Book Reviews by duelalias

This is a story that is full of heartbreak and game playing. I don't like either character, Kendra is weak and a glutton for punishment. Grant is an arrogant bully, with a mean streak and a temper. Kendra lets Grant walk all over her, because she loves him. Grant just wants revenge, and more revenge. If their personalities were just a little different, this would be an entertaining story, but instead it's just sad. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

While not written all that well, it is simple sometimes, stiff other times, it's a thoroughly captivating storyline. Adam is gentle and loving. Alice is sweet and caring. The two initially fight their attraction to each other, because it seems wrong. They are pushed together by circumstances, and have to unite against evil and crazy. Nathan is cold and unfeeling. Mark is a nice, charming person. It's captivating and suspenseful and dramatic. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is an amusing and entertaining story. Gage is a very charming guy, yet not too smart, he's also funny and captivating. Sophie is sweet, klutzy and tough. They have a one night stand, then Sophie finds out who he is. And then she does everything she can to stay away from him. He's oblivious at this point, can't see what's in his face. Bryce is a likeable prankster, who has lots of fun with Gage and Sophie. And the Guard unit has some very funny characters. It's a romantic and engrossing story that I couldn't put down. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

Another brilliant story in the series, this is sexy, fun and heartwarming. Shane is a captivating character, he's sweet and charming, but full of self doubt. Jolie is a little selfish, but she's also confused and overwhelmed. He had already accepted a boot knocker job when he met Jolie, and the immediate, intense feelings he felt for her scared him and he left her without looking back. Jolie let him leave without making a fuss because it's what he wanted. Two years later and they are both questioning their decisions because the attraction between them has not lessened, if anything it's more powerful. I really loved this couple, even though they both thought they shouldn't be together, for different reasons, their reunion was loving and engrossing. This is a must add to your TBR list. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is a short, dramatic and amusing story. Carter is a mellow guy, he worries but doesn't demand, he's a saint. Sage is a ditzy determined woman with a kind heart. Carter tells Sage not to get involved in her former boss's death, but her boss convinces to help. He's my favorite character, he's funny and entertaining. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is a suspenseful and captivating story with an intriguing storyline and interesting characters. Logan is smart, sweet but tough and engaging. Gemma is a strong, independent survivor. Logan finds himself completely smitten with Gemma when he follows her to a bar. Gemma wants to have meaningless sex, and Logan is offering. He wants to date, she thinks that she's too old for him. Fate ends up throwing them together, but Gemma keeps resisting, until her life is threatened. The twists in the story are intense. The one thing that I didn't like was that certain scenes that were major to me, and I looked forward to, didn't happen. That was disappointing, but the book is still great. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is a quick, dramatic story that captures your heart. Max is a former SEAL who has a hard time relating to people sometimes. Kate is a survivor of a very abusive relationship who is determined to be self sufficient. They "meet" under unusual and amusing circumstances, and then at a self defense class. Each one's vulnerable, each determined to get their own way. It's captivating, sweet, sexy and interesting. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is a short, steamy, amusing story. Mr. Black is intriguing, he's not arrogant or cold, he's unexpected and engaging. Ellie is somewhat shy and naive, but also very curious. The story had a sweet romantic feeling to it and I loved it. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is a gripping and suspenseful story. The more you read, the more interested you are in the outcome. Professor Phillips is stubborn, dedicated and brilliant. Julie is smart and sassy. It's written so well and the intriguing storyline, along with some twists, keep you on the edge of your seat. The only downside of this book is that it leaves you hanging about an events outcome at the end. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is amusing, engrossing, romantic and sweet. Brandon is a very determined, amusing, charming and damaged man. Kate is tough, stubborn and gun shy. He refused her 6 years ago, just before he left to help the Americans. Now he wants her as his wife, but she is convinced he can never love her. Kate wants Brandon as a guide so that she can look for the ship her parents died on. Unbeknownst to Brandon, Kate decides to try and make him fall in love with her. At the same time Brandon wants to earn her undying love so that she will marry him. They have their ups and downs, going back and forth frustrating each other, and themselves. I enjoyed reading it and look forward to reading the other books in this series. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is a captivating and engrossing story that is full of drama, secrets and very stubborn people. Quinton is charming, but oblivious and cold. Belle is a little vulnerable yet determined. She's smart, tough and responsible. He ruined her 6 years before, but she loves the life she has been living. And she needs him to keep that life, only he is too much of a gentleman to agree to her terms, but not so much that he doesn't want her in his bed. Temporarily. They go back and forth proposing and refusing while he tries to find any other way. He comes across as really unfeeling and selfish, like nothing in the past was his fault. He's hard to like and sympathize with, but he's not a bad person, just oblivious. Poor Belle is irresistibly drawn to him, yet doesn't want to have much to do with him. It's a brilliant story and I couldn't put it down. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

This is dramatic, suspenseful and steamy. Captain Bradford is stubborn and very determined to be his own man. His idea of an interrogation is unconventional to say the least. And he gets stung by it. Pauline is independent and entertaining. She travels back in time, but has a hard time believing it actually happened. She gets accused of being a spy and has to try to convince everyone that she is not a spy, and not change history. The storyline is captivating, but it could have gone further at the end. I enjoy time travel and this story is intriguing and engrossing. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

