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Rookie Move is the first book in Sarina Bowens infamous Brooklyn Bruisers series which takes place in New York City as the setting. This is a hockey romance and I have to admit that even though I love Hockey as a sport (I blame my Canadian blood) I haven't read that many Hockey themed romances which is odd considering how much I love me some sexy sport romances. There is nothing more irresistable than a sport player. And boy these Brooklyn Bruisers are HOT as all get out and plus make the best heroes that you want to keep for your own.

Rookie Move is a second chance romance which features our hero Leo Trevi, who is a Rookie to the team but has great potential. But there is one problem the new head coach hates him and his daughter is the love of his life that broke his heart years ago. He still has no idea why Georgia broke up with him but now he has a chance to find out the truth and see what he is capable of with his new team.

Georgia made the hardest choice of her life to break up with Leo. She knew that she loved him but she also had just suffered a trauma of being raped, and the relationship that she had with Leo changed and broke it off with him hoping it would be a fresh start. But after all this time, she still loves him. But she needs to be professional, as the coache's daughter and the head of the PR of the team she has a serious job to do but her heart keeps getting in the way and she might have to make a difficult choice or will she?

Rookie Move is one of those second chance romance that tugs at those heart strings of emotions and just aches your heart and soul both in good and bad ways of course. I have only read one other book by Sarina Bowen but Rookie Move was so addictive and I just didn't want to put this audiobook down. I loved the way these two narrators portrayed this book, and boy they were fantastic. We do see some small glimpses of their relationship in the beginning when they were young and fresh in love. They were each others firsts and they just swept me up in laughter and fun times. I loved these flashbacks because they were brief and didn't consume the whole book. We only see a handful of them in the first half of the story which was nice and then we get to see their chance to find each other again. Now at first I was really nervous with Georgia to be honest. Because Leo wasn't at fault in any way for the break up and we get the impression that he had no idea why she broke up with him because she wasn't honest with him. Now once you understand that she was raped and the aftermath. Leo was such a rock, but their sex life was put on hold. We see how Leo was young too and didn't know what to do to help the girl he loved through such a bad time in her life. But he did what he could but to be honest neither of them were truly open and honest as they should have been. We see the pain that Georgia goes through and even though she has changed and become stronger ever since then, we see that it still affects her. We also see another complication that drove me nuts....Georgia's father. Oh boy he was a piece of work in how he treats Leo. I felt so much compassion for Leo in this book if only for how her father treats Leo. He is the head coach but we learn that he and Leo were very close once but after Georgia's rape, her father treats Leo with such disdain. And now that Leo has joined the team, he pretty much makes Leo's life hell at times and never treats him fairly. So we see how much harder that Leo has to work to be treated with any decency and he isn't passive. He is a alpha male in some ways....he is driven and determined to succeed no matter the obstacles that stand in his way. I love how he goes after what he wants both in the sport that he loves and the woman he has never forgotten.

I spent six years trying to get over you, and it didn’t take. Our time is now

Now I want to discuss the Brooklyn Bruisers as a team and some of the key players that we are introduced to in these books. There are so many fun characters that we get to see including one that makes a big impression who is the hero of book four and boy it was hard to wait to read his story hehe but I really enjoyed the connection these players have with each other. They haven't had it easy but the new owner and new coach is breathing new life in the team. We see these players bond as brothers and really come together as a team and this is one of the reasons I love reading sport romances is seeing these friendships form and develop.

Leo gave her one more smile, and it was so full of joy that her heart skipped a beat. Then he turned around and strode off, his long legs eating up the distance toward the elevator bank around the bend.

“Come back to me, George,” Becca said. “Don’t go toward the light.”

“What?”

“Exactly.” Becca snapped her fingers. “Stay with me, babe. Don’t let the hottie who stole your virginity send you into zombieland.”

The romance that builds between Leo and Georgia is heartfelt in so many ways and there were these small moments that just make such a big difference. From the very beginning, Leo isn't afraid to show his feelings for Georgia and yes he makes some mistakes in this book, but honestly he is such a good hero that you just want to cheer for. Literally....you want to get your pom pom's out because he deserves it. He wears his heart on his sleeve, he is so devoted to Georgia and so determined to win her heart and her trust despite how much she hurt him. I love this about him that he doesn't treat her badly because of it. He has such a good heart and isn't spiteful.

