#AudioBook #Review: Submitting Sarah @IAmVanessaVale @RockStarPR

Submitting Sarah
Montana Maidens, Book 4
by Vanessa Vale

Blurb
Having escaped isolation on her father's ranch, fiery Sarah Jenkins is determined to avoid the fate of her stepmother, Devney, who now lives under the domination of her new husband in Liberty,
Montana. But Sarah's plans to flee to the big city run afoul when she encounters the handsome Ericksson brothers.

Tagg and Garrett aren't like the possessive men of Liberty. As brothers, they agree to share everything, and have been looking for a woman with a capacity for passion that will enable her to handle two strong lusty men.

When Sarah learns that women who flee Liberty cannot return with their reputations intact, she agrees to accept her fate of becoming one wife to two husbands. But if submission to one man is work, submission to two men is an art. As Sarah learns to accept the sexual demands of two handsome brothers, can she learn to accept the love they have to offer, and return it?

Review

I've said it before and I'll say it again... Vanessa Vale does historical erotica right.

#Audiobook #Review: Dominating Devney @IAmVanessaVale @RockStarPR

Dominating Devney
Montana Maidens, Book 3
by Vanessa Vale

Blurb

Widow Devney Jenkins needs to remarry and quickly. Not only is she sought after for the vast ranch her husband left her, but she's remarkably still a virgin. She's quite a prize for any money-grubbing bachelor. She married her first husband out of sheer desperation, and it got her seven years of isolation and loneliness. It was not something she wished to repeat, so she decided to forge her own path. But that was impossible in Liberty, Montana, with the strict rules regarding the protection of women. And she learns those rules firsthand.

Cowboy Sam Bridger takes one look at Devney Jenkins and decides his bachelor days are over. He doesn't need Devney's land or money; he wants her maidenhead. No other man will touch her. She is his. The only person who stands in the way of this is Devney herself. Sam needs to take control of Devney's body in order to sway her mind toward marriage. Once achieved, his full domination of her body begins. Devney doesn't give in easily. She must learn through sound spankings and very pleasurable carnal rewards that being under Sam's control is everything she's ever wanted.

Review

Vanessa Vale does historical erotica good. If you are looking for a spicy hot story, this series does not disappoint. Set in a fictional town with unusual marital practices, this spicy tale is heat inducing! With more subservient women of that time period, the premise was easy to accept.

#AudioBook #Review: Taming Tessa @IAmVanessaVale @RockStarPR

Taming Tessa
Montana Maidens, Book 2
by Vanessa Vale

Blurb

Tessa Bowers grew up in Liberty, Montana but never knew of the well hidden and very strict rules for married women. If she had, she might not have flirted and set her sights on the wealthy rancher, Cole Bridger.

Cole wasn't a man controlled by anyone, let alone the little spitfire trying to lure him to the alter. He decided who he married. He decided when. So when Tessa shows up for church one Sunday, she enters as Miss Bowers and leaves as Mrs. Bridger.

Right from the start, Cole dictates his expectations of Tessa, who quickly realizes married life is not as she imagined. Willful and disobedient, she fights against the humiliating and shameful things he demands. With the help of the town doctor, Cole begins to train Tessa to be the proper wife. It is a difficult task, but he'd waited years to tame her - mind, body and soul.

Review

I've read/ listened to many Vanessa Vale historical erotica, and she knows how to write it well. This series is set in a fictional town with unusual marital practices. This book is the second in the series and is deliciously scandalous. With more subservient women of that time period, the premise was easy to sink into... and then relax and let the tingling begin!

#AudioBook #Review: Claiming Catherine @IAmVanessaVale @RockStarPR

Claiming Catherine
Montana Maiden Series, Book 1
by Vanessa Vale

Blurb

Branded a harlot for undoing a confining button on her blouse, Catherine Langton finds herself rejected by the man she is to marry, leaving her in a predicament: mail order bride or the poorhouse. Her decision is simple, and she arrives in Liberty, Montana, to marry a man she's never seen, her only desire to be a pleasing wife.
Jake Bridger exceeds Catherine's expectations at first glance. He looks as if he stepped from the pages of the Western romances she knows she shouldn't read. But she's about to find out that the men of Liberty are not like other men. Here, a wife is expected to make all of herself available to her husband, even parts a good girl like Catherine never expected a man to plunder. It's not an easy adjustment, but Jake isn't a man to take no for an answer, and he sets about training his new bride using techniques that soon have Catherine wantonly eager for his attentions.
But can Catherine live with her new husband's explicit requirements when it opposes everything she's known?

