#REVIEW @NetGalley Dare to Lie by Jen McLaughlin @DianeAlberts @Audible_com

Dare to Lie by Jen McLaughlin
My rating: 4 of 5 strawberries

Dare to Lie is the third book in McLaughlin's suspense series. Filled with intrigue and more delicious heat, the story focuses on little brother Scotty, a secondary character from previous book. Tender (and hot) moments between the main characters are interspersed with a gang war, but the balance is just right and made for a satisfying read. Narrators definitely delivered an entertaining experience. I'm hoping there's going to be a fourth book about Tate. Fingers crossed!

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#AudioBook #REVIEW Damage Control @LisaReneeJones @NetGalley

Damage Control (Dirty Money Book 2) by Lisa Renee Jones continues the hot and sexy scandalous story of Shane and Emily. Promoted as "Wall Street meets the Sons of Anarchy," the Dirty Money series is deliciously indulgent, provocative and full of intrigue. On audio, it's absolute indulgence.

The only thing more dangerous than a dark secret is a damaged heart…

Shane Brandon has been pushed to the brink, torn between his corrupt family and his explosive, all-consuming desire for Emily Stevens, who he now knows is not who, and what, she seems. Has he trusted the wrong person? Will she, not his brother Derek, be the ultimate destruction of his family Empire?

Emily tries to run from Shane, but he will stop her, confront her, force her to reveal all — one hot touch and kiss at a time, under every intimate detail of who this woman is, and what she wants, is exposed. But as he tears away the dangers of the unknowns with the woman in his bed, and in his heart, The Martina Cartel has set their sights on his company, his family, and the one piece of leverage they believe he won’t gamble with: Emily.

Picking up right where the last book left off, the story continues with the perfect balance of romance and suspense. Readers will once again be swept into the story. Shane and Emily unite against thier enemies and while this ends HFN, there's still more to come in the next book. I'm a series reader so I love it - the ending only leaves you wanting more.

The combination of an author I love and a narrator I adore made this a guaranteed good listen. Seriously so good, it's out of control!

RATING
5 Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

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Amazing, Powerful Love Story... CALICO @_Callie_Hart #REVIEW @Audible_com

"Amazing, Powerful, Epic Love Story"

Calico is one of the most amazingly emotional and powerful love stories I've read in recent history. The tightly woven plot kept me on the edge of my seat. The narration elevated the story to absolute perfection.

"I couldn't have forgotten about you even if I'd tried. The seas could have frozen over. The heavens could have come crashing down to earth. Time could have stood still, and I would never have been able to cleanse myself of you."

Coralie
Twelve years ago, I ran to stay alive.
Port Royal, South Carolina, was my home. I was born there. I fell in love there. And I nearly died there. I never thought I'd go back. Now, after so many years, I have to return to bury the man who made my life a living hell. Some nights, I used to cry myself to sleep, praying my father would die. Other nights were different. Other nights, there was him.
Callan Cross.
My first confidante. My first kiss. My first love. My first everything: Callan was the glue that held me together when everything else was falling apart. He was my savior. He was there for me whenever I needed him...Until he wasn't.
Every night, I've seen the love of my life in my sleep. I just never thought I'd have to face him again.

Callan
Twelve years ago, I f--ked up big time.
Living life through a camera lens is sometimes easier than dealing with it head on. Scratch that. It's always easier. For over a decade, I've been a master of my art, taking photographs all over the world. Yet despite all of the countries I've visited, the amazing things I've seen, the beautiful women I've screwed, my heart has remained in pieces.
Coralie's the only woman I've ever loved, will ever love. And I'm determined to show her that we're meant to be together. Even if it means unearthing the bones of the past in the process.
A lifetime and a thousand miles have stood between us.
Now, there's no length of time I won't wait, no distance I won't travel, in order to make her mine.
A standalone contemporary romance with hints of darkness. This novel contains serious themes of violence that some listeners might find uncomfortable.

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RATING
5 Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
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AVAILABLE NOW! #FinishLine @CabriaHebert

Can't wait to read #FinishLine (GearShark #5) by Author Cambria Hebert!
This is a full length novel. #FINISHLINE will be told in the POV of Hopper and Arrow with a special bonus section of Joey and Lorhaven. Also includes a BONUS interview with Trent and Drew!

Synopsis

Every race has a finish line.

Where you go after you cross it is what matters most.

