I have had this book on my kindle for ages but I just couldn't bring myself to read it. The reviews I read and the authors warning had me well aware I was going to cry like a baby while I read it. Penny's writing is amazing so I knew I would love it but the origin story of Billy and Scarlet had to hurt.
Even though I waited until I was emotionally ready I couldn't have prepared myself. Especially since it is set when they are all still young and their mother is still alive. And even though through each of their stories I knew their part of why they were how they were living it in the moment was so much more emotional.
And I really didn't think about the life Scarlet had lived. But reading this book I broke for her, for Billy, for Cletus, for Jethro, for Bethany. Even while I was reading it laughing at the one liners Cletus threw out there. Or smiling at the absolute beauty of Scarlet inside and out. I was holding my breath waiting for the next punishment or twist in their story.
Those hits just kept coming. And each one felt harder and more devastating than the last. The only thing I am truly grateful for is the fact I have Beard Necessities ready to dive into because I have to know what happened next and get the happily ever after they both so desperately deserve.
So I admit it took me forever to finally read Boy In Luv but I have very good reasons. First freaking hell ladies how long did you make us wait? I inhaled Girl In Luv as soon as I put down (and recovered from) The Last Letter and I loved it so much I promptly pre ordered Justified and went on the list to get my free copy of Boy In Luv. Then I waited and waited and waited, and when it finally landed I couldn’t really remember much of the story and knew I would have to do a re-read but life got in the way and it slowly dropped down the pages on my kindle until I kinda forgot about it.
Then I was doing the release blitz for the duet and decided I would do a re-read and finally get the conclusion to the story. And as always I have to ask why the hell did I wait? Well you know other than the earlier excuses.
So we ended Girl In Luv heartbroken that Iker has walked away and left Langley devastated. And I wasn’t sure how the ladies were going to pick it up from there. They both came from such totally different worlds and were headed in vastly different directions but damn the chemistry between them was so hot. And they just complimented each other so perfectly I needed them to get a happy ever after.
I also kind of needed Camilla to get a really nasty STI from her husband and the wicked stepmother to get hit by a bad batch of botox but I don’t always get what I want. So vengance aside I really wanted to see how these two were going to find their way back to each other and mesh their lives to give me my much needed happily ever after. And to be honest with these authors I wasn’t 100% sure I wouldn't end up without a happy ever after cause lets be honest these ladies can be mean.
I loved the addition of Iker’s brother, he was awesome and I would love him to get his own book please?!?! But mostly I just loved Iker for going after what he wanted and being man enough to admit his mistakes and work his butt off to fix them. I loved that he was prepared to put his pride on the line to make sure Langley got what she needed. These guys were such a beautiful couple and I loved everything about them and their story. Fingers crossed for future collaborations between Rebecca and Jay.
Title: Faking It in the Kitchen
Author: Emily James
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Release Date: November 21, 2019
Blurb
Unemployed actress, Hannah Brooks, is applying for a
waitressing job when her luck changes. Mistaken for a chef, she's offered a
position at twice the pay, but there's a slight problem. She can't cook, but
she can act.
Tom Hadleigh is determined to make a success of the
restaurant he inherited from his father, despite attempted sabotages against it
and his reputation. Tom’s a hothead and not looking for love but when Hannah
walks into his restaurant, he can’t help but turn his head. With so many
problems in his life, is she the answer?
When their worlds collide, will their passion ignite, or
will the heat force them out of the kitchen?
FAKING IT IN THE KITCHEN is a standalone, romantic
comedy, suitable for readers aged 18 or over, due to mature content and sexual
themes.
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Emily James is a British author who lives on the south coast
of England. She loves to travel and enjoys nothing more than a great romance
story. On the rare occasions that she hasn’t got her nose in a book, Emily
likes to spend time with her beautiful family and friends.
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Title: NIX
Series: Daring the Kane Brothers #4
Standalone Series
Standalone Series
Author: Kelly Gendron
Genre: Steamy Contemporary Romance
Release Date: November 26, 2019
Release Date: November 26, 2019
Blurb
Single dad. Computer geek. One-night stand. Not
looking for love.
That’s how my profile reads
And I was getting away with the whole no girlfriend status
Until Payton Tucker showed up
Damn, that woman walks in a room and the world stops
spinning
Gravity pulls me right to her
Not to mention, my kid likes her
But, as my profile reads, I am NOT looking for love
Especially with a woman who smells, feels and touches me
just like my first love–– the same woman who walked out on me and our kid
So, Payton Tucker can take her makes the world stop spinning
sexy blue eyes and go right back to where she came from
But, to be on the safe side–– considering she is a lot like
my MIA ex, before I send Payton Tucker on her way, maybe I should discover
exactly where she came from…
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"Bad boys, give 'em a little time and
experience, and they will evolve into misbehaving men!"
You can
usually find USA Today Bestselling Author, Kelly Gendron tucked away in a quiet
suburb in upstate NY writing her steamy, blush producing
romances. But when she’s not creating HEA stories, you can find her
representing a reputable group of nursing facilities. If you Google her, she’ll
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Title: Wannabe Heir
Series: The Royals #3
Author: Kim Karr
Genre: Standalone Contemporary Romance
Release Date: November 25, 2019
Blurb
CROWN
CHASER, KINGMAKER, POSER, PRETENDER, WANNABE HEIR
They had it
all wrong.
