First Down Texas Titans Book 3 {Book Review}

Disclaimer: I received an ARC of this book from the author for my honest review and post. The opinions in this post are 100% of my own and they may differ from others.

Title: First Down Texas Titans Book 3

Author: Cheryl Douglas

Genre: Romance

Book Description:

High Rollers operations director, Grayson Barrett, is loving life. He travels around the country, working hard, partying harder, and engaging in no-strings attached fun whenever the urge strikes. But when he returns to his home base in Texas to find that his business partner has hired a new accountant, he’s not amused. She’s gorgeous, intelligent, and clearly not interested in him.

After a bitter divorce, Alana Holmes moves to Arlington to start over. Her previous position, working for her husband’s company, was a nightmare. She was living under his powerful thumb, forced to follow his rules, at home and at work. Now that she’s finally broken free of him, she’s determined to make it on her own. She has a new home, new job and new opportunities. The only complication is Grayson, who bears a striking resemblance to her ex, in more ways than one.

My Review:


                So I have been anxiously waiting for the chance to read the third book in the Texas Titans series by Cheryl Douglas. As I've said before I'm huge fan of all of Cheryl's book since I found the very first book in the Nashville Nights series. Also kind of funny that I was anxiously waiting for this book to come out because I have yet to read the second book in this series yet. I have read the first one Strike Out, which I loved. So I guess at some point I will have to go back and read the second book in this series. I love the Texas Titans series because it goes in a little different direction than Cheryl's Nashville series.

       I really like the beginning of First Down it had me laughing especially when Grayson finds out that Jaxon went behind his back and hired Alana.

      I kind of had a hard time liking Alana in this book, and I've only had that happen with two other female character's in Cheryl's books. Its not that she's an unlikeable character, I just wasn't really feeling her. Though I was very happy that she was able to and wanted to get away from her controlling ex-husband.

      I absolutely loved Grayson's character in this book and even though he did some thing's behind Alana's back. I could understand why he did them and loved him even more for it.

      I would definitely have to give this book a solid 4 out of 5 stars and can't wait for the next book to come out.


      You can now purchase First Down Texas Titans Book #3 on Amazon and on Barnes and Noble.

       You can also check out author Cheryl Douglas and her other books on her Website. You can also follow her on Facebook and on Twitter.

Four Weddings and a Break Up Book Blitz and Giveaway

Author: Elyssa Patrick

Release Date: May 12, 2014

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Summary

One fake relationship . . .

Ginny Michaels has always been a good girl and—ever since surviving a school shooting a little over a year ago—hailed a hero. Except she doesn’t feel like a hero. She can’t even have a one-night stand with sexy Wes Dalton properly. When her big city fling resurfaces in her hometown with an intriguing proposition, she’s powerless to resist. A fake relationship is exactly what’s needed to keep her small town’s matchmakers at bay during the upcoming wedding season. If only her attraction to Wes were as easy to ignore.

Too many real kisses . . .

Wes Dalton doesn’t have many regrets, and that includes his night with Ginny. But he’s always hoped to strengthen his relationship with his estranged family. When his father’s health takes a bad turn, Wes puts his life on hold and moves to the meddling seaside town of Cape Hope. With his barriers in place—and a beautiful woman to help him hold them up—he’s prepared for anything. Or so he thinks. Despite his determination to leave as soon as the summer is over, those fake kisses are starting to feel an awful lot like the real thing.

Excerpt

The door creaked open. A young, dark-haired woman came out into the darkness. She held a tray with a beer on top of it. It wasn’t until she stepped into the dim light that he could make out her features.

She had the type of curves that separated the women from the girls.

Generous breasts that made his mouth water and lush hips he could hold onto. Shapely legs under a flared-out blue skirt and soft arms. An oval-shaped face with a pouty, pink mouth that begged for kissing, and deep brown eyes framed by sooty lashes. Glossy, rich brown hair tumbled over her shoulders, the ends dancing along the top of her breasts in a v-neck, white cotton t-shirt.

She was beautiful, sexy, and he was interested. Very interested.

Even though his whole body tightened in anticipation, he kept his stance and tone relaxed. “That for me?”

“The beer?” She glanced down at the tray and let out a nervous laugh that did something to his insides.

He found himself stepping closer, trying to understand this sudden need drumming in his veins. He’d never felt this pull before . . . there was something about her that made him want to know more. Like how she smelled, how she tasted, and how she would look naked in his arms. Well, he knew the answer to that last one.

