Southern Heart by Natasha Madison (Southern #5)

 

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This romantic suspense will leave you breathless! Southern Heart will have you sitting on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

Chelsea returns home after getting her nursing degree, but her world is turned on it's axis when the man she's secretly had a crush on shows up bloodied and literally on deaths door.

Mayson is a genuinely good man and just wants to live his life away from his abusive father and a past he can't seem to escape. He changed his name, and found a family he can depend on in the military, but when his past catches up with him, nobody is safe...

I was not emotionally prepared for this book, but loved every moment of it. Knowing that imminent danger lurks just around the corner kept me captivated and unable to put the book down until I finished...only to be left counting down the days until Southern Heat releases!!!

 💧 Drama

💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

Some secrets have a way of coming back and haunting us, no matter how much we try to bury them.

Chelsea
Coming back home was supposed to be normal. Not that my life had ever been normal, but it was getting there. Then I opened the door and found a man -- broken, bloodied, and fighting for his life. I don't know why, but I said I would take care of him. I had to. Needed to. He was a mystery, showing up from out of nowhere. But he might have already stolen my heart.

Mayson Carey
The only thing I have ever wanted in my entire life was to forget who I was. Joining the military helped me do this. Keep your head down and glide through life was my new motto. No strings, no relationships. Nothing. Everything was working until a knock at the door had me face-to-face with the reason I was running. So I ran -- I fell into her arms, and she fell into my heart, but I know better than to think it'll last. Some secrets have a way of coming back and haunting us, no matter how much we try to bury them.

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Savor You by Kristen Proby (Fusion #5)

 

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Second chances never tasted SO good! Savor You is my favorite in the Fusion series and my heart is filled with so much happiness after listening to Mia and Camden's story.

Reunited after years apart brings feelings, both good and bad, back to the surface. When they're forced to work in close proximity for a new cooking show, they attempt a fresh start, but that can only last so long until they get closure for past mistakes.

With minimal drama, plenty of romance and laughter, a chance to interact with characters from previous books in the series - I was completely enamored with this story, from start to finish. I love the Fusion series and it's a definite must-read (or listen!)

SUMMARY:

In the next sizzling romance in Kristen Proby's New York Times bestselling Fusion series, two celebrity chefs compete in a culinary competition, but resisting each other will prove to be the greater challenge.

Cooking isn't what Mia Palazzo does, it's who she is. Food is her passion...her pride...her true love. She's built a stellar menu full of delicious and sexy meals for her restaurant, Seduction. Now, after being open for only a few short years, Mia's restaurant is being featured on Best Bites TV. To say Seduction is a wild success is an understatement. All the blood, sweat, tears, and endless hours of work Mia has put into the restaurant has finally paid off.

Then Camden Sawyer, the biggest mistake of her life, walks into her kitchen...

Camden's celebrity chef status is world-renowned. He's the best there is, and the kitchen is where he's most at home. He can't resist the invitation to Portland for a showdown against Mia for a new television show. Mia was in his life years ago, and just like before, he's met his match in the beautiful Italian spitfire. The way she commands the kitchen is mesmerizing, and her recipes are clever and delicious. He's never had qualms about competition, and this is no different. He can't wait to go head to head with Mia. But can he convince her the chemistry they share in the kitchen would be just as great in the bedroom as well?

As Mia and Camden face off, neither realizes how high the stakes are as their reputations are put on the line and their hearts are put to the ultimate test.

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Carpentry and Cocktails by Nora Everly (Green Valley Library #5)

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My favorite so far from Nora Everly! I'm astounded every time I read a new book from this author and I kick myself for not discovering her writing sooner.

Carpentry and Cocktails ties perfectly into the Green Valley Library series and will dive into the lives of a few characters you've met in the previous books, but can be read as a stand alone.

Willa is the kind of character who makes the most out of a bad situation, but pushes people away to protect them, even if it's at the expense of her own happiness.

Along comes Everett who refuses to take no for an answer and sees more than just the immediate possibilities with Willa. This man will sweep you off your feet and create some high expectations for men in reality, lol.

A beautiful story about not giving up and overcoming what life throws at you. If there's one book you don't want to miss out on, it's this one! Full of compassion, romance, humor and strength - this has it all.

