Not Now I'm Reading: October 2019

Saturday, October 19, 2019

Review: Sexy Dare by Carly Phillips

Sexy Dare by Carly Phillips
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Love that we are back to the New York Dares! A "come to the rescue" meeting, instant attraction, and the "alpha protector" instinct kicks in.

Mix an intense business man with a sexy, running from her past, start-up business woman and there are sure to be sparks (definitely enough to start a fire)!

I was so pleased to see a curvy model in the book cover. The issue of her having a very curvy figure is mentioned in the book but the H does an excellent job of showing the h why he loves her curves.

I received an ARC of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

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Friday, October 18, 2019

Review: Wild Ride - the debut novel by Breezie Bennett

Wild Ride by Breezie Bennett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wild Ride is a fantastic debut novel! Breezie Bennett's writing style is full of energy and intensity - giving us fully fleshed-out characters, vivid descriptions that help you paint a mental picture of places and situations, and a scorching romance from beginning to end.

Leo and Frankie (love the reason behind her name!) are very believable characters trying to pull-off a pseudo relationship in order to rehab Leo's reputation in the media. Leo, a pro football player, and Frankie, a sports agent's assistant, and pretending to be engaged in order to show to the world that Leo is a loyal, stable, and responsible teammate and not the irresponsible "playa" he is portrayed to be by the press.

Situations in both of their pasts color their viewpoint of relationships and honesty. I enjoyed the closeness shown by Frankie's family and Leo's teammates. I am looking forward to reading the next entry in this series.

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Thursday, October 10, 2019

Review: The Mogul and the Muscle by Claire Kingsley

The Mogul and the Muscle by Claire Kingsley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed the second book in the Bluewater Billionaires series.

This one, by Claire Kingsley, features gorgeous red-head Cameron - the head of an aviation company and anonymous benefactor of a local STEM program. When Cameron successfully fights off an attempt at purse snatching by putting a classy stiletto through the would-be mugger's foot, her friends decide she needs a bodyguard.

Enter Jude Ellis, retired CIA operative and wanna-be-retired "problem solver" - except people keep being referred to him requiring his unique skill-set. I kept picturing Jude as a much taller version of Jason Statham - muscular, quick-witted, able to both blend in and stand out at the same time, and a man of unexpected talents. He not only speaks Russian but can effortlessly join in an 80's dance party with full costume pulled from his own closet! (I still want to know why Jude happened to have both a mesh crop top and parachute pants in his closet!!!)

But, I digress. While the threats against Cameron escalate, so does their attraction to one another. And, when an unlikely villain finally comes to the surface, Jude's many talents come into play to save Cameron's life. I also enjoyed the side story of Cameron's husband and wife team of live-in chef and trainer.

I highly recommend reading this book!

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Monday, October 7, 2019

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THE BRICK WALL by Stephanie Julian
He needs to get his head in the game, not find a woman to screw with it. But when a goaltender in a slump meets a sexy redhead who raises more than his blood pressure, the game is on.

JUST SAY YES by Samantha Lind
What will it take for her to just say yes? When Scott runs into his former high school sweetheart, Becca, can he convince her to give him a shot and Just Say Yes to the ice-melting chemistry they still have.

BLOCKED by Elise Faber
Brit earns the spot of first female goalie in the NHL, but her dream career is jeopardized when she finds herself drawn to Stefan, her team’s gorgeous captain. And when management wants them to fall in love for good press, she simply can’t refuse…

IN SKATES TROUBLE by Kate Meader
Cup-winning hockey player Ford "Killer" Callaghan can't believe he let the anonymous woman who blew his mind slip away into the night. He'll track her down because once could never be enough—even if discovering her identity places her strictly out of bounds.

WINNING HARD by Lisa B. Kamps
Getting the public excited about a new women's hockey league is just the challenge Charles Dawson loves—until he butts heads with the team's captain. They both have winning on their minds but at what cost—and how far are they willing to go to get what they want the most?

MAKING HIS MOVE by Susan Scott Shelley
Returning to his hometown to celebrate winning the Cup, a free agent goalie finally gets a shot with his best friend's sister, but can he convince the one woman he's always wanted that she's more than a summer fling?

THIS PIECE OF MY HEART by Robyn M. Ryan
Innocent coed. Red hot hockey star. Fate places them on a collision course. Will sweet summer romance cool when autumn leaves begin to fall? Or will the sizzle of anticipated passion warm this couple through the long winter to come?

BREAKAWAY by Kelly Jamieson
Pro hockey player Jase Heller isn't ready for serious. After getting out of a relationship, jumping into a new one is the last thing on his mind. But one night? Yeah. He's more than ready to raise his stick for that ...

SCORE ON ME by Melody Heck Gatto
What girl wouldn’t want to spend a steamy night with her all-time professional hockey league crush? But a happily ever after? Not on Kat’s radar. She didn’t believe in them, at least not for her – could Kris make her rethink true love?