Against The Cage (Worth The Fight #1) by Sidney Halston

 

Description

 

In her Loveswept debut, Sidney Halston turns up the heat as a sexy cage fighter shows a former bookworm how delicious a few rounds between the sheets can be.
For Chrissy Martin, returning to her Florida hometown always seems to bring bad luck. The day starts with a breakup text, followed by a jailhouse phone call from her troublemaker brother. Now a routine traffic stop has ended with her accidentally punching an officer . . . in a delicate place. Then Chrissy realizes that the hot cop on the receiving end of her right hook is none other than the man from her teenage fantasies.

Jack Daniels knows how to take a hit. After all, when he’s not chasing reckless drivers, he’s kicking ass in a mixed martial arts ring. So what takes his breath away isn’t the low blow, but the woman who dealt it: a gorgeous knockout with legs Jack wouldn’t mind being pinned under—who just so happens to be his best friend’s nerdy little sister, all grown up. Soon their instant chemistry leads to a sizzling affair, but Jack and Chrissy are fighting an uphill battle if they want to make love last beyond the final bell.

 

Publication Date

 

May 27, 2014

 

My Review

 

I loved the beginning of this book lol. Not only was I laughing my butt off but you could already feel that yummy chemistry building. Although I must throw in right away how ignorant I feel that Chrissy's brother is and overall I didn't care for him until the end....which may have been the author's intent. I love MMA and all that alpha maleness that leaks out when you watch the guys fight. I wanted to read this book as soon as I read the tite of it. I was highly upset with Jack for his little white lie, which I will not go into details about, but when you read it you will know what I'm talking about.  I really wish the book could have been longer because I know for sure I would still be reading it just to get more. I didn't want it to end. I loved the characters and the story that was layed out for us. I would love to read more by this author and in the future I am sure I will. Overall I would rate this book in at four stars!!!

 

Hit & Run Bride by Nana Malone and Misty Evans

Description

Dangerous Intersection Ahead...

Marketing analyst Becca Daniels has a life that looks good on paper. A coveted promotion in an exciting new city and a successful, handsome fiance'. But with her Hawaiian honeymoon fast approaching, she has to face her biggest fear...water. She can't swim. On her way to her first swimming lesson, however, she veers left instead of right and nearly runs over her hot, new swim instructor. 

Caution: Rising Waters...

Liam Caldwell has put his life on hold to look after his sick mother. The last thing he needs is the hit-and-run brunette who ruined his motorcycle disrupting the adult swim class. But from the first lesson, he realizes there's more to the curvy, smart-mouthed Becca than meets the eye, and no matter what he does, he can't resist her luscious lips and her driving determination. 

No U-turn...

With each lesson, Becca discovers that what looks good on paper isn't making her happy. Should she play it safe in the shallow end with her career and fiance'? Or should she dive into the deep waters with a man who offers passion and freedom like she's never imagined?

Publication Date and Links

May 28, 2014

Amazon

My Review

***I received a copy of this book in return for my honest opinions***

This was such a cute book. I love the main female character and the things she is willing to go through to learn how to conquer her fear and learn to swim. I wish back in the day when I learned how to swim I had someone as good looking as she does though lol. From start to finish the book keeps you entertained with the conversations between certain characters make you laugh, and get angry on their behalf. I have to admit that this book was just the cutest thing I have read in such a long time and that I thoroughly enjoyed it. I am rating it in at four stars because of some of the things that happen between certain people that shouldn't happen until there is a breakup no matter how much it was much deserved.

The Park of Sunset Dreams (Dare Valley, #6) by Ava Miles

Description

USA Today Bestselling Author Ava Miles of the #1 National Bestseller NORA ROBERTS LAND presents a fun, emotional, heartwarming romance about finding happily ever after…in a dog park.

“I am adding Ava Miles to my list of always reads like Susan Mallery, Jill Shalvis, Kristen Ashley, and NORA ROBERTS.” Marjay's Reading Blog

Jane Wilcox has a secret. She’s been the incognito poker scout to a rock star poker player dressed as a smoking hot poker babe. Now that role is over, and she’s living in small town Dare Valley, working as a dog walker—or so everyone thinks. Without her Jimmy Choo heels and Prada gowns, she’s trying to find her new sexy Inner Swan and a fairytale romance, but she’s afraid she might have turned back into “Plain Jane” until she meets Matt Hale in the dog park.

