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October 14th, 2011
 A Knight in Cowboy Boots by Suzie Quint
Publisher: Pink Petal Books
Genre: Erotic, Suspense, Contemporary, Romance
Length: 98,000 words
Summary:
When Zach McKnight, an irresistible oil rig worker with a thick-as-honey Texan drawl, first pokes into the secrets surrounding the mysterious Maddie Wells, he has no idea that the chance encounter will change his life forever. Maddie Wells is on the run with Jesse, the infant son of her murdered sister. The boy’s father isn’t far behind. He wants his son and is willing to kill to get him. Zach is intrigued from the first moment he sees the dark haired beauty in a hotel, but getting his hard working hands on her delectable body is more easily dreamt than achieved. He gets shot for his trouble, by Maddie no less, and sucked into the web of lies and fear that are her constant companions.
Lena’s Review:
 Maddie Wells loves her nephew, Jesse, and will do anything she can to protect him. She can take on anything except a man like Zach McKnight. He is tough as nails but when they kiss, he melts her with passion. The tough guy is gone and somehow he becomes her protector.
Maddie knows it’s crazy to allow a distraction like him enter her life. Yet, in the months to come, she learns to love again. Zack knows Maddie Wells is a woman of mystery and he likes it. However, can he figure out who the real Maddie Wells is and why she’s on the run?
Suzie Quint has created a fabulous tale of second chances, new life, and new loves, but most of all she shows how two characters truly need each other. A Knight In Cowboy Boots was great from beginning to the end and left me hanging on the edge of my seat wondering what would happen with Jesse’s father caught up with Maddie. Would Zack be able to protect her? Will Maddie be able to keep her nephew? Will Maddie, Zack and Jesse find a Happily Ever After? All I will say is that Zack proves to be a cowboy all the way from his kisses, to his passion, and finally, to claiming his woman. Great job Ms. Quint.
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October 13th, 2011
 The Cowboy Way by Tory Richards
Publisher: Whiskey Creek Torrid
Genre: Contemporary, Erotic, Romantic Suspense
Length: Novel
Summary:
An escaped convict driven by revenge complicates the lives of a cowboy and the rancher’s daughter he’s sworn to protect.
Artist Lacey Owens comes home to her father’s ranch for a long overdue visit, and for a little rest and relaxation. She’s not prepared for becoming the means for revenge against him by an escaped convict he helped send to prison. Getting involved with her father’s sexy ranch foreman and partner Chase Saunders isn’t in her plans either. But as unexplained events occur and Lacey’s life becomes threatened, Chase makes it his mission to protect her. Her independent nature rebels against his arrogant, high-handed methods and tempers ignite. But it soon becomes apparent that their animosity is only a ruse for the gripping sexual longing stirring in their blood.
Lena’s Review:
Chase Saunders is sex on a stick, plain and simple. One minute Lacey Owens hates and despises him and the next, well its an all out sexfest for her. The problem is that Chase treats her like a child. Always ordering, and bossing her around while managing to make her happy all in one day. She knows he means well, but doesn’t understand her attraction to the man. Lacey is a big girl who is tired of him telling her what to do while making her crazy with his kisses and passion. What is a girl supposed to do with so much sexual chemistry between them?
There is only one word for Tory Richards’ The Cowboy Way and that is WOW. Ms. Richards, from the beginning you had this reviewer hooked with a man like Chase. Brooding, dark and handsome, this cowboy tells it like it his. He wants Lacey and he makes his intentions known, so all I can say is WOW.
Once again Tory Richards knows how to create a story that will linger in your head days after you’ve read the story. I loved how Lacey will not stay still and shows everyone she doesn’t need a man to tame her. Even a man like Chase needs a strong woman and Lacey is it. I highly recommend The Cowboy Way and keep up the awesome work Ms. Richards.
Rated 5 Ravens and a Recommended Read by Lena!
