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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...

  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...

  If you want to make trouble, you’ll have to make it past Wraith first. Wraith has a knack for spotting a brawl long before it happens. Getting on his bad side is definitely not recommended. When his eyes linger on a deliciously curvy woman, he’s instantly concerned by her attempts to blend in with the crowd. Who taught this special treat to react with fear? Caroline Sweets wants to be anywhere but at the biker bar. She’s there doing research for her latest romance novel. Surely, the popular MC romance genre will be her key to fame and wealth. If only that burly biker didn’t check all her own boxes for a sexy leading man. The members of the Devil Daddies MC will risk all to secure two special acquisitions and women with a Little side. My Review Wraith is a big presence. I knew it was only a matter of time when he tracked Caroline in the bar. No slow burn here. I mean Caroline and Wraith's second interaction involved a kiss. It was not long afterwards that these two hooked up. Just...

  Nora will never stay. Justin would never ask her to. But what if that’s what they both want? Nora Spencer enjoys moving around, meeting new people, and exploring new cities. At least, that’s what she tells herself when she packs up and moves again. Getting attached will only get you hurt, and she’s been there before. When Nora moves to Beaver Creek for a six-month contract with the small town’s paper, she expects more of the same. Instead, she meets someone who shows her how safe love can be. Justin Castor can’t see himself living anywhere other than his hometown. Home is safe. But lately, something is missing. Justin’s ready to find love but he’s scared of getting hurt. He’s been a stepping stone in someone’s life before and he never wants to be used like that again. Meeting Nora feels like fate. Nora is everything Justin wants, and Justin is everything Nora needs. But there’s one she’s not staying. My Review Ahh, this is a sweet book. It has sprinkles of spice, but it is more o...

  Just sign on the dotted line… Hayden Invited to a party with people outside my social circle, I decide to take a step away from my introvert comforts and party with the wild, rich kids who live nearby. I just wanted to go along for the ride and maybe keep my eyes on the approaching storm, but ending up in the trunk like an afterthought wasn’t part of the plan. Keith Nomadic living is a big deal in my line of work, and chasing storms is a fun pastime. I never find wayward college kids though, much less one left in a trunk whose heart beats with the same wild thrill for nature that mine does. When all is said and done, I might just have to make her an offer she’s never had before. My Review This book was giving me "Twister" vibes a little. Just not as intense. This novella is definitely a quickie read. Adrenaline, outcast, and protector = steamy read! I like Keith. He has a kind heart. Instead of taking advantage of the situation Hayden found herself in, he was respectful and...

  Maeve knows exactly what she wants—and she isn’t afraid to take it. Dalton is confident, magnetic, and everything she’s been warned to resist. When desire ignites, rules fade, and the tension between them is impossible to ignore. No fairy-tale romance. No slow burn. Just raw, unfiltered passion that pushes limits and blurs lines. Irresistible Sin is a sizzling, unapologetic story of lust, power, and the moments that leave you breathless. Reader Advisory: All characters are 18 or older. This story contains explicit sexual content, strong language, and adult themes. My Review Maeve is not shy. I don't think the word " shy" is in her vocabulary. I appreciate the fact that Maeve knows what she wants and is not afraid to ask for it with Dalton. I am not this bold, so I lived vicariously through her. She and Dalton brought the heat.  This is a fun, steamy novella. I did like it. After reading or I should say listening to the audiobook, I do plan to check out other books by th...