Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Spotlight: Back to Before by Tracy Solheim

I've been looking forward to reading more of Tracy Solheim's work ever since I read Risky Game. I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to spotlight Ms. Solheim's new contemporary romance, Back to Before. I love small town romances and second chance stories, so Back to Before is definitely up my alley. Scroll down to look more about Back to Before and read an excerpt provided by Ms. Solheim's publisher, Berkley!

About Back to Before:

Back to Before CoverChances Inlet, North Carolina, has an infamous power for second chances. But its charms are lost on the town’s favorite son—until she comes along...

When his father’s sudden death puts his family’s construction business in serious debt, architect Gavin McAlister is forced to put his dream career in New York on hold. Making matters worse, his fiancĂ©e calls it quits. Desperate to return to his big-city life, he discovers an opportunity to save his family, one that has him reluctantly starring in a home restoration TV show.

Former soap star Ginger Walsh hopes this job as a TV makeup artist will lead to better things. So far it’s only brought her to a hamlet full of people who don’t like her—except Gavin. After a wild night out leads to Ginger waking up in Gavin’s loft—and the rest of town talking—the two of them soon wonder if getting back to before is what they want. Because being in each other’s arms certainly feels like what they need...

Purchase links: Amazon | B&N


Excerpt from Back to Before:


It was Friday night and Pier Pressure was crowded with both locals and tourists. Not surprisingly, the waterfront bar was decorated in a nautical theme with captain’s chairs from salvaged ships serving as stools shoved against the mahogany bar. Tables and chairs from old ferryboats were scattered around the long narrow room. Deep into the bar, a small stage stood above an empty dance floor, a jukebox beside it blasting out a Luke Bryant song.

“Oh, my gosh, Destiny Upchurch is in my bar!” a woman wiping out some glasses yelled above the noise. “Can I get a picture for Instagram and Twitter?” she asked, snapping a photo with her cell phone before Ginger had a chance to answer. “Hey, I heard you’re going to get Savannah Rich to come to town. That’s so cool!”

Ginger shook her head in disbelief as she took her seat at the bar. At least everyone in this town was predictable if not relentless.

“What can I get you ladies?”
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Audra slid into one of the captain’s chairs, carefully positioning her braced knee away from the crowd. “I’d like a big glass of Merlot, Jolene.”

“How ’bout you, Destiny?” Jolene asked.

“It’s Ginger,” she said with a sigh. “And I think I’d like to try”—she glanced at the triangular card depicting summery drinks—“this lemonade looks nice.”

Jolene gave a little whistle. “My specialty. One Lynchburg Lemonade, coming right up. Of course, I’ll need to see some ID first.” She winked at Ginger. “You played a teenager on the show. I need to make sure you’re not one in real life.”

“You do know there’s whiskey in that lemonade?” Audra asked after Jolene had studied Ginger’s driver’s license long enough to commit it to memory.

Aside from an occasional glass of wine or champagne, Ginger made it a point to stay away from alcohol. It seemed the prudent choice ever since the accident that had devastated both her and Diesel’s lives. But Destiny Upchurch wouldn’t venture into a bar without having ordered a drink, so Ginger decided to give the people of Chances Inlet what they wanted. “Sure,” she said to Audra before posing in another bar patron’s selfie. Besides, Diesel had been right. Destiny was already having a lot more fun than Ginger ever had in this town.


It was nine thirty and Gavin had to weave his way through a larger-than-usual crowd hovering at the entrance of Pier Pressure. He’d only just arrived back to his loft from his nightly walk-through of Dresden House. After a long day spent in Wilmington, he was looking forward to knocking back a cold one and finishing up some drafting, but then Audra had texted him. He bumped into Sheriff’s Deputy Hayden Lovell on his way through the crush of people.

“Oh, good,” the deputy said. “Maybe you can take care of this without me having to arrest her.”
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“Arrest who?” he asked as they finally broke through the crowd. His eyes were immediately drawn to the stage at the back of the bar where the answer to that question stood and shimmied her hips with a microphone in her hands. White jeans accentuated her long legs while the rest of her was clad in a poufy sleeveless top with big pink flowers that swung provocatively from side to side with every move she made. Her hair formed a wild halo around her head and those unique eyes shone with unabashed delight. Ginger was a sensual fantasy come to life strutting around on that stage.

Until she opened her mouth.

“Whoa,” Hayden said. “I’m pretty sure I heard wailing in the mountains of Afghanistan that sounded better than that.”

Ah, shit.

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Waiting on Wednesday: Grave Phantoms by Jenn Bennett


Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine which spotlights eagerly anticipated upcoming releases!

I LOVE Jenn Bennett's Roaring Twenties series. The first two books, Bitter Spirits and Grim Shadows were wildly original and so much fun to read. I've been waiting on the edge of my seat for Grave Phantoms and I can't believe it's still months away. Bo and Astrid have intrigued me from the start and I just know their story is going to be fantastic. If you haven't read this series, I highly recommend picking up book 1, Bitter Spirits - it was one of my Top Ten Books of 2014.

Grave Phantoms Cover Title: Grave Phantoms
Series: Roaring Twenties, Book 3
Author: Jenn Bennett
Genre: Historical Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Berkley
Release Date: May 5, 2015
Jenn Bennett Reading Order

Book Description (from Amazon):

Feisty flapper Astrid Magnusson is home from college and yearning for the one thing that’s always been off limits: Bo Yeung, her notorious bootlegging brother’s second-in-command. Unfortunately her dream of an easy reunion proves difficult after a violent storm sends a mysterious yacht crashing into the Magnussons’ docks. What’s worse, the boat disappeared a year ago, and the survivors are acting strangely…

Bo has worked with the Magnusson family for years, doing whatever is needed, including keeping his boss’s younger sister out of trouble—and his hands to himself. Of course, that isn’t so easy after Astrid has a haunting vision about the yacht’s disappearance, plunging them into an underground world of old money and dark magic. Danger will drive them closer together, but surviving their own forbidden feelings could be the bigger risk.

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Waiting on Wednesday: The Liar by Nora Roberts


Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine which spotlights eagerly anticipated upcoming releases!

Last week's Waiting on Wednesday pick was a book by J.D. Robb, so it's only fitting (in my mind ;)) that this week's pick be Robb's alter ego, Nora Roberts. NR was my very first romance author, and 19 years later she's still my favorite author. I can't wait for her new romantic suspense, The Liar, to come out!

