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Breaking The Speed Limit by Melanie Moreland is now live!
Single, but unsettled, Stefano Borelli, spends his days creating masterpieces loved by his clients. Surrounded by family and friends, his loneliness still plagues him.
Until she bursts into his life. A stubborn woman with too much baggage, too much to say, and a child in tow.
Far too much trouble.
Except, he likes her spark. The way she refuses to listen. How beautiful she is with her son. How right she feels in his arms.
The way she makes him feel whole.
Can he convince her to give love a second chance?
My rating: 5 out of 5 stars
My review:
Stefano worked at Reynold’s Restoration shop creating masterpiece designs for motorcycles. He was intrigued by Gabby when he stopped to help her with her car. It was instalove at first meet and he was ready to have her in his life. However, he had to earn her trust first. Gabby and her son, Theo, had been running from her ex-boyfriend for years. Starting a relationship was the last thing she wanted because she knew she would be leaving one day. Can Stefano convince her to trust him to keep her and Theo safe?
Breaking the Speed Limit is the second book in Reynold’s Restoration series. After meeting Stefano in the first book, I was so excited to see his story. He was such a sweet guy, and this book certainly proves that. He was so open and protective of Gabby, and it was so sweet. I loved getting to see Charly, Maxx, Brent, and Chase again. The book was full of love, encouragement, and family. It was a book that will have your heart swooning and leave a smile on your face. I cannot wait for Brent’s book to be out.
I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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New York Times/USA Today bestselling author Melanie Moreland, lives a happy and content life in a quiet area of Ontario with her beloved husband of thirty-plus years and their rescue cat, Amber. Nothing means more to her than her friends and family, and she cherishes every moment spent with them.
While seriously addicted to coffee, and highly challenged with all things computer-related and technical, she relishes baking, cooking, and trying new recipes for people to sample. She loves to throw dinner parties, and also enjoys traveling, here and abroad, but finds coming home is always the best part of any trip.
Melanie loves stories, especially paired with a good wine, and enjoys skydiving (free falling over a fleck of dust) extreme snowboarding (falling down stairs) and piloting her own helicopter (tripping over her own feet.) She's learned happily ever afters, even bumpy ones, are all in how you tell the story.
Can Bryson keep her safe, or will Tinley’s past nightmare become her new reality?
Every moment, Tinley Harper lives in fear that the man who abducted her ten years ago will keep his promise and return to finish what he started. Scared and alone in her older brother’s absence, she welcomes a familiar handsome face, Special Agent Bryson Bennett, when he comes knocking on her door.
FBI Agent Bryson Bennett knows it’s time to put his past behind him and move on from the tragic accident that left him a single father. When his best friend calls out of fear for his little sister’s safety, Bryson jumps in to protect the beautiful Tinley for fear that another person close to him will be taken away.
Stuck together in her tiny apartment, the two fight to control their unspoken attraction. Anonymous disturbing gifts, new murders, and watchful eyes that monitor their every move signal that Tinley’s terrifying past is now bleeding into her present. As passion burns, dark secrets are revealed, and the elusive stalker seeks to catch them unawares. Can Bryson keep her safe, or will Tinley’s past nightmare become her new reality?
Mine to Hold is a standalone romantic thriller, the fifth book in the interconnected Protection Series. Each book can be read as a standalone but due to character crossover the series is best read in order. Please note this book DOES contain several triggers (stalking, murder, mention of past abuse, memories of time in captivity, and more) and detailed mature content. This book is recommended for readers 18+.
Kennedy lives in Dallas with her husband, son, and 80lb Goldendoodle who still believes he’s a lap dog.
A bookworm at heart, Kennedy loves to snuggle up in bed or by the campfire with an unputdownable book.
She began writing two years ago with Falling for the Chance and has no plans of stopping. Her novels are witty, action-packed, and offer enough steam for a great facial.
If you like strong heroines and sexy, tattooed men who can’t keep their hands off them, then this author is the one for you.
She was pregnant and alone…and sick. Seemingly every second of every day.
