Love on a Summer Night by Zoe York

Book Description

Never say never. Especially not to a determined bad boy. 

Zander Minelli is exactly the wrong kind of man. He’s dark, dangerous, and knows far too much about sawed-off shotguns. 

Faith Davidson finds him irresistible. The widowed single mother knows she should dip her toe back in the dating pool with someone solid and dependable. Definitely no tattoos. But every time she looks up, the brooding soldier is watching her, and she can’t help but wonder what it would be like to let herself have a taste… 

Small town summer nights have never been hotter—and one transplanted city-girl’s heart has never been more fragile. 

Book 4 in the acclaimed Pine Harbour series! 

Love in a Small Town - Rafe and Olivia 
Love in a Snow Storm - Jake and Dani 
Love on a Spring Morning - Ryan and Holly 
Love on a Summer Night - Zander and Faith

AVAILABLE: November 24, 2015

Love on a Summer Night is the fourth in Zoe York's Pine Harbour series.  Each book can be read as a standalone since it focuses on different couples (which is good since this was the first book I've read by Zoe York).  

Zander Minelli has about 6 months left before he is about to retire from 20 years in the military.  He knows it his time.  He is getting closer and closer to 40 years old and he feels like he SHOULD be putting down roots, but he has been on his own for so long that he doesn't know if he knows how to.  He figures he can make Pine Harbour his home base (after all, all his family is here) and still be able to come and go as he pleases.  But all that wanderlust feelings begin to change when he runs into Faith the night he rode into town.

Single mother Faith Davidson is still putting her life back together for herself and her son, Eric, after her husband died for years ago.  She knows she needs to start to put herself out there and have more of a (adult) social life, but life is easy to avoid when you write fantasy books for a living and the adventurous life took everything from you.  

The minute Faith asks Zander if he knows anything about weapons (for her book), Zander is fascinated with discovering more about Faith.  But he knows he is only on leave for a week, and while he'll be back for a few days here and there, he won't be completely in Pine Harbour for another 6 months.  

Can he convince Faith in that week that he is worth having an adventure with or will he lose the first woman that has ever captivated him, body and soul?      

On a side note...

The one thing that kind of annoyed me with this book was the description of Zander as a "bad boy". Umm.... I NEVER got a "bad boy" vibe from him.  And actually it seems to be a growing description for any book that has a Hero with tattoos.  I don't think having tattoos automatically make someone a "bad boy".  This term seems to be thrown around a lot lately (for me), and while I think it fits for some, I don't think that description fit for Zander. 

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

**I received an ARC through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.**

A Night with Knox by Eve Jagger

Book Description

One night. A sexy secret. And a New Year’s Eve they’ll never forget.

Pro baseball player Cooper Knox is tired of groupies and fans - so when a sassy brunette with curves for days doesn’t recognize him, he’s not about to let his secret slip. She wants a night to remember - and he’s going to show her a few moves she’ll never forget.

But secrets have a way of catching up with you - and when the ball drops at midnight, the new year isn’t the only thing that will be starting with a bang. 

AVAILABLE: December 4, 2015

Sexy Bastards Series
Hard (Book 1)
Cash (Book 2)
A Night with Knox (Book 2.5)

Knox (Book 3) **Available December 30, 2015

A Night with Knox is a super sexy snippet of what is to come with Knox (available December 30th!!!).  Here we FINALLY meet the Sexy Bastard's silent partner, Cooper Knox.

Knox is only in Atlanta for New Years to check out their newly opened bar, Library, and spend time with his friends.  He's feeling restless, so he heads up to the roof for a little fresh air where he runs into Shelby.  She is his breathe of fresh air since she isn't a baseball fan (in fact she gives him crap about his profession).  

Since this is only a snippet about how Knox and Shelby meet, I don't want to make this review to long and spoil the story.  Just know that Eve Jagger doesn't disappoint and if you love Hard and Cash, then you will love seeing the third Sexy Bastard meet his match.

Can't wait until December 30th now!!!!!!! =]

RATING: 5 out of 5

**I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.**

Once Kissed by Cecy Robson

Book Description

Once they shared a night of passion. Now a chance encounter forces them back together. In Cecy Robson's O'Brien Family series debut—perfect for readers of Monica Murphy and J. Lynn—two total opposites find that the flames of desire are still smoldering.
 
Tough-as-steel cop Curran O'Brien is quickly rising through the ranks of the Philadelphia police department. But when his rookie partner is almost killed under his watch, Curran just wants to prove he still has what it takes to walk among Philly's finest. So he's pissed to be stuck on a cushy security assignment for the DA's office . . . until he gets a good look at the sweet, straitlaced intern he's supposed to protect—but not touch.
 