And sometimes, that’s the most intriguing.

Here at GearShark, we’ve featured lots of drivers. 

All of them are well acquainted with the finish line. 

And as race fans, we’re well acquainted with cheering as they cross it.

What we aren’t privy to is riding shotgun, seeing where they drive once the race is over.

Our interviews barely scratch the surface, 

offering just a glimpse of the men and women behind the wheel. 

The discovery of vanished Motocross sensation Jayson Hamilton, who has been right under our noses for years, proves secrets abound. 

It’s time to dig deep. Look beyond the racetrack at the drivers who continue to pique our interest. In addition to scoring an exclusive, all-access interview with the elusive Jayson Hamilton (his first and only since the death of his fellow racer and partner Matt Lewis), 

we’ve caught up with some of our most popular featured men and women in the racing world. 

Where are they now? 

Who are they now?

What do these hot commodities do when they escape the spotlight?

Rumors of weddings, babies, and new tattoos swirl through the media on a weekly basis. 

And though we’re headlining the hashtag #Finishline, we’re far from finished. 

In fact, we’re just getting started. 

This newest issue of GearShark is jam packed with everything you’ve been dying to know… 

and it just might be our biggest page-turner yet.

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It's Royally Delicious! #REVIEW Royally Matched @EmmaChase

At first glance, this is The Bachelor, Royal Edition. But Emma Chase had bigger plans for this opposites attract romance. When this royal meets the girl he never knew he wanted, little brother Henry grows up. Through flirty dialogue, humor and sweet late night moments, Henry and Sarah grow slowly together. I adored the references to classic romantic literature. It’s significance was woven into the love story and made it all the more sweeter.

And in the end, the two opposites truly complemented each other to the point that each found thier true potential before finally coming together. I'm still not sure though that I liked the twist near the end. The time gap just felt off. But in the end, this romance was royally delicious.

Shane East royally nailed the male narration. His seductive voice was absolutely delicious. Ooh, that English accent! And then Andi Arndt is one of my favorite female narrators. They made for a perfect duo.


Some men are born responsible, some men have responsibility thrust upon them. Henry Charles Albert Edgar Pembrook, Prince of Wessco, just got the motherlode of all responsibility dumped in his regal lap.

He’s not handling it well.

Hoping to force her grandson to rise to the occasion, Queen Lenora goes on a much-needed safari holiday—and when the Queen’s away, the Prince will play. After a chance meeting with an American television producer, Henry finally makes a decision all on his own:

Welcome to Matched: Royal Edition.

A reality TV dating game show featuring twenty of the world's most beautiful blue bloods gathered in the same castle. Only one will win the diamond tiara, only one will capture the handsome prince’s heart.

While Henry revels in the sexy, raunchy antics of the contestants as they fight, literally, for his affection, it’s the quiet, bespectacled girl in the corner—with the voice of an angel and a body that would tempt a saint—who catches his eye.

The more Henry gets to know Sarah Mirabelle Zinnia Von Titebottum, the more enamored he becomes of her simple beauty, her strength, her kind spirit…and her naughty sense of humor.

But Rome wasn’t built in a day—and irresponsible royals aren’t reformed overnight.

As he endeavors to right his wrongs, old words take on whole new meanings for the dashing Prince. Words like, Duty, Honor and most of all—Love.

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RATING
4 Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
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Amazingly Emotional! #Review Crossing Hearts @KimberlyKincaid

What an amazingly emotional, tender love story. High School sweethearts reunited is often a predictable trope but Kincaid shows just why she's a bestselling author. Her ability to craft a unique story turns Crossing Hearts into a landmark book in this genre. A tightly woven plot, charming characters and sensitivity to a life-altering health issue make this book a standout!


Hunter Cross has no regrets. Having left his football prospects behind the day he graduated high school, he’s happy to carry out his legacy on his family’s farm in the foothills of the Shenandoah. But when a shoulder injury puts him face-to-face with the high school sweetheart who abandoned town—and him—twelve years ago, Hunter’s simple life gets a lot more complicated.

Emerson Montgomery has secrets. Refusing to divulge why she left her job as a hotshot physical therapist for a pro football team, she struggles to readjust to life in the hometown she left behind. The more time she spends with Hunter, the more Emerson finds herself wanting to trust him with the diagnosis of MS that has turned her world upside down.

