Idolizing In: Since You've Been Gone by Anouska Knight

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"Since You've Been Gone" by Anouska Knight

Authors' Book Description : How do you learn to love again?

In one tragic moment, Holly Jefferson's life as she knew it changed forever. Now—to the external world, at least—she's finally getting back on her feet, running her bakery, Cake. But inside, she's still going through the motions befitting a twenty-seven-year-old widow.

Then she meets Ciaran Argyll. His privileged and charmed life feels a million miles from her own. However, there's more to Ciaran than the superficial world that surrounds him, and he, too, is wrestling with his own ghosts. Will Holly find the missing ingredient that allows her to live again—and embrace an unknown and unexpected tomorrow?

My Book Review : 5 out of 5 stars!!! WOW ... just, wow. Throughout reading this novel I expected to see it take many different turns, but I never expected to be so enraptured that I'd read through it so quickly and fall in love with it at the same time.

What can I say ....

I was riveted by this moving first person contemporary romance.

I swooned at how Ciaran got to know Holly while proving to her that her love for her husband may not be the only love she has to give. To outsiders they might seem like opposites, but together they force each other to relax and brake out of their comfort zones while enjoying the good things in life.

I could not get enough on this engaging cast of characters! I HIGHLY recommend this novel to anyone who enjoys contemporary romances. Especially ones with a comedic flare while dealing with multiple intense settings and themes.

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Author's Novel Extras : Pre-publication jitters... | Parents’ Evening Curveball | ‘Since You’ve Been Gone’ is going Stateside!

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"Holly, what are you wearing, darlin'?" A very sweaty, but dapper-looking Frank had appeared at my side as I'd been thinking of something to say to Mr. Argyll.
"You look beautiful, Hol, ignore him. Frank---shut up, man." Jesse had stopped dancing now, too. Ciaran Argyll hadn't moved. He was just standing there watching me, his approving eyes almost as brown as Jesse's. I looked down at my dress and felt the smile fall from my lips. With a sickening lurch, I realised that I was still wearing my bath towel.
Right on cue, of course, the ice maiden took her place at Ciaran's right arm, just as I started to hyperventilate. "Would you like me to take you to get those waxed?" She smiled sweetly.
A vicious intake of breath and I jolted back to life on my bed. ~ within Chapter 8

The happiness in the room was tangible, as if you could swing a butterfly net around and take some home with you.
Ciaran and I walked through the door and into the corridor together. Today had been a good day. I felt...happy. Full up. I was trying to think of something to say to him when Martha yelled from the other side of the closed door.
"Holly Jefferson! You've got food colouring on my baby!" ~ within Chapter 28

For more information on this book and/or any other books by Anouska, then please check out her website.

Feasted On: Kiss Me, I'm Irish by Roxanne St. Claire, Jill Shalvis, & Maureen Child

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Paperback - Pages: 505; Kindle Edition - File Size: 785 KB; Audible Audio Edition - Version: Unabridged | Expected Release Date: February 28, 2012 | Publisher: HQN Books | Obtained: NetGalley

"Kiss Me, I'm Irish" by Roxanne St. Claire, Jill Shalvis, & Maureen Child

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"The Sins Of His Past" by Roxanne St. Claire

Pages: 176

My Story Summary : After participating in a stupid stunt, Deuce finds himself starting over again and coming back home to Rockingham, Massachusetts. As well as, finding out that the town and people he thought he knew have really changed. However, when he finds out what has happened (or going to be happening) to his family's bar he plans to step in thinking he can take it over before anything else changes. Nevertheless, in doing so he ends up altering Kendra's life all over again...

My Story Review : 4.5 out of 5 stars!! I LOVED this couple--Kendra & Deuce--they really knew how to get on each other’s nerves, get the other to laugh/smile, and heat them up too. Plus, the secret that Kendra is keeping was one twist that I never really expected and I really enjoyed reading about how it all worked out!