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October 9th, 2011
 Dangerous Race by Dee J. Adams
Publisher: Carina Press
Genre: Contemporary, Romantic Suspense
Length: 434 pages
Summary:
Four years ago, race car driver Tracey Bradshaw almost died in a horrific crash. Now scarred inside and out, she’s making a comeback, but her team is plagued by a series of “accidents”.
When the team leader dies under mysterious circumstances, former driver Mac Reynolds takes charge. The pair clash as Trace resents his high-handed attempts to control her, while Mac fears Trace’s recklessness will get her killed. Neither can throttle back the desire that spins out of control whenever they touch. Trace lets herself be seduced when Mac convinces her he finds her beautiful despite her scars, and she begins to hope for more. But Mac knows he’s not nearly good enough for Trace…
Lena’s Review:
All Tracey Bradshaw wants is to win the race. However, like the race her life has taken a turn for the worse in a split second. The one person she has always loved is gone and now she is all alone. Yet ,Mac Reynolds is not only determined to see her win the race, but also is determined to make sure that Tracey understands she is not alone. The problem is someone wants her to lose the race or better yet dead.
Dangerous Race is the first book that I have read by Dee J. Adams and it won’t be the last. Here is an author who mixes racing with passion and suspense making it an awesome read. In addition, Dee J. Adams is a genius for mixing Mac with a woman like Tracey. These two can’t get along, but when they embrace their desire, the passion these to experience is guaranteed to set track records. Dangerous Race by Dee J. Adams is the first compelling, passionate story in the Adrenaline Highs miniseries that already is starting off on the right track. Great job.
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October 9th, 2011
 Joy Ride by Desiree Holt
Publisher: Decadent Publishing
Genre: Erotic, Contemporary, Romance
Length: 241 pages
Summary:
Emma, the good girl poster child, is running from a life she suddenly sees as gray and suffocating—a life where she’s successfully buried all her hopes and secret dreams. Until the night she wanders into Aftershock and is immediately drawn to the hot bass player. The electricity of his performance, the powerful music he coaxes from his guitar, the heavy vibration of each note reaches out to something deep inside her and wakes an Emma she didn’t even know existed.
Marc doesn’t much care for the groupies who hang around the band. He needs a woman he can create a future with that’s a counterpoint to the craziness of the rock music business. When he sees Emma for the first time, something inside him cracks wide open. Just one sizzling glance between them, and he’s sure he’s found the woman to complete his life.
But as the relationship grows, there’s a huge stumbling block: Emma won’t tell him her name. The sex is fabulous but he wants more….
Although Emma is finally finding her true self, her fear of everything falling apart builds a barrier she can’t seem to cross. Marc is taking her on the joy ride of her life, but will her own insecurities destroy everything?
Lena’s Review:
Emma has never had a night of recklessness, abandonment until now. Moreover, Marc Malone is not your usual rock star, but instead, an average man looking for the right one. One night is all it takes for these two to know their wait is over.
In one word Joy Ride by Desiree Holt is AWESOME. I loved how you have Emma who just wants one night of anyone except good ole’ Emma. Hence, JoyRide is definitely the perfect title for this tale of mystery, passion and love in an unusual place and time.
In my opinion, Joy Ride by far is Desiree Holt’s best book. The story grabbed my attention right from the beginning and I couldn’t put it down. Although Emma and Marc are so opposite from each other, they do have one thing in common, love. Joy Ride, which consists of rock music and unadulterated passion, outshines Desiree Holt’s other stories.
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October 9th, 2011
 The Escort by Maryn Sinclair
Publisher: Loose Id, LLC
Genre: Erotica, Contemporary, Romance
Length: Novel
Summary:
An unfortunate fluke of timing puts Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Harte in the wrong place at the wrong time, and it costs him his career. Caught in an Iraqi ambush while on a rescue operation, he’s hit by shrapnel that damages the visual cortex of his brain. With family wealth, nothing is beyond his grasp, including the women he pays to share his nights. That suits him just fine, until he hires Annie Claire Townsend to accompany him on a mission to help the two damaged soldiers he saved in the same attack that took his sight.