But revealing secrets comes with a price. Can Hunter and Emerson rekindle their past love? Or will the realities of the present—and the trust that goes with them—burn that bridge for good?

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

I was RIVETED @JayCrownover #AudioBook #Review @Audible_com @InkSlingerPR

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Marked Men books comes the next installment in the Saints of Denver series.

Everyone else in Dixie Carmichael’s life has made falling in love look easy, and now she is ready for her own chance at some of that happily ever after. Which means she’s done pining for the moody, silent former soldier who works with her at the bar that’s become her home away from home. Nope. No more chasing the hot as heck thundercloud of a man and no more waiting for Mr. Right to find her; she’s going hunting for him...even if she knows her heart is stuck on its stupid infatuation with Dash Churchill.

Denver has always been just a pit stop for Church on his way back to rural Mississippi. It was supposed to be simple, uneventful, but nothing could have prepared him for the bubbly, bouncy redhead with doe eyes and endless curves. Now he knows it’s time to get out of Denver, fast. For a man used to living in the shadows, the idea of spending his days in the sun is nothing short of terrifying.

When Dixie and Church find themselves caught up in a homecoming overshadowed with lies and danger, Dixie realizes that while falling in love is easy, loving takes a whole lot more work…especially when Mr. Right thinks he’s all wrong for you.

REVIEW
I confess that I've never read a Crownover book I haven't loved. And this is no different. Church was a man of mystery in previous books that I was dying to know more about, but Dixie was a background character I hadn't really paid attention to. Church and Dixie's love story was completely unexpected and perfect all at the same time. The chemistry was undeniable. With the touch of mystery, some action and even more sexy time, I was riveted.

#Review: Back Check @KellyJamieson #Hockey Romance @NetGalley

Back Check might just be the best in the series so far. With the whole gang involved, readers get to visit with old friends while watching as another hockey player gets taken down by love. Jamieson has infused more hockey time into the story too, but she doesn't lose the focus on romance. The newest couple will grab a hold of your heart. This is a great read!


BLURB
The so-bad-they’re-good alphas of hockey’s Chicago Aces are back in this emotionally charged novel of sex, love, and second chances from the bestselling author of Top Shelf and the Heller Brothers series.

Tanner Bennet hates weddings. They just remind him that he simply isn’t cut out for any kind of healthy, committed relationship—never has been, never will be. After getting rejected by the girl he thought was “the one” all those years ago, he made a huge mistake and married the wrong person. Now that the divorced heartbreaker has reluctantly agreed to be a groomsman for one of his NHL teammates, the last thing he expects is a chance at redemption with the one that got away.

After Marc Dupuis of the Chicago Aces hires wedding planner Katelyn Medford, she discovers that her big break comes with a twist: a reunion with her college sweetheart. The way she dumped Tanner still haunts her. Eight years—and three broken engagements—later, Katelyn knows she’ll never have that kind of innocent, wide-eyed passion again. Still, she and Tanner soon generate enough body heat to burn up the sheets. And even with Tanner’s career with the Aces up in the air, Katelyn’s wondering whether the time is right to let him in for real.

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

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Ultimate Indulgence! #AudioBook #REVIEW: For 100 Days @Laura_Adrian

For 100 Days
100 Series, Book 1
Lara Adrian (Author) & Summer Morton (Narrator)

Struggling artist Avery Ross is barely scraping by. Bartending at a trendy New York City restaurant for an overbearing boss and two weeks away from losing her apartment to a condo developer, she's desperate for a break. So when she's offered a temporary house sitting job, she takes it.

Living at one of the poshest addresses in Manhattan is like entering a new world - one that catapults her into the orbit of billionaire Dominic Baine, the darkly handsome, arrogantly alpha resident of the building's penthouse. What begins as a powerful attraction soon explodes into a white-hot passion neither can deny.

Yet as scorching as their need for each other is, Avery doesn't expect Nick's interest in her to last. Nor does she dare to dream that the desire she feels for this scarred, emotionally remote man could deepen into something real. For Avery has secrets of her own - and a past that could destroy her, and shatter everything she and Nick share.

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Contains mature themes.

REVIEW

Lara Adrian is a GO TO AUTHOR for me. Usually its paranormal romance, but I just had to check out a contemporary romance by one of my favorite authors. And I was most definitely glad I did.

