Myla Jackson – Boots and Chaps

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This is the 1st book in the Ugly Stick Saloon Series.

Who says it is only a woman’s prerogative to change her mind?  Men should be able to change theirs as well.  Let’s hear it for a little equality in life.  Jackson may have originally claimed not to be into foursomes, but enticing circumstances brought him into the game.  His change of heart leads to some wicked fun reading.  The mischief scenes are hot and engaging with a realness that welcomely makes it a far cry from unbelievable fantasy erotica.

The women in this book are strong, independent, and aggressive.  Jackson may claim to be the master, but Audrey does a lot of topping from the bottom.  In addition, the women at the Ugly Stick Saloon on Ladies’ Night are fantastically unruly.

I plan to read more in the series.

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Emma Chase – Tied

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I love Drew and I love this book!  Drew Evans is the perfect blend of male characteristics, which makes him incredibly sexy.  He’s cocky but justifiably arrogant.  He’s intelligent and successful in the investment banking world.  He’s beautiful.  He’s an asshole, but he’s self-aware of it and is honest enough to admit to the shortcomings of his natural male tendencies.  He’s not immune to jealousy, which makes him a bit more appreciative.  He’s got a practically insatiable libido, but very generous in bed.  Drew isn’t afraid of speaking about what’s on his mind, sometimes crass  (and funny) and sometimes very romantic.  I melted when he told his mom, “If it wasn’t for you-I never would’ve been able to win over a woman like Kate.”  And, he’s a wonderful caring father.  Of course he believes that seeing a shirtless guy with a baby is a form of “female frigging Viagra.”  Overall, Drew is the yin and yang of perfection.

This book was very much worth losing sleep over – I couldn’t put it down.  Every page kept my attention.  The humor in the book is like frosting that holds a cake together.  It makes the whole even more delicious.  Emma Chase teases about the gratuitous oral scene.  Well hey, I like a little extra frosting on my cake.  There are so many funny lines that I would love to quote and share, but I don’t want to spoil the entire book experience.

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Jamie McGuire – Beautiful Redemption

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Love those Maddox Men!  Maddox Men understand true love – the kind that never ends.  Thomas explains the intensity of Travis’s love for Abby, his wife, “I don’t think that [love’s] an adequate word to describe the way he feels about her.  Threatening him with losing her is like threatening his life.”  For Thomas, Liis may not be his first love, but is undoubtable becomes his last. Liis, gratefully acknowledges, “I wasn’t the first, but I would be the last.  That didn’t make me the second prize.  It made me his forever.”

Thomas is hot!  Any man that can bring a woman to her knees with a kiss alone, is a keeper.  He cares immensely  about his family, too.  And, Liis is excellent for Thomas.  She is tough and doesn’t put up with his crap, both at work and elsewhere.

Love is a lot of things: fun, scary, hot, and eternal.  This book has got it all.  I adore humor in any romance.  Shepley’s best man speech at the wedding had me laughing out loud.  “[Travis & Abby’s] marriage has reinforced what I’ve always thought and lived by – that stalking, harassment, and inflicting general misery on a woman will eventually pay off.”

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Abbi Glines – Kiro’s Emily

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This is the 10th Book in the Rosemary Beach Series.

As a fan of the Rosemary Beach Series, I greatly appreciate this gift of a book and addition to the story line.  The author/publisher were generous enough to make it free on Amazon.  It’s a cool novella that is a prequel to the series.  I really like how the author breaks away from standard formula rock star book.  Here, Kiro falls for the innocent girl, Emily.  Unlike most books, Emily doesn’t actually tame Kiro.  He remains true to himself.  He doesn’t limit his foul mouth, doesn’t curb his libido, and doesn’t act any less selfless.  But what makes him incredibly sexy is the way he focuses all his energy on Emily.

See my other post for the Rosemary Beach Series:

Abbi Glines – “You Were Mine”

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Fiction Fan Friday 2/6/2015

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Great romance authors make the reader fall in love with the characters. The descriptions of their build, the way in which they speak, and their prowess in bed electrify the characters and make them hot and desirable. I love to re-read the best of the best, but sometimes there isn’t enough time. Enjoy these pinterest boards that celebrate some of the most titillating characters and combine both provocative images and amazing quotes.

Remy by Katy Evans

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Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire

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Kristen Proby – Come Away With Me

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This is Book One in the With Me In Seattle Series (Volume 1)

This is a feel-good book.  The frequency of the coupling scenes is inspirational.  Luke’s jealousy and protective nature is hot.  The drama is sufficient to keep the story moving, but does not make it a stressful read.  The ancillary characters, their friends and family, add warmth to the story.

