Nugget Romance Series, a Delight!
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The entire "Nugget" series is delightful.  Finz has developed full and interesting characters and it's easy to buy in to the emotions of the different personalities.  Love her turn of phrase and excellent sense of humor.  Great series for a vacation read, or anytime for a happy escape.
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I love this series! Erin stays true to her writing form and twists a delightful story of romance and intrigue that left me smiling through the whole book! Small towns are hot hot hot with romance. Dj and Rebecca's past catch up with them and Rebecca's is tired of being the doctor with the plan!
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This line is the perfect description of Fools Gold and why I LOVE this SERIES!  Susan Mallery has outdone herself with this hilarious story for Sam Ridge & Dellina Hopkins.

Sam is a former NFL kicker who has not completely embraced Fools Gold, he is a very private person who has bad luck with women and isn't interested in anything but a few nights of hot & steamy sex.  He took Dellina home one night and believes she is only interested in marriage  I mean she has wedding dresses & a list entitled How to Get Him to Propose in her extra bedroom  so Sam runs and hasn't spoken to her in months.  Now hes forced to ask for her help in planning a party for his firm Score.

There are fireworks between Sam & Dellina but they are working together so they decide not to mix business with pleasure.  That is until Dellina secures best-selling author, Lark Heuston, as the guest speaker for Scores party.  Lark has no boundaries when it comes to SEX  she will discuss it, demonstrate it & show you how to improve your sex life.  The only problem  Lark is Sams mother and has NO BOUNDARIES  to include discussing Sams sex life.

WARNING  You may want to confine your reading to the privacy of your home because you will LAUGH OUT LOUD!
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Sweet and romantic, suspenseful and funny! All of the components for a fun read, for everyone.  The characters are getting stronger as the series expands. Well done!
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I love this series. This one had the perfect balance of playful banter, lighthearted fun, and sweet romance; along with tackling serious topics and social issues. Gray Grayson is a giant, gorgeous, smart and sexy teddy bear; you can't help but fall in love with his strength, vulnerability, and loving heart. What a yummy Cupcake! And of course, the lady that captures him, Ivy Mac aka Special Sauce. She is the ideal heroine for a heartwarming rom-com. She is smart, funny, can make a delicious donut, along with having a sensual girl next door charm, that completely takes you by surprise. It was great to see old friends from book One, and get a glimpse of the next team mate that will tackle his way into my heart. Can't wait to learn more about Ethan Dexter, Game On!
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When I Need You by Lorelei James is a sweet, yet sexually charged addition to the Need You series.  Although this latest installment is the fourth in the series, it can easily be read as a standalone but I HIGHLY recommend the previous novels as well.

It has been a very tough year of surgeries and physical therapy, but football superstar Jensen Lund has finally overcome the series injuries that have sidelined him for the past year. Although his recovery has been full of frustration and worry, Jensen has arrived at a few surprising discoveries about himself. Now content to spend time on his own or with his family, Jensen has no desire to turn back into the hard partying  playboy he was before his injuries. So why is Jensen suddenly so enthusiastic about spending time with single mom Rowan Michaels and her adorable six year old son Calder?

Between her busy work schedules and raising Calder completely on her own, Rowan has no time or desire for a man in her life.  She is quite self-sufficient with a good relationship with her parents and brother.  Rowan has absolutely no desire to become involved with an athlete, so what possible explanation can there be for her eagerness to hangout with Jensen?

In spite of the very obvious chemistry between them, Rowan and Jensen agree to a platonic relationship.  They initially go into their budding friendship with a few preconceived ideas about each other, but it does not take long to dispel these erroneous assumptions.  Their friendship is refreshingly free from conflict although they do experience a few minor ups and downs as they get to know each other. With such a sizzling  hot attraction burning underneath the surface of their easygoing friendship, will Jensen and Rowan finally give into their desire? Or will Rowans fears ruin any chance for a real relationship with Jensen?

When I Need You is a highly entertaining and emotionally compelling novel that old and new fans of the Need You series will enjoy. The characters are vibrantly developed with easy to relate to fears and imperfections. The friendship between Jensen and Rowan is fun and flirty and Jensens interactions with Calder are incredibly sweet and tender. Lorelei James once again delivers a romance with plenty of heart and steam without throwing in any unnecessary angst or drama. A truly delightful addition to a much loved series that is extraordinarily heartwarming and quite captivating.

