Shy's Review ~ My Beautiful Neighbor by Piper Rayne

My Beautiful Neighbor by Piper Rayne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars


A good kick off to a new series. Those were my first thoughts after finishing My Beautiful Neighbor. There were so many good things working in the story.

I loved the secret child twist. And having read the series prequel My Twist of Fortune, I really liked how that ending played into this story.

I'm a fan of small town romance, as well as big family series. And Piper Rayne is so good at both of those. I enjoyed the cameos from the Baileys and hope there are many more of those to come.

I also just loved Cade and Presley. I felt for her uprooting her life after getting surprising news. I admired her strength and really liked her character. Cade as well was likable as a nice guy, great big brother and oldest son, and I thought their pairing was a great fit. I also liked that Cade kicked off the Greene children finding love. I will be excitedly awaiting each new story in this series and highly recommend this one.

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Shy's Review ~ Truth Be Told by Marie James

Truth Be Told by Marie James
My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Marie James has got to be one of the few authors that I start off my book review by saying OMG I love that bird. Especially when this book is not about birds. But since starting this series I feel like every review contains that sentence in some way shape or form. Puff Daddy has got to be the most hilarious character that Marie James has ever written. And he's a freaking bird. He definitely steals the show in whatever scene he's in but it always brings a fantastic levity to the moment no matter what's going on. And this book definitely had several moments where levity was needed. This story dealt with several very hard subjects. From childhood trauma, to losing parents and loved ones, to secret children and so many more. But as usual it was written in that special way that this author has that has you completely engaged in the story. I was hooked within the first few pages. Even when I was a little bit nervous that I might not like one of the main characters depending on how everything was handled. But of course it was handled perfectly to have me rooting for everyone's happy ending by the end. This was such a great story and once again I'm excited for what's to come.


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Shy's Review ~ Return to Us by Corinne Michaels

Return to Us by Corinne Michaels
My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Once again I was quickly pulled in by a Corinne Michaels book. This time a second chance romance that had me all in my feels.

The two main characters were childhood sweethearts who went their separate ways after high school. It wasn't an amicable split and they tried very hard to avoid even the mention of each other in their small town after that.

They were brought back together under very unusual circumstances.

But it was clear very quickly on that they had an undeniable pull to each other.

Despite how they ended, they love was still there. It didn't take me long to love both of them too. I actually loved many of the characters on this story along with the plot. There was so much emotion and great dialog and just was a really great story. I look forward to the next story in the series that was perfectly setup at the end of this one.

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Shy's Review ~ East Bound by Nana Malone

East Bound: Billionaire Romance by Nana Malone
My rating: 5 of 5 stars


What the heck did I just read!!! I feel like I was put through the ringer with this one. But the good, book lover kind.

I, of course, was frustrated with East after the events at the end of book one. And this book jumped right in picking up where it left off. So I knew Nyla's side of things and my heart broke for her.

Within moments I was right back in the thick of things. I needed to know how things would be fixed with them. And I needed to know what was next.

Every new twist was just the next thing keeping me hooked and the pages turning. Unsurprisingly, once I started this book I couldn't stop reading until I was done. And then I was trying to pick my jaw up from shock and wanted to know what the heck had just happened.

It was just such a thrilling, steamy, emotional, but utterly captivating book. Now I need book three. I need a resolution to that cliffhanger.

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Shy's Review ~ Call Me Crazy by Melanie Harlow

Call Me Crazy by Melanie Harlow
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Call Me Crazy is an excellent addition to the Bellamy Creek series. It was one I was looking forward to, especially after the events of book two. Enzo and Bianca did kind of have that meant to be feel. Even if they didn't get along as kids and drove each other crazy as adults. They had a serious spark and an obvious attraction. I loved how even though their plan was spur of the moment, they still sat down to think about important details and they had some get to know you time. My heart broke for both of them when certain things went wrong, and if I hadn't already been a fan of Enzo, his sensitivity and care of Bianca during those moments would have been turning the tides for me. I enjoyed how often the couples from the previous two books were featured in this one and also the small town, close knit community they had. Both Bianca and Enzo had great friends to support them and that's always a plus for me. I know there's at least one more book to come in this series and I'm excited to see how that one will play out after loving the ones I've gotten so far.