One thing about this book that does stand out for me is the character, Natalie.  I love when she stands up to Luke’s sister (who pretty much doesn’t think that Natalie is good enough to date her brother).

And, Natalie has awesome phrases tattooed on her body in multiple languages:

One Step at a Time (in Italian)

Be happy for this moment.  This moment is your life. (in Sanskrit)

Love deeply (in Greek)

Happiness Is a Journey (in French)

Forgive (in Italian)

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Lorraine Loveit – Getting Tackled

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This is the 2nd Book in the Playing the Game series.

Beware! Reader may become as addicted to the series as Susie is addicted to getting busy with Brendon.  Susie cannot stop herself from being with Brendon even if she doesn’t like many aspects of how he treats her.  She admits that she has an

“Unhealthy obsession with him and his body”

How could she give up such a relationship, when he brings her more pleasure than she ever dreamed was possible with a man?

“Being with Brendon it was much more than just sex; it was like being connected with him on a higher level where his true self was revealed.”

Yet still, she wishes that she could change Brendon and make him love her.  Can she accept the good with the bad?  Does the sex override her other concerns?  I don’t know the answer to that question, but the bedroom scenes are scorching hot!  The book leaves you craving to know how it will all work out for Susie and Brendon.

See my other posts about the Playing the Game Series:

Lorraine Loveit – Full Time

Lorraine Loveit – Bounce Down

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Blue Ashcroft – Deeper

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There are all different reasons for choosing the books we read.  Usually I choose books based on recommendations or reviews that I read.  This time, I chose the book because I thought the author had a cool name.  I have a “thing” about names.  I always find them to be an important element to a character.  I personally spend a huge amount of time when considering names for my characters.  I love that Blue Ashcroft chose unique names in this book and explained the motivation of the characters’ parents.

Rain – “My parents are from Texas.  My mom says I was as welcome as summer rain.”

Knight – “[My mom] was really into romance novels.  She says I saved her life when I was born.  She calls me her knight.”

It is a sweet, relatively innocent, romance involving characters that both have a traumatic past.  The ending left me feeling satisfied and optimistic.

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Lorraine Loveit – Full Time

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I usually thank authors at the end of my post, but I’m switching it up this time.  Thank you to Lorraine Loveit, because unlike most other authors, she did a fantastic job of recapping the previous books in the series without over doing it.  It was a great beginning.

In Full Time, Susie is in a precarious but enviable position.  I wouldn’t necessarily classify it as a problem – having two dominant males vying for her.  If I can see beyond my own personal jealousy of her fictional character, I feel her angst and struggle.  I found myself reverting back and forth between Team Brendon to Team Jason.  I love the struggle that Susie has between understanding what’s in her head and in her heart.  It’s not always clear, even to oneself, how one feels towards a person.  This dilemma makes the book really interesting.  In addition, Susie is relatively new to having a BDSM relationship and is still trying to understand her own personal limits and what it all means.  The books is filled with eye-opening and jaw-dropping steamy scenes that will not disappoint.

Included was a bonus chapter from the next in the series: “Time On” – OMG I can’t wait to read it.  This is one of those series that gets better and better after each book.

See my other post about Playing the Game Series:

Lorraine Loveit – Bounce Down

“Bounce Down” (1st in the series)  is Free on Amazon – MUST READ

Check out my new Lorraine Loveit Board on Pinterest

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K.L. Middleton, LR Potter, C.J. Pinard – Summer Sizzle

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Shameless cop, gets caught with the nurse’s panties in his hand.  A great way to start a story!  Chase, the cop, has a great sense of humor and the way that he can make Emma blush is alluring.  The story is both sweet and spicy.  Everyone’s Fourth of July should be so spectacular.

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The story starts with a hilarious break-up scene.  Anyone caught is such a circumstance should be this  articulate.  Kenna drops the bags of food and says,

“Well at least now you can feed the poor woman, Max.  From experience, I know she’ll still be hungry after feeding on what little you have to offer.”

In the rest of the story, the Fireman, Ty, brings the heat.  The story is both hot and heartfelt.  What a wonderful combination!

Rush of Innocence by LR Potter

Those marines down in San Diego are definitely difficult to resist.  Is it enough to have a well-built, beautiful man that: is fabulous in bed, texts and calls frequently, and flies you to Florida?

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