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Tuesday, September 5, 2017

ARC Review: When We Touch by Tia Louise

I am such a sucker for second chance romance stories, and the minute I read the blurb for When We Touch by Tia Louise I knew I had to read this one! I absolutely devoured it and I didn't want to put it down. This book was emotional and sweet, and I definitely recommend this for those romance readers like me who love seeing couples get a second chance to make things right.

Jackson Cane and Ember Rose loved one another and had plans for their future. But when he went off to college with her still being in high school, he left and never came back leaving her with a broken heart. Now ten years later, he returns never expecting to see her and she is shocked to see him after all the years apart. But nothing is as they thought it was, and when truths are revealed they find themselves once again unable to fight the connection that was always between them.

I loved these two. My heart broke for them and everything that happened. I felt so bad for their situation and I wanted to seriously hurt those that were involved. Jackson and Ember had such a pure and beautiful connection and love between them that it was horrible for them to be apart for so long when it was obvious that these two belonged together. The chemistry was off the charts and I just loved them for one another. The way that Jackson was with Ember and those that she loved made me swoon right along with Ember. These two just made me happy and when all was right with them my heart felt so full!

Overall, this book was so good and I really loved it. There were a few characters here that I couldn't stand though, and I hated the way that they influenced things. I so wanted karma to get them, but as much as I couldn't stand them I loved Jackson and Ember. This book was one that captivated me right away and honestly I just enjoyed it the whole way through. I think fans of contemporary and second chance romances will love this one, and it just might be my favorite Tia Louise book yet!

**ARC Provided by Social Butterfly PR**

ARC Review: Play Room by Heidi McLaughlin and L.P. Dover

Play Room is the third book in the Society X series by Heidi McLaughlin and L.P. Dover, but each book is a standalone story. I do recommend reading them all in order if possible though as you do get to see some familiar faces along the way and I have really enjoyed each book in this series. This book was a little more tame than the first two were, but I still really liked it and think fans of the series as well as new readers will like this one.

Society X only has a few rules: no names, no numbers and everything is to remain anonymous. Kai is looking for something with no strings and knows the club is the best way to go. His current job has an expiration date and he doesn't need any complications. Alexandria is a virgin with very little experience looking to explore her sexuality and desires. But when their club lives and the real world collide, what will that mean for them?

I really liked both Kai and Alex. They had a great connection and chemistry and I thought that they were so good together. Each of these two had their reasons for going to the club and yet they were both on the fence about it. I loved that they were a bit vulnerable and that we got to see them come into their own as they got to know one another. Like I said before this book was a bit more tame than the previous books and I liked that there was a sweetness as well as steam to the story.

Overall, this was another great installment in this series. I really liked Kai and Alex, and the secondary characters here. Heidi and Leslie are a great writing team and I really like that their stories are so seamless. They haven't disappointed me yet and I really hope that they continue to write together as well as individually. These two are some of my favorite authors and I can't recommend this series or their books enough.

**ARC Provided by Enticing Journey Book Promotions**

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Monday, September 4, 2017

Feature and Giveaway: Hard Run by Sheryl Nantus

When Skye Harris shows up on the Devil's Playground's doorstep asking the Brotherhood for help with a gang taking over her hometown, it's time for Finn Storm to step up. The bikers might be tough but he's tougher – and armed with Brotherhood tech and a warrior's heart he's going to get the job done, no matter what or who stands in his way.

The one weak spot in his plan is in his heart––Skye gets under his skin like no other woman has and she's not going to let him take all the danger on his shoulders alone. But when she's caught in the crossfire Finn has to decide whether to follow his heart or his carefully crafted plan to not only clean up the town but heal his soul.

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Sunday, September 3, 2017

Feature and Giveaway: You Say it First by Susan Mallery

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Fool's Gold romances invites you to visit Happily Inc, a wedding destination founded on a fairy tale...

Sculptor Nick Mitchell grew up in a family of artists and learned from his volatile father that passion only leads to pain. As he waits on a new commission, he takes a day job as a humble carpenter at a theme wedding venue. The job has its perks--mainly the venue's captivating owner, Pallas Saunders. Although he won't let love consume him, for ecstasy with an expiration date, he's all in.

Pallas adores Weddings in a Box. But if she can’t turn the floundering business around, she’ll have no choice but to cave to her domineering mother and trade taffeta for trust funds working at the family’s bank. Then when a desperate bride begs Pallas for something completely out of the box, her irresistible new hire inspires her. Nick knows she doesn't belong behind a desk, and she knows in her heart that he's right—where she really belongs is in his arms.

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