Yet, even though this was one, HOT and spicy read that kept me wanting to read more it was sweet/sad enough that it made me get teary eyed too during some parts. ♥

Story Teaser :

He'd dressed nicely for their day trip. She'd worn jeans and a sweater---not fully believing he'd follow up on his threats to take her to Fall River. But here he was...looking...
"You going to stare at me for an hour or are we leaving?"
Stare. She blinked. "You're imagining things. I'm just wondering what my restaurant supplier will think of you." She made a showing of hunting for her bag. ~ within Chapter 6

For more information on this book and/or any other books by Roxanne, then please check out her website.

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"Tangling with Ty" [South Village Singles, Book 2] by Jill Shalvis

Pages: 161

My Story Summary : Ty has brought himself up over the years and has turned into a brilliant architect who's currently doing the plans for Nicole's building. Because of his rough-and-tumble upbringings, he now lives and works wherever the drive takes him, meaning he isn't the settling down kind of guy.

Nicole has been a brainiac all her life, and has no problem proving it. She's also a wonderful ER doctor, who puts more hours in at the hospital then she does at home or socializing with her friends. Over a year ago, Nicole and her girlfriends put in a pact that they were going to be single forever. However, one of her friends, Suzanne, has already broken it and gotten engaged, so now it's only Nicole and Taylor left in the pact.

When Nicole & Ty meet, sparks instantly start flying and they both push each other's limits as to how far they are willing to go. Will they find that what they have been looking/waiting for all along is each other? Will Ty's wanderlust set in again having him move on without Nicole? Or will Nicole just decide to stick to her pact after all?

My Story Review : 4 out of 5 stars! All you need is a little love and you'll get it here in this intensely steamy story about two stubborn people needing more out of life then they ask for. Nicole and Ty are sooo good together!! They are a perfect combo of being similar enough to each other to understand one another and be okay with their rough spots, and being different enough that they intrigue each other in a way that cannot be ignored.

Very creative! I liked this one a lot! And even though it's a part of a series, it's written in a way that you can read it as a standalone novel too!

My Previous Review(s) for this Author : Kissing Santa Claus | Time Out

Story Teaser :

Before he could attract her attention, she'd kicked off her shoes, then crossed her arms in front of her and whipped off her top.
She wore a tiger-striped bra---did she have any idea how sexy her secret lingerie fetish was?---and then put her hands to the button on her pants. Oh, boy. "Nicole!" He was barely braced on the studs now, but he leaned over way farther than he should, knowing he had to make her see him or she'd be good and pissed by the time she was naked, and generally he liked his women soft and smiling and mewling with lust when they were naked. ~ within Chapter 6

For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Jill, then please check out her website.

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"Whatever Reilly Wants..." [Three-Way Wager Series, Book 2] by Maureen Child (aka Ann Carberry, Kathleen Kane, & Sarah Hart)

Pages: 146

My Story Summary : Connor and his brothers have been given $10,000 but instead of splitting the money between them they made a winner-takes-all bet, that whoever can make it three months without having sex will either split the money or get it all (depending on who's left standing). After one month passing and one brother out of the contest, Connor seems sure that he can make it. All he needs to do is stay away from all women!

That doesn't mean he has to avoid his best friend, Emma, though since he's never had any feelings for her before so he shouldn't now .... Right? After Emma finds out about those "no feelings,” she gets so mad that she plans to do everything in her power to prove just how wrong Connor is!

However, when planning the trap for him she never expected her heart would get involved during the process...

My Story Review : 3.5 out of 5 stars, this story is very sweet and playful, about two friends finding out what was truly missing in their lives. I really liked the relationship between Connor and Emma, plus their flirty conversations and steamy sex scenes are hot enough to keep you interested! In addition, reading the banter between Connor and his brothers was funny too!!

However, I didn't like how the plot flowed from being really good to Emma wanting everything to come to a halt. It was annoying and I wish it were written a little better. Nevertheless, that didn't stop me from liking this story.

My Previous Review(s) for this Author : Baby Bonanza

Story Teaser :

"Hey!" She braced her palms against his lower back, pushed herself up and shouted, "What the hell are you doing?"
"I'm through wasting time, Em." He slapped his palm against her butt, and when she yelped, he grinned.
"What are you, a caveman?"
"Caveman, Marine...you tell me."
"I will if you'll put me down."
"Not a chance." ~ within Chapter 7

For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Maureen, then please check out her website.