The Liar Cover Title: The Liar
Author: Nora Roberts
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Publisher: Putnam Adult
Release Date: April 14, 2015

Book Description (from Amazon):

Shelby Foxworth lost her husband. Then she lost her illusions...

The man who took her from Tennessee to an exclusive Philadelphia suburb left her in crippling debt. He was an adulterer and a liar, and when Shelby tracks down his safe-deposit box, she finds multiple IDs. The man she loved wasn’t just dead. He never really existed.

Shelby takes her three-year-old daughter and heads south to seek comfort in her hometown, where she meets someone new: Griff Lott, a successful contractor. But her husband had secrets she has yet to discover. Even in this small town, surrounded by loved ones, danger is closer than she knows—and threatens Griff, as well. And an attempted murder is only the beginning...

Monday, January 19, 2015

Review: The Last Quarrel: Episode One by Duncan Lay

The Last Quarrel: Episode One by Duncan Lay
Publisher: Momentum
Genre: Fantasy The Last Quarrel Cover
ISBN: 9781760082512
Release Date: January 22, 2015
Source: Publisher
Buy it here: Amazon | B&N

Gaelland is a nation gripped by fear.

In the country, fishing boats return with their crews mysteriously vanished, while farms are left empty, their owners gone into the night, meals still on the table. In the cities, children disappear from the streets or even out of their own beds. The King tells his people that it is the work of selkies – mythical creatures who can turn from seals into men and back again – and witches. But no matter how many women he burns at the stake, the children are still being taken.

Fallon is a man who has always dreamed of being a hero. His wife Bridgit just wants to live in peace and quiet, and to escape the tragedies that have filled her life. His greatest wish and her worst nightmare are about to collide.

When an empty ship sails into their village, he begins to follow the trail towards the truth behind the evil stalking their land. But it is a journey that will take them both into a dark, dark place and nobody can tell them where it might end…

Superstition abounds and true magic is hinted at in The Last Quarrel: Episode One. Duncan Lay’s first installment of The Last Quarrel sets the stage for interesting things to come, though on its own Episode One takes quite a while to engage readers. Still, Mr. Lay’s land of myth and magic is interesting and shows true potential. There are creepy monsters, kidnapped children, politics, family strife, a man who wishes to be a hero, danger, and numerous unsolved mysteries all woven into Episode One. If it seems like a lot to introduce in a small slice of a book, that’s because it is. Rather than parse things out over the course of the story, Mr. Lay chooses to introduce a good portion (if not all) of the central players right from the start. This means that Episode One is heavy on introduction without providing much depth. Since I assume that the characters will be fully fleshed out as the story goes on, I’m not bothered by this. I will say that perhaps this is a story best read from start to finish, as it doesn’t read like an intended serial.

The Last Quarrel: Episode One is a difficult book for me to review because I felt like I didn’t get enough sense of the story as a whole to judge it. I had a hard time starting Episode One because it felt weighed down by numerous introductions, but by the end I was ready to leap into the next part. The best thing I can say is that The Last Quarrel shows a lot of promise and I’m looking forward to finding out what happens next.


FTC Disclosure: I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Waiting on Wednesday: Obsession in Death by J.D. Robb


Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine which spotlights eagerly anticipated upcoming releases!

I'm a huge, huge, HUGE fan of J.D. Robb's In Death series, which means it's a guarantee that I'm always going to be excited for the next book. Obsession in Death is no exception, but even if I'd never read the series before the book blurb is something that would catch my eye. This is the 40th book (and 50th In Death story if we're counting novellas) and I'm still insanely excited for Eve and Roarke's next adventure.

Obsession in Death Cover Title: Obsession in Death
Series: In Death, Book 40
Author: J.D. Robb
Genre: Mystery
Publisher: Putnam Adult
Release Date: February 10, 2015
J.D. Robb Reading Order

Book Description (from Amazon):

Lieutenant Eve Dallas walks the thin line between love and hate in this fabulous 40th thriller from #1 New York Times–bestseller J. D. Robb...

Eve Dallas has solved a lot of high-profile murders for the NYPSD and gotten a lot of media. She—and her billionaire husband—are getting accustomed to being objects of attention, of gossip, of speculation.

But now Eve has become the object of one person’s obsession. Someone who finds her extraordinary, and thinks about her every hour of every day. Who believes the two of them have a special relationship. Who would kill for her—again and again...

With a murderer reading meanings into her every move, handling this case will be a delicate—and dangerous—psychological dance. And Eve knows that underneath the worship and admiration, a terrible threat lies in wait. Because the beautiful lieutenant is not at all grateful for these bloody offerings from her “true and loyal friend.” And in time, idols always fall...

Sunday, January 11, 2015

Review: Unforgettable by Shannon Richard

Unforgettable by Shannon Richard
Series: Country Roads, Book 4
Publisher: Forever Yours
Genre: Contemporary Romance
ISBN: 9781455588459
Release Date: January 13, 2015
Source: Publisher
Buy it here: Amazon | B&N
Shannon Richard Reading Order

One long, hot summer would never be enough…

Attorney Hannah Sterling lives a life she's worked hard for. So when she unexpectedly inherits an inn, Hannah decides to take that long overdue holiday and settle her eccentric grandmother's estate. She knew there would be challenges, but what's hardest about returning to Mirabelle, Florida, is facing the man who gave her the most passionate summer of her life-and then broke her heart.

Nathanial Shepherd never forgot the redheaded goddess who lit up his world and got away. Now that she's home, Shep vows to make up for their years apart-and if the fire in her kiss is any indication, they're well on their way. But when a devastating secret from their past threatens their future, Shep must fight to heal Hannah's heart. Because this time, their love will truly be unforgettable…

I love a good reunion romance and Unforgettable is a wonderful one. Shannon Richard’s fourth Country Roads novel will make you smile one moment and break your heart the next. It’s an engrossing romance thanks to its interesting leads and their fantastic chemistry.

Hannah and Shep first fell in love as teenagers, but when they chose to end their summer romance and follow their planned life paths, their lives changed irrevocably. It’s been thirteen years, but neither Hannah nor Shep have forgotten each other or the heartbreak their separation caused. Now that Hannah is back in Mirabelle, Shep can’t bear to lose her again. But things aren’t exactly easy. It takes patience and trust on Shep’s part and a willingness to risk her heart once again on Hannah’s for these two to get together. And when they do…watch out because Unforgettable heats up fast. Shep and Hannah are truly made for each other in every way and their every encounter crackles with energy. The obstacles in their romance are mostly due to a lack of communication and the occasional misunderstanding. Though I wanted to shake them and tell them to just open up to one another a couple of times over the course of the story, Ms. Richard did make me understand where both Shep and Hannah were coming from. Hannah in particular had to deal with a powerful loss; she bears an emotional scar that will never truly heal and it affects her present-day relationship with Shep. There’s a wealth of emotion in Unforgettable that keeps you invested in the story. I hated having to put the book down and I was rooting for Hannah and Shep every step of the way.

