Three New Harlequine Romances-Western Romance Just In Time For Christmas

Just wanted to let you Harlequin lovers out there know about three new releases that will be out in time for the upcoming Christmas Holidays.

 

Christmas at Cardwell Ranch

by B.J. Daniels

 A Harlequin Intrigue

Due Out  October 22, 2013

Description:

AT CARDWELL RANCH, THE HOLIDAYS CAN BE BRUTAL… 

It had been years since Tanner "Tag" Cardwell's boots touched Montana soil. This Christmas he was determined to change that. Until a run-in with local Lily McCabe revealed dark secrets from his past and deep trouble for his future.

Cowboys came and went in these parts. But Tag Cardwell  caught Lily off guard in more ways than one when the two  became entwined in a murder mystery. What was it about Tag?  The dreamy eyes… The rugged physique… The protection she  felt in his strong arms…

But before they could lose themselves in each other they  had to trace a killer. Or risk finding a crime scene under the Christmas tree.

 

PRE-ORDER:

at Amazon ( $3.82 Kindle/ $4.95 Paperback)

at Barnes & Noble  ($4.99 Nook/ $5.50 Paperback)

 

 

 

Forsaken

 By B.J. Daniels

 

 Beartooth, Montana Series from HQN Book 3

To Be Released On Amazon on September 24, 2013

 

Danger runs high and passions burn hot in Montana's wild country

Big-city detective Bentley Jamison is a long way from home in the Beartooth wilderness when one of local rancher Maddie Conner's ranch hands goes missing. Towering mountains and a small, tight community are as unfamiliar to Jamison as herding sheep, but he's never shied away from a challenge. As the new deputy sheriff, he's sworn to protect every inch of this rough terrain—starting with unraveling a mystery that has left Maddie a wide-open target. 

 

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Fans of Western romantic suspense will relish Daniels' tale of clandestine love played out in a small town on the Great Plains." -Booklist on Unforgiven

"An explosive tale of love, trust and the twisted ties among an embattled family." -RT Book Reviews on Crime Scene at Cardwell Ranch

 

 

TO PRE- ORDER:

At Amazon (for $7.19 Paperback/ $6.15 Kindle Edition)

At Barnes & Noble (for $7.99 paperback / $7.49 Nook Ebook)

 

  

B. J. Daniels' Web Site

EXPECTING A BOLTON BABY 

(Harlequin Desire)

by Sarah M. Anderson

 

Book three in the Bolton Brothers series - They live fast, ride hard and love fiercely!

 

 

He'd never expected to see Stella Caine again. After one wild night, she'd walked away--right after revealing that her father was the one man who could threaten the biggest business deal of Bobby Bolton's career. So Bobby left her alone.   Until now.... Now Stella is pregnant and staying in his condo.  This is a complication that can be solved only one way:  marriage.  Bobby wants to do the right thing.  Hell- he wants her-- has never stopped wanting her.  Surely he can convince her to say yes even without those three little words

 

"Passionate, surprising, relevant and riveting - A Man of Privilege deserves a place of honor on your bookshelf." 

 --USA TODAY's Happy Ever After blog on A Man of Privilege by Sarah M. Anderson  

 

 

 Pre-Order: 

At Amazon ( $4.73 Paperback/$3.82 Kindle)

At Barnes & Noble ($5.25 Paperback/ $4,99 Nook Book)

 

 

 Sarah M. Anderson's Web Site

 

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Enjingiri Writes A Good Book...It's Just Not My Type of Reading!

"Tangled Passion"       

By:  Stanley Ejingiri

My rating:  3 of 5 stars


I am not sure that I would consider this book a "Romance Book".  I just couldn't connect with the characters or get interested in the story . First of all, it was too in depth and I wanted to put it down before the two characters even met.  I must say that the author has considerable writing skills, and a writing style that most novel readers will enjoy. 

It just wasn't what I was expect as a romance reader. I admit that I didn't finish the story.  I tried, but I just kept skipping over the pages trying to get to the significant parts and eventually I just lost interest and stopped.  This book strikes me more as a novel that eventually ends up as a 4 episode TV drama.  If that is your type of read, then this is the book for you.

