The Champ by Jordan Silver

The Champ by Jordan Silver
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

UFC champ Wyatt Hunter knows he can have any woman he wants, but when he sees Traci Starr from across the room at a bar he knows she is something different. Traci has no clue who he is and is not sure she wants to. Wyatt stakes his claim immediately on Traci, he takes the time for Traci to get to know him but everything is rushed when it appears she has a stalker. Wyatt has a big fight coming up and he wants to keep Traci safe as well as have his ring on her finger. Now he just has to get Traci to agree.

I thoroughly enjoyed this one, I thought it was a tad bit different for a Jordan Silver book. Liked Wyatt, he is caveman in his own way but he really tries to let Traci set the pace, at least for a little bit. Traci is adorable, liked her even if she was a bit naive.

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Fighting Dirty by Sidney Halston

Fighting Dirty by Sidney Halston
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Enzo Silva is infatuated with quirky tiny multi colored hair and full of sass, Jamie Lynn Calhoun. Jamie Lynn is a woman who wears many different hats and Enzo is trying to crack through and get hr to go out on a date with him.

Jamie Lynn is attracted to Enzo, but he is everything she is not. He has a stuffy exterior with his suits and glasses. When Jamie Lynn relents and accepts a date with Enzo, she navigates it and Enzo holds on for the ride. For as much as Jamie Lynn is complex, Enzo has his own desires and together they find themselves building something. However, others are not exactly happy with Enzo’s new plans and he needs to make a decision on what means more to him.

Already a big fan of Sidney Halston and this did not disappoint. Loved how Jamie Lynn cracked through Enzo’s exterior. If you want to be swept away on a wild romance story this is one to get right away. Highly entertaining.

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The World Is A Stage by Tamara Morgan

The World is a Stage by Tamara Morgan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The one time in her life that Rachel Hewitt decided to put herself first she ended up right back where she started and devastation followed in her wake. Every move she has made since then was to protect the one person she loves the most in the world, her sister Molly, which is why when it looks like Molly’s relationship with Eric is becoming serious, Rachel decides to intervene. Eric needs his best friend Michael O’Leary’s help in distracting Rachel, he wants his time with Molly to grow and Rachel is making it increasingly difficult. As a Highland Games athlete, Michael is always up for a challenge and Rachel is it. She is a cantankerous ball buster but he has a strategy to keep her off kilter even if it means that he is an understudy in Shakespeares after dark play where she is the star. As Michael and Rachel draw closer they both begin to realize that there is more to each other than what it seems.
I thought this was a delicious read, cleverly written and will have you entranced to see what will happen next. Rachel is a handful, even though you understand her reasoning, she provides some cringe worthy moments in her rationalization for doing what is right.Michael has a way of getting Rachel to really look at herself rather than deflecting on others.

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Backfield in Motion by Jami Davenport

Backfield in Motion by Jami Davenport

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

He is sex on a stick and he knows it. Star running back and Lumberjack hottie Bruce “Bruiser” Mackey is the face of Lumberjack football, with his good looks and natural charisma he can have any woman he wants and he usually does. That is until it comes to his unnatural curiosity with groundskeeper for the Lumberjacks MacKenzie “Mac” Hernandez, the frumpy exterior hides a snappish tongue and quick wit that has no issue of putting Bruiser in his place. Bruiser can’t deny that the he is confused by the attraction but it all makes sense when Bruiser offers to be her date at a team barbecue to help her further her career. A makeover is the least of Bruiser’s worries as he begins to want to act on the feelings that Mac is stirring in him and Bruiser has his reputation to think of, he only dates stunners and Mac is a woman of humble beginnings and proud of it. Can Bruiser get over his own hangups to hang on to the one person who really sees him for who he really is?

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Playing It Close by Kat Latham

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Playing It Close by Kat Latham

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When they met, Tess Chambers as trying to find herself again and Rugby player Liam Callaghan was trying to get away from the spotlight and working out his own problems. Liam is going under a fake name, but Tess really knows who he is and can respect that he doesn’t want to share the truth. As they get close and act on their attraction, Liam is disappointed when Tess leaves.