Yup. She’d gone from single and carefree to chained to a porcelain goddess…and soon she’d be chained to a baby—to nap schedules and car seats, to saggy boobs and blowouts, to—
Nothing that resembled her life before she’d peed on a stick and it had flashed with a plus sign.
Which was fine. Her life before that stick-peeing hadn’t been all that exciting and great. Aside from her friends, she’d been more than a little lonely, wondering what the hell she should be doing with her life.
Then…preggers.
Then…Carter.
Carter Jackson was gorgeous, funny, and good. Carter Jackson was the type of guy she once would have dreamed of riding in on his stallion and saving her. Carter Jackson was a man who’d apparently decided that she was someone that needed rescuing.
The problem? She didn’t need rescuing. Not anymore. She would be standing on her own feet from here on out, thank her very much.
The other problem? Carter was determined to rescue her anyway.
My rating: 4 out of 5 stars
My review:
Fubar is the
fifth book in the Life Sucks series but was no trouble reading it as a standalone. The books I have read from the series have
all been cute and a lot of fun so this one fit right in there. The characters were genuine, likable, and
easy to connect with.
Constantly sick,
Maggie was facing motherhood as a single mom after the father of the child gave
up his rights. She was attracted to Carter
but felt like her life was too big of a mess for a relationship. Carter had fallen for Maggie when he met her,
but he was only prepared to hold off on making a move for so long. He was ready to become part of her life.
Carter was
such a sweet guy and once Maggie let him in, he wasn’t going anywhere. His love for her showed in the sweet way he
took care of her. Maggie couldn’t
believe Carter would be interested in her since she carried another man’s child,
but she finally accepted he was sticking with her. This was a cute and fast book to read. I loved how the town supported Maggie and
helped when she needed it. I can’t wait
for the next book in this cute series.
I received
an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review.
All thoughts and opinions are my own.
About the Author:
USA Today bestselling author, Elise Faber, loves chocolate, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and hockey (the order depending on the day and how well her team—the Sharks!—are playing). She and her husband also play as much hockey as they can squeeze into their schedules, so much so that their typical date night is spent on the ice. Elise changes her hair color more often than some people change their socks, loves sparkly things, and is the mom to two exuberant boys.
She lives in Northern California. Connect with her in her Facebook group, the Fabinators or email her at elisefaberauthor@gmail.com. Connect with Elise!
TOUGH JUSTICE by Tee O’Fallon is out now! Check it out and be sure to grab your copy today!
Title: Tough Justice
Author: Tee O'Fallon
Genre: Romantic Suspense
About Tough Justice:
It should have been a routine investigation. Instead, DEA K-9 agent Adam "Deck" Decker watches in horror as one Denver hospital seems to be Ground Zero for overdoses of a new drug. Now Deck can only hope a certain icy, green-eyed ER doctor will help him and his canine partner track down the deadly source.Dr. Tori Sampson has her reasons for not trusting federal agents, especially ones working for the DEA. But the rash of overdoses—including a heartbreaking case involving a teen—is alarmingly high. And the new opioid is not only extremely dangerous, it defies all the usual medical treatments. So Tori has a choice: work with the big, brawny, and annoyingly hot DEA agent...or watch more innocent people die. Tori's the only person who can help Deck break the case, and they'll need to trust each other, no matter how high the tension and attraction sizzling between them runs. But with every question answered, they realize there's something more behind these typical teen overdoses. There's a pattern here, and a pattern can only suggest one thing. There's a killer on the loose.
My rating: 5 out of 5 stars
My review:
DEA K-9 agent Adam “Deck” Decker has personal reasons for
working so hard fighting to eliminate drugs on the street. The outbreak and deaths due to overdoses in
the city have reached an alarming number from a new and deadly opioid that is
on the street. In order to discover who
is making the drug, he must put aside all his dislike of doctors and work with
the ER doctor who has been seeing the cases come through the hospital.
ER Dr. Tori Sampson has personal reasons to be wary around
DEA agents. After losing a young
teenager to the devastating effects of the new drug and she wants to help
before more innocent people die.
