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Kiss My Boots is the second book in the series, and what a stomp your feet romance this turned out to be and kicked me all out to the stars with this book!!! This is not necessarily an easy romance though. These two have been through some rough times and find their happy ending somehow. It picks off pretty quickly after the first book. Quinn Davis and Tate Montgomery were once sweethearts, but after a fiery hot, full of lovin' summer, with their future together all mapped out, Tate walked out of her life with no word and for years she still loves him. She can't seem to move on from him, and so she stays in their small town, working as a mechanic and doing what she loves until the man that still haunts her comes back in her life for real this time. Tate had good reasons for leaving Quinn, and he couldn't go to her even though he wanted to, but now he is free and will need to fight for her....

Now, this is a second chance romance and the trope fits this couple so much. I don't want to reveal Tate's real reasons for leaving Quinn because when you find out, it will just about break your heart and ache for this lonely cowboy that needed to do what was necessary to protect those he loves. Tate is honorable and courage, smart as a whip. Quinn is not your conventional woman. She loves to work on cars, her favorite place is her car repair shop and working with the grease and oil and still feel like a woman and doesn't need the frills to be who she is. What is most wonderful about this heroine, is how proud she is of who she is. She doesn't need to be more than she is, and is more than happy with who she has become. And yeah she kicks butt in this book. She takes no prisoners and isn't easy to win over, but Tate is her true match and it was fantastic to see these two really come together and become honest with each other. Even Quinn's family can see it, even though they don't "approve" of Tate because of how he hurt heryou, they also know how much Quinn loves Tate even after all this time and push her in the direction of finding the real truth before reigning down true judgment. The romance is passionate and fiery from the beginning, they definitely know how to handle each other in all the right ways. Once Quinn and Tate come to terms with the past, than the story really picks up speed....seeing them reconnect slowly with each other, learning to trust and love again and finding a true home together.

Been workin' toward this moment for weeks now, Tate. You came back when I never thought I would see you again. You mended what was broken when you left, then healed the pain that was there long before we had even met. You are the reason that I've found myself whole after a lifetime of knowin' somethin' was missin'. You will never know a day without me showin' you just how thankful I am to have you back in my life, Tate. Its our time now, Tate. And anyone dumb enough to try and stand in our can just kiss my damn boots.

This book had me laughing so hard I was crying, their antics and bantering, the quirkiness and silly games and tricks they play on each other and the way they truly have fun being together. Its a romance they will leave your grinning like a Cheshire cat and want more from this author. So hold onto your saddles cowboys and cowgirl....because this love affair will be one hell of a ride!!!

Books N Tunes Reading Challenge:

I decided to pick "For Her" by Chris Lane---because you see how much these two sacrifice to eventually get to their happy ending!!!

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I will have to say that I was so excited to be granted a copy of My Fair Lover...this series has been very close to my heart. I love retellings, especially those with famous tales or fairy tales and this author has done a wonderful job with these retelling. My Fair Lover follows My Fair Lady. So for those of you who love that play...this book is for you. I personally have never seen My Fair Lady yet, but now I definitely want to. Our delightful tale starts with the return of Brandon Deverill, who once was a Privateer for the American's, but now is a English Noble and the man that spurned Kate Wilde six years previous. Now she is to help him find the perfect English wife, perfect for his new title. Kate still cares for Brandon, but doesn't trust him. But he is the perfect man to help her locate the ship wreck that killed her parents. Thus begins Brandon and Kate's adventure from the cities of London,  to the beaches and coves of France.

I will say that I was looking forward to this couple, most especially Kate. She is the infamous matchmaker that brought her siblings and cousins together and had the idea of "Legendary Lovers" and now this is her story. I first want to point out that even though this was a likable story, it isn't my favorite of the series. The story line is steady and strong, but I tended to lose interest in and out of the story at random moments. Which was disappointing, since that doesn't happen when I pick up this author. Despite that, I still liked this story quite a bit. I enjoyed seeing a couple that finds their way back to each other like these two do. At first, Kate is trying to set up matches for Brandon even though she is pretty jealous. But Brandon wants Kate and wants her as his wife, even if he doesn't believe in love like Kate Does. But Kate refuses to marry without love. I had a fun time seeing the dynamics of their relationship change, and the search for treasure and dealing with pirates and have some sexy times on the deep blue seas.