You and I don't do one night stands. We do forever night stands...

Now Georgia won me over very quickly, despite her past actions. We begin to understand her better and that she hasn't ever gotten over Leo but their relationship could be considered a bit of a taboo considering that she is the team's publicist and the hero is a player. It just doesn't look very professional and she wants to keep her personal life and her career separate from each other so we understand her reasons but we also see how much she still wants Leo. I love the way he slowly wins her over and the intrimacy and chemistry that builds between them. Its explosive at times and so poignant in others. I swear some of their kissing scenes was like watching a movie kiss ....captures your attention with heat and emotion and this book is everything in between. Rookie Move is utterly captivating and sincere in every emotion it portrays....IRRESISTABLE.

Listen To Me is the first book in the Fusion series and I have been wanting to read these books so badly. I have recently been hooked on Kristen Proby, and I have really enjoyed her writing style. They don’t work for everyone, but let me tell you ….her books TOTALLY work for me so I was curious about this new series and since I am almost done with the “With Me In Seattle” series, I knew I had to try these books out and they are closely related to the Seattle series which is cool. Its a series about five women who start a restaurant together. This restaurant is a sexy one, which is called “Seduction” that brings in a romantic element to fine wine and dining. Their goal is to make it a sensual atmosphere that brings in couples.

The first book here “Listen To You” and this features Addison Wade and Jake Weller. Addison Wade has had a bad history of falling in love with the bad boys who just happen to be rock stars or musicians and end up cheating on her and breaking her heart. Her current boyfriend she has recently found cheating on her and she is DONE with rock stars and the bad boys. Now she wants some boring CPA or lawyer. But when the five women decide to go in search for a musician to bring in the perfect mood music for Seduction, they find someone they never expected to find wanting a job —the infamous Jake Keller who was the leader of a very famous band who broke up years previous.

There is some strong sexual chemistry between Addison and Jake. Addison is very bitter at the moment especially against the male species which is understandable. But Jake, is nothing like the men she has dated in the past. He has his own sorrows and torments, and is just trying to live with what he blames himself for which he believe he is at fault for causing his best friend to lose her leg and having troubles getting pregnant. She was also the friend that woke him up to his decline from drugs and women and gave him the wake up call he needed to get his life together. But now Jake has started a business with a good friend and one of the members of the band they played together with. Where they have a music studio and help other musicians get their music recorded. But Addison begins to see that Jake is different and starts to open herself up to Jake slowly. But will Jake’s fears keep him from the best woman he could ever fall for?

I simply adored Listen To Me and I can’t believe that I took so long in reading this book, its simply a fabulous book and I just fell in love with it so much. This was a bit different from most rock star romances that you see. We see the focus being a lone musician who has a deep reverence for all music and a heroine who is independent and strong and searching for a love of her own. They both have painful pasts but are trying to overcome them to be the best they can be. I love what we see them both bring to the relationship here and that they both make some mistakes. Jake more than Addison to be honest, but we see that true value of second chances and forgiveness.

“YOU KNOW, YOU have a membership to this gym,” I remind Cami as we begin walking side by side on the treadmills. She’s glaring at hers, as though it’s an evil entity. “I know. And I came here, once.” “Once?” I chuckle and increase my speed. “I had these horrible side effects. I got sweaty. I was out of breath. My legs were shaky. I’m pretty sure that all means that this is not good for me. I mean, I couldn’t breathe, Addie.”

As a plus we also see such a vital friendship between these five women and my goodness I wish they were my REAL Friends hehe because they truly value each other and have each other’s backs and support one another the way that true friends really should in real life. I just love how they protect and laugh together and what a lovely business they have started together.

“Addie, I can’t promise you that there won’t be times I fuck up or that things won’t ever feel broken.” His voice is a shaky whisper, his mouth planted against my temple. “But I can promise you that I will never walk away from us.”
Us.
Not me. Us.
I hug him tighter as tears form at the corners of my eyes. “That’s the best promise you can make.”