Adrian's signature descriptive style comes out strong in For 100 Days. I fell right into the world she created - the secrets and lies, the steamy chemistry between the main characters, the sexy enigmatic hero, the strong independent heroine, the intrigue and everything that leads up to the cliffhanger ending.

What starts out as just sex turns into so much more but there's still a lot more of the story to come... I can't wait for the next book! This was 100 days of pleasure but the next sounds like 100 Nights of Revenge. I enjoyed the narration so much, I'll be waiting to listen to the next one on audio too.

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RATING
5 Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

NEW RELEASE! @NetGalley #Review For Finlay @JNathanBooks

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For Finlay
Finlay Thatcher is a lost soul, guilt-ridden after the death of her twin brother. When Alabama's football coach gives her the opportunity to work for him, she knows it's her chance to move on, even if it means living her brother's dream.

Caden Brooks is Alabama's star quarterback. He's got it all. The attention of adoring fans. A girlfriend who'd do anything to hold on to him. And a future in the pros. He's getting along just fine until Finlay steps into his life, despising him at first sight and pushing his buttons like no other.

Unfortunately for Finlay, and her attempt to keep Caden at arm's length, there's nothing Caden loves more than a challenge. The problem with this challenge is she comes with a secret that has the power to destroy everything.

REVIEW
A strong story that spans years with characters that defeat the odds to find their HEA. For Finlay is going on my FAVORITES shelf. The author digs deep into her characters to craft a story with heart. Absolutely powerful.

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

#REVIEW @NetGalley: Dirty Money @_JessicaClare

Southern Texas heats up when four roughneck billionaires set their sights on love in the new series from New York Times bestselling author Jessica Clare. The first book opens with the brothers doing what brothers do - a sort of bad mouthing. It's a bit much (though having sons made this completely understandable) but it built up the relationship between the brothers which I loved. The focus is on the eldest Boone, and though it took him the long route to get to what I was thinking from the very beginning and while I didn't agree with his methods, by the end I liked him. And I loved him with Ivy. He is not your typical hero you read about in every book - it was refreshing... and a bit charming. I mean, seriously, could you imagine someone burning down a building for you? Now that's true love. ;)

My one complaint is the cover. It absolutely doesn't fit. Even when Boone does have his beard trimmed, I do not imagine it was ever this short. And come on, the suit? In all but one scene, Boone is dressed for the oil fields, not a board room.

Boone Price and his brothers know oil; at least, the dirty, backbreaking side of working an oil rig. But when their scrubby, worthless hunting land turns out to be sitting on top of one of the biggest oil wells in North America, they go from the rig to the boardroom and end up billionaires practically overnight.

Now with enough money to do whatever he wants, Boone is developing a taste for fine things. And the finest thing he's ever seen is Ivy Smithfield, local realtor. Boone's determined to buy her affection and show the world that he's more than just a dirty fool with a bit of money. Ivy's classy and beautiful - she'll make the perfect trophy wife. The fact that she's sexy and funny is just a bonus.

There's one tiny problem - Ivy's as dirt poor as Boone is. Her carefully crafted veneer of luxury? All an act to promote her business. What's Boone going to do when he finds out the woman he's falling for is, well, in his league?

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

An Emotional @NetGalley Ultimate Indulgence #Review: HOLD MY BREATH @TheGingerScott

Fractions of seconds can do lots of damage. One decision can ruin lives. A blink can be tragic. And

loving a Hollister…can hurt like hell.

I would know.

They say the average person can hold their breath under water for two full minutes when pushed to the extremes. Will Hollister has been holding his for years. The oldest of two elite swimming brothers, Will was always a dominant force in the water. But in life, he preferred to let his younger brother Evan be the one to shine.

Evan got the girl, and Will…he got to bury all of the secrets. A brother’s burden, the weight of it all nearly left him to drown.

The daughter of two Olympians, my path was set the day my fingertips first touched water. My future was as crystal clear as the lane I dominated in the pool—swim hard, win big, love a Hollister.

My life with Evan burned bright. He gave me arms to come home to, and a smile that fooled the world into believing everything was perfect. But it was Will who pushed me. Will…who really knew me.

And when all of the pieces fell, it was Will who started to pick them up.

In the end, the only thing that matters are those few precious seconds—and what we decide to do while we still have them in our grasp.

