Monday, November 18, 2019

Review:The Bear's Fated Mate (Borealis Bears #2) by Vivian Arend

The Bear's Fated Mate
Book 2: Borealis Bears Series
Release Date: November 19, 2019

He’s going to pick someone perfectly wrong for him—because fate isn’t in charge of his world!

As head of security for the family company, polar bear shifter Alex Borealis has intel warning something big is about to happen. His prime suspect? Tantalizing, infuriating Lara Lazuli, youngest daughter of Borealis Gems’ main competitor.

But when mating fever hits, he decides she’s the perfect one to turn to. They’ve got chemistry hot enough to melt the polar ice caps, but he doesn’t trust her enough for a permanent connection to form.

Being with Alex is one step shy of torture for Lara. As a wolf shifter, she scented the truth the instant she met him months ago—he’s her mate. But she’s not about to trap anyone into being with her, especially not a man who thinks she’s up to no good. Add in her own suspicions of wrong-doing in her pack and Lara’s caught between heaven and hell.

But tangled sheets lead to real communication, and a bond of friendship forms that neither expected. When Lara asks for help, Alex finds himself living in the pack house, scaring off random Alpha wolves and fighting at her side.

Because the mating fever knows a thing or two about fate and forever.

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What I thought about The Bear's Fated Mate

What a fun series! I jumped into this as soon as it appeared on my e-reader knowing I'd get a sweet shifter romance that would make me smile, and The Bear's Fate Mate did just that.

Alex Borealis is the next in the family to experience the "mating fever" and instead of his usual avoidance of females, he decides he's going to go for it with Lara Lazuli, the daughter of the competition. What he doesn't know is that she knows he's her mate, but wants him to figure it out on his own. So it's going to take some time for Alex's head to get into the game, as he's not really looking for a mate, even though he's been told by his scheming grandfather that he has to get mated when the next mating fever hits.

What I absolutely adored about this series is the internal conversations between human and animal shifter! I had to chuckle every time and it is really the most charming aspect of this series. Vivian Arend does a great job of bringing the shifter into the story that are fun and entertaining.

Alex and Lara are terrific together as they find their way to their true destiny as mates. It takes a few turns to get there, and it's worth every page!

If you are looking for a sweet shifter romance that is long on fun and short on major drama, this might the series for you. The Bear's Fated Mate is a nice, compact story that is a quick read, and yet has all the paranormal elements that make it unique and fresh. I just love this series so far!

An ARC was provided for review.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

With over 2 million books sold, Vivian Arend is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over 50 contemporary and paranormal romance books, including the Six Pack Ranch and Granite Lake Wolves.

Her books are all standalone reads with no cliffhangers. They’re humorous yet emotional, with sexy-times and happily-ever-afters. Vivian pretty much thinks she’s got the best job in the world, and she’s looking forward to giving readers more HEAs. She lives in B.C. Canada with her husband of many years and a fluffy attack Shitzu named Luna who ignores everyone except when treats are deployed.

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Friday, November 15, 2019

Preorder Blitz: Win Big by Kelly Jamieson!

When your name is Wynn, victory’s the only option. .

"Kelly Jamieson is an auto-buy for me.”—New York Times bestselling author Carly Phillips

Win Big by Kelly Jamieson releases on
NOVEMBER 19th!

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Everly Wynn: As the only daughter in the Wynn family of hockey heroes, I never shared the ice with my brothers—or the approval they got from my father.

And that was before the scandal that ruined my life at sixteen.

Now that I’ve put all that behind me and built a successful career, the last thing I need is another hockey player in my life.

Especially one like Wyatt Bell.

He’s an arrogant, fast-living party boy. I hate how he gets by on his good looks and charm.

So why can’t I get him out of my mind?

Wyatt Bell: Life is short, and you’ve got to live it to the fullest. I learned that the hard way.

So on the ice, I always play to win, and on the town, fun and flirting are my game.

Because it’s better to laugh your way through the pain than to let them see you’re hurting—but I’ll never stop wishing I could find someone to share the real me with.

Something about Everly Wynn makes me think she could be the one.

But all she sees is a hockey jock hooked on good times.

If she didn’t take herself so seriously, maybe she would take a chance on being happy.

About Kelly Jamieson

Kelly Jamieson is a USA Today bestselling author of over 40 romance novels and novellas. Her writing has been described as “emotionally complex”, “sweet and satisfying” and “blisteringly sexy”. She likes black coffee, white wine and high heels…and of course cheering on her Winnipeg Jets during hockey season!

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Thursday, November 7, 2019

Blog Tour Review: Twist of Fate (Heartbreaker Bay #8.5) by Jill Shalvis

We are beyond excited to be celebrating this release from Jill Shalvis with you today by participating in the blog tour!

TWIST OF FATE is part of her

Heartbreaker Bay series and
it is releasing as part of 1001 Dark Nights.

