HUNKY HEARTBREAKER - 1001 DARK NIGHTS NOVELLA
by Kendall Ryan
Book Synopsis
Everything’s bigger in Texas. And that includes Duke Wilder’s sexual appetite. Together with his twin brother, he runs a whiskey distillery, and when their business takes off—suddenly he’s got it all. Success. Money. Family. But he doesn’t have a woman to share it with. When Valentina storms into his life, her presence is only supposed to be temporary. She’s a feisty attorney hired to help clean up his company’s recent legal mess. He never counted on her being the one to turn his whole world upside down. After spending most of his life living in the shadow of his brother, Duke has something to prove, and he’s not about to let this distraction get in the way of his plans, no matter how hot things get. |
Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series.
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My Review
Duke Wilder was at the cusp of having everything he and his brother had dreamed of having and worked for years building. But one unfortunate business mishap threatened to ruin their new empire.
Calling in a favor from a family friend, a feisty, hot shot lawyer, Valentina, comes barreling into the small town of Shady Grove, causing a riptide of emotions and wreaking havoc for the self-proclaimed ladies’ man who thought he didn’t need a woman in his life. Soon, working closely with Valentina proves to not only challenge Duke’s beliefs, but question the priorities of his life. For a short, steamy read, with a happily ever after, this is the book for you! As Always, Happy Reading! |
DIRTY SEXY GAMES - DIRTY GAMES DUET #2
by Laurelin Paige
Book Synopsis
A sham marriage to an infamous playboy - what could possibly go wrong? Don't miss the breathtaking, high-stakes conclusion to the Dirty Games duet by New York Times bestselling author Laurelin Paige!
Their union started with a simple plan: to fake a marriage that would allow Elizabeth to take over her father's company and merge it with Weston's holdings, creating a vast media empire. But what began as a pretend marriage has become all too real.... Now a bombshell about Weston's past is keeping him rooted at home while Elizabeth must travel across the globe to take up the company reigns. But their intense connection could bring the entire game crashing down as they're forced to choose power and family...or the love of a lifetime. |
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My Review
Dirty Sexy Player left the reader grappling for answers to so many unanswered questions; this, the second in this duet series, only excelled from where it left off from Dirty Sexy Player.
I could not get enough of Weston King in his pursuit to make the one woman, who finally stole his heart, his. In doing so, he would have to let down his guard and expose so many of the personal demons that he has fought by himself over the years, filling him with guilt and shame. Would being so vulnerable with Elizabeth open the doors to a future with him or push her further away? Elizabeth, now married to a man who she is finally in love with, despite the circumstances, is suddenly put to the test when Weston shares secrets that threaten to break all that the two finally have been building towards. So will their new found love and real marriage conquer real life? This was one book I didn’t want to put down. Laurelin has written some very swoon worthy men in her time, but Weston King definitely stole my heart in his pursuit to show Elizabeth that, all business aside, he truly is in this for all the right reasons. Love. As Always, Happy Reading! |
DIRTY SEXY PLAYER
by Laurelin Paige
Book Synopsis
Weston King knows how to play. But wild nights and owning an extensive collection of women's panties don't carry the thrill they once did, so when his business partner Donovan suggests an outrageous plan to allow them to take over their competition, Wes takes him up on the offer. The crazy idea? Marry the competitor.
Elizabeth Dyson, the bride-to-be in question, is on board with the plan. She wants access to her trust fund and can only get it once she marries. Each has something the other wants - all they have to do is pretend to like each other well enough to tie the knot. Only trouble is, playing fiancé to Elizabeth isn't quite that simple. Wes finds her sexy and brilliant...and soon wishes their engagement wasn't fake at all. Not that he'd ever tell her that. But a lover boy like Wes can only stand an empty bed for so long...and even the best of players has to put down his cards eventually. |
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My Review
Some business arrangements just seem to be better left on paper, especially when the two individuals can’t stand one another. When Weston King meets Elizabeth Dyson, he agrees to help with a scheme, which if played right, will prove to be beneficial for both their businesses.
But, after agreeing to the ruse and now playing the parts of “fake finance,” they soon discover that they cannot seem to reconcile their feelings with the thoughts about their arrangement. Their acting skills are put to the test, because although they grate on each other’s nerves, they are downright falling for each other. A foreign feeling to both and something they are unwilling to admit to the other, love is something that their business arrangement didn’t have contingencies in place for. Never in my life have I wanted to step into a book just so that I could shake the two leading characters – to wake them up and snap out of it and take some action. Laurelin wrote incredibly hot tension that I felt all the way to my toes. I wanted to keep reading while also wanting to throw the book – in my opinion that is the sign of amazing writing. Without giving anything away, this book ends with one unbelievable cliffhanger. I don’t know how I will wait to see how this story continues and ends. But I can assure you that nothing will stop me from finding out. Just as these two characters fell for one another – I have fallen hard for this book. I believe you will too! As Always, Happy Reading! |
MUFFIN TOP
by Avery Flynn
Book Synopsis
The only thing about me that’s a size zero is the filter on my mouth. I’ve got a big personality, a big rack, and a big number on the scale. And I’m perfectly fine with that.
