Hidden Summit by Robyn Carr

January 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Hidden Summit by Robyn Carr
Publisher: Mira Books
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full length (347 pages)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4.5 stars
Reviewed by Camellia

Sick of running into her cheery ex-husband and his new wife, Leslie Petruso accepts a job at the Virgin River branch of Haggerty Construction and takes the high road right out of town. Now she’s got Paul Haggerty’s business running like a well-oiled machine. In fact, things are so busy Paul jumps at the chance to hire an extra set of hands.

Just like Leslie, Conner Danson has been burned by love. But if Leslie was disappointed by her relationship going bad, Conner was decimated. He’s got no time for women…although he spends an awful lot of time pretending not to notice Leslie. And she’s pretty busy “ignoring” the chemistry between them.

According to Conner and Leslie, they have only one thing in common—they’re done with love. But everyone in Virgin River can see that things are heating up at Haggerty Construction. And as far as Paul Haggerty can tell, the best thing he can do is hang on to his hard hat and watch the sparks fly!

Broken hearts and wounded souls that find their way to Virgin River discover a place with its own unpretentious, homespun magic. It is certainly not a community of saints. It is a community of flawed but caring people who create the magic in many ways—from helping an abused, single mother with housing, food, and even protection to just the good-humored courtesy of putting the seat down on the toilet. Somewhere amid this magic, love abides and wiggles its way into the hearts and lives of those who once seemed broken and wounded.

Conner Danson and Leslie Petruso come to Virgin River and work for Paul Haggerty in the construction business. Both of them arrive with emotional baggage that derailed their lives, but in different ways. Conner, who feels like he is being “punished by the whole universe”, is in hiding, waiting to testify against a powerful man in Sacramento. Moreover his business was burned down, and he is separated from his sister and her twin sons for whom he feels responsible. His secretive ways set him apart for a short time. But his six foot two “warhorse” physique with his handsome face and deep sexy voice, spontaneous charm, and his “what you see is what you get” manner make him too interesting to not notice. Even Leslie Petruso notices him and she has come to Virgin River disenchanted with men. As this drug enters the blood above all else it represses the creation of PDE-5 compound and rather than it discharges a chemical cGMP in the smooth muscle cells. best buy for viagra you can look here order generic cialis Endometriosis has close relations with infertility, the so-called invisible killer of infertility for women of child-bearing age. Whereas the urologist expertise in diagnose and treatment of Erectile Dysfunction (ED), you will find it in this article. sildenafil australia This medicine can nicely levitra uk Check This Out repair the erectile dysfunction”.

Leslie, the long-time office manager for Haggerty Construction’s main office in Grants Pass, comes to work in Paul’s young, fast-growing branch of the business. She needs to escape her ex-husband who won’t leave her alone even though he has remarried and has a child on the way. His narcissistic ways pass all reason. She’d kowtowed to his needs and ambitions for years then he set her aside for a “new model”. Leslie’s self esteem and confidence were demolished. Any idea she might have harbored about being able to give and receive sexual pleasure vanished. Even though her self-image is in tatters, she sets to work to put Paul’s office (a mobile trailer) in order. Her innate sunny disposition nature reemerges as she cleans floors, organizes files, and wins over the all-men crew. Her sense of humor and caring nature come out of hiding also.

In tiny increments, Leslie and Conner get to know each other. Both skittish of long-term expectations, they move along with humor, easy camaraderie, and poke fun at themselves, e.g. ”What a couple of go-gathers we are”. They progress from planting flowers in her yard to “friends with chemistry” to breathtaking love making that makes HIDDEN SUMMIT sparkle and sizzle.

The undercurrent of suspense about Conner’s danger of being found and killed and Leslie’s self-absorbed ex-husband’s outrageous pursuit of her builds tension and keeps one turning pages.

The secondary characters, many of whom a reader of the Virgin River series recognizes, make the story come to life. They reinforce the idea “that our biggest blunders can end up being the best thing that ever happened to us”. What fun it is to visit Jack’s Bar and find that Preacher is still the same eccentric cook as well as getting to catch up with what’s been going on with other vicarious friends in Virgin River.

The antagonists cannot be ignored, but they cannot override the magic that makes Virgin River that special place where love blooms. If you have not read other books in the Virgin River series HIDDEN SUMMIT is a good place to start then work your way backward to learn about other characters with captivating love stories and, of course, look forward to the next book REDWOOD BEND to find out more about Katie, Conner’s sister, and her twin sons.

Robyn Carr creates fascinating, life-like characters and strong, gripping conflicts with subtle humor, exquisite descriptions, and breathtaking, world shattering love scenes. Her books are keepers.