Unfortunately, that means working with Deck to solve the case. Can they overcome their personal feelings about
each other’s jobs and work together?
This was the first book in the K-9 Special Ops and it was a
phenomenal start for the series. I have
come to love this author and her books of intrigue, twists, and adorable
dogs. This book was a perfect example of
why I enjoy her books. The characters
and their issues were genuine and have many layers to them. The chemistry between Tori and Deck was
intense from the beginning but watching them overcome their judgment of each
other’s careers was tremendous. I loved
watching their friendship, trust, and respect for each other grow as they
worked to solve the case. I highly
recommend this book and cannot wait for the next book in the series.
I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Her eyes softened, turning pensive. “If there’s something I can do proactively to stop the rising body count, I want to do it.” Absently, she stroked Thor’s ears, allowing him to lean his head against her thigh. Deck suspected the change of heart had something to do with the dead teenager. “But let’s be clear on something.” Her pretty eyes glittered like shards of green ice. “You have your rules, and I have mine.” He and Thor led the way to the elevator. He glanced over his shoulder to make sure she was behind him. “Meaning?” Two seconds into their alliance, and he was already on the verge of regretting it. “Meaning”—she stared up at him frostily—“you will not skulk around the ER, waiting or searching for overdose victims. You’ll wait until I notify you that a patient is willing to speak with you.” “Skulk?” Deck held back a snort. Somebody woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. “DEA agents don’t skulk.” She pursed her lips. “I beg to differ. History has shown otherwise.” He leaned his shoulder against the wall by the elevator bank, tensing. “What history?” He had no idea what she was talking about. Whatever it was, they really needed to clear the air fast or this partnership would sink faster than the Titanic. “Never mind.” She shook her head and looked away, as if she’d said something unintentional. “There is one other thing, however.” “What other thing?” Yeah, two minutes into it, and this arrangement was already fixing to be a cluster. “If a patient changes their mind in the middle of your interrogation and no longer wishes to talk, you’ll leave, no more questions asked.” “Fine.” Between them, Thor swung his head back and forth, as if watching a tennis match. “And for the record, it’s not an interrogation. It’s an interview. Anything else?” “Yes. You have to promise never to use a patient’s name in any report.” Deck pushed from the wall, towering over her, but she stood her ground, craning her neck to look up at him. The elevator door opened, but he ignored it. “No dice, Doc. That’s how I get my PC—probable cause. If an OD victim has information about the source of the opioids and can direct us to the location where they purchased it, I may need to put their name in an affidavit for search and arrest warrants.” She crossed her arms and jutted her chin up at him. “Then that part of the deal is off.” What had he gotten himself into? They’d made a deal over the phone, and she was already changing the rules. He should’ve known he couldn’t trust her. Maybe he should find someone else. But they were here, and he didn’t want to waste more time finding another doctor. “Let’s compromise. I’ll do everything in my power to leave names out, but you have to understand that sometimes that’s what it takes to get a dealer off the street. If a judge allows me to refer to victims as ‘confidential sources’ instead of using their real names, then I’ll do it. Deal?” Before meeting his gaze, her lips compressed into a tight line, and he expected her to tell him to pound sand. “Deal.”“Good, and I have a condition of my own. Everything we do together, everything we discuss, is confidential. You need to be discrete about DEA operations.” “Understood,” she said curtly. “And for the record, that seems obvious.” The door began to close, and he reached out his arm, stopping it. “Is there anything else I should know?” Her lips twitched. “If there is, I’ll tell you.” “I’ll bet you will.” This woman was hardcore. Delicate and pretty on the outside. Inside, she was a drill sergeant, barking out orders like a seasoned federal agent. Like him. He’d bet she could hold her ground against some of the best defense attorneys he’d ever run into.