She would look damn good naked in his arms.

“Yeah. It’s for—” Words died on her lips as she glanced up at him, her eyes widening as she realized he was inches away, their bodies facing each other as if they were about to dance. Not any of that slow waltzing thing but a dirty bump and grind where she’d rub herself against him. He’d been wrong. He thought her eyes were brown. Brown was too commonplace. Rich like melted dark chocolate. She gave brown-eyed girl a whole new meaning.

As their gazes held and lingered, those brown eyes darkened with desire. A faint blush stole her cheeks, and she licked her pouty lips. The air grew thick with want, the tension crackling. Then she ducked her head, her blush deepening.

Author Biography

Tamara Morgan is a contemporary romance author of humorous, heartfelt stories with flawed heroes and heroines designed to get your hackles up and make your heart melt. Her long-lived affinity for romance novels survived a B.A. degree in English Literature, after which time she discovered it was much more fun to create stories than analyze the life out of them.

Whether building Victorian dollhouses, consuming mass quantities of coffee and wine, or crying over cheesy 1950s musicals, Tamara commits to her flaws like every good heroine should. She lives in the Inland Northwest with her husband, daughter, and variety of household pets and only occasionally complains about the weather.

You can connect with author Elyssa Patrick or find out more about her books on her Website. Or you can connect with her on Facebook, Twitter or on Goodreads.

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Four Weddings and A Break Up {Book Review}

Disclaimer: I received an ARC of this book from the author Eylssa Patrick for my review and post. The opinions in this post are 100% of my own and my differ from others.

Title: Four Weddings and A Break Up

Author: Elyssa Patrick

Genre: Contemporary Romance

About the book:

One fake relationship . . .

Ginny Michaels has always been a good girl and—ever since surviving a school shooting a little over a year ago—hailed a hero. Except she doesn’t feel like a hero. She can’t even have a one-night stand with sexy Wes Dalton properly. When her big city fling resurfaces in her hometown with an intriguing proposition, she’s powerless to resist. A fake relationship is exactly what’s needed to keep her small town’s matchmakers at bay during the upcoming wedding season. If only her attraction to Wes were as easy to ignore.

Too many real kisses . . .

Wes Dalton doesn’t have many regrets, and that includes his night with Ginny. But he’s always hoped to strengthen his relationship with his estranged family. When his father’s health takes a bad turn, Wes puts his life on hold and moves to the meddling seaside town of Cape Hope. With his barriers in place—and a beautiful woman to help him hold them up—he’s prepared for anything. Or so he thinks. Despite his determination to leave as soon as the summer is over, those fake kisses are starting to feel an awful lot like the real thing.

My Review:

       Hmmmm what can go wrong with a one night stand? Oh so many things that's what!!!! I received a ARC of this book from the author Elyssa Patrick and I wasn't sure what to except with this book. Honestly I've read a lot of books where the plot has the character's meeting during a one night stand and than go on to have a fake relationship. And well some of the books work out and well other's don't. So I was a little cautious when I started reading this book and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised at this book. It's not your typical one night stand/fake dating book.

      I loved both Ginny and Wes's character's right away.

      I loved that even though Ginny had been through something so horrific and tragic that she was still a strong and independent person and she was trying to move on from the past. But that it was sort of hard for her to move forward with the town not moving past the "Hero" status  that the town  put on her.

     Wes, Wes, Wes what can I say about Wes? Well he's tall, dark and handsome. He is definitely the kind of guy I would want to protect me.

     This book has a little bit of everything in it from humor, to romance, to just a touch of mystery in it. I really enjoyed it and would definitely give it a 4.5 out of 5 stars.



                You can get Four Weddings and a Break Up on Amazon and Barnes and Noble, also you can get it on iTunes.

                                  You can also find out more about author Elyssa Patrick and her books on her Website. Or you can also follow her on Goodreads, Facebook  or on Twitter.

The Billionaire Biker (The Billionaire's Club Story) {Book Review}

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from Netgalley for my review. The opinions in this post are 100% of my own. They may differ from others.

 
Title: The Billionaire Biker (A Billionaire's Club Story)

Author: Jackie Ashenden

Genre: Romance 

Book Description:

The Billionaire’s Club: a fabulously sexy contemporary series about some of the world’s wealthiest, most powerful men and the women they claim…and keep.


