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Review: Addicted by Elle Kennedy

April 27, 2020      Leave a Comment

Review: Addicted by Elle Kennedy

Review: Addicted by Elle KennedyAddicted
by Elle Kennedy
Series: Outlaws #2
three-stars
Published by Signet
on June 28, 2016
Genres: Science Fiction Romance
Pages: 354
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Lennox used to live in a paradise on earth with his best friend Jamie, in a place where visitors came and went, allowing their desires to run free. But everything changes when a deadly attack forces them to take up with Connor Mackenzie’s band of Outlaws. Lennox knows Jamie is hung up on someone else, but he’s always believed he’s the man for her—and won’t let her go without a fight.
Even though Jamie is well aware that Lennox is one hot specimen of a man, she refuses to let sex ruin the most important relationship in her life. But when the object of her interest spurns her, she indulges in a little pleasure-filled revenge with her very magnetic, very willing best friend. One thrilling night with Lennox is enough to awaken Jamie’s unexpected desires for him. And now that she’s had a taste, she’s not sure she can ever give him up...

Review

I didn’t enjoy it as much as I did the first book. However, I think this is a solid sequel to the general series arc. Also, I’ve been introduced to both Lennox and Jamie in the first book, and Hudson even hinted at the more-than-platonic feelings that Lennox had for Jamie that Jamie had for Rylan. I had fun reading about how these two best friends who’ve known each other their whole lives moved on from being friends who’ve never been sexual to each other to being two people who could not get enough of each other in the bedroom.

I liked Jamie’s jealous streak. I mean, it was obvious from the get-go that Lennox was in love with her and protective of her. However, when she got jealous of Reese, it showed that Jamie’s feelings for him is actually already more than just deep friendship. There are some minor things that I found were anti-climactic to the individual story, but was a turning point in the general series plot.

 

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About Elle Kennedy

A New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Elle Kennedy grew up in the suburbs of Toronto, Ontario, and holds a B.A. in English from York University. From an early age, she knew she wanted to be a writer, and actively began pursuing that dream when she was a teenager.

 

Elle writes romantic suspense and erotic contemporary romance for various publishers. She loves strong heroines and sexy alpha heroes, and just enough heat and danger to keep things interesting!

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Review: Addicted by Lauren Landish

April 27, 2020      Leave a Comment

Review: Addicted by Lauren Landish

Review: Addicted by Lauren LandishAddicted
by Lauren Landish
Series: Bad Boy Stepbrothers #1
three-stars
Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
on January 21, 2016
Genres: Contemporary Romance
Narrator: Daniel Galvez II
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“Your lips would look great wrapped around my…”
Who in the world tells a girl that on their first meeting? Tyler Locklin, that’s who. He’s filthy rich and arrogant with a set of abs that is the envy of all young men everywhere, and did I forget to mention devilishly handsome? He’s a bastard of the first order. I can’t stand to be in the same room with him.
But with one wink or a flash of his mischievous grin, I go weak in the knees. It pisses me off. I’m supposed to hate him. He’s an asshole. Yet, I can’t help but be drawn to him because I’m . . . ADDICTED.

Review

This was was an okay read. The main characters had their good points individually. The hero sometimes came across as tactless and unfiltered. But he was an okay alpha male hero who entertained me, so I have no complaints there. The heroine was also enjoyable to read.

For a stepbrother/stepsister book, this wasn’t too taboo because that fact didn’t factor in when they first fell for each other. It’s steamy, but not over-the-top. It’s not really that amazing, but it’s not so bad either.

 

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About Lauren Landish

Lauren Landish is a WALL STREET JOURNAL & USA TODAY bestselling author and her books have garnered a legion of praise from her readers.

When shes not plotting about how she will introduce you to your next sexy as hell book boyfriend, you can find her deep, deep in her writing cave, furiously tapping away on her keyboard, writing scenes that would make even a hardened sailor blush.

Lauren, who lives in NC with her boyfriend and fur baby, warmly invites you to her worlds of rock hard abs, chiseled smiles, and men with deep, fat pocketsbut beware! These stories are guaranteed to have you addicted and needing your next fix!

