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Showing posts with label book report. Show all posts

Monday, November 4, 2019

Feasted On: Sins and Scandals Series, Book 3 | #BookReview @LSmithAuthor @readforeverpub @grandcentralpub @hachetteus

- This was an ARC Read -
Available Formats through Amazon: Kindle Edition, Audible Audiobook, & Audio CD | File Size: 6990 KB
Audible Audiobook & Audio CD (Unabridged) Listening Length: 5 hours and 11 minutes
Publication Date: December 5, 2017 | Language: English
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing : Forever Yours
ASIN: B06XZLDRR3 & B077TGNPM3 | ISBN-10: 154911400X
ISBN-13: 978-1549114007
Main Genre(s): Holiday Romance, Historical Romance
Format Jess Read This Novel In: eBook - MOBI File
Jess Obtained This Book Through: NetGalley


"A Scottish Lord for Christmas" [Sins and Scandals Series, Book 3] by Lauren Smith

Author's Book Description : The best gifts come wrapped in a kilt . . .

Beautiful Lady Rowena Pepperwirth can have any man her heart desires. Unfortunately no gentleman has elicited even the slightest flutter---until she meets the brooding Lord Forres at a holiday house party. With just one look at the dashing Scottish lord, Rowena suddenly knows what she wants for Christmas.

Quinn MacCauley, Lord Forres, is in need of a wife. When he meets the lovely Lady Rowena, he knows she'll be a good mother to his daughter and a capable household manager. But Quinn doesn't count on Rowena being the most tempting woman he's ever met. He's determined not to risk his heart, but Rowena's just as determined to give him the greatest holiday gift of all---a chance at true love.

My Book Review : 4 out of 5 stars! For the past year, Quinn has suffered the loss of his wife who died unexpectedly, but now for his young daughter's sake he plans to find a suitable woman to marry. Rowena is an idealistic young lady who is a romantic at heart and loves children. These two meet at a house party and soon their lives quickly change for the better .... or so Rowena believes, Quinn may come around once she helps him "see the light."

Monday, October 28, 2019

Idolizing In: A Hummingbird Christmas by Karen Foley | #BookReview @karenefoley @TulePublishing #readztule

- This was an ARC Read -
Available Formats through Amazon: Kindle Edition & Paperback
File Size: 1847 KB | Paperback Print Length: 216 Pages
Publication Date: October 17, 2017 | Language: English
Publisher: Tule Publishing : Montana Born Books
ASIN: B074ZR23QP | ISBN-10: 1947636596 | ISBN-13: 978-1947636590
Main Genre(s): Holiday Romance, Contemporary Romance
Format Jess Read This Novel In: eBook - MOBI File
Jess Obtained This Book Through: NetGalley


"A Hummingbird Christmas" [Glacier Creek Series, Prequel / A Glacier Creek Novel] by Karen Foley

Author's Book Description : Cole Tanner doesn’t do Christmas.

Abandoned as a child on Christmas Eve, he has no use for the holiday season. When his best friend’s widow arrives in Glacier Creek, Montana, determined to give her small daughter the fairy-tale Christmas she’s dreaming of, Cole is prepared to dislike her. He isn’t prepared for Joy and her daughter to insinuate their way into his life—and his heart. But when tragedy strikes, he needs a Christmas miracle to fulfill the one wish he never knew he wanted.

Joy Holliday believes in miracles.

She sees hummingbirds everywhere, and believes they are tiny messengers from Heaven. Despite losing her husband four years ago, she is determined not to dwell on the past, but to look to the future. Her entire world revolves around taking care of her daughter, Piper, and ensuring she has a magical Christmas. In Glacier Creek she finds Cole, a man still smarting from the wounds of his past, determined to keep happiness at arms’ length. Can she save Christmas and show him the promise of a future with her?

My Book Review : 5 out of 5 stars!! Joy's Christmas wish is to give her five-year-old daughter the best holiday ever. So, in hopes of a winter wonderland Christmas they head to her in-laws house in Montana where they find that everyone seems to need a bit of holiday magic....

