Tales of a bookworm 23

Thursday, July 29, 2021

The Right Side of Wrong-Review

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It wasn’t love at first sight. That would be too easy.

I can tell you all the reasons Paige and I shouldn’t be together.

But love overlooks a lot.

My heart doesn’t care that I’m ten years older.

There's no age gap in how she makes me feel.

My heart doesn’t care that she’s a single mother.

It just makes more room.

My heart doesn’t care that she's got secrets of her own.

It's used to keeping mine.

The moment I laid eyes on Paige, I lost control. 

Control of my desires. Control of my secrets. Control of my heart.

Right or wrong, we’re going to have to fight for our happily ever after. 

And I don't plan on losing.

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My Review:
My Rating: 3.5 stars

Paige is working multiple jobs to raise her son Finn and trying to make sure he has a better life than she did. One night Paige is "working" and Slade sees her on his father's arm. He ends up making her leave the party and then pays her for her "services." Paige doesn't accept the money because she has learned in life nothing is truly free, Slade ends up going to her place to try and pay her again when he realizes she has a baby and ends up giving her a job as a maid for his ranch house. The two bump heads quite a bit as he is used to getting her way and she is not easily controlled.

I wish we would have gotten to know Slade better because he does some stuff at the beginning that makes you question why he cares. This may not be love at first sight but they fall for each other pretty fast. Both Slade and Paige have secrets and while I guessed Paige's secret pretty early in the book I still enjoyed the book. I would have liked to see more conversations between Paige and Slade while falling in love. I will say after they got together I loved how Slade became protective over Paige and Finn and fell into a little family. I feel there were times where Paige's lies weren't very consistent, but again when you are lying to others and yourself that makes sense. Overall, if you are looking for a quick read that has a little drama and a lot of cute baby moments and everyday activities this book might be for you.


Meet Prescott Lane

Prescott Lane is the USA TODAY best-selling author of ALL MY LIFE. She's written several other romance books with strong heroines and swoon-worthy heroes. She is originally from Little Rock, Arkansas, and holds a degree in sociology and an MSW from Tulane University. She married her college sweetheart, and they currently live in New Orleans with their two children and two crazy dogs. Prescott started writing at the age of five, and sold her first story about a talking turtle to her father for a quarter. She later turned to writing romance novels because there aren't enough happily ever afters in real life. 

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Monday, July 26, 2021

Wild Mistake- Review!!

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It seemed like a good idea at the time.

A two-week Hawaiian vacation with a beautiful woman. What could go wrong?

Well, when that woman is my best friend's little sister, the answer is--everything.

Mackenzie Langston has been in my life since we were kids, and until now I didn't see past her family and our friendship. So when she tells me she's sworn off men for the next year after a bad breakup, I jump at the chance to have some company on the vacation I'd booked for me and my cheating ex. But Mack's all grown up and we're both on the rebound. 

In a romantic suite with just one bed, the weather isn't the only thing that gets hot.

Turns out, what I thought was a good idea might end up one big mistake. Especially when my heart's on the line.

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My Review
My Rating: 4 stars

MacKenzie is Luke's Best Friend, Nash's little sister, which meant as close as Luke was to their family she was off limits. After running into MacKenzie at his ex's wedding the two get drinks and Luke ends up inviting her on a trip to Hawaii he won in Vegas. The only thing is that it was supposed to be a Honeymoon trip. This should be fine though, after all, they both aren't looking for love. Luke doesn't want to fall in love again after getting his heart ripped from his cheating ex and MacKenzie has just returned home after ending an engagement because she didn't like the woman she was tuning into. It's just when you are alone with an old crush and sharing a bed sometimes things just end up happening. The two say it doesn't mean anything and will just be a vacation thing, but what happens when they get back to Montana? Can you really handle friends with benefits or does it always lead to something more? 

This was a super cute story. I loved how confident MacKenzie was and how Luke let her be the woman she wanted to be. He didn't try to change her. I loved seeing the jealous side of the cowboy come out and his dirty talk! This is the first book I read by this author but it won't be the last. If you need some sexy cowboy, strong woman, best friends little sister romance with low angst, this is the book for you. I will definitely be diving into the other books of this series. You don't need to read the other books before you read this one, but I do think it will help you connect better to the other family members since this is part of an interconnected series. 

Meet Kim Loraine

Kim Loraine was raised a Navy brat but spent most of her life growing up in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. A proper Washingtonian, she's addicted to coffee, doesn't let a little rain ruin her day, and thinks the sun is a gift from God. When not chasing her three little minions around, Kim spends her time writing, reading, and binge watching Doctor Who.

 

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

The Right Side of Wrong- Teaser Blast!!

 The Right Side of Wrong by Prescott Lane is releasing July 29, 2021!

BLURB:

It wasn't love at first sight. That would be too easy.

I can tell you all the reasons Paige and I shouldn't be together.

But love overlooks a lot.

My heart doesn't care that I'm ten years older.

There's no age gap in how she makes me feel.

