’m drawn to him, too. He understands my grief and anger and guilt like no one else—and I understand his. Before long, that understanding becomes desire, and that desire becomes uncontrollable.

He says he doesn't care what people think, and love can never be wrong. But life has taught me its cruelest lesson--love doesn't always win.

If only my heart would believe it.

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Melanie Harlow likes her martinis dry, her heels high, and her history with the naughty bits left in. When she's not writing or reading, she gets her kicks from TV series like VEEP, Game of Thrones, House of Cards, and Homeland. She occasionally runs three miles, but only so she can have more gin and steak. Melanie is the author of the HAPPY CRAZY LOVE series, the FRENCHED series, and the sexy historical SPEAK EASY duet, set in the 1920s. She lifts her glass to romance readers and writers from her home near Detroit, MI, where she lives with her husband, two daughters, and pet rabbit.

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