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Made the Grade: Salvation Pack Series, Book 8 | #BookReview @njwaltersauthor

- This was an ARC Read -
Available Formats through Amazon: Kindle Edition & Paperback
File Size: 1143 KB | Paperback Print Length: 290 Pages
Publication Date: September 25, 2017 | Language: English
Publisher: Entangled Publishing : Select Otherworld
ASIN: B075DFB2QN | ISBN-10: 1976097630 | ISBN-13: 978-1976097638
Main Genre(s): Paranormal Romance, Shifter Romance, Werewolf Romance
Format Jess Read This Novel In: eBook - MOBI File
Jess Obtained This Book Through: NetGalley


"Wolf in her Soul" [Salvation Pack Series, Book 8] by N. J. Walters

Author's Book Description : Detective Reece Gallagher has spent the last decade working as a cop in Chicago so he can search for her--the red-haired woman who haunts his dreams. He's just about ready to give up and go home to Salvation, North Carolina, when he finally finds her. But she's the assault victim on a case he's working on, and there's a full-blooded werewolf who wants her dead. He needs to keep her safe and convince her she's his mate.

Hannah Burdette has a secret she's never told anyone. But there is someone who knows who--or rather, what--she is. There's a stalker after her who plans to rid the world of her "impure" blood. When the cop she meets turns out to be a werewolf and claims she doesn't have to be alone anymore, she's wary. But where better to hide from a bloodthirsty hunter than in the middle of North Carolina with the security of a pack surrounding her?

Each book in the Salvation Pack series is a standalone story that can be enjoyed in any order.

My Book Review : 3 out of 5 stars! About a decade ago, Reece dreamed of a woman that had red hair and who he needed to save. Therefore, he followed what his dream told him and moved away from his pack in North Carolina to Chicago where he became a detective. Yet, those years hit him hard by living in a city and being away from his family, so the day he decides to finally go back home for good he meets the woman from his dream, Hannah. She definitely needs his help as she has someone who wants to kill her. But are they both ready for all the new changes that fate has in store for them?

Monday, October 14, 2019

Idolizing In: P.S. I Like You by Kasie West | #BookReview @KasieWest @Scholastic @ireadya

Format Jess Read This Novel In: Hardcover
Print Length: 326 Pages | Publication Date: July 26, 2016
Publisher: Scholastic : Point | ISBN-13: 978-0545850971
Language: English | Main Genre(s): Young Adult, Contemporary Romance
Jess Obtained This Book Through: Amazon


"P.S. I Like You" by Kasie West

Author's Book Description : Signed, sealed, delivered...

While spacing out in Chemistry class, Lily scribbles some of her favorite song lyrics onto her desk. The next day, she finds that someone has continued the lyrics on the desk, and added a message to her. Intrigue!

Soon, Lily and her anonymous pen pal are exchanging full-on letters -- sharing secrets, recommending bands, and opening up to each other. Lily realizes she's kind of falling for this letter writer. Only who is he? As Lily attempts to unravel the mystery, and juggle school, friends, crushes, and her crazy family, she discovers that matters of the heart can't always be spelled out...

Kasie West brings irresistible wit, warmth, and sparkle to this swoon-worthy story of love showing up when you least expect it.

My Book Review : 5 out of 5 stars!! Oh my goodness, you guys!! This novel!!! I don’t know where to begin with this review. *happy sigh* So here we go ...

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Idolizing In: Rescue Me Series, Book 1 | #BookReview @_debbieburns

- This was an ARC Read -
Available Formats through Amazon: Kindle Edition, Audible Audiobook, Library Binding – Large Print & Mass Market Paperback | File Size: 1210 KB
Audible Audiobook (Unabridged) Listening Length: 10 hours and 12 minutes
Library Binding (Large Print) Print Length: 462 Pages
Mass Market Paperback Print Length: 352 Pages
Publication Date: July 4, 2017 | Language: English
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
ASIN: B01N39EXGJ & B072JHR5Z4 | ISBN-10: 1432844296 & 1492650838
ISBN-13: 978-1432844295 & 978-1492650836
Main Genre(s): Contemporary Romance
Format Jess Read This Novel In: eBook - MOBI File
Jess Obtained This Book Through: Edelweiss+


"A New Leash on Love" [Rescue Me Series, Book 1] by Debbie Burns

Author's Book Description : You can't buy love...but you can rescue it.