Weeks later Tess shows up to a meeting where Liam is one of the attendees. Torn between feelings of betrayal and the insatiable need to get answers, Tess and Liam find themselves in a secretive relationship of sorts but the secret part seems to be one sided and if Tess doesn’t get to grips with her true feelings, she may just lose the best thing that ever happened to her.

I am always a sucker for secretive beginnings in a story and Playing It Close certainly fit the bill for entertainment. Liam is a charmer, I was blown away by him. Tess is a work in progress, she is a perfect compliment to Liam. Highly entertaining read.

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Finding Me, Finding You by Shealy James

Finding Me, Finding You by Shealy James

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When Parker lost his mom he felt broken and his only way of dealing with it was to seek comfort from no stings attached sex with a willing girl. The pressure was building for Parker especially now that he was entering college on a soccer scholarship. Parker never expected Maggie though.

Maggie is not a typical girl, she is sweet, athletic, and awkwardly shy. Parker knows he can’t offer her a relationship which is what she deserves. Safely in the friend zone, Parker and Maggie have a slow road ahead of them until they can both admit their feelings for one another.

This was a wonderful read. I felt for both characters, Parker is still reeling from losing his mom and Maggie is a bird in a gilded cage with her family. You are invested in both Parker and Maggie’s journey. Great characters, perfect read to pick up for the fall.

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Reed’s Reckoning by Ahren Sanders Book Tour

Arianna ‘Ari’ Williams thought she experienced the depths of true love until the man of her dreams dismissed her with no explanation. Heartbroken and humiliated, she found herself changing the course of her life and picking up the pieces of her shattered heart. Now four years later, she has a successful career, amazing friends, and a young son with crystal blue eyes that reminds her every day of the love she imagined. Emotionally she has moved on but the wounds never healed.

Reed Matthews has it all. Playing professional football was his always his dream. Being one of the most successful wide receivers in the league comes with money, fame, and all the women he wants. Even with all his wishes coming true, he never stops thinking of the one woman that owned his soul four years ago.

A chance encounter brings Reed to the realization that Ari Williams not only hid a life changing secret from him, but also things weren’t as they seemed all those years ago. He’s determined to get her back and build their lives together.

When the truth behind their deception is revealed- friendships are tested, families are torn apart, and the one person behind it all is relentless.

Can Reed protect those he loves and build the future he dreamed of?

Review

Ari Williams was the love of Reed Matthews life, a talented football player on the rise into the NFL, but then it all crumbled. For Ari she thought Reed was her happily ever after, until he left her and finding out she was pregnant with his child was a constant reminder of what they once had.

Four years later a chance moment has Reed realizing they have a son. He wants answers and when they come Ari and Reed quickly realize someone broke them up on purpose, but who? Trying to rebuild a relationship, get to know his son, and get ready for the next NFL season keeps Reeds plate full, but what he really wants is to find out who destroyed the best thing that has ever happened to him.

I loved this one, normally when you have a story like this with a break up and what seems like a betrayal your halfway through the book before the couple figures it out. Not this one, you know right away, Reed is a charmer and although initially Ari is supportive of Reed’s relationship with his son, she doesn’t want her heart broken again but Reed is in it to win it. I am definitely picking up more books from this talented author.

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Ahren spent her formative years living in an active volcano. There her family made collectible lava art. She studied rock collecting at the Sorbonne in France. There she met the love of her life-her pet pig Sybil. She returned to the states and started writing. She is happily married to a guy who used to live under a bridge and she met while pole-dancing. They have one amazing daughter.

Now, meet the real me. I grew up in the south and consider myself a true “Southerner”.Most of the special locations mentioned in my books are reflections of my favorite places. Living on the Florida coast, my family spends a lot time at the beach which is where I usually can be found with a book in my hand.I started writing my Surrender Series, in the spring of 2013 and have received incredible support from the Indie community.Throughout this year, I have been privileged to meet some amazing people that I am thankful to have in my life.

