Book Reviews by duelalias

This is a fast paced, suspenseful romance. Mark is shy, quiet, kind and warm. Molly is brave, independent and thoughtful. The storylines are interesting and entertaining, they're full of intrigue, mystery, romance, drama and excitement. All of the characters are fascinating in their own way, and there's a strong bond between all of them. It's the kind of story that captures your imagination and keeps your attention. It's a thoroughly enjoyable story. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is sweet, romantic, exciting and suspenseful. George is a charming, trusting and responsible. Jessica is independent, naive and stubborn. As soon as they meet they are fascinated with each other, but while they try to build a relationship, another person does everything he can to interfere and drive them apart. George is such a sweetheart and Jessica turns to mush whenever he's around, despite not wanting to marry. I really enjoyed it and recommend adding to your TBR list. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This is suspenseful, sad, and sweet. Simon is loyal to family and country, bold and responsible. Gillian is strong, brave, confident and caring. They met, fell in love, then married other people, for different reasons. He married for family, she married for safety. Five years later they're thrown together, only to discover that the attraction is still just as strong as it was. The storyline is full of angst and drama, with a twist at the end. It's an intriguing story. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is romantic, engrossing and suspenseful. The further into you get, the more you want to figure things out. Josh is mysterious, romantic and captivating. He doesn't want to care about people, but the pull of attraction for Caitlin has him wanting to give in. Caitlin decides that he us "the one" within hours of meeting him. Josh has secrets, secrets of his past that threaten his current and future life. Caitlin goes after him hard, and the closer she gets, the more information of his past is revealed. It's a gripping storyline and has some interesting characters. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is a story about coming out, discovering love and standing up for yourself. Karl is a bit overanxious to share his views about everything, but he's a decent guy with his heart in the right place. Burns is a man who is too worried about what his coming out will do to his parents, so he would rather suffer in silence than be truthful with them. Reverend Ron is a real piece of work, his believing that he has the right to interfere in peoples lives is egotistical at best. Mrs. Burns isn't much better than Rev Ron. The storyline is intriguing and romantic, but also full of angst and confusion. The end was a real surprise and the epilogue is sweet. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is steamy, amusing and romantic. Ryan is stubborn, caring and broken. He wants to hide from the world, but Livvy showing up threatens his peace, and his heart. Livvy is strong, independent, sweet and kind. The storyline is intriguing and entertaining, and Ryan and Livvy are captivating characters. I absolutely love this series, and pretty much anything Em writes. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Booksprout. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is a dramatic, suspenseful, gripping and romantic story. In the beginning, and much of the storyline, Lucien is a vindictive and unfeeling jerk. He's taking his revenge from an innocent woman, a woman who is kind, sweet and caring. The joke is on him though, because he falls madly in love with her as soon as they kiss, which is immediately upon meeting. It's hard to completely hate Lucien, he has some good traits and he falls in love quickly, and is sweet and romantic when he's trying to win her. I had a hard time putting this down, it's completely engrossing. It's a must for 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 captivating story of one family's foray into forward thinking. Mark is not the most exciting man ever, he's sort of like an absent minded professor. He wants to do stuff, but then let's others take over, and doesn't try to get control. He's a nice enough guy, just boring. Emily is loyal first and foremost, and she's talented, sweet, caring and determined. It's an interesting story if how Emily overcomes being a woman. There is love lost and found, and some extremely likable characters. I enjoyed reading it very much. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is a sweet, inspiring and dramatic story. Ryan is a charming, amusing and family oriented man. Liz is a bit of a lost soul. She's kind and caring, and trying to overcome her family's rejection. After joining forces to do a photography job, they slowly become a team, and a couple. Their relationship develops slowly, first as colleagues, then as friends, then as a couple. It's a sweet and romantic storyline with some very emotional twists. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is amusing, steamy, romantic and suspenseful. Dallas is determined, sweet, tough and entertaining. Callie is snarky, tough, dedicated and quick to judge. He becomes captivated with her from the moment he tackles her. She thinks that he is a pig, like all hockey players, he thinks that she is an angel. Her brothers are not in favor of the relationship, neither is his agent. Through plot twists and the hostility between teammates, it's an constant battle of wills. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is so amusing, sad and entertaining. Gavin is determined, protective and irresistible. Honey is stubborn, snarky, tough and confident. The storyline is captivating from start to finish, the twists are stunning and I loved Gavin and Honey. Gavin is really, really entertaining and adorable. I hope that this series keeps going, each one is better than tbe last. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is steamy, romantic and sweet. Maddox is a sweet, romantic guy who has been put down by his father his whole life, which has made him insecure and angry. And a jerk. Lacey is stubborn, driven, insecure and independent. They met in Vegas, fell in love, got married and then she ran. And it turns out, didn't use her real name. Two years later they get thrown together, and Maddox won't let her run again. With a few twists, a few surprises and some clandestine trysts, they try to have a real marriage. I loved this story, Maddox is such a sweetheart and all the hiding is entertaining. It's a book that belongs on your TBR list. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is an action packed, intense, suspenseful and engrossing story. Parker is a quirky genius who lives off of caffeine and junk food. He's cocky, amusing and captivating. Georgia is tough, emotionally damaged and snarky. When Georgia gets assigned to guard Parker, they both resent it. But within hours they are on the run, trying to stay alive and trust each other. An emotional bond is formed between them that gets stronger and more comfortable every day. I really love these two as a couple, they compliment each other, help each overcome their own and the others personal issues and are kick butt partners. I do wish that it didn't end the way it did, hopefully book two picks up where this one left off. I recommend putting on your TBR list, near the top. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Goodreads. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is dramatic and intriguing. Jonah is smart, reserved and caring. Kaylah is stubborn, naive and without any confidence. Felix is selfish, pompous and sleazy. When Jonah meets Kaylah, he instantly knows that she's the girl he's been waiting for. And then he finds out that she is his brother's girlfriend. Heartbroken, he leaves the country and doesn't come back until Felix and Kaylah are getting married. He intends to do a hit and run, spending as little time as possible at home. Until he realizes exactly why Kaylah is marrying Felix. Then the drama and twists start. I really felt for Jonah, he's a great guy. It's an interesting love triangle(?). I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is exciting, suspenseful, gripping and intense. Heath and Anya are strong characters who grab your attention and make the story come to life. It's well written, it flows together with book one, but doesn't require it. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Goodreads. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This has a great storyline, it's amusing, dramatic and sweet. The writing is a little simple, but that doesn't take away from the story as a whole. Cameron is excitable, sweet, shy and oblivious. Catriona is flamboyant, bold and stubborn. Katrina is kind, caring, reserved and noble. The other characters are immensely entertaining. And the twist at the end was not what I thought it was going to be. It's worth the read. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is a powerful, emotional and tragic love story. Finn is a determined man whose only focus in life is taking down the people who sold guns to classmates who used them to kill most of his glass. Guilt also motivates him. Liv is trying to live the life her mother wanted for her. But all she does is work. Finn and Liv secretly dated in H.S. but the tragedy tore them apart. 12 years later they run in to each other back at the school. They decide to forge a new friendship and help each other with some personal issues. As they fall in love again, they learn to come to terms with the past. It's an intense storyline that will make you cry, but Finn and Liv also provide comic relief. This absolutely belongs at the top of your TBR list, unless you have a personal connection to a school shooting, it's probably too emotionally intense for those people. It really is a brilliant story. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my honest and voluntary opinion o...