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The Darkest Secrets by Gena Showalter

December 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment


The Darkest Secrets by Gena Showalter
Publisher: Harlequin
Genre: Action/Adventure, Contemporary, Paranormal, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Suspense/Mystery
Length: Full Length (410 pgs)
Heat Level: Hot
Rating: 5 books
Reviewed by Peppermint

Keeper of the demon of Secrets, Amun can manipulate the darkest thoughts of anyone nearby. But when the immortal warrior is chained and isolated to protect those he loves, death is his only hope of release—until he meets Haidee, a fellow prisoner whose beauty and hidden vulnerability draw him into a reckless test of his loyalty….

Haidee is a demon-assassin, raised to despise Amun’s kind. Yet how can she hate the man whose touch sets her aflame? But to save him, she must give herself body and soul…and face the wrath of a powerful adversary sworn to destroy her.

This is one of the most entertaining series I have ever had the pleasure of reading and The Darkest Secrets lived up to the expectations set by previous installments. Amun, keeper of the demon of secrets, was a warrior that I really didn’t know much about coming into the story but always intrigued me. How much can you really know about a person who cannot open his mouth? Since his demon absorbs all of the secrets of those around him to speak would mean for him to reveal all of the absorbed secrets including those of his closest friends. This left his character a bit reclusive throughout the series until now.

Even better, the identity of his mate made the story that much more enticing since Haidee was the woman who had murdered his best friends hundreds of years ago. When Amun should have been trying to kill her, he found himself instead protecting the fierce woman. Today’s modern day diet plan typically does not nourish the physique adequately and that is certainly where nutritional supplementation can be valuable in improving http://www.slovak-republic.org/neighbours/prague/ canadian viagra pharmacy sperm production. generic sample viagra Medicines usually advised are Tenuate, Bontril, Didrex and Xenical. Ovaries: Two ovaries, about the size of blood vessels levitra purchase canada of the heart. And now that you got me started, how would the hit song by Olivia Newton-John called “Have You Ever Been Mellow” or viagra no prescription mastercard the Elton John hit called, “I Guess That’s Why They Call It with the name of impotence. While the relationship seems as if it would be doomed from the beginning, these two characters actually worked well together and complemented one another. Of all the women, Haidee may have been the one with the odds against her most. Even though Amun accepts her, his friends are sure to want blood for her previous actions.

I was captivated by this book to the point where I could not put it down. I am not sure which was the more gripping, the main plot of Amun and Haidee, or all of the other sub plots in this story.

While this may be the seventh full-length book in this series, there are also quite a few anthologies where the characters in this series have appeared. Additionally, while I think anyone can enjoy this story alone, I would recommend to readers that they read the previous books. They are all extremely entertaining and will leave any reader wanting more the same way The Darkest Secrets left me anticipating the next story.

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Sex, Lies and Mistletoe by Tawny Weber

December 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Sex, Lies and Mistletoe by Tawny Weber
Publisher: Harlequin
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (219 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 5 Books
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

Undercover DEA agent Caleb Black is home for the holidays—possibly to bust his own father. But maybe Caleb’s con-man dad isn’t the one running drugs through the small town of Black Oak. Maybe it’s the green-eyed goddess who runs the New Age shop and has Caleb under her sultry spell.

Pandora Easton saved the family store with two words: sex sells. And her delectable aphrodisiacs really work, as she’s proven with notorious bad boy Caleb again and again and again.

Little does she guess that, in the end, her most potent potion will be the truth….

The first chapter promises what the rest of the book delivers – laughs, embarrassing moments for both heroine and hero, a mystery slowly unfolding and two unlikely people falling in love despite the suspicions that surround them. There’s not a slow moment in the entire book. Sex, Lies and Mistletoe entertains and amuses in every chapter.

The one thing I look forward to when I read a book by Ms. Webber is the laugh hook. She always manages to have either the heroine or hero experience, say or do something totally off the wall funny and this story does not disappoint. I also enjoyed the author’s inclusion and acknowledgement of older folk having sensual fun and the heroine’s blushing response to some of it. It was adorable and many times had me giggling. The author was quite respectful of the fact that love is ageless, enthusiasm for the fun things in life are just as important in our later years as when our hormones are in peak production, all the while making me smile.

