Hitched: Volume 1 by Kendell Ryan

Book Description

Marry the girl I’ve had a crush on my whole life? Check.

Inherit a hundred-billion-dollar company? Check.

Produce an heir… Wait, what?

I have ninety days to knock up my brand-new fake wife. There’s only one problem—she hates my guts.

And in the fine print of the contract? The requirement that we produce an heir.

She can’t stand to be in the same room with me. Says she’ll never be in my bed.

But I’ve never backed down from a challenge and I’m not about to start now.

Mark my words—I’ll have her begging for me, and it won’t take ninety days.

On the heels of her smash hit and New York Times bestselling SCREWED series, Kendall Ryan brings you HITCHED, a romantic comedy that delivers heart and heat. A NYC playboy turned business mogul has ninety days to win over the woman he's always desired in order to save his father's company. One tiny problem: She hates his guts.

AVAILABLE: June 5, 2016

Imperfect Love

Hitched: Volume 1

Hitched: Volume 2 *AVAILABLE July 19

Hitched: Volume 3 *AVAILABLE August 2

After the death of his father, Noah Tate is gearing up to take over his father's company (Tate & Cane Enterprises) with Olivia Cane, his father's business partner's daughter and future co-CEO.  

But there is a small catch...

In order to gain control of their company, Noah and Olivia MUST get married before the Board of Directors will take control of the company.  This doesn't seem to bother Noah all that much, since he has always had a thing for the very serious Olivia.  But Olivia isn't thrilled about being tied to the notorious playboy and having to give up her (hidden) romantic dreams for finding that forever love.  But she understands what is at stake if the company falls into the hands of the Directors.  But that doesn't mean she has to make things easy for Noah.  Trying to take back a little bit of control, Olivia comes up with a plan.  They have 30 days to see if they can even become friends, let alone husband and wife.

Game. On.

Hitched: Volume 1 kept me EXTREMELY entertained and made me laugh out loud at parts.  I also liked that Kendall Ryan gave us glimpses into the insights/depth/character of Noah and Olivia and what GREAT characters they are/and will be by the end of their story.  

And after the way Volume 1 ended, CAN NOT WAIT until Volume 2 comes out!!  Luckily we don't have to wait that long to get more of Noah and Olivia's story!! 

HURRY UP JULY 19!!

EXCERPT

I give him a skeptical look. “You want to show me your dick?”

“If it’ll help convince you.” He drains the last drops of his Scotch and stands up. “Come on, let’s go.”

I stare after him as he walks away.

Is he serious? He’s just going to whip it out? I look around to see if anyone is watching me, then I get up and follow him to the bar’s back hallway, near the restrooms, unable to comprehend why the hell I’m humoring him. This is ridiculous.

Once we’re safely in a private corner, Noah undoes his belt, opens his fly . . . and pulls out a fucking fire hose.

Holy mother of God. My hands fly to my mouth. I want to gasp in shock, but there’s no way I’m giving him the upper hand.

He was right. His cock is nothing short of massive, and it’s not even fully erect right now. Nine inches may actually be a conservative estimate of what it might look like hard. He must destroy men’s egos every time he walks into a locker room. And I don’t even want to think about what he destroys with women . . .

“Meh. I’ve seen bigger,” I force out, fighting to maintain my composure.

Noah chuckles. “I don’t think so, sweetheart.”

“Well, th-that monster is not coming anywhere near my uterus. No, thank you. I prefer to keep my organs intact.”

Noah’s grin widens. “I doubt that, but just to be on the safe side, I’ll ease it in nice and slow. Piece of cake. Plus, you’ve got good health insurance, right?”

“That is not funny, Noah. Now, put that thing away or I’ll remove it.”

I try to sound stern, but my shaking voice and bright red cheeks surely give me away. Why the hell can’t I stop staring?

He chuckles—yeah, the jerk can definitely see right through me—but he obliges, tucking the beast back into its lair.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

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Under Your Skin by Shannyn Schroeder

Book Description

Blood Is Thicker Than Ink. . . 