Overall I found Listen To Me to be a vibrant and full of life romance that brings together food and music together in such a harmonious way….A TRUE TUNE OF LOVE AND SENSUALITY

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Pleasure Unbound is the first book in Larissa Ione's Demonica's series. It has been way too long that this book has been on my TBR list...so I figured it was about time that I grabbed this book up and I AM so grateful that I finally took a chance on this book. Now I have read this author before, her "Moonbound Clan Vampires" and love those books. But when I was browsing Audible, I saw this book and I was thinking "LETS DO THIS" and not knowing exactly what I was expecting, I was blown away by this book and the world building and yeah I want to slam my head against the wall for waiting so long to get started on working on this series which is ever growing.

Our key players of "Pleasure Unbound" :

Tayla Mancuso-Demon Slayer, always on the hunt for a orgasm, driven by vengeance


Eidolon-Head Doctor at a underground demon hospital, responsible and treats others fairly

She had a feeling he was messing with her, but it didn’t matter. She couldn’t take the bite. Not until she asked the vital questions that had been bugging her since she woke up.

“So, uh, where am I exactly? And what do you plan on doing with me?”

“You’re at Underground General Hospital. As you can probably guess, we specialize in nonhuman medical care. Our location is secret, so don’t ask.”

“UGH? Your hospital is called ‘ugh?’ Oh, that’s precious.”

Tayla and Eidolon are pretty opposite from each other in certain ways but end up finding the commond ground that they both need to find their way to their happy ever after.  Tayla is a demon slayer, and she is part of a organized group of slayers "Aegis"who goes out hunting demons. Tayla has her own reasons for wanting demons dead. She kills any that she sees or finds. She watched a demon murder her own mother, so she has a vow of revenge against any demons because she views them all as evil and believes that they must be all destroyed.

The head doctor makes her body burn with unshakable desire. But to prove her ultimate loyalty to her peers, the only family she has, she must betray the man who saved her life.

Eidolon is the head doctor of the hospital that he set up. He will treat anyone that comes into his hospital, no matter what breed of demon they may be. But when Tayla is brought into his hospital, he treats her, but he knows he has a responsibility to question her but ends up having sex with Tayla instead. But then he returns her to her home not expecting anything from her except he has a secret that he knows about her blood, a secret that will be her greatest downfall and will change her in ways she can't imagine. Tayla will have to face up to her past and the horrible things she has done in the name of "saving the human race from the evil demons" and that not all demons are evil just like not all human are good....and her heart and mind will battle because she will have to decide her life with the Aegis or a life with a demon she is falling in love with....

I will admit, that the first half of the story I really struggled with the heroine. You don't really understand at first why she hates demons so much, but she is very violent against them and very self righteous in her "mission" I feel like in the beginning especially she is blinded by hatred and not really thinking clearly on what she is actually doing. She is obsessed almost...she kicks ass which I liked but you do get the sense that she is making rash decisions at times and some of these actions she will later regret. There were times I was like "oh NO you didn't!!" hehe yeah I struggled with quite a few of the choices that she makes especially before she knows the truth about herself

Spoiler

Tayla finds out that her birth father is a demon and one of the worst ones out there and that she is half demon....she is now part of a group of beings that she once hunted and killed.

I ended up learning to enjoy her character and seeing her face up to some bad parts of herself and see how wrong she is and how she does try to do the right thing no matter how hard it is for her.

Now the hero *sigh* he was simply so swoony and wonderful. I just admired him from the beginning and he really is a good guy even if he is a demon that will turn into a scary one if the chance happens. His breed is pretty scary, he is reaching the time where he must either find a mate or if not he will become a full succubus and will rape women against their wills and even kill them. He fears what he will become because one he is a doctor and he is all about saving lives. I love his relationship with his brothers, he is so protective of them and what he is willing to sacrifice for them is heart wrenching in some ways. You also see how mixed up he gets when meeting Tayla. Even though she is the enemy, he couldn't ever hurt her and I love how fair and just he treats everyone around him.