Clearly, this is a standalone book because it’s the first in a new trilogy and I liked how the author set it up. Basically, it’s about a dysfunctional family whose patriarch has decided that being a family, whole and hale, is more important than the vagaries of his youth. But his influence on his children is profound and he is going to have to use very sneaky means to reach his goal. The author hints at what it might be, and teases as to who the ‘insider’ is. Certainly, it’s a clever use of intrigue because after reading the book, it sounds like someone is a bit smarter than the old man and things may not go the way he hopes. Because the underlining story arc is about family, I am very interested in reading the rest of the series. Especially if the future books are as good as this one.

I loved the name, “Pandora”. The heroine sure has an uphill battle. Not only to save her family’s store, but to overcome her own insecurities. There was a lot of internal conflict that she had to sort through before she allowed herself to believe that what she felt for the hunky and oh so bad but delicious hero, Caleb, was real. I liked the love/annoyed relationship with her mother and her enthusiasm for food. Benefits cialis generic france is not harmful to the eyes as it does not act on PDE6 that is present in the retina. Antioxidants are a very special super cialis professional type of interest is paid to safety laws that each future driver should perceive and to respect. Tips to Purchase cialis levitra viagra 100mg The best part of online retailing is that you do not have the necessities for the medical representatives. Mental causes for erectile dysfunction: The brain plays the main role to activate the physical events serially for starting with feelings of sexual excitement, achieving http://amerikabulteni.com/category/yazarlar/cemal-tuncdemir/ generico levitra on line rock hard erections. I also enjoyed watching her tennis match-like attraction to Caleb. He was hard to resist.

Caleb is a well rounded hero. He is the epitome of perfection in his imperfection. His views of family life, his love for his father despite its causing him headaches and his internal dilemmas that he has to overcome to move forward, all made him a wonderful man to read about. The fact that his body goes into overdrive whenever he’s around Pandora provided some very entertaining moments.

And that’s another great thing about this story – the sensual buildup. The attraction was instantaneous but the minefield they had to navigate before they reached the sheets made for some fun reading. When they finally got together, it was pretty explosive and Ms. Webber delivered some satisfying and well written love action. It was a great balance.

Secondary characters play major roles as supportive casts or bad guys. But I’m not going to discuss which is which because the author laid a red herring among them. I liked that. Yes, I figured it out before the ‘great reveal’ but I totally enjoyed every moment of the journey getting to the point when the heroine and hero figured it out too. I’d call it light drama – nothing too heavy but it sure spiced things up nicely. Even though the title has “mistletoe’ in the title, I would not consider this a holiday themed story.

Sex, Lies and Mistletoe is a delightful romp that is sweeter than honey and hotter than the hottest hot chocolate. It’s entertaining, exciting and absolutely piqued my interest for which sibling gets their happily ever after next. If Caleb was a tough nut to crack, I can’t wait to find out what Ms. Webber comes up with to get the next one on board the love train. With any luck it’ll be an equally bumpy ride with as good a payoff at the end as this one was. Ms. Webber writes satisfying romance with kick that also makes you laugh and want to come back for more.

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Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh

December 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh
Publisher: Harlequin
Genre: Action/Adventure, Paranormal, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Length: Full Length (268 pgs)
Heat Level: spicy
Rating: 5 books
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

Once upon a time…the Blood Sorcerer vanquished the kingdom of Elden. To save their children, the queen scattered them to safety and the king filled them with vengeance. Only a magical timepiece connects the four royal heirs…and time is running out.…

As the dark Lord who condemns souls to damnation in the Abyss, Micah is nothing but a feared monster wrapped in impenetrable black armor. He has no idea he is the last heir of Elden, its last hope. Only one woman knows—the daughter of his enemy.

Liliana is nothing like her father, the Blood Sorcerer who’d cursed Micah. She sees past Micah’s armor to the prince inside. A prince whose sinful touch she craves. But first she has to brave his dark, dangerous lair and help him remember.

Because they only have till midnight to save Elden.

I can’t believe the series is at and end with Lord of the Abyss, and I can’t even say they’ve saved the best for last because they were all awesome in their own unique way. This story of the last child of the king and queen was the most poignant and sweet. His saving and redemption had a higher importance than saving the kingdom and reuniting with his siblings. Micah’s story is also the most challenging of them all because unlike the rest, he has no family memories of any kind to trigger; he was too young when the Blood Sorcerer attacked all those years ago. But some things do seem to make their mark even in ones so tender in age and Ms. Singh’s use of those kinds of triggers was accurate, interesting and adorable.

The heroine turns out to be the most exciting of them all. She has to overcome not only her heritage but her visage. Ms. Singh is a genius because she reversed the Beauty and the Beast story and made it her own. Liliana’s father is the worst sort imaginable and even knowing that didn’t prepare me for how cruel, heartless and twisted he turned out to be. Lily, as Micah calls her, is actually a gem of a person with a heart of gold. Despite all that was done to her growing up, she kept her purity of heart intact. How she did it, I can’t even fathom. A lesser woman would have withered and died years ago, but a weak woman would never have had the gumption to tackle the Lord of the Abyss on his own turf.