My only other complaint is that I fell out of touch with the love story here, I just didn't feel their chemistry and connection like I wanted to. And since this was a book I had high hopes for, I was disappointed and let down at times through the story, but there were many other aspects that I enjoyed and recommend you pick this author up and try out this series....unique and sexy fun!!!

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In Immortally Yours we have a story that continues on with this fabulous vampire series that can still make me laugh and entertain me fully. In this story. And wow, has this series just grown and grown and it still amazes me that this author can bring a story that is lively and make me smile all the way through.

In this story, we have a story of two people that are fated to be together, but due to certain circumstances aren't together. Our hero and heroine have known each other for centuries, but when our heroine was turned, it was a very traumatic experience and our hero Scotty, didn't let her know that they were lifemates. He thought she was way too young and he struggled with certain decisions she had made in her "human life". In Beth's mind, she has always thought that Scotty hasn't liked her even. Wanting her to lose her memories from her human life, and not supporting her being a rogue hunter. But when Beth's life is put in danger, Scotty is her guardian. He refuses to leave her side while they figure out why they want Beth's life.

At first in Immortally Yours there are some big miscommunication that comes into play between Scotty and Beth here. We see the way that they have a very vibrant connection to each other, but Beth doesn't realize it at first. For about the first half of the story, Beth doesn't have good thoughts for Scotty. They do have some unresolved issues that they have never really discussed. You understand why that has happened though, so it wasn't a huge issue for me. However my real problem I had was the hero. He was a bit self righteous at times, of course, the way his mother was, you can understand why. But at the same time, I just couldn't understand why he was so judgmental of the heroine at times. Other than that though, I had a blast with this book. The heroine was quite frankly....awesome. She could kick ass, spirited and funny. She definitely knows how to handle Scotty even in the worst of times. Once Beth and Scotty resolve the past with each other, then their relationship really goes more deerper and the romance between them really blossoms.

Immortally Yours is a spirited and thrilling tale with a bite....its a romance that will make you laugh, gives you tingles up the spine and keeps you on edge!

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In Rocked By Love we have a suspenseful and edge of your seat story that continues on from book three. Ever since book one I have been consumed by the plot of the series. Seeing these guardians and their mates or the "wardens" fall in love with each other. What has left me spellbound has been the plot and the world building. For those of you who have never heard of this series....let me tell you a little bit about what it going on here. There is a evil order called "The Order of Darkness" whose plan is to destroy all the guardians and wardens so they can bring demons and spawns of evil to the world and practically destroy it. In the previous books, we learn that the Warden headquarters were destroyed including the library and any documents to knowledge of this "Order". When Kylie (our heroine) goes out to meet with someone with information on a friend that was killed, she almost gets killed herself until a "guardian" comes swopping down and saving her. But now she has a big grumpy gargoyle man to contend with. One who is insistent on protecting her and staying as close to her as possible. Kylie is just a computer geek, she doesn't deal with the real world that much. But now she is learning that she has magic of her own, and that Dag is her "mate" and her best friend has been lying to her.

It was very interesting to see how this story played out. Now at first the story picks up very quickly, but then the pace of it falters and becomes a bit boring. I honestly think there were multiple factors on why I struggled so much with this book. One is the heroine...she kinda drove me nuts. Her personality just rubbed me wrong, and even though some of her puns were pretty fun, I just couldn't understand her or the way she treats Dag. She acts like he is this modern man who should understand all of her TV references when he has been asleep for centuries. Quite frankly I was more on Dag's side than Kylie's because I wanted to growl at her too!! Another is the lack of actual romance in the story. I do feel that it was quite lacking in this book and it left me disappointed. However the actual plot and world building of the story is what kept me reading this book. Its really the one saving grace for the whole series to be honest. I just gotta find out what happens. And it was the actual built up of the plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat here. I truly liked seeing old characters from previous books play such a vital role in this story.

