Smitten by Coble, Billerbeck, Hunt and Hunter
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This is a wonderful, light romance with the flavor of wholesome Christian character.  I totally enjoyed it, for the escape,  relaxation and good feelings I received.  I have recommended it to several friends for the light, enjoyable read that it is.  I will buy more of their joint ventures.
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Parker, Bo and Royce start International Guy Inc as college. The 3 friends create a company that caters to wealthy woman around the world. Parker is the Dream Maker and he has a knack for reading woman and figuring out what is really going on in their mind. Bo is the Love Maker and style guru. Royce is the Money Maker and numbers cruncher. The 3 men will tackle any job as long as it is legal and just might possibly end up between the sheets with a client or two. This is the first 3 Novellas in the series. Three separate stories but some of the characters besides the boys do cross over.

I love the author's writing style. Audrey grabs you from the beginning and keeps you wanting to read right up to the last page. She throws in a few cliffhangers to keep the reader wanting more. Love that the problem solving is often more about empowering the woman, making her feel beautiful and strong. The boys may be playboys but they are all about treating women right. If you are looking for a fun, sexy read I recommend this series. Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for sharing this book in exchange for my honest review.
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Each of the stories are wonderful to read. I enjoyed getting to meet each couple in their journey to becoming mates. I liked seeing Bear Canyon and all the shifters grow with each story. I have reviewed each story individually and all have been given 5 star ratings. I loved each book but would have to say Attraction was my favorite because I loved getting to see Mae find the one who was meant for her. I also enjoyed getting to see more of the other couples in the book as well. I can guarantee I will be looking for books by Elle Thorne in the future. I had fun reading her writing style and character development.
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Hot and Bothered is the title of the newest anthology to hit the bookshelves. It promises a steamy tale of love and seduction by four different authors. After reading it, I can vouch that a couple of the stories are definite scorchers.
 First up is Luring Lucy by Lori Foster. I must admit I am a big fan of hers. Reading this story did not disappoint me. The hero, Bram and the heroine, Lucy have known one another for years. When he finds out she is going to a cabin looking for a fling to ward off bad memories, he wants to be the one she has the fling with...and he wants it to last forever. In reading about Bram and Lucy, I envied Lucy. Bram is a lusty guy, but a considerate friend and lover. Warning: this is what is meant by the title Hot and Bothered. You will need to cool yourself down after reading this. Very enjoyable story. Just too bad it was not longer.

 Truth or Dare by Laura Bradley is the second story. The heroine, Shay, is a P.I. hired to investigate suspicious accidents involving bullriders. Luke is the sexy hero who is a bullrider, who is also a suspect. I am not one to read stories involving the rodeo, but the author did a good job of developing the story, including the sexual tension between the couple. Another enjoyable story.

The third story, Compromised by Gayle Callen seemed out of place in this anthology. I never really got into the story. While the other three stories took place in modern times, this story did not. The basis of the story is that the couple did not know one another and got caught kissing. Her father forced them to marry. The rest of the story centered on them getting to know one another. Considering the other stories were different in depicting the hero and heroine and the settings, this story seemed old fashioned. I did not enjoy it.

Treading Dangerous Waters by Victoria Marquez was the final story. It started out all right, but I could never detect much sexual tension between the hero, James, and the heroine, Sofia. I felt the story seemed stilted at times and the couple had no spark. The couple spent little time together getting to know one another, but we were expected to believe that two people who can be described as "cautious" could almost instantly fall in love. I did not dislike the story, but felt the premises could have been dealt with better.
 I would give the first two stories a rating of "5", the third one a "2" and the last one a "3".  Based upon the first two stories alone, this anthology is worth buying.
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I love this book! I read Smitten & I just knew I had to read this book! I am definitely a Romantic.... This book is sweet, cute, & funny. I would read this book more than once. If you want a sweet romantic book, this book is definitely for you! This book has four stories by the four authors & the stories flow really well.
#1 LOVE BETWEEN THE LINES
#2 MAKE ME A MATCH
#3 KNIT ONE, LOVE TWO
#4 LOVE BLOOMS
I can't wait for the next book!

Book Description
Publication Date: January 8, 2013

Summer, fall, winter, spring--Smitten, Vermont, is the place for love . . . and mystery!

There's a secret in Grandma Rose's attic--a forgotten set of dog tags belonging to her first love. But David Hutchins was killed in action and never returned to Smitten. How did the dog tags end up in the attic?

The mystery intrigues Rose's three granddaughters--Tess, Clare, and Zoe--and they decide to investigate, though their mother, Anna, warns against meddling. But as the seasons turn and the mystery unravels, the three young women and their mother encounter some intriguing mystery men of their own. Has a sixty-year-old puzzle sparked something new for this close-knit family of women?