Norah O'Malley has been alone for a long time. It's been ten years since her father and four brothers shipped her off to be raised by her aunt. Seven months since she's seen the guy who got her pregnant--who still doesn't know. And it's two weeks since she came home to Chicago and discovered none of her family wants to talk--or listen. 

She never expected to walk into a tattoo shop seven months pregnant and get her socks knocked off by instant attraction. She can't even see her socks. But Kai Ellis is big and gruff and sexy as hell, and if he has a past, well, so does she. Even more, Kai knows how to listen so that Norah feels just a little less alone . . . 

All the chemistry in the world can't help Norah make her decisions. And no sizzle of desire will make Kai believe in happy endings. But a little time with someone who understands might just change everything . . .

AVAILABLE: June 28, 2016

I couldn't get on board with these characters.  I found the typical "broody, uncaring" hero really hard to like.  I actually thought Kia was selfish, rude, and self-centered.  It wasn't just an act... He just didn't like him.  He also didn't really seem to like Norah all that much.  He seemed to be bothered by her presence.  And Norah... oh Norah.. seems to take it all AND continue to chase after him.  All while she is pregnant with another man's baby.  A man that doesn't even know he is going to be a father.

To me, Norah was a desperate girl seeking attention from whomever and where ever she could get it.  She BEGS Kia for attention.  I don't know... but as a woman I don't like it when the "heroine" has to BEG the "hero" for attention.  I find a big difference between FIGHTING for a relationship and BEGGING for attention from a man.  And while she is chasing this "hero", she is pregnant...  And she doesn't even know what she wants to do with the baby.  

Um... 

How about rather than chase after a man that seems to WANT NOTHING TO DO WITH YOU, you focus on getting your life together.  She acts like an immature, spoiled brat throughout most of this book.  I didn't like her at all.  I was happy with her decision because I thought her daughter was better off with a family that actually cared.

Continue reading below for an excerpt.

EXCERPT

Kai Ellis came from the back room to the musical sound of female laughter. The girl sitting across from Tommy at the front counter had an awesome rack spilling out of her tank top and her tits jiggled as she laughed.

“Hey,” he called, “I told you no girls while you’re on the clock. Get busy on your own time.”

Tommy dropped the food in his hand. “Gross, man. This is my sister.”

She wiggled her fingers. Then she pointed. To Tommy, she said, “Let’s ask your friend here, I’m sure he’s made mistakes in his life.”

“Boss.” Kai crossed his arms. He had no intention of answering questions about his mistakes, but it annoyed him that she jumped to the conclusion that he’d made them. Part of the reason for opening his own business was so he would never have to answer to anyone about his past again.

“Huh?”

“I’m his boss.”

She continued on as if he hadn’t spoken. “It’s normal for people to make mistakes, right? Even if they’re huge mistakes, you still learn from them. Life lessons and shit.”

He knew all about making life-altering mistakes, but he still wasn’t about to discuss them. Addressing Tommy, he said, “Girlfriend or not, she needs to go.”

Her eyes popped wide and she slid from the stool. Tommy laid a hand on her arm. “It’s fine.” He twisted on the stool. “Kai, this is my sister, Norah. She just moved back to town.”

Norah stepped around Tommy with her hand extended. Her belly stuck out full with a baby. He’d forgotten about Tommy bitching about his pregnant sister.

When he didn’t move, she dropped her hand. “Sorry. I thought I’d catch Tommy before his client came in. I brought him lunch and dessert.” She turned and picked up a plate from the counter. “Want a Rice Krispies Treat?”

Her smile was friendly as she spoke, but her light blue eyes filled with mischief. Like she was offering up more than marshmallows and cereal. It was a good thing that belly was between them. He stayed rooted to his spot. Then his phone rang. Again. He’d ignored Jaleesa all morning, but if he planned to get any work done, he’d have to deal with her.

With his phone in hand, he spun and walked back out the way he came. “Yeah.”

“It’s about time. I’ve been calling you all morning.”

“I’m aware.”

“Mom’s surgery went fine. She came through with flying colors.”