 💧 Drama
💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

Everett Monroe can't keep his eyes off his gorgeous tenant.

He'd like to put his hands on her too, but she's prickly, closed-off, and gives new meaning  to the word disgruntled. In other words, she's his perfect match and he'll do anything to make her see it too.

Willa Hill has finally left her teen runaway past behind and wants a fresh start -- alone. Men are nothing but trouble and she's had enough man-trouble to last a lifetime. Too bad her irresistibly sexy, nerdy-hot landlord doesn't agree.

When their mutual yearning becomes a white-hot fling and passion crosses carefully drawn, albeit one-sided boundaries, Everett finds himself in love and Will finds herself in a pickle.

Because, unfortunately, when she returned to Green Valley, her problems came too. When the past she escaped crashes into the future she finds herself wanting more than anything, will Willa stay in Green Valley?

Or will she run away again?

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A Secret for a Secret by Helena Hunting (All In #3)

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Queenie and King are royalty in my heart! A Secret for a Secret is my favorite in the All In series so far. A great sport romance that introduces you to your new favorite pairing.

After Queenie loses her job, she drowns her sorrows and ends up having a one-night stand. Names are exchanged, but she leaves him with a momento and a note, but nothing else.

Kingston's entire world turns out to be a lie, so he does what anyone would do, turns to alcohol to numb the pain for a few hours. What he doesn't expect is the one girl who rocked his world, to appear in his life again.

Queenie is determined to make her father proud and be the best assistant she can, but her world is turned on its axis when she discovers "Ryan" is really the newest goalie for her the NHL team her dad manages.

The one thing Queenie had to agree to was not to date any of the players on the team, so she's adamant about keeping her distance from King, even though their chemistry is off the charts and he's very persistent.

This story has minimal drama (ex's and family), plenty of romance, and the best banter! A delightful romantic comedy that you won't be able to put down.

💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

My name is Ryan Kingston, and I'm a rule follower. I've never been in a fistfight. I always obey the speed limit. I don't get drunk, and I definitely don't pick up random women at bars.

Except the night I found out that my whole existence has been a lie.

I got drunk. And I picked up a stranger.

Her name was Queenie, and she was everything I'm not: reckless, impulsive, and chaotic. We did shots and traded secrets. And ended up naked at my place.

She left me a thank-you note in the morning and her panties as a parting gift. But no way to contact her.

Six weeks later I'm sitting in the first official team meeting of the season, and there she is. I neglected to mention that I'm the goalie for Seattle's NHL team.

And Queenie? Turns out she's the general manager's daughter.

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The Treble With Men by Piper Sheldon (Scorned Women's Society #2)

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The Treble With Men shows us that starting over can result in a beautiful symphony! Trying to overcome a past you're not quite proud of, is hard to do when someone who knows your secrets comes back into your life.

I just finished Grin and Beard It, so I was very excited to dive into Kim's story after reading Jethro's version of things. This story was so much deeper than I was expecting, bringing me to near tears several times.

Devlin is inspired the first time he secretly hears Kim/Christine play and knows that she's the muse he's been looking for. He's adamant about keeping her at a distance so she doesn't uncover his own secrets.

I was captivated from the first page and couldn't put it down until I finished. I loved the back story and how the many webs that were strung, unraveled.

A beautifully crafted tale of following your heart, especially not at the expense of your own happiness. This is definitely a must-read for any fan of the Winston Brothers!

 💧 Drama
💋 Romance

SUMMARY:

As far as Green Valley is concerned, Kim Dae disappeared into the Wraiths a decade ago. They were sort of right. Kim has spent her life since Jethro fighting her curious nature and trying to blend into the background. Unfortunately for her, a mysterious Maestro comes to town and takes quick notice of her for reasons unknown to anybody.

The masked conductor, known simply as Devlin, was already a source of much gossip thanks to his reputation for getting fired. Now, his sudden interest in the quiet fourth chair cellist has added fuel to the rumor fire. The new conductor of the symphony needs to learn to control his temper and finish his latest musical masterpiece and only the relevant star of his symphony can help him do that. If Devlin can't convince Kim to help to finish his latest composition he'll lose everything.

Can Devlin and Kim compose without losing composure?

