Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Making a Play - Launch Day!

About the author:

Victoria Denault loves long walks on the beach, cinnamon dolce lattes and writing angst-filled romance. She lives in LA but grew up in Montreal, which is why she is fluent in English, French and hockey.

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MAKING A PLAY by Victoria Denault (September 8, 2015; Forever Yours E-Book; Hometown Players: Book 2)
He'll do whatever it takes to winon and off the ice.
Luc Richard is the hottest player in the NHLand it has nothing to do with hockey. His racy relationship with his supermodel ex set the tabloids on fire but nearly put his career on ice. To avoid being traded, Luc agrees to take a break from the spotlight—and from women—and spend the off-season at home in Silver Bay, Maine. It's the perfect plan... until he reconnects with Rose.

Rose Caplan is tired of being shy, sweet, and safe. She's ready for passion, romance—and Luc. Having loved him longer than she can remember, she's finally ready to prove she's not the same innocent little girl he once knew. Off the ice Luc doesn't do games, but this new Rose makes him feel like playing a little dirty. If he's really got a shot at her heart then he's not just playing to win. He's playing for keeps.

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ONE MORE SHOT by Victoria Denault (June 2, 2015; Forever Yours E-Book; Hometown Players: Book 1)
They say you only get one shot at making your dreams come true. Jordan is determined to take two.
Drafted by the NHL at eighteen, Jordan Garrison was headed for fame, and there was only one person he wanted to share it withJessie Caplan. He was crazy in love with her, and had finally told her so. They shared an amazing night . . . and then everything fell apart.

Jessie tries not to think about the night she gave herself to Jordan-or how he broke her heart. She tries not to think about it, but she does. Especially now, when she's staring into his sky-blue eyes for the first time in six years. After so much time and torment, she can't tell if she loves him or hates him. But Jordan has learned enough to know a connection like theirs is rare. He was lucky to find Jessie once. No way will he lose her again.

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THE FINAL MOVE by Victoria Denault (December 8, 2015; Forever Yours E-Book; Hometown Players: Book 3)
Hockey legend Devin Garrison thought he blew his shot. But his relationship with Callie Caplan just went into overtime.
Sexy, rich, and one of the biggest stars in the NHL, Devin Garrison has always been the one who had it all. That is until his marriage falls apart and he realizes he has to start over. If he’s honest, there has only been one woman who ever really excited him—Callie Caplan. They shared a night that was hotter than the late-summer sun, but in an instant Callie was gone, pretending it never happened.

Callie Caplan isn’t the wild child people think she is. It’s true she’s avoided relationships, but only because she’s seen how crazy love can be. And her messy, imperfect life is crazy enough without opening her heart to a man—even one as picture perfect as Devin. But when fate brings them back together—just as they need each other most—Devin is determined to convince Callie that what she’s feeling is real. And this final play may be their chance at forever…

Monday, September 7, 2015

It Had to Be Love - Tamra Bauman

 25056781https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25056781-it-had-to-be-love It Had to Be Love  is book two in the It Had to Be series by Tamra Bauman. I liked the first book in this series so much, I was very excited when I was given the opportunity to read this second book.

Tara Carter is hiding from her past. She moved to Anderson Butte, Colorado to reclaim her life and start over. Sheriff Ryan Anderson knows she's hiding something, and although he doesn't usually date the women in town, he makes an exception for Tara.  She learns to trust again and he learns that happiness is sometimes right in front of us and we just fail to see it. There is a suspenseful plot, that you see coming but enjoy all the same. There are some cameo appearances from the characters we came to love in the first book, for me that was the Grandmother. This is a story that delivers well developed characters, an interesting story line, and of course a yummy Hero and a terrific HEA.

I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Wrong Number Right Guy - Elle Casey

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25335757-wrong-number-right-guy
Wrong Number Right Guy by Elle Casey is a laugh out loud hilarious book! Seriously, I caution you about reading this in public. I found my self incapable of not snickering while reading. May Wexler is a work for herself photographer who is devoted to her sister and her family. After a misdirected text lands her in a pickle, handsome security consultant Ozzie saves the day. Now I admit, May is a bit crazy and really a total hot mess. This did not make me want to stop reading, it encouraged me to keep going. Ozzie and May have pets that bond right away and it adds a little more humor to the story.

As a first book in  a series, the secondary characters were introduced to us in a way that makes me excited to see where their stories take us. If you are looking for a funny, quirky story that will have you literally laughing out loud, then this is definitely the book for you. It reminded me to relax and not take myself so serious. Reading should be fun, and this book has that in spades.

Ordinarily I would stop my review here, but I feel it is a disservice to those of you that are on the fence about reading this book. Below are few of my favorite by May Wexler quotes.

"Three months. That's all it'll take me to become a badass. Ka-chow, baby - look out!"

"No, I didn't say anything. Just reminding myself of some chores I have to do later." Namely, talk to a therapist because I'm crazy.

"I'm so afraid I'm going to toot; I have my butt cheeks squeezed together as tight as they'll go, and that leaves very little extra strength for lifting these twenty-pound weights up to my shoulders for the twelfth time. (This is exactly how I feel when I work out!)

"Crazy people, I find I kind of like crazy." Me too May, Me too.

This book comes out on September 22nd, pre-order it on amazon or check it out if you have kindle unlimited.

Happy Reading!

I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.