Single Player book 3 in the Slice of Pi Series by Author Elia Winters

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4 stars

This is book 3 in the Slice of Pi Series. You do not need to have read the other 2 to be able to keep up with the characters in book 3. Although I plan to go back; read the first 2. I enjoyed the authors way of writing; she was able to create a story that will have you turning the pages to see how it will end for Silas and Matthew. Yes this is a MM romance but written in such a way that you feel as thought it is two people learning how to navigator a new relationship.

Silas Benson does not do much but work. He is a biomedical engineer that has a work ethic that will make most cringe. There is no time for fun, relaxing or non sense. Silas was raised to believe that if you were not doing your best then you were lacking. So Silas puts 110% into working; even on the weekends. 

Matthew Abrams has a great job; gaming programmer; that he enjoys. He has a second job bartending; giving him a chance to meet new people. He knows how to just relax and enjoy life. He has never really wanted more out of life but sometimes when you are in a position too long; you do desire for more.

A chance encounter at Matthew's second allows him to meet Silas. At first, the attraction between the two is instant but Silas does not do things like this. After a couple of drinks, Silas loosens up and takes a chance on a beautiful stranger. When things between Matthew and Silas head up at the bar, there is only one thing that can happen, they will need to explore more of each other or will Silas keep running and not really living?

When Silas is put on leave from work; he turns to Matthew. Silas has no idea how to do nothing with his time. Matthew will show him the way but as things heat up between the two; words will fly that will cause them both to rethink how they feel about each other and themselves.

Will Silas and Matthew be able to work out their differences to see that they are a match for each other? Or will they allow words in the heat of the moment end their game before it has truly started?

Brave by Author Zoe Dawson

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2 stars

This book just was not my cup of tea. I think the premise of the story makes it seems as though it would be a great read. But it just didnt do it for me. I had a hard time finding the two characters falling into love so quickly after the past that each of them has.

Alissa is that girl that does what her parents say but they seem to over look her. So when her best friend, Charlie, ask her to do something for him. she will do it. No matter what. This is his wish and she must do it. She will have to overcome some of her fears along the way in the snowy mountains of Colorado.

Dakota has been keeping to himself since the accident that changed his life forever. He has been battling his own demons in his own way. Being in the cabin away from everyone is exactly how he likes it until he spots this angel standing on the edge of the mountain. He knows he has to stop her from jumping. 

Alissa and Dakota will have to learn to share their pain and past to move forward.

Desire-Big Bear Outlaw MC Romance Book 1 by Author Charlotte Byrd

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3 stars

This is a 3 part series, which each part was released a week apart. It was a nice start to an MC series. I liked the author's way of writing and the characters. Although I felt that it could have all been written in 1 book. 

Emma has been living through her own personal hell since her mom left her with her father. She knows she needs to move out but it torn with leaving her father. But he needs her and in a way she needs him. She does have her schooling to keep her occupied plus there is Jack Hart. After meeting him in class, he has consumed her thoughts.

Jack Hart a member of the Big Bear Outlaw MC. He has bigger dreams that those of the MC. But how do you chase your dreams when your family is so connected with the MC that it is a part of you. Jack knows that his father would want him to follow his dreams but he must take the first step. Emma is just that little bit of light to his dark world.

When Emma ends up at a party at the MC club, Jack is surprised to see her there. Even though he has a girlfriend, he likes Emma. But when his brother takes an interest, Jack knows he will just have to watch what happens.

It leaves on a cliffy so you will need to grab the next installment, Crave, to see how it all plays out for Emma and Jack? Will they finally end up chasing their dreams together or will the MC Brotherhood be it for them?

Red & Wolfe, Part 1 by Author Ella James

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4 stars

Wow!!! What can I say but Ella James can write and the sex scenes are off the charts hot.

We meet Red who is down on her luck. She has lost her job, getting kicked out of her apartment and down to her last couple of hundred dollars in the bank. What is she to do? Look for her grandmother, that she has never meet or even talked too. Her mom and grandmother have been estranged for years so now as a last ditch effort, Red emails her asking to come visit.

Just a simple reply "Come" will change Red's life forever.

As she journey's to her see her grandmother, she will encounter James Wolfe. He will do more than show Red his big teeth.

I can not wait to dive into the rest of the books in this series. This is Part One. And will leave you wanting more of Red & Wolfe.

Love Locked by Author Tess Highcroft

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3.5 Locks

This was a fun quirky read. I was able to read it all in one morning. I enjoyed the authors way of writing; the characters were funny and likeable; and the story was just sweet. The story will show you that no matter what, when your heart locks with its other half, there is no turning back.