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Better than Sexy by Carly Phillips (Sexy #3)

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Better than Sexy is a brutally beautiful tale! Fate is such a fickle creature, who else would have you falling for the same man who's twin was killed by your own brother?

Landon has never fully recovered from losing his twin, but he's doing the best he can and just when things in his life are looking up, along comes another twist in the form of temptation with a past.

Vivi wants to live her own life, out of the shadow of the horrible person her brother has become. After a video of her performing goes viral, she's thrown into a whirlwind of success, but can she truly let herself be happy if she's not honest with the people she's starting to care for?

I was nervous about the dynamics of the Clark family - were they all going to be in denial of the pure evilness of their son/brother? Were they estranged? Was he going to somehow escape and make their lives a living nightmare?

Even knowing what was most likely to come in this story (from reading the previous books), I was not emotionally prepared for how the characters would still haunt me even after finishing.

I loved the chemistry between Landon and Vivi, and the anticipation of when the truth would be discovered, let alone the fallout from it, kept me on my toes and unable to put the book down! A wonderful addition to the Sexy Series and I can't wait until the next one.

**While this can be read as a stand alone, it's more enjoyable if you read the series in order, as they refer to the outcome and events from previous characters and books.

 💧 Drama
💋 Romance

Summary:

Insta-love only happens in the movies.

Insta-lust? That she'd buy into.

Until she meets take-charge club owner Landon Bennett and falls head over heels at a glance.

When hot as sin Landon Bennet offers sexy songstress Vivienne Clark a summer residency at his popular Manhattan nightclub, it's the opportunity of a lifetime and she can't resist. Add in the man's obvious interest and seductive attention and life is perfect.

Until she puts together the pieces of his past. Fate might have brought them together, but is the intimate relationship they've been building strong enough to overcome one painful fact. She's the sister of the man who killed his twin.

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Twice as Sexy by Carly Phillips (Sexy #2)

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Twice as Sexy is the perfect example of opposites attract! You can't go wrong with any book in this series, and I even love this one more than the first one, which I didn't think was possible (fight me).

This story will draw you in and keep you on the edge of your seat with the anticipation of what will happen next. The passion between Tanner and Scarlett is red hot from the moment they see each other, and their chemistry is undeniably instant.

When threats and demons from Tanner's past come back to haunt him, Scarlett is forced to decide whether she can trust someone who's past is everything she's come to stand against.

I absolutely loved this book, and it even had a cameo from the Dare family in it! A heart-stopping romance that will keep you entertained and counting down until the next book is released.

 🔥 Steamy Romance
🙈 Suspense

Summary:

He's the bad boy her mother warned her about.

The guy who makes her crave all the naughty things a good girl shouldn't want.

Tanner Grayson is a man outrunning the demons of his past and has the rap sheet to prove it. The only thing keeping old anger in check and him on the straight and narrow are the men he calls brothers and the club he calls home. He has no business taking the sexy woman doing shots in his club upstairs to his bed.

They never should have crossed paths. But when Assistant District Attorney Scarlett Davis lays eyes on the hot as sin club owner, she decides he's the birthday present she wants to unwrap at the end of the evening.

He tells himself it's one night. She convinces herself she deserves a short break from her latest case. But one night isn't enough and soon these two opposites are in deeper than they ever planned.

When Scarlett's case collides with Tanner's past, she sees the dangerous man he's hidden beneath the cool veneer he presents to the world. Can she accept him for who he is? Or will she run from the bad boy who makes her feel so good?

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Chase the Butterflies by Monica James

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Chase the Butterflies is an intense and beautiful journey! While I had a hint of what the story was about, I was not emotionally prepared for this book. 

Everyone deserves a second chance at happiness, especially after the two people you trust most in the world, betray you. Looking for a fresh start, Victoria opens up to a select few.

No spoilers and I won't ruin this experience for others, so believe me when I say, YOU HAVE TO READ THIS BOOK! Filled with drama, plot twists and a touch of romance - it's a book that you won't be able to stop thinking about for days, and will recommend to anyone who will listen.

A beautiful and thought-provoking story, that no amount of reading books by Monica James will ever prepare you for. Make sure you have some comfort food, a blanket and tissues when you dive in. Enjoy!

Fair warning: this might have triggers for people that suffer from trauma in their past. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions!