Review
Vanessa Vale does historical erotica right. And this series does not disappoint. Set in a fictional town with unusual marital practices, this spicy tale is absolutely tantalizing. With more subservient women of that time period, the premise was easy to sink into... and then relax and let the tingling begin! The entire book was sexy, sexy, sexy.

Smoldering EMBERS! @NetGalley #REVIEW #MMRomance @Kate_Sherwood

Embers (Common Law Series, Book 2) by Kate Sherwood continues the story of Jericho as he returns home and re-enters a world he never planned to be a part of again. The series is progressing slowly, particularly his relationship with Wade, so patience is required for us romance fans who are used to immediate gratification. The embers are smoldering now though. That heat is picking up and I'm hooked on these men.


Small town—big problems. Jericho Crewe is back in Mosely, Montana, trying to deal with police corruption, interfering feds, his newly discovered family members, and, of course, Wade Granger.

He doesn’t really need a biker war on top of it all, but as the bodies start to pile up, it becomes pretty clear that’s what he’s got. Not only that, but Wade’s involved somehow, and as soon as Wade is a part of something, things that seemed clear become cloudy.

With the feds breathing down his neck, Jericho has to find his way through Wade’s maze of half truths and manipulations. It would all be so much easier if Jericho could think straight in the other man’s presence. So much easier if their passionate past could be forgotten, and if he could be sure he’s strong enough to resist the temptation of a passionate present.

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NEW RELEASE! Long Way Home @KatieMcGarry Thunder Road Series @InkSlingerPR

The highly anticipated third book in Katie McGarry’s Thunder Road Series is being released today! LONG WAY HOME is a Young Adult Contemporary Romance being published by Harlequin Teen! Get your copy of the next book in this emotionally charged series, and don’t miss Violet and Chevy’s story! Check out all of the stops on this awesome tour.

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SYNOPSIS

Seventeen-year-old Violet has always been expected to sit back and let the boys do all the saving. It’s the code her father, a member of the Reign of Terror motorcycle club, raised her to live by. Yet when her dad is killed carrying out Terror business, Violet knows it’s up to her to do the saving. To protect herself, and her vulnerable younger brother, she needs to cut all ties with the club—including Chevy, the boy she’s known and loved her whole life.

But when a rival club comes after Violet, exposing old secrets and making new threats, she’s forced to question what she thought she knew about her father, the Reign of Terror, and what she thinks she wants. Which means re-evaluating everything: love, family, friends . . . and forgiveness.

Caught in the crosshairs between loyalty and freedom, Violet must decide whether old friends can be trusted—and if she’s strong enough to be the one person to save them all.

REVIEW

Opening each book in the Thunder Road series has been like opening a gift. The unforgettable characters and the message woven into the stories will stay with me for a long while. It's the best combination of MC Romance and Young Adult Angst.

I had been eagerly awaiting Violet's story since she first made an appearance in book one. I knew she'd have a powerful backstory but I was blown away by Chevy. I'd written him off as a simple jock whose only goal was to join the MC. Boy, was I wrong! His backstory was intricate and exposed him for the multi-dimensional person he truly was. These characters will stay with me for a long while.

The use of the Robert Frost poem, and it's connection to the characters, was well executed and added unexpected depth to the book. Don't underestimate this series -and particularly this book- because it has so much packed into its pages. And with a string to the overall story arc still out there, I just know there's more to come.

Absolutely adored this book. It's a MUST READ!

RATING

5 Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

This book was given to us by the author. Many, many thanks!

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"An intoxicating and unforgettable story that kept me glued to the page."

—Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling author, on Walk the Edge

   


Don’t Miss the First Two Titles in the Thunder Road Series! They were previously reviewed HERE and we loved them! Grab your copies today... you'll love the books more when you read/ listen to them in order... 
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#MCRomance #REVIEW @NetGalley DEVIL'S MARK @MeganCrane

Devil's Mark (The Devil's Keepers, book 2)
by Megan Crane
Random House Publishing Group - Loveswept

The bestselling author of Devil’s Honor returns with a deliciously sinful novel about a good girl who goes bad—and the notorious Louisiana biker who can’t resist the lure of forbidden fruit.
 Holly Chambless is tired of being the squeaky clean daughter of Lagrange’s holier-than-thou mayor. When her father is charged with corruption, she realizes that her whole life’s been a lie. Now’s her chance to do all the things she never dared, like scoring a job at a bar where reputations go to die, or reconnecting with the biker who sparked a secret hunger in her all those years ago. Holly isn’t a wide-eyed girl anymore—and this time she wants a taste of what has always been denied.

Killian “Uptown” Chenier has no time for stuck-up princesses. He likes fast bikes and wild sex. Sure, he remembers Holly. He sent her running with a wicked smile and a lesson about prying eyes. And sure, she’s grown up smoking-hot, with a body he’d like to personally desecrate. But Devil’s Keepers business is real and intense. Her daddy stole from the club, leaving his pretty blonde daughter a walking target. And when Uptown takes aim at what he wants, he never misses.

REVIEW
Dirty, sexy and as hot as the Louisiana bayou, Devil's Mark is all about two lovers from the opposite sides of the track. Yet they couldn't be more perfect for one another. Aware of each other since childhood -with a eye opening encounter in high school- when they finally connect, it's electric. There's a whole lot going on as the plot arc thickens but the focus remained mostly on the HEA which is exactly the way I like it.

Megan Crane hit her mark with a second peak into her MC world. Looking forward to more!

RATING
4 Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
This book was given to us by the author through NetGalley. Many thanks.

Another SON OF TEXAS #Review @NetGalley: The Protector @Donna_Grant

EVERYTHING’S HOTTER IN TEXAS
When Marine Force Recon captain Cullen Loughman learns that his father’s been kidnapped, he will do whatever it takes to find him. In order to achieve his mission, Cullen will need to team up with the best of the best—someone who just happens to be the most stunning woman he’s ever laid eyes on…

This isn’t the first rodeo for ex--Air Force pilot Mia Carter. Still, Cullen’s bad-boy good looks and charm are distracting her from duty. . .and it appears that the feeling is mutual. As Mia and Cullen make their descent into a dark, dangerous world, their attraction reaches the boiling point. But is their desire worth the risk when a ruthless enemy is waiting in the wings—or will their Lone Star love conquer all, in The Protector, the next Sons of Texas novel by New York Times bestselling author Donna Grant.

REVIEW
Building on the first book in the series (see The Hero review here), The Protector spotlights another brother in his pursuit to find his father still held in captivity. The bonus is the love he finds along the way. With action and suspense surrounding them, this love story is fast and hot. I enjoyed this even more than the first book, and now can't wait for book three.

I read the book and listened to it on audio as well. While I liked both formats, there's something about the sexy southern voice on audio that draws me more deeply into the story. See my full review of the audiobook on my Audible.com Listener Page.

RATING
4 Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
This book was given to us by the author through NetGalley. Many thanks.

Series #Review @NetGalley: CARTEL @LiliStGermain1

Book One: CARTEL
How much is a life worth?
I grew up in Columbia, the daughter of a wealthy drug lord. I lived a life of extravagance, until one day a drug run went horribly wrong and everything came crashing down around me.
I was given away. A payment for a debt. The Gypsy Brothers motorcycle club became my owners, and I did everything I could to survive.
But falling in love with the man who owned me wasn't part of the plan ...

Book Two: KINGPIN
They say love conquers all. It's a lie.
Five days a week, I dressed in smart business clothes. I painted my face, and went to work as an accountant. But nothing about my life was normal.
For eight years I had been the property of the Gypsy Brothers Motorcycle Club. I laundered their money so well they'd never let me leave. My only glimmer of light was the man I loved. The man who had saved me.
Dornan. His love had been the only thing that kept the demons at bay. But he'd become so immersed in the cartel's brutal business that I hardly knew him anymore. Dornan had been my salvation, but he was also my undoing.
Would he pull me down into the darkness until he destroyed me? Could I save him? Did I even want to?