Unforgettable is the fourth book in Ms. Richard’s Country Roads series, but having only read one other book in the series I think it’s safe to say this story can be read as a standalone. There are some minor spoilers from Undone, Undeniable, and Unstoppable, so if you absolutely hate spoilers start from the beginning. Also brought over from the previous books are some delightful former heroes and heroines. Shep’s group of friends are funny and charming and they add tons of warmth to Unforgettable. All in all I adored Hannah and Shep’s romance and I cannot wait to read the rest of the Country Roads series!


FTC Disclosure: I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Monday, January 5, 2015

Review: All Fired Up by Kate Meader

All Fired Up by Kate Meader
Series: Hot in the Kitchen, Book 2
Publisher: Forever
Genre: Contemporary Romance All Fired Up Cover
ISBN: 9781455599615
Source: Publisher
Buy it here: Amazon | B&N

Her sweetest mistake…
Cool as a Chicago winter, private events planner Cara DeLuca is a model of self-control . . . until she meets the one temptation she can't resist: Shane Doyle. The sexy, Irish pastry chef is too hot, too sure, too young, and after a crazy night in Vegas-her new husband. While at first Cara wants nothing more than a way out of her sham marriage to Shane, she soon finds that beneath his farm boy demeanor lies a man who can match her drive, both in and out of the bedroom. How can the wrong guy feel so deliciously right?

…Tastes so, so good
Shane has carefully structured his career and life around one goal: connecting with the family that doesn't know he exists. Marrying a woman with more issues than a magazine stand wasn't part of the plan, but melting Cara's icy exterior is so worth the detour. Now as the annulment date nears and long-buried secrets are revealed, Shane will have to fight for the one thing guaranteeing the perfect life he craves…the current Mrs. Shane Doyle.

A sensual pâtissier with an Irish brogue, an events planner who doesn’t let anyone or anything distract her, weddings, secrets, and a drunken night in Vegas… It’s a recipe for a whole lot of fun. Kate Meader’s All Fired Up isn’t just a foodie’s delight – though her descriptions of Shane’s creations will make your mouth water – it’s a sexy, heartbreaking, complex romance that’ll leave you smiling.

I absolutely loved Cara – she’s one of the most “real” heroines I’ve read in a long time. She’s rough-around-the-edges, a perfectionist, and a recovering anorexic. It’s hard for her to feel like she belongs and she can come off as distant because of this. Put simply, she’s not perfect and it was my favorite thing about her. Ms. Meader doesn’t pay lip service to Cara’s problems, specifically her recovery from anorexia, but rather shows knowledge and respect for the battle Cara fights each day. I loved how well-drawn Cara was and if nothing else, she would have kept me hooked on All Fired Up because I so wanted to see her get the happily ever after she deserves. Shane is the first person to truly see past Cara’s mask and he’s a great fit for her. His Irish charm and talented hands (in and out of the kitchen) make him a sexy hero, but he’s got issues of his own. Shane grew up in an abusive household and, like Cara, is searching for a place to belong. I wasn’t immediately attached to Shane like I was Cara, but he definitely grew on me over the course of the story. He and Cara have fabulous chemistry and I was rooting for them to overcome the obstacles in their path.

All Fired Up is the second book in Ms. Meader’s Hot in the Kitchen series, but for the most part it can be read as a standalone. The beginning of the book did feel like I was dropped into the middle of the plot, but after a few chapters the rhythm smoothed out. I’m not sure if reading the first book, Feel the Heat, would have helped, but regardless I’ll be picking it up because I thoroughly enjoyed the scenes with Lili and Jack in All Fired Up. In fact, both Feel the Heat and book three in the series, Hot and Bothered, are waiting for me on my Kindle because I truly liked the DeLucas and Kilroys and cannot wait to read more about them!


FTC Disclosure: I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Sunday, January 4, 2015

Sunday in Review

Happy New Year!

I can't believe it's already 2015. The holidays flew by, but luckily I got plenty of reading done (which means more reviews are on the way ;)). Below are the newest reviews I’ve written for Wit and Sin. The master list and categorical lists on the right-hand side are updated as well.

Reviews for upcoming releases:
- One Night of Trouble (After Hours, Book 3) by Elle Kennedy (available 1/5/15)

All other new reviews:
- Destiny (The League of Illusion, Book 3) by Vivi Anna
- How to Master Your Marquis (Princess in Hiding, Book 2) by Juliana Gray
- Sweet Harmony (Cricket Creek, Book 7) by LuAnn McLane
- Her Sexiest Mistake by Jill Shalvis