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My Book Review : For the full book I give it 4 out of 5 stars! If you’re looking for a fun novel that has a LOT of HOT Irish men in it then this is the book for you!! Even though one story had a slow point in it, I would still recommend this novel to anyone who wants to read some HOT sex scenes, with good storylines behind it, along with some funny parts!

Disappointmentville: NASCAR Series, Book 2

Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 246 KB | Release Date: December 2006 | Publisher: HQN Books

"In the Groove" [NASCAR Series, Book 2] by Pamela Britton

My Book Summary : Sarah just keeps getting kicked to the curb with all of her ex-boyfriends but this most recent time was a doozy! Recently some racy photos of her became published without her permission (not to mention that they were photoshoped). Because of these photos, she has lost her job as a kindergarten teacher (that she loved), and her most recent boyfriend broke up with her and kicked her out of their place to live. Therefore, she's trying to make a new start .... drives across the country to North Carolina looking for a job ... but the only thing she seems to be able to get is to become the bus driver for Lance Cooper (a famous NASCAR racer), who she has never heard of in her life. They seem to have an instant spark between them as soon as they meet, but being his employee, Sarah tries to have it go nowhere. Will Lance just give up trying? Will Sarah's past just go away or will it come back to haunt her?

My Book Review : 2.5 out of 5 stars. Cute NASCAR story ... but the way Sarah handles the situation kinda upset me ... I mean the book is well written but it made me not like the book's ending too much.

Book Teaser :

She opened her eyes. Her head--still attached to her body, miraculously--had come to rest against something hard and cool. A windshield, she realized. Her cheek and the front of her body pressed against the glass.
Oh, great.
She was now a human bug. How appropriate. ~ within Chapter 1

For more information on this book, series and/or any other books by Pamela, then please check out her website.

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Made the Grade: Fool’s Gold Series, Book 8

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Hardcover - Pages: 378; Paperback - Pages: 378; Kindle Edition - File Size: 527 KB; Audiobook - Unabridged | Expected Release Date: June 19, 2012 | Publisher: HQN Books | Obtained: NetGalley

"Summer Nights" [Fool’s Gold Series, Book 8] by Susan Mallery

My Book Summary : Shane has recently moved to Fool's Gold in hopes of settling his horses in his mother's barn and building his home and his own stables on the neighboring property. What he gets instead is a whole menagerie of his mother's rescued animals to take care of, a well-meaning town that change up his life in ways he never expected or originally wanted, and a small redheaded librarian who has the making of a bad girl that Shane could get lost in. Everything but Annabelle, the librarian, Shane believes he can deal with, but if it was his choice, he wouldn't get close to Annabelle at all, as she seems too much like his ex-wife.

Annabelle will do whatever she can to prove him wrong and become his friend. However, will she loose her heart to the gruff cowboy in the process?

My Book Review : 3 out of 5 stars, this novel is humorous while keeping up with all of the typical antics that run around Fool's Gold! Annabelle and Shane are both dealing with their pasts throughout this novel but along the way, they end up losing their hearts to each other too. I really liked reading about the build up to "All Summer Long" while getting to read more about the Stryker brothers!!

I wish I could give this novel a higher ranking because of all of the humorous things that go on and because I enjoyed the characters. However, the plot was too drawn-out for me to thoroughly enjoy. Also, I wasn't happy with how redundant Shane was, when it came to his belief that Annabelle was just like his ex-wife, even though she wasn't anything like her.