Book Three: EMPIRE
People aren't born monsters.
They're made that way.
They're created, fuelled by one singular moment in time when their universe shatters.
I'd been with Dornan Ross for the better part of a decade. Slept in his bed, sewn up his wounds, tasted his blood, seen inside his soul.
But even I wasn't prepared for what he did.
I should have known it would always come down to this, from the very moment I laid eyes on him in that motel.
I should have known his salvation was too good to be true.
Because it's all gone now, the impossible love I had for him bleeding away in the darkness that came afterward.
Now there's only hate.
Now I just want to escape.
Even if it means I have to kill him to be free.

Before the Gypsy Brothers series there was the Cartel - from USA Today bestselling author Lili St Germain.

SERIES REVIEW
Intense, provocative, shocking and completely addictive, the Gypsy Brothers and the cartel they serve are frighteningly seductive. When I began reading book one, I was terribly sad for this young girl but little did I know just how connected I would feel to her by the end of book three. Without a promise of a happy ending, the dark and bloody series -dare I say romance - is impossible to break away from. I simply couldn't read fast enough. And I hope by the epilogue that there will be more to come in this world.

RATING
5 Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
This book was given to us by the author through NetGalley. Many thanks.

#REVIEW @NetGalley: Becoming A Legend @BooksBy_Sarah @JamieNOtis

From the author of Saving a Legend (“A deep and moving story about family, acceptance, and love.”—Katy Evans) comes another smoldering MMA romance featuring the Kavanagh brothers, the chiseled alpha males whose real legacy is love.

Kane Kavanagh has always had one goal: being the best mixed martial arts fighter alive. With the MMA National Championships in Las Vegas fast approaching, the man they call “Killer” has no intention of letting anyone or anything get in his way. Somehow, though, a feisty opponent has slipped beneath his guard—and stolen his heart. Fiery and passionate, Nora Hannigan is harder to pin down than any rival Kane has faced in the ring. And she isn't afraid to tell Kane that she wants nothing to do with him.

With her best friend about to marry into the Kavanagh family, Nora has been resisting Kane's shameless attempts at flirting for months. But after their undeniable chemistry finally takes over, leading to the hottest night of Nora's life, she's running scared. There's a lot about her life Kane doesn't know, and she won't be responsible for ending his career. Now Kane's out to prove that he's ready for a commitment by winning her heart—and he's never lost a fight.

PRAISE for the Kavanagh Legends series
“I loved this book. The romance gave me butterflies, the intimacy between the characters made me blush, and the drama made me hungry for more.”—Jamie Otis, reality television star, FYI's Married at First Sight and ABC's The Bachelor, on Breaking a Legend

REVIEW & RATING
The Kavanagh brothers are so very charming. Finally in book three and we get Kane's story. He was in the background for the first two books and my curiosity continued growing so I was thrilled to hear his story. And I love it more than I expected. Nora made the perfect partner for him. Their genuine interactions were both sweet and sexy. This book was good in both ebook in audiobook!

ALSO SEE OUR AUDIOBOOK REVIEW on Audible.com.

4 Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
This book was given to us by the author through NetGalley. Many thanks.

Disaster at Roosevelt Ranch @NetGalley #REVIEW @faberelise

I slept with the wrong twin.
And all I got for it in return was a broken heart.
Oh yeah, and a baby on the way—there’s that too.
But I’m determined to make it on my own. I don’t need a man, thank you very much. Not rich, charismatic, and decidedly flighty Rex Roosevelt, and especially not his twin brother, Justin.
No matter that the gorgeous former military doctor makes my heart beat a little faster . . . and all spots lower than that pay careful, careful attention.
None of that matters. The Roosevelt men are dangerous and I’m steering clear.
The trouble is, Justin refuses to leave me be.
And deep down, I don’t want to avoid him.
Deep down, I want to be even closer.

REVIEW
A quirky premise and an endearing -albeit lost- heroine set this up as a good read. The twist with the father/ brother trouble towards the end was confusing as the abrupt changes in attitude weren't fleshed out. But most important, the relationship between the main characters was slowly developed despite both having that initial attraction. This was a nice read.

RATING
3 Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
This book was given to us by the author through NetGalley. Many thanks.

