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Conceit: Se7en Deadly SEALs #1 by Alana Albertson

This is a dramatic and suspenseful story. The guys are pigs. Mia is foolish, brave and stubborn. I was so engrossed in the story that I didn't realize it leaves you hanging. If the rest of the books are this good, it's a brilliant storyline. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Hidden Gems. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

The Highlander Is All That by Sabrina York

This is a fast paced, romantic and amusing book. The characters are intriguing and the storylines are captivating. Ranald is stuffy and a hypocrite. Hamish is funny and charming. Anne is proper, until she isn't. Elizabeth is sweet and kind. Mary and Victoria are smart and sassy. The four sisters are also very stubborn and despise the ton it's rules. The relationships between the sisters and their men are interesting and entertaining. Put it at the top of your TBR list. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

The Territory of Lies by Ana Stone and Ciana Stone

This is a suspenseful and gripping story. The storyline is intense and intriguing, the twists are unexpected and dramatic and the ending was shocking. I couldn't put it down, from the very beginning it captured my complete attention and kept me turning the pages. Having said that, I think Sydney is beyond stupid. Her past should have made her too wary of Adrian to have anything to do with him. Blake is a nice guy, he's charming and sweet and patient, but insecure, which causes all sorts of drama. GW is funny, loyal and a genius, but when he had a chance to save Blake from suspicion he didn't do anything. That totally turned me off of him. This makes it sound like I didn't like the book, but I really did love it. And I recommend adding it to your TBR list. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Candid Book Reviews. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

Christmas In A Cowboy's Arms by Leigh Greenwood, Rosanne Bittner, Linda Broday, Margaret Brownley, Anna Schmidt, Amy Sandas 

These are sweet, romantic and dramatic stories. They will make you laugh and cry, and entertain you. The storylines vary, along with the types of characters, and all have happy endings. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

Total Surrender by Opal Carew

These are panty melting, sizzling hot stories. The men are dominant, bold and cocky. The women are shy yet adventurous. The storylines are interesting and entertaining, and a little romantic. If you like it hot, you'll love this. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

The Prince's Virgin by Charlize Starr

This is a fun, romantic and sexy love story. Tristan is charming and likable, and he has a mischievous streak. Ella is a virgin who has a lot of fantasies, fantasies that she shared only with he online friend Frederick. After spending two days with Ella, each falling for the other, Tristan confesses that he is really Frederick and Ella freaks out. The course of a storybook love is always interesting.. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Heartbeat Reads. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

Island Heat by Cynthia VanRooy

This is a romantic and emotional story. Stoney is a nice guy who is heartbroken and has been hiding from life. Giselle is an emotionally damaged woman whose life comes to a sudden stop. While Giselle rethinks her life, she falls in love with Hawaii and Stoney. Stoney fights tooth and nail to keep Giselle out of his mind and heart. The secondary characters are warm and caring and they add an aura of peace to everything. I received a complimentary copy of this book from ebookdiscovery. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

An Uncivilized Romance by Elliee Atkinson

This is a romantic and sweet story, with some darkness. Sarah is vulnerable, determined and strong. Mike is a nice guy who is heartbroken, yet caring and engaging. Jason is an evil little douche. Mike puts Sarah under his protection after finding her nearly dead. Sarah fears for her life and decides to hide out with Mike. As they get to know each other, they fall in love, and start healing their hurts. It's a heartwarming tragedy that I enjoyed reading. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

All I Ever Wanted by LuAnn McLane

This is a romantic and captivating story. Grady is nice, charming, caring and giving man. Arabella is a stubborn, self centered, hot headed and weak woman. She left him 13 years ago because of a misunderstanding on her part, then came back into his life because of desperation. Neither has found any happiness since they broke up, and neither trusts the other with their heart, yet are both still in love. The storyline is dramatic and romantic, sometimes amusing and sad. The characters are intriguing and interesting, the brothers are funny and annoying. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Goodreads. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

The Heiress by Claire Delacroix

This is an entertaining and amusing story. Rowan is an carefree guy trying to win a dare. Ibernia is a strong survivor trying to get home. They lock horns and engage in battle from the minute they meet. Rowan thinks to have her and then marry Bronwyn, but Ibernia wants nothing to do with him. They have a very drama filled adventure on their way to see Bronwyn. The storyline is engrossing and suspenseful and the characters are captivating. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

The Scotsman Who Saved Me by Hannah Howell

This is a sweet, dramatic, suspenseful and romantic story. Iain is a nice, hard working, protective and bitter man, with a soft side. Emily is sweet, naive and protective. Iain and Emily meet under tragic circumstances, neither trusts the other but they are both attracted to the other. The storyline is full of drama and excitement. All of the characters are fascinating, the boys are all charming and likable. I loved this book and hope all of the boys and book. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

The Transporter by Liz Maverick

This is intense, dramatic, romantic and amusing. Cecily is naive, brave and vulnerable. Shane is tough, stubborn and romantic. Together they are steamy, entertaining and fun. The storyline is brilliant and gripping. The characters are intriguing and amusing. It had my complete attention from the first page to the last. I can't wait to read about the rest of the Kings. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Goodreads. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