Join popular romance novelists--and real-life BFFs--Colleen Coble, Kristin Billerbeck, Diann Hunt, and Denise Hunter for four delightful intertwined tales of mystery and sweet intrigue.

About the Author

RITA-finalist Colleen Coble is the author of several best-selling romantic suspense novels, including Tidewater Inn and the Mercy Falls, Lonestar, and Rock Harbor series.

Christy Award finalist and two-time winner of the ACFW Book of the Year award, Kristin Billerbeck has appeared on The Today Show and has been featured in the New York Times. Her books include A Billion Reasons Why and What a Girl Wants.

Denise Hunter is the award-winning and best-selling author of several novels, including A Cowboy's Touch and Sweetwater Gap. She and her husband are raising three boys in Indiana.

Diann Hunt has lived in Indiana forever, been happily married forever, loves her family, chocolate, her friends, her dog, and, well, chocolate.
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Just by the author names on the front cover, a savvy reader is going to know they are in for a spectacular treat with this sweet collection of love stories. And for the not-yet-familiar reader, they are sure to discover their new favorite historical romance authors.

Each novella in this four book collection takes place in the quaint little town of Dry Gulch, Texas. One would not think love would be prone to blossom in such a place, but one matchmaker is not about to let love slip these heroes and heroines by.

Each story is unique and special to the authors talents and voice. For fans of the Archers from previous full length fiction, readers get the chance to read Neills love story. His and Claras was definitely my favorite and I could have easily read an entire length book about these two.

One of the things Ive never been in love with about novellas is the story line feels rushed or put-on because of the story word count. But I loved this collection. Each story did justice to their characters and covered a good bit of ground for having so little to work with. And there is a fun little twist to the last story as we finally meet who has been setting all our characters up.

From beginning to end, a pleasurable collection of stories that will warm and soothe the most romantic of hearts.

This review is my honest opinion. Thanks to the publishers for my copy to review.
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I really enjoyed the part of Calendar Girl that I read and was excited when I received this arc to read. This time we are following a group of men who help out women who need assistance with their businesses, getting their groove back, with their reputations or whatever else they might be lacking.  OF course the men are gorgeous and smart and go getters.  And the women are stunners.  Although some of them cross into sexual relationships, they are there to work at whatever task the woman needs, get their money and move on.  Instead of a new story for each month, this series takes you to a new place each case.  This installment is (of course) Paris, New York, and Copenhagen.
The men are honest, hot, and determined to make their business a success.  You mostly get to watch Parker at work in this set but BO and Roy do make appearances along with their spunky "collared" assistant.
I love Audrey Carlan's writing style.  The stories are quick but well done with enough steam to keep you reading.  There is some drama but nothing that makes you cringe.  Since these are relatively short stories, if you don't like stories where the characters jump into the sack pretty quickly, these books might not be for you.  I also appreciated the way that one story looked at building a relationship that alters over time.  Lovers can decide to remain friends without either being heartbroken.
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A couple weeks ago DiDi, my road trip partner in crime, and I headed out to San Antonio for a weekend of fun with some of the other GP crew for Wild Wicked Weekend.  Of course during our three and half hour drive we talked life and books! Oh, and of course we had our must stop at Bucees (Its a Texas thing) moment.

While discussing books that we were reading and books we could not wait to come out, I said to DiDi, you know my review for Maries new Green Mountain book will be short, sweet and read like thisIt is Marie Effing Force, the book is effing AWESOME, GET this EFFING book now and read it!

And I Love Her is book four in the Green Mountain series.  I loved this series from book one and my love for these characters continues to grow more and more with each book.  And I Love Her is Hunter Abbotts story.  You will fall head over heels with this sexy numbers man.  Boy can this man make you swoon with his words!

Hunter Abbott is the oldest of the 10 Abbott children.  He is the CFO of the family business and the responsible one.  Hunter analyzes everything.  But one thing he knows for sure are his feelings for the waitress at the local diner.

Megan Kanes world turned upside down when she was teenager and her world is turning upside down again with the news that her sister and brother in law have decided to sale the diner and move to France.  She has had a crush on Will Abbott for years, but when it is pointed out to her by Will that she is focusing on the wrong brother she starts to see Hunter in a whole new light.