About the Author:
Tee O'Fallon is the author of the Federal K-9 Series and the NYPD Blue & Gold Series. Tee has been a federal agent for twenty-three years and is now a police investigator, giving her hands-on experience in the field of law enforcement that she combines with her love of romantic suspense. When not writing, Tee enjoys cooking, gardening, chocolate, lychee martinis, and spending time with her Belgian Sheepdogs, Loki and Kyrie. Tee loves hearing from readers and can be contacted via her website https://teeofallon.com where you can also sign up for Tee’s newsletters.
Reese might have to commit. Sadie might have to trust. But together, they'll have to fight for their lives.
Dangerous Games by Riley Edwards is now live!
Reese Turmel has sworn off women. Commitment wasn't something he was willing to consider again after his wife cheated on him while he was on deployment. However, not even a man as jaded as the former SEAL could deny the instant attraction that sizzled to life the first time he walked into Treats Bakery and saw the beautiful woman behind the counter--and he tried.
Sadie Pierce has vowed never to trust another man--not since the last one she let into her life cleaned out all of her bank accounts. Now on the verge of losing her bakery, she's more determined than ever to ignore the man who is a walking, talking, dream come to life. The problem is, Reese is of a different mind and refuses to give up. With a deadline looming, Reese ups his game and makes Sadie an offer she can't refuse. An offer that comes with consequences neither of them was prepared for.
Reese might have to commit. Sadie might have to trust. But together, they'll have to fight for their lives.
My rating: 5 out of 5 stars
My review:
Dangerous Games is the third book in the Takeback series by Riley Edwards. This was a new-to-me author, and I was excited to read it after reading the book overview. It was so much better than I thought it would be! I loved the characters (especially Mrs. S), the intrigue, the humor, the twists, and all those yummy alpha males. There was so much chemistry between Reese and Sadie, and it was intense! Sadie was snarky while Reese was protective, but they were both so sweet. They both had been hurt by past relationships so there was plenty of doubts and history for them to overcome. I loved the book and have added the first books to my TBR because they sound just as great as this one.
I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review. All thoughts and onions are my own.
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Riley Edwards is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling author, wife, and military mom. Riley was born and raised in Los Angeles but now resides on the east coast with her fantastic husband and children.
Riley writes heart-stopping romance with sexy alpha heroes and even stronger heroines. Riley's favorite genres to write are romantic suspense and military romance.
Stephanie Rowe has revealed the cover for A Real Cowboy Always Comes Home!
Releasing: May 24, 2022
Cover Designer: Kelli Ann Morgan, Inspire Creative Services
Caleb Stockton has been missing for more than ten years...and he's about to come home.
But his homecoming isn't going to be what anyone expects.
Not his brothers.
Not him.
And definitely not her.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe is "contemporary romance at its best" (Bex 'N' Books). The author of more than fifty novels, Stephanie is a 2021 Vivian® Award nominee, and RITA® Award winner and a five-time nominee. Stephanie has been touching readers' hearts and keeping them spellbound for more than a decade with her contemporary romances, romantic suspense, and paranormal romances.
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe is both "contemporary romance at its best" (Bex 'N' Books) and a "paranormal star" (JR Ward). The author of more than fifty novels, Stephanie is a 2021 Vivian Award Nominee, and a 2018 winner and a five-time nominee for the RITA® award, the highest awards in romance fiction. As an award-winning author, Stephanie has been touching readers' hearts and keeping them spellbound for more than a decade with her contemporary romances, romantic suspense, and paranormal romances. For more info on Stephanie, visit www.stephanierowe.com, follow her on Facebook: @StephanieRoweBooks, Twitter: @stephanierowe2, and Instagram: @stephanierowe2.
Let's see...where to begin... I'm inching up on the BIG 4-0. The gray hairs are doubling what seems like daily, and the wrinkles and laugh lines are more pronounced than ever. I have an amazing husband (Married just over 15 years.) We have two boys we're doing our best to raise as respectful gentleman. I have a master's degree in criminal justice which I used to work as a juvenile probation office until deciding to write full-time in June of 2019. So that means there's usually always some criminal/law element to my novels. If I'm not writing; I'm reading. My favorite genres recently are bully/reverse harem and enemies to lovers. Maybe I'm reliving my traumatic teen years through the girls who actually end up with the boys. (Not that I would change my history since it's gotten me exactly where I need to be!) I love coffee. I miss carbs. Music is LIFE. I try not to be too serious.