Upcoming reviews:
- Burn for Me (Hidden Legacy, Book 1) by Ilona Andrews
- Skies of Steel (The Ether Chronicles, Book 3) by Zoë Archer
- The Wicked Deeds of Daniel Mackenzie (Mackenzies & McBrides, Book 6) by Jennifer Ashley
- Wild Man (Dream Man, Book 2) by Kristen Ashley
- Down for the Count (Dare Me, Book 1) by Christine Bell
- Down and Dirty (Dare Me, Book 2) by Christine Bell
- The Professional: Part 2 by Kresley Cole
- The Professional: Part 3 by Kresley Cole
- How to Ravish a Rake (How to Series, Book 3) by Vicky Dreiling
- Soul Weaver by Hailey Edwards
- Some Like It Hot (Rising Star Chef, Book 2) by Louisa Edwards
- Hot Under Pressure (Rising Star Chef, Book 3) by Louisa Edwards
- Cowboy Take Me Away (Rainbow Valley, Book 1) by Jane Graves
- His Game, Her Rules by Charlene Groome
- Captured (Fallen Siren, Book 0.5) by S.J. Harper
- Reckoning (Fallen Siren, Book 2) by S.J. Harper
- One Taste of Scandal (Redcakes, Book 2) by Heather Hiestand
- Darling Beast (Maiden Lane, Book 7) by Elizabeth Hoyt
- Beauty Bites (Biting Love, Book 6) by Mary Hughes
- The Volatile Amazon (Alliance of the Amazons, Book 4) by Sandy James
- Breathe (In Vino Veritas, Book 2) by Lauren Jameson
- Linger (In Vino Veritas, Book 3) by Lauren Jameson
- When the Rogue Returns (The Duke’s Men, Book 2) by Sabrina Jeffries
- How the Scoundrel Seduces (The Duke’s Men, Book 3) by Sabrina Jeffries
- If the Viscount Falls (The Duke’s Men, Book 4) by Sabrina Jeffries
- Alias Hook by Lisa Jensen
- The Sweetheart Secret (Sweetheart Sisters, Book 3) by Shirley Jump
- Archer (Hard Body, Book 1) by Debra Kayn
- Before You Break (Between Breaths, Book 2) by Christina Lee
- Caught Up in You (Loving on the Edge, Book 4) by Roni Loren
- Kiss of Steel (London Steampunk, Book 1) by Bec McMaster
- All Fired Up (Hot in the Kitchen, Book 2) by Kate Meader
- Keeping Secrets in Seattle by Brooke Moss
- While You Were Writing (Watkins Pond, Book 2) by Virginia Nelson
- Raw Desire by Kate Pearce
- Soul Sucker by Kate Pearce
- The Fifth Favor by Shelby Reed
- Laugh (Burnside, Book 2) by Mary Ann Rivers
- Festive in Death (In Death, Book 39) by J.D. Robb
- Blood Magick (The Cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy, Book 3) by Nora Roberts
- Nights of Steel (The Ether Chronicles, Book 4) by Nico Rosso
- Secrets of a Gentleman Escort by Bronwyn Scott
- Still the One (Animal Magnetism, Book 6) by Jill Shalvis
- Archangel’s Legion (Guild Hunter, Book 6) by Nalini Singh
- Archangel’s Shadows (Guild Hunter, Book 7) by Nalini Singh
- Rock Addiction (Rock Kiss, Book 1) by Nalini Singh
- Takeover by Anna Zabo

Review: How to Master Your Marquis by Juliana Gray

How to Master Your Marquis by Juliana Gray
Series: Princess in Hiding, Book 2
Publisher: Berkley
Genre: Historical Romance How to Master Your Marquis Cover
ISBN: 9780425265673
Source: Publisher
Buy it here: Amazon | B&N

Three intrepid princesses find themselves targets in a deadly plot against the crown—until their uncle devises a brilliant plan to keep them safe...

Of all her sisters, Princess Stefanie is by far the least amenable to law and order, which is why she’s appalled to find herself masquerading as an unbearably drab clerk for the most honorable barrister in England. But her dull disguise turns out to have its privileges: namely, the opportunity to consort unchaperoned with her employer’s exceedingly handsome nephew, James Lambert, the Marquess of Hatherfield.

Hatherfield quickly realizes that his uncle’s spirited new clerk is, in fact, a lovely young woman of daring habits. The outwardly impeccable marquis isn’t about to reveal her deception. After all, he’s hiding a dangerous secret of his own. But when one too many escapades with the madcap princess bring Hatherfield’s troubled past to light, it is only Stefanie’s sharp wits that stand between the marquis and utter disaster, and only Hatherfield’s daring that can save the princess from the shadowy agents bent on finding her.

Juliana Gray is a marvelous talent and I adored her first and third Princess in Hiding books, How to Tame Your Duke and How to School Your Scoundrel. That being said, I might as well be up front and say that How to Master Your Marquis was not the book for me. So many plot points in the story require a reader to suspend disbelief that I simply cannot list them all. Whether it’s Stefanie’s poor disguise fooling everyone but the hero into thinking she’s a man (even when she’s in her second trimester) to Hatherfield’s lack of caring that people notice his obvious sexual interest in a “man” (take into account the time period), I was pulled out of the story again and again. For me, that’s a big drawback and no amount of Ms. Gray’s lovely prose could make up for that.

As for the characters themselves, neither Hatherfield nor Stefanie drew me in the way Ms. Gray’s other characters have. This I’ll chalk up to reader preference, because there was nothing wrong with either character per se, aside from the fact that I couldn’t connect with them. Also, the timeline of How to Master Your Marquis shifts back and forth between Stefanie and Hatherfield falling for each other and Hatherfield being on trial for murdering his stepmother. While this made the book a bit more interesting, the back-and-forth didn’t do the romance storyline any favors. The chemistry between Stefanie and Hatherfield just wasn’t as strong as I was hoping and perhaps a more linear timeline would have served them better.

While How to Master Your Marquis wasn’t my cup of tea, it wasn’t altogether a bad read. I enjoyed parts of the story, but overall it was simply riddled with problems. Fortunately, the other two Princess in Hiding books are highly entertaining and I look forward to enjoying those books again.


FTC Disclosure: I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Saturday, January 3, 2015

Review: Give It to Me Spicy by Evie Balos

Give It to Me Spicy by Evie Balos
Publisher: Totally Bound
Genre: Erotic Contemporary Romance Give It to Me Spicy Cover
ISBN: 9780857156099
Source: Publisher
Blue Ribbon Rating: 3 out of 5
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For six months, Tara Duncan has lusted after co-worker Jay Moretti. The trouble is, Tara has no interest in being merely another notch on Jay’s bedpost…err…office desk, and she’s already seen another colleague come out of his office looking suggestively disheveled. But despite her best intentions, Tara can’t seem to ignore the heated looks Jay throws her way. And when a new project throws the two of them together, it’s not long before the sexual tension simmering between them erupts.

Author Evie Balos turns the heat up dangerously high in GIVE IT TO ME SPICY. Ms. Balos drew me in from the start with the likeable, relatable Tara, who definitely needed some one-on-one time with a certain co-worker. Tara may be wary of being involved with Jay due to something she’d seen, but once the sexy account executive sets his sights on her, she’s toast. And who can blame her? Jay’s got the whole package, and he’s not about to let something like a little misunderstanding keep him from claiming Tara. The push-pull between them was entertaining and when it exploded into red-hot love scenes, GIVE IT TO ME SPICY earned its name. With its fast pace, spunky characters and erotic interludes, GIVE IT TO ME SPICY is a wickedly entertaining read.


Note: My review was written for Romance Junkies and is cross-posted here with permission from Romance Junkies.