Prince of Secrets- A Fun, Sexy & Sassy Cinderella Story

I am a sucker for the "Cindrella" romances where the girl falls for the Prince.    If you love these classic romance stories too then you HAVE TO read "The Prince of Secrets" by Lucy Monroe.  This was a fun read about  Prince Demyan Zaretsky, a Prince of Volyarus, a small country, who finds out that due to a legal mistake a descendent of  the man who helped to found the country actually owns a great percentage of the Volyarus national treasury.  Needless to say,  Prince Demyan  is willing to sacrifice himself for the good of the country.  That means seducing the American scientist (Chanel Tanner) and  convincing her to marry him.  Only marriage will gain his country's  financial security.
With his identity disguised and a pair of geeky glasses, Demyan sets out for America to seduce Chanel.  However, he didn't plan for the strong attraction that he feels for Chanel.

This was just an all around great story that every romance lover can enjoy.  I loved Chanel''s character.  She is very inexperienced, but not naïve.   She always finds little factors of Demyan and their relationship that just don't fit, but she still continues to trust because of the way she feels about him. 

And of course there is a HEA ending!

Here's The Bottom Line:

Heat Index: 3 out of 5 stars
Plot:  4 out of 5; stars
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

You can purchase this book for $1.99 for  paperback or Kindle edition at Amazon.  You can get the Nook ebook  for $1.99 or the paperback for $4.99 by following this link to Barnes & Noble.  Read more about Lucy Monroe at her Amazon author's page.
You can find Lucy on Facebook  or sign up for her news feed on her blog, and her official web site.

" Lost to the Desert Warrior" ( Harlequine Presents #3171)

In this book Princess Layla flees a pre-arranged marriage to a demented cruel man who wants to take over the throgn by escaping into the deset and marrying  her fathers enemy Sheik Raz the rightful ruler.

Raz Al Zahki seems to be just as cruel as the uncle sometimes.  He does things that anyone would know is hurtful, and then seems shocked to find out that she is hurt.  For example, he walks out after they have sex witho ut saying anything, and he doesn't come back for days.   I was beginning to feel frustrated by Layla's spineless. lost personality.

  While Layla's character is supposed to be book smart but know nothing about the world, she is still a princess.    I think that even the most timid woman would say something, complain or even make some type of silent protest after being treated this way a couple of times.   In the end, of course, Raz declares his undying love, and they live "happily ever after". 

This was generally a good book, but there was nothing exciting or different about it.  The plot seemed rushed and could have easily been developed into a much better story with a few more scenes and information.

It seemed to repeat the same background information almost as a filler.  The story just kind of unraveled like your shoe laces.  There was no great moments or exciting twists.  The story is fairly predictable and before you know it the book is over. 

If you like a basic "good" story this is it.  It was a quick short read for when you want something to read in a couple of hours.  I have read Morgan's books in the past and I was expecting more.   I'm not sure this is one of Morgan's best works.  I am sure I will give her another read just to be fair.

Help me out-- What do you think about this book?  Leave a comment with your thought!!

 My Ratings:

Story: 2 of 5 hearts
Heat Index: 2 of 5 hearts
Overall:  2 of 5 hearts

You can purchase the ebook and/or hard copy of this book at Amazon (Kindle Edition) and Barnes & Noble.  You can find out more about Sarah Morgan at her  Goodreads Author Profile.  Like her and sign up for her RSS feed, or newsletter at her web site.

Virna DePaul's Book "Arrested By Love" -So Hot It Should Be Illegal

Virna DePaul's book "Arrested By Love" (A Loveswept Contemporary Erotic Romance) is so hot that it should be illegal.  (Sorry I couldn't resist.)
 
The book contains three novellas from her Red Hot Cops series. These stories are all about Bad Boy Cops with Good Girls, and you can imagine the results.

DePaul writes a great story!  It was a vey interesting and spicy diversion.   DePaul took  cops from the first novella (Copping To It) and developed them in the next stories.  With a smooth storyline and just the right amount of substance in each novella, the whole book just flowed like a well choreographed dance routine.  

In "Copping To It", prim and respectable journalist Claire Fullerton is trying to cover a story when she unexpectedly gets caught up in a steak out with Detective Ty Fullerton whom she has had a secretly lusts for.  Ty is undercover in a motorcycle gang that likes to ride bikes and lots of ladies.  Ty realizes that this is a chance for Claire to unleash her inner Vixen and he shows that he accepts her and the vixen just the way they are.