#Squee! Happy Release Day! @SeanMichael09 BRANDED BY FLAMES #mmromance #dragons

Squee! Introducing a brand-new male/male dragon shifter series from bestselling LGBTQ author Sean Michael! It's like I don't even need to say more... all the pieces that guarantee an amazingly hot read are spelled out right there... m/m, dragon shifters, and Sean Michael. The cover caught my eye first and I knew as soon as I read the blurb, it was another must read.

I was most certainly not disappointed. With all the heat a sexy dragon brings, Jake and Shae scorch the pages of this story. Together, they're combustible and also sweet with one another. Despite all the yummy sexy goodness, the strong story line is woven into the heart of the story. I wanted these men to find their HEA, was invested in their happiness and genuinely enjoyed the other people who were a part of their lives.

I can't wait to read more in this series. The author clearly laid the foundation for a magical world filled with unique characters and all sorts of sexual fantasies come true.

BLURB
Meet the Beteferoce brothers. Five dragon shifters, each with a strong elemental power. And each with a fierce desire to find his soul mate… 

For years, dragon-shifter-slash-firefighter Jake has been searching for his mate, but he's beginning to tire of the search. Maybe soul mates are only for the lucky few. 

Then he meets Shae. 

A former navy welder, Shae is handsome, talented, into power play and rough sex, and covered in dragon tattoos. All of this suits the shape-shifting dragon just fine—until he finds out that Shae literally has Jake's family crest already tattooed on him. A coincidence? Or something more… 

Jake must convince Shae to trust him as a man and as a Dom before the heat between them burns out of control. Becoming a dragon's mate is not without danger, and Shae will need Jake's guidance—and love—if he's going to make it through alive.  

RATING
5 Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
THIS BOOK IS AN ULTIMATE INDULGENCE.
This book was given to us by the author through NetGalley. Many thanks.

A MUST READ! The Southern Gentleman PART TWO #Spanking Romantic Suspense by Sweden Reese @NetGalley

Erotic romantic suspense series for mature audiences. If you like a bossy, possessive Dominant alpha male with twitchy palms and a closet full of sex toys...read this book! BDSM themes and depiction of a 24/7 Dominant/submissive relationship (or what some refer to as domestic discipline).

REVIEW
Because one just isn't enough, author Sweden Reese brought us part two of her suspenseful spanking duo. With such a cliff hanger at the end of book one, it was good that she published both simultaneously. You must read book one and book two for the fully delicious story. With the perfect mixture of suspense and spanking sexiness, this book expertly crosses the romantic suspense and spanking romance genres. One of the BEST domestic discipline books I've read!

BLURB
Putting the “o” in politics.
Smooth-talking Washington insider Nolan Jackson is becoming consumed with possessing Lola Randall, America’s favorite political daughter. Escorting her across the United States gives Dominant Nolan the perfect opportunity to seduce the beautiful heiress into becoming his girlfriend…and his submissive. Newly independent Lola doesn’t need an alpha male taking over her life. But she is secretly intrigued by Nolan’s pursuit. Now she must choose between the future she imagined for herself, and the one Nolan is offering.
Except that time is running out… With hired guns at their backs and a shadowy group of billionaires targeting Lola, even jaded Nolan never believed politics could get this dirty. He needs a plan to take down the bad guys and conquer Lola’s heart before criminals find a way to steal the White House. Good thing Nolan always has a plan...

RATING
5 Indulgent Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
This book was given to us by the author through NetGalley. Many thanks.

#Christmas With The Sheriff #REVIEW on HUNKY DAYS #10 @VicJames101

DAY TEN... 
Happy Hunky-Days!

Seasons greetings to all our fellow book lovers.... It's hard to believe the year is wrapping up - life can get so hectic with work, school, kids, pets, etc that it seems like the train will never stop!  The beauty of this holiday season is that we, the Ndulgent Bloggers, are here to celebrate with you all that is good with our crazy world. Despite the chaos, we assure you there are some divine new stories out that are guaranteed to grab you for a moment or several and carry you away to a holiday oasis.

Please join us for our SEVENTH annual Happy Hunky-days!!  Twelve fun filled days of Christmas where we treat you with gifts of joy and happiness (aka excellent books to place on your TBR pile and very yummy eye candy!)  Savor the calorie free treats and join us daily for more fabulous Ndulgent reads!