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About TWIST OF FATE:

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jill Shalvis comes a new story in her Heartbreaker Bay series…

When the one you want…

Daisy doesn’t believe love is ever-lasting, so it’s ironic as hell that she parlayed a business degree into a wedding planning business. More ironic still is her latest job bringing her back into contact with the man who’d taught her that love can’t last.

Is the one you can’t have…

To say Diego has been taught the hard way to bury emotions is an understatement. But when he’s called home to help the brother he hasn’t seen or spoken to in years, that’s one thing. It’s another entirely to also come face to face with the first woman he ever loved. First and only…

Can love conquer all?

Daisy’s learned to depend only on herself, and Diego is and always has been an island of one. And yet when they’re together, even when they’re bickering, still wary and haunted by memories of what was … it’s magic. The question is, how to find their way back to each other…?

**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. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.**

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Excerpt

Daisy smiled at Tyler and then turned back to Diego. “It’s nice to see you.”

What the hell? He’d fallen asleep on the boat and was dreaming this, right? Nice to see him? Was she kidding? He’d told her that he loved her, and then she’d left. Moved to New York for college without looking back. He opened his mouth to remind her of that fact, but Rocco stood up and tugged on his arm.

“I think we should talk outside.”

Diego wrenched free without looking at him and turned to Daisy. “I need to talk to you.” He had no idea what game she was playing, but he intended to find out.

Daisy opened her mouth to say something, but before she could, Rocco once again put a hand on him.

Diego looked down at his arm. Rocco was older by two years, but at six foot four, Diego had four inches on his brother—most of them harder and leaner. Rocco with his bulkier mass outweighed Diego and was more badass when it came right down to it, but Diego was working on a lot of resentment and anger, so it’d be a solid match.

And a fight long overdue.

Rocco dropped his hand from Diego and shoved his fingers through his shaggy, black hair that was the same as Diego’s. Apparently, Rocco had learned some restraint over the years, but not too much as he jerked his head to the door and lumbered out.

Diego followed without looking back.

Which wasn’t easy because Daisy had looked…different. Among other things. She’d always been girl-next-door pretty. And part of what Diego had loved about her was that they’d had a lot in common. Both had grown up on the wrong side of the tracks, the poor kids who didn’t have a penny to their name.

She was still girl-next-door pretty, but there was a whole new air about her now, as well. She was dressed in a blue suit dress and matching heels, looking professional, smart, and incredibly sure of herself—which he had to admit, was attractive as hell.

But she also looked like someone he didn’t know. Certainly not the type of woman who’d mesh with a guy who lived on a boat.

“Well,” he heard her say to Tyler as he walked away. “That went about as well as expected.”

In response, Tyler laughed softly, apparently unconcerned that his fiancé was about to get the pretty punched off his face.

REVIEW QUOTES FOR JILL'S NOVELS:

“Readers will enjoy this return to the small-town-in-the-big-city atmosphere that Shalvis has honed to perfection.” – Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Red-hot passion that promises to last longer than the holidays. Bringing readers a tough outsider heroine and a hero whose wounds run deep, Shalvis (Playing for Keeps) knows how to write characters readers adore and keep them coming back for more.” – Library Journal starred review

“Shalvis serves up another rewarding addition to her Heartbreaker Bay series with a contemporary romance that deftly pivots between snarky humor and sexy romance without missing a beat, while also celebrating the power of forgiveness, family, and friendship.” – Booklist

“Another amazing installment in an already fabulous series by Jill Shalvis. Great read at any time in the series. Each story reintroduces some fan-favorite characters but absolutely stands on its own merit. Never too late to join the band wagon of Jill Shalvis fans and Wrapped Up In You guarantees membership.” – Fresh Fiction

“An uplifting tale of two emotionally wounded and like-minded souls helping each other heal.” – Romance Junkies

What I thought about Twist of Fate

Diego returns to San Francisco for his brother's wedding and finds out his ex-love is the wedding planner. It's a bit tense until their first kiss, and then Diego and Daisy are suddenly thinking they might pick up where they left off. They do have some past trust issues to resolve first, but it's clear that the feelings are still there.

I adored Diego's brother Rocco and his fiance Tyler. They were a sweet part of the story and I found myself wanting more of their story.

I love the Heartbreaker Bay series from Jill Shalvis, mostly because it takes place in my favorite city and the characters are engaging and interesting. While I did like Daisy and Diego and their second chance story, Twist of Fate is just too short to develop deep feelings for these characters, which is why I'm rating this 3.5 stars.

About JILL SHALVIS:

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jill Shalvis lives in a small town in the Sierras full of quirky characters. Any resemblance to the quirky characters in her books is, um, mostly coincidental. Look for Jill’s bestselling, award-winning books wherever romances are sold and visit her website for a complete book list and daily blog detailing her city-girl-living-in-the-mountains adventures.

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Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Release Day Review: 5 Stars for Tacker (Arizona Vengeance #5) by Sawyer Bennett

Tacker (Arizona Vengeance, Book #5)
Sawyer Bennett
Release Date: November 5, 2019

Synopsis:

I am not okay.