With her no-kill animal shelter at risk of losing funding, Megan Anderson is working doggedly to save the animals in her care. She'll do anything for them—even go toe-to-toe with a handsome man who's in way over his head.

Craig Williams has had his share of heartache recently, and he's not in the mood to get the guilt trip from a spirited (and beautiful) animal shelter owner. But the more time they spend together, the more he realizes it's not just animals Megan is adept at saving—she could be the one to rescue his heart.

Soon, Craig and Megan find that the magic of unconditional love can do anything...even lead to their forever home.

My Book Review : 5 out of 5 stars!! A man (Craig) who is still coming to terms with the devastating loss that happened in his life years ago takes his daughter’s puppy to a local animal shelter at the wishes of said daughter and his ex-wife. From that moment on his life becomes unexpectedly intertwined with Megan, the Director of the animal shelter. Yet, especially with them both being so different, are they ready to try making something of their budding relationship or will fate take the choice out of their hands?

Friday, October 4, 2019

Spreading the Word: The Starr Brothers of Montana Series, Book 2 | #BookReview #JoanKilby

- This was an ARC Read -
Available Formats through Amazon: Kindle Edition & Paperback
File Size: 3364 KB | Paperback Print Length: 248 Pages
Publication Date: October 10, 2017 | Language: English
Publisher: Tule Publishing : Montana Born Books
ASIN: B07517GXSJ | ISBN-10: 1947636197 | ISBN-13: 978-1947636194
Main Genre(s): Holiday Romance, Contemporary Romance
Format Jess Read This Novel In: eBook - MOBI File
Jess Obtained This Book Through: NetGalley


"A Baby for Christmas" [The Starr Brothers of Montana Series, Book 2] by Joan Kilby

Author's Book Description : When Mia Tempesta goes into labor during a snowstorm on Christmas Eve, she stumbles into Will Jackson's cherry packing shed. As a war widow, she's lost everything–her husband, her home, and her job. But when Will, a caring stranger, delivers her beautiful baby boy into her arms, she has hope for a brighter future.

After being betrayed and dumped by his long-time girlfriend, Will’s dreading the holidays, but when he helps deliver Mia’s son on Christmas morning, he gains a renewed purpose in life. The beautiful Mia and her child tug on his protective heart strings and he finds himself longing to help. They fight their growing attraction–Will’s on the rebound and Mia is still grieving. Will their reckless passion end in heartbreak?

Can two damaged hearts find healing and happiness? One Christmas baby might just be the miracle they need to love again.

My Book Review : DNF ... another one! 😞😱 I was REALLY enjoying this novel until their relationship took, yet again, a move that brought them closer but also "two more steps back" from where they needed to be and I couldn't take it anymore.

Spreading the Word: The Billionaire's Christmas Baby by Marion Lennox | #BookReview #MarionLennox

- This was an ARC Read -
Available Formats through Amazon: Kindle Edition & Mass Market Paperback
File Size: 2200 KB | Mass Market Paperback Print Length: 256 Pages
Publication Date: December 1, 2017 | Language: English
Publisher: Harlequin : Romance
ASIN: B072V85K19 | ISBN-10: 0373744625 | ISBN-13: 978-0373744626
Main Genre(s): Holiday Romance, Contemporary Romance, Secret Baby Romance
Format Jess Read This Novel In: eBook - MOBI File
Jess Obtained This Book Through: NetGalley


"The Billionaire's Christmas Baby" by Marion Lennox

Author's Book Description : The maid, the billionaire...and the baby

Hotel maid Sunny Raye only went to Max Grayland’s hotel suite to clean—and found herself calming a tiny abandoned baby! With just days until Christmas, the gorgeous but bewildered billionaire demands Sunny help him care for Phoebe over the holidays. She agrees—only if they spend Christmas with her family!

Max is totally out of his comfort zone, but warmhearted Sunny is a revelation. And Max finds he wants more than a nanny for Phoebe—he wants Sunny to lighten his life forever.