FTC Disclosure: I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Friday, January 2, 2015

Review: One Night of Trouble by Elle Kennedy

One Night of Trouble by Elle Kennedy
Series: After Hours, Book 3
Publisher: Entangled: Brazen
Genre: Erotic Contemporary Romance One Night of Trouble Cover
ISBN: 9781633751910
Release Date: January 5, 2015
Source: Author
Buy it here: Amazon | B&N
Elle Kennedy Reading Order

No More Mr. Nice Guy…

The moment AJ Walsh sees the sexy, tattooed pixie walk up to his bar, it’s lust at first sight. He’s always been labeled the “nice” guy―opening doors, buying flowers, and never, ever having one-night stands. But with this wicked little angel with red lips and unfathomably dark eyes? Oh, yeah. Tonight, “nice” has nothing to do with it...

Brett Conlon is trying to convince her family that she’s put away her reckless wild girl side for good. Nothing―and no one―could be better for her reputation than golden boy AJ Walsh. So they make a deal: if he plays The Good Boyfriend for her family, he can be a very, very bad boy with her. Now their one naughty night is about to turn into a whole lot of trouble...

One Night of Trouble is a scorchingly hot read by Elle Kennedy, a true master of erotic romance. Brett and AJ’s story is decadently erotic and utterly engrossing – barring singed fingers you won’t want to put this book down ;)

Since the beginning of the After Hours series I’ve been looking forward to delving into AJ’s character. On the surface he seems so perfect that you just have to know what’s going on beneath the golden boy façade. Make no mistake, AJ is a nice guy with a big heart who’ll make you swoon, but he’s also more than the mask he wears. He’s not perfect at all, which of course makes him the perfect hero. AJ’s got an edge he hides, plus he’s sexy-as-sin, deliciously dominant, and dirty to boot. It’s a struggle for him to simply be himself and I loved watching him come into his own over the course of the story. Brett is the catalyst for his change. The talented tattoo-artist is also more than others see her to be. She’s screwed up in the past and she knows it, but she works to be a more responsible person. You have to respect her intelligence and determination and you have to adore her because she’s a straight-shooting, likeable heroine. She and AJ bring out the best in one another, and their romance is unexpectedly sweet. Brett and AJ are also unbelievably hot as a couple – melt the page/screen hot. The sexual tension and erotic scenes in One Night of Trouble are beyond sexy, so much so that you may need a fan even in the dead of winter.

One Night of Trouble is the third book in Ms. Kennedy’s After Hours series but it can easily be read as a standalone. Gage and Skyler (from One Night of Sin) and Reed and Darcy (from One Night of Scandal) do play small supporting roles, and I loved what these four brought to the story (though I won’t spoil what that is). Though One Night of Trouble is the final book in the After Hours trilogy, Ms. Kennedy does introduce Brett’s brothers, a trio of intriguing men I hope get stories of their own one day.

AJ and Brett are two strong, wonderful characters with generous hearts and sex appeal to spare. I loved reading their story and I cannot wait to revisit them when I re-read the fabulous After Hours series.


FTC Disclosure: I received this book for free from the author in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Thursday, January 1, 2015

2015 A to Z Reading Challenge

I've had a blast doing this challenge for the past few years and I can't resist another go 'round. I've discovered a few now-favorite books I might not have otherwise noticed because of this challenge :)

Challenge details:
- Duration: January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
- Read 26 books which titles begin with the letters of the alphabet.
- You may ignore articles like A, An and The at the beginning of the title.
- For the letter X, any book title with the letter X in it is acceptable if you can't find one that begins with X.
- You can sign up anytime.
- Please only list books you have read. You can read them in any order.
- A book only counts once, so you can include a re-read the first time you read it.

Date Completed: November 28, 2015

My List:
All Fired Up (Hot in the Kitchen, Book 2) by Kate Meader – 1/3/15
Billionaire’s Con, The by Mackenzie Crowne - 1/1/15
Cowboy Take Me Away (Rainbow Valley, Book 1) by Jane Graves – 1/30/15
Deal, The (Off-Campus, Book 1) by Elle Kennedy - 2/22/15
Engaged at the Chatsfield (The Chatsfield, Book 0.5) by Melanie Milburne
Fit (Fit Trilogy, Book 1) by Rebekah Weatherspoon – 1/10/15
Good Deed Done, A by Pelaam - 3/12/15
How the Scoundrel Seduces (The Duke’s Men, Book 3) by Sabrina Jeffries – 1/22/15
If the Viscount Falls (The Duke’s Men, Book 4) by Sabrina Jeffries – 1/24/15
Just Say Yes (Strictly Business, Book 2) by Elizabeth Hayley – 11/13/15
Kiss Me, I’m Irish by Sabina Phillips – 3/22/15
Last Quarrel: Episode One by Duncan Lay – 1/16/15
Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins, Book 1) by P.L. Travers – 2/16/15
Naya’s Most Important Visitors (Psy-Changeling) by Nalini Singh – 9/27/15
One Night of Trouble (After Hours, Book 3) by Elle Kennedy - 1/2/15
Playing Knotty by Elia Winters - 2/28/15
Questionable Client, A (Kate Daniels, Book 0.5) by Ilona Andrews – 10/22/15
Rebellion of a Chalet Girl (Chalet Girl, Book 6) by Lorraine Wilson – 3/17/15
Small Miracle Happened, A by Mari Donne – 1/19/15
Tempted by His Best Friend by Cari Quinn – 2/14/15
Unforgettable (Country Roads, Book 4) by Shannon Richard – 1/8/15
Vengeance in Death (In Death, Book 6) by J.D. Robb – 11/28/15
Walking on Sunshine (Cricket Creek, Book 8) by LuAnn McLane – 4/6/15
EX on the Beach by Lisa Scott – 5/20/15
You'll Be Mine (Green Mountain, Book 4.5) by Marie Force – 6/25/15
Zoe’s Workshop (Guild Hunter) by Nalini Singh – 8/25/15

Books I've Read in 2015

For the past five years I've kept track of the books I read. I read so much that everything tends to blend together in my mental library. It's always fun at the end of the year to look back and see what I've read, loved, and want to re-read (and on the odd occasion, want to avoid). Plus, it's great to share and compare lists with other book bloggers :)

This list is only of books and novellas I've read and finished (though if I read an entire anthology, I list only the anthology title). The books are listed in the order I read them.

There are sure to be many wonderful stories on the list, but the ones with a ** by them are ones I highly recommend.

