Review: Released by Amber Polo

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May 222013
 

Released by Amber Polo
Series: The Shapeshifter’s Library (# 1)
Release Date: July 8, 2012
Publisher:  Blue Merle Publishing
Pages: 313
Source:  book was received for a contest judging

Welcome to the strange and wonderful world of Shipsfeather, Ohio, where an ancient race of dog-shifters has been charged with curating the knowledge of the world, and with protecting civilization’s libraries from the machinations of evil, book burning werewolves. For years a curse has imprisoned the dog-shifters in the basement of the Shipsfeather library—where they have made the best of things with a gym, a spa, a Starbarks, and, of course, their wildly successful internet company, Zoogle—but now, thanks to librarian Liberty Cutter and her zany staff, they may actually have a chance to break free again. If only they can convince her to believe in magic…

THE SHAPESHIFTERS’ LIBRARY: RELEASED is the first in a charming new series that will have dog lovers and book lovers alike howling out loud with delight. With a generous sprinkling of “Dewey-speak” and “dog-speak”, clever literary references and some of the most unforgettable canine characters since “Lady and the Tramp”, Amber Polo takes you into a world you will never want to leave. The Shapeshifters’ Library series is destined to be a classic.

 

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Review: The Practice Proposal by Tracy March

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May 222013
 

The Practice Proposal by Tracy March
Series: Suddenly Smitten (# 1)
Release Date: March 11, 2013
Publisher:  Entangled
Pages: 166
Source:  book provided by the publisher for review
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Liza Sutherland isn’t looking for love. Not from a charity-auction date she didn’t even bid on and especially not with Nationals first baseman Cole Collins, the guy she obsessed over as an awkward teenager. She won’t get involved with a notorious player, no matter how attractive Cole is.

Cole Collins is up for contract renegotiation, but after too many late-night parties, he’ll need some positive publicity before he can make the roster. His agent, Frank, pitches Liza as the perfect prop…only Cole didn’t account for Liza no longer being just a teenager with a crush. She’s gorgeous and smart and he’s instantly hooked.

When Frank makes Liza a deal she can’t refuse—a bet she will fall in love with Cole or a cool half mil goes to charity—the game is on. But neither bet on the real feelings that surface. Could a fake fling turn into an official forever?

 

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Review: Baby, It’s Cold Outside anthology

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May 212013
 

Baby, It’s Cold Outside by Kate Hardy, Heidi Rice, Amy Andrews, and Aimee Carson
Release Date: November 19, 2012
Publisher:  Entangled
Pages: 193
Source:  book provided by the publisher for review
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Four novellas from four of the biggest names in romantic fiction!

Kate Hardy’s ‘TIS THE SEASON TO KISS SANTA

With the help of a sprig of mistletoe and some snow angels, a recently single pastry chef teaches a highly successful and sexy Scrooge the true meaning of the holidays on a snowy Christmas Eve that quickly heats up.

Heidi Rice’s ‘TIS THE SEASON TO GO SHOPPING

When a Christmas Day blizzard strands an up-and-coming marketing manager and her boss’s very off-limits, very hot playboy son in his department store, the two toe the line between naughty and nice as they unwrap their holiday presents—and each other!

Amy Andrews’s ‘TIS THE SEASON FOR KISSING

A down-on-her-romantic-luck kindergarten teacher plans to drown her New Year’s Eve sorrows in a gallon of spiked eggnog, but the arrival of her best friend’s sexy brother threatens to melt the snow piling up outside the tiny Vermont cabin.

Aimee Carson’s ‘TIS THE SEASON TO BE TEMPTED

After the worst year ever, a jilted music manager rings in the New Year alone, swearing off men forever. But things get complicated when her brother’s best friend, the perfect man with the perfect body, tempts her to break her vow—if only for one hot night!

 

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Book Tour Review & Contest: Tempted by Trouble by Susan Arden

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May 122013
 

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Tempted by Trouble by Susan Arden
Release Date: April 1, 2013
Publisher:  Crimson Romance
Pages: 174
Source:  book provided by author for review

A doctor on a mission…Carolina Rodriguez trades in her sexy stilettos for cowboy boots. She’s a large-animal vet willing to do almost anything to escape South Florida. Interviewed over the Internet by a family connection, she accepts a job sight unseen. At her cousin’s wedding, she runs into Matt McLemore. With his smoldering dark looks hot enough to melt metal, it takes every ounce of Carolina’s self-control to turn down his audacious offer to slip away for the evening.

A rancher short on time…Matt is more than daring, he’s Carolina’s new boss and floored to discover the sassy woman from the parking lot encounter is the ranch’s new vet. Matt’s attraction to Carolina is an excruciating temptation. But, a roll in the hay may prove too volatile to handle where business is concerned, especially when he needs her help to determine why his cattle keep dying.

Evermore, a cattle ranch that needs saving…The last time a team of vets came to Evermore, the ending was less than stellar. His father refuses to allow another modern vet on their land. Matt proposes to introduce Carolina to his family as his girlfriend, giving her the opportunity to work and stay at his ranch without arousing his family’s suspicion. After learning she’s the last chance to help save his family’s cattle reputation, she agrees to act the part of his girlfriend.

A woman begins to see possibilities…Playing Matt’s girlfriend, she uncovers several alluring side to this powerful man. Carolina succumbs to Matt’s raw magnetism, where she submits to his control in the bedroom. In turn, Matt unleashes a red-hot passion between them, unlike anything Carolina has ever experienced.