She’s a tough former soldier trying to resist the charming medic who’s going all in to claim her.
Former Norwegian special forces soldier Siv Pederson is making a new start in San Francisco. New country, new job at Norcross Security, and her new rule: no men. She’s left her annoying ex behind and her only goal is to prove herself in her new job, especially when she’s assigned to her own investigation.
What she didn’t count on was having to work with one handsome, charming, and far-too-tempting former combat medic.
After a career as an Air Force combat medic, Ryder Morgan is happy with his life. He likes working part time as a paramedic and donating the rest of his time at a free clinic in the toughest part of the city. He always thought finding “the one” wasn’t for him…until he sees gorgeous, tough Siv in a killer red dress.
Now he’ll do anything to break through her prickly shell and convince her that he’s the man for her.
As homeless people start dying, and Ryder loses a good friend, Siv and Ryder must work together to find a killer. Going undercover as husband and wife, they have to discover who’s preying on the city’s most vulnerable before more people die. As they uncover a vast web of lies, Ryder has his work cut out for him. Not only to find justice, but to prove to Siv that he’ll protect both her body and her heart.
One-Timer is the third book in the Carolina Comets series by Teagan Hunter. Each book in the series can be read as standalones but they are so much better when read in order. I have loved meeting all the players, watching as each one finds love, and building a family together. This is Lowell and Hollis’s story and I have looked forward to it.
Hollis had discovered her husband had been cheating on her since before they were married and had recently signed her divorce papers. She was happy her sister was getting married but watching the love between Harper and Collin (from Puck Shy) was hard after being so disappointed in her own wedding. Emotionally drained after the wedding she made a one-time bad decision and slept with Lowell.
“I love you, Hollis. I’m in love with you. Like really in love with you. In fact, I think I might love you more than I love hockey.”
Lowell had been soured by relationships years ago when his ex-girlfriend claimed to be pregnant with his child. He had proposed to her but had found out she had lied about the child and just wanted his money. Now he put hockey first no matter what and stayed away from relationships. Discovering Hollis was pregnant from their one night together felt like history was repeating itself but this time he was doing things differently. He was going to keep things in the friend zone with Hollis but somehow lines got crossed and things got confusing.
This was one of those books I could not put down and once I finished it, I wanted more. It was emotional and heartbreaking but oh so good! I cannot wait for the next book in the series. The tension between Smith and Emilia was so high that it will be an amazing story!
I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Meet Teagan
TEAGAN HUNTER is a Missouri-raised gal but currently lives in South Carolina with her Marine veteran husband, where she spends her days begging him for a cat. She survives off coffee, pizza, and sarcasm. When she's not writing, you can find her binge-watching various TV shows, especially Supernatural and One Tree Hill. She enjoys cold weather, buys more paperbacks than she'll ever read, and never says no to brownies.
"My special brand of hell. But I want you so badly I don’t even mind the flames."
A False Start, an all-new small-town, brother’s best friend romance from bestselling author Elsie Silver is available now!
I kissed my best friend’s little sister, and the world stood still. That night we were two perfect strangers, the town’s grumpy recluse and a gorgeous girl in the back of a bar. Until we weren’t. Because Nadia Dalca isn’t just some girl. She’s the girl I can’t have. Fourteen years younger than me and completely off-limits. My plan is to stay away, but the universe keeps pushing us together. It’s like some sort of cosmic joke, to give me a taste of something so electric—so real—something that breathed life back into me. Because I can look, but I can’t touch. Her sinful curves, her light-hearted laughter, her wild side . . . I’m addicted to every last bit of her. And when she turns those sultry eyes on me––the ones so full of longing and so free of judgment? I’ve always considered myself a strong man. But when she looks at me I’m weak. To give in to our connection would be a betrayal. My life is beyond complicated, and she has the world at her fingertips. Her brother is the only family she has left, and sad as it sounds, he’s also my only friend. But I kissed her again anyway. And now I can’t stop.