CHRISTMAS WITH THE SHERIFF is a charming and sweet Christmas romance. Set to a tragic background, the characters show resilience in allowing themselves to find their HEA. There were a few moments when the scene abruptly changed -sex was behind-closed-doors- and we went from Chase and Julia going into the bedroom to one of them having a nightmare, it was a bit jarring. The secondary characters added to the story, especially sweet little Maggie, and readers will find themselves rooting for this couple alongside their family. This is a great choice for a holiday book that leaves you feeling good in the end.

BLURB
After fleeing her beloved small town five years ago, Julia Bailey is back to spend Christmas with her family. Returning is hard, but keeping the devastating secret about her late husband is even harder. Her place isn't in Big Sky Country any longer...but the more time she spends with the irresistible Sheriff who saved her once before, and his adorable little daughter, the more Julia starts wishing she could let go of the past and start a new life.

Single dad and county Sheriff Chase Donovan had been secretly in love with his best friend's wife for years. But after her traumatic loss he knew Julia needed to get away from Shadow Creek, even though helping her leave was the last thing he wanted to do. Now she's home and he doesn't intend to lose her a second time. Chase is going to prove to Julia just how good they can be together this Christmas...and forever.

RATING
3 Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
This book was given to us by the author via NetGalley. Many thanks.

His #Christmas Miracle #Review for HUNKY DAYS #7 @DaniCollinsBooks

DAY SEVEN... 
Happy Hunky-Days!

Seasons greetings to all our fellow book lovers....
It's hard to believe the year is wrapping up - life can get so hectic with work, school, kids, pets, etc that it seems like the train will never stop!  The beauty of this holiday season is that we, the Ndulgent Bloggers, are here to celebrate with you all that is good with our crazy world. Despite the chaos, we assure you there are some divine new stories out that are guaranteed to grab you for a moment or several and carry you away to a holiday oasis.

Please join us for our SEVENTH annual Happy Hunky-days!!  Twelve fun filled days of Christmas where we treat you with gifts of joy and happiness (aka excellent books to place on your TBR pile and very yummy eye candy!)  Savor the calorie free treats and join us daily for more fabulous Ndulgent reads!


HIS CHRISTMAS MIRACLE
Quincy Ryan was just handed custody of a son he didn’t know existed. He knows how to be an architect, not a dad, so he looks to his own father for guidance, but that means moving with Pops to Marietta, Montana. Quincy knows he has to get over his shock and give Atlas the Christmas he deserves, but how? He needs a miracle.

Struggling actress Nicki Darren will take any job as Christmas approaches, even babysitting for a withdrawn, workaholic, single father. She identifies with four-year-old Atlas. She also lost her mom as a child and hasn’t had a real Christmas since.

An Advent calendar of activities soon has Nicki pulling Quincy out of the house to get a tree and ice skate with his son. She wants Quincy to open his heart to the boy, but as they countdown to Christmas Eve, she begins to fall for the Ryan men herself. If only the miracle Quincy is looking for included her…

REVIEW

Such a sweet Christmas romance with all the right ingredients... a handsome man, a precious little boy and a special woman. The focus on Christmas and an Advent calendar gave readers a map through the story. It was such a great idea because all of the holiday preparations were traditions readers could relate to. And everyone loves a sweet love story during the holidays, especially one that pulls at the heartstrings so tenderly.

It was the first book I've read in the series -I didn't know it was part of a series- but I plan to go back a read the rest of the series. All of the secondary characters were unique and the secondary stories created enough interest to want to know more about them.

RATING

4 Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

This book was given to us by the author through NetGalley. Many thanks.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Award winning and USA Today Bestselling Author, Dani Collins, has written more than two dozen romances ranging from sexy contemporary for Harlequin Presents, to romantic comedy, epic medieval fantasy and even some erotic romance. Lately she has also been writing rancher romance for Tule’s Montana Born. Since she’s a small town girl at heart, this makes her feel at home. Dani lives in Canada with her high school sweetheart and two mostly-grown children.

HAPPY HUNKY DAYS #3: A #Christmas #Review A Merry Frost @GeraldineAllie

DAY THREE... Happy Hunky-Days!



Seasons greetings to all our friends, family and fellow book lovers.... It's hard to believe the year is wrapping up - life can get so hectic with work, school, kids, pets, etc that it seems like the train will never stop!  The beauty of this holiday season is that we, the Ndulgent Bloggers, are here to celebrate with you all that is good with our crazy world. Despite the chaos, we assure you there are some divine new stories out that are guaranteed to grab you for a moment or several and carry you away to a holiday oasis.