1. The Billionaire’s Con by Mackenzie Crowne
2. One Night of Trouble (After Hours, Book 3) by Elle Kennedy
3. All Fired Up (Hot in the Kitchen, Book 2) by Kate Meader
4. Unforgettable (Country Roads, Book 4) by Shannon Richard
5. Fit (Fit Trilogy, Book 1) by Rebekah Weatherspoon
6. The Last Quarrel: Episode One by Duncan Lay
7. Obsession in Death (In Death, Book 40) by J.D. Robb **
8. A Small Miracle Happened by Mari Donne
9. Shadowboxing (Arbor Heights, Book 9) by Diana DeRicci
10. How the Scoundrel Seduces (The Duke’s Men, Book 3) by Sabrina Jeffries
11. Undressed (Country Roads, Book 4.5) by Shannon Richard
12. If the Viscount Falls (The Duke’s Men, Book 4) by Sabrina Jeffries
13. Cowboy Take Me Away (Rainbow Valley, Book 1) by Jane Graves (re-read)
14. Once and Always by Julia Harper
15. Tempted by His Best Friend by Cari Quinn
16. The Sugar Cookie Sweetheart Swap by Donna Kauffman, Kate Angell, and Kimberly Kincaid
17. Soulbound (Darkest London, Book 6) by Kristen Callihan
18. Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins, Book 1) by P.L. Travers
19. The Sweetheart Secret (Sweetheart Sisters, Book 3) by Shirley Jump (re-read)
20. The Deal (Off-Campus, Book 1) by Elle Kennedy **
21. Darling Beast (Maiden Lane, Book 7) by Elizabeth Hoyt (re-read)
22. Ugly Young Thing (Grand Trespass, Book 2) by Jennifer Jaynes
23. Playing Knotty by Elia Winters **
24. Barefoot in Lace (Barefoot Bay Brides, Book 2) by Roxanne St. Claire (re-read)
25. Laugh (Burnside, Book 2) by Mary Ann Rivers
26. Dead Heat (Alpha & Omega, Book 4) by Patricia Briggs
27. Four Nights with the Duke (Desperate Duchesses, Book 8) by Eloisa James
28. More Than Pancakes (Maple Leaf Series, Book 1) by Christine DePetrillo
29. A Good Deed Done by Pelaam
30. Beauty Bites (Biting Love, Book 6) by Mary Hughes (re-read)
31. Cead Mile Milte by T.A. Chase
32. Still the One (Animal Magnetism, Book 6) by Jill Shalvis
33. Masked Attraction (Pull of the Moon, Book 0.5) by Mary Hughes
34. Secrets of a Gentleman Escort (Rakes Who Make Husbands Jealous, Book 1) by Bronwyn Scott
35. Rebellion of a Chalet Girl (Chalet Girl, Book 6) by Lorraine Wilson
36. Colour Me Undead by Mikela Q. Chase (re-read)
37. Chalet Girl Plays Cupid (Chalet Girl, Book 5) by Lorraine Wilson
38. Hair of the Dog by Kelli Scott
39. Busted (Promise Harbor Wedding, Book 3) by Sydney Somers
40. Kiss Me, I’m Irish by Sabina Phillips
41. Still the One (Animal Magnetism, Book 6) by Jill Shalvis (re-read)
42. Hitched (Promise Harbor Wedding, Book 4) by Erin Nicholas
43. Below the Belt (First to Fight, Book 1) by Jeanette Murray
44. The Liar by Nora Roberts
45. Walking on Sunshine (Cricket Creek, Book 8) by LuAnn McLane
46. Don’t Walk Away (DreamMakers, Book 3) by Vivian Arend and Elle Kennedy
47. Alias Hook by Lisa Jensen
48. Slim to None by Jenny Gardiner
49. The Mistake (Off-Campus, Book 2) by Elle Kennedy
50. A Scoundrel by Moonlight (Sons of Sin, Book 4) by Anna Campbell
51. Cupcakes & Chardonnay by Julia Gabriel
52. Barefoot in Pearls (Barefoot Bay Brides, Book 3) by Roxanne St. Claire
53. Grave Phantoms (Roaring Twenties, Book 3) by Jenn Bennett **
54. Festive in Death (In Death, Book 39) by J.D. Robb (re-read) **
55. Two of Hearts by Christina Lee
56. Bossypants by Tina Fey
57. On Thin Ice (Ice, Book 6) by Anne Stuart
58. Dearest Rogue (Maiden Lane, Book 8) by Elizabeth Hoyt **
59. Consumed by Fire (Fire, Book 1) by Anne Stuart
60. Suddenly One Summer by Julie James
61. The Witch Hunter (The Witch Hunter, Book 1) by Virginia Boecker **
62. Slave to Sensation (Psy-Changeling, Book 1) by Nalini Singh (re-read) **
63. Ex on the Beach by Lisa Scott
64. Engaged at the Chatsfield (The Chatsfield, Book 0.5) by Melanie Milburne
65. Shards of Hope (Psy-Changeling, Book 14) by Nalini Singh **
66. Asking for It by Lilah Pace **
67. Midnight Captive (Killer Instincts, Book 6) by Elle Kennedy
68. Miracle of the Bellskis (Bellskis, Book 2) by Astrid Amara
69. It’s a Squirrel’s Life: A Tale of Stress and Misunderstanding by Linda J. Schuerholz
70. Into Eternity (Lords of Deliverance/Demonica) by Larissa Ione
71. Courtship of the Cake (Much “I Do” About Nothing, Book 2) by Jessica Topper
72. Eat Play Lust by Tawna Fenske
73. Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin
74. A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1) by George R. R. Martin **
75. To Sir Phillip, With Love: The 2nd Epilogue by Julia Quinn (re-read) **
76. When He Was Wicked: The 2nd Epilogue by Julia Quinn (re-read) **
77. It’s In His Kiss: The 2nd Epilogue by Julia Quinn (re-read)
78. On the Way to the Wedding: The 2nd Epilogue by Julia Quinn (re-read)
79. The Shadow Revolution (Crown & Key, Book 1) by Clay Griffith and Susan Griffith
80. Doctor, Doctor by Pelaam
81. Second Chance Summer (Cedar Ridge, Book 1) by Jill Shalvis
82. The Klockwerk Kraken by Aidee Ladnier
83. Wicked Charms (Lizzy & Diesel, Book 3) by Janet Evanovich and Phoef Sutton
84. Archangel’s Consort (Guild Hunter, Book 3) by Nalini Singh
85. Simply Irresistible (House of Pleasure, Book 2.5) by Kate Pearce
86. The Undying Legion (Crown & Key, Book 2) by Clay Griffith and Susan Griffith
87. Ask Me Why by Jodi Thomas, Marie Force, Virginia Kantra, and Shirley Jump
88. Waistcoats & Weaponry (Finishing School, Book 3) by Gail Carriger