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Excerpt
Nadia and I walk silently down the hallway toward the elevator. Coffee with my parents turned out to be nice. Once they both settled down a bit and everyone had their extremely involved cups of coffee in hand, the conversation flowed easily. The dog curled up on my mother’s lap and was snoring happily in no time. And I didn’t even stumble over my words, which was a nice change. I expected taking Nadia to my parents’ place would give her some perspective. What I didn’t expect was for her to fit in so seamlessly. I didn’t expect it to feel like something else entirely, like she’s the missing piece of the puzzle. My dad invited her golfing with him for crying out loud. My mom is sending her links for where to purchase a special kettle so she can start making pour-over coffee too. She wasn’t supposed to be funny and charming and make my parents welcome her into the fold of our family unit like she’s some long-standing friend. But Nadia is funny and charming. Her energy is infectious. It’s like she makes everyone around her happier. Even the dog is enamored. Everyone except me is now officially calling him Tripod. And I’m pretty sure my parents are in love with Nadia and think grandbabies are on the way, no matter how many times I assured them we’re just friends. I tossed the word friend in everywhere I could, as well as emphasizing our age difference a few times. It didn’t stop my dad from whispering in my ear when he gave me a parting hug. “Methinks the lady doth protest too much.” So, I poked him in the stomach. “Getting soft, old man.” Then my mom went from whispering something in Nadia’s ear to piping up and saying, “Hardly.” Gag. That was my cue to leave. I latched Tripod to his leash with one hand and grabbed Nadia’s bicep with the other and dragged us all out of there, tossing a promise to visit again soon over my shoulder. I always look forward to visiting with my parents, but I have never brought any woman home with me, and I severely underestimated their ability to play it cool. We stand silently at the bank of elevators, and I watch the floor numbers light up as it speeds toward us. Nadia slants her head toward me, eyeing the place where I’m still holding her bicep. Truth is, I don’t want to let her go. I’m comforted by how well she rolled with the punches in there. My parents were acting totally insane, and she seemed like she was enjoying the hell out of it. “That’s a firm grip you’ve got there.” Her eyes flick up to my profile because I’m still trying not to look at her. “Am I in trouble, Mr. Sinclaire?” “Nadia.” My tone is full of warning. It makes me sound old and creepy when she calls me Mr. Sinclaire. “What?” She stares openly now and when those elevator doors slide open, I pull her into the blissfully empty elevator with me, eager to put as much space as possible between my parents and what I’m about to do. She hums in amusement as the doors slide shut, clearly enjoying agitating me. The minute the doors close, my hand with the leash darts out and slams into the red emergency stop button. And then I turn, drop the leash, and press Nadia up against the mirrored wall of the elevator, one hand still on her upper arm while the other slides across the taper of her waist. Her eyes widen, but she doesn’t cower. In fact, she looks downright pleased. “What, Griffin?” she taunts as my jaw pops under the pressure of my teeth grinding. This woman tests every piece of patience I possess. I should step away from her, take my hands off her. I should keep this side of myself under wraps from her. She’s been roughed up enough in her life. The last thing she needs is me man-handling her. And I would manhandle the hell out of her. She’d love it. There’s no doubt about that. I’ve had no complaints in that department. Quite the opposite, in fact. But gentle I am not. Making love I don’t do. “Say it.” Her free hand lands on the waistband of my jeans, and my body goes tense. She slides her dainty fingers beneath the front of my shirt, trailing a nail over the ridge of my hip bone, forcing a low ache to take hold at the base of my spine. If I don’t get control of this and stop it now, I’ll be taking her against the wall of this elevator. Which is not what she needs. I shoot back like I just touched a hot stove, pressing myself against the opposite wall, trying to put as much space between us as I can while being locked in this box of temptation. My breathing comes in quick frustrated pants. “Call my dad and me Mr. Sinclaire within a few minutes of each other again and—” “And what, Griffin? You gonna spank me for that, too?” Her top teeth press down into her pillowy bottom lip. “Or are you going to kiss me again and then tell me I’m a mistake?” A low rumble takes root in my chest. My entire body is rigid, my will to stay away from her melting with every second I spend staring at her. The imprint of her fingers still burns on my abs. I need to get the hell away from her. The last thing I need to do is torpedo what little semblance of happiness I’ve created in my life by not being able to keep it in my pants around Nadia Dalca. My hand slams into the red button, and we lurch back into motion.