Even though this story lacked quite a few things that are vital for a story....it had some redeeming qualties. Rocked By Love is a story that is thrilling and exciting, a never ending mystery that keeps you on your toes!!

 



 



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Magic Triumphs is the final installment in the Kate Daniels series (as far as I know) but after reading it there was more finality to it than in previous books so this saddens my heart because I have had such a blast going through Kate and Curran's journey and finding their own place together and in their world that they have created with all the good and the bad and their beautiful son.  I will make this a shorter review, because quite frankly if I go long I will reveal details I probably shouldn't and would ruin the book. This review I just want to share my impressions of the story overall.

In Magic Triumphs, Kate and Curran have given birth to a bouncing baby boy and boy does he have the energy that his parents have plus tenfold. We see Curran and Kate as parents, and trying to juggle everything including finding time for themselves. We see danger is escalating and they are trying to figure out the new threat including a way to bring down Kate's father who is more dangerous than ever. I really adore seeing how the plot escalates and all the SUSPENSE....I almost felt like I was going to have a heart attack because the intensity just about killed me. I loved trying to solve the mystery along side Kate and Curran and all their friends and family and their hyper active powerful boy. Their son is eighteen months and seeing him into a baby lion was so CUTE and he drives his mama a bit crazy.

We see the way Kate juggles everything she has to handle wife, mother, niece, daughter, kick ass fighter and defender of the city of Atlanta and more. We see how the strain that everyone puts on her and what I truly loved is that with everything she has going on....the love her "kitty cat" has for her is what keeps her going strong and stable, she relies on him more than she realizes because he accepts her as she is and loves her fully and wholly. Their isn't a super strong focus on their relationship, but when we get glimpses of it in these small moments, my emotions just break because you see how strong and well balanced they are together on and off the battle field. The story weaves its way through passion, the challenges of parenthood, killings and intrigue, and fighting off near unbeatable enemies to bring a better future for those you love....its kick ass in every way you can imagine and this final installment was a PHENOMENAL journey that I am so grateful to be a part of!!

a little more of the old technological world died, and the new world and its powers and monsters grew a little stronger. Being one of the monsters, I supposed I shouldn't complain.

 

Behold, the Immortal One, the In Shinar, the Blood Blade of Atlanta" I spent the whole ceremony trying to kill him with my brain. When I chewed him out afterward, he asked who I would rather risk my life for, The Blood Blade of Atlanta or Kate Lennart, small business owner. I shouldn't told him to stuff it, I had only myself to blame.

 

Conlan cooed, looking like the most adorable child, all innocence and light. The kind of child who would never turn into a monster and eat raw mice in the woods with his father. My son was a con man.

 

The dove? Kate Daniels, the Dove? Just when exactly had I ever done anything remotely dovelike?

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Lure of Oblivion is the third exciting installment, of the Mercury Pack series. There is a lot of fun to be had  in this story and really this whole series. The story sets off with a exciting thrill to it. Gwen Miller, is human, but when she stumbles across a lone shifter girl being beaten by a pole, she intervened and reported it to the authorities. Now she is being contantly tormented by those boys who once assaulted her new found friend who she protects. But until the hearing from the shifter council, she must stay strong and fight them off no matter how bad it gets. Zander has arrived at Gwen's inn at just the right time, when the violence has escalated and has gained a certain respect for a human defending his own kind when humans rarely do especially at such a great risk to themselves. Zander and his wolf have always been wary of women. However his wolf is somewhat different around Gwen. Wary, but not trying to push women away like normal and Zander doesn't know why Gwen is so different. But he soon realizes that she is his true mate and he must prove to her of his devotion and passion for her all the while making sure Gwen is protected by their enemies.