Taking a job as an escort is nothing Annie ever considered until medical bills from her daughter’s illness buried her in debt. How could she refuse the ten thousand dollar fee? She has no idea her client is blind until she meets him, and his focus is off. Way off. Nothing about Daniel Harte elicits pity. He’s roguishly handsome, assertive, and the sexiest man she’s ever met. She can no more resist him than she could stop breathing. But Annie has secrets she can’t confide to anyone, especially the man she’s falling in love with.
Publisher’s Note: This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations some readers may find objectionable: anal play/intercourse.
Lena’s Review:
Living in the dark is all Daniel Harte has lived in the last couple of years. His nights have consisted of sleeping with random women to the point he’s never known real love, but instead just meaningless sex. Yet three days is all it takes to make Daniel Harte feel like he’s seen the light and heaven.
Annie Townsend has brought passion, warmth and peace in Daniel’s life, which is something that he has never felt before. In addition, Annie somehow shows Daniel a world he’s never encountered. Therefore, what started out as a job has grown to something Annie has never felt before…Love.
I loved The Escort by Maryn Sinclair because it showed how one man could avoid living a life of remorse, guilt or suicidal tendencies after suffering a tragic incident, to rise above his pain to help others as much as he could. In a way Annie is another of the people he helps both emotionally and physically. I applaud Maryn Sinclair for giving a once strong man who now depends on others the ability to conquers anything including a stubborn woman like Annie. Great job!
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August 11th, 2011
 Escape the Night by Desiree Holt
Publisher: Ellora’s Cave
Genre: Contemporary, Erotic, Romantic Suspense
Length: Novella
Summary:
When Anya Kane escaped the darkness Virgil Branson was selling her into, she sought help from her boss, Gus D’Amato, a hot and hunky FBI agent. Six months later she is out of his office and in his bed, enjoying the most erotic sex imaginable and forging a bond with the man who makes every muscle in her body quiver. But things go dramatically wrong, and between bouts of thermonuclear sex that set them both on fire, Gus finds himself struggling to keep them both safe.
Lena’s Review:
Escaping from Virgil Branson was not an easy task for Anya Kane. For months she was under his spell but one night changes everything. She knows only one man can help her and that is her ex-boss Gus D’Amato. Anya always knew he would help her but never thought of more than just help from him. Serious and macho he is truly a hero in her eyes but how far would he go to protect her from Virgil once again?
Gus has seen many things in his life but nothimg like the fear in Anya’s eyes. He is determined to keep Anya alive at any cost. Even if it means risking his life for her.
One word for Desiree Holt is wowzaa. Gus and Anya are hot and Ms. Holt knows how to spice things up in her books. The passion these two share sizzles from beginning to end. Anya is definitely a woman who will fight to survive and see her man survive. Virgil is one evil dude that will get his just desserts.
Escape the Night is an awesome book.
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August 10th, 2011
 Home, Sweet Texas Home by Caroline Clemmons
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Genre: Contemporary, Romance
Length: 296 pages
Summary:
Two million dollars? What a fortune to inherit! Courtney Madison has battled poverty her entire twenty-five years but is determined to make a safe and happy home for her teenaged brother after the death of their mom. Her inheritance in West Texas looks like the answer to her prayers. Once she arrives in Sweet Springs, Texas and moves in across the road from a handsome rancher, she soon learns her problems are just beginning.
Derek Corrigan, who co-owns some of Ms. Madison’s properties, suspects the worst of his new neighbor and vows to fight his growing attraction. He knows what women do to him–they always leave and take away chunks of his heart. He’s been there, done that, had the vaccination long ago and is cured. Or is he?
Lena’s Review:
Hussy, Gold digger. Words that Courtney Madison has heard lately. Looking for a better life for her and her younger brother, she requested was a small loan. She never expected to get two million dollars and land properties.
