#NewRelease A Santini's Heart by @MelSchroeder #Santinis #Review

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Title: A Santini's Heart

Author: Melissa Schroeder
Series: The Santinis (Book 10)

Rating: 5 Books
Blurb: Carlos Santini has seen the worst of war first hand. After leaving the Marines, he decided to open a therapy ranch. If he can’t fight anymore, he wants to help those who have served and who are still serving. Everything is fantastic, but for one little issue, his assistant, Tia Mendoza. The woman is bossy, sarcastic, and so hot he can barely keep his thoughts straight around her.

Tia loves the work she does with Carlos. She thrives helping other veterans like her brother. Of course, working for a man like Carlos isn’t easy. He has a hot temper and he is so sexy when he loses it. She can’t help but test him, until the day she pushes him too far.

Carlos knows from that first kiss that Tia is the woman for him. But, before they can have that Santini HEA, they find the ranch they both love in danger from some very bad man. As the threats grow deadly, Carlos realizes that before he can claim his woman, he will have to do everything in his power to save her life.

Carlos…finally! I was so excited to see this Santini fall in love. The banter between Tia and Carlos is some of my all-time favorite, they’re definitely my new favorite Santini couple. Throw in a bit of suspense, two stubborn people who should just give in and meddling family and this book knocked it out of the park! 

Carlos is a hero with some issues but he is working hard to overcome them and help others in the process. Tia knows horses and how to help Carlos and others effortlessly. She is the kind of heroine, who isn’t looking for love but it definitely sneaks up on her. 

I loved catching up with past characters and getting glimpses of what will happen in the future. The author definitely has a skill for weaving a well written world that intertwines and makes me feel like I’m part of the Santini family! 

#NewRelease Fire Brand by Diana Palmer @HQNBooks

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Title: Fire Brand

Author: Diana Palmer
Rating: 4.5 Books

Blurb:

He'll risk his whole heart to save her from the past

Gaby Cane was always a bit afraid of her attraction to Bowie McCayde. Even when she was fifteen and Bowie's family took her in, she had sensed his simmering resentment. Now ten years later, she's an aspiring journalist who can hold her own with any man professionally, the dark shadows of years gone by far behind her. Then Bowie strides back into her life—only this time, he needs her, and the pull of loyalty to his family is too strong to ignore.

When Bowie asked Gaby to help save his family's Arizona ranch, he never expected the girl he once knew to return transformed into a stunning, successful woman. As they work together, Bowie is shocked to find that her innocence and beauty stir a hunger he can't deny. But the rogue rancher can sense something holding her back, and he's determined to uncover the terrible secret Gaby is fighting to keep hidden…

Gaby is a great heroine, she has this mystery about her that I loved, and she’s fearless. She dives in and just goes for what she believes is right, even when it puts her at odds with those she loves.

Bowie McCayde, he’s a man I can fall in love with…and want to yell at, at the same time. He’s a bit of a jerk, but still waters run deep. He definitely cares for even loves Gaby but he’s not that great at showing how he feels.  He’s a true cowboy who loves the earth and sees himself as a steward of the land.

Bowie’s mother is a great secondary character and the storyline surrounding her, adds an interesting element to this story.

Now, Ms. Palmer stories are usually pretty tame, and I’ve been seeing more and more steam, but this one still has that sweet innocence that I absolutely need and adore from Ms. Palmer. It’s definitely a great story for a solid author I love. 

#NewRelease Fire Brand by Diana Palmer @HQNBooks

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Title: Fire Brand

Author: Diana Palmer
Rating: 4.5 Books

Blurb:

He'll risk his whole heart to save her from the past

Gaby Cane was always a bit afraid of her attraction to Bowie McCayde. Even when she was fifteen and Bowie's family took her in, she had sensed his simmering resentment. Now ten years later, she's an aspiring journalist who can hold her own with any man professionally, the dark shadows of years gone by far behind her. Then Bowie strides back into her life—only this time, he needs her, and the pull of loyalty to his family is too strong to ignore.

When Bowie asked Gaby to help save his family's Arizona ranch, he never expected the girl he once knew to return transformed into a stunning, successful woman. As they work together, Bowie is shocked to find that her innocence and beauty stir a hunger he can't deny. But the rogue rancher can sense something holding her back, and he's determined to uncover the terrible secret Gaby is fighting to keep hidden…

Gaby is a great heroine, she has this mystery about her that I loved, and she’s fearless. She dives in and just goes for what she believes is right, even when it puts her at odds with those she loves.