He’d figured as much. It was just her knee. “Good to know.”

“Are you coming to the hospital today?”

He walked until he hit the back door of the shop and stood in the alley. “I don’t know. Depends on how busy I get.”

“Kai, it’s not like this was some surprise. We scheduled it. You could make sure you’re free. You’re choosing not to.”

“And?”

His sister’s sigh whistled in his ear. “We need to talk about where Mom will go when she’s released from the hospital. She’ll only be here a few days.”

“I thought you were looking into a rehab facility.”

“I tried, but it made her upset. She thinks we’re going to dump her off and leave her for good.”

“So explain to her that’s not the case. She knows she won’t be able to get around your house. It’s not like she lost her mind.”

“She’s feeling vulnerable and she’s worried about being alone.”

“I don’t know what you want from me, Jaleesa.”

“Maybe she could stay with you.”

“I have stairs in my house.”

“Five, Kai. Five measly steps to get up to your door. Everything else is on one floor. You have the space.”

What she really meant was that he could make the space for his mom to move in. He didn’t want to. His house was set up exactly as he wanted. He would have to move all of his workout equipment somewhere, probably to the basement or the garage. He had no furniture for her. No bed or anything. He didn’t have guests and he liked it that way.

“I can’t take care of Mom. I don’t know what to do with her.”

“And I do? You figure it out, Kai. That’s what you do for family.”

“I have a business to run and I keep long hours.”

“At least think about it. We can probably hire someone to fill in when you’re not around so she’s not alone, but she’ll feel secure in your house.”

“Why can’t we hire someone to help at your house?”

“Stairs.”

“Maybe we can convert some space to make it work.”

“My whole family isn’t losing our living room so you don’t have to man up.”

He shook his head, not wanting to lose this argument. “We’ll talk about this later. I have to go.”

“Try to stop by the hospital. It’ll make her happy.”

“Yeah.” He clicked off and stared at the brick building across from him. He was tempted to throw his phone to hear the satisfying crack of plastic against the wall. Instead, he inhaled deeply and closed his eyes. The air he sucked in was rank with the smell of rotting garbage. Tomorrow was pickup day and the heat did no favors for the Chinese restaurant on the corner.

The sun beat against his skin, searing it. Five minutes of quiet without thinking about his mom at the hospital. Anything was better than the damn hospital. Leaning against the back door, with his eyes closed, he allowed the sun to sink into him.

The door thumped against him and he stepped away. So much for his five minutes.

Rating: 2 out of 5

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Dirty Sexy Cuffed by Carly Phillips and Erika Wilde

Book Description

As a cop, Levi Kincaid is all about discipline and control . . .in the bedroom, and out of it, and he's always been very careful about choosing women who abide by his rules. Hot sex and intense pleasure? No problem. Emotional commitment and forever promises? No way. But he never anticipates falling for a blue eyed angel who makes him want to cuff her to his bed and do dirty, sexy things to her. And that control of his? It doesn't stand a chance against Sarah Robins, the one woman he can't resist . . .

AVAILABLE: June 21, 2016

Dirty Sexy Series

Dirty Sexy Saint (Book 1) *REVIEW HERE

Dirty Sexy Inked (Book 2)

Dirty Sexy Cuffed (Book 3)

Dirty Sexy Sinner (Book 4) *Available November, 2016

Dirty Sexy Cuffed is the third book in Carly Phillips and Erika Wilde's Dirty Sexy series.  And if you are like me, I've been looking forward to Levi's book since we first met him in Dirty Sexy Saint.  If you have read the previous two books (which isn't a MUST in order to read/enjoy Dirty Sexy Cuffed), you know that the Kincaid boys did not have an easy childhood.  Levi was the most quiet out of the three brothers and I couldn't wait to get my hands on his... uhmmm... story.

Levi Kincaid needs to have control in all aspects of his life.  He knows what he wants and how he wants it.  He is careful in choosing woman that can abide by his rules and that can understand that all he has to give is them a night (or two) of pleasure before he moves on.  So, Levi can't understand why he keeps coming back to a certain convenience store just to see a certain store clerk...