My Book Review : DNF. I am so sad that I had to DNF this novel at 80% of the way through as it had such a unique beginning

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Made the Grade: Billionaires & One-Night Heirs Series, Book 3 | #BookReview @CarolMMarinelli

- This was an ARC Read -
Available Formats through Amazon: Kindle Edition, Hardcover & Mass Market Paperback
File Size: 1798 KB | Hardcover Print Length: 288 Pages
Mass Market Paperback Print Length: 224 Pages
Publication Date: June 20, 2017 | Language: English
Publisher: Harlequin : Presents
ASIN: B01N1ENEPJ | ISBN-10: 0263071553 & 0373060793
ISBN-13: 978-0263071559 & 978-0373060795
Main Genre(s): Contemporary Romance, Secret Baby Romance
Format Jess Read This Novel In: eBook - MOBI File
Jess Obtained This Book Through: NetGalley


"Sicilian's Baby of Shame" [Billionaires & One-Night Heirs Series, Book 3] by Carol Marinelli

Author's Book Description : Seduced...

When hotel chambermaid Sophie delivers room service to Sicily’s most dark-hearted tycoon, Bastiano Conti, his raw sexuality tempts her to take the ultimate risk—surrendering her untouched body to his!

Shamed...

Bastiano’s ruthlessness is renowned, but even his conscience flickers when Sophie is fired for their indiscretion—the memories of which are branded onto his very soul—and disappears.

Pregnant!

Bastiano finds Sophie working in a bar—disgraced, destitute and pregnant! Rejected by his own family, Bastiano is determined to claim his child...by seducing defiant Sophie into wearing his ring!

My Book Review : 3.5 out of 5 stars!! This novel follows the same plot that Ms. Marinelli’s “The Innocent’s Secret Baby” did. Only this time the main male lead is Raul’s nemesis Bastiano. We follow how Bastiano has dealt with his past experiences and we FINALLY learn the truth about EVERYTHING. And within the midst of all of that, we watch as he starts a partial relationship with Sophie and how everything enfolds between them. Do they have the beginnings of something wonderful together or will it end in shambles too?

Monday, September 30, 2019

Made the Grade: Secrets of a Billionaire's Mistress by Sharon Kendrick | #BookReview @Sharon_Kendrick

- This was an ARC Read -
Available Formats through Amazon: Kindle Edition & Paperback
File Size: 1908 KB | Print Length: 224 Pages
Publication Date: March 1, 2017
Publisher: Harlequin : Presents | Language: English
ASIN: B01IP8FHGU | ISBN-10: 0373060459 | ISBN-13: 978-0373060450
Main Genre(s): Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction, Secret Baby Romance
Format Jess Read This Novel In: eBook - MOBI File
Jess Obtained This Book Through: NetGalley


"Secrets of a Billionaire's Mistress" [One Night With Consequences Series] by Sharon Kendrick

Author's Book Description : Waitress...

Neither tall, willowy nor sophisticated, waitress Darcy Denton knew she wasn't Renzo Sabatini's usual type. But enthralled by the powerful magnate, unworldly Darcy became addicted to their passionate nights together.

Mistress...

Ensconced in Renzo's secluded Tuscan villa, Darcy glimpses Renzo's troubled past and desolate soul. She should end it before she gets in too deep, but then she discovers she's pregnant!

Wife?

Harboring her own childhood secrets, Darcy dare not tell Renzo, but as the mother of his child it's only a matter of time—nine months, to be exact—before he claims what's his...

My Book Review : 3 out of 5 stars. Though from the outside-looking-in Renzo and Darcy look like an odd pairing. And with their backgrounds I would tend to agree. Yet, their connection is intense and undeniable. Though will their connection be enough to overcome everything from their pasts, especially when someone from Darcy’s own past threatens to destroy everything that she holds dear...

