Book Reviews by duelalias

This is romantic, amusing, sweet, suspenseful and thrilling. Each story has it's own special brand of love, problems and drama, but all are entertaining reads. The characters are interesting and engaging, a few more intriguing than others. Every story was enjoyable and I recommend adding this to your TBR list. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This is entertaining, romantic and exciting. The sparks started before they were even introduced, Josie could work with that, later, but Dillon wanted nothing to do with the sexy new trainer. Josie is tough, bold and bubbly. Dillon is stubborn, determined and strong. The dynamics between them make for a fun, sexy story, one that I enjoyed reading I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

My Noble Knight This is dramatic, suspenseful, romantic and entertaining. Griffin is tough, brave,  chivalrous, protective and generous. Layne is stubborn, impulsive, bold, daring and honest. After being unhorsed for the first time ever in competition, Griffin is shocked and enraged to find that it was a woman that did it, but when he found that she was headed for the dungeon for it, he had to intervene on her behalf. It went against his code of honor to have any woman treated that way. Instead, he takes charge of her, vowing to teach her how a woman behaves. Unfortunately for him, she's no ordinary woman, she's smart, has guts and is honorable. Layne discovers that he's not just another knight, she's everything she could want in a man. But she's far from being what any man would want. Him taking charge of her is just the beginning of the drama, things go downhill from there. I couldn't put it down until I was done. I received a complimentary copy of this book...

This is dramatic, suspenseful, exciting, heartbreaking and romantic. Logan is a cold, determined, unforgiving and charming man who is set on getting revenge against the man who killed his family. Solace is a fierce, brave, kind and caring woman, and the daughter of the man who killed Logan's family. 13 years after he lost his home and family, Logan infiltrates the castle, and gets distracted by Solace. They're drawn closer to each other by attraction and circumstances, but life is ever evolving, and Logan can't give up the revenge he seeks. There is so much heartache and betrayal throughout the story, and so many unexpected and unforseen twists, that it grabs your attention and keeps you riveted. It's one of the best stories that I have read.

This is dramatic, suspenseful and romantic. Kenneth is stubborn, loyal, daring and protective. Cat is determined, bold and impulsive. After her father refused their marriage, Kenneth ran off to France. Two years later, after her father tries to marry her off for the third time, Cat runs away and goes to a cousin to hide, and ends up finding Kenneth, who is there as a hostage for his clan. When war seems to be imminent they run from the danger. The trek to get them home is fraught with danger, yet Cat is determined to change Kenneth's mind about the two of them marrying without her father's permission. Kenneth doesn't have a lot of courage when it comes to confronting her father, but Cat won't let him walk away from her again. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Hidden Gems. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is hot, intense, entertaining and romantic. Bo is is strong, determined, bold and caring. Tyler is tough, stubborn, unpredictable and smart. Finding Tyler in the situation she was in almost gave Bo a heart attack, and kicked his brotherly concern into high gear. Then she shocked him by turning his world upside down then running away. But he wasn't about to let her get away with that because he  was twisted up inside over her. Tyler didn't think that it was a good idea to have anything to do with Bo, but she stopped thinking every time he was close. Bo turned out to be less strange than I thought he was, sexier too. This is one of the best stories in the series.