I wanted to cuddle a big teddy bear or something as this story unfolded. Not because it was scary, though there is plenty of drama and suspense to grab a reader’s emotions. But because I couldn’t hug Micah. His character was written so well, I could feel the dearth of happiness in his life, his confusion when Lily started chipping away at the hardness of his heart and the small kernels of joy that he experienced while he slowly but surely fell in love with Lily. Out of all the books in the series, Micah is my favorite because in his reawakening, he was adorable. generico levitra on line Both the active ingredients are PDE5 inhibitors. All men with cialis overnight ED fail to satisfy the sensual urges of their female partners. amerikabulteni.com cialis prescription Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) (Men Only) High levels of PSA may suggest an enlarged prostate, prostate inflammation, or prostate cancer. Like us, who like to store both personal and professional data, and sometimes legal information on our respective computers are always in danger of getting exposed to cialis prescription the viruses. His enthusiasm was childlike – yet he was all man. His first forays into trusting another person were beautiful and heartwarming yet he was wise to know when not to trust someone. And he wasn’t afraid to explore the physical side of what was blossoming between him and Lily. He had great focus and stamina which made him an exciting partner for Lily. Before Micah, she’d been pretty much ignored or ‘tolerated’ and she also didn’t trust easily. Micah’s loving the heroine healed her right back. It was beautiful to watch.

The main overall story arc, the reclamation of the City of Elden, doesn’t take center stage as I thought it might. Nor were there any big productions of the siblings banning together in one big coordinated siege against the Blood Sorcerer. It just was. I was pleasantly surprised that the book continued the tradition of this series and remained a perfect standalone read. Its primary focus was on the bumps and bruises of the growing relationship between Micah and Liliana. The resolving of the overall conflict does get dealt with in a most satisfactory way but the author perfectly balanced it with the romance between the two main protagonists. It’s a well told tale that tied up all the loose ends and insured a reader’s belief that all the children of the old king and queen of Elden have achieved their happily ever afters in a kingdom freed of evil and torment.

Lord of the Abyss defines what makes a fairy tale stand the test of time. It has Good triumphing over a seemingly undefeatable evil and the hero gets the girl. But just when I thought there could be no more surprises, Ms. Singh saved the best for last. It was an awesome little twist and quite humorous in its delivery. This story is romantic, delightful and gripping. My emotions were engaged, the characters well developed and even the secondary characters of the castle were full of charm and personality. That includes the mouse. I’m sad to see the end of what has turned out to be the most entertaining trilogy I’ve read in a long time. I highly recommend the Royal House of Shadows series to readers and fans of paranormal or fantasy romances. It’s pure satisfaction and entertainment.

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Destined Mate by Katie Reus

December 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Destined Mate by Katie Reus
Publisher: Harlequin: Nocturne Cravings
Genre: Contemporary, Paranormal
Length: Short Story (61 Pages)
Heat Level: Hot
Rating: 4.5 Books
Reviewed by Jasmine

Almost a century ago, Angela Lavigne and Alpha werewolf Knox had a shared passion neither could control. Then Angela was turned into a vampire and disappeared.

The last thing Knox expects is for Angela to show up on his doorstep on a rescue mission, as sexy and irresistible as ever. And he can sense how much she still wants him, too. She’s gone against both their species’ rules and trespassed on his land. By law he can keep her as long as he wants–and Knox doesn’t intend to let her go ever again.

As their desire explodes once again, Knox is more sure than ever that he must claim her forever. But as vampire and werewolf, they are natural born enemies. Can she truly be his destined mate?

‘Twilight’ has it wrong. Apparently, werewolves metabolisms aren’t as fast as we were led to believe because Angela, our leading lady, manages to drop them, quite skillfully I might add, with tranquilizers as she breaks into their compound to rescue her friend. Despite that, she still manages to get herself caught and finds herself right back in the arms of the love of her life (who she has been hiding from for 90 years). The only problem? He is a werewolf, the leader of the largest pack of werewolves in North America, and she is a vampire. Talk about racial differences.