I received a complimentary copy for review.
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A fun series with a touch of paranormal, lots of suspense, beautiful friendships, and wonderful romance.  I enjoyed Gustavia's story as much as I did Julie and Tylers.  What a great group of friends and a wonderful adventure. Logan is still around causing serious trouble, the group is searching for the next treasure cache, and we learn more about Gustavia's family. That background did not click as well as I would have liked, but I enjoyed seeing the changes.  Loved when she told her dad off and when she discovered a new member of the family, well not new, but new to her. The romantic interest is aggravating but his hot and cold flips are well supported and explained.  Gustavia even gets it, but she is only willing to put up with so much.  She is a strong woman and I love that.
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Ive long been a fan of Tawna Fenske, and her latest doesnt disappoint. Amber and Sean are a great couple and it was fun getting to know them and being introduced to at least a few of Seans siblings. Amber was first introduced in the fantastic Studmuffin Santa and Im glad she found her own happily ever after. Tawna is building a wonderful, quirky, hilarious and sexy world with this new series, and Sean and Amber start it off right. I almost always develop a crush on Tawnas guys, and Sean has definitely been added to the list. This book was sweet, sexy, touching and funny. I cant wait for more adventures at the Ponderosa Resort!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book in return for an honest review.
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Welcome to Happily, Inc. This is going to be another amazing series from Susan Mallery. One book in, and I am hooked on the characters and eagerly anticipating the next chapters to see how everyone builds their lives in this fun town of weddings, love, and giraffes? Nick and Pallas' story was a perfect introduction to the lovely town of Happily, Inc. sitting along the banks of the Rio de los Suenos. The stories to come, I am sure, will be as captivating as the first and as addictive as the people and places of Fool's Gold.
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I loved this series and whilst all the books can stand alone, this book mentions the previous mail order brides and their happy mates. Austin moves to Shifter Grove to open his own bar and satisfy his dream of running his own business. He lost his fated mate many years ago and has resigned himself to being alone. Mainly for a laugh, he posts on a dating site Sassy Mates and leaves a jokey message. Dahlia is a widowed human mother with a morose troublesome twelve year old who is almost definitely a shifter like his late father, but has never shifted. She is at her wits end as he has been expelled by yet another school. Feeling low, she browses a dating site to cheer herself up and sends off a jokey reply to Austin. Should she dare to find happiness again and will her son allow it to happen. A great story with loveable characters. I was given this book for an honest review.
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I am very happy to give a review for such a wonderful book series! I bought the series based on the fantastic customer reviews and I am happy to report that it was a delightful book to read! Kate, as a character, is funny and strong. I really enjoyed how different she is than the normal women you normally read about in romances. I still laugh when I think about her saying "Here Kitty Kitty" when she walks into a dark, abandened building in a dangerous part of town to meet Curan, whom she has no idea what he is except that he's some sort of cat. I really do recommend this book series and I cant wait to read book 4 when it comes out later this year!

I also recommend Angels Blood and Archagel's Kiss by Nalini Singh. I just finished reading the books and I sure hope Nalini decides to write a 3rd book in the series! I also love and would like to recommend The Blackdagger Brotherhood.
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The Finding Love books are so uplifting and give the reader hope for the future. And Finding Love in Park Cities, Utah is no different. True, I sometimes wanted to wring the necks of some of the characters, but I loved them every step of the way. They just seem like real people, like your friends and neighbors.
Angela Ruth Strong is very strong in character development and humor. In this series, she had to meld many of the characters of two families into a workable, cohesive unit. They genuinely seem to care.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a clean story with romance thrown in. Very enjoyable.
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Have thoroughly enjoyed the Kate Shugak mysteries.  Before starting this series, I knew little about Alaska.  The descriptive is well written, the romance is outrageously fun (but NOT sugar-y), and I'm always surprised at the end.  Really, really enjoy these books!  Thanks!
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I loved the "Racing To Love" series by Amy Gregory, and flew through the books. So when I found out there would be a new series by her, with the first book as a spin-off with Mike, Carter's brother from the RTL series, I was thrilled. Now it is not necessary to have read any of the RTL books previously, but some of the characters make cameos, so for me it was a special treat. Mike's story is completely his own. But by the end you may find yourself wanting to meet the other side of the family.

Mike's Way Back follows Mike, detective and cop extraordinaire, who has moved back to his hometown. He has this quiet strength about him that I really liked, and though he is still a cop, his alpha male side is controlled, sensitive or strong at all the right times. Plus his detective side allows him to see beyond the surface. He's been burned before, and old wounds die hard, but into his life walks Taryn, a woman to challenge him, but maybe even heal him. Taryn herself is passionate about her job, has created an exterior that has protected her over the years, but unknowingly needs someone to see past her walls and love her for who she is, letting her inner firecracker out.

I loved the pacing and interactions between Mike and Taryn. They have wonderful banter that helps open them up to each other, and beyond that the more they are with each other, even by phone or email, the clearer you can see their friendship forming, and blooming into more. Even within the limited time frame, it all felt very natural. I truly enjoyed their honesty, their genuine care and consideration of the other, their lack of game-playing, how well they worked together, the laughs they shared, and of course their chemistry (their hot chemistry).