This was such a wonderful story that I easily breezed my way through. Like always with this author, I fell in love with the story and the characters and the action and the romance of course!! It was pretty great to get to know Zander more though. He has always been more reserved and apart from the others. He tends to brood quite a bit. Of course he has some tough history. A twin who is pretty mentally insane and violent and has always been that way. Then we have the three boys who have fathers who always spoil them and protect them and never let them suffer any consequences and boy they are pretty bad villains in the story. I did like seeing the way the story unfolded in a way thouhg. Its slightly predictable, but a book you can easily relax into and just enjoy the ride. I think what I enjoyed most was seeing Gwen and Zander learn to trust and seeing the slow built romance form between them. Even though we have the whole"fated mate" aspect going on, we see quite a bit of emotional development that makes you swoon and sigh. If I had to pick who my favorite character it would be Gwen. She is so fearless, and always going to be doing the right thing no matter how dangerous the situation. I respected her so much in this book because we so how much she puts herself at risk for someone else and seeing that they get the justice they deserve.



 





 

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Tied With Me is the sixth installment in this sexy and fun series set in the beautiful city of Seattle. This is Matt's book, he is one of the older siblings of the clan, and the last to find love and book I have really been scared/yet super excited about his book. In the previous books, its obviously been hinted that he is a bit more selective in his tastes when it comes to sex and has never found a woman that he could have a real relationship with. My heart has ached for him because he has seen his siblings find love and wonders if he will ever be so lucky....aww!!!

So the story begins with a unique encounter between them. Nic Dalton is a baker and owns a cupcake bakery that has been used in previous books and I just love this gal. She is so fun and sweet. She is pretty down to earth and chill. Her closet mostly consists of pajamas and her bakery uniform. She doesn't wear fancy dresses or goes all out because her bakery is her life. But her best friend, who likes the "kinky play" drags her to this fetish festival and yeah Nic is DEFINITELY out of her element. She is very very "vanilla" sex and didn't even know why or what many of these things are that she sees. But there is one man that intrigues her, who is a master at rope tying. And he samples his tastes on her in front of people....something she thought she would never do. And after a night of passionate sex and the most sensual night of her life, Matt gets called away on a family emergency and she never thought she would see him again. So life goes back to normal somewhat until they bump into each other at a wedding for Matt's brother and sister in law and boy the chemistry is off the charts.

Nic is very honest with Matt in how she feels about kinky play and she isn't sure that she could ever be enough for Matt. She doesn't want anyone to control her life and she refuses to be a "slave" for anyone, even if he is sexy and sweet like Matt. But Matt convinces her to take a chance on him and so they begin "courting" each other and exploring Matt's ropes.

Give in to this, Nic. Let me prove to you that I will be one of the best decisions you ever make.

I have to say that I have read only a handful of BDSM themed romances and I was very impressed with "Tied With Me" and this book definitely rocked my world. I just loved everything about this story. I feel like this one was a bit more lighter compared to other BDSM romances out there. Because Matt just prefers his women to be tied up and Nic is definitely okay with that. I really liked how Matt is with Nic because even though they have powerful chemistry, we also see a strong friendship form between them. Matt is such a "Good" man, he is a cop and is very protective but I also love how he encourages Nic to be herself and see the "beauty" beneath the surface.

Whether it’s through blood or pure love, family is family

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We also have another wrinkle in the story though, Nic is hiding a secret from Matt. She is unable to have children and knows that Matt really wants kids. And yeah I felt for her in this story because I could see how much she wanted children especially in the get-togethers with his family, and even though I wish she had been a bit more honest with him earlier, their relationship is still new and I definitely understood why she pushes him away but I did love how she wins him back in such a sweet way!!

I don’t ever want to lose you, Nic. You put your arms around me, I’m home. I’m permanently in love with you. Don’t ever forget it.