The world building was simply fascinating and I had so much fun with it. It was very different from what I normally see in the typical paranormal romances you encounter. It was more edgier and grittier but seriously I think I needed something different for a PNR. I was in the mood for a unique read, and Pleasure Unbound delivered one hundred percent. I think what I found most intriguing is all the various levels of species of demons, the demon slayers and even the faith that demons believe in, it had so many dynamics that bring some intricate levels woven in the least expected ways.

Now....the ROMANCE!! Ladies and gents...this book was so woven in all the romantic elements that you look for and left me fully satisfied. The relationship that builds between Tayla and Eidolon was angsty of course...I mean they are literally ENEMIES. You can't get more angstier than that and boy the angry sex that was written was HOT. Seeing these two build a fragile trust and learn to rely on each other was very interesting to see unravel through the story. I definitely was on Eidolon's side more though, because Tayla and her friend are seeking out demons to kill, and most demons just stay out of their way or hide from them. I did like seeing Eidolon being pretty forceful in making Tayla face the truth about herself and not let her hide herself away in anger over what happened to her mother and friends that she has lost over the years. But I will say that once Tayla faces up to the truths about herself and her actions, she changes gradually into a heroine you want to cheer on. You grow to respect her and admire her strengths and what she will do to fight alongside her demon against their enemies.

"Shh." He made a sound, a near-purr, and his hands came up to hold her palm against him in a gesture so tender and loving she felt it in her soul.
"The future is what matters now. Because of you, I have one."
"Because of you, I feel like I finally belong somewhere."

Overall I found Pleasure Unbound to be a thrilling, on the edge, unique paranormal romance that will keep you on your toes and send tingles down the spine! GRATIFYING IN EVERY WAY!







 

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Wild Like The Wind is the fifth book in the Chaos series and the second to last book to be written in the series which makes it so bitter sweet we only have one more book to go before the series is done. Yes my heart is breaking, because these Chaos club brothers have stolen my heart continually over the years. And these books might just be some of my favorites from the infamous KA. I love the way she has woven these books and characters together and in Wild Like The Wind we have a story that features Hound and Keely and we see their story unfold so beautifully.

Keely is devoted to the Chaos club and she she has been for many years, she fell in love with a biker "Black" whom she gave her heart and life to, married, and had two wonderful boys with. But one day his throat was cut by an enemy and her life got torn in two. Now she will have to raise her boys on her own but there is one person who is there for her and her sons over the years.... a man that has been in love with Keely for years and knows the rules of the club and the number one is you don't touch another brothers woman even if he is gone or the consequences would be severe. But for eighteen years Hound has been the rock for Keely, making sure she is taken care of financially and that her boys are brought up right and being their friend with their father being gone.

Keely is tired of waiting, even though its been eighteen years she is ready to start living her life again and say goodbye to black and have a fresh start with the man she is willing to give her heart to but she knows it won't be easy convincing him that what they have is worth the risk. At first Keely and Hound have hot sexy times but slowly it turns into spending more time together staying hidden from the club so they don't find out. But both Keely and Hound know that time is precious and they might have to "face the music" and sooner than they would like. Keely fears what the club with do to Hound and that it may harden her heart against the only family who has accepted her fully.

"You know I need you Hound. You. You know why. You know how it is with us."

He did not.

"Don't pull away from me, " she finished.

"Woman--"

Both her hands grabbed his cheeks and she got deeper in his face. "You're mine and you know it. You're all I have left. Don't take that away from me."

What a wonderful book this turned out to be and I fell in love with this story SO much here. It was simply superb and I didn't want to put it down at all. I read this LONG audiobook pretty quickly. I will admit that the narrator chosen is superb, and she doesn't have a long list of books she has done so far but some of the books she has narrated are some of my favorites. She has a way of spinning a tale that is so compelling for the listener and her voice is so lovely to listen to. She really implements the right level of emotion.

In Wild Like The Wind we get to see the bond that Hound and Keely develop over the years following Black's death. We see what a strong man Hound is, how responsible and steady he is. He loves Keely and both of her sons and helps keep them on the right path when they need a man's guidance in their lives. We see what a strong woman Keely is and how grief and sorrow effects people differently. I love her tenacity and spirit and courage. The ways she understands the club, the way she fights for her man and even the little things in showing her boys the good in life.