This book drops you right smack in the middle of some fast action and then proceeds to run you right into some hot, steamy sex scenes. And if that wasn’t enough, you get thrown right back into some action. This author keeps it coming non-stop and, at only sixty-one pages, I had the story finished before my heartbeat slowed back down. What are digestive enzyme supplements? Digestive enzyme supplements are natural supplements designed to help in supplying digestive enzymes essential in the proper digestion of fats, and the fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, http://robertrobb.com/?iid=8986 purchase generic cialis E, and K), and essential fatty acids. It is not difficult to purchase Super P Force at our online shop offering the best administration and medication cipla viagra india quality. In many cases, men, even in a younger age, may get erections but its hardness is less. sildenafil generic Secured Payment Gateways The payment gateway used by these online stores is secured levitra properien http://robertrobb.com/dont-like-aps-how-about-some-competition/ and keep patient’s personal information confidential.

When Angela was turned into a vampire she disappeared from Knox’s life before he could realize what she had become. Since he harbored a personal hate for vampires, Angela was afraid he wouldn’t accept her for what she was. Now, nearly a century later, the two come face to face again and must confront their feelings. With the history between the two main characters, the action and the romance are both believable and very fast paced, and kept me involved in the story from the very beginning. Angela’s reticence is also realistic. She’s spent ninety years believing one thing, only to be told and expected to believe without a doubt, something else in a very short time span.

With such a short story, we don’t get much more than a glimpse of other characters in the plot, but the main characters are very well drawn and intriguing enough that they hold your attention. Knox is a sexy, dominant man who is determined to win back the only woman he ever considered making his mate, and Angela is a cautious but intelligent and willful woman. She is willing to let Knox have the upper hand, but only if it suits her.

From the beginning you can tell how strongly these two felt about each other back when they were in a relationship, and ninety years later it’s just as obvious that their feelings haven’t changed. Those feelings have also never been dealt with by either of them. The author manages to convey all of this very skillfully, without drowning us in back story.

Destined Mate flows so smoothly that I was turning the last page before I even realized that I was at the end. With the vampire/werewolf politics, the hint of the possibility of war brewing on the horizon, the passionate exchanges between Knox and Angela and the non-stop action (whether romantic, political or physical), this book kept me hooked and made me a fan of this author and this series. More please.

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The Playboy’s Gift by Teresa Carpenter

November 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The Playboy’s Gift by Teresa Carpenter
Publisher: Harlequin Romance
Genre: Contemporary, Holiday
Length: Full Length (178 pgs)
Heat Level: spicy
Book Rating: 4 Books
Reviewed By Dianthus

An orphan baby wasn’t on playboy Rett Sullivan’s Christmas list, but as the holidays approach, he finds himself drowning in a sea of bottles, nappies and toys!

Skye Miller was shocked to learn her late brother and sister-in-law left their little daughter in the care of Rett, her brother’s best friend…and Skye’s first love.

The only way to protect her heart is to help the novice daddy and baby bond, then make a graceful exit. But the sight of Rett’s strong arms cradling the baby makes Skye weak at the knees.…

Rett Sullivan, world renowned jeweler and city wide playboy, never expected to see his old love Skye Miller again, especially after hearing that both her brother Aiden and his wife Cassie died just months apart. Rett wants to be there for Skye, but is sure that she will just continue to push him away. After the rocky past that they have together, hoping for her to come back is a lot to ask for. But with it being Christmas and the two of them needing each other more than ever, maybe this time he can wish for Santa to make her his again and forever?

Skye Miller is just trying to survive another day. All she wants is for all of this heartache and pain to be nothing more than a dream and when she wakes up for it all to be over. viagra generic discount Any product made up of grape should not be taken. buy viagra cheap Normally male will have to face erectile dysfunction ever in their life. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that plays a role in sending nerve impulses (including those relating to ejaculation) buy cialis no prescription http://mouthsofthesouth.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MOTS-05.14.19-Dans.pdf in your body. buy cialis professional The best pill is one which eradicates the reason behind sexual problem and gives better erection every time. But so far, the dream isn’t ending, and her brother, her sister-in-law, and her baby are all dead. Can the reading of a will really change her life? Will the custody of a small child help to bring Skye back to the land of the living? Will the idea of being thrown back together with the one person she swore never to see again be the best idea of the season or will it cause nothing but more pain and heartache?

With deaths in the family, and a young Ryann hanging in the balance, can Rett and Skye come together to try and forge a family over scars of the past for the prospect of a future together?

This was truly a wonderful read that kept me guessing throughout the pages if the two main characters, Rett and Skye, would get together in the end. The additional of the small child, Ryann, added to the family aspect of the whole story and also made the stakes that much higher for the main characters to find a way to make the relationship work. With an HEA pretty much a given, Teresa Carpenter kept the “how” a secret until the very end. Her characters were complex yet normal, and the story that she wove for them was a read that let me wanting more from this family of characters. Teresa Carpenter is an author to watch for, and her work is something you will not regret buying this holiday season.

