In Wilde Nights in Paradise, I said that Seth’s story was going to break my heart … I just didn’t realize that it was going to rip it right out of my chest. I sat glued to the pages, turning them as fast as I could, with my throat clogged up and loving every minute of it.

As long as you are ok with an emotional rollercoaster, Honor Reclaimed is definitely worth the effort. The ending absolutely slayed me and I think it will be a while before I let that one go, but it was everything I hoped it would be and I’m definitely looking forward to the next book in the series.

Full review available at http://romanticreadsandsuch.wordpress.com/2014/06/06/book-review-honor-reclaimed/.

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When I read The Winning Season I was super excited about the possibility of J T’s story and Packard doesn’t let me down. Unlike the Matt & Kelly’s story, this one isn’t quite as angst ridden but it still packs an emotional punch.

I adore Packard’s writing style – it’s tight without a lot of unnecessary drama (which she could have easily done based on J T and Angie’s troubles) and it flows very smoothly. I was so engaged I didn’t even notice how quickly I worked my way through Catching Heat and I was very sad to see it end, although very happy for J T and Angie. He has three brothers though so I’m expecting to see more of the Sawyers and I’m super excited to see what Packard brings us. Based on how much I’ve loved the two I’ve read, I’m sure I won’t be disappointed.

Full review available at http://romanticreadsandsuch.wordpress.com/2014/06/12/book-review-catching-heat/

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Don’t let the fact that Maddie is twelve years older than Chase decide whether you are going to give this book a go. It’s well-written, with addictive characters and a sweet romance, and that perfect amount of baseball to make it a great pick for a summertime read.

Full review available at Rhttp://romanticreadsandsuch.wordpress.com/2014/06/14/book-review-the-changeup/.

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I found An Accidental Affair to be a historical romance treat – it is sweet and engaging and I could hardly put it down. There’s romantic drama and family drama and even some danger, but it’s all given in Boyd’s very deft hand so the flow makes it very easy to read.

Full review available at http://romanticreadsandsuch.wordpress.com/2014/06/15/book-review-an-accidental-affair/

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I’m always thrilled to get my hands on one of Serine’s stories. They are wonderfully complicated but not convoluted, her paranormal world is fun with all of the make believe characters at her disposal, and those characters have wonderfully intricate and addictive lives. Full of action, drama, and heartache, Grimm Consequences is the perfect companion to the “Transplanted Tales” series.

Nate has some secretes he’s been keeping and unfortunately he can no longer keep them hidden. Quite the mysterious character, the added insight into his past gives readers the added layers they’ve been looking for. He’s come a long way from the man he was to the man he is and we find out just how far. It’s raw and touching and I got to the end with an even bigger crush on him.

Full review available at http://romanticreadsandsuch.wordpress.com/2014/06/22/book-review-grimm-consequences/.

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While I haven’t read any of the Thompson & Sons or the Six Pack Ranch series, I have read Arend’s All Fired Up and enjoyed it a lot. One Sexy Ride proves to be just as intriguing, although it deals more with family dynamic and long held fears.

I think the childhood friend/friend’s sibling is one of my favorite types of romances. I love the shared history and the understanding that comes from two people knowing each other for years, even if they haven’t been seeing each other all that clearly.

With sexy, silent Len and vivacious Janey creating sparks, life isn’t necessarily calm but it is a lot of fun. And if the rest of Arend’s stories are anything like the two I’ve read so far, I definitely have found a new go-to author. Emotionally complex, funny and sweet, but richly sexy, One Sexy Ride is full of color and passion and fun.

Full review available at http://romanticreadsandsuch.wordpress.com/2014/06/24/book-review-one-sexy-ride/.

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I’m really loving York’s Tryst Island series. They are sexy, emotional and full of interesting characters. As each of them fall in love, it leaves me both satisfied and looking forward to more stories.

Both Parker and Kaitlin have problems letting others in. They were each scarred by a long ago event, but together they just might be able to learn to trust again.

I really enjoyed both of the characters. I wasn’t sure how I was going to react to Kaitlin’s psychic abilities but it works well in the story. The way she’s able to provide comfort and hope to Parker is fantastic. And he’s one of my favorite characters so far – troubled, honorable, and a little bit scared but willing to give in to his attraction to Kaitlin anyway.

There is also an interesting twist to this one – a bit of danger and intrigue, which is a little different than the ones I’ve read so far. It isn’t all that involved but it does add a little more to an already great read.

Parker’s Passion (like all of the stories in the series) is scorching, sweet and addictive. York is quickly becoming one of my go-to authors.

(Complimentary copy provided in exchange for an honest review. Reviews of other stories in the series can be found at http://romanticreadsandsuch.wordpress.com/2014/06/29/book-review-parkers-passion/.)

Ya’ll, Jack and Betsy just about broke my heart … and I loved every page. There are moments of great beauty and moments of extreme heartache, but there are so many wonderful, ordinary moments in between.

I adored the Jack and Betsy together. They each do so much for the other and even when Jack’s broken he’s still got so much heart (he just doesn’t realize it). I just ate up the way their relationship changed over time and it added so much more oomph to their love story to have them be such a large part of each other’s lives for so long. They are sweet and touching, and troubled, and the ending just brought a huge smile to my face. It’s the perfect way to wrap up their relationship.

Full review available at http://romanticreadsandsuch.wordpress.com/2014/07/04/book-review-return-to-glory/

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I liked these two a lot. They have good chemistry and they work well together on figuring out what is going on at Olivia’s work. We get a little glimpse of the rest of the HOT team and a few hints at possible future stories. The mystery is well done and I really enjoyed how it ended. There was great tension, hot sex, and touching emotions. Harris is a master at giving readers kick-ass intrigue mixed with heart-warming moments and she’s become my can’t-be-missed military romance author.

Full review available at http://romanticreadsandsuch.wordpress.com/2014/07/05/book-review-hot-package/

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A touching story about two people dealing with regret and fear, Worth the Fall is a moving tale of learning to let go and embrace the good things that the future can hold.

Full review available at http://romanticreadsandsuch.wordpress.com/2014/07/06/book-review-worth-the-fall/