I never wanted to
rule the world; all I wanted was her.
But they couldn’t
see past my bad reputation, so they forced us apart.
That was ten
years ago, and I’ve grown up.
I’m still a
rebel.
I’m still
reckless.
But I’m also
ruthless.
Determined.
And I have even
bigger balls.
So, when I find
out she’s in trouble, I have to help her.
It doesn’t matter
that she hates me.
She’ll get over
it.
Fighting for her
is what I was born to do.
I never wanted to
rule until she needed me to, and this time I won’t stop until I get what I want.
If they think I
will…
They have it
all wrong.
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THE
NOT SO MEET CUTE
When
someone at the craps table beside me shouts, “Yes!” I flick my gaze in that
direction. Standing at the very end is a tall woman in tight black pants with
the shapeliest ass.
There’s an untidy pile of flecked chips in
front of her. A modest stack of chips is also nestled on the edge of the table.
Apparently,
she’s winning.
Curious, I
watch as the woman makes the standard pass line bet. There are three shooters
at the table, and they will each take a turn rolling the dice, although they
will all be betting on each roll.
Not my game
of choice.
No skill.
Just luck.
She’s first,
so she grabs the dice, gives them a blow for luck, and rolls them both down the
table in her come out roll.
I can’t see
the dice, but when she jumps up and down, I can only guess she rolled a seven
or an eleven. It’s still her turn, and when she does her little ritual with the
dice again, I find it more than sexy. On this roll, if she rolls a two, three
or twelve, she loses.
I feel like
I want to cross my fingers for her.
Luck.
It’s all
about luck.
She jumps
up and down again, and I know she’s still in.
Roll after
roll, she’s kicking ass.
Now, I’m
holding my breath because she’s on the point
roll. The dealer turns the puck to ‘ON’ and places it on the number that was
just rolled. All she has to do is avoid a seven to keep going.
She’s still
as the roll comes to a stop. I feel more emotion watching her than I did with
everything I had on the line back at the blackjack table.
“Bad luck,”
I hear someone groan and watch as the pile of chips she had pushed forward
disappears.
Shit!
She
sevened-out. She practically sags at the table as the loss registers. Just
then, the concierge hands me a receipt that acknowledges the transfer of my
winnings, and shaking my head for her, I start to stride toward the exit.
Shouldn’t
play a game luck.
Somehow,
she accidentally pushes the small remaining pile of chips under her arm onto
the floor as I’m passing behind her. Without a second thought, I find myself
diving down to help her recover her money.
When my
eyes meet her sparkling blue ones, I can’t move, and all the breath is knocked
squarely from my chest.
Elizabeth.
It’s been
ten years since I broke her heart, and shit…
Little
Liz Laurent is all grown up.
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Kim Karr is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of eighteen novels. Best known for writing sexy contemporary love stories, she enjoys bringing flawed characters to life.
Her romances are raw, real, and explosive.
Her characters will make you laugh, make you cry, make you feel.
And her happily-ever-afters are always swoon worthy.
From the brooding rock star to the arrogant millionaire. From the witty damsel-in-distress to the sassy high-powered business woman. No two storylines are ever alike.
Get ready to fall in love.
Kim Karr is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of eighteen novels. Best known for writing sexy contemporary love stories, she enjoys bringing flawed characters to life.
Her romances are raw, real, and explosive.
Her characters will make you laugh, make you cry, make you feel.
And her happily-ever-afters are always swoon worthy.
From the brooding rock star to the arrogant millionaire. From the witty damsel-in-distress to the sassy high-powered business woman. No two storylines are ever alike.
Get ready to fall in love.
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I’ve made a lot of dumb mistakes but none dumber than losing her.
Senior year. I should be partying and living it up with my friends before graduation, but one more mistake and I’m off the team.
Enter Chloe. She comes into my life at a low point, but she becomes the bright spot I reach for every day. She’s the kind of girl who makes a guy want to be a better man.
And for a while, I even start to believe I’ve changed enough to deserve her.
And for a while, I even start to believe I’ve changed enough to deserve her.
I’ve got my eye on the future, and I’m letting my past stay where it belongs.
But the thing about the past… it always comes back to bite you when you least expect it.
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So I had this idea that Nathan's book was going to be heartbreaking. After the bits and pieces I had picked up from him as a secondary character I knew that he had issues at home and was absolutely the least fortunate of the white house boys. And I guess I made assumptions. And I was pretty much wrong on most of them.
The things I learnt about Nathan in this book made me hurt for him but not in a sad, broken way. Because Nathan was so much more than I thought. He was so sweet and all the stupid things he did were done innocently for the right reason. And I was such a massive fan of his throughout the whole book.
And Chloe was pretty great herself. Her story hit pretty close to some recent news headlines and I have to admit it made me think about the other sides of the story. Chloe acted exactly like I imagine most young women in her position would but with a lot less wallowing in self pity.
I adored these two together. And I really loved seeing it all work out so perfectly in the epilogue. And as always it was great to catch up with the other couples. I really hope that this series never ends.
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Fire and the 2017 New Apple Awards nomination - Suspense for Cold as
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