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Take Down by Mallery Malone

Take Down by Mallery Malone

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Gabriel Devereaux has come a long way since the boy he was when he first knew Karina Armistead. Gabriel is a cage fighter, billionaire, and set on one thing, revenge. Now that his target is close, he puts his plan in action.

Karina has become a successful singer, connecting with fans about broken hearts, no one knows how close to home her songs ring true. When an fundraising auction ends up with Gabriel and Karina crossing paths again, Karina wants answers and Gabriel seems intent on not giving them. Gabriel quickly realizes that his plans are evolving and he doesn’t believe he can give up Katrina, but once she learns the truth will he lose everything?

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Fight For You by Magan Vernon Release Day Blitz and Review

HAPPY RELEASE DAY MAGAN VERNON!!!

Fight For You

Magan Vernon

Nicky Ragusa lives his life inside the cage, circuiting the underground ring to escape his fate as the mafia prince. When Jackie Marks crashes into his life, he’ll take the fight outside the cage.

But the battle for Jackie’s heart comes with a steep price. Nicky’s father has wanted him to take over the family business for years, and the time for running is over. Now Nicky is right where his father has always wanted him: in the middle of a war.

All Nicky has ever wanted to do was fight. Now all he has to do is fight for her.

Magan Vernon is a Young Adult and New Adult writer who lives with her family in the insurance capital of the world. When not writing she spends her time fighting over fake boyfriends via social media

Fight For You by Magan Vernon

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The moment fighter and mafia prince, Nicky Ragusa saw Jackie Marks he was infatuated. Jackie was her own brand of fighter and witnessing her with a mixture of fear and hurt, Nicky knew he wanted to protect her. If it had been anyone else, it would have been easy but with Nicky’s father wanting Nicky to take over the reins and Jackie’s ex causing trouble along the way. The only ray of light in Nicky’s life becomes Jackie and if he is not careful it will all be taken away.

Gritty, spell bounding and unpredictable. There is a darkness to this story that pulls you in. You have Jackie who is “white trash” and Nicky who has had everything handed to him. Nicky doesn’t see Jackie as anything other than perfect, to him she is his everything. I loved that you were not sure where this story would go, great book.

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Fight For Me by Bethany Bazile Book Tour

Releasing March 31, 2014

New Adult Contemporary Romance

I just needed someone to show me how to fight for me…

When tragedy hits Alexis Cole is shattered. She carries the blame on her shoulders after losing a big piece of herself. When Ryder Hayes sweeps back into her life, she has something to hold on to, but just as quickly as he appeared he was gone. When fate-or meddling parents-throw them back together they can no longer deny the heat that’s burned between them for years.

Ryder has always wanted Lexi, but he’s never fought so hard against something in his life.  Saving Lexi from her past was never on his agenda, but he could never bear letting her drown in it. With his UFC championship title on the line, the last thing he needs is to be distracted by Lexi. When she’s thrown back into his life he can no longer fight their attraction.

But once he claims her he knows he’ll never let go.

***Mature content warning*** This title is intended for Adults 18+ due to language and explicit sexual content.

Review

Alexis Cole is lost, in one day everything was taken from her and she is struggling to get herself out of the haze.  The only bright light during that time had been seeing Ryder Hayes, her stepfathers son again.  Ryder has become a UFC fighter and doesn’t want to deal with distraction and Lexi is a distraction.  Ryder wants her in every way possible, but he is fighting his hatred for his father and his attraction to Lexi.  Lexi wants Ryder as well and every time it looks like they may explore what is an undeniable pull they get pulled apart.

Seductive, Ryder is a bad ass but where Lexi is concerned you know his feelings for her are intense.  The beginning of the story rocked me, I was immediately hooked and the story flows so well you don’t even realize you have finished the book.   Would definitely reread and check out more from this talented author.