With that being said, I still recommend this novel to anyone who enjoys the Fool's Gold series!! It's always fun to catch up on the town! =0)

My Previous Interview(s) with this Author : May 2012

My Previous Guest Post(s) by this Author : The Appeal of Romance - June 2012

My Previous Review(s) for this Series : Book 1 | Book 4 | Book 5 | Book 6 | E-novella 2 | Book 7

My Previous Review(s) for this Author : Tempting | Accidentally Yours | Falling For Gracie | Having Her Boss's Baby | Barefoot Season

Author's Series Extras : Fool's Gold Magazines | About Fool's Gold | Fool's Gold News | Meet the main characters from the Fool's Gold Series


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Book Teaser(s) :

"That was a one-time thing," she said primly. "We won't be having sex again. We've come to an understanding. We're friends."
"Keep saying it," Charlie told her. "One day it might be true."
Annabelle glanced around to make sure no one was sitting too close, then leaned toward her friends and lowered her voice. "I have to admit, I do like him a lot. Maybe more than a lot. We want different things though and he doesn't trust me."
"Why doesn't he trust you?" Charlie asked. "You didn't do anything wrong."
"It's his ex," Heidi explained. "I never met her, but I heard stories from Rafe. Apparently she's a real byotch."
Charlie snorted. "You did not just say that. Seriously?"
"I'm hip," Heidi said with a sniff. "Is that the right word?"
Annabelle grinned. ~ within Chapter 10

"You're perfectly safe. You're not going to fall."
"Easy for you to say," she told Shane. "You're standing on the ground. I know. We'll trade. You sit up here while Khatar stands on his back feet and I'll watch. Then I for sure won't fall."
Shane turned away, but not before she saw him smile.
"You think this is funny?" she demanded. "It's not. Nothing about you trying to kill me is funny." ~ within Chapter 12

For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Susan, then please check out her website. To find out more about the town of Fools Gold then click here.

Feasted On: Fools Gold Series, Book 4

- This is an ARC book - Format: Paperback | Pages: 379 | Release Date: July 2011 | Publisher: HQN Books

"Only Mine" [Fools Gold Series, Book 4] by Susan Mallery

My Book Summary : Dakota has had some upsets in her life recently, and that isn't including her boss, Raoul, loaning her to work on this new reality show (located in Fools Gold) so the executives won't ruin the town. But when Finn walks into her life ... things between them go from casual to scorching quickly. Even though Finn is originally in Fool Gold to get his younger twin brother off of this new reality show and back into college in Alaska, where they are all from and (in Finn's view point) they need to be, he can't regret getting to know Dakota. She's fun, easy to talk to, and calms him and his worries down more than once. However, they both know this is just a casual relationship they have together and as soon as his brothers get kicked off the show and either shape up and do what they should be doing or he kicks them into shape himself, he definitely not planning on staying in Fools Gold any longer then he needs to be.

So, when Dakota's life goes from being single and carefree to one with a whole lot more responsibilities will Finn decide to end what they have and move on or will he realize that what he really needs just happens to be right in front of him??

My Book Review : 4.5 out of 5 stars! So far in this series I have read the first and third books and even though I loved the characters, the plots fell a little short for me ..... but this book definitely topped them both for me .... from the main characters to the secondary characters, I couldn't get enough and was rooting for them all!! Ever since I finished the third book I have wanted to read the stories about the triplets, and I was pleasantly surprised by the turn of events in this novel! Dakota turned out to be a great main character, from her relationship with her sisters to what she wanted in her future to the relationship she had with Finn ... as I said I couldn't get enough!

Then to just add to it ... Sasha and Stephen!! Oh, my ... I SO hope they'll have a book of their own since I really want Stephen and Aurelia together, and I want to see what happens to Sasha and his dream of fame .. will he make it and will he find anyone for himself?? Very addicting!

My Previous Review(s) for this Series : Book 1

My Previous Review(s) for this Author : Tempting | Accidentally Yours | Falling For Gracie | Having Her Boss's Baby

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"I'm not a cougar," she said, speaking very quickly. "I'm actually allergic to cats. I'm not a man magnet." She could feel herself blushing. The man magnet statement was ridiculous. Geoff could tell what she was and wasn't simply by looking at her. ~ within Chapter 4

He raised his eyebrows. "I don't want to watch people falling in love."
She smiled. "Okay, okay. It's a girl thing. A while ago on Biggest Loser two of the contestants fell in love. It was just the best. My sisters and I couldn't stop calling each other about it."
"But you don't know them. Why does it matter if they get involved?"
"It just does. It's fun to watch people fall in love. Which should make the show more interesting. I guess that's the problem. No one is falling in love." ~ within Chapter 17

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