89. Ink and Bone (The Great Library, Book 1) by Rachel Caine **
90. Archangel’s Blade (Guild Hunter, Book 4) by Nalini Singh
91. Wanted (Deadly Secrets, Book 2) by Dee Tenorio
92. A Lady’s Guide to Skirting Scandal (The Lords of Worth, Book 2.5) by Kelly Bowen
93. The Art of Sinning (Sinful Suitors, Book 1) by Sabrina Jeffries
94. Harmonized (Tidewater, Book 2.5) by Mary Behre
95. Begging for It (Asking for It, Book 2) by Lilah Pace **
96. Energized (Tidewater, Book 3) by Mary Behre
97. Brown-Eyed Girl (Travis Family, Book 4) by Lisa Kleypas
98. Archangel’s Storm (Guild Hunter, Book 5) by Nalini Singh
99. All Wound Up (Play-by-Play, Book 10) by Jaci Burton
100. Angels’ Flight (Guild Hunter) by Nalini Singh
101. Archangel’s Legion (Guild Hunter, Book 6) by Nalini Singh
102. The Untamed Mackenzie (Mackenzies & McBrides, Book 5.5) by Jennifer Ashley
103. Asher & Emmett by Anna Lee
104. Sleeping with the Enemy (Out of Bounds, Book 4) by Tracy Solheim
105. Archangel’s Shadows (Guild Hunter, Book 7) by Nalini Singh
106. Zoe’s Workshop (Guild Hunter) by Nalini Singh
107. The Terrible and Wonderful Reasons Why I Run Long Distances by Matthew Inman (re-read) **
108. Archangel’s Enigma (Guild Hunter, Book 8) by Nalini Singh
109. Weapons Training (Guild Hunter) by Nalini Singh
110. Making a Play (Hometown Players, Book 2) by Victoria Denault
111. Festive in Death (In Death, Book 39) by J.D. Robb (re-read) **
112. Written in the Stars (Cricket Creek, Book 9) by LuAnn McLane
113. Down the Rabbit Hole (In Death, Book 41.5) by J.D. Robb, Mary Blayney, Elaine Fox, Mary Kay McComas, and R.C. Ryan
114. The Stolen Mackenzie Bride (Mackenzies & McBrides, Book 8) by Jennifer Ashley
115. This Book Will Change Your Life by Amanda Weaver **
116. Claimed (Outlaws, Book 1) by Elle Kennedy
117. Straight Boy (Straight Guys, Book 0.5) by Alessandra Hazard
118. Chasing Alex by Riley Shane (re-read) **
119. Against the Ropes (First to Fight, Book 2) by Jeanette Murray
120. All I Want (Animal Magnetism, Book 7) by Jill Shalvis
121. Naya’s Most Important Visitors (Psy-Changeling) by Nalini Singh
122. When Somebody Loves You (Southern Belle Book Club, Book 1) by Shirley Jump
123. Rock Chick (Rock Chick, Book 1) by Kristen Ashley **
124. Buy Me 2 (Mistress Auctions, Book 2) by Alexa Riley
125. How the Scoundrel Seduces (The Duke’s Men, Book 3) by Sabrina Jeffries (re-read)
126. Blood Magick (The Cousins O'Dwyer, Book 3) by Nora Roberts
127. Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls: A Handbook for Unapologetic Living by Jes Baker
128. Stars of Fortune (The Guardian Trilogy, Book 1) by Nora Roberts
129. A Questionable Client (Kate Daniels, Book 0.5) by Ilona Andrews (re-read)
130. What Happens Under the Mistletoe by Sabrina Jeffries, Karen Hawkins, Candace Camp, and Meredith Duran
131. The Anatomical Shape of a Heart by Jenn Bennett
132. It’s Only Love (Green Mountain, Book 5) by Marie Force
133. Unsung (Country Roads, Book 5) Shannon Richard
134. Kissing Her Crush (Sugar City, Book 2) by Ophelia London
135. Designed for Murder (Killer Style, Book 4) by Avery Flynn
136. Secret Sisters by Jayne Ann Krentz
137. A Mackenzie Clan Gathering (Mackenzies & McBrides, Book 8.5) by Jennifer Ashley
138. Unnatural (Enlightenment, Book 4) by Joanna Chambers
139. Sweetest Scoundrel (Maiden Lane, Book 9) by Elizabeth Hoyt
140. Just Say Yes (Strictly Business, Book 2) by Elizabeth Hayley
141. Rock Chick Rescue (Rock Chick, Book 2) by Kristen Ashley
142. How to Beguile a Duke (How To, Book 1) by Ally Broadfield
143. The Fat Burn Revolution by Julia Buckley
144. How to Seduce a Scot (Broadswords and Ballrooms, Book 1) by Christy English
145. How to Bewitch an Earl (How To, Book 2) by Ally Broadfield
146. Blood Kiss (Black Dagger Legacy, Book 1) by J.R. Ward **
147. You Make Me Die in Pieces (The Lines of Marsden, Book 3) by N.J. Nielsen
148. Coming Apart at the Seams (Riley O’Brien & Co., Book 2) by Jenna Sutton
149. Eat Green Get Lean by Michael Matthews
150. Vengeance in Death (In Death, Book 6) by J.D. Robb (re-read) **
151. The Final Move (Hometown Players, Book 3) by Victoria Denault
152. Devil in Winter (Wallflowers, Book 3) by Lisa Kleypas **
153. Everything At Last (Magnolia Beach, Book 2) by Kimberly Lang
154. Yes Please by Amy Poehler
155. Only for the Weekend (If Only, Book 1) by Ella Sheridan
156. My Kind of Wonderful (Cedar Ridge, Book 2) by Jill Shalvis
157. I Married the Duke (The Prince Catchers, Book 1) by Katharine Ashe (re-read)
158. Kisses, She Wrote (The Prince Catchers, Book 2) by Katharine Ashe
159. One Taste of Scandal (The Redcakes, Book 2) by Heather Hiestand
160. No Good Duke Goes Unpunished (The Rules of Scoundrels, Book 3) by Sarah MacLean
161. Midnight in Death (In Death, Book 7.5) by J.D. Robb (re-read)
162. New Leaf (Mystic Creek, Book 2) by Catherine Anderson
163. Mrs. Saint Nick by Caroline Mickelson
164. Rock Chick Redemption (Rock Chick, Book 3) by Kristen Ashley **
165. Stealing the Bachelor (Stealing the Heart, Book 3) by Sonya Weiss
166. Off the Clock (Pleasure Principle, Book 1) by Roni Loren **
167. The Score (Off-Campus, Book 3) by Elle Kennedy **
168. Reaper’s Property (Reapers MC, Book 1) by Joanna Wylde
169. Tell Me You Want Me (Search and Seduce, Book 2) by Joya Ryan