But when some random guy suggests I might not be eating alone if I’d ordered a salad instead of a hamburger I’m shocked silent, which is a feat, trust me. That brings us to one sexy fireman named Frankie Hartigan. He’s hot. He’s funny… And he’s just apologized for being late for our “date” then glared at the fat-shaming jerk. Next thing I know, he’s sitting down and ordering himself dinner. I have no problem telling him I don’t need a pity date… unless of course it’s to my high school reunion next week. Oops where did that last bit come from? And what do I do now that he’s said yes?! Because this is no make-over story, and I think Frankie is using me for something. I just have to figure out what… |
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My Review
How does one date when you don’t happen to fit into the packaging that most of society deems to be “acceptable?” That is a great question that so many of us, myself included face and one that this delightful story delves deep into.
Lucy Kavanagh has just been harassed in public about eating alone and it isn’t the first time, when local firefighter and recent acquaintance, Frankie Hartigan, steps in and helps give the jerk a lesson he won’t soon forget. Dreading her upcoming high school reunion, and Frankie’s forced vacation from work, the two set out for what is to be a mutually beneficial yet strictly platonic week long trip, never once considering the possibility that love might hit when they least expect. Lucy was beyond lovable and so very relatable with her fierce sense of self and tenacity to the bone. I found her character refreshing, as she stood her ground, not changing herself, or her beliefs, just to be accepted by others. Although she struggled with self-acceptance and the ridicule of others, she stayed true to herself and it made me feel that I too could take a stand in the harsh, real world of dating! As Always, Happy Reading! |
COUNTERFEIT BOYFRIEND
by Cindi Madsen
Book Synopsis
My twin brother’s talked me into a lot of crazy things, but taking his place on a road trip with his girlfriend so he can party with his friends is a whole new level of insanity. What’s even more insane is I somehow find myself agreeing to it—thanks, alcohol, guilt, and bribery. I’m determined to undo the arrangement, but then I meet Gwen, this sexy redheaded hurricane of energy and brains.
And then she kisses me. Just like that, I’m driving her up the coast, on our way to a wedding with a mess of complications. With each hour and each stop, I’m falling harder and harder for a woman who doesn’t know my actual name. I’m trying to do the right thing. Or the lesser of the wrong things. All my life I’ve had to clean up my brother’s messes, but for the first time ever, I’ve landed the upper hand in one of our switcheroo schemes. Now I’ve just got to come clean and convince Gwen that I’m the brother she should be with. |
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My Review
Trying to help his identical twin brother, Evan, out of yet another jam, all around good guy Ethan is about to be knocked off his feet, when he meets Evan’s girlfriend, Gwen.
That great feeling that you get while reading a book, the feeling that almost makes you feel giddy while reading - the mere fact that you find yourself smiling for no particular reason; that is what I experienced while reading this delightfully enjoyable read. The attraction and desire between both Gwen and Ethan was intense and it had me turning the pages faster and faster to see what would happen next. I don’t want to give any of the story away but I will tell you that the swoons were in full effect! I for one had an instant and major book-boyfriend crush on Ethan! He was a great character that went more than skin deep. This good guy kept me wanting more and had wishing that I was dating him for myself. So, if you could use a pick me up and a new book boyfriend, this one is for you! |
Bro Code
by Kendall Ryan
Book Synopsis
There’s pretty much only one rule when you’re a guy.
Don’t be a douche. Turns out, the fastest way to break that rule is to fall for your best friend’s sister. Ava’s brilliant, sharp-tongued, gorgeous, and five years younger than me. She’s the sexual equivalent of running with scissors. In a word, she’s dangerous. And completely off-limits. Falling for her could ruin everything. Yet I can’t seem to stop, even when her company is threatened by a lawsuit, and my promotion hinges on representing the opposing client—and winning. I can’t see a way out of this mess that doesn’t end in a broken friendship, a broken heart, or a ruined career. I may have broken the bro code when I fell for Ava. But do I have the balls to handle what comes next? |
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My Review
Kendall Ryan writes a deliciously hot tale that I just could not get enough of in Bro Code. The main plot of the story is fairly simple to explain – it is an entirely different beast when you have to live it!
We see this when we meet the sweet and strong willed Ava. She is hard-working, dedicated, and most important to note, the sister of Nick. Meanwhile, Barrett is welcomed into his best friend Nick’s family home for the weekend, to celebrate the retirement of Nick and Ava’s father. Barrett is hot as sin, keeps his nose down and works hard; determined to make partner at his prestigious law firm in Chicago. While Ava is taking over the family run factory for her ailing father against the desires of almost everyone she knows. After not seeing each other for several years, Ava and Barrett both appreciate how much the other has changed. They share glances here and there all the while trying to ignore the major sexual tension building up between them. Ava cannot keep her mind off of the boy that starred in her daydreams as a teenager who has suddenly come back into her life as a man. While Barrett is struggling to keep his feverish desire for Ava a secret as he keeps trying to explain to Ava that it doesn’t matter how attracted they are to one another, things just cannot happen because she is Nick’s sister. Want to find out just how convincing his argument to Ava is? You have to pick up your copy of The Bro Code today and find out for yourself! As Always, Happy Reading! |