One who keeps rejecting him...

Sarah Robins just wants to leave the pain that life in Chicago has dealt here.  All she needs to do is save a little more money and then she can leave this city behind.  The one highlight she has is when CPD Officer Levi Kincaid comes into the store where she works after his shift.  But there is no point in giving in to Levi's flirtations when she knows she is leaving in a few weeks.  Luckily for Sarah, Levi is there one night when a gunman holds up the store.  And Levi uses that to his advantage to get Sarah to agree to go out with him.

But Sarah makes it clear that this can only be one time and that she is leaving.  So will the one-and-done Levi be able to convince Sarah to give him and them a chance at something longer?

Dirty Sexy Cuffed is a story about second chances.  Ms. Phillips and Ms. Wilde wrote a beautiful (and sexy) story about two broken people that come together to heal, comfort, and find love together.  The only reason why I didn't rate this book a 4.5/5 is that I was expected a little more heat/intensity from Levi.  And HOLY ENDING!!!! The surprise 4th book in the Dirty Sexy series is expected in November 2016.

Rating: 4 out of 5

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The Buckhorn Bachelor by Lori Foster

Book Description

Buckhorn, Kentucky's favorite son has finally decided to tie the knot in a sizzling new Buckhorn Brothers novella

Adam Sommerville always thought he had it all—a great family in a close-knit community, a worthwhile job as a high school gym teacher and no shortage of women eager to be on his arm. But it seems his luck has suddenly run out. Because Buckhorn's most renowned bachelor has decided it's time to settle down—and the one woman he wants has just put him firmly in the friend zone.

Hiding her true feelings from Adam has been a full-time job for the past five years, but librarian Isabella Presley is determined not to be the latest heart he breaks. The best way to get over her attraction is to find someone else to date—even if it means asking Adam for flirting tips to help her land the perfect guy. But when Adam sets out to convince her the perfect guy is him, will she face her fears for a chance at forever?

Don't miss the other titles in the Buckhorn Brothers series, including Buckhorn Beginnings, Forever Buckhorn, The Buckhorn Legacy, "Buckhorn Ever After" in the All For You anthology, Back to Buckhorn and A Buckhorn Summer.

AVAILABLE: June 1, 2016

Every year Lori Foster writes a "benefit book" where all proceeds go to local (to Lori) charities.  For a full list off all her benefit books and more information on the charities go here: 

http://lorifoster.com/benefit-books/

If you are familiar with the Buckhorn Brother's series, you should recognize Adam as one of the kids from that series (he is Jordan's step-son).  Well, now Adam is all grown up and approaching thirty.  And turning the big 3-0 has brought on some thoughts that it MAY just be time to find that special someone to spend his life with.  He's seen (most) of his family pair off and he wants that sense of family with a significant other.  And when the school's librarian asks for flirting tips, Adam realizes that he has to convince the sexy librarian that see doesn't need to look any further than him.

I really enjoyed this book.  It was a super sweet, quick read.  This book hits all the spots.  It has funny moments, sweet moments, crazy moments, and of course, sexy moments.           

RATING: 4 out of 5

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Cover Reveal - Unbelievable by Callie Harper

Book Description

Throw together a billionaire CEO who always gets his way and a feisty environmental activist set on shutting down his latest real estate development, and you know there’s going to be sparks.

We all know opposites attract, but the kind of heat between these two is next level. Only an unbelievable set of circumstances could let loose a passion this hot. Like if the two of

them got marooned on a breathtakingly gorgeous, uninhabited tropical island...

That spark? Now it’s a blazing fire…

NOTE: Unbelievable is a standalone hot adult romance. It’s the fourth story in the Beg for It series about the dominant, alpha males in the Kavanaugh family and the strong, sexy women who make them finally meet their match.

AVAILABLE: June 27, 2016

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First look - Hitched by Kendall Ryan

Book Description

Marry the girl I’ve had a crush on my whole life? Check.

Inherit a hundred-billion-dollar company? Check.

Produce an heir… Wait, what?

