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Book Review: Touched by Her Fire

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  In a city built on illusions, the heat between them is the only thing that’s real. Gloriana is a solitary creature, a half-succubus used to being the dominant personality in every room. But after being forced to pull the trigger on someone important to her, she’s reached her breaking point. She needs a place to hide and someone to watch her back who won’t ask any questions. Llanzo isn't just a charming pixie in a bowler hat; he’s a man who sees through Gloriana’s facade to the person beneath. He’s a smuggler who deals in rare goods, and to him, she’s the most precious find in Las Vegas. He promised her a tip for services rendered, but what he offers is the rare opportunity to be vulnerable. As he dismantles her defenses with unexpected tenderness, Gloriana must decide if she’s ready to trade her solitary life for a partner who will always have her back—and a passion that burns hotter than the Hells. Touched by Her Fire is a story in the Scorching in Sin City world which follows ...

Audiobook Review: My Fight Song

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  Hockey is their game. Love is the rematch. Kaylee Jenkins thought she left the ice—and her heartbreak—behind in Minnesota. But transferring to Thatcher College means more than just a fresh start. It means crossing paths again with Tanner Bouché, the boy she didn’t pick years ago at hockey camp. Now he’s the Thunderblades’ captain, and totally not ready for the scathing editorial she’s about to drop in the campus paper about his team. But Tanner isn’t the cocky jock she remembers. Beneath the swagger is a leader carrying the weight of a championship team, and a guy who’s never stopped wanting the girl who got away. When fate throws them back together—Kaylee as the team’s manager, Tanner as her impossible-to-ignore captain—sparks ignite on and off the ice making second chances seem possible. And when her reputation is put on the line by the ex she once trusted, Tanner is ready to drop the gloves for her honor. But winning each other’s trust might be the biggest victory of all. My R...

Audiobook Review: Forged in the Fire

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  It was a terrible idea to agree to protect my enemy’s sister… Don’t miss the new, dark romance from NYT bestselling author A.L. Jackson. The second she stepped out of her brother’s car, I knew she was a wildfire. Spitting mad and so stunning she stole my breath. She thinks her brother made a deal with the devil, and by working for me, she’s paying off his debt. She doesn’t know the real reason she’s here. Doesn’t know the danger that surrounds her. Soon, she realizes there is something sinister lurking in the shadows. She hates me for keeping her in the dark. I want to hate her back, but with every sassy thing that leaves her mouth, she gets deeper under my skin. With each heated glance, I feel myself losing control. And when we finally end up in the same bed…I combust. I know better than thinking I can keep her. My life is nothing but secrets and violence. But as outside threats begin to infiltrate, I’ll do anything to honor the oath I made to keep her safe. Even expose her to ...

Book Review: Woman Missing

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  Two strangers. One island. What could possibly connect them? Susan Keller is a devoted wife and mother whose children have left home for college. On a weekend island getaway with friends, she begins to wonder what life might look like if she were free to start again. Ethan Morro works two exhausting jobs to support his wife and young children. Every day he watches wealthy tourists live the life he feels was meant for him. When tragedy strikes the island, investigators begin searching for answers. But what could possibly connect these two strangers? And what secrets were they both carrying that led them there? A chilling psychological suspense about desire, resentment, and the dangerous secrets people carry beneath ordinary lives. My Review This is more than just a psychological thriller; there is depth to the story as well. In fact, while what happened to Susan is horrible, the person responsible, I felt some symphony towards as well. I could see how everything leading up to the ...

Audiobook Review: Forever Fighting

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  My best friend is the definition of a bad boy. A billionaire celebrity chef and underground boxer wrapped in muscles, tattoos, and mystery. To me, he's simply Roman Fritz. A little grumpy and a lot broken, but with a heart of gold. When I catch my fiancé cheating, Roman suggests I join him in Las Vegas for the opening of his restaurant, then on to a resort in Mexico where he's starting another. It feels like the perfect escape from everything. Until we wake up married. We say it doesn't mean anything. That our friendship can handle a little Vegas mishap. Then we get to Mexico and somewhere between only one bed in our villa and seeing him in a way I never have before, our friendship crosses the uncrossable line. For five days it's sun, sand, and Roman pushing my limits while taking my body and heart places I never knew were possible. That is until the world catches up with us and unexpected threats crawl out of dark places. And just when we think we're done fighti...

Audiobook Review: Hearts on Fire

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  The plan was to fix up the farmhouse, sell it, and leave. Then I met Drew...and his cat Bodhi. I’m a stranger in this place. When a car accident nearly killed me, Mom took me away from my father and this small Texas town. Now, I’m back, and while everyone seems to remember the little girl I used to be, no one knows the woman I’ve become. That’s okay. I’m not here to reconnect or fix what’s broken between my father and me. I’m just here to fix the house I inherited, sell it, and go. Then I meet Bodhi, the three-legged cat who keeps peeing on my porch. And along comes Bodhi’s dad, Drew, the protective firefighter with rough hands, a smooth smile, and such a dirty mouth. Drew has a reputation for rescuing strays. Is that what I am, another stray for him to rescue? Or this time, maybe I'll be the rescuer. Hearts on Fire is a sexy, full-length, small town romance featuring a cat dad firefighter and a feisty heroine. It is Book One of the Hearts of Texas series. My Review I was howlin...

Book Review: The Next Contestant

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  Contemporary Romance Slow Burn Reality Dating Show Setting Secrets Forbidden Love     Sarcastic Heroine Who has what it takes to be the next Wifey ? When Emilie Pearson signed up for the hit dating show, Wifey her end goal was a paycheck. The last thing on her mind was love. What she didn’t bargain for was the drop-dead gorgeous man who would be interacting with her each day behind the scenes. Navigating other contestants, the cameras and her growing feelings, Emilie will have to step up her game and ignore her ever growing feelings if she has any hopes of succeeding. The Next Contestant is an open door, slow burn contemporary romance with a happy ever after ending. My Review Who knew proving you are "wifey" material meant running an obstacle course. That is unless you are participating in a reality dating show. I like to watch dating shows, but I would never go on one. However, I must admit the idea of the dating show being a competition does intrigue me. I am very c...