The second story "Cop Appeal" is a reunion story.  Four years ago, Sarah Larson left Detective Luke Anderson for another cop. After a messy divorce Sarah still carries a torch for Luke that has never really gone out.  Luke hears about the divorce and is determined to get her back. When a demented ex-husband begins to threaten her Luke struggles to prove that their second chance at happiness will work out.

In "Cop An Attitude" former centerfold Jenna Mills appears to be ice cold and she shoots down all male attention.  She is secretly afraid of men and intimacy due to a past tragedy.  But-- she is ready to address her fears.  She make an indecent proposal to honorable cop Noah James who she is secretly attracted to.

De Paul has really hit her stride as a writer and it shows in the book.  The characters are well developed, and there is just enough background information without getting too involved.  The plot development has just the right amount of twist and events, combined with just enough surprise to keep you intrigued.

Warning:  This book is Rated R and it is NOT intended for those under 18 years of age!   When the characters in the book are naughty, you can almost see the steam rising off the pages.   (De Paul has got a vivid imagination.-lol)

If writing were like dancing, I would say that Virna DePaul would a favorite on "Dancing with the Stars". No matter what she writes next you won't want to miss it. 

At $2.99 for the ebook this book is a steal that's well worth it.  You can purchase the Nook book at Barnes & Noble or the  Kindle Edition rat Amazon.  You can also find more of DePauls books and more book reviews at Goodreads.  You can find out more about her at her  Goodreads author page .  There you can also join her fan club.  You can find out about her latest projects at her web site

"Bedding the Wrong Brother" is Great For A Quick Read

This isn't the first review I have done of Virna DePaul's books and I have to say that I know it won't be my last.  She never disappoints me.  DePaul has a great plot,  great imagination and a smooth steamy writing style  that brings it all to life.  This was another of her Dalton's Brother's series.  The book is about  and I really enjoyed it.  story about  Melina Parker prides herself on being a lady in public, but after she's dumped yet again for being a lady in the bedroom, she's ready to go back to school.  For a lesson in how to be a sex siren, she turns to the safest man she knows.  Max Dalton has been her lifelong friend and the twin brother of  Rhys Dalton who Melina has loved since high school.  Max  sees an opportunity to get the two reluctant love birds together.  He arranges for the  his brother to take his place, and boy do the sparks fly.
I wondered how DePaul was going to pull of this plot without being too cheesy and predictable.  I was surprised to find a couple of  interesting twists and turns that kept the story line interesting.   Before I knew it I was at the end of the book and looking for more.  I really liked Melina.  She's not sexually savvy, but her character isn't naïve or childish like some "good girl" characters can be.  At only 210 pages, this was a great weekend or quick read.  It gave just enough background that you can easily connect with the story without getting bogged down in information. I will be reading more of the Dalton Brothers' adventures and more De Paul. She is definitely going on my favorite authors list.

Overall  Rating:  4 out of 5 Stars
Heat Index:  3 out of 5 Stars

 You can purchase this ebook  for $2.99 at Amazon  (Kindle Edition) or Barnes & Noble (Nook Books)

Read more about Virna DePaul on her Amazon Author's Page or look for news of her new realeases on her web site.

McBride's New Book "Toxic" Is the Opposite of it's Title

 Belinda McBride has a done a great job with this story.  It was captivating right off the bat with an introduction chapter about the story of her mysterious and hard core ex- military Mom.  Needless to say that could have been another great book.  Then she swings you into the story of Briony a sheltered mysterious veterinarian and Rico a were wolf shifter in a small town who are attracted to each other.  Briony knows her mother won't approve of the relationship and Rico's pack has warned him away from Briony.  Fortunately, neither of them is able to resist the attraction.
I liked this book because both of the main characters were believable and a bit shy about revealing their secrets and true selves.  This made them such a cute couple,  and  really believable.  McBride then adds a twist at the end with an unsolved mystery about Briony's  Mom and her sexuality.  I have to admit that this kind of threw me off a bit, but it obviously was meant to lead to another book
This short novel was well worth the cost and the read.  McBride will go in my list of authors to read again and again.


 Heat Index: 3 out of 5 stars
 Overall Index:  3 out of 5 Stars

 You can purchase this book at  Barnes & Noble  (Nook books) or at  Amazon  (Kindle Edition).   Read Belinda McBride's interesting biography at her Amazon  author's page.  You can also keep track of her new releases at her blog Belinda McBride.