One Winters Night by Brenda Jackson

 Story: 9
Presentation: 9
Total: 18
Publisher: Harlequin
Romance
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Blurb: Riley Westmoreland never mixes business with pleasure—until he meets his company’s gorgeous new party planner. But when he gets Alpha Blake into bed, he realizes one night will never be enough. That’s when her past threatens to end their affair. So Riley does what any Westmoreland male would do…he vows to win her heart—for good.

Review: I am a huge lover of Christmas themed stories and this one for me was a hum dinger :) Everything I needed and more :) Sexy, sultry and WOO HOO!!!!!! Perfect read for a winters night...or any time you just want a good story :)

The Legendary Playboy Surgeon by Alison Roberts

Story: 8
Presentation: 7.5
Total: 15.5
Publisher: Harlequin
Contemporary Romance
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Blurb: Connor Matthews has to be the only surgeon ever to ride his motorbike into the E.R.! And Dr. Kate Graham is determined to disapprove, even if it made a sick little boy's dream come true. Connor's love-'em-and-leave-'em reputation is hospital legend, so Kate's steering well clear. Although, Connor's sinful sexiness is coming critically close to cracking the shield around Kate's fragile heart….

Review: While the cover did little to tempt me the blurb was a different matter all together. Once I got started I was able to look past my original thoughts about the cover and really get into the story. Interesting, touching, and sexy as hell. It was definitely a nice surprise and one that while I was hoping for...I didn't expect :)

Within Reach by Sarah Mayberry

Story: 9
Presentation: 9
Total: 18
Publisher: Harlequin
Contemporary Romance
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Blurb: Something more than friendship

Being a single dad was never on Michael Young’s agenda. Yet with the sudden loss of his wife, that’s exactly the role he has. On his best days, he thinks he can handle it. On his worst… Luckily, family friend Angie Bartlett has his back, easily stepping in to help out.

Lately, though, something has changed.

Michael is noticing exactly how gorgeous Angie is, and how single she is. She’s constantly in his thoughts and he feels an attraction he never expected. Does he dare disrupt the very good thing they have going? If they have a fling that goes nowhere, he stands to lose everything—including her. But if they make it work, he stands to gain everything!

Review: AMAZING!!! While I am not normally one drawn to stories with a spouse who has passed, there was something about this one that just pulled at me. And let me just say that once I cracked the spine (virtually) i was hooked :) I am super glad I took the time to read this one :) Well worth it :)

Guilded Secrets by Maureen Child

Story: 9
Presentation: 9
Total: 18
Publisher: Harlequin
Contemporary Romance
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Blurb: Defending His Legacy…At Any Cost

When scandal threatens the luxury auction house that bears his family’s name, Vance Waverly suspects the media feeding frenzy is an inside job. Could his gorgeous assistant, Charlotte Potter, be plotting Waverly’s downfall? There’s one way to fi nd out: seduce the truth out of her!

Charlie is between a rock and a hard place. She can reveal Waverly’s secrets to her unidentifi ed blackmailer or lose custody of her child. Whatever she does, she’ll lose the career she loves. But losing the man she’s come to love—her big, bad boss—could put her over the edge…

Review: WOW! I couldn't put it down! With a classic storyline and captivating characters, this is one that I can honestly say I was super glad I got to review. Not a dull moment to be found and passion abounds :) Thumbs up all the way around :)

Lethal Rider by Larissa Ione

Story: 10
Presentation: 10
Total: 20
Publisher: Grand Central
Paranormal Romance
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Blurb: Thanatos, the most deadly Horseman of the Apocalypse, has endured thousands of years of celibacy to prevent the end of days. But just one night with the wickedly sexy Aegis Guardian, Regan Cooper, shatters centuries of resolve. Yet their passion comes with a price. And Thanatos must face a truth more terrifying than an apocalypse-he's about to become a father.

Demon-slayer Regan Cooper never imagined herself the maternal type, but with the fate of the world hanging in the balance she had no choice but to seduce Thanatos and bear his child. Now, as the final battle draws closer and his rage at being betrayed is overshadowed by an undeniable passion for the mother of his child, Thanatos has a life-shattering realization: To save the world, he must sacrifice the only thing he's ever wanted-a family.

Review: O...M...G! Talk about action packed, edge of your seat thrill ride!