I saw several reviews about not liking the fact that there was cheating. Although the book does touch on that subject, I felt that it was done in a tasteful way and work with the story. 

What happens when you are waiting for the one? A chance encounter will change things for Jocelyn. She has had her fair share of boyfriends but none have be able to give her those feelings. But one look at Lucas and all of that changes. Too bad he is taken. 

Lucas has a girlfriend. But there is something more to Jocelyn that he can explain. When his thoughts are all about her, he knows what he must do. And by his time until he can be with Jocelyn. Because all good things come to those who wait.

I look forward to reading more by author Tess Highcroft.

The Yarn Spinner: A Crossroads Cafe' Short Story-The MacBrides Book 3 by Author Deborah Smith

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3.75 Stars

This was my first book by author Deborah Smith and what a sweet, touching short story of what people can over come and learn to live again. And not all family needs to be blood related to make you feel like you belong. 

We get to meet the ladies of Crossroads Cove. They are all so quirky and you can not help but laugh at them. But they have this ability to draw you in close too. 

I plan to go back to book 1 and see where it all started. Look forward to reading more of Deborah Smith.

Visibly Broken by Authors Chelsea Camaron & MJ Fields

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3.75 stars

If you have not meet Jason "Cobra" Stanley, what are you waiting for. He has been fighting everyday since he was a kid. His personal life has been anything but easy. But as a teenager, he learned how to deal with the anger and home life by fighting in the gym. Then in the under ground fighting rings. Now as an adult, he fights hard and loves harder. His current relationship is made for the ring. They are constantly fighting with each other, to the point, that he does hit her. I know that can turn a reader from wanting to read a book. Jason continues to fight his way through life until he meets Lorraine Bosch. She is everything that he wants and needs. Only she is too good for him. 

Lorraine Bosch is a fighter too. She knows life is tough and being an ER nurse shows exactly how cruel life can be. But one look at this broken man, Jason, she knows she would do anything to be with him; even it she ends up broken herself. Jason sees her as his guardian angel. He wants to do better; be better; he wants to be her everything.

As they navigate through their relationship, love and light will come out on top. There is so much to this story from background of each Jason and Lo; to them finding and fighting for each other; to ending the cycle of violence that Jason has know all his life. 

This is not a dark read but does have some touchy subject matter but over all, a sweet story of love and forgiveness.

Deep Under-Book 4 in the Tall, Dark & Deadly Series by Author Lisa Renee Jones

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4 stars

What can I say but Lisa Renee Jones is one of those authors that you just know is going to draw you into the story from the first word until the last. Then leave you wanting more. Deep Under is no different. And she has the ability to tie into other series that will have you 1 clicking those when you finish one series. 

Myla has been a major drug lord's woman for over a year. She has done everything she can to protect her sister and stay alive. She knows the only way to get away is to continue being the person that Michael Alvarez wants her to be. And that is his. But she is smart. She plays along until the time is right. She just needs to keep her cool until she is ready to try to get away.

Kyle has been hired to be Myla's personal bodyguard. He is everything you would want in a man to protect you. But there is something that calls to Myla; she has not felt this way since she has been with Michael. Kyle seems to defy Michael's right hand man, Juan, while keeping Myla safe. But who is he really? And is he part of Michael's plan to see if Myla is loyal to him?

As the current between Myla and Kyle heat up in the hotel suite, they can only do so much to deny the lust and want that they have for each other. Kyle has been secretly searching for her since she has been gone. So he feels as thought he knows who she is. But he must earn her trust. As their relationship continues to grow, so does the dread that something major is going to happen to them. They can feel it. 

When Michael puts events into motion have Myla meet him away from everyone, there maybe the only chance that Myla has to finally be rid of Michael forever. Will she be strong enough to take it? Or will she be lost in the world of sex and drugs with Michael? 

What a great story to go along with the other Tall, Dark & Deadly series with the other Walker Security guys. I have loved all of them. I can not wait for the next book by Lisa Renee Jones.

In Ruins-Book 1 in Something More Series by Author Danielle Pearl

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I also won this book from a Goodreads Giveaway.

4 stars

This was my first book by Author Danielle Pearl and wont be the last. I enjoy her way of writing and telling of the story. I could connect with the characters and the story followed so easily that I was at the end of the book before I knew it. 

In Ruins was such a touching story one filled with love, tragedy, secrets and forgiveness. It will have you laughing and then crying at the hurt that Carleigh and Tucker have been through, each in their own way but linked. 

Carleigh can not wait for college. She will finally be free. Freedom is all she has dreamed about. But with that freedom comes a price. She will have to deal with the loss of the one person that she has loved for as long as she can remember, Tucker. He was once hers. Then he wasn't. But hey college is big, so they can just avoid each other and move on with their lives alone. Carleigh has to be strong and try to get over Tucker. But sometimes getting over the best thing in your life is harder than breathing.

