The Doctor is the first book of the “Nashville Neighbors” series and I will say that I had a blast with this one here and I am probably just as surprised as anyone because this is a story that definitely pushes my boundaries. But I have found that I need to push and stretch my limits at times, and yeah you could say that this one did that but not quite in ways I was expecting. I will say I probably wouldn’t have dared pick this one up if it wasn’t for the gal at the “Book Refuge” a romance tuber on YouTube. She definitely convinced me that I needed to try this one and as a fan of dark romance at times, I definitely found myself intrigued.

The Doctor is a story about our lead heroine, Cassidy who has returned home from college and she has felt that it is time to move on from her current boyfriend. Its been tough for her, but they have been together for three years and she never thought this would be the result, but they have drifted apart and both have changed in ways that just aren’t compatible anymore. But what shocks her more….is the instant chemistry between Cassidy and her ex boyfriends father…Dr. Greg Lowe. They both know what they have is not “right” but they are willing to cross the line because they know they have something unique. But what their relationship is…whatever it may be…is forbidden and Greg has his relationship with his son to worry about. But Greg will have to make a choice….between the woman he is coming to love and the son he has fought to win his love and affection for years..

I will say that this story was something else!! LOL And I loved every part of the ride with Greg and Cassidy. Cassidy may be young not even 21 and Greg is in his early forties but Greg has a maturity experience and kindness that Cassidy is drawn to. Even though she has held a sweet affection for his son, she feels something deeper with his father. It was interesting to see them work their way through this forbidden love. And boy is there a LOT of sex ….GREAT sex, and of course, its Nikki Sloane so you just know that it will have some powerful imagery here, and even though I would have liked more emotional connection …the author really made their relationship work so well here. And man does Greg go all alpha male in the bedroom. But boy his sweetness and protective manner towards Cassidy was so heart warming. I just loved their interactions together especially outside the bedroom.

Overall I found The Doctor to be a story that will surprise and delight you in ways you don’t expect…so be prepared to go on an adventure through the forbidden with Greg and Cassidy!

 

Summary

Its been twenty six years since Miranda and Jake's life changed and their lives became intertwined with one another. They have raised two children, been hunted by the law and gangs, and their bond has only strengthened despite the tough challenges that sought to break them apart. Jake and Miranda are living in peace for the first time since they met, Jake is working for the government as a U.S. Marshall, for the past two years, both of their children reside in the same town with them, they have made strong friendships and trusts. But there is a new danger heading their way, a band of outlaws want revenge and will use Jake and his family to get it. Jake is determined to take them down, and with his strong son at his side, he believes he can face whatever lies ahead. But nothing prepares him for what the outlaws have planned, and soon it will be  race against time, Jake will have to use every weapon he has at his disposal to save those he loves the most, but he realizes that he will need to face his inner demons first in order to save his family.

Plot and Story Line

Do Not Forsake Me continues off two years after "Outlaw Hearts" we have seen in the previous story this beautiful epic love that Jake and Miranda have built and strengthened. But their challenges are not over in Do Not Forsake Me . They will be faced with new challenges. Jake is a U.S. Marshall along with his son, Miranda is keeping a secret about her health from Jake, Jake and Miranda's daughter and her husband's lives are about to be tested, we meet more of the 'grandkids' (and boy were they all entertaining, so lively and they have both Jake and Miranda in them, we see Jake struggle with his past once again, and see him struggle more in this story than the last one. We also get the same amount of emotional display as we saw in Outlaw Hearts and did this one put me through the ringer, in fact probably more so than the first book --which is saying quite a bit. There are many moments in this book that just broke me down in tears, and I don't want to reveal too much, but I will say that they are powerfully moving and make you think about what is really important in life. This story gives us insights into our own beliefs and desires for life and love. We see how love truly can heal us even from the deepest of wounds, wounds most people never see unless we let them see. I found myself constantly moved by Jake and Miranda's love for each other, even their children's relationships with their spouses were deeply motivating. Now I do want to mention one aspect, you can read this as a stand alone, the author gives enough background information you won't get lost, however I highly recommend you read the first book before this one. And I have my reason for saying that, because there are some things you won't fully understand unless you read the first book, and this story won't make as much of a impact unless you get the full story behind Jake and Miranda and what makes them so special. I will say this, if I had to choose one couple, these two would win hands down...NO CONTEST!! They won my heart from the beginning, and after Do Not Forsake Me I was shown how strong their bond is to each other, and there are times when they are separated and that doesn't keep them from growing together, it actually proves them in a way that magnifies what they have. So if you love historical romance, or a passionate love story this one is a must for you!!

