THE TAMING OF THE BILLIONAIRE is Book 2 in the Billionaires and
Bridesmaids series. With a
Jessica Clare book you can always count on sexy guys and
great story-telling, and THE TAMING OF THE BILLIONAIRE
is no exception. This story appears to be loosely
inspired by William Read more...
PRINCESS OF THE PACK is a novella in Saranna DeWylde's
Woolven Secret werewolf series. PRINCESS OF THE PACK
happens concurrently with some events of Book 1, so
reading the first book in the series, BIG BAD
BILLIONAIRE, before this one is a good idea.
PRINCESS OF THE Read more...
DARK AND DAMAGED is a wonderful and eclectic collection
of paranormal love stories. DARK AND DAMAGED struck my
interest because I am a fan of Jennifer Ashley and Bonnie
Vanak. All of the other authors in this anthology are new
to me. However, I have discovered some new favorites. All Read more...
THE CEO BUYS IN is Book 1 in the Wager of Hearts series
by Nancy Herkness. This is an unusual story for me
because of the type of wager that the billionaire
bachelors make. I haven't read many romances in which men
are so desperate for genuine Read more...
HEAT EXCHANGE, the first book in Shannon Stacey's new Boston Fire
series, is a strongly character-driven story with
lots of passion. It's told from two perspectives in
a natural style that helps the reader relate to
main characters Lydia Kincaid and Aidan Hunt.
Lydia is Read more...
THE PERFECT BARGAIN is Book 1 in the How To Marry a
Highlander series by Jessa McAdams. THE PERFECT BARGAIN,
like some of my other favorite fun romances, starts out
requiring the reader to suspend their disbelief a little.
After her ex messes with her confidence, Sloane Chatfield Read more...
ALL WOUND UP is Book 10 in Jaci Burton's Play-by-Play
series. ALL WOUND UP focuses on the St. Louis Rivers
baseball team -- the players and the management. I love
how ALL WOUND UP is very much a character-driven story.
Most of the conflict comes Read more...
IF HE'S NOBLE is Book 7 in Hannah Howell's Wherlocke
series. I believe that readers who may be new to this
series can still enjoy IF HE'S NOBLE. Hannah
Howell explains the family dynamics and the types of
special abilities the Wherlockes and Vaughns possess Read more...
IF YOU DARE is a standalone novel by Jessica Lemmon. The
story opens with Lily McIntire camped out at a spooky,
abandoned house because of a dare by her co-worker and
fierce competitor Marcus Black. Although IF YOU DARE is a
traditional contemporary romance, it starts and ends with Read more...
IN THE DRINK is the third book in Allyson K. Abbott's Mack's
Bar mystery series. I think that you should read it only after reading the
previous two books in the
series, not only because they are great mysteries, but
because there are numerous complex relationships Read more...
DRAGON FALL is the first novel in Katie MacAlister's Dragon Falls series.
Characters from the author's Aisling Grey series make an appearance, too.
Although I've not read the Aisling Grey books, and being new to Katie
MacAlister's world of magic and dragons, I was able to Read more...
SEAL WOLF HUNTING is Book sixteen in the Heart of the
Wolf
series by Terry Spear. Even though it's part of a series,
I believe that readers who are new to the series can
still read and enjoy SEAL WOLF HUNTING. This is a
"friends-to-lovers Read more...
EARTH BOUND is Book four in Christine Feehan's Sea
Haven series. Characters from Christine Feehan's
Drake Sisters series make appearances in EARTH
BOUND.
However, as someone who has never read previous books in
this series or books in the Drake Sisters series Read more...
YOU REALLY GOT ME is Book one in Erika Kelly's Rock
Star
romance series. Having jumped into this series with Book
two, I was eager to read YOU REALLY GOT ME. I love this
book! The characters are three-dimensional and
interesting and the romance is smoking Read more...
I WANT YOU TO WANT ME is Book two in Erika Kelly's Rock
Star
Romance series. Although this is part of a series,
this is
the first book by Erika Kelly that I've read. I was able
to
follow along and enjoy I WANT YOU TO Read more...
RESCUING THE BAD BOY is Book two in Jessica Lemmon's
Second Chance series. Jessica Lemmon is quickly
becoming one of my favorite authors. Although it is part
of a series, I think RESCUING THE BAD BOY can be enjoyed
without having read the previous book. However, the Read more...
SECOND CHANCE SUMMER is Book two in the Cedar Ridge
series by Jill Shalvis. Apart from the romance itself,
SECOND CHANCE SUMMER revolves around the quirky group of
siblings and half-siblings that make up the Kincaid
family. The love that Aidan has with his close-knit
family Read more...
THE DUKE CAN GO TO THE DEVIL is Book three in Erin
Knightley's Prelude to a Kiss series. I think this
is a
book that can be enjoyed by readers who may be new to the
series. THE DUKE CAN GO TO THE DEVIL is a great Read more...
WANDERING SOUL is Book one in Cassandra Chandler's
Summer
Park Psychics series. Cassandra Chandler puts a unique
spin on the phantom character from the classic novel THE
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA by Gaston Leroux. In this
incarnation, Dante Lucerne is a scarred artist that Elsa
Sinclair brings Read more...
DYING TO DATE is Book two in the Fated Match series
by
Victoria Davies centered on a dating agency for
supernaturals. I think DYING TO DATE can still be enjoyed
by readers who may be new to this series. Victoria Davies
is brilliant at crafting interesting tales about Read more...
My fav Almodovar film is Flower of My Secret. I liked the adaptation from a billion years ago of the Anne of Green Gables series. I loved the book version of The Shining more than the film. I love just about any of the Jane Eyre adaptations but the Fassbender version with it's switched around format gets the mood exactly right.
Yes! This is what I live for - witty and intelligent characters. Love Stephanie Laurens' heroines because they are intelligent and look at the big picture. Love witty dialogue like in a Celeste Bradley novel or Claudia Dain's Courtesan Chronicles series.
I never really understood the whole "step-brother" romance phenomenon. I mean I guess there's no biological connection so one level of ick is removed but....I don't know. I read a story once by Red Garnier about a man and woman who were not biologically related & didn't have a "step-" connection, but the guy's family always looked at the woman and her sister as family and tried to treat them that way and force the future H/h to fit that mold. They became friends in their youth and suppressed their natural attraction that developed over time organically. But to me, that's different.
I love beta heroes as well as alpha types. One of my favorite beta heroes is Reggie from "The Pursuit of Marriage" by Victoria Alexander. He's a sweetie, good to his family, a loyal friend, and very easy going. After wearing his heart on his sleeve too many times, he invents an alpha alter-ego to try and win him love. His friends help spread stories of his supposed exploits to help him out because they want to help him since he's such a good friend and a good guy. Very funny story. My favorite beta hero.
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