Tucker Green knows loss. He lived with the loss of his father when he was younger. Now he has to deal with the loss of his love, Carleigh. Not only will he have to deal with seeing her everyday at college but will have to remember that she is a liar. She is not who she says she is. But sometimes your heart and body want something completely different than your mind. They were once friends before lovers so maybe they can just be friends. 

As much as Carl and Tuck try to avoid each other at college, they are thrown together more and more. There is only one thing to do, try to be civil. Or maybe ignore each other and become stranger. But when your body knows someone like Carl and Tuck, it is hard to forget. Even with all the pain they have caused each other.

When it comes down to it, Carleigh and Tucker at meant for each other, they just need to learn to forgive and love unconditionally. Sometimes, the past has away of revealing the truth; shedding light on what one would think was the truth but was just a shadow of it. Can Carleigh and Tucker learn to let go? Learn to love each other again in their minds; like their hearts and body have been doing? Or will the past be even to end what small shred of love between them forever? 

I think this story will stick with me for days to come even months. It was such a touching story of letting go of the one true love because you feel as thought you dont deserve to be happy. I look forward to reading more books by Author Danielle Pearl.

Cowboy in My Pocket by Author Kate Douglas

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4 stars

This was a really sweet cute book to read. The story was funny although it made me think of the old romance pocket books that I would steal from my mom when I was younger. The characters were all quirky and just as I would imagine Montanans to be or perhaps Cowboys in general. And lets talk about cowboys, Tag Martin......I would love to fall into his arms in whatever scheme he wanted.

Michelle Garrison is a published romance author who has been in a slump late. Her editor as been pushing for a western romance. Michelle thinks she has the perfect book until her authors rejects stating that she needs to know exactly what it is to be a cowboy before she can write about it. So off to a dude ranch Michelle sent. Only a storm intercepts Michelle, causing her to forget who she is. All she knows is, she is a cowgirl and belongs with Tag Martin. 

Tag Martin is the perfect cowboy well to a point. He does not believe in love. He grew up in a loveless family, having watched not only his parents but his grandparents marry and not love each other. He knows all he needs is his ranch, his horses and the cows. But when he realizes that his grandmother is not going to deed the ranch, that he has spend his entire life working at, over to him if he is not married by 40, he panics. He allows his right hand man, Coop, come up a plan of sorts; find a pretend bride and get married. 

As the scheme that Tag and Coop comes together, Tag can not believe his luck. The first bride has already run off with a rodeo clown. So when the second bride shows up, Tag just wants to get this over with. Then he can get back to his ranch and living his life. But when Grandma Lenore decides she will come to the wedding and visit for awhile, all bets are off. 

See Coop has been in love with Lenora for more than sixty years. And Lenora has been unavailable until now. Even though they are in the late seventies, they are not going to waste anymore time if Lenora has her way. Of course Coop has to setup to the plate to make the first move.

Michelle or Lee as she has no memory of before, marries Tag. And the attraction between the two of them after just 1 kiss, is enough to make the both of them sizzle. So they must continue the charade of being married so that Lenora does not catch on. Also Lee tells Tag about her memory loss and the bit and pieces that are coming back to her. But the more time they spend together, it seems the less Tag cares about her past. He thinks he wants her. 

Or does he? He is still having a hard time understanding the feelings that he has for a lady he just meet. And the things he makes his body feel. Lee is certain that she loves this man. But what if there is someone from the past? She must try to remember who she is. Or could her past come knocking on the ranch door and throw them all for a loop?

Lessons in Gravity by Author Megan Westfield

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4 stars

This was a sweet read for me. I liked the concept of the book. How April and Josh were both able to overcome their fears and find the meaning of love while doing so. It had me in tears a couple of places, laughter in others and the desire to learn how to rock climb like a rockstar.

April Stephens knows what it feels like to have watched someone she looked up too and loved die doing what he loved. But she needs to continue living. She wants to live her dream of becoming a documentary filmmaker. So when she gets the internship filming, she jumps to the chance. So what if it means living in a tent for a few months. The experience and chance to be a part of something so great is just what she needs. 

Josh is the rockclimber. He is known by all that are into rockclimbing. He is the one to watch and learn how to be amazing on the rocks. So he has to allow this filmcrew follow and document his climbs. No big deal. Until he lays his eyes on the beauty that is April. She does something to him inside that he thought had died long ago. He is not very friendly. He likes to keep to himself. But the is something about April that wants him to allow her to get close. But at what cost?