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Review: 30 Days by Christine d’Abo

April 22, 2020      Leave a Comment

Review: 30 Days by Christine d'Abo

Review: 30 Days by Christine d’Abo30 Days
by Christine d'Abo
Series: 30 Days #1
three-stars
Published by Kensington
on July 28, 2015
Genres: Erotic Romance
Pages: 320
Narrator: Zoe McKay
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For years, Alyssa has been going to bed with a memory. Is she ready to wake up with a fantasy?
Some people wait their whole lives to find their soul mate, but not Alyssa Barrow. She met Rob at nineteen, and they were set to live happily ever after—until he became ill. In his final days, Rob urged his beautiful, young wife not to abandon happiness—or pleasure. He even left her a special gift, a sexy game plan to help her move on: Thirty cards with instructions for thirty days of passion. You’ll know when the time is right, he’d said. Now it’s two years later, and when Alyssa meets her hot new neighbor, Harrison Kemp, she begins to think the right time is right now…
From his sculpted thighs to his devilish grin, Harrison is the kind of man women want. Before she can lose her nerve, Alyssa tells Harrison about her long-ignored cards…and asks him to help her fulfill them. It’s a favor he’s more than happy to, um, perform. With his skillful touch, and the hot press of his lips against her skin, Alyssa finds herself re-awakening to life—and a host of other sensations. But what began as not-so-innocent fun soon grows into true intimacy, and Alyssa realizes she’s opening herself up not just to sex…but to love. When it comes to a future with Harrison, what’s really in the cards?

Review

I think this book has a very good premise. I found it bittersweet and touching that the heroine’s dead husband himself was the one helping her to move on. I feel sad because it’s not easy losing the person you love. I feel hopeful too because nobody should live the rest of their lives without having someone to share it with.

30 Days is an amped up chick lit. When I say amped up, I am referring to the sex part. This is a woman’s journey from losing a husband to going through the sex cards he left her and finally finding a man she could have another shot at love with. Sadly, the core of the book was the thing I liked the least about it.

Everything was seen through the heroine’s POV. I would have liked to know more about the hero as well. I would have liked to get a bigger view of the love story. The fact that all I could read about was the heroine made me feel like I was forced to like her and see things her way.

Having said all that, I will still say that it was a good, solid read that I quite enjoyed. I’ve read other books from this author before, and I know she writes really steamy scenes, and she’s great at those. The same is true in this book.

 

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About Christine d’Abo

A romance novelist and short story writer, Christine has over forty publications to her name. She loves to exercise and stops writing just long enough to keep her body in motion too. When she’s not pretending to be a ninja in her basement, she’s most likely spending time with her family and two dogs.

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Review: .38 Caliber Cover-Up by Angi Morgan

April 20, 2020      Leave a Comment

Review: .38 Caliber Cover-Up by Angi Morgan

Review: .38 Caliber Cover-Up by Angi Morgan.38 Caliber Cover-Up
by Angi Morgan
three-stars
Published by Harlequin Intrigue
on January 17, 2011
Genres: Romantic Suspense
Pages: 219
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Undercover DEA agent Erren Rhodes was used to working alone. So the very idea of teaming up with Officer Darby O'Malley to ferret out a killer wasn't exactly how he thought this critical mission would go. But thanks to information only the beautiful cop possessed, finding whoever was responsible for shooting Erren's friend made Darby a valuable--and irresistible--partner. Digging into the case, though, revealed a far-reaching conspiracy...and angered all the wrong people. Now, trying to bring a killer to justice while keeping Darby safe was making Erren remember why he was better off on his own. Especially when Darby made him long to hole up with her in the safe house and never let her out of his sight.

Review

Harlequin Intrigue is probably my least favorite line out of all Harlequin’s imprints. There are, however, some books from Intrigue that I like. This one, unfortunately, is not one of those. I like it, but I think this only rates a three from me.

The plot is interesting, fast-paced, and action-filled. I quite enjoyed the chemistry between the main characters. There’s nothing wrong with how the book was written. I actually commend Angi Morgan for not writing a cheesy romance novel disguised as a cop drama. In fact, the balance between romance and action was great. The reason I’m giving this a three is because even if it was an entertaining read, it wasn’t something that got to me emotionally. Don’t get me wrong, this is still a solid read and probably one of the more exciting books from Intrigue.

About Angi Morgan

Angi Morgan is a USA Today and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author. Her work has finaled in the Romantic Times First Series Book, the Booksellers’ Best First Book, the Booksellers’ Best Series Romantic Suspense, the Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence, the Carolyn Readers Choice Award and the Daphne du Maurier. An 11th generation Texan, Angi utilizes her strong heritage to create passionate characters in actual Texas locations who are willing to risk everything.