2015 New (to me) Author Challenge

I've done this challenge for the past five years and discovered some great new-to-me authors along the way (not hard to believe since I've read 409 new (to me) authors from 2010 to 2014). My favorite authors I "discovered" over the past few years are Macy Beckett, Jenn Bennett, C.C. Galloway, DJ Gross, Larissa Ione, Robin LaFevers, Abigail Roux, Riley Shane, Cherise Sinclair, Dee Tenorio, and Lynn Viehl.


The Challenge: Read 20 or more books this year by authors you’ve never read before.
Dates: January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015


My list:

1. Author: Mackenzie Crowne
Title: The Billionaire’s Con

2. Author: Kate Meader
Title: All Fired Up (Hot in the Kitchen, Book 2)

3. Author: Rebekah Weatherspoon
Title: Fit (Fit Trilogy, Book 1)

4. Author: Duncan Lay
Title: The Last Quarrel: Episode One

5. Author: Mari Donne
Title: A Small Miracle Happened

6. Author: Kate Angell
Title: The Gingerbread Man

7. Author: Kimberly Kincaid
Title: Sugar and Spice

8. Author: P.L. Travers
Title: Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins, Book 1)

9. Author: Jennifer Jaynes
Title: Ugly Young Thing (Grand Trespass, Book 2)

10. Author: Elia Winters
Title: Playing Knotty

11. Author: Mary Ann Rivers
Title: Laugh (Burnside, Book 2)

12. Author: Christine DePetrillo
Title: More Than Pancakes (Maple Leaf Series, Book 1)

13. Author: Pelaam
Title: A Good Deed Done

14. Author: Bronwyn Scott
Title: Secrets of a Gentleman Escort (Rakes Who Make Husbands Jealous, Book 1)

15. Author: Lorraine Wilson
Title: Rebellion of a Chalet Girl (Chalet Girl, Book 6)

16. Author: Kelli Scott
Title: Hair of the Dog

17. Author: Sydney Somers
Title: Busted (Promise Harbor Wedding, Book 3)

18. Author: Sabina Phillips
Title: Kiss Me, I’m Irish

19. Author: Erin Nicholas
Title: Hitched (Promise Harbor Wedding, Book 4)

20. Author: Jeanette Murray
Title: Below the Belt (First to Fight, Book 1)

21. Author: Lisa Jensen
Title: Alias Hook

22. Author: Jenny Gardiner
Title: Slim to None

23. Author: Julia Gabriel
Title: Cupcakes & Chardonnay

24. Author: Tina Fey
Title: Bossypants

25. Author: Virginia Boecker
Title: The Witch Hunter (The Witch Hunter, Book 1)

26. Author: Lisa Scott
Title: Ex on the Beach

27. Author: Melanie Milburne
Title: Engaged at the Chatsfield (The Chatsfield, Book 0.5)

28. Author: Lilah Pace
Title: Asking for It

29: Author: Linda J. Schuerholz
Title: It’s a Squirrel’s Life: A Tale of Stress and Misunderstanding

30. Author: Tawna Fenske
Title: Eat Play Lust

31. Author: Emily Giffin
Title: Something Borrowed

32. Author: George R. R. Martin
Title: A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1)

33. Author: Clay Griffith
Title: The Shadow Revolution (Crown & Key, Book 1)

34. Author: Susan Griffith
Title: The Shadow Revolution (Crown & Key, Book 1)

35. Author: Aidee Ladnier
Title: The Klockwerk Kraken

36. Author: Phoef Sutton
Title: Wicked Charms (Lizzy & Diesel, Book 3)

37: Author: Jodi Thomas
Title: Midnight Bet (Harmony, Book 8.5)

38. Author: Marie Force
Title: You’ll Be Mine (Green Mountain, Book 4.5)

39. Author: Rachel Caine
Title: Ink and Bone (The Great Library, Book 1)

40. Author: Kelly Bowen
Title: A Lady’s Guide to Skirting Scandal (The Lords of Worth, Book 2.5)

41. Author: Victoria Denault
Title: Making a Play (Hometown Players, Book 2)

42. Author: Mary Kay McComas
Title: A True Heart

43. Author: Amanda Weaver
Title: This Book Will Change Your Life

44. Author: Alessandra Hazard
Title: Straight Boy (Straight Guys, Book 0.5)

45. Author: Alexa Riley
Title: Buy Me 2 (Mistress Auctions, Book 2)

46. Author: Jes Baker
Title: Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls: A Handbook for Unapologetic Living

47. Author: Candace Camp
Title: By Any Other Name

48. Author: Ophelia London
Title: Kissing Her Crush (Sugar City, Book 2)

49. Author: Avery Flynn
Title: Designed for Murder (Killer Style, Book 4)

50: Author: Joanna Chambers
Title: Unnatural (Enlightenment, Book 4)

51. Author: Elizabeth Hayley
Title: Just Say Yes (Strictly Business, Book 2)

52. Author: Ally Broadfield
Title: How to Beguile a Duke (How To, Book 1)

53. Author: Julia Buckley
Title: The Fat Burn Revolution

54. Author: Christy English
Title: How to Seduce a Scot (Broadswords and Ballrooms, Book 1)

55. Author: Jenna Sutton
Title: Coming Apart at the Seams (Riley O’Brien & Co., Book 2)

56. Author: Michael Matthews
Title: Eat Green Get Lean

57. Author: Kimberly Lang
Title: Everything At Last (Magnolia Beach, Book 2)

58. Author: Amy Poehler
Title: Yes Please

59. Author: Ella Sheridan
Title: Only for the Weekend (If Only, Book 1)

60. Author: Catherine Anderson
Title: New Leaf (Mystic Creek, Book 2)

61. Author: Caroline Mickelson
Title: Mrs. Saint Nick

62. Author: Sonya Weiss
Title: Stealing the Bachelor (Stealing the Heart, Book 3)

63. Author: Roni Loren
Title: Off the Clock (Pleasure Principle, Book 1)

64. Author: Joanna Wylde
Title: Reaper’s Property (Reapers MC, Book 1)

65. Author: Joya Ryan
Title: Tell Me You Want Me (Search and Seduce, Book 2)