I truly couldn't get enough of Matt and Nic's story, because there were so many sweet heartwarming moments that just makes you smile and *sigh* in pleasure because you don't want their story to end and seriously I could probably listen to this again because I loved it so much.





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The Lady Is Daring is the third book in Megan Frampton latest series. I have liked this series so far, they aren't the type of books that I can see myself re reading in the future, but they are fun and full of adventure type stories. The Lady is Daring features a heroine on the hunt for her sister, who left town she she thought she was in love but the man was a scoundrel and she ended up pregnant. But Ida wants her sister back, and so she steals a carriage, which contains a Lord Carson. So Bennett and Ida has gone on the road together, searchiing for her sister and falling in love with each other.

I really liked this book, not my favorite from Megan Frampton, but quite enjoyable. It was a quick read and there were many elements that I thoroughly enjoyed here. It has a solid plot line, endearing characters both primary and secondary, some fun family interactions and smart characters. But I felt the romance was a bit lacking at times, most of the time I didn't really connect with the love story or even the chemistry. But all the other elements of the story was splendid and it was highly engaging at times. I will definitely keep going with the series since we have two more sisters to have their stories with, so I am excited for that since we got hints in this book with their stories. So I can't wait to see what Frampton comes up with next.



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Reckless is the second book in the House of Rohan series. I just gobbled up the first book of the series. And Reckless features the son of Rohan and Elinor...Adrian.  Now the first book does take place in Paris, but the family has moved to England. I first want to mention how fantastic this book is. I don't know why I took so long to get to book two, but Adrian's book was wonderful. I will say that this author's writing style is unique from most Victorian era authors....it definitely has a higher level of steam and more sensual.

Our delightful story begins with the setting of a house party in the countryside where the group of Heavenly Hosts meet. Now we were first introduced to the depravity and focus of sexual encounters in the first book. Our heroine, Charlotte, has been captivated by Adrian Rohan for years. But her cousin is attending the Heavenly Hosts party, and Charlotte is curious. She doesn't necessarily want to participate but she wants to observe. When she arrives to the party however, her cousin Lina soon leaves her to her own devices when she is called away. Charlotte ends up wandering the grounds and caught up in a passionate two nights with Adrian of all men. He teaches her the pleasures of sex and she finds passion and desire. But even though they never plan on seeing each other again, fate has a way of getting in the way of best laid plans and love they neither of them expected to find.

“You've been pinning for him these last three years, God knows why. Admittedly he's gorgeous, but you're hardly the type to be overset by simple beauty. Why?"
Because he has sad eyes, she could have said. Because he tries so very hard to be bad, to be mean, to be cruel, and all you have to do is look past the studied ennui to see a hurt little boy trying to emerge. And yes, because he's bloody gorgeous.”

We also are introduced into a secondary love story, involving Charlotte's cousin Lina and the local Vicar Simon. I was really intrigued with this set up. Lina had a really rough marriage and had bitter feelings toward Vicars. One of her closest friends is dying and Simon is being a bit too involved in her business. Sparks fly between these two. Simon doesn't approve of Lina's lifestyle in seekig sex everywhere she can find it even though he knows that she hates it and doesn't find pleasure in intimacy. But she begins to feel desire for the first time in her life with a man so opposite from herself.

“You'd be better served if
you gave me a moment to regain my self-control and let me remove my boots. It's the least a
gentleman can do."
"And you're such a gentleman."
"Not with you, love. But I'm trying.”

These two stories were simply fantastic, and I was drawn completely into this book. I love the writing style of Anne Stuart, they just pull me in and the narrator for this series is SUPERB. Susan Erickson really brings this book to life and I love the way she narrates the sensuality and the vibrant emotions that speaks to the listener. I wasn't sure what I was expecting when I picked up Reckless. I didn't realize it was a different setting since I really liked the Parisian setting. However, this isn't your average Victorian Era romance and Anne Stuart just adds such energy to her books and Reckless is no exception. I really had a blast with this book even if the heroine drove me nuts up the wall. She gets a bit violent against the hero (slapping him) when she is being a hypocrite in a certain situation. So I don't approve of heroines slapping heroes....yes Adrian is a rake but she didn't have much cause in slapping him. So whenever I see this in a romance it really drives me crazy and probably is the only aspect of the story that I didn't like and keeps the story from being a five star rating.