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Ginger on Instagram  |  Ginger on Facebook  |  Ginger's website

BUY LINKS
"Hold My Breath" on iBooks  |  Hold My Breath" on Amazon
REVIEW
It's no surprise anymore when I read a Ginger Scott book that I'm going to love it. But with each book, it's as if the author digs deeper and the story is more intense, more emotional, more "real" than I expected. Hold My Breath is a tightly woven story of a couple's ability to heal from tragedy and reach for success. There is absolutely nothing in the book that was wasted words - the pacing was spot on and the romance absolutely perfect with its smidge of angst, sweet memories and scorching heated moments.

I think I say this every time I read one of Scott's books but... this might be my favorite so far!

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!

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

New Release @RiptideBooks! LONG SHADOWS @Kate_Sherwood @NetGalley #Review

Long Shadows (Common Law, #1)
by Kate Sherwood with Riptide Publishing

LA cop Jericho Crewe got the hell out of Mosely, Montana, when he was seventeen. Fifteen years later, he’s back, and everything is just as messed up as when he left. He planned a quick visit to deal with his injured father, but of course things are never that simple. Family complications, police complications, social complications—and, as always, Wade Granger complications.

Jericho and Wade had been so close, once upon a time. First friends, then more than friends—and then, after Jericho’s escape, nothing. Wade’s magnetism hasn’t been lessened by a decade and a half apart; even when Jericho learns that Wade is the prime suspect in the death of Jericho’s father, the old connection still sparks.

When Jericho’s newly discovered half siblings are kidnapped, he needs to trust someone to help him find them. Wade’s a terrible choice, but Jericho’s never been known for his good judgment. Anyway, he’d rather make a bad decision with Wade than a good one with anybody else.

REVIEW
Suspense filled this book from word one. Jericho walks into the unknown when he returns home, and surprises come at him from every turn. Unraveling the mystery of how his father died and protecting a newly discovered family are his focus. There's a good deal of set up in this book, introducing characters and their backgrounds, which slowed the book down a bit. But I'm hopeful the next book will be even better than the first.

Another Kate Sherwood good read.

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

#Audiobook #Review: What's Left of Me @KLewisNovels

What's Left of Me by Kimberly Lewis on audio was a good listen. It was a sweet story of forgiveness and reunion with just enough angst to keep it moving quickly. Though short, readers get a full love story worth the credit.

Letting go of the past is never easy…

Jenna Olsen has spent the last four years trying to move on from the heartache that tore her world apart, but when Cole Sullivan suddenly shows up back in town all of those feelings come flooding back…and even some new ones she didn’t know were possible.

Leaving town all those years ago was necessary, but now that Cole finally has a handle on his life he decides to return home to his family, friends, and the woman he just can’t forget.

Coming back home though comes with its costs, and Cole ultimately has to decide…will he be able to fight his inner demons to keep Jenna in his life, or will the chance of hurting her again be too much to risk?

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

Ultimate Indulgence #Review: RAVAGE @Tillie_Cole

Is finding one's true love worth committing the greatest sacrifice of all? Book three in the Scarred Souls series by Tillie Cole makes it clear there's no sacrifice too great for love. This series focuses on the Russian underground with all its grit and crime, as well as new found loves through a path of tragedy. Each book has been an Ultimate Indulgence - read my reviews of books one and two here. If you enjoy dark romance, here's a series you don't want to miss.

Taken as a teen, prisoner 194 was stripped of his name and freewill, meticulously honed to be a ruthless machine. Even as he tries to fight his captors hold on him he knows that obedience is the only way to save his sister, who is the one person that keeps him from turning into a monster.

As a young girl Zoya Kostava barely escaped the brutal attack that killed her entire family. Now twenty five she lives in secrecy. That is until she hears her brother also survived and is living with their greatest enemy.

Zoya risks her safety and anonymity to find the brother she thought dead and is captured by a beautiful, brutal man. A man who both captivates and scares her, in him she sees a soul as lost as her own.

They both have so much to lose will they be able to save each other…and survive.

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

** An Ndulgent Blogger also listened to the series on audiobook. Seriously, it was panty melting with the narration in the Russian accented voices. This is definitely one of those books where the narration enhances the story. Hot. Hot. Hot. **

It's a SUGAR RUSH! #Review @NetGalley @BennettBooks

Sugar Rush (Sugar Bowl #2) by Sawyer Bennett continues the sexy suspenseful trilogy, and keeps you flipping pages as quick as possible. Readers can't help but be invested in Sela and Beck, feeling the heartbreak when their fragile new love is threatened.

