Chasing Mr. Wrong by: Avery Edwards

Instead of Chasing Mr. Wrong it should be Chasing Mrs. Wrong. I am really torn when it comes to this book. I had a love/hate relationship with this book.

It starts off with Amanda’s friends blind-folding her and taking her on a surprise trip to get her over her recent breakup. On the plane ride, Amanda thinks that they are going to Vegas, because what else do spoiled rich girls go to get over someone, well it turns out that when they land she realizes she is not in Vegas but back “home.” Never wanting to return home leaves her even more depressed.

Mandy kinda had me wanting to put the book down and not finish it. I understand she went through a lot growing up, and as you read you will find out more, but to become that self-centered to pretend like you don’t know your own brother, it just rubs me the wrong way. As for Chase, he was sweet for a play boy. I didn’t like that he could so easily move on after a night of drunken sex with Amanda but after you read a little more and you realize he didn’t move on, he redeems himself a bit more.

I did like the last half of the book better once all of Mandy’s friends left and she let her country side come out, but that could’ve had something to do with why she missed her flight, but you gotta read for yourself to find out this bit of info.

I hope you enjoy the book as everyone’s tastes are different, and who knows you might just like it.

I received this as an ARC for my honest and voluntary review.

Publication Date: November 4, 2019 Pages: 211 Adult 18+ Romance

Tangled Up In Christmas by: Lisa Renee Jones

Tangled Up In Christmas

The cover I choose to use is from the paperback book. I feel it fits better than the other cover.

I have read other books by this author and have not been disappointed, and the same can be said for this one. My only issue is not even with the book but in me and the timing of when I started reading this book. I was a little (well maybe a lot) busy and spent many evenings reading a chapter or two before bed.

Roarke and Hannah were madly in love for a time until they were ripped apart by forces unknown to Hannah. Now, years later, she has to return home and is soon enough thrust back into Roarke’s world. She is a photographer and when a friend gets injured and can not make a shoot she sends Hannah in her place. While shooting Roarke and the horses, it transports her back to their summer of love. When a horse gets spooked and Roarke moves Hannah out of the way, “the sting” can be felt through the pages.

While watching him with the horses, Hannah starts having all the long buried feelings rise up again and they start to confuse her on where she stands and what she needs to do. Roarke does anything he can to try and keep Hannah, but fears once she finds out what happened years ago that she’ll leave him again.

I did like the fact that it was a slow build to their HEA. It is filled with joy, hope, understanding and is the perfect read to get you in the Christmas spirit.

I received this as an ARC for my honest and voluntary review. ARC provided by Netgalley

Publication Date: October 29, 2019 Pages: 358 Kindle Edition Adult 18+ Contemporary Romance, Second Chance Love

Pregnancy Scandal by: Khardine Grey

Pregnancy Scandal by Khardine Gray

Book 2 in the Bad Boys of Orange County

What happens when your best friend of 30 years asks you to father her baby?

In this short and sweet read you find out just how strong that friendship is and if can last this crazy plan Abby has for having a baby.

Abby and Gilly have been friends since birth and have spent lots of time together, including sharing many firsts. Abby is the eldest of many sisters and after watching her younger sisters start to fall in love, get married and become more serious, she decides that at 30 it’s time for her to have a baby. She comes up with the plan of having a baby, but she doesn’t want the hassle of a relationship and she also doesn’t want to use a sperm bank.

After her first date and failure to acquire a man, she is talking with one of her sisters and tells her of her plan. Her sister comments that if it was her she would want someone she already knew and someone who treats her well and be there for her. So after a little thought she comes up with the bright idea that it is perfect to ask Gilly to father her baby. He turns her down and for the next few days they go without speaking to one another, which is something they have never done.

As you can probably guess, he changes his mind, but not without a few conditions of his own. Like I said this is a short and sweet read that I had no clue I was receiving to review but am glad I got to read it early. Go pick up your copy! You also get a little more from Dylan and Taylor from Break My Fall.

I received this as an ARC for my honest and voluntary review.

Publication Date: October 15, 2019 Pages: 155 Kindle Edition Adult, Contemporary Romance

Break My Fall by J.H. Croix

Book 3 in the Swoon Series follows Dawson and Evie, who both work at Stolen Heart Rescue and Lodge. Evie is a waitress while Dawson is a first responder.

There’s not a lot for me to say that won’t give the whole book away. It’s a friends to lovers through good times and bad. Both characters have suffered loss and have battled depression in their life and in this story, although brief, it gives you insight on what happened.

Taking Evie to meet his mom and brother gave a little more backstory as to what happened in Dawson past that has made him the man he is today. It does take some time for Dawson to fight his demons and finally see that he is in love with Evie It doesn’t help that his mom compared him to his dad a little bit and once you know the story you will understand Dawson’s standpoint on that.