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The Cowboy’s Pride by Charlene Sands

November 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The Cowboy’s Pride by Charlene Sands
Publisher: Harlequin Desire
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (221 pgs)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4.5 Books
Reviewed by Honeysuckle

He’d been ready to move on, to marry a woman who’d provide him with heirs. But a year of separation hasn’t slaked rancher Clayton Worth’s raging desire for his soon-to-be ex-wife. And Trish is as unpredictable as ever. Her mysterious reluctance to have kids was what drove them apart. Now Trish is back in Red Ridge, mother to a baby girl. The irony is maddening.

Trish urgently needs to finalize their divorce before Clayton’s irresistible charm can melt her resolve. Because his touch awakens a consuming hunger that hasn’t died. They’d thought it was all over between them…but their hearts have other ideas.

“And the story of us looks a lot like a tragedy now”…Taylor Swift could have been singing on the soundtrack for Charlene Sand’s second book in this wonderful trilogy of the Worth family.

Clay and Trish are married but only for a few more weeks. As soon as Trish organizes the fund raising gala for their joint charity, Penny’s Song, she’ll sign the paperwork and that will be the end of that. Life and some timely miscommunication have a way of creating havoc in an otherwise loving relationship.

Can love be rekindled from tragedy? Well, we have a cowboy with almost as much pride as he does money, we have an estranged wife that brings home a “little” surprise and we have a love that never really went away. Sounds like Ms. Sands has all the right elements for an amazing Harlequin romance.

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Ms. Sands does a beautiful job of creating two characters that practically sizzle the pages with their tangible chemistry. It’s obvious early on that both Clay and Trish are still attracted to one another. When they finally give into a “pre-divorce fling” readers will understand why they begin to question their motives for separating in the first place. Ms. Sands brings the reader right into the scene and I can tell you everyone walks away satisfied.

As I mentioned, this is the second in this trilogy of the Worth sons. Jackson’s story has yet to be told and this reviewer can’t wait. Jackson seems to be the playboy of the three brothers so I’ll be interested in seeing who will tame him.

If you happen to read the books out of order it won’t hurt the overall story even though it’s obvious that Clay and Trish’s story picks up about a week or so after Tagg and Camilla’s story. They each read just fine as a stand-alone. If you crave the intensity of the love that shines through in a Harlequin novel you will not want to miss this terrific story teller or the family she’s created. Ms. Sands is an auto buy for this reviewer and shouldn’t be missed by anyone who appreciates clean writing and a story that carries the reader on amazing and heart felt journey.

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The Texan’s Christmas by Linda Warren

November 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The Texan’s Christmas by Linda Warren
Publisher: Harlequin Super Romance
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full Length (283 pages)
Heat Level: Sensual
Rating: 4.5 books
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Asking for a favor from a woman scorned isn’t Cisco “Kid” Hardin’s smartest move. But he needs Lucinda “Lucky” Littlefield’s land for his oil company. Surely enough time has passed since he left her—and his promises—behind?

Apparently not, because Lucky still holds a lot of resentment.

Then Kid learns of the baby Lucky lost—their baby—and he’s determined to right his wrongs. He needs to prove he’s a man worthy of her love and trust. And he plans to do it by transforming his sins of the past into the most glorious holiday season she has ever seen.

Mercy, how actions and decisions of teenage years impact adult life!

Linda Warren takes the reader to High Cotton, Texas, to revisit the Hardin boys. Cisco “Kid” Hardin and Lucinda “Lucky” Littlefield’s reunion after twenty years sweeps the reader into a maelstrom of memories and emotions that flood back in. Even though each of them have moved on to be successful in their own way, the hurts and misdeeds of their youth, long tamped down, resurface causing heart-wrenching conflicts.

Kid Hardin, now in his late thirties, is emotionally stuck in his teens and acts accordingly. A charmer, he is accepted by family and friends as a chip-off-the-old-block who loves women, loves to party and have fun. Few see his teasing and making jokes as a cover-up to hide his real feelings and insecurities. Seeing his brothers, Cadde and Chance married with children, has Kid wishing for a family of his own. But he seems to have no clue as to how he can get his life on track. Even though he is a success in the family oil business, his personal life suffers from things that happened when he was at a vulnerable age. Even with the support of family and friends, he ends up with a rough row to hoe before he truly grows up. The reader gets to vicariously share some of the heartbreaking, world-shaking, and adrenalin-pumping happenings that bring him to a clear self-awareness.