I could not get enough of Hunter and Megan.  They complement each other perfectly. They have their struggles, but one thing I love about this series is that the struggles this couple and the other couples from the previous books go through are real life struggles.  You find yourself rooting for these characters and falling in love with them and with the town of Butler.  There were times when I wanted to scream at Megan, and times I wanted to smack Hunter upside the head.  To tell them to get their act together.  There are so many wonderful and sweet moments between Hunter and Megan.  Hunter knows what he wants and goes after it with all he has.  I loved that Hunter saw that he could be responsible CFO Hunter, but still could let loose a little, not plan and analyze everything in his life.  It was wonderful is see Megan learn to open up again and let love in.  I felt a strong connection to Megan.  I struggled right along with her as she learned to open her heart to Hunter and realize that everyone needs and deserves love and happiness.  This story will have you laughing, sighing from Hunters sexiness and crying.

We also get to check in with the rest of the Abbott crew.  Hannah and Nolan are expecting a baby.  Will and Cameron get engaged with a little help from Fred the moose.  Never thought a moose would make a proposal one of the sweetest proposals ever, but leave it to Marie to make it a perfect moment in the book.  We get see a little more of Ella and Charley, which I enjoyed.  Of course I am very much looking forward to Ella and Gavins story.  I think Lincoln and Elmer are going to have a hard time getting these two on the same page and the road to happily ever after.

The Green Mountain series are romance stories written to perfection!  Marie Force just has that something special in her writing that you cannot get enough of.  With each book this series gets better.  You just fall more in love with this family chapter by chapter, book by book.  If you have not read Marie Force you truly are missing out on something special.

Happy Reading!!

Review copy provided for an honest review.
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Definitely one of my favourites. Hunt has created a wonderful protagonist in Willie Smith. Willie is a marvellous character, beautiful, loves make-up, warm, loving and simply irresistible.
His life as a harlot with a silver lining is touching and heart felt. The background of the story, depicting the slums, the wealthy, is richly crafted. Disappointed that the book is out of print but grateful that I have a copy. Because of Sweet Lavendar, Hunt is now one of my must-read authors.
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Favorite Quotes:

Im sorry. I promise to keep my commitment cooties away from you.

Find the woman whose demons play nice with yours. Thats what its all about, brother.

I liked my life, before we figured things out between us. But everything was in sepia tones. Nice to look at. Adequate. With you with us together, everything is in vibrant, pulsing color, and I cant wait to open my eyes every morning and see whats around me.

And you're a good-looking guy in his prime Womens ovaries start tap-dancing when they see you.

Not that I know what Im talking about, but I think the key to marriage is not to marry someone you can live with, but to marry the one you cant live without.

My Review:

Autumn Jones Lake has made my week as she pens my favorite MC series, not that Im a muffler bunny, but I do enjoy varying my reading genres. Shortly after picking up the first book, Slow Burn, the Lost Kings quickly became my favorite group of handsome, nasty talking, witty, sexy, and smart-mouthed alpha bad boys - hands down. They cannot seem to speak without swearing (even when they try) and tease, bicker, prank, and banter 90% of the time. They may be tatted, tough, and rough around the edges; but they are total marshmallows and teddy bears when it comes to their women, and then also provide after school programs and quietly aid in protecting their community. Of the books in the series that I have had the pleasure of reading, White Knuckles was the steamiest and sweetest love story of the bunch. I adored seeing the moody and perpetually cranky Wrath evolving into a sweet and considerate other half with Trinity, which hasn't always been the case with this couple as he had been such a bitter and nasty buggah to her in previous installments. Little Trinity has brought the big man to his knees, as she is the only one who ever could have, and despite how vulnerable that makes him, Wrath wouldnt have it any other way. Despite having some nail biting scenes due to some bad business the club needed to sort and handle, the storyline was focused on the love story, wedding prep, and relationship issues of the club. The writing was engaging, amusing, easy to follow, and packed with creative and highly sensual sexcapades, amusing banter, and snarky wit. White Knuckles resides at the top of my list as my all time favorite MC book. All hail the Lost Kings!
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Friends with benefits turns into being so much more with this adorable read. I couldn't help but fall in love with Hunter and Jana's story. Commitment is a word neither one of these two understand and it just makes their relationship better. I definitely had my laugh out loud moments and my aww that's sweet moments like I normally do with the wonderful Addison, and I can't wait for more stories of love by the seaside.
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I usually only read M/M and not M/M/M, however, this book has changed my mind. These three guys are so likable and dedicated to each other that it is a joy to spend time with them. The conflict fits well with the romance and the ending will make you cheer. All in all, if you like nice guys finding the loves of their lives with lots of steam and some obstacles I would recommend Middleman. And as a plus, for long time readers of Jayne's other books, there were some Easter eggs which I loved finding.
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I ENJOYED THE CHARACTERS AND THE INTERACTION WITH EACH OTHER AS THE 3 STORIES
WOVE THEIR TALE INTO EACH OTHER.  I FOUND THE STORIES WERE PRETTY PREDICTABLE, BUT ENJOYABLE.
I WOULD RECOMMEND IT FOR ANYONE WHO ENJOYS READING ABOUT SMALL TOWNS AND
THEIR SURVIVAL AND THE PEOPLE WHO HELP THEM.  NICE LOVE TRIANGLES ALSO.