The Duke of Danger by Darcy Burke

This is a dramatic, suspenseful, sweet and entertaining story. Lionel is a caring, romantic, loyal and deeply honorable man who is suffering because of his past. Emmaline is a bold, impulsive, stubborn and angry woman. He killed her husband in a duel and promised to give her anything she needed, and she needed a husband and quickly. She hates him until she gets to know him, then she fights falling in love with him. He finds himself in love with her almost immediately. Drama, lies, rumors and threats figure heavily in their lives. It evolves into a very romantic and sweet marriage. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

The Legacy Series by Ellery Kane

This is a brilliant and engrossing series that captures your imagination. The characters are interesting and the storyline is thought provoking and enjoyable. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Candid Book Reviews. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

King of Hearts by Eileen Putnam

This is an intriguing and engrossing story. Gabriel is charming, amusing, daring and lonely. Louisa is stubborn, headstrong, bold and loyal. Gabriel likes his life of adventure, his freedom to do whatever he feels like doing. No strings equals no heartache. Louisa wants no man's hands on her ever. But fate has thrown them together and they both feel the pull of an intense attraction, of the body and heart. There is drama and suspense in both their lives and the storyline is fascinating. And the end was beyond exciting. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

Desperate Bride by A.S. Fenichel

This is a romantic and dramatic story. Tom is sweet, charming, captivating and vulnerable. Dory is oblivious, determined and naive. They marry to save her from being sold to pay her father's debts, but Tom has been in love with Dory for years. All she wants is her music. They start the marriage off with hope, but it soon turns bad. Inside and outside influences cause strife. It's an intriguing storyline with endearing characters. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

Scottish Swag by Cristina Grenier

This is a romantic story with a wide variety of characters. Niall is a determined, down to earth playboy. Willa Mae is a career driven woman who doesn't believe in casual sex. When they first meet the sexual pull is so strong it catches them both off guard, but she won't act on it and after a weekend of working with him she goes home. A month later she's forced to take a vacation, so Niall convinces her to let him tag along. The harder he pushes her, the harder he falls. It's at this point that Niall gets very charming and amusing, and Willa Mae overcomes her reluctance to go with the flow. It's a sweet and entertaining. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Hidden Gems. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

The Damsel by Claire Delacroix

This is engrossing, romantic, amusing and entertaining. Burke is charming, kind and determined. Alyssa is stubborn, naive and caring. Poor Burke has been in love with Alys for 3 years, unfortunately she doesn't believe him. The harder he tries, the more she denies it. Sometimes things get tense, sometimes they get funny and sometimes they get irritating. Sometimes Alys is so determinedly stubborn that I thought that Burke should have just give up and leave. I love this series, the storylines are intriguing and the characters are fascinating. I can't wait for the next book. These are must adds for your TBR list. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

A Cowboy's Courage by Vicki Lewis Thompson

This is a romantic and sweet story with some very funny parts. Trevor is a true gentleman, he's charming, kind, giving and hard working. Olivia is caring and stubborn. Trevor's reactions to Olivia are really amusing, especially when she's flirting with him. They are a sweet couple who will win your heart. The story is captivating and a great addition to the series. I recommend adding all the books in this series on your TBR list. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

Last Chance by Kira Blakeley

This is romantic, engrossing and entertaining. Dash is an engaging and nice guy who just wanted to serve his country, not lose his entire family. Janine is a sweet girl that he met right before he left. When he returns he needs a wife, so he joins a dating site and describes the type of girl he wants picturing her. She sees it and they agree to a fake marriage, but each has held the other in their heart since they first met. Without realizing it, they fall more in love as time goes on, but Dash left a key reason for the marriage a secret, and Billy has a big mouth. He's also a spoiled little baby. It's a thoroughly enjoyable story with some strong characters. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

Dirty Cops Next Door by Summer Cooper

This is a gripping story with an intense and dramatic storyline, and some steamy romance. David is a real jerk in the the beginning. He was cold and unfeeling, and had a nasty attitude. Grant is a sweetheart, until he closes himself off from everyone except David. Toni is strong and loving, but starts to becomes lost when the drama starts. The relationship brings something different to each of them, cementing them as one. It's a captivating story with a twist at the end. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

Something About A Lawman by Em Petrova

This a steamy, amusing and entertaining story. Aiden is a lawman who goes by the book while on the job, and he likes to play hard and rough in the bedroom. Amaryllis is a Texas Ranger who gets her man by whatever means necessary, and that doesn't leave much time for relationships. When the two join together for an investigation sparks fly, both sexual tension and Amaryllis driving Aiden crazy by putting herself in danger. He needs to control her, she wants to give him everything he needs. This is another great story by Em. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