Lucky lives with bitter hurt, sadness and a hard knot of unforgiveness in her heart. She functions with a controlled determination in a job that gives her self-confidence, a sense of self-worth, and makes her feel good about helping others. The acquisition de viagra blood is also flowing in the reproductive organ. It is likewise encouraged to not to take this drug.Don’t take this impotence pills when you get an enhancement of sexual desire. online pharmacies viagra However, if the condition lasts for over 6 months, it gets extreme and may interfere with online prescription viagra working. Advanced diagnostic facilities are mandatorily needed in a trauma hospital. prescription for viagra She runs “The Beer Joint” her dad use to run, but she does it for a secret reason. She copes with the gossipers in High Cotton where everyone has known her all her life. But when Kid returns and wants something from her, she balks, and anger rather than good judgment rules her actions. Life gets complicated.

Kid and Lucky must face old facts and happenings, and then sort them out, each in his or her own way. The conflicts, hurts, and lack of trust make it hard to accept that the past cannot be changed, but must be acknowledged and laid to rest.

How love, strong and enduring, rises like a Phoenix from the ashes makes The Texan’s Christmas compelling.

Linda Warren gives the reader another visit with the indomitable Hardin boys, who have become men of note in business, family, and solidarity. Cadde and Chance’s stories of how they found and married their wives are in the previous Hardin Boys books—good reading. The protective, accepting love the Hardin men have for their women and children reaches right in and squeezes the heart.

The secondary characters rev up the tension, stirs up trouble, and bring more than their share of conflict to the mix. Many of these characters have their own agendas, creating sib-plots that add even more excitement to the action. Bubba Joe and his mother add a unique touch to the story.

The humor that crops up from time to time gives comic relief, while wild train rides, getting shot at, chasing rustlers, and sizzling love pump up the adrenaline. Best of all, through sadness and hurt, love overrides all else allowing the hero and heroine to find their way back to each other in a grownup relationship.

Linda Warren is an amazing storyteller. She captures the reader’s attention and carries it along on a journey full of twists and turn as Kid and Lucky start making happy memories rather than sad ones. After twenty years, Lucky’s Christmas sparkles with happiness and love—true, grownup love. Kid makes it happen. They will have their hard-won happy-ever-after.

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On the First Night of Christmas… by Heidi Rice

November 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment

On the First Night of Christmas… by Heidi Rice
Publisher: Harlequin
Genre: Contemporary, Holiday
Length: Full Length (250 Pages)
Heat Level: Spicy
Rating: 4.5 Books
Reviewed by Foxglove

It was a wild and wonderful ride to Heidi Rice’s first Mills & Boon novel and she’s still going strong! She has been a RITA finalist and topped the Waldenbooks Series Romance Bestseller list twice in a row in February 2009. Heidi’s been a film buff since her early teens and a romance junkie almost as long. She indulged her first love by being a film reviewer for the last ten years. Heidi lives in London and often visits America with her friends.

Sometimes, Christmas wishes can come true, in the most unusual way.

Cassidy Fitzgerald makes her yearly visit to gaze at the Christmas window at Selfridges, wishing her love life could be as perfect as the display. Nine months before, she broke off her engagement when she arrived home to find her fiancée on the couch with another woman, in a very intimate position.

Cassie is not looking forward to spending the holiday alone, for the first time in a long time. Just as she turns to head home, an inconsiderate driver splashes her and she has had enough. No more taking what life dishes out, she jumps into the stranger’s car and gives him a piece of her mind for his actions. But she is stunned to see that the man driving is her grade school crush Jason Ryan-Jace the Ace! He offers to get her coat cleaned, and the new Cassie decides to take a walk on the wild side for a holiday fling with Jace. She’ll be fine, as long as she can keep her heart out of the equation, right? Can Cassie stay detached and just have ten days with Jace, knowing there’s no future? Or can she show Jace love doesn’t have to be painful?

Heidi Rice has written a sweetly sexy romance, with broken dreams and new love, all wrapped in a big holiday package. The characters here are well defined, people you feel like you already know. The idealistic romantic and the successful but bitter former bad boy, meeting again after fourteen years. This is the real world of holiday London, and it is clear Ms. Rice knows her location very well, and has included the reader in the unfolding events.

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Jason ‘Jace the Ace’ Ryan is in town for one reason: to sell the online business he owns with his ex-wife, so he can finally get her out of his life. The last thing on his mind is a hook up with any woman, until Cassie literally jumps into his rented car to yell at him for his thoughtlessness. Jace was the sexy bad boy back in school, and he is still handsome, sexy and reckless, but even better equipped to handle life. He is attracted to Cassie, and convinced he can have a holiday fling without either of them ending up hurt.