April tries to do her job. Josh is not the easiest to interview. His one word answers and not caring attitude will not do on camera. She needs him to play the part so that she can graduate and land a good job. April continues to try to do her best, finally she sees a side of Josh that no one else is permitted to see. He is just beautiful. He is so much more than the guy that climbs a rock and lives in his truck. 

As the attraction between April and Josh heats up, they learn that sometimes you have to let go of the past to see the future even if it means jumping and not knowing where you will land. They both must learn to trust the other with their secrets. But once it is all said, will April be able to love Josh unconditional, knowing that he risk his live everyday? Can Josh allow someone into his heart knowing that everyone he has loved has turned their back on him? Can love find its way between these two's heart or will it end up lost in the rocks?

Adam of the Archers Book 1 by Author Lena Bourne

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3 stars

This is book in the Archer Series. I would say that I liked the story. It was intense at times. Then the story would have a twist that did not really play out and left so many unanswered questions. Maybe the author will answer them in the other books in the series. 

Adam is home but not by choice. He has no where else to go. He left the military and is not wanted back in his home town for something that happened years ago. But he needs to made rights some wrongs that he left. His family life was anything but easy and even as a young man, there are still issues that he can not control.

Taylor home from a holiday with her boyfriend receives a text message not for her. Then calling Henry about only confirms, hearing a female voice on the other end, only confirms Taylor's worries. But Henry refuses to admit that there is anyone but her. Henry does not tell her that he loves her but seems to always put her in her place. He is more controlling of the relationship. 

So whats a girl to do? Share a kiss with a stranger. That is exactly what Taylor does. And that one kiss shows her so much more than she could ever dream of. How can there is by so much passion and want in just a simple kiss? Taylor begins to think that what she has with Henry is not what she wants to grow old with. But this guy is a stranger. How will she ever find him?

Fate seems to push Adam and Taylor together. They take that leap. Spending a week holed up in a cabin away from the outside world. But when Adam's past coming knocking, he must leave to handle family matters. Then Taylor's past comes knocking too. Can anything else happen to cause these two lovers want to run from each other? But the pull that they seems to have toward each other will have to be enough to fight off the bad that seems to be pushing its way into their world.

I look forward to reading more in the Archer series.

Boots and Bedlam-Book 3 in the Sweeney Sisters Series by Author Ashley Farley

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2.5 stars

This was a cute short read about Sam Sweeney, her family and her upcoming marriage to Eli. There was just so much going on that it was hard for me to connect with the story. It seemed that I was wondering what was happening with this person when the story would move on to the next. 

And everything that could go wrong with planning a holiday wedding does. But end the end all ends well with a beautiful white wedding. I did like Sam's spunky personality. She seems to be the backbone of the family and the workings in the story.

Maybe I would suggest starting with book 1 in the series as this is book 3. You maybe able to connect more with the characters having started from the beginning. Oh and book 3 does leave you with a "What moment" at the end leading into what I am sure will be book 4.

Taking Charge by Author Ruth Cardello

3 stars

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This is book 4 in the Lone Star Burn series but can be read as a standalone. I enjoyed the writing and story told by Ruth Cardello. I do think I will have to read more books by her.

We meet Lucy Albright. She left her family's Texas ranch for life in the city. She always knew she belonged somewhere away from the ranch. But as life would have it, she finds herself back at home without her parents, having to keep the ranch going as a promise to her mom.

Lucy's brother has been at the ranch but left it in such disarray that Lucy is determined to make it work. She accepts a loan from the neighbor where the loan turns into a marriage proposal that Lucy accepts. But she knows she must end things before the "I Dos" as she does not love him. But when she ends things, he plans to make he pay for making him look like a fool. 

Lucy having learned the hardway to not allow any man help. They all seems to have their own agenda. She knows that she must start making some fast cash to make ends meet, so why not launch her own web based sex toy business? She can do this. She can do this alone. No man needed or so she thinks.

David Harmon is just a cowboy who's values are solid as the dirt he walks on. He knows that he would do anything to make sure Lucy and her ranch are ok. Even if he has to sit back and not touch her. He is more of a man than most. He has been in love with her since the first time he saw her. When there seems to be trouble brewing at Lucy's, David drops everything to go and help. 

But Lucy does not see it like that. She seems David as just another man trying to control her. As their attraction and relationship seems to heat up, Lucy starts to feel like maybe David is being truthful, only wanting the best for her.

As threats are made toward Lucy and her ranch, David and Lucy will stop at nothing to find who it is. They must learn to work as team to even the score. And that means Lucy will have to allow David into her personal space and share with him, her business that she has going. Things could get interesting.

End in the end, all is well on the ranch and Lucy finally finds a place to truly call home.