 💧 Drama
💋 Romance

Summary:

"Victoria, will you marry me?"

Those words changed my life forever...just not in the way it would for most. I had it all until one fateful evening transformed my life in ways I never imagined.

Nine months later, I move to a sleepy little town, hoping to escape the demons of my past. As I attempt to claim back my life, Jude Montgomery enters my world, and things begin to change.

I thought running would appease the nightmares, but I soon discover my past won't let go. Things are not what they seem, and I begin to question the world as I know it. Jude may hold the answers, but will my love for him blind me to the truth?

Does the flap of a butterfly's wings in Brazil set off a tornado in Texas? In my case, yes, it does.

Will the truth set me free? Or will it imprison us both?

My name is Victoria Armstrong, and this is my story...I think.

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Love in Due Time by L.B. Dunbar (Green Valley Library #1)

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Love in Due Time is a second chance romance with a twist! My heart wasn't prepared for how much I'd fall for the characters in this book. 

Naomi has suffered more than anyone knows, but she's stomped it down to live her life as safe as possible. Too bad the past comes rushing to the surface when Nathan enters her life again.

Nathan is a single father of two growing girls, so this story was worth it just for their story and shenanigans, let alone for Naomi's history.

Fair warning - this book was not as light-hearted as I expected, so you might need a tissue or two, but it's one journey you don't want to miss.

The perfect mix with two of my favorite tropes: second chance romance and single dad - this story had me from the start! 

 💧 Drama
💋 Romance

Summary:
Naomi Winters will be forty -- soon-ish -- and she's only been with one man. One night. One time. Long ago. She believes everything happens for a reason, and the universe spoke about Nathan Ryder.

Nathan Ryder isn't the same man who hightailed his bike out of Green Valley eighteen years ago. As a rule breaker, women are one area he acts a fool. Case in point...the local librarian. He can't get a read on her, but she's one risk he's willing to take. Again.

What do an eccentric librarian and a sexy biker have in common? More than you think.

The due date on their love might not be expired after all.

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That Forever Girl by Meghan Quinn (Getting Lucky #2)

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That Forever Girl is a second chance romance about forgiveness and pursuing your dreams! Best friends to lovers, then heartache makes them enemies.

Rogan Knightly has only ever loved one woman, the one he pushed away with cruel words he can never take back.

When Harper had her heart broken in the worst of ways, she tries to move on with her life. Unfortunately, circumstances bring her back to the last place she expected, crossing paths with those better left behind.

The trials that they each must face, both together and alone is enough to break the average person, but they each make the best of what they've been given.

This book will forever change the way I see "MFG" for the rest of my life. A beautiful love story that will win your heart over several times.

 💧 Drama

💋 Romance

Summary:

There are two little words every small-town man dreads:

She's back.

Harper Sanders, the girl who was supposed to be my forever, has returned to Port Snow, Maine, for good - and she's bringing back memories of our shared past.

We once had a bright future together, but when tragedy struck, I threw it all away and pushed her out of my life. People in our small town think I'm cursed, but I know better. I did it all to myself.

And now she's creating a life of her own in the place where we first fell in love. I can't fight my feelings for her - or the strong attraction that keeps pulling us together. But after all this time, can she forgive the past and fall in love with me all over again?

Everyone hopes to find that forever girl...I just hope I haven't lost mine for good.

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Rockstar by Lauren Rowe

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Music and lyrics that will have your heart singing! Dax Morgan might possibly be my new favorite Morgan brother (even if I'm not a fan of the book cover, lol), just don't tell the other guys!

Violet Rhodes will win you over with her love, talent and strength. She's the perfect equal to Dax's crazy life, and their journey is one you won't soon forget.

Rockstar is a stand alone book, but when read along with the rest of the Morgan brothers, it's definitely more entertaining.

💧   Drama
🎵 Music
💋 Romance

Summary:
It was lyrics at first sight when I saw Violet Rhodes across that crowded party. She was lights and darks, swirled together. Music in motion. And all of it while looking like a hitwoman at an Elvis convention.

I had nothing to offer the intriguing girl but a one-night stand. I figured I'd revel in my last night of anonymity before my first tour and shoot her a quick "We'll always have L.A.!" goodbye the next morning.

But nothing went according to plan.

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