BEAUTIFUL CRAZY by A. James

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BEAUTIFULLY CRAZY

by A. James

Blurb:

As a single mom with my hands and heart full, finding love is the last thing on my mind.

Then Everett Windward comes along.

My new neighbor is charming, handsome, and sexy—and before I know it, I have a new

friend…with benefits.

Fun and filthy benefits.

There’s just one problem—He’s also my son’s teacher.

That alone should have me pumping the brakes… except it doesn’t. I’m drawn to him and to

the way he makes me feel. Everett has a filthy side that has reignited something inside of me

that I haven’t felt in years.

Something I thought I lost.

But there are rules…

My son can’t know.

No sleeping over.

And absolutely no feelings involved.

But as time goes on, it becomes impossible to ignore the butterflies in my stomach when I

catch him looking at me, or when I watch him play ball with my son day after day.

Before I know it, he’s so intertwined in our lives, and I can no longer deny the desire to break

the very rules that I put into place to begin with.

But it’s not just my feelings I have to consider.

I can see how quickly my son is becoming attached to him. See the way he yearns for that

father figure in his life.

We have experienced enough hurt and loss to last a lifetime. Can I really open up our hearts,

knowing the risk I’m taking?

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Meet Ashley James:

Ashley James is a romance author who enjoys writing (and reading) LGBTQIA+ books. She is

from Washington State—and no, not Seattle—and currently resides in South Carolina with her

two kids and hairless kitties, Goose, Maverick, and Houston. Ashley is introverted and slightly

(okay, majorly) awkward. She refuses to make this section sound like a tacky dating app

profile, so she won't be telling you how much she enjoys music, how she thoroughly enjoys

dancing and singing in her kitchen, despite not being able to carry a tune, and she won't be

telling you about her love of toxic and broken fictional men.

KING OF NOTHING by Aurora Rose Reynolds

 KING OF NOTHING

by

Aurora Rose Reynolds

Release Date: July 29

My rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Blurb:

I met him when my ship was sinking, and I clung to him through the storm. Little did I know he

needed me as much as I needed him.

The first time I saw Roman Dante King, he stuck out like an odd puzzle piece that got mixed up

in the wrong box. It wasn’t his blue eyes in the dim light of the bar, the tattoos that covered his

arms and hands, or even his arrogant personality. It was something else—something I couldn’t

see—that told me he didn’t belong in our small beach town on the Oregon coast.

Elora Mazie Barlow reminded me of a hummingbird zipping from one flower to another, never

stopping, never allowing anyone more than a glimpse before she was gone. Never letting

anyone in… until me. Then she gave me her smiles that were more valuable than anything I

ever owned and wrapped me in her peace without asking for anything in return.

Her tragic story sounded achingly familiar to my own.

Our connection is knotted up in loss. The journey we’re on together will eventually come to an

end. But will we be able to untangle the mess of strings that have tied us together?

Will we even want to?

My review:

AMAZING!  This standalone romance will break your heart.  Heartbroken Roman and Elora cross paths after they each lost a loved one.  Elora is trying to visit all the places her mother had on her bucket list while Roman is wandering across the country to escape the pain of losing his brother.  Together they found peace but what happens when the real world comes knocking?

“You’ve given me more than you realize, Elora”

“And part of that is a feeling of happiness that isn’t mixed up with money and things.  It’s pure and good and everything fucking normal I didn’t know I was missing out on until you.”

This was a beautiful story of two wonderful people with genuine feelings.  I loved watching Elora and Roman’s relationship evolve as they spent time together. Even though my feelings went on a roller coaster ride while reading this book, I really enjoyed it.

I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Meet Aurora Rose Reynolds:

Aurora Rose Reynolds is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author

whose wildly popular series include Until, Until Him, Until Her, Underground King, Shooting Stars,

Fluke My Life and How to Catch an Alpha series.

Her writing career started in an attempt to get the outrageously alpha men who resided in her

head to leave her alone and has blossomed into an opportunity to share her stories with readers

all over the world.

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HATEMATES by J.D. Hollyfield

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 HATEMATES

by

J.D. Hollyfield 

 

Blurb:

From J.D. Hollyfield, author of Power, comes a devilishly spicy, enemies-to-lovers romance about overcoming the past, undeniable attraction, and finding love in the untimeliest of ways. 

A best friend, a stalker, and a bodyguard walk into a bar…

Current status: Living my best life. *Flips hair* What more could a girl want?

Just kidding. 

My life has gone to shit. All the fun, late nights, and single life come to a screeching halt when I find myself in the wrong place at the wrong time. Now, thanks to my overbearing best friend, I’ve adopted a guard dog to keep me safe until they find the guy who attacked me. 