Fifteen months ago, my life was turned upside down when the plane I was piloting went down. Injured and trapped in the wreckage, I had to watch my fiancée die a painfully slow death, which is something that can really mess with your head.

Since that day, I’ve had little desire to do much of anything. Except play hockey, that is. Because that is the one place where the bad memories are banished and I can escape my pain.

But off the ice, I’m spiraling out of control. Losing the grip on my life and putting myself and my career in danger. Now, thanks to a string of bad decisions, I’ve been ordered to complete therapy in order to stay on the team.

The problem? Nora Wayne, my beautiful and somewhat unconventional therapist. I can’t buy into the brand of happy clappy crap this woman is feeding me. What could she possibly understand about the type of loss that I’ve suffered? How does she know anything about finding happiness after losing the most important person in your life?

Turns out, I’ve got a lot to learn, and she’s just the person I need to break through those walls I’ve erected.

I am not okay.

But for the first time in a long time, I know that I will be.

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Tacker's story has been building since the first book in the series (that's why even though this can be read standalone, it will pack a bigger punch if you read from the beginning).

Readers of this series know that this book might induce tears -- so standalone readers be forewarned. This story hits some real lows and also definite high spots and everything in between.

The book starts out with Tacker in bad shape and with some conditions or he's off the team. One is that he get some counseling. It's not easy to find a counselor that Tacker will work with, but the team owner comes through with a solution.

His new counselor is fairly skilled at handling Tacker and getting him to open up. Which he does, so have some tissues ready. It's one of the best scenes in the story, and there's no doubt that Tacker has made significant progress. But then things get complicated when both Tacker and Nora realize they have feelings for each other.

The story is fast paced and it was wonderful to see Tacker's story take a positive turn. Nora was amazing and her relationship with Raul was an interesting addition to the story. It was great to catch up with the previous couples in the series as well as get teased about Dominik's story.

Overall, an emotional and entertaining read.

An ARC was provided for review.

About the Author:

Since the release of her debut contemporary romance novel, Off Sides, in January 2013, Sawyer Bennett has released multiple books, many of which have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists.

A reformed trial lawyer from North Carolina, Sawyer uses real life experience to create relatable, sexy stories that appeal to a wide array of readers. From new adult to erotic contemporary romance, Sawyer writes something for just about everyone. Sawyer likes her Bloody Marys strong, her martinis dirty, and her heroes a combination of the two.

When not bringing fictional romance to life, Sawyer is a chauffeur, stylist, chef, maid, and personal assistant to a very active daughter, as well as full-time servant to her adorably naughty dogs. She believes in the good of others, and that a bad day can be cured with a great work-out, cake, or even better, both.

Sawyer also writes general and women’s fiction under the pen name S. Bennett and sweet romance under the name Juliette Poe.

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Sunday, November 3, 2019

Review: Fever (Dark Kings #16) by Donna Grant

His kiss was fire and passion. She shivered, wondering how he knew just how to touch her, to send her spiraling into an abyss of pleasure…

For centuries, the Dragon Kings have lived among mortals, forsaking their true selves. But for Kelton, hiding in the realm of shadows—and existing only in the world of dreams—is no longer an option. A human woman claims to know that he, like other dark warriors of his kind, is real. That the legends about these powerful, seductive men with hearts ablaze are true. And that, with just one embrace, Kelton could destroy her…or love her until the end of time.
Bernadette Davies is an anthropologist who knows better than to fall into the arms of a Dragon King. But how can she resist Kelton when he’s so willing to share his secrets and bear his soul? He hasn’t met a beautiful, trustworthy woman like Bernadette in…forever. But once they give into their mutual desire, their worlds will never be the same. Soon Bernadette must face her dilemma:

Should she expose the truth about Kelton in the name of science? Or join him in his battle with the dark forces—in the name of love?

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What I thought about Fever

When anthropologist Bernadette Davies threatens to expose what she knows about Dreagan and the Dragon Kings, something must be done about it. Kelton goes to check out Bernadette and what she knows. If you've read any of the books in this series, you know what happens. There's a spark between these two that won't be denied.

Since these books are meant to be able to be read standalone, there's usually a good bit of page time devoted to giving some background to the story. Not having read this series from the start, I'm not that invested in the Fae aspects of the story. I'm more interested in the developing love story between the dragon king of choice and his mate. Fever did not disappoint in this aspect of the story.

There's something sexy and charming about the Dragon Kings that just keeps me coming back for more. If you are a fan of shifter paranormal romance, with a rich, full world, you might like this series.

An ARC was provided for review.

About DONNA GRANT

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant has been praised for her "totally addictive" and "unique and sensual" stories. Her latest acclaimed series, Dark Kings, features a thrilling combination of dragons, Fae, and immortal Highlanders who are dark, dangerous, and irresistible. She lives with her two children and an assortment of animals in Texas.

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