Fast paced and bursting at the seams with action, drama, passion and hate this book was a dream come true for me. As some one who is a devoted Kenyon fan I often find myself disappointed with other paranormal s\action romances....NOT the case here :)

From page 1 I was sucked in and found it nearly impossible to put down. Ups and downs, twist and turns My heart was in my throat almost the entire time. A total adrenaline rush that I will be mulling over for years :)

Seven Day Laon by Tiffany Reisz

Story: 8.5
Presentation: 9
Total: 17.5
Publisher: Harlequin
Erotica
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Blurb: Are you ready to step deeper into the shade?
If Fifty Shades of Grey has left you aching to expand your BDSM repertoire, the experts on erotic romance have handpicked a collection of sensual and shocking stories by some of the genre's bestselling names and powerful new voices. Inside, explore a delectable spectrum of intense pleasure with twelve short, sharp and unforgettable novellas that will have you begging for mercy.

Think you can handle it?

Review: Seven Day Loan is just one story from this collection and I must say that if the rest are like this one the man oh man this is one hot collection :)

Have I read 50? No I have not, but that doesn't mean that I don't like a good, sexy, super hot BDSM story. Seven Day Loan was emotional and filled with naughtiness that made my reader smoke :)
SNAPS to Ms Reisz and Harlequin UK for this one. I loved it :)

Lord Atwood's Lovers by Eva Clancy

Story: 9.5
Presentation: 9
Total: 18.5
Publisher: Harlequin
Historical Erotic Romance
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Blurb: To the rest of the ton, Lord and Lady Atwood seem to have the perfect marriage. They wed for love and their marriage bed doesn't lack for passion--but Imogen is haunted by the memory of her first marriage...while Charles harbors secret thoughts and desires he's been unable to confess to his wife.

Then Charles's ex-lover, Alexander Lambert, arrives in town, throwing Charles into a tailspin--and awakening a surprising attraction in Imogen. Now, both have to face the possibility that they may need more than just each other to be truly complete....

Review: So deliciously naughty it should be illegal!!! Not only is the sexual tension so thick you could choke on it but DAMN....the emotional connection that goes along with it will just knock your socks off!!

I haven't read but one or two of these Spice Briefs before this one. Not sure why but they just ever jumped out at me. Let me tell you that I am glad I took a chance on this one and you can rest assured that I will be looking at more of these briefs in the future. If they are half as good as this one then all I can say is...YIPEE!!!!!!!!!!

Lily of the Springs

Content: 6
Presentation: 7
Total: 13
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Review: For the most part, I felt like I was watching a family photo album set to music. I didn't really get the "feel" for the book. Yes, there is some information given, but I really didn't see the connection between most of the images and the text. I wanted a bit more. I am not sure that I would search out this book to read the blurb to discover if I wanted to read it.

Solar Lullaby

Content: 6
Presentation: 5
Total: 11
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Review: While the text that was there was fine...I felt like I was missing so much. The music was very distracting and the verbage flew by so fast that I had to watch it twice to make sure I had read it right. This one just didn't work for me. I felt no connection nor any desire to find out any more about the title.

Where There's a Will by Karen Kelley

Story: 9
Presentation: 9
Total: 18
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Contemporary Paranormal Romance
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Blurb: Her Fantasies Were Wild But Buried Deep...

Haley Tillman words hard at being a good girl, hiding her rich fantasy life in the pages of her diary. But being good doesnt' seem to get her anywhere with men, and her confidence is on a downward spiral. She's ready to try something altogether different, but hasn't a clue where to start. In a moment of desperation, she prays for a miracle...

He Might Take Her Beyond Them...

Ryder is the perfect combination of powerful angel plus normal hot–blooded man. Crossing into the mortal world could cost him his existence. But mortals are like a potent drug to Ryder, and Hayley is quickly becoming his drug of choice...

Review: Sigh* Something about Haley just really struck a cord with me. Maybe it's because her low self esteem resonated but Oh baby let me just say that Ryder gives her the...boost..she desperately needs :)

Cute and imaginative, this one is one of those that you will either like or hate...and I loved it :) Couldn't put it down! Ms Kelley has wormed her way into my MUST READ list and I have to say that I cannot wait to see what she gives us next. If it's half as good ad WTAW it will certainly be another winner :) Rock it gal :)