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Showing posts with label holiday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holiday. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Glass Tidings by Amy Jo Cousins Review




Eddie Rodrigues doesn’t stay in one place long enough to get attached. The only time he broke that rule, things went south fast. Now he’s on the road again, with barely enough cash in his pocket to hop a bus to Texas after his (sort-of-stolen) car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, Midwest, USA.
He’s fine. He’ll manage. Until he watches that girl get hit by a car and left to die.
Local shop owner Grayson Croft isn’t in the habit of doing people any favors. But even a recluse can’t avoid everyone in a town as small as Clear Lake. And when the cop who played Juliet to your Romeo in the high school play asks you to put up her key witness for the night, you say yes.
Now Gray’s got a grouchy glass artist stomping around his big, empty house, and it turns out that he . . . maybe . . . kind of . . . likes the company.
But Eddie Rodrigues never sticks around.
Unless a Christmas shop owner who hates the season can show an orphan what it means to have family for the holidays.







Each year, Riptide Publishing releases a holiday collection in support of an LGBTQ charity. 
Twenty percent of the proceeds of this title will be donated to The Trevor Project.
Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR, The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24.
To learn more about this charity or to donate directly, please visit their website: thetrevorproject.org.  
This collection would not be possible without the talent and generosity of its authors, who have brought us the following holiday stories:
Pre-ordering this collection will allow you to download each story two days prior to its official release date, as well as save almost 25% off the list price of the individual books.



Amy Jo Cousins writes contemporary romance and erotica about smart people finding their own best kind of smexy. She lives in Chicago with her son, where she tweets too much, sometimes runs really far, and waits for the Cubs to win the World Series.
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Review

Glass TidingsGlass Tidings by Amy Jo Cousins


This book delivers a sweet romance while also showing some real problems and issues. Everything doesn't instantly go perfectly. The guys have to work it out. They're flaued which makes them more enduring. All the holiday settings give that warm Christmas feel. It definitely got me looking forward to the coming season. I recommend Glass Tidings to readers who like a romance with characters who work through their baggage to reach their happily ever after.



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Friday, November 11, 2016

Her Naughty Holiday by Tiffany Reisz Review




Her Naughty Holiday (Men at Work #2) by Tiffany Reisz

A feast she wasn't expecting! 

Clover Greene would sooner crawl into her oven than host family for Thanksgiving dinner. Yet another annual ritual of too much food, served with a side of criticism over "Clover's Bad Life Choices." This year, she needs to distract them all—with a handsome fake boyfriend. And she has the perfect guy in mind. 

Contractor Erick Fields is the poster boy for sexy single dads, and Clover has been secretly crushing on him for ages. She certainly wasn't expecting Erick to agree to her insane charade…or to add lots of hot, wicked sex to the deal. If they can pull it off, the worst Thanksgiving ever might give them something to be really thankful for!


Mass-Market Paperback, eBook, and Audio (US/Can/UK)
Published by Harlequin Blaze



Review


Her Naughty Holiday (Men at Work, #2)

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Clover is a self-sufficient single woman. She has her own home and a booming business. Erick is a single dad with full custody of his teen daughter. He also works for himself. Clover and Erick are physical, labor with their hands and get dirty type of people. He works on houses building additions and such. She deals in plants and flowers. Erick's daughter is employed by Clover and is one of the main relationships in both of their lives. She sees how they look at each other and encourages more.
Her Naughty Holiday is a romance that centers around the US Thanksgiving holiday. If you celebrate it, you know what to expect. Family of course. The dialogue is a hoot in this story. Everyone is a bit of a comedian and sweet underneath with the exception of Clover's family who finally get a super satisfying taste of their own behavior. The storyline is fun and sexy. This read is a perfect break from the pressure of the season. It'll leave you smiling.



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Wednesday, October 5, 2016

It Must Be Christmas: Three Holiday Stories Review



It’s the most wonderful time of the year, when love is in the cold and frosty air—and desire reaches the boiling point. . .



Hot Toy 
From New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Crusie comes a hilarious, sexy story about a determined shopper who grabs the last action figure off the shelf, only to find herself plunged into the arms of a sexy secret agent. Mayhem under the mistletoe ensues. Business as usual this Christmas season…right?

Christmas with the Billionaire Rancher 
Nate wants to stay away from all the women who want his money in Mandy Baxter’s story set deep in the heart of Texas. But when gorgeous do-gooder Chloe Benson comes knocking at his door—in search of funds for her charity—Nate can’t ignore the passion he feels for her. Maybe love is priceless after all?

Christmas at Seashell Cottage 
’Tis the season in Jewell Cove when local doctor Charlie Yang finds her quiet, steady life disrupted by both an abandoned baby in the nativity manger and ex-SEAL Dave Ricker. Are these turn of events too good to be true? Or is Christmas working its magic—for real— Donna Alward’s heartwarming holiday story?





review

It Must Be Christmas: Three Holiday Stories

Hot Toy
I had the best time reading this romantic comedy novella. The laughs started almost immediately and played out like a holiday family movie. All that can go wrong does, but it also goes very right.
While last minute insanity shopping for the most popular toy of the season for her nephew, Trudy gets caught up in a battle between government agents. The dialogue is truly great. The cast is made up of an ex, cougar bait, a drunken sister and other crazies. The one goal in Trudy's mind is to get that toy no matter what.
This is a great light read for getting into the Christmas spirit while tickling your funny bone. It left me with a good feeling.