Friday, September 27, 2019

Made the Grade: Almasi Sheikhs Series, Book 2 | #BookReview @leslienorthbook

- This was an ARC Read -
Available Formats through Amazon: Kindle Edition, Audible Audiobook & Paperback | File Size: 3199 KB | Audible Audiobook: Unabridged
Paperback Print Length: 162 Pages | Language: English
Publication Date: September 18, 2017 | Publisher: Relay Publication
ASIN: B075RF1Q97 & B07B1HHTCM
ISBN-10: 1976522897 | ISBN-13: 978-1976522895
Main Genre(s): Contemporary Romance, Erotic Romance, Diverse Romance
Format Jess Read This Novel In: eBook - MOBI File
Jess Obtained This Book Through: NetGalley


"The Sheikh's Unruly Lover" [Almasi Sheikhs Series, Book 2] by Leslie North

Author's Book Description : Following a recent merger, American executive assistant Marian is sent overseas to meet with her company’s new Arab business partner. But once Marian sees who she’ll be working with—the handsome Sheikh Omar Almasi—she’s instantly wary of his good looks and brooding demeanor. When circumstances force her to step into her boss’ shoes, Marian is more than ready to prove she should be taken seriously...even if it means working side by side with the surly, sexy sheikh.

Two years after losing his wife to cancer, Omar is more driven than ever in his family’s oil business. He opposed the merger with the US tech firm, and now that it’s done, he refuses to compromise himself for corporate Americans. But Omar is caught off guard when he meets beautiful, business-savvy Marian. The woman drives him wild with her stubborn determination and her distracting allure. He’s never had to work so closely with someone so…feminine, and the more time they spend together, the more he has to fight his impulses.

Soon their attraction is undeniable, but with the wound of his wife’s death still not healed, Omar may never be ready to move on…unless Marian can show him how to love again.

My Book Review : 3 out of 5 stars! Will Marian & Omar be able to move on from their misgivings to negotiate a good deal or will everything fall apart, just as they try to get their bliss?

Made the Grade: The Doctor's Baby Secret by Scarlet Wilson | #BookReview @scarlet_wilson

- This was an ARC Read -
Available Formats through Amazon: Kindle Edition, Hardcover & Paperback
File Size: 2128 KB | Hardcover Print Length: 288 Pages
Paperback Print Length: 256 Pages | Publication Date: May 1, 2016
Publisher: Harlequin : Medical Romance | Language: English
ASIN: B0166ADR8O | ISBN-10: 0263261328 & 0373011113
ISBN-13: 978-0263261325 & 978-0373011117
Main Genre(s): Contemporary Romance, Medical Romance, Women's Fiction
Format Jess Read This Novel In: eBook - MOBI File
Jess Obtained This Book Through: NetGalley


"The Doctor's Baby Secret" by Scarlet Wilson

Author's Book Description : Expecting the astronaut's baby!

Dr. Corrine Carter's job as medical adviser heats up when daredevil Austin Mitchell joins the astronaut training program. And it's soon clear their chemistry is hotter than a Texas summer!

For all his cheeky self-confidence, gorgeous Austin makes this relationship-shy doctor feel out of this world. So when their sizzling fling has an unexpected consequence, does Corrine dare to dream of a home and a future with her star-bound pilot?

My Book Review : 3.5 out of 5 stars! Two people who believe they have their lives all mapped out for themselves get thrown for a loop once they meet one another. Who they once were changes in ways they are not familiar. Therefore, they soon have to decide which path they truly want to take no matter the cost. Will they choose each other or will other life choices get in the way?

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Feasted On: Anderson Brothers Series, Book 3 | #BookReview @MaryL_MarissaC

- This was an ARC Read -
Available Formats through Amazon: Kindle Edition & Paperback
File Size: 980 KB | Print Length: 208 Pages
Publication Date: November 16, 2015
Publisher: Entangled Publishing : Lovestruck | Language: English
ASIN: B016VIVL7A | ISBN-10: 1682811956 | ISBN-13: 978-1682811955
Main Genre(s): Contemporary Romance, Romantic Comedy
Format Jess Read This Novel In: eBook - MOBI File
Jess Obtained This Book Through: NetGalley


"Chance of a Lifetime" [Anderson Brothers Series, Book 3] by Marissa Clarke

Author's Book Description : Sometimes the biggest risk is playing it safe...

Gen Richards is tired of living down to her family’s expectation of the helpless blind girl. Resurrecting her high-school bucket list that begins with “kiss a total stranger” seems just the thing until she finds herself in a panty-melting lip lock with her big brother’s best friend.