The Cover

I just love this pose these two have, its full of passion and power. Her dress is just gorgeous, and boy is that man gorgeous or what??!!! And that little bit of grey at his temples is a beautiful touch.

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Do Not Forsake Me is a sensually woven love story, action packed, emotionally driven in ways you can't comprehend, and utterly stimulating!! This powerful saga romance continues...

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 Summary

Sean Taggert works for his brother in hunting terrorists cells for the government. They are ex military, tough and get the mission done. Sean's target is to get to Grace Hawthorne, their targets secretary. She is different from any other woman he has encountered. Sean knows there is more to this woman than meets the eye. She dresses in plan office colors but has colorful shoes, only leads to his imagination of what is under those over dressed clothes to hide the woman beneath. Even though he must find out if she is truly helping her boss with terrorist affiliation or an innocent bystander is his mission. Sean is a Dom and has yet to find a true sub that fits him and he knows that this woman is a natural sub. As they explore the passion and the beginning of a Dom/Sub relationship, they find a incredible love connection and will learn the value of trust in a relationship, and it could cost them their lives...

The Hero

Sean Taggert, is a dangerous and powerful man. He gets the job done that is needed and is completely loyal to his brother. He will do anything that Ian asks of him. Sean is cunning and knows how to do what needs to be done no matter the cost and he is dang good at it. But he soon gets his boundaries testsed when he stumbles upon a woman that holds his heart. Sean is a dominant male that will make you tingle in all the right places. He is intelligent, cunning, but is looking for more than just a sub. He wants a partner in life, a woman that can be submissive in the bedroom but is his equal in every way. I liked that about him, especially when some of the other Doms that he deals with including his brother, sees a sub as a slave in every aspect. He wanted way more than that and that just got to me. Even though he could be an ass sometimes, overall his character was sexy and empowering.

The Heroine

Grace, is a mother of two boys, a widow who lost her husband. She has lived her life vanilla sex and reads BDSM romances, even though its a fantasy of hers she doesn't know if she wants what she craves in the books that she reads. She works as a admin assistant and it pays the bills and she is fine with that. Grace is shocked when she finds a man who is younger than she is pursuing her. She knows what he can bring her....fantasy to reality. Grace is forty years old and think that Sean is way too young for her. I really liked Grace, she isn't your typical submissive either. She can be submissive when she wants to be, but her personality is fiery hot when you get her dander up. And boy does she have a temper, I just wanted to cheer her on when she does. I loved her spirit and strength.

Plot and Story Line

I have been nervous over reading this series, but after reading a couple of reviews from Rowena over at BookBinge Many who follow and read my reviews, know that BDSM romance is not my favorite thing in the world to read. But with this book being FREE at Amazon. I decided to try it out and boy am I so thrilled that I took a chance on this author because I fell pretty quickly into this world that Lexi Blake creates. In The Dom Who Loved Me we have a story that involves mystery, suspense, and some spicy romance and I did like that it had other elements beside the romance, it just balanced it all out. It does involve a bit of a May/December Romance which may not be for everyone. However its not like the hero is 19 folks. He is only ten years younger than the heroine, so its not a huge span of years. (For me, my grandparents were 15 years apart, so 10 isn't a huge stretch) I did like the way our hero views having a submissive though. He wanted a true partner that he could met every need to not just sexually. And boy did I like that, it had a refreshing feel to it. Although I have to say that his brother Ian....I hope his story he meets his match because he truly needs to step down a peg....he was such an ass like honestly I wanted to punch him. Then we have the Twins. Adam and Jake (whose book is next) were so funny, they pose as a gay couple even though they aren't. So they had some fun moments, I especially loved Adam, he is so playful and always trying to make Sean jealous and Grace has no idea why because she thinks Adam is gay so it causes quite a fun dynamic to the story. The events that played out were just perfect, and what really got to me is the strength we see Grace have. She doesn't fall under pressure, and we see what she is willing to do in the end and yeah the boys get their "tales tucked between their legs" for their actions and all due to Grace.