Christmas at Seashell Cottage
This story is about two people who didn't really know what they were missing until they found each other. Actually, both felt that something was lacking in their lives, but they weren't sure how to find what they needed. It's a serious storyline that deals with everyday difficulties in life and love.
Charlie is a doctor who moved to Jewell Cove to get away from the city. She still doesn't quite feel like a local though. Dave is an ex SEAL who is also new to town. They go through some grown up problems and have a realistic romance.
Christmas at Seashell Cottage is for those looking for a small town Christmas read with some depth, some ups and downs and a happy ending.

Christmas With the Billionaire Rancher
Nate's father hasn't treated him well. Now, after his father's death, Nate inherits most of his father's wealth. He can't think of a worse fate than having to schmooze with the rich or entertain the social climbers.
Chloe isn't one of the usual golddiggers. Yes, she first approaches him for money for her charity, but all intentions are soon thrown out the window. These two go at it hot and heavy right away, sending Christmas with the Billionaire Rancher into the naughty holiday reads category.
Things get turned around and misunderstandings happen, but love and great sex help to mend the hurts. The overall theme of family is quite strong also. And what a family with all those hot brothers! I recommend this to someone looking for some sexy fun.



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Thursday, December 17, 2015

On the Naughty List by Lori Foster, Carly Phillips, Beth Ciotta, and Sugar Jamison Review



Love. 
Sex. 
And all the best gifts worth giving... 


*On the Naughty List is a collection of holiday stories from some of today's brightest stars*

Lori Foster
Christmas Bonus 
The workplace is heating up for the holidays when two colleagues who are planning a Christmas party side-by-side end up making love their main order of business.

Carly Phillips
Naughty Under the Mistletoe 
A no-nonsense lawyer intent on seducing her boss ends up having a scandalous-and utterly magical-moment with his twin instead.

Sugar Jamison
Have Yourself a Curvy Little Christmas 
Dina Gregory returns to New York for the holidays. Her mission: To locate her young son's father. Her surprise: His HOT brother.

Beth Ciotta 
Some Kind of Wonderful 
Two old friends-who seem to have little left in common-are come home for the holidays. But when they end up stranded together during a blizzard, they know just how to keep each other warm. . .








More Must Have Holiday Reads






REVIEW

On the Naughty List



On the Naughty List is a seasonal mix with something for everyone.

Christmas Bonus is an office romance. They've loved each other for years. She's the boss's daughter and later the boss. He's the star employee. They're finally connected in a really creative way. If you're looking for some short and lusty, this is the story for you.

Naughty Under the Mistletoe is sort of an office romance too. She's the good girl who thinks her boss his hot and finally decides to go for it at the company Christmas party. It turns out to be his twin, and he's ready to take her up on the invitation. This short goes from sexy to love with a high heat factor.

Some Kind of Wonderful is about a wounded war vet and his female best friend from childhood. They both are home for the holidays in the town where they grew up together, but something is different. The air between them starts sparking. This is a fun modern spin on the classic A Christmas Carol. This story is more for those looking for Christmas magic than erotic scenes.

Have Yourself a Curvy Little Christmas is definitely the belle of ball in this anthology for me. I loved it. She's majorly entertaining and unable to stop saying all the things that pop into her head. She used to be wild and ended up pregnant by a rich playboy. He dropped her as soon as the news touched his ears. She's did the struggling single mom thing for several months and is finally going to insist the dead beat dad give her a little from his millions. She's in for a surprise when she finds his older brother instead. This story is sweet and saucy. It tickled me and kept me entertained the entire time.



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Heartsong Cottage by Emily March Review



Daniel Garrett is no stranger to heartache or tragedy. Once a successful detective, his world fell apart with his son's murder and his wife's suicide. Leaving the police force, Daniel devotes his life to finding missing children, but when a case goes sour on the anniversary of his personal tragedy, he returns to Eternity Springs hoping for some of the town's fabled healing.

Shannon O'Toole isn't looking for romance. After her fiancé's death, she closed off her heart. But she can't deny the spark between her and a sexy stranger at a friend's wedding. Shannon has her own secrets and has no place in her life for a private detective, even one who moves her as much as Daniel. But when the pair are thrown together on a case, the magic of Eternity Springs just might give them a second chance.






More Must Have Holiday Reads






REVIEW

Heartsong Cottage (Eternity Springs, #10)



Heartsong Cottage is a mixture of heartwarming and suspense. It starts out really fast-paced with Daniel's background in law enforcement work and the horrific loss of his family. Then it slows down into the cozy town of Eternity Springs where Shannon is living in the present.

Both Daniel and Shannon have major baggage from their past. The retelling of some is heartbreaking. They are also surrounded by friends in this magical town. Eternity Springs is full of beauty and love and loaded with a sweet cast. All of the characters surrounding Daniel and Shannon help them to find their hearts along the way.

There are some surprises for sure. My favorite parts were the suspense. Full of action and romance, this book is sure to bring the emotions from it's reader.



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