Additionally, one of Amy Gregory's strengths in her RTL series was the great community of characters she brings to life. We're not limited to just the MCs or given some token one-dimensional secondary characters. In MWB, we once again gain some wonderful characters that I look forward to getting to know more and more. Everyone has a place in the story and it gives a lovely depth to this book.

Amy Gregory created a beautiful, sweet romance between two characters with incredible humor, heart, healing, and love. I'm so happy about the start of this new series, and I hope Mike and Taryn make appearances in the rest of the upcoming books.
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Mia is heading home to Lucky Harbor for her aunt's wedding and she wants to take her boyfriend Nick with her. But Nick is a lone wolf. He doesn't have ties, he doesn't do family gatherings, and he doesn't make any commitments, so going "home" with Mia scares him to death, but when he thinks he's lost Mia he realizes he's been home all along.

Mia and Nick's story is touching, sexy, romantic, and fun. Mia knew that what she and Nick had was special, but it takes two and Nick only saw the fun, superficial side of their relationship. I feared Mia would get her heart broken. She's a smart, sexy, passionate woman, and Nick is her match her in every way. Under the Mistletoe is a wonderful addition to the Lucky Harbor series. It has all the ingredients the full-length stories have, in a smaller, yet still delicious bite!

Nannette for Joyfully Reviewed
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*happy sigh*

Ready to Fall is book #4 is Olivia Dade's Lovestruck Librarians series, which follows a fun group of librarian friends. This novella delivers constant humor (that literally made me laugh out loud!) along with a sweetly emotional romance.

Teacher and part-time librarian Sarah Mayhew is a handful. She's feisty, clever, and funny. However, those traits that make her endearing are the same ones that have overwhelmed the guys she has dated in the past. Tired of rejection, Sarah decides to go with her head rather than her heart. She has looked for love, but she doesn't want to hurt anymore. She just wants security. Sarah sets her eyes on a fellow teacher--someone who's rather boring but safe.

Sarah's school is holding a bike retreat, so she decides to cozy up to her coworker then. Not so fast, though: Sarah doesn't know how to ride a bike. After a disastrous attempt while learning as a kid (one broken arm and dozens of stitches later), learning to ride is something that she let fall by the wayside. But on her quest for comfortable love, she's going to need to learn once and for all.

Enter Chris Dean, owner of the local bike repair shop. Sarah's friend Helen (from book #3, Mayday) puts them in touch with each other, in an effort to be helpful--but mostly to play matchmaker.

Chris is definitely hot, but he's also quite reserved. In fact, the first time that he and Sarah meet, he's downright grumpy. Sarah pleads with him to help her learn to ride a bike. After some coaxing--and a promise to pay him for his efforts--Chris agrees.

What starts out as bike lessons turns into more as Sarah and Chris realize how attracted they are to each other. Indeed, they're a good example of opposites attract: Sarah is a comedic firecracker while Chris is lowkey and focused. But something they have in common is pain that lingers just below the surface.

Sarah uses humor and charm to mask her insecurities, while Chris remains closed off to hide a previously broken heart. As the story progresses, they uncover each other's true selves and decide that they both love what they find underneath it all.

Sarah is one of my favorite heroines from this series. Part Anne Shirley, part Bridget Jones, she's an endearing mix of pluck and vulnerability. Her dialogue brought on so many laughs. Likewise, Chris is a strong, reserved type who I took to immediately. His initial grumpiness is short-lived, but it made me like his character right away. For me, the only thing better than a grumpy hero is one who knows how to grovel and apologize really well.

Since this is a novella, the romance itself is a bit of a whirlwind and happens over the course of a few days. But I just loved this couple and especially appreciated the balance of comedy and tender moments.

Ready to Fall manages to be lighthearted and fun while also exploring emotion and depth. It's a combination that definitely worked for me and I highly recommend this book, as well as the others in the Lovestruck Librarians series.

I received an advance copy of this book from NetGalley.
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That Weekend is a vibrantly cheeky, flirtatiously fun, brightly humorous, romance that will make you sigh with pleasure!

Ava Christensen works as a reporter for Entertainment New Now.  She is sure that she will soon be getting a promotion to the show as a co host.  When she is passed over by the owner of the stations nephew, she is furious with the show's executive producer, Jake Durham. To make matters worse she is forced to spend a weekend working at a film festival with the infuriating man.

Ava tries to keep her distance from Jake but after she is injured one evening she is forced to accept his help.  It isn't long before sparks start to fly between the two but Jake who was hurt after the breakup with another coworker is not sure he wants to give love another try.

After a misunderstanding Jake and Ava decide to go their separate ways, but neither one of them are happy without the other.  Will they be able to mend their rift and find their way to love and happily ever after?
I easily fell in love with That Weekend.  It is a marvelous tale that is well written, with character's that will stick with you long after you have read the last word. I highly recommend this book for those who are looking for a sweet and tender romance that is sprinkled throughout with laugh out loud moments!

Reviewed at HarlequinJunkie.com