Although part of a series, each book can be read as a standalone. The characters are all intertwined so you will get a glimpse of them and if you haven’t read the previous story’s it might give some spoilers away. It’s definitely one of those stories that once you pick it up you will lose track of time and the next thing you know you are finished with the book and you stayed up past your bedtime.

I received this as an ARC for my honest and voluntary review.

Publication: October 8, 2019 Pages: 212 Kindle Edition Adult 18+ Contemporary Romance

One Last Time by: Khardine Grey

Being the daughter of a wealthy businessman would make you think that she has her foot in the door and will automatically get the position. But in this story, that is not the case at all. Taylor, who has fought her way to the top all of her life is now under the watch of Dylan who has come in to repurpose her PR.

Dylan works for his dad’s company and is on his last chance trying to prove himself, so when he comes in to help Taylor, he ends up taking over and changing all of the plans she has set up with all of her events trying to find ways to save the company money, which in turn has Taylor’s dad loving him and being harder on her. Taylor and Dylan do not get along for this very reason, but the more they work together, the more they get to know each other and one thing leads to another.

They agree to keep their secret arrangement until the end of his time with the company, but as time goes and feelings start coming to light, they both feel like they are wanting more from each other but both are too afraid to say anything. And then they get caught. According to her, her dad has always been tough on her versus her many sisters. Being the second eldest, she watches as her dad gives his love and attention to her siblings. When the time comes and they sit down for a heart to heart, dear old dad explains why he has always treated her the way he has, make sure you have tissues ready for this one.

If you are looking for a quick little office read, don’t look any farther, go grab your copy now. Book one in a new series.

I received this as an ARC for my honest and voluntary review.

Publication Date: October 7, 2019 Maybe I was told this date but on Amazon it shows October 11 Pages: 177 Adult, Office, Forbidden, Romance

Accidental Mistake by: R.S. Lively

When Quinn’s hot new neighbor moves in and purchases a glider for his backyard, he drags it through the yard. It happens to catch a hold of a rose bush branch that sticks out into his yard and Quinn goes running over to him yelling at him, stating that the rose bush is hers and he better watch out. Not knowing the history behind the village or the meaning of the roses, he is not aware of an agreement that states that the rose bush is in fact on her land and not his.

Liam discovers he likes getting Quinn all riled up so he tries to do it any chance he gets. They end up spending so much time together that people think they are a couple. They deny this, but when Quinn sees her ex, she lays a kiss on Liam in front of everyone, pretending they are a couple. They talk it out and make a plan to fake date until Conner and Gemma leave. What was supposed to be a few days turns out to be the whole summer.

Quinn and Liam continue to fake date until it turns real. Along their journey of “dating” they get closer, learning all about each other. It takes them a bit to realize it is real but when the end of summer comes along, he heads to California and she stays but it’s not a bad thing. You will just have to read it to find out what happens. Another great read by R.S. Lively.

I received this as an ARC for my honest and voluntary review.

Publication Date: July 2, 2019 Pages: ?? Kindle Edition Adult 18+ Contemporary, Romance

This Crazy Love by: J. H. Croix

This Crazy Love (Swoon Series Book 1)

Shay and Jackson are friends who shared a kiss years ago. They’ve put it behind them, or so they thought. Years later, a terrifying event leaves Shay with no place to stay. Her best friend informs her she will be staying on the farm with her brother, Jackson. Trying to fight his attraction to Shay, Jackson stays busy at the clinic, rescue center or any of the numerous places they have on the farm. Realizing he really needs help on the office side of the business, he talks it over with Dani, the resort’s chef and long time friend, and suggests they hire her and Dani agrees that it is a good idea because they could use the help. After all, it is the busy season and his sister’s not always there anymore to handle things.

Shay gets the office organized and running better, when Jackson up and goes on an overnight hike, causing her to call and reschedule all of his vet appointments. Since he was gone, she decides to totally redo the office. After being through what she had in her past, Shay worried that he would be upset. But when Jackson returned, he told her it was basically her office and he would stay out so that she could do whatever she wanted to.

After giving up their farm house to a group, who when left to his own devices Jackson seemed to overbook, causing that group to not have a spot to stay, the two have to live in a cabin together. Living under the same roof and sleeping in the same bed leaves no room for denying the attraction.

A great fast paced book. I picked it up and started reading it, the next thing I knew I was already finished. Some scenes seemed like they were kinda rushed and left out details but not enough where you couldn’t follow along.

I received this as an ARC for my honest and voluntary review.

Publication Date: June 11, 2019 Pages: 234 Kindle Edition Adult 18+ Romance

Hidden Creek Secrets by: Jaxson Kidman

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Hidden Creek High Book 1

Get ready to get to know Weslee and Aira in this new four book series from Jaxson Kidman. I will start off by saying that, yes this one ends in a cliffhanger as I suspected , but rest assured you don’t have to wait a year before the next one comes out. Every two weeks through June, Jaxson will release the next book with the next one available to preorder!