The first time you tell me what to do outside the bedroom, I’ll probably take a skillet to your head.

I truly had a fun time with this book and I can't wait for book two. So if you are intrigued grab this book up, currently it is FREE, so why not take the chance you might fall in love?

The Cover

I honestly have no complaints with this cover....I do love seeing some good ab action here!!

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The Dome Who Loved Me was a stimulating, exciting adventure that had me flipping the pages as fast as I could read them. A entertaining and sexy romance to delight!!

 

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Down and Dirty is the sixth book in the Haven Brotherhood series and man I am loving this series so much, its similiar to a MC setting but not really a full MC. But there is a strong brotherhood, and I just love the two “mothers” that these men took care of and didn’t judge their lifestyle. They are all alpha like personalities but Axel is full on ALPHA Male and this book introduces some BDSM into the relationship. I honestly couldn’t remember if I had seen signs in the beginning that Axel was into BDSM from the previous books and even though I really enjoyed this book BDSM elements aren’t really my favorite aspects to see in the bedroom to be honest but I did feel that Rhenna Morgan did a good job with introducing this into the story.

Our heroine is a rock singer, and she and her band do what they can to make do. Izzy had a bad experience with a man she was with that took advantage of her trust and betrayed her and even though its been years, she still doesn’t date and doesn’t  have much interest in men until she meets Axel who gets her a job at his club and seeks more than just a business relationship….he wants her in a long term relationship and isn’t shy about it, and even introduces her to his family. But it will take some doing to show her that she can trust him and they there is something electric and worth investing in.

We see the fears that Izzy has, but we also see the determination that Axel has in showing the one woman he cares about how a good man treats his girl and I love that he is so in tune with her wants and desires and knows what she needs and deserves. There is some fun bantering that goes on between them as well as seeing them explore some kinky stuff in the bedroom. Now its not super strong BDSM but its definitely a element of the story so if you love BDSM….you definitely need to grab this book up. But outside of the bedroom, is where their relationship really shines and we see it in the nuances of their relationships and how well matches Izzy and Axel are for each other.

There are some crazy and fun times with the brotherhood of course and as the reader you feel the magnetism between these two. I have had such a fun time with this series and I honestly never want it to end. Its been a blast to see each member find love and the emotion that is displayed in this book is simply unforgettable and I would like to say that this author is simply wonderful to read. There is no one like her that writes such a compelling story that she does and this book has everything you would want in a romance.

Overall I found Down and Dirty to be packed with sharp wit, delicious alpha males, a relatable heroine and a romance that is full of spice and sweet to quench any palette!! TRULY WELL DONE!

Summary
Johanna has always had the responsibility to take care of her family, her alcoholic mother and her teenage brother. She can’t turn to the government for help, because they may take her brother away. So she is working two jobs, and relies on a boyfriend with big money pockets, to help support her family life. She has yet to find a man that she could love and have a spark with until she meets Cameron MacCabe. Cameron has recently lost his job as a graphic designer, and is looking for a job, has a girlfriend but is drawn to Johanna. He can’t seem to figure her out and he is determined to discover her secrets. To Cameron she is a gold digger, and to Johanna Cameron is a self-absorbed judgmental ass. Yeah at first there are sparks…but not ones of passion, but when Cameron moves in the same apartment complex, she is in trouble. Cameron soon discovers who Johanna really is, and learns more of her than anyone, can Johanna trust him with everything…