Insert Tate Deveraux, my newest inconvenience. He’s brawny, not bad on the eyes, and a pain in my ass. Not only am I stuck with him until I’m out of danger, but he’s moving in with me. 

He’s become a nuisance in my life and needs to go—stalker be damned. So do the urges to strip him naked and see if the rumors about hand size hold true. I blame my crush on booze and the kiss that should have never happened. 

The simmering attraction between us is undeniable, but he’s made it clear I’m just a job.  With lines being crossed and my life at stake, I guess I’ll find out if he’s better at keeping me safe or sated. 

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Meet J.D. Hollyfield:

Thanks for joining me for a cocktail and some girl talk. I live the dream in my own slice of paradise where I get to enjoy colorful sunsets from my rocking chair while I’m working. I have my very own romance hero with Mr. Rose and there’s more than a few little rose buds running around. A couple aren’t so little anymore! We keep things interesting with cats and a dog and the critters that roam though the yard (fingers crossed the mountain lions stay away).

 

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BEFORE THIS ENDS by Aurora Rose Reynolds

 

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Why you will love this book…
💕Small Town
🔥Second Chance At Love
💕Single Dad
🔥Forbidden - Best Friends 'Brother in Law'
💕Protective Hero
🔥A+ Banter
💕Romantic Suspense
🔥Hurt/Comfort

Miles Thatcher and I would not have gotten together if my life had gone according to plan.

Recently single with her whole life up in the air, Emma Abate knows that getting into any kind of relationship, is a bad idea. Especially when the man she finds herself drawn to is Miles Thatcher, a single father, and a man that seems determined to break down every barricade she places between them.

Could this be real?

Miles doesn’t do complicated. But it’s difficult to remember all the reasons why Emma is supposed to be off limits when she begins to fill a void in his and his daughters' life, a void that he never realized was there, until her.

Before this ends will Miles and Emma realize they have something worth fighting for? Or will his job as a detective, the murder of two young women, and Emma’s past get the best of them before they ever get the chance?
Life is never simple, and neither is love.

My rating: 5 out of 5 stars

My review:

Amazing! Another 5 stars for the author!

Before This Ends was the second book in the Before series, a spinoff of the Until series. Although the books can be read as standalones, I think it’s better if you start with the first book to get a better background on the dynamics of the characters. 

 We met Emma and Miles in the first book Before We Fall, but there wasn’t much of a connection between them, and they were just acquaintances since Emma was living with her boyfriend, Eli.  The chemistry between them began after her breakup when she was helping Miles by watching his daughter Winter.  I loved how Emma connected with Winter and how close they were.  Emma and Miles made the perfect couple.

 I really loved this book and couldn’t put it down once I started it. It was such a beautiful story and had great characters.  I cannot wait for the next book.

I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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IS THIS LOVE? by Kaylee Ryan

 

IS THIS LOVE?

by Kaylee Ryan

Now available!

Blurb:

NYT and USA Today Bestselling author Kaylee Ryan brings you the continuation of the stand-alone series surrounding five best friends who co-own a tattoo studio. "Is This Love?” is an age gap, marriage of convenience, friends to lovers, small-town romance.

Legend

A marriage of convenience is one thing… but falling for your fake wife is all kinds of complicated.

Being married for a year is the only way to claim my inheritance. I couldn’t care less about the money. It’s not like I even knew my grandparents.

I wasn’t even considering it until Monroe volunteered. Sweet, sweet, Monroe. I’ve never let myself consider her as an option for me.

She’s been tucked safely away in a box labeled forbidden. That is until she takes my last name.

Monroe

It’s not like I planned to marry one of my friends… or fall for him.

One minute I offer to be his fake wife, and the next, we’re going through the motions— saying, “I do,” and playing house.

Legend is the kind of guy fantasies are made of—tall, dark, and tattooed. Now I’m sharing his bed and his last name for the next year.

Everything looks good on paper, and while this may have started out as playing pretend, the way I feel for him is the realest thing I’ve ever known.

As the weeks pass by, it doesn’t take long before either of us begins to question if we’re just friends or if this is this love after all.

Buy Link:

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 Meet Kaylee Ryan:

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Kaylee Ryan has been crowned the Queen of Swoon by her readers. With nearly fifty romance books under her belt, she’s known for penning happily ever afters with heart. When she’s not writing, you can find her with a book in her hand or hanging out with her family where she resides in her home state of Ohio.

 

Connect with Kaylee Ryan:

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Meant for Stone by Natasha Madison

 

Meant for Stone 

by Natasha Madison 

is now available!

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Why you need to #ONECLICK this book…
🏒Hockey Romance
💋Enemies to Lovers
🏒Secret Romance
💋He Falls First
🏒Reverse Grumpy/Sunshine
💋Long Distance Relationship

From Wall Street Journal and USA TODAY bestselling author Natasha Madison comes a brand new sports romance. A spin-off from the Hollywood Playboy & This Is Crazy.