"Wild like the wind"

"Baby?"

"I was once that," she told him. Yeah she was. Wild and beautiful and happy and carefree.

"I know you were." he replied

"Feels like centuries ago." Where his thumb could reach, he stroked her face "I know."

She looked deep into his eyes "I get that back, right here with you"

The sexy times in this book is HOT!! I will warn you that you might want to skip these parts if you are listening at work or something because yeah its very provoking. I love the way that Kristen Ashley writes her sex scenes because they are so steamy but at the same time with profound emotion mixed in. I adored seeing Hound and Keely explore their desires together and find what works for them in the bedroom.

We do a get a small side story of a romance dealing with Boz and Beverly. Now I really liked Bev a LOT and the friendship she has with Keely. She has been hurt a lot by Boz and at first I didn't know what to think of the new man she finds herself engaged with but we gain such a great respect for Tad who is perfect for her and what she deserves. We also see another beautiful relationship between Hound and Jean. Jean is an elderly woman who Hound takes care of and seeing them together is so tender and sweet. Jean understands Hound and accepts him and it was simply poignant seeing their relationship and seeing a different side to Hound---a man who can be thoughtful and kind.

Hound started to move but stopped when Boz called his name. He returned his gaze to his brother. "Tack was wrong." Boz said

"About what? " Hound asked.

"Black wasn't the best of us." Hound stood silent, now feeling his throat itch. "You are." Boz finished. His brother gave him that. And then he left the room.

Now what I really loved was the ending in the book and seeing the conflict be resolved with the club and seeing how valued Hound and Keely are to the club and how much these brothers come together and see a different side of things. And yes we get some great times with the women where they fight and defend the sisterhood that they have created with their connections to the club. I love how they love each other so fiercely both the men and women in this club and what they go through for each other.





 

Legend is a book that I have been anxious for in quite a while, and I had no clue we would get some much fun interaction with Remy and Brooke and their little boy Racer in this book. The heroine is Brooke’s cousin and the hero is a underground MMA fighter Maverick “The Cage” Avenger. This was one of the most emotionally provoking book since Real.

This story begins with Maverick searching for a way to prove himself. His father is dying in the hospital and all that he left him was his fighting gloves. His mother didn’t approve of him becoming a fighter, because his father was once a good man but the fighting twisted him into something not so good. But Maverick knows that fighting is in his blood and wants a chance to be somebody. But as he tries to find his way he meets a girl, Reece Dumas, who is kind and beautiful and gives him tips and helps him when no one does. Their relationship begins slowly but soon chemistry explodes and love begins to form. Reece is Brooke’s cousin and is taking care of their son Racer while Remy does his last season of fighting. But Reece and Mav’s love will be tested and proved….

I absolutely had a blast with this book and time just flew by while reading it. There were many fun factors in this book. The first was the most unexpected, the friendship between Remy and Maverick. Remy sees something in Maverick, he sees himself in this young man and he reaches out to help him train. He knows that Maverick is the son of his greatest enemy and the man that almost destroyed him and his wife. But he knows that Maverick is a lot more than his father. He sees a man that is more than worthy to be his opponet in the ring.

The romance that develops between Maverick and Reece is so tender and poignant that there were times when I just wanted to cry because their quiet moments together were so heart achingly sweet and so romantic. I love the depth of their bond to each other and they just connect. They understand each other and support one another in the most vital ways. It was so beautiful seeing their love blossom and grow in this book. Their story sweeps you up in powerful emotion that the reader doesn’t want to let go of.

The ending was PURE PERFECTION….it was intense and vital to the story and keeps you on edge in suspense and seeing Remy and Maverick have their fight and prove themselves and see their friendship explode was truly magnificent.

This book will devastate, instill powerful emotions and make you fall head over heels in love with Maverick and Reece’s love tale!!

Ripped is the fifth book in the Real series and I have been meaning to get to this book in like forever, ever since I first discovered this power packed series. Now I will say that this book is my least favorite of the series, not to say that I regret reading it because I don’t but the angst in this story was so NOT for me. I don’t mind some good angst in a romance, but the first half of the book it was so hateful at times and I had a hard time with it. So much that I became angry and yes hid in my room because I didn’t want to take my anger out on anyone. Rarely does a story ever effect me like that. You can see both sides though, and the real problem between these two is their lack of honest communication.