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Review: #Holiday by Cambria Hebert

April 19, 2020      Leave a Comment

Review: #Holiday by Cambria Hebert

Review: #Holiday by Cambria Hebert#Holiday
by Cambria Hebert
Series: Hashtag #6.5
three-stars
Published by Cambria Hebert
on December 3, 2015
Genres: New Adult Romance
Pages: 140
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Givers gonna give… Twas the night of game day, And all through the town, Lacey glittering snowflakes fluttered around. They clung to the roads, concealing everything with white. It was a beautiful #holiday sight. The paparazzi were out without any care, In hopes to catch Romeo and Rimmel, rumored to be there. When out on the road there arose such a clatter. The Hellcat spun out, but it shouldn’t matter. I pulled out my cell to dial in a flash. But the battery was dead. What useless trash. The moonlight glistening on the new fallen snow Made us forget we needed a tow. For the season was upon us. Our family was alight. Our #holiday was destined to be merry and bright.

Review

I don’t think that whatever took place in this novella was in any way significant to the series as a whole, or even if there’d be future books to look forward to.

However, as a fan of the series, as someone who has loved and followed Ivy, Braeden, Rimmel, and Romeo, this novella is like a balm to a thirsty soul. It’s great to read about them again and hang out with them and the entire family.

 

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About Cambria Hebert

Cambria Hebert is a bestselling novelist of more than fifty titles. She went to college for a bachelor’s degree, couldn’t pick a major, and ended up with a degree in cosmetology. So rest assured her characters will always have good hair.

Besides writing, Cambria loves a pumpkin spice latte, staying up late, sleeping in, and watching K drama until her eyes won’t stay open. She considers math human torture and has an irrational fear of chickens (yes, chickens). You can often find her running on the treadmill (she’d rather be eating a donut), painting her toenails (because she bites her fingernails), or walking her chihuahuas (the real bosses of the house).

Cambria has written in many genres, including new adult, sports romance, male/male romance, sci-fi, thriller, suspense, contemporary romance, and young adult. Many of her titles have been translated into foreign languages and have been the recipients of multiple awards.

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Review: With This Ring by Georgia Le Carre

April 5, 2020      Leave a Comment

Review: With This Ring by Georgia Le Carre

Review: With This Ring by Georgia Le CarreWith This Ring
by Georgia Le Carre
three-stars
Published by Georgia Le Carre
on January 3, 2020
Genres: Contemporary Romance
Pages: 400
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Will These Bitter Enemies End Their Families Feud by joining together?
Freya
Maxim Ivankov is the devil incarnate.With the fierce blood of Mongolian conquerors running through his veins he is pitiless. From the time I was a child, I knew he was my enemy, and I have always hated him with a shocking intensity. Now my father wants me to marry him. I cannot say no to my father. No one says no to him, not if they wish to live. I may be his daughter, but his honor is more important than my life. So I will marry that heartless brute. Yes, he is beautiful, with piercing blue eyes and raven black hair, but I will not bend to him. I will not share his bed, and I will not bear him children. Our marriage will be more barren than the wild landscapes his ancestors rode across when they came to conquer our lands.
Maxim
I have watched her from afar for many, many years. Those flame colored locks tumbling down her delicate shoulders, that creamy-white neck when it is stretched and exposed. I have imagined how it will feel when she offers herself to me and I am inside her. She despises me, but now she will bear my name and be mine.I will make her call my name. I will make her get on her pretty, little knees and beg me to take her. I will be her last thought when she goes to sleep and the first when her eyes open. I will fill her belly with my seed.

Review

One thing I enjoy about Georgia Le Carre’s books is that they are always steamy. The hero is always an alpha, and the heroines always give as good as they get. This book doesn’t disappoint in the steam and chemistry aspects. The reason I’m rating this only 3 is because the plot has become formulaic. I’ve read several books from her, and I know that some of them have more depth and character development, so while this book is pretty entertaining, I know that I’ve read better books from her. If you are looking for a good book to pass the time, this one here is a good one to start with. It has sex, kidnapping, an arranged marriage, and a round of meddlesome family members that mean well. What’s not to like?

About Georgia Le Carre

Georgia writes contemporary and erotic romance from a little old 19th century romantic cottage, surrounded by a magical garden filled with fruit and walnut trees.

When she is not feeding words into her laptop, she can be found lost in long walks in the woods, particularly on moonlit nights, and often with the man of her dreams.

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