My heart doesn't care that she's a single mother.

It just makes more room.

My heart doesn't care that she's got secrets of her own.

It's used to keeping mine.

The moment I laid eyes on Paige, I lost control. 

Control of my desires. Control of my secrets. Control of my heart.

Right or wrong, we're going to have to fight for our happily ever after. 


And I don't plan on losing.



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Wild Mistake-Teaser Reveal!!

 Wild Mistake by Kim Loraine is releasing July 26, 2021!

BLURB:

It seemed like a good idea at the time.

A two-week Hawaiian vacation with a beautiful woman. What could go wrong?

Well, when that woman is my best friend's little sister, the answer is--everything.

Mackenzie Langston has been in my life since we were kids, and until now I didn't see past her family and our friendship. So when she tells me she's sworn off men for the next year after a bad breakup, I jump at the chance to have some company on the vacation I'd booked for me and my cheating ex. But Mack's all grown up and we're both on the rebound. 

In a romantic suite with just one bed, the weather isn't the only thing that gets hot.

Turns out, what I thought was a good idea might end up one big mistake. Especially when my heart's on the line.

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Infamous Love- Release Blitz and Review

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Elle

Move away. Dye my hair. Change my name. Fly under the radar.

That's my plan to keep the public from recognizing me. I just want to be the new business owner of an old-fashioned barber shop, the ultimate man cave. But all anyone seems to remember is that I'm the bad girl on a popular reality show.

And when I meet the new sexy veterinarian, his gruff voice and grumpy manner get my blood pumping. His sweet way with animals makes me want to know everything about him.

For the first time in my life, cameras aren't broadcasting my every move. No producer is telling me what to say or do. No one's pushing me toward him.

This natural gravitation toward him is the realest thing I've ever felt.

But when my past collides with my present, everything comes crashing down around me.

I wish I could just hide, but I can't.


Gray

Escape my past. Keep my secrets buried. And secure the dream job.

That's my plan to change my life.

I'm living like I could pack up and leave at a moment's notice.

Now, my new boss won't sell me his practice unless I convince him I'm here to stay.

Fresh from LA, Elle Carmichael walks into my vet office with her puppy and plans for her business. With her sunny disposition and wide-eyed hope, she thinks she's a good fit for this town. As soon as her crazy business plan fails, she'll be gone.

Getting involved with her is the worst kind of trouble. It will only attract attention to my past, ruining my future.

I wish I could resist her, but I can't.

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My Review:
My Rating: 3 Stars

Elle has just recently moved into a small town in Colorado and opened a new barbershop called smoke and mirrors. I really thought the name of the barber shop was unique and the way the author described the sign was really cool. Elle used to be on a reality show as the bad girl and is trying to start fresh as a business woman and now a new dog mom. Wanting to make sure her dog is okay, she takes him to the vet where she meets the hot veterinarian Gray. He's a little brash towards her, but sweet towards her puppy. The two end up running into each other again and slowly become friends. Both are hiding secrets of their past and while they both want to stay in the small town neither one knows whether they can keep hiding from their past.

Let me first start off that not every book is for every person and according to Goodreads I am in the minority. Everyone else seemed to love it. However, I just never felt anything for Gray and the romance just seemed okay. I did like Elle and her discovery of who she is as a person now and learning to be friends with Piper. I understood her past and how it shaped her as the person she was trying to be. I thought Gray's secret past was going to be a bigger deal than what it actually was and just never connected to his story. The characters also seemed to be inside their own heads a lot of the time with this story and I would have liked to see them interact more with the other characters. This is a slow burn, low angst book with some steamy sexy times, but I just wanted more out of Gray. Again, I am in the minority because a lot of people seemed to love it, so if you like a grumpy hero, small town, secret pasts you might like this one. 

Meet Lea Coll

Lea Coll worked as a trial attorney for over ten years. Now she stays home with her three children, plotting stories while fetching snacks and running them back and forth to activities. She enjoys the freedom of writing romance after years of legal writing.

She currently resides in Maryland with her family. 

 

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

Wait With Me On Sale for $.99

Amy Daws has her hilarious and steamy rom-com Wait With Me on sale, so go go go and grab it! It's only 99 pennies for the month of July, so what are you waiting for? It's inspired by her own adventures of sneaking into a tire shop to write - which went viral - and the movie rights have been optioned by Passionflix. You're going to want to get this one while you can - it'll make you laugh and fan yourself ;)

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When romance novelist, Kate Smith, finds her long lost writing mojo in the customer waiting area of a tire store, the complimentary coffee isn’t the only things that’s hot. But sexy mechanic, Miles Hudson, is only up for a friendly test-drive of her new book idea. At least, that was the agreement.

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Make Me Yours- Free for a Limited Time!!

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He’s my brother’s best friend.

The hot single dad next door.

And one accidental sext later, my massive crush on him is no longer a secret.