I have ninety days to knock up my brand-new fake wife. There’s only one problem—she hates my guts.

And in the fine print of the contract? The requirement that we produce an heir.
She can’t stand to be in the same room with me. Says she’ll never be in my bed.

But I’ve never backed down from a challenge and I’m not about to start now.

Mark my words—I’ll have her begging for me, and it won’t take ninety days.


On the heels of her smash hit and New York Times bestselling SCREWED series, Kendall Ryan brings you HITCHED, a romantic comedy that delivers heart and heat. A NYC playboy turned business mogul has ninety days to win over the woman he's always desired in order to save his father's company. One tiny problem: She hates his guts.

AVAILABLE: July 5, 2016

Hitched: Volume 1 - PREORDER HERE

EXCERPT

I give him a skeptical look. “You want to show me your dick?”
“If it’ll help convince you.” He drains the last drops of his Scotch and stands up. “Come on, let’s go.”
I stare after him as he walks away.
Is he serious? He’s just going to whip it out? I look around to see if anyone is watching me, then I get up and follow him to the bar’s back hallway, near the restrooms, unable to comprehend why the hell I’m humoring him. This is ridiculous.
Once we’re safely in a private corner, Noah undoes his belt, opens his fly . . . and pulls out a fucking fire hose.
Holy mother of God. My hands fly to my mouth. I want to gasp in shock, but there’s no way I’m giving him the upper hand.
He was right. His cock is nothing short of massive, and it’s not even fully erect right now. Nine inches may actually be a conservative estimate of what it might look like hard. He must destroy men’s egos every time he walks into a locker room. And I don’t even want to think about what he destroys with women . . .
“Meh. I’ve seen bigger,” I force out, fighting to maintain my composure.
Noah chuckles. “I don’t think so, sweetheart.”
“Well, th-that monster is not coming anywhere near my uterus. No, thank you. I prefer to keep my organs intact.”
Noah’s grin widens. “I doubt that, but just to be on the safe side, I’ll ease it in nice and slow. Piece of cake. Plus, you’ve got good health insurance, right?”
“That is not funny, Noah. Now, put that thing away or I’ll remove it.”
I try to sound stern, but my shaking voice and bright red cheeks surely give me away. Why the hell can’t I stop staring?
He chuckles—yeah, the jerk can definitely see right through me—but he obliges, tucking the beast back into its lair.

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Heart of the Bad Boy by Sugar Jamison

Book Description

The Bad Boys of Destiny are back and this sexy charmer will stop at nothing to win the heart of the one woman who never let him down.

Shelly Walker was born to be good. Raised by her deeply religious, prison guard father, Shelly was taught that good girls follow the rules—and definitely don’t sin. Just as her father announces he’s arranging her marriage, Shelly’s childhood friend-turned-TV host, Levi King, unexpectedly returns. With his sexy smile and bad boy charm he’s the type of guy who has sin written all over him.

Levi has been fond of Shelly since childhood, but when he returns to town, he sees that the delicate girl he knew has turned into a bombshell. Levi encourages Shelly to shake things up, but when Shelly tells him that she’s considering obeying her father and starting a family, Levi realizes that being with Shelly means more to him than just a good time. Will Shelly follow the rules or will she take a chance on the bad boy?

AVAILABLE: May 31, 2016

Destiny series

The Bad Boy CEO (Book 1) Review HERE

Betting the Bad Boy (Book 2) Review HERE

Heart of the Bad Boy (Book 3)

Heart of the Bad Boy was my favorite out of the three Destiny series.  But that isn't saying all that much because I didn't really like any of these.  I found (ALL) these characters to be whiny, entitled, and just annoying.  I honestly don't know why I continued reading the King brother's stories.  But once I rad the first two, I figured "Why not?!  Maybe Levi will win me over!!"  Sadly, Heart of the Bad Boy was just an "ehhh" kind of read for me.

While Levi was the nicest and most personable of the three King brother's (by far), I found him kind of whiny.  Definitely the "youngest" sibling stereotypical behavior to me.   

Rating: 2.5 out of 5

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