ALSO THE PAIRING OF COUPLES WAS INTERESTING.
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I've been waiting for what seems like forever for Hunter and Jana's story. I wasn't disappointed. It was so worth the wait. Hunter is an artist that owns a metal sculpting business with his brother. Jana is a teacher at a dance studio, has a love for theater, and helps her brother out at his bar when needed. Neither believe in love, but a good romp in the sack never hurt anyone, right? Since they have the same circle of friends and spend plenty of time together, FWB's (Friends With Benefits) seems like a perfect fit for them. As long as they keep their feelings out of it.
Not only are Jana and Hunter's characters great, it was so nice to get to see the rest of the Seaside gang and see what's been going on in their lives.
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Definitely my favorite of the Lure series so far, I have to tell you. Dont get me wrong, I love Kai and Boone, but dear, sweet Hunter hey, every girl needs a big, warm, cuddly teddy bear, doesnt she? (But youll have to find your own, because this one is mine.)

But I digress!

The Lure of.. books are really fun and different, not just from the usual Shifter paranormal romance books, but also from Anna Lowes Shifter books. The touch of Magnum P.I. is a fun little nod to my childhood of course, but theres also the interesting taste of Hawaiian culture and mythos woven in that makes them fun to read. You think you pretty much know what Shifter stories are like, but theres just a little something different here.

Speaking of different: Dawn and Hunter. This is not the usual, Alpha Male claims his mate story, so if thats what you want, please check out some of Annas other books. Theyre great! Hunter is not that guy. Is he strong? Heck yeah. Brave? Yep! Ex-military? Check that box, too. But hes also quiet and sweet, slow to anger, but quick to cuddle a motherless kitten. This is a man with soul-deep wounds he doesnt advertise. He carries on with life the best he can. Hes steadfast and loyal, and he needs Dawn like he needs air to breathe, but something happened to make him believe shell never accept him. But remember  hes the kind of guy wholl take care of that motherless kitten  hell never force a relationship on a woman. Hed rather live without her than cause her fear or pain. Hed rather just be near her, than scare her again.

Id take THAT guy over the typical Alpha Male every day of the week (and twice on Sundays). And do not get me started on Hunters bear side. That sweet beastie, he breaks my heart! I wanna beat the snot out of a few people, is all I can say.

The really great part is that Dawn is 100% perfect for Hunter. Fate doesnt mess around  she really knows whats shes doing when she pairs these two up. Dawn Meli (Officer Meli, of the Hawaii PD, to you and me, thank you very much) is physically and mentally strong. She and Hunter met as kids and shes always had a sweet spot for her sweet friend (get it? Sweet? Read the book, youll get my terrible joke), but she was really thrown for a loop when she found out about his secret Bear side. Its hard for her to reconcile, but not quite as hard as Hunter thinks it is. When push comes to shove, its ultimately Dawns love and inner strength that saves the day. She might just be one of my favorite female characters in Annas Shifter books. Id love to go into detail about why, but I know Id end up going into spoilers, and thats something I promised myself Id never do. Oh, the torture!

Look, if you're not too sure about this series, but kinda wanna give them a shot, PICK THIS BOOK! You will not be sorry, I promise, because Lure of the Bear is my favorite of the three books that have released so far. Yes, it does have some steamy scenes, and theres some violence, but theres a happy ending, no cheating, and you CAN read and enjoy it without having read the others first. Youll get a bit more out of it if you read the others, but I can honestly say that if you read Lure of the Bear first, youll want to go back and read Lure of the Dragon and Lure of the Wolf.
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Really am enjoying the Hunter series.  Hunted is the second book in the series.  Its simply delicious.  Dining has never been so fun.  The mystery deepens when Audra is blackmailed and followed by a mysterious stranger.  Her relationship with her new found love Hunter is threatened by the blackmailer.  Hunter and Audra have a very real and intense connection on all levels.  This romance is definitely moving and very sensual.  Love Hunted and the Hunter series.  Highly recommend this romantic thriller.
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Hunter is the best.  Eleanor is strong, a fighter. Together they have had a struggle to say the least.  The characters Snow, Noah, and Gavin are more of my favorites.  Definitely recommend this book for a great romance story.