Yet Derek Corrigan thinks she’s nothing but a low down gold digger which is far from the case. Derek is a self-made millionaire and has seen women like her but something about Casey is different.
Caroline Clemmons has written a tale of two people both searching for one thing: love. Right off the bat you can tell the sexual attraction is there but it is friendship and love they both need. These two were great for one another yet their pride always get in the way.
I loved Home, Sweet Texas Home and can’t wait for more from Ms. Clemmons.
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August 9th, 2011
 Broken Wings by Sandra Edwards
Soul Searchers Book 1
Publisher: Self Published
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Paranormal, Romantic Suspense
Length: 45,000 words
Summary:
Rio Laraquette thought the legend was nothing more than an enchanted tale about star-crossed lovers who left behind a fortune. That is, until she figures out that she—in a past life—was the culprit who stole a shipment of gold and silver and buried it somewhere in the hills of northern Nevada.
While searching for the treasure, Rio’s heart begins to ache for a man who’s been dead more than one hundred years. They say time heals all wounds, but what if it doesn’t…?
Lena’s Review:
Rio Laraquette is a woman on a mission and that is to finish her job. She’s known for her talent of finding the truth and conning people yet this case might be a little too much for her. This latest con might be the answer to all her questions about her childhood.
For years Rio wondered why her mother hates her and seeing the Tajans for the first time, she finally understands. Something about the Tajans makes her wonder if maybe she is having an out of body experience. Here is the family she has always wanted but feels a deep connection to someone who is not alive.
Broken Wings is the first book I have read by Sandra Edwards but it won’t be the last. This is one talented author that makes the story come to life. I loved the whole flashback scenes for it made the story clearer and loveable at the same time.
Sandra Edwards first book in her new series, Soul Searchers, is definitely a great start and I can’t wait for more from her.
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August 3rd, 2011
 Secrets and Seduction by Jane Beckenham
Publisher: Samhain Publishing, Ltd
Genre: Contemporary, Romance
Length: Novel
Summary:
He wants to hate her, but a little lust wouldn’t hurt…
The only emotion Leah Grainger can muster when thinking of her dead husband is relief. Until she learns his gambling debt threatens her beloved farm and the child she wanted to protect from the rootless existence she grew up with.
The last straw? Her husband’s brother demands a meeting. When she charges into his office to tell him she won’t let another Grainger screw up her life, the startlingly handsome, former oil rig wildcatter goes for the jugular. He’s claimed legal guardianship of her daughter, bought her mortgage…and he’s moving in.
The final email Mac received from his suicidal brother blamed Leah for everything. If it’s the last thing he does, he plans to protect his niece. Even if it means using his millions to gain the upper hand. And hardening his heart against the beautiful Leah’s protests of innocence.
Yet something seems off. Leah is nothing like the uncaring woman his brother described. She’s warm, loving…and when a new threat to her child surfaces and she reaches out to him in need, his body won’t let him say no. Even when her last secret forces him to make a decision that exposes his most closely guarded possession. His heart.
Product Warnings: Contains tug-your-heart love, raise-the-roof lust, a marriage of convenience and hot sex that will give a whole new meaning to the word “wildcatter”.
Lena’s Review:
Like all good wives, Leah Grainger loved her husband, Curtis. Now as a mother she knows not to let her heart get in the way of raising her daughter. With Curtis dead she knew it was a matter of time before his family gets into her business. She never expected a man like Mac Grainger though. Very different from his brother Mac is everything she thought she had found in Curtis. He’s passionate, charming to her daughter and above all dangerous to her. Leah knows it is only a matter of time before he finds out her secret.
Mac has seen all types of women in his life and knowing that a ruthless, neglectful woman is raising his niece is not something to take lightly. Curtis told him that Leah didn’t care for children. Yet knowing firsthand what kind of woman and mother she is confuses Mac. Her kisses and passion show a loving woman that he can’t stay away from.