This is captivating, amusing, romantic and suspenseful. Simon is one of a kind. He's super laid back, sweet, somewhat insecure but not worried about anything and he doesn't think that he's good enough for Tabby because he's only a poor vicar. Tabby is full of confidence, quick to act and very personable. The story is intriguing and the characters are fascinating and fun. This is a must to add to your TBR list. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Candid Book Reviews. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

This is a interesting, dramatic and entertaining story. At times it goes beyond what's needed for detail and gets a little tedious. Pierce is an honorable, honest and engaging character. His vow to protect Oriana complicates his feelings for her. Oriana is stubborn, loyal and confused. She wants to live her life the way she has been, but Pierce teases her mind with all that she could have. They both initially fight their feelings, but they are instinctively drawn to each other. It's a sweet love story that is full of suspense, betrayal and heartache. I loved the storyline and am looking forward to more of this series. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

This is romantic, engrossing, suspenseful and dramatic. Brayden is  nice guy, a bit arrogant but sweet. Harper is a mess. She has very little self esteem and she can't allow herself to trust anyone, but she's kind and loving. They dated in HS, but he pulled a jerk move and they broke up, both broken hearted. Years later she returns home defeated, only to find herself in his path. He decides that has to do whatever it takes to win her back. It's a captivating story and I could not put it down. It needs to be on your TBR list. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

This is romantic, amusing and dramatic. Marc is funny, charming and engaging. Caroline is sweet, unsure and naive. They have an entertaining relationship from the beginning, and it gets more interesting as the story unfolds. I love the fact they are looking for love for the second time, but the first time with each other. The suspense and mystery that surrounds them adds a little bit of danger to the already intriguing storyline. I loved it. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is an entertaining and enjoyable story. Montague is intriguing and amusing and charming. Abbey is determined and one of a kind. Montague needs money, the Earl of Frotham needs his son to get away from Abbey, so they make a deal. Montague will seduce Abbey away from Viscount Tremayne and the Earl will give him enough money to save his home. But Montague finds himself drawn to Abbey, and Abbey to him. Things get steamy and complicated from there. It's a captivating and engrossing storyline that is hard to put down. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is a fun, sexy, amusing and entertaining story. Thomas is embarrassed and ashamed that the bondage and massage techniques he uses on his patients turns him on. So he uses a brothel to relieve his desire. after a treatment. He's a bit strange, but endearing. Jenny is a thief sent to his house to clean him out. She's innocent and curious about what he does to make him need use a brothel. The storyline is intriguing and engrossing and entertaining. I really liked this story. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is more of a dramatic family saga rather than a traditional romance story. Will and Caroline are the main characters, but love and relationships are told of Lisette, Jayne, Drake, Will with someone other than Caroline and Caroline with someone other than Will. There are a lot of twists and surprises, suspense and drama. It's captivating and intense and amusing. As for the characters. Will is a pompous snob. Caroline is American and doesn't care what the ton thinks of her, she's only in England to have an adventure. Will is constantly making digs at her. Lisette is a spoiled, naive young lady. Jayne is a sweet girl who was abused and Caroline rescues. And Drake is a nice guy who had his heart broken by his love's father and is pining for her. Some of the other characters are really great people, some are really bad people. So all in all its a great book that should be on your TBR list. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my honest...

This is engrossing, dramatic, sweet and sad. Jax has been a jerk his whole life, hut then two things happen that deeply affect him. One is that he meets Bristol, who totally captivates him. Bristol is a hard working, sweet woman who has sworn off football players. But Jax is charming, romantic, sweet and irresistible, and she doesn't know that he plays football. It's an emotional and entertaining story with interesting characters that I really enjoyed reading. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

This is a beautifully written story of heartbreak and loss. It's insightful and sad. After Nina loses her husband, she loses everything else. She somehow finds the strength to try overcome the situation she and her children find themselves in. It's a powerful story that will make you think about your life and loved ones. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

This is amusing, dramatic, intense and hot. Grant is an obnoxious pig at the beginning of the book, but he did have a conscience when it came to Abby's feelings and he quickly learned that he did not like how he felt when he upset her. He became funny and romantic eventually. Abby is full of fire and sass, along with vulnerability because of a traumatic past. It's a captivating story that's even more intriguing with the twists in it. It's a great love story that I enjoyed reading. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

This is a dramatic and suspenseful story, it's steamy and romantic, and a bit crude. Bodhi starts off as a knight in shining armor, an gets sweeter and engaging. Sailor is a tough, strong, brave and vulnerable young lady. Sailor ran away from the cult she grew up in knowing that if the leader ever finds her, he'll kill her. Bodhi vows to do whatever it takes to protect her. But he can't control everything, and bad things happen. It has a HEA ending, but there is also heartbreak. It's definitely entertaining. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

This is a strange little story. Cole is dull through most of the book, but then he gets a personality. He becomes amusing and playful, but still secretive. Karina is naive and easily led. She agrees to play the game so that her roommate can write a story about it, but Cole confuses her so much she can't tell reality from fantasy. It's an interesting storyline, but the characters didn't impress me.

This is a sweet romantic story. Luke is a workaholic who never wants to marry. Sarah is working towards a goal and has no wish to marry. Both have a very dry sense of humor, and both are snarky . They find themselves thrown together, and irresistibly drawn to each other. So they decide to have a temporary fling, just while they're both in town. But both learn things about themselves that have them questioning what they really want from life. It will draw you in with the sweetness, the romance, and the amusement and keep you rooting for love. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.