However, despite some of the heroines actions, I understand why she does it in some ways. She isn't ready for the emotions that Adrian brings out in her including the desire she is feeling for him or the fact that she is loving having sex with Adrian. There is such a focus of being shamed by sex in society in this time period, so she really has to face up to some tough things for herself. We see such a close bond that Adrian and Charlotte have together. Even though Adrian isn't the type to settle down and Charlotte knows it. When she suspects that she is pregnant despite the precuations that they take to prevent it, she doesn't want to tell him at first. Of course, it hard to hide it from him and then the plot takes a new twist with Adrian's cousin Etienne. Now Etienne is the most depraved human you can know and what a villain he was. From the beginning we see how truly evil his character is.

I will say that I found Charlotte and Adrian and Lina and Simon's stories were simply wonderful. I love how they just seem to work together and these stories just flow in and out of each other. I was really imressed with how this book was written and once again I have fallen madly in love with another book by Anne Stuart. This series is one I can't wait to read more of, Reckless was vibrant and unique and packed with sensuality that makes the reader melt! A STORY TO DELIGHT IN

 









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What a Widow Wants is the third book in Jaxon's latest series and I am hooked on this author. I have to say, this is my first time reading this author, and I was very intrigued by this story and I am so glad I took a chance on this author because it was well worth the read, but it was very different from most regency romances I have read in the past. I did enjoy the unique spin that Jaxon pulled with this book and seeing this story develop even if I did have some issues with the story overall.

What a Widow Wants begins with our heroine, Fanny, who has just come out of mourning when losing her husband of ten years. She is not grieving him though, he was not a great husband to her. Fanny thought she loved him, but she was fascinated by his charm and rakish ways and even though there was another man that she was in love with too, she chose wrong and ended up paying for it. But three years into her marriage she had an affair with Matthew, Lord Lathbury, that was kept secret and only the two of them knew about and Matthew wanted Fanny to run away with him but she refused. She returned back to her husband, gave birth to a daughter and moved on with her life even though her heart has never forgotten Matthew. But when she comes out of mourning, Matthew enters her life determined to win her completely over and have her as his wife, she is the only woman he has ever loved. But when a truth is revealed to both of them, it could create a huge scandal and Fanny will have to choose over the risk of a scandal or true love....

There is some complex issues that are put into play in this book but I really enjoyed it although I did struggle with the whole heroine cheating on her husband even if he had countless affairs. But I did understand it to a point in some ways too. But what I really adored was seeing the hero chase the heroine with such determination. He wants her so badly and loves her and has to wait a long time to have her. But Fanny is fearful because of her first marriage and for the sake of her daughter, she wants to make sure that Matthew wouldn't hurt her too. But I didn't understand the later conflict either of the scandal and I just couldn't see why Fanny wouldn't be with Matthew when the truth comes out. I like secrets like this though because neither of them knows the truth until everything is revealed in a very shocking way and Jaxon really surprised me with this one here.

I did find their love story to be endearing though, and I really liked seeing these two find their second chance to have a future together and I really became hooked into the story. Now I will admit that there are some slow parts in the beginning, its not quite as engaging but once you get to about 30% of the book that is where it really picks up and I quickly became invested in this couple's story and wanting to see how they would find their HEA and boy with each chapter it only got better and better. The last part of the book really shocked me in some great ways, because I didn't expect that much intensity and a bit of suspense that we see happen and it was so beautifully done and I want to grab the earlier books of the series because I am falling in love with this writer's storytelling.