In Secrets and Seduction Jane Beckenham shows us that any man, even a millionaire, can change with a good woman by his side. Although Leah is tough as nails she deserves some good loving with a man like Mac. These two are great and sound like a married couple in the beginning.
It was fun reading about the love they share for Leah’s daughter and their undeniable attraction for one another. Jane Beckenham shows us that even tough women like Leah need a good, strong and gorgeous hunk like Mac. Loved it and definitely recommend it.
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August 2nd, 2011
 Send Her to Me by Ronna Gage
Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc
Genre: Erotic, Contemporary, Romance
Length: 183 pages
Summary:
[Siren Classic: Erotic Cowboy Romance]
Kelli Godfrey believes in small town pride and holds onto the virtue that a person has but only one thing of value to give—trust. If you can’t be a person of your word, then you aren’t a person worthy of loyalty.
Carter Banks holds a tight rein on his personal life. Even the lawyers in his firm must sign a confidentiality clause before obtaining a position within his brokering firm. But when he finds the love of his life and loses her, how will he handle seeing her with another man? What will he do? He has two choices: fight for her like a Neanderthal, or let her go and be happy—and pray he doesn’t die from the heartache.
A Siren Erotic Romance
Lena’s Review:
Kelli Godfrey knows when she see’s a player and Carter Banks is definitely one of those men. The problem is she finds him attractive and the kiss they shared blew her away. Carter is everything in a man she has stayed away from. Everybody says he’s different but can she risk her heart with a guy like him?
Carter knows when he sees an innocent and that is Kelli Godfrey. She is definitely not like the other honey bunnies getting his attention but instead goes slow with him. For the first time he wants to be with someone and do the chasing. Can he prove to Kelli that he is not like all other men?
Send Her To Me by Ronna Gage is one of my favorite books. I loved that Kelli is very cautious about Carter yet one hot kiss from him and she’s putty in his hands. The love scenes are hot but Carter shows that it is more than sex for him. The love they share is unique and man when Carter realizes love for the first time it is pivotal in the book.
Once again I loved it and found that Ronna Gage did a great job in the romance department.
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July 28th, 2011
 The Promise by Tory Richards
Publisher: Liquid Silver Books
Genre: Erotic Romance, Contemporary
Word Count: 44870
Summary:
Shannon Hayes’ husband David was killed in Iraq nearly a year ago, and now she must face her first holiday season without him. With a toddler in tow, she travels to the Vermont farm where the rest of the family has gathered for the holidays. There she comes face to face with the man who was with him when he died, and her destiny, his older brother Ryan.
For the first time in years, Ryan returns home to keep a promise he made to David—to take care of Shannon and their daughter. It’s a pledge Ryan is reluctant to keep because he’s been secretly in love with Shannon since first setting eyes on her. Their attraction to each other is instant, intense and soon the promise isn’t the only thing between them.
Lena’s Review:
Move on… Two words that mean so much yet bring pain and heartache for widow, Shannon Hayes.
The reality of never seeing her husband again is too much. She knows David wanted her to move on but the love she has for him is still there. This year it is another man that is making her feel something that has been gone for so long. Shannon knows it is wrong but something about being in Ryan’s arms feels so right.
Ryan has not been home for a long time and that is because of Shannon. He knows that once he sees her the passion he feels for her will come back again. His promise to David is looking harder than ever to fulfill for he is afraid of what might happen when he is with Shannon again. For years he’s desired Shannon but she belonged to his brother. The guilt that Ryan has is so much for one man to deal with yet Shannon is a special woman that can conquer anything.
Tory Richards has created a tale of heartache, passion, and love yet a chance for a brother to love again. Tory Richards has outdone herself in this romance. It is easy to root for Ryan, a soldier who has always been strong yet has a weakness for Shannon. Loved this book and definitely highly recommended for once again Tory Richards shows us she can create a story that easily comes to life.