An attraction that has the force of a nuclear explosion…By the time the lab reports comes back, they’ve explored every inch of each other. All of a sudden, this fiery affair is more than just a fling. When a past flame threatens to overwhelm their new found romance, Matt must find a way to stake his claim to Carolina’s heart before it’s too late.

 

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Review: The Ex-Wife by Candice Dow

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May 102013
 

The Ex-Wife by Candice Dow
Release Date: January 29, 2013
Publisher:  Grand Central Publishing
Pages: 304
Source:  book provided by the publisher for review
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From award-winning author Candice Dow comes a raw, sizzling, and emotional novel about a woman who must fight for what she wants-before she loses everything . . .

THE EX-WIFE

She’s the hottest relationship expert around. Her get-real advice and tough-world experience have earned Ayana Blue money, fame, and a successful life she never imagined. And handsome Realtor Cameron Small is the sexy, steady Mr. Right she wasn’t looking for yet always hoped she’d find. But Cam’s unstable, in-denial ex-wife, Yasmin, isn’t about to let him go-or allow anyone else take “her place.” And if that means wrecking everything Ayana has worked so hard to build, then so be it.

Now with her peace of mind shattered, her private business in the hole, and her reputation on the line, Ayana needs to figure out fast which dreams she can save, and what she’ll have to let go. When it comes down to the ex-wife v. the next-wife, the only thing guaranteed is a scorched-earth battle-and it’s winner takes all…

 

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Review: Felines and Flowers by Stephanie J. Grace

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May 102013
 

Felines and Flowers by Stephanie J. Grace
Release Date: July 27, 2011
Publisher:  Decadent Publishing
Pages: 53
Source:  book provided by the publisher for review

During high school, Warren was just Wendy’s youth pastor. All grown up and shepherding over her own flock of church kids, Wendy Miller turns to her old friend for help. Not that Warren is that old. In fact, the two have a lot more in common than Wendy would have ever thought.

After the death of his wife, Warren was sure he was finished with relationships. Wendy changes that forgone conclusion with her bright spirit and zest for life. Lining up their desires when they’re at very different points in their lives proves a challenge that might take a little divine intervention, or at least help from friends.

 

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Review: Nicholas by Grace Burrowes

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May 092013
 

Nicholas by Grace Burrowes
Series: Lonely Lords (# 2)
Release Date: May 7, 2013
Publisher:   Sourcebooks Casablanca
Pages: 450
Source:  book provided by NetGalley for review

Nicholas Haddonfield has something to hide…

Viscount Nick Haddonfield has a good reason to insist on a marriage of convenience only, but when he finds the lady who would make the perfect countess in a white marriage—he spoils everything by falling in love with his wife…

An extraordinary and passionate tale of courage tested and fears overcome. Once you enter the lush Regency world of award-winning New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Grace Burrowes, you’ll never want to leave.

 

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Review: Salvaged by JS Marlo

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May 092013
 

Salvaged by JS Marlo
Release Date: August 2, 2012
Publisher:  Breathless Press
Pages: 229
Source:  book provided by the publisher for review

The discovery of a submerged Model T blurs the line between dream and reality, exposing a young scuba diver’s past and threatening her future.

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Star Fisher refuses to let the scar marring her face dictate her choices or the dreams haunting her nights affect her life. A skilled scuba diver and underwater investigator, she assists in the salvage operation of a sunken Model T, but will it reveal its secrets?

Captivated by the feisty diver, captain Hauk Ludvikson struggles against his attraction as they explore the old automobile linked to the unsolved disappearance of a rich heiress. As past crimes create new ones, he must decide if he wants to protect Star or protect his heart.

With danger lurking under and above the water line, Star fights for her future—a future she may not salvage twice.

 

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Review: A Highland Werewolf Wedding by Terry Spear

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May 072013
 

A Highland Werewolf Wedding by Terry Spear
Series: Heart of the Wolf (# 11)
Release Date: May 7, 2013
Publisher:  Sourcebooks Casablanca
Pages: 384
Source: book provided by NetGalley for review

Elaine Hawthorn is a gray American werewolf, currently out of work, and on a mission to share in a family treasure. When she arrives in Scotland, she nearly has a head-on collision with one hot, kilt-garbed Highlander, and runs him off the road.

Werewolf laird Cearnach MacNeill isn’t happy Elaine ruined his car, but he quickly becomes her protector after a misunderstanding lands her right in the middle of two feuding clans. Now he’s out to ensure that this sexy female wolf gets her fair share of her clan’s treasure. He knows he should leave well enough alone, but it’s too late to leave his heart out of it

 

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Review: The Chick Flick Project by Courtney Elliott

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May 072013
 

The Chick Flick Project by Courtney Elliott
Release Date: December 20, 2012
Publisher:   Senzuri Books
Pages: 324
Source:  book provided by the publisher for review

Ally Nichols is fed up with constantly putting herself out there to only be rejected again and again. After her most recent failure, she comes up with a solution. She decides to start modeling her love life after all of the big screen’s most recognizable love stories. Hilarity, heartbreak, mishaps and mayhem ensue. She hopes that maybe one of them actually figured out the secret to true love. The only problem: no one ever told her that sometimes your Hollywood Happy Ending is where you least expect to find it.

 

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