Tess Newart recognizes Curran instantly. How could she not? Back in college she tied this former frat boy to the bed with her argyle socks! That sizzling one-night stand was the only indiscretion Tess ever allowed herself. She has survived law school so far, despite being pushed to succeed by her overbearing father. Now that she's interning on a major case against a ruthless crime boss, she won't jeopardize her career by giving in to temptation again. She just never expected temptation to look so damn hot in uniform.
 
Tess knows her father has other plans for her, and they don't include Curran. But soon she's falling for him all over again. And when danger emerges, Curran will prove just how good a bad-boy cop can be.

AVAILABLE: November 3, 2015

This review is difficult for me to write.  Not because it was bad (because it wasn't), but because it was so different then what I was excepting after reading the book description.  The book description made this book out to be a romantic suspence.  Pretty DA assistant being guarded by a cop (who happens to be DA's brother) during a big mafia trial in Philly.  Cool, count me in.  The trial (more trial-prep/research) was in the background throughout the story, Once Kissed was about two wounded people coming together and working through their trauma together.

Tess Newart is in her last year of law school and interning at the District Attorney's office for experience.  She was selected to help Declan O'Brien, the Assisant DA, to help research the biggest mob trial in years.  And as a procaution, the District Attorney has assigned police "supervision" to those involved.  And the cop assigned to protect her... she had a one-night stand with him 4 years ago.

Curran O'Brien doesn't want to be wasting his time supervising the "homely" research assisant for his brother.  The only reason he has this crappy assignment is so he can get his head on right after his rookie partner was shot and almost killed.  But after recognizing Tessa as his new assignment, things are looking up.  Curran never thought he'd see Tessa again after their one unforgetable night together.  And the only problem now is he's not supposed to touch her.

(How many times can I say assigned/assignments in a few paragraphs?!?)

I LOVED Curran.  He was smart, loyal, and a (funny) smartass.  He brought out the real Tessa and gave her a place to feel safe and comfortable.  And it was great watching Tessa grow as a person and become more confident in herself and stand up for herself.  Curran's love did that for her.  He consistly teased her, yet showered her with compliments and attention.  For someone who has NEVER had that in her life, Tessa didn't know how to respond to him at first.  

I thought these two were perfect for each other and can't wait to read more about this crazy family.  

I think Declan will be next! =] 

Rating: 4 out of 5

**I received an ARC through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.**

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The Hometown Hoax by Heather Thurmeier

Book Description

Leaving was hard, but staying away might be impossible.

Tessa Cutter escaped her tiny hometown and chased her artistic dreams straight to Manhattan. Now she’s home for a camping trip with her family. To keep them off her back, she makes up the perfect pretend boyfriend—successful, important, and most of all, permanently located in New York.

Logan Ridley lost everything when his Manhattan-based personal training studio shut down. Luckily, a friend got him a position as a gym teacher in the small town of Cutter’s Creek. He’s heard a lot about the infamous Tessa, but she’s even better than he imagined. Except, she seems to hate everything about the small town he’s growing to love.

The chemistry sparking between them is impossible to ignore, but falling for Logan will trap Tessa in the small town she worked so hard to escape. If they have any hope of a future together, he’ll have to convince her that everything she wants has been in Cutter’s Creek all along…

AVAILABLE: November 16, 2015

After reading the description of this book you have pretty much read the book.  The only thing you are missing out on is Tessa's constant bitching about life and just being a bitch to EVERYONE!!!! Tessa killed this book for me.  I didn't like her at all.  She was so negative about anything and everything.  She was just annoying and a negative nancy.  Blahhh Blahhhh Blahhh

Wasn't a fan.

Rating: 2 out of 5

**I received an ARC through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.**

His Kind of Trouble by Terri Austin

Book Description

Monica Campbell may have a history as a wild child, but she’s changed her ways. She’s respectable, responsible—and, most importantly, she’s sworn off bad boys. That is, until Callum Hughes roars back into her life with his sexy British accent and killer smile.

Cal remembers every steamy moment he shared with Monica, but he barely recognizes the straight-laced woman she’s become. Determined to lure Monica into letting go of her inhibitions, Cal will use every trick he knows to fire her blood and tempt her body…reminding her just how good it can feel to be bad—and his.

AVAILABLE: November 3, 2015

Four years ago, Monica Campbell hit her rock bottom.  Since then she has made a conscious effort to lose her bad girl ways.  She's determined to be a respectable, responsible adult.  She earned her master's degree and now works for the charitable organization that was started in her mother's honor.  Also, she now only dates respectable, responsible men.  No more bad boys with no jobs for her.  The Calum Hughes comes back into her life.

