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Presley’s Christmas Catch by Ranee S. Clark, Book Review

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  Book Summary: All I want for Christmas is for Brock Hunter to realize I’m his dream girl. Presley I knew Brock was my soul mate from the moment we bonded over the obscure fantasy series we both loved as kids. Since then, our late-night talks and constant text threads have gone way beyond the books we love. With Christmas around the corner, we’ve talked about everything from his struggling pro-football career to my grief at losing my aunt and best friend. He’s hilarious, handsome (even in an ugly Christmas sweater), and everything I want in a guy. Unfortunately, when I confess my feelings and go in for a kiss, he tells me he doesn’t feel the same way. Brock Sharing the books I love with Presley has been just what I’ve needed amidst my troubles with my team, but she’s just my best friend. I promise, it’s not romantic. I’m not incapable of focusing on anything else like my mom’s boyfriend is with her. I don’t have to constantly be around her the way my friends are with their wives. ...

Married by Twelfth Night (Regency Christmas Brides) by Anneka R. Walker, Book Review

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  Book Summary: Mr. Richard Graham will do anything to find a wife by Christmas, including calling in a favor from the one woman who despises him.  Richard Graham cannot believe his luck when his great-aunt promises him a fortune if he’s married by Twelfth Night. He can finally clear his father’s debts and save his beloved Belside Manor. Miss Ruth Steele meets all the marriageable requirements his aunt insisted upon, but he’ll need the help of her clever and beautiful sister, Grace, to win the quiet woman over. Not only is Grace a dear friend to his younger sister, with loyalties to his family estate, but she also happens to owe him a generous favor. If she can put aside her dislike for him, his Christmas miracle will be easily attainable by the looming deadline. Grace Steele never planned to make a bargain with Richard Graham. She cares little for the overly charming man and his penchant for flirtation, and she has spent the last several years establishing this fact. But when...

When Fashion Turns Deadly by Traci Hunter Abramson and Sian Ann Bessey, New Release & Review

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  Book Summary: In a world of high fashion, some are dressed to kill. Marit is looking forward to spending Fashion Week in Paris with her boyfriend Lars at her side. But when the police take her in for questioning concerning a crime she did not commit, she calls the only person she knows who can Cole Bridger. When Cole gets to Paris, he quickly finds that everything is not as it seems, so he enlists the help of his girlfriend, Isabelle, and his cousin Lars to ensure Marit’s safety. Marit has just been named the prime suspect in the theft of a famous fashion designer’s work, and Cole and Isabelle will have to pull out their CIA training yet again to clear their friend’s name. Threats to Marit’s safety are escalating, and Isabelle needs an excuse to stick close to her friend. But for that kind of proximity, she’ll have to go undercover like never as a runway model. The two couples must uncover the secrets swirling. My Review: This is the perfect addition to The Falcon Point series! M...

Thunderstruck (Starstruck Love Stories #3), New Release & Book Review

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  Book Summary: Rugby player Cole Evanson doesn’t need romance complicating his life. So when the team’s new athletic trainer—the spunky and stunning Carissa Paxton—arrives, Cole knows he should steer clear and let his teammates make their moves. Easier said than done. Carissa’s vivacious and sweet nature tempts Cole to risk his infamous family curse, which would be a mistake for everyone. After a brutal breakup, Carissa is ready for a fresh start—no more dating disasters, no more men she can’t trust. But Cole, with his brooding intensity and hidden big heart, is impossible to ignore. Despite her vow to focus on her career, she’s irresistibly drawn to the muscled rugby player who’s more than just a grumpy face. But falling for a colleague again could be dangerous. Both nursing old wounds, they agree to stay friends and keep their careers on track. But when the notorious tabloid Hollywood Hot Scoop targets them, their budding connection is blasted into the spotlight. With secrets un...

Single All the Way by Kate Watson, Book Review

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Book Summary: When a secret billionaire and his obnoxious(ly pretty) upstairs neighbor get stuck together on an elevator, their sparks could light a Christmas tree. Juliet I go through crushes faster than a little kid goes through presents on Christmas morning. But when I crash into my annoying(ly hot) nemesis and we get stuck on the elevator during a blackout, the last thing I expect is to develop feelings for him. Nate Cruz is opinionated, a stickler for justice, talks with his hands, and is the space heater keeping me safe while we’re stuck on this freezing metal box. He’s also the first person to ever push past my defense mechanisms and see me as more than “the girl who messes up everything” that my family sees. And when the blackout ends and we’re back in the real world, he’s the first person to ever stand up to my family…for me. Now that I’ve fallen for Nate, I’m determined not to mess up things with him, and I know exactly how: we’ll fake date to get through the holidays. Becaus...

Hometown Vendetta by Traci Hunter Abramson, Book Review

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Book Summary: Marine Captain Luke Steele and FBI Special Agent Amberlyn Reiner must work together to unravel a deadly conspiracy before times runs out while also navigating their undercover fake relationship that is becoming all too real. When a terrorist attack grips the nation, Luke Steele, a military aide to the president of the United States, is reassigned to track down the suspect because the alleged bomber was spotted wearing a state championship ring from Luke’s hometown. Luke has desperately tried to forget his high school years, but he can’t run from them now. Instead, he must face his most formidable assignment yet: leave his post by the president’s side, return to Pine Falls, Virginia, and face every demon from his childhood—including every person and every thought that told him he wasn’t worth anything.  FBI Special Agent Amberlyn Reiner has spent years tracking domestic terrorism. When she catches a break that could pinpoint the key player in the antigovernment group r...

Royal Duty by Traci Hunter Abramson, Book Review

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Book Summary: The ink on her diploma is barely dry, but Princess Victoria of Sereno is ready to tackle her first project as CEO of the new family business venture, The Royal Sands Resort. Only a month remains until their distinguished guests arrive for her sister Cassie’s coronation, and Victoria has her work cut out for her. Busy with preparations, she assumes that all eyes are on her sister. It’s an assumption that nearly kills her . . . CIA operative Alan Neisler and his canine partner have been tasked with protecting the royal family of Sereno in the days leading up to the coronation. The job seems straightforward—until he finds himself diffusing a bomb the first day he’s on duty. When a second device is found at the family’s beach resort, Alan’s prime objective shifts to protecting Princess Victoria. As Victoria learns to trust Alan with her safety, sparks fly with the man who saves her life. Twice. But if they have any hope of making plans for a happily ever after, Alan and Victo...