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July 27th, 2011
 Wicked Desire by Tory Richards
Publisher: Whiskey Creek Torrid
Genre: Contemporary, Romantic Suspense, Erotic
Length: 200 pages
Summary:
Maggie’s on the run, leaving behind a marriage gone badly, a dangerous ex-husband, and one of the most crime infested neighborhoods in Maine. She isn’t looking to replace any of it, until she runs into Matt Dillon. A prime example of an alpha male, he’s big and tough with an attitude to match. The only problem is he’s determined to ignore the instant attraction between them.
Matt’s running away, too. He’s hoping a new beginning in a small town will help him get on with his life without the woman he loves. What he hadn’t counted on was meeting someone like Maggie Myers. He knows as soon as he runs into the curvaceous redhead that she’s nothing but trouble, and she proves it time and time again. Trying to ignore her is impossible, and before long passion explodes between them, sealing their fate.
Lena’s Review:
Researching she says but one look at her and Matt Dillon knows she must be a hooker. Or is she? Something about the spunky woman has his libido going which is something no woman has accomplished lately. Rescuing her is his last job before he settles down for small town life.
Maggie Myers has had it with men especially one who has wrong idea about her. Just when she thinks she can have a normal life at her old childhood home her ex comes around her again. Now she must deal with a hot passionate sheriff and over obsessed ex-husband.
Tory Richards rocks in her latest book, Wicked Desire from beginning to the end. I love that Matt Dillon is one man who protects his women and that Maggie is no damsel in distress. These two are so hot, they will have you reaching for the ice.
Tory Richards creates a woman who can complete this hurting man in every way both in bed and out. These two are strong for each other and Tory Richards shows that everybody deserves a second chance.
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July 24th, 2011
 Downstroke by Desiree Holt
Publisher: Ellora’s Cave
Genre: Contemporary, Erotic Romance, Romantic Suspense
Length: Plus Novel
Summary:
It’s been twenty years since security specialist Charley Roper and country star Dallas Creed had their bitter parting. Now a killer has brought them together again, but neither is ready for a reunion—despite signs that their explosive chemistry hasn’t waned with time. She can’t forget the feel of his hands on her body. He can’t forget the hot touch of her mouth. When they finally tumble into bed, the sex is just as good as they remember, hot enough to singe the sheets. But is it enough?
Thrown together during an exhausting, frenzied concert tour, with a killer nipping at their heels, Dallas and Charley find themselves on a hot, suspenseful, erotic roller coaster ride. Can he convince her to trust her heart to him one more time, to reach out for a richer, deeper, more mature love?
More importantly—can Charley keep Dallas alive long enough for either of them to enjoy a second chance?
Lena’s Review:
It’s been years since Charley Roper has seen him. Yet, she has read and heard about Dallas Creed and it’s obvious the boy she fell in love with years ago has changed. He was her best friend and first lover but he chose a career over loving her, at least that’s how Charley remembers the situation.
Dallas Creed never forgot about his first love, Charley Roper. But, someone wants him dead and he knows Charley is the only who can find the killer. Can he risk seeing her again?
Desiree Holt has done an excellent job of creating two people who never stopped loving one another. Downstroke shows us once again Desiree Holt’s true talent and imaginative mind. One minute, Ms. Holt will have you held in suspense wondering who is after Dallas Creed and the next, she will have you yearning for the passion Charley and Dallas rediscover in each others’ arms. These two together are simply hot and their love still burns after all these years.
Desiree Holt’s Downstroke is definitely worth reading and has been placed at the top of my favorites list.
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July 24th, 2011
 Another Chance by Katie Alexander
Publisher: Rebel Ink Press
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: 243 pages
Summary:
Megan Mason had a fabulous family, a wonderful husband, amazing friends, a great job and a beautiful home. All she needed was a baby to make her life complete. Little did she know, however, that asking her husband for a child would end her marriage? Suffering the ultimate betrayal, Megan returns to her childhood home to rebuild her life.
Grayson Burke had it all. His family’s construction company was financially sound business was booming. He loved his job and better yet, he worked with two of his best friends. To an outsider looking in, Grayson’s life probably seemed perfect. But in reality, Grayson’s dream woman wasn’t only married to someone else, she was his buddies little sister which meant she was untouchable in every sense of the word.