This is a second chance romance. They met in high school and became a real thing, but then a third factor meddled and caused the seperation but neither the hero or heroine realize it until later when they begin talking honestly. And then this is where the story really gets so good. Once they both get over their anger and distrust, they begin to feel the true love they once felt for each other and begin to trust in one another. This story does pack an emotional punch though and I was over the moon in love with them by the end, so Katy Evans definitely worked her magic in weaving a story that I hated at first which turned into love and admiration.

I will say that I wasn’t a big fan of the ending because we are left with a teaser there that I would have liked resolved.

I found Ripped to be a rock star romance to rock your world in ways you can’t imagine. Its unpredictable, angsty feisty love that is worth fighting for!! A KEEPER!

Trouble Walks In is the Second book in the McGuire Brothers series that is the newest series by Humphreys. I adored the first book “Brave The Heat” so I was pretty excited when I saw this book in the Romance Package. One of the things that I loved about this series so far is the family of brothers here in the series, they are so fun and close knit. Trouble Walks In features a hero who is a K-9 Police Officer and a heroine who is a Real Estate Agent. Trouble Walks In, is a story that has multiple settings and tropes which is fun. Its not a blow your mind read, but its a book that is endearing and so charming.

It begins with being taken to New York City, where Ronan and Maddy are friends. There has been some high sexual tension between them, but Ronan knows about Maddy’s past and even though there is a part of him that has always loved Maddy, he knows she is still grieving her late boyfriend of ten years. Maddy is trying to live her life again, although she is shielding herself from the past by keeping busy at work and not letting herself be distracted. While out on a run with Ronan, they stumble across a woman who has been murdered and the woman has a connection to Maddy. When a series of murders start to occur, Ronan is concerned because they tend to connect to Maddy’s work. But Maddy isn’t that concerned about it, sparks fly though when they go home for the Christmas Holiday and discover that there is more to their relationship than mere friendship.

I found Trouble Walks In to be a very interesting read, I will admit I didn’t find it quite as engaging as I did book one but that could have been the narrator more than anything else. I did love this pairing in some ways. I love it when the hero is a police officer, and we see how comitted he is to his career and his K-9 canine who is simply adorable and I am NOT a dog person but I loved this side character and he just wins your heart.

I found the sub plot of the serial murders to be quite interesting, and what I liked about it was that it doesn’t overwhelm the romance at all, it tends to flow pretty smoothly within the story. And this is what I love about this author, is how capable she is of writing a solid romance and including a supportive plot that doesn’t overcome the other elements involved.

The romance that is developed in this book is exactly what I was looking for. Its a sweet one, which implements friends to lovers/unrequited love/second chance tropes. I realy enjoyed the way these tropes were placed in the story and yes I love a hero that goes after his girl so enduringly and never gives up on his love for her. The hero is such a good man though, he is great with his family and he loves helping people. The heroine loves her career and finding the perfect home for her clients, she is driven and kindhearted but she is hiding from herself and I felt blinded by her grief and the hero helps her face up to what she has been doing to herself and aids her in getting out of her comfort zone and really live life instead of just going through the motions.

Overall I found Trouble Walks In, which is a romance that is a charming second chance which turned out to be a tale about self growth, endearingly romantic and give you a few surprises along the way.

Pipe Dreams is the third book in the series and I honestly had to listen to this one right after book two “Hard Hitter” I am so intuned with this series and all the players involved and I am captivated by Sarina Bowen’s writing and her ways of making you want more of these sexy Brooklyn Bruisers and what a team they all are for each other. But this book we are introduced to a unique couple and another second chance romance…The goalie of the team Mike Beacon and his true love Lauren Williams.

In Pipe Dreams Mike and Lauren have a difficult and painful history. Mike is a widower and a single father but Mike and Lauren fell in love years previous but when a complication with Mike’s family came to be, Mike had to make some decisions and he broke Lauren’s heart. Lauren once loved everything Hockey, but when Mike broke her she couldn’t be around it anymore. Thankfully, the team’s owner, brought her to be his office manager in Manhatten. But when Becka is ill and needs some time from work, her boss has her managing the team once again and its not her favorite thing because it means working with Mike. Mike has never forgotten Lauren or ever stopped loving her and now he will fight to win her heart again, he is a goalie after all and they never give up.