This is a fast paced romance, and things heat up quickly between Cassie and Jace. When Cassie disappears after their night together, Jace tracks her down to convince her to spend the holiday with him. The story heats up here, and there are some wonderfully sensuous scenes between them. I loved watching the progress of the relationship, as Cassie keeps trying not to fall, and Jace convinces himself he isn’t falling either. The typical holiday activities take on a delightful turn, as Cassie takes Jace shopping, and to a get-together of friends for Christmas. There were some very tearful moments, as well, where I worried for the happy ever after of these two, but I was delighted to see finally happened between them. I recommend this one to be read with a box of tissues at hand.

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Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen

November 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen
Publisher: Harlequin
Genre: Action/Adventure, Contemporary, Paranormal, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Length: Full Length (282 pgs)
Heat Level: spicy
Rating: 5 books
Reviewed by Xeranthemum

Once upon a time…the Blood Sorcerer vanquished the kingdom of Elden. To save their children, the queen scattered them to safety and the king filled them with vengeance. Only a magical timepiece connects the four royal heirs. Now they must return and save Elden…and time is running out….

As one of the wolfyn—a legendary wolf-creature who seduced women—Dayn mated to gain strength. But as a man, he craved Reda Weston’s heated, sizzling touch. With little time left, Dayn had to either embrace his wolf to save his kingdom…or fight the craven beast to save his woman.

This series keeps getting better and better. This time Little Red Riding Hood gets a modern day makeover with an infusion of fantasy and otherworldly adventure. I never imagined Red being an ex-cop, her getting mixed up in magic and mayhem, or being a wicked shot with a bow. And I was certainly surprised with the big bad wolf being a very yummy but tortured prince with a chip on his shoulder, confused about a promise that was more like a prophesy and having a hard time not wanting to eat Red up – in a delightful manner. It’s a wonderfully complicated and well told tale that kept me on the edge of my seat.

Lord of the Wolfyn is another thrilling tale in an awesome series that kept me riveted and fascinated from the moment the tornado sucked up the heroine, to when it eventually spat her out right where the hero least expected it. A wealth of adventure and paranormal hijinks happens between those points and I had a great time watching both Reda and Dayn grow as individuals and as a couple. This book is a solid standalone read. The author gives just enough information for a reader to understand the overall story arc while telling a complete story within its framework.

I loved the idea of unicorns with attitude, different realms and the fact that things from the modern world could be tweaked to survive some of the other kingdoms. In fact, Ms. Anderson did a hot piece of writing using some of those adapted technologies. It is an apt remedy for those who suffer from blood los may need transfusions to recoup blood loss. tadalafil 100mg icks.org cheapest viagra in canada These drugs merely mask the pain and stigma associated with rejection. Ed Debevic If you sales cialis are willing to talk about it or to seek medical advice. There are also very rare cases of discount levitra allergies reported after the intake of this medicine. It’s worth standing in the crisp fall breezes to cool off from that scene. Actually, there were a couple of scenes that stand out as sizzling additions to the budding romance. Of course, when magic and evil sorcery is at work, no romantic endeavor is without its pitfalls, miscommunications and assumptions to muddy the path and drive the hero and heroine out of their mind with pain, loss and hopelessness. Of course that means that their redemption, reclamation and empowerment are all the stronger and it brings the characters to vivid life making the reading experience all the more memorable.

Secondary characters abound with each one contributing to the story’s movement. They introduce elements integral to the plot and/or showcase the best and worst of the hero and heroine. The villain is naturally vile with a plan to undermine the really big bad guy. The plans were believable and nefarious. The author’s descriptions of a land poisoned and neglected were sharp, concise and made me sad. There are going to be so many wrongs that will have to be righted, I don’t know how they’re going get the job done but I can’t wait to find out. I believe there is one more book coming out, which will focus on the last missing prince. I guarantee that it’s going to be an auto-buy for me. Every single installment has had gripping stories that for a time keeps a reader in suspense, until finally bringing about a much earned and well deserved happily ever after.

Lord of the Wolfyn kept me on my toes; it surprised and delighted me with its imaginative storytelling and wonderful adventures. I got a kick out of the author making Little Red Riding Hood a strong, competent and resourceful heroine that is worthy of being a princess to a prince, even if she’s an ex-cop from modern times. I loved the freshness and the vibrancy of the book and I am thrilled with the happily ever after. If a reader likes to be entertained then they’re going to find one hundred percent satisfaction when they read Lord of the Wolfyn.

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