When Grayson learns that Megan is headed home, everything in his world seems to flip upside down. There’s no way he could ever approach a woman whose life has been destroyed. Right? And besides, his friends would kill him. Wouldn’t they?
Lena’s Review:
The only thing Megan Mason has ever wanted is a family and a man to love her with all his heart. Yet, it seems as though those are just dreams for her given the current of her love life. Betrayed by the man she had promised to love untily her dying days, Megan returns to her childhood home to rebuild her life. Little does she know waiting in the wings is a sexy man who has been waiting years to capture her heart and keep it for himself. Not only can Grayson provide Megan with the unconditional love that she so deserves, but also he can provide her with the one dream that has been elusive for all these years.
Grayson has always loved Megan, but fate always played tricks on him. She’s either breaking up with someone, dating someone or getting married to someone. He’s always loved her from afar, but is tired of waiting so now it’s time for him to stake his claim. Will Megan be receptive? Only time will tell.
Another Chance by Katie Alexander definitely went above and beyond my expectations. I loved that Grayson never faltered or questioned his true love for Megan, who is definitely a woman that needs some real loving in her life. Katie Alexander did a great job in showing the heartache of a woman who thought she’d found love only to be duped. Yet, the heart wants what it wants; therefore, she’s not afraid to keep her dream alive. I loved reading Another Chance and definitely will look for more books written by Katie Alexander because this author knows love and passion. In addition, she shows us that her heroines are not weak but feisty even if they are vulnerable in the love department. I absolutely loved it.
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July 24th, 2011
 Before The Night Is Over by Sandy Sullivan
Series: Montana Cowboys, Book 2
Publisher: Secret Cravings Publishing
Genre: Contemporary, Erotic Romance
Length: 162 pages
Summary:
Small town America. Laurel Hayes, Homicide Detective from Los Angeles What the hell was she doing in Red Rock, Montana?
Trying to convince her sister Elizabeth it wasn’t normal for a husband to beat the shit out of her until bruises and welts formed, she decides to take matters into her own hands and lay the man out flat in the middle of the local honky-tonk. What she wasn’t prepared for was for devilishly handsome Kale
Dunn to step into the fray.
The mass of red hair and big blue eyes stopped Kale in his tracks as he watched the gorgeous woman deck one of his ranch hands. When he heard her accuse the guy of abusing his wife, he couldn’t help but admire her grit. Thoughts of harboring all her fiery passion in bed, keeps him in a constant
state of arousal every time he runs into her.
Laurel is harboring her own wounds and he must decide whether he wants to attempt to overcome her mistrust of men and she has to decide whether she can put his past ménage with Cade and Natalie behind her.
Lena’s Review:
Laurel Hayes is a tough detective who is back in Red Rock, Montana to rescue her sister. As a detective in Los Angeles she has seen many women going through spousal abuse and in denial. Determined to be independent and not lose her heart again by lies, she never expected to meet a cowboy like Kale Dunn.
Kale is not only a man who knows how to treat his woman, but also knows passion like any other hot blooded man.
Once again Sandy Sullivan has created a cowboy that most women wished existed in real life. In addition, I loved that Ms. Sullivan created a woman who is tough, yet when it comes to a hot guy wanting to love her is scared witless.
Before the Night is Over is aptly titled for it shows how far a man like Kale will go to prove his love to a hard as nails detective. The story is engaging and will have you begging for more with the turn of every pages. Great job Sandy Sullivan!
Rated 4 Ravens by Lena!
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July 24th, 2011
 Love Never Fails by Lee Ann Sontheimer Murphy
Publisher: Rebel Ink Press
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: 171 pages
Summary:
Old love sometimes fades away…
When a late night phone call from the former love of her life interrupts both her sleep and her otherwise quiet existence, Caroline Cunningham finds she can’t refuse Reid Ramsay’s request for help. As the call pulls Caroline back to her small hometown and into the heart of the search for Reid’s missing brother, Caroline finds the feelings she thought she’d buried where Reid was concerned are indeed alive and well.