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Marie's Review ~ Rookie Move by Samantha Lind

Rookie Move by Samantha Lind
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

-Marie, ☆☆☆☆

This couple will make you smile and you can just feel their love.

Dylan and Hailey are high school sweethearts with two different chosen career paths. They both know what they want and that includes each other. Can they survive on though living on opposite sides of the country?

This book is heart warming and I smiled with them every step. I now want to read the other books before this one.

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Release Blast ~ #REVIEW ~ Rookie Move by Samantha Lind

 Release Date: February 25

Dylan

My future was all mapped out.

Graduate high school.

Get drafted. 

Make a professional hockey team’s roster.

Marry my high school sweetheart.

 

I had it all within my grasp; 

Everything was falling into place.

Except for the distance,

And our conflicting schedules. 

 

How can we both follow our dreams when the roads keep taking us in different directions?

Hailey 

My future was all mapped out.

Graduate high school.

Graduate Med-School.

Land my dream residency.

Marry my high school sweetheart. 

 

My dream took me to the opposite coast, but my heart just wasn’t in it anymore.

 

Could I find a new path to my goal and still find happiness?

 

Was thinking we could make this work just another rookie move?

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REVIEW

 This couple will make you smile and you can just feel their love.

Dylan and Hailey are high school sweethearts with two different chosen career paths. They both know what they want and that includes each other. Can they survive on though living on opposite sides of the country?

This book is heart warming and I smiled with them every step. I now want to read the other books before this one. 

-Marie

 

Meet Samantha Lind

Samantha Lind is a contemporary romance author. Having spent the first 27 years of her life in Alaska, she now calls Iowa home where she lives with her husband and two sons. 

She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, reading, watching hockey (Go Knights Go!), and listening to country music.

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Release Blitz ~ Conceited Concierge by Renea Porter

Title: Conceited Concierge

A Cocky Hero Club Novel

Author: Renea Porter

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: February 28, 2021

Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward are excited to bring you the Cocky Hero Club: original works from various authors inspired by Keeland and Ward's New York Times bestselling Cocky Bastard series.

BLURB

A fresh start in Temecula, CA was exactly what I needed to get over my breakup. I was looking forward to Palm Trees, fine wine, the beaches and killer sunsets. But I never expected to run into handsome Levi Bateman while still on my way to California. The last thing I needed was a conceited passenger. I had a job to focus on.

I knew Levi would be a distraction because we would be working in close proximity. He was so sure of himself, resisting him was even harder. Not only did I have a job to focus on, I had a broken heart to mend and I was ten years older than Levi. There was too much baggage between the both of us.

Besides I didn’t know if I’d be staying in Temecula after the job was complete.

All good things must come to end.

Maybe before it even started.

Except our ending was one I didn't see coming.

*Conceited Concierge is a second chance romance inspired by Cocky Bastard.

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Shy's Review ~ My One Week Husband by Lauren Blakely

My One Week Husband by Lauren Blakely
My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I loved this one. Really really loved it. I knew there had to be a good story for Daniel. Some baggage in his past. But I didn't expect what it was. I also didn't expect to love him and Scarlett so much. Both characters had more layers and depth then I was expecting. I loved their role play and escapades as well.

I honestly really liked the way Lauren Blakely wrote this one. A relationship built in just one week might have been a bit hard to swallow, but she went about it perfectly. The time spent together during the week was steamy and highly entertaining but it was more a revelation then the whole basis for the relationship.

Overall this was a great story and I can't wait for more.

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Book Tour ~ Forever After All by Catharina Maura

Title: Forever After All

Author: Catharina Maura

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: February 17, 2021

Cover Design: Damoro Design

From the author of The Tie That Binds comes another spellbinding marriage of convenience novel.

Elena
I’m ready to sacrifice my dignity if it will save my dying mother. Or so I convinced myself as I walked into a gentlemen’s club, ready to trade my body for my mother’s life. 