Bowie McCayde, he’s a man I can fall in love with…and want to yell at, at the same time. He’s a bit of a jerk, but still waters run deep. He definitely cares for even loves Gaby but he’s not that great at showing how he feels.  He’s a true cowboy who loves the earth and sees himself as a steward of the land.

Bowie’s mother is a great secondary character and the storyline surrounding her, adds an interesting element to this story.

Now, Ms. Palmer stories are usually pretty tame, and I’ve been seeing more and more steam, but this one still has that sweet innocence that I absolutely need and adore from Ms. Palmer. It’s definitely a great story for a solid author I love. 

#NewRelease The Other Brother by Heather Knight

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A political marriage to the young brother of the famous General Barry, a leader known his ruthless brutality, is the last thing nineteen year-old Bianca Mason wants. But an alliance with these men will keep her father’s citizens safe from the endless Barry raids and be another step toward the return of modern civilization. Unfortunately, Bianca puts the entire treaty in jeopardy when she confesses a traumatic personal secret to her intended groom, and he refuses the marriage. Desperate to keep the peace, she gratefully accepts when another brother steps in to take his place.

Kent, the other Barry brother, is known for his strong leadership ability, fair treatment of his troops, and brilliant military strategy. He is also a known for his burn-scarred face and his reputation as a sadist. When confronted with the disintegration of a much-needed treaty, he grudgingly steps in and marries Bianca, a girl traumatized by long-ago assault who doesn’t like to be touched.

Kent must teach Bianca, as only he can, how to surrender herself fully, trust in him completely, and become the woman he needs. Only then can they both find happiness.

This dark romance novel contains mature situations and sensitive subject matter, and contains triggers some readers may find discomforting. It is a work of fiction and is intended for adult readers 18 and older.

Books in the Series:

The General's Daughter, Book 1

Amazon US: http://amzn.to/29u5b3W

Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/29Y7vCf

Stolen Melody, Book 2

Amazon US: http://amzn.to/29A9uiR

Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/29vSGac

Author Bio:

Heather Knight doesn’t go for billionaires with helicopters or country club fellas who sip Moscow Mules by the pool. She likes her men Mad, Bad, and Dangerous to know.  She began reading romance when she was thirteen and apocalyptic fiction during college.  She’s combined her love for the two genres in her new adult romance series, which is set shortly after a catastrophic worldwide event. Her books push the boundaries of both romance and erotica and are classified as Dark Romance.

Heather lives in the Mid-Atlantic with her own bad boy and dreams of one day leaving that snow behind forever.

Author Links:

Website: http://heatherknight.net/

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Unpredictable Love by Jean C. Joachim #NewRelease #Giveaway

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Blurb:

Uh oh. Amber signed her sister’s name on a pen pal letter to a Marine. As usual, Jory Walker was stuck fixing her sister’s little white lie.  

When letters poured in from SSGT Trent Stevens in Afghanistan, Jory had no choice but to correspond. Sure he’d be drooling over Amber’s bikini photo, thinking it was Jory. Since they’d never meet, what harm could it do if she sent him a few letters?

Would her charade boomerang replacing happiness with pain? What started off as an innocent ruse, morphed into a monstrous web of deceit. Maybe unpredictable love was destined to break her heart.  

Excerpt:

Jory Walker plucked three letters from the mailbox in front of the house. Two bills and one envelope addressed to her that looked like it had been through a war. It had, according to what was scratched in the upper corner.

SSGT. T. Stevens

Anger bubbled up inside her. She made a beeline for the house, only to collide with her sister.

“Amber! What the hell?” She waved the envelope in the young woman’s face.

“I just sent him one letter.”

“This is the fourth you’ve gotten from him. When are you going to write back?”

“It was a mistake…”

“You can say that again. Especially the part where you signed my name!”

“Laura was so convincing. I thought she meant one time. Only one letter.”

“She asked people to sign up to write to guys in the military. Not to write only one letter and include a lewd photo.”

“It wasn’t lewd, whatever that means. Just me in a bikini. I’m not good at writing. Much better at pictures.” Her beautiful, blonde sister, with a Miss America figure, grinned.

“And the reason you signed my name?”

“I always liked yours better. Besides, if he wanted another letter, I knew you’d write it for me. So, it might as well have your name on it.”

“Don’t give me that bullshit smile. I’m on to you. And the answer is ‘no.’” Jory shoved the envelope from T. Stevens into Amber’s hand.

“Please? Pleeeaassseee, Jory. You’re the writer. Not me.”

“That’s right. You’re the pretty sister, and I’m the smart one.”

Amber nodded. “I don’t mean it like that. You’re so much better than me.”

“Than I.”

“See?”

“No.”

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