**spoiler alert** With the exception of a slightly anticlimactic ending, this was a quite enjoyable read for those who enjoy books with BDSM themes. A**spoiler alert** With the exception of a slightly anticlimactic ending, this was a quite enjoyable read for those who enjoy books with BDSM themes. Ava and Roman were well-matched in a damaged kind of way and I liked the premise of a reality show bringing them together.
I just feel like there were a bunch of threads left hanging at the end. Does Rebecca ever get what's coming to her? Does Anthony? Do we ever find out who Roman is? I mean, he has to own the resort, right?
Nash and Tally are childhood friends, reunited now that they're all grown up. They each have so much baggage thoughGiven a copy for my honest opinion.
Nash and Tally are childhood friends, reunited now that they're all grown up. They each have so much baggage though, I'm surprised they're able and willing to give each other a chance. Tally has struggled with the idea that she's a failure and Nash is the nerdy boy who started college by 16. Because of this, they both come across as damaged and unable to get over their past.
Also, there were some things that, because I didn't read the first Cottonbloom book, didn't make sense. That said, there is something about this quirky little town that's half in Mississippi and half in Louisiana that makes me want to know more....more
A cute story with a whole lotta heart, This Loving Feeling combines a second chance at love with an adorable 5 yReceived a copy for my honest opinion.
A cute story with a whole lotta heart, This Loving Feeling combines a second chance at love with an adorable 5 year old and leaves you feeling all kinds of warm and fuzzy. Lukas and Sam were drawn together when they were younger, but an interfering family and insecurities kept them away. The town of Mirror Lake is like another character in this book with all the town's busybodies having a say in Lukas and Sam's relationship.
Overall, a very cute story that will have me reading Liasson again....more
This story was a little more serious than I expected from the description. While the romance was very heartfelt and those kids were just the cutest, tThis story was a little more serious than I expected from the description. While the romance was very heartfelt and those kids were just the cutest, there was some pretty heavy stuff going on that I wasn't prepared for. Now I haven't read the book where Andie's attack happened, but I would have appreciated more of a recap. Instead, we just got a few lines here and there and had to piece it together ourselves. The same was true for Marshall's family history. I kept getting the feeling that I was supposed to know more and didn't. That didn't lessen my enjoyment of the read, just a commentary.
Overall, a cute story with a lot of emotion....more
Wow! What a fun read. Venetia and Beckett are seriously a great pair. Their relationship had it's rocky moments, but my goodness, was it fun to followWow! What a fun read. Venetia and Beckett are seriously a great pair. Their relationship had it's rocky moments, but my goodness, was it fun to follow along and see how they wound up. I do have to say, I'm not a fan of Sydney and if Mann's next book is about her and Tucker, I'm going to have a hard time finding her likeable.
This book has a little bit of everything, family drama, real relationships, and enough heat to keep things interesting. Nicely done Mann....more
A great start! But I felt like it just kind of ended without actually having an ending. I was with Brooke and Brian the whole time. I was rooting for A great start! But I felt like it just kind of ended without actually having an ending. I was with Brooke and Brian the whole time. I was rooting for them to get together and take down the man...and then Wells just let it taper off. I wanted more....more
When I was given this book to judge, I wasn't sure what to expect from that synopsis. I am so glad that I stuck with it and had the chance to read it.When I was given this book to judge, I wasn't sure what to expect from that synopsis. I am so glad that I stuck with it and had the chance to read it. Sam and Dakota were meant for each other and even though they put each other through a lot, it was always very clear that they should be together. This was my first book by Mann and I enjoyed it thoroughly....more
**spoiler alert** A cute story. I like the town of Whiskey Creek, having read a few books, but they always just miss the mark for being a 4 star book.**spoiler alert** A cute story. I like the town of Whiskey Creek, having read a few books, but they always just miss the mark for being a 4 star book. I liked the intrigue of this one with the bitter ex-wife, Noelle, causing Kyle so much trouble. At the same time, it was bugging me that 5 years after their divorce, he was still falling victim to her ruses. Also, I think he moved way way way too fast with Lourdes. Not with the getting involved - there were clearly sparks and chemistry - but with the end before she left for Nashville. They had only spent 3 weeks together and he's already got them walking down the aisle. And there were whole plot points that went unresolved - the whole online dating thing felt forced, as did Lourdes' relationship with Crystal. The romance was cute, but just not quite there for me....more
Perfectly sweet and adorable with one heck of a love scene. Full disclosure, this short book is all about insta-love, so keep that in mind if you are Perfectly sweet and adorable with one heck of a love scene. Full disclosure, this short book is all about insta-love, so keep that in mind if you are thinking of picking it up. Loved the entire premise and thought that opening scene was great. Glad I got to judge it....more