The Hero
Cameron MacCabe, was lucky, he grew up with loving parents, but in his teen years he went off the deep end when he learned that he was adopted. Cameron loves art and design, has a rebellious side, tattooed and sexy as sin. What I found most attractive about this character was seeing the different depths to him. Cameron doesn’t have a high opinion of Johanna, he makes assumptions with her, and what was most endearing about his character, was seeing how he admits when he is wrong and attempts to make it up to Johanna. His character is very carefree, engaging, and easy to like. He is a family man, adored his parents, and makes a strong attachment to Johanna’s brother (which was so sweet to see)

The Heroine
Johanna is quite a spirited heroine at times, especially when it comes to Cameron. Johanna is dedication and loyal to her family, and she will do anything for them no matter the cost to herself. I really enjoyed her character from the very beginning of the story. I admired her strength and to deal with her past. What I liked most about her character, is seeing her relationships with her brother and her friends. What I found unique with Johanna is her strength and passion, she is a fighter most especially for her brother. And I had quite a bit of fun seeing her grow and stand for love too.

Plot and Story Line
Down London Road is a story that is just as good as the first book!! I had so much fun with this one. It does have a angst romantic feel to it, but in all honesty, This is a mix of Contemporary and New Adult, but you don’t really see the difference, its a subtle change and the flow of the story is smooth enough that you don’t get confused. This is Johanna’s story, and in the frist book I remember admiring her character quite a bit, she adds a bit of zest and boy did she really make this story spectacular. Both of the main characters did, but we see more of Johanna’s life and day-to-day goings, and so we see what she has to struggle with on a daily basis. The author does a wonderful job of having the reader so enthralled by the story that you get involved in each of the characters, and the emotions conveyed are so vividly real at times. There is one issue that I had with this story, I am not big on cheating AT ALL!! Well both Johanna and Cameron upon meeting each other both have people they are in relationships with, but they don’t act on what they are feeling until they end the relationships they are in currently. So I was alright with this circumstance and the author spins the story in such a way that become endeared instantly to their situation. We do have a villain in the story, and it adds a twist to the complexities of their relationship, and we get a ex involved in the mix, as well as the matchmaking of Jocelyn and Braden. We see a level of falling in love that isn’t easy, and many stumbling blocks this pair have to get through before they reach their happy ending. But I promise it does happen. Down London Road is a romance that I had quite a fun time with, with the angsty bantering, the fun-loving side characters, and the sensual relationship that forms between Johanna and Cameron.

The Cover
I just adore this cover, its so sweet and charming and has a romantic feel to it. I love the golden rich colors.

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Down London Road is a wonderful addition to the series, it has a sense of charm, a tender love story, characters that overcome their weaknesses and transition them into strengths, a fun loving and sexy romance!! Samantha Young is a author to remember.

Annwyl, is a warrior and a leader and nothing defeats her. Having to never show any sign of weakness to anyone, she has had to remain strong, knowing that she must be able to destroy her brother, who has destroyed many innocent lives. Then Annwyl is injured in battle, an Fearghus, a dragon comes and swoops down and carries her to his cave and sanctuary to care for her while she heals. Fearghus has never cared about humans, and Annwyl is the only one he is starting to have genuine feelings for. He desires to help train her for her fight against her brother, and is determined to make sure that she stays in his life, desires more than anything that she love him for himself as both a dragon and in his human form...
Dragon Actually is the first installment in the Dragon Kin series, and I just randomly picked it up from a shelf from the library...I wasn't even looking for it and I can hardly wait to read the rest of the books in the series. I found myself in some kind of enthrallment when I started reading this one, and I couldn't pull myself away. Usually for this type of book...I can...I sometimes have a hard time with tough heroines, and one that loves killing more than anything...I wondered before I started reading how much I would enjoy it...but I was definitely wrong...because I just loved it! It was definitely unexpected, but I found both main characters to have a lot of depth to their personalities....and the more you got further into the book, the more you just fell in love with them. There was also a tender sensuality side to it that just drew you in to their passion. Seeing the family of Fearghus was also fun and entertaining, and there were many laughs in the story line as well....A True Keeper!!!