It’s my own damn fault. I’m thirty years old, for heaven’s sake. I’m a kindergarten teacher and a (reasonably) responsible adult. I should know better than to get tipsy and draft a fake text listing all the dirty things I wish Officer Cole Mitchell would do to me.

I wasn’t supposed to hit send.  

He wasn’t supposed to see it. 

And he definitely wasn’t supposed to text back telling me to go on . . . 

Because after that, things escalate quickly.

Cole is everything I’ve ever wanted. He’s sexy and protective. A devoted father to his little girl. A dedicated cop the whole town adores. The kind of guy you can trust to keep his hands to himself, even when you’re desperately hoping he won’t. 

I’m not the girl he thought he’d end up with, but after all this time, I might finally get the chance to say the words I’ve always dreamed of . . . make me yours.


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Fine Print- Release Blitz and Review

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Rowan

I'm in the business of creating fairy tales.

Theme parks. Production companies. Five-star hotels.

Everything could be all mine if I renovated Dreamland.

My initial idea of hiring Zahra was good in theory, but then I kissed her.

Things spiraled out of control once I texted her using an alias.

By the time I realized where I went wrong, it was too late.

People like me don't get happy endings.

Not when we're destined to ruin them.


Zahra

After submitting a drunk proposal criticizing Dreamland's most expensive ride, I should have been fired.

Instead, Rowan Kane offered me a dream job.

The catch? I had to work for the most difficult boss I'd ever met.

Rowan was rude and completely off-limits, but my heart didn't care.

At least not until I discovered his secret.

It was time to teach the billionaire that money couldn't fix everything.

Especially not us.





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My Review:
My Rating: 4 Stars

Rowan's grandfather passed away and left his 3 Grandsons different tasks in order to receive different parts of their family's company.  Rowan is tasked with identifying Dreamland’s weaknesses and head a renovation plan worthy of his grandfather’s legacy in order to keep his 18% and job at the company. Rowan ends up going to Dreamland where he bumps into Zahra on his first day. She is a complete ray of Sunshine while he is grumpy with his task that he has to do now. 

Zahra works in the Dreamland Salon but dreams of being a Creator. When her roommate convinces Zahra to fill out an application, she gets stuck and ends up drinking way too much and begins to criticize Dreamland's most expensive ride. After sobering up the next day she thinks she is going to get fired, however Rowan ends up making her a creator. The only problem is that he is very difficult to work for especially when the chemistry between the two starts to heat up. What is it about Zahra that has Rowan so intrigued and why can't he leave her alone?

If you are looking for a hot enemy to lovers, amusement park, billionaire boss books then this is one for you. I have never read a book by Lauren Asher, but I definitely can't wait to read the next one in this trilogy. I loved the side characters and how the author did a slow burn romance between these two. Plus if you are a Disney fan then you need to read this book because I caught some great parallels from Dreamland and Disney.

Meet Lauren Asher

Plagued with an overactive imagination, Lauren spends her free time reading and writing. Her dream is to travel to all the places she writes about. She enjoys writing about flawed yet relatable characters you can't help loving. She likes sharing fast-paced stories with angst, steam, and the emotional spectrum.

Her extra-curricular activities include watching YouTube, binging old episodes of Parks and Rec, and searching Yelp for new restaurants before choosing her trusted favorite. She works best after her morning coffee and will never deny a nap.

 

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Surprise Announcement from Ilsa Madden-Mills

"One of the most beloved romances of 2020"--Southern Living

SURPRISE! The Amazon Charts Bestseller Dear Ava from Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ilsa Madden-Mills is now available with a gorgeous alternate paperback cover!


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Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ilsa Madden-Mills delivers a gripping, enemies-to-lovers, secret admirer, high school romance.

The rich and popular Sharks rule at prestigious, ivy-covered Camden Prep. Once upon a time, I wanted to be part of their world--until they destroyed me.

The last thing I expected was an anonymous love letter from one of them.

Please. I hate every one of those rich jerks for what they did to me. The question is, which Shark is my secret admirer?

Knox, the scarred quarterback.

Dane, his twin brother.

Or Chance, the ex who dumped me. . .

Dear Ava,

Your eyes are the color of the Caribbean Sea.

Wait. That's stupid.

What I really mean is, you look at me and I feel something REAL.

It's been ten months since you were here, but I can't forget you.

I've missed seeing you walk down the hall.

I've missed you cheering at my football games.

I've missed the smell of your hair.


And then everything fell apart the night of the kegger.

Don't hate me because I'm a Shark.

I just want to make you mine.

Still.


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About Ilsa Madden-Mills

Wall Street Journal, New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Ilsa Madden-Mills is best known for her angsty new adult romances and romantic comedies.

Eight of her eleven novels have placed in the Amazon Top 10 Best-seller List: Dirty English #1; Fake Fiancée and I Dare You #2; I Bet You, Filthy English, and Very Bad Things #6; Boyfriend Bargain #8; The Last Guy, her collaboration with Tia Louise, #4.

A former high school English teacher, she adores all things Pride and Prejudice, and of course, Mr. Darcy is her ultimate hero.

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