I didn’t expect Alexander Kennedy to be there. I didn’t expect him to stop me. And I certainly didn’t expect him to propose a marriage of convenience.

Alexander
Elena Rousseau, a heiress fallen from both riches and grace.

I know she’s not right for me – she’s far from the meek trophy wife I’m after. But if she’s going to sell herself to anyone, it’ll be me.

 

Blog Tour ~ #REVIEW ~ My One Week Husband by Lauren Blakely

  MY ONE WEEK HUSBAND by Lauren Blakely  

Release Date: February 15th 

  MY ONE WEEK HUSBAND is NOW AVAILABLE on all platforms!  

A week-long trip. A fake marriage. And seven delicious nights with only one bed in the hotel room. Dive in and lose yourself in this all-new sexy, fake marriage standalone romance filled with emotional twists and turns from #1 New York Times Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely! You’re going to love this charming and broody billionaire Brit and his sexy, vivacious business partner he’s not supposed to fall for! 

Take a peek at the smoldering excerpt below, and grab your copy of this witty, sinful friends-to-lovers forbidden romance today! 

Cover Reveal ~ Edge of Fear by Freya Barker

Title:Edge Of Fear (Arrow's Edge MC, #4) 

Author: Freya Barker 

Genre: Romantic Suspense 

Release Date: May 3, 2021 

Photographer: KW Photography 

Hosted by: Buoni Amici Press, LLC.

Book Blitz ~ Ack Ack by Chris Karlsen

Title: The Ack Ack Girl (Love & War, Book 1) 

Author: Chris Karlsen 

Genre: Historical Suspense 

Release Date: February 14, 2021

Hosted by: Buoni Amici Press, LLC.

In 1941, the German war machine had conquered all of Europe, only England remains free. Hitler knows to invade England the Luftwaffe must defeat the Royal Air Force. While under constant attack, the valiant pilots of the RAF manage to keep the enemy from executing an invasion. But the RAF suffers great losses. England is in desperate need of more pilots. As a result, the government takes a huge chance and establishes unique teams of women known as Ack Ack Girls. These women are trained to work anti-aircraft units, freeing men up for other combat details. 

The Ack Ack teams are high risk assignments, targeted by enemy bombers and fighter planes. Ack Ack Girls must be courageous and quick-witted. Ava Armstrong is excited to be chosen to be among them. Her anti-aircraft unit borders a major RAF base where several squadrons of pilots are deployed. Chris Fairfield, who earned a Distinguished Flying Cross in the Battle of Britain, is one of pilots stationed by Ava’s unit. 

When Ava and Chris’s paths cross, sparks fly. War lends an urgency to life and love. Their romance grows deep and strong despite the danger that surrounds their daily lives. After the men in Chris’s squad see his plane get shot down, Ava is told he went down in flames and cannot have survived. 

Logic says the men who were with him that day are right in believing him dead. 

Her love says they’re wrong. 

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Book Tour ~ Abrupt Changes by Karen Renee

Title: Abrupt Changes

Series: O-Town Series

Author: Karen Renee

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: February 16, 2021

Cover Design: FuriousFotog

Raegan

Weeks after a bitter divorce, tragedy brings me back to Orlando for the foreseeable future to care for my mother and determine what direction my life should take.

When someone unlocks the back door to my mother’s house, I expect an intruder.

I never thought I’d run into Clint Ramsey like this.

After nine years, my attraction to him hasn’t faded.

He not only has a key to Mom’s house, he has a key to my heart.

It takes all my resolve to steel myself against him and the magnetic pull he’s always held over me.

Clint

When I fell in love with Raegan, I fell in love with her mom and sister, too.

The day I left her in New York City was the worst day of my life. It destroyed our future, and I’ve regretted it ever since.

With Raegan back in Orlando, I’m determined to keep my distance to protect my heart and my peace of mind. The problem is deep down; I know this is my last shot at happiness and I won’t let it slip away.

When Raegan’s safety is threatened, I must fight to protect the only woman I’ve ever loved.