Chance Anderson thrives on adrenaline, but Genny’s the one risk he’s not willing to take. His recklessness a decade ago landed her in the hospital and ejected him from her life. He’s bad for her and everyone knows it—especially her big brother.

Chance reluctantly helps Gen complete her bucket list in order to keep her out of trouble. Running through a freezing fountain, playing Spin the Bottle while fending off a mad horde of stinging insects, and skinny dipping with homicidal attack swans don’t hold a candle to the real danger: falling for the one person he can never have.

My Book Review : 4 out of 5 stars. About ten years ago, a stupid mistake landed Gen (Genny/Genevieve) into the hospital and forced her best friend away from her. Now, she seems to finally be moving on with her life and after a surprising accident that led to a co-worker dying, Gen wants to complete the bucket list that she created when she was fifteen. Yet, the same day that she pushes forth with moving on who happens to waltz back into her life? Why her old best friend and crush, Chance, of course! Will she be able to prove to him once-and-for-all what a bad decision he made way-back-when or will he show her that what happened ten years ago isn’t what it actually seemed? Stay tuned!

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

What was I thinking?: No Substitute by Susan Diane Johnson | #BookReview #SusanDianeJohnson

- This was an ARC Read -
Available Formats through Amazon: Kindle Edition & Paperback
File Size: 574 KB | Print Length: 252 Pages
Publication Date: November 30, 2012
Publisher: Pelican Book Group : White Rose Publishing
ASIN: B0181NIQQW | ISBN-10: 1611161983 | ISBN-13: 978-1611161984
Language: English | Main Genre(s): Christian Romance, Contemporary Romance
Format Jess Read This Novel In: eBook - MOBI File
Jess Obtained This Book Through: NetGalley


"No Substitute" by Susan Diane Johnson

What was I thinking? : I have enjoyed other christian romance novels. I liked this novel's cover and its book description made it sound like a novel I would typically enjoy.

Author's Book Description : Former high-school sweethearts, thrown together by a matchmaking teenager, must forgive to find love.

Amy Welsh knew when she came back to the small Washington town of Goose Bay she'd eventually run into her high school sweetheart—the one who broke her heart seventeen years ago.

No longer the teenage boy she remembered, Quentin Macmillan could potentially be everything Amy's ever dreamed of. As she lets him into her life, the hurt she's tried to ignore resurfaces. Forgiveness isn't as simple—or easy—as it sounds, especially after Quentin and Amy discover his teenage daughter has been manipulating their feelings.

Will Amy open her heart to healing, and find the future God has prepared for her?

My Book Review : I'm going to be straight with you, I was not a fan of this novel. Now I'm going to put my professional hat on and TRY to nicely explain to you my view point about it. Yet, it can be hard to do so without ranting a bit so if you want to skip this section that’s okay.

1.5 out of 5 stars. A woman goes back to the town she lived in as a teen in hopes of overcoming her past and the man who left her behind. Yet, what she finds is a yearning for more still ... will she get what she yearns for or finally move on with her life.

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Made the Grade: The Skirts and Spurs Trilogy, Book 2 | #BookReview #JeanineMcAdam

Format Jess Read This Novel In: Paperback
Print Length: 170 Pages | Publication Date: September 5, 2013
Publisher: Secret Cravings Publishing
ISBN-10: 1618858688 | ISBN-13: 978-1618858689 | Language: English
Main Genre(s): Contemporary Romance, Cowboy & Western Romance, Diverse Romance, Sports Romance
Jess Obtained This Book Through: Originally Jess was approved for a copy of this novel through NetGalley however the download didn't work before it got archived so Jess bought a copy on Amazon


"The Bull Rider and the Baby" [The Skirts and Spurs Trilogy, Book 2] by Jeanine McAdam

Author's Book Description : Sexy bull rider Caleb Cooper keeps falling off his bull and hitting his head. Smart neuroscience graduate student Carrie Wang is studying him. There’s just one problem, Carrie’s attracted to her broad-shouldered research subject. But she shouldn’t be, because Carrie is pregnant with Charles Winston’s baby. However, that one-night-stand occurred in a beaker closet and Charles wants nothing to do with her or the child.

