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***5 ‘Bartleby Beakface’ Stars*** Ok, he wasn’t the best part of the book, but he does liven things up lol. I thoroughly enjoyed watching Katie and Beckett work extremely hard to not fall for each other. They both had valid reasons for not crossing any lines, but once they admitted to enjoy getting under each others skins…well it was only a matter of time. While Katie’s stubbornness was at times eye rolling, I loved her determination and heart. Beckett was a grump, but his care of those around him (even Katie at the beginning) and wanting to do right by the Sullivans as a whole made my heart happy. Obviously they have their ups and downs, but I loved how they brought out the best in each other and gave as good as they got and I’m happy they got their HEA in the end. There were some great moments in this one. I loved catching up with Wyatt, Lark & Penny. Aunt Tootie, Duke, Lee, Red and Annie were awesome…and even the Kings brought some goodness to this one in an interesting way. I’m

  The Issue with Bad Boy Roommates by Piper Rayne is now live!   I was only looking for a roommate… I’m the town widow. Not the only one, but the youngest by far. My husband died one year after our wedding, casting me as the charity case in my small Alaskan town. Since then, everyone—including my big family—try to keep me busy as if that will stop the haunting memories from resurfacing. Do I know it’s time to move on? Of course, but that’s easier said than done. Then Van Adler rides into town. His bad boy vibe complete with his motorcycle and tattoos causes my body to fill with need for the first time since my husband’s death. To make matters worse, he’s the one who answered my ad for a roommate. Sharing the close quarters of our two-bedroom apartment means I have to set some ground rules like keeping his rippled abs covered. Soon we become friends, he’s making me dinners, and we’re binge-watching television shows all night. The more o

***5 Stars*** Sooooo…I knew going in that sparks of all kinds would be flying between Kip and Fiona and that the frustration level would be high with the both of them when it came to the push/pull… But I didn’t expect THAT..That was like Whoa, k…hmmm…and that’s all I can say about that. As for Fiona and Kip. Regardless of “that” I adored them both.  Fiona is all kinds of feisty and doesn’t back down for anyone. Kip is charm personified, but they both have their demons, they both keep things close to the vest and they are both extremely stubborn. But they have an insane chemistry and when they let their walls fall, they find that they are actually perfect for each other. This was a wild ride. I really was not prepared for all that happened, but I couldn’t put it down. I NEEDED to know how everything would work out between Kip and Fiona because I liked them so much. As for triggers, there are some big ones, but they are necessary to understand who Fiona and Kip were and who they have bec

Title: Favorite Mistake Author: Jessica Prince Series: Redemption Contemporary Romance, Small Town Romance, Romantic Suspense, Man In Uniform He was the town’s golden boy, their all-American hero. But there was a side of him he’d only shown her. When Lyric Jackson stopped for gas in Redemption, Tennessee, she wasn’t sure what to think of the small town nestled in the middle of the Smoky Mountains. Then she got one look at Holton Clarke, saw that charming smile, and fell instantly. One night with the man in uniform sparked an ember of hope, but things didn’t quite end how she’d expected. All Holton Clarke ever wanted to do was protect the people he cares about. He thought he’d be able to do that better as a deputy for his hometown, but one call turned his whole world and everything he thought he knew upside down. Including what he’d hoped for his future with a certain sassy librarian. But when danger from Lyric’s past comes calling, Holton has to put his fears and insecurities to the si

Hendrix: A Pittsburgh Titans Novel Sawyer Bennett Release Date: June 6, 2023 Synopsis: Hendrix Bate  man is one of The Lucky Three , a trio of players who were not on the Titan’s team plane the night it crashed. Feeling as if he’s been given a second chance, Hendrix is determined to make the most out of his life, but that doesn’t mean he’s not suffering from scars that can’t be seen.    When I lost my Titan brothers in the crash, it was a mixed bag of emotions. I was devastated and grief stricken, but I was also grateful to be alive. Yeah, that might cause a little—okay, a lot of—guilt, but now I’m determined to live each day as if it’s my last. A night out with friends puts me in the crosshairs of Stevie Kisner—the devastatingly beautiful bar owner with a sharp tongue and a fire in her eyes that lets me know she has zero tolerance for guys like me. I’ve never been one to back away from a challenge, so I’m not dissuaded by Stevie’s tough as nails attitude or her big biker dad who

Forbidden Hearts by Corinne Michaels is now live! First rule of being a nanny? Don’t fall for the single dad, even if he is smoking hot. But that’s exactly what happens when grumpy small-town sheriff Asher Whitlock reluctantly hires me to take care of his daughter for the summer. Neither of us is thrilled with the arrangement, but he’s desperate for help, and I need the money for grad school this fall. All we need to do is keep our distance and remain professional . . . turns out, that’s easier said than done. Instead of focusing on my future, all I see is the strong jawline, crystal-blue eyes, and rock-hard body right in front of me. We try to resist each other, but we end up crossing every line until I’m in his bed. I tell myself it’s just this once. Okay, twice. All right, every night. But it’s got to end–he’s fourteen years older than me, with a kid and a stressful job. Have I mentioned my dad is his boss? Then there’s the past I’m try

***5 Stars*** I’m a sucker for fairytale retellings of any kind…sweet, contemporary, paranormal…you name it and I’ll definitely perk up and when an author I already fangirl over announces that she’s about to dabble in them? Weeell, I’m ALL in and I freakin’ loved this retelling! It has all the main elements of the Little Mermaid but with twists that kept me turning the pages to see what would happen next. And then we have Maren and Ramsey. Can I just say that I freakin’ adored both of them. Maren is a force to be reckoned with, even when she doesn’t realize it. She regrets the choices she made as a girl, but man, watching her acknowledge all that she is and own it was awesome. Ramsey…well, the man is book boyfriend goodness. Yes, he is morally gray and has interesting way of getting things done, but he is a pirate who is loyal to those that are loyal to him and will go to the ends of the world for them.  Their journey to their HEA was definitely a fun one, for me the reader, not so muc

“Aly Stiles delivers the perfect romantic comedy with Look Smart. I found myself laughing throughout and wondering what the secondary characters would do next. The connection between Nate & Nat filled my heart with pure joy and was immediately rooting for their HEA.” -Author Andrea Johnston  Look Smart, an all-new star-crossed lovers workplace romantic comedy from Aly Stiles, is now available in Kindle Unlimited! Nate Hanover’s future was set. The perfect girlfriend, the perfect career… He’s the perfect man with the perfect life—until he lost it all this summer. Now he’s not sure about anything, except that no one can know the truth lurking behind his “perfect” facade. Especially not at this week’s high-stakes corporate circus known as Tele-Con. Natalie McAllister has no time for games. After working nonstop since… ever, she’s one win away from the dream promotion she’s been chasing for years. All she has to do is land the Sandeke Telecom account at this week’s