Wild and reckless, and more at ease with his biker gang than his business partners, Sean Morrow has always longed for Abigail Prescott, whose life he ruined when an innocent friendship turned into a night of red-hot passion back when they were in high school. Now that his brother, Jax, has decided to hire Abby to work for the Morrows, Sean can no longer ignore his old demons—or his desire.

It took Abby time to get over Sean Morrow…and then he walked back into her life. And even though she can’t forget the pain, she can’t stop fantasizing about their one erotic encounter…and she still craves his touch. What she feels for Sean is deeper than need. It’s pure, blind lust—and the feeling is mutual…

My Review:

    When I first requested to review this book I didn't realize it was in a set. Ok maybe I did with it's title. Or at least I should have realized. Also I didn't realize that this was the 3rd book in the series. So of course when I got approved to read this book I read it first. 

     Now that being said I think these books in The Billionaire's Club can be read as stand alones or you can read them in order. There wasn't much confusion reading them backwards. 

     Now onto my review, where should I start? Well let's start with Abigail or Abby as she's called through most of the story. It's obvious that Abby has gotten her life together after everything that has happened to her. Though I do feel as if as much as we all want to put the past in the past. That she really doesn't want to deal with it. 

   Sean oh Sean.... I really liked Sean's character and really felt for him. It's obvious that Sean is trying to find out where he belongs in life and within his family. Especially where he belongs with his brothers Jax and Van. 

Warning this book does have some steamy sex scenes. 

   I would give this book a 4.5 out of 5 stars. 



      You can pre-purchase The Billionaire Biker on Amazon and Barnes and Noble . It comes out on April 15th, 2014.

The Billion Dollar Bad Boy (A Billionaire's Club Story) {Book Review}

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from Netgalley for my review. The opinions in this post are 100% of my own. They may differ from others.

Title: The Billion Dollar Bad Boy (A Billionaire's Club Story)

Author: Jackie Ashenden

Genre: Romance 

 Book Description:

The Billionaire’s Club: a fabulously sexy contemporary series about some of the world’s wealthiest, most powerful men and the women they claim…and keep.

　

The face of the Morrow company, Donovan Morrow is the ultimate Trojan. But despite his entrepreneurial gifts—in the boardroom and the bedroom—he always comes in second to his big brother, Jax. Until Victoria de Winter, a beautiful and brilliant corporate rival, enters the picture…

Victoria has enjoyed great success in her family’s business—and now that she’s engaged, she seems to have her future all figured out. But as soon as she meets Donovan, she is tormented by their mutual desire…and soon she is his to possess. But what is the price of surrendering to the Billion Dollar Bad Boy?

My Review:

    As I said in my other post of this A Billionaire's Club Stories when  I  requested to review this book I didn't realize it was in a set. Ok maybe I did with it's title. Or at least I should have realized. Also I didn't realize that this was the 2nd book in the series. So of course I read this book 2nd, not realizing it was the 2nd book. 

     Now that being said I think these books in The Billionaire's Club can be read as stand alones or you can read them in order. There wasn't much confusion reading them backwards. 

     Now onto my review, the author Jackie Ashenden didn't waste anytime with Donovan or Van and Victoria getting to know each other. Both Van and Victoria are strong and determined characters trying to both of their families that they belong. 

    Donovan is trying to prove to his brother Jax that he belongs in the family business. Honestly I can't stand Jax, Van and Sean's father. He's mentioned in both Van and Sean's stories. Not sure if he's mentioned in Jax's story since I haven't read it yet. But their father obviously put his business before his sons. 

     Victoria was a likable character. But like Vans character she is trying to prove that she belongs in the family business. I'm glad in the end she goes with love with Van. 

Warning this book does contain steamy sex scenes.

  I give this book 4.5 out of 5 stars. I guess now I need to go read Jax's story.


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Kidnapped Cowboy {Book Review}

                                       Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley for my review. The opinions in this post are 100% of my own. They may differ from others.

Title: Kidnapped Cowboy

Author: Lindsy Brookes

Genre: Romance

Book Description:

After countless attempts to speak with the owner of the retreat for troubled teens she runs on the outskirts of Lone Tree, Montana, Caitlin Myers resorts to kidnapping Brandon ‘The Ogre of Lone Tree’ Barnes in a desperate attempt to change his mind about turning Stoney Brook into a vacation resort for the wealthy.