And sometimes it refuses to die…
Reid Ramsay is still in love with Caroline Cunningham. As they work together searching for Reid’s brother, Reid and Caro finding themselves attempting to rebuild the life they once shared together. But their future remains uncertain. Before they can find the happiness they seek, each must work through the emotional baggage of the past and test the theory they desperately hope rings true.
Lena’s Review:
I need you… three little words yet they all mean something to Caroline Cunningham. Three little words that she has waited a long time hear. Three little words that are about to open so many lies and secrets that she never knew existed.
Caroline’s heart always belonged to Reid Ramsay but people in her life tore them apart. Ross, who is Reid’s missing brother, was the only person who tried to keep them together. Therefore, Caroline will do anything she can to help Reid find his brother. Reid has never stopped loving Caroline, but like any other man his pride gets in the way.
One thing found interesting in Love Never Fails by Lee Ann Sontheimer Murphy, is that it seemed to take longer for Caroline and Reid to find the love they new existed all along. In addition, there was very little indication throughout the book regarding the whereabouts of Ross and whether or not the brothers would ever be reunited. Although this is first time I have read a book by Lee Ann Sontheimer Murphy, I will definitely be picking up her next book to find out what ultimately happens with Ross.
Rated 3.5 Ravens by Lena!
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July 23rd, 2011
 Second Chance Summer by Michelle McAdam
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: 262 pages
Summary:
Sometimes second chances sneak up on you when you least expect them.
Nine years ago, Gabriel Fenton went to prison for a crime he didn’t commit. Now he’s back in Alexandria Bay, New York and ready to tie up the loose ends of his former life—and the biggest of those is America’s sweetheart, Katie Parker. When Gabe disappeared, he left Katie heart-broken and pregnant. Forgiveness is going to be hard won. So what else can he do but put his complete and utter lack of carpentry skills to use pretending to play handyman on her private island? Of course, it’s not the island that needs repairs; it’s Katie’s heart. But with the combination of his tainted past and her newly-acquired national fame, can they really afford to take a chance on love?
Lena’s Review:
Everybody loves Katie Parker for all the good work she does. Yet now Katie wants to be a romance writer. It should be an easy accomplishment for her since the public loves her, but she just can’t get the romantic scenes down. The last romance she had the man left her broken-hearted. Gabriel Fenton is a man she swore she would never see or fall in love with again. Yet, fate has other ideas when he shows up again. Katie is determined not to fall head over heels in love again with the sexy, handsome, brooding man. She might have been young and naive back then, but over the years, she has grown up.
Gabriel Fenton is determined to get the woman he lost all those years ago. He knows it’s going to be hard work but he never thought that Katie would hate him.
Michelle McAdam’s Second Chance Summer shows us that sometimes mistakes can be mended in every way. I felt Gabriel’s heartache and what he sacrificed to see Katie happy in life. His pain and anguish simply leaps off the page.
Although they were young when their relationship originally began, Michelle McAdam’s does a wonderful job of showing us how these tow characters have grown wiser over the years. In addition, the reader afforded the opportunity to watch as each character come to the realization of not only what is at stake, but also how their actions could either hinder or help them achieve their Happily Ever After.
The love and chemistry that Katie and Gabriel had before was strong, but now it’s stronger than ever proving they never stopped loving one another. The only thing that made Second Chance Summer seem a little slow was Katie’s many attempts to be a romance writer. Although Gabriel is a natural when it comes to romance, Katie proves that she can also be a natural when it comes to being stubborn and learning to forgive Gabriel for the past. However, in spite of their faults, the one thing they can’t deny is the love and passion they have for one another because it’s hot enough to melt the pages in any e-reader. I’m anxiously waiting for more books written by Michelle McAdam.
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