Talia Quinton is a professional, who works for advertising and for years she has worked her butt off, to get a promotion, but then her boss calls her in and she is given the job she didn't expect. She has been given the job of advertising for Romania. One evening on her way home, she finds a man left for dead, so she rescues him and takes him back to her place, and she finds out that he needs blood, has fangs, and is a vampire, a creature she never imagined existed. Drake is unlike any man she has ever met, even though he is a vampire, a creature of the night, she doesn't fear him, if anything he makes her feel safe and there is a pull between them that is beyond powerful and addicting. After she realizes what Drake really is, she decides to work vampires in with her advertising project with Romania, to build a theme park called Draculaville, and the focus will be Drake. Soon Talia doesn't realize that she and Drake will be thrown into a world with warring vampire factions, and they will soon be thrown in the midst of the battle, and they will have to fight to protect each other.

I was asked to review Draculaville I-Discovery in New York, and I am so glad I accepted it. Lately I have been so busy with reading and life, I haven't been able to accept many author request for reviews, but when I read the blurb, I knew I needed to give this one a try. Draculaville I was filled with so much tension, paranormal bite, and mysterious intrigue to wet my appetite. When I first started reading, I was instantly dragged into the story, and before I knew it, I couldn't put it down. The author sets up the story in a way that instantly captivates your attention from the first page. It begins with Talia, about to learn what job she will have. She has been working for quite a long time, to have the dream advertising job, that wouldn't be the most exciting, but would pay a fortune. But then she gets a job that she least expects. We see how disappointed she is, because she has had to work her tail off to get to where she is. Then the sexy hero arrives on the scene. Drake has no memory of who he is or where he comes from. Talia finds him hungry, and left to die behind a dumpster, and feeling a instant connection to him (even though he is a stranger) she decides to take him in. When she learns about what he is, she doesn't fear vampires at all. That aspect was a bit strange to me, even her best friend and work associates don't seem to think anything too strange about it much. However it does set the stage for the plot that is a whirlwind of danger and romance.

The characters in this story were intriguing and I enjoyed seeing the connection to each other, and how they each play a part in this story. The side characters were cute and amusing (especially the little boy "Pip" who is charming, and they were put into the story smoothly. Drake made a fabulous hero, sexy and sweet. (which is my personal favorite). Even though he is a vampire, he is newly turned, and seems so human and normal. He doesn't seem to send off the aura of danger at all, but you see how he slowly changes and accepts what he has become. Talia is very strong willed, and is very progressive, and goes after what she wants, sometimes she comes off too strong, and she tends to be a bit too prideful at times. She tends to forget that she is mortal and a woman with feelings. Talia has been hurt in the past and has learned to protect herself. And one of my favorite aspects was how Drake deals with her cool manner, he shakes her up and makes her realize what she is doing to herself and to those that care about her. His manner is so sweet and patient with Talia, and their relationship is a slow progression even though fireworks are obviously just beneath the surface.

The plot and the story line was so well done, I felt like there was a certain smooth flow to the story, it didn't feel too shifty, and when the plot changed, it felt like a gradual transition. I enjoyed this world that Lara Nance has created, and I didn't feel lost at any moment in the story. She gave strong descriptions that seemed to add flavor to the story, and made this reader become fully entrenched in the story. The love the blossoms between Drake and Talia is tender yet passionate, and I enjoyed the style of this author. I will warn you there is a bit of a cliffhanger, not too much of one, but definitely makes me eager to read the next one in the series "Danger in Los Angeles" Overall I couldn't help but fall madly in love with the love story between Drake and Talia. There was a certain enchanting feel to it, a love story amidst danger and intrigue that will stir your senses!!! A story you don't want to miss out on. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!