This is dramatic, suspenseful and romantic. Euan is stubborn, impulsive, caring and protective. Muireall is strong, brave, determined and resilient. When Euan's ship wrecks on the shores of the treacherous Ross clan, he finds himself rescuing a woman from drowning, then hiding with her in a cave. Muireall, and two other women, had been stolen from their clan by the Ross and she was trying to find a way to escape. She convinces him to help rescue her, but instead of taking her home, he brings her to his clan. They end up spending a lot of time together and fall in love, but Muireall just wants to go home. The storyline is full of shocking surprises that make it hard to put down, and the characters are interesting and a little engaging. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Hidden Gems. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is romantic, entertaining and sweet. Rand is determined, daring, charming and strong. Lily is bold, stubborn, impulsive and determined. Lily decides that she doesn't want to marry, she wants to go to America and run the plantation her family owns. She asks Rand to take her with him when he sails home, he can't agree fast enough, because he wants her for his own. Lily wants something too, but it isn't something that Rand will agree to. Surprises and drama are waiting for them in America. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This is funny, entertaining and romantic. Nicholas is a charming, amusing and talented rake with a biscuit addiction. Penelope is a smart, stubborn, impulsive and bold scientist who thinks that women are entitled to be rakes too. Nicholas goes to Christmas to confront the man who is selling a perfume that women find irresistible, turning mere mortals into rakes, which is wrong, because he had to do it naturally. He's shocked to find that it's actually a woman making it, and is determined to make her stop. She decides that instead of giving up Duke, she'll use Nicholas to complete Duchess. The two inadvertently form a friendship and bond over science. Their interactions range from funny to steamy, but they are always interesting. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is amusing, interesting and romantic. Thor is determined, bold, smug and impulsive. Pia is feisty, naive and impatient. Thor kidnapped Pia as part of his plan to revenge against her grandfather, but he didn't plan on falling for her. Pia was dismayed to find herself attracted to Thor, he was her kidnapper, a pirate, and all he did was infuriate her. Thor loved her feistiness and her strength, so he purposely riled her up, but was also respectful of her. I loved the storyline and the characters. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This is dramatic, heartwarming, entertaining and romantic. Bhaltair is stubborn, bold, impulsive, daring and protective. Jane is sweet, caring, tough, vulnerable and brave. As an act of revenge Bhaltair kidnaps Jane and her father, but from the start treats her with care and respect. Although he finds himself attracted to her, he can't betray his clan by having feelings for the niece of the man who is responsible for the deaths of his wife and his father. Jane makes it hard to resist her by caring for him and his son, and the rest of the clan. Jane is impressed with Bhaltair and his people, and decides that she never wants to go back to England. There's love, drama, heat and confusion weaved into a story that grabs you from the start and keeps you engaged to the end. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is entertaining, romantic and sweet. Pete is romantic, charming, chivalrous and sweet, and he's a gentleman. Taryn is stubborn, vulnerable and outgoing. He has been her foreman for 7 months, but he wants to be more. And while she is attracted him, she doesn't want a relationship with him. But they end up going to some off the ranch gatherings together, and get closer. The gatherings involve family and extended family, which are fun, happy occasions, and help her see him as more than a sexy employee. This series is so entertaining, I love it. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is sweet, romantic and amusing.  Marcus is charming and amusing. Daphne is determined and bold. The storyline is interesting and the characters are likable. The story pulls you in and keeps you  entertained until the last page. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This is dramatic, intense, heartbreaking and suspenseful. Micah is strong, brave, protective and determined. Daniel is stubborn, unforgiving, judgmental and has PTSD. Lovers as young men, their world was torn apart by a night of stupidity. Friend turned against friend, lovers lied and someone died. After the accident Daniel was so upset with Micah that he told him to leave town and never come back, so Micah did. Until he had to bring his sister back to town. He was only going to stay long enough to insure his sister's safety, then decided to stay until his ranch could support her. While he is there he is confronted by the people he injured, both directly and indirectly, and they both finally confront the past. I really had a hard time with the way his aunt and uncle treated him, and the fact that Daniel had no clue what really happened the night of the accident and had no interest in knowing. The hero of the story is Chris, his willingness to see the event for what it was, for...

This is sweet, romantic and interesting. Derek is uptight, demanding and lonely. Luke is sweet, caring and friendly. Derek hires Luke to act as his boyfriend so that his mother will get off his case and stop trying to set him up. Luke thinks he's a jerk when he first meets him, but then he realizes that Derek is just confused and lost. The more Luke understands Derek, the closer they get, but not on the same page. They make a sweet, romantic couple, and they are good for each other. I loved the slow untangle of Derek's life. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This is a dramatic, romantic and entertaining story. Frederick is kind, charming, likable and honest. Mary is stubborn, caring and untrusting. After devoting the last 10 years of her life to helping her son prosper, Mary suddenly decides to go introduce herself to the new neighbors. Frederick lives with his daughter and his sister, so Mary is caught off guard to find herself around a single man. But after inviting her into their home and lives, she finds that she likes and respects both Frederick and his daughter and so she spends time with them whenever she can. But when Frederick asks to court her she refuses, not wanting to give control of her life to another man. When she realizes that he has worked his way into her heart, she panics. Frederick is an easy going man, he just rolls with it, giving her time to see what her life could be like. Meanwhile her son sends for a mail order bride, refusing to consider looking for love. It's an interesting journey about love and learn...