A Must Read. BUT begin with book one.

After posing as an escort for the Sugar Bowl online dating service, Sela Halstead is looking for one thing: payback. She's closing in on the site's heartless founder, Jonathon Townsend, and she needs Beckett North, Townsend's business partner and her lover, by her side. She'd thought that their intimate nights together had forged an unbreakable bond, but after a shocking betrayal, Sela begins to doubt the brilliant bad boy. When push comes to shove, can she trust Beck to do the right thing?

Now that he understands the truth, Beck will stop at nothing to secure the reckoning Sela deserves. But between his desire for her and his disgust for JT, Beck doesn't exactly have a lot of control over his emotional state. Left with no other choice, he must summon all his discipline to maintain JT's trust and pretend that they're still friends. But how far will Beck go to prove his loyalty to Sela? He nearly lost her once. To keep her, Beck might have to kill for her.

Note: Sugar Rush ends on a cliffhanger. Sela and Beck's story concludes in Sugar Free! 

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

SEARCHING FOR HARMONY @NetGalley #Review @author_Kelly Elliott

SEARCHING FOR HARMONY
From New York Times bestselling author Kelly Elliott comes the gut-wrenching story of a love that transcends all odds—and transforms the deepest pain into the brightest hope. This is a book that grabs at your heart strings in all the right ways.

RATING: 4 Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

Firefighter and first responder Preston Ward thought he had grown immune to the job's emotional

burns. But when he goes out on a particularly tragic call, he realizes that some scenes are too devastating to forget. And yet, if it weren't for that terrible night, he never would have met the woman who makes him want to risk his heart.

More than once, Harmony Banks has watched her perfectly ordered world torn apart by fate. Now she's finding out that what she lost wasn't as perfect as she thought—and it's tearing her apart. The only thing that keeps her going is the kindness of a stranger: the firefighter who saved her life the night everything changed.

Preston isn't like the men who have come before. For one thing, he's far more genuine. And the love Harmony feels growing between them is almost too intense for her wounded soul. But if she and Preston can push past heartbreak, they'll find that something incredible awaits in each other's arms.

This book was given to us by the author through NetGalley.
READ & RATED by Rebecca

HOPELESS FOR YOU #Review

HOPELESS FOR YOU
by Hayden Hill
"If I am more alive because love burns and chars me, as a fire, given wood or wind, feels new elation, it's that he who lays me low is my salvation, and invigorates the more, the more he scars me." ― Michelangelo

Ash Jensen, a squeaky-clean sophomore at the University of Tennessee, has a trail of baggage a mile
long ― she buried her fiance only a year and a half ago. She swore she'd never love again but when she finds herself interned to a yummy Canadian conservation officer that promise is tested big-time. Kade Gyllenhahl sports wild tattoos, a rebellious attitude and a fohawk to die for. He's definitely the wrong man for her and she knows it.

Kade doesn't have time for a girl like her. She's a pretentious, unreadable princess who lives her life by her parents' rules. Kade knows nothing about her past and he'd prefer to keep it that way. Besides, he'll lose his job if he sleeps with Ash. Now if only he could get his mind off her.

When the two of them end up alone and isolated on a routine field trip in the woods, things get a little complicated...

One man afraid of commitment. 

One woman afraid to love again. 

Two lives. 

Two hearts. 

One life-changing journey.

RATING: 3 Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

#Review: UNBROKEN @BethDCarter @EvernightPub MC Romance

Unbroken (Forgotten Rebels MC #1) by Beth D. Carter
When she was eighteen, Piper’s obsessed boyfriend murdered her family right in front of her. She went into police protection, but his family’s wealth made it easy for him to track her down. Desperate and alone, she turned to her step-brother for help. He just happened to be president of a motorcycle club.

Eight years later, the club is patched into a larger club, the White Death MC, and when Piper meets its president, Kix Rockwood, she knows he’s a force to be reckoned with. Kix wants her, but he has no idea about the danger that lurks for her if she leaves the club. Because no matter how long it’s been, someone blames Piper for what happened and wants revenge for the past.

RATING: 3 Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries... an engaging beginning to a new biker series, Unbroken moves fast and brings the sexy.

This book was given to us by the publisher. Many thanks.