About Elsie Elsie Silver is a Canadian author of sassy, sexy, small town romance who loves a good book boyfriend and the strong heroines who bring them to their knees. She lives just outside of Vancouver, British Columbia with her husband, son, and three dogs and has been voraciously reading romance books since before she was probably supposed to.
She loves cooking and trying new foods, traveling, and spending time with her boys–especially outdoors. Elsie has also become a big fan of her quiet five am mornings, which is when most of her writing happens. It’s during this time that she can sip a cup of hot coffee and dream up a fictional world full of romantic stories to share with her readers.
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Sidney Carver has a big problem, and he goes by the name of Dwayne "Gunner" Wicked: six-plus feet of muscular, motorcycle-riding, animal-loving deliciousness. Gunner is her boss, roommate, and best friend. They've seen each other through life-altering injuries and unimaginable losses, and they work side by side at Wicked Animal Rescue, fulfilling their passion to save animals. Unfortunately, Gunner is also the man Sidney is in love with, and he's the ultimate player. As her former military comrade, Gunner sees her as his buddy—just one of the guys. Sidney is at her wit's end, ready to risk the friendship and job she adores for a chance at forever love with the man she can't live without. Like any good marine, she comes up with a mission. Enter Operation Get My Guy.
Gunner loves his life. He has a family he adores, a brotherhood that always has his back, and a host of willing women to warm his bed. As the owner of Wicked Animal Rescue, he saves lives and works with his best friend, Sid, the coolest woman on the planet. When Sid concocts a crazy plan to win his cousin's heart, Gunner reluctantly agrees to be her wingman.
Practices heat up as roommates become teammates. Let the wicked fun begin...
No cheating. No cliffhangers. Guaranteed to melt panties and leave readers hopelessly in love with the sinfully delicious Wickeds.
My rating: 5 out of 5 stars
My review:
“When a wild one settles down, you know they’re all in, heart and soul, because they found their special person more excitin’, more groundin’, and more everything than anyone else who has crossed their path. They’ve found their ride or die”
Crazy, Wicked Love is part of the Love in Bloom season and was another fantastic addition to Wicked books. You cannot help but fall in love with the Wicked family and friends. The Wicked men are swoon-worthy, alpha men who are not looking for love but once they find it and their person, they are all in. This was a friend to lovers’ story for Dwayne “Gunner” Wicked and Sidney “Sid” Carver. It was entertaining from the beginning and as always with Ms. Foster’s books, I could not put it down until I finished it.
Sid had fallen in love with Gunner who only saw her as a “cute dude.” Gunner was her boss, roommate, and her best friend since they had served in the Marines together. Weary of hearing his one-night stands leaving their house and his revolving bedroom door attitude, she decided it was time for Operation Get My Guy mission. She would ask Gunner to be her wingman to help her gain the attention of another man.
Gunner had been interested in Sid when they met but he feared losing their friendship, so he had locked those feelings away. When she asks him to be her wingman to catch the attention of his cousin, he didn’t understand why it bothered him so much. Finally, he faces the fact that he has always loved her but is it too late?
I love this series and the Wicked Family and I’m always excited when a new book comes out. This was a perfect book to add to the series. It was a low angst, small-town romance with lots of family fun. I highly recommend this author and any of her series.
I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Melissa Foster is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of more than 100 novels. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance and women's fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Melissa's emotional journeys are lovingly erotic, always family oriented, and feature fiercely loyal heroes, smart, sassy heroines, and complex relatable issues. Melissa enjoys chatting with readers and book clubs. Send her an email invitation to your next event!
