In The First 100 Kisses, a contemporary novella by Danielle Bannister, we met Chloe Clark and Liam McGeary in a fun, steamy friends-to-lovers romance.
Our Review: One of the best things about this novella is author
Bannister’s ability to write natural, humorous dialogue, then get the reader
into the story. This is a natural and fun sequel to the first in this series—well
deserving of its own place in the sun.
In The First 100 Kisses, a contemporary romantic novella by Danielle Bannister, we meet Chloe Clark and Liam McGeary. Best of friends for the past several years, the two of them “get” each other—all the warts, flaws, and quirks. They trust each other like no one else, never crossing the lines, never asking for more than the other will give. Sigh.
Until…Liam
admits a former girlfriend—maybe the one who got away—plans to make a
grand return to his life. He begs for help from Chloe, the woman who knows everything
about. . . sex and stuff. Because, like he’s a virgin and never done the deed
and since she has—many times over—who else does a guy turn to?
When honor meets temptation…
California “Callie” St. John learned the hard way just how much one night of rebellion can cost. Determined not to repeat past mistakes, she tries to be the perfect daughter by volunteering with various charities and keeping everyone at arm's length. After narrowly escaping a car bombing, she is forced to accept help from the one man who can get past her defenses, making her long for the impossible -- letting him into her life...and her heart.
Lieutenant James “Hawk” Hawkins, a member of a Special
Ops unit
of soldiers with unusual abilities, is known for keeping his cool in any
situation. Acting as a bodyguard to the daughter of one of DC’s mover and
shakers is just one more mission like any other. When an enemy from his past targets
the spoiled socialite, Hawk realizes she is more than she seems.
With his reputation on the line, he’s
willing to risk everything to keep her safe. But succumbing to temptation isn’t
an option…no matter how much he wants to give in.
Our Review:
One of the best parts about about Honor
Bound, Book 1 of Katherine Grey’s Echo Company series, is meeting the members
of the unit and their special gifts and how each has learned to cope with their
‘gift’. Due to their special assignments, the military has become their family
of choice. So when a wrench is thrown into their comfortable works, it becomes a
fun fest seeing how they will handle said ‘wrench’. Such is the dilemma Jimmy
Hawkins faces when confronted by Callie St. John, the first woman to rattle his
cage. We can’t wait for Book 2 in this interesting, inventive series.
On a scale of 1-5, Honor Bound deserves a 5.
Kat Henry Doran, Wild Women Reviews
…She coaches him in team leadership…but do they both need lessons in love?
… He came looking for solitude. He might leave after finding love…
…what dangers will the pages reveal?...
Dillon Johnson is reeling
from the death of his beloved stepmother Paula. When her will is read, he finds
she has not only had a daughter he knew nothing about, abut also gave her up
for adoption. Paula’s will had left a bequest to this daughter, a young woman
named Carly James.
Carly,
upon receiving word of the bequest, travels from Oregon to Dillon’s remote
Nebraska ranch to learn more about her birth mother. Upon meeting she and
Dillon experience an intense attraction for each other. As they become
acquainted, strange men threaten them and bring violence into their lives.
It all
seems to be connected to Paula’s journals. But why?
The phrase ‘ripped from the headlines’ comes to mind with this romantic thriller set in the remote Sandhills of Nebraska. Young widower Dillon Johnson and his darling little girl invite Carly James into their home, hoping to get to know the infant—now a young woman—his step-mother gave up shortly after her birth. Perhaps getting to know Carly will help solve some of the mystery surrounding Paula’s sudden appearance in Dillon’s life—like why she seemed content to lead a reclusive life on their ranch, or the journals she kept so religiously, as well as her obsession for fire safety. When threats about Paula’s journals increase in their intensity and duration, the mystery becomes not only who, but why?
Our Review: Author
Jacki Ring has crafted a page turning thriller that features well-drawn and
layered characters, nasty bad guys, and break your heart compassion for a young
pregnant woman with nowhere to go, nowhere to turn.
On a scale of 1-5, Dangerous Revelations
deserves a 7.
Kat Henry Doran, Wild Women Reviews
. . . Working at Bangers Tavern offers budding entrepreneur Eddie Volkov the opportunity to hone his ideas for the future—when he opens his own place. It’s all written down in his personal book, including his feelings for enticing barmaid, Rosie Chu. All those dreams and plans take on a different view.
.
. . All Rosie Chu wants is a chance to express her art. But Tacoma enjoys an
overflow of tattoo artists like Ro. Even landing a decent apprenticeship stands
the chance of a climb on Everest. Not helping the situation is the intriguing,
terribly sexy Eddie who ignites her juices each time she looks at him.
.
. . Complicate all that with the No Personal Drama rule at Bangers—and Eddie’s
ultra-traditional family’s expectations—and the two lovers have a mess on their
hands. How do they achieve their dreams, cope with demanding family expectations,
while they explore the DMZ of mixed messages, misunderstandings, and raging
hormones associated with new love?
Stop
by Bangers Tavern for Opposites Ignite, a Bangers Tavern Romance, and
find out.
Our
Review: Once again, author Sadira
Stone has not failed her fans with colorful characters in the middle of an
equally colorful setting of a family bar like Bangers. As always, her skill for
subtle sexual tension, slowly building to a mind-blowing crescendo is very well
done. For fans of well-drawn plot lines with steamy romance, terrific
characters and snappy dialogue, this is the book for you.
On a scale of 1-5,
Opposites Ignite earns a 7.
…despite warnings, should she take a chance on him?
Shadows of Doubt, written by Patricia McAlexander, published by the
Wild Rose Press.
Realizing that Jeff is no
longer the angry, misunderstood boy, Sandy must take a stand against her family
and friends who swear he is no good and will only cause her unhappiness.
Together, can they escape the past in order to forge a future?
…when her secret is revealed, will her love survive?...
Never say Never. If you do, it’ll come back and bite you in the ass…