As kids, you have neighbors and friends, Weslee and Aira, who are ripped apart when Aira and her family move out of Hidden. Fast forward a few years and Aira is moving back to Hidden and will live with Julia. No one knows the reason behind Aira moving back but her aunt and she plans on keeping it a secret because in a town like Hidden, secrets are best kept hidden.

Since she is returning after years of being gone, she runs into a girl that she used to play with from before and they pick up almost were they left off. Everyone tells Aira that Wes is bad news and she needs to stay away from him, but she says she knows Wes and he’s not like that. She has nightmares and can’t sleep without first wearing herself out and taking long walks on the beach helps. One night she runs into Wes at the pier and he discovers one of her deep secrets. After confronting her, he makes her promise to quit.

Choosing to let what everyone said about Wes go in one ear and out the other, things start to happen to her. Old rivalries flare up due to some of those buried secrets and the fact Aira is hanging with Wes. When her dark secret, that Wes had discovered comes out she automatically accuses him of telling everyone, but after finding out the truth, she comes out fighting back, showing them she is not weak. Then just as everything starts to get better, a knock on the door and a phone call cause all kinds of crap to hit the fan. And then book one is over. Told you it was a cliffhanger but fear not book two is out already so you won’t have to wait for it.

Publication Date: May 14, 2019 Pages: 268 Kindle Edition High School, Drama, Romance Listed as YA but I say on the older side due to sexual scenes

Surprise Gift by: R. R. Banks

Surprise Gift by [Banks, R.R.]

As I said in my last book review of an R. R. Banks book, even though that book didn’t work for me, I would read more from Banks-and this one delivered.

I received this as an ARC and without seeing a blurb. So I had no idea of what I was getting myself into but I gotta say it took my breath away in the first chapter. Naomi is a current college student and is about to have her life changed forever in the time of a short conversation.

Fast forward 8 years and she is a struggling single mother/aunt waitress, barely making ends meet, with a car that breaks down way too many times. You also have a billionaire and partial owner of Clyburne Financial who is a take no shit, play no games, tell you like it is asshole who is now in need of yet another PA, Henry.

Edgar, Henry’s best friend and co-worker, decides that Henry needs to do his own interviewing for his new PA. After the fourth candidate, Henry is no closer to having a new PA. Edgar tells him there was still one more. Half way through the interview, Edgar receives a phone call and has to step out. They continue on with the interview until it changes from an interview to them chatting.

In time between her interview and her starting of her new job, Naomi is threatened and Henry is giving the third degree over his choice in new PA’s. When she starts her new job, she picks it up fast and even starts to take some of the stress off Henry’s shoulder as she finds new ways to declutter his schedule. As they get closer, both personal and business, things start to heat up-and not necessarily in a good way, with a stalker who has decided to stalk both Naomi and Henry.

Edgar has always had it out for Naomi. While Henry is on a business trip, he backs Naomi into a corner, resulting in him firing her for insurboration. After that he contacts Henry and puts words and negative thoughts about Naomi in his head. When Henry gets home from his business trip, he tells them that they better fix what is broken between them because he was not going to be forced to choose between them. He forces them to meet up before anyone else at the office to work out their difference, but they only manage to make things worse until he shows up and lays out the truth of the matter and why they to need get over it.

After things get fixed, everything starts to get better between everyone, but not without some bumps in the road. Another great read from Banks. Can’t wait for the next one.

Publication Date: May 20, 2019 Pages: Adult 18+ Billionaire Romance Kindle Edition

The Touchdown by: K. M. Bishop

The Touchdown by [Bishop, K. M.]

What happens when you fall in love with your school’s enemy?

Ro, a cheerleader for the Perdure football team, and Bobby, a football player for the Indiana team, almost run into each other during the game. Bobby can’t take his mind off Ro durning the game, but before he can talk to her, she takes off. Bobby, along with a few of his teammates, decides to go to a local diner for pizza. They all get seated, and who other than Ro is sitting in a booth with a group of girls?. Bobby gets up and goes over to talk with her, and after some flirting, she gives him her phone number.

They start dating shortly thereafter and have some good times together-until their relationship gets out and Ro begins to get threats from teammates and football players When her brakes end up cut and she crashes into a tree, things start to take a toll on them. They decide to get away for the weekend to forget about what is going on and attend a costume party.

As time goes by, it’s Bobby’s turn to get attacked. The responsible party of not at all surprising, though it’s still infuriating. When they finally get justice they are able to move on to bigger and better things. This is a college age insta-love, but not a quick read. The banter between them will have you laughing and then looking around to see who caught you laughing.

Publication Date: May 6, 2019 Pages: 316 Kindle Edition Adult 18+ Sports College Romance