Please join us for our SEVENTH annual Happy Hunky-days!! Twelve fun filled days of Christmas where we treat you with gifts of joy and happiness (aka excellent books to place on your TBR pile and very yummy eye candy!)

Savor the calorie free treats and join us daily for more fabulous Ndulgent reads!

A Merry Frost by Geraldine Allie is a short audiobook I enjoyed in an afternoon of driving and holiday shopping. It's sweet whimsical story line takes you into the Santa fantasy world and delights readers with a charming Christmas story that ends with love. Best if enjoyed with a seasonal beverage!

Going home for Christmas has not been the same for Merry, until the year she meets John, Jack frost's son. The true meaning of Christmas and a first love only makes the holiday season that much more magical.

Between love, hurt and forgiveness, life can always hold a special meaning. With Merry and John they find out together that life can be an adventure whether it be on a one horse open sleigh or during a race on a flying reindeer, these two prove that love will always find a way.

Filled with elves, flying reindeer and holiday cheer to warm you're heart, a Merry Frost will make you laugh, cry and cheer. With true holiday magic. A Merry Frost is sure to make even Scrooge believe in Santa Claus again.

RATING
3 Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
This audiobook was given to us by the author. Many thanks.

#SeriesSunday #Review BOSTON UNDERWORLD @AshZav #UltimateIndulgence

Crow (Boston Underworld #1) by A. Zavarelli 
Sela.
He’s a killer. A mobster.
The last man on earth I’d ever want to be with. I won’t lose my head just because he’s hot, Irish, and has a wicked accent to boot.
He’s one of the only leads in my best friend’s disappearance, and I don’t trust him.
So I’ve got a few rules in mind when it comes to dealing with Lachlan Crow.
1. Keep a clear head and don’t get distracted.
2. Do what’s necessary and never forget why you’re there.
3. Never, and I mean never, fall for him.
Fourth and final rule?
Throw out the book altogether. Because the rules don’t apply when it comes to the Irish mafia.
It was only supposed to be temporary, but now Lachlan thinks he owns me. He says he’s not letting me go. And I believe him.

Reaper (Boston Underworld #2) by A. Zavarelli
Sasha.
He’s dark and mysterious. Quiet and lethal.
An Irish mobster.
Pure sin wrapped up in a beautiful package.
But there’s also something off about him.
He doesn’t feel anything. He shows no emotions.
Sometimes I question his humanity.
He hasn’t spoken to me in two years. Not a single word.
But we share a secret, he and I.
And if it ever comes out, I have no doubt in my mind…
He won’t have a problem killing me too.
Ronan.
I’ve slain for her. I’ll do it again.
When it comes to Sasha, there isn’t a line I won’t cross.
I watch her. She doesn’t know it.
She thinks I hate her. Sometimes, I think I might too.
But I’m always there, lurking in the shadows.
Craving her. Trying to keep the beast within at bay.
I’ll keep her safe. I’ll slaughter anyone who tries to hurt her.
The only thing I can’t do… is protect her from myself.

Ghost (Boston Underworld #3) by A. Zavarelli
Talia.
I have always been a bird. Caged by one prison or another when the only thing I ever wanted was to fly away.
Sold. Beaten. Starved. Drugged.
Nothing scares me anymore.
Until him.
He makes the numbness go away.
He is hazardous to me. It has nothing to do with his mafia lifestyle, and everything to do with what he offers.
A gilded prison.
A retreat from everything that I once knew. The reality I have no desire to return to.
He thinks he’s caged me, but soon…
I’m going to fly.

Alexei.
I live by a code. The Vory code.
In this mafiya world, there are traditions.
Expectations.
She does not care for these things. She does not care about anything.
She thinks she has me fooled with her haunted eyes.
What she can’t know is that I see her better than most.
She wants to fly.
But I’m going to clip her wings.
And make her my wife.

The Boston Underground is a steamy, sexy and dark mafia romance series that makes bad guys seem almost good... or at least, incredibly alpha males that will make you swoon. This audio series is deliciously full of hot Irish and Russian accents. The intrigue that streams through the whole series makes it impossible to read just one so be ready to listen to all three one after the other. Oh, and definitely listen to this series - the narrators are amazing and enhance the story.

