Believe by Zoe Danielle

REVIEWED BY Tina Shobe


Believe by Zoe Danielle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kate husband leaves her and she asks to be transferred to England to make a clean break, to start rebuilding her life over. She was married to a man who dominated her, almost completely destroyed who Kate 'was'
She meets the seriously hot police officer, Luke. It does start off to be a one night hook up with some pretty heavy sex (I was fanning myself) but starts to build into something stronger. Through Luke Kate regains herself. (I just want to say I want a Luke for myself, he's everything you could want in a man).

Kate puts off telling Luke that she's still legally married until he finds out on his own and is devastated.

Kate is in the process of finalizing a divorce when her husband shows up in England to reclaim what is 'his'. This book gets pretty intense. I'm not going to say more about what happens as it would be too easy to give spoilers. Just know that there are parts that I was saying OMG, OMG and no, no, no).

This is the first book I have read by Zoe Danielle and I am highly impressed. I loved how I was drawn into this book and how I felt I was right there in the hotel room when Zoe walked in to find her husband there.


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Bradley's Whistle by Kirsty Dallas

REVIEWED BY Melinda Lazar

Bradley's Whistle by Kirsty Dallas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bradley's Whistle by Kirsty Dallas

This is the second standalone in Kirsty Dallas's Kink Harder Presents series and is the story of Andi's cousin and Decker's best friend, Bradley.

Having had his heartbroken, Bradley has sworn off porn stars but can't seem to tell his brain that when it comes to Wiska. Wiska has escaped the scandal that attempts to follow her from New York and, at Decker's suggestion, is seeking refuge with Bradley in London.

I found that the characters were really well-developed in this book. I really liked Wiska; she's far from a jaded porn star. She quite sweet and I want to say naive and I love that she managed to bring Bradley to his stubborn knees. Bradley himself was a tough nut to crack but I loved his automatic defense of Wiska without even knowing the details. He may have sworn off porn stars, but he was ready to fall and fall he did. Also loved the reappearance of my favorite couple, Lionel and Casey. They sure know how to add extra value to a book!

The book is predominantly set in UK and I still found that when it came to Wiska, Casey, Lionel, etc, the American feel just wasn't there. I really think Dallas needs an American editor to help address these issues because while these books are really good, they could be so much better. I'm looking forward to the next book in this series!

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Not a Game by Cardeno C.

REVIEWED BY Isa Jones

Not a Game by Cardeno C.
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This has been by far my favourite book from Cardeno C. The pace was excellent, it drew me in and it was completely captivating. The characters are beautiful and Cardeno possesses the skills to make the reader fall in love with the story.
Oliver Barnaby is a computer genius, he lacks confidence and he feels physically unable to get the attention of any suitors, past relationships have made him uncomfortable and insecure, leaving him with a terrible fear of befriending anyone or with any chance of love. Having left his family and his life behind he gets a fresh start in a new city with an exciting job. He resorts to hiring the services of an Escort agency in order to gain the confidence he needs and hopefully repair the damage his past lover has left in his heart. What was supposed to be a simple meeting ends up being the best life altering event which will ultimately provide Oliver with the much needed affection and care he so desperately craves.
Jaime is everything Oliver isn't, confident, successful, handsome and wealthy; but all these attributes aren't making him happy and his monotonous life seems to be lacking something; he wasn't expecting on falling in love nor was he expecting to pretend to be someone he isn't, but the heart is a powerful organ and when it wants something it will stop at nothing to get it, driving Jaime to live a lie in order to find his HEA, he only hopes that by doing so he won't end up loosing what he loves the most.

Cardeno delights us readers with this beautiful tale of love in the must unlikely of circumstances.


5 BIG ROMANTIC STARS

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Robert: To accompany the Fallen Angel series by Tracie Podger

REVIEWED BY Ann Meemken

Robert: To accompany the Fallen Angel series by Tracie Podger
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved Robert in Fallen Angel series. Robert story as told from his point of view. It shows what hard life he lived growing up. We see how and why he behaves the way he does. He treasures his friendship with Travis and they share a special bond.He is determined to make a name for himself. They meet a woman named Evelyn that helps take care of them. Her friendship helps change the course of his life. Even with accomplishing everything he wanted he felt something missing in his life. When he meets Brooke she may be everything he is looking for. I am ready for her to shake up his world and help him show a softer more vulnerable side.