Besides being handsome in a long-haired, scruffy sort-of-way, Caleb Cooper is kind and quirky. Carrie can’t stop touching him and their unprofessional attraction is mutual. Problems abound when Carrie’s traditional Chinese mother and Charles come to the rodeo. Carrie’s mother wants her to hook a husband and Charles wants Carrie to give the baby up for adoption. Carrie knows she could never let a stranger raise her child. Can Carrie go against everyone’s wishes and raise the baby on her own? Or could Caleb become a father to this child?

My Book Review : 3 out of 5 stars! Carrie has grown up doing everything her mother asked. Though that all changed one night when her lab was having a party. Now she is a pregnant woman trying to find out what would be the right thing for her. With nowhere to turn, she takes a job as a “concussion researcher” for the Bull Riders Association in hopes of getting “away” from everything to get a handle on her life. What she doesn’t expect is a handsome cowboy rescuing her along the way...

Monday, September 16, 2019

Feasted On: Race of Love by Melissa McClone | #BookReview @melissamcclone

- This was an ARC Read -
At Time of Posting, This Novella is NOT Available for Purchase through any outlet.
Format Jess Read This Novella In: eBook - MOBI File
Print Length Per Goodreads: 134 Pages | Publication Date: March 1, 2016
Publisher: Kindle Worlds | ASIN: B01CFAX5CC | Language: English
Main Genre(s): Contemporary Romance, Sports Romance
Jess Obtained This Book Through: Melissa McClone (The author emailed it to me.)


"Race of Love" [The Remingtons Universe Series] by Melissa McClone

Author's Book Description : Harboring secrets has jeopardized Bree Winthrop's spot on the US Ski Team. She's lost her focus and drive to win. Her only hope to remain on the team is Riley “Ry” Guyette–the one man she doesn't trust. Bree must let go of the past if she wants to keep her dreams alive.

Ry knows what it's like to crash and burn after a ski accident sidelined him from competition two years ago. But his coach wants Ry to help a teammate regain her focus and competitive edge. Too bad he hasn't spoken to Bree in six years–six very long years.

Bree and Ry face a mountain of struggles. Will they be able to learn that forgiveness isn't the steepest slope they must conquer?

Race of Love is a stand alone novella that's part of Melissa Foster's The Remingtons Kindle Worlds. Characters from Foster's Slope of Love appear in Race of Love.

My Book Review : 4 out of 5 stars!! Six years ago, one stupid moment ruined any possible friendship between Bree and Ry (Riley). Now, years later, they have grown up from who they use to be but life has dealt them a hard hands and Ry comes back to assist Bree so she can get back into the sport they both love. Yet, what is plaguing Bree isn’t a secret she can really share without ruining the lives of those around her too. Ry does find a way though and as he starts to help, their lives change again but will this new change be beneficial to them both or hurt them more?

Friday, September 13, 2019

Idolizing In: Blocked Series, Book 1 | #BookReview @JenLanebooks

- This was an ARC Read -
Available Formats through Amazon: Kindle Edition & Paperback
File Size: 1044 KB | Print Length: 300 Pages
Publication Date: October 21, 2014 | Publisher: Psyched Publishing
ASIN: B00OI0AQYI | ISBN-10: 0692303103 | ISBN-13: 978-0692303108
Language: English | Main Genre(s): New Adult Romance, Contemporary Romance, Sports Romance
Format Jess Read This Novel In: eBook - MOBI File
Jess Obtained This Book Through: NetGalley


"Blocked" [Blocked Series, Book 1] by Jennifer Lane

Author's Book Description : College freshman Lucia Ramirez has a secret crush on Dane Monroe. He’s a tall drink of water — blond, brash, and one hell of a volleyball player. ¡Híjole! Lucia hopes her volleyball scholarship to his school will make him notice her.

Too bad what’s noticeable is Dane’s obvious hatred for Lucia. Her family’s politics contradict everything he stands for. And politics are front and center in both their families. Dane’s mother is about to face Lucia’s father in the race for US President.

When Secret Service throws them together, Dane can’t deny his frustrating attraction to Lucia’s athletic curves and sweet faith in the world. Amid the intense pressure of college athletics and presidential politics, can opposites not just attract, but overcome overwhelming odds to be together? Or do their differences block their match from the start?