SERIES RATING
5 Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
These audiobooks were given to us by the author. Many, many thanks.

New Release! THE HERO #Review @Donna_Grant @NetGalley

The Hero by Donna Grant is the first book in her new Sons of Texas series. Readers are immediately immersed in the suspense, then slowly enchanted with romance. There is a lot going on as the author introduces her world and by the end, I was ready to read more - I needed to know what happens next. Though it ends in an HEA, the intrigue goes unresolved and leaves readers wondering if, how and when... Great beginning to a new series!

THE HERO’S HOMECOMING

Owen Loughman is a highly-decorated Navy SEAL who has a thirst for action. But there’s one thing he hasn’t been able to forget – his high school sweetheart, Natalie. After over a decade away, Owen is returned home to the ranch in Texas for a dangerous new mission that puts him face-to-face with Natalie and an outside menace that threatens everything he holds dear. He’ll risk it all to keep Natalie safe – and win her heart. . . .

Natalie Dixon has had a lifetime of heartache since Owen was deployed. Fourteen years and one bad marriage later, she finds herself mixed up with the Loughman’s again. With her life on the line against an enemy she can’t fight alone, it’s Owen’s strong shoulders, smoldering eyes, and sensuous smile that she turns to. When danger closes in, she holds close to the only man she’s ever loved…

RATING
4 Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
This book was given to us by the author through NetGalley. Many thanks.

A Delicious SUGAR FREE #Review @BennettBooks

Sugar Free by Sawyer Bennett is the explosive conclusion to the Sugar Bowl trilogy. Sela and Beck's HEA comes with obstacles and hurdles not many couples could overcome but the author makes it more than believable. This couple's love for one another radiates from the voices of the narrators. With twists you never see coming, this sexy trilogy was more than I bargained for when I began book one months ago.

Sela and Beck’s deliciously sinful tale of sex, lies, and vengeance reaches its explosive conclusion in the final chapter of Sawyer Bennett’s Sugar Bowl trilogy, which began with the novels Sugar Daddy and Sugar Rush.

For years Sela Halstead dreamed of revenge, but the quest for payback has been anything but sweet. Now, once again, she finds herself at the mercy of Jonathon Townsend, his hands crushing the very breath from her body. And even though she escapes with her life, Sela fears she may never recover. In desperate need of shelter and comfort, she runs to the one man she can trust. Beckett North has stood by Sela since the beginning. But can he handle the brutal truth?

Beck will do anything to protect what is his—and make no mistake, Sela belongs to him, heart and soul. The passion between them runs hot, even as their world begins to unravel. With the legacy of his ruthless business partner hanging in the balance, Beck stands to lose everything: his fortune, his family, his freedom. But each touch of Sela’s mouth on his skin, her nails down his back, makes it harder to let her go—and it might not even be his choice to make.


RATING
5 Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
This book was given to us by the author through NetGalley. We also listened to it on audio.

#Audiobook #Review: Striker @LillyAtlas #MCRomance

Striker (No Prisoners #1) is a solid introduction into Lilly Atlas's MC world. Unique and well-written, I've found a new gem among the booming MC Romance genre. The main characters are both mature and don't follow the usual trope - they fell for one another but also had their own lives. Lila being a doctor (loved her nickname "Stitch") and having a camaraderie with the club added to the story. I look forward to more books on the other members.

Listening to the book on audio brought the story to life. I recommend it on audiobook!

Dr. Lila Emerson is finally free of the shadow of her politically connected family, with her new job in a small town Emergency Room. But her new peace is shattered when she encounters the dangerous, but compelling Striker. He's everything she should stay away from, but all she craves. And since he keeps turning up in her ER, he's hard to avoid.

As Vice President of No Prisoners outlaw motorcycle club, Striker is no stranger to violence. But when it touches the pretty doctor he wants in his bed, he'll do anything to keep her safe. When Striker and Lila are thrust together, sparks fly and passions ignite. Before long they find themselves entangled in a relationship neither saw coming.

The MC can and will eliminate any threat against Lila, but what if they—and the man she's falling for—are the reason she’s in danger?

RATING
4 Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
This book was given to us by the author. Many thanks.