Calum and Monica shared a sexy moment at her father's wedding five years ago that he never forgot.  So imagine his surprise when he sees her again all buttoned-up and serious.  What happened to the confident, sexy woman he met out in the garden for some serious kissing?  Just as determined Monica is to stay on the straight-and-narrow, Cal is JUST as determined to get her to shed the horrible pant-suits and letting go... with him.  

Monica is hesitant to give into Cal.  She NEEDS to prove to her older sister that she is responsible and doesn't need to be "looked after".  She becomes a more balanced Monica the longer she is with Cal, but is scared to fully open up to him because Cal never is in one place to long.

His Kind Of Trouble is a story of self-discovery, growth, and trust (in yourself).  That while you made of made mistakes in your past, you can learn and grow from them while still remaining true to who you are.  Life is about balance, and this is a story about Monica and Calum finding theirs.

Rating: 4 out of 5

**I received an ARC though Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.**

Secret Santa Baby by Robin Covington

Book Description

Tessa Stoneman hasn’t been able to get long-time friend and business partner Nicholas Boone out of her head since they shared a single kiss in college. Even when she dated Nicholas’s best friend. Now that she’s giving up her position at GameNerdz to strike out on her own—and now that she’s single—maybe it’s the right time to see if there’s still something between them.

Nicholas knows once Tessa leaves the company she helped found, they might drift apart. Before she starts her own company in the new year, he wants to woo the woman he fell in love with during college. So he poses as her Secret Santa, gifts her with items from the song “Santa Baby,” and plans a big reveal at the company holiday party. But when his best friend wants to rekindle his romance with Tessa, will Nicholas lose his last chance?

AVAILABLE: November 16, 2015

Tessa and Nicholas have been friends since college.  Nick was forced to watch the girl of his dreams date his best friend (and business partner) because he was to slow to make his feelings known.  Now Tessa is single and Nick is determined to show her that they are perfect for each other.  Nick uses Tessa's favorite Christmas song, Santa Baby, as inspiration for her Secret Santa gifts, with the big reveal being at the office Christmas party.

Secret Santa Baby is a very sweet, QUICK read.  This only took me about 15 minutes to finish.  

Rating: 4 out of 5

**I received an ARC through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.**

The Artist by Shealy James

Book Description

Katherine “Kitty” Peters is done doing what Daddy says…

When Kitty rebels against her wealthy father, he issues an ultimatum. She has one month to agree with his plans for a suitable marriage, or find her own way without the benefit of all he provides for her.

Taking full advantage of those precious weeks, Kitty escapes her suffocating world for a more colorful one…where she meets a tattooed maverick who captivates her with one sexy smirk.

Adam Vaughn doesn’t play by the rules…

His good looks and bad-boy persona always get him what he wants, but he’s also an artist, a painter, and deeply sensitive. Lately, however, only one thing inspires him—the stunning Kitty Peters.

Passion flares, but a family crisis might douse the flame…

Adam needs help, and Kitty’s father has connections. As the end of her month approaches, Kitty’s deal with the devil is far more complicated than simply submitting to her father’s will.

Can she walk away from the man she loves in order to save him from pain?

Even if it means living the rest of her life without him?

AVAILABLE: Ocotber 20, 2015

Katherine Peters parents' raised her to be the perfect society wife.   The image of perfection and family "values" is important for her father's business.  After 28 years of being under her parent's complete control, she finally snaps and tells her father to fuck off.  He issues an ultimatum... She has one month to shape up and do as she is told or she will find herself without the benefits of her father's wealth.  

When she meets Adam Vaughn, she knows she only has a limited amount of time before her father comes up with some way to get her back under his control so she intends to enjoy the time she has with her maverick.  What she wasn't expecting was to fall in love with him.  And when her month is up and her father makes her an offer she can't refuse, she takes it to help Adam and his family and leaves for New York.  

In New York, Katherine is "promised" to a son of a congressman.  He is just as bad as her father, ughhhhh.  After several months, Katherine finally reaches her breaking point and leaves to go back home.  

But after months away, will Adam understand her motives for leaving and forgive her?!

I have a book hangover from this book.  On one hand I really enjoyed Katherine (a.k.a Kitty or Duchess) and Adam's (Maverick) story and how their romance/love progressed.  But on the other hand, Katherine's parent were so disgusting that my brain couldn't handle them.  It's crazy to me that a parent would use their child the way that they did... ick.  And surprisingly, I understood WHY Katherine went along with her parents (especially her father).  

The Artist is a book about discovering yourself, sacrifice, and learning that EVERYONE is worthy of love.  

*The Artist is a reissue.  The original title for this book was Whole Life Makeover.*

Rating: 4 out of 5

**I received a copy through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.**