Retired rodeo star, Dalton Barnes, gets the surprise of his life when he’s abducted by a soft-spoken female with a ‘gun’ and taken to the retreat his family owns. He soon learns she’s kidnapped the wrong cowboy by mistake. She wanted his brother. Things go from bad to worse when a late spring snowstorm strands them together at the cabin. But it’s during their snow-in that Dalton learns why Caitlin has gone to such lengths to save Stoney Brook. Having had issues with his older brother himself and a not so happy past, Dalton promises to do what he can to help her.

When confronted Brandon tells Dalton he’ll hold off on his plans for the retreat, but only if Dalton agrees to stick around and help run it. Keeping his promise to Caitlin, Dalton agrees and what starts out as a common goal to turn the troubled teens’ lives around that summer ends up turning theirs around as well. Can a man who has always avoided putting down roots and a woman with a deep-seated fear of abandonment hang on to the happiness they’ve found together? Or will the past return to threaten their newfound love?

Love, laughter and a heartwarming read…

My Review:

     The last couple of months I've been looking for more books to read. I read so quickly. I at least read 2 or 3 books a day. And most of those books I've already read twice or three times already. But my point is the last couple of months I've been reading a lot of Cowboy romances. I luckily came across Kidnapped Cowboy on Netgalley and thought I would give it a read. 

    I have to say Caitlin's character at first came off funny, strong and determined. She is a woman who believes in what Camp Stoney Brook stands for. Caitlin's character obviously has some trust issues. Although I do have to say Caitlin's character kinda dwindles towards the end. 

     I really liked Dalton's character from the beginning also. Even though he let a woman kidnap him with a curling iron. He's obviously trying to figure out what he wants in life and prove his brother Brandon wrong, when he agrees to help Caitlin with the camp for troubled teens. And I definitely wouldn't mind kidnapping Dalton for myself.

    This was a good read and would definitely give it 4 out of 5 stars.



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     You can find out more about the Author Lindsey Brooks and her books on her Website. Also you can follow her on Facebook and on Twitter.

Blossom Street Brides {Book Review}

Title: Blossom Street Brides

Author: Debbie MaComber

Genre: Women's Fiction, Romance

Book Description:

#1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber has won the hearts of millions of readers with her moving and inspiring stories. Now wedding bells are ringing in the tight-knit community that gathers around A Good Yarn, a store in a pretty Seattle neighborhood. Knitters come to the store to buy yarn and patterns but somehow they leave richer in friendship and love.
 
Lauren Elliott has waited years for her long-term boyfriend, Todd, to propose, yet he seems more focused on his career than their relationship. When Lauren learns that her younger sister is pregnant before she herself even has an engagement ring, she feels overjoyed yet disheartened. Knowing she can’t put her future on hold, Lauren prepares to make a bold choice—one that leads her to a man she never dreamed she’d meet.
 
Newly married to her second husband, Max, Bethanne Scranton is blissfully in love. But with Max’s job in California and Bethanne’s in Seattle, their long-distance marriage is becoming difficult to maintain. To complicate matters, Bethanne’s cunning ex will do anything to win her back.
 
Lydia Goetz, too, is wonderfully happy with her husband, Brad, though lately she worries about the future of A Good Yarn. As she considers how to bring in business, she discovers that someone has beaten her to the punch. Baskets of yarn are mysteriously popping up all over town, with instructions to knit a scarf for charity and bring it into Lydia’s store. Never before has her shop received so much attention, but who hatched this brilliant plan?
 
As three women’s lives intersect in unexpected ways, Lydia, Lauren, and Bethanne realize that love heals every heart, and the best surprises still lay ahead.

My Review:

I was really happy to be to review the Blossom Street Brides by Debbie MaComber. I have read a lot of her books. I enjoy reading romances, I really do. But I don't enjoy cheesy romances where authors make an unlikely situations. I can grauntee you that Debbie MaComber doesn't do that with her books. Mrs. MaComber puts a real touch and feelings to her characters. 

I have to admit I read a lot and read quickly if a book catches and keeps my attention. 

This book is not just about two main characters. Which a lot of books seem to focus on lately. This book covers three different couples and what their relationships. 

I really liked all of a couples and the other characters in this book. Although there were a few, ok well one I didn't like. You'll have to read to find out what I mean. The other one I liked at the end because she saw the truth and realized she was being lead to believe something else. 

The characters made me laugh at times and Mrs. MaComber made them feel real. 

 I give this book 5 stars out of 5 and would definitely recommend this book.

     You can purchase Blossom Street Brides on Amazon and Barnes and Noble

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from Netgalley for my honest review. The opinions in this post are 100% of my own. They may differ from others.