Not bad...not bad at all. I did get confused between the two brothers - I kept losing track of which one had passed and which one was there, so that wNot bad...not bad at all. I did get confused between the two brothers - I kept losing track of which one had passed and which one was there, so that was a bit annoying. I also felt like neither character was clear on what they wanted and I was sad that Lucas didn't see how proposing to Ellie for the sake of the baby was exactly what she didn't want. To be honest, I was more intrigued by the Blaine/Victoria story and wanted more of that. ...more
This book had so much promise and some parts were great, but it just fell short for me. Parts felt to drag, while other parts sped up. I loved Dotty aThis book had so much promise and some parts were great, but it just fell short for me. Parts felt to drag, while other parts sped up. I loved Dotty and Clarice and the cats, but I had a hard time connecting to Emily and Greg. I was more concerned with the other characters, which isn't a good sign when it's a romance novel. In all, very meh....more
I really, really enjoyed this book. Gina and Landon were so real. They had serious problems, but they were both doing their best given their situationI really, really enjoyed this book. Gina and Landon were so real. They had serious problems, but they were both doing their best given their situation. They were sweet and caring and I loved the premise. I enjoyed the intrigue of finding out who really killed Landon's mom and I liked Landon's standing up to his father. I also really liked how he challenged Gina to stop trying to make amends for something that happened so long ago. Athens could have let it go, but I liked that he wants to help her get past this. ...more
I'm going to say this now so I can get to the rest of my review...the title really bothered me grammatically. There should have been a "the" in there I'm going to say this now so I can get to the rest of my review...the title really bothered me grammatically. There should have been a "the" in there before "fireman."
Okay, now that that's settled, I adored Fred and Rachel. Having read a few of Bernard's books, I was well acquainted with the San Gabriel firehouse and "Stud" did not disappoint. I really enjoyed the entire premise of their situation with him guarding her because her kidnapper was still around and I loved her dedication to animals. It broke my heart when he didn't think he was enough for her and gosh darn it those little boys were a perfect addition to this story. Loved. ...more
Not at all for me. The characters were annoying and I had no interest in whether or not they ended up together. You're both in your 30s for crying outNot at all for me. The characters were annoying and I had no interest in whether or not they ended up together. You're both in your 30s for crying out loud…stop acting like 5th graders....more
I enjoyed Tim and Erin's story. First of all, who doesn't love a hockey player? And the two of them just meshed so well together. I liked that Dr. O. I enjoyed Tim and Erin's story. First of all, who doesn't love a hockey player? And the two of them just meshed so well together. I liked that Dr. O. wasn't as big of a deal as I thought he was going to be. Although I wanted more information about both his friends and hers. I liked that she didn't push the baby thing, even though he did and I liked the way it all ended. I could have used more, but I'm happy with what Willoughby did and I'm looking forward to reading something else by her....more
This one surprised me. The cover and title are both cheesy, but I really enjoyed the story. And for the record, it is way way way more explicit than IThis one surprised me. The cover and title are both cheesy, but I really enjoyed the story. And for the record, it is way way way more explicit than I expected...like way. I liked Katie and Steve's relationship, although I do think it could have been a little more explained when they came back from vacation. I wanted more explanation of why they were falling in love. ...more
Disclosure: I was given a copy of this book to judge for a romance contest.
I really wanted to like this book more than I did...really. I mean, bull rDisclosure: I was given a copy of this book to judge for a romance contest.
I really wanted to like this book more than I did...really. I mean, bull riders? What's not to like? The issue came with the fact that there were so many moving parts. I couldn't keep all of the different riders straight, and then you start adding in June's family, Mitch's mom, Travis' ex, plus all the people working around the rodeo. I couldn't remember who supported June, who hated her, etc. I did like the story, I thought there was definite potential there, but it didn't seem fleshed out enough......more
Adorable and sexy. Caitlin really cared about the kids she helped and while I would love to have learned more about both her and Dalton's pasts, I undAdorable and sexy. Caitlin really cared about the kids she helped and while I would love to have learned more about both her and Dalton's pasts, I understand that Brookes was focused on the here and now. Could use more details (how is the camp laid out? how are kids chosen? what was Dalton doing at the end? explain more about Alan, etc.) which is why I only gave it 4 stars, but she is on to something. I would love to read about Brandon and see just how he got to be the man he is....more
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