This is an interesting, dramatic and heartwarming story. Daniel is bold, daring and determined. Charlotte is kind, caring and naive. Five years ago they had a friendship, now that his wife has run off he wants more. Charlotte would like more also, but isn't willing to damage her reputation. A bold and nosy Duchess will insure that Daniel gets what he wants, and leave Charlotte with no choice but to comply. Things get even stickier when Daniel's wife shows back up. It turns out that Charlotte has an even bigger heart than anyone knew, and isn't afraid to put whoever necessary it in their place. It's a great storyline and has intriguing characters. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This is an intense, gripping and thrilling story. Aaron is tough, determined and protective. Celine is brave, resilient and strong. After they end up in bed, Aaron turns his back on Celine, and she promptly gets kidnapped. Wild with rage and worry Aaron is determined to get her back, and never let her go again. Celine and Caroline are kept in a room with no windows and no food until they fight their way out, only to get "rescued" by the the man who had them kidnapped. There is a shocking twist in this book, one that could emotionally scar several people, and explain a lot. This was another great story in the series and I can't wait to read the next one. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is amusing, steamy and entertaining. Gavin is caring, determined, romantic and emotionally a mess. Jamie is bold, stubborn, impulsive and impatient. The two have been seeing each other for 18 months, so when Gavin goes to visit her this time he plans on proposing. Only he gets bad news on the morning of the proposal, and it completely screws him up, so he screws up the proposal. Jamie gets mad and breaks up with him. Now he has to figure out how to fix things, but first he needs to get his head on straight. Jamie doesn't want to hear what he needs to say, which makes it impossible for Gavin to explain himself. There's also her big brothers to worry about, an ex fiancè and their own confusion to be dealt with. I received a complimentary copy of this book from AXP. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is interesting and dramatic, but a little too drawn out. Morgan is charming, caring, amusing and responsible. Lila is kind, flirty, stubborn and brave. After Lila's mother dies, her father, a doctor, decides to move west, looking for open space and new beginnings for each of them. Their stage almost gets robbed and a man is shot so the doc decides to stay in town for a while to care for him, then decides to make the stay permanent. Lila finds herself in a houseful of men, of the men she met she was attracted to David and Morgan, but found that David was the one she was comfortable around. Soon she found that Morgan was the one always around to rescue and protect her, and David was just too selfish for her. The surprising twists start happening about there, and just keep coming all the way until the end. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Reading Deals. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is a sweet, emotional, dramatic and intense story. Brett is flirty, thoughtful, caring, cheeky and stubborn. Steph is kind, brave and vulnerable. Brett goes to Steph's B&B for some much needed relaxation, and the sight that greets him has him captivated. Steph didn't know that Brett was going to be her guest, and she's not happy that he is. Even if she's attracted to him. They build a friendship after he goes off and accuses her of being responsible for something she wasn't. The incident bonds them and the friendship starts turning to more. But then another tragedy rips them apart. It's an sad and intense yet sweet storyline with a lot of wonderful characters. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Hidden Gems. This is my honest and voluntary opinion of it.

This is amusing, interesting and entertaining. Take a guy with a blase attitude, add a woman who not only sticks up for herself but for other women, and you get two people who will slowly show who and what they are, and fall in love. The storyline has the usual reality show issues, meanness, claws and fake crap, but it's so much better than an actual tv show, because the warmth and caring certain characters have shines through. I really enjoyed this book, and I'm not really a fan of reality tv. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This is romantic, intense and entertaining. Mads is tough, caring and stubborn. Ten is bold, impatient and determined. And Stan provides some very funny comic relief. When Ten ends up on the team that his brothers friend coaches, he is stunned by his instant attraction to Mads. Mads is dismayed to find himself drawn to Ten, because there are so many reasons why Ten is off limits for him. Unfortunately for him, Ten is determined to not take no as an answer. They are an amusing and heartwarming couple, they're perfect for each other. The steam and drama build as one obstacle after another presents itself. I can't wait to read the next book in the series. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

These are romantic, interesting and entertaining stories. The characters are bold, smart, sensitive and amusing. The storylines are dramatic, sweet and funny. I loved each and every story. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

This is a suspenseful, dramatic and romantic story. Ash is stubborn, chivalrous, brave and caring. Catherine is independent, daring, tough and caring. They met and started a friendship just before war broke out, and turned it into love during the war. There are so many plot twists in the storyline, some good, some not so much. They meet interesting people along the way, and each helps with the war effort in their own way. It's a peek at history during a horrific time showing that good things can still happen. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.