Ryleigh
Growing up in Hollywood, I was surrounded by liars and phonies.
So when I got my law degree, I knew I wanted to work as a district attorney.
Busy days turned to long nights—I was on my way up the ladder.
Then he happened.
Bullied his way into my life as if there was no choice.
Suddenly everything I thought I wanted wasn’t as important.

Stone
I had one thing on my mind and that was never going to change: The game.
The only goal I had was beating the records set by my family.
I didn’t have time for anything else.
Until she walked in the room.
The earth shifted, just like the stories said it would.
I said it wouldn’t happen—not to me.
I didn’t have the time, but now she was the only thing on my mind.
I knew it was her.
Now I had to convince her.

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My rating: 4 out of 5 stars

My review:

Stone Richards is here!

Meant for Stone is the first book in the Meant For series and is a spin-off from the Hollywood Playboy & This Is Crazy series.  We meant Stone Richards and Ryleigh Beckett Made for Romeo (Made For Series #4) and I couldn’t wait for their book. They were a couple just waiting to happen and were blindsided by their attraction towards each other.  They both were devoted to their work and lived on opposite sides of the country, but Stone wasn’t about to let that get in his way.  But can he convince Ryleigh to risk it all?

This was another fantastic Stone/Grant/Horton family romance.  I loved all the sass from Ryleigh and Stone’s heart of gold.  Also, it was a reverse grumpy/sunshine troupe where the FMC was the grump, which I loved!  I enjoyed this book and will certainly reread it!

REPUTATION by Jenna Hartley!

 

Release Date: February 9

Pretending to be a celebrity billionaire's fake fiancée is anything but simple, especially when the man is my boss, Nate Crawford. 

He's fifteen years older than me. One of the hottest actor-producers in Hollywood.

And my childhood celebrity crush. Or at least, he used to be—before I became his daughter's nanny and realized how demanding he could be. 

The only reason I haven't quit is because I adore his daughter, and I'd do anything for her. 

Which is how I find myself agreeing to a fake engagement to prevent Nate’s ex-wife from gaining full custody. 

 

But when Nate kisses me, it feels real. And the longer we pretend, the easier it is to believe it's not all just an act.

Now I'm worried his daughter’s future isn't the only thing at stake because I’m falling in love with my fake fiancé.

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Meet Jenna Hartley 

Jenna Hartley is USA Today bestselling author who writes feel-good forbidden romance, much like her own real-life love story. She’s known for writing strong women and swoon-worthy men, as well as blending panty-melting and heart-warming moments.

When she’s not reading or writing romance, Jenna can be found tending to her growing indoor plant collection (pun intended), organizing, and hiking. She lives in Texas with her family and loves nothing more than a good book and good chocolate, except a dance party with her daughter.

To learn more about Jenna and her books, visit here! 

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BEFORE THIS ENDS by Aurora Rose Reynolds

 

 Release Date: March 1

Miles Madden and I would not have gotten together if my life had gone according to plan.

Recently single with her whole life up in the air, Emma Abate knows that getting into any kind of relationship, even if it is nothing more than a hook-up, is stupid. Especially when the man she’s hooking up with is Miles Madden, a single father who constantly makes her forget that what they have isn’t real. 

Or is it?

Miles doesn’t do complicated. But it’s difficult to remember all the reasons why Emma is supposed to be off limits when she begins to fill a void in his and his daughters' life, a void that he never realized was there, until her. 

Before this ends will Miles and Emma realize they have something worth fighting for? Or will his job as a detective, the murder of two young women, and the mother of his daughter get in the way before he ever gets the chance? 

Life is never simple, and neither is love.

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Meet Aurora Rose Reynolds

Aurora Rose Reynolds is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author whose wildly popular series include Until, Until Him, Until Her, Underground King, Shooting Stars, Fluke My Life and How to Catch an Alpha series. 

Her writing career started in an attempt to get the outrageously alpha men who resided in her head to leave her alone and has blossomed into an opportunity to share her stories with readers all over the world.

To learn more about Aurora and her books, visit here! 

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MINE TO SHELTER by Kennedy L. Mitchell

 

Release Date: December 8

Just when I thought life couldn’t get worse, a past nightmare returns. But this time he’s after more than my body. He wants it all—me and my daughter.

Broken, abused, and all alone.

I first met Detective Hudson Mott on the worst night of my adult life, and now four years later, he appears on my doorstep telling me I’m in danger. Again.

The forbidden crush I harbored for him burns brighter when he refuses to leave us unprotected, determined to stick close. A massive, sexy former Navy SEAL who makes me feel safe and seen wants to insert himself into my crazy life plus is super adorable with my four-year-old.