I enjoyed Robert story and learning how his past shaped him into the man he is now. I loved finding out what made Robert tick and how he felt about his past and his friendship with Travis. He is wonderful man under that tough exterior with a great heart.


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Rookie Move by Sarina Bowen

REVIEWED BY Melinda Lazar

Rookie Move by Sarina Bowen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rookie Move by Sarina Bowen.

This is the first standalone in a brand-spanking-new series by the brilliant Ms Bowen. When I first saw this book up on NetGalley, I requested it so fast, my finger hurt and was utterly honored to be selected to review.

This book is a gorgeous second-chance sports romance (perfect combination!) between Brooklyn Bruisers rookie, Leo Trevi and team publicist, Georgia Worthington. Leo and Georgia were so in love and only imagined a future with each other when their world was cruelly destroyed on the night Georgia was attacked. Events led to their breakup and now, six years later, they meet again on a professional level.

I adored Leo! I loved that he's not your typical player resisting love. No, he's always known Georgia was the love of his life and he just needed a chance to let her know that. His treatment of her was so so sweet. I couldn't help but fall in love with him and I think Leo is what every fictional male should aspire to be!

I could understand Georgia and the logic behind her reasoning and for pushing Leo away. I wanted to smack her, but I understood. She's a strong woman who has overcome something horrific and you can't forget that. She's also worked so hard to get where she is professionally and one has to admire that and appreciate why she's not willing to settle or give up.

Leo and Georgia belonged together and it was obvious from their first second encounter. The feelings were deep and so true that they couldn't be denied and damn the consequences. It was a beautiful second chance story that I enjoyed immensely.

I've come to realize that whatever Bowen chooses to write, whether it's a second chance romance or recovering addicts or sexy athletes, she, without fail, manages to paint a beautiful picture and get the reader invested from the word go. This first book in the new series was fantastic and one I absolutely recommend. I loved getting to know some of the secondary characters and am beyond eager for O'Doul's story next.

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Roommating by Noelle Adams

REVIEWED BY Tina Shobe

Roommating by Noelle Adams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Rommating is a great collaboration of two wonderful authors.

Heather moved back to her home town after earning her degree and expecting to eventually take over her father's business when he retires. She sure is surprised that not only has her father got a business partner but a roommate for her.

Chris was involved in their lives for several years and suddenly left them high and dry for reasons of his own.

Her father's reasons for them to be roommates for six months is to make sure they can get along to run a company. Personally I thought it was a set up to begin with. What father would normally find a 'male' roommate for their daughter.

Understandably neither is happy with the arrangement. I love Heather's spunky attitude. You can feel the tension building between Chris and Heather....eventually it's going to explode and this book doesn't disappoint.

Their nosy elderly neighbor, Estelle is a hoot but also give out good tidbits of advise.

This book is my favorite type of book to read as it has great word place between Chris and Heather and laugh out loud moments. Of course, can't forget Heather's dog, Lucy.

I read this book straight through because I couldn't put it down. This book will not disappoint

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Decker's Wood by Kirsty Dallas

REVIEWED BY Melinda Lazar

Decker's Wood by Kirsty Dallas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Decker's Wood by Kirsty Dallas

This is a really fun, light read about Decker, a porn star who is having issues only a certain little pill can help him with, and Andi, his best friends cousin who he hasn't seen since she was an awkward teenager and he was sleeping with everything that moved.

Decker has taken the last year off from acting thanks to his problem and can't believe that the merest glimpse of Andi has him raring to go. Decker thinks he's not anywhere near good enough for Andi and they become friends without benefits although all signs point to a mutual attraction.

I liked the development of their relationship and loved that Andi wasn't a pushover who just threw herself at Decker. I also love that she can deliver a good punch! Decker is an easy-going, fun-loving guy who isn't sure which direction his life should take now. I really appreciated the network of family and friends around the two and I think I need someone like Casey in my life - he was a laugh and a half!

The only issue I really had was that I didn't really think it was very New York-y. By that, I mean that I was told we're in New York, but much of the dialogue felt a little too Australian for me. Otherwise, it was a fun read and I'm looking forward to reading Bradley's story next.

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