The Duke's Defiant Bride by Michelle McMaster

This is an intriguing and romantic story. It's full of drama, amusement, betrayal and interesting characters. Carver is snarky, sweet and charming. Juliet is brave, strong, stubborn and a little naive. In the midst of a battle, in which they are on opposing sides, they find themselves irresistibly drawn to each other. Carver knows immediately that Juliet is the woman he wants for his wife. Juliet isn't inclined to agree, she's a soldier, a spy, not an English wife. They are separated in dramatic fashion, then meet again years later. And still have the same issues, and Carver also has a lack of trust, and Juliet thinks that Carver hates her. The end of the story is exciting and amusing. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

The Governess Who Stole My Heart by Hanna Hamilton

This is a dramatic and sweet story. John is captivating, he's not the usual stuffy and arrogant Duke, but he's not all warm and fuzzy either. He's mild mannered and kind, but a bit oblivious. Susan is sweet, caring, calm and naive. Years after being jilted by John's brother, Susan ends up as his daughter's nanny/teacher. She had just been reintroduced to an friends brother who wanted to court her, but he was a ships captain and would be away. She sees Daniel when he's home but is reluctant to make a commitment. She also develops feelings for John. She can't make up her mind about either, and is pathetically weak about it. It's a sweet storyline, but it lacks energy. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Hidden Gems. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

Fatal Identity by Marie Force

This is a gripping story that is full of suspense, intrigue, mystery and surprises. The storyline is fascinating and it gets more intense as the story unfolds. Sam has been suspended, but she can't resist working on a case that fell into her lap. It's too unbelievable and too bizarre for her to leave alone. And once she starts she's tenacious, she doesn't care what she has to do to figure out the mystery. Nick is supportive, but jealous of her FBI buddy Avery. The dynamics between Sam and Avery are interesting, he's sort of like a puppy that follows her around, but gets very snippy when he doesn't like what she says. The twists, the tension, the romance and snarky comments make for a brilliant story that I couldn't put down and highly recommend adding to your TBR list. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Goodreads. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

Turned Up by Erin Nicholas

This is a romantic, amusing and entertaining story. Dillon is easy going, charming, sexy and dedicated. Kit is confident, independent and stubborn. The two have been antagonizing each other since grade school. They have also ended up having sex a few times. The sexual tension and quibbling is amusing, they're like a hit and run. But that's because she always runs away after things get physical, until the night she can't. Dillon never has doubts about them, Kit thinks he's changing her. I loved how he kept the pressure on, but was sweet and charming while doing it. This book is as good as the others in this series, and it's a great series. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Goodreads. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

An Unsuitable Heir by K.J. Charles

This is a suspenseful and engrossing storyline. It's a brilliant end to the series. The characters are unique and interesting and the story is gripping, entertaining and romantic. Greta is a strong and tough girl. She is a fun character. Pen is an intriguing character who is hard not to like. He is definitely his own person and knows who and what he wants to be. Mark is a great guy, just a little gung ho sometimes. Pen and Mark make an captivating couple, both know what they want, each a little shy about admitting their feelings. The drama and intrigue keep you guessing about who did it and why, and all the romance warms your heart. What happened at the end was not what I expected, but very cool. This whole series is unique and interesting and I highly recommend adding it to your TBR list. I received a complimentary copy of this book. This is my voluntary and honest opinion of it.

Rescue Me by Christine Kingsley

This is an entertaining and enjoyable story. Cole is a playboy one night stand kind of guy, so he is confused by what he feels towards Meredith. As his friends sister she's a no go, and as a woman he can't stop thinking about she's a no go. But he just can't help himself. Meredith has been focused on her career for years and now it's time to let loose for a couple of weeks. Seeing as how she's already got the hot for Cole she suggests a fling. They both end up fighting their intense feelings for each other. And they both have career choices to make, which does not help at all. Then there is Brandon, Meredith's brother and Cole's friend. The drama and romance make this a captivating story. I received a complimentary copy of this book. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

Jagged Edge by Jo Raven

This is an intense, dark and gripping story. Jason is a badly damaged, yet caring man. He sacrifices himself to protect the people he cares about, yet thinks that he's not worthy of being loved. Raine is a man with self-esteem and anger issues because of the people who raised him. Raine is confused about his feelings for Jason, and Jason refuses to feel anything. When Raine discovers that Jason is in danger, he's adamant that Jason let him help. The drama that they encounter, and create, draws them together, and the romance and sweetness of these two men will tug at your heart. It's dark with disturbing scenes and implications, so it's not for everyone, but it's a captivating storyline. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Hidden Gems. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

The Marriage Paradox by Noelle

This is a suspenseful and romantic story that is full of intrigue, twists and drama. Markus is hard and unfeeling, but only because he's hurt and vulnerable. Olivia is tough, stubborn and determined, but very much down on herself. They end up working together to get evidence, but also on their own for their own agendas. The storyline is captivating, there are a lot of different things going on, a lot of intrigue and mystery. They end up falling in love, which prompts each of them to try to protect the other. It's an exciting rollercoaster ride with emotional and physical ups and downs. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Candid Book Reviews. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.