My Book Review : 5 out of 5 stars!! Dane & Lucia (Luz) are in a unique situation. Dane’s mother and Lucia’s father are BOTH Presidential Candidates to become the next President of the United States. And because of a scandal at Lucia’s original college they are now attending the same college on volleyball scholarships. This forced proximity has Pros and Cons, which they end up dealing with along the way, but once Lucia’s true feelings come out for Dane both of their worlds change. Will it be a better change for everyone? That still remains to be seen ...

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Made the Grade: Blood Moon Brotherhood Series, Book 1 | #BookReview @sashawrites

Format Jess Read This Novel In: Kindle Edition
File Size: 1136 KB | Print Length: 232 Pages
Publication Date: April 24, 2017 | Publisher: Entangled Publishing : Covet
ASIN: B06XZPVXT1 | Language: English
Main Genre(s): Paranormal Romance, Werewolf Romance, Shifter Romance
Jess Obtained This Book Through: Amazon


"Falling for the Billionaire Wolf and His Baby" [Blood Moon Brotherhood Series, Book 1] by Sasha Summers

Author's Book Description : When Jessa Talbot’s boss offered her a promotion, she agreed—no questions asked. Her family needed the money, but fighting the attraction she feels for her brooding employer is tough. Worse, she instantly bonds with his infant son she’s caring for. But this is a temporary solution and she can’t get attached to either of them.

Finnegan Dean is cursed. He’s a nicely dressed monster, the wolf inside always looking for a way out. But there are two things he and his wolf agree on. They must protect baby Oscar and Jessa—his mate. While the wolf hungers to seal their bond, Finn fights the instinct. After all, if he really cares for her, he’d never doom her to the life he lives.

My Book Review : 3 out of 5 stars. After dealing with the “curse” of being a werewolf and leading his “pack” of friends over the past ten years, Finn (Finnegan/Oscar Finnegan Dean the Third) finds out that he is unexpectedly a father and that the mother of his child is dead all in one surprising blow. Therefore, in the process of “picking up his life,” he interviews (within his company) for the perfect caretaker for his newborn son and finds it in Jessa. Not only is she the perfect woman to care for his son … she may just mean something more to him all together. And if only everyone will stop threatening him and those he cares about, than he might just be able to figure out how to keep Jessa in his life permanently.

Sunday, September 8, 2019

Disappointmentville: Black Dagger Brotherhood Series, Book 3 | #BookReview #JRWard

Format Jess Read This Novel In: Mass Market Paperback
Print Length: 434 Pages | Publication Date: September 5, 2006
Publisher: Penguin Random House : Berkley : Signet
ISBN-10: 0451219368 | Language: English | Main Genre(s): Paranormal Romance, Vampire Romance, Action & Adventure Romance
Jess Obtained This Book Through: The Recycled Reader Used Bookstore


"Lover Awakened" [Black Dagger Brotherhood Series, Book 3] by J. R. Ward

Author's Book Description : #1 New York Times bestselling author J.R. Ward’s ferociously inventive series continues as the most fearsome member of the Black Dagger Brotherhood discovers just how tempting the night can be...

A former blood slave, Zsadist still bears the scars from a past filled with suffering and humiliation. Renowned for his unquenchable fury and sinister deeds, he is a savage feared by humans and vampires alike. Anger is his only companion, and terror is his only passion—until he rescues a beautiful female from the evil Lessening Society.

Bella is instantly entranced by the Brother’s seething power. Except even as their desire for each other begins to overtake them, Zsadist’s thirst for vengeance against her abductor drives him to the brink of madness. Now Bella must help her lover not only overcome the wounds of his tortured past, but find a future with her...

My Book Review : 2.5 out of 5 stars ... we follow the series into Bella and Z’s (Zsadist) lives. These two had a very strong connection that neither truly understood before their novel begun. Now, in this novel, they learn their “true feelings” for one another while they deal with their pasts, manage the current predicaments they are caught in, and figure out their futures. Yet with the world wanting to tear them apart will they be able to overcome everything AND be able to stay together once everything settles down?
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