This romantic, sad, amusing and suspenseful. Ethan is cocky, mysterious, crass and broken. Mia is stubborn, headstrong, angry and loyal. They fell in love as kids, then Ethan disappeared and left Mia angry and brokenhearted. 10 years later has them temporarily living together, and constantly fighting an attraction and each other. There is some amusing drama and intense emotions, and a few twists. It's a great story with complex characters that I enjoyed reading. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is an epic tale of love, war, heartache and hope. It's full of drama, intrigue and history. The characters are all interesting, both good and bad ones, and the storyline is engrossing and full of surprises. Ram is stubborn, proud, loyal, brave and confident. Mabelle is strong, independent and brave, yet also insecure. The rebel prince, Rhodri, is caring, honorable and strong. The story flows nicely so that your reeled in little by little until you can't put it down. 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 romantic and sweet. The way that the characters are written is brilliant, Darcy is like two people, one an arrogant and pompous jerk, the other a sweet and romantic man and you never have the chance to really dislike him because the kinder side always shines through. Elizabeth is loyal, caring and determined. It's a fun and engaging story that I enjoyed very much. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Hidden Gems. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is romantic, dramatic, engrossing and entertaining. Donald is brave, sweet, honorable and patient. Eleanor is headstrong, bold, caring and vulnerable. They met a year before when she tried to steal her horse back, each feeling drawn to each other, but too shy to say anything. When they meet again, the twists and drama start. It's the kind of story that snags your attention and keeps you turning the pages. You should add it to your TBR list. I can't wait for the next book. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Exclusive ARC. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is a captivating, entertaining and amusing story. Liam is honorable, caring, stubborn and unsure. Mary is kind, considerate, bold and guileless. When he kidnaps her intending to ransom her back, she asks him not to. Liam is wildly attracted to Mary, but he doesn't understand the relationship between her and her friend D'arcy. And there is an intriguing tale about that relationship. Liam finally decides to marry her, and gets a couple of surprises. It's a great storyline with a lot of different characters. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Exclusive ARC. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is so sweet, romantic and entertaining. When Irie sees Lance the first time, that scene is too cute and amazing. Lance is charming, sweet, determined and romantic. Paige is strong, optimistic and responsible. Their one night stand ends with a baby, and 2 people searching for each other. It's an exciting and romantic and so mushy. Add it to your TBR list today. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Hidden Gems. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is very dramatic, suspenseful and sad. Deke is a real sweetheart, he's quiet, kind, caring, honorable and a little insecure. Rose is weak, naive, gullible and caring. Deke befriends Rose and falls in love, while Rose is happy being courted by the man who killed her husband. There were so many times I wanted to just get in her face and say "Wait, you're going to do what? Hello, wake up." There were a few characters to like, a few to hate, a few who are amusing and a few who are crazy. With the twists and drama in the storyline, it's a good story. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Goodreads. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is intense, heartbreaking, engrossing, romantic and sweet. Clary is strong, honorable, dedicated, broken and insecure. Helen is headstrong, naive, caring, brave and stubborn. Clary has always thought of Helen as an angel, a person who has a heart of gold. Helen has always been attracted to and intrigued by Clary. Working together pushes their awareness of each other beyond what it should be. Clary doesn't think he's entitled to the love of a decent woman and Helen thinks fate has brought them together. Their love story is beautiful and sweet, but what they deal with is ugly. There are some happy surprises and the ending is not one I would have guessed at. I loved it. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is entertaining, romantic and sweet. Matt is stubborn, sweet and romantic. Larissa is loyal, determined and vulnerable. They fell in love in college, but while Matt's dream was ranching, Larissas's was of New York Theater, and she thought that she owed it to her mother and herself to go. Eight years later she wonders if that really was her dream, or if it was her mother's. She went to him to explain, and found that she still had feelings for him. He acknowledged his feelings for her, but only to himself. Neither knew how the other felt. It's a very enjoyable story. I received a complimentary copy of this book from LibraryThing. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is romantic, captivating and sweet. Thanks to Cole's matchmaking mama, he and Emma meet in a most unusual way. Cole is angry that his mother, and his daughter, interfered with his peace of mind, but the longer that he's around Emma, the harder he finds it to resist her. Emma has been working for her degree for ten years and she finally has an opportunity to get a job relevant to her degree. Unfortunately her truck won't make it all the way. She comes across Cole's mom, Mae and daughter, Charlie and helps them. When Mae discovers Emma's circumstances, she immediately offers her a job. After Cole gives in and let's Emma stay, he can't help but be drawn to her sweet, strong and caring nature. Emma is drawn to the whole family, something she never had, but Cole has earned special consideration because she can't help but notice how, hurt, angry and lonely he is. I started reading this a few hours before bedtime, but I couldn't go to sleep until I fin...

This is romantic, steamy, sweet and amusing. Brodie is charming, sweet, cocky and romantic. Jamey is proud, stubborn, vulnerable and sassy. Both have a temper, both are hiding a secret. Teaming up to save his butt, Jamey and Brodie fight like cats and dogs, which takes their sizzling attraction up a few notches and causes all sorts of drama. Jamey is a tough cookie who turns to mush every time Brodie, the closet romantic, touches her. It is an intriguing and interesting storyline with an amazing cast of characters. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Hidden Gems. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is full of drama and intrigue. Reese is determined, bold, kind and brave. Circe is stubborn, headstrong, naive and impulsive. Reese has a reputation as one of the worst rakes. Circe is an illegitimate child whose parents refused to marry. Both are looking for a new life, him as a respectable and responsible man, her as a wife and mother instead of a mistress. What they found was evil and turmoil, and each other. I loved the characters and storyline captivated me.