Now this was a second chance romance that was a bit more challenging to read at times because boy this pair broke me heart. But unlike the first book, the hero is in the wrong here for the seperation. We learn what happens with the reason why he broke off with Lauren and she had NO idea what was really going on. He wasn’t honest with her and so yeah he deserves any anger she has against him because men are idiots and Mike is such an idiot and a jerk at times but he has a good heart with honest intentions so I tried not to be too hard on his character because he did have his daughter he was trying to protect and care for.

I spent six months wondering what I’d done so wrong that made you erase me from your life.

In the previous book I really didn’t like Lauren she comes off quite frankly as a “bitch” because she really is but honestly…she isn’t one. She is bitter and still hurt though and has never moved on from Mike. Which I definitely understand why her reasons. And yeah she seems a bit cold on the outside, but its more of protecting herself and we see a different side to Lauren in this book which I was really happen about to be honest. I really admired her strength and courage. She is a fighter though and badass at times and you don’t want to cross her. She is good at her job and driven and I admired that. But she also can be kind and caring when she needs or wants to be.

There is one tangle she does have to overcome….Mike’s daughter who is very bitter against Lauren, in fact she is quite mean to Lauren. So to be honest for most of the book I just didn’t care for Mike’s teenage daughter at all, she could be so awful to Lauren when its obvious that Lauren has only been gracious and kind to her and been treated so horribly by so many especially the women connected to the team and the players. But honestly one of my favorite moments is when Lauren and Mike’s daughter come to an understanding and bond and its simply perfect!

This feels right. We feel right. Whether it’s two years that passed or twenty-two, if I hold you in my arms it will always feel exactly right

I loved seeing Lauren and Mike connect again and build their relationship again. Its painful at times seeing Mike having to redeem himself for Lauren and seeing what Lauren has gone through since Mike broke up their relationship. Once you learn everything you really admire both Mike and Lauren and cheer for them on their road to their happy ever after and I guarantee that this book will leave you with a smile on your face and getting you excited for the next book “Brooklynaire”.

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The Lucky Heart is the third book in the Jamison Valley series and also another treasured find in the Audible Romance Package. I dearly love the narrators that this author chose for these books, especially Ava Erickson, her voice is truly wonderful for these books and I love the way she just pulls you into these books. The Lucky Heart features Silas and Felicity. I will admit I approached this book with lots of apprehension because the heroine is a character I truly despised in book one because she was so mean however what really convinced me was seeing that sweet sexy Silas was the hero whom I have really adored in the previous two books and was curious to see how this author would redeem Felicity.

Felicity's high school boyfriend became hooked on Meth which she blames herself for over a stupid mistake and has born the guilt of what he did with his life and the fact that he is now dead. After breaking up with her boyfriend because of his addiction, her interests soon changed to sweet Silas but she abandons the boy she loved over fear and shame and leaves Jamison Valley and heads to Seattle where she creates a new life for herself. But now she has returned home, its been close to two years and she is permanently closing ties in Seattle and starting fresh in the town she grew up in. She knows that she was the "mean girl" and wants to make amends for how she treated others. She knows that it won't be an easy road, but she is ready to put her shame and guilt aside to be the person she is underneath that she has hidden away all of these years.

Felicity’s Journey Home, as I deemed this new chapter in my life, wasn’t just about relocating back to my small hometown of Prescott, Montana. It was about making amends. It was about setting aside my mask and revealing the real me. For too long, I had hidden behind layers of false confidence and snide comments. I had disguised my vulnerabilities and insecurities with “attitude”. It was time to do better. Be nicer.
It was time to show people that I had changed.

Silas has always loved Felicity but when his best friend got to her first, he had no choice but to respect her choices. But when she leaves him with no word, he goes to serve in the military like he had planned and returns home to work on his father's ranch and eventually take over. And the woman he has always loved is back in town and he questions why she is back and if he could ever win her heart. There is drama with his family, the town's people are full of gossips, and there is a woman in danger and a love to be rekindled.