Yes, please. Maybe then I could actually sleep. 

We both wear internal scars from our pasts, though that doesn’t diminish the instant attraction and combustible desire that pulse between us. 

It might be forbidden, but I can’t stop wanting more and picturing us as a family.

The killer wants Samantha and me for his own, and Hudson refuses to let that happen. 

I’ve survived a lot in my life…

But this might be the final act that breaks me beyond repair.

My rating: 5 out of 5 stars

My review:

“I want all your smiles, all your laughter, all of it… I want your everything…”

WOW!  This series continues getting better and blowing me away.  We met Hudson in the previous book, Mine to Share, which was such a heartbreaking and tragic story.  I was so excited to see that the next book was his and couldn’t wait to dive into it.

“He didn’t complete me or fix me, just gave me the tools and time for me to do it myself… And that was what made Hudson Mott the ultimate superhero in my eyes.”

Mine to Shelter is the eighth book in the Protection series.   Like every book in the series, I was initially drawn into the story and couldn't put the book down.  I loved how the author used multiple POVs, even the villains.  It made it so easy to connect with the characters.  Since the characters overlap between books, I suggest reading the books in order. Besides, once you start reading one of them, you will want to read them all.  I highly recommend the book; as always, I anxiously await the next one to be available.

I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Meet Kennedy L. Mitchell

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.

To learn more about Kennedy and her books, visit here!

 

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WORTH THE RISK by Jennifer J. Williams

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🔥Workplace

🔥Neighbors

🔥Small Town

🔥Southern Belle

🔥Reformed Playboy

🔥Hockey

🔥Soul Mates

🔥Found Family

Hannah

The night before starting my new job was not when I wanted to meet my neighbor. Certainly not in the middle of the night, wearing next to nothing, as I bang on his door to tell him to quiet down. And when he answers the door, I almost swallow my tongue. He’s possibly the hottest guy I’ve ever seen. But when he opens his mouth, my Southern upbringing rears its ugly head, and I slam up those carefully constructed walls around my heart.

Luca calls me Pixie, and suggests I need to loosen up. When I finally decide to lower my walls with him however, he walks into my work office. As the social media manager for the Denver Wolves hockey team, I’d been warned about one specific hot player, both on and off the ice. Of course, he’d be that hot player. But I just can’t stay away … until I’m forced to.

Luca

I’m the black sheep of the Wolves. The one who has too much bad publicity. Everyone, including my family, thinks I’m a player. No one believes that I’m tired of the partying. The lifestyle. The games. But I don’t know how to change things, until she moves in next door.

Hannah makes me want to be a better man. But life on the ice has gotten murky, and my coach is clearly looking to get rid of me. I’ve never taken chances on anyone before, but something tells me Hannah is worth the risk.

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UNTIL HANNA by Aurora Rose Reynolds

 

 Release Date: November 17

Hanna has always dreamt of the day when she’d find the perfect man and start a family of her own. But one horrible dating experience after an another, has her second guessing her ability to trust her own judgment when it comes to men. After her last failed relationship with a man who had a whole other life that she knew nothing about, she makes a promise to herself:

No dating and no serious relationships for a year. 

But a vacation fling isn’t dating, is it?

Walker St. James has always lived his life one adventure at a time, and settling down hasn’t been something he’s ever considered until her. Hanna Mayson. A woman he knows he could easily fall in love with. But while he’s trying to figure out how to make things between them work, she informs him that all she wants is a vacation hook up.

Giving her what she wants is easy but if he gets his way, they will be anything but temporary.

My rating: 5 out of 5 stars

My review:

“…even if you refuse to fight for us, I always will, because I know what we have is worth the effort. You’re the first woman I’ve ever loved and the one person in my life I can’t stand being away from.” 

Until Hannah is the thirteenth book in the Until Him/Her series and I think it is by far my favorite book in the series.  The characters and the plot were well-developed, and the pacing was perfect. 

Hanna was so adorable, and I love that Walker was the first to fall.  He was all growly protective of Hanna but was a teddy bear with her.  Hanna might have been on a one-year relationship hiatus, but Walker was not going to let the perfect woman go!  She might have thought what they had was just a vacation fling, but he was out to prove her wrong.

I absolutely loved this book, and it is one I will be rereading again.  It was the perfect vacation fling romance story.  I hope to see Ham and Otto again in a future book.

I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Meet Aurora Rose Reynolds

Aurora Rose Reynolds is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author whose wildly popular series include Until, Until Him, Until Her, Underground King, Shooting Stars, Fluke My Life and How to Catch an Alpha series. 

Her writing career started in an attempt to get the outrageously alpha men who resided in her head to leave her alone and has blossomed into an opportunity to share her stories with readers all over the world.

To learn more about Aurora and her books, visit here! 

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