The sexy lawyer has a rambunctious dog that needs her Dog Whisperer skills and slowly they move from friends to lovers. Matt is one of the good guys, a hero, totally boy-next-door material. He’s returned to his hometown after experiencing a tragedy. He was unable to find justice for the woman in his last legal case, and now she’s passed away and given him her dog. He’s vowed to give Henry a good home and right the wrongs in the system, so he’s running for mayor of Dare Valley.

Jane and Matt fall in love during sunset walks in the dog park, but soon Jane’s secret past comes back to haunt her and harms Matt’s bid for mayor. Can Jane and Matt’s love survive the controversy?

My Review

***"I received an eBook copy from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own."***

I have read some of Ava Miles's books in the past and although I have enjoyed them I never loved them really. After reading this book though I love her. I'm one of those readers that have to get into what they are reading and feel some kind of connection to the characters. I felt that right away with Jane, she has given up her alter ego and her slutty looking clothes that went along with the job she was doing with her friends. She and her best friend work with a professional card player to analyze other players and the way they play. During this job she and her friend dressed up to look completely different to appear as no threat. Still watching the dogs that belong to her former boss she meets Matt and his very rambunctious dog. He has noticed her before but when she uses her Dog Whispering powers to help him out he begins to see her more. When she finds out he is planning on running for political office she freaks because that could mean her past will come out to be known. Even though she has come to love him will she be able to deal with this whole mess? Read it and see!!!! 

Synopsis

Holden Walker has put his personal life on hold to help Rebel Walking with security on tour. His ‘all work and no play’ attitude has him in trouble with some of the new female family members in his life.
Lainey Douglas couldn't pick a good man if her life depended on it. She’s been burnt one too many times and isn't thrilled at all when she's tricked into a date. Her attempt to run him off almost works—until he has to save her from danger.
What happens when Holden meets the most frustrating woman in his life? Will Lainey stop pushing him away long enough to see that he's not like all the other guys? Can she open her heart after everything she's been through?

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About the Author

Hilary Storm lives with her high school sweetheart and three children in Enid, Oklahoma. She drives her husband crazy talking about book characters everyday like they are real people. She graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University with an MBA in Accounting and has a full time job as an accountant. Her passions include being a mom, writing, reading, photography, music, mocha coffee, and spending time with friends and family. She is the author of the International Best Selling 'Rebel Walking' series. Book one: 'In a Heartbeat' was released June 2013, Book two: 'Heaven Sent' was released in September 2013. Book 2.5: 'Banded Together' released Jan 2014. Book 3: 'No Strings Attached' released March 2014. Book 4: 'Hold Me Closer' is due out beginning of May.

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Rebecca's Lost Journals (Inside Out #1.1-1.4; 2.5) by Lisa Renee Jones

Description

Includes Rebecca's Lost Journals #1-4 ( The Seduction, The Contract, His Submissive, My Master) and The Master Undone

In this stand alone collection connected to the Best Selling Inside Out Series, you meet Rebecca Mason, the intriguing woman who penned an erotic journal that changed everyone's life it touched. This is her story in her words.....

Rebecca's Lost Journals....

Rebecca Mason has known heartache and sorrow in her life, losing everyone she loves. She's on her own in San Francisco, lost in every way, until she dares to make the decision to chase her dream of working in the art world. It is then that she meets a rich, seductively powerful man who will become the Master she never knew she wanted and change her life forever. He will lead her on a dark, passionate journey where pain is pleasure and pleasure is pain, and where every limit she once had is no more. In this man, she will find solace to her pain, an escape from the ache inside her. And in him, she will discover a darkness she may never escape. 

Bonus Story included: 

Master Undone in his POV...

I told him goodbye, and I will not call him. I know if I do, it will be my undoing, and I'll once again be caught up in his spell. I will once again be...lost. 

In her private journals, Rebecca laid bare her soul, revealing her obsession for the one man whose erotic demands captivated her imagination and enslaved her forever. Now, with Rebecca no longer in his life "he" is lost, questioning everything he thought he knew about himself and about control he holds in such high regard. One woman will reach out to heal him and then turn away, leaving him haunted. She is nothing he thought he wanted and somehow everything he needs. He tells himself to forget her but he cannot escape his desire for her. He has to have more...

Publication Date and Links

April 15, 2014

Amazon

My Review

*** I received this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest opinions***

Normally I can get into BDSM, not in my personal life, but reading it I get the attraction to it. I have read the Inside Out Series that go along with this and I really enjoyed them. These stories in the journal are very seductive and erotic. I loved reading things from her point of view as well as the bonus that is in his point of view. It took me awhile to read all of this but it didn't take me long to get into it. Although I did enjoy it there were times I didn't feel the connection I need to feel to really, really enjoy it. There really isn't much I can tell you about the book that isn't in the description, it really is just something that needs to be read on your own. Overall I would rate this book in at three and a half stars so i'm going to round it up to four stars. 

Forbidden Surrender ( Surrender #1) by Priscilla West

First off before everything, I wanted to apologize for not having my reviews up when they were supposed to be up. I have been having laptop troubles and have just now gotten it back in semi-working order. I will be posting my backlogged reviews and trying to make amends to everyone who has been waiting for them! Excuses are unacceptable but some things cannot be helped. Thank you!

Description

"What gives you a thrill Kristen?"

The minute I saw Vincent Sorenson, I knew he was trouble. Billionaire. Bad boy. And dangerously sexy. He was everything I craved, and nothing I needed. 

Unfortunately, I couldn't just avoid him. The higher ups at my company decided they needed his business, and I was on the team to bring him in. Vincent Sorenson didn't seem as interested in business as he was in me, but I knew that was a door better left unopened. If I got involved with him, it would only unearth the pain I spent years trying to bury. 

I thought I had it under control, but I seriously underestimated Vincent's seductive charm and silver-tongue. I would soon find out how delicious it would feel to let myself fall into this forbidden surrender. 

Publication Date and Links

August 7, 2013

Amazon

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My Review

***I received this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest opinions***

Starting at the beginning I really enjoyed the banter between the two characters, I had a serious dislike for Richard and the way he treats people...makes me wonder how he even has clients. When Vincent and Kristen meet there is instant chemistry that she fights since she is there on business, but it is hard for her to deny the way he feels when she is suddenly held in his arms after a clumsy fall. I must admit that he is very persistent and doesn't take the word no seriously.  He has it in his head that she shouldn't be so concerned with him being a client and just go with it and even offers to show her what she is missing out on lol. I love her best friend Riley, she is a hoot. When she finally agrees on a date with Vincent I was smiling wondering what was going to happen.  I'm not sure I liked the way it ends, but I know it is just leaving it open for the following book. Overall I would rate this book in at three stars. 

If I Were You ( Inside Out #1) by Lisa Renee Jones

Description:

In the bestselling style of Fifty Shades of Grey, New York Times bestselling author Lisa Renee Jones delivers sexy thrills and heart-pounding sensuality—in a tantalizing page-turner in which the eyes of a high school English teacher are opened to a world she never knew existed, and a passionate craving within that she never knew she possessed.

The journal comes to Sara McMillan by chance, when she unexpectedly inherits the key to an abandoned storage locker belonging to a woman named Rebecca. Sara can’t resist peeking at the entries inside…and finds a scintillating account of Rebecca’s affair with an unnamed lover, a relationship drenched in ecstasy and wrapped in dark secrets.

Obsessed with discovering Rebecca’s destiny after the entries come to an abrupt end, Sara does more than observe the players in the woman’s life; she immerses herself in the high-stakes art gallery world Rebecca inhabited—and is magnetically drawn to two men. Which one will seduce Rebecca with his masterful and commanding touch and bring her fantasies to exquisite life? On a daringly erotic escapade, Sara follows Rebecca’s path to fulfill her own hidden longings. But after she tastes the forbidden pleasures Rebecca savored, will Sara be helpless to escape the same submissive fate?

Publication Date:

March 12, 2013

Review:

**I received this book from NetGalley and the publisher in return for my honest opinion.**

If I Were You is a different kind of BDSM novel than I usually read. Sara who is a teacher, has started reading a journal that belongs to a lady named Rebecca. There is a great deal of mystery and secrets involved with this lady and just that little bit grabbed my attention. Sara is concerned for the well being of Rebecca and has made it her mission to return her belongings to her so she goes in search of her. She finds the place she works and instead of finding Rebecca, who is mysteriously away with someone, she finds two gorgeous men. One is Mark the owner of the gallery the other is Chris, one of her favorite artists. While both men seem to have some kind of tension going on between them, she is amazed when after telling Mark she can take over Rebecca's job until she comes back that he actually hires her!!! What follows is a lot of what appears to be mind games from Mark and confusing sexual tension with Chris. The ending really leaves you hanging and making me want to smack some people around to make them realize what feelings are since they are so clueless apparently. 

While I did thoroughly get involved in all of the characters lives, I would have liked to know more about both men. I do understand why the author leaves us hanging on that information though, I'm sure it will come out in the next installment. (Which I hope comes out soon because I am ready for it!!!!) Overall I would rate this book in at FOUR STARS!!!!!