I found The Lucky Heart to be an astounding read and I loved it way more than I thought that I would. Felicity grew on me, once you see her past and the mistakes she made, and see the person she really is and not the one she lets people see and the efforts she makes with those that she wronged, you gain a respect for her especially in seeing how difficult it is but she is able to make genuine friendships and reconnect with her brother and her mother. She has made great strides in settling in Jamison Valley and being with the man she loves. She is still grieving some over her high school boyfriend who was murdered because of his drug addiction but we see how much she is working on moving on and making a fresh start for herself and for Silas. We see how determined she is to be with Silas and not let anything or anyone stand between them.

Now that she was back in Montana, I wasn’t letting her go. I’d play it slow and steady. Put in the time. But one day she’d be mine.

Just like she was always meant to be.

We have some conflicts with Silas' father who doesn't approve of their relationship but boy Felicity really proves her colors in this book because she doesn't let how cruel is father can be at times to discourage her too much. And what I really loved was seeing how honest she is with Silas about what is going on. She knows that honesty is the only way their relationship will really work out. Silas has his own fears that he has to overcome because he was once betrayed by Felicity but is willing to fight for her and what they have together. They resolve their issues pretty early in the story which I enjoyed, and seeing them work together to overcome outside issues was so captivating and I got a kick of them reconnecting and seeing these two have their second chance at their HEA. Their romance is so delectable and so explosive at times. I wouldn't call the heat in this book to be super hot or anything but really sexy.

We also get hints at who the pair will be in the next book and I can't wait to listen to that one for sure because I have a feeling it will be really intense. This author keeps shocking me in little and big ways, I swear I never know when something big is going to really happen and them BAM---you are on the edge of your seat. I have come to appreciate the level of dynamics and twists that Devney Perry brings to her stories and I am becoming hooked on this charming small town with its imperfect characters who win your heart!!

Overall I found The Lucky Heart to be a story of true redemption, healing and the strength that true love brings....PHENOMENAL!!

This review was originally posted on Addicted To RomanceI received this book for free from Forever in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

The Last True Cowboy is the first book in her newest series and this is my first try out with Laura Drake and I enjoyed this book. But it did have some issues that I had problems with, not to detract too much of my enjoyment of the story but what keeps this story from a higher rating. I did like the way that this story was written in many ways though and Forever did a great job with the cover art for this one because its delicious.

Carly Beauchamp and Austin Davis have been together for many years since they were children really. Its always been Austin and Carly. They had made plans for marriage and kids and a home together one day. But Austin's dreams of being on the rodeo circuit has been most challenging and after years of telling Carly "one more year" then we can get married has put Carly's wall up. She loves Austin but she has been waiting years for their relationship to be the priority but its always his career that is more important than her. And she is tired and frustrated. So she breaks it off with him, and even though no one believes that the relationship is over, Carly doesn't know how it could ever work because Austin isn't ever willing to put her first in the relationship. So on a whim she drives down to the nearest big city and goes to a bar for a distraction from the pain she is feeling. And before she knows it she is drinking with a stranger and wakes up after having sex with him that she doesn't remember. She goes home and hopes that there are no consequences including diseases. But some weeks pass and she finds out that she is pregnant with a stranger as the father and she has no clue what her future will be like now or how angry Austin will be or if they could ever have a future together.

The Last True Cowboy is a story about making mistakes and learning from them. The first half of the book I really struggled with the story. I am not sure if it was the plot line, or the mistakes that Austin or Carly make or if it was the actual engagement of the story but I had a hard time getting into this one until we hit the 50% mark and then things really get going and I was so into it. I am glad that I stuck with this one because the second half was fantastic and I would have missed out on a wonderful love story here. I did find seeing Austin and Carly reconnect so great and seeing them work through their mistakes and problems together and be a family together. Seeing them learning the ability to forgive was very rewarding because we see how much they learn as partners the power to let go of mistakes and focus on the future together.

Overall